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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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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.
Again, hence we see a reason of their certainty and constancy in all their ways, for they and their Doctrine; were of the same nature, 2 Cor. 1.17, 18, 19, 20.
Again, hence we see a reason of their certainty and constancy in all their wayes, for they and their Doctrine; were of the same nature, 2 Cor. 1.17, 18, 19, 20.
Use 2 Then all of us are to receive their Testimony, for upon this ground our Saviour complaineth justly, for not being received,