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OUR Great Apostle in this Epistle of his, having answered several Cases of Conscience to the Church at Corinth, in this Chapter, refutes that dangerous Error, that denied the Resurrection of the Dead.
OUR Great Apostle in this Epistle of his, having answered several Cases of Conscience to the Church At Corinth, in this Chapter, refutes that dangerous Error, that denied the Resurrection of the Dead.
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This Objection he answers (having rebuked the Objector with the Title of a Fool, v. 36.) from the Nature of Grain thrown by the Sower into the Ground, rising into a Crop of beautiful Corn, pleasant to the Eye and useful for Food:
This Objection he answers (having rebuked the Objector with the Title of a Fool, v. 36.) from the Nature of Grain thrown by the Sour into the Ground, rising into a Crop of beautiful Corn, pleasant to the Eye and useful for Food:
Having managed this, from v. 36, to 42. he there applies it to the case in hand, shewing in v 42, 43, 44. That the Bodies of the Saints are sown in Corruption but raised in Incorruption.
Having managed this, from v. 36, to 42. he there Applies it to the case in hand, showing in v 42, 43, 44. That the Bodies of the Saints Are sown in Corruption but raised in Incorruption.
which Inference he confirms in a way of Triumph, in the Words of my Text. O Death where is thy Sting? &c. In which words you have the Apostle triumphing in the Person of every dying Believer, wherein are contained these Parts.
which Inference he confirms in a Way of Triumph, in the Words of my Text. Oh Death where is thy Sting? etc. In which words you have the Apostle triumphing in the Person of every dying Believer, wherein Are contained these Parts.
Laid down negatively, v. 56. The Sting of the Believer's Death being pulled out by the abolishing of Sin, which is Death's Sting; and the Reign of the Law over him, which is the Strength of Sin.
Laid down negatively, v. 56. The Sting of the Believer's Death being pulled out by the abolishing of since, which is Death's Sting; and the Reign of the Law over him, which is the Strength of Sin.
Where first you have the Truth plainly asserted, — Blessed are the dead, that die in the Lord, or in dying in the Lord. 2dly, The Reasons of it. 1. They rest from their Labours. 2. Their Works follow them, i. e. They will meet with their Prayers and Duties entered on the File,
Where First you have the Truth plainly asserted, — Blessed Are the dead, that die in the Lord, or in dying in the Lord. 2dly, The Reasons of it. 1. They rest from their Labours. 2. Their Works follow them, i. e. They will meet with their Prayers and Duties entered on the File,
for their review, as an addition to their eternal Delights. 3. You have here insinuated the Certainty and Importance of this Truth. 1. The Commandment to write, they are weighty things usually committed to Ink and Paper, and that for duration also.
for their review, as an addition to their Eternal Delights. 3. You have Here insinuated the Certainty and Importance of this Truth. 1. The Commandment to write, they Are weighty things usually committed to Ink and Paper, and that for duration also.
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— Littera Scripta manet. 2. The Commander, the Spirit. I heard a Voice from Heaven, saying write, &c. The second place is, Heb. iv. 9. There remaineth therefore Rest to the People of God.
— Littera Scripta manet. 2. The Commander, the Spirit. I herd a Voice from Heaven, saying write, etc. The second place is, Hebrew iv. 9. There remains Therefore Rest to the People of God.
The first was David 's, 2 Sam. 23.5. Altho' my House be not be so with God, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure:
The First was David is, 2 Sam. 23.5. Although my House be not be so with God, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure:
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But very pat and pertinent to the purpose, 2 Cor. v. 1. &c. He being harrassed with Labours, Perils and Sufferings, at the apprehension of the time of his departure being at hand, triumphs thus, ver. 1. For we know that if our earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a Building of God,
But very pat and pertinent to the purpose, 2 Cor. v. 1. etc. He being Harassed with Labours, Perils and Sufferings, At the apprehension of the time of his departure being At hand, Triumphos thus, ver. 1. For we know that if our earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a Building of God,
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and a Black-a-Moor is a Foil to set off an European: Therefore I shall illustrate this Truth, by another Contrary, that I might the more empharically explain it; which is this:
and a Black-a-Moor is a Foil to Set off an European: Therefore I shall illustrate this Truth, by Another Contrary, that I might the more empharically explain it; which is this:
Death in Death triumphs over the Unbeliever, and the Believer triumphs over Death in dying. I shall begin with the first Branch, viz. Death in Death triumphs over the Unbeliever;
Death in Death Triumphos over the Unbeliever, and the Believer Triumphos over Death in dying. I shall begin with the First Branch, viz. Death in Death Triumphos over the Unbeliever;
Where are now (says Death) your vain Pleasures that you wantonly rolled yourself in, in your life time? What are become of those jolly, merry, frolicksome hours, that you lavish'd away with your frothy Companions? Where are now your drunken Cups and Glasses,
Where Are now (Says Death) your vain Pleasures that you wantonly rolled yourself in, in your life time? What Are become of those jolly, merry, frolicsome hours, that you lavished away with your frothy Sodales? Where Are now your drunken Cups and Glasses,
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and your riotous Feasts, with which you so often drowned and glutted your sensual Appetite? What do they profit you now? What pleasure do you find now from your former repeated acts of Lust and Beastliness? What relish now from those brutish tickling of swinish Delights? What does all your vain Merriment avail you now? What Fruit have you from those Things, that formerly you reckoned your Heaven and Happiness? Instead of Pleasures, you now shall have your belly-full of everlasting Torments.
and your riotous Feasts, with which you so often drowned and glutted your sensual Appetite? What do they profit you now? What pleasure do you find now from your former repeated acts of Lust and Beastliness? What relish now from those brutish tickling of swinish Delights? What does all your vain Merriment avail you now? What Fruit have you from those Things, that formerly you reckoned your Heaven and Happiness? Instead of Pleasures, you now shall have your bellyful of everlasting Torments.
