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Christs eternal existence, and the dignity of his person asserted and proved in opposition…
Christs eternal existence, and the dignity of his person asserted and proved in opposition to the doctrine of the Socinians : in several sermons on Col. I, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 verses / by the Reverend Tho. Manton.
London printed : s.n., 1685
REDEMPTION BY CHRIST. › Sermon 4 › USE.REDEMPTION BY CHRIST. › Sermon 4 › VSE.
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3. If it were not so many absurdities would follow, as for instance
1. If things do subsist by themselves then they would always be: for nothing would destroy it self. 2. Then the creature would be independent, and whether God will or no they would conserve their being, and then how should God Govern the World? therefore it undeniably followeth, thou hast made all things, and thou preservest them all.
1. If things do subsist by themselves then they would allwayes be: for nothing would destroy it self. 2. Then the creature would be independent, and whether God will or no they would conserve their being, and then how should God Govern the World? therefore it undenyably followeth, thou hast made all things, and thou preservest them all.
4. It would destroy all Worship, and our Piety and respect to God would be cold and languid. The service we owe to God is reducible to these Four heads.
1. Adoration of his excellent nature above all other things. 2. Affiance in his goodness, with expectation of relief from him. 3. Thankfulness for his benefits. 4. Obedience to his Precepts and Commands.