Believers mortification of sin by the Holy Spirit, or, Gospel-holiness advanced by the power of the Holy Ghost on the hearts of the faithful to which is added the authors three last sermons, on Gen. 3.15 / by the learned and pious Alexander Carmichael ... ; published by his own copy.
In the words we have, 1. A Promise of deliverance wrapt up in a Threatning against the Serpent. 2. A hint of the manner of mans deliverance, and of the Serpents Ruin.
In the words we have, 1. A Promise of deliverance wrapped up in a Threatening against the Serpent. 2. A hint of the manner of men deliverance, and of the Serpents Ruin.
for, though some part of the Threatning belong to the Instrument he used, ver. 14: yet it's plain, from comparing the Text with Rom. 5.11, 12, 13, & 16.20. 1 John 3.8. Rev. 20.2, 3, that Satan is mostly meant.
for, though Some part of the Threatening belong to the Instrument he used, ver. 14: yet it's plain, from comparing the Text with Rom. 5.11, 12, 13, & 16.20. 1 John 3.8. Rev. 20.2, 3, that Satan is mostly meant.
nor how it should have managed it with speech, and so much seeming-Reason. Some say, That God indued the Serpent with Reason and Speech for that season;
nor how it should have managed it with speech, and so much seeming-Reason. some say, That God endued the Serpent with Reason and Speech for that season;
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hence, some infer that there's a bitterer enmity between Satan and the Woman, than between him and men, that Sex being the weakest and most subject to fears and suspitions,
hence, Some infer that there's a bitterer enmity between Satan and the Woman, than between him and men, that Sex being the Weakest and most Subject to fears and suspicions,
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By the seed of the woman is to be understood, 1, and especially, Jesus Christ, in the same sense, that he is called the seed of Abraham, of David. Sometimes seed is taken collectively for a Multitude;
By the seed of the woman is to be understood, 1, and especially, jesus christ, in the same sense, that he is called the seed of Abraham, of David. Sometime seed is taken collectively for a Multitude;
It was Christ then that was mainly meant by seed, in the promise to Abraham, Gen. 12.1, 2, 3, & 18.18. & 22.18: which places are explicatory of this seed in the Text, and a confinement of this Promise to the Family of Abraham. Here he is called the seed of the woman:
It was christ then that was mainly meant by seed, in the promise to Abraham, Gen. 12.1, 2, 3, & 18.18. & 22.18: which places Are explicatory of this seed in the Text, and a confinement of this Promise to the Family of Abraham. Here he is called the seed of the woman:
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Hence Gen. 12.3, In thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed, Acts 3.25; the Apostle expounds it, In thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed:
Hence Gen. 12.3, In thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed, Acts 3.25; the Apostle expounds it, In thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed:
the enmity then is not only between Christ personal and the Devil, but also between Christ mystical, &c. And the victory over Satan is promised, not only to Christ personally considered,
the enmity then is not only between christ personal and the devil, but also between christ mystical, etc. And the victory over Satan is promised, not only to christ personally considered,
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he had contrived mans ruin, this policy and power is to be bruised or crushed: the word is used only here, and Job 9.17, He breaketh me with a tempest: this is expounded Joh. 12.31. Col. 2.14, 15. 1 Joh. 3.8. heel, or footstool, a figurative expression;
he had contrived men ruin, this policy and power is to be Bruised or crushed: the word is used only Here, and Job 9.17, He breaks me with a tempest: this is expounded John 12.31. Col. 2.14, 15. 1 John 3.8. heel, or footstool, a figurative expression;
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and that when he is just about to bite, Christ shall tread upon him, Isa. 25.8. 1 Cor. 15.53, 57. Some think the Psalmist has an eye to this Promise, Psal. 49.6, 26. 2. We have in the words the manner of our Deliverance pointed out, 1. Whence it has its rise;
and that when he is just about to bite, christ shall tread upon him, Isaiah 25.8. 1 Cor. 15.53, 57. some think the Psalmist has an eye to this Promise, Psalm 49.6, 26. 2. We have in the words the manner of our Deliverance pointed out, 1. Whence it has its rise;
from infinite Wisdom and Mercy, I will put. 2. How will he do it? Hee'l break that league and friendship that sin had made between Man and the Devil;
from infinite Wisdom and Mercy, I will put. 2. How will he do it? He'll break that league and friendship that since had made between Man and the devil;
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for while man abides in sin, this friendship lasts, John 8.44, His work he does. But what shall be the event and issue of this Enmity and War? I Answer, This seed of the woman shall conquer Satan, and destroy his Kingdom;
for while man abides in since, this friendship lasts, John 8.44, His work he does. But what shall be the event and issue of this Enmity and War? I Answer, This seed of the woman shall conquer Satan, and destroy his Kingdom;
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but first he must suffer by Satans means, and have his heel bruised. In the latter part of the words, the singular number is used, he and they, rather than thy seed; because Christ was to vanquish the old Serpent, who seduced our first Parents:
but First he must suffer by Satan means, and have his heel Bruised. In the latter part of the words, the singular number is used, he and they, rather than thy seed; Because christ was to vanquish the old Serpent, who seduced our First Parents:
