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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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Secondly, What these are in their particular nature.
Faith is a work of the spirit whereby we are enabled to apply to our selves the promises made in Christ for our reconciliation with God. It is a work of the spirit of God,] Eph. 2.8.1 It is the gift of God. [we are enabled] Our wills are lifted up above their natural condition and ability by a special infusion of grace; for howsoever faith be begun in the understanding, yet the perfection of it is from the will; this is apparent from the object of saving faith, which is not only truth, but also good, and good to us. [To apply to our selves] So John 20.28.2 Thomas shows himself to be a believer, when he saith, My Lord, and my God, Galath. 2.20.3 I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me▪ [The promises made in Christ] they are the matter whereabout our faith is exercised, Rom. 4.21.4 Abraham's assurance was settled upon the promise. [For our Reconciliation with God] this is the benefit of it, that upon believing God is reconciled, we have an atonement, Rom. 5.11.5
Faith is a work of the spirit whereby we are enabled to apply to our selves the promises made in Christ for our reconciliation with God. It is a worke of the spirit of God,]