A88657:65
An abstract of a commentary by Dr. Martin Luther, u[pon] the Galatians. Wherein the…An abstract of a commentarie by Dr. Martyn Luther, u[pon] the Galathians. Wherein the…
An abstract of a commentary by Dr. Martin Luther, u[pon] the Galatians. Wherein the difference between the law, the gospel, and the strength of faith is declared. Whereunto is added divine and moral Latin sentences, taken out of the fathers, and other authors, which are cited i[n the] margin of the Practise of piety, but not E[ng]lished there; which for their excellency, and benefit of those who understand not Latin, are here translated.An abstract of a commentarie by Dr. Martyn Luther, u[pon] the Galathians. Wherein the difference betweene the law, the gospell, and the strength of faith is declared. Whereunto is added divine and morall Latine sentences, taken out of the fathers, and other authors, which are cited i[n the] margent of the Practise of piety, but not E[ng]lished there; which for their excellency, and benefit of those who understand not Latine, are here translated.
London: printed for Henry Atkinson, 1642
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Christ is set out in the Scriptures as an Example, and as a Gift, and is to be set forth unto those who are already cast down, and bruised through the heavy burden and weight of their sins, as a Saviour and a gift, and not as an example or a Law-giver; But to those who are secure and obstinate, he must be set forth as an example.
Christ is set out in the Scriptures as an Example, and as a Gift, and is to be set forth unto those who are alreadie cast downe, and bruised through the heavy burden and weight of their sins, as a Saviour and a gift, and not as an example or a Law-giver; But to those who are secure and obstinate, he must be set forth as an example.
Faith is as a bright Sun beam coming down from heaven, which lighteneth, directeth and guideth us; But both faith and charity, have their trust and belief, but after divers ⟨image 10⟩sorts, by reason of the diversity of their objects; Faith trusteth in God and therefore cannot be deceived; Charity believeth in man, and therefore it is often deceived.
Faith is as a bright Sunne beame comming downe from heaven, which lighteneth, directeth and guideth us; But both faith and charitie, have their trust and beleife, but after divers ⟨image 10⟩sorts, by reason of the diversitie of their objects; Faith trusteth in God and therefore cannot be deceived; Charity beleeveth in man, and therefore it is often deceived.
And let the godly remember, that as in conscience before God they be free from the curse of the Law, from sin, and from death, for Christs sake; So as touching the body, they are servants, and must serve one another, according to Saint Paul, Galath. 5.13. serve ye one another through love: which words, do not set the Christians at liberty, but shut them under bondage as touching the flesh, which doctrine carnal men cannot conceive, but good Christians gladly receive and obey it.