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The Christians two chief lessons viz. self-denial, and self-trial. As also the privilege of…The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of…
The Christians two chief lessons viz. self-denial, and self-trial. As also the privilege of adoption and trial thereof. In three treatises on the texts following: viz. Matt. 16.24. 2 Cor. 13.5. John 1.12,13. By T.H.The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of adoption and triall thereof. In three treatises on the texts following: viz. Matt. 16.24. 2 Cor. 13.5. Iohn 1.12,13. By T.H.
London: printed by T. Badger for P. Stephens and C. Meredith, 1640
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Answ. It is no sure argument of the truth of a mans profession, that he endures trouble for it. No question but Judas had his part in those crosses that did accompany the preaching of the Gospel, and yet who doubts of the rottenness of his profession? but among others, Alexander, of whom we read, Acts 19. chapter, 33. verse,1 that he was near unto death for the Gospels sake, and yet of the same man (as Calvin thinks) doth Saint Paul give a heavy censure, when he prays that God would reward him according to his works, 2 Tim. 4.14.2
Answ. It is no sure argument of the truth of a mans profession, that he endures trouble for it. No question but Iudas had his part in those crosses that did accompany the preaching of the Gospel, and yet who doubts of the rottennesse of his profession? but among others, Alexander, of whom we reade, Acts 19. chapter, 33. verse,1 that hee was neere unto death for the Gospels sake, and yet of the same man (as Calvin thinkes) doth Saint Paul give a heavy censure, when hee prayes that God would reward him according to his workes, 2 Tim. 4.14.2