B02626:109
The plain mans path-way to heaven
The plain mans path-way to heaven wherein every man may clearly see whether he shall be saved or damned. / Set forth dialogue-wise for the better understanding of the simple, by Arthur Dent, preacher of the word of God at South-Shoobery in Essex.
London: printed by Ja. Young for G. Lathum, 1643
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Phil. Then you affirm, that this new man, or new work of grace and regeneration is unperfect in this life.
Phil. Then you affirme, that this new man, or new work of grace and regeneration is unperfect in this life.
Theol. Yea: for the new creature, or new work of grace can never be fully fashioned in this life, but is always in fashioning. And as our faith & knowledge in this life are unperfect; so is our regeneration and sanctification.
Theol. Yea: for the new creature, or new work of grace can never be fully fashioned in this life, but is alwayes in fashioning. And as our faith & knowledge in this life are unperfect; so is our regeneration and sanctification.
Phil. You said before, that the regeneration or new birth is of the whole man: which speech seemeth to imply, that the new wo k of grace is entire and perfect.
Theol. You mistake the matter. For although the new birth is universal, and of the whole man, yet it is not entire, perfect, pure, and without mixture or corruption: for it is written, The flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh. The Apostle also prayeth that the Thessalonians may be sanctified throughout, in spirit, soul, and body.