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yet the Pronoun it, or he, as it's in the Hebrew, does plainly denote some single person, viz. Christ; the vulgar Edition has it, ipsa, as if it respected the Woman, not her Seed,
yet the Pronoun it, or he, as it's in the Hebrew, does plainly denote Some single person, viz. christ; the Vulgar Edition has it, ipsa, as if it respected the Woman, not her Seed,
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There be some that would hence infer, the Covenant of Grace to be as large as the Covenant of works, and the one to be made with all mankind as well as the other;
There be Some that would hence infer, the Covenant of Grace to be as large as the Covenant of works, and the one to be made with all mankind as well as the other;
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and thus they think to weaken that Argument against universal Redemption, taken from the non-revelation of Christ to most of mankind, seeing we connot suppose God to have really intended the salvation of all by Christ;
and thus they think to weaken that Argument against universal Redemption, taken from the non-revelation of christ to most of mankind, seeing we connote suppose God to have really intended the salvation of all by christ;
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But 1. Adam is never spoke of in Scripture as a publick person in respect of the second Covenant, as he is in respect of the first, Rom. 5.15, 16, 17, 18; had Adam been guilty of Unbelief, and so have forfeited the benefit of the second Covenant, that had not prejudged his posterity of the good of it.
But 1. Adam is never spoke of in Scripture as a public person in respect of the second Covenant, as he is in respect of the First, Rom. 5.15, 16, 17, 18; had Adam been guilty of Unbelief, and so have forfeited the benefit of the second Covenant, that had not prejudged his posterity of the good of it.
Indeed, all the Superstition and Idolatry which the Apostate world fell into, was founded on an Opinion, That there was some way for attaining to the favour of God;
Indeed, all the Superstition and Idolatry which the Apostate world fell into, was founded on an Opinion, That there was Some Way for attaining to the favour of God;
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for we see that when Adam has any fresh and lively sense of it, he runs away from God, Indeed, it is natural to apprehend a Natural love in God (which Arminians call Antecedent love ) strongly inclining him to the salvation of all:
for we see that when Adam has any fresh and lively sense of it, he runs away from God, Indeed, it is natural to apprehend a Natural love in God (which Arminians call Antecedent love) strongly inclining him to the salvation of all:
which destroys Freegrace, and is as unsuitable to the nature of God, as the Jewish Fables of Gods afflicting himself in a secret place for the burning of the Temple, and for their Captivity:
which Destroys Free grace, and is as unsuitable to the nature of God, as the Jewish Fables of God's afflicting himself in a secret place for the burning of the Temple, and for their Captivity:
so the Heathens made Jupiter to lament the Destinies which he could not mend; and the Alcoran makes God wish well to Mahomet, but cannot free him from death. But to conclude this;
so the heathens made Jupiter to lament the Destinies which he could not mend; and the Alcorani makes God wish well to Mahomet, but cannot free him from death. But to conclude this;
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yea, you see that in the very first promise of Christ, there are some excluded, viz. all the Reprobate, called the Serpents seed: their enmity is foretold as soon as Christ is promised,
yea, you see that in the very First promise of christ, there Are Some excluded, viz. all the Reprobate, called the Serpents seed: their enmity is foretold as soon as christ is promised,
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Observ. 1. That God did not leave all Mankind to perish in their Apostacy from him and in their contracted friendship with Satan — The salvation of Sinners was now as near to an Impossibility as could be;
Observation 1. That God did not leave all Mankind to perish in their Apostasy from him and in their contracted friendship with Satan — The salvation of Sinners was now as near to an Impossibility as could be;
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Satan knew the threatning, and concluded, That if he could entice man to sin, he had ruin'd and involved him in as remediless Wrath, as himself was under:
Satan knew the threatening, and concluded, That if he could entice man to since, he had ruined and involved him in as remediless Wrath, as himself was under:
It was in contemplation of this promised seed, that they were fot a moment reprieved, that the sentence of Death did not immediately after they had sinned, take place,
It was in contemplation of this promised seed, that they were fot a moment reprieved, that the sentence of Death did not immediately After they had sinned, take place,
for thereby he destroyed him that had the power of death; see Heb. 2.14. Observ. 2. That albeit this be not a personal satisfaction made by the guilty man,
for thereby he destroyed him that had the power of death; see Hebrew 2.14. Observation 2. That albeit this be not a personal satisfaction made by the guilty man,
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God did not alter the first Covenant or Law, nor the Sanction of it, for Unbelievers are yet under it, John 13.36. Some say, there was here a Relaxation of the Law in the Translation of the punishment to another:
God did not altar the First Covenant or Law, nor the Sanction of it, for Unbelievers Are yet under it, John 13.36. some say, there was Here a Relaxation of the Law in the translation of the punishment to Another:
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for he can abrogate Laws, which is more (as he has done the Ceremonial), supposing he had not declared he would not do it, and this without any change in himself.
