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A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprised in fifty two heads, with…A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprized in fifty two heads, with…
A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprised in fifty two heads, with the texts of scripture, on which they are grounded : and some short indications, how they were more largely handled / by a lover of truth and peace.A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprized in fifty two heads, with the texts of scripture, on which they are grounded : and some short indications, how they were more largely handled / by a lover of truth and peace.
London: printed by J.P. for Samuel Sprint, 1684
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Romans 8.15.—But ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. Princ: It is a Believers great Privilege, to receive the Spirit of Adoption, whereby to cry Abba, Father. Here was showed 1. What is this Adoption; It is the gracious acceptation of penitent sinners, into the rank of Gods dear children: Called the Spirit of Adoption: Because the Spirit of God works it, and also testifies it. By this we cry Abba Father, that is, pray with 1. Filial affection, 2. Confidence, 3. Earnestness. 2. How we come to receive it: 1. The Spirit reveals the Gospel: 2. Operates in the heart: 3. Seals it to the Conscience. 3. The greatness of this privilege: 'Tis Real, Honourable, Comfortable, Durable, and Beneficial. XXVIII. The 4th Fruit is SANCTIFICATION. 1 Pet. 1.2.—Through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience: Princ: Those that are elected by the Father, and redeemed by the Son, are sanctified by the Spirit. Here 1. Its Nature: It is the changing of our corrupt nature into the Image of God. 2. Its Subject, or Seat; the whole Man, Soul and Body. 3. Its Parts, Mortification to sin, and Vivification to Obedience. 4. Its Causes: The Efficient, God; The Meritorious, by Jesus Christ; The Instrumental, the Word of God: The next End, Obedience; the higher, Salvation; the highest Gods glory. 5. The Adjuncts of it. 1. Imperfection. 2. Perseverance. XXIX. Here by reason of the imperfection of our Sanctification, follows the Doctrine of REPENTANCE. Heb. 6. 1.—Not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works. ⟨p. 14⟩Princ. Repentance from dead works, is a fundamental doctrine in the Christian Religion. Here was handled What it is, Such a grief for sin as produces a full purpose of amendment. The Author of it, God; The Essence, the change of the heart from sin to God; The Parts, Contrition and Conversion; The Importance of it, To prevent Judgments and Hell, to procure pardon and salvation. How we may discern it; How we may attain it; And how unreasonable it is to defer it. XXX. To our Sanctification belongs the Doctrine of GOOD WORKS. Tit. 3.8.—That they might be careful to maintain good works, &c. Princ. The Christian Religion doth expressly teach Good Works. Here was showed 1. The Nature of good works; Those things which a good man doth, by a right rule, to a right end. 2. The Kinds: Spiritual charity, immediately by instruction, reproof, &c.