A small Measure of true Reason, with good Degrees of Humility and Modesty, will easily bring one over to Submit to Matters of Doctrine, relating to the Divine Essence,
A small Measure of true Reason, with good Degrees of Humility and Modesty, will Easily bring one over to Submit to Matters of Doctrine, relating to the Divine Essence,
if it appears that they are expresly Revealed, though the forming Distinct Apprehensions of them be above our Faculties, which God knows are Weak and Short-sighted;
if it appears that they Are expressly Revealed, though the forming Distinct Apprehensions of them be above our Faculties, which God knows Are Weak and Shortsighted;
so small a part of it being enlightned, and of that so very small a part being either guided or bettered by that Light, carries in it a Train of Difficulties, which we can never hope to see through, till welcome at that Light to which we cannot now approach.
so small a part of it being enlightened, and of that so very small a part being either guided or bettered by that Light, carries in it a Train of Difficulties, which we can never hope to see through, till welcome At that Light to which we cannot now approach.
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About 1800 Years before it, Jacob when dying had foretold, That the Scepter should not depart from Iudah, till Shiloh should come, by whom the Gentiles were to be called to the Knowledge of God.
About 1800 years before it, Jacob when dying had foretold, That the Sceptre should not depart from Iudah, till Shiloh should come, by whom the Gentiles were to be called to the Knowledge of God.
The Importance of which was, That the Tribe of Judah should continue to be God's People, under their peculiar Laws and Government, till the Messias should come, to whom the Gentiles were to be gathered. The other Tribes were for the greater part so lost, that scarce any Remnant of them was left:
The Importance of which was, That the Tribe of Judah should continue to be God's People, under their peculiar Laws and Government, till the Messias should come, to whom the Gentiles were to be gathered. The other Tribes were for the greater part so lost, that scarce any Remnant of them was left:
and by that time, according to the Prediction, the Gentiles were called to the Knowledge of God (through this Shiloh the Messias,) the Jewish Nation was Destroyed, their Temple burnt down, their City razed down to the ground,
and by that time, according to the Prediction, the Gentiles were called to the Knowledge of God (through this Shiloh the Messias,) the Jewish nation was Destroyed, their Temple burned down, their city razed down to the ground,
but far the greater part adhering firmly to their Religion, still owned the Prophecies, which we hope are to have at last a Glorious effect upon them for their final Conversion.
but Far the greater part adhering firmly to their Religion, still owned the Prophecies, which we hope Are to have At last a Glorious Effect upon them for their final Conversion.
It was revealed to Daniel, That within Sixty nine Weeks after the going forth of the Commandment to build and restore Ierusalem, Messiah the Prince should come, and be cut off.
It was revealed to daniel, That within Sixty nine Weeks After the going forth of the Commandment to built and restore Ierusalem, Messiah the Prince should come, and be Cut off.
That by Weeks are meant so many Sevens of Years, is confessed by the Jews; and can easily be proved to have been a common form of designing such a Period of time among them.
That by Weeks Are meant so many Sevens of years, is confessed by the jews; and can Easily be proved to have been a Common from of designing such a Period of time among them.
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The commandment to build Ierusalem, was given in the 20th. year of Artaxerxes Longimanus; the Edict given out before by Cyrus, and confirmed by Darius, being only for the building the Temple,
The Commandment to built Ierusalem, was given in the 20th. year of Artaxerxes Longimanus; the Edict given out before by Cyrus, and confirmed by Darius, being only for the building the Temple,
Now we have the certain Characters of those times left, by which we are sure, That from the 20th. year of Artaxerxes to the 19th. of Tiberius, in which our Saviour suffered, there were just so many years,
Now we have the certain Characters of those times left, by which we Are sure, That from the 20th. year of Artaxerxes to the 19th. of Tiberius, in which our Saviour suffered, there were just so many Years,
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neither more nor less, according to the Calculation of Years that we know the Caldeans then reckoned by, of 360 Days to a Year, which they divided into Twelve Months, assigning Thirty Days to every Month;
neither more nor less, according to the Calculation of years that we know the Chaldaeans then reckoned by, of 360 Days to a Year, which they divided into Twelve Months, assigning Thirty Days to every Monn;
but was under a Religion that was then so strangely corrupted, that the Tempers as well as Laws of that Nation did very much dispose them to an aversion to that Religion,
but was under a Religion that was then so strangely corrupted, that the Tempers as well as Laws of that nation did very much dispose them to an aversion to that Religion,
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Thus we who cannot know why this was the time marked for the Appearance of the Son of God, yet do certainly know that it was precisely marked out, and was as exactly fulfilled;
Thus we who cannot know why this was the time marked for the Appearance of the Son of God, yet do Certainly know that it was precisely marked out, and was as exactly fulfilled;
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I go next to the Great Article of the Christian Religion mentioned in the Text, That the Messias who was sent forth, was the Son of God. The Jews understood these two designations to be so inseparable, that they had no other Controversy at first with the Apostles and the first Converts,
I go next to the Great Article of the Christian Religion mentioned in the Text, That the Messias who was sent forth, was the Son of God. The jews understood these two designations to be so inseparable, that they had no other Controversy At First with the Apostles and the First Converts,
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but about this, Whether Jesus was the Messias, or not? But supposing him to be the Messias, they never questioned his being the Son of God; nor did they object to the Christians their giving him Divine Adoration.
