A54381:1282
An abridgement of the whole body of divinity extracted from the learned works of…
An abridgement of the whole body of divinity extracted from the learned works of that ever-famous and reverend divine, Mr. William Perkins / by Tho. Nicols.
London: printed by W.B. for Will. Hope, 1654
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.
1. A Temporary Faith, for a reprobate is content with a general Faith, he doth confusedly believe the promises made in Christ, but he doth never apply the promises of God to himself; Nay, he hath no purpose to desire, or endeavour to apply the same; he hath no wrestling, or striving against security, ⟨p. 190⟩carelessness, or distrust, he believeth that some shall be saved, but not particularly that he himself shall be saved, Jam. 2. 29. Matt. 13. 20, 21. Joh. 2. 23, 24.
1. A Temporary Faith, for a reprobate is content with a general Faith, he doth confusedly believe the promises made in Christ, but he doth never apply the promises of God to himself; Nay, he hath no purpose to desire, or endeavour to apply the same; he hath no wrestling, or striving against security, ⟨p. 190⟩carelesness, or distrust, he believeth that some shall be saved, but not particularly that he himself shall be saved, Jam. 2. 29. Matt. 13. 20, 21. Joh. 2. 23, 24.
4. The fourth Degree of the acknowledgement of Gods calling is:
A tasting of heavenly gifts, as of 1. Justification, 2. Of sanctification, 3. Of the powers, and virtues of the world to come.