Love's pedigree, or, A discourse shewing the grace of love in a believer to be of a divine original delivered in a sermon preached at a lecture in Boston, Febr. 29 1699/1700 / by S. Willard ...
THE knowledge of our good and safe Estate, deriving from an interest in the Everlasting Love of God, is a thing which every one who hath right thoughts of the Eternity he is going to, will be very sollicitous about.
THE knowledge of our good and safe Estate, deriving from an Interest in the Everlasting Love of God, is a thing which every one who hath right thoughts of the Eternity he is going to, will be very solicitous about.
There is, besides the Testimony of the Spirit of God to this in us, which is necessary for our confirmation in the belief of it, the witness of our own spirit requisite,
There is, beside the Testimony of the Spirit of God to this in us, which is necessary for our confirmation in the belief of it, the witness of our own Spirit requisite,
as a•e proper and distinguishing, and these are mainly the Graces of Faith and Repentance; and these are put into us by the operation of the Spirit of God, in our Effectual Vocation; and because there may be something like unto these found in Hypocrites, which may cheat them into false and presumptuous hopes of their good estate;
as a•e proper and distinguishing, and these Are mainly the Graces of Faith and Repentance; and these Are put into us by the operation of the Spirit of God, in our Effectual Vocation; and Because there may be something like unto these found in Hypocrites, which may cheat them into false and presumptuous hope's of their good estate;
c-acp av j cc j-vvg, cc d vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; cc d vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po12 j n1; cc c-acp a-acp vmb vbi pi j p-acp d vvd p-acp n2, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f po32 j n1;
there is a yet farther trial to be made of them, to prove that this Faith is unfeigned, and that this Repentance is unto life, which must be gathered from those distinguishing fruits of them, which are not to be found in the other.
there is a yet farther trial to be made of them, to prove that this Faith is unfeigned, and that this Repentance is unto life, which must be gathered from those distinguishing fruits of them, which Are not to be found in the other.
pc-acp vbz dt av jc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno32, pc-acp vvi cst d n1 vbz j, cc cst d n1 vbz p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j-vvg n2 pp-f pno32, r-crq vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n-jn.
These fruits are all of them in the Word of God, reduced to that common head of love, by which Faith is said to Operate, Gal. 5. 6. Which Love is distributed according to the next or immediate objects of it, into the loving of God, and of our brother; and because these two are inseparable, they are therefore made use of mutually to evidence each the other;
These fruits Are all of them in the Word of God, reduced to that Common head of love, by which Faith is said to Operate, Gal. 5. 6. Which Love is distributed according to the next or immediate objects of it, into the loving of God, and of our brother; and Because these two Are inseparable, they Are Therefore made use of mutually to evidence each the other;
np1 n2 vbr d pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f vvb, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvi, np1 crd crd r-crq vvb vbz vvn vvg p-acp dt ord cc j n2 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, cc pp-f po12 n1; cc c-acp d crd vbr j, pns32 vbr av vvn n1 pp-f av-j p-acp n1 d dt j-jn;
So that the grand Case into which our Self Examination must ultimately resolve it self, is, Whether God loveth us with that love which he bears to his Chosen;
So that the grand Case into which our Self Examination must ultimately resolve it self, is, Whither God loves us with that love which he bears to his Chosen;
how happy then must we needs be? and the enquiry on which this conclusion must determine, is, Whether we do cordially and sincerely love God? for though our happy state was secured for us in the former, it being appointed and settled in that love of his,
how happy then must we needs be? and the enquiry on which this conclusion must determine, is, Whither we do cordially and sincerely love God? for though our happy state was secured for us in the former, it being appointed and settled in that love of his,
c-crq j av vmb pns12 av vbi? cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vmb vvi, vbz, cs pns12 vdb av-j cc av-j vvi np1? p-acp cs po12 j n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j, pn31 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f png31,
and if it be enqui•ed to what kind of reasoning it is to be referred? I answer, it must needs be to the Efficient Cause. It doth not only intimate that there is a Concomitancy, but also a Causality: for,
