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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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And then the ground of that, that he is the Successor of Peter; there is no place of Scripture for it, neither dare they bring any: It is but a Tradition. It is somewhat uncertain whether ever Peter were at Rome: that he was Bishop there, is more uncertain: but that the Pope should be his Successor, is most uncertain and impossible of all.
And then the ground of that, that he is the Successour of Peter; there is no place of Scripture for it, neither dare they bring any: It is but a Tradition. It is somewhat uncertain whether ever Peter were at Rome: that he was Bishop there, is more uncertain: but that the Pope should be his Successour, is most uncertain and impossible of all.
So indeed, the Religion of Popery is a rack to conscience, especially to conscience that is awaked and knows what Religion means at all. Why is it a rack to them? There is no certainty in it, in the main Tenets of it.
So indeed, the Religion of Popery is a rack to conscience, especially to conscience that is awaked and knowes what Religion means at all. Why is it a rack to them? There is no certainty in it, in the main Tenents of it.
It is not only contrary to Gods yea, but it is yea, and nay, uncertain in it self. Now here the Apostle he frees his preaching from this imputation, Our Word to you was not yea, and nay: and he calls God to record, God is true, and as he is true, my Word to you was not yea, and nay, but was certainly yea. Thus you see what use we are to make of it for confutation, and conviction of our own judgments.
It is not onely contrary to Gods yea, but it is yea, and nay, uncertain in it self. Now here the Apostle he frees his preaching from this imputation, Our Word to you was not yea, and nay: and he calls God to record, God is true, and as he is true, my Word to you was not yea, and nay, but was certainly yea. Thus you see what use we are to make of it for confutation, and conviction of our own judgments.