The incomprehensibleness of imputed righteousness, for justification, by humane reason, till enlightned by the spirit of God preached in two sermons at the Merchants-Lecture in Broadstreet / by Thomas Cole.
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THE Apostle speaks at large in this Chapter of the Rejection of the Iews, and the Calling of the Gentiles: In the close of the Chapter he shews why so few Iews were converted by the Gospel, to whom it was first Preached,
THE Apostle speaks At large in this Chapter of the Rejection of the Iews, and the Calling of the Gentiles: In the close of the Chapter he shows why so few Iews were converted by the Gospel, to whom it was First Preached,
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but God, of his mere good pleasure, sends the Gospel among them, and makes the Preaching of it an effectual means of their Conversion to Faith in Christ.
but God, of his mere good pleasure, sends the Gospel among them, and makes the Preaching of it an effectual means of their Conversion to Faith in christ.
Christ in his Doctrine of Justification by Faith, and not by Works, was a Stumbling stone to the Iews, as he is to many now-a-days upon the very same account;
christ in his Doctrine of Justification by Faith, and not by Works, was a Stumbling stone to the Iews, as he is to many nowadays upon the very same account;
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This Child is set for the fall of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be spoken against, Luke 2. 34. So 1 Pet. 2. 7, 8. 1 Cor. 1. 23. The Apostles Preaching this Doctrine, were a savour of Death to many that heard them,
This Child is Set for the fallen of many in Israel, and for a Signen which shall be spoken against, Lycia 2. 34. So 1 Pet. 2. 7, 8. 1 Cor. 1. 23. The Apostles Preaching this Doctrine, were a savour of Death to many that herd them,
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I shall now shew you from this Text, whence it is, that the Doctrine of Justification by Faith in Christ, through the Imputation of his Righteousness, is such a stumbling stone,
I shall now show you from this Text, whence it is, that the Doctrine of Justification by Faith in christ, through the Imputation of his Righteousness, is such a stumbling stone,
The main reason, I conceive, is this, viz. Because the way of a Sinner's Salvation by Faith in Christ, is a Mystery far above the reach of man's understanding;
The main reason, I conceive, is this, viz. Because the Way of a Sinner's Salvation by Faith in christ, is a Mystery Far above the reach of Man's understanding;
yet 'tis understood by none, but such as are spiritually enlightned, Mat. 16, 17. Col. 1. 26, 27. To some it is given to know these mysteries, to others not, Mat. 13. 11. Mat. 11. 25. 1 Cor. 2. 9, 10. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him, Psal. 25. 14. They are under a special anointing, 1 John 2. 27. But for others, they understand not what God is doing in the Gospel;
yet it's understood by none, but such as Are spiritually enlightened, Mathew 16, 17. Col. 1. 26, 27. To Some it is given to know these Mysteres, to Others not, Mathew 13. 11. Mathew 11. 25. 1 Cor. 2. 9, 10. The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him, Psalm 25. 14. They Are under a special anointing, 1 John 2. 27. But for Others, they understand not what God is doing in the Gospel;
Paul speaks of such, in his Epistle to the Romans. There is that Legal spirit in fallen man, that he still inclines to the Law of Works, he foolishly thinks to be saved by that Law which hath already condemned him:
Paul speaks of such, in his Epistle to the Romans. There is that Legal Spirit in fallen man, that he still inclines to the Law of Works, he foolishly thinks to be saved by that Law which hath already condemned him:
so did the Galatians, and so do some now-a-days, mingling the two Covenants strangely together, that way may be made for their good Works to help forward their Justification.
so did the Galatians, and so do Some nowadays, mingling the two Covenants strangely together, that Way may be made for their good Works to help forward their Justification.
