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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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In a word,1 this Chapter excellently sets out ⟨p. 626⟩§1that, for the Gospel is called the Ministry of the Spirit:2 for the opening of the love of God in Christ, which is the Gospel, is the Ministry of the Spirit, why? because God hath joined the Spirit with the publishing, and opening of these mysteries, therefore study the Gospel, and hear unfolded divine Evangelical truths, the more we hear of the sweet love of God in Christ, the more the Spirit flows into the soul together with it, the Spirit goes together with the Doctrine of the Gospel; which is called the ministry of the Spirit: Therefore let us delight ⟨p. 627⟩in hearing Evangelical points, the love of God opened in Christ.
In a word,1 this Chapter excellently sets out ⟨p. 626⟩§1that, for the Gospell is called the Ministery of the Spirit:2 for the opening of the love of God in Christ, which is the Gospell, is the Mynistery of the Spirit, why? because God hath joyned the Spirit with the publishing, and opening of these mysteries, therefore study the Gospell, and heare unfolded divine Evangelicall truthes, the more wee heare of the sweete love of God in Christ, the more the Spirit flowes into the soule together with it, the Spirit goes together with the Doctrine of the Gospell; which is called the ministery of the Spirit: Therefore let us delight ⟨p. 627⟩in hearing Evangelicall poynts, the love of God opened in Christ.
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