but about this, Whither jesus was the Messias, or not? But supposing him to be the Messias, they never questioned his being the Son of God; nor did they Object to the Christians their giving him Divine Adoration.
If the Jews had not then believed that the Messiah was to be truly God, and that as such he was to be invocated, they must after this have reproached the Christians with Idolatry;
If the jews had not then believed that the Messiah was to be truly God, and that as such he was to be invocated, they must After this have reproached the Christians with Idolatry;
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This was yet more instructing to the Christians, who could not but observe that St. Stephen ended his life in Acts of Invocation of Christ, to the same effect with those in which Christ himself had called on his Heavenly Father,
This was yet more instructing to the Christians, who could not but observe that Saint Stephen ended his life in Acts of Invocation of christ, to the same Effect with those in which christ himself had called on his Heavenly Father,
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Yet since this is the Capital Article of the Christian Religion, and since it is one of the great Infelicities of the Age we live in, that as many have been carried to question the Truth of the whole of it,
Yet since this is the Capital Article of the Christian Religion, and since it is one of the great Infelicities of the Age we live in, that as many have been carried to question the Truth of the Whole of it,
It is certain, that if we confess that the New Testament was a Book writ by Divine Inspiration (which those who deny this Doctrine, profess they do acknowledge), we must also confess, that Divine Honours are through the whole of it ascribed to Jesus Christ:
It is certain, that if we confess that the New Testament was a Book writ by Divine Inspiration (which those who deny this Doctrine, profess they do acknowledge), we must also confess, that Divine Honours Are through the Whole of it ascribed to jesus christ:
From this, Common sense seems to infer, That either he was truly God, by such a Real Union with the Eternal Word, who is God, as makes both Natures one Person in him;
From this, Common sense seems to infer, That either he was truly God, by such a Real union with the Eternal Word, who is God, as makes both Nature's one Person in him;
Or if this is not true, it will follow, That the Christian Religion, one of whose main Ends was to banish Idolatry out of the world, did really only change the Object of this Idolatry,
Or if this is not true, it will follow, That the Christian Religion, one of whose main Ends was to banish Idolatry out of the world, did really only change the Object of this Idolatry,
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All the Sects among Christians that have rejected our Saviour's Divinity, who yet acknowledge that Divine Honour is due to him, may be reduced to these Two;
All the Sects among Christians that have rejected our Saviour's Divinity, who yet acknowledge that Divine Honour is due to him, may be reduced to these Two;
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These were the Arians of Old, who under many high words, seem to have meant no more but to acknowledge that he was some Created Mind, such as the Jews and we all apprehend Angels to be;
These were the Arians of Old, who under many high words, seem to have meant no more but to acknowledge that he was Some Created Mind, such as the jews and we all apprehend Angels to be;
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and he pursues that in the Two First Chapters, in expressions, that considering the Simplicity of Stile in which the New Testament is writ, are as full as can be imagined.
and he pursues that in the Two First Chapters, in expressions, that considering the Simplicity of Style in which the New Testament is writ, Are as full as can be imagined.
They are of the nature of Negative words, which are always to be severely understood. They are likewise set in the terms of opposition, and so must be strictly expounded:
They Are of the nature of Negative words, which Are always to be severely understood. They Are likewise Set in the terms of opposition, and so must be strictly expounded:
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Whatsoever Dignity they have, it is a free donation, whereas Christ has his by Inheritance. To which of the Angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son this day have I begotten thee.
Whatsoever Dignity they have, it is a free donation, whereas christ has his by Inheritance. To which of the Angels said he At any time, Thou art my Son this day have I begotten thee.
But when he bringeth in the first-begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the Angels of God worship him; an opposition as express as it is full.
But when he brings in the Firstbegotten into the world, he Says, And let all the Angels of God worship him; an opposition as express as it is full.