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— But if you be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing, Gal. 5. 2. If it be of works, 'tis no more grace, Rom. 11. 6. It must be either all Works, or all Grace;
— But if you be circumcised, christ shall profit you nothing, Gal. 5. 2. If it be of works, it's no more grace, Rom. 11. 6. It must be either all Works, or all Grace;
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and have almost quite pulled it off the hinges, to make room for their own Evangelical Righteousness, to join with Faith in helping forward our Justification;
and have almost quite pulled it off the hinges, to make room for their own Evangelical Righteousness, to join with Faith in helping forward our Justification;
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but) in the very words of a late Eminent Divine, now with God, viz. Doctor Owen, who, in his Book, entitled, The Doctrine of Justification by Faith, through the Imputation of the Righteousness of Christ;
but) in the very words of a late Eminent Divine, now with God, viz. Doctor Owen, who, in his Book, entitled, The Doctrine of Justification by Faith, through the Imputation of the Righteousness of christ;
and after this seeming Gold hath been cast for a while into the fire of Disputation, there comes out the Calf of a personal Inherent Righteousness, whereby men are justified before God, vertute foederis Evangelici;
and After this seeming Gold hath been cast for a while into the fire of Disputation, there comes out the Calf of a personal Inherent Righteousness, whereby men Are justified before God, vertute Fœderis Evangelici;
hath appointed faith, including a serious purpose of turning unto God, as absolutely necessary unto Life, according to the Order of the Covenant of Grace? Let us not trouble our heads,
hath appointed faith, including a serious purpose of turning unto God, as absolutely necessary unto Life, according to the Order of the Covenant of Grace? Let us not trouble our Heads,
whether Faith be a Condition or no, but earnestly beg of God to give us Faith, to bring our hearts to an humble reliance upon Christ for all that is promised in the New Covenant.
whither Faith be a Condition or no, but earnestly beg of God to give us Faith, to bring our hearts to an humble reliance upon christ for all that is promised in the New Covenant.
God promises no more in the New Covenant, than what he intends freely to give; though he gives one thing first in order to another, yet he freely gives all:
God promises no more in the New Covenant, than what he intends freely to give; though he gives one thing First in order to Another, yet he freely gives all:
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and therefore since it is a word of so dubious a signification, liable to misconstruction, apt to lead us into a conceit of some Self-righteousness as required unto our Justification, the safest way is to lay that word aside altogether, contenting our selves with Scripture-Terms and Expressions, with sound wholsome words that offend no body's ears.
and Therefore since it is a word of so dubious a signification, liable to misconstruction, apt to led us into a conceit of Some Self-righteousness as required unto our Justification, the Safest Way is to lay that word aside altogether, contenting our selves with Scripture-terms and Expressions, with found wholesome words that offend no body's ears.
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4. Since neither of the three ways above-mentioned do take, some, wearied with these Disputes, (and I must tell you, rational Disputes about things superrational, will sooner perplex the minds of men, than satisfy them);
4. Since neither of the three ways abovementioned do take, Some, wearied with these Disputes, (and I must tell you, rational Disputes about things superrational, will sooner perplex the minds of men, than satisfy them);
and knowing no better, they fly to the general Love and Goodness of God towards his Creature Man, think to come in for a share of that to relieve them in their extremity;
and knowing no better, they fly to the general Love and goodness of God towards his Creature Man, think to come in for a share of that to relieve them in their extremity;
Yet Sinners, to keep off all Terrors of Conscience as well as they can, will sooth themselves up with hopes from God's general Kindness and Love to Man;
Yet Sinners, to keep off all Terrors of Conscience as well as they can, will sooth themselves up with hope's from God's general Kindness and Love to Man;
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but have everlasting life, John 3. 16. 'Tis well for us that God's thoughts are above ours, Isa. 55. 9. That what is impossible with Man, is possible with God;
but have everlasting life, John 3. 16. It's well for us that God's thoughts Are above ours, Isaiah 55. 9. That what is impossible with Man, is possible with God;
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when we have done thinking and contriving how to save our selves, let us in a holy despair of our selves, refer the matter to God, whose Understanding is infinite, he can find out a way for our escape, when we can find none;
when we have done thinking and contriving how to save our selves, let us in a holy despair of our selves, refer the matter to God, whose Understanding is infinite, he can find out a Way for our escape, when we can find none;
should Fallen Man, (without the Light of the Gospel directing him to Christ) set himself to find out a way for his deliverance, the Law of God would rise up against him,
should Fallen Man, (without the Light of the Gospel directing him to christ) Set himself to find out a Way for his deliverance, the Law of God would rise up against him,
This is the first reason of the second general Head, viz. Why God hath laid the way of a Sinner's Salvation so high, &c. viz. because nothing that falls under man's understanding can save him.
This is the First reason of the second general Head, viz. Why God hath laid the Way of a Sinner's Salvation so high, etc. viz. Because nothing that falls under Man's understanding can save him.
