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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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5. In Spiritual Things, assurance of the Event is an encouragement to Industry, not a pre•ence to Sloth; 1 John 2.27, 28. Ye shall abide in him; and now, little Children, abide in him. The promise of Perseverance doth encourage us to use endeavours that we may persevere, and quicken Diligence, rather than nourish Security, or open a gap to carnal Liberty; 1 Cor. 9.26. I run not as one that is uncertain: We are the more earnest, because we are assured the means shall not be uneffectual.
5. In Spiritual Things, assurance of the Event is an incouragement to Industry, not a pre•ence to Sloth; 1 John 2.27, 28. Ye shall abide in him; and now, little Children, abide in him. The promise of Perseverance doth incourage us to use endeavours that we may persevere, and quicken Diligence, rather than nourish Security, or open a gap to carnal Liberty; 1 Cor. 9.26. I run not as one that is uncertain: We are the more earnest, because we are assured the means shall not be uneffectual.
II. Prop. Our Duty is to stand fast in the Faith of Christ, and profession of Godliness, what-ever temptations we have to the contrary: [stand fast] being a Military word, it alludeth to a Soldier's keeping his Ground; and is apposed to two things; 1. A cowardly Flight; 2. A treacherous Revolt.
II. Prop. Our Duty is to stand fast in the Faith of Christ, and profession of Godliness, what-ever temptations we have to the contrary: [stand fast] being a Military word, it alludeth to a Souldier's keeping his Ground; and is apposed to two things; 1. A cowardly Flight; 2. A treacherous Revolt.