and if it be enqui•ed to what kind of reasoning it is to be referred? I answer, it must needs be to the Efficient Cause. It does not only intimate that there is a Concomitancy, but also a Causality: for,
cc cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp q-crq n1 pp-f vvg pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn? pns11 vvb, pn31 vmb av vbi p-acp dt j n1. pn31 vdz xx av-j vvi cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, p-acp av dt n1: p-acp,
as that from which we come to love him, which can be inferred from no other but the Efficient. The word is an Adjective, and not an Adverb; and that also puts force into the argument;
as that from which we come to love him, which can be inferred from no other but the Efficient. The word is an Adjective, and not an Adverb; and that also puts force into the argument;
c-acp cst p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dx j-jn p-acp dt j. dt n1 vbz dt n1, cc xx dt n1; cc cst av vvz n1 p-acp dt n1;
But because these are in men the Instruments of the Will, by the Ministry whereof it performs its Imperate Actions, or they are the various postures of it with respect to its Object, according to the resentment that it hath of it;
But Because these Are in men the Instruments of the Will, by the Ministry whereof it performs its Imperate Actions, or they Are the various postures of it with respect to its Object, according to the resentment that it hath of it;
and so ascribe it to his Benevolence, and call it his love. And fr•m this consideration, there is a divers love that is assigned to him, according to the different effects of his good will, discerned in the fruits of his Beneficence to the Subject of it.
and so ascribe it to his Benevolence, and call it his love. And fr•m this consideration, there is a diverse love that is assigned to him, according to the different effects of his good will, discerned in the fruits of his Beneficence to the Subject of it.
cc av vvb pn31 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb pn31 po31 vvi. cc vvi d n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno31, vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 j n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn pp-f pn31.
of which we have such observations, Joh. 3. 16. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, &c. 1 Joh. 4 9. In this was the love of God manifested towards us,
of which we have such observations, John 3. 16. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, etc. 1 John 4 9. In this was the love of God manifested towards us,
pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb d n2, np1 crd crd np1 av vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 j vvn n1, av crd np1 crd crd p-acp d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno12,
and all that he doth to it or for it •rive from his holy pleasure, Who doth all things •ording to the Counsel of his will, Eph. 1. 11. And • was this love that procured our Salvation, Gal. • 20. Who loved me, and gave himself for me.
and all that he does to it or for it •rive from his holy pleasure, Who does all things •ording to the Counsel of his will, Ephesians 1. 11. And • was this love that procured our Salvation, Gal. • 20. Who loved me, and gave himself for me.
cc d cst pns31 vdz p-acp pn31 cc p-acp pn31 vvb p-acp po31 j n1, q-crq vdz d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd cc • vbds d n1 cst vvd po12 n1, np1 • crd r-crq vvd pno11, cc vvd px31 p-acp pno11.
There are therefore these two •ings wherein our real love to God appears, Viz. In our renouncing of all other things • him, chusing him alone for our portion, a• accordingly depending upon him for all;
There Are Therefore these two •ings wherein our real love to God appears, Viz. In our renouncing of all other things • him, choosing him alone for our portion, a• accordingly depending upon him for all;
pc-acp vbr av d crd n2 c-crq po12 j n1 p-acp np1 vvz, av p-acp po12 vvg pp-f d j-jn n2 • pno31, vvg pno31 av-j p-acp po12 n1, n1 av-vvg vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp d;
And as the Psalmist, Psal. 62. 5. My S• •ait thou only upon God, for my expectation is fr• him And in our submitting our selves w• greatest willingness and delight to his Servic• Christ therefore directs to this as the Evide• o• our love.
And as the Psalmist, Psalm 62. 5. My S• •ait thou only upon God, for my expectation is fr• him And in our submitting our selves w• greatest willingness and delight to his Servic• christ Therefore directs to this as the Evide• o• our love.
cc p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd po11 np1 vvb pns21 av-j p-acp np1, p-acp po11 n1 vbz n1 pno31 cc p-acp po12 vvg po12 n2 n1 js n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 np1 np1 av vvz p-acp d c-acp dt np1 n1 po12 n1.