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This being then the Translation that was in use among the Jews, when St. Paul writ, it is most probable that he had regard to it, there being no part of the Law, that the Jews think is more full of Mystery and Prophecy than that Song.
This being then the translation that was in use among the jews, when Saint Paul writ, it is most probable that he had regard to it, there being no part of the Law, that the jews think is more full of Mystery and Prophecy than that Song.
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Of Angels, this is said, He makes his Angels Spirits (that is, Winds, which imports the quickness of their Motion), and his Ministers a flaming fire (a Figure importing their subtil force).
Of Angels, this is said, He makes his Angels Spirits (that is, Winds, which imports the quickness of their Motion), and his Ministers a flaming fire (a Figure importing their subtle force).
— And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the Earth, and the Heavens are the works of thiue hands ▪ — they shall be changed,
— And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the Foundation of the Earth, and the Heavens Are the works of thiue hands ▪ — they shall be changed,
The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth, and Eternity, being in these words plainly affirmed of the Messias, which could not be said without Blasphemy,
The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth, and Eternity, being in these words plainly affirmed of the Messias, which could not be said without Blasphemy,
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in opposition to which, it is said further of Angels, Are they not all ministring Spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be Heirs of Salvation.
in opposition to which, it is said further of Angels, are they not all ministering Spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be Heirs of Salvation.
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This is more expresly prosecuted in the next Chapter, where this is made a part of the difference between the Mosaical and the Christian Dispensation, That the former was spoken by Angels; whereas this was first begun to be spoken by the Lord.
This is more expressly prosecuted in the next Chapter, where this is made a part of the difference between the Mosaical and the Christian Dispensation, That the former was spoken by Angels; whereas this was First begun to be spoken by the Lord.
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The Second Supposition on which those who deny his Divinity, do yet pretend to assert the High Dignity to which he is raised, is the Sublimity of that Ministry and Dispensation that was committed to him;
The Second Supposition on which those who deny his Divinity, do yet pretend to assert the High Dignity to which he is raised, is the Sublimity of that Ministry and Dispensation that was committed to him;
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But, as by a Spirit of Prophecy, St. Paul does in the next place destroy this conceit in that way, which of all others, was the best suited to the Notions of the Jews. He sets Christ in opposition to Moses, not only in a priority of rank,
But, as by a Spirit of Prophecy, Saint Paul does in the next place destroy this conceit in that Way, which of all Others, was the best suited to the Notions of the jews. He sets christ in opposition to Moses, not only in a priority of rank,
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To make this yet more sensible, it is to be considered, That the Degree of Moses 's Inspiration, is set by God himself above any other Prophecy, in these Words:
To make this yet more sensible, it is to be considered, That the Degree of Moses is Inspiration, is Set by God himself above any other Prophecy, in these Words:
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My Servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all my House, with him will I speak mouth to mouth (or face to face, as one man speaks to another) even apparently, and not in dark Speeches;
My Servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all my House, with him will I speak Mouth to Mouth (or face to face, as one man speaks to Another) even apparently, and not in dark Speeches;
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Now after all this, Christ is not only preferred to Moses, but is put in such an opposition to him as is that of a Son to a Servant. These are plain and simple Authorities, that need only a little Reflection,
Now After all this, christ is not only preferred to Moses, but is put in such an opposition to him as is that of a Son to a Servant. These Are plain and simple Authorities, that need only a little Reflection,
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God be thanked, that by his good Providence, and the care of all the Churches, we have this Book brought down to us, in its first genuine and uncorrupted State, in which the Inspired Penmen delivered it to the World.
God be thanked, that by his good Providence, and the care of all the Churches, we have this Book brought down to us, in its First genuine and uncorrupted State, in which the Inspired Penmen Delivered it to the World.
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It was Eusebius, who in his History cites a passage from a Writer in the beginning of the 3d Century, believed to be Gaius Presbyter of Rome, who tells us that Artemon 's Disciples had endeavoured to corrupt the New Testament,
It was Eusebius, who in his History cites a passage from a Writer in the beginning of the 3d Century, believed to be Gaius Presbyter of Room, who tells us that Artemon is Disciples had endeavoured to corrupt the New Testament,
and to come? Can we form any distinct thought concerning Creation? How Beings arise out of nothing, in consequence to the Will of an Infinite Mind, who said of all things, Let them be, and they were? Or can we so much as apprehend how Matter thus Created, shall move at the Act and Will of its Eternal Creator? Can Matter know that Will to obey it? Or can an Intellectual Act give Motion to insensible Matter? Can we apprehend the propagation of Plants, much less of Animals? And as to that which of all other things we perceive the most sensibly, Can we apprehend how Soul and Body dwell together? How Thought and Motion, how distant soever in their Natures, have that Union with,
and to come? Can we from any distinct Thought Concerning Creation? How Beings arise out of nothing, in consequence to the Will of an Infinite Mind, who said of all things, Let them be, and they were? Or can we so much as apprehend how Matter thus Created, shall move At the Act and Will of its Eternal Creator? Can Matter know that Will to obey it? Or can an Intellectual Act give Motion to insensible Matter? Can we apprehend the propagation of Plants, much less of Animals? And as to that which of all other things we perceive the most sensibly, Can we apprehend how Soul and Body dwell together? How Thought and Motion, how distant soever in their Nature's, have that union with,
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and how a Mind can command so many regular and unaccountable Motions of Matter, as we perceive in Memory, Imagination, and Speech; are difficulties that confound us.