for he can abrogate Laws, which is more (as he has done the Ceremonial), supposing he had not declared he would not do it, and this without any change in himself.
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Some say, that in reference to the Elect, the Obligation to death first and second, was declared null by the Promise in the Text; but neither is this true:
some say, that in Referente to the Elect, the Obligation to death First and second, was declared null by the Promise in the Text; but neither is this true:
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Some chuse rather to call it a Declaration of the meaning of the threatning, which in Gods intention and purpose was purely legal, viz. in respect of the Reprobate, that they should actually and eventually die the first and second death, except that God intended in many to suspend the present execution of it,
some choose rather to call it a Declaration of the meaning of the threatening, which in God's intention and purpose was purely Legal, viz. in respect of the Reprobate, that they should actually and eventually die the First and second death, except that God intended in many to suspend the present execution of it,
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and in case of outward distress, the renewing of the Promises was the great encouragement that God would not destroy them, Isa. 7.14. Mic. 5.5. and still it is so to us.
and in case of outward distress, the renewing of the Promises was the great encouragement that God would not destroy them, Isaiah 7.14. Mic. 5.5. and still it is so to us.
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at least be often sending thither? Are the promises far off to you? Is pardon, grace, peace, healing, righteousness or strength, far off from you? Why are they strange to you? Why are you strange to Christ? Will he hide himself from his own flesh? Rich and poor are equally near to him.
At least be often sending thither? are the promises Far off to you? Is pardon, grace, peace, healing, righteousness or strength, Far off from you? Why Are they strange to you? Why Are you strange to christ? Will he hide himself from his own Flesh? Rich and poor Are equally near to him.
plead this relation to him, till you get a nearer, as the people plead a general relation to God, Isa. 64.7, 8. David took it well of the men of Judah, but Christ will take it better:
plead this Relation to him, till you get a nearer, as the people plead a general Relation to God, Isaiah 64.7, 8. David took it well of the men of Judah, but christ will take it better:
the Angels would have made greater High-Priests, but they would not have had such bowels as one man has to another, Heb. 5.1, 2. Every High-priest taken from among men, is ordained for men:
the Angels would have made greater High priests, but they would not have had such bowels as one man has to Another, Hebrew 5.1, 2. Every High priest taken from among men, is ordained for men:
yet for the substance they are the same, and instead of that afflicting frailty that was in them, there's now a greater largeness and liveliness of affection, which does as effectually prompt him to relieve us.
yet for the substance they Are the same, and instead of that afflicting frailty that was in them, there's now a greater largeness and liveliness of affection, which does as effectually prompt him to relieve us.
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You will say, That though he was the seed of the woman, yet not having experience of sin as I have, What can his humane nature further his compassion to me? Answ. 1. What makes a gracious soul pity them that are fallen,
You will say, That though he was the seed of the woman, yet not having experience of since as I have, What can his humane nature further his compassion to me? Answer 1. What makes a gracious soul pity them that Are fallen,
And finally, why may we not say, That as when he healed the sick, he used to take their sickness as it were upon himself, Matt. 8.16, 17. and some way to afflict himself, Joh. 11.38. by sympathy, though he was never sick? so being to satisfie for the elects sin;
And finally, why may we not say, That as when he healed the sick, he used to take their sickness as it were upon himself, Matt. 8.16, 17. and Some Way to afflict himself, John 11.38. by Sympathy, though he was never sick? so being to satisfy for the elects since;
and a may-be is much in this case. 2. They are not all the serpents seed, who have of the serpents seed in them. 3. Is thy enmity thy burthen? Art thou willing to lay it down,
and a maybe is much in this case. 2. They Are not all the Serpents seed, who have of the Serpents seed in them. 3. Is thy enmity thy burden? Art thou willing to lay it down,
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and indeed this is a plot worthy of infinite wisdom, as well as mercy, and which the quickest finite understandings were so far from being able to find out, that when revealed, they cannot comprehend it, 1 Pet. 12, but are yet at School, and Learning it:
and indeed this is a plot worthy of infinite Wisdom, as well as mercy, and which the quickest finite understandings were so Far from being able to find out, that when revealed, they cannot comprehend it, 1 Pet. 12, but Are yet At School, and Learning it:
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The plot it self, the designation of Christ for this business, the manner of carrying it on, the stability of this promise, the choice of the seed to whom it's made, was solely of him and he himself revealed it:
The plot it self, the designation of christ for this business, the manner of carrying it on, the stability of this promise, the choice of the seed to whom it's made, was solely of him and he himself revealed it:
Imploy him to bring you over to his party: imploy himself to reveal this mystery to you contained in this great promise, Matt. 13.11. To reveal Christ in you, and to rescue you effectually from Satan;
Employ him to bring you over to his party: employ himself to reveal this mystery to you contained in this great promise, Matt. 13.11. To reveal christ in you, and to rescue you effectually from Satan;
Let us consider this enmity, and war, and the event of it, and that with respect to ones inward condition. 2. Or with respect to sin and holiness, with respect to your outward.
