The tryal of spirits both in teachers & hearers wherein is held forth the clear discovery and certain downfal of the carnal and antichristian clergie of these nations / testified from the Word of God to the university-congregation in Cambridge by William Dell ; whereunto is added A plain and necessary confutation of divers gross errors delivered by Mr. Sydrach Simpson in a sermon preached to the same congregation at the commencement, Anno 1653 ; wherein (among other things) is declared, that the vniversities (according to their present statutes and practices) are not (as he affirmed) answerable to the schools of the prophets in the time of the law, but rather to the idolatrous high places ...
every Spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is of God. 3. And every Spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God:
every Spirit that Confesses that jesus christ is come in the Flesh, is of God. 3. And every Spirit that Confesses not that jesus christ is come in the Flesh, is not of God:
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1. The Apostle gives notice to the Beloved Congregation of Spirituall Christians, of a Great Evil risen up in the world, (which if not carefully heeded) might occasion some great Trouble and Danger to them;
1. The Apostle gives notice to the beloved Congregation of Spiritual Christians, of a Great Evil risen up in the world, (which if not carefully heeded) might occasion Some great Trouble and Danger to them;
3. That the Faithfull might be able to make a right Judgement of Spirits, he gives them one short Rule of Tryall, which yet comprehends in its self all Rules: vers. 2. and 3. Hereby know we the Spirit of God;
3. That the Faithful might be able to make a right Judgement of Spirits, he gives them one short Rule of Trial, which yet comprehends in its self all Rules: vers. 2. and 3. Hereby know we the Spirit of God;
4. He shews them, with Whom these false Prophets, who have the Spirit of Antichrist, should not prevail; to wit, with none of the true Children of God, vers. 4. Ye are of God, little Children, and have overcome them;
4. He shows them, with Whom these false prophets, who have the Spirit of Antichrist, should not prevail; to wit, with none of the true Children of God, vers. 4. You Are of God, little Children, and have overcome them;
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6. He shews, how the Spirit of Truth and Error may be known in the People, as well as in the Teachers; to wit, by the Peoples cleaving, either to the Teachers of Truth, or to the Teachers of Error, vers. 6. We are of God; he that knoweth God, heareth us;
6. He shows, how the Spirit of Truth and Error may be known in the People, as well as in the Teachers; to wit, by the Peoples cleaving, either to the Teachers of Truth, or to the Teachers of Error, vers. 6. We Are of God; he that Knoweth God, hears us;
These six things are held forth to us, in this Scripture, and they are all very Profitable and Necessary for the true Church to be acquainted withal, especially in these last of the last Times.
These six things Are held forth to us, in this Scripture, and they Are all very Profitable and Necessary for the true Church to be acquainted withal, especially in these last of the last Times.
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The Great and Dangerous Evil of which the Apostle gives notice to the Church of Believers, and that is, The going out of false Prophets into the World.
The Great and Dangerous Evil of which the Apostle gives notice to the Church of Believers, and that is, The going out of false prophets into the World.
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ANd here it is to be noted, that from the very beginning of the world, there have been two Seeds or Generations of Men, very contrary the One to the Other, as is evident, in Gen. 3. 15. where God saith to the Serpent, I will put enmity between Thee and the Woman,
ANd Here it is to be noted, that from the very beginning of the world, there have been two Seeds or Generations of Men, very contrary the One to the Other, as is evident, in Gen. 3. 15. where God Says to the Serpent, I will put enmity between Thee and the Woman,
so that the Serpent hath his Seed, as well as the Woman her Seed; and this was the Womans Curse, to have her sorrows and Conceptions ▪ multiplyed, and to bring forth the Serpents Seed as well as her Own, that is, the Children or Seed of the first Blessing; and both these Contrary Seeds do partake of one and the same common Nature or Humanity. And one of these Seeds are called the Sons of God, the other the Sons of Man, Gen. 6. 6. And Both these, being the children of one Adam according to the Flesh, are yet distinguished by several Spirits, that dwell in them, and inspire them:
so that the Serpent hath his Seed, as well as the Woman her Seed; and this was the Woman's Curse, to have her sorrows and Conceptions ▪ multiplied, and to bring forth the Serpents Seed as well as her Own, that is, the Children or Seed of the First Blessing; and both these Contrary Seeds do partake of one and the same Common Nature or Humanity. And one of these Seeds Are called the Sons of God, the other the Sons of Man, Gen. 6. 6. And Both these, being the children of one Adam according to the Flesh, Are yet distinguished by several Spirits, that dwell in them, and inspire them:
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For the Spirit of God, that is, the Spirit of Righteousness and Truth, doth inspire the One, and these are truly called the Children of God, as Paul saith, Rom. 8. as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God.
