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The Christian's great interest. Or, A short treatise, divided into two parts. The first…
The Christian's great interest. Or, A short treatise, divided into two parts. The first whereof, containeth the [sic] trial of a saving interest in Christ. The second, pointeth forth plainly the [sic] way how to attain it: : Wherein somewhat is likewise spoken to the manner of express covenanting with God. / By William Guthrie, Minister of the Gospel, at New-Kilmarnock.The Christian's great interest. Or, A short treatise, divided into two parts. The first whereof, containeth te [sic] tryal of a saving interest in Christ. The second, pointeth forth plainly te [sic] way how to attain it: : Wherein somewhat is likewise spoken to the manner of express covenanting with God. / By William Guthrie, Minister of the Gospel, at New-Kilmarnock.
printed by T. Green for Nicholas Boone, 1701
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3 They may reach a great deal of outward reformation in the outward man; both about ⟨p. 97⟩freedom from sin, and engagement to positive duty, as that Pharisee did, Luk 18. — 12 Yea,
4. In regard of their practical understanding, they may judge some things of God to be excellent. The people said, that never man spake as Christ. Joh. 7.46
Secondly; Hypocrites may have a great deal of profession:
1 They may talk of the Law and Gospel, and of the Covenant, as the Wicked do, Psal 50.16