The saints imperfection, or, A sermon wherein is made apparent 1. That in Christian religion there may be a true pretence, with a reall intention, without sufficient intention ... 2. That neither covenant nor promise &c. are sufficient in the way of salvation without a methodicall ... proceeding therein, 3. That knowing Christians are to be taught the first principles of religion, 4. That it is a beleevers duty to advantage his spirituall estate ... 5. That neither priviledge nor large capacity, seconded with saving grace, can exempt the elect from a losse in spirituall affairs except heed and paines be taken, 9 [i.e. 6]. That neither nobility, nor honour, knowledge nor vertue may detaine a minister from telling a people of their sad and dangerous condition : wherunto is added an use of direction or information unto all hearers / by Jo. Brookbank ...
Of each which in their order, and first of the parties NONLATINALPHABET, ye, you; the Hebrewes, a people noble in their Pedegree, honorable in their titles, eminent in their Praerogative, exceeding in their Priviledges.
Of each which in their order, and First of the parties, you, you; the Hebrews, a people noble in their Pedigree, honourable in their titles, eminent in their Prerogative, exceeding in their Privileges.
1. Noble in their Pedegree, being a Nation too excessively curious in their Genealogies, and able to derive their Linage punctually from the first of men, their Originall taking its rise almost with time it selfe, beginning in our great Grandparents Adam, and Eve, and continued by the warrant of Canonicall scripture, (in the nine first chapters of 1 Chron. and Luke the 3. from the 23 verse,
1. Noble in their Pedigree, being a nation too excessively curious in their Genealogies, and able to derive their Lineage punctually from the First of men, their Original taking its rise almost with time it self, beginning in our great Grandparents Adam, and Eve, and continued by the warrant of Canonical scripture, (in the nine First Chapters of 1 Chronicles and Lycia the 3. from the 23 verse,
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unto the end of the chapter) unto the birth of him, who is the joy of the whole earth, Jesus Christ our Saviour, by whom they had the greatest, highest,
unto the end of the chapter) unto the birth of him, who is the joy of the Whole earth, jesus christ our Saviour, by whom they had the greatest, highest,
2. Honourable in their titles, called Hebrews from Eber son of Salah Noahs great grandchild, Gen. 11 14. which by them who understand that language is translated.
2. Honourable in their titles, called Hebrews from Eber son of Salah Noahs great grandchild, Gen. 11 14. which by them who understand that language is translated.
Passage, or Passing. Passage in a passive signification, they being an intermedium in the conveyance of grace, betwixt God and other people, they receiving (if I may so speak) all Gods ordinances at the first hand, which were by them delivered unto all other Nations at the second hand.
Passage, or Passing. Passage in a passive signification, they being an intermedium in the conveyance of grace, betwixt God and other people, they receiving (if I may so speak) all God's ordinances At the First hand, which were by them Delivered unto all other nations At the second hand.
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They be likewise called Israelites, from Israel, a name given unto Jacob, Gen. 32.28. (which signifieth Prince of God, or Conquerer of God) who was a chiefe Patriarch of these people, which did praevail with God, in all their services.
They be likewise called Israelites, from Israel, a name given unto Jacob, Gen. 32.28. (which signifies Prince of God, or Conqueror of God) who was a chief Patriarch of these people, which did prevail with God, in all their services.
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viz. Prayers, Sacrifices &c. And therefore they be usually called the children of Israel, as Deut. 33.1. and frequently the People of Israel, and St. Peter seemes to labour to insinuate himselfe into them, in this appellation, yee men of Israel, Act. 2.22. These were a people, of whome it was most properly said:
viz. Prayers, Sacrifices etc. And Therefore they be usually called the children of Israel, as Deuteronomy 33.1. and frequently the People of Israel, and Saint Peter seems to labour to insinuate himself into them, in this appellation, ye men of Israel, Act. 2.22. These were a people, of whom it was most properly said:
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ye are a chosen generation, a royall Priesthood, an holy Nation, a peculiar, or (as our last translation hath it in the margent,) a purchased people. 1 Pet. 2.9.
you Are a chosen generation, a royal Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar, or (as our last Translation hath it in the margin,) a purchased people. 1 Pet. 2.9.