For the Spirit of God, that is, the Spirit of Righteousness and Truth, does inspire the One, and these Are truly called the Children of God, as Paul Says, Rom. 8. as many as Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God.
And the Spirit of Satan, which is the Spirit of Wickedness and Error, doth inspire the Other; and these are truly called the sons of Men, who all have sinned, and are deprived of the Glory of God.
And the Spirit of Satan, which is the Spirit of Wickedness and Error, does inspire the Other; and these Are truly called the Sons of Men, who all have sinned, and Are deprived of the Glory of God.
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Now these two Different and Contrary Spirits, which have dwelt in these two distinct Seeds, have begun to act presently from the very beginning of the world, each one according to his own Nature, and to trade and traffick about Mankind, and out of it, to bring forth Children to Themselves, like to Themselves in all things;
Now these two Different and Contrary Spirits, which have dwelled in these two distinct Seeds, have begun to act presently from the very beginning of the world, each one according to his own Nature, and to trade and traffic about Mankind, and out of it, to bring forth Children to Themselves, like to Themselves in all things;
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and so One hath endeavoured to beget and bring forth the Children of God, and of Truth; the Other the children of Men, and of Error; And to this end, the One hath held forth the Truth of God, by the true Spirit of God;
and so One hath endeavoured to beget and bring forth the Children of God, and of Truth; the Other the children of Men, and of Error; And to this end, the One hath held forth the Truth of God, by the true Spirit of God;
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the Other hath held forth Error and Falshood, yet as it were the Truth: The One hath endeavoured to bring Man unto God through true Faith and Repentance; the Other to turn Men from God through Sin: The One hath sought to work Salvation in Men, the Other Destruction.
the Other hath held forth Error and Falsehood, yet as it were the Truth: The One hath endeavoured to bring Man unto God through true Faith and Repentance; the Other to turn Men from God through since: The One hath sought to work Salvation in Men, the Other Destruction.
Now the False Spirit hath been the most Common in the World, and hath had the greatest Opportunities and Advantages to multiply it self, seeing it finds the whole World already lying in Wickedness,
Now the False Spirit hath been the most Common in the World, and hath had the greatest Opportunities and Advantages to multiply it self, seeing it finds the Whole World already lying in Wickedness,
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for there have been but few true Prophets, who have had the true Spirit, and have spoken the true Word, as you may see all ▪ along in Scriptures, especially in the times of Elijah and Micajah; but Christ saith, Many false Prophets shall arise and deceive Many;
for there have been but few true prophets, who have had the true Spirit, and have spoken the true Word, as you may see all ▪ along in Scriptures, especially in the times of Elijah and Micajah; but christ Says, Many false prophets shall arise and deceive Many;
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and Peter saith in his second Epistle, Chap. 2. vers. 1, 2. That as there were false Prophets among the People, that is the Jews, so there shall be false Doctors and Teachers among the Christians, who should privily bring in damnable Heresies, and that Many should follow their pernicious wayes.
and Peter Says in his second Epistle, Chap. 2. vers. 1, 2. That as there were false prophets among the People, that is the jews, so there shall be false Doctors and Teachers among the Christians, who should privily bring in damnable Heresies, and that Many should follow their pernicious ways.
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So that, as there have been many false Prophets from the beginning, so especially in the daies of the New Testament; for the more Christ hath appeared by his Spirit to lead men into Truth, the more hath the Devill appeared by his Spirit to lead men into Error, and this is properly called Antichrist; For Flesh and Blood is not Antichrist, but a Spirit contrary to Christs Spirit, that dwells in Flesh and Blood, and chiefly among those that profess the Christian Religion; This is Antichrist.
