The safety of appearing at the day of judgement, in the righteousness of Christ

This is Evident, 1. Because they do believe this: the Doctrine of the Gospel is believed by many, Acts 15.7. That the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the Gospel and believe: there be some that do receive the testimony of Christ, John 3.33. and by Faith entertain the Doctrine of Salvation by his sufferings, tho they be but few comparatively, Isai. 53.1. and therefore they are assured of it: for that knowledge which we have of things by Faith in God is certain: that knowledge which we have of things by our believing the testimony of man is fallible, and it leaves room for doubtings: but the knowledge that we have of things by our believing the testimony of God is certain, and as abundantly satisfying to the heart as that which we have by the seeing of the eye, or by demonstration: the knowledge that we have by Faith is a knowledge at second hand: but God gives us sufficient assurance that it is he that speaks, and that his testimony is true: therefore when men do believe they are said to be persuaded, Heb. 11.13. They ⟨p. 114⟩saw the promises afar off, and were persuaded of them: so they are said to know surely, John 17.8. they have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me: So they are said to be sure, John 6 69. We believe and are sure that thou art the Christ. 2. Because they believe on Christ, and venture their souls upon him 1 Tim. 3.16. Believed on in the World, 1 John 5.13 I have written to you that believe on the Son of God: and this is the effect of their assurance, that it is safe appearing in Christs righteousness: if they were not convinced of that, no Arguments would persuade them to venture upon Christ: when men come to Christ they come under that conviction, that it is safe coming unto him: the Gospel works effectually in them that believe,