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in The Primitive Baptist vol.5 no.3 (1840)
AGAIN, THESE AFFLICTIONS though short and momentary, are a strong proof, that we are a child of God. Hebrews 12:8: But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. 6th verse, same chap. For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7th, if ye endure chastening, then God dealeth with you as with sons. Gal. 4th, 7th, and if a son, then an heir of God through Jesus Christ. And it is not only a proof, but they work for our good. Rom. 5th, 3rd, 4th, and 5th: And not only so, but we ; knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope; and hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. By these afflicting tribulations, the soul proves the mercy, and goodness of God, by which his faith is strengthened and he grows in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, until he is made fit for an inheritance among the saints in light. |
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