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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.
Thirdly: A Teacher also may, and must be tried by his Life and Fruits: for saith our Saviour; Beware of false Prophets, which come to you in Sheeps clothing; 1but inwardly they are ravening Wolves: ye shall know them by their Fruits: As ye know a Tree, not by the Leaves, but by the Fruit; so saith he, ye shall know these men, not by their first Profession, but by their after Works, and Ways, and Fruits.
Thirdly: A Teacher also may, and must be tried by his Life and Fruits: for saith our Savior; Beware of false Prophets, which come to you in Sheeps cloathing; 1but inwardly they are ravening Wolves: ye shal know them by their Fruits: As ye know a Tree, not by the Leaves, but by the Fruit; so saith he, ye shal know these men, not by their first Profession, but by their after Works, and Waies, and Fruits.
Quest. But if they go in Sheeps clothing, how shall I know they are Wolves?
Quest. But if they go in Sheeps cloathing, how shall I know they are Wolves?
Answ. Yes; For though their clothing be the Sheeps; yet they have the Nature, and disposition of Wolves; the voice, howling, and barking of Wolves, and the practice of Wolves.