Let us Consider this enmity, and war, and the event of it, and that with respect to ones inward condition. 2. Or with respect to since and holiness, with respect to your outward.
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Now those who are begot again by Jesus Christ, they have his seed in them: Grace, or the Divine Nature is called the seed of God, 1 Joh. 3.9. Not exclusively of Christ, this is that which makes us like Christ;
Now those who Are begotten again by jesus christ, they have his seed in them: Grace, or the Divine Nature is called the seed of God, 1 John 3.9. Not exclusively of christ, this is that which makes us like christ;
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which may be they fetch from the Turks Alcoran, which says, that there's a drop of black blood in the middle of every ones heart, which they call the seed of the Devil;
which may be they fetch from the Turks Alcorani, which Says, that there's a drop of black blood in the middle of every ones heart, which they call the seed of the devil;
Nor is their notion much unlike that of the Cartesians, about their glandula pinealis in Cerebro, from the motion whereof proceeds all inordinate desires.
Nor is their notion much unlike that of the Cartesians, about their glandula pinealis in Cerebro, from the motion whereof proceeds all inordinate Desires.
and all the members of the body are imployed as weapons to fight against him. Men hate him not indeed, as Creator or Preserver, &c. but as Holy and Righteous, as a Lawgiver and Judg;
and all the members of the body Are employed as weapons to fight against him. Men hate him not indeed, as Creator or Preserver, etc. but as Holy and Righteous, as a Lawgiver and Judge;
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some there be that Covenant with him, some expresly, some virtually; in many places of the world he is familiarly convers'd with; yea, and worshipped;
Some there be that Covenant with him, Some expressly, Some virtually; in many places of the world he is familiarly conversed with; yea, and worshipped;
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and were called by the vulgar, Faries, Brownyes, by some Familiars, good Neighbours? and how well affected many are yet to Satan, appears by their application to him,
and were called by the Vulgar, Fairies, Brownyes, by Some Familiars, good Neighbours? and how well affected many Are yet to Satan, appears by their application to him,
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But what a secret power and interest has he with thousands where he is not so discreetly owned? how many do merrily dance when he pipes to them? how many willing, loving slaves has he? his power with them is manifest, by their acting such prodigious wickedness sometimes, at which even corrupt humane nature in others is made to tremble.
But what a secret power and Interest has he with thousands where he is not so discreetly owned? how many do merrily dance when he pipes to them? how many willing, loving slaves has he? his power with them is manifest, by their acting such prodigious wickedness sometime, At which even corrupt humane nature in Others is made to tremble.
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But Jesus Christ, that is stronger than he, casts him out, and he must bring down and demolish strong holds ere this be done, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5, 6. and put forth that power whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself:
But jesus christ, that is Stronger than he, Cast him out, and he must bring down and demolish strong holds ere this be done, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5, 6. and put forth that power whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself:
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and resist Christ, as if he were about to hurt them. Now at length Satan is cast out, and the sinner yields, 2 Chron. 30.8. Rom. 6.12, 13. Both places allude to such as are besieged or assaulted:
and resist christ, as if he were about to hurt them. Now At length Satan is cast out, and the sinner yields, 2 Chronicles 30.8. Rom. 6.12, 13. Both places allude to such as Are besieged or assaulted:
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hence Conversion is called a turning from Satan unto God, Act. 26.21. Colos. 1.14. 2 Tim. 2.25, 26. See the manner of Christs Conquering fouls, Luk. 11.21. Matt. 12.29. 1. He binds the strong man, puts some restraint on Satan;
hence Conversion is called a turning from Satan unto God, Act. 26.21. Colos 1.14. 2 Tim. 2.25, 26. See the manner of Christ Conquering fouls, Luk. 11.21. Matt. 12.29. 1. He binds the strong man, puts Some restraint on Satan;
sets the Will at liberty from lusts, breaks the refractoriness of it, and makes it sweetly yield in the day of his power, Psalm 110.3: and so all within and without, are now yielded as weapons of righteousness unto holiness.
sets the Will At liberty from Lustiest, breaks the refractoriness of it, and makes it sweetly yield in the day of his power, Psalm 110.3: and so all within and without, Are now yielded as weapons of righteousness unto holiness.