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Thou witheldost not thy Heart from any Joy, Eccles. ii. 10. And now all will be Vanity and Vexation of Spirit to thee, part of ver. 11. And also in those Words as are written, Lu. xii. 19. Thou hast long said to thy Soul;
Thou witheldost not thy Heart from any Joy, Eccles. ii. 10. And now all will be Vanity and Vexation of Spirit to thee, part of for. 11. And also in those Words as Are written, Lu. xii. 19. Thou hast long said to thy Soul;
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Soul, take thine ease, eat, drink and be merry, — But, thou Fool, I am come this Night to require thy Soul of thee, part of ver. 20. And to add no more, Death will only, change the Moods and Tenses in that portion of Holy Writ, Eccl. ii. 9. insulting thus;
Soul, take thine ease, eat, drink and be merry, — But, thou Fool, I am come this Night to require thy Soul of thee, part of for. 20. And to add no more, Death will only, change the Moods and Tenses in that portion of Holy Writ, Ecclesiastes ii. 9. insulting thus;
Where are now your airy Honours, and bubble Dignities? What is become of your State and Grandeur? Where are now your Crowns, O Kings, your Scepters, O Princes;
Where Are now your airy Honours, and bubble Dignities? What is become of your State and Grandeur? Where Are now your Crowns, Oh Kings, your Sceptres, Oh Princes;
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Could not your Purple, or your Furrs, your Swords and Maces, and Magistrates, defend you from my Arrest? What signified all your Guards, your Officers and Attendance, who could not protect you from me? What a bustle and fluster have you made? How have you set all in a flame about you,
Could not your Purple, or your Furs, your Swords and Maces, and Magistrates, defend you from my Arrest? What signified all your Guards, your Officers and Attendance, who could not Pact you from me? What a bustle and fluster have you made? How have you Set all in a flame about you,
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and enslaved your own? What could you use none of it to avoid my Attacks? Where is that Imperial Frown, that used to over-awe the gaping, cringing Crowd? I have divested it of all Majesty,
and enslaved your own? What could you use none of it to avoid my Attacks? Where is that Imperial Frown, that used to overawe the gaping, cringing Crowd? I have divested it of all Majesty,
and made it now meaner and simpler than the look of an Ideot; so says the Wise-man, A living Dog, is better than a dead Lyon, Eccl. ix. 4. Thou cunning admired Politician in thy Neighbourhood;
and made it now meaner and simpler than the look of an Idiot; so Says the Wiseman, A living Dog, is better than a dead lion, Ecclesiastes ix. 4. Thou cunning admired Politician in thy Neighbourhood;
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Why usest thou not some of thy cunningness to deceive me too? Why didst not thou play the Politician with me also? What do all thy Tricks and Artifices now advantage thee? Thou now perceivest that one event happeneth to the Wise,
Why usest thou not Some of thy cunningness to deceive me too? Why didst not thou play the Politician with me also? What do all thy Tricks and Artifices now advantage thee? Thou now perceivest that one event Happeneth to the Wise,
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There will come an hour of Death; that will efface and tarnish all the Glory of your Honours, Dignities, Wisdom and Policies. There is no over-reaching Death.
There will come an hour of Death; that will efface and tarnish all the Glory of your Honours, Dignities, Wisdom and Policies. There is no overreaching Death.
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Methinks this should be as cold Water upon all burning Pride, and a check and rebuke to all your glorying, that very few of your Class and Complexion are chosen out to eternal Life.
Methinks this should be as cold Water upon all burning Pride, and a check and rebuke to all your glorying, that very few of your Class and Complexion Are chosen out to Eternal Life.
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O where are now, Man, all thy vast Possessions? What signifies thy Heaps of Gold and Silver? Hadst thou amassed together all the Treasures of the Indies; they could not bribe me, or buy me off.
Oh where Are now, Man, all thy vast Possessions? What signifies thy Heaps of Gold and Silver? Hadst thou amassed together all the Treasures of the Indies; they could not bribe me, or buy me off.
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Consider this, thou that forgettest God in the midst of thy plenty and abundance, that notwithstanding thy Pleasures and Treasures and great Possessions, thou must enter to Eternity, poor and wretched, miserable and naked,
Consider this, thou that forgettest God in the midst of thy plenty and abundance, that notwithstanding thy Pleasures and Treasures and great Possessions, thou must enter to Eternity, poor and wretched, miserable and naked,
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No Rayment will then so cover thee, as to hinder the Appearance of the shame of thy nakedness like that white Rayment, viz. the Righteousness of God, which is of Faith.
No Raiment will then so cover thee, as to hinder the Appearance of the shame of thy nakedness like that white Raiment, viz. the Righteousness of God, which is of Faith.
I speak Peace to them, that are afar off, viz. in a natural State, and to them that are nigh, viz. Them that are made, Eph. ii. 13. nigh to my Father by my Blood.
I speak Peace to them, that Are afar off, viz. in a natural State, and to them that Are High, viz. Them that Are made, Ephesians ii. 13. High to my Father by my Blood.
Thou Pharisaical Fool, thou refusedst Fire from God's Altar, viz. the Lord Jesus, Joh. v. 40. Thou wouldst not come to him, that thou mightest have Life;
Thou Pharisaical Fool, thou refusedst Fire from God's Altar, viz. the Lord jesus, John v. 40. Thou Wouldst not come to him, that thou Mightest have Life;
and hast refused the Heb. x. 20. New and living way, that the God and Father of Christ had consecrated; that is to say the Flesh of Jesus, or his suffering, raised, glorified, human Nature;
and hast refused the Hebrew x. 20. New and living Way, that the God and Father of christ had consecrated; that is to say the Flesh of jesus, or his suffering, raised, glorified, human Nature;
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and though, Isa. lvii. 10. Thou wast wearted in the greatness of thine own way; and hast often tryed in vain with thine own Doings and Works of the Law, and could'st not;
and though, Isaiah lvii. 10. Thou wast wearted in the greatness of thine own Way; and haste often tried in vain with thine own Doings and Works of the Law, and Couldst not;
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Thou leftest no stone unturned, no way of working unessaied to procure warmth and life to thy Soul, Isa. lvii. 5. Thou didst enflame thy self with Idols under every Green Tree, and didst let thy Heart run out for Holiness and Salvation upon every branch of, in it self beautiful Morality.
Thou leftest no stone unturned, no Way of working unessayed to procure warmth and life to thy Soul, Isaiah lvii. 5. Thou didst inflame thy self with Idols under every Green Tree, and didst let thy Heart run out for Holiness and Salvation upon every branch of, in it self beautiful Morality.
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Thou didst confide in thy splendid towring profession, and didst make a God and Saviour thereof, by laying the whole stress of thy Soul upon thy outward Profession, without Faith in Jesus.
Thou didst confide in thy splendid towering profession, and didst make a God and Saviour thereof, by laying the Whole stress of thy Soul upon thy outward Profession, without Faith in jesus.
Isa. lvii. 8. Behind the Doors also and the Posts hast thou set thy Remembrance, i. e. And hast set up a Record within thy self for the Goodness of thy Estate from thy Family, and Closet Prayers;
Isaiah lvii. 8. Behind the Doors also and the Posts hast thou Set thy Remembrance, i. e. And haste Set up a Record within thy self for the goodness of thy Estate from thy Family, and Closet Prayers;
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Fall prostrate to thy wishings, and to thy wouldings, and thy desires to desire to have thy Sin inwardly mortified under the obstinate refusals of Christ and his Righteousness.
Fallen prostrate to thy wishings, and to thy wouldings, and thy Desires to desire to have thy since inwardly mortified under the obstinate refusals of christ and his Righteousness.
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Hadst thou trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ, thou shouldest now have, Isa. lvii. 13. possessed the Land, and shouldest have inherited his holy Mountain, even the everlasting Hills in the Highest Heavens.
Hadst thou trusted in the Lord jesus christ, thou Shouldst now have, Isaiah lvii. 13. possessed the Land, and Shouldst have inherited his holy Mountain, even the everlasting Hills in the Highest Heavens.
