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teftified in due time (s). Willing all men to 1 Tim. be faved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth (t). Not willing that any 1 Tim. fhould perish, but that all should come to repentance (u). For God fent not his Son # 2 Pet. into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be faved (x). And Chrift came a light into the world, * John that whofoeveth believeth in him, fhould not abide in darkness (y). Therefore as by the offence of one, judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even fo by the righteousness of one, the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life (≈).

ARTICLE XI.

Concerning the Light that enlighteneth every Man.

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THE gofpel was preached to every creature under heaven (a). Which gospel a Col. is the power of God unto falvation to them 1.23. them that believe (b). And if it be hid, it Rom. is hid to them that are loft, in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, left the light of the glorious gofpel of Christ should fhine into them (c). And this is the con- 2 Cor. demnation, that light is come into the 4, 3, 4. world, and men love darknefs rather than

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John light, because their deeds are evil (d). And this was the true light, which lighteneth every man that cometh into the John world (e). By which all things that are reproveable, are made manifeft; for whatƒEph. foever maketh manifeft is light (f). Every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, left his deeds fhould be reproved: but he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifeft, that they are & John wrought in God (g). And they that walk 3. 20. in the light, as Chrift is in the light, have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jefus Chrift his Son cleanseth them from b1 John all fin (b). Therefore ought we to believe in

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the light, while we have the light, that John we may be the children of the light (i). 12. 30. Therefore to-day, if we will hear his voice,' Heb. let us not harden our hearts (k): For Chrift

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wept over Jerufalem, faying, If thou hadft known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace, Luke but now they are hid from thine eyes (). 19.42. And he would often have gathered her chil-' dren, as a hen gathereth her chickens; but Mat. they would not (m). For the ftiff-necked, 23.37. and uncircumcifed in' heart and ears, do As always refift the Holy Ghoft (n). And are of those that rebel against the light (o). 24.13. Therefore God's fpirit will not always strive

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with man (p). For the wrath of God is Gen. revealed from heaven against all ungodlinefs and unrighteoufnefs of men, who hold the truth in unrighteoufnefs (q). Because Rom. what is to be known of God is manifeft in 1. 18. them; for God hath fhewed it unto them (r). And a manifestation of the spirit is Ver. given to every man to profit withal (s). For Cor. the grace of God, that bringeth falvation, 12. 7hath appeared to all men, teaching us, that denying ungodlinefs and worldly lufts, we fhould live foberly, righteously, and godly in this prefent world (1). And this word of Tit. 2. his grace is able to build up, and give an inheritance among all thofe that are fanctified (u). For the word of God is quick and Act powerful, and fharper than any two-edged 20. 32. fword, piercing even to the dividing afunder of the foul and fpirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a difcerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (x), Heb. This is that more fure word of prophecy, whereunto we do well that we take heed, as unto a light that fhineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in the heart (y). And this is the word y 2 Pęt. of faith which the apostles preached, which is nigh in the mouth, and in the heart (z). z Rom. For God, who commanded the light to fhine out of darkness, hath fhined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge

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of the glory of God in the face of Jefus 2 Cor. Chrift (a). But we have this treafure in earthen veffels, that the excellency of the 2 Cor. power may be of God (b), and not of us; for the kingdom of God cometh not by obfervation, but is within us.

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ARTICLE XII.

Concerning Faith and Juftification. FAITH is the substance of things hoped

Heb. for, and the evidence of things not feen (c). Without which it is impoffible to please dyer. 6. God (d) Therefore we are juftified by faith, which worketh by love (e). For faith with5.6. out works being dead, is by works made fJames perfect (f). By the deeds of the law there fhall no fleth be juftified (g). Nor yet by g. Rom. the works of righteoufnefs which we have done; but according to his mercy we are faved, by the washing of regeneration, and Tit, renewing of the Holy Ghoft (b). For we are both washed, fanctified and justified in the name of the Lord Jefus, and by the 1 Cor. fpirit of our God (i).

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ARTICLE XIII.

Concerning, good Works.

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the deeds of the body, we fhall live (k). Rom. For they which believe in God, must be careful to maintain good works (1). For ? Tit. God will render to every man according to his deeds According to his righteous judgment to them, who by patient continuance in well-doing, feek for glory, honour, and immortality, eternal life (m): for fuch are m Rom. counted worthy of the kingdom of God (n). And caft not away their confidence, which 1. 5. hath great recompence of reward (0). Heb. Bleffed then are they that do his command- 10. 35. ments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city (p).

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Concerning Perfection.

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SIN fhall not have dominion over fuch as are not under the law, but under grace (q). For there is no condemnation to thofe Rom. that are in Chrift Jefus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the fpirit; for the law of the fpirit of life, maketh free from the law of fin and death (r). For fuch are be- r Ch. 8. come dead unto fin, and alive unto righteoufnefs; and being made free from fin, are become fervants of righteoufnefs (s). There- Ch. 6. fore ought we to be perfect, as our heavenly

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