A90280:179
Of the divine original, authority, self-evidencing light, and power of the Scriptures. With an…Of the divine originall, authority, self-evidencing light, and povver of the Scriptures. With an…
Of the divine original, authority, self-evidencing light, and power of the Scriptures. With an answer to that enquiry, how we know the Scriptures to be the Word of God. Also a vindication of the purity and integrity of the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Old and New Testament; in some considerations on the prolegomena, & appendix to the late Biblia polyglotta. Whereunto are subjoined some exercitations about the nature and perfection of the Scripture, the right of interpretation, internal Light, revelation, &c. / By John Owen: D.D.Of the divine originall, authority, self-evidencing light, and povver of the Scriptures. With an answer to that enquiry, how we know the Scriptures to be the Word of God. Also a vindication of the purity and integrity of the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Old and New Testament; in some considerations on the prolegomena, & appendix to the late Biblia polyglotta. Whereunto are subjoyned some exercitations about the nature and perfection of the Scripture, the right of interpretation, internall Light, revelation, &c. / By Iohn Owen: D.D.
Oxford: printed by Henry Hall for Tho, 1659
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Sect. 1. I said in the former Chapter, that I would not employ my self willingly, •o enervate or weaken any of the Reasons or Arguments that are usually insisted on, to prove the divine Authority of the Scripture. Though I confess, I like not to multiply Arguments, that conclude to a probability only, and are suited to beget a firm Opinion at best, where the principle intended to be evinced is de fide, and must be believed with faith divine, and supernatural. Yet because some may happily be kept to some kind of Adherence to the Scriptures; by mean ⟨p. 123⟩grounds, that will not in their own strength abide, until they get footing in those that are more firm; I shall not make it my business to drive them from their present station; having persuaded them by that which is better.
Sect. 1. I said in the former Chapter, that I would not employ my selfe willingly, •o enervate or weaken any of the Reasons or Arguments that are usually insisted on, to prove the divine Authority of the Scripture. Though I confesse, I like not to multiply Arguments, that conclude to a probability only, and are suited to beget a firme Opinion at best, where the principle intended to be evinced is de fide, and must be beleived with faith divine, and supernaturall. Yet because some may happily be kept to some kind of Adherence to the Scriptures; by meane ⟨p. 123⟩grounds, that will not in their owne strength abide, untill they get footing in those that are more firme; I shall not make it my businesse to drive them from their present station; having perswaded them by that which is better.
Sect. 2. Yea, because on Supposition of the Evidence formerly tendered, there may be great use at several seasons, of some consequential considerations and Arguments to the purpose in hand, I shall insist on two of that kind, which to me, who have the Advantage of receiving the Word on the forementioned account, seem not only to persuade, and in a great measure to convince to undeniable probability, but also to prevail irresistibly on the understanding of unprejudiced men, to close with the divine Truth of it.