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The life of faith in three parts, the first is a sermon on Heb.…
The life of faith in three parts, the first is a sermon on Heb. 11, 1, formerly preached before His Majesty, and published by his command, with another added for the fuller application : the second is instructions for confirming believers in the Christian faith : the third is directions how to live by faith, or how to exercise it upon all occasions / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed by R.W. for Nevil Simmons, 1670
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Direct. 3. Never forget that 1. The gracious nature of God: 2. The sufficiency of Christs Sacrifice and Merit: And 3. The truth of the universal •ffer or promise of pardon to all (if they will accept the offer) are the foundation of all our faith and comforts; and are that universal grace which is before our special grace or faith, and is presupposed to it: On this foundation all our faith and peace is to be built.
Direct. 4. The particular application of this to our selves, is, 1. By Believing, and then by knowing that we do believe; and then by discerning our privileges upon believing.
Direct. 4. The particular application of this to our selves, is, 1. By Believing, and then by knowing that we do believe; and then by discerning our priviledges upon believing.
1. Our believing it self is, 1. Our Ascent to the truth of the Gospel: 2. Our Acceptance of the good (even Christ and life) which is offered in it, and consent to the Baptismal Covenant with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: And 3. Our Affiance in Christ and his Covenant.