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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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We see the state of Gods children here,1 and the state in Heaven, come both under one name, both are glory. The children of God are Kings here, they shall be Kings in Heaven, they are Saints here, as they be Saints in Heaven, there is an adoption of grace, as well as an ⟨p. 491⟩adoption of glory, Rom. 8. There is a regeneration here, of our souls, there is a regeneration of soul and body then. We are new creatures here, and we shall be new creatures there.
Wee see the state of Gods children here,1 and the state in Heaven, come both under one name, both are glory. The children of God are Kings here, they shall be Kings in Heaven, they are Saints here, as they be Saints in Heaven, there is an adoption of grace, as well as an ⟨p. 491⟩adoption of glory, Rom. 8. There is a regeneration here, of our soules, there is a regeneration of soule and body then. We are new creatures here, and we shall be new creatures there.
- 1The state of grace and glory, both go under one name.The state of grace and glory, both goe under one name.
Quest. Why do all come under one name, the state of glory in Heaven, and the state of grace here, is there no difference?
Quest. Why doe all come under one name, the state of glory in Heaven, and the state of grace here, is there no difference?