How far may a person judge of the strength or weakness of his faith by the brightness or darkness of his frames? From Religious Cases of Conscience (1755) The growth of grace in the heart of a true believer is a very mysterious thing; and there is scarcely any particular whereby Christians in general are [...]
Repentance
Distinguishing Faith and Feelings – Part II by Samuel Pike
It will be proper to introduce in this place the substance of the other letter; which runs to this effect: ‘Sir — I have for many years past made it my constant practice to set apart a serious hour for self-examination: and as the word of God is the only unerring rule, whereby to judge [...]
Repentance: According to 2 Corinthians 7:11 by John Calvin
Institutes of the Christian Religion Vol 3 pages 76-86 15. REPENTANCE ACCORDING TO 2 CORINTHIANS 7:11 a. It is for a very good reason that the apostle enumerates seven causes, effects, or parts in his description of repentance. They are earnestness or carefulness, excuse, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and avenging [ 2 Corinthians 7:11]. It [...]
