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The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easy draught of the Christian…The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easie draught of the Christian…
The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easy draught of the Christian catechism in LII lectures on chosen texts of Scripture, for each Lords-day of the year, learnedly and perspicuously illustrated with doctrines, reasons, and uses / by that reverend and worthy labourer in the Lord's vineyard, William Ames ...The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easie draught of the Christian catechisme in LII lectures on chosen texts of Scripture, for each Lords-day of the year, learnedly and perspicuously illustrated with doctrines, reasons, and uses / by that reverend and worthy laborer in the Lord's vineyard, William Ames ...
London: printed by T. Mabb for Thomas Davies, 1659
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Reas. 1. Because there should be an agreement between the Temple, and him whose temple it is, or to whom it is dedicated, as it is, 2 Cor. 6. 16. what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? For by a like reason we may say; What agreement hath the temple of God with reigning sin?
Reas. 1. Because there should be an agreement between the Temple, and him whose temple it is, or to whom it is dedicated, as it is, 2 Cor. 6. 16. what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idolls? For by a like reason we may say; What agreement hath the temple of God with reigning sin?
Reas. 2. Because therefore the Holy Spirit dwells in believers, that he might impart holiness to them; ⟨p. 141⟩and as his nature, and name, so also his indwelling and operation is an enemy to all ungodliness.
Reas. 2. Because therefore the Holy Spirit dwels in believers, that he might impart holiness to them; ⟨p. 141⟩and as his nature, and name, so also his indwelling and operation is an enemy to all ungodliness.
Reas. 3. Because if the Kingdom of sin should prevail in the Temple and dwelling of the Holy Spirit, this would turn to the disgrace, and disho• of the Holy Spirit himself. And this is indeed the thing, that is done, when some profane men blaspheme and mock at the name of God, & of the Holy Ghost, because of the unworthy carriage of those, that make profession to be led by this Holy Spirit.