Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and bindes them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatnings of it serve to shew what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The promises of it in like maner shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatenings of it serve to show what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatened in the Law. The promises of it in like manner show them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet is it it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and bindes them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatnings of it serve to shew what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The promises of it in like maner shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet is it it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. threatned in the Law. The Promises of it in like manner, likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet is it it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallyed Rigor thereof. threatned in the Law. The These Promises of it in like manner, likewise shew them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, although, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as a Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. threatned in the Law. The Promises of it in like maner likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallyed Rigor thereof. threatned in the Law. The These Promises of it in like maner likewise shew them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, although though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as a Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallyed Rigor thereof. The These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Beleevers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified, or condemned; yet, is it of great use to them, as well as to others; in that, as a Rule of life informing them of the will of God, and their duty, it directs, and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their nature, hearts, and lives; so as, examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin: and, the threatnings of it serve to shew, what, even their sins, deserve; and, what afflictions, in this life, they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The Promises of it, in like manner, shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof; although, not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works. So as, a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law; and, not under grace.
Although true Beleevers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified, or condemned; yet, is it of great use to them, as well as to others; in that, as a Rule of life informing them of the will of God, and their duty, it directs, and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their nature, hearts, and lives; so as, examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin: and, the threatnings of it serve to shew, what, even their sins, deserve; and, what afflictions, in this life, they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The Promises of it, in like manner, shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof; although, not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works. So as, a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law; and, not under grace.
Although true Beleevers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified, or condemned; yet, is it of great use to them, as well as to others; in that, as a Rule of life informing them of the will of God, and their duty, it directs, and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their nature, hearts, and lives; so as, examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin: and, the threatnings of it serve to shew, what, even their sins, deserve; and, what afflictions, in this life, they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The Promises of it, in like manner, shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof; although, not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works. So as, a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law; and, not under grace.
Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 19.6
Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and bindes them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatnings of it serve to shew what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The promises of it in like maner shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and bindes them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatnings of it serve to shew what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The promises of it in like maner shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and bindes them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatnings of it serve to shew what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The promises of it in like maner shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. The Promises of it likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. The Promises of it likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. The Promises of it likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallyed Rigor thereof. These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallyed Rigor thereof. These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallyed Rigor thereof. These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet is it it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatenings of it serve to show what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatened in the Law. The promises of it in like manner show them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet is it it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. threatned in the Law. The Promises of it in like manner, likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet is it it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatenings of it serve to show what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and undiminished Rigor thereof. threatened in the Law. The These Promises of it in like manner, likewise show them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, although, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as a Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. threatned in the Law. The Promises of it in like maner likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatenings of it serve to show what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and undiminished Rigor thereof. threatened in the Law. The These Promises of it in like manner likewise show them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, although though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as a Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallyed Rigor thereof. The These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified, or condemned; yet, is it of great use to them, as well as to others; in that, as a Rule of life informing them of the will of God, and their duty, it directs, and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts, and lives; so as, examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin: and, the threatenings of it serve to show, what, even their sins, deserve; and, what afflictions, in this life, they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatened in the Law. The Promises of it, in like manner, show them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof; although, not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works. So as, a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law; and, not under grace.
Although true Beleevers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified, or condemned; yet, is it of great use to them, as well as to others; in that, as a Rule of life informing them of the will of God, and their duty, it directs, and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their nature, hearts, and lives; so as, examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin: and, the threatnings of it serve to shew, what, even their sins, deserve; and, what afflictions, in this life, they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The Promises of it, in like manner, shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof; although, not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works. So as, a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law; and, not under grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified, or condemned; yet, is it of great use to them, as well as to others; in that, as a Rule of life informing them of the will of God, and their duty, it directs, and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts, and lives; so as, examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin: and, the threatenings of it serve to show, what, even their sins, deserve; and, what afflictions, in this life, they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatened in the Law. The Promises of it, in like manner, show them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof; although, not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works. So as, a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law; and, not under grace.
Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 19.6
Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatenings of it serve to show what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatened in the Law. The promises of it in like manner show them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and bindes them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatnings of it serve to shew what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatned in the Law. The promises of it in like maner shew them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that, as a rule of life, informing them of the Will of God, and their duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly, discovering also the sinful pollutions of their nature, hearts and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of humiliation for, and hatred against sin, together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his obedience. It is likewise of use to the regenerate, to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin, and the threatenings of it serve to show what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse thereof threatened in the Law. The promises of it in like manner show them Gods approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, although not as due to them by the Law, as a Covenant of Works; so as a mans doing good, and refraining from evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. The Promises of it likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. The Promises of it likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free’d from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. The Promises of it likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatenings of it serve to show what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and undiminished Rigor thereof. These Promises of it likewise show them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatenings of it serve to show what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and undiminished Rigor thereof. These Promises of it likewise show them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law encourages to the one, and deters from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallyed Rigor thereof. These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.
Did GOD give to Adam a Law as a Covenant of Works, by which he bound him and all his Posterity, to Personal, Entire, Exact, and Perpetual obedience? Yes. Do the first four…
