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Chapter 20: Of the Gospel, and of the Extent of the Grace thereof
This Promise of Christ and Salvation by him, is revealed only by the Word of God; neither do the Works of Creation, or Providence, with the Light of Nature,a make Discovery of Christ, or of Grace by him, so much as in a general, or obscure Way; much less, that Men, destitute of the Revelation of him by the Promise, or Gospel,b should be enabled thereby, to attain saving Faith, or Repentance.c
a. Romans 1:17
Romans 1:17
1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
1:17 For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
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b. Romans 10:14–15, 17
Romans 10:14–15; Romans 10:17
10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
10:14 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? 10:15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" 10:17 Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
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c. Proverbs 29:18; Isaiah 25:7; 60:2–3
Proverbs 29:18
29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
29:18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
Isaiah 25:7
25:7 And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the vail that is spread over all nations.
25:7 On this mountain He will swallow up the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations;
Isaiah 60:2–3
60:2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 60:3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
60:2 For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
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