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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 18: Of the Prophetical office of Christ.Chapter 18: Of the Propheticall office of Christ.
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3. Thirdly, we must here know, that we must depend upon Christ only for doctrine needful to salvation. There is but one Law giver: away with traditions and revelations of mens own hearts; if an Angel from heaven would teach us otherwise, let him be accursed, Gal. 1.8. Jam. 4.12. Will any man teach God? Job 21.22.
3. Thirdly, we must here know, that we must depend vpon Christ onely for doctrine needful to saluation. There is but one Law giuer: away with traditions and reuelations of mens owne hearts; if an Angell from heauen would teach vs otherwise, let him be accursed, Gal. 1.8. Iam. 4.12. Will any man teach God? Iob 21.22.
4. We may here see the horrible estate of such, as will be still ignorant and live in their sins, having the Scriptures, and preaching in the name, and by the authority of Christ. John 1.10. Joh. ⟨p. 235⟩3.19. Christ in these crieth, but men regard not, Prou. 1.20. &c.
4. We may here see the horrible estate of such, as will be still ignorant and liue in their sinnes, hauing the Scriptures, and preaching in the name, and by the authoritie of Christ.