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for, as there is a malignant influence and energy in all Satans temptations, so he uses to chuse out suitable temptations, from pleasure perhaps, riches or honour;
for, as there is a malignant influence and energy in all Satan temptations, so he uses to choose out suitable temptations, from pleasure perhaps, riches or honour;
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Christ imbitters these, and debases them; they lose their operation. And now having destroyed the power of sin, he destroys Satans reign in the Soul:
christ imbitters these, and debases them; they loose their operation. And now having destroyed the power of since, he Destroys Satan Reign in the Soul:
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and think it a mercy, that God will let you call the better part in you, you your self; and the worst part, but your flesh, Rom. 7.25. So then with the mind I my self serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.
and think it a mercy, that God will let you call the better part in you, you your self; and the worst part, but your Flesh, Rom. 7.25. So then with the mind I my self serve the law of God, but with the Flesh the law of since.
and when he has done all, he cannot extinguish Divine Light. Indwelling sin may raise Sedition, and cause much opposition and disturbance to Christs Kingdom within,
and when he has done all, he cannot extinguish Divine Light. Indwelling since may raise Sedition, and cause much opposition and disturbance to Christ Kingdom within,
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he would never let Satan touch your heel, but that thereby he might to the greater glory of his Wisdom and Grace bruise his head. 3. Though this be a certain Truth that he will bruise Satan,
he would never let Satan touch your heel, but that thereby he might to the greater glory of his Wisdom and Grace bruise his head. 3. Though this be a certain Truth that he will bruise Satan,
The day is coming that you shall be Victors: and the Apostle tells us, It shall shortly be, Rom. 16.20. Ʋse 1. You that are out of Christ, see your misery:
The day is coming that you shall be Victor's: and the Apostle tells us, It shall shortly be, Rom. 16.20. Ʋse 1. You that Are out of christ, see your misery:
What know you of the Conflict between the flesh and the Spirit? Are you chearful actors in sin? or are you sufferers by it, Rom. 7, beyond what you ever found in any other thing? Or, is there any protestation entred in Christs behalf,
What know you of the Conflict between the Flesh and the Spirit? are you cheerful actors in since? or Are you sufferers by it, Rom. 7, beyond what you ever found in any other thing? Or, is there any protestation entered in Christ behalf,
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or in behalf of the spiritual Law of God? Is the heel or your head bruised by Satan? No doubt you find something within you ready to join with what comes from Satan;
or in behalf of the spiritual Law of God? Is the heel or your head Bruised by Satan? No doubt you find something within you ready to join with what comes from Satan;
but do you also find any thing within that's ready to comply with what comes from Christ, that falls in with Truth and Duties, with the motions and assistances of his Spirit? Finally, his seed and servants you are, whose work you do, Rom. 6.16, 17. Rom. 8.13. Ʋse 3. You that are in Christ, think not to be free of Satans enmity:
but do you also find any thing within that's ready to comply with what comes from christ, that falls in with Truth and Duties, with the motions and assistances of his Spirit? Finally, his seed and Servants you Are, whose work you do, Rom. 6.16, 17. Rom. 8.13. Ʋse 3. You that Are in christ, think not to be free of Satan enmity:
this had almost undone Peter; keep watch and ward, especially when you know that the Enemy is within you, and examine all that come and go to and from thy heart,
this had almost undone Peter; keep watch and ward, especially when you know that the Enemy is within you, and examine all that come and go to and from thy heart,
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for it's time of War: (There be some who at their Conversion are zealous and vigorous in their conflicts with indwelling sin, who are much in Prayers and strong cryes, &c. but soon abate;
for it's time of War: (There be Some who At their Conversion Are zealous and vigorous in their conflicts with indwelling since, who Are much in Prayers and strong cries, etc. but soon abate;
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sin in the heart prevails, yet is not grievous, because not opposed, so that there needs a new Conversion and a new Conquest (such as we have spoke of), Matth. 12.29. 4. Hence we see how poor weak Creatures come to be victorious, Rom. 8.36, through him, &c. Were it not for Christ, he that overcame Adam in innocency, would easily defeat us.
since in the heart prevails, yet is not grievous, Because not opposed, so that there needs a new Conversion and a new Conquest (such as we have spoke of), Matthew 12.29. 4. Hence we see how poor weak Creatures come to be victorious, Rom. 8.36, through him, etc. Were it not for christ, he that overcame Adam in innocency, would Easily defeat us.
