Object. A Justifying faith is not a speciall application of the promises of God in Christ, but a generall beliefe only, that whatsoever God saith is true; as Abrahams giving of credit to Gods speeches, that he should be the father of many nations.
Ans. It is otherwaies evident, for Abraham did not only be∣leeve Gods promises concerning his carnall seed, but his faith rea∣ched also to the spirituall seed, which was Christ, as the Apostle applyeth it, Gal. 3. 16. yea, Abraham rejoyced to see Christs day, Joh. 8. 16. as having a particular interest in him, as his Saviour; the fore-named place doth therefore strongly prove against that their assertion, for whereas Abraham had formerly shewed ma∣ny excellent workes, as of Piety, in building Altars in many pla∣ces, and calling upon the name of the Lord; in charity in seeking reconciliation betwixt L••t and him, Chap. 13. of mercy, in redee∣ming of Lot being taken prisoner, Chap. 14. contempt of riches, in refusing to take the King of Sodoms goods; yet none of all these workes are reckoned, or imputed to him for righteousnesse, but only his faith.