as his peculiar treasure, Exod: 19.5. The people of the Lord, Dev: 2• ••. The children of the Lord, Deut. 14.1. His first born, Exod: 4.22. His Inheritance, 1 Kings 8.51. The lot of his Inheritance, Jer. 10.16. which titles be neither bare nor barren, but fruitfull, profitable and pleasant, for they were his Vineyard, Psal. 80.15. Isa. 5.1. Mat. 21.23.
as his peculiar treasure, Exod: 19.5. The people of the Lord, Dev: 2• ••. The children of the Lord, Deuteronomy 14.1. His First born, Exod: 4.22. His Inheritance, 1 Kings 8.51. The lot of his Inheritance, Jer. 10.16. which titles be neither bore nor barren, but fruitful, profitable and pleasant, for they were his Vineyard, Psalm 80.15. Isaiah 5.1. Mathew 21.23.
Thirdly, eminent in their praerogative: God chose them to be a speciall people unto himselfe, above all people that were upon the face of the earth, Deut. 7.6.
Thirdly, eminent in their prerogative: God chosen them to be a special people unto himself, above all people that were upon the face of the earth, Deuteronomy 7.6.
To make them high, above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour. Deut. 26.19. Therefore was hee more nigh unto them then any Nation. Deut. 4.7. They received his word before any Nation.
To make them high, above all Nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour. Deuteronomy 26.19. Therefore was he more High unto them then any nation. Deuteronomy 4.7. They received his word before any nation.
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Psal. 147.19, 20. In Judah (that is, the countrey of the Jewes) is God known: his name is great in Jsrael, (that was the name of the ten Tribes.) In Salem (that is, Jerusalem, the chiefe city of the Jewes) also is his Tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Sion, (the name of the hill whereon the Temple stood) Psal. 76.1, 2. And thou (that is, mount Sion or Jerusalem ) art more glorious and more excellent,
Psalm 147.19, 20. In Judah (that is, the country of the Jews) is God known: his name is great in Israel, (that was the name of the ten Tribes.) In Salem (that is, Jerusalem, the chief City of the Jews) also is his Tabernacle, and his Dwelling place in Sion, (the name of the hill whereon the Temple stood) Psalm 76.1, 2. And thou (that is, mount Sion or Jerusalem) art more glorious and more excellent,
denominating them children, the Gentiles dogges, v. 26. Therefore he would not permit his Twelve Disciples, to preach the glad tidings of the Gospell of peace to the Gentiles,
denominating them children, the Gentiles Dogs, v. 26. Therefore he would not permit his Twelve Disciples, to preach the glad tidings of the Gospel of peace to the Gentiles,
nor to any City of the Samaritans, Mat. 10.5, 6. before they had at the least heard of the same beginning at Jerusalem, Lu. 24.47. which concludes that as the Elect are said to be a kinde of the first fruites of the creatures, Iam. 1.18.
nor to any city of the Samaritans, Mathew 10.5, 6. before they had At the least herd of the same beginning At Jerusalem, Lu. 24.47. which concludes that as the Elect Are said to be a kind of the First fruits of the creatures, Iam. 1.18.
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and therefore are they called primi Ecclesiae, the first men of the Church; and St. Augustine calls them Primores Ecclesiae, the chiefe men of the Church;
and Therefore Are they called Primi Ecclesiae, the First men of the Church; and Saint Augustine calls them Primores Ecclesiae, the chief men of the Church;
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Fourthly, Exceeding in their Priviledges, the Lord in an extraordinary manner acknowledgeth himselfe to be the God of the Hebrewes, Exod. 3.18. and promised upon their obedience to set them on high above all Nations of the earth, attending them with all blessings. Deut. 28.1.2. and Lev. 26.3.4. &c. and to make them a kingdome of Priests, and a holy Nation, Exod. 19.5.6. unto them hee did commit his oracles, Rom. 3.2.
