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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 8, 9
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Besides other things, trust in God is properly, and primarily wrought 1by the promises; trust in God so far as he hath discovered himself to be trusted. I can trust a man no further then I have a writing or a word of mouth from him, or a message from him.
- 13. The promises of God.
Now what have we from God to trust him for? we have his Word written, and that is sealed by the Sacrament. The way to trust in God therefore is to know the promises.
The general promises that do concern all Christians, and all conditions, and estates of men. God will be a Sun and a Shield: a Sun for all 1good, and a Shield to keep away all evil: and no good thing shall be wanting to him that lives a godly life. Again, general promises for issue, All things shall work for good to them that love God, Romans 8. 28. And, he will give his Spirit to them that ask him. It is a general promise to all askers whatsoever, that they shall have the Spirit of God, which is a promise that hath all particular graces in it: for the Spirit is the Fountain of all grace, it is the Spirit of Love, of Faith, of Hope, all are in the promise of the Spirit, and God hath promised this. Let us trust in God for these general things.
The general promises that doe concern all Christians, and all conditions, and estates of men. God will be a Sun and a Shield: a Sun for all