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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. When God himself seems to be our enemy. P. 503. 2. Against Satan. P. 503. 3. Against our own consciences. P. 504 How we may know whether we be convinced of this righteousness. The answer to this. P. 504. Secondly, but how shall I know that the Holy Ghost hath convinced me enough of sin, so that I may without presumption apply the righteousness of Christ. 1. If the Holy Ghost have discovered my sinful condition. P. 504. 2. By the work of the Spirit. P. 505. 3. By inward peace and great joy. P. 505. ⟨image 277⟩4. Where this is it answers all objections. P. 506.
1. When God himselfe seemes to bee our enemie. P. 503. 2. Against Satan. P. 503. 3. Against our owne consciences. P. 504 How we may know whether we be convinced of this righteousnesse. The answer to this. P. 504. Secondly, but how shall I know that the Holy Ghost hath convinced me enough of sinne, so that I may without presumption apply the righteousnesse of Christ. 1. If the Holy Ghost have discovered my sinfull condition. P. 504. 2. By the worke of the Spirit. P. 505. 3. By inward peace and great joy. P. 505. ⟨image 277⟩4. Where this is it answers all objections. P. 506.
The use. How we should live by faith. P. 506. 2. How every day to make use of the righteousness of Christ. P. 507.
The use. How we should live by faith. P. 506. 2. How every day to make use of the righteousnesse of Christ. P. 507.
Wherefore did Christ go to the Father. 1. To make application of what he had wrought. P. 508. 2. To send the Spirit. P. 508. 3. To stop Satan's mouth. P. 508. 4. To make the Father our Father. P. 508. 5. Sweet comforts at the hour of death. P. 508.