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The Christians great interest
The Christians great interest: or A short treatise, divided into two parts the first whereof containeth, the trial of a saving interest in Christ. The second, pointeth forth plainly, the way how to attain it: wherein somewhat is likewise spoken to the manner of express covenanting with God. By W. Guthrie, minister of the gospel in Scotland.The Christians great interest: or A short treatise, divided into two parts the first whereof containeth, the tryal of a saving interest in Christ. The second, pointeth forth plainly, the way how to attain it: wherein somewhat is likewise spoken to the manner of express covenanting with God. By W. Guthrie, minister of the gospel in Scotland.
London: printed for Dorman Newman, 1681
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.
As to the Second thing, viz. That this is the necessary duty of all such who would be in favour with God, and secure their Souls. It appeareth thus.
1. This closing with Gods contrivance, or believing in Christ, is commanded every where in Scripture by the Lord, as the condition of the new Covenant, giving title and right unto all the spiritual blessings of the same; for it is, upon the matter, the receiving of Christ: This is commanded, whilst God bids men come and buy; that is impropriate all, by closing with that contrivement Isa. 55. 1. the weary are commanded to come uuto him thus for their rest, Mat. 11. 28. This is his commandment, that we believe on the name of his Son, 1. John 3. 23. this is enough to prove it a duty incumbent. But further, it is such a duty, as only giveth title and right to a Sonship; for, only they who receive him, are privileged to be Sons, John 1. 12. To as many as received him, to them he gave power to be the sons of God, even to such as believed on his name.
1. This closing with Gods contrivance, or believing in Christ, is commanded every where in Scripture by the Lord, as the condition of the new Covenant, giving title and right unto all the spiritual blessings of the same; for it is, upon the matter, the receiving of Christ: This is commanded, whilst God bids men come and buy; that is impropiate all, by closing with that contrivement Isa. 55. 1. the weary are commanded to come uuto him thus for their rest, Mat. 11. 28. This is his commandment, that we believe on the name of his Son,