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A treatise of effectual calling and election In XVI. sermons, on 2 Peter 1.10.…
A treatise of effectual calling and election In XVI. sermons, on 2 Peter 1.10. Wherein a Christian may discern, whether yet he be effectually called and elected. And what course he ought to take that he may attain the assurance thereof. Preached by that faithful servant of Christ, Mr. Christopher Love, late minister of Laurence Jury, London.A treatise of effectual calling and election In XVI. sermons, on 2 Peter 1.10. Wherein a Christian may discern, whether yet he be effectually called and elected. And what course he ought to take that he may attain the assurance thereof. Preached by that faithfull servant of Christ, Mr. Christopher Love, late minister of Laurence Jury, London.
London: printed for John Rothwell, 1655
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Thirdly, Though you can not put forth many Actings of obedience to God; where there is readiness of mind and heart, God accepts the purposes of the mind for the Action it self, 2. Cor. 8.12. Where there is a willing mind; it is accepted of God, as if the deed were done. And thus much be spoken to the second case of conscience, why men effectually called do so much doubt of their own call.
Thirdly, Though you can not put forth many Actings of obedience to God; where there is readinesse of mind and heart, God accepts the p•rposes of the mind for the Action it self, 2. Cor. 8.12. Where there is a willing mind; it is accepted of God, as if the deed were done. And thus much be spoken to the second case of conscience, why men effectually called do so much doubt of their own call.
Thirdly,1 Seeing Christians must put forth diligence in making their calling sure; therefore now whereabouts must this diligence of ours be conversant? or in what Channel must our diligence run, that we might be sure of our effectual calling? This is a very material question; and in resolving of it▪ I shall answer it in these two generals.
Thirdly,1 Seeing Christians must put forth diligence in making their calling sure; therefore now whereabouts must this diligence of ours be conversant? or in what Channel must our diligence run, that we might be sure of our effectual calling? This is a very mate•ial question; and in resolving of it▪ I shall answer it in these two generals.