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strength of inherent Grace secured not Paul, the aged and experienced Soldier of Christ, Rom. 7.24.25. 2 Cor. 12. Christ is Captain of the Lords Host: Angels could not keep themselves:
strength of inherent Grace secured not Paul, the aged and experienced Soldier of christ, Rom. 7.24.25. 2 Cor. 12. christ is Captain of the lords Host: Angels could not keep themselves:
and if you be his, it is dying in you: indeed he inflicts a lingring death on it, Gal. 5.24. Where it reigns, it kills, therefore he breaks his power at first stroke:
and if you be his, it is dying in you: indeed he inflicts a lingering death on it, Gal. 5.24. Where it reigns, it kills, Therefore he breaks his power At First stroke:
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which makes young Converts so tender, and so severe to it in themselves and others: if at any time it make head, he knocks it down again, yet not wholly;
which makes young Converts so tender, and so severe to it in themselves and Others: if At any time it make head, he knocks it down again, yet not wholly;
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What hinders then your joy? is it because you see not your sins lying dead (as the Isaelites saw the Egyptians? for God has promised to cast them into the bottom of the Sea, alluding to this, in the Red-sea of Christs blood) and are afraid that one time or other they will undo you? but it shall as soon fetch Christ out of Heaven,
What hinders then your joy? is it Because you see not your Sins lying dead (as the Israelites saw the egyptians? for God has promised to cast them into the bottom of the Sea, alluding to this, in the Red sea of Christ blood) and Are afraid that one time or other they will undo you? but it shall as soon fetch christ out of Heaven,
that in the Volume, or in the Head, Beginning (for so the word signifies) of the book it is written of him, Psalm 40.7: (which some think relates to that first Promise).
that in the Volume, or in the Head, Beginning (for so the word signifies) of the book it is written of him, Psalm 40.7: (which Some think relates to that First Promise).
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But what is that to me? how shall the unworthy apply this Promise? Now to obviate exceptions of this nature, there are several things considerable in the first circumstances of the Promise, which may meet with your case: 1. The Promise was made to as sinful Creatures as ever were any;
But what is that to me? how shall the unworthy apply this Promise? Now to obviate exceptions of this nature, there Are several things considerable in the First Circumstances of the Promise, which may meet with your case: 1. The Promise was made to as sinful Creatures as ever were any;
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and all this by the motion of Gods greatest Enemy, and that in the appearance of a creeping beast, which bid eat that which God had forbidden; a sin which all mankind may be ashamed of;
and all this by the motion of God's greatest Enemy, and that in the appearance of a creeping beast, which bid eat that which God had forbidden; a since which all mankind may be ashamed of;
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yet notwithstanding all this, they have this promise made by the Lords own mouth to them. 2. It was made when no means were essayed, in order to the obtaining of it;
yet notwithstanding all this, they have this promise made by the lords own Mouth to them. 2. It was made when no means were essayed, in order to the obtaining of it;
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Satan he is the head of those that oppose Christ and his Ided, he is always spoke of as the party, Rev. 12.7, who the Dragon is, see ver. 9. Rev. 12.13, The Dragon persecuted the woman, &c. So ver. 17; Others do but war under him:
Satan he is the head of those that oppose christ and his Aided, he is always spoke of as the party, Rev. 12.7, who the Dragon is, see for. 9. Rev. 12.13, The Dragon persecuted the woman, etc. So ver. 17; Others do but war under him:
they derive their malignity and enmity from him, and have as it were their Commission from him, Rev. 13.2, The Dragon gave his power, his seat, and authority unto the Beast:
they derive their malignity and enmity from him, and have as it were their Commission from him, Rev. 13.2, The Dragon gave his power, his seat, and Authority unto the Beast:
that is, to Antichrist; Satan had his seat there before, and the idolatrous Heathen persecuting Emperors were his great Vassals and Deputies. Now those failing him;
that is, to Antichrist; Satan had his seat there before, and the idolatrous Heathen persecuting Emperor's were his great Vassals and Deputies. Now those failing him;
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hence, as the worshippers of Antichrist are said to worship the Dragon, who gave power unto the Beast, Rev. 13.4: so the allowers and admirers of any wicked Constitution in Church or State, or any power that is levelled against Christ and his feed, do in so far own Satan the God of this World;
