A Touch-Stone of Grace, Table of contents – Errata
A briefe Table directing to the principall things contained in the Treatiſe following.
GRACE how it is taken in the Scripture. Pag. 3
A three-fold difference betwixt true and counterfeit Grace. 10
Firſt, in the ground, ſecondly, in the growth, thirdly, in the falling and riſing. 13
Grace is Gods free gift. 14
Grace cometh through Chriſt. 30
Grace forgiues ſinnes. 35
The gift of the Spirit is from Grace. 44
Eternall life from Grace. 48
Ciuilitie is not Grace. 50
True Grace groweth many wayes. 59
True Grace perſeueres. 74
Sauing knowledge an euidence of Grace. 93
Sauing knowledge is operatiue, and practical. 98
Sauing knowledge changeth vsus. 102
Sauing knowledge ſeekes Gods glory. 104
Sauing knowledge groweth. 106
Directions to make our knowledge powerful.
FIrſt, conſider that our knowledge ſhould make vsus lights vntounto others. 118
Secondly, wee muſt ſide with our knowledge against our corruptions. 121
Thirdly, we muſt pray that the Lord would put life into our knowledge. 124
Faith an Euidence of Grace. 126
Difference betwixt the faith of Gods children, and the preſumption of the wicked. 133
The firſt difference is in the ground out of which they ſpring. ibid.
The ſecond difference lyeth in their fruits and effects. 143
Thirdly, true faith makes the heart to ſtoope to Chriſt his Scepter. 144
Subduing of luſts, is a ſound Euidence of Grace. 147
Differences betwixt the leauing of ſin through the ſtrength of Grace, and ſome other by-reſpects. 157
Obedience to the will of God, is an Euidence of Grace. 164
An Hypocrite may goe farre in outward obedience. 170
Differences betwixt that obedience which proceeds from Grace, and that which is done by hypocrites vponupon by-respects. 172
Firſt true Grace aymes at the whole will of God. ibid.
Secondly, a gracious heart labours to obey at all times. 174
God oft with-drawes himſelfe from his children for diuers ends. 177
Firſt, to ſhew vsus our weakneſſe. 178
Secondly, to humble vsus. ibid.
Thirdly, to make vsus more watchfull. 179
Fourthly, to bring vsus cloſer to God. 180
Fifthly, that wee might pitie others fallen. ibid.
Sixthly, that we may louelove the Lord the better for reſtoring of vsus. 181
Thirdly, a gracious heart obeyes willingly and cheerefully. 183
Fourthly, he obeyes ſincerely. 185
Motiues to obedience. 190
Reaſons of the Doctrine.
GRace giues content to the heart. 199
Grace inables vsus to hold vp our heads in the time of affliction. 203
Grace helpes vsus to liue godly. 205
Grace brings in outward and temporall benefits. 208
Grace makes vp decayes in nature. 217
Grace giues vsus a ſanctified vſe of all thoſe things we partake of. 221
Grace paues a way to glorie. 222
No falling from Grace. 226
Firſt, in regard of Gods promiſe. 228
Secondly, in regard of Gods attributes. 229
Thirdly, in regard of the all-ſufficiencie of Chriſt. 233
Fourthly, in regard of the nature and …fice of Gods Spirit, being Gods Seale and earnest. 234
Grace may be cooled. 241
Symptomes of declining in Grace.
FIrſt, an inordinate appetite to things that are hurtfull. 243
Secondly, an abating of our ſpirituall taſte. ibid.
Thirdly, if wee digeſt not the Word, as of old. 244
Fourthly, if there bee a cold and drowſie performance of holy duties. 245
The want of Grace a wofull thing. 247
Labour for Grace. 255
Striue to grow in Grace. 260
That we may grow in Grace, we muſt firſt pluck vp ſuch weeds as ouer-grow and choake it. 262
Pride. 263
Selfe-confidence, or ſecuritie. 265
In-ſinceritie, want of vprightneſſe of heart. 269
The cares of the world, and deceitfulneſſe of riches hinder the growth of Grace. 271
All noyſome luſts doe hinder the growth of Grace. 274
The ſociety of the wicked hinders the growth of Grace. 276
Helpes to grow in Grace.
FIrſt, keepe the heart ſoluble. 280
Secondly, vſe the ſociety of the godly. 281
Thridly, be oft in hearing and reading. 282
Fourthly, Exerciſe Grace, let it not be idle. 285
Fifthly, bee oft and earneſt in prayer. 286
Signes of our growth in Grace.
FIrſt, if we more and more diſlike ſinne. 290
Secondly, if we more and more delight in Gods ordinances. 291
A difference betwixt the godly and the wicked in their taſte of Gods Word. 295
Grace will carry vsus through inward tentations. 297
Grace will comfort vsus againſt croſſes. 302
Grace will help vsus againſt corruption. 306
The end of the Contents.
Errata.
PAge 22. line 17. for being, reade bring. p. 73. l. 12. for reſcued, r. reſcue. p. 79. l. 10. for hauehave, r. ſaue, p. 82. l. 1. leaue out in. p. 116. l. 3. for Therefore. r. Secondly. p. 216. l. 3. r. in a wrong tenure. p. 233. l. 6. for preſerue r. preſent. p. 242. l. 9. r. it liueth. p. 270. in the margin, for Phil. r. Pſal. p. 285. l. 17. for approuement, r. improuement. p. 295. l. 8. for wickeds r. wicked.