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

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 s•me 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, •nd •t leaves room for doubtings: but the knowledge that we have of things by […] believing the testimony of God is certain, and as abundantly satisfying to the heart as that which we have by the s•eing of the eye, or b• 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 […] the Christ.

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 s•me that do receive the testimony of Christ,