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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 carnal men, they mock and deride the counsel of the poor, as the Psalmist 1saith. The children of the promise that depend upon Gods mercy in Christ, they are persecuted by fleshly Justitiaries, and they that look to be saved by themselves without a promise, they will not be beholding to God so much: their proud swelling hearts rise against Christians that honour God by trusting in his promises, and will be saved by promises.
- 1Carnal men despise those that trust in Gods Promises.
A proud Popish person, his heart riseth against a holy Christian that is a son of the promise, he scorns him: You intend to be saved by the righteousness of another; no, we will not be so much beholding to God, we will satisfy for our selves: we will merit heaven our selves. God shall not be beholding to us to trust in him, we will bring somewhat our selves, we will buy it out. Can these men have humble hearts? Nay, can they have any other then malicious persecuting hearts against humble, believing Christians, that honour God by trusting in his promises?
A proud Popish person, his heart riseth against a holy Christian that is a son of the promise, he scorns him: You intend to be saved by the righteousnesse of another; no, we will not be so much beholding to God, we will satisfie for our selves: we will merit heaven our selves. God shall not be beholding to us to trust in him, we will bring somewhat our selves, we will buy it out. Can these men have humble hearts? Nay, can they have any other then malicious persecuting hearts against humble, believing Christians, that honour God by trusting in his promises?