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The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons…The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes…
The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons of God is showed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great encouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the ways of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Gray's-Inn, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes of God is shewed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great incouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the wayes of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Grayes-Inne, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.
London: printed by Tho. Cotes and John Dawson, 1639
Excellency of the GOSPEL above the LAW. › PartExcellency of the GOSPEL above the LAVV. › Part
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Now besides this inward spiritual liberty, that we have by the Spirit,1 there is an outward preserving liberty that must be a little touched, and that is two fold.
Now besides this inward spirituall liberty, that we have by the Spirit,1 there is an outward preserving liberty that must bee a little touched, and that is two fold.
- 1Outward liberty.
A liberty of preaching the Gospel,1 and a liberty of discipline as well call it, of government,2 that is in the Church of God, and should be (at least) in all places, because we are men, and must have such helps. Now these are liberties that the Spirit bestows upon the Church, ⟨p. 153⟩wheresoever there is an inward spiritual liberty men are brought into the Church by the liberty of the Gospel, and preserved by government: there must be a subjection to Pastors, there must be teaching, and some discipline, or else all will be in a confusion. Now this inward liberty is wrought by the liberty of the Gospel?
A liberty of preaching the Gospell,1 and a liberty of discipline as well call it, of government,2