The ground of a Christians life Deliuered in a sermon at Harwood in Lancashire, the first day of December 1618. By Robert Worthington minister of Gods word at Acceington.
THe blessed Apostle in the eight verse of the former Chapter, exhorteth vnto that royall law of Charitie, being that new commandemēt propounded by his Lord and Sauiour,
THe blessed Apostle in the eight verse of the former Chapter, exhorteth unto that royal law of Charity, being that new Commandment propounded by his Lord and Saviour,
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as I haue loued you, that you also loue one another. Now inuisible graces must haue visible testimonies, both for the manifestation of the graces themselues,
as I have loved you, that you also love one Another. Now invisible graces must have visible testimonies, both for the manifestation of the graces themselves,
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therefore in this chapter the Apostle taketh occasion to describe and teach the proper effect of this Christian grace, it being of that nature as to edifie and support, according to his owne testimonie, Loue 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ and his generall command is, Let all things be done to edifying.
Therefore in this chapter the Apostle Takes occasion to describe and teach the proper Effect of this Christian grace, it being of that nature as to edify and support, according to his own testimony, Love 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ and his general command is, Let all things be done to edifying.
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so weake in the Church, that the strong may exercise their loue and affection, to shew themselues hereby faithfull disposers and practisers of the manifold g•a•es of God.
so weak in the Church, that the strong may exercise their love and affection, to show themselves hereby faithful disposers and practisers of the manifold g•a•es of God.
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which is expounded in the words following, because he eateth not of faith. To conclude by an Antithesis in my Text, Whatsoeuer is not of faith, is sinne.
which is expounded in the words following, Because he Eateth not of faith. To conclude by an Antithesis in my Text, Whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
Whatsoeuer is not of faith, is sinne. In these words are three things remarkeable. 1 The generalitie, Whatsoeuer, that is, anie actiō though not indifferē•;
Whatsoever is not of faith, is sin. In these words Are three things remarkable. 1 The generality, Whatsoever, that is, any actium though not indifferen•;
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wherin is included thoghts, words, works. 2 The cause, Not of faith, that is, not assured in conscience vpon sound ground. 3 The effect, Is sinne, that is, impietie a breach of the Law of God.
wherein is included thoughts, words, works. 2 The cause, Not of faith, that is, not assured in conscience upon found ground. 3 The Effect, Is sin, that is, impiety a breach of the Law of God.
whether greater or lesser matters, either things absolutely necessary; or casually indifferent. Now some take faith for the conscience, which cannot be;
whither greater or lesser matters, either things absolutely necessary; or casually indifferent. Now Some take faith for the conscience, which cannot be;
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The doctrine then to be examined and extracted from hence, is this, That whatsoeuer is done without knowledge and perswasion from the tenor of the Scriptures to be truth to them that do it, that action is a sinne.
The Doctrine then to be examined and extracted from hence, is this, That whatsoever is done without knowledge and persuasion from the tenor of the Scriptures to be truth to them that do it, that actium is a sin.
Many haue aduentured from their variable opinions and vanishing conceits to draw peremptorie conclusions, and these in themselues haue carried a golden glosse, and appeared as Cristall:
Many have adventured from their variable opinions and vanishing conceits to draw peremptory conclusions, and these in themselves have carried a golden gloss, and appeared as Crystal:
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but when they haue beene laid to the touchstone of Gods sacred truth for further triall, they were found to be but splendida peccata, beautifull deformities,
but when they have been laid to the touchstone of God's sacred truth for further trial, they were found to be but splendida Peccata, beautiful deformities,
In what high esteeme and reputation among the people were the Pharisees phylacteries, and what glistering shewes of an vnblameable profession did they make? But when the day-starre arose,
In what high esteem and reputation among the people were the Pharisees phylacteries, and what glistering shows of an unblameable profession did they make? But when the daystar arose,
Christ with his owne mouth giueth testimony of their folly, telling them in plaine speeches, that That which is highly esteemed of among men, is an abhomination in the sight of God.
christ with his own Mouth gives testimony of their folly, telling them in plain Speeches, that That which is highly esteemed of among men, is an abomination in the sighed of God.
How could I be deliuered into the hands of the Iewes, but that the Scriptures must be fulfilled, which say it must be so? I haue a groūd for my suffering,
How could I be Delivered into the hands of the Iewes, but that the Scriptures must be fulfilled, which say it must be so? I have a ground for my suffering,
Iames and Iohn likewise are very peremptory for want of entertainement among the Samaritans, but Christ taxeth them of a preposterous zeale, and an vnwarrantable assertion.
James and John likewise Are very peremptory for want of entertainment among the Samaritans, but christ Taxes them of a preposterous zeal, and an unwarrantable assertion.
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as witnesseth the Authour to the Hebrewes, Without faith it is impossible to please God. If God accept any worke, it is through Christ• 〈 ◊ 〉 which worke there is required, not onely the doing,
as Witnesseth the Author to the Hebrews, Without faith it is impossible to please God. If God accept any work, it is through Christ• 〈 ◊ 〉 which work there is required, not only the doing,
as it is written in Deuteronomy, Take heed therfore that you do as the Lord your God hath commanded you, turne not aside neither to the right hand nor to the left.
as it is written in Deuteronomy, Take heed Therefore that you do as the Lord your God hath commanded you, turn not aside neither to the right hand nor to the left.
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therefore whatsoeuer we ask the Father in his name, he heareth vs. Yea (saith the Apostle) whatsoeuer we aske, we receiue of him, because we keepe his commandements, and do those things which are pleasing in his sight:
Therefore whatsoever we ask the Father in his name, he hears us Yea (Says the Apostle) whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, Because we keep his Commandments, and do those things which Are pleasing in his sighed:
Looke we at Moses and the Prophets, Christ and his Apostles, and we shall finde their tongues to be touched with coles from Gods Altar, and the spirit of Elijah to be doubled vpon Elisha; yea they were all filled with the holie Ghost,
Look we At Moses and the prophets, christ and his Apostles, and we shall find their tongues to be touched with coals from God's Altar, and the Spirit of Elijah to be doubled upon Elisha; yea they were all filled with the holy Ghost,
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and spake as the Spirit gaue them vtterance. What words of grosse impiety, or rather blasphemy, dare the Papists vtter, concluding these sacred writings, without the authoritie of the Church as not authenticall? Yea they authorize Canons to be as orthodoxal as the Scriptures.
and spoke as the Spirit gave them utterance. What words of gross impiety, or rather blasphemy, Dare the Papists utter, concluding these sacred writings, without the Authority of the Church as not authentical? Yea they authorise Canonas to be as orthodoxal as the Scriptures.
and, Let him that glorieth glorie in the Lord. Besides, nothing but this word is able to minister comfort and reliefe in all distresses of body and minde.
and, Let him that Glorieth glory in the Lord. Beside, nothing but this word is able to minister Comfort and relief in all Distresses of body and mind.