Love is therefore used in • Scriptures to express all that Obedience wh• we pay to God, in studying and practising u•versal conformity to his revealed will.
Love is Therefore used in • Scriptures to express all that obedience wh• we pay to God, in studying and practising u•versal conformity to his revealed will.
n1 vbz av vvn p-acp • n2 pc-acp vvi d cst n1 n1 pns12 vvb p-acp np1, p-acp vvg cc vvg j n1 p-acp po31 vvn n1.
and so •e objects which are suited thereto attract •eir love There is a Natural Love in men to •ch persons or things as are agreeable to their •atures:
and so •e objects which Are suited thereto attract •eir love There is a Natural Love in men to •ch Persons or things as Are agreeable to their •atures:
cc av vbr n2 r-crq vbr vvn av vvi n1 n1 pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 c-acp vbr j p-acp po32 n2:
it is there•ore called one of the fruits of the Spirit, and •• the first named, Gal. 5 22. The fruit of the Spirit is love, &c. This love of God indeed was •onnatural to man in his state of integrity, being •ne of those Graces of Sanctification which were concreated in him,
it is there•ore called one of the fruits of the Spirit, and •• the First nam, Gal. 5 22. The fruit of the Spirit is love, etc. This love of God indeed was •onnatural to man in his state of integrity, being •ne of those Graces of Sanctification which were Concreated in him,
pn31 vbz av vvn crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc •• dt ord vvd, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, av d n1 pp-f np1 av vbds j p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, vbg vvn pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vbdr j p-acp pno31,
as Paul doth of hi• self in respect to his worser part, Rom. 7. • In me, that is in my flesh, there dwells no good thi• Man, who at first loved God as his last end a• chief good,
as Paul does of hi• self in respect to his Worse part, Rom. 7. • In me, that is in my Flesh, there dwells no good thi• Man, who At First loved God as his last end a• chief good,
now ceaseth to do so, and there is n• one spark of that primitive love left in him. • is said of every natural man, that the love of • Father is not in him, 1 Joh. 2. 15. The Affecti• of love abides in the man, it being essential his Humanity, and inseparable from it;
now ceases to do so, and there is n• one spark of that primitive love left in him. • is said of every natural man, that the love of • Father is not in him, 1 John 2. 15. The Affecti• of love abides in the man, it being essential his Humanity, and inseparable from it;
Unconverted men are said to Lovers of pleasures, more than lovers of God, 2 Ti• 3. 4. And hereupon that is one title put up• ungodly men, Rom. 1. 30. Haters of God.
Unconverted men Are said to Lovers of pleasures, more than lovers of God, 2 Ti• 3. 4. And hereupon that is one title put up• ungodly men, Rom. 1. 30. Haters of God.
Hatred keeps the Sinner at a distance from God, and there is a fearful Curse out against all such, Psal. 21. 8. &c. Thine hand shall find out all thine Enemies, thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee;
Hatred keeps the Sinner At a distance from God, and there is a fearful Curse out against all such, Psalm 21. 8. etc. Thine hand shall find out all thine Enemies, thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee;
np1-n vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 av p-acp d d, np1 crd crd av po21 n1 vmb vvi av av-d po21 n2, po21 j-jn n1 vmb vvi av d cst vvb pno21;
thou shalt make them as a fiery Oven, &c. Whereas there is a great Blessing in store for such as love him, Psal. 5. 11, 12. Let them that love thy name, be joyful in thee;
thou shalt make them as a fiery Oven, etc. Whereas there is a great Blessing in store for such as love him, Psalm 5. 11, 12. Let them that love thy name, be joyful in thee;
Of the Natural mans inability to exert any truly Gracious action, the Scripture abundantly informs us, Josh. 24 19. Ye cannot serve God. Rom. 8. 7, 8. The Carnal mind is Enmity against God;
Of the Natural men inability to exert any truly Gracious actium, the Scripture abundantly informs us, Josh. 24 19. You cannot serve God. Rom. 8. 7, 8. The Carnal mind is Enmity against God;
The Will therefore as well as the Deed, must be of his operation in us, Phil. 2. 13. It is God who worketh in you to will and to do, of his own good pleasure.