But now thy Mountains of Self-righteousnesses, which thou wentest up to, to offer Sacrifice, to set thy Bed, and to build thy Nests upon; and, which thou thoughtest eternally strong, I thrash them to dust, and my breath blows them away like chaff.
But now thy Mountains of Self-righteousnesses, which thou wentest up to, to offer Sacrifice, to Set thy Bed, and to built thy Nests upon; and, which thou thoughtest eternally strong, I thrash them to dust, and my breath blows them away like chaff.
and nothing of them goes with thee to Hell, but the unpleasant remembrance thereof to torment thee, that thou wast such a Madman to set up these instead of Christ the only Saviour;
and nothing of them Goes with thee to Hell, but the unpleasant remembrance thereof to torment thee, that thou wast such a Madman to Set up these instead of christ the only Saviour;
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as if thy good Duties, good Professions, good Frames, and good Privileges had undertook for thee from Eternity, had obeyed the Law for thee with a God-like Obedience,
as if thy good Duties, good Professions, good Frames, and good Privileges had undertook for thee from Eternity, had obeyed the Law for thee with a Godlike obedience,
and suffered the cursed death of the Cross for thee, were raised up again, and by the Father's right hand were exalted to be Princes and Saviours to give repentance and remission of sins, and were now ever living at the Fathers right hand to make intercession for thee.
and suffered the cursed death of the Cross for thee, were raised up again, and by the Father's right hand were exalted to be Princes and Saviors to give Repentance and remission of Sins, and were now ever living At the Father's right hand to make Intercession for thee.
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Thus I say will Death then insult in the dying moment, and glory over, and tread under foot like Dogs meat, all the ragged Righteousnesses of Men and Women.
Thus I say will Death then insult in the dying moment, and glory over, and tread under foot like Dogs meat, all the ragged Righteousness of Men and Women.
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Then consider it seriously, thou, that with the Pharisee in the Gospel, gloryest before the Lord, that thou art not as other Men, an Extortioner, Unjust,
Then Consider it seriously, thou, that with the Pharisee in the Gospel, gloriest before the Lord, that thou art not as other Men, an Extortioner, Unjust,
therefore the unclean debauch'd Spirit transformed into an Angel of Light, with seven other Spirits more wicked than himself (not more unclean than himself,
Therefore the unclean debauched Spirit transformed into an Angel of Light, with seven other Spirits more wicked than himself (not more unclean than himself,
but more wicked) a compleat Number of evil Spirits, i. e. the Devil of unbelief and spiritual Pride, two great Legions have returned and entered into thee;
but more wicked) a complete Number of evil Spirits, i. e. the devil of unbelief and spiritual Pride, two great Legions have returned and entered into thee;
and if the Lord does not pity thee, and discover the rottenness of thine Estate to thee, Thy last State will be worse than the first. Ah! deluded Soul:
and if the Lord does not pity thee, and discover the rottenness of thine Estate to thee, Thy last State will be Worse than the First. Ah! deluded Soul:
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Thou wouldst heal thy Conscience with thine own Medicines, thou wouldst cover thy self with thine own Righteousness, thou wouldest lay thy self down on thine own Bed of eternal Happiness;
Thou Wouldst heal thy Conscience with thine own Medicines, thou Wouldst cover thy self with thine own Righteousness, thou Wouldst lay thy self down on thine own Bed of Eternal Happiness;
Thy own way to Glory, how fair soever a Prospect it may have at first, does so wind and turn, that at last it will lead directly, down to the Chambers of Death.
Thy own Way to Glory, how fair soever a Prospect it may have At First, does so wind and turn, that At last it will led directly, down to the Chambers of Death.
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Rea. For Faith grows not in Nature's Garden, neither is it born with us, But it is the Gift of God, Eph. ii. 8. and 'tis written, Phil. i. 29. For unto you it is given on the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, &c. Whence observe, that to believe on the Lord Jesus, must be given from above:
Rea. For Faith grows not in Nature's Garden, neither is it born with us, But it is the Gift of God, Ephesians ii. 8. and it's written, Philip i. 29. For unto you it is given on the behalf of christ, not only to believe on him, etc. Whence observe, that to believe on the Lord jesus, must be given from above:
even the same Power that created the World, must be put forth to an Act of Faith: 2 Cor. iv. 6. God who commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, viz. in the Creation of the World, Gen. i. 3. hath shined in our Hearts, to give the light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ.
even the same Power that created the World, must be put forth to an Act of Faith: 2 Cor. iv. 6. God who commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, viz. in the Creation of the World, Gen. i. 3. hath shined in our Hearts, to give the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God, in the face of jesus christ.
Whence observe, That to believe is to have a view of the Glory of the Eternal Godhead, especially of the Glory of the Father's Grace and Goodness, shining through Jesus of Nazareth. 2. That this Divine Beam of eternal Light, is infused into the Soul by the same powerful Command, that sent down the creating Light, to inform the dark Chaos:
Whence observe, That to believe is to have a view of the Glory of the Eternal Godhead, especially of the Glory of the Father's Grace and goodness, shining through jesus of Nazareth. 2. That this Divine Beam of Eternal Light, is infused into the Soul by the same powerful Command, that sent down the creating Light, to inform the dark Chaos:
because in the World's Creation there was no Opposition, though there was Indisposition; but in the sinful Soul where Faith is wrought, there is Indisposition and Opposition too.
Because in the World's Creation there was no Opposition, though there was Indisposition; but in the sinful Soul where Faith is wrought, there is Indisposition and Opposition too.
Ans. 3. They that do not plainly feel the Evil of indwelling Unbelief, never knew what Faith meant, John xvi. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. there when the Spirit is said to convince of Judgment and of Righteousness, he is said to convince of Unbelief too:
Ans. 3. They that do not plainly feel the Evil of indwelling Unbelief, never knew what Faith meant, John xvi. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. there when the Spirit is said to convince of Judgement and of Righteousness, he is said to convince of Unbelief too:
Gal. iv. 22, to the end, chiefly ver. 29. where though the Apostle speaks chiefly in both places of the contrary effects of the working Law and the working Gospel, in the same enlightned Conscience,
Gal. iv. 22, to the end, chiefly for. 29. where though the Apostle speaks chiefly in both places of the contrary effects of the working Law and the working Gospel, in the same enlightened Conscience,
I apprehend that to be a typical instance of this, spoke of to Rebecca, Gen. xxv. 23. Two Nations are in thy Womb, &c. This is evident, That no sooner a grain of saving Faith is sown in the Soul,
I apprehend that to be a typical instance of this, spoke of to Rebecca, Gen. xxv. 23. Two nations Are in thy Womb, etc. This is evident, That no sooner a grain of Saving Faith is sown in the Soul,
They that have the Spirit, walk after the Spirit, v. 1. and are led by the Spirit, v. 14. they mind the things of the Spirit, v. 5. and their mortal Bodies are quickned,
They that have the Spirit, walk After the Spirit, v. 1. and Are led by the Spirit, v. 14. they mind the things of the Spirit, v. 5. and their Mortal Bodies Are quickened,
Ans. 5. Dare the Drunkard, the Swearer, the Blasphemer, the Sabbath-breaker, the prophane, ignorant, carnal, vile Person say he has Faith? His prophanity, enmity and wickedness always give him the Lye to his teeth,
Ans. 5. Dare the Drunkard, the Swearer, the Blasphemer, the Sabbath breaker, the profane, ignorant, carnal, vile Person say he has Faith? His profanity, enmity and wickedness always give him the Lie to his teeth,
As to any Soul, Belief, and Conscience, Persuasion concerning him, his pardoning Grace and his Righteousness, they have as little as the very Heathens, that never heard of his Name:
As to any Soul, Belief, and Conscience, Persuasion Concerning him, his pardoning Grace and his Righteousness, they have as little as the very heathens, that never herd of his Name:
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but if it could be, that his new Cloth could be pieced to your old, the rent in yours would be the worse, Mat. ix. 16. Perhaps you are sensible of your inability to do,
but if it could be, that his new Cloth could be pieced to your old, the rend in yours would be the Worse, Mathew ix. 16. Perhaps you Are sensible of your inability to do,
But what says the Lord, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. i. 17. You would have him be King over you, to subdue your Iniquities, that for your subdued Iniquities you may get to Heaven.
