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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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And as Faith in it self necessarily presupposeth these high and supernatural Services, so (as was intimated a little before) hath it also in relation to the exercise of all other graces, an influence into universal obedience. By Faith we are united to Christ, Ephes. 3.17. By Faith we are justified, Rom. 5.1. By it we perform all duties of both Tables, Gal. 2.20. By it we persevere, 1 Pet. 1.5. And lastly, By it we are saved. Ephes. 2.8.
To show the Eminence of the Obedience of Faith.
To shew the Eminence of the Obedience of Faith.
The Truth that is to be believed, is called [the Truth] John 8.44. At least as some take the place, [the Witness] That God gave of his Son, 1 John 5.10. [the Command] 1 John 3.23. And to believe, is called the [the Work] John 6.29.