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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
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.
1. The Sanctification of the Spirit, is not only an external Dedication to God, but an internal and real Change. Some a•e externally dedicated, and may trample under foot the Blood of the Covenant, whereby they are sanctified. Heb. 10.29. Of how much sorer Punishment (suppose ye) shall he be thought worthy, who hath, trodden under foot the Son of God; and hath counted the Blood of the Covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy Thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of Grace? That is, were in external Covenant with God, and visibly dedicated. But there is an other Sanctification▪ which is the Fruit of the Spirit, […] a real Change in them. 1 Cor. 6.11. And such were some of you; but ye are washed, but ye are justified, in the Name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. Find this, and you find a sufficient Evidence: Namely, if you become new Creatures, and be enabled to forsake Sin, and follow after that which is pleasing in the sight of God. Sanctification of the Spirit, is not so much known by Dedication and Profession, but by •he real ⟨p. 273⟩and fixed inclination of your Souls to God and Heaven, and living accordingly; you are turned to God, and live to God.
1. The Sanctification of the Spirit, is not only an external Dedication to God, but an internal and real Change. Some a•e externally dedicated, and may trample under foot the Blood of the Covenant, whereby they are sanctified. Heb. 10.29. Of how much sorer Punishment (suppose ye) shall he be thought worthy, who hath, trodden under foot the Son of God; and hath counted the Blood of the Covenant, wherewith he was sanc•ified, an unholy Thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of Grace? That is, were in external Covenant with God, and visibly dedicated. But there is an other Sanctification▪ which is the Fruit of the Spirit, a real Change in them.