But what Says the Lord, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. i. 17. You would have him be King over you, to subdue your Iniquities, that for your subdued Iniquities you may get to Heaven.
The High Priest under the Law had his Mitre and Crown on his Head, and his Urim and Thummim on his Breast, to typifie, that the Lord Jesus executes his Kingly and Prophetical Office, by his Priestly Office;
The High Priest under the Law had his Mitre and Crown on his Head, and his Urim and Thummim on his Breast, to typify, that the Lord jesus executes his Kingly and Prophetical Office, by his Priestly Office;
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and all whom he instructs and subdues, he does it by shedding in the Faith and Hope, (either more or less) of their pardoned estate, through his Blood, into their Consciences.
and all whom he instructs and subdues, he does it by shedding in the Faith and Hope, (either more or less) of their pardoned estate, through his Blood, into their Consciences.
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Therefore come to Christ as poor, blind, miserable, naked, vile, ungodly Wretches, and he will be Riches to the Poor, Eyes to the Blind, Happiness to the Miserable, Cloathing to the Naked,
Therefore come to christ as poor, blind, miserable, naked, vile, ungodly Wretches, and he will be Riches to the Poor, Eyes to the Blind, Happiness to the Miserable, Clothing to the Naked,
or next week, or next month, after you have prepared and qualified your self with so much praying, mourning, weeping, repenting and reformation, then come to Christ; bur come now;
or next Week, or next Monn, After you have prepared and qualified your self with so much praying, mourning, weeping, repenting and Reformation, then come to christ; burr come now;
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Faith, as strictly and properly taken, is a powerful Conscience-Perswasion wrought by God, concerning Christ and his Things, their excellency and suitableness to the Soul,
Faith, as strictly and properly taken, is a powerful Conscience-Perswasion wrought by God, Concerning christ and his Things, their excellency and suitableness to the Soul,
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'Tis phrased in Old Testament-language, in Noah 's Prophecy, cencerning his Children, Gen. ix. 27. God shall perswade Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem. And to the same purport 'tis phrased in the New Testament:
It's phrased in Old Testament language, in Noah is Prophecy, Concerning his Children, Gen. ix. 27. God shall persuade Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem. And to the same purport it's phrased in the New Testament:
'Tis named, Rom. iii. 21. a manifestation without the Law of the Righteousness of God, ver. 25. stiled a declaration of his Righteousness for the remission of Sins;
It's nam, Rom. iii. 21. a manifestation without the Law of the Righteousness of God, ver. 25. styled a declaration of his Righteousness for the remission of Sins;
and defined to be, Heb. xi. 1. The Evidence of things not seen, which are Christ and his Righteousness, which are wholly without us, not seen by our bodily Eyes, or natural Reason or Understanding.
and defined to be, Hebrew xi. 1. The Evidence of things not seen, which Are christ and his Righteousness, which Are wholly without us, not seen by our bodily Eyes, or natural Reason or Understanding.
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as the Worker of it, so is said to real his Son in the Soul, Gal. i. 16. Which Expressions evidently import a perswasive Knowledge. 2dly, This Perswasion is an inward Conscience-Perswasion,
as the Worker of it, so is said to real his Son in the Soul, Gal. i. 16. Which Expressions evidently import a persuasive Knowledge. 2dly, This Persuasion is an inward Conscience-Perswasion,
and not only an Head Knowledge, or notional Perswasion, Gal. i. 15. but when it pleased God, &c. ver. 16. to reveal his Son in me, &c. 1 John v. 10. He that believeth, hath the witness in himself; i. e.
and not only an Head Knowledge, or notional Persuasion, Gal. i. 15. but when it pleased God, etc. for. 16. to reveal his Son in me, etc. 1 John v. 10. He that Believeth, hath the witness in himself; i. e.
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a Conscience-Testimony. 3dly, This Conscience Perswasion is very powerful, for it instantly works a great change on the whole Man, Heart, Lip and Life:
a Conscience-Testimony. 3dly, This Conscience Persuasion is very powerful, for it instantly works a great change on the Whole Man, Heart, Lip and Life:
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The object of this Faith is Christ, and the Things of Christ, as in that forementioned Place, John xvi. 14. He shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine,
The Object of this Faith is christ, and the Things of christ, as in that forementioned Place, John xvi. 14. He shall Glorify me, for he shall receive of mine,
But there are inseparable Instantaneous Effects and Concomitants of this inward revelation of Jesus, which are also called believing, which is the Souls accepting of this manifested Jesus,
But there Are inseparable Instantaneous Effects and Concomitants of this inward Revelation of jesus, which Are also called believing, which is the Souls accepting of this manifested jesus,
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as, Looking unto him, Isa. xlv. 22. Coming unto him, John vi. 37. Casting ourselves and burden upon him, Psal. lv. 22. Staying upon him, Isa. lviii 10. Leaning upon him.
as, Looking unto him, Isaiah xlv. 22. Coming unto him, John vi. 37. Casting ourselves and burden upon him, Psalm lv. 22. Staying upon him, Isaiah lviii 10. Leaning upon him.
Once more, Acts v. 30. The God of our Fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom he slew and hanged upon a Tree, 31. Him hath God exalted with his right Hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of Sins.
Once more, Acts v. 30. The God of our Father's hath raised up jesus, whom he slew and hanged upon a Tree, 31. Him hath God exalted with his right Hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel, and remission of Sins.
