An enquiry into the nature, necessity, and evidence of Christian faith. Part I. Of faith in general, and of the belief of a deity by J.C.

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Title: An enquiry into the nature, necessity, and evidence of Christian faith. Part I. Of faith in general, and of the belief of a deity by J.C.
Author: Cockburn, John, 1652-1729.
Publication: London :: Printed for William Keblewhite,; 1696.
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Subject terms: Faith.; Providence and government of God.
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The CONCLUSION.

THO' the Existence of God be most evident, yet I thought my self obliged to insist the longer upon proving it, be∣cause it is of such Importance; for it is the Foundation of all Knowledge and Certainty as well as of all Morality and Reli∣gion. The Belief of a Deity is the first Article of the Chri∣stian Creed, upon which the Truth and Certainty of the rest depend: And therefore 'twas necessary to shew that this is no vain Hypothesis, or imaginary Supposition; but a Truth loudly proclaimed, and strongly confirmed not only by Rea∣son, but every part of the World. So that whatever the Atheist may arrogate to himself, and whatever Esteem may be paid to him unjustly in this corrupt Age, yet he is so far from being wiser than others; that by the universal Voice of Na∣ture as well as Scripture, he will be declared a Fool who saith that there is no God.

When I have proved that this God doth rule the World, which is also included in this first Faith, I shall then consider what it is to live by it, and shall shew how necessary it is to the being just and righteous. And I hope that there is such Satisfaction given in these Essays, that who shall read them will be desirous of the other that are promised.