Fourthly, Exceeding in their Privileges, the Lord in an extraordinary manner acknowledgeth himself to be the God of the Hebrews, Exod 3.18. and promised upon their Obedience to Set them on high above all nations of the earth, attending them with all blessings. Deuteronomy 28.1.2. and Lev. 26.3.4. etc. and to make them a Kingdom of Priests, and a holy nation, Exod 19.5.6. unto them he did commit his oracles, Rom. 3.2.
who are Isaelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, & the glory, and the covenants (or as the margent of our last translation, testaments) & the giving of the law,
who Are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, & the glory, and the Covenants (or as the margin of our last Translation, Testaments) & the giving of the law,
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Whereunto may be added, that these Hebrews had greater Priviledges then these, in being Christians, for they were holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, chap. 3.1. of whom the Author of this Epistle was perswaded things that accompany salvatiō, because of their work & labour of love, which they had shewed towards the name of Christ in ministring to the Saints, chap. 6.9.10. Neverthelesse here wee see, they stand in need to be taught againe, which be the first principles of the oracles of God. Whence we may learn;
Whereunto may be added, that these Hebrews had greater Privileges then these, in being Christians, for they were holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, chap. 3.1. of whom the Author of this Epistle was persuaded things that accompany salvation, Because of their work & labour of love, which they had showed towards the name of christ in ministering to the Saints, chap. 6.9.10. Nevertheless Here we see, they stand in need to be taught again, which be the First principles of the oracles of God. Whence we may Learn;
For these Hebrewes, though they were every way thus compleatly qualified, yet neglecting time and method, they were dull of hearing, not able to receive, what was to be delivered concerning Christ:
For these Hebrews, though they were every Way thus completely qualified, yet neglecting time and method, they were dull of hearing, not able to receive, what was to be Delivered Concerning christ:
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yee have need, which word in this phrase NONLATINALPHABET hath severall acceptions, signifying sometimes necessity, Mat. 14.16. they need not depart, that is, there is no necessity of their departure;
ye have need, which word in this phrase hath several acceptions, signifying sometime necessity, Mathew 14.16. they need not depart, that is, there is no necessity of their departure;
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that is, to him that is in want, therefore the vulgar translation reads it in ligetis; yee want or are in want: Thirdly it is translated Ʋse. Eph. 4.29. which is good to the use of edifying, that is, which is usefull to edifying;
that is, to him that is in want, Therefore the Vulgar Translation reads it in ligetis; ye want or Are in want: Thirdly it is translated Ʋse. Ephesians 4.29. which is good to the use of edifying, that is, which is useful to edifying;
and wee are to be taught, being the scriptures here called the oracles of God; for the word of God is a lamp or candle unto the feet of every beleever, Psal. 119.105. whereunto wee are to give heed, as unto a light that shineth in a darke place, 2 Pet. 1.19. The scripture is both a light of instruction, to teach us our way:
and we Are to be taught, being the Scriptures Here called the oracles of God; for the word of God is a lamp or candle unto the feet of every believer, Psalm 119.105. whereunto we Are to give heed, as unto a Light that shines in a dark place, 2 Pet. 1.19. The scripture is both a Light of instruction, to teach us our Way:
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psal. 19.7. Therefore is it necessary that we be taught again, which be the first principles of the oracles of God.
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19.7. Therefore is it necessary that we be taught again, which be the First principles of the oracles of God.
and hath forgotten that hee was purged from his old sins. v. 9. And therefore is in want that one teach him again which be the first, principles of the oracles of God.
and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old Sins. v. 9. And Therefore is in want that one teach him again which be the First, principles of the oracles of God.
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whether it be externall, the glory of God, which is happinesse infinite and eternall; or internall, the salvation of our souls, which is life everlasting:
whither it be external, the glory of God, which is happiness infinite and Eternal; or internal, the salvation of our Souls, which is life everlasting:
And that our lives may conduce unto the glory and praise of God, wee must be filled with the fruits of righteousnesse, whereunto love in an increase of knowledge, judgement, & sincerity is requisite.
And that our lives may conduce unto the glory and praise of God, we must be filled with the fruits of righteousness, whereunto love in an increase of knowledge, judgement, & sincerity is requisite.
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Phil. 19, 10, 11. Which life will be a true praise of him, who is glorified thereby, Psal. 50.23. Who expects praise with understanding, Psal. 47.7. which understanding is attained by the holy scriptures through Faith. 2 Tim. 3.15.
