A51847:71
Sermons preached
Sermons preached by the late reverend and learned divine, Thomas Manton ...
London: printed for Brabazon Aylmer, 1678
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.
Now what must we do, that we may be capable of this blessed Privilege, that our Sins may be pardoned, and our Filth covered, and our Debt may be forgiven? I shall give my Answer in three Branches.
Now what must we do, that we may be capable of this blessed Priviledg, that our Sins may be pardoned, and our Filth covered, and our Debt may be forgiven? I shall give my Answer in three Branches.
I. I will show you what is to be done, as to your first Entrance into the Evangelic State. II. What is to be done as to your Continuance therein, and that you may still enjoy this Privilege. And, III. What is to be done as to your Recovery out of grievous Lapses, and Falls, and Wounds, as are more troublesome to the Conscience, for which a particular and express Repentance is required.
I. I will shew you what is to be done, as to your first Entrance into the Evangelick State. II. What is to be done as to your Continuance therein, and that you may still enjoy this Priviledge. And, III. What is to be done as to your Recovery out of grievous Lapses, and Falls, and Wounds, as are more troublesom to the Conscience, for which a particular and express Repentance is required.
I. As to our first Entrance into the Evangelic State; that is, by Faith and Repentance: Both are necessary to Pardon, Acts 10. 43. To him give all the Prophets witness, that through his Name, whosoever believeth in him shall receive Remission of Sins. There Remission of Sins is granted to a Believer. Now Repentance is full out as necessary, Acts 2. 38. Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ, for the Remission of Sins.