then for a rich man to enter into the kingdome of God, Math. 19. ver. 24. The Disciples when they heard this were exceedingly amazed, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Who then can be saued? For in deede they ••ue more credit to this speech of Christ then the 〈 ◊ 〉 men commonly do, who are little amazed 〈 ◊ 〉 at when they do heare it though it might ••ch them neerer then the Apostles who were poore.
then for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God, Math. 19. ver. 24. The Disciples when they herd this were exceedingly amazed, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Who then can be saved? For in deed they ••ue more credit to this speech of christ then the 〈 ◊ 〉 men commonly do, who Are little amazed 〈 ◊ 〉 At when they do hear it though it might ••ch them nearer then the Apostles who were poor.
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but to mans corrupt nature, for S. Marke reporteth that Christ said, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdome of God? yet there is a passage and a way opened to heauen for the rich by the mightie power of God, with whome all things are possible.
but to men corrupt nature, for S. Mark Reporteth that christ said, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the Kingdom of God? yet there is a passage and a Way opened to heaven for the rich by the mighty power of God, with whom all things Are possible.
This text of scripture that we may come to handle it, is to be deuided into two parts, the former of them is in two verses, containing the charge that must be giuen to rich men,
This text of scripture that we may come to handle it, is to be divided into two parts, the former of them is in two Verses, containing the charge that must be given to rich men,
and doe good to others, that they may be rich in good workes, &c. The latter part is in one verse, shewing the great fruite and commoditie which they shall reape if they obey the charge that is giuen vnto them:
and do good to Others, that they may be rich in good works, etc. The latter part is in one verse, showing the great fruit and commodity which they shall reap if they obey the charge that is given unto them:
To come then a little neerer to the opening of the matter, the former part, which is the precept or charge doth deuide it selfe into two members, the one setting foorth what they must take heed of to eschew,
To come then a little nearer to the opening of the matter, the former part, which is the precept or charge does divide it self into two members, the one setting forth what they must take heed of to eschew,
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the other opposing to those two vices three excellent vertues which they must practise, that is, trust in the liuing God, liberalitie or bountifulnes in distributing to those which be in neede, and facilitie of maners.
the other opposing to those two vices three excellent Virtues which they must practise, that is, trust in the living God, liberality or bountifulness in distributing to those which be in need, and facility of manners.
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Charge them (saith he) that are rich in this world, &c. The parties to whome this charge is to be giuen are named the rich in this world, where S. Paule euen of purpose doth vse this speech in this world to pull them downe a little euen in the very entrance, and to abate their loftinesse.
Charge them (Says he) that Are rich in this world, etc. The parties to whom this charge is to be given Are nam the rich in this world, where S. Paul even of purpose does use this speech in this world to pull them down a little even in the very Entrance, and to abate their loftiness.
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and it would correct that peruerse respecting of persons, and blinde iudgement which is in vs. For when he saith, in this world, opposing it to the world to come, he noteth the vanitie and the basenes of earthlie riches, that there is no cause why any should be puffed vp by them,
and it would correct that perverse respecting of Persons, and blind judgement which is in us For when he Says, in this world, opposing it to the world to come, he notes the vanity and the baseness of earthly riches, that there is no cause why any should be puffed up by them,
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Is this cōuenient, Poore men in deede may be commaunded, but who shal commaund the rich, especially the great Lords and Ladies? Shall the ministers of the Gospell take such authoritie vpon them as to commaund such? Yea verely.
Is this convenient, Poor men in deed may be commanded, but who shall command the rich, especially the great lords and Ladies? Shall the Ministers of the Gospel take such Authority upon them as to command such? Yea verily.
Zedekiah the king of Iuda (saith the holie Ghost) humbled not himselfe before Ieremiah the Prophet, at the commandement of the Lord, 2. Chron. 36.12. therefore he was taken by the Chaldeans, his sonnes were slaine before his face, his eyes then put out,
Zedekiah the King of Iuda (Says the holy Ghost) humbled not himself before Jeremiah the Prophet, At the Commandment of the Lord, 2. Chronicles 36.12. Therefore he was taken by the Chaldeans, his Sons were slain before his face, his eyes then put out,
or to denounce vnto them that they do thus and thus? Why did he not say, moue them, put them in minde, exhort or intreate them, (all which are to be done in deede) but he saith, commaund them.
or to denounce unto them that they do thus and thus? Why did he not say, move them, put them in mind, exhort or entreat them, (all which Are to be done in deed) but he Says, command them.
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nor trust in vncertaine riches, &c. Noblemen haue their Chaplaines which attend vpon them in their houses, shall they commaund their Lords the things which S. Paule heere willeth? Surely if they be faithfull to Christ,
nor trust in uncertain riches, etc. Noblemen have their Chaplains which attend upon them in their houses, shall they command their lords the things which S. Paul Here wills? Surely if they be faithful to christ,
but if they seeke themselues, and their worldly preferment, then will they flatter and be afraide for to displease, not caring much whether their Lords go to heauen or to hell,
but if they seek themselves, and their worldly preferment, then will they flatter and be afraid for to displease, not caring much whither their lords go to heaven or to hell,
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How then is it possible that they should be saued, in whome these vices do raigne? It may be said, are not men of poore or meane estate subiect to these vices? Yes verely,
How then is it possible that they should be saved, in whom these vices do Reign? It may be said, Are not men of poor or mean estate Subject to these vices? Yes verily,
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True it is that pride, ambition, vaine-glorie, and loftines of minde, was that which the Serpent did ouercome Eue withall, bearing her in hand, that eating of the forbidden fruite Adam and she should be like God, Genes. 3. We all euen by inheritance haue receiued the poison thereof conueied vnto vs, it sticketh most deepely in our nature,
True it is that pride, ambition, vainglory, and loftiness of mind, was that which the Serpent did overcome Eue withal, bearing her in hand, that eating of the forbidden fruit Adam and she should be like God, Genesis. 3. We all even by inheritance have received the poison thereof conveyed unto us, it sticketh most deeply in our nature,
euen as he saith, into Paradise, yet least he should be lifted vp or swell through the abundance of reuelations, there was giuen vnto him the prick in the flesh, the angell of Satan to buffet him, 2. Cor. 12. All then are by nature highminded,
even as he Says, into Paradise, yet lest he should be lifted up or swell through the abundance of revelations, there was given unto him the prick in the Flesh, the angel of Satan to buffet him, 2. Cor. 12. All then Are by nature High-minded,
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and yet they that possesse them are so lifted vp in their minde (vntill they be renued by grace) that they do euen as if they were of another blood, contemne and despise others that haue them not.
and yet they that possess them Are so lifted up in their mind (until they be renewed by grace) that they do even as if they were of Another blood, contemn and despise Others that have them not.
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But what do I mention the iniurie which the loftie minde doth offer vnto men, seeing it is lifted vp farre higher euen against God himselfe? For marke what the Prophet saith, Psal. 73. when he hath noted the prosperitie of wicked men, he addeth that pride is euen as a chaine vnto them:
But what do I mention the injury which the lofty mind does offer unto men, seeing it is lifted up Far higher even against God himself? For mark what the Prophet Says, Psalm 73. when he hath noted the Prosperity of wicked men, he adds that pride is even as a chain unto them:
Euery one that is of a loftie minde (saith Salomon) is an abomination to the Lord, Prouerb. 16. ver. 5. God resisteth the proude (saith the holie Apostle) and giueth grace to the lowlie, 1. Pet. 5. ver. 5. Then let those which are rich in this world (if they haue any care at all in them to be saued) receiue this charge heere giuen by S. Paul, that they be not high minded.
Every one that is of a lofty mind (Says Solomon) is an abomination to the Lord, Proverb. 16. ver. 5. God Resisteth the proud (Says the holy Apostle) and gives grace to the lowly, 1. Pet. 5. ver. 5. Then let those which Are rich in this world (if they have any care At all in them to be saved) receive this charge Here given by S. Paul, that they be not high minded.
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Let them imitate holie king Dauid, who saith of himselfe, Lord I am not high minded, I haue no prowde looke, &c. I am as a wained childe, Psal. 131. And let them also remember what our Sauiour saith in the Gospell, Except ye conuert and become as children, ye shall not enter into the kingdome of God.
Let them imitate holy King David, who Says of himself, Lord I am not high minded, I have no proved look, etc. I am as a waned child, Psalm 131. And let them also Remember what our Saviour Says in the Gospel, Except you convert and become as children, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of God.
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For what lifteth vp the minde of the rich, but this, that they haue such wings to mount vp aloft withall aboue others, such feathers to trust vnto? Their riches are their strong hold of defence, by which they imagine themselues happie and in safetie.
For what lifts up the mind of the rich, but this, that they have such wings to mount up aloft withal above Others, such Feathers to trust unto? Their riches Are their strong hold of defence, by which they imagine themselves happy and in safety.
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or &c. you can not serue God and riches, Math. 6. And touching the vncertaintie of riches (for that is the Apostles phrase) it doth arise partlie from the nature of the riches themselues,
or etc. you can not serve God and riches, Math. 6. And touching the uncertainty of riches (for that is the Apostles phrase) it does arise partly from the nature of the riches themselves,
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The vncertaintie that ariseth from the riches themselues is noted by Christ Math. 6. ver. 19. where he vseth it as a reason to disswade men from the inordinate loue of riches, saying, lay not vp for your selues, treasures in earth, where moth and rust do corrupt,
The uncertainty that arises from the riches themselves is noted by christ Math. 6. ver. 19. where he uses it as a reason to dissuade men from the inordinate love of riches, saying, lay not up for your selves, treasures in earth, where moth and rust do corrupt,
And Salomon doth as it were compare riches to a bird, that getteth out of the cage and flieth vp past mens reach, saying, trauaile not too much to be rich, but cease from thy wisedome.
And Solomon does as it were compare riches to a bird, that gets out of the cage and flies up past men's reach, saying, travail not too much to be rich, but cease from thy Wisdom.
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though he liue? How vaine then is that trust which men do repose in so vncertaine things? but yet there is a greater vncertaintie which ariseth from the men that possesse them:
though he live? How vain then is that trust which men do repose in so uncertain things? but yet there is a greater uncertainty which arises from the men that possess them:
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but God saith to euery one of them, Thou foole. And verely their follie is exceeding great in forsaking the Lord God, who is almightie and liueth for euer,
but God Says to every one of them, Thou fool. And verily their folly is exceeding great in forsaking the Lord God, who is almighty and lives for ever,
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and so maketh an idol of them which he so worshippeth in stead of God? What a thunderbolt is this, that the couetous worldly men do quite forsake the true God,
and so makes an idol of them which he so Worshippeth in stead of God? What a thunderbolt is this, that the covetous worldly men do quite forsake the true God,
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yea, they can go further and in some sort acknowledge with the holie Prophet, that man walketh in a vaine shadow, that he disquieteth himselfe in vaine,
yea, they can go further and in Some sort acknowledge with the holy Prophet, that man walks in a vain shadow, that he disquieteth himself in vain,
when a man doth forsake one to obtaine an other, doth he not meane to forsake the lesser to choose the greater? Then when men do by all those vices forsake God to lay hold of riches, do they not manifestlie declare that they esteeme the more present diuinitie to be in riches? Is not there the God in deede which they can trust vnto,
when a man does forsake one to obtain an other, does he not mean to forsake the lesser to choose the greater? Then when men do by all those vices forsake God to lay hold of riches, do they not manifestly declare that they esteem the more present divinity to be in riches? Is not there the God in deed which they can trust unto,
but if they feare the losse of all or of the greatest part of earthlie goods, they be straightway in exceeding sorrow and cry out that they be vtterlie vndone.
but if they Fear the loss of all or of the greatest part of earthly goods, they be straightway in exceeding sorrow and cry out that they be utterly undone.
