If true religion is to beam upon us, our principle must be, that it is necessary to begin with heavenly teaching, and that it is impossible for any man to obtain even the minutest portion of right and sound doctrine without being a disciple of Scripture.
Amen! Preach it Brother John!
Hence, the first step in true knowledge is taken, when we reverently embrace the testimony which God has been pleased therein to give of himself. For not only does faith, full and perfect faith, but all correct knowledge of God, originate in obedience.
This is an interesting statement. Does obedience precede faith, or does faith precede obedience? I always thought faith preceded obedience(i.e. Abraham).
I think it is simultaneous. Faith is manifest through obedience. Obedience is evidence of faith. From the moment you believe; you obey. From the moment you obey; you believe.
My first thought in considering this question is that having faith in Christ is a command, is it not? So faith itself is obedience.