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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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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.
1. A cowardly Flight, implieth our being overcome in the evil Day, by the many Afflictions that befall us for the Truths sake; Ephes. 6.13. Wherefore take to you the whole Armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil Day; that after the have done all things, ye may stand. Their Temptation, was the many troubles and persecutions that befell them, called there the Evil Day. Their defence lay in the whole Armour of God; which is there made of six pieces, The Girdle ⟨p. 320⟩of Truth or Sincerity, which is a strength to us as a Girdle to the Loins; The Breastplate of Righteousness, or an holy inclination and desire to perform our Duty to God in all things; And the Shield of Faith, or a steadfast adhering to the Truths of the Gospel, whether delivered in a way of Command, Promise, or Threatening; The Helmet of Hope, or a certain and desirous expectation of the promised Glory; The Shoe of the preparation of the Gospel of Peace, which is a readiness to endure all encounters for Christ's sake, who hath made our Peace with God; And the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Now if we take this Armour, and use it in our Conflicts, what doth it serve for? to withstand and stand; The first is the Act of a Soldier; the second is the posture of a Conqueror: Here is withstanding till the Field be won, and then standing when the Day of Evil is over. Here we make our way to Heaven by Conflict and Conquest; and hereafter we triumph.