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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. 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?
Answ. Yes, but the difference is in degrees, and not otherwise:1 for Heaven must be begun here, if ever we mean to enter into Heaven hereafter, we enter into the suburbs here, we must be new creatures here, we are kings here, we are Heirs apparent here, ⟨p. 492⟩we are adopted here, we are regenerate here, we are glorious here, before we be glorious hereafter, therefore beloved, we may read our future state in our present, we must not think to come de scelo in celum, (as he saith) out of the filth of sin to Heaven, but Heaven must be begun here, you see both have the same name, grace and glory. Therefore, wouldst thou know, what thy condition shall be afterwards? read it in thy present disposition, if there be not a change, and a glorious change here, never look for a glorious change hereafter, what is not begun in grace, shall ⟨p. 493⟩never be accomplished in glory, both grace here, and glory hereafter, coming under the same name it forceth this.
Answ. Yes, but the difference is in degrees, and not otherwise:1 for Heaven must be begunne here, if ever wee meane to enter into Heaven hereafter, we enter into the subburbs here, we must be new creatures here, we are kings here, we are Heires apparant here, ⟨p. 492⟩we are adopted here, we are regenerate here, we are glorious here, before we be glorious hereafter, therfore beloved, we may read our future state in our present, wee must not thinke to come de scelo in celum, (as he saith) out of the filth of sinne to Heaven, but Heaven must be begunne here, you see both have the same name, grace and glory. Therefore, wouldst thou know, what thy condition shall be afterwards? read it in thy present disposition, if there be not a change, and a glorious change here, never looke for a glorious change hereafter, what is not begunne in grace, shall