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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 should shame our selves; Can I hear these Promises, and be no more joyful, and be no more affected? Can I use indirect means, and yet believe that God is Al-sufficient to me in the Covenant? Certainly I cannot.
Therefore let us come to the trial, to some few evidences, that a man doth believe in the promises.
Therefore let us come to the tryal, to some few evidences, that a man doth believe in the promises.
He that believes the promises of God in Christ to be Yea, and Amen, doubtless he will be affected answerable to the things promised: saith David, 1Thy Statutes they are the joy of my heart. The Promises will be the joy and rejoicing of our heart. He that can hear of promises, and not be affected, 2certainly he believes them not. When a man thinks of his inheritance, and of his evidences, that they are clear, that he shall enjoy it without suit, or trouble, it comforts him, he cannot think of it without comfort. Cannot a man think of a little pelf of the earth without comfort, when he knows he hath assurance to it? and shall we think of heaven, and happiness, and not rejoice? will not these be the joy of a mans heart? certainly they will affect him. When good things are apprehended by faith, will they not work upon the affections? certainly they will.
He that believes the promises of God in Christ to be Yea, and Amen, doubtlesse he will be affected answerable to the things promised: saith David, 1