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Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity…
Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity and duty of Gods children by the late Reverend and Faithful Minister of Jesus Christ, John Preston ...Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity and duty of Gods children by the late Reverend and Faithfull Minister of Jesus Christ, John Preston ...
London: printed by J.T., 1658
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 fourth thing we are to consider as a matter to be believed is, That those that have this faith that will 1save their souls, they may know they have it. Which is against Bellarmines reasons of diffidence and doubting.
The fourth thing we are to consider as a matter to bee believed is, That those that have this faith that will 1save their souls, they may know they have it. Which is against Bellarmines reasons of diffidence and doubting.
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First, They may know it to themselves for their comfort, and next they may make it known to others by the fruits thereof, 1 Cor 2. 12. That we may know, saith the Apostle, the things which are given us of God in Christ: which is spoken in common to all that truly believe, and not only to any special person: the true believer hath such a light going along with his faith that he comes to know though not perfectly, yet truly and infallibly that God hath chosen, Adopted, and sanctified him, &c. He ⟨p. 161⟩takes hold of the promise of Salvation, upon Gods commandment: Faith is that which receiveth the word and promise, and cherisheth himself in a special manner in the Word and Sacrament. The Devils works are in darkness, God gives his in light, and therefore his children are called Saints in light, Col. 1. 12. and John 15. 10. He that believes in the Son of God hath the witness in himself, So that thou needest not have others tell thee that thou dost believe, for if thou hast faith indeed, tis not so hid and buried in thy heart but that thou mayest know it.