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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 18
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Again, hence for our judgment we learn this truth, That the Word of God hath the same ground of truth as God himself, therefore it is the Judge 1of all Controversies: of all things questionable in Religion, the Word of God is Judge; because it is not yea, and nay, but yea, and it is true, as God is true. And it is Judge of this controversy too, whether it be the Word of God?
Again, hence for our judgment we learn this truth, That the Word of God hath the same ground of truth as God himself, therefore it is the Judge 1of all Controversies: of all things questionable in Religion, the Word of God is Judge; because it is not yea, and nay, but yea, and it is true, as God is true. And it is Judge of this controversie too, whether it be the Word of God?
- 1Use 3. Gods Word Judge of all Controversies.
The question between the Papists and us is, whether the Epistles, and the Prophets be the Word of God, or no? whether is it or no?
I answer, from Apostolical testimony, S. Paul saith, As God is true, his Word is true, the true Word of God; and All Scripture is given by inspiration. ⟨p. 385⟩The Word of God therefore is the Judge of all Divine truths; because it is most certain, even as certain as God himself.