Philip 19, 10, 11. Which life will be a true praise of him, who is glorified thereby, Psalm 50.23. Who expects praise with understanding, Psalm 47.7. which understanding is attained by the holy Scriptures through Faith. 2 Tim. 3.15.
Or if it be this latter which is internall, our salvation, that is life eternall, wee must receive the same by Christ Jesus, who is the giver thereof, Iohn. 10.28. and the way thereunto, Ioh. 14.6. whom to know is eternall life, Ioh. 17.3. and is taught in the scriptures, Ioh. 5.39. In this sense therefore yee have use, or it is usefull that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God.
Or if it be this latter which is internal, our salvation, that is life Eternal, we must receive the same by christ jesus, who is the giver thereof, John. 10.28. and the Way thereunto, John 14.6. whom to know is Eternal life, John 17.3. and is taught in the Scriptures, John 5.39. In this sense Therefore ye have use, or it is useful that one teach you again which be the First principles of the oracles of God.
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Besides, Gods word is the joy of his Servants, Ier. 15.16. and their safety in affliction, Psa. 119.92. it is unto them most pleasant, and nourishing food and inriching wealth, Psal. 19.10. better then thousands of gold and silver, Psal. •9. 72. and 127. sweeter then honey, v. 103. all the elect be right branches of the true Vine, whose meat and drink it is, to do the will of his Father that sent him, Ioh. 4.34. they take a delight to do his will:
Beside, God's word is the joy of his Servants, Jeremiah 15.16. and their safety in affliction, Psa. 119.92. it is unto them most pleasant, and nourishing food and enriching wealth, Psalm 19.10. better then thousands of gold and silver, Psalm •9. 72. and 127. Sweeten then honey, v. 103. all the elect be right branches of the true Vine, whose meat and drink it is, to do the will of his Father that sent him, John 4.34. they take a delight to do his will:
and religion, yet so shallow in the knowledge of our Saviour Jesus Christ, that they stand in need to bee taught againe the first principles of this religion, which directs me from their want, unto the matter thereof, teaching. Yee have need that one teach you againe which be the first principles of the oracles of God.
and Religion, yet so shallow in the knowledge of our Saviour jesus christ, that they stand in need to be taught again the First principles of this Religion, which directs me from their want, unto the matter thereof, teaching. Ye have need that one teach you again which be the First principles of the oracles of God.
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and that is NONLATINALPHABET to be taught, that one teach you: teach? what is there to bee taught? which be the first principles of the Oracles of God.
and that is to be taught, that one teach you: teach? what is there to be taught? which be the First principles of the Oracles of God.
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then which none is more eloquent, more Divine, nor more answering our doubts and demands, the sum and end of which sacred scripture, is Jesus Christ our Saviour, of whom the Apostle had many things to say,
then which none is more eloquent, more Divine, nor more answering our doubts and demands, the sum and end of which sacred scripture, is jesus christ our Saviour, of whom the Apostle had many things to say,
and hard to be uttered, not because they are difficult or abstruse in themselves, but because they to whom they were directed, were dull of hearing, v. 11. and therefore in their learning the doctrine of Christianity, they must first be taught, which be the first principles of these oracles of God.
and hard to be uttered, not Because they Are difficult or abstruse in themselves, but Because they to whom they were directed, were dull of hearing, v. 11. and Therefore in their learning the Doctrine of Christianity, they must First be taught, which be the First principles of these oracles of God.
