A26892:1614
A Christian Directory
A Christian directory, or, A sum of practical theology and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortify every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.A Christian directory, or, A summ of practical theologie and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortifie every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed by Robert White for Nevill Simmons, 1673
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10. He had rather Christ would bring him to this by sanctification, than to enjoy all the pleasures of sin for a season, yea, or to have a perpetual sensitive felicity, without this perfect Love to God, and Pleasing of him.
11. God being declared to him in Jesus Christ, a God of Love, forgiving sin, and conditionally giving pardon and life to his very Enemies, as he is hence the easilier Loved with Thankfulness for-our selves, so the Goodness of his Nature in himself is hereby insinuated and notified with some secret complacency to the soul. He is sure Good that is so merciful and ready to do Good, and that so wonderfully as in Christ is manifested.
12. So that as Baptism (which is but explicit Justifying faith, or the expression of it in covenanting with God) is our Dedication by Vow to all the Three Persons; to God the Father, as well as to the Son and Holy Ghost; so faith it self is such an Heart-dedication.
12. So that as Baptism (which is but explicite Justifying faith, or the expression of it in covenanting with God) is our Dedication by Vow to all the Three Persons; to God the Father, as well as to the Son and Holy Ghost; so faith it self is such an Heart-dedication.