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let them therefore harken what vertues the holie Apostle calleth them vnto, when they haue renounced and forsaken those two most pestiferous vices, which make the way to heauen vnpassable to them:
let them Therefore harken what Virtues the holy Apostle calls them unto, when they have renounced and forsaken those two most pestiferous vices, which make the Way to heaven unpassable to them:
For what are riches when men repose their trust and confidence in them, but a dead idol? The Lord God of heauen, he is the true and liuing God, it is he that giueth vs all things abundantly to inioy,
For what Are riches when men repose their trust and confidence in them, but a dead idol? The Lord God of heaven, he is the true and living God, it is he that gives us all things abundantly to enjoy,
The liuing God is the fountaine of life, he hath giuen vnto vs our life, which as Christ saith is more worth then meat, Math. 6. ver. 25. and if he hath giuen vnto vs the greater, will he denie vnto vs the lesser,
The living God is the fountain of life, he hath given unto us our life, which as christ Says is more worth then meat, Math. 6. ver. 25. and if he hath given unto us the greater, will he deny unto us the lesser,
It is vnpossible that God should lye or deceiue, if they had the eyes of their minde but halfe as cleere as they haue their carnall eyes they might see this.
It is unpossible that God should lie or deceive, if they had the eyes of their mind but half as clear as they have their carnal eyes they might see this.
euen liberalitie and bountifulnes to the poore, with facilitie of maners, for that which is translated to communicate, may be expounded of facilitie of maners:
even liberality and bountifulness to the poor, with facility of manners, for that which is translated to communicate, may be expounded of facility of manners:
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for when men are puffed vp, and be high minded, because of the abundance of their riches in which they repose a vaine confidence, their maners are rough and sterne, they cannot liue in common societie, they cannot (as S. Paule in another place willeth) make themselues equall to them of the lower sort,
for when men Are puffed up, and be high minded, Because of the abundance of their riches in which they repose a vain confidence, their manners Are rough and stern, they cannot live in Common society, they cannot (as S. Paul in Another place wills) make themselves equal to them of the lower sort,
and readie to distribute? will a man willinglie part with that which he doth repose his trust in and maketh it his god? no, pluck riches from a worldlie minded man,
and ready to distribute? will a man willingly part with that which he does repose his trust in and makes it his god? no, pluck riches from a worldly minded man,
but if they once forsake that their vaine confidence, and fixe their hope in the liuing God, hauing their eyes opened to behold how it is he that giueth all things abundantly to inioy,
but if they once forsake that their vain confidence, and fix their hope in the living God, having their eyes opened to behold how it is he that gives all things abundantly to enjoy,
then will they beleeue his word and promise, that plenteous liberalitie ordered with godlie discretion shall not deminish but increase their very worldly substance.
then will they believe his word and promise, that plenteous liberality ordered with godly discretion shall not diminish but increase their very worldly substance.
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For what reason is it that dispersing and scatring abroad should increase a mans wealth? He that doth shew mercie to the poore may (as Saint Paule heere teacheth) be rich in good workes:
For what reason is it that dispersing and scatring abroad should increase a men wealth? He that does show mercy to the poor may (as Saint Paul Here Teaches) be rich in good works:
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yea, euen burie it in the ground, so that to mans reason (but that we see it commeth otherwise to passe) it would seeme to be cast away and vtterly lost:
yea, even bury it in the ground, so that to men reason (but that we see it comes otherwise to pass) it would seem to be cast away and utterly lost:
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Yea but is the liberall distributing to the poore, like the sowing of wheate or barley, shall it also yeeld an increase? if rich men were so perswaded, they would fall to sowing apace.
Yea but is the liberal distributing to the poor, like the sowing of wheat or Barley, shall it also yield an increase? if rich men were so persuaded, they would fallen to sowing apace.
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Now marke how S. Paule doth applie this saying of the Prophet, 2. Cor. 5. for perswading them to be plenteous in liberalitie, he vseth this comparison, He that soweth sparinglie shall reape sparinglie,
Now mark how S. Paul does apply this saying of the Prophet, 2. Cor. 5. for persuading them to be plenteous in liberality, he uses this comparison, He that Soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly,
All men do know that the Farmer which doth sow but a little seede, must needes haue but a little haruest Euen so he sheweth, that such as do sow but a little in almes-deedes and workes of charitie to the poore, shall also haue a small haruest.
All men do know that the Farmer which does sow but a little seed, must needs have but a little harvest Even so he shows, that such as do sow but a little in almsdeeds and works of charity to the poor, shall also have a small harvest.
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but also that God will so blesse and encrease their worldly substance, that they shall alwaies haue abundance, both for their owne vse •••d also to giue vnto the poore? What hardn•• of heart is in men, that can not beleeue God 〈 ◊ 〉 this thing,
but also that God will so bless and increase their worldly substance, that they shall always have abundance, both for their own use •••d also to give unto the poor? What hardn•• of heart is in men, that can not believe God 〈 ◊ 〉 this thing,
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but say still, If I giue very fast, I may come to pouerty my selfe? Whatsoeu•• then God promiseth, this is still the conclusion, the•• men will trust more to their riches then to•• promise:
but say still, If I give very fast, I may come to poverty my self? Whatsoeu•• then God promises, this is still the conclusion, the•• men will trust more to their riches then to•• promise:
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Is there no helpe? is there no re•e••• for this so deadly and so dangerous disease Surely if it be possible to be remedied (as hee haue shewed before, it shall be in some) the remedy is set downe by the holy Apostle in the last verse of this Text, where he saith, In••g•• for themselues a good foundation against the 〈 ◊ 〉 come, that they may attaine eternall life.
Is there no help? is there no re•e••• for this so deadly and so dangerous disease Surely if it be possible to be remedied (as he have showed before, it shall be in Some) the remedy is Set down by the holy Apostle in the last verse of this Text, where he Says, In••g•• for themselves a good Foundation against the 〈 ◊ 〉 come, that they may attain Eternal life.
The holy Scripture setteth this forth vnder diuers phrases of speech, as first S. Paul here saith, They shall lay vp for themselues a good foundation against the time to come.
The holy Scripture sets this forth under diverse phrases of speech, as First S. Paul Here Says, They shall lay up for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come.
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but it will decay and come to vtter ruine, how soeuer men are builded, and doe imagine that they can builde their nest so high and so sure, as that it shal continue.
but it will decay and come to utter ruin, how soever men Are built, and do imagine that they can build their nest so high and so sure, as that it shall continue.
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if they haue grace and true wisedome together with their riches, make the foundation of a most happy building, which shal neuer decay,) Christ Iesus vseth an other comparison to set forth this same matter, Luke 12. ver. 33. saying, Sell your goods and giue almes:
if they have grace and true Wisdom together with their riches, make the Foundation of a most happy building, which shall never decay,) christ Iesus uses an other comparison to Set forth this same matter, Lycia 12. ver. 33. saying, Fell your goods and give alms:
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And Luke. 10. ver. 9. he saith, Make you friends of the vnrighteous Mammon, that when ye shall haue neede, they may receiue you into euerlasting habitations.
And Lycia. 10. ver. 9. he Says, Make you Friends of the unrighteous Mammon, that when you shall have need, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
The steward being now in a straight, and knew not how to liue when he should forgo• his office, at length vseth this craftie dealing the goeth to all those which did owe anye great summes to his Master,
The steward being now in a straight, and knew not how to live when he should forgo• his office, At length uses this crafty dealing the Goes to all those which did owe any great sums to his Master,
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and must out of our stewardship, he willeth vs to bee so wise as to make vs friends of the vnrighteous Mammon, that when we shall need or fayle, that is,
and must out of our stewardship, he wills us to be so wise as to make us Friends of the unrighteous Mammon, that when we shall need or fail, that is,
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But what meaneth that, howe shall wee make vs friendes of the vnrighteous Mammon which shall receiue vs into euerlasting habitations? Or who bee those friends? It is a parabolicall speech.
But what means that, how shall we make us Friends of the unrighteous Mammon which shall receive us into everlasting habitations? Or who be those Friends? It is a parabolical speech.
so our Lord doth aduise vs, which are but stewards vnder God ouer the riches which wee doe possesse, to make vs friends after a lawfull and cōmendable way with our Lords goods, that is, by distributing and giuing almes to those that be in necessitie.
so our Lord does advise us, which Are but Stewards under God over the riches which we do possess, to make us Friends After a lawful and commendable Way with our lords goods, that is, by distributing and giving alms to those that be in necessity.
for so God hath promised, that they which bring forth good works, euen the testimonies and fruites of a true and liuely faith, shall bee rewarded with eternall glorie, which is it that hee saith, that they may receiue you into euerlasting habitations:
for so God hath promised, that they which bring forth good works, even the testimonies and fruits of a true and lively faith, shall be rewarded with Eternal glory, which is it that he Says, that they may receive you into everlasting habitations:
although the price be vnreasonable, What an extreame blindnesse, and folly is this, yea what a wofull miserie, that the men of this world which haue plentie of riches doe not onely depriue themselues of a double blessing? the one vpon their goods and posteritie in this life, according as God hath promised,
although the price be unreasonable, What an extreme blindness, and folly is this, yea what a woeful misery, that the men of this world which have plenty of riches do not only deprive themselves of a double blessing? the one upon their goods and posterity in this life, according as God hath promised,
Well may some man say, doth not this make for the Popish doctrine of merite and iustification by mens owne workes? when a• men deedes to the poore doe lay vp in store a good foundation against the time to come, t••t they may attaine eternall life:
Well may Some man say, does not this make for the Popish Doctrine of merit and justification by men's own works? when a• men Deeds to the poor do lay up in store a good Foundation against the time to come, t••t they may attain Eternal life:
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and when compassion, to the needie doth make friendes that shall receiue vs into euerlasting habitations? are not men then iustified by these their works,
and when compassion, to the needy does make Friends that shall receive us into everlasting habitations? Are not men then justified by these their works,
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or doe not their good deedes deserue or merite eternall glorie? These good workes are the testimonies of a true, liuely and iustifying faith being plenteously and rightly done, they shew that the doer is a liuely member of Christ Iesus who is our righteousnesse, 1. Cor. 1. being led by his spirite.
or do not their good Deeds deserve or merit Eternal glory? These good works Are the testimonies of a true, lively and justifying faith being plenteously and rightly done, they show that the doer is a lively member of christ Iesus who is our righteousness, 1. Cor. 1. being led by his Spirit.
This foundation against the time to come, these bagges that neuer waxe olde, and the friendes that wee must make by almes deedes, are all such workes of mercie as doe testifie a true and liuely faith, being the vnseperable fruites thereof, which God will plentifully reward with glorie and immortalitie.
This Foundation against the time to come, these bags that never wax old, and the Friends that we must make by alms Deeds, Are all such works of mercy as do testify a true and lively faith, being the unseparable fruits thereof, which God will plentifully reward with glory and immortality.
