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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.
Thirdly, Hypocrites may advance far in the common and ordinary steps of a Christian work, such as the Elect have, when God leads them captive. As, (1) They may be under great convictions of sin, as Judas was, Mat. 27. 3, 4, 5. So was King Saul often. (2.) They may tremble at the word of God, and be under much terror, as Felix was, Act. 24. 25. (3.) They may rejoice in receiving of the Truth, as Mat. 13. 20. (4.) They may be in some peace and quiet in expectation of salvation by Christ, as the foolish Virgins were, Mat. 25. 24. (5.) All this may be backed and followed with some good measure of reformation. The unclean spirit may go out of them, Mat. 22. 43. Luke 18. 11, 12. (6.) This work may seem to be confirmed by some special experiences and tastings of the good word of God, Heb. 6. 4.
Thirdly, Hypocrites may advance far in the common and ordinary steps of a Christian work, such as the Elect have, when God leads them captive. As, (1) They may be under great convictions of sin, as Judas was, Mat. 27. 3, 4, 5. So was King Saul often. (2.) They may tremble at the word of God, and be under much terror, as Felix was, Act. 24. 25. (3.) They may rejoyce in receiving of the Truth, as Mat. 13. 20. (4.) They may be in some peace and quiet in expectation of salvation by Christ, as the foolish Virgins were, Mat. 25. 24. (5.) All this may be backed and followed with some good measure of reformation. The unclean spirit may go out of them,