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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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So mystical Babylon in the Revelation saith, I sit as a Queen, till her Judgment and destruction come in one day; because she trusted to her present temporal estate. Let no man promise himself that that God doth not promise in his Word, immunity from the cross: for whatsoever Promise of protection, and provision we have, all is with the exception of the Cross: remember therefore to construe the Promises aright.
So mystical Babylon in the Revelation saith, I sit as a Queen, till her Judgment and destruction come in one day; because she trusted to her present temporal estate. Let no man promise himself that that God doth not promise in his Word, immunity from the crosse: for whatsoever Promise of protection, and provision we have, all is with the exception of the Crosse: remember therefore to construc the Promises aright.
Then again, another rule about the Promises is, That it is usual with 1God to perform them in a wonderful manner, that men know not how: he doth perform them notwithstanding: (take that for a rule) How is that? As Luther was wont to say, Gods carriage is by contrary means; he performs them wonderfully.
Then again, another rule about the Promises is, That it is usual with 1God to perform them in a wonderful manner, that men know not how: he doth perform them notwithstanding: (take that for a rule) How is that? As Luther was wont to say, Gods carriage is by contrary meanes; he performs them wonderfully.
- 12. Gods Promises wondrously performed.