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who might to the least scruple, concerning their knowledge of their Saviour, have answered in the words of their forefathers, the men of Judah in another case,
who might to the least scruple, Concerning their knowledge of their Saviour, have answered in the words of their Forefathers, the men of Judah in Another case,
was not he borne in Bethlehem of Judah? hath not he been conversant with us? hath not he walked in our streets? preached in our Temple? taught in our Synagogues? hath nor hee wrought many miracles amongst us? is it not hee that hath caused our lame to walke? our blinde to see? and our poore to receive the Gospel? was not hee crucified before our eyes? is not his Sepulchre with us? did not he forty dayes after his resurrection, deprive us of his bodily praesence, by his Ascension up into Heaven, from the Mount of O livet, by his owne power, where he sitteth, at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
was not he born in Bethlehem of Judah? hath not he been conversant with us? hath not he walked in our streets? preached in our Temple? taught in our Synagogues? hath nor he wrought many Miracles among us? is it not he that hath caused our lame to walk? our blind to see? and our poor to receive the Gospel? was not he Crucified before our eyes? is not his Sepulchre with us? did not he forty days After his resurrection, deprive us of his bodily presence, by his Ascension up into Heaven, from the Mount of Oh livet, by his own power, where he Sitteth, At the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
and cause us to confess his supposed father, his mother, and kindred to live amongst us? Mar. 6.2, 3. How should we be ignorant of him? that we should be thus ignorant, is both strange and improbable:
and cause us to confess his supposed father, his mother, and kindred to live among us? Mar. 6.2, 3. How should we be ignorant of him? that we should be thus ignorant, is both strange and improbable:
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did not our country man, and Apostle Peter, in one Sermon wherein this our Saviour was taught us, convert three thousand of our soules in one day, bringing us all therewith, into such amazement,
did not our country man, and Apostle Peter, in one Sermon wherein this our Saviour was taught us, convert three thousand of our Souls in one day, bringing us all therewith, into such amazement,
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and astonishment, that we being pricked at the heart, with a sense of our sinnes, cryed out unto him and his fellow Apostles, men and brethren, what shall wee doe? whereupon we received the Sacraments, which are signes and seales of our profession of the Doctrine of Christianity, we continuing in the Apostles doctrine, and fellowship,
and astonishment, that we being pricked At the heart, with a sense of our Sins, cried out unto him and his fellow Apostles, men and brothers, what shall we do? whereupon we received the Sacraments, which Are Signs and Seals of our profession of the Doctrine of Christianity, we Continuing in the Apostles Doctrine, and fellowship,
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Can there be any fuller or clearer demonstration of our security and knowledge through a true faith in Christ? and bee not these the first principles of this faith? How is it thē that we are thus upbraided that wee stand in need to be taught againe, which be the first principles of the oracles of God.
Can there be any fuller or clearer demonstration of our security and knowledge through a true faith in christ? and be not these the First principles of this faith? How is it them that we Are thus upbraided that we stand in need to be taught again, which be the First principles of the oracles of God.
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The Apostle doth grant, they had some smattering in the knowledge of Christ, for they were babes, that is, they stood in neede to bee instructed in the first grounds and rudiments of Christian religion,
The Apostle does grant, they had Some smattering in the knowledge of christ, for they were babes, that is, they stood in need to be instructed in the First grounds and rudiments of Christian Religion,
v. 14. therefore they stood in neede of a strengthening, confirming, and increasing of their understanding, that they might conceive fully and aright, what that is which the Apostle was about to deliver concerning our Saviour:
v. 14. Therefore they stood in need of a strengthening, confirming, and increasing of their understanding, that they might conceive Fully and aright, what that is which the Apostle was about to deliver Concerning our Saviour:
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and though it may bee granted that the Hebrewes had so much knowledge, as ••re claime is laid unto, there is more requis•te to t•• deserve the name of knowing Christians,
and though it may be granted that the Hebrews had so much knowledge, as ••re claim is laid unto, there is more requis•te to t•• deserve the name of knowing Christians,
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how by him the typicall Priesthood is abrogated, and the ceremoniall Law taken away, in all which the Apostle is very exact in this Epistle, all which in this part considered together, make thus much, that, A good improvement of the best meanes of saving knowledge, without a right and profitable use,
how by him the typical Priesthood is abrogated, and the ceremonial Law taken away, in all which the Apostle is very exact in this Epistle, all which in this part considered together, make thus much, that, A good improvement of the best means of Saving knowledge, without a right and profitable use,
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and they commended proficients therein, as hath beene sufficiently shewed, yet they were far short of their duty, For when for the time they ought to be teachers, they had need that one teach them again, which be the first principles of the oracles of God:
and they commended proficients therein, as hath been sufficiently showed, yet they were Far short of their duty, For when for the time they ought to be Teachers, they had need that one teach them again, which be the First principles of the oracles of God:
The fourth and last particular of this their necessity is their decrease in knowledge, in this word NONLATINALPHABET again, which here is the last and greatest aggravation of their ignorance,
The fourth and last particular of this their necessity is their decrease in knowledge, in this word again, which Here is the last and greatest aggravation of their ignorance,
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if we consider Gods dealing with them, and their negligence in a right use of his inconceivable mercies and favours, which he had so freely and plentifully bestowed upon them.
