A93085:322
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve…
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shepherd, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michel pastor of the said church in New England.Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shephard, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michell pastor of the said church in New England.
London: printed for John Rothwell, 1652
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1. From the testimony of John; the first, yet the least, yet very strong and full, vers. 32.33. §22. From the testimony of his works, greater then that of John, vers. 36. §33. From the testimony of he Father, by his voice from heaven, vers. 37. §44. From the voice of the Scriptures, the highest of all, and surer then a voice from heaven. (2 Pet. 1.19.) v. 39, 46.
1. From the testimony of Iohn; the first, yet the least, yet very strong and full, vers. 32.33. §22. From the testimony of his works, greater then that of Iohn, vers. 36. §33. From the testimony of he Father, by his voice from heaven, vers. 37. §44. From the voice of the Scriptures, the highest of all, and surer then a voice from heaven. (2 Pet. 1.19.) v. 39, 46.
Now these words are annexed to the third testimony, which I told you is the voice of God from heaven, set down Mat. 3.17. For this testimony of the Father is not the inward testimony of the spirit only; Because Christ speaks of public, and evident testimonies in this place; nor is it meant of the testimony of the Father in the Scripture; for that is a distinct testimony: and though the Father doth testify of Christ in the Scriptures; yet 'tis not as his testimony, no more then the testimony of John, and of his works, whereby the Father did testify also: Nor is it probable that our Saviour would at this time, omit that famous testimony of the Father at his Baptism; which if it be not here, is no where in this Chapter. Beside, how is this testimony the Fathers more then the Spirits; but then, being called his Son, he did evidently declare himself to be the Father that spake. Lastly, the Spirits testimony is spoken of, as the testimony of Moses and the Prophets. Vers. 46, 47. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me, for he wrote of me, vers. 47. For if ye believe not his writings how shall be believe my words.