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A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the…
A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadful condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and persuading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to householders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshua's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadfull condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and perswading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to housholders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshuah's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.
London: printed for George Sawbridge, 1668
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Part › Chapter 4: Of the Parts of Regeneration, and Causes concurring thereunto.
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4. The ordinary instrumental cause is Gods Word. Of his own will begat he us by the word of truth, 1whereby is meant the Gospel. In this respect the Word is styled incorruptible seed. 2The Gospel is that part of Gods Word which is most effectual hereunto, ⟨p. 22⟩and it is thereupon styled the Gospel of salvation. 3And the power of God unto salvation.4
4. The ordinary instrumental cause is Gods Word. Of his own will begat he us by the word of truth, 1whereby is meant the Gospel. In this respect the Word is stiled incorruptible seed. 2The Gospel is that part of Gods Word which is most effectual hereunto, ⟨p. 22⟩and it is thereupon stiled the Gospel of salvation. 3And the power of God unto salvation.4