The Will Therefore as well as the Deed, must be of his operation in us, Philip 2. 13. It is God who works in you to will and to do, of his own good pleasure.
dt n1 av c-acp av c-acp dt n1, vmb vbi pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vdi, pp-f po31 d j n1.
it is therefore compared to a Creation, 2 Cor. 4. 6. God who commanded the light to shine out of the darkness, hath shined in our hearts, &c. And to a Resurrection, Eph. 2. 1. You hath he quickned, who were dead in trespasses and sins.
it is Therefore compared to a Creation, 2 Cor. 4. 6. God who commanded the Light to shine out of the darkness, hath shined in our hearts, etc. And to a Resurrection, Ephesians 2. 1. You hath he quickened, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins.
pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 r-crq vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1, vhz vvn p-acp po12 n2, av cc p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pn22 vhz pns31 vvn, r-crq vbdr j p-acp n2 cc n2.
It is one of those things which we are told do accompany Salvation, Heb. 69. and is therefore called a fruit of the Spirit, in the fore cited, Gal. 5. 22. This love is an effect of the New birth, whereof God is the Author, 1 John 4. 7. Love is of God,
It is one of those things which we Are told do accompany Salvation, Hebrew 69. and is Therefore called a fruit of the Spirit, in the before cited, Gal. 5. 22. This love is an Effect of the New birth, whereof God is the Author, 1 John 4. 7. Love is of God,
for it is he that Sanctifieth us, 1 Thes. 5. 23. And the wonderful change that is made in the man by it, must force us to say of it, behold the finger of God.
for it is he that Sanctifieth us, 1 Thebes 5. 23. And the wondered change that is made in the man by it, must force us to say of it, behold the finger of God.
and delight in his Service is a thing of which no other account can be given but that God hath created him a new in Christ Jesus, that he hath given him another and a Ne• heart, or otherwise it could never have been.
and delight in his Service is a thing of which no other account can be given but that God hath created him a new in christ jesus, that he hath given him Another and a Ne• heart, or otherwise it could never have been.
when therefore God speaks of doing suc• things for backslidden Israel, he would hav• them to take that humbling remark upon i• Ezek. 36. 22. Thus saith the Lord, I do not th• for your sakes, Oh house of Israel but for mine holy names sake, &c. Nor was he moved hereto by our requests and prayers;
when Therefore God speaks of doing suc• things for backslidden Israel, he would hav• them to take that humbling remark upon i• Ezekiel 36. 22. Thus Says the Lord, I do not th• for your sakes, O house of Israel but for mine holy names sake, etc. Nor was he moved hereto by our requests and Prayers;
c-crq av np1 vvz pp-f vdg n1 n2 p-acp j-vvn np1, pns31 vmd n1 pno32 pc-acp vvi cst vvg n1 p-acp n1 np1 crd crd av vvz dt n1, pns11 vdb xx n1 p-acp po22 n2, uh n1 pp-f np1 p-acp p-acp po11 j ng1 n1, av ccx vbds pns31 vvn av p-acp po12 n2 cc n2;
and on this account God assigns our effectual calling to a love of his own that never had any beginning, Jer. 31. 3. I have loved thee with an everlasting love,
and on this account God assigns our effectual calling to a love of his own that never had any beginning, Jer. 31. 3. I have loved thee with an everlasting love,
cc p-acp d n1 np1 vvz po12 j n-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d cst av-x vhd d n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt j n1,
8. All the engagements by which our love is excited to act upon him, are from his first loving of us ▪ As there is the planting of saving grace in us, in our Renovation, by which a principle is infused into us, enabling and disposing of us to love him,
8. All the engagements by which our love is excited to act upon him, Are from his First loving of us ▪ As there is the planting of Saving grace in us, in our Renovation, by which a principle is infused into us, enabling and disposing of us to love him,
Cant. 1. 14. Draw me, we will run after thee, and the way in which he allures us, is by his love, Hos. 11. 4. I drew thee with the cords of a man, with the bands of love.
