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The returning backslider, or, A commentary upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy…The returning backslider, or, A commentarie upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy…
The returning backslider, or, A commentary upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy of the prophet Hosea Wherein is showed the large extent of Gods free mercy, even unto the most miserable forlorn and wretched sinners that may be, upon their humiliation and repentance. Preached by that learned and judicious divine, Dr. Sibbs, late preacher to the honourable society of Gray's Inn, and master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge. Published by his own permission before his death.The returning backslider, or, A commentarie upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy of the prophet Hosea Wherein is shewed the large extent of Gods free mercy, even unto the most miserable forlorne and wretched sinners that may be, upon their humiliation and repentance. Preached by that learned and judicious divine, Dr. Sibbs, late preacher to the honourable society of Grayes Inne, and master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge. Published by his owne permission before his death.
London: printed by George for George Edwards, 1639
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
First, he Convinces the world of sin,1 then of righteousness, then of judgement, because it were in vain to Convince of the righteousness of Christ, unless he hath before Convinced of sin; For who cares for balm that is not wounded? Who cares for a pardon that is not condemned? therefore he Convinces of sin first. I have spoken heretofore of Convincing of sin.
First, he Convinces the world of sinne,1 then of righteousnesse, then of judgement, because it were in vaine to Convince of the righteousnesse of Christ, unlesse he hath before Convinced of sin; For who cares for balme that is not wounded? Who cares for a pardon that is not condemned? therefore he Convinces of sin first. I have spoken heretofore of Convincing of sinne.
- 11. Convincing of sin.
Here is a threefold Convincing, of sin, of righteousness, and of judgement, and every one of these hath a reason added thereto. Of sin, because they believe not in me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father; Of judgement, because the Prince of this world is judged.
Here is a threefold Convincing, of sinne, of righteousnesse, and of judgement, and every one of these hath a reason added thereto. Of sin, because they beleeve not in me; Of righteousnesse, because I goe to my Father; Of judgement, because the Prince of this world is judged.
The Holy Ghost begins with Convincing of sin; What is this Convincing? It is a clear and infallible demonstration of our condition,