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THe Popish tenent concerning faith is, that it justifi∣eth* 1.1 not as it apprehendeth and applyeth the righteous∣nesse of Christ, but as it is a meritorious work, by the worthinesse and dignity thereof, and that it is a presumption for any man to be assured of his sal∣vation.
Ans. Now that this their assertion is contrary to Scripture will thus appeare, as Gen. 15. 6. where it is said, that Abraham
beleeved in God, and it was counted to him for righteousnesse; the Apostle also concludeth the contrary, where he saith, That to* 1.2 him that worketh not, but beleeveth, &c. his faith is counted for righteousnesse, Rom. 4. 5. where righteousnesse then is imputed and accounted, there it is not obtained by workes, faith then justi∣fieth not as it is a work, or meritorious, but as an instrument it ap∣prehendeth the justice of Christ which is imputed by faith.
A Popish asser∣tion.
Faith justifi∣eth not as a work, but as it apprehendeth the righteous∣nesse of Christ.