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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. There is a subordination of Faith to this Work of the Spirit, by the Truth. For the greatest Things work not till they be considered and believed. 1 Thess. 2.12. Ye received it, not as the Word of Men, but as it is in Truth the Word of God, which worketh effectually also in you that believe. A sound Belief produceth strong Affections▪ and strong Affections govern our Practice and Conversation. ⟨p. 276⟩So that fitly are these things united as the fruits of our Election, and means of Salvation.
3. There is a subordination of Faith to this Work of the Spirit, by the Truth. For the greatest Things work not till they be considered and beli•ved. 1 Thess. 2.12. Ye received it, not as the Word of Men, but as it is in Truth the Word of God, which worketh effectually also in you that believe. A sound Belief produceth strong Affections▪ and strong Affections govern our Practice and Conversation. ⟨p. 276⟩So that fitly are these things united as the fruits of our Election, and means of Salvation.
2. Why this is the great matter of our thanksgiving to God, That I shall evidence in the following considerations.
2. Why this is the great matter of our thansgiving to God, That I shall evidence in the following considerations.