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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 22: Of the Regal office of Christ.Chapter 22: Of the Regall office of Christ.
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The third thing is, his taking possession of his kingdom, and this he did, when he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty of God, and was exalted above all that is named, and had power over all things given him of his Father.
The third thing is, his taking possession of his kingdome, and this he did, when he sat downe at the right hand of the Maiesty of God, and was exalted aboue all that is named, and had power ouer all things giuen him of his Father.
The fourth thing is, his administration of the kingdom, of which he is now possest; and this hath in it four things: 1. The calling and gathering together both of Jews and Gentiles belonging to the election of God, Rom. 8.30. Ephes. 4.11. 12. Esa. 11.11.12. 2. The prescribing of laws, as the only law-giver of the Church, and this he doth when he propoundeth unto his subjects ⟨p. 329⟩the rules both of believing, and living by the word and ministry of the same, adding thereunto the work of the Spirit, writing his laws upon their hearts, Jam. 4.12. Jer. 31.33. 2. Cor. 3. 17.18. 3. The donation of gifts, enabling men to the Kingdom of God, Ephes. 4.8. Philip. 1.29. 4. The execution of Justice, and so he doth justice,