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Basil saith, that the Scriptures are the rich treasury of the King of glory, full of pearles and precious stones, wherein the Christian may furnish himselfe with necessaries, either for his general or particular calling.
Basil Says, that the Scriptures Are the rich treasury of the King of glory, full of Pearls and precious stones, wherein the Christian may furnish himself with necessaries, either for his general or particular calling.
Yea, how haue the ancient Fathers, Tertullian, Irenaeus, Theodoret, Augustine, made them their stay, confessing them to be the vnmoueable ground of faith, the pillar of truth? How haue they commended them by their example & doctrine to all succeeding ages,
Yea, how have the ancient Father's, Tertullian, Irnaeus, Theodoret, Augustine, made them their stay, confessing them to be the Unmovable ground of faith, the pillar of truth? How have they commended them by their Exampl & Doctrine to all succeeding ages,
how haue they expresly published vnto posterities, Quod de Scripturis authoritatē non habet, eadem facilitate contemnitur qua probatur, that is, Whatsoeuer is not authorised by the holy Scriptures, it may as easily be reiected as receiued.
how have they expressly published unto Posterities, Quod de Scriptures authoritatē non habet, Same facilitate contemnitur qua Probatum, that is, Whatsoever is not authorised by the holy Scriptures, it may as Easily be rejected as received.
Wherfore, although such Babylonish and Satanicall spirits, in their height of pride dare attēpt to weaken that which the strength of Israel by his owne finger hath so confirmed and established to be both perfect and sufficient, yet let all that feare the Lord, conclude with my Text, that Whatsoeuer is not of faith, is sinne.
Wherefore, although such Babylonish and Satanical spirits, in their height of pride Dare attempt to weaken that which the strength of Israel by his own finger hath so confirmed and established to be both perfect and sufficient, yet let all that Fear the Lord, conclude with my Text, that Whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
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My fourth reason is taken from the present and future expectation of a blessing and comfort through faith in the promise, from the worke truly and sincerely wrought, the which cannot be truly and constantly expected of me, without full assurance in my soule ▪ and conscience, that I haue throughly endeuoured to obey God in all things according to his will;
My fourth reason is taken from the present and future expectation of a blessing and Comfort through faith in the promise, from the work truly and sincerely wrought, the which cannot be truly and constantly expected of me, without full assurance in my soul ▪ and conscience, that I have thoroughly endeavoured to obey God in all things according to his will;
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For euangelical perfection consisteth in these graces, faith, vnfained humiliation, with an earnest endeuour, God in his Sonne accepting the truth of our endeuours as perfect works.
For Evangelical perfection Consisteth in these graces, faith, unfeigned humiliation, with an earnest endeavour, God in his Son accepting the truth of our endeavours as perfect works.
Were our actions perfect, what necessitie were there either of humiliation or faith? but Euangelicall righteousnesse requireth both, humiliation to bring vs to faith,
Were our actions perfect, what necessity were there either of humiliation or faith? but Evangelical righteousness requires both, humiliation to bring us to faith,
Since therefore his will must be our will, and his word an absolute rule for the squaring and ordering of our generall affaires, in the courses of true pietie, and vnmixed holinesse:
Since Therefore his will must be our will, and his word an absolute Rule for the squaring and ordering of our general affairs, in the courses of true piety, and unmixed holiness:
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how fraile and comfortlesse is that vanishing hope, which is not supported with this staffe of Faith? What comelinesse ▪ were it to preferre the daughter before the mother,
how frail and comfortless is that vanishing hope, which is not supported with this staff of Faith? What comeliness ▪ were it to prefer the daughter before the mother,
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but that groundlesse actions must needes end in fading vanities, & seeming shewes in base hypocrisie? Now the Scriptures tell vs, that we are saued by faith,
but that groundless actions must needs end in fading vanities, & seeming shows in base hypocrisy? Now the Scriptures tell us, that we Are saved by faith,
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And Paul gaineth his assurance, and triumpheth in his expectation from this vnmoueable ground, I haue fought a good fight, I haue finished my course, I haue kept the faith;
And Paul gains his assurance, and Triumpheth in his expectation from this Unmovable ground, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
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how could this be, but that by faith they obeyed sincerely the word of faith? Hence the Apostle dare affirme, that As many as walke according to this rule, peace shall be vpon them and mercy.
how could this be, but that by faith they obeyed sincerely the word of faith? Hence the Apostle Dare affirm, that As many as walk according to this Rule, peace shall be upon them and mercy.
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In the first place therefore it giueth vs to vnderstand, that he must be more then a naturall man, that groundeth his actions ordinarily vpon the word,
In the First place Therefore it gives us to understand, that he must be more then a natural man, that groundeth his actions ordinarily upon the word,
The vnregenerate man may be enriched with many and singular gifts, as knowledge, approbation of the best things, yea with inclination towards sincerity.
The unregenerate man may be enriched with many and singular Gifts, as knowledge, approbation of the best things, yea with inclination towards sincerity.
What a glistering speculatiue image of holinesse may the natural man be couered with? how pregnant in diuine and humane histories? He may be stored with varietie of the greatest gifts that Nature can afford him,
What a glistering speculative image of holiness may the natural man be covered with? how pregnant in divine and humane histories? He may be stored with variety of the greatest Gifts that Nature can afford him,
but as a bondslaue guided and ruled by his enlightened and checking conscience. Achitophels counsell was like as one had asked counsell at the Oracle of God:
but as a bondslave guided and ruled by his enlightened and checking conscience. Achitophels counsel was like as one had asked counsel At the Oracle of God:
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Others can talke of the word, Sabboth and Saints, but without humility, delight, affection; that as good meate may be marred in the making, so good words in speaking:
Others can talk of the word, Sabbath and Saints, but without humility, delight, affection; that as good meat may be marred in the making, so good words in speaking:
And. Paul commendeth the Thessalonians for receiuing the Gospell, not as it was the word of man, but as it was indeede, the word of God. Hence it is that the regenerate man feareth to vndertake any seruice or worship due vnto his God, without an exact preparation:
And. Paul commends the Thessalonians for receiving the Gospel, not as it was the word of man, but as it was indeed, the word of God. Hence it is that the regenerate man fears to undertake any service or worship due unto his God, without an exact preparation:
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insomuch that he saith with Cornelius, We are all here in the presence of God. He leaueth not vnexamined his faith and loue, committing a seuerall office to his seuerall faculties;
insomuch that he Says with Cornelius, We Are all Here in the presence of God. He Leaveth not unexamined his faith and love, committing a several office to his several faculties;
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Thus, although the carnall Ciuilist dare rush into Gods ordinances and holie seruices, as the horse into the battell, neuer respecting like the carelesse seruant,
Thus, although the carnal Ciuilist Dare rush into God's ordinances and holy services, as the horse into the battle, never respecting like the careless servant,
yet the tender affected sonne of Adoption, sanctified with the graces of Gods Spirit, remembreth and registreth that grounded watch-word, Take heede to thy foote, that is, Examine thy thoughts and affections,
yet the tender affected son of Adoption, sanctified with the graces of God's Spirit, Remember and Registereth that grounded watchword, Take heed to thy foot, that is, Examine thy thoughts and affections,
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For this cause hath our gracious God granted and vouchsafed his Pillar of a Cloud, and his Pillar of fire for our certaine guiding in the way of happinesse.
