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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 2
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
How shall we know that we are in state of Grace with God?
I Answer; (that we do not deceive our selves) we must look to the 1work of Gods grace: Gods grace is a fruitful grace; his favour is fruitful; 2it is not a barren favour, it is not a Winter Sun. The Sun in the Winter, it carries a goodly countenance, but it heats not to any purpose, it doth not quicken: but Gods grace, it carries life and heat where it comes: therefore 3if we be in state of grace and favour with God, we may discern it.
- 1Quest.
- 2Answ. How to know we are in Gods favour.
- 31. By joy of the Spirit.
But in times of desertion, though a person be in grace and favour with God, yet many times he thinks he is not so.