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The Contents of The Nature, and Royalties of Faith. JOHN 3.15. Whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 1 The occasion of this discourse. p. 41 2 The discourse it self. p. 42 Parts of the Text. Ibid. Inquiries. First What Act of Faith that is, whereby a sinner stands justified before God. p. 42, 43, 44 2 Upon what Object this Act is to be terminated. p. 45 Doct. The great thing which is required at our hands for Justification, and Salvation, is, believing in Christ. p. 46 1 What Faith is, the Definition with the Explanation of it, which answers to six Objections that are made against the Definition. p. 46. to 61 2 Faith the only requisite, whereby we should be justified, and saved. 1 No way of union with Christ, but by Faith. p. 61, 62 2 Faith necessary for our communion with Christ. p. 62, to 64 3 Why God should make choice of this Grace for our Justification. 1 That it might be by Grace. Ibid. 2 That the promise might be sure, in two respects. p. 64, 65 3 That the promise might be to all the seed. Ibid. 4 That no man might have cause to beast, or glory in himself. p. 65, 66. 4 How Faith justifieth▪ p. 67, 68 What are the Royalties of Faith? — Faith is a heart-cheering Grace. ⟨image 7⟩1 By procuring a sufficient paymaster, Christ. p. 68, 65 2 By making us one with Christ, by which his payment is ours. p. 66 2 Faith is a heart-cleansing grace, and that two ways. 1 Argumentatively, from God, four Arguments. p. 69 2 From our selves, two Arguments. p. 70 2 Operatively; Faith makes thee First, Of the Merit of Christ, Secondly, Prayer, Thirdly, Promise of Christ. p. 71 3 Royalty, Faith is a heart-commanding grace, and it enables the soul to do what it commands. p. 71, 72 4 Faith is a heart-quieting grace. 72. 71. Again (false figured.) Two manner of ways Faith calms the heart. 1 Imperiously, and that 1 By commanding, or 2 By checking the soul. p. 72, 73 2—In a persuasive mild way, presenting three grounds for patience. p. 73, 74 5 Royalty, Faith is a soul-securing grace, nothing else will secure but believing. p. 75 1 It sets the soul upon a soul-securing bottom. p. 75, 76 2 Instates the soul into soul-securing promises. p. 77 3—Into soul-securing privileges. 1 Sons of God. 2 Spouse of Christ. 3 The inheritance of Christ. p.

The Contents of The Nature, and Royalties of Faith.