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A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and…
A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and the opposition made against it by Edward Borough, a professed Quaker, (but proved an enemy to the truth) examined and confuted by the word of God. And also, the things that were then laid down, and declared to the world by me, are a second-time born witness to, according to truth: with the answer of Edward Borough to the queries then laid down in my book reproved. And also, a plain answer to his queries, given in simplicity of soul; and is now also presented to the world, or who else may read, or hear them; to the end (if God will) that truth may be discovered thereby. / by John Bunyan ...A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and the opposition made against it by Edward Borrough, a professed Quaker, (but proved an enemie to the truth) examined and confuted by the word of God. And also, the things that were then laid down, and declared to the world by me, are a second-time born witness to, according to truth: with the answer of Edward Burrough to the quæries then laid down in my book reproved. And also, a plain answer to his quæries, given in simplicitie of soul; and is now also presented to the world, or who else may read, or hear them; to the end (if God will) that truth may be discovered thereby. / by John Bunyan ...
London: printed by Matthias Cowley, 1657
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.
Answ. There can none be saved, but they that have the Spirit of Christ given unto them. But it is not the Spirit of Christ given to the Elect, that doth work out the salvation of their souls within them, for that was obtained by the blood of the man Christ Jesus on the Cross, Hebrews 9.12. compared with Heb. 13.12.
Answ. There can none be saved, but they that have the Spirit of Christ given unto them. But it is not the Spirit of Christ given to the Elect, that doth work out the salvation of their souls within them, for that was obteined by the blood of the man Christ Jesus on the Crosse, Hebrews 9.12. compared with Heb. 13.12.
Again, every one that is, or shall be saved, must, and shall have the Spirit of Christ within them; yet doth it not follow, that to preach Christ (only) within; is the only doctrine of salvation. For then also the preaching of the blood of Christ shed on the Cross, as I said before, must be of none effect. But he that doth preach the doctrine of salvation aright, must first begin to preach that doctrine that Paul preached in 1 Cor. 15.1, 2, 3, 4. For I delivered unto you (saith he) first of all how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures: and that he was buried, and that he rose again according to the Scriptures. Now Christ, or the Spirit of Christ, is received by such preaching as this is, as is clear from that Scripture, Act. 10.38, to 44. where Peter speaking of the word that was published throughout all Judea. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth (or which dwelt at Nazareth) with the holy Ghost, and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the Devil: for God was with him. And we are witnesses of all those things which he did, both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem (saith Peter), whom they slew, and hanged on a tree: Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly; not unto all the people, but unto witnesses, chosen before of God; Even to us who did eat and drink with him, after his resurrection from the dead. And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. And is that all? No. But to him give all the prophets witness, (to him, even Jesus of Nazareth whom the Jews crucified on the tree), that through his name, whosoever believeth in him, shall receive remission, or forgiveness of sins. Now mark. And while Peter yet spake these words, the holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the Word. While Peter spake these words, that by Jesus of Nazareth forgiveness of sins was preached to them that believe in his name, the holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the word. Namely, which Peter spake: this is the way in which the Spirit is given? Namely, by preaching a crucified Christ.