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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 23
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For it is against Gods nature, and Gods Word, The soul that sinneth shall dye. It must be repented of, of necessity, or eternally punished in hell. Censured it must be, one way or other; It is of such a contrary nature, so opposite to the holiness of God: that is a ground.
For it is against Gods nature, and Gods Word, The soul that sinneth shall dye. It must be repented of, of necessity, or eternally punished in hell. Censured it must be, one way or other; It is of such a contrary nature, so opposite to the holinesse of God: that is a ground.
Now this being laid as a ground, the question is, What is the best way to take away sin, whether by gentle means, or severe? by gentle means, if it may be: if not, then by severe. S. Paul would not have spared them, if he had come, if they had not amended. So the Points are two.
First of all, That the best way for the redressing of sin, is by gentle means, if it may be.
Secondly, if that will not, then by severe, if men would not have men damned.