Cant 1. 14. Draw me, we will run After thee, and the Way in which he allures us, is by his love, Hos. 11. 4. I drew thee with the cords of a man, with the bans of love.
The Word of God doth frequently express our Salvation under the consideration of an Inheritance; and so all the claims that we can make to i•, must be in way of Heirship: and we are not born heirs to it by a natural birth,
The Word of God does frequently express our Salvation under the consideration of an Inheritance; and so all the claims that we can make to i•, must be in Way of Heirship: and we Are not born Heirs to it by a natural birth,
dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz av-j vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc av d dt n2 cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vmb vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n1: cc pns12 vbr xx vvn n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1,
and this is owing to his love, 1 Joh. 3. 1. Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God? And sure this love must be more ancient than ours to him, who but the other day hated him, and were his Enemies.
and this is owing to his love, 1 John 3. 1. Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God? And sure this love must be more ancient than ours to him, who but the other day hated him, and were his Enemies.
there must a Surety interpose to undertake this, none could do it but the Son of God, he must be made Sin and a Curse for us, he must have all our Iniquities laid upon him,
there must a Surety interpose to undertake this, none could do it but the Son of God, he must be made since and a Curse for us, he must have all our Iniquities laid upon him,
And the Apostle thought it to be an argument which could not be over strained, in the exercise of our faith for the obtaining of al• the good that is laid up in the promise, Rom 8 32. He that spared not his own Son,
And the Apostle Thought it to be an argument which could not be over strained, in the exercise of our faith for the obtaining of al• the good that is laid up in the promise, Rom 8 32. He that spared not his own Son,
but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? and the consideration of it will be further amplified, by observing that this was done for us before we had any love for him:
but Delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? and the consideration of it will be further amplified, by observing that this was done for us before we had any love for him:
cc-acp vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp pno12 d, q-crq vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31 av av-j vvi pno12 d n2? cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi av-jc vvn, p-acp vvg cst d vbds vdn p-acp pno12 c-acp pns12 vhd d n1 p-acp pno31:
and work out salvation for us, but the thing it self was accomplished on ou• account during our being his enemies, Rom. 5. 8, 10. God commends his love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
and work out salvation for us, but the thing it self was accomplished on ou• account during our being his enemies, Rom. 5. 8, 10. God commends his love towards us, in that while we were yet Sinners, christ died for us.
there it is that we are acquainted how, and assured that he is able to save all those to the uttermost that come unto God by him, Heb. 7. 25. How many nations are there in the world that hear nothing of him,
there it is that we Are acquainted how, and assured that he is able to save all those to the uttermost that come unto God by him, Hebrew 7. 25. How many Nations Are there in the world that hear nothing of him,
a-acp pn31 vbz cst pns12 vbr vvn c-crq, cc vvd d pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d d p-acp dt j cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd c-crq d n2 vbr a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvb pix pp-f pno31,
he hath not dealt so with any nation, &c. And it must be so, for the want of them is a note of perdition, 2 Cor 4. 3. If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost.
he hath not dealt so with any Nation, etc. And it must be so, for the want of them is a note of perdition, 2 Cor 4. 3. If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that Are lost.
pns31 vhz xx vvn av p-acp d n1, av cc pn31 vmb vbi av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, crd fw-la crd crd cs po12 n1 vbi vvn, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn.
So the Apostle layes it •own, Eph. 1. 3, 4. Blessed be the God and Father •f our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with •ll Spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
So the Apostle lays it •own, Ephesians 1. 3, 4. Blessed be the God and Father •f our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with •ll Spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ:
If Gods love be the first cause of all Grace and Good to us, it must needs then be it self Independent, for that is an inseparable property of a Supream Cause.
