This then is the record of God, that he hath given to us, guilty and condemned sinners, eternal life: and this life is in his Son. And he commands all sinners who hear the record, to believe in this Son for salvation. If they do not believe, they will be punished for disobeying a positive command of God. He exercises mercy only through Christ; for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. The Father hath declared him King upon his holy hill of Zion, and hath proclaimed by his Spirit, that whoever believeth not in Christ shall be damned. The faith thus necessary is the gift of God, and as such, part of the mercy which the fatherless find in God. He works in them, both to will and do, of his good pleasure, and is the author of every good thought, desire, word, and work, on their part.

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