if we Consider God's dealing with them, and their negligence in a right use of his inconceivable Mercies and favours, which he had so freely and plentifully bestowed upon them.
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so in the new Testament at the first preaching of the Gospell, he preferred them before all other people, Luke 24.47. and more then this, God having raised up his Son, sent him to blesse them first, in turning them from their iniquities, Acts 3.26.
so in the new Testament At the First preaching of the Gospel, he preferred them before all other people, Lycia 24.47. and more then this, God having raised up his Son, sent him to bless them First, in turning them from their iniquities, Acts 3.26.
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untill they came to Antioch, Acts 11.19, 20. To the children of the stocke of Abraham was the word of salvation sent, Acts 13.26. all which transcendent blessings (wherewith God had ennobled them) we see they slighted & neglected;
until they Come to Antioch, Acts 11.19, 20. To the children of the stock of Abraham was the word of salvation sent, Acts 13.26. all which transcendent blessings (wherewith God had ennobled them) we see they slighted & neglected;
which mightily aggravates not only their non-proficiency, but their decrease in the knowledge of true Religion, by neglecting a right use of that extraordinary meanes of salvation, which God had bestowed upon them:
which mightily aggravates not only their nonproficiency, but their decrease in the knowledge of true Religion, by neglecting a right use of that extraordinary means of salvation, which God had bestowed upon them:
for whereas for the time they ought to be teachers, they had need yet to be taught, and that againe, which be the first principles of the oracles of God, and though the first preaching of the word of God, was necessary for them not only in respect unto their Priviledges & Prerogative,
for whereas for the time they ought to be Teachers, they had need yet to be taught, and that again, which be the First principles of the oracles of God, and though the First preaching of the word of God, was necessary for them not only in respect unto their Privileges & Prerogative,
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but also in a relation unto Gods promise made unto them, the performance whereof was necessary for their salvation, Acts 13.46. they were not yet able to receive strong meate, but were still babes fit onely for milke.
but also in a Relation unto God's promise made unto them, the performance whereof was necessary for their salvation, Acts 13.46. they were not yet able to receive strong meat, but were still babes fit only for milk.
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and were confident that they themselves were guides of the blind, a light of them which are in darknesse, instructers of the foolish, teachers of babes, which had the forme of knowledge and of trueth in the Law, Rom. 2.18, 19, 20. But in the understanding of the doctrine of Christianity, which is the Covenant of the Gospell, they were babes and dull of hearing, which much aggravates their ignorance and negligence;
and were confident that they themselves were guides of the blind, a Light of them which Are in darkness, instructers of the foolish, Teachers of babes, which had the Form of knowledge and of truth in the Law, Rom. 2.18, 19, 20. But in the understanding of the Doctrine of Christianity, which is the Covenant of the Gospel, they were babes and dull of hearing, which much aggravates their ignorance and negligence;
but this makes them more inexcusable, (to be within the covenant of grace: (for the Author of this Epistle was perswaded of their salvation, cha. 6.9, 10.) and to forget the words of reconciliation and eternall life,
but this makes them more inexcusable, (to be within the Covenant of grace: (for the Author of this Epistle was persuaded of their salvation, cham. 6.9, 10.) and to forget the words of reconciliation and Eternal life,
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after they had received the same from the Lord of life in person, and his Apostles, who were eye-witnesses of the same, chap. 2.3.4. and had entertained a confidence therein, that they stand in need to be taught againe, the first principles of the oracles of God:
After they had received the same from the Lord of life in person, and his Apostles, who were Eyewitnesses of the same, chap. 2.3.4. and had entertained a confidence therein, that they stand in need to be taught again, the First principles of the oracles of God:
and largest capacities, seconded with saving grace, without a heedful care, and paines taken in their attained knowledge of the oracles of God, cannot be exempted from a losse therein.
and Largest capacities, seconded with Saving grace, without a heedful care, and pains taken in their attained knowledge of the oracles of God, cannot be exempted from a loss therein.