If God's love be the First cause of all Grace and Good to us, it must needs then be it self Independent, for that is an inseparable property of a Supreme Cause.
cs n2 vvb vbb dt ord n1 pp-f d n1 cc j p-acp pno12, pn31 vmb av av vbb pn31 n1 j-jn, p-acp d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1.
and there are those whom h• hath an endeared respect for, who are at presen• in arms of rebellion against him, who have n• regard for him, who say unto him, depart from us such indeed are all Gods Elect before Conversi• on, Eph ▪ 2. 2, 3. Wherein in times past ye walke• according to the course of this world, &c and wer• Children of wrath,
and there Are those whom h• hath an endeared respect for, who Are At presen• in arms of rebellion against him, who have n• regard for him, who say unto him, depart from us such indeed Are all God's Elect before Conversi• on, Ephesians ▪ 2. 2, 3. Wherein in times passed you walke• according to the course of this world, etc. and wer• Children of wrath,
cc pc-acp vbr d r-crq n1 vhz dt vvn n1 p-acp, r-crq vbr p-acp n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vhb n1 n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vvb p-acp pno31, vvb p-acp pno12 d av vbr d ng1 n1 p-acp np1 a-acp, np1 ▪ crd crd, crd c-crq p-acp n2 p-acp pn22 n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, av cc n1 n2 pp-f n1,
even as others, Tit. 3 ▪ 3 ▪ We ou• ▪ selves also were sometimes foolish, and di•obedient &c. And though there are •nseen ways in which this love of his is before hand working towar• them,
even as Others, Tit. 3 ▪ 3 ▪ We ou• ▪ selves also were sometime foolish, and di•obedient etc. And though there Are •nseen ways in which this love of his is before hand working towar• them,
av c-acp n2-jn, np1 crd ▪ crd ▪ pns12 n1 ▪ n2 av vbdr av j, cc j av cc cs pc-acp vbr j n2 p-acp r-crq d n1 pp-f png31 vbz p-acp n1 vvg n1 pno32,
And this is the first •iscovery by which they know that he loved •hem, 2 Thes. 2. 13 ▪ God hath from the begin•ing chosen you to Salvation, through the Sancti•cation of the Spirit.
And this is the First •iscovery by which they know that he loved •hem, 2 Thebes 2. 13 ▪ God hath from the begin•ing chosen you to Salvation, through the Sancti•cation of the Spirit.
And therefore the order •f Assurance is to come at the knowledge of •ur Election by our Vocation, 2 Pet. 1. 10. In •ain then do they pretend to be the be•oved of God, who do not love and serve •im cordially.
And Therefore the order •f Assurance is to come At the knowledge of •ur Election by our Vocation, 2 Pet. 1. 10. In •ain then do they pretend to be the be•oved of God, who do not love and serve •im cordially.
cc av dt n1 j-jn n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 p-acp po12 n1, crd np1 crd crd p-acp av av vdb pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j-vvn pp-f np1, r-crq vdb xx vvi cc vvi n1 av-j.
What is the reason why the Profesing World, is so full of prejudices against the Doctrine of Gods free Sovereign Election, and •hat there are so few that can relish,
What is the reason why the Profesing World, is so full of prejudices against the Doctrine of God's free Sovereign Election, and •hat there Are so few that can relish,
q-crq vbz dt n1 c-crq dt j-vvg n1, vbz av j pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j j-jn n1, cc av a-acp vbr av d cst vmb vvi,
That man who •ath had the love of God shed abroad in his •eart ▪ and hath known what it is to be Saved by Grace, will put the greatest Emphasis upon this Article of it;
That man who •ath had the love of God shed abroad in his •eart ▪ and hath known what it is to be Saved by Grace, will put the greatest Emphasis upon this Article of it;
and his love will be the more ardently enflamed by it, to think that herein God hath manifested what precious and endearing thoughts he had for him in the da• of Eternity;
and his love will be the more ardently inflamed by it, to think that herein God hath manifested what precious and endearing thoughts he had for him in the da• of Eternity;