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whether men shall haue the greater glory, according to the greatnes and multitude of their good workes? I answere, that according to the measure of Faith which a man hath, so are his works:
whither men shall have the greater glory, according to the greatness and multitude of their good works? I answer, that according to the measure of Faith which a man hath, so Are his works:
and they which sow plenteously shall reape plenteously. 2. Cor. 9. Yea howe should he say in this place, that he woulde haue those that bee rich in this worlde charged to do good,
and they which sow plenteously shall reap plenteously. 2. Cor. 9. Yea how should he say in this place, that he would have those that be rich in this world charged to do good,
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Lord, whē saw we thee an hungred & fed thee? or a thirst & gaue thee drinke? And whē saw we thee a stranger and lodged thee? or naked and clothed thee? Or when sawe we thee sicke or in prison,
Lord, when saw we thee an hungered & fed thee? or a thirst & gave thee drink? And when saw we thee a stranger and lodged thee? or naked and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick or in prison,
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For I was an hungred and ye gaue me no meate, I thirsted and ye gaue me no drinke, &c. In as much as ye did i• not to the least of these, ye did it not to me, a wonderfull thing to see the blindnes in which men are.
For I was an hungered and you gave me no meat, I thirsted and you gave me no drink, etc. In as much as you did i• not to the least of these, you did it not to me, a wonderful thing to see the blindness in which men Are.
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Now marke well, are not all that beleeue, the very members of Christes mysticall bodie? Thou beholdest the poore that are sicke or lame ▪ thou seest poore fatherlesse childrē that pine, and are readie to famish:
Now mark well, Are not all that believe, the very members of Christ's mystical body? Thou Beholdest the poor that Are sick or lame ▪ thou See poor fatherless children that pine, and Are ready to famish:
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these, for ought which thou knowest, may be the true members of Iesus Christ. If then thou doest neglect and despise them, thou doest neglect and despise Christ.
these, for ought which thou Knowest, may be the true members of Iesus christ. If then thou dost neglect and despise them, thou dost neglect and despise christ.
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Is not this a most cursed thing that any man should loue worldly trash, euen for the filling of fleshly lustes, more then he loueth God or Christ? For if a man had any sparke of lo•e in him vnto God, he must needes loue Christe in his members, he must needes loue his brother.
Is not this a most cursed thing that any man should love worldly trash, even for the filling of fleshly lusts, more then he loves God or christ? For if a man had any spark of lo•e in him unto God, he must needs love Christ in his members, he must needs love his brother.
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and shutteth vp his compassion from him, how dwelleth the loue of God in him? 1. Iohn. 3. ver. 17, O cursed loue of money, that caryeth men from the loue of God.
and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him? 1. John. 3. ver. 17, Oh cursed love of money, that Carrieth men from the love of God.
how could some that haue bene preachers of the Gospell, couet riches, and loue money so much as they haue done? Is it not found by common experience, that neuer any haue bene more couetous,
how could Some that have be Preachers of the Gospel, covet riches, and love money so much as they have done? Is it not found by Common experience, that never any have be more covetous,
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or more loued money, or haue sought riches and worldly pomp• more then some that haue preached the Gospell? Shall we say, that such Lighters walke in so dangerous a way? Doe such forsake the true and liuing God,
or more loved money, or have sought riches and worldly pomp• more then Some that have preached the Gospel? Shall we say, that such Lighters walk in so dangerous a Way? Do such forsake the true and living God,
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To returne to our matter for laying vp the good foundation against the time to come, I will conclude with two sayings of the scripture, the one of king Salomon, the other of the prophete Isay. Thus saith Salomon, He that hath mercie vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lorde,
To return to our matter for laying up the good Foundation against the time to come, I will conclude with two sayings of the scripture, the one of King Solomon, the other of the Prophet Saiah Thus Says Solomon, He that hath mercy upon the poor, dares unto the Lord,
then shall thy light breake forth as the morning, and thine health shall growe speedily: Thy righteousnesse shall goe before thee, and the glorie of the Lorde shall imbrace thee.
then shall thy Light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall grow speedily: Thy righteousness shall go before thee, and the glory of the Lord shall embrace thee.
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and they shall be of thee that shall builde the wast places, &c. Isay, chap. 58. verse 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. The Lorde for his sonnes sake giue vs grace to followe this holy precept, that we may attayne eternall life.
and they shall be of thee that shall build the waste places, etc. Saiah, chap. 58. verse 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. The Lord for his Sons sake give us grace to follow this holy precept, that we may attain Eternal life.
and that yee may beleeue in the name of that sonne of God. EVerie worde of God is pure, Prou. 30.5. The whole Scrip•ure is giuen by diuine inspiration, and is profitable &c. 2. Tim. •. 16.
and that ye may believe in the name of that son of God. Every word of God is pure, Prou. 30.5. The Whole Scrip•ure is given by divine inspiration, and is profitable etc. 2. Tim. •. 16.
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And what soeuer things haue bene writen afore-time, haue bin writen for our learning. Ro. 15.4. It is our dutie •hen a• humble and obedient schollers of Christ, to giue care vnto euerie part of Gods word.
And what soever things have be written aforetime, have been written for our learning. Ro. 15.4. It is our duty •hen a• humble and obedient Scholars of christ, to give care unto every part of God's word.
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for which S. Iohn affirmeth he wrote it, saying, These things haue I writē vnto you which beleeue in the name of that son of God, that ye may know that ye haue eternall life,
for which S. John Affirmeth he wrote it, saying, These things have I written unto you which believe in the name of that son of God, that you may know that you have Eternal life,
ver. 13. What higher point then this for a man to know that he shall be saued? What greater ioye and felicitie can be fall vnto any? Indeede many doe holde that it is vnpossible for anye man while hee liueth here, to knowe for certaintie that hee shall be saued.
ver. 13. What higher point then this for a man to know that he shall be saved? What greater joy and felicity can be fallen unto any? Indeed many do hold that it is unpossible for any man while he lives Here, to know for certainty that he shall be saved.
But let these passe with their Antichristian doctrine, & giue eare to S. Iohn, who saith, These things haue I written, that ye may kn•w that ye haue eternall life,
But let these pass with their Antichristian Doctrine, & give ear to S. John, who Says, These things have I written, that you may kn•w that you have Eternal life,
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for he saith, who so euer beleeueth that Iesus is the Christ, speaking of the true and liuely faith, he is borne of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 so he is the child of God.
for he Says, who so ever Believeth that Iesus is the christ, speaking of the true and lively faith, he is born of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 so he is the child of God.
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though he seeme to beleeue, yet he hath not the true and liuely faith, but that which the holy Ghost calleth a dead faith, hee is not the childe of God.
though he seem to believe, yet he hath not the true and lively faith, but that which the holy Ghost calls a dead faith, he is not the child of God.
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According as Christ willeth vs to take his yoke vpon vs, adding further That his yoke is easie, and his burthen light. Math. 11.29.30. Is the law then easie to be kept? Surely there is nothing more grieuous to the vnregenerate man thē the law of God for (as S. Paule saith) the law is spirituall and wee are carnall, soulde vnder sinne.
According as christ wills us to take his yoke upon us, adding further That his yoke is easy, and his burden Light. Math. 11.29.30. Is the law then easy to be kept? Surely there is nothing more grievous to the unregenerate man them the law of God for (as S. Paul Says) the law is spiritual and we Are carnal, sold under sin.
Rom. 7.14. There is such a disagreement betweene the heauenly puritie of Gods law, and our corrupt and defiled nature, that when they meete, wee are so farre off from hauing anie power to fulfill the lawe,
Rom. 7.14. There is such a disagreement between the heavenly purity of God's law, and our corrupt and defiled nature, that when they meet, we Are so Far off from having any power to fulfil the law,
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Psal. 19. Wherefore Saint Peter saide thus vnto such as would haue men iustified by the lawe, Now therefore, why doe you tempt God, to laye a yoake vpon the necke of the disciples, which neither our fathers,
Psalm 19. Wherefore Saint Peter said thus unto such as would have men justified by the law, Now Therefore, why do you tempt God, to say a yoke upon the neck of the Disciples, which neither our Father's,
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Who is it that ouercommeth the world, but he which beleeueth that Iesus is the sonne of God? And then he sheweth that there is the fulnesse of victorie in Christ,
Who is it that Overcometh the world, but he which Believeth that Iesus is the son of God? And then he shows that there is the fullness of victory in christ,
For the curse of the lawe being satisfied, and then we washed and sanctified from all spotte, what power can Satan or death haue ouer vs? This being a matter so great and waightie,
For the curse of the law being satisfied, and then we washed and sanctified from all spot, what power can Satan or death have over us? This being a matter so great and weighty,
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and faith bearing vp the whole waight of it, most necessarie it is, that the faith it selfe haue a mightie & sure ground worke, or foundation to rest vpon.
and faith bearing up the Whole weight of it, most necessary it is, that the faith it self have a mighty & sure ground work, or Foundation to rest upon.
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They bee seducers which teach their schollers to ground their faith vppon men, as the Papistes which draw men from grounding their faith vpon the testimonie of God the father, the Sonne,
They be seducers which teach their Scholars to ground their faith upon men, as the Papists which draw men from grounding their faith upon the testimony of God the father, the Son,
Where first it may be demanded, what spirit this is which is ioined with the water & the bloud as a witnes vpon earth? Is it not the holy Ghost, one of the three witnesses from heauen? This is out of all doubt & controuersie that he speaketh againe of the holy Ghost.
Where First it may be demanded, what Spirit this is which is joined with the water & the blood as a witness upon earth? Is it not the holy Ghost, one of the three Witnesses from heaven? This is out of all doubt & controversy that he speaks again of the holy Ghost.
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for shal we not receiue or giue credite to the testimony of honest men vpō their oths? How much more iniurie doe we to the God of all truth, whose witnes is greater then the witnes of all men,
for shall we not receive or give credit to the testimony of honest men upon their Oaths? How much more injury do we to the God of all truth, whose witness is greater then the witness of all men,
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but euen a little touch some of the vile and execrable speeches of those foule mouthed Papists, which to hold vp the Popish religion deface the cleare testimony of God in the Scriptures, which are flat against them:
but even a little touch Some of the vile and execrable Speeches of those foul mouthed Papists, which to hold up the Popish Religion deface the clear testimony of God in the Scriptures, which Are flat against them:
for beeing pressed with the manifest voice and testimony of God in his worde, they cry out, there is no certainty in the Scriptures, they be like a nose of waxe, which you may turne which way you will, they be a dead letter, and a dumbe Iudge:
for being pressed with the manifest voice and testimony of God in his word, they cry out, there is no certainty in the Scriptures, they be like a nose of wax, which you may turn which Way you will, they be a dead Letter, and a dumb Judge:
so now he sheweth that who soeuer beleeueth that testimony from heauen, hath the testimony of the three witnesses which beare recorde in earth within him.
so now he shows that who soever Believeth that testimony from heaven, hath the testimony of the three Witnesses which bear record in earth within him.
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For when the spirite of adoption, as S. Paule calleth him, Rom. 8. beareth witnes with the spirite of a man, that he is the sonne of God, he doth it by making him feele the efficacie of the water & bloud by which Christ came, that is the efficacie of his death and resurrection in satisfaction for his sinnes, and in sanctification.
For when the Spirit of adoption, as S. Paul calls him, Rom. 8. bears witness with the Spirit of a man, that he is the son of God, he does it by making him feel the efficacy of the water & blood by which christ Come, that is the efficacy of his death and resurrection in satisfaction for his Sins, and in sanctification.
Euerie one then which beleeueth aright hath the spirite of God in him, & the liuely power of Christ crucified, which do witnes vnto him, that through Christ he is made the childe of God, and shall be saued.
Every one then which Believeth aright hath the Spirit of God in him, & the lively power of christ Crucified, which do witness unto him, that through christ he is made the child of God, and shall be saved.