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yet not being (as was requisite) carefull and painefull in the meanes of their attained saving knowledge, they were fallen into a loss therein, standing in need to be taught againe, what formerly they had learned:
yet not being (as was requisite) careful and painful in the means of their attained Saving knowledge, they were fallen into a loss therein, standing in need to be taught again, what formerly they had learned:
that, There is neither Nobility nor honour, knowledge nor vertue, sufficient to with-hold a Minister from telling his people of their sad and dangerous condition.
that, There is neither Nobilt nor honour, knowledge nor virtue, sufficient to withhold a Minister from telling his people of their sad and dangerous condition.
wherein it may be expected, that having thus followed the usuall popular way, I should have made Use and Application, of each Doctrinall observation, in order as they have been collected, which I hope Candid Readers wil be pleased to excu•e,
wherein it may be expected, that having thus followed the usual popular Way, I should have made Use and Application, of each Doctrinal observation, in order as they have been collected, which I hope Candid Readers will be pleased to excu•e,
because brevity hath inforced a forbearance thereof, I trusting (as I pray God they may,) that all heedfull and industrious Christians which shall reade this discourse, will of themselves make more profitable use and application of all divine practicall lessons,
Because brevity hath enforced a forbearance thereof, I trusting (as I pray God they may,) that all heedful and Industria Christians which shall read this discourse, will of themselves make more profitable use and application of all divine practical Lessons,
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but that herein I may somewhat commodiously answer your expectation, note that in this discourse of these beleeving Hebrewes, wee may observe their slight attendance of Christ in his ordinance,
but that herein I may somewhat commodiously answer your expectation, note that in this discourse of these believing Hebrews, we may observe their slight attendance of christ in his Ordinance,
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their neglect of their Priviledge, Prerogative, Love and Devotion, by an immethodicall, unsuccessefull, and unprofitable progresse in their knowledge of Christ & his Word;
their neglect of their Privilege, Prerogative, Love and Devotion, by an immethodical, unsuccessful, and unprofitable progress in their knowledge of christ & his Word;
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and all these aggravated with loss and decay in Religion, and laid open, check't and reproved by an Apostolical chiding, are (more then signes) convincing arguments of their deficiency,
and all these aggravated with loss and decay in Religion, and laid open, checked and reproved by an Apostolical chiding, Are (more then Signs) convincing Arguments of their deficiency,
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a consideration and survey whereof may prompt and suggest much soveraign and wholsome direction unto all that profess Christian Religion. First, Hearers, secondly, Teachers.
a consideration and survey whereof may prompt and suggest much sovereign and wholesome direction unto all that profess Christian Religion. First, Hearers, secondly, Teachers.
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First Direction unto Hearers. It being thus that these Hebrewes were Beleevers, and a people of the promised seed, under both Covenants, endued with greater Priviledges, Prerogatives,
First Direction unto Hearers. It being thus that these Hebrews were Believers, and a people of the promised seed, under both Covenants, endued with greater Privileges, Prerogatives,
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yet for all this that they were at a loss in saving knowledge, which brought them unto such dulness of hearing (that is, understanding) that they were unprofitable hearers, not able to understand what was requisite to be known concerning Christ,
yet for all this that they were At a loss in Saving knowledge, which brought them unto such dullness of hearing (that is, understanding) that they were unprofitable hearers, not able to understand what was requisite to be known Concerning christ,
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but were babes and weakelings therein, standing in want, necessity, and need of reliefe, light, use, joy and comfort, of the true and saving spirit taught & directed in the sacred word of God, by a methodicall, orderly,
but were babes and Weaklings therein, standing in want, necessity, and need of relief, Light, use, joy and Comfort, of the true and Saving Spirit taught & directed in the sacred word of God, by a methodical, orderly,
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& profitable receiving the words of reconciliation, which is most remarkable in them, because they lived under a more able and sufficient ministery of the Gospell,
& profitable receiving the words of reconciliation, which is most remarkable in them, Because they lived under a more able and sufficient Ministry of the Gospel,
for it was first spoken unto them by the Lord himselfe, and after was confirmed by them which heard him, chap. 2 verse 3. whom the Evangelist Saint Luke calleth eye-witnesses, Luke 1.2. An Epither proper only in this sense unto the Apostles, wherewith the Apostle Peter confirmes his Authority, in the delivery of this Doctrine, 2 Pet. 1.16.
