Experience is not the foundation
It is objected, first, Experience is not sufficient to prove a doctrine which is not founded on Scripture. This is undoubtedly true, and it is an important truth. But it does not affect the present question. For it has been shown that this doctrine is founded on Scripture. Therefore experience is properly alleged to confirm it.
1771 text
1. It is objected first, “Experience is not sufficient, to prove a doctrine which is not founded on scripture.” This is undoubtedly true; and it is an important truth; but it does not affect the present question. For it has been shewn, that this doctrine is founded on scripture. Therefore experience is properly alledged to confirm it.
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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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