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 The Scripture lays the foundation of the Christian life, not in Quietism, but in believing in the Lord Jesus Christ.—"Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." But though it is a plain doctrine, that our good works are not the ground of our acceptance with God; the Scripture, nevertheless, cogently exhorts the believer to good works,—the genuine fruit and evidence of true faith; and tells him "We are created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them" And moreover, it gives him the gracious assurance, that by these, is his heavenly Father glorified.—"Herein is my heavenly Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit"

What saith the Scripture?

"Preach the Gospel." Mark, xvi. 15.

"Write in a book, and send it to the seven churches." Rev. i. 11.

"He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Churches." Rev. xi. 11.

"Hear and understand." Matt. xv. 10.

"They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.—If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead." Luke, xvi. 29, 31.

Is this like calling them out of searches, works, and exercises?

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"Search the Scriptures." Jno. v. 39.

"Give attendance to reading, to exhortation, and to doctrine." 1 Tim. iv. 13.

"Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them." 1 Tim. iv. 15.

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not