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The pattern of wholesome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of…The paterne of wholsome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of…
The pattern of wholesome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of necessity to be believed unto salvation separated out of the body of all theology made evident by infallible plain proofs of Scripture. And withal, the several uses such principles should be put to, are abundantly showed. A project much desired, and of singular use for all sorts of Christians. By N. Bifeild [sic], preacher of Gods word at Isleworth in Middlesex.The paterne of wholsome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of necessity to be belieued vnto saluation separated out of the body of all theologie made euident by infallible plaine proofes of Scripture. And withall, the seuerall vses such principles should be put to, are abundantly shevved. A proiect much desired, and of singular vse for all sorts of Christians. By N. Bifeild [sic], preacher of Gods word at Isleworth in Middlesex.
London: printed by F. Kingston for Samuel Man, 1618
Chapter 20: Of the expiation of sin.Chapter 20: Of the expiation of sinne.
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2. Secondly, shall we ever doubt our freedom from condemnation, that know from hence what a price was paid for discharge of our debts by such a surety? How can we be so vildly infected with unbelief? as to fear arresting, or imprisonment, or undoing, when all is in Christ so fully and exquisitely satisfied to the very uttermost farthing. How could the surety have ever escaped such justice in God? such malice in men, and devils, the sergeants and jailers? if he had not most abundantly payed all ⟨p. 293⟩could be demanded.
2. Secondly, shall wee euer doubt our freedome from condemnation, that know from hence what a price was paid for discharge of our debts by such a surety? How can we be so vildly infected with vnbeleefe? as to feare arresting, or imprisonmēt, or vndoing, when all is in Christ so fully and exquisitely satisfied to the very vttermost farthing. How could the surety haue euer escaped such iustice in God? such malice in men, and diuels, the sargeants and iaylors? if he had not most abundantly payed all ⟨p. 293⟩could bee demanded.
3. Thirdly, what an encouragement may this be to believe what Christ saith to us? was not he a faithful witness, & teacher, that sealed his doctrine with his blood? great therefore is the infallibility of the Gospel, that truth which is according to godliness, and to be received with all full assurance without wavering or fear, Revel. 1.5.
3. Thirdly, what an encouragement may this bee to beleeue what Christ saith to vs? was not he a faithfull witnesse, & teacher, that sealed his doctrine with his blood? great therefore is the infallibility of the Gospell, that truth which is according to godlinesse, and to bee receiued with all full assurance without wauering or feare,