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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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Therefore first let us see that our state be good, that we are in Christ, that we are in the covenant of Grace, that though we are weak Christians, yet we are true, there is truth in Grace wrought in us. And then when we have tasted the best mercies, spiritual mercies, when we see we are taken out of the state of nature (for then all is in love to us) when we have the first mercy, pardoning mercy, that our sins are forgiven in Christ, then the other are mercies indeed to us, not as favours to a condemned man.
Therefore first let us see that our state be good, that we are in Christ, that we are in the covenant of Grace, that though we are weak Christians, yet we are true, there is truth in Grace wrought in us. And then when we have tasted the best mercies, spirituall mercies, when we see we are taken out of the state of nature (for then all is in love to us) when we have the first mercy, pardoning mercy, that our sins are forgiven in Christ, then the other are mercies indeed to us, not as favours to a condemned man.
And that is the reason that a carnal man, he hath his heart shut, he cannot 1praise God, he cannot trust in God: because he staggers in his estate, because he is not assured: he thinks, it may be God fattens me against the day of slaughter. Therefore I know not whether I should praise him for this or no. But he is deceived in that: for if he had his heart enlarged to bless God for that, God would show further favour still; but the heart will not yield hearty praise to God, till it be persuaded of Gods love. For all our love is by reflection. We love him, because he loved us first, and we praise and bless him, because he hath blest us first in heavenly blessings in Christ.
And that is the reason that a carnall man, he hath his heart shut, he cannot 1praise God, he cannot trust in God: because he staggers in his estate, because he is not assured: he thinks, it may be God fattens me against the day of slaughter. Therefore I know not whether I should praise him for this or no. But he is deceived in that: for if he had his heart enlarged to blesse God for that, God would shew further favour still; but the heart will not yield hearty praise to God, till it be perswaded of Gods love. For all our love is by reflection. We love him, because he loved us first, and we praise and blesse him, because he hath blest us first in heavenly blessings in Christ.