The Doctrine of Justification by Faith

2. We suppose herein a sincere Assent unto all Divine Revelations, whereof the Promises of Grace and Mercy by Christ are an especial part. This Paul supposed in Agrippa when he would have won him over unto Faith in Christ Jesus, King Agrippa believest thou the Prophets, I know that thou believest, Act. 26.27. And this Assent which respects the Promises of the Gospel, not as they contain, propose, and exhibit the Lord Christ and the Benefits of his Mediation unto us, but as Divine Revelations of infallible Truth, is true and sincere in its kind, as we described it before under the notion of Temporary Faith. But as it proceeds no farther, as it includes no Act of the Will or Heart, it is not that Faith ⟨p. 134⟩whereby we are Justified. However it is required thereunto, and is included therein.

2. We suppose herein a sincere Assent unto all Divine Revelations, whereof the Promises of Grace and Mercy by Christ are an especial part. This Paul supposed in Agrippa when he would have won him over unto Faith in Christ Jesus, King Agrippa believest thou the Prophets, I know that thou believest, Act. 26.27. And this Assent which respects the Promises of the Gospel, not as they contain, propose, and exhibit the Lord Christ and the Benefits of his Mediation unto us, but as Divine Revelations of infallible Truth, is true and sincere in its kind, as we described it before under the notion of Temporary Faith. But as it proceeds no farther, as it includes no Act of the Will or Heart, it is not that Fai•h ⟨p. 134⟩whereby we are Justified. However it is required thereunto, and is included therein.

3. The proposal of the Gospel according unto the Mind of God is hereunto supposed. That is, that it be preached according unto Gods Appointment. For not only the Gospel it self, but the Dispensation or Preaching of it in the Ministry of the Church is ordinarily required unto Believing. This the Apostle asserts, and proves the necessity of it at large,