Add to these, Heb. xii. 2. Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith, who for the joy set before him [ in the saving of Sinners ] endured the Cross, despising the shame,
Add to these, Hebrew xii. 2. Looking unto jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith, who for the joy Set before him [ in the Saving of Sinners ] endured the Cross, despising the shame,
In short, he that was made of the Seed of David according to the Flesh (Rom. i. 3.) who yet is God over all blessed for ever, Rom. ix. 5. That mighty glorious God-Man, who was born of a Virgin, that lived and preached in Judea, Rom. viii. 34. that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also ever lives to make intercession (Col. i. 18.) the first born from the dead (Col. i. 15.) and the first born of every Creature, the despised Jesus of Nazareth (Col. ii. 9.) in whom the fulness of the Godhead dwells bodily:
In short, he that was made of the Seed of David according to the Flesh (Rom. i. 3.) who yet is God over all blessed for ever, Rom. ix. 5. That mighty glorious God-Man, who was born of a Virgae, that lived and preached in Judea, Rom. viii. 34. that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is even At the right hand of God, who also ever lives to make Intercession (Col. i. 18.) the First born from the dead (Col. i. 15.) and the First born of every Creature, the despised jesus of Nazareth (Col. ii. 9.) in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily:
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and it is to be lamented that the glorified human Nature, even Jesus of Nazareth, is so little in the Preaching, Profession, Faith and Experience of God's own Children.
and it is to be lamented that the glorified human Nature, even jesus of Nazareth, is so little in the Preaching, Profession, Faith and Experience of God's own Children.
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If you accept not of this offered Jesus, you despise this only Sacrifice, and there remaineth no more Sacrifice for sin but a certain fearful looking for of Judgment and fiery Indignation, which shall devour the Adversary, Heb. x. 26. I am now come to the second Branch, the Believers triumphing over Death.
If you accept not of this offered jesus, you despise this only Sacrifice, and there remains no more Sacrifice for since but a certain fearful looking for of Judgement and fiery Indignation, which shall devour the Adversary, Hebrew x. 26. I am now come to the second Branch, the Believers triumphing over Death.
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I with Joy am swallowed up of it, and pass thro' it up to the highest Heavens into my Redeemer's Arms. Here at this dark Portal, I undress my self of this mortal Flesh,
I with Joy am swallowed up of it, and pass through it up to the highest Heavens into my Redeemer's Arms. Here At this dark Portal, I undress my self of this Mortal Flesh,
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Welcome Death, to dissolve and pull down this earthly House of my Tabernacle, that so I may go to my House, not made with Hands, the Building of God, eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. v. 1. Welcome sweet Messenger, that comest to fetch me home from this mad, confused, wicked, raging, tottering World, into my Father's House.
Welcome Death, to dissolve and pull down this earthly House of my Tabernacle, that so I may go to my House, not made with Hands, the Building of God, Eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. v. 1. Welcome sweet Messenger, that Comest to fetch me home from this mad, confused, wicked, raging, tottering World, into my Father's House.
'Tis true, the news of thy Approach did terrify me, as the Report of the Coming of rough blustering Esau, with his armed Men, did Jacob, Gen. xxxii. 6, 7. But yet now thou art come to me, I can say as he did, I behold thy black and grisly Face, Gen. xxxiii. 10. as the Face of the Angel of God,
It's true, the news of thy Approach did terrify me, as the Report of the Coming of rough blustering Esau, with his armed Men, did Jacob, Gen. xxxii. 6, 7. But yet now thou art come to me, I can say as he did, I behold thy black and grisly Face, Gen. xxxiii. 10. as the Face of the Angel of God,
I shall never look off the Lord, my Righteousness, my Sanctification and Covering, but always behold my Father's reconciled Face in the Face of my beloved Jesus:
I shall never look off the Lord, my Righteousness, my Sanctification and Covering, but always behold my Father's reconciled Face in the Face of my Beloved jesus:
and left an envenom'd Taint there? How often, when I was going to approach an Holy God, didst thou appear in my Soul in thy ugly Colours, to terrify me,
and left an envenomed Taint there? How often, when I was going to approach an Holy God, didst thou appear in my Soul in thy ugly Colours, to terrify me,
but now thou shalt blind mine Eyes no more: I shall now have perfect uninterrupted Visions of that spotless beauteous Garment wrapping me round, and that to all Eternity.
but now thou shalt blind mine Eyes no more: I shall now have perfect uninterrupted Visions of that spotless beauteous Garment wrapping me round, and that to all Eternity.
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and the Law, or the Covenant of Works, is the strength of Sin (though it be in itself holy, just and good) in a twofold respect. 1. It condemns the Soul, and tortures the Conscience;
and the Law, or the Covenant of Works, is the strength of since (though it be in itself holy, just and good) in a twofold respect. 1. It condemns the Soul, and tortures the Conscience;
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so drives the Soul farther from God, and encreases the Enmity against him, and thereby puts the Soul more under the Power of Sin, enlarging and strengthening Sin's Dominion over it, Rom. vi. 16. Sin shall not have Dominion over you,
so drives the Soul farther from God, and increases the Enmity against him, and thereby puts the Soul more under the Power of since, enlarging and strengthening Since Dominion over it, Rom. vi. 16. since shall not have Dominion over you,
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and this is exemplified and proved plainly and clearly in the former Part of the seventh of the Romans, which I cannot now stay to open. 2. The Law judicially delivers the Soul up to the Will and Power of Sin by way of Punishment.
and this is exemplified and proved plainly and clearly in the former Part of the seventh of the Roman, which I cannot now stay to open. 2. The Law judicially delivers the Soul up to the Will and Power of since by Way of Punishment.
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yet thou didst still work there Gendring unto Bondage, opposing the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus, Gal. iv. 29. Thou that wast born after the Flesh, didst persecute that that was born after the Spirit, Gal. iv. 30. But now the Bond-woman and her Son shall be quite cast out.
yet thou didst still work there Gendering unto Bondage, opposing the Law of the Spirit of Life in christ jesus, Gal. iv. 29. Thou that wast born After the Flesh, didst persecute that that was born After the Spirit, Gal. iv. 30. But now the Bondwoman and her Son shall be quite cast out.
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than in Faith wash'd away, in that Fountain that is opened for Sin and for uncleanness. Zech. xiii. 1. Whence I was not only diverted from continual Believing into a bleeding Jesus,
than in Faith washed away, in that Fountain that is opened for since and for uncleanness. Zechariah xiii. 1. Whence I was not only diverted from continual Believing into a bleeding jesus,
and I shall be made for ever, to Gal. v. 1. Stand fast in that Liberty, wherewith the Son hath made me free indeed, John viii. 36. Thus will the Believer in Death, triumph over the Law as it is the Strength of Sin.
and I shall be made for ever, to Gal. v. 1. Stand fast in that Liberty, wherewith the Son hath made me free indeed, John viii. 36. Thus will the Believer in Death, triumph over the Law as it is the Strength of Sin.
but now I plainly see that thou art my Friend indeed, and that it is just with thee to justifie me in the Lord, my Righteousness, Rom. iii. 26. compared with Isa. xlv. 24, 25. Thy Sword that was pointed at my Breast,
but now I plainly see that thou art my Friend indeed, and that it is just with thee to justify me in the Lord, my Righteousness, Rom. iii. 26. compared with Isaiah xlv. 24, 25. Thy Sword that was pointed At my Breast,
and I am now made for ever to escape, Being made more than a Conqueror through him that loved me, Rom. viii. 37. My dying Saviour in Falling, wrested thy Weapon out of thy Hand,
and I am now made for ever to escape, Being made more than a Conqueror through him that loved me, Rom. viii. 37. My dying Saviour in Falling, wrested thy Weapon out of thy Hand,
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Satan, thou hast long tortured me with throwing in wicked and blasphemous Suggestions, and then persuadedst me, to my great Terrour, I had sinned the sin against the Holy Ghost.
