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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
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Use. 3 Hence we may also be comforted in the certainty of our salvation; for that grace and love and favour whereby we are saved is in God, not in us. Now whatsoever is in him is immutable and sure. So saith the Apostle, Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, 1having this seal, the Lord knoweth them that are ⟨p. 176⟩his; and let every one that nameth the name of Christ, depart from iniquity. Where speaking of election which comes from the free love of God, he makes that a sure foundation to build on; if there be a reformation to depart from iniquity, we may be comfortably assured of our salvation. And as it is with Election, so is it with all the other fruits of God love: Vocation, 2Adoption, Justification, and Perseverance: the foundation of God fastly sealed in the way of holiness stands good and sure in all.
Vse. 3 Hence wee may also bee comforted in the certainety of our salvation; for that grace and love and favour whereby wee are saved is in God, not in us. Now whatsoever is in him is immutable and sure. So saith the Apostle, Neverthelesse the foundation of God standeth sure, 1having this seale, the Lord knoweth them that are ⟨p. 176⟩his; and let every one that nameth the name of Christ, depart from iniquity. Where speaking of election which comes from the free love of God, hee makes that a sure foundation to build on; if there bee a reformation to depart from iniquity, wee may be comfortably assured of our salvation. And as it is with Election, so is it with all the other fruits of God love: Vocation, 2Adoption, Iustification, and Perseverance: the foundation of God fastly sealed in the way of holinesse stands good and sure in all.