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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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Secondly, there is a necessity of the Spirit, that we may be new Creatures: it was the Spirits brooding upon the Chaos that brought forth all, so the Spirit must sit upon our souls before any change will be made: Now there is a necessity that we be changed, and that we be new, or else we can never ⟨p. 59⟩be inhabitants of the new heavens and the new earth, we must have the Spirit of God: therefore Zech. 4. 6. as in the material Temple, Its not by might or by power, but by the Spirit; So in rearing up spiritual Temples, it is not by strength of wit or parts, but by the Spirit; therefore the Spirit is necessary for us, even as our being in grace is necessary.
Secondly, there is a necessity of the Spirit, that we may be new Creatures: it was the Spirits brooding upon the Chaos that brought forth all, so the Spirit must sit upon our soules before any change will be made: Now there is a necessity that wee bee changed, and that wee bee new, or else wee can never ⟨p. 59⟩bee inhabitants of the new heavens and the new earth, we must have the Spirit of God: therefore Zech. 4. 6. as in the materiall Temple, Its not by might or by power, but by the Spirit; So in rearing up spirituall Temples, it is not by strength of wit or parts, but by the Spirit; therefore the Spirit is necessary for us, even as our being in grace is necessary.
The holy Apostles we know till the Spirit came more abundantly upon them; what dark creatures they were? but when the holy Ghost was come upon them, how full of life, and light, and courage they were, that the more they ⟨p. 60⟩suffered, the more they might suffer: So it will be with Christians, the more spiritual they grow, the more lightsome and courageous, the more strong, the more lively and vigorous to all duties: the holy Ghost is the substantial vigour of all creatures what soever; all the spiritual vigour of every thing, comes from the holy Spirit, and the holy Spirit from Christ.