A trial that can shake confidence
It is objected, sixthly, You admit that the change worked is a sufficient testimony, except in the case of severe trials, such as that of our Savior upon the cross. But none of us can be tried in that manner. But you or I may be tried in such a manner, and so may any other child of God, that it will be impossible for us to keep our confidence in God as his children without the direct witness of his Spirit.
1771 text
9. It is objected, sixthly, “You own the change wrought is a sufficient testimony, unless in the case of severe trials, such as that of our Saviour upon the cross. But none of us can be tried in that manner.” But you or I may be tried in such a manner, and so may any other child of God, that it will be impossible for us to keep our filial confidence in God, without the direct witness of his Spirit.
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Sermon 11 in the 1771 Works. Romans 8:16. The second discourse on the witness of the Spirit.
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