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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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Thus we see how to make use of the Promises: for Promises we must know, are either directly to particular persons, or implied. A promise made to any directly, to any in particular, is an implied promise to me in the general equity in matter of grace, and glory, or the removal of some true misery: what was made to Joshua, is applied to all the Church, Heb. 13. that which was directly promised to him, is an implied promise to all that will make use of that example.
Thus we see how to make use of the Promises: for Promises we must know, are either directly to particular persons, or implyed. A promise made to any directly, to any in particular, is an implyed promise to me in the general equity in matter of grace, and glory, or the removal of some true misery: what was made to Joshua, is applyed to all the Church, Heb. 13. that which was directly promised to him, is an implyed promise to all that will make use of that example.
Again, if so be that all the Promises of God be Yea, and Amen, that is, 1certain, and constant in Christ; this should comfort us when men deal loosely with us, and fail in their Promises, whereon we have perhaps builded too much, when men deal falsely with us. And indeed there is nothing that makes an honest heart wearier of this wicked world, then the consideration of the falsehood of men in whom they trust. Oh it is a cruel thing to ⟨p. 430⟩2deceive him, that unless he had trusted he had never been deceived by thee; it is a treacherous thing, but this world is full of such treacherous dealing, that a man can scarce trust assurances, much less words. But there are things thou mayest trust, if thou have a heart concerning the best good, there are Promises that are Tea, and Amen: there is a God that keeps Covenant, it is his glory to do so from Generation to Generation. Here is the comfort of a Christian, when he finds falseness in the world, to retire to his God, and hide himself there.