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and the holy Ghost haue testified of Christ in the scriptures, and yet bee voide of the spirite and power of Christ vnto sanctification (as many that are euen learned men are) it is a manifest declaration that his faith is but a dead faith,
and the holy Ghost have testified of christ in the Scriptures, and yet be void of the Spirit and power of christ unto sanctification (as many that Are even learned men Are) it is a manifest declaration that his faith is but a dead faith,
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And it followeth, hee that belieueth not God hath made him a lyer, because he belieueth not the record that God witnesseth of his Sonne, as I noted before.
And it follows, he that Believeth not God hath made him a liar, Because he Believeth not the record that God Witnesseth of his Son, as I noted before.
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Men which are reputed honest, (if they testifie vpon their oath, in a matter and be not belieued) wil hold them selues hardly dealt withall, and much iniured:
Men which Are reputed honest, (if they testify upon their oath, in a matter and be not believed) will hold them selves hardly dealt withal, and much injured:
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but also he hath confirmed the same his promise and testimonie with an oath, as we may read Heb. 6. Therefore S. Iohn sheweth, That they which belieue not the testimonie which God giueth of his Sonne commit an horrible offence, euen this, they make God a lyer.
but also he hath confirmed the same his promise and testimony with an oath, as we may read Hebrew 6. Therefore S. John shows, That they which believe not the testimony which God gives of his Son commit an horrible offence, even this, they make God a liar.
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and distrusting the promises and testimonie of God, which he confirmeth with his oth. We offer great iniurie vnto his maiesty, and do highly displease him:
and distrusting the promises and testimony of God, which he confirmeth with his oath. We offer great injury unto his majesty, and do highly displease him:
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For how wickedly and how impudently doe the Papists cauill and peruert the truth, when they so stifflie affirme, that men obtaine eternall life by their own deserts? If eternall life be the gift of God,
For how wickedly and how impudently do the Papists cavil and pervert the truth, when they so stiffly affirm, that men obtain Eternal life by their own deserts? If Eternal life be the gift of God,
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as God himselfe doth witnesse saith S. Iohn. How doe men purchase it by their owne merites? And then there is an other part of the testimonie which God beareth,
as God himself does witness Says S. John. How do men purchase it by their own merits? And then there is an other part of the testimony which God bears,
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whereupon he inferreth, that hee that hath the sonne hath life, and he that hath not the son, hath not life because God witnesseth that hee giueth vnto vs eternall life in Christ, it followeth of necessitie that he which hath Christ hath life:
whereupon he infers, that he that hath the son hath life, and he that hath not the son, hath not life Because God Witnesseth that he gives unto us Eternal life in christ, it follows of necessity that he which hath christ hath life:
for how can the sonne of God and the true life be parted asunder? Moreouer, seing God giueth this happie life onely in his sonne, he that hath not the sonne,
for how can the son of God and the true life be parted asunder? Moreover, sing God gives this happy life only in his son, he that hath not the son,
Saint Paul saith, That Christ is of God, made vnto vs wisdom, righteousnes, sanctificacatiō, and redemption, that he which glorieth, should glorie in the Lord. 1. Cor. 1, Let this testimonie of God stand,
Saint Paul Says, That christ is of God, made unto us Wisdom, righteousness, sanctificacation, and redemption, that he which Glorieth, should glory in the Lord. 1. Cor. 1, Let this testimony of God stand,
and purchase life euerlasting? Where be all the Popes pardons? what becommeth of all their running on pilgrimage to the images of Saintes, to seeke life at the hands of dead blocks and stones:
and purchase life everlasting? Where be all the Popes Pardons? what becomes of all their running on pilgrimage to the Images of Saints, to seek life At the hands of dead blocks and stones:
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Well, let this Antichristian synagogue of Rome passe, and let vs learne from this place to seeke eternal life onely in Christe, seeing God doth beare recorde that eternall life is in his sonne.
Well, let this Antichristian synagogue of Room pass, and let us Learn from this place to seek Eternal life only in Christ, seeing God does bear record that Eternal life is in his son.
And now we come to that verse which I minde to stand vpon, because it sheweth the ende for which S. Iohn saith, he did write these thinges. Thus the wordes are:
And now we come to that verse which I mind to stand upon, Because it shows the end for which S. John Says, he did write these things. Thus the words Are:
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Let such then in the first place as hold it a thing vnpossible for any man to know he shal be saued, consider how flat cōtary it is which they hold, vnto the word of God:
Let such then in the First place as hold it a thing unpossible for any man to know he shall be saved, Consider how flat contrary it is which they hold, unto the word of God:
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how could S. Iohn say, These things haue I written vnto you that beleeue in the name of the son of God, that ye may know that ye haue eternall life? Ought not this to stop the mouthes of all men in this matter? For when he saith we may know, shall we say it is vnpossible to know? We grant (say some) that certaine speciall men might know,
how could S. John say, These things have I written unto you that believe in the name of the son of God, that you may know that you have Eternal life? Ought not this to stop the mouths of all men in this matter? For when he Says we may know, shall we say it is unpossible to know? We grant (say Some) that certain special men might know,
I wonder how they will answere here to S. Iohn: woulde he of purpose write these things, to bring men to a damnable illusion and wicked arrogancy? Hee saith hee wrote these things,
I wonder how they will answer Here to S. John: would he of purpose write these things, to bring men to a damnable illusion and wicked arrogance? He Says he wrote these things,
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Then it must needes follow that the Papists are proud & arrogant, yea blasphemous in accusing S. Iohn that he leadeth the faithfull into a damnable illusion.
Then it must needs follow that the Papists Are proud & arrogant, yea blasphemous in accusing S. John that he leads the faithful into a damnable illusion.
No man needes to doubt, but that S. Iohn hath shewed the onely waye and means, seeing he saith, These things haue I written vnto you, &c. that yee may know that ye haue eternall life.
No man needs to doubt, but that S. John hath showed the only Way and means, seeing he Says, These things have I written unto you, etc. that ye may know that you have Eternal life.
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neyther doth he will them to rely vppon some speciall reuelation, but wil haue them to know that they haue eternall life, by those thinges which he hath written vnto them.
neither does he will them to rely upon Some special Revelation, but will have them to know that they have Eternal life, by those things which he hath written unto them.
But heere it may be demaunded whether these words, (These things haue I written) be to be vnderstoode of that which goeth before in this Chapter of all that he hath writen in this Epistle.
But Here it may be demanded whither these words, (These things have I written) be to be understood of that which Goes before in this Chapter of all that he hath written in this Epistle.
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but yet it is specially to be referred to that which he hath spoken before in this chap. touching the full victory that wee haue in Christ through faith,
but yet it is specially to be referred to that which he hath spoken before in this chap. touching the full victory that we have in christ through faith,
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When they heare of a certainty of life, why shoulde not wee be perswaded (say they) that God will saue vs as well as others? And yet the things which S. Iohn saith, he hath written that men may knowe they haue eternall life, they neyther know, nor care to know:
When they hear of a certainty of life, why should not we be persuaded (say they) that God will save us as well as Others? And yet the things which S. John Says, he hath written that men may know they have Eternal life, they neither know, nor care to know:
If a man doe not knowe what recorde these doe beare, how can he tell what to beleeue? What maner of faith then haue all they which hearken not to the voice & testimonie of God, which the holy Apostles & Prophets haue deliuered in writing:
If a man do not know what record these do bear, how can he tell what to believe? What manner of faith then have all they which harken not to the voice & testimony of God, which the holy Apostles & prophets have Delivered in writing:
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let vs take heed that we be not of this company, which indeede is a very great company, that haue no care to harken what the three which beare record in heauen haue witnessed.
let us take heed that we be not of this company, which indeed is a very great company, that have no care to harken what the three which bear record in heaven have witnessed.
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There is an other sort of men, which also are much awrie, touching the way and meanes to saluation? These doe search the scriptures, they reade, they heare, they labour for knowledge,
There is an other sort of men, which also Are much awry, touching the Way and means to salvation? These do search the Scriptures, they read, they hear, they labour for knowledge,
All this is highly to be commended, whye, or how are they then awrie? They be awrie, which separate and put asunder those thinges which God hath coupled together.
All this is highly to be commended, why, or how Are they then awry? They be awry, which separate and put asunder those things which God hath coupled together.
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Yea, they will constantly promise and professe, that if you can shewe them any thing which they put asunder from that which God hath coupled it vnto, they will be ready to amend their fault. I would that were true:
Yea, they will constantly promise and profess, that if you can show them any thing which they put asunder from that which God hath coupled it unto, they will be ready to amend their fault. I would that were true:
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and yet they will seperate these two, they will haue remission of their sinnes, or iustification in Christ without sanctification? He that hath Christ to bee his righteousnesse, must needes haue him also to bee his sanctification.
and yet they will separate these two, they will have remission of their Sins, or justification in christ without sanctification? He that hath christ to be his righteousness, must needs have him also to be his sanctification.
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and bee the seruant of sinne, as for that pointe, let men reade and studie wel the 6. Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans. But let vs proceede further in this matter, as Saint Iohn here doth.
and be the servant of sin, as for that point, let men read and study well the 6. Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans. But let us proceed further in this matter, as Saint John Here does.
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and stand onely vpon the three in heauen? It may be said, is not the testimonie of the three witnesses in heauen sufficient? May not a man rest in the testimonie of the Father,
and stand only upon the three in heaven? It may be said, is not the testimony of the three Witnesses in heaven sufficient? May not a man rest in the testimony of the Father,
Is the spirite of God in the heart such a man? Hath he the power of Christ in him euen of the water and the bloud, by which he came? Is he iustified, is he sanctified? No,
Is the Spirit of God in the heart such a man? Hath he the power of christ in him even of the water and the blood, by which he Come? Is he justified, is he sanctified? No,
but that in deede he may expecte the seueritie of Gods wrath, his conscience will tell him, thou hast a proude heart, thy minde is full of vanitie, thou art defiled continuallie with vile and vncleane lustes, and with abominable deedes.
but that in deed he may expect the severity of God's wrath, his conscience will tell him, thou hast a proud heart, thy mind is full of vanity, thou art defiled continually with vile and unclean lusts, and with abominable Deeds.
He witnesseth in deede with the efficacie of the death and passion of Christ, which he doth apply both in satisfaction and sanctification vnto the heartes and consciences of the belieuers.
He Witnesseth in deed with the efficacy of the death and passion of christ, which he does apply both in satisfaction and sanctification unto the hearts and Consciences of the believers.
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Rom. 8. What will any man say, that the holy Ghost can deceiue, or can lie? If he witnesse with the spirit of a man that he is the child of God, can it fall out otherwise? Here the Iesuits and other Papists do fret and murmure.
Rom. 8. What will any man say, that the holy Ghost can deceive, or can lie? If he witness with the Spirit of a man that he is the child of God, can it fallen out otherwise? Here the Iesuits and other Papists do fret and murmur.
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but how can any man assure himselfe that the holy Ghost doth beare record vnto his spirit, that he is the childe of God? Doth not euerie sect of heretikes boast that they haue the spirit of God? is it not then their priuate fantasticall spirit which they are led by? For answere vnto this,
but how can any man assure himself that the holy Ghost does bear record unto his Spirit, that he is the child of God? Does not every sect of Heretics boast that they have the Spirit of God? is it not then their private fantastical Spirit which they Are led by? For answer unto this,
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shall we affirme thereupon, that the other also cannot know it? Were not this verie ridiculous? And I pray you what other, is the reason which the Papists here vse? Heretickes are deceiued, which in deede are rashly led with the spirite of Satan,
shall we affirm thereupon, that the other also cannot know it? Were not this very ridiculous? And I pray you what other, is the reason which the Papists Here use? Heretics Are deceived, which in deed Are rashly led with the Spirit of Satan,
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and God in him by his spirite that he hath giuen him, if hee can not for certaintie knowe which is the true spirite? But how can this spirite be knowne for certaintie? He is known by his efficacie, by his working:
and God in him by his Spirit that he hath given him, if he can not for certainty know which is the true Spirit? But how can this Spirit be known for certainty? He is known by his efficacy, by his working:
Hee applieth the mightie power of the death and resurrection of Christ, vnto the heart of the belieuer, both touching remission of sinnes, and sanctification.