Satan, thou hast long tortured me with throwing in wicked and blasphemous Suggestions, and then persuadedst me, to my great Terror, I had sinned the since against the Holy Ghost.
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And can triumph in the Words of the Apostle, varying a little the Form of speaking, 2 Cor. v. 1, 2. &c. I now see that my earthly House of this Tabernacle being dissolved, I have a Building of God,
And can triumph in the Words of the Apostle, varying a little the From of speaking, 2 Cor. v. 1, 2. etc. I now see that my earthly House of this Tabernacle being dissolved, I have a Building of God,
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And thus I have finished the first Branch of my Doctrine, viz. That the Believer, in Death, triumphs over Death, in reference to his Soul. I should pass away now to various Uses, but time will not permit;
And thus I have finished the First Branch of my Doctrine, viz. That the Believer, in Death, Triumphos over Death, in Referente to his Soul. I should pass away now to various Uses, but time will not permit;
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and earnestly beg of the Lord for the Revelation of the Righteousness of God to you from Faith to Faith, Rom. i. 17. That so when that Faith is going to be swallowed up of Vision, you may triumph over Death,
and earnestly beg of the Lord for the Revelation of the Righteousness of God to you from Faith to Faith, Rom. i. 17. That so when that Faith is going to be swallowed up of Vision, you may triumph over Death,
That a Believer in the Moment of his Death, can triumph over Death in respect of his Soul, which I have dispatched and now proceed to handle the Second, viz.
That a Believer in the Moment of his Death, can triumph over Death in respect of his Soul, which I have dispatched and now proceed to handle the Second, viz.
Their Silks, and Laces, and abominable impudent whorish Head-dresses, their proud and lofty Crests shall be exchanged for stinking Rottenness, odious Filth, and crawling Maggots.
Their Silks, and Laces, and abominable impudent whorish Headdresses, their proud and lofty Crests shall be exchanged for stinking Rottenness, odious Filth, and crawling Maggots.
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a little pitiful Vermine can there deal with the stoutest Hector, and the strongest Sampson. The fairest Face will soon prove as dismal there as the foulest Monster.
a little pitiful Vermin can there deal with the Stoutest Hector, and the Strongest Sampson. The Fairest Face will soon prove as dismal there as the Foulest Monster.
Death, wherein Death and the Grave triumphs over a Sinners Body, but the Believer triumphs over Death and the Grave, &c. I shall speak to both the Contraries together by way of Antithesis.
Death, wherein Death and the Grave Triumphos over a Sinners Body, but the Believer Triumphos over Death and the Grave, etc. I shall speak to both the Contraries together by Way of Antithesis.
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2. Natural Death to the Wicked, is a part of the penal Sentence of the Law, Gen. ii, 17. — For in the Day that thou catest thereof, thou shalt surely die.
2. Natural Death to the Wicked, is a part of the penal Sentence of the Law, Gen. ii, 17. — For in the Day that thou catest thereof, thou shalt surely die.
The Hebraism in the Original is emphatical to the Purpose, dying thou shalt die. To me having this Force, dying in thy Body, thou shalt die eternally in thy Soul. 'Tis evident, that to the Ungodly, natural Death is a part of that punishment inflicted by the righteous Law of God? and what Death is, the Grave is the same.
The Hebraism in the Original is emphatical to the Purpose, dying thou shalt die. To me having this Force, dying in thy Body, thou shalt die eternally in thy Soul. It's evident, that to the Ungodly, natural Death is a part of that punishment inflicted by the righteous Law of God? and what Death is, the Grave is the same.
The Apostle in 1 Cor. 15. discoursing of the Necessity of the natural Death of Believers, argues thus, That the old Adam had first took possession of the Elect Vessels Bodies, ver. 46. That what of the old Adam is there, is earthly,
The Apostle in 1 Cor. 15. discoursing of the Necessity of the natural Death of Believers, argues thus, That the old Adam had First took possession of the Elect Vessels Bodies, ver. 46. That what of the old Adam is there, is earthly,
and tends to Earth and Dissolution. Ver. 47. It being the proper Nature thereof. Ver. 48. Concludes thus, That the Image of the old Adam on the Body, must be wholly laid aside, and that by Death;
and tends to Earth and Dissolution. Ver. 47. It being the proper Nature thereof. Ver. 48. Concludes thus, That the Image of the old Adam on the Body, must be wholly laid aside, and that by Death;
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so that the Image of the second might take sole and full Possession. Ver. 49. As we have born the Image of the Earthy, we shall also bear the Image of the Heavenly.
so that the Image of the second might take sole and full Possession. Ver. 49. As we have born the Image of the Earthy, we shall also bear the Image of the Heavenly.
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and there is held still a secret Correspondence between their scattered Dust and the Life of Jesus, who in this sense, is the Resurrection and the Life. John xi. 25. To make this more evident, 'tis to be considered, 1. That the Person of the Believer, both Body and Soul, in the first act of Faith, is united to the Person of Christ;
and there is held still a secret Correspondence between their scattered Dust and the Life of jesus, who in this sense, is the Resurrection and the Life. John xi. 25. To make this more evident, it's to be considered, 1. That the Person of the Believer, both Body and Soul, in the First act of Faith, is united to the Person of christ;
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The great Apostle Paul, in the 2 Cor. 4. declaring how his Body had been supported in the Work of Christ, under all Perils, Pains, Watchings, Labours, Imprisonments, &c. almost insupportable, declares the Cause, ver. 10. That it was from the Life of Jesus made manifest in his Body, repeating the same in the last Clause of the 11th Verse, only instead of Body, there he writes mortal Flesh: All which thus explained, does evidently prove, that the Bodies of the Saints derive now their natural Life in great measure from another Root. 4. As an undeniable Consequence of this, that that Life the Body holds from Christ, does not quite vanish,
The great Apostle Paul, in the 2 Cor. 4. declaring how his Body had been supported in the Work of christ, under all Perils, Pains, Watchings, Labours, Imprisonments, etc. almost insupportable, declares the Cause, ver. 10. That it was from the Life of jesus made manifest in his Body, repeating the same in the last Clause of the 11th Verse, only instead of Body, there he writes Mortal Flesh: All which thus explained, does evidently prove, that the Bodies of the Saints derive now their natural Life in great measure from Another Root. 4. As an undeniable Consequence of this, that that Life the Body holds from christ, does not quite vanish,
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or at least I may allude to it, Col. iii. 3. Your Life is hid with Christ in God, especially because of the following Verse, when Christ who is our Life, shall appear,
or At least I may allude to it, Col. iii. 3. Your Life is hid with christ in God, especially Because of the following Verse, when christ who is our Life, shall appear,
which Glory respects the Body as well as the Soul. 'Tis to me plain that there is a secret Commerce between the Living glorious Body of an exalted Jesus,
which Glory respects the Body as well as the Soul. It's to me plain that there is a secret Commerce between the Living glorious Body of an exalted jesus,
and the Dust of a deceased Believer, which may be further proved from Mat. xxii. 31, 32. The Argument Christ himself uses to prove the Resurrection of the Dead,
and the Dust of a deceased Believer, which may be further proved from Mathew xxii. 31, 32. The Argument christ himself uses to prove the Resurrection of the Dead,
yet they were still united to the living God, and by Vertue of those secret Beams of Life from him (the inseparable Effects of that Union) that still corresponded with,
yet they were still united to the living God, and by Virtue of those secret Beams of Life from him (the inseparable Effects of that union) that still corresponded with,
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This sense of the Place seems to be confirmed from the Answer of our Lord Jesus to Martha 's Objection against the present Resurrection of her Brother, John xi. 24. Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the Resurrection at the Last Day.