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Because nothing does tend more to the Exaltation and glory of God's rich Grace, than to fetch the mystery of man's Salvation out of the depths of Infinite Wisdom, that it might be the more admired,
Because nothing does tend more to the Exaltation and glory of God's rich Grace, than to fetch the mystery of Man's Salvation out of the depths of Infinite Wisdom, that it might be the more admired,
such an unexpected discovery was very astonishing, no Tidings more welcome than what the Gospel brings, Rom. 10. 15. Wherein God shews the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness towards us through Christ, Eph. 2. 7. Not according to our Works (as men are apt to think) but according to his own purpose and grace, 2 Tim. 1. 9. Man cannot say when he hears the Gospel, that he thought before-hand, that God would take this way;
such an unexpected discovery was very astonishing, no Tidings more welcome than what the Gospel brings, Rom. 10. 15. Wherein God shows the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness towards us through christ, Ephesians 2. 7. Not according to our Works (as men Are apt to think) but according to his own purpose and grace, 2 Tim. 1. 9. Man cannot say when he hears the Gospel, that he Thought beforehand, that God would take this Way;
Because nothing keeps man in a closer dependance upon God, than to see the way of his Eternal Salvation wrapped up in such a Mystery, that none but God can reveal unto him.
Because nothing keeps man in a closer dependence upon God, than to see the Way of his Eternal Salvation wrapped up in such a Mystery, that none but God can reveal unto him.
how should we humbly wait upon God for further light, that he would open the eyes of our Understanding, &c. as the Apostle prays, Eph. 1. 18. To whom should we go? thou hast the words of eternal life, Joh. 6. 68. q. d. None can teach us the way of Life, but Thou alone;
how should we humbly wait upon God for further Light, that he would open the eyes of our Understanding, etc. as the Apostle prays, Ephesians 1. 18. To whom should we go? thou hast the words of Eternal life, John 6. 68. q. worser. None can teach us the Way of Life, but Thou alone;
if the Father did not draw them, Ioh. 14. 6. The Iews, those Builders of old, they set at naught the Chief Corner-stone, Jesus Christ, built upon other Foundations, till at last the House fell upon their heads:
if the Father did not draw them, John 14. 6. The Iews, those Builders of old, they Set At nought the Chief Cornerstone, jesus christ, built upon other Foundations, till At last the House fell upon their Heads:
How positive is Peter about the only way of Salvation by Christ, Acts 4. 12. He saw that naturally men went the wrong way, knocked at the wrong Door, did not enquire for the right and only Saviour of Sinners, no other Name under Heaven, &c. — So much for the Second General Head, viz. Why God hath laid the way of a Sinner's Salvation so high, that no Humane Understanding can reach it.
How positive is Peter about the only Way of Salvation by christ, Acts 4. 12. He saw that naturally men went the wrong Way, knocked At the wrong Door, did not inquire for the right and only Saviour of Sinners, no other Name under Heaven, etc. — So much for the Second General Head, viz. Why God hath laid the Way of a Sinner's Salvation so high, that no Humane Understanding can reach it.
but takes them in by a higher Light, God shining in our hearts, and giving us that evidence of things not seen nor apprehended by the Light of Humane Reason. It may here be queried;
but Takes them in by a higher Light, God shining in our hearts, and giving us that evidence of things not seen nor apprehended by the Light of Humane Reason. It may Here be queried;
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Since the way of a Sinner's Salvation by faith in Christ is so mysterious, so much above the reach of a mere Humane Understanding, cannot be discerned but in the light of Faith,
Since the Way of a Sinner's Salvation by faith in christ is so mysterious, so much above the reach of a mere Humane Understanding, cannot be discerned but in the Light of Faith,
A Mind spiritually enlightned, sees sufficient grounds of faith in Christ himself, and therefore out of choice and judgment relies upon him only, rejecting all other confidences as vain.
A Mind spiritually enlightened, sees sufficient grounds of faith in christ himself, and Therefore out of choice and judgement relies upon him only, rejecting all other confidences as vain.
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therefore he must needs have a passive Obediential Capacity or Receptivity of any higher Principle that God shall think fit to create in him, he cannot refuse,
Therefore he must needs have a passive Obediential Capacity or Receptivity of any higher Principle that God shall think fit to create in him, he cannot refuse,
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but must receive any further Light that God shall let in upon him, and set up by his Almighty Spirit as a standing Supernatural Principle to guide and direct him in all his ways:
but must receive any further Light that God shall let in upon him, and Set up by his Almighty Spirit as a standing Supernatural Principle to guide and Direct him in all his ways:
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God shews them to us in himself, what good grounds we have for our Faith in him, from his Veracity and Truth, from his Goodness and Mercy, his Power and All-sufficiency, his Ability to save to the utmost.