For this cause hath our gracious God granted and vouchsafed his Pillar of a Cloud, and his Pillar of fire for our certain guiding in the Way of happiness.
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What grounds then hath imaginary supposition in the seruice of God, or that doctrine of Equiuocation and mentall reseruation hatcht in the Romish Synagogue, detested of the very heathens? Periury (saith one) is not so much swearing a thing false,
What grounds then hath imaginary supposition in the service of God, or that Doctrine of Equivocation and mental reservation hatched in the Romish Synagogue, detested of the very Heathens? Perjury (Says one) is not so much swearing a thing false,
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Many take some paines in the outward performance of religious duties, & can concurre with Gods faithfull Minister in the strict censures of hellish sinnes;
Many take Some pains in the outward performance of religious duties, & can concur with God's faithful Minister in the strict censures of hellish Sins;
yet examine them thorowly in the ground of regeneration, I feare, in respect of true and liuely experience, they will be found as ignorant as Nicodemus, yea as vaine as Demas: sound mortification will be held martyrdome with their carnall affections, whence proceedeth wearinesse, dulnesse, deadnesse,
yet examine them thoroughly in the ground of regeneration, I Fear, in respect of true and lively experience, they will be found as ignorant as Nicodemus, yea as vain as Demas: found mortification will be held martyrdom with their carnal affections, whence Proceedeth weariness, dulness, deadness,
Nay they liue in the bosome of the Church, yet miserably blinde and naked, destitute of those sauing graces, true humilitie, godly simplicity, ioy in the Crosse, patience, faith;
Nay they live in the bosom of the Church, yet miserably blind and naked, destitute of those Saving graces, true humility, godly simplicity, joy in the Cross, patience, faith;
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this man is not vnacquainted with the first be ginnings of sauing repentance, as namely, godly sorrow, indignation, with an holy reuenge vpon his vile affections.
this man is not unacquainted with the First be ginnings of Saving Repentance, as namely, godly sorrow, Indignation, with an holy revenge upon his vile affections.
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yet being ignorant of Christian buriall and death of sinne, he is like a house vppon a sandy foundation, subiect to the violent temptations of that prying and raging Serpent, ready to be tossed with the waues of his owne corruptions,
yet being ignorant of Christian burial and death of sin, he is like a house upon a sandy Foundation, Subject to the violent temptations of that prying and raging Serpent, ready to be tossed with the waves of his own corruptions,
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But the sacred Scriptures teach the ground of true repentance to be farre otherwise, differing from this speculatiue mortification, both in qua•titie and continuance.
But the sacred Scriptures teach the ground of true Repentance to be Far otherwise, differing from this speculative mortification, both in qua•titie and Continuance.
So were those Conuerts at Peters Sermon said to be pricked in their hearts, whereupon they cried, What shall we do to be saued? Secondly, a condemning of sinne,
So were those Converts At Peter's Sermon said to be pricked in their hearts, whereupon they cried, What shall we do to be saved? Secondly, a condemning of sin,
Thirdly, the crucifying of sin, when the sinner racketh his owne soule by godly sorrow, driuing in the nayles of Gods threatnings, restrayning his flesh thorow a spirituall reuenge:
Thirdly, the crucifying of since, when the sinner racketh his own soul by godly sorrow, driving in the nails of God's threatenings, restraining his Flesh thorough a spiritual revenge:
Yea he enioyneth not a partiall, but a thorowout mortification, shewing that he which is not inwardly and thorowly mortified, was neuer truely mortified.
Yea he enjoineth not a partial, but a throughout mortification, showing that he which is not inwardly and thoroughly mortified, was never truly mortified.
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Mortifie your members (saith he) which are on the earth, fornication, vncleannesse, inordinate affection, euill concupiscence, and couetousnesse, which is Idolatrie.
Mortify your members (Says he) which Are on the earth, fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is Idolatry.
and absence of a powerfull Ministery, dare fashion themselues according to the courses and customes of the times in apparel and communication, not respecting the vrgent necessitie of daily watchfulnesse, with the constant practise of holy duties.
and absence of a powerful Ministry, Dare fashion themselves according to the courses and customs of the times in apparel and communication, not respecting the urgent necessity of daily watchfulness, with the constant practice of holy duties.
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But the crucified Christian, who seeketh and endeuoureth to worke out his saluation with feare and trembling, vpon his daily sinnes executeth daily mortification, concluding the necessity of renewed repentance from the sacred Scriptures,
But the Crucified Christian, who seeks and endeavoureth to work out his salvation with Fear and trembling, upon his daily Sins Executeth daily mortification, concluding the necessity of renewed Repentance from the sacred Scriptures,
the mists of darknesse being expelled by the Sunshine of righteousnesse, and the power of B•bell displayed by the banners of him which rideth vpon the white horse, infinite in wisedome,
the mists of darkness being expelled by the Sunshine of righteousness, and the power of B•bell displayed by the banners of him which rides upon the white horse, infinite in Wisdom,
or rather Baall• Though their speeches resemble the ordinarie qualities and conditions of deceiptfull trades-men, who when their wares for insufficiency cannot sell themselues, their glozing tongues can get quicke and speedy sale for them:
or rather Baall• Though their Speeches resemble the ordinary qualities and conditions of deceitful Tradesmen, who when their wares for insufficiency cannot fell themselves, their glozing tongues can get quick and speedy sale for them:
This appeareth by their sandy vnsound foundations whereupon they build, as namely, humane Consistories, lying oracles, Decretals apostaticall, preferring darkenesse before light, shadowes before substances, Traditions before commandements,
This appears by their sandy unsound foundations whereupon they built, as namely, humane Consistories, lying oracles, Decretals apostatical, preferring darkness before Light, shadows before substances, Traditions before Commandments,
But to insist and search more narrowlie, and to manifest more clearely the rotten ground-worke of this Romish building, the Rhemists thēselues comment vpon our text,
But to insist and search more narrowly, and to manifest more clearly the rotten groundwork of this Romish building, the Rhemists themselves comment upon our text,
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If any regenerate man might haue merited any thing in the matter of iustification, it could not haue bene but Dauid and Paul, who were so abounding in the worke of the Lord, might haue gained something for themselues;
If any regenerate man might have merited any thing in the matter of justification, it could not have be but David and Paul, who were so abounding in the work of the Lord, might have gained something for themselves;
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Besides, the word, to iustifie, is opposed in the Scriptures to condemning, signifying an absoluing or imputatiue iustice, It is God that iustifieth, who can condemne, Yea the blessed Apostle Paul is no• a••aid to publish in the Synagogue of the Iewes at Antioch, that From all things from which they could not be iustified by the Law of Moses, by him, that is, by Christ ▪ euery one that beleeueth is iustified.