for it was First spoken unto them by the Lord himself, and After was confirmed by them which herd him, chap. 2 verse 3. whom the Evangelist Saint Lycia calls Eyewitnesses, Lycia 1.2. an Epither proper only in this sense unto the Apostles, wherewith the Apostle Peter confirms his authority, in the delivery of this Doctrine, 2 Pet. 1.16.
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and Saint John the Apostle desirous to put the first promulgation of the Doctrine of Christ (whereof these Hebrewes were partakers) beyond all exception,
and Saint John the Apostle desirous to put the First Promulgation of the Doctrine of christ (whereof these Hebrews were partakers) beyond all exception,
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and opposition, guards the trueth with the Apostles, hearing, seeing, and handling thereof, 1 John 11. Therefore the Author of this Epistle gives these Hebrewes a particular & speciall charge, to be obedient unto these their Ministers.
and opposition, guards the truth with the Apostles, hearing, seeing, and handling thereof, 1 John 11. Therefore the Author of this Epistle gives these Hebrews a particular & special charge, to be obedient unto these their Ministers.
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and the Scriptures, For they were in need to bee taught againe, which be the first Principles of the oracles of God, being babes, whose senses were unexperienced in discerning good and evill,
and the Scriptures, For they were in need to be taught again, which be the First Principles of the oracles of God, being babes, whose Senses were unexperienced in discerning good and evil,
and capable only of milke, that is, the first principles and rudiments of the Doctrine of Christ, viz. concerning Repentance, Faith, Baptisme, laying on of hands, Resurrection of the dead, Judgement, Chap. 6.1, 2. The apprehension whereof in these honourable beleevers, may teach all Christians by their neglect to take warning,
and capable only of milk, that is, the First principles and rudiments of the Doctrine of christ, viz. Concerning Repentance, Faith, Baptism, laying on of hands, Resurrection of the dead, Judgement, Chap. 6.1, 2. The apprehension whereof in these honourable believers, may teach all Christians by their neglect to take warning,
The Jewes they were naturall branches, which for unbeleefe were cut off, that wee might be graffed in, verse 19. therefore we ought not to be high minded, presuming neither of our title unto happinesse,
The Jews they were natural branches, which for unbelief were Cut off, that we might be graffed in, verse 19. Therefore we ought not to be high minded, presuming neither of our title unto happiness,
neither of our graces, for they were holy Brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, chap. 3.1. neither of workes, for they had done a worke, a labour of love, which they shewed towards the name of Christ, by perseverance in ministring to the Saints, chap. 6.10.
neither of our graces, for they were holy Brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, chap. 3.1. neither of works, for they had done a work, a labour of love, which they showed towards the name of christ, by perseverance in ministering to the Saints, chap. 6.10.
ever taking a continuall care rightly to examine our estates (in respect to God and man, repentance, faith and obedience) by the prescript rule of Gods word, which is ever the minde of the holy Ghost, ever having likewise a sure and speciall care,
ever taking a continual care rightly to examine our estates (in respect to God and man, Repentance, faith and Obedience) by the prescript Rule of God's word, which is ever the mind of the holy Ghost, ever having likewise a sure and special care,
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who desiring to be teachers of the law, understand not what they say, nor whereof they affirme, 1 Tim. 1.7. Whose words will eate as doth a canker, 2 Tim. 2.17.
who desiring to be Teachers of the law, understand not what they say, nor whereof they affirm, 1 Tim. 1.7. Whose words will eat as does a canker, 2 Tim. 2.17.
