1I answer, it is: But then consider to whom, and how, and in what things. It is revealed to the godly in a morei particular manner: for the wicked have but a general glimpse of it. It is revealed by the wordk, which teacheth it: by the spiritl, which sealeth it, and causeth us by the word to understand our right in it; and by the graces of Christ, which as signs prove i•. And for the last it is revealed three ways: 1. by way of negation: for in this life, we see by the word, what shall not be in heaven, as not sin, sorrow, sickness, death, &c. 2. In respect of the assurance of faith and h•p•. 3. In ••sp••t of the f••st fruits, and pledges, and beginnings of salvation in saving graces.
1I answer, it is: But then consider to whom, and how, and in what things. It is revealed to the godly in a morei particular manner: for the wicked have but a generall glimpse of it. It is revealed by the wordk, which teacheth it: by the spiritl, which sealeth it, and causeth us by the word to understand our right in it; and by the graces of Christ, which as signs prove i•. And for the last it is revealed three waies: 1. by way of negation: for in this life, wee see by the word, what shall not be in heaven, as not sinne, sorrow, sicknesse, death, &c. 2. In respect of the assurance of faith and h•p•. 3. In ••sp••t of the f••st fruits, and pledges, and beginnings of salvation in saving graces.
- 1Answ. To whom salvation is revealed, and how. •
- iJoh. •7.6.Ioh. •7.6.
- k2 Tim. 3.15.
- l1 C••. 2 10.
