"These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so."

Acts 17:11

"Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not Mine, but His that sent Me. If any man will do His will, He shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself."

John 7:16-17

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John Frith (1503-1533)

read online: The Works of the English Reformers: William Tyndale and John Frith 1831 Edition in 3 Volumes Hail & Fire REPRINTS 2009 EXCERPT: "Paul testifies, saying, 'He is not a Jew which is a Jew outwardly, neither is that circumcision anything, which is outward in the flesh; but he is a Jew which is hid within the circumcision of the heart' (Romans 2), which is the cutting off of carnal desires and is the true circumcision. This circumcision was in price with God, with the which, the Gentiles were circumcised. And in like manner, may we say of our baptism, he is not a Christian man which is washed with water, neither is that baptism which is outward in the flesh; but that is the very baptism which God alloweth, to be baptized spiritually in the heart." John Frith (A Mirror, or Looking Glass, Wherein You May Behold The Sacrament of Baptism Described, Volume 3)

John Frith, 1503-1533, was an English Protestant and Reformer, martyred at the stake in 1533, just three years before his friend and fellow Reformer, William Tyndale.

Sheep Know the Shepherd's Voice:

"I thought it expedient therein to write my mind, trusting, by that means, to bring again the blind hearts of many unto the right way, and I doubt not but that the elect and chosen of God that know their Shepherd's voice, and have the spirit to judge all things, shall easily perceive whether this be conformable to their master's voice, and shall hereby be admonished to leave their wandering in the dark and loathsome ways which lead unto death, and to walk without stumbling in the comfortable light."

read online: "The Works of the English Reformers" by John Frith

The Spirit of God and Sola Scriptura:

"There are many that will much marvel and count it a great presumption, that I, being so young and of so small learning, dare attempt to dispute this matter ... Notwithstanding, I will desire them patiently to hear mine answer, not advertising who speaketh the words, but rather what is said. And as concerning mine youth, let them remember what Paul monisheth 1 Timothy 4 willing that Timotheus should instruct the congregation, and that no man should despise his youth; for as the Spirit of God is bound to no place, even so is he not addicted to any age or person, but inspireth when he will and where he will, making the young to see visions and espy the truth, and the elders to dream dreams ... And as touching my learning, I must needs acknowledge ... that it is very small, nevertheless that little ... have I determined by God's grace, to bestow to the edifying of Christ's congregation, which I pray God to increase in the knowledge of his word. I would not that any man should admit my words or learning, except they will stand with the Scripture, and be approved thereby. Lay to the touchstone, and try them with God's word. If they be found false and counterfeit, then damn them, and I shall also revoke them with all mine heart; but if the Scripture allow them, that you cannot deny but it so is, then resist not the doctrine of God, but acknowledge your ignorance and seduction, and return gladly into the right way; for if you cannot improve it by God's word, and yet of an hate and malicious mind that you bear to the truth, labour to resist it, and condemn that it should not spread, I insure you your sin is irremissible, and even against the Holy Ghost"

read online: "The Works of the English Reformers" by John Frith