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I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…
I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet. I. 19 : II. Christ in travel ... in three sermons on Isai. 53. 11 : III. A lifting up for the down-cast ... delivered in thirteen sermons on Psal. 42, 11 : four several sermons ... / preached by William Bridge ...
London: printed by Peter Cole, 1656
THE False Apostle, TRIED. AND DISCOVERED.THE False Apostle, TRYED. AND DISCOVERED.
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.
As for the Doctrine of Justification: The true Apostles preached for Justification by imputed Righteousness, and by Faith, in opposition to Works, Rom. 4.
They never preached, or told us that there is a Light in every man, which followed, will bring to Salvation: Indeed the Evangelist saith, That Christ, as God, enlighteneth every one that comes into the World; the wicked with the light of Reason, and Understanding; the Godly with the Light of Grace: and the Apostle saith, That the Grace of God hath appeared to all men, that is, both Jews and Gentiles; but doth not say, that the Grace of God hath appeared to all particular men: but he saith, The whole World lies in wickedness; and a Natural man doth not perceive the things of God, neither can he.
They never preached, or told us that there is a Light in every man, which followed, wil bring to Salvation: Indeed the Evangelist saith, That Christ, as God, enlighteneth every one that comes into the World; the wicked with the light of Reason, and Understanding; the Godly with the Light of Grace: and the Apostle saith, That the Grace of God hath appeared to al men, that is, both Jews and Gentiles; but doth not say, that the Grace of God hath appeared to al particular men: but he saith, The whol World lies in wickedness; and a Natural man doth not perceive the things of God, neither can he.
They never preached, That any man might be perfect, so as to be without sin in this Life,1 but the contrary; saying, If any man say, he hath no sin, he deceives himself, and there is no truth in him;