Reformed Covenanter
Cancelled Commissioner
... That he might shew his meekness towards the penitent Incestuous person, he adviseth that he may by the Corinthian Church be again received into favour, for these six Reasons annexed.
Reason 1. Because they are bound to forgive the penitent, and to comfort him, no less than they were bound to excommunicate him, being impenitent.
Lest perhaps] Reason 2. Because otherwise it was dangerous, lest he should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow, except they should now receive the penitent into favour again. ...
For more, see David Dickson on the church’s duty to restore penitent sinners.
Reason 1. Because they are bound to forgive the penitent, and to comfort him, no less than they were bound to excommunicate him, being impenitent.
Lest perhaps] Reason 2. Because otherwise it was dangerous, lest he should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow, except they should now receive the penitent into favour again. ...
For more, see David Dickson on the church’s duty to restore penitent sinners.