He Applieth the mighty power of the death and resurrection of christ, unto the heart of the believer, both touching remission of Sins, and sanctification.
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For when he saith, The spirit himselfe beareth record with our spirite, that we be the so••es of God Rom. 8. ver. 16. Hee leaueth him not as a spirite at randon,
For when he Says, The Spirit himself bears record with our Spirit, that we be the so••es of God Rom. 8. ver. 16. He Leaveth him not as a Spirit At random,
What shall we say to this? How shall a man know that it is the holy spirit of God by which he is led? Doth not S. Paule tell you that he is a spirite which doth mortifie the deedes of the flesh? There is no spirit which doth moritfie,
What shall we say to this? How shall a man know that it is the holy Spirit of God by which he is led? Does not S. Paul tell you that he is a Spirit which does mortify the Deeds of the Flesh? There is no Spirit which does moritfie,
That man committeth sinne, and therefore as this Apostle saith, He hath not seene Christ nor known 〈 ◊ 〉 1. Ioh. 3. ver. 6. To come neerer then to the ••••l, that a man is led by the spirite of God,
That man Committeth sin, and Therefore as this Apostle Says, He hath not seen christ nor known 〈 ◊ 〉 1. John 3. ver. 6. To come nearer then to the ••••l, that a man is led by the Spirit of God,
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and •o assured of his saluation? What be those deedes of the flesh, and what is it to mortifie them? All the lustes of sinne which are in our nature, all vncleannes,
and •o assured of his salvation? What be those Deeds of the Flesh, and what is it to mortify them? All the lusts of sin which Are in our nature, all uncleanness,
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If he be full of wrath, of rage, of crueltie, and such headdie passions, so that he is euen as a fierce and sauage beast by nature, the spirite of grace doth subdue and roote out these,
If he be full of wrath, of rage, of cruelty, and such heady passion, so that he is even as a fierce and savage beast by nature, the Spirit of grace does subdue and root out these,
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What should I stand to repeate many particulars, you may by these see what it is in all the rest? This is that which Christ said to Nicodemus: Except a man he borne againe, he cannot see the kingdome of God.
What should I stand to repeat many particulars, you may by these see what it is in all the rest? This is that which christ said to Nicodemus: Except a man he born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.
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For how can they which denie & condemne the true doctrine of sal•ation in Christ, be partakers of the spirite which doth assure the faithfull of eternall life?
For how can they which deny & condemn the true Doctrine of sal•ation in christ, be partakers of the Spirit which does assure the faithful of Eternal life?
But yet they haue a further obiection, and which in deede they deeme to be vnanswerable, let it be (say they) that a man doth knowe he hath the spirite of God, that he is regener••••• and is in the state of grace,
But yet they have a further objection, and which in deed they deem to be unanswerable, let it be (say they) that a man does know he hath the Spirit of God, that he is regener••••• and is in the state of grace,
how then can it be extinguished? or how can he that is borne of God fall away vnto perdition? Let all men then knowe, that where there is the witnes of the spirite, of the water,
how then can it be extinguished? or how can he that is born of God fallen away unto perdition? Let all men then know, that where there is the witness of the Spirit, of the water,
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according as S. Iohn sayth, These thinges haue I written vnto you that beleeue in the name of the sonne of God, that ye may know that ye haue eternall life,
according as S. John say, These things have I written unto you that believe in the name of the son of God, that you may know that you have Eternal life,
so in the spirituall birth, such as be borne againe in Christ, they be first as little babes, they haue indeede the life of GOD in them, but they be maruelous weake.
so in the spiritual birth, such as be born again in christ, they be First as little babes, they have indeed the life of GOD in them, but they be marvelous weak.
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Reade touching this, what S. Peter writeth in his first Epistle, in the beginning of the second Chap. how he doth will these new borne babes to couet the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby.
Reade touching this, what S. Peter Writeth in his First Epistle, in the beginning of the second Chap. how he does will these new born babes to covet the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby.
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a• no man can deny, that in the naturall things men do grow vp from babes to mans estate by food and sustenance, they grow also in knowledge & vnderstanding by practise & meanes.
a• no man can deny, that in the natural things men do grow up from babes to men estate by food and sustenance, they grow also in knowledge & understanding by practice & means.
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in like manner, when a man is borne of God in the new and heauenly birth, he hath a vehement desire and longing after Gods word, it is maruellous sweete and delectable vnto him.
in like manner, when a man is born of God in the new and heavenly birth, he hath a vehement desire and longing After God's word, it is marvelous sweet and delectable unto him.
We must labour therefore by reading and by hearing the word preached, by meditation & earnest prayer to come to the true vnderstanding and right vse of the sacred word of God.
We must labour Therefore by reading and by hearing the word preached, by meditation & earnest prayer to come to the true understanding and right use of the sacred word of God.
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He willeth to giue all diligence to minister in our faith vertue, in vertue knowledge, in knowledge temperance, in tēperance patience, in patience godlines, in godlines brotherly kindnes, in brotherly kindnes loue:
He wills to give all diligence to minister in our faith virtue, in virtue knowledge, in knowledge temperance, in temperance patience, in patience godliness, in godliness brotherly kindness, in brotherly kindness love:
for if these things be in you and abound, they shall make you that yee neyther shall be idle nor vnfruitefull in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus Christ:
for if these things be in you and abound, they shall make you that ye neither shall be idle nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus christ:
but hee that lacketh these things is blinde, and cannot see farre off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sinnes. 2, Pet. 1. ver. 5.6.7.8.9. Heere is the way prescribed, and by this men shall attaine to the certainty of their saluation, which S. Pet. there expresseth in verse 10. and 11. after this manner, Wherefore brethren giue the more diligence, to make your calling and election sure:
but he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see Far off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old Sins. 2, Pet. 1. ver. 5.6.7.8.9. Here is the Way prescribed, and by this men shall attain to the certainty of their salvation, which S. Pet. there Expresses in verse 10. and 11. After this manner, Wherefore brothers give the more diligence, to make your calling and election sure:
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What can be spoken more clearly for the certainty of saluatiō? and that by meanes & degrees men rise vp vnto it? Doth he not teach that by those things men shal make their calling and election sure? What is that? but that they shall thereby know assuredly that GOD hath called them and chosen them vnto eternall life.
What can be spoken more clearly for the certainty of salvation? and that by means & Degrees men rise up unto it? Does he not teach that by those things men shall make their calling and election sure? What is that? but that they shall thereby know assuredly that GOD hath called them and chosen them unto Eternal life.
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What is it thē which maketh men to doubt that they shall not be saued? Is it not the conscience of sinne which is in them? Is it not that their heart is full of vncleane vices,
What is it them which makes men to doubt that they shall not be saved? Is it not the conscience of sin which is in them? Is it not that their heart is full of unclean vices,
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Many say, O what a blessed thing it is, if a man attaine to the knowledge and assurance of this saluation? How willingly will that man loue and obey God? how chearefullie wil he beare all troubles,
Many say, Oh what a blessed thing it is, if a man attain to the knowledge and assurance of this salvation? How willingly will that man love and obey God? how cheerfully will he bear all Troubles,
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What is it that depriueth thee of this happie estate, and maketh thee to doubte? Is it not through the want of the cleere testimonie in thee, of the three which beare recorde in earth? Thou hast many sinnes in thee, which thou seest not,
What is it that depriveth thee of this happy estate, and makes thee to doubt? Is it not through the want of the clear testimony in thee, of the three which bear record in earth? Thou hast many Sins in thee, which thou See not,
and it may be, very great ones, as loftines of minde, vaine-glorie, couetousnesse, selfe-loue, vanitie of minde, contempt of spirituall thinges, and such like.
and it may be, very great ones, as loftiness of mind, vainglory, covetousness, Self-love, vanity of mind, contempt of spiritual things, and such like.
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The third and last setteth forth the seueritie of Gods iudgement and wrath vpon him, which is the horrible daunger that I spake of, into which they fall with him that followe Esau in prophanesse. The wordes be these:
The third and last sets forth the severity of God's judgement and wrath upon him, which is the horrible danger that I spoke of, into which they fallen with him that follow Esau in profaneness. The words be these:
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For as the shepheards are to watch ouer the whole flocke, to teach, to exhort, to admonish & to rebuke euen euery particular man, as need shall require:
For as the shepherds Are to watch over the Whole flock, to teach, to exhort, to admonish & to rebuke even every particular man, as need shall require:
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so is euerie priuate man to haue a singular and speciall care to take heede to himselfe, that he become not prophane, otherwise, what shall all the diligence of the teachers preuaile? Yea,
so is every private man to have a singular and special care to take heed to himself, that he become not profane, otherwise, what shall all the diligence of the Teachers prevail? Yea,
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For hee that shall see his brother, his friende, his neighbour, or familiar acquaintance grow prophane and so running into that daunger of Gods heauie displeasure, here set forth in the example of prophane Esau, and shall not be moued therewith,
For he that shall see his brother, his friend, his neighbour, or familiar acquaintance grow profane and so running into that danger of God's heavy displeasure, Here Set forth in the Exampl of profane Esau, and shall not be moved therewith,
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To be prophane is a most execrable thing, as it doth appeare by the seueritie of Gods displeasure & indignation against it, expressed in the last part of this text:
To be profane is a most execrable thing, as it does appear by the severity of God's displeasure & Indignation against it, expressed in the last part of this text:
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Abraham begate Isaake of Sarah. And vnto Isaake by the expresse commaundement of God, willing Abraham to cast out the bondwoman and her sonne, the blessing came.
Abraham begat Isaac of Sarah. And unto Isaac by the express Commandment of God, willing Abraham to cast out the bondwoman and her son, the blessing Come.
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and from thence take a wife for his sonne Isaake. He did bring Rebecca, whom Isaake tooke to wife, she was married vnto him twentie yeares before she had any childe.
and from thence take a wife for his son Isaac. He did bring Rebecca, whom Isaac took to wife, she was married unto him twentie Years before she had any child.
Where answere was made vnto her by God, two nations be in thy wombe, and two peoples shall be seperated from thy wombe, the one people shall be greater then the other people,
Where answer was made unto her by God, two Nations be in thy womb, and two peoples shall be separated from thy womb, the one people shall be greater then the other people,
and so the birthright, euen the heauenly blessing, that God should be his God, and Christ to come of his seede, was by the ordinarie course of nature, to be conueyed vnto him.
and so the birthright, even the heavenly blessing, that God should be his God, and christ to come of his seed, was by the ordinary course of nature, to be conveyed unto him.
and that heauenlie blessing and grace of God, in which Isaake most reioyced, and fullie purposed in deede to conuey it ouer vnto Esau, did hee nothing esteeeme.
and that heavenly blessing and grace of God, in which Isaac most rejoiced, and Fully purposed in deed to convey it over unto Esau, did he nothing esteeeme.
