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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 to apply this to the point in hand, The glory of the Lord, That is, his attributes, especially that of grace, mercy, and love in Christ, that especially is his excellency.
And there is an evidence ⟨p. 237⟩and manifestation of it, it appears to us in Christ, The grace of God hath appeared, Christ is called grace, he is the grace of God invested, and clothed with mans nature, when Christ appeared, the grace, and mercy, and love of God appeared.
And there is an evidence ⟨p. 237⟩and manifestation of it, it appeares to us in Christ, The grace of God hath appeared, Christ is called grace, hee is the grace of God invested, and cloathed with mans nature, when Christ appeared, the grace, and mercy, and love of God appeared.
Then again it is victorious, shining to victory, over all that is contrary: For alas beloved, what would become of us? if there were not grace above sin, and mercy above misery, and power in Christ Jesus, above all the power in Satan, and death.
Then againe it is victorious, shining to victory, over all that is contrary: For alasse beloved, what would become of us? if there were not grace above sinne, and mercy above misery, and power in Christ Iesus, above all the power in Sathan, and death.