Beside, the word, to justify, is opposed in the Scriptures to condemning, signifying an absolving or imputative Justice, It is God that Justifieth, who can condemn, Yea the blessed Apostle Paul is no• a••aid to publish in the Synagogue of the Iewes At Antioch, that From all things from which they could not be justified by the Law of Moses, by him, that is, by christ ▪ every one that Believeth is justified.
Well saith Bernard to this purpose, Vaehominum iustitiae quantumvis laudabili, si remota misericordia Dei iudicetur, that is, Wo to the righteousnesse of man were it neuer so laudable,
Well Says Bernard to this purpose, Vaehominum iustitiae However much laudabili, si Remota misericordia Dei iudicetur, that is, Woe to the righteousness of man were it never so laudable,
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as namely iustification only by faith without the works of the Law, figured & recorded by Moses & the Prophets, Christ and his Apostles? Either it must be of grace,
as namely justification only by faith without the works of the Law, figured & recorded by Moses & the prophets, christ and his Apostles? Either it must be of grace,
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In like manner they stand vpon Peters prerogatiues aboue the other Apostles, which were a thing impossible to humaine reason, were they not giuen vp to diabolicall delusions;
In like manner they stand upon Peter's prerogatives above the other Apostles, which were a thing impossible to human reason, were they not given up to diabolical delusions;
as namely that vngrounded doctrine of Transsubstantiation lately hatched and decreed at the Councell of Lateran being 1215 yeares after Christ, vnder Pope Innocentius the third:
as namely that ungrounded Doctrine of Transubstantiation lately hatched and decreed At the Council of Lateran being 1215 Years After christ, under Pope Innocentius the third:
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Yea the Euangelists themselues, Marke and Matthew, are sufficient witnesses of Christs owne words, who said that he would drinke no more of the fruite of the vine, which was not bloud but wine,
Yea the Evangelists themselves, Mark and Matthew, Are sufficient Witnesses of Christ own words, who said that he would drink no more of the fruit of the vine, which was not blood but wine,
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And were not poore ignorant and deluded soules bewitched through the deceits of Satan and vanity of their minds, drawne aside with those speculatiue shewes of Antichristian piety,
And were not poor ignorant and deluded Souls bewitched through the Deceits of Satan and vanity of their minds, drawn aside with those speculative shows of Antichristian piety,
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and withall blinded with those false perswasions of admired Cardinals, how could it be but they should relinquish such impious falsities and counterfet holinesse, grounded vppon nothing but mans inuention? I could proceed in shewing the insufficiency and weaknesse of this declining Babell, the head corner stone which should vphold the building being cast aside:
and withal blinded with those false persuasions of admired Cardinals, how could it be but they should relinquish such impious falsities and counterfeit holiness, grounded upon nothing but men invention? I could proceed in showing the insufficiency and weakness of this declining Babel, the head corner stone which should uphold the building being cast aside:
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Besides, The weapons of our warfare are notcarnall, but spirituall, mighty through God to cast downe holds, casting downe the imaginations and euery high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God,
Beside, The weapons of our warfare Are notcarnall, but spiritual, mighty through God to cast down holds, casting down the Imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God,
and Christ that bought them? How few are the families which square their liues by the rule of faith? Are not the greatest commandements the oftenest violated? Are not these dayes like the sinfull dayes of Noah, prophecied of by Christ, wherein this principal grace of faith is so meanly prized.
and christ that bought them? How few Are the families which square their lives by the Rule of faith? are not the greatest Commandments the oftenest violated? are not these days like the sinful days of Noah, prophesied of by christ, wherein this principal grace of faith is so meanly prized.
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and warranted by a defender? How ridiculous and of base esteeme is the life of faith? If any shall examine their liues, the diuell by wicked men will forthwith examine and censure their heauenly courses.
and warranted by a defender? How ridiculous and of base esteem is the life of faith? If any shall examine their lives, the Devil by wicked men will forthwith examine and censure their heavenly courses.
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What concord can there be betwixt Christ and Beliall, light & darknesse? Our Sauiour telleth the vnbeleeuing Iewes, That the world cannot hate them, but him it hated:
What concord can there be betwixt christ and Belial, Light & darkness? Our Saviour Telleth the unbelieving Iewes, That the world cannot hate them, but him it hated:
but because the world of the vnregenerate lieth in wickednes, and faith to carnall affections bringeth little contentment? How can it be that oppressours, extortioners, vsurers, these idolatrou• worldlings, together with thousands of delicious prodigals, should entertaine the Gospell:
but Because the world of the unregenerate lies in wickedness, and faith to carnal affections brings little contentment? How can it be that Oppressors's, extortioners, usurers, these idolatrou• worldlings, together with thousands of delicious prodigals, should entertain the Gospel:
yea the people of God must vse this world as if they vsed it not? How hard therefore will it be for such as trust in vncertaine riches, to subiect themselues to this life of faith? May not Gods Ministers take vp a lamentation, What happy tidings from the word of faith which we preach? how is the way to euerlasting blisse plainly beaten foorth,
yea the people of God must use this world as if they used it not? How hard Therefore will it be for such as trust in uncertain riches, to Subject themselves to this life of faith? May not God's Ministers take up a lamentation, What happy tidings from the word of faith which we preach? how is the Way to everlasting bliss plainly beaten forth,
yet how few delight to walke in it? How sluggish are our common professours, that cannot watch one houre? and how faithlesse are those backsliding hypocrites,
yet how few delight to walk in it? How sluggish Are our Common professors, that cannot watch one hour? and how faithless Are those backsliding Hypocrites,
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hauing from their nonage to their old age wandred from the waies of God, being seuen fold more the children of hell then they were in their mothers wombes? If all actions that want faith be sins,
having from their nonage to their old age wandered from the ways of God, being seuen fold more the children of hell then they were in their mother's wombs? If all actions that want faith be Sins,
If therefore indifferent things must be of faith, at least in the general, how much more matters of greater importance? Where is the examination of thoughts, words, actions? Vnder what spirituall and heauenly promise do the workes of impenitents consist? What vse can there be of faith, without the life of faith? For his will and promise are consonants, they are companions, and cannot be disioyned.
If Therefore indifferent things must be of faith, At least in the general, how much more matters of greater importance? Where is the examination of thoughts, words, actions? Under what spiritual and heavenly promise do the works of impenitents consist? What use can there be of faith, without the life of faith? For his will and promise Are consonants, they Are Sodales, and cannot be disjoined.
In like manner the proud spirit and secure worldling, that esteemeth the powerfull preaching of the Gospel a meane and needlesse labour, promising to himselfe repentance without the constant and conscionable vse of the meanes, setting at light the blessed doctrine of vocation,
In like manner the proud Spirit and secure worldling, that esteems the powerful preaching of the Gospel a mean and needless labour, promising to himself Repentance without the constant and conscionable use of the means, setting At Light the blessed Doctrine of vocation,
Thus receiued ye the Spirit by ▪ the workes of the Law, or by the hearing of faith preached? Thus then we see these wofull contemners of able and conscionable Ministers, ground vpon no better a foundation then their corrupted imagination.
Thus received you the Spirit by ▪ the works of the Law, or by the hearing of faith preached? Thus then we see these woeful contemners of able and conscionable Ministers, ground upon no better a Foundation then their corrupted imagination.
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They will not be guided by God nor established in Christ, but chuse rather to wander in the wildernesse of naked hope, openly descrying and publishing that condemnation which is in the world, spoken of by our Sauiour, Iohn 3. 19. 20. This is the condemnation, that light is come into the world,
They will not be guided by God nor established in christ, but choose rather to wander in the Wilderness of naked hope, openly descrying and publishing that condemnation which is in the world, spoken of by our Saviour, John 3. 19. 20. This is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world,
Besides the examples in former times, the poore maides of Ramath Zophim told Saul, that the people would eate no meate vntill the Prophet Samuel had blessed the sacrifice.
Beside the Examples in former times, the poor maids of Ramath Zophim told Saul, that the people would eat no meat until the Prophet Samuel had blessed the sacrifice.
Nay, many that do coldly performe this duty, if God euer enlighten them to see further the necessitie and excellencie of this duty, they will not neglect to blesse the Lord for greater mercies;
Nay, many that do coldly perform this duty, if God ever enlighten them to see further the necessity and excellency of this duty, they will not neglect to bless the Lord for greater Mercies;
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how vnnaturall then is it, and intollerable, to forget so many renewed mercies of the Lord? He therefore that is without sobriety, praier and thankesgiuing in the vse of Gods creatures, plainly manifesteth, that he neither by faith dependeth on God,
how unnatural then is it, and intolerable, to forget so many renewed Mercies of the Lord? He Therefore that is without sobriety, prayer and thanksgiving in the use of God's creatures, plainly manifesteth, that he neither by faith dependeth on God,
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nor in faith receiueth his blessings; but Whatsoeuer is not of faith, is sinne. Secondly, when men confesse their sinnes in generall, and cry for pardon for them;
nor in faith receiveth his blessings; but Whatsoever is not of faith, is sin. Secondly, when men confess their Sins in general, and cry for pardon for them;
Secondly, that God forgiueth no more knowne sinnes then a man earnestly endeuoureth to forsake, they being blotted out of Gods register when they are dead in vs:
Secondly, that God forgives no more known Sins then a man earnestly endeavoureth to forsake, they being blotted out of God's register when they Are dead in us:
how sodainly do men turne to their old vomite, and filthy wallowing in the vncleannes of sinne? causing sound iudgement and grounded reason to subscribe to peruerse will and carnall affection, preferring Ishmael before Isaac, Esau before Iacob, Zidkijah before Michaiah, the Pharises before Christ, custome before conscience, tradition before the commandement.
how suddenly do men turn to their old vomit, and filthy wallowing in the uncleanness of sin? causing found judgement and grounded reason to subscribe to perverse will and carnal affection, preferring Ishmael before Isaac, Esau before Iacob, Zidkijah before Michaiah, the Pharisees before christ, custom before conscience, tradition before the Commandment.
Thus for want of diuine illumination, as also a correspondencie betwixt their supplication and conuersation, confession and affection, their vngrounded prayers become a vaine lip-labour, impure,
Thus for want of divine illumination, as also a correspondency betwixt their supplication and Conversation, Confessi and affection, their ungrounded Prayers become a vain lip-labour, impure,
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Thirdly, when men apparell themselues beyond their estate, and aboue their degrees, although God hath threatned to visite all such as weare strange attire, and hath granted grounds for our attire,
Thirdly, when men apparel themselves beyond their estate, and above their Degrees, although God hath threatened to visit all such as wear strange attire, and hath granted grounds for our attire,
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But the wantons of our dayes turne their eyes from Gods booke and people, fixing them vpon their owne fancies and backs of Iesabels, imagining that if they be out of the fashion, they be out of the world.
But the wantons of our days turn their eyes from God's book and people, fixing them upon their own fancies and backs of Iesabels, imagining that if they be out of the fashion, they be out of the world.
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oftentimes against iustice, equitie, and common honestie, cutting their suites in another mans cloth, being daily vagrants from the life of God and ground of faith.
oftentimes against Justice, equity, and Common honesty, cutting their suits in Another men cloth, being daily vagrants from the life of God and ground of faith.
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Such are wandring vagabonds, prying busiebodies, ••llish tale-bearers, gamesters, stage-players, who sinfully transgresse the law of charity, walking in the wayes of Balaam who loued the wages of vnrighteousnesse, being without God and without Christ.
Such Are wandering vagabonds, prying Busybodies, ••llish talebearers, gamesters, stageplayers, who sinfully transgress the law of charity, walking in the ways of balaam who loved the wages of unrighteousness, being without God and without christ.
All things are lawfull for me, but all things are not expedient; all things are lawfull for me, but all things edifie not. Now whatsoeuer is not expedient nor profitable, may not accidentally be lawfull, although in it selfe it may be so.
All things Are lawful for me, but all things Are not expedient; all things Are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Now whatsoever is not expedient nor profitable, may not accidentally be lawful, although in it self it may be so.
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It is true, that there is no indifferent thing vncleane of it selfe, but Vnto him (saith the blessed Apostle) that iudgeth any thing to be vncleane, to him it is vncleane.