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Hee was then prophane, because hee did esteeme and loue as a carnall worldling, the base and transitorie thinges of this worlde, more then the heauenly promise and blessing of GOD.
He was then profane, Because he did esteem and love as a carnal worldling, the base and transitory things of this world, more then the heavenly promise and blessing of GOD.
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but yet the couenāt made with Abraham belongeth vnto vs, as to haue this birthright, to become the sonnes of the most high GOD through Christ the blessed seede, to be heires of life euerlasting.
but yet the Covenant made with Abraham belongeth unto us, as to have this birthright, to become the Sons of the most high GOD through christ the blessed seed, to be Heirs of life everlasting.
and are drowned in them, are but trifles, yea euen a messe of pottage in comparison of the heauenly birthright offred in the gospel, which manie set light by.
and Are drowned in them, Are but trifles, yea even a mess of pottage in comparison of the heavenly birthright offered in the gospel, which many Set Light by.
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And if the great thinges of this world might somewhat excuse, as to say, men are not so prophane as to sell the kingdome of heauen for a matter of nothing:
And if the great things of this world might somewhat excuse, as to say, men Are not so profane as to fell the Kingdom of heaven for a matter of nothing:
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but to such worldly minded mē they be powred out as before swine, which treade them vnder their feete, they set light by them, their noses must into the trough to their swil,
but to such worldly minded men they be poured out as before Swine, which tread them under their feet, they Set Light by them, their noses must into the trough to their swil,
and vnto the porrage pot with Esau. Is not this a great prophanesse? Is not this a wonderful blindnes that men should discerne no more of spirituall and heauenly thinges,
and unto the porrage pot with Esau Is not this a great profaneness? Is not this a wondered blindness that men should discern no more of spiritual and heavenly things,
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when Christ calleth them dogges and swine, Math. 7. vers. 6. The holy Ghost (as you see) warneth that there be no profane person like Esau: as who say.
when christ calls them Dogs and Swine, Math. 7. vers. 6. The holy Ghost (as you see) warneth that there be no profane person like Esau: as who say.
how many townes and villages may a man come to in this land, where he shall scarce finde two or three which zealously imbrace the Gospell? They be honest men, they follow their worldly busines, which in it selfe indeede is not vnhonest:
how many Towns and villages may a man come to in this land, where he shall scarce find two or three which zealously embrace the Gospel? They be honest men, they follow their worldly business, which in it self indeed is not unhonest:
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because they loue and seeke their belly, and the things of this present world, more then the honour & high dignity of the heauenly birth and sonnes of God.
Because they love and seek their belly, and the things of this present world, more then the honour & high dignity of the heavenly birth and Sons of God.
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Is not this a most lamentable case, that men should be so profane? Now to the thirde part, which setteth forth the heauy iudgement of God vpon Esau, & so in him,
Is not this a most lamentable case, that men should be so profane? Now to the Third part, which sets forth the heavy judgement of God upon Esau, & so in him,
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euen as it were in a table, painteth out vnto vs in liuely colours what fore vengeance abideth for all such profane worldlings as sell their birth-right, that is, to fil their belly with some dainties for the present time, set light by the grace of God.
even as it were in a table, painteth out unto us in lively colours what before vengeance Abideth for all such profane worldlings as fell their birthright, that is, to fill their belly with Some dainties for the present time, Set Light by the grace of God.
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This is the heauy iudgement of God especially, that though he did euē with teares seeke to haue that blessing and heauenly grace, yet was he cast off.
This is the heavy judgement of God especially, that though he did even with tears seek to have that blessing and heavenly grace, yet was he cast off.
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Isaake (as I told you before) had a full and resolute purpose to bestowe and to conuey ouer the heauenly blessing vnto Esau. And indeede this Esau made now full account that he should haue it:
Isaac (as I told you before) had a full and resolute purpose to bestow and to convey over the heavenly blessing unto Esau And indeed this Esau made now full account that he should have it:
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euen lifting it vp to his mouth, and then it is plucked from him, what a griefe is it? as the Poets haue fayned, that some of the paines of hell be in such manner:
even lifting it up to his Mouth, and then it is plucked from him, what a grief is it? as the Poets have feigned, that Some of the pains of hell be in such manner:
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for see, Rebecca who loued Iaakob, and worthily, heard when this was spoken to Esau: she willeth Iaakob to go to the flocke, to fetch her two good kiddes,
for see, Rebecca who loved Jacob, and worthily, herd when this was spoken to Esau: she wills Jacob to go to the flock, to fetch her two good kids,
but now it shall not be impertinent, to open the circumstances more at large in all these foure persons, Isaak Rebecca, Iaakob, and Esau. First touching Isaake, it is a thing that may bee wondred at,
but now it shall not be impertinent, to open the Circumstances more At large in all these foure Persons, Isaac Rebecca, Jacob, and Esau First touching Isaac, it is a thing that may be wondered At,
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how he should be so blinded with naturall affection, that he could not espie the prophanenesse of Esau, but loued him better then he loued Iaakob, who was an exceeding godlie,
how he should be so blinded with natural affection, that he could not espy the profaneness of Esau, but loved him better then he loved Jacob, who was an exceeding godly,
but that the remnantes thereof did remaine, and now and then beare a great stroke. It was by grace and free pardon of their sinnes, that they were saued.
but that the remnants thereof did remain, and now and then bear a great stroke. It was by grace and free pardon of their Sins, that they were saved.
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and prouoke him to plague vs. For thus we may reason, if the holy Patriarke Isaake, a man so highly replenished with the spirite of God, had notwithstanding such corruption of the flesh remaining in him, which did so daungerously blind him, and carrie him awrie:
and provoke him to plague us For thus we may reason, if the holy Patriarch Isaac, a man so highly replenished with the Spirit of God, had notwithstanding such corruption of the Flesh remaining in him, which did so dangerously blind him, and carry him awry:
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what shall become of vs, if God doe not by his grace and holy spirite preuent vs, which are full of the strong remnantes of so many noysome lustes in the flesh? Whither shall we fall,
what shall become of us, if God do not by his grace and holy Spirit prevent us, which Are full of the strong remnants of so many noisome lusts in the Flesh? Whither shall we fallen,
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when they bee prophane, and so doe not correct, nor by wholsome admonition withdraw them from the way of perdition? Now touching Rebecca, she loued her sonne Iaacob, shee would haue the blessing to come vpon him.
when they be profane, and so do not correct, nor by wholesome admonition withdraw them from the Way of perdition? Now touching Rebecca, she loved her son Jacob, she would have the blessing to come upon him.
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but now that she deuiseth a sleight to deceiue Isaake, and sendeth Iaacob her sonne with a lye vnto him, therein appeareth her frailtie, shee can not bee excused.
but now that she devises a sleight to deceive Isaac, and sends Jacob her son with a lie unto him, therein appears her frailty, she can not be excused.
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but shee began to wax olde, she grew toward fourescore, shee had beene barren all her youth, it seemed a difficult matter how it should be brought to passe,
but she began to wax old, she grew towards fourescore, she had been barren all her youth, it seemed a difficult matter how it should be brought to pass,
how can he bee excused in this his deede, that he must faine and lye? There doth remaine Esau now, what fault can be found in his doing touching this action? He obeyeth his father, who willed him to goe hunt him some veneson, hee prepareth it and bringeth it,
how can he be excused in this his deed, that he must feign and lie? There does remain Esau now, what fault can be found in his doing touching this actium? He Obeyeth his father, who willed him to go hunt him Some venison, he Prepareth it and brings it,
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Isaake as we haue seene was led awrie by naturall affection? when hee minded to blesse Esau. Also Rebecca, shee had her fault in that she deuised such a sleight to deceiue Isaake, and so to haue him blesse Iaacob, when hee thought hee had blessed Esau. Iaacob was in the same fault with his mother.
Isaac as we have seen was led awry by natural affection? when he minded to bless Esau Also Rebecca, she had her fault in that she devised such a sleight to deceive Isaac, and so to have him bless Jacob, when he Thought he had blessed Esau Jacob was in the same fault with his mother.
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What is all the Pharisaicall almes, fasting, and prayer of hypocrites? Mat. 6. What if a man should giue all his goods to the poore, and haue not loue.
What is all the Pharisaical alms, fasting, and prayer of Hypocrites? Mathew 6. What if a man should give all his goods to the poor, and have not love.
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At this day you shall beholde in those, which from their heart loue and imbrace the Gospell, sundrie imperfections, take euen the best that you can finde.
At this day you shall behold in those, which from their heart love and embrace the Gospel, sundry imperfections, take even the best that you can find.
And on the other part, you shall see the very enemies of the Gospell, sundrie of them which make a goodly shew in outward deedes, they bee prophane as Esau, and all the shew of their workes is nothing before God.
And on the other part, you shall see the very enemies of the Gospel, sundry of them which make a goodly show in outward Deeds, they be profane as Esau, and all the show of their works is nothing before God.
but he must needes be moued much with the dolefull crie that hee vttered, and with those teares that hee shed? Why was not his wrath kindled against Iaakob? Why did he not call for him,
but he must needs be moved much with the doleful cry that he uttered, and with those tears that he shed? Why was not his wrath kindled against Jacob? Why did he not call for him,
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and bestowe the same where he did purpose, yea, and thought he had bestowed it? All men may easily perceiue, that this did proceede from the seueritie of Gods displeasure.
and bestow the same where he did purpose, yea, and Thought he had bestowed it? All men may Easily perceive, that this did proceed from the severity of God's displeasure.
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when the king of kings dooth set before miserable sinfull men the high dignitie, glorie, and felicitie, euen to become his sonnes and heires with Christ of the eternall kingdome,
when the King of Kings doth Set before miserable sinful men the high dignity, glory, and felicity, even to become his Sons and Heirs with christ of the Eternal Kingdom,
and they esteeme baselie thereof, how can he but be exceedingly displeased at such a prophane contempt? Let vs not then maruaile that this prophane man is reiected,
and they esteem basely thereof, how can he but be exceedingly displeased At such a profane contempt? Let us not then marvel that this profane man is rejected,
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If he cried and wept and could not be heard, surely, if wee take not heede, we may so highlie offend, that when we crie and weepe, we shall not be heard.
If he cried and wept and could not be herd, surely, if we take not heed, we may so highly offend, that when we cry and weep, we shall not be herd.
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Here is a pitte to fall into, heere is a daunger vnrecouerable, yea heere is a state and condition which may make vs all to tremble and quake to come nigh it.
Here is a pit to fallen into, Here is a danger unrecoverable, yea Here is a state and condition which may make us all to tremble and quake to come High it.
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It may be some will take it to be an hard collection, to gather from this example of Esau: who cried to his father with b••ter cryings to haue the blessing:
It may be Some will take it to be an hard collection, to gather from this Exampl of Esau: who cried to his father with b••ter cryings to have the blessing:
And to speake the trueth, the holy worde of God doth teach vs this onelie by the example of Esau: but deliuereth it forth in flatte and plaine tearmes, as a generall doctrine.
And to speak the truth, the holy word of God does teach us this only by the Exampl of Esau: but Delivereth it forth in flat and plain terms, as a general Doctrine.
