A12184:647
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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Secondly, hence we may observe, that there is another coming of Christ, which yet is not fulfilled; there is a two-fold coming of Christ, one whereby he comes in the fl•sh, this was his first coming: the second coming is in triumph, when he shall perfect our salvation. This appeareth by the desires of the creature, Rom. 8. Secondly, by the faithful desires of his children, which cannot be in vain. Thirdly, to this end he took our flesh to draw us after him. Fourthly, to this end he left his spirit with us to testify it. Lastly, he hath left us his promises, and prophecies thereof, witnessed by the Angels, Acts 1. This Jesus shall so come, even as you have seen him go into heaven.
Secondly, hence wee may observe, that there is another comming of Christ, which yet is not fulfilled; there is a two-fold comming of •hrist, one whereby he comes in the fl•sh, this was his first comming: the second comming is in triumph, when he shall perfect our salvation. This appeareth by the desires of the creature, Rom. 8. Secondly, by the faithfull desires of his children, which cannot be in vaine. Thirdly, to this end he tooke our flesh to draw us after him. Fourthly, to this end he left his spirit with us to testifie it. Lastly, he hath left us his promises, and prophecies thereof, witnessed by the Angels, Acts 1. This Iesus shall so come, even as you have seene him goe into heaven.
Thirdly, that Christians do expect this coming of Christ, is evident out of the words from whence we look for the Saviour, saith the Text: the word look signifies an earnest expectation, implying faith, hope, and patience; faith is a ground of hope, supposing the promises which are grounded on an almighty