A12184:194
An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the…
An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians also two sermons of Christian watchfulness. The first upon Luke 12 37. The second upon Revel. 16.15. An exposition of part of the second chapter of the Epistle to the Philip. A sermon upon Mal. 4. 2.3. By the late reverend divine Richard Sibbes, D.D. master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Gray's-Inn.An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians also two sermons of Christian watchfulnesse. The first upon Luke 12 37. The second upon Revel. 16.15. An exposition of part of the second chapter of the Epistle to the Philipp. A sermon upon Mal. 4. 2.3. By the late reverend divine Richard Sibbes, D.D. master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Grayes-Inne.
London: printed by T. Cotes and John Dawson for Peter Cole, 1639
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The Apostles resolution, and zeal, his assured §1certainty, his large heart being not able to express his affection (but by many words) viz. his love of Christ, and hate of all outward things whatsoever. Therefore we also in main fundamental points must be resolute, carrying a full sail; as in the truth of the thing there is a certainty, so in us there must be an assured persuasion thereof. For even from these uncertain irresolute hearts comes Apostasy, men being not grounded, are carried about with every wind of doctrine: and hence also comes different measures of grace in Christians; some ⟨p. 77⟩say with Paul, Doubtless: others are of doubting hearts. But the end of the word is to settle us. Ephes. 4.13. And though it be never so true, yet if we not believe it; though the foundation be sure, yet if we not build on it; the tru hand force of it, is not good unto us.
The Apostles resolution, and zeale, his assured §1certainty, his large heart being not able to expresse his affection (but by many words) viz. his love of Christ, and hate of all outward things whatsoever. Therefore we also in maine fundamentall points must be resolute, carrying a full saile; as in the truth of the thing there is a certainty, so in us there must be an assured perswasion thereof. For even from these uncertaine irresolute hearts comes Apostacie, men being not grounded, are carried about with every winde of doctrine: and hence also comes different measures of grace in Christians; some ⟨p. 77⟩say with Paul, Doubtlesse: others are of doubting hearts. But the end of the word is to settle us. Ephes. 4.13. And though it be never so true, yet if we not beleeve it; though the foundation be sure, yet if we not build on it; the tru hand force of it, is not good unto us.