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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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2. The Interest the Apostle challengeth in it, [our Gospel]; Doth it not derogate from the Authority of it, to appropriate it to any Man? I answer, No. Elsewhere it is called God's Gospel, The glorious Gospel of the Blessed God, 1 Tim. 1.11. He is the Author: It is not an Invention of Man, but a Secret that came from the Bosom of God. Again, it is called Christ's Gospel. The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Thess. 1.8. As the principal Subrevealer, who made known unto us, most fully the Mind of God. And then on the Apostles, who were Instruments chosen, and entrusted by Christ to declare it; to the World both by Word and ⟨p. 294⟩Writing. The Scripture is an Authentic Record, wherein all things are delivered to us, both concerning our Duties, and Privileges. Therefore, when he saith, our Gospel, he doth not mean it of principal Revelation, but in regard of Dispensation, and Trust. 1 Tim. 1.11. The glorious Gospel of the Blessed God is committed to my trust. Therefore this word (our Oospel) is, 1. A word of Fidelity, that argued the Conscience to this Duty, that owneth the Trust committed to him, and that this was his chief Work and Charge. 1 Cor. 9.17. A Dispensation of the Gospel is committed unto me. 2. It is a word of Esteem, Love, and Affection; what we love, we call ours. Rom 16.25. Now to him that is able to stablish you according to my Gospel. Paul was glad he had such Interest in it, as to be a Preacher of it. And Believers should be glad they are partakers of the benefit. Ephes. 1.13. In whom ye trusted after the heard the Word of Truth, the Gospel of your Salvation. It is theirs, and ours. Oh blessed be God for this! 3. It is a work importing Diligence; our Gospel, that which he preached with so much Labour, and Hazard; he followed this Work close. Acts 20.24. I count not my Life dear, that I may finish my Course with joy, and the Ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify