The doctrine of a general resurrection wherein the identity of the rising body is asserted against the Socinians and scepticks : in a sermon preach'd before the University at St. Mary's in Oxford, on Easter-Monday, Apr. 5 / by Tho. Beconsall ...
And the Doctrine of a general Conflagration among the Stoicks, must usher in the Restitution of all things. These are Arguments, by no means the Product of any Modern Wits;
And the Doctrine of a general Conflagration among the Stoics, must usher in the Restitution of all things. These Are Arguments, by no means the Product of any Modern Wits;
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For the whole Tribe of Gentile Philosophers, tho' otherwise sufficiently distinguish'd in their Notions and Principles, do here unanimously conspire to pronounce it Absurd and Impossible,
For the Whole Tribe of Gentile Philosophers, though otherwise sufficiently distinguished in their Notions and Principles, do Here unanimously conspire to pronounce it Absurd and Impossible,
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except those of the Sadducees, yet the Notion of it was vastly different from that Glorious Resurrection, which the Christian Institutions ratify and establish,
except those of the Sadducees, yet the Notion of it was vastly different from that Glorious Resurrection, which the Christian Institutions ratify and establish,
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and therefore its in this sence One of those Doctrines, which stands to the Jews a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks foolishness. But notwithstanding these extravagant Insults, its to those that believe, The power of God, and the wisdom of God.
and Therefore its in this sense One of those Doctrines, which Stands to the jews a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks foolishness. But notwithstanding these extravagant Insults, its to those that believe, The power of God, and the Wisdom of God.
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Indeed the Learned Bishop Pearson observes, that it strikes so closely at the Socinian Notion of a Resurrection, that some of 'em are forc'd to apply it to a Spiritual Resurrection,
Indeed the Learned Bishop Pearson observes, that it strikes so closely At the Socinian Notion of a Resurrection, that Some of they Are forced to apply it to a Spiritual Resurrection,
Since then we are thus far agreed, that the thing pointed at is a General Resurrection, we may venture to affirm, that they instruct us in two important Circumstances of it;
Since then we Are thus Far agreed, that the thing pointed At is a General Resurrection, we may venture to affirm, that they instruct us in two important circumstances of it;
The Wicked must certainly bear a part in the Resurrection, for every Soul that sinneth, and every Body that dyeth, and is committed to the Dust, must rise again:
The Wicked must Certainly bear a part in the Resurrection, for every Soul that Sinneth, and every Body that Dies, and is committed to the Dust, must rise again:
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Its observable Smalcius, the Author of the Racovian Catechism, only describes the Resurrection of the Just, without taking the least notice of that of the Wicked;
Its observable Smalcius, the Author of the Racovian Catechism, only describes the Resurrection of the Just, without taking the least notice of that of the Wicked;
So that he that disputes the Truth of a general Resurrection, must allow no distinction between the Righteous and the Wicked, no more than their future Allotments;
So that he that disputes the Truth of a general Resurrection, must allow no distinction between the Righteous and the Wicked, no more than their future Allotments;
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or if the Allotments of Life and Damnation are not indiscriminately ascertain'd (to affirm any of which would be a gross and palpable Absurdity) then the Wicked must come forth of their Graves,
or if the Allotments of Life and Damnation Are not indiscriminately ascertained (to affirm any of which would be a gross and palpable Absurdity) then the Wicked must come forth of their Graves,
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since this great Apostle industriously pursues our Saviour's Methods in Representing it, and that too with respect to the Universality, Design and Manner of it:
since this great Apostle industriously pursues our Saviour's Methods in Representing it, and that too with respect to the Universality, Design and Manner of it:
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For we must all appear (no doubt from our Graves) before the Judgment-seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body (no doubt in that very Body they were committed) according to that he hath done,
For we must all appear (no doubt from our Graves) before the Judgment seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body (no doubt in that very Body they were committed) according to that he hath done,
the Divine Author of the Book of Revelations hath so accurately described a general Resurrection, that he seems to have industriously Ransackt all the Corners of the World, in order to advance a Challenge, to produce one single Mortal, that has not his Summons to it.
the Divine Author of the Book of Revelations hath so accurately described a general Resurrection, that he seems to have industriously Ransacked all the Corners of the World, in order to advance a Challenge, to produce one single Mortal, that has not his Summons to it.
and Death and Hell gave up the dead which were in them, Chap. 20. ver. 12, 13. Here we see the Prince and Peasant, the Infant and Man of Years, must obey the Summons of a general Resurrection;
and Death and Hell gave up the dead which were in them, Chap. 20. ver. 12, 13. Here we see the Prince and Peasant, the Infant and Man of years, must obey the Summons of a general Resurrection;
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for since the Head is risen, and as such styled, The first-born from the Dead, the Members that are united to him, by a spiritual, vital Principle, his holy Spirit, shall certainly be raised,
for since the Head is risen, and as such styled, The firstborn from the Dead, the Members that Are united to him, by a spiritual, vital Principle, his holy Spirit, shall Certainly be raised,
for He that raised Christ from the dead, shall also quicken our mortal Bodies, by his Spirit that dwelleth in us, Rom. 8.11. Again, Christ is expresly styl'd, The first-fruits of our Resurrection.
for He that raised christ from the dead, shall also quicken our Mortal Bodies, by his Spirit that dwells in us, Rom. 8.11. Again, christ is expressly styled, The Firstfruits of our Resurrection.
And as the First-fruits offered to God, consecrated, or blessed the whole Lump, so this First-fruit having purchased to himself a vital Principle, by fulfilling the Divine Compact, it will be convey'd to all those that have an interest in him;
And as the Firstfruits offered to God, consecrated, or blessed the Whole Lump, so this First-fruit having purchased to himself a vital Principle, by fulfilling the Divine Compact, it will be conveyed to all those that have an Interest in him;
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For as our blessed Saviour became a Mediator between God and Man, and this Mediation, in the original Design of it, extends to all the Sons and Daughters of Adam, he challenges an unquestionable Right of Dominion over the whole Species, upon the Performance or Execution of it;
For as our blessed Saviour became a Mediator between God and Man, and this Mediation, in the original Design of it, extends to all the Sons and Daughters of Adam, he challenges an unquestionable Right of Dominion over the Whole Species, upon the Performance or Execution of it;
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as well as Soul, we might without St. Paul 's express Declaration conclude, That there shall be a Resurrection, both of the just and unjust, Act. 24.15. It is true, they move upon a different Foundation;
as well as Soul, we might without Saint Paul is express Declaration conclude, That there shall be a Resurrection, both of the just and unjust, Act. 24.15. It is true, they move upon a different Foundation;
but the second, an Act of sovereign Power and Justice, and implies a kind of forcible Entry on the Tombs of the Wicked, who shall be haled forth, to receive the Sentence of Disobedience in a personal and bodily Appearance.
but the second, an Act of sovereign Power and justice, and Implies a kind of forcible Entry on the Tombs of the Wicked, who shall be haled forth, to receive the Sentence of Disobedience in a personal and bodily Appearance.
And for as much as the Resurrection of our own proper Bodies will appear from these Authorities, I shall in the Second Place, endeavour to state the Nature of Humane Identity, and consequently the Identity of our rising Bodies;
And for as much as the Resurrection of our own proper Bodies will appear from these Authorities, I shall in the Second Place, endeavour to state the Nature of Humane Identity, and consequently the Identity of our rising Bodies;
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and then, and not till then, is Lazarus raised from the Dead. The Notion sufficiently discovers it self in the Case of Lazarus, and our Blessed Saviour;
and then, and not till then, is Lazarus raised from the Dead. The Notion sufficiently discovers it self in the Case of Lazarus, and our Blessed Saviour;
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or created in the room of it, and united to the incorruptible Principle, it may be properly esteemed a new Production, but by no means, a proper Resurrection;
or created in the room of it, and united to the incorruptible Principle, it may be properly esteemed a new Production, but by no means, a proper Resurrection;
when they considered so many various Transmigrations of Matter, they esteemed it impossible for Omnipotence it self, to range every Particle into its own peculiar Place and Order,
when they considered so many various Transmigrations of Matter, they esteemed it impossible for Omnipotence it self, to range every Particle into its own peculiar Place and Order,
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Indeed had the Resurrection, in the most strict and proper Sence of it, implied a Restitution of the same individual Body, it could not have extorted such severe Censures from most of the Learned Heathens;
Indeed had the Resurrection, in the most strict and proper Sense of it, implied a Restitution of the same Individu Body, it could not have extorted such severe Censures from most of the Learned heathens;
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for since they allowed the Immortality of the Soul, and a natural Tendency to assume a new Vehicle, they might easily allow that Omnipotence could without any difficulty prepare a new Body,
for since they allowed the Immortality of the Soul, and a natural Tendency to assume a new Vehicle, they might Easily allow that Omnipotence could without any difficulty prepare a new Body,
And first from the Passages already cited on another Argument, where the Resurrection is said to be made from the Grave, from the Sea, and Hell, and Death ;
And First from the Passages already cited on Another Argument, where the Resurrection is said to be made from the Grave, from the Sea, and Hell, and Death;
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I think its indisputably evident, the Holy Spirit directs us to the corruptible Principle, the Body, which alone suffers Death, and is committed to the Grave, and consequently the Resurrection must imply a Restitution of this very Principle, in Conjunction with the incorruptible Principle, the Soul. Indeed it seems absurd, to send us to all the Repositories of the Dead, to establish the Belief of a Resurrection,
I think its indisputably evident, the Holy Spirit directs us to the corruptible Principle, the Body, which alone suffers Death, and is committed to the Grave, and consequently the Resurrection must imply a Restitution of this very Principle, in Conjunction with the incorruptible Principle, the Soul. Indeed it seems absurd, to send us to all the Repositories of the Dead, to establish the Belief of a Resurrection,
if a new Corporeal Part is to be framed, or rather if the Mortal Part, that was laid in the Prison of the Grave, is not to be given up again, and actually restored.
if a new Corporeal Part is to be framed, or rather if the Mortal Part, that was laid in the Prison of the Grave, is not to be given up again, and actually restored.
Its true, Socinus appeals to a Passage of St. Paul, which proves nothing (as will appear by and by) but what we freely grant, that our corruptible Bodies ▪ cannot inherit Incorruption. See Comment o• Joh. 5.28.
Its true, Socinus appeals to a Passage of Saint Paul, which Proves nothing (as will appear by and by) but what we freely grant, that our corruptible Bodies ▪ cannot inherit Incorruption. See Comment o• John 5.28.
in one place we are assurred, that the holy Spirit shall quicken our mortal bodies, Rom. 8.11. In another, that our Saviour shall change our vile bodies, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, Phil. 3.21. In a third, that This corruptible shall put on incorruption, 1 Cor. 15.53. Here we have the Notion of a Resurrection asserted in express Terms, as well as the Identity of the rising Body.
in one place we Are assurred, that the holy Spirit shall quicken our Mortal bodies, Rom. 8.11. In Another, that our Saviour shall change our vile bodies, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, Philip 3.21. In a third, that This corruptible shall put on incorruption, 1 Cor. 15.53. Here we have the Notion of a Resurrection asserted in express Terms, as well as the Identity of the rising Body.
Can a new Body, as to Matter or Substance, plac'd in the room of my corruptible Body, be fairly reconciled with this Corruptible? Or can my corruptible Principle, or dead Body,
Can a new Body, as to Matter or Substance, placed in the room of my corruptible Body, be fairly reconciled with this Corruptible? Or can my corruptible Principle, or dead Body,
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tho' never to be restored, be said to put on Incorruption, only because my Soul is after a certain Period united to a new incorruptible Body, diametrically distinct from my corruptible Body? My Soul, in such a case, puts on Incorruption, but by no means my corruptible Body, that still rots and moulders in the Dust. Again, our vile Bodies may be fashioned, or changed into the likeness of Christ's glorious body, by reducing 'em from a natural, to a spiritual,
though never to be restored, be said to put on Incorruption, only Because my Soul is After a certain Period united to a new incorruptible Body, diametrically distinct from my corruptible Body? My Soul, in such a case, puts on Incorruption, but by no means my corruptible Body, that still rots and moulders in the Dust. Again, our vile Bodies may be fashioned, or changed into the likeness of Christ's glorious body, by reducing they from a natural, to a spiritual,
but if perfect new Bodies are to be fashioned and substituted, then our vile bodies are not the things fashioned or changed into the likeness of glorious bodies, but exchanged for ' em.
but if perfect new Bodies Are to be fashioned and substituted, then our vile bodies Are not the things fashioned or changed into the likeness of glorious bodies, but exchanged for ' em.
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] But now we have gone thus far, it would be highly absurd to affirm, that a vile corruptible Body puts on Incorruption, or is fashioned or changed into a glorious Body, when it remains in an eternal State of Corruption. Therefore, the Resurrection, which changes a vile and corruptible Body into a glorious and incorruptible one, must imply a Restitution of the corruptible Principle,
] But now we have gone thus Far, it would be highly absurd to affirm, that a vile corruptible Body puts on Incorruption, or is fashioned or changed into a glorious Body, when it remains in an Eternal State of Corruption. Therefore, the Resurrection, which changes a vile and corruptible Body into a glorious and incorruptible one, must imply a Restitution of the corruptible Principle,
But this is a Conceit that's destitute of all Foundation from Scripture, and indeed so much, that I do not find any Socinian that peremptorily asserts it.
But this is a Conceit that's destitute of all Foundation from Scripture, and indeed so much, that I do not find any Socinian that peremptorily asserts it.
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Therefore this Glorified Body can be nothing but the Crucified Body, refin'd, adorn'd and beautify'd, and its no more but what we allow in the Resurrection of our vile mortal Bodies, for they shall be fashioned like unto his glorious Body: Therefore as Christ the First-fruits is risen in his own proper Body,
Therefore this Glorified Body can be nothing but the crucified Body, refined, adorned and beautified, and its no more but what we allow in the Resurrection of our vile Mortal Bodies, for they shall be fashioned like unto his glorious Body: Therefore as christ the Firstfruits is risen in his own proper Body,
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But that we may confirm the one, and not be mistaken in the Sence of the other, give me leave to reflect a little the Sentiments of the Primitive Church.
But that we may confirm the one, and not be mistaken in the Sense of the other, give me leave to reflect a little the Sentiments of the Primitive Church.
And because it would be impertinent in this place, to produce particular Passages of Authors, I shall only endeavour to represent this Argument in a few Observations.
And Because it would be impertinent in this place, to produce particular Passages of Authors, I shall only endeavour to represent this Argument in a few Observations.
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Its well known, they contended for the Resurrection of the Flesh, and expound most of the fore-cited Passages of Scripture, of that very Body and Flesh, that was committed to the Grave;
Its well known, they contended for the Resurrection of the Flesh, and expound most of the forecited Passages of Scripture, of that very Body and Flesh, that was committed to the Grave;
And therefore since these are unquestionable Truths, we must conclude, that the Doctrine of a numerical Resurrection constantly prevail'd in the Primitive Church.
And Therefore since these Are unquestionable Truths, we must conclude, that the Doctrine of a numerical Resurrection constantly prevailed in the Primitive Church.
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since we find him more than once condemned as Heretical, (sometimes by Councils) for asserting, that we shall, make our Resurrection in an Aethereal Body,
since we find him more than once condemned as Heretical, (sometime by Councils) for asserting, that we shall, make our Resurrection in an Ethereal Body,
And now since it is concluded, the Resurrection we are to make will be a Resurrection of the same Body, it remains that we Enquire into the Nature of its Identity, or wherein this Sameness consists.
And now since it is concluded, the Resurrection we Are to make will be a Resurrection of the same Body, it remains that we Inquire into the Nature of its Identity, or wherein this Sameness consists.
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And that we take just Measures of the Identity of the rising Body, I think it will be necessary to offer something concerning the Nature of Humane Identity, or which is all one, the Identity of a humane Person, because the Identity of the rising Man will certainly be formed upon the same Rules and Principles with that of the living Man. And first,
And that we take just Measures of the Identity of the rising Body, I think it will be necessary to offer something Concerning the Nature of Humane Identity, or which is all one, the Identity of a humane Person, Because the Identity of the rising Man will Certainly be formed upon the same Rules and Principles with that of the living Man. And First,
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I cannot comply with a late Reformer of Humane Ʋnderstandings, that places Personal Identity purely in Consciousness, or a Faculty of Reflecting on our own Thoughts and Actions,
I cannot comply with a late Reformer of Humane Ʋnderstandings, that places Personal Identity purely in Consciousness, or a Faculty of Reflecting on our own Thoughts and Actions,
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Its true, for as much as Consciousness is an incommunicable Property of every intelligent Being, it will easily be granted, that there cannot be personal Identity without Consciousness;
Its true, for as much as Consciousness is an incommunicable Property of every intelligent Being, it will Easily be granted, that there cannot be personal Identity without Consciousness;
Indeed he gives it such an absolute Sovereignty in this Affair, and discovers such an over-weening Fondness for the Notion, That the little Finger cut off from the Body,
Indeed he gives it such an absolute Sovereignty in this Affair, and discovers such an overweening Fondness for the Notion, That the little Finger Cut off from the Body,
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if Conscious, must be the same Person, Sect. 17. That Consciousness inhabiting successively several Bodies, must be all One and the same humane Person:
if Conscious, must be the same Person, Sect. 17. That Consciousness inhabiting successively several Bodies, must be all One and the same humane Person:
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but by Consciousness, Sect. 20. Now certainly, as for the Doctrine of Transmigration, it will be readily allow'd to be a good Piece of Platonism, but he that owns himself an Advocate for it, renders his Christianity justly suspected.
but by Consciousness, Sect. 20. Now Certainly, as for the Doctrine of Transmigration, it will be readily allowed to be a good Piece of Platonism, but he that owns himself an Advocate for it, renders his Christianity justly suspected.
for certainly, if Socrates 's Soul has successively inform'd, presided, and acted in several Bodies, there will be as great a Contest at the Resurrection, which Body shall be Married to Socrates 's Soul,
for Certainly, if Socrates is Soul has successively informed, presided, and acted in several Bodies, there will be as great a Contest At the Resurrection, which Body shall be Married to Socrates is Soul,
as the Sadduce foolishly supposed, when he demanded Whose Wife shall she be of the Seven? As for the Identity of Socrates 's Resurrection, I hope to make it appear, that it does not consist in Consciousness. But to return, Personal Identity can never consist in Consciousness,
as the Saducee foolishly supposed, when he demanded Whose Wife shall she be of the Seven? As for the Identity of Socrates is Resurrection, I hope to make it appear, that it does not consist in Consciousness. But to return, Personal Identity can never consist in Consciousness,
But now its evident, Person implies an Intelligent Being, with regard to the particular Substance, and the Parts and Principles of it, whereby it exists;
But now its evident, Person Implies an Intelligent Being, with regard to the particular Substance, and the Parts and Principles of it, whereby it exists;
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for otherwise I would fain know, how its possible to distinguish a Humane, an Angelick, and a Divine Person. Mr. Lock will reply, That they are only to be distinguisht by distinct Principles of Consciousness ;
for otherwise I would fain know, how its possible to distinguish a Humane, an Angelical, and a Divine Person. Mr. Lock will reply, That they Are only to be distinguished by distinct Principles of Consciousness;
I am sure an Angelick, and Humane Person must be distinguisht by diversity of substance, as well as Consciousness, in as much as the one is a pure Spirit, the other a Substance compounded of Spirit and Matter, or an animal and spiritual Part. These are Positions that answer to the most uncontroverted Idea's or Notions of a humane Person.
I am sure an Angelical, and Humane Person must be distinguished by diversity of substance, as well as Consciousness, in as much as the one is a pure Spirit, the other a Substance compounded of Spirit and Matter, or an animal and spiritual Part. These Are Positions that answer to the most uncontroverted Idea's or Notions of a humane Person.
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as well as the immaterial or spiritual Part, the Identity of a humane Person, or which is the same thing, Personal Identity, as apply'd to a particular Man, must consist in the Identity of the animal, as well as immaterial Part, whereinsoever that happens to consist;
as well as the immaterial or spiritual Part, the Identity of a humane Person, or which is the same thing, Personal Identity, as applied to a particular Man, must consist in the Identity of the animal, as well as immaterial Part, whereinsoever that happens to consist;
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In one word, I dare appeal to all the world, Whether Mr. Lock, throughout his whole Chapter of Identity, doth not speak of personal Identity, as apply'd to a humane Person ;
In one word, I Dare appeal to all the world, Whither Mr. Lock, throughout his Whole Chapter of Identity, does not speak of personal Identity, as applied to a humane Person;
or indeed, that it is not an essential Principle as well as the Soul. I am sure such Notions, such Assertions as these, would have done signal service to the Sect called NONLATINALPHABET, that resolv'd our Saviour's humane Nature into mere Phantasm ;
or indeed, that it is not an essential Principle as well as the Soul. I am sure such Notions, such Assertions as these, would have done signal service to the Sect called, that resolved our Saviour's humane Nature into mere Phantasm;
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as well as the Soul, it was unpardonable Injustice in the Primitive Church, to pronounce this Set of Men Hereticks. I remember Mr. Lock very learnedly assures us, that Person is a forensick Term, apply'd to a Being capable of judicial Punishment, as well as Rewards: But certainly such a Person, in the Judgment of the Bench, contains an animal Part in the Idea of it, as well as Consciousness;
as well as the Soul, it was unpardonable Injustice in the Primitive Church, to pronounce this Set of Men Heretics. I Remember Mr. Lock very learnedly assures us, that Person is a forensic Term, applied to a Being capable of judicial Punishment, as well as Rewards: But Certainly such a Person, in the Judgement of the Bench, contains an animal Part in the Idea of it, as well as Consciousness;
But to conclude this Argument in a few words, if Consciousness is the sole Principle of personal Identity, suppose we should find it, at the general Resurrection, United to a little Finger, to an Indian Tortoise, or a Body made up of the Remains of Heliogabalus 's Hogs, (Instances of his own culling) it may be the very ingenious Author of the Essay concerning Humane Ʋnderstanding Risen from the Dead,
But to conclude this Argument in a few words, if Consciousness is the sole Principle of personal Identity, suppose we should find it, At the general Resurrection, United to a little Finger, to an Indian Tortoise, or a Body made up of the Remains of Heliogabalus is Hogs, (Instances of his own culling) it may be the very ingenious Author of the Essay Concerning Humane Ʋnderstanding Risen from the Dead,
I am sure all this literally agrees with his own Language, when he tells us, Sect. 26. in the Name of an Apostle, That at the great Day every One will be the same by Consciousness, in whatever Bodies they shall appear, or Consciousness adheres to.
I am sure all this literally agrees with his own Language, when he tells us, Sect. 26. in the Name of an Apostle, That At the great Day every One will be the same by Consciousness, in whatever Bodies they shall appear, or Consciousness adheres to.
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for if Consciousness alone constitutes the Identity of the rising Person, what doth it differ from the Socinian Notion, that places the Identity of a humane Person in the same Individual Spirit, and allows the rising Body to be formed of common Matter. I shall not peremptorily affirm, that this is a Notion which deserves the Name of Heresy ;
for if Consciousness alone constitutes the Identity of the rising Person, what does it differ from the Socinian Notion, that places the Identity of a humane Person in the same Individu Spirit, and allows the rising Body to be formed of Common Matter. I shall not peremptorily affirm, that this is a Notion which deserves the Name of Heresy;
but certainly, if Origen 's Notion of an Aethereal Body, or a Seminal Principle, was justly condemned as Heretical, I am sure it must be a signal Favour to exempt Consciousness thus apply'd, from as severe a Censure.
but Certainly, if Origen is Notion of an Ethereal Body, or a Seminal Principle, was justly condemned as Heretical, I am sure it must be a signal Favour to exempt Consciousness thus applied, from as severe a Censure.
yet its abundantly concluded, it consists in the same individual intelligent Spirit. The remaining Difficulty then is to fix the Identity of the Animal Part, the Body ;
yet its abundantly concluded, it consists in the same Individu intelligent Spirit. The remaining Difficulty then is to fix the Identity of the Animal Part, the Body;
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and certainly the Identity of the animal Part must in one word consist In a sit Construction and Organization of certain Particles of Matter, whereby one common Principle of Life is begun, continued,
and Certainly the Identity of the animal Part must in one word consist In a fit Construction and Organization of certain Particles of Matter, whereby one Common Principle of Life is begun, continued,
as they are more or less serviceable to the Maintainance of it, or at least from the received Idea of the animal Part. Under the first Head are to be reduc'd the Vessels and Instruments of Concoction,
as they Are more or less serviceable to the Maintenance of it, or At least from the received Idea of the animal Part. Under the First Head Are to be reduced the Vessels and Instruments of Concoction,
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This is a Truth so indisputable, that were the Body of the Author of the Essay of Humane Ʋnderstanding, transform'd into a Tortoise, or little Finger, and Consciousness joined to it, I'm perswaded he would scarce think himself the same humane Person,
This is a Truth so indisputable, that were the Body of the Author of the Essay of Humane Ʋnderstanding, transformed into a Tortoise, or little Finger, and Consciousness joined to it, I'm persuaded he would scarce think himself the same humane Person,
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as to those fleeting Particles, whether vital Spirits, or other more subtle Parts, that are carried off by more nice and delicate sorts of Evacuation,
as to those fleeting Particles, whither vital Spirits, or other more subtle Parts, that Are carried off by more Nicaenae and delicate sorts of Evacuation,
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And now having fixt the Identity of the Animal Part, in this Life, together with its Integral Parts and Appendages, it will be easy to determine wherein the Identity of the rising Body,
And now having fixed the Identity of the Animal Part, in this Life, together with its Integral Parts and Appendages, it will be easy to determine wherein the Identity of the rising Body,
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And, first, I think we are not obliged to proceed upon the Aristotelian Principles of Generation and Corruption, which pronounce every little Transmutation of Matter, a total Destruction of the Individual, and tho' the same Particles are re-collected and formed into a Being of the same Model,
And, First, I think we Are not obliged to proceed upon the Aristotelian Principles of Generation and Corruption, which pronounce every little Transmutation of Matter, a total Destruction of the Individu, and though the same Particles Are recollected and formed into a Being of the same Model,
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With submission then, the most direct Method to assert the Identity of the rising Body, is to resolve it into its first Principles, Dust, for dust we are,
With submission then, the most Direct Method to assert the Identity of the rising Body, is to resolve it into its First Principles, Dust, for dust we Are,
If therefore there are sufficient Materials of this kind left in the Chambers of Nature for each respective Body, its the special Business of Omnipotence to form 'em into the integral Parts of a humane Body,
If Therefore there Are sufficient Materials of this kind left in the Chambers of Nature for each respective Body, its the special Business of Omnipotence to from they into the integral Parts of a humane Body,
But as for the Original of this Stock of Matter, I do not think it necessary, that Socrates 's rising Body should be wholly compounded (as some would have it) of those Particles which are the remains of Socrates 's dead Body, for its certainly sufficient,
But as for the Original of this Stock of Matter, I do not think it necessary, that Socrates is rising Body should be wholly compounded (as Some would have it) of those Particles which Are the remains of Socrates is dead Body, for its Certainly sufficient,
or seminal Principle, made up from forreign adventitious Matter. In a word then, I think its absolutely necessary, that all the necessary integral Parts of Socrates 's rising Body, even Flesh and Blood, should be made up of the Particles of Socrates 's dying Body, or at least of those evaporated ones of his living Body ;
or seminal Principle, made up from foreign adventitious Matter. In a word then, I think its absolutely necessary, that all the necessary integral Parts of Socrates is rising Body, even Flesh and Blood, should be made up of the Particles of Socrates is dying Body, or At least of those evaporated ones of his living Body;
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and and when Substance, Life, Lineaments, and the Proportion of a humane Body are formed out of the aforesaid Mass of Matter, God may add what Embelishments he pleases from the stock of common Matter, and yet Socrates 's Body is undoubtedly raised,
and and when Substance, Life, Lineaments, and the Proportion of a humane Body Are formed out of the aforesaid Mass of Matter, God may add what Embellishments he Pleases from the stock of Common Matter, and yet Socrates is Body is undoubtedly raised,
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and when the individual Soul or Spirit of Socrates is united to this rising Body, Socrates is certainly raised the same Man, and the same Person he was in the Land of the Living. And thus much for the Nature of humane Identity,
and when the Individu Soul or Spirit of Socrates is united to this rising Body, Socrates is Certainly raised the same Man, and the same Person he was in the Land of the Living. And thus much for the Nature of humane Identity,
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And as to the first, I think we may leave the School-men sweating in the midst of Objections and Answers, about Hairs and Nails, the State of Infants, and Adam 's Rib too,
And as to the First, I think we may leave the Schoolmen sweating in the midst of Objections and Answers, about Hairs and Nails, the State of Infants, and Adam is Rib too,
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We may in general conclude, that it seems most agreable to the infinite Wisdom of God, to restore at least the Elect, or Blessed, in the utmost Perfections of humane Nature.
We may in general conclude, that it seems most agreeable to the infinite Wisdom of God, to restore At least the Elect, or Blessed, in the utmost Perfections of humane Nature.
for tho' no certain quantity or proportion can be prescribed, yet Man was originally Created in Flesh and Blood, and its to be esteem'd as much an integral Part,
for though no certain quantity or proportion can be prescribed, yet Man was originally Created in Flesh and Blood, and its to be esteemed as much an integral Part,
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where we are told, that Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, and the Body is said to be sown a natural body, but raised a spiritual body. The first of these hath been in some measure reply'd to,
where we Are told, that Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, and the Body is said to be sown a natural body, but raised a spiritual body. The First of these hath been in Some measure replied to,
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but its rais'd a spiritual body, refin'd, or freed from its corruptible Qualities, or from that continued Flux of Parts, whence the Imperfections and Infirmities of an animal Body are derived;
but its raised a spiritual body, refined, or freed from its corruptible Qualities, or from that continued Flux of Parts, whence the Imperfections and Infirmities of an animal Body Are derived;
since its Parts will be wonderfully attenuated, refin'd and spiritualiz'd, and in a word, fashioned after the manner of a glorified Body. So that here seems to be no Foundation to reject the Resurrection of the Flesh;
since its Parts will be wonderfully attenuated, refined and spiritualized, and in a word, fashioned After the manner of a glorified Body. So that Here seems to be no Foundation to reject the Resurrection of the Flesh;
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I'm sure it cannot be that of Corruption, for that Almighty Arm, that raises the Body out of the Dust, can by the same Act, render Flesh and Blood incorruptible, as well as the most refin'd Particles of Matter.
