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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 20
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How are we to magnify God that we live in the sun-shine of the Gospel, 1that in Christ we have precious, and rich promises? A precious Saviour we have, and precious faith to lay hold on him, and precious promises: all precious, both promises to be believed: and our Saviour in whom they are apprehended, he is a precious stone: and the faith that lays hold on him is precious. How are we to bless God that we have these advantages? that we have Christ laid open, and precious, and rich promises, whereby we may have precious faith to lay hold on these precious promises? we are much to bless God for it.
How are we to magnifie God that we live in the sun-shine of the Gospel, 1that in Christ we have precious, and rich promises? A precious Saviour we have, and precious faith to lay hold on him, and precious promises: all precious, both promises to be believed: and our Saviour in whom they are apprehended, he is a precious stone: and the faith that laies hold on him is precious. How are we to blesse God that we have these advantages? that we have Christ laid open, and precious, and rich promises, whereby we may have precious faith to lay hold on these precious promises? we are much to blesse God for it.
- 1Use. To magnify God for promises.Use. To magnifie God for promises.
Again, are all the promises of God in Christ and in him Yea, and Amen? This should direct us in our dealing with God, not to go directly to him, but by a promise: and when we have a promise, look to Christ in whom 1it is performed. Go to God in the blessed promises that we have for Christs sake that he would perform all. If we ask any thing of God in Christ's Name, we shall receive it, because the promises are in him. If we thank God for any thing, it must be in Christ, for that we have in him.