This sense of the Place seems to be confirmed from the Answer of our Lord jesus to Martha is Objection against the present Resurrection of her Brother, John xi. 24. Martha Says unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the Resurrection At the Last Day.
Ver. 25. Jesus saith unto her, I am the Resurrection and the Life, &c. As if he should have said, thou grantest that I can raise him up at the last Day;
Ver. 25. jesus Says unto her, I am the Resurrection and the Life, etc. As if he should have said, thou grantest that I can raise him up At the last Day;
I shall add that Argument, the Lord, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Life abides and dwells in a Believer for ever, in his Body as well as his Soul. 1 Cor. vi. 19. What, know ye not that your Body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, &c. If it be granted then, that he does still in-dwell in the separate Soul of the Believer,
I shall add that Argument, the Lord, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Life abides and dwells in a Believer for ever, in his Body as well as his Soul. 1 Cor. vi. 19. What, know you not that your Body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, etc. If it be granted then, that he does still indwell in the separate Soul of the Believer,
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or Heap of Dust, and then commits it to the Grave to annihilate it. And so would the Bodies of Sinners be annihilated, especially in the universal Conflagration;
or Heap of Dust, and then commits it to the Grave to annihilate it. And so would the Bodies of Sinners be annihilated, especially in the universal Conflagration;
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and at last raises them, that they might be for ever miserable Companions to their miserable Souls, on which he might make the Power of his Vengeance known to all Eternity.
and At last raises them, that they might be for ever miserable Sodales to their miserable Souls, on which he might make the Power of his Vengeance known to all Eternity.
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Death only sows their Bodies into the Ground, that they might be quickned again into more glorious Bodies, 1 Cor. xv. 36, 37. compare with 42, 43 &c. And pulls down the old tottering House, that it may be built up a more glorious Fabrick in the Day of Resurrection,
Death only Sovus their Bodies into the Ground, that they might be quickened again into more glorious Bodies, 1 Cor. xv. 36, 37. compare with 42, 43 etc. And pulls down the old tottering House, that it may be built up a more glorious Fabric in the Day of Resurrection,
1 Then Corruptibility shall put on Incorruptibility, 1 Cor. xv. 53. For this Corruptible must put on Incorruption, and when thrown into the Grave corruptible Bodies then shall be raised incorruptible — Ver. 42. Sown in Corruption, raised in Incorruption.
1 Then Corruptibility shall put on Incorruptibility, 1 Cor. xv. 53. For this Corruptible must put on Incorruption, and when thrown into the Grave corruptible Bodies then shall be raised incorruptible — Ver. 42. Sown in Corruption, raised in Incorruption.
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As for instance, The last Enemy that Christ will destroy for them, will be Death, 1 Cor. xv. 26. And then Death will be swallowed up in Victory, 1 Cor. xv. 54.
As for instance, The last Enemy that christ will destroy for them, will be Death, 1 Cor. xv. 26. And then Death will be swallowed up in Victory, 1 Cor. xv. 54.
Fourthly, Dishonour then will put on Honour, and that that is sown in Dishonour will be raised in Glory, 1 Cor. xv. 43. Then they will be in part clothed with the Glory that is upon the Body of an exalted Jesus.
Fourthly, Dishonour then will put on Honour, and that that is sown in Dishonour will be raised in Glory, 1 Cor. xv. 43. Then they will be in part clothed with the Glory that is upon the Body of an exalted jesus.
His Face did shine as the Sun, and his Rayment was white as the Light, Mat. xvii. 2. So will the risen Bodies of the Saints be, shining brighter than the Sun, whiter than the purest Light.
His Face did shine as the Sun, and his Raiment was white as the Light, Mathew xvii. 2. So will the risen Bodies of the Saints be, shining Brighter than the Sun, Whiter than the Purest Light.
They that drop to the Grave poor, tattered, Servants and Slaves, shall come out from thence rich, free and illustrious, greater than Kings and Emperors:
They that drop to the Grave poor, tattered, Servants and Slaves, shall come out from thence rich, free and illustrious, greater than Kings and Emperor's:
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and the Tongue of the Dumb shall sing for Joy, Isa. xxxv. 5, 6. &c. For the Bodies of the risen Believers that are now wrapt up in Dishonour, shall be then cloathed with the highest Honour.
and the Tongue of the Dumb shall sing for Joy, Isaiah xxxv. 5, 6. etc. For the Bodies of the risen Believers that Are now wrapped up in Dishonour, shall be then clothed with the highest Honour.
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If it be so that their dead Bodies can thus triumph over the Grave, what else is there in their Death that seems terrible? As for their Souls, they are then instantly lodged in the Mansions prepared for them above:
If it be so that their dead Bodies can thus triumph over the Grave, what Else is there in their Death that seems terrible? As for their Souls, they Are then instantly lodged in the Mansions prepared for them above:
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2. Infer. The second Inference is, for the Comfort of Believers, against the tiresome fatigue of Pains, Sicknesses and Infirmities. The comfortable Consideration is this:
2. Infer. The second Inference is, for the Comfort of Believers, against the tiresome fatigue of Pains, Sicknesses and Infirmities. The comfortable Consideration is this:
and the Body of Death within, is Unbelief and the Body of Death crucified, and the dying Tyger roaring in the Soul. The inward Blows of that Nature we feel, are Stabs at Heart given to inbred Corruption by the second Adam: So the pains Believers feel in their Bodies are but as so many blows the second Adam gives there to the first, in order to drive him out,
and the Body of Death within, is Unbelief and the Body of Death Crucified, and the dying Tiger roaring in the Soul. The inward Blows of that Nature we feel, Are Stabs At Heart given to inbred Corruption by the second Adam: So the pains Believers feel in their Bodies Are but as so many blows the second Adam gives there to the First, in order to drive him out,
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then the unspeakably free, rich, glorious Grace of God in Christ manifested in him, and believed into, must needs oblige the Man or Woman to all manner of holy Conversation.
then the unspeakably free, rich, glorious Grace of God in christ manifested in him, and believed into, must needs oblige the Man or Woman to all manner of holy Conversation.
