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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
The Trial of a Saving Interest in CHRIST.The Tryal of a Saving Interest in CHRIST.
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.
Quest. 1. How shall a man know if he hath a true and special interest in Christ, and whether he hath or may lay claim justly to Gods favour and salvation?
Quest. 1. How shall a man know if he hath a true and special interest in Christ, and whether he hath or may lay •laim justly to Gods favour and salvation?
Answer. Before we speak directly to the Question, […] shall premise some things to make way for the Answer.
Answer. Before we speak directly to the Question, 〈…〉 shall premise some things to make way for the An•wer.
As First, That a mans interest in Christ, or gracious state, may be known, and that with more certainty than ⟨p. 2⟩people do conjecture; yea, and the knowledge of it may be more easily attained unto than many do imagine: For not only hath the Lord commanded men to know their interest in him, as a thing attainable, 2. Cor. 13. 5. 2 Pet. 1. 10. But many of the Saints have attained unto the clear persuasion of their interest in Christ, and in God, as their own God; How often do they call him their God and their portion; and how persuaded is Paul, that nothing can separate him from the love of God? Rom. 8. 38, 39. Therefore the knowledge of a mans gracious state is attainable: and this knowledge of it, which may be attained, is no fancy and bare conceit, but it is most sure: Doubtless thou art our Father, saith the Prophet in name of the Church,