So that, as there have been many false prophets from the beginning, so especially in the days of the New Testament; for the more christ hath appeared by his Spirit to led men into Truth, the more hath the devil appeared by his Spirit to led men into Error, and this is properly called Antichrist; For Flesh and Blood is not Antichrist, but a Spirit contrary to Christ Spirit, that dwells in Flesh and Blood, and chiefly among those that profess the Christian Religion; This is Antichrist.
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No Spirit in the Jews or Gentiles, is properly called Antichrist, but the Spirit of Satan in false Christians appearing as an Angel of light, this is Antichrist. Before Christ came in the flesh, the Devill was an evil Spirit, and a Lyar, and a Murderer, and the Unclean Spirit, and Prince of this world, but he was not properly ▪ Antichrist, because Christ was not then come in the flesh. The Devil was the Devil before,
No Spirit in the jews or Gentiles, is properly called Antichrist, but the Spirit of Satan in false Christians appearing as an Angel of Light, this is Antichrist. Before christ Come in the Flesh, the devil was an evil Spirit, and a Liar, and a Murderer, and the Unclean Spirit, and Prince of this world, but he was not properly ▪ Antichrist, Because christ was not then come in the Flesh. The devil was the devil before,
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and did dwell and work in Evil Men; but from the beginning of the Christian Church he is called Antichrist, and that not every where, but in the Church or Kingdom of Christ; For Antichrist is a Spirit that dissolves Jesus, and that not openly, but subtilly and cunningly, yea, under the name and pretence of Jesus, he is wholy contrary to Him.
and did dwell and work in Evil Men; but from the beginning of the Christian Church he is called Antichrist, and that not every where, but in the Church or Kingdom of christ; For Antichrist is a Spirit that dissolves jesus, and that not openly, but subtly and cunningly, yea, under the name and pretence of jesus, he is wholly contrary to Him.
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Wherefore, the discerning of Spirits, as it hath been necessary from the beginning of the World, so also is it especially necessary in the daies of the Gospel, wherein the Mysterie of Iniquity is become most Mysterious, through the operation of Antichrist in those Many false Prophets which are gone forth into the world.
Wherefore, the discerning of Spirits, as it hath been necessary from the beginning of the World, so also is it especially necessary in the days of the Gospel, wherein the Mystery of Iniquity is become most Mysterious, through the operation of Antichrist in those Many false prophets which Are gone forth into the world.
And that is, That Sufficient Remedy, which the Apostle prescribes to the true Church, against that great Evil, of many false Prophets being gone out into the world.
And that is, That Sufficient Remedy, which the Apostle prescribes to the true Church, against that great Evil, of many false prophets being gone out into the world.
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Now the Remedy the Apostle prescribes to the faithfull against these false Prophets, is not, that they should stir up the Secular Power, to imprison, banish, or burn Them, that so they might be rid of Them;
Now the Remedy the Apostle prescribes to the faithful against these false prophets, is not, that they should stir up the Secular Power, to imprison, banish, or burn Them, that so they might be rid of Them;
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for this is Antichrists proper Remedy against those that oppose Him; but the Apostle shews a more Christian Remedy, which is this, Believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits whether they be of God;
for this is Antichrists proper Remedy against those that oppose Him; but the Apostle shows a more Christian Remedy, which is this, Believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits whither they be of God;
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and this Remedy alone is sufficient for the true spiritual Church of the faithful in every Age, to preserve it safe and sound against all false Teachers whatsoever,
and this Remedy alone is sufficient for the true spiritual Church of the faithful in every Age, to preserve it safe and found against all false Teachers whatsoever,
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Wherefore in this Case, the Apostle contents himself, to give only this Caution to the Faithfull, Believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits whether they be of God.
Wherefore in this Case, the Apostle contents himself, to give only this Caution to the Faithful, Believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits whither they be of God.
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Believe not euery Spirit, &c. that is, every one that speaketh of Spiritual Things. Whence it is plain, that we neither ought rashly and hastily to believe every mans Doctrine, nor yet rashly and unadvisedly to censure and condemn it, till it be heard and known what it is:
Believe not every Spirit, etc. that is, every one that speaks of Spiritual Things. Whence it is plain, that we neither ought rashly and hastily to believe every men Doctrine, nor yet rashly and unadvