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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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Quest. How shall we know then that we see God in Christ, and the glory of God in the Gospel comfortably?
Quest. How shall wee know then that wee see God in Christ, and the glory of God in the Gospell comfortably?
Answ. Hath this sight a transforming power in thee, to the Image of Christ?1 to make thee like him; if it have not a transforming power, it is a barren empty contemplation, that hath no efficacy or comfort at all, so far as the sight of Gods love in Christ, ⟨p. 435⟩breeds conformity to Christ, so far it is graciour and comfortable, see therefore whether thou art transformed to the Image of Christ, if there be not a change, there is no beholding of Christ to speak off, no man ever sees the mercy of God in Christ by the eye of faith, but he is changed.
Answ. Hath this sight a transforming power in thee, to the Image of Christ?1 to make thee like him; if it have not a transforming power, it is a barren empty contemplation, that hath no efficacy or comfort at all, so farre as the sight of Gods love in Christ, ⟨p. 435⟩breedes conformity to Christ, so farre it is graciour and comfortable, see therefore whether thou art transformed to the Image of Christ, if there be not a change, there is no beholding of Christ to speake off, no man ever sees the mercy of God in Christ by the eye of faith, but he is changed.
- 1How to knoW if we see the glory of God as we ought.