A53669:43
A brief declaration and vindication of the doctrine of the Trinity as also of…
A brief declaration and vindication of the doctrine of the Trinity as also of the person and satisfaction of Christ / accommodated to the capacity and use of such as may be in danger to be seduced, and the establishment of the truth by J. Owen.
London: printed by R.W. for Nath. Ponder, 1669
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.
The Explication of this Doctrine unto Edification suitable unto the Revelation mentioned, is of another consideration. And two things are incumbent on us to take care of therein. First that what is affirmed and taught, do directly tend unto the ends of the Revelation it self, by informing and enlightening of the mind in the knowledge ⟨p. 29⟩of the mystery of it, so far as in this life we are by Divine Assistance capable to comprehend it; that is, that faith may be increased, strengthened and confirmed against temptations and oppositions of Satan, and men of corrupt minds; and that we may be distinctly directed unto, and encouraged in the Obedience unto, and Worship of God that are required of us. Secondly, That nothing be affirmed or taught herein, that may beget, or occasion any undue apprehensions concerning God, or our Obedience unto him, with respect unto the best, highest, securest Revelations, that we have of him and our duty. These things being done and secured, the End of the Declaration of this Doctrine concerning God is attained.
The Explication of this Doctrine unto Edification suitable unto the Revelation mentioned, is of another consideration. And two things are incumbent on us to take care of therein. First that what is affirmed and taught, do directly tend unto the ends of the Revelation it self, by informing and inlightning of the mind in the knowledge ⟨p. 29⟩of the mysterie of it, so far as in this life we are by Divine Assistance capable to comprehend it; that is, that faith may be increased, strengthned and confirmed against temptations and oppositions of Satan, and men of corrupt minds; and that we may be distinctly directed unto, and encouraged in the Obedience unto, and Worship of God that are required of us. Secondly, That nothing be affirmed or taught herein, that may beget, or occasion any undue apprehensions concerning God, or our Obedience unto him, with respect unto the best, highest, securest Revelations, that we have of him and our duty. These things being done and secured, the End of the Declaration of this Doctrine concerning God is attained.