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A practical commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and uses upon the first…A practicall commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and vses upon the first…
A practical commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and uses upon the first Epistle general of John by ... John Cotton ...A practicall commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and vses upon the first Epistle generall of John by ... John Cotton ...
London: printed by M.S. for Thomas Parkhurst, 1658
A COMMENTARY UPON The First Epistle general OF JOHN. › Chapter 1 › Verse 3, 4
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All other Reasons, as the testimony of the Church, &c. are but like the woman of Samaria, preparing us to believe, John 4.29. this convinceth us so strongly, that in comparison we reject other Reasons moving us to believe, as they did, John 4.41, 42. How true is that of Picus in his Conclusions? as ⟨p. 17⟩Faith, which is but a bare credulity, is in a degree of perfection inferior to science, so that Faith which is wrought in us by the work of the Holy Ghost is greater, and more certain, than any science, gotten by demonstration.
Use 1 If the Apostles Doctrine were so certain, that they preached nothing but what they had seen and heard, then hence we see a reason, why they were so bold, and zealous, and diligent in preaching, Act. 4.20. 2 Pet. 1.15, 16. Fables are best at first hearing, but comfortable, sound, and certain truths, the oftener they are heard, the more profitable.
Ʋse 1 If the Apostles Doctrin were so certain, that they preached nothing but what they had seen and heard, then hence we see a reason, why they were so bold, and zealous, and diligent in preaching, Act. 4.20. 2 Pet. 1.15, 16. Fables are best at first hearing, but comfortable, sound, and certain truths, the oftener they are heard, the more profitable.