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A godly and learned exposition or commentary upon the three first chapters of the…A godly and learned exposition or commentarie vpon the three first chapters of the…
A godly and learned exposition or commentary upon the three first chapters of the Revelation. Preached in Cambridge by that reverend and judicious divine, master William Perkins, Ann. Dom. 1595. First published for the benefit of Gods Church, by Robert Hill, Bachelor of DivinityA godly and learned exposition or commentarie vpon the three first chapters of the Reuelation. Preached in Cambridge by that reuerend and judicious diuine, maister William Perkins, Ann. Dom. 1595. First published for the benefit of Gods Church, by Robert Hill, Bachelor of Diuinitie
London: printed by Adam Islip for Cuthbert Burbie, 1606
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Hence we learn, that the doctrine of the Church of Rome,1 and of all others which hold, That men cannot be assured of their salvation by faith, is wicked and damnable: for hereby they cut off a part of Christs prophetical office, wherein the dignity thereof doth consist, that is, to assure a man particularly of the truth of Gods promises unto himself. And in this he differs from all other Prophets and Apostles, which be witnesses: for they can witness only outwardly to the ear; but he can speak and testify to the conscience: Neither can any of them certify any man particularly, though their ministry tend to that end.
Hence we learne, that the doctrine of the Church of Rome,1 and of all others which hold, That men cannot bee assured of their saluation by faith, is wicked and damnable: for hereby they cut off a part of Christs propheticall office, wherein the dignitie thereof doth consist, that is, to assure a man particularly of the truth of Gods promises vnto himselfe. And in this he differs from all other Prophets and Apostles, which bee witnesses: for they can witnesse onely outwardly to the eare; but he can speake and testifie to the conscience: Neither can any of them certifie any man particularly, though their ministerie tend to that end.
- 1The Use.The Vse.
Secondly observe, Christ is not only a witness, but a faithful witness; and so he is for these causes: First, because he testifies not his own will, but his which sent him; namely, his fathers, John 8.26. Secondly, he testifies all his fathers will, neither adding thereto, nor detracting from it, John 17.4. Thirdly, because he teacheth his fathers will sincerely, in the same manner which he received it, not altering, changing, or depraving any part thereof: As my father taught me, so I speak these things,