The Nature of Enthusiasm · §41

A clear scriptural title

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Beware you do not run with the common herd of enthusiasts, fancying you are a Christian when you are not. Presume not to assume that venerable name unless you have a clear, scriptural title to it: unless you have the mind which was in Christ (Philippians 2:5), and walk as he also walked (1 John 2:6).

1771 text

37. Beware you do not run with the common herd of Enthusiasts, fancying you are a Christian when you are not. Presume not to assume that venerable name, unless you have a clear, scriptural title thereto: unless you have the mind which was in Christ, and walk as he also walked.

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Catalogue & scope

Sermon 37 in the 1771 Works. Acts 26:24.

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