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The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few…
The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few whereof are much opposed and eclipsed in this perilous hour of the passion of the Gospel) are briefly discussed, cleared, and confirmed: as a further help, for the begetting, and establishing of the faith which is in Jesus. As also the state of the blessed, where; of the condition of their souls from the instant of their dissolution: and of their persons after their resurrection. By John Norton, teacher of the church at Ipswich in New England.The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few whereof are much opposed and eclipsed in this perillous hour of the passion of the Gospel) are briefly discussed, cleared, and confirmed: as a further help, for the begeting, and establishing of the faith which is in Jesus. As also the state of the blessed, where; of the condition of their souls from the instant of their dissolution: and of their persons after their resurrection. By John Norton, teacher of the church at Ipswich in New England.
London: printed by John Macock for Henry Cripps, 1654
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Concerning the Greatness and Largeness of the Obedience of Faith, consider that as in unbelief, and its consequences, there is unspeakable disobedience: So faith (besides what is formally contained in its proper nature) hath an influence unto all new obedience.
Concerning the Greatness and Largeness of the Obedience of Faith, consider that as in unbelief, and its consequences, there is unspeakable disobedience: So faith (besides vvhat is formally contained in its proper nature) hath an influence unto all new obedience.
Amongst other notable Services implied in Faith, it necessarily presupposeth these great duties.
Amongst other notable Services implyed in Faith, it necessarily presupposeth these great duties.
First, The right discerning of its Object, an Act of such high contentment unto Christ, as that he professeth himself to be ravished therewith, Cant. 4.9. Secondly, The Denial of our selves in matter of our righteousness. Philip. 3.8, 9. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the Excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ; and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the Law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. Thirdly, Denial of our own wills; As the Camel passeth through the Needles eye, so is the Will unravelled, littled, nothing'd, by being brought to faith in Christ Jesus,