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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.
1. It is the cause of election, 1even so then as this present time also there is a remnant, according to the election of grace. So 2. For Vocation: when ⟨p. 180⟩the Apostle had showed that the Ephesians were saved by Grace; 2he adds, that in the ages to come, he might show the exceeding riches of his grace, In his kindness towards us through Christ Jesus: he afterwards showeth, when this grace began first to have being,3 For we are his workmanship created unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk therein. 3. Forgiveness of sins, In whom we have a redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins, 4according to the riches of his grace. So 4. For the grace of Love: We love him, 5because he loved us first. 5. For Justification, and Sanctification. It is said, that Christ hath loved us, 6why? For he hath washed us from our sins in his own blood; and Saint John saith, He hath made us Kings and Priests unto God and his Father. 1. Kings to fight against the world, the flesh, and the devil. 2. Priests, to teach, instruct, reprove, and comfort our selves and others by the word of God: and then to offer up the sacrifice of a broken heart, in prayers and praises. All comes from freedom of love. 6. So every good Inclination comes hence. For it is God which worketh in us, 7both to will and to do of his good pleasure. So 7. Every good Work: For we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which he had before ordained that we should walk therein: For by grace ye are saved (saith he) through faith. 8