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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.
Quest. 7. What other marks of a Saving interest in Christ can you give to me?
Answ. He that is in Christ savingly, is a New Creature, he is graciously changed and renewed in some measure in the whole man, & in all his ways; pointing ⟨p. 231⟩towards all the known Commands of God.
Answ. He that is in Christ savingly, is a New Creature, he is graciously changed and renewed in some measure in the whole man, & in all his wayes; pointing ⟨p. 231⟩towards all the known Commands of God.
Quest. 8. What if I find sin now and then prevail over me?
Answ. Although every Sin deserveth everlasting vengeance, yet if thou be afflicted for your failings, confess them with shame of face unto God, resolving to strive against them honestly henceforth, and flee unto Christ for Pardon, you obtain mercy, and interest stands sure.