hence, as the worshippers of Antichrist Are said to worship the Dragon, who gave power unto the Beast, Rev. 13.4: so the allowers and admirers of any wicked Constitution in Church or State, or any power that is leveled against christ and his feed, do in so Far own Satan the God of this World;
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If any object, the horror and hatred men have naturally at the Devil, how then came they to be on his side? I Answer, Whatever hatred natural men have to the Devil,
If any Object, the horror and hatred men have naturally At the devil, how then Come they to be on his side? I Answer, Whatever hatred natural men have to the devil,
and horror they conceive at his appearance, as a Creature of another Order, and as a powerful Spirit, represented also as malicious and envious at the good of mankind;
and horror they conceive At his appearance, as a Creature of Another Order, and as a powerful Spirit, represented also as malicious and envious At the good of mankind;
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yea, he has taught men to call evil Spirits, Familiars, good Neighbours, &c. And how many are in express Covenant with him? There's no man can deny this,
yea, he has taught men to call evil Spirits, Familiars, good Neighbours, etc. And how many Are in express Covenant with him? There's no man can deny this,
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more particularly in his blasphemous injections into the minds of poor Creatures, and in his using the tongues of some that he possesses, to blaspheme God;
more particularly in his blasphemous injections into the minds of poor Creatures, and in his using the tongues of Some that he Possesses, to Blaspheme God;
and indeed, his enticing of men to war against Heaven with their tongues, in cursing and blasphemous Oaths, where there is neither profit nor pleasure to allure them, is a sufficient evidence, both of the Devils and of mans enmity to God. 2. This is levelled against Jesus Christ;
and indeed, his enticing of men to war against Heaven with their tongues, in cursing and blasphemous Oaths, where there is neither profit nor pleasure to allure them, is a sufficient evidence, both of the Devils and of men enmity to God. 2. This is leveled against jesus christ;
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And what an astonishing witness is this of the patience of God! we wonder he bears so long with men that are Vessels of wrath, who are but like grass on the house-tops:
And what an astonishing witness is this of the patience of God! we wonder he bears so long with men that Are Vessels of wrath, who Are but like grass on the housetops:
whether he solicite Peter to hinder Christs sufferings, or prompts Judas to further them: when he seems asleep, and when he rages, there's as much enmity in his peace, as in his war;
whither he solicit Peter to hinder Christ sufferings, or prompts Judas to further them: when he seems asleep, and when he rages, there's as much enmity in his peace, as in his war;
where we see also that Gods special preservation of his Church, and disappointing or frustrating hellish designs against a Church, does greatly gall Satan, and exasperate him against them;
where we see also that God's special preservation of his Church, and disappointing or frustrating hellish designs against a Church, does greatly Gall Satan, and exasperate him against them;
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when the Dragon saw that he was cast down to the earth, he persecuted the woman, &c. And ver. 17, The Dragon was wrath with the woman, the earth having helped her (sometimes God makes carnal men helpful to his Church, and restrains their Enmity).
when the Dragon saw that he was cast down to the earth, he persecuted the woman, etc. And ver. 17, The Dragon was wrath with the woman, the earth having helped her (sometime God makes carnal men helpful to his Church, and restrains their Enmity).
Do we not see some acted with fury and unsatiable cruelty against the people of God, without the least provocation, beyond what men express in other cases,
Do we not see Some acted with fury and unsatiable cruelty against the people of God, without the least provocation, beyond what men express in other cases,
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then he bends his malice against single Professors, that keep themselves pure from the corruption of the place they live in, they are there called the womans seed: he went to make war with the remnant of her seed.
then he bends his malice against single Professors, that keep themselves pure from the corruption of the place they live in, they Are there called the woman's seed: he went to make war with the remnant of her seed.
that is meant in opposition to those whose Religion lies most in obedience to Customs, Traditions and Commandments of men, whereby they make void the Institutions and Commands of God.
that is meant in opposition to those whose Religion lies most in Obedience to Customs, Traditions and commandments of men, whereby they make void the Institutions and Commands of God.