and how a Mind can command so many regular and unaccountable Motions of Matter, as we perceive in Memory, Imagination, and Speech; Are difficulties that confound us.
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than resolve them, that it can be no just Objection to any part of the Divine Revelation, that it contains matters out of which great difficulties do arise,
than resolve them, that it can be no just Objection to any part of the Divine Revelation, that it contains matters out of which great difficulties do arise,
When such things occur to us, we ought to take the Shield of Faith; maintaining our selves with this, That the God of Truth, who cannot Lye, has revealed such things to us;
When such things occur to us, we ought to take the Shield of Faith; maintaining our selves with this, That the God of Truth, who cannot Lie, has revealed such things to us;
They were certainly great, since such extraordinary Methods were taken to promote them: When it was introduced with so many particular and distinct Predictions;
They were Certainly great, since such extraordinary Methods were taken to promote them: When it was introduced with so many particular and distinct Predictions;
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The propagation it self, considering the Instruments made use of, and the opposition it met with from all hands, being one of the greatest of all Miracles.
The propagation it self, considering the Instruments made use of, and the opposition it met with from all hands, being one of the greatest of all Miracles.
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Now since it is unsuitable to Infinite Wisdom, to employ extraordinary Methods for the attaining of some ordinary Ends, it is very just to conclude, That the Ends must be great,
Now since it is unsuitable to Infinite Wisdom, to employ extraordinary Methods for the attaining of Some ordinary Ends, it is very just to conclude, That the Ends must be great,
yet was but low, and was become much more so by the increase of the Ceremonial part by Tradition, which still as it increases too much, does sink the Moral and best part of Religion.
yet was but low, and was become much more so by the increase of the Ceremonial part by Tradition, which still as it increases too much, does sink the Moral and best part of Religion.
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It being then necessary to free the Jews from their Bondage (which is the occasion upon which these words are in this place made use of by St. Paul) as well as to deliver the Gentiles out of their darkness, which was become black and thick as the shadow of death; God sent his Son to give the World true and high Notions of God and his Attributes;
It being then necessary to free the jews from their Bondage (which is the occasion upon which these words Are in this place made use of by Saint Paul) as well as to deliver the Gentiles out of their darkness, which was become black and thick as the shadow of death; God sent his Son to give the World true and high Notions of God and his Attributes;
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In it he expressed what a sort of Holiness he came to promote: Not the Affectations of a pompous Exterior, but the real purity of genuine Virtue; of Truth and Goodness; of Modesty, Humility, and Charity.
In it he expressed what a sort of Holiness he Come to promote: Not the Affectations of a pompous Exterior, but the real purity of genuine Virtue; of Truth and goodness; of Modesty, Humility, and Charity.
The offer of a pardon was necessary to be begun with, but it must be made in such a manner, that it might not encourage men to live on in Sin, at the same time that it gave them the hopes of Mercy.
The offer of a pardon was necessary to be begun with, but it must be made in such a manner, that it might not encourage men to live on in since, At the same time that it gave them the hope's of Mercy.
The Ideas of the guilt and odiousness of Sin were to be kept up in a Religion whose chief design was to reform and purify Mankind, at the same time that a general offer of a pardon was to be proclaimed to the World.
The Ideas of the guilt and odiousness of since were to be kept up in a Religion whose chief Design was to reform and purify Mankind, At the same time that a general offer of a pardon was to be proclaimed to the World.
Therefore this Messias, who was to procure that offer to be made, was to become a Sacrifice himself in our name and stead, he was to bear our Sins, and so to take them away:
Therefore this Messias, who was to procure that offer to be made, was to become a Sacrifice himself in our name and stead, he was to bear our Sins, and so to take them away:
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but with these he endured an inexpressible Agony in his mind, both before and during his being on the Cross, of which we who understand only the Agonies of guilt, of pain,
but with these he endured an inexpressible Agony in his mind, both before and during his being on the Cross, of which we who understand only the Agonies of guilt, of pain,
By this the Doctrine of the Messias has this most effectual recommendation accompanying it, that he shewed he loved us, in instances beyond imagination, as well as expression.