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Christ is that wisedome of the father, which calleth there vnto men, to returne vnto him, to imbrace his lawes and holy doctrine, offering all spirituall blessings in heauenlie thinges:
christ is that Wisdom of the father, which calls there unto men, to return unto him, to embrace his laws and holy Doctrine, offering all spiritual blessings in heavenly things:
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& so with profane mindes dispise the heauenly giftes and graces, This doth moue his indignation so farre, that he saith, he will be so farre from pittying them is their calamitie, that he wil laugh at their destruction,
& so with profane minds despise the heavenly Gifts and graces, This does move his Indignation so Far, that he Says, he will be so Far from pitying them is their calamity, that he will laugh At their destruction,
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while this dignitie and glory is propounded and set before them, men prophanelie dispise the same, they doe more esteeme a messe of pottage, they satisfie their vaine lustes and carnall appetites:
while this dignity and glory is propounded and Set before them, men profanely despise the same, they do more esteem a mess of pottage, they satisfy their vain lusts and carnal appetites:
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Thus with Esau they fall to their pottage, what care they for the birth-right? Well, sicknes comes, terror of conscience ariseth from the sight & remembrance of their sins in which they haue walked, they must now come before the high Iudge, they wish now that they had neuer committed such abominable and filthy vices:
Thus with Esau they fallen to their pottage, what care they for the birthright? Well, sickness comes, terror of conscience arises from the sighed & remembrance of their Sins in which they have walked, they must now come before the high Judge, they wish now that they had never committed such abominable and filthy vices:
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as he saith hee will, Prou. 1. Doe you not see now what a wofull case these prophane men are in, which now dispise the grace of God, that the prayer and the repentance which they trust vnto is abominable.
as he Says he will, Prou. 1. Do you not see now what a woeful case these profane men Are in, which now despise the grace of God, that the prayer and the Repentance which they trust unto is abominable.
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For doe not they esteeme highly of Gods blessings which weepe and crie to haue it? Againe doth not the Scripture teach that God will forgiue at what time soeuer a sinner doth repent hi•• of his sinne? Shall we say that they doe not repent which crie with teares to GOD for mercie? To this I answere, that Esau woulde faine haue had the blessing at the last,
For do not they esteem highly of God's blessings which weep and cry to have it? Again does not the Scripture teach that God will forgive At what time soever a sinner does Repent hi•• of his sin? Shall we say that they do not Repent which cry with tears to GOD for mercy? To this I answer, that Esau would feign have had the blessing At the last,
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but that he would bee glad to escape from the damnation of hell? And touching their crying with teares, it is not true repentance no more then that in Esau. He wep• not for any detestation of his prophanesse, b•• because he had lost the blessing.
but that he would be glad to escape from the damnation of hell? And touching their crying with tears, it is not true Repentance no more then that in Esau He wep• not for any detestation of his profaneness, b•• Because he had lost the blessing.
when as they haue spent a long time in wickednesse, for thereby the Lorde doth declare the riches of his mercie drawing men euen out of hell, which of themselues would neuer haue returned.
when as they have spent a long time in wickedness, for thereby the Lord does declare the riches of his mercy drawing men even out of hell, which of themselves would never have returned.
But shall euerie man therefore presume that God will doe the same to him? He doth open the eyes of some, giuing them faith and repentance which haue liued in blindnesse and ignoraunce al their life:
But shall every man Therefore presume that God will do the same to him? He does open the eyes of Some, giving them faith and Repentance which have lived in blindness and ignorance all their life:
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Yea thou sayest that thou hast knowne many which haue liued verie wickedly, which haue made as good an ende as the godliest, calling euen to their last breath for mercie, and for pardon.
Yea thou Sayest that thou hast known many which have lived very wickedly, which have made as good an end as the Godliest, calling even to their last breath for mercy, and for pardon.
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and saith, it is reuealed in the Gospell from faith to faith, Chapter 1. verse 17. And then sheweth that all men both Iewes & Gentiles, are of themselues grieuous sinners, voide of righteousnesse.
and Says, it is revealed in the Gospel from faith to faith, Chapter 1. verse 17. And then shows that all men both Iewes & Gentiles, Are of themselves grievous Sinners, void of righteousness.
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wherefore hee saith, as by one mans disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many also bee made righteous, Chapter 5. ver. 19.
Wherefore he Says, as by one men disobedience many were made Sinners, so by the Obedience of one shall many also be made righteous, Chapter 5. ver. 19.
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This is it which he writeth in another place, saying, he made him to be sinne for vs, which knew no sinne, that we in him might bee made the righteousnesse of God.
This is it which he Writeth in Another place, saying, he made him to be sin for us, which knew no sin, that we in him might be made the righteousness of God.
This is also called righteousnes, it is the righteousnesse in Here••, o• that doth stick in the faithful, the righteousnesse which consisteth in the godly deedes of men.
This is also called righteousness, it is the righteousness in Here••, o• that does stick in the faithful, the righteousness which Consisteth in the godly Deeds of men.
Let such giue eare vnto S. Paul, for hee dooth by two arguments in this Chapter, which are drawen euen from two principles in reason, proue, that whosoeuer is not sanctified in Christ, he is not iustified in him, he may imagine that his sinnes shall be forgiuen him;
Let such give ear unto S. Paul, for he doth by two Arguments in this Chapter, which Are drawn even from two principles in reason, prove, that whosoever is not sanctified in christ, he is not justified in him, he may imagine that his Sins shall be forgiven him;
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What shall wee say then (faith S. Paul ) Shall wee continue still in sinne, that grace may abound? Here is the whole question, here is the state of th• ••sse which is to be decided.
What shall we say then (faith S. Paul) Shall we continue still in sin, that grace may abound? Here is the Whole question, Here is the state of th• ••sse which is to be decided.
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Christ bestoweth his righteousnesse vpon those which be his vnto life eternal, by grace, by a free gift, they haue it not as Adams children haue their sinne from him by a naturall spreading,
christ bestoweth his righteousness upon those which be his unto life Eternal, by grace, by a free gift, they have it not as Adams children have their sin from him by a natural spreading,
as namelie, all are made guiltie, and cast downe by one offence of Adam: but Christ by his righteousnesse freely giuen vnto vs, doth not onely absolue vs frō that one offcnee,
as namely, all Are made guilty, and cast down by one offence of Adam: but christ by his righteousness freely given unto us, does not only absolve us from that one offcnee,
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then is it good for those which beleeue in Christe to continue still in sinne, to commit all abundance of sinne, that so God may haue the greater glorie.
then is it good for those which believe in Christ to continue still in sin, to commit all abundance of sin, that so God may have the greater glory.
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Look vpon then liues, and you shall finde that the greatest pa•• are euē ouerwhelmed, and lie as it were drowned in all manner of vncleane and abominable vices.
Look upon then lives, and you shall find that the greatest pa•• Are even overwhelmed, and lie as it were drowned in all manner of unclean and abominable vices.
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Deale particularly with any one, and say but thus vnto him, These foule sinnes which you continue in and daylie commit, are such as God doeth threaten vengeance against:
Deale particularly with any one, and say but thus unto him, These foul Sins which you continue in and daily commit, Are such as God doth threaten vengeance against:
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yea, are there not many which will say, I hope I shall call for mercie and pardon at the last? This is the doctrine of the holy Ghost, the grace of God which bringeth saluation, hath appeared vnto all men, teaching vs to denie vngodlines & worldly lustes,
yea, Are there not many which will say, I hope I shall call for mercy and pardon At the last? This is the Doctrine of the holy Ghost, the grace of God which brings salvation, hath appeared unto all men, teaching us to deny ungodliness & worldly lusts,
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for if a man shall haue all his sinnes forgiuen by the grace of Christ, what wil he eare what sinnes he commit? Also if a man shall be made righteous only by grace in Christ,
for if a man shall have all his Sins forgiven by the grace of christ, what will he ear what Sins he commit? Also if a man shall be made righteous only by grace in christ,
and not by his own good deedes, who will care to doe anie? This also I say, doth S. Paul here meete withal, shewing and proouing by strong reasons, that all they which haue a true faith in Christ,
and not by his own good Deeds, who will care to do any? This also I say, does S. Paul Here meet withal, showing and proving by strong Reasons, that all they which have a true faith in christ,
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first therefore propounding the question, Shall we continue still in s••• that grace may abound? he reiecteth it with detestation, saying, God forbid: as if he should say, It is a thinge that ought not to enter into our thoughts.
First Therefore propounding the question, Shall we continue still in s••• that grace may abound? he rejects it with detestation, saying, God forbid: as if he should say, It is a thing that ought not to enter into our thoughts.
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And then he propoundeth the first reason, in these words, How shall we that are dead to sinne yet liue therein? This is a principle in the light of natural reason,
And then he propoundeth the First reason, in these words, How shall we that Are dead to sin yet live therein? This is a principle in the Light of natural reason,
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wee, that is all true Christians, are dead to sinne, howe can wee then liue to sinne? And so if it bee vnpossible for a man which is a right Christian,
we, that is all true Christians, Are dead to sin, how can we then live to sin? And so if it be unpossible for a man which is a right Christian,
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and therefore dead to sinne, yet to liue in it, how should wee continue still in sinne that grace may abounde? Well, may some man say, This is a cleare case, that such contraries as these, to be aliue and to be dead, cannot stand together:
and Therefore dead to sin, yet to live in it, how should we continue still in sin that grace may abound? Well, may Some man say, This is a clear case, that such contraries as these, to be alive and to be dead, cannot stand together:
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& therefore he saith, Knowe you not that wee which haue bene baptized into Iesus Christ? Beeing then baptized into Christ, the holie Baptisme doth represent vnto vs that wee are washed in his bloude,
& Therefore he Says, Know you not that we which have be baptised into Iesus christ? Being then baptised into christ, the holy Baptism does represent unto us that we Are washed in his blood,
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This is it that Saint Paule sayth, wee are baptized into his death, that is, wee are baptized into Christ crucified, that the power of his death may be in vs, to crucifie, and to slay our sinne.
This is it that Saint Paul say, we Are baptised into his death, that is, we Are baptised into christ Crucified, that the power of his death may be in us, to crucify, and to slay our sin.
He the• that hath not the bare signe alone in baptisme, but the very efficacie of the grace represented, must needes, without all controuersie be dead vnto sinne.
He the• that hath not the bore Signen alone in Baptism, but the very efficacy of the grace represented, must needs, without all controversy be dead unto sin.
And therefore S. Paul doth insinuate how grosly blind they are, euē in the principles of the Christiā religion, in the doctrine of baptisme, which suppose that a man can be a true Christian, and yet continue in sinne.
And Therefore S. Paul does insinuate how grossly blind they Are, even in the principles of the Christian Religion, in the Doctrine of Baptism, which suppose that a man can be a true Christian, and yet continue in sin.
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if ye knowe not this, that all which haue bene baptized into Christ Iesus, haue bene baptized into his death? Know ye not that they which doe die with Christ, doe die vnto sinne? how then can they liue vnto sinne? or how can 〈 ◊ 〉 be a true Christian that continueth still in sinne S. Paule (as I said) did propound this as a strange matter, that any should be found so ignorant and blind,
if you know not this, that all which have be baptised into christ Iesus, have be baptised into his death? Know you not that they which do die with christ, do die unto sin? how then can they live unto sin? or how can 〈 ◊ 〉 be a true Christian that Continueth still in sin S. Paul (as I said) did propound this as a strange matter, that any should be found so ignorant and blind,
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Euen so our olde man or sinne, hauing receiued a deadly wound by the death of Christ, remaineth still as a deade carkasse in those which bee in Christ,
Eve so our old man or sin, having received a deadly wound by the death of christ, remains still as a dead carcase in those which bee in christ,
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& the last yeare as strong as ten yeares past? Will not any man saye, that the burial of Christ hath not takē effect in him? Shal a dead body being buried, rotte and consume nothing at all in so long time? Wel if ther be no power of his burial, there hath beene no power of his death, the body of sinne is still aliue and not slaine,
& the last year as strong as ten Years passed? Will not any man say, that the burial of christ hath not taken Effect in him? Shall a dead body being buried, rotten and consume nothing At all in so long time? Well if there be no power of his burial, there hath been no power of his death, the body of sin is still alive and not slain,
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and then is hee also not partaker of his death, for they goe inseperably together: wherefore S. Paul saith, We are buried with him by baptisme into his death.
and then is he also not partaker of his death, for they go inseparably together: Wherefore S. Paul Says, We Are buried with him by Baptism into his death.
