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A brief exposition with practical observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that…A briefe exposition with practicall observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that…
A brief exposition with practical observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that late pious and worthy divine, Mr. John Cotton ... ; published by Anthony Tuckney ...A briefe exposition with practicall observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that late pious and worthy divine, Mr. John Cotton ... ; published by Anthony Tuckney ...
London: printed by T.C. for Ralph Smith, 1654
A BRIEF EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › VersesA BRIEFE EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › Verses
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.
Answ. 1. In mans overmuch esteem of it, and overmuch confidence of his own estate by it; He taketh it to be true righteousness, whereas it is neither true Justification, Phil. 3.7, 8. Nor Sanctification, or inherent righteousness, Matth. 5.20. 2 In a mans overmuch confidence of his ability by the strength of it; The Israelites by it undertook and vowed universal obedience; which without a better heart they could not perform, Deut. 5.27, 29. As first, when we presume to walk in the strength of it, and not by saith in Christ, Matth. 26.33, 35. Secondly, when we discern no defect in our best duties, Neh. 13.22. Thirdly, when we think we have earned any reward at Gods hand by it, Luke 17.10.
Answ. 1. In mans overmuch esteem of it, and overmuch confidence of his own estate by it; He taketh it to be true righteousnesse, whereas it is neither true Justification, Phil. 3.7, 8. Nor Sanctification, or inherent righteousness, Matth. 5.20. 2 In a mans overmuch confidence of his ability by the strength of it; The Israelites by it undertook and vowed universall obedience; which without a better heart they could not perform, Deut. 5.27, 29. As first, when we presume to walk in the strength of it, and not by saith in Christ, Matth. 26.33, 35. Secondly, when we discern no defect in our best duties, Neh. 13.22. Thirdly, when we think we have earned any reward at Gods hand by it,