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yet this is undeniable from the experience of the most Godly, as well as from the Word of the Lord, that nothing constrains to all manner of holy Obedience,
yet this is undeniable from the experience of the most Godly, as well as from the Word of the Lord, that nothing constrains to all manner of holy obedience,
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It is written, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. i. 17. Gal. iii. 11. Heb. x. 38. Faith is said to purify the Heart, Acts xv. 9. to sanctify, viz. the whole Man, Acts xxvi. 18. and Faith always respects Christ and his Grace. The Blood of Christ, i. e.
It is written, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. i. 17. Gal. iii. 11. Hebrew x. 38. Faith is said to purify the Heart, Acts xv. 9. to sanctify, viz. the Whole Man, Acts xxvi. 18. and Faith always respects christ and his Grace. The Blood of christ, i. e.
pardoning Grace in the Blood of Christ, received into the Conscience by believing, is affirmed to purge the Conscience from dead Works to serve the living God, Heb. ix. 14. The Grace of God that bringeth Salvation,
pardoning Grace in the Blood of christ, received into the Conscience by believing, is affirmed to purge the Conscience from dead Works to serve the living God, Hebrew ix. 14. The Grace of God that brings Salvation,
and hath appeared to all Men in the Gospel, but as revealed unto the Consciences of them, that believe, teaching them, that denying ungodliness and worldly Lusts, they should live soberly righteously and godly in this present World, Tit. ii. 11, 12. And the God of all Grace in manifesting his Grace to the Soul, that he has called it to eternal Glory by Jesus Christ does go on to make perfect, establish, strengthen and settle the Soul:
and hath appeared to all Men in the Gospel, but as revealed unto the Consciences of them, that believe, teaching them, that denying ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, they should live soberly righteously and godly in this present World, Tit. ii. 11, 12. And the God of all Grace in manifesting his Grace to the Soul, that he has called it to Eternal Glory by jesus christ does go on to make perfect, establish, strengthen and settle the Soul:
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Which Expressions, comprehend all the Work of Sanctification, in its several parts and degrees, till it arrives to the fulness of the stature of a perfect Man in Christ Jesus.
Which Expressions, comprehend all the Work of Sanctification, in its several parts and Degrees, till it arrives to the fullness of the stature of a perfect Man in christ jesus.
'Tis apparent from these and several other places of the holy Scriptures, that the Grace that is in us, proportionably, rises and falls to the believing Views we have of the Grace that is in the Heart of Christ towards us,
It's apparent from these and several other places of the holy Scriptures, that the Grace that is in us, proportionably, rises and falls to the believing Views we have of the Grace that is in the Heart of christ towards us,
Were the only use of Christ's Righteousness (and indeed that is a great use of it) to secure eternal Glory for us, we should be tempted to have little recourse to it by Faith;
Were the only use of Christ's Righteousness (and indeed that is a great use of it) to secure Eternal Glory for us, we should be tempted to have little recourse to it by Faith;
for that being once done, and our state secured, corrupt nature would be apt to insinuate to us there would be no great need of such frequent viewing that God-like Righteousness without us, wherein we stand, it being that that is so contrary to Flesh and Blood.
for that being once done, and our state secured, corrupt nature would be apt to insinuate to us there would be no great need of such frequent viewing that Godlike Righteousness without us, wherein we stand, it being that that is so contrary to Flesh and Blood.
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And 'tis necessary that the Work of Holiness be carried on continually and constantly; and therefore that we believe in Christ and his Righteousness always.
And it's necessary that the Work of Holiness be carried on continually and constantly; and Therefore that we believe in christ and his Righteousness always.
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So that hence you may believe the Doctrine of Free-Grace does not tend to Licentiousness (as Satan in various Instruments clamours against it) but the quite contrary.
So that hence you may believe the Doctrine of Free-Grace does not tend to Licentiousness (as Satan in various Instruments clamours against it) but the quite contrary.
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The Apostle plainly affirms, Rom. vi. 14. That the Souls being brought under Grace, breaks Sin's Dominion therein, i. e. the Soul being brought in believing under the powerful influence of that Grace that Reigns through Righteousness unto eternal Life, by Jesus Christ our Lord, Rom. v. 21. 2. Infer. The second and last use is, for the encouragement of Sinners;
The Apostle plainly affirms, Rom. vi. 14. That the Souls being brought under Grace, breaks Since Dominion therein, i. e. the Soul being brought in believing under the powerful influence of that Grace that Reigns through Righteousness unto Eternal Life, by jesus christ our Lord, Rom. v. 21. 2. Infer. The second and last use is, for the encouragement of Sinners;
and you shall die the Death of the Righteous, to triumph over all in Death. Whatever your Objections can be, this astonishing Free-Grace can answer them all.
and you shall die the Death of the Righteous, to triumph over all in Death. Whatever your Objections can be, this astonishing Free-Grace can answer them all.
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Infinite Wisdom has permitted all along prodigious Mountains of Opposition to rise in the way of Grace, on purpose that that Grace of God may declare itself boundless by triumphing over all.
Infinite Wisdom has permitted all along prodigious Mountains of Opposition to rise in the Way of Grace, on purpose that that Grace of God may declare itself boundless by triumphing over all.
Sin, that odious thing that was such an affront to the whole Godhead, and brought so great an eclipse on his manifest Glory, was suffered, I say, to enter, that electing Grace might be magnified in mounting above it.
since, that odious thing that was such an affront to the Whole Godhead, and brought so great an eclipse on his manifest Glory, was suffered, I say, to enter, that electing Grace might be magnified in mounting above it.
Free-Grace and electing Love does not only, like Jordan, overflow all its Banks, but like the mighty Deluge, cover the tops of the highest Mountains of Opposition in the World.
Free-Grace and electing Love does not only, like Jordan, overflow all its Banks, but like the mighty Deluge, cover the tops of the highest Mountains of Opposition in the World.
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O harden not your Hearts, but now hear ye his Voice? Know assuredly this, That objecting against your acceptance of the Grace of Christ (be your Objections never so specious) is no other but a gain saying of Christ.
O harden not your Hearts, but now hear you his Voice? Know assuredly this, That objecting against your acceptance of the Grace of christ (be your Objections never so specious) is no other but a gain saying of christ.
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because it pleased the Lord to magnifie his glorious Grace towards him on his Deathbed, that none of you dare to presume from thence to put off your coming to Christ till a Death-bed season.
Because it pleased the Lord to magnify his glorious Grace towards him on his Deathbed, that none of you Dare to presume from thence to put off your coming to christ till a Deathbed season.
I durst almost venture to say, That whoever encourage themselves to continue in ways of Impenitency from this example, have breaking forth upon them the black Marks and Tokens of final Rejection.
I durst almost venture to say, That whoever encourage themselves to continue in ways of Impenitency from this Exampl, have breaking forth upon them the black Marks and Tokens of final Rejection.
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