I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…

No, but for his sake. So therefore, the same words in the former part of the verse, are to be read, for Christ, that is, for the sake of Christ, to you it is given to believe for Christs sake: Now look what the Father gives as an act of free Grace, that he gives upon the account of Christs Merit; for ⟨p. 123⟩free Grace, and Christs Merits,¹ go together in the Language of Pauls Epistles; but the [Greek or Hebrew], the work of Faith is given us as an act of free Grace; for says the Apostle, [Greek or Hebrew]; and look what the Father gives for Christs sake, that Christ hath merited; but as the Father hath given us [Greek or Hebrew], to suffer for him, that is, for his sake; so saith the Apostle, he hath given us [Greek or Hebrew], for Christ, that is, for his sake to believe. So that when Christ died for us, he did not only merit a power to believe, and repent, but he did merit Faith and Repentance. Now if Christ did merit all these things, then knowing that the Father is Faithful, in paying and performing what the Son purchased, he must needs know, and be fully assured that he should see, and enjoy all those effects of his Death, which he travelled for, when he died.

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