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XVIII sermons on the second chapter of the 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians containing…
XVIII sermons on the second chapter of the 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians containing the description, rise, growth, and fall of Antichrist : with divers cautions and arguments to establish Christians against the apostasy of the Church of Rome : very necessary for these times / by that late reverend and learned divine, Thomas Manton ...XVIII sermons on the second chapter of the 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians containing the description, rise, growth, and fall of Antichrist : with divers cautions and arguments to establish Christians against the apostacy of the Church of Rome : very necessary for these times / by that late reverend and learned divine, Thomas Manton ...
London: printed by J.D. for J. Robinson, 1679
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3. Because it is not rational to expect new Revelation, now the Canon and Rule of ⟨p. 51⟩Faith is closed up, Heb. 2.1, 2. Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip, &c. Mat. 28.20. Teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you. John 17.20. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them which shall believe on me through their word.
4. Because if any such be pretended, it must be tried by the word, Is. 8.20. To the Law, and to the Testimony, if they speak not according to this word, it is because they have no light in them; So 1 John 4.1. Beloved, believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits, whether they are of God, because many false Prophets are gone abroad into the World.
4. Because if any such be pretended, it must be tryed by the word, Is. 8.20. To the Law, and to the Testimony, if they speak not according to this word, it is because they have no light in them; So 1 John 4.1. Beloved, believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits, whether they are of God, because many false Prophets are gone abroad into the World.