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The
Sum of Saving Knowledge
I.
Our woeful condition by nature.
II.
The remedy provided in Jesus Christ.
III.
The means provided in the covenant of grace.
IV.
The blessings conveyed by these means.
The
Use of Saving Knowledge
1.
For
Convincing of sin by the law.
2.
Of
righteousness by the law.
3.
Of
judgement by the law.
4.
For
convincing of sin, righteousness, and judgement by the gospel.
Of righteousness to be had only by faith in Christ.
For strengthening a man’s
faith, &c.
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Warrants
and Motives to believe
1.
God’s hearty invitation.
2.
His earnest request to be reconciled.
3.
His command, charging all to believe.
4.
Much assurance of life given to
believers, &c.
Evidences
of true Faith
1.
Conviction of the believer’s obligation to keep the moral law.
2.
That the believer practise the rules of godliness and righteousness.
3.
That obedience to the law run in the right channel of faith in Christ.
4.
The keeping of straight communion with Christ the fountain of all
grace and good works.
For
strengthening the believer in faith and obedience, by these evidences.
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