God shows them to us in himself, what good grounds we have for our Faith in him, from his Veracity and Truth, from his goodness and Mercy, his Power and All-sufficiency, his Ability to save to the utmost.
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Now if God will veil himfelf, and appear in this created Image of himself, to man, that there may be a more familiar Society and Fellowship between them, this is great condescention in God,
Now if God will veil himself, and appear in this created Image of himself, to man, that there may be a more familiar Society and Fellowship between them, this is great condescension in God,
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If God will draw in the bright beams of his essential Glory, because it is too great a light, too strong and dazling for any mortal eye to look upon, that we may have free access unto him, behold his face, and live;
If God will draw in the bright beams of his essential Glory, Because it is too great a Light, too strong and dazzling for any Mortal eye to look upon, that we may have free access unto him, behold his face, and live;
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shall this offend us? The more God lets us into himself, the nearer he takes us to himself, the more should we rejoice, that we are admitted into his Presence,
shall this offend us? The more God lets us into himself, the nearer he Takes us to himself, the more should we rejoice, that we Are admitted into his Presence,
Though we cannot yet bear the Vision of the things themselves, we shall be more strengthned, more spiritualized in all our faculties, in our bodies and souls, when that day comes.
Though we cannot yet bear the Vision of the things themselves, we shall be more strengthened, more spiritualized in all our faculties, in our bodies and Souls, when that day comes.
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— Thus much for that Query. Let us now more particularly consider what there is in the Doctrine of Faith, that poses natural men, that they take such offence at, is such a stumbling-block in their way, that they cannot get over:
— Thus much for that Query. Let us now more particularly Consider what there is in the Doctrine of Faith, that poses natural men, that they take such offence At, is such a stumbling-block in their Way, that they cannot get over:
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'tis said, vers. 32. They stumbled at that stumbling stone; more especially at that. 1. I have already told you, Faith is not attainable by our own power;
it's said, vers. 32. They stumbled At that stumbling stone; more especially At that. 1. I have already told you, Faith is not attainable by our own power;
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and therefore he counts the Doctrine of Faith, foolishness, and rejects the whole Gospel; or else the Devil runs him into Presumption, persuades him that is Faith;
and Therefore he counts the Doctrine of Faith, foolishness, and rejects the Whole Gospel; or Else the devil runs him into Presumption, persuades him that is Faith;
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they cannot see how the Righteousness of another, should become theirs by God's act of Imputation, supported (in the equity of it) by Christ's perfect obedience for us;
they cannot see how the Righteousness of Another, should become theirs by God's act of Imputation, supported (in the equity of it) by Christ's perfect Obedience for us;
Christ first deals with the offended Justice of God, prevents the threatned Vengeance, so making way for the Grace and Mercy of God to flow down upon us:
christ First deals with the offended justice of God, prevents the threatened Vengeance, so making Way for the Grace and Mercy of God to flow down upon us:
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but all have sinned, and come short of the Glory of God, therefore all who are saved, must go out of themselves to Christ for Righteousness, without which we can never be justified;
but all have sinned, and come short of the Glory of God, Therefore all who Are saved, must go out of themselves to christ for Righteousness, without which we can never be justified;
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A sinner hath no Righteousness in himself, and we shall never be persuaded that Righteousness without Works, will be imputed to us, till God persuades us,
A sinner hath no Righteousness in himself, and we shall never be persuaded that Righteousness without Works, will be imputed to us, till God persuades us,
Faith will believe it, relying with a holy security of mind upon God's Word, let what will be against it in Reason, Nature or common experience and observation of all mankind;
Faith will believe it, relying with a holy security of mind upon God's Word, let what will be against it in Reason, Nature or Common experience and observation of all mankind;
so did Abraham and Sarah. Faith is a great Mystery, 1 Tim. 3. 9. above all human wisdom, by the light of reason we cannot know Christ, till he give us an understanding, 1 Joh. 5. 20. Faith is much opposed by the Devil, the world, and our own hearts;
so did Abraham and Sarah. Faith is a great Mystery, 1 Tim. 3. 9. above all human Wisdom, by the Light of reason we cannot know christ, till he give us an understanding, 1 John 5. 20. Faith is much opposed by the devil, the world, and our own hearts;