It is true, that there is no indifferent thing unclean of it self, but Unto him (Says the blessed Apostle) that Judgeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
Secondly, when we vse them profitably, to edification, the good of man, All things (saith the Apostle) must profit; yea Euery man must please his neighbour, in that which is good,
Secondly, when we use them profitably, to edification, the good of man, All things (Says the Apostle) must profit; yea Every man must please his neighbour, in that which is good,
How shall I do all things of faith, seeing there are so many lawes which are not simply prescribed in the Word? Answer. Lawes that simply and primarily binde in conscience, are such as binde though there were no humane lawes to vrge them;
How shall I do all things of faith, seeing there Are so many laws which Are not simply prescribed in the Word? Answer. Laws that simply and primarily bind in conscience, Are such as bind though there were no humane laws to urge them;
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So likewise Ecclesiasticall lawes, helping forward towards the obseruation of the first and second Table, although they binde not in particular, yet in the generall;
So likewise Ecclesiastical laws, helping forward towards the observation of the First and second Table, although they bind not in particular, yet in the general;
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for the Apostles command is, Let euery man be fully perswaded in his minde. It standeth therefore euerie Christian vpon, to examine narrowly all his actions, especially his diuine and spirituall duties,
for the Apostles command is, Let every man be Fully persuaded in his mind. It Stands Therefore every Christian upon, to examine narrowly all his actions, especially his divine and spiritual duties,
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Whether hath the Prince power to make Ecclesiasticall lawes and constitutions of his owne, since there is one Lawgiuer which is able to saue and to destroy? Yea, either edicts authorising and commanding the lawes of the Law-giuer,
Whither hath the Prince power to make Ecclesiastical laws and constitutions of his own, since there is one Lawgiver which is able to save and to destroy? Yea, either edicts authorising and commanding the laws of the Lawgiver,
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neither in themselues nor accidentally, and therefore cannot be of faith. Now the Church of Rome maketh lawes and ordaineth constitutions, not onely Extrafidem without faith,
neither in themselves nor accidentally, and Therefore cannot be of faith. Now the Church of Rome makes laws and ordaineth constitutions, not only Extrafidem without faith,
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but also contrafidem, against faith, and to bind the conscience in paine of mortall sinne, laying grieuous burthens vpon mens shoulders, heauie to be borne.
but also contrafidem, against faith, and to bind the conscience in pain of Mortal sin, laying grievous burdens upon men's shoulders, heavy to be born.
In the fourth place it teacheth Gods Ministers to preach the Scriptures as in respect of the necessity thereof, all our actions being to be done of faith;
In the fourth place it Teaches God's Ministers to preach the Scriptures as in respect of the necessity thereof, all our actions being to be done of faith;
so also from the direction of the Apostle, who saith to Timothy, Preach the word. Nay we haue the example of Christ, who preached Moses and the Prophets himselfe.
so also from the direction of the Apostle, who Says to Timothy, Preach the word. Nay we have the Exampl of christ, who preached Moses and the prophets himself.
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how readest thou? Againe, he entring into a Synagogue at Nazareth vpō the Sabboth (it being his ordinary custome by the testimony of the Euangelist) and a booke of the Prophet Esaiah being deliuered him, he openeth the booke,
how Readest thou? Again, he entering into a Synagogue At Nazareth upon the Sabbath (it being his ordinary custom by the testimony of the Evangelist) and a book of the Prophet Isaiah being Delivered him, he Openeth the book,
and findeth it written thus, The Spirit of the Lord is vpon me, because he hath anointed me, that I shold preach the Gospell to the poore, &c. The which he expoundeth and applyeth,
and finds it written thus, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he hath anointed me, that I should preach the Gospel to the poor, etc. The which he expoundeth and Applieth,
but leauing of the Scriptures? From whence ariseth schisme, heresie, together with grosse idolatry, but from ignorance in the Scriptures? For opinion and sense may faile and erre,
but leaving of the Scriptures? From whence arises Schism, heresy, together with gross idolatry, but from ignorance in the Scriptures? For opinion and sense may fail and err,
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as Donatists, Familists, Brownists, Anabaptists, but want of comparing Scripture with Scripture? When men want indifferent •ares and hearts, their affections rather inclining to courses of security and liberty,
as Donatists, Familists, Brownists, Anabaptists, but want of comparing Scripture with Scripture? When men want indifferent •ares and hearts, their affections rather inclining to courses of security and liberty,
and their iudgements blinded through pride and selfe-loue, how soone, I say, are such seduced, drawne away and corrupted? Therefore as it is a duty to search the Scriptures, they being the ground of faith, and pillar of truth:
and their Judgments blinded through pride and Self-love, how soon, I say, Are such seduced, drawn away and corrupted? Therefore as it is a duty to search the Scriptures, they being the ground of faith, and pillar of truth:
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For what wise man will credit euery heare-say? or what subiect wi•l yeeld respect to such an one as coūterfeiteth the kings Embassador, hauing neither his Maiesties Armes nor Seale.
For what wise man will credit every hearsay? or what Subject wi•l yield respect to such an one as counterfeiteth the Kings Ambassador, having neither his Majesties Arms nor Seal.
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for who is able to direct in that mysticall doctrine of regeneration so well as he that is regenerate himselfe? or what art is able to describe and teach like experience? It was an infallible truth,
for who is able to Direct in that mystical Doctrine of regeneration so well as he that is regenerate himself? or what art is able to describe and teach like experience? It was an infallible truth,
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but Christ was not shadowed or typified in the moral law, therfore that cannot vtterly be taken away ▪ for his comming was not to abolish it, but to fulfill it:
but christ was not shadowed or typified in the moral law, Therefore that cannot utterly be taken away ▪ for his coming was not to Abolah it, but to fulfil it:
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Furthermore, what although the Apostle teach, that the letter killeth, but the spirit giueth life, doth he thereby any thing else but shew the difference betwixt the Law and the Gospel? namely, that the one is able to do nothing without the other ▪ For the orgā of the quickning Spirit cannot be properly said to be the Law but the Gospell,
Furthermore, what although the Apostle teach, that the Letter kills, but the Spirit gives life, does he thereby any thing Else but show the difference betwixt the Law and the Gospel? namely, that the one is able to do nothing without the other ▪ For the organ of the quickening Spirit cannot be properly said to be the Law but the Gospel,
Againe, was there any opposition in the Spirit of Christ, which was both in Moses, and the Prophets, and Christ? Of this saluation (saith the Apostle) the Prophets haue enquired and searched, which prophesied of the grace that should come vnto you.
Again, was there any opposition in the Spirit of christ, which was both in Moses, and the prophets, and christ? Of this salvation (Says the Apostle) the prophets have inquired and searched, which prophesied of the grace that should come unto you.