By this the Doctrine of the Messias has this most effectual recommendation accompanying it, that he showed he loved us, in instances beyond imagination, as well as expression.
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A Third design upon which God sent forth his Son, was to bring men to awaken much within themselves, the Ideas of God in the seriousest and tenderest manner, by frequent Meditation, and earnest Prayer:
A Third Design upon which God sent forth his Son, was to bring men to awaken much within themselves, the Ideas of God in the seriousest and Tenderest manner, by frequent Meditation, and earnest Prayer:
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for nothing can be easier than to have a thing for the asking, and is the properest Method possible, to keep alive in us great and powerful impressions of God;
for nothing can be Easier than to have a thing for the asking, and is the properest Method possible, to keep alive in us great and powerful impressions of God;
But it was our Saviour only, who made it a part of the Covenant that he came to establish between God and man, That a Divine Power should be conveyed into the Faculties of all such as should earnestly pray to him, by which they should be enabled to pay him that sincere Obedience, of which he is pleased graciously to accept;
But it was our Saviour only, who made it a part of the Covenant that he Come to establish between God and man, That a Divine Power should be conveyed into the Faculties of all such as should earnestly pray to him, by which they should be enabled to pay him that sincere obedience, of which he is pleased graciously to accept;
The Fourth great design of God's, in sending forth his Son, was, That he might give the World the most powerful of all motives, to work either on their hopes,
The Fourth great Design of God's, in sending forth his Son, was, That he might give the World the most powerful of all motives, to work either on their hope's,
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he not only affirmed it in many expressions, that were so full and so plain, that it is not possible to doubt any longer about it, without rejecting his Authority:
he not only affirmed it in many expressions, that were so full and so plain, that it is not possible to doubt any longer about it, without rejecting his authority:
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and be judged according to all that we have done in this Life; and that the micked shall go into everlasting punishment, and the righteous into life eternal.
and be judged according to all that we have done in this Life; and that the micked shall go into everlasting punishment, and the righteous into life Eternal.
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This being then so evidently delivered, and so fully described by him, we have in it given to us exceeding great and precious promises, with the greatest encouragement possible, to undertake that course of Holiness, which he has set before us, in consideration of the glory which, with it, he hath also set before us.
This being then so evidently Delivered, and so Fully described by him, we have in it given to us exceeding great and precious promises, with the greatest encouragement possible, to undertake that course of Holiness, which he has Set before us, in consideration of the glory which, with it, he hath also Set before us.
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and an Obedience of his Laws, as well, as in a submission to those Sufferings by which he may think fit to exercise our Faith and Patience, we shall at last escape out of this evil World, and from these Vile Bodies:
and an obedience of his Laws, as well, as in a submission to those Sufferings by which he may think fit to exercise our Faith and Patience, we shall At last escape out of this evil World, and from these Vile Bodies:
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and more reasonable Opinions, but come not under the vital Energy of it? If neither our hearts nor our lives are made the better for it, we do very little consider or pursue the ends for which the Son of God was sent into the World.
and more reasonable Opinions, but come not under the vital Energy of it? If neither our hearts nor our lives Are made the better for it, we do very little Consider or pursue the ends for which the Son of God was sent into the World.
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and to bind them to some opinions? This amounts to little, and must needs give but a mean Idea of a Religion, that with how much pomp soever it might be introduced, seems now to have very little effect on the great numbers of those who profess it.
and to bind them to Some opinions? This amounts to little, and must needs give but a mean Idea of a Religion, that with how much pomp soever it might be introduced, seems now to have very little Effect on the great numbers of those who profess it.
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Then shall these be the most effectually confuted, when the World shall see many instances of such true Christians, over whose Thoughts and Actions this Religion bears sway.
Then shall these be the most effectually confuted, when the World shall see many instances of such true Christians, over whose Thoughts and Actions this Religion bears sway.
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Let us study the Doctrine of Christ, that we may be enlightened by it, and have it in all its branches distinctly before our thoughts, and in our memories;
Let us study the Doctrine of christ, that we may be enlightened by it, and have it in all its branches distinctly before our thoughts, and in our memories;
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Let us look unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith, whom God sent forth into the World, to seek and save lost Sinners, of whom we ought to reckon our selves among the Chief.
Let us look unto jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith, whom God sent forth into the World, to seek and save lost Sinners, of whom we ought to reckon our selves among the Chief.
