A53713:746
Of Communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Of communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, each person distinctly in love, grace, and consolation, or, The saints fellowship with the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, unfolded by John Owen ...Of communion with God the Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost, each person distinctly in love, grace, and consolation, or, The saints fellowship with the Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost, unfolded by John Owen ...
Oxford: printed by A. Lichfield for Tho. Robinson, 1657
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Our Communion with the Lord Jesus, as to that Grace of Sanctification, and Purification, whereof we have §. 1 made mention in the several distinctions, and degrees thereof formerly, is nextly to be considered. And herein the former Method must be observed; and we must show. 1. What are the peculiar Actings of the Lord Christ as to this Communion: and 2dly what is the Duty of the Saints herein: ⟨p. 227⟩The sum is, how we hold Communion with Christ in Holiness, as well as in Righteousness, and that very briefly.
OUr Communion with the Lord Jesus, as to that Grace of Sanctification, and Purification, whereof we have §. 1 made mention in the severall distinctions, and degrees thereof formerly, is nextly to be considered. And herein the former Method must be observed; and we must shew. 1. What are the peculiar Actings of the Lord Christ as to this Communion: and 2dly what is the Duty of the Saints herein: ⟨p. 227⟩The summe is, how we hold Communion with Christ in Holinesse, as well as in Righteousnesse, and that very briefly.
There are several Acts ascribed unto the Lord Jesus in reference to this particular: as, §. 2
There are severall Acts ascribed unto the Lord Jesus in reference to this particular: as, §. 2
1. His Interceding with the Father, by virtue of his Oblation in the behalf of his, that he would bestow the Holy Spirit on them. Here I choose to enter, because, of the oblation of Christ it self, I have spoken before. Otherwise every thing is to be run up to that head, that source and spring. There lies the foundation of all spiritual mercies whatever: as afterwards also shall be manifested: Now the Spirit, as unto us, a Spirit of Grace, Holiness and Consolation, is of the purchase of Christ. It is upon the matter, the great promise of the New Covenant,