I'm sure it cannot be that of Corruption, for that Almighty Arm, that raises the Body out of the Dust, can by the same Act, render Flesh and Blood incorruptible, as well as the most refined Particles of Matter.
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And First, Will he allow that the evaporated Particles of the living Body, as well as those of the dying Body, may be fit Materials for the rising Body? Will he allow the received Doctrine of Nutrition, that scarce the Fiftieth Part of what is eaten, turns to real Nourishment,
And First, Will he allow that the evaporated Particles of the living Body, as well as those of the dying Body, may be fit Materials for the rising Body? Will he allow the received Doctrine of Nutrition, that scarce the Fiftieth Part of what is eaten, turns to real Nourishment,
or is assimilated and consubstantiated with the several parts of the feeding Body, so that the rest is cast forth into the Draught, or common stock of Matter? Will he allow, that the principal parts of those Bodies that are expos'd to the Mouths of wild Beasts, such as Bones, Ligatures, Cartilages,
or is assimilated and consubstantiated with the several parts of the feeding Body, so that the rest is cast forth into the Draught, or Common stock of Matter? Will he allow, that the principal parts of those Bodies that Are exposed to the Mouths of wild Beasts, such as Bones, Ligatures, Cartilages,
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will he allow, that the devouring Animal may live so long, as to disgorge most of his Prey, I say, to disgorge by insensible Evacuations most of those Particles that turn'd to real Nourishment? Will he allow, that the Parts of the glorified Body may be attenuated to that degree, that half the Matter which made up the Animal Body, may serve to give it all the Features, Lineaments and Proportions of a humane Body? Lastly,
will he allow, that the devouring Animal may live so long, as to disgorge most of his Prey, I say, to disgorge by insensible Evacuations most of those Particles that turned to real Nourishment? Will he allow, that the Parts of the glorified Body may be attenuated to that degree, that half the Matter which made up the Animal Body, may serve to give it all the Features, Lineaments and Proportions of a humane Body? Lastly,
When Infidelity industriously exposes the Bodies of his Saints to Ravage or Spoil, to defeat the Engagements of the Almighty, will he allow that this All-wise All-powerful Being may for that time invert the Course of Nature,
When Infidelity industriously exposes the Bodies of his Saints to Ravage or Spoil, to defeat the Engagements of the Almighty, will he allow that this Alwise All-powerful Being may for that time invert the Course of Nature,
and send forth the greatest part of that Matter, which would otherwise have turn'd to Nourishment? These are all Concessions, which the original Notices of a God,
and send forth the greatest part of that Matter, which would otherwise have turned to Nourishment? These Are all Concessions, which the original Notices of a God,
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yet after Wit and Malice, and Cruelty have spent themselves, there will still be Materials enough for Omnipotence to perfect his own Designs, in a glorious and triumphant Resurrection.
yet After Wit and Malice, and Cruelty have spent themselves, there will still be Materials enough for Omnipotence to perfect his own Designs, in a glorious and triumphant Resurrection.
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Suppose we were not able to form any manner of an Hypothesis, to represent the Possibility of a General Resurrection, must the clearest Revelations be rejected,
Suppose we were not able to from any manner of an Hypothesis, to represent the Possibility of a General Resurrection, must the Clearest Revelations be rejected,
But before any Man pretends to fix Impossibilities upon reveal'd Matters of Fact, he must be able to give an exact Account of the various Modes, by which its impossible for on All-wise and an All-powerful God, to execute and perform ' em.
But before any Man pretends to fix Impossibilities upon revealed Matters of Fact, he must be able to give an exact Account of the various Modes, by which its impossible for on Alwise and an All-powerful God, to execute and perform ' em.
a finite Understanding is not able to comprehend the one, and nothing less than Knowledge, as extensive as infinite Power, is able to fathom or unravel the other.
a finite Understanding is not able to comprehend the one, and nothing less than Knowledge, as extensive as infinite Power, is able to fathom or unravel the other.
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yet in as much as it resolves it self into the Infinite Power of God, it ought to be looked upon as a special Attestation of the Divine Authority of the Gospel Institution: And consequently we may conclude, that God will find out Methods to accomplish his own Designs,
yet in as much as it resolves it self into the Infinite Power of God, it ought to be looked upon as a special Attestation of the Divine authority of the Gospel Institution: And consequently we may conclude, that God will find out Methods to accomplish his own Designs,
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And then we need not fear, but God will give to every Seed his own Body, and in the same act, change our vile Bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious Body, according to the mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
And then we need not Fear, but God will give to every Seed his own Body, and in the same act, change our vile Bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious Body, according to the mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
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