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2. They are such as have the Testimony of Jesus; that is, that bear Testimony to him in all his Offices, in opposition to those, who by their Ceremonies, Humane satisfactions and self-righteousness, deny Christ to be come in the flesh;
2. They Are such as have the Testimony of jesus; that is, that bear Testimony to him in all his Offices, in opposition to those, who by their Ceremonies, Humane satisfactions and self-righteousness, deny christ to be come in the Flesh;
For 1. Under this pretence, Christ and the godly of old were persecuted, 2. Why do they not hate the openly prophane, who yet call themselves Christians, and are angry when denied outward priviledges,
For 1. Under this pretence, christ and the godly of old were persecuted, 2. Why do they not hate the openly profane, who yet call themselves Christians, and Are angry when denied outward privileges,
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and the Seals of Christianity. 3. How comes it that the holiest and sincerest are most hated? and that the looser any Professor be, he has the more favour from them:
and the Seals of Christianity. 3. How comes it that the Holiest and Sincerest Are most hated? and that the looser any Professor be, he has the more favour from them:
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But 1. Whence is it that Laws comes to be enacted and levelled against the godly? What disturbance does the purity of Religion create to the publick peace? Is there no prejudice to the publick by Comedians,
But 1. Whence is it that Laws comes to be enacted and leveled against the godly? What disturbance does the purity of Religion create to the public peace? Is there no prejudice to the public by Comedians,
when yet our Adversaries do not so much as pretend that there is any thing in our Worship contrary to the Scriptures? 2. Whence is it that everywhere these Laws that are levelled against Christ and his followers, are with more care and severity executed than other laws? yea,
when yet our Adversaries do not so much as pretend that there is any thing in our Worship contrary to the Scriptures? 2. Whence is it that everywhere these Laws that Are leveled against christ and his followers, Are with more care and severity executed than other laws? yea,
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Parents transmit it to their Posterity, and the Children shew themselves heirs to it, and consequently to all the effects of it, from, Cain, &c. Matth. 23.35.
Parents transmit it to their Posterity, and the Children show themselves Heirs to it, and consequently to all the effects of it, from, Cain, etc. Matthew 23.35.
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yet have a bitter prejudice and secret working of heart against the power of it, and will upon occasions break forth in rage against it where it appears;
yet have a bitter prejudice and secret working of heart against the power of it, and will upon occasions break forth in rage against it where it appears;
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the hatred is so rooted, that the wisest and greatest Reconcilers and Peace-makers, could never yet unite these two parties, no more than they can alter mens Natures.
the hatred is so rooted, that the Wisest and greatest Reconcilers and Peacemakers, could never yet unite these two parties, no more than they can altar men's Nature's.
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But can light and darkness, can Heaven and Hell agree? There may be healing methods found out for uniting the godly, when differing in some particulars;
But can Light and darkness, can Heaven and Hell agree? There may be healing methods found out for uniting the godly, when differing in Some particulars;
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but all conspire against the truly godly, as Edom, Ammon and Amalek: and there is a party that maintain Christs cause, that keep the Commandments of God, and have the Testimony of Jesus, though under divers denominations also;
but all conspire against the truly godly, as Edom, Ammon and Amalek: and there is a party that maintain Christ cause, that keep the commandments of God, and have the Testimony of jesus, though under diverse denominations also;
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for how unlike are they to many godly persons of the former generation, and to some yet in outward Communion with them, who professed the same principles? And what a kindly sympathy and warm side have they to the prophane,
for how unlike Are they to many godly Persons of the former generation, and to Some yet in outward Communion with them, who professed the same principles? And what a kindly Sympathy and warm side have they to the profane,
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indeed, they are said to make war with the Saints, and overcome them, Rev. 13.7: but that's only in their outward concerns, and over their bodily lives;
indeed, they Are said to make war with the Saints, and overcome them, Rev. 13.7: but that's only in their outward concerns, and over their bodily lives;
the Lord would not have you to think much even of that, but count temporal death as a hurt only in the heel: compare that with Rev. 12.11. and Rom. 8.37. Psalm 44.17, 18, 19, 20; see the worst Satan and his party can do, you are above them:
the Lord would not have you to think much even of that, but count temporal death as a hurt only in the heel: compare that with Rev. 12.11. and Rom. 8.37. Psalm 44.17, 18, 19, 20; see the worst Satan and his party can do, you Are above them:
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Satans head, and the head of all his followers shall be bruised: as sure as they now hurt your heel, their head shall be bruised. Think on this, you who are ready to say, That it's but folly to essay to withstand the spite of the time,
Satan head, and the head of all his followers shall be Bruised: as sure as they now hurt your heel, their head shall be Bruised. Think on this, you who Are ready to say, That it's but folly to essay to withstand the spite of the time,
Observ. 5. That the most compendious way for Satan and his parties ruin, is their attempting against Christ and his followers, the biting of their heel: when they are doing most mischief, they are nearest his stroke, they are now within his reach:
Observation 5. That the most compendious Way for Satan and his parties ruin, is their attempting against christ and his followers, the biting of their heel: when they Are doing most mischief, they Are nearest his stroke, they Are now within his reach:
this was clear in Christs sufferings, wherein Satan and his party were active, by his death he slew him that had the power of death, he set his foot on the Serpents neck:
this was clear in Christ sufferings, wherein Satan and his party were active, by his death he slew him that had the power of death, he Set his foot on the Serpents neck:
