B04689:316
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be…
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to hear sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to heare sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.
London: printed by John Field, 1660
THE EXPOSITION OF THE SIX PRINCIPLES. › Principle 4: The fourth Principle expounded.
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.
A. Hereby, h and by no other means 1in the world, the believer shall be accepted ⟨p. 28⟩before Gods Judgement-seat, as worthy of eternal life by the merits of the same righteousness of Christ.
- 1b Rom. 4. 17. Apo. 21. 17.
Q. Do not good works then make us worthy of eternal life?
A. No: For God, who is perfect righteousness it self, will find in the best works we do, more matter of damnation then of salvation: and therefore kwe must rather condemn our selves for our good works, then look to be justified before God thereby.
A. No: For God, who is perfect righteousness it self, will finde in the best works we do, more matter of damnation then of salvation: and therefore kwe must rather condemn our selves for our good works, then look to be justified before God thereby.