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Searching when or what time, the Spirit which testified before of Christ, which was in them, should declare the sufferings that should come vnto Christ,
Searching when or what time, the Spirit which testified before of christ, which was in them, should declare the sufferings that should come unto christ,
What letteth then, but we may attend vnto the sound doctrine of Moses and the Prophets? Furthermore, the testimonie of the Apostle Paul is pregnant to this purpose, who auoucheth, That the whole Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God,
What lets then, but we may attend unto the found Doctrine of Moses and the prophets? Furthermore, the testimony of the Apostle Paul is pregnant to this purpose, who avoucheth, That the Whole Scripture is given by inspiration of God,
Like vnto these dreames, is the errour of many Libertines, who ground vpon that saying in Ieremiah, After those dayes, saith the Lord, I will put my Lawes in the• inward parts,
Like unto these dreams, is the error of many Libertines, who ground upon that saying in Jeremiah, After those days, Says the Lord, I will put my Laws in the• inward parts,
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For, how doth the Lord write this Law in our hearts? How doth he seale vp vnto vs the couenant of our reconciliation and regeneration by the finger of his Spirit,
For, how does the Lord write this Law in our hearts? How does he seal up unto us the Covenant of our reconciliation and regeneration by the finger of his Spirit,
but by the doctrine of the Law and Gospell, preached, heard, written, read, meditated? Or how could the Apostles call themselues the Preachers of the New Testament,
but by the Doctrine of the Law and Gospel, preached, herd, written, read, meditated? Or how could the Apostles call themselves the Preachers of the New Testament,
as also, Iohn witnesseth, who saith, That these things are written that ye may beleeue: And the Apostle Paul thought it necessary to write, as is plaine in his Epistles.
as also, John Witnesseth, who Says, That these things Are written that you may believe: And the Apostle Paul Thought it necessary to write, as is plain in his Epistles.
the hearts of true beleeuers sanctified by the Spirit through the preaching of the Gospel, answering correspondently that word which was both written and preached;
the hearts of true believers sanctified by the Spirit through the preaching of the Gospel, answering correspondently that word which was both written and preached;
We see then by wofull experience, that Satan transforming himselfe into an Angell of light, seeketh to ground many a poore soule vpon seeming shadowes, drawing them from the rocke of refuge,
We see then by woeful experience, that Satan transforming himself into an Angel of Light, seeks to ground many a poor soul upon seeming shadows, drawing them from the rock of refuge,
and certenty, namely, Moses and the Prophets, Euangelists and Apostles of Iesus Christ, who haue written and spoken as the Spirit directed and gaue them vtterance.
and certainty, namely, Moses and the prophets, Evangelists and Apostles of Iesus christ, who have written and spoken as the Spirit directed and gave them utterance.
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because swearing amisse by them redoundeth to his dishonour. He therefore here forbiddeth all needelesse and superfluous oathes in our ordinary communication.
Because swearing amiss by them redoundeth to his dishonour. He Therefore Here forbiddeth all needless and superfluous Oaths in our ordinary communication.
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The whole word of the Lord therefore must be deliuered by the Ministers of the Gospell, that the whole courses of mens liues may be guided by the rule of faith.
The Whole word of the Lord Therefore must be Delivered by the Ministers of the Gospel, that the Whole courses of men's lives may be guided by the Rule of faith.
Amongst them of the circumcision, the Apostle presseth the doctrine of faith, but where the Gospell was established, he vnfoldeth further the mysterie of godlinesse, teaching other graces and gracious duties necessary and appertaining to Christian life.
among them of the circumcision, the Apostle Presseth the Doctrine of faith, but where the Gospel was established, he unfoldeth further the mystery of godliness, teaching other graces and gracious duties necessary and appertaining to Christian life.
Furthermore, would the Familist and Separatist take any paines in comparing Scripture with Scripture, they should finde but weake grounds for their indiscreet and vngodly proceedings.
Furthermore, would the Familist and Separatist take any pains in comparing Scripture with Scripture, they should find but weak grounds for their indiscreet and ungodly proceedings.
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For although they are bold and peremptory in alledging Scripture, yet if they were able to see their pride and ignorance, they should finde but a slippery ground-worke to vphold and maintaine their wilfull separation.
For although they Are bold and peremptory in alleging Scripture, yet if they were able to see their pride and ignorance, they should find but a slippery groundwork to uphold and maintain their wilful separation.
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And can we perswade our selues that he laboureth not to traine vp as many as he can in such cunning sophistry? will he leaue any arrow in his quiuer vnshot before he will be conquered? When humane learning cannot serue, he will not be afraid to vrge diuine Scripture.
And can we persuade our selves that he Laboureth not to train up as many as he can in such cunning sophistry? will he leave any arrow in his quiver unshot before he will be conquered? When humane learning cannot serve, he will not be afraid to urge divine Scripture.
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Wofull experience witnesseth his working vpon the corruptions of corrupt professours, causing their pride, ignorance and hypocrisie to end in Anabaptisme, Brownisme, and Apostacie.
Woeful experience Witnesseth his working upon the corruptions of corrupt professors, causing their pride, ignorance and hypocrisy to end in Anabaptism, Brownism, and Apostasy.
The first place which I purpose to shew, is in the 1. Corinthians 5. 6. 7. 11. A little leauen doth leauen the whole lumpe; purge out therefore the old leauen.
The First place which I purpose to show, is in the 1. Corinthians 5. 6. 7. 11. A little leaven does leaven the Whole lump; purge out Therefore the old leaven.
he commanded not these to be cast forth, neither doth he say, that when he shall come to them, he will cast all such foorth as haue not repented of their fornication and wantonnesse, but bewaile them.
he commanded not these to be cast forth, neither does he say, that when he shall come to them, he will cast all such forth as have not repented of their fornication and wantonness, but bewail them.
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neither was he to be accounted as an enemy, but admonished as a brother. The holy Fathers, presently after the primitiue times, were troubled themselues with such schismaticall Donatists,
neither was he to be accounted as an enemy, but admonished as a brother. The holy Father's, presently After the primitive times, were troubled themselves with such Schismatical Donatists,
When any of the brethren, that is, of the Christians which haue place within in the vnity of the Church, be taken in some such sin, that he may be counted worthy to be excommunicate, let it be done where there is no danger of a schisme, This man, saith he, Corripite non ad eradicandum sed ad corrigendum.
When any of the brothers, that is, of the Christians which have place within in the unity of the Church, be taken in Some such since, that he may be counted worthy to be excommunicate, let it be done where there is no danger of a Schism, This man, Says he, Corripite non ad eradicandum sed ad corrigendum.
When seeing himselfe excommunicated of the whole Church, he cannot finde a multitude to be of his fellowship, with whom he may reioyce in his fin, and insult ouer the good.