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and the power of his death and buriall, be not in them to slay and to consume the body of sinne, they be as far off from the benefites of Christ, as either Iew or Turke.
and the power of his death and burial, be not in them to slay and to consume the body of sin, they be as Far off from the benefits of christ, as either Iew or Turk.
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but not the thing which S. Paul here meaneth, The Greeke preposition which is translated (by) may (as it is sometimes vsed) be translated into, or vnto.
but not the thing which S. Paul Here means, The Greek preposition which is translated (by) may (as it is sometime used) be translated into, or unto.
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Thus it is, Christ before his passion tooke vpon him the shape of a seruant, hauing as S. Paul saith Phil. 2. Emptied himselfe of the high glorie, being in the shape of GOD,
Thus it is, christ before his passion took upon him the shape of a servant, having as S. Paul Says Philip 2. Emptied himself of the high glory, being in the shape of GOD,
and we being baptized into him, and dying with him, must needs also bee raysed vp with him into that heauenly life of God, which hee expresseth, by walking in newnesse of life.
and we being baptised into him, and dying with him, must needs also be raised up with him into that heavenly life of God, which he Expresses, by walking in newness of life.
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Seeing all this is thus, I pray you how can hee be a true Christian, that doth continue in sinne? Shall wee continue still in sinne, that grace may abound? You see it manifest, that a true Christian is so farre off from continuing in sinne, that contrariwise he doth walke in newnesse of life.
Seeing all this is thus, I pray you how can he be a true Christian, that does continue in sin? Shall we continue still in sin, that grace may abound? You see it manifest, that a true Christian is so Far off from Continuing in sin, that contrariwise he does walk in newness of life.
This Saint Paul doth further examplifie in the verses that follow, namelie, that all they which die with Christ vnto sinne, must needes also rise with him vnto the partaking of the newe life,
This Saint Paul does further examplify in the Verses that follow, namely, that all they which die with christ unto sin, must needs also rise with him unto the partaking of the new life,
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If (saith he) we be grafted to the similitude of his death, euen so shall wee be to the similitude of his resurrection? Thus it is, in the naturall plant,
If (Says he) we be grafted to the similitude of his death, even so shall we be to the similitude of his resurrection? Thus it is, in the natural plant,
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Then you see by the doctrine of the holy Apostle, that from the neere coniunction which the faithfull haue with Christ, these two thinges goe inseperablie together, the dying to sinne,
Then you see by the Doctrine of the holy Apostle, that from the near conjunction which the faithful have with christ, these two things go inseparably together, the dying to sin,
which are not by the resurrection of Christ quickned vnto a new life, euen to walke in the vertues of him that calleth vs. What shall wee say vnto those also which will seeme to haue the latter without the former? They would seeme to be verie riche and plenteous in good workes,
which Are not by the resurrection of christ quickened unto a new life, even to walk in the Virtues of him that calls us What shall we say unto those also which will seem to have the latter without the former? They would seem to be very rich and plenteous in good works,
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Will they be grafted to the similitude of Christes resurrection, and haue not bene grafted with him to the similitude of his death? What then are all those good workes which they worke, that together, with those good workes, doe mingle so many bad vices all their life long? Surely, their good deedes are euen such,
Will they be grafted to the similitude of Christ's resurrection, and have not be grafted with him to the similitude of his death? What then Are all those good works which they work, that together, with those good works, do mingle so many bad vices all their life long? Surely, their good Deeds Are even such,
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as the almes, fasting, and prayers of the Pharisies which Christ doth reproue, Mat. 6. Take this for a most vndoubted truth, that there is no holy life,
as the alms, fasting, and Prayers of the Pharisees which christ does reprove, Mathew 6. Take this for a most undoubted truth, that there is no holy life,
And now touching the words that follow, Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sinne might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serue sinne,
And now touching the words that follow, Knowing this, that our old man is Crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin,
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the Apostle doth yet lay it open further, and so cōmeth to that other pointe which I noted, of not returning backe again from the life of righteousnes, to liue vnto sin.
the Apostle does yet lay it open further, and so comes to that other point which I noted, of not returning back again from the life of righteousness, to live unto since.
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who shall deliuer me from this body of death? Rom. 7.24. This slaine body of sinne doth still annoy al the faithfull (but as he giueth thanks there) we shal bee fully deliuered by Christ Iesus our Lord.
who shall deliver me from this body of death? Rom. 7.24. This slain body of sin does still annoy all the faithful (but as he gives thanks there) we shall be Fully Delivered by christ Iesus our Lord.
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as that they doe continue still in sin, are little acquainted with this, that Christ came to slay sin, that wee by dying there-unto, might be set free frō the seruice and bondage thereof.
as that they do continue still in since, Are little acquainted with this, that christ Come to slay since, that we by dying thereunto, might be Set free from the service and bondage thereof.
but to conclude as it were necessarie by a Syllogisme (for that speech he vseth) that wee are deade to sinne and are aliue to God through Christ Iesus our Lord.
but to conclude as it were necessary by a Syllogism (for that speech he uses) that we Are dead to sin and Are alive to God through christ Iesus our Lord.
How then can the olde man once crucified, euer recouer life againe? Or how can the new life, the life of God being once begun be vtterly extinct in any? Seeing the Apostle doth argue vpon this ground, that as Christ can not alter,
How then can the old man once Crucified, ever recover life again? Or how can the new life, the life of God being once begun be utterly extinct in any? Seeing the Apostle does argue upon this ground, that as christ can not altar,
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S. Paul now draweth from hence an exhortation vnto all Christians, that seing their professiō figured by baptisme, is so as they must die with Christ to sinne,
S. Paul now draws from hence an exhortation unto all Christians, that sing their profession figured by Baptism, is so as they must die with christ to sin,
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then you must not let it raigne in you, for is that meet, that a dead thing should raigne? And shall men obey the lustes of that which is slaine? Surely if sinne raigne, sinne is not slaine:
then you must not let it Reign in you, for is that meet, that a dead thing should Reign? And shall men obey the lusts of that which is slain? Surely if sin Reign, sin is not slain:
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What doth hee by this, giue alowance that sinne may raigne in the mind. Surely that were a small reformation, if sinne should bee restrained onely in our bodies,
What does he by this, give allowance that sin may Reign in the mind. Surely that were a small Reformation, if sin should be restrained only in our bodies,
But seeing it can not be but that the motions of sin wil arise in the mind he doth aduertise that yet wee should restraine our bodies from performing those lusts.
But seeing it can not be but that the motions of since will arise in the mind he does advertise that yet we should restrain our bodies from performing those Lustiest.
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Hee speaketh not there of an holy anger, which indeede is not sinne, for then he woulde not will vs to cut it off, saying, Let not the sunne goe downe vpon your wrath, but he doth thereby insinuate, that man is so prone vnto anger,
He speaks not there of an holy anger, which indeed is not sin, for then he would not will us to Cut it off, saying, Let not the sun go down upon your wrath, but he does thereby insinuate, that man is so prove unto anger,
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and it doth arise so suddainely oftentimes euen vpon euery occasion that it can not bee auoided, neuerthelesse, hee doth aduise that we shoulde not performe the cruell deedes which anger doth leade vnto.
and it does arise so suddenly oftentimes even upon every occasion that it can not be avoided, nevertheless, he does advise that we should not perform the cruel Deeds which anger does lead unto.
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To vnderstand this, you must consider that the holye Ghost likneth sinne vnto a mightie tyrant, who hath his ministers and seruants, attending and setting themselues in his presence, to waite his pleasure what seruice he wil commaund them, which then they execute.
To understand this, you must Consider that the holy Ghost likneth sin unto a mighty tyrant, who hath his Ministers and Servants, attending and setting themselves in his presence, to wait his pleasure what service he will command them, which then they execute.
This in deed is the miserable bondage that man is in by nature, that all the powers and faculties of his soule, with all the members of his bodie, are euen willinglie prest and readie,
This in deed is the miserable bondage that man is in by nature, that all the Powers and faculties of his soul, with all the members of his body, Are even willingly pressed and ready,
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We haue shewed our selues very ready to the obedience of sinne, wee haue set all our members as attendant, to performe most willinglie the lustes thereof.
We have showed our selves very ready to the Obedience of sin, we have Set all our members as attendant, to perform most willingly the lusts thereof.
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Shall we not now be as readie to giue vp our selues to God, being ra•ed vp from the death of sinne vnto the life of righteousnesse? and shall wee not •e as willing to set all our members as ministers and seruants to attend vpon righteousnes,
Shall we not now be as ready to give up our selves to God, being ra•ed up from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness? and shall we not •e as willing to Set all our members as Ministers and Servants to attend upon righteousness,
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and yet how chearefully men performe that seruice? Howe ready be they to obey the lustes of sinne? What is the reward of those which serue righteousnesse? Is it not promised that they shall haue eternall glorie,
and yet how cheerfully men perform that service? Howe ready be they to obey the lusts of sin? What is the reward of those which serve righteousness? Is it not promised that they shall have Eternal glory,
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what then can be more absurd, then that Saint Paul vrging godlie life, should abolish the onely rule thereof? We are stil, vnder the lawe thus, to haue our minde, our will, our affections, our thoughtes, our wordes,
what then can be more absurd, then that Saint Paul urging godly life, should Abolah the only Rule thereof? We Are still, under the law thus, to have our mind, our will, our affections, our thoughts, our words,
S. Paul doth not here deale about iustification, but as we see plainely touching sanctification, that is, the godlinesse which is begun in all the faithfull.
S. Paul does not Here deal about justification, but as we see plainly touching sanctification, that is, the godliness which is begun in all the faithful.
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And that is thus, ye are not now vnder the lawe as it is the strength of sinne, 1. Cor. 15.56. This matter is handled at large in the next Chapter, where he doth cleare the lawe from all blame, that it is the strength of sinne,
And that is thus, you Are not now under the law as it is the strength of sin, 1. Cor. 15.56. This matter is handled At large in the next Chapter, where he does clear the law from all blame, that it is the strength of sin,
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or vtterlie corrupt, onely shewing our vncleanenes, and not healing it, concupiscence becommeth more raging in vs, which without the lawe lyeth as it were dead.
or utterly corrupt, only showing our Uncleanness, and not healing it, concupiscence becomes more raging in us, which without the law lies as it were dead.
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Thus the holie Apostle then dooth encourage and comforte all those that striue to mortifie their sinfull lustes, telling them, that the tyrant hath lost his force, which he had by the lawe in our corrupt nature,
Thus the holy Apostle then doth encourage and Comfort all those that strive to mortify their sinful lusts, telling them, that the tyrant hath lost his force, which he had by the law in our corrupt nature,
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and that we are armed with the mightie power of grace to subdue him, and therefore, hee shall not haue dominion ouer vs. What greater comfort then this? why should we not take heart? The Lord increase his grace in vs,
and that we Are armed with the mighty power of grace to subdue him, and Therefore, he shall not have dominion over us What greater Comfort then this? why should we not take heart? The Lord increase his grace in us,
