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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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Question 1 What is it?
Answ. It is a work of the spirit, whereby a man that is already justified doth by virtue of grace received bring forth fruits worthy of amendment of life. [It is a work of the spirit.] Ezek. 36.27.1 I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes. [Of him that is already justified] that is, acquitted of his sins, and made righteous in the sight of God, Rom. 5 1.2 &c. 6.1. &c. After the doctrine of justification follows the doctrine ⟨p. 271⟩of new obedience; to let us understand in what order they are in the Christian estate. [Doth by virtue of grace received from Christ,] John 15.4.3 As the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it abide in the Vine, no more can ye except ye abide in me, Phil. 4.13.4 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. [bring forth fruits worthy of amendment of life] Such works as do beseem a man altered and changed, that professeth another course of life; these are those duties that concern God or man comprised in the Scriptures, Philip. 1.11. they are termed the fruits of righteousness. So that he that would approve himself to his own soul to be a practiser of new obedience must consider whether he adorn his profession with the performance of such religious duties, as the Lord commands.