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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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V. After this follows conviction of the wicked, and a discovery of all their works; Which is proper to go before giving of sentence. For in all Courts of Justice, there is no man condemned till he be convicted. And therefore this Court of Christ being the most exactest Court for equity and justice, we may well conclude, that there will be no man condemned, till he be convicted, and his offences laid open before all. And therefore at that day there will be, 1. A conviction of the wicked and ungodly. 2. A discovery of their sins to all the World.
Touching the conviction of the wicked, two things are to be considered; 1. The matter of their conviction, or what they shall be convinced of. 2. The means of their conviction, or what they shall be convinced by.
I. The matter of their conviction shall be twofold, they shall be convinced,
1. Of their state. That enquiry shall be made after this is evident, Rom. 14.12