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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.
Theol. It seemeth so unto us indeed, but God is only wise. And you must note, that as there be some infirmities in Gods children, which he correcteth with temporal chastisements, and yet rewardeth their faith, love, and inward service and obedience with eternal life; so there be some good things in the wicked, and them that are without Christ, which God rewardeth with temporal blessings, and yet punisheth them eternally for their unbelief and hardness of heart.
Theol. It seemeth so unto us indeed, but God is only wise. And you must note, that as there be some infirmities in Gods children, which hee correcteth with temporall chastisements, and yet rewardeth their faith, love, and inward service and obedience with eternal life; so there be some good things in the wicked, and them that are without Christ, which God rewardeth with temporall blessings, and yet punisheth them eternally for their unbeliefe and hardnesse of heart.
Phil. Now you have reasonably well ⟨p. 24⟩satisfied me touching the doctrine of regeneration, and the manifold errors and deceits that are in it, and of it. I pray you let us now proceed: and first of all tell me by what means the new birth is wrought.
Phil. Now you have reasonably well ⟨p. 24⟩satisfied mee touching the doctrine of regeneration, and the manifold errours and deceits that are in it, and of it. I pray you let us now proceed: and first of all tell mee by what means the new birth is wrought.
Theol By the preaching of the word, as the outward means: