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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
4. Many do deal treacherously with God in this Covenant, Psal. 78.36. And although' they profess their estimation of Christ the Saviour, and their heart-satisfaction with that device of saving Sinners by Him, & having the Image of God restored by Him in them; yet their heart is not right with God, & they do content themselves with an empty title, of being in a Se•led Covenant with God. Joh. 8.39 Abraham is our Father; (say they) for although the Lord obligeth every man, who professeth his satisfaction with Christ Jesus, the devised ransom, to be cordial and sincere herein, and only to these who are so, doth he make out the Spiritual promises of the Covenant, (they only being privileged to be the Sons of God, who do really receive Christ) Joh. 1.12 yet ⟨p. 136⟩the Lord doth permit many to profess their closing with Him in Christ, both in the Old & New Testaments, whilst their heart is not engaged; and He doth admit them to be Members of his Church, granting unto them the use of Ordinances, and many other external Mercies and Privileges, denied to the heathen, who are not in Covenant with Him.
4. Many do deal treacherously with God in this Covenant, Psal. 78.36. And altho' they profess their estimation of Christ the Saviour, and their heart-satisfaction with that device of saving Sinners by Him, & having the Image of God restored by Him in them; yet their heart is not right with God, & they do content themselves with an empty title, of being in a Se•led Covenant with God. Joh. 8.39 Abr•ham is our Father; (say they) for altho the Lord obligeth every man, who professeth his satisfaction with Christ Jesus, the devised ransome, to be cordial and sincere herein, and only to these who are so, doth he make out the Spiritual promises of the Covenant, (they only being priviledged to be the Sons of God, who do really receive Christ)