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yet Faith, well acted, overcomes all Terrors of Conscience, and says triumphantly, The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Psal. 27. 1. Rom. 8. 38, 39. Hope grounded upon Faith, is a sure anchor of the soul, Heb. 6. 19. Col. 1. 4, 5. Faith is all the evidence we have for our Salvation;
yet Faith, well acted, overcomes all Terrors of Conscience, and Says triumphantly, The Lord is my Light and my salvation, whom shall I Fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27. 1. Rom. 8. 38, 39. Hope grounded upon Faith, is a sure anchor of the soul, Hebrew 6. 19. Col. 1. 4, 5. Faith is all the evidence we have for our Salvation;
and therefore it must needs be much harder for Unbelievers to receive their first Faith; God by his Almighty Power lets it into the heart, and keeps it there:
and Therefore it must needs be much harder for Unbelievers to receive their First Faith; God by his Almighty Power lets it into the heart, and keeps it there:
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The knowledge of Faith standeth rather in certainty, than in any clear, natural, logical demonstration of the thing it self. Faith is more than knowledge;
The knowledge of Faith Stands rather in certainty, than in any clear, natural, logical demonstration of the thing it self. Faith is more than knowledge;
things that are not made evident by their causes, yet are made sure and certain by Faith, which begets confidence, Eph. 3. 12. This certainty doth not always keep us from doubting, but rather supports us under it:
things that Are not made evident by their Causes, yet Are made sure and certain by Faith, which begets confidence, Ephesians 3. 12. This certainty does not always keep us from doubting, but rather supports us under it:
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Thus it is when the work of Faith is fulfilled with power, 2 Thes. 1. 11. when the Truths of the Gospel, which we hear and are enlightned in the knowledg of, are sealed by the Spirit to our hearts, Eph. 1. 13. Faith comes by hearing;
Thus it is when the work of Faith is fulfilled with power, 2 Thebes 1. 11. when the Truths of the Gospel, which we hear and Are enlightened in the knowledge of, Are sealed by the Spirit to our hearts, Ephesians 1. 13. Faith comes by hearing;
When we are satisfied that God hath so said in Scripture, let us then yield the Obedience of Faith, without any further disquisition or reasoning about the nature of the things themselves.
When we Are satisfied that God hath so said in Scripture, let us then yield the obedience of Faith, without any further disquisition or reasoning about the nature of the things themselves.
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were they two to speak together, they would agree, and justify one another's words: 'Tis a safe rule, never to interpret Scripture into a contradiction to it self;
were they two to speak together, they would agree, and justify one another's words: It's a safe Rule, never to interpret Scripture into a contradiction to it self;
we are not in a capacity to reconcile the Scripture to it self, while we suppose a Contradiction possible, this is to blaspheme the Word of God, contradicting;
we Are not in a capacity to reconcile the Scripture to it self, while we suppose a Contradiction possible, this is to Blaspheme the Word of God, contradicting;
Faith seems unreasonable to all men 'till it be acted, then it goes forth in its own light, carries its own Evidence along with it, 'tis persuaded of the truth of the Word,
Faith seems unreasonable to all men till it be acted, then it Goes forth in its own Light, carries its own Evidence along with it, it's persuaded of the truth of the Word,
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To set one or two single Texts against the general scope, and express words of the whole Gospel, is so bold an attempt, that I wonder any should appear in it.
To Set one or two single Texts against the general scope, and express words of the Whole Gospel, is so bold an attempt, that I wonder any should appear in it.
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There is a Justification without Works, and there is a Justification by Works; believe both to be true, without any contradiction, and let that end the difference:
There is a Justification without Works, and there is a Justification by Works; believe both to be true, without any contradiction, and let that end the difference:
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To set Paul against Iames, and Iames against Paul, one Preacher against another, what will this end in? We may preach up the Justification of Abram 's Person by Faith without Works,
To Set Paul against James, and James against Paul, one Preacher against Another, what will this end in? We may preach up the Justification of Abram is Person by Faith without Works,
Therefore if any Gospeltruth should now strike upon your Understandings, and find no entrance, but seem dark and unintelligible, you should lift up your voice for Understanding,
Therefore if any Gospel truth should now strike upon your Understandings, and find no Entrance, but seem dark and unintelligible, you should lift up your voice for Understanding,
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