When seeing himself excommunicated of the Whole Church, he cannot find a multitude to be of his fellowship, with whom he may rejoice in his fin, and insult over the good.
Other Scriptures they ground vpon, as these out of the Prophets Ieremiah. 23. 28. What hath the chaffe to do with the wheate? Also vpon that in Esaiah 52. 11. Depart, depart, come out from thence, touch no vncleane things, come out from the middest thereof,
Other Scriptures they ground upon, as these out of the prophets Jeremiah. 23. 28. What hath the chaff to do with the wheat? Also upon that in Isaiah 52. 11. Depart, depart, come out from thence, touch no unclean things, come out from the midst thereof,
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Hath not the chaffe bene euer with the wheate? Is there no chaffe at Amsterdam? or hath God no people but there? Hath there not bene hypocrites in the Church? and who are worse,
Hath not the chaff be ever with the wheat? Is there no chaff At Amsterdam? or hath God no people but there? Hath there not be Hypocrites in the Church? and who Are Worse,
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or how shall they be winnowed before the separating Angell come with his winnowing fan? The cause now of their separation is because we are Babilonish;
or how shall they be winnowed before the separating Angel come with his winnowing fan? The cause now of their separation is Because we Are Babylonish;
The Iewes and false teachers were superstitious enough, yet Paul remained among them, vntill the Lord called him from thence to go preach vnto them of the vncircumcision. And so did Christ.
The Iewes and false Teachers were superstitious enough, yet Paul remained among them, until the Lord called him from thence to go preach unto them of the uncircumcision. And so did christ.
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Nay further, who may communicate with the Church of England, although he digresse from the same order himselfe? For we may not sit at the Idols table. Therefore vntill they proue vs Babilonish,
Nay further, who may communicate with the Church of England, although he digress from the same order himself? For we may not fit At the Idols table. Therefore until they prove us Babylonish,
The last sort or sect that I purpose to meddle with, who would faine seeke a staffe from Scripture to hold themselues by, is the Papist. One of their mainest grounds is in the Epstile of Iames 2. 24. Ye see then,
The last sort or sect that I purpose to meddle with, who would feign seek a staff from Scripture to hold themselves by, is the Papist. One of their mainest grounds is in the Epstile of James 2. 24. You see then,
Now wheras the Apostles Paul and Iames may seeme to contradict and oppose themselues, the one prouing so often in his Epistles, that we are iustified by faith, without the workes of the Law:
Now whereas the Apostles Paul and James may seem to contradict and oppose themselves, the one proving so often in his Epistles, that we Are justified by faith, without the works of the Law:
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We must therefore examine and scanne sundry necessarie questions for the reconciling of them, as also for the remouing the aduersary from off his blind ground in this weighty point.
We must Therefore examine and scan sundry necessary questions for the reconciling of them, as also for the removing the adversary from off his blind ground in this weighty point.
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The second question to be scanned is, what iustification the Apostle Iames meaneth; for there is a twofold iustification, as there are sundry sorts of faith.
The second question to be scanned is, what justification the Apostle James means; for there is a twofold justification, as there Are sundry sorts of faith.
First therefore we are iustified before God of which iustification the Prophet Dauid speaketh, Psa. 32. 1. 2. Blessed is that man vnto whom the Lord imputeth not his sinne.
First Therefore we Are justified before God of which justification the Prophet David speaks, Psa. 32. 1. 2. Blessed is that man unto whom the Lord imputeth not his sin.
Therefore before God was his faith not made perfect through workes, but before men. Besides, we reade of but few workes that the theefe on the crosse wrought.
Therefore before God was his faith not made perfect through works, but before men. Beside, we read of but few works that the thief on the cross wrought.
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The Apostle Paul was to deale with pharisaicall hypocrites, and Iewish teachers, who held and taught, that vnlesse they obserued the law of Moses, they could not be saued.
The Apostle Paul was to deal with pharisaical Hypocrites, and Jewish Teachers, who held and taught, that unless they observed the law of Moses, they could not be saved.
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Many there were that vpon the preaching of faith, gaue libertie to the flesh, and thereby became the seruants of corruption, as the Apostle Peter witnesseth, therefore there must needs be necessitie of their seuerall doctrine, and no opposition in it:
Many there were that upon the preaching of faith, gave liberty to the Flesh, and thereby became the Servants of corruption, as the Apostle Peter Witnesseth, Therefore there must needs be necessity of their several Doctrine, and no opposition in it:
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From whose examples the Ministers of the Gospell may learne, that one kind of doctrine cannot be necessarie at all times, in all places, and to all persons;
From whose Examples the Ministers of the Gospel may Learn, that one kind of Doctrine cannot be necessary At all times, in all places, and to all Persons;
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Our grand enemy the Diuell is subtill, and well practised in our manifold corruptions: yea he vnderstandeth historically the Scriptures, he rageth in these last and worst dayes:
Our grand enemy the devil is subtle, and well practised in our manifold corruptions: yea he understandeth historically the Scriptures, he rages in these last and worst days:
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insomuch, that although he cannot hinder many from profession, yet he keepeth many from sauing knowledge, driuing men into extreames, conceits, and base absurdities.
insomuch, that although he cannot hinder many from profession, yet he Keepeth many from Saving knowledge, driving men into extremes, conceits, and base absurdities.
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Pray we therefore earnestly for a sanctified vnderstanding. Secondly, knowledge is the ground of faith; therefore little knowledge, little faith; no knowledge, no faith:
prey we Therefore earnestly for a sanctified understanding. Secondly, knowledge is the ground of faith; Therefore little knowledge, little faith; no knowledge, no faith:
Fides dicitur firma animi certitudo quae ex Dei veritate concepta sit, à qu• si minimum deflectit non iam fides, sed incerta est credulitas & vagus mentis error. Caluin. in lib. Instit. cap. 5. The maine doctrine from the full scope of the Text.
Fides dicitur Firm animi certitudo Quae ex Dei veritate concepta sit, à qu• si minimum deflectit non iam fides, sed Incerta est credulitas & vagus mentis error. Calvin. in lib. Institutio cap. 5. The main Doctrine from the full scope of the Text.
Cum quis { que } fratrum. i. Christianorum intus in Eccles•• societate constitutorum in aliquo tali peccalo fueri• deprehēsus vt Anathemate dign us habeatur, fiat hoc vbi periculum schismatis nullum est, &c. August. cont. August. cont. Parm. lib. 3. cap. 3.
Cum quis { que } fratrum. i. Christians intus in Eccles•• Societate constitutorum in Aliquo tali peccalo fueri• deprehēsus vt Anathemate Dign us habeatur, fiat hoc vbi periculum Schisms nullum est, etc. August. contentedly. August. contentedly. Parm. lib. 3. cap. 3.
