Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1807 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVII. Jn what manner and order the preaching of the law should accompany that of the gospel. L II. The law, and the gospel are taken either in a stricter, or in a larger signification. III. The law may he considered, either as the rule of duty, IV. Or as the condition of the covenant; as well of works, V. As of that which is between the Father and the Son. VI. Not so of that which is between God and the eledt. VII. Vet in various respects, it is referred to the covenant of grace. VIII. The gospel, in a larger sense, has also its law. IX. But most stri XVII. ner and order the preaching of the law should DEGREESs DEGREESj accompany that of the gospel. To the deter- i. The mination of which question, we must first and tt'* ' gospel are know, what is understood by the law, and taken eiwhat by the gospel. The law here signifies"far*r that part of the Divine word which consists i a larger, in precepts and prohibitions, with the pro- tion' etiAi? mise of conferring a reward upon them who xv"- obey, and a threatening of punishment to the disobedient. The gospel signifies the doctrine of grace, and of the fullest salvation in Christ Jesus, to be received of elecl sinners by faith. Therefore every..."
