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A learned commentary or exposition
A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Gray's-Inn, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the public good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoke-Newington, near London.A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Grayes-Inne, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the publick good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoake-Newington, near London.
London: printed by J.L. for N.B., 1655
A COMMENTARY upon the first CHAPTER of the second Epistle of S. PAU… › Commentary on verse 2
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It is true likewise (besides peace of conscience) of all other peace, peace of success, and peace of state; that all creatures, and all conditions are peaceable to us, whence is it? It is from Grace: for God being reconciled, he reconciles all; when God himself is ours, all is ours, when he is turned, all is turned with him; when he becomes our father in Christ, and is at peace with us, all are at peace besides: so that all conditions, all estates, all creatures, they work for our good. It is from hence, when God is turned, all are turned with him. He being the God of the creature, that sustains and upholds the creature, in whom the creature hath his being and working: he must needs therefore turn it for the good of them that are in covenant with him. All that are joined in covenant with him he fills them with peace: because they are in Grace with him.
It is true likewise (besides peace of conscience) of all other peace, peace of successe, and peace of state; that all creatures, and all conditions are peacable to us, whence is it? It is from Grace: for God being reconciled, he reconciles all; when God himself is ours, all is ours, when he is turned, all is turned with him; when he becomes our father in Christ, and is at peace with us, all are at peace besides: so that all conditions, all estates, all creatures, they work for our good. It is from hence, when God is turned, all are turned with him. He being the God of the creature, that sustaines and upholds the creature, in whom the creature hath his being and working: he must needs therefore turn it for the good of them that are in covenant with him. All that are joyned in covenant with him he fills them with peace: because they are in Grace with him.
This should stir up our hearts, above all things in the world to pray for Grace, to get Grace, to empty our selves of self-confidence, that we may be vessels for Grace: to make Grace our plea, to magnify the Grace of God.
This should stir up our hearts, above all things in the world to pray for Grace, to get Grace, to empty our selves of self-confidence, that we may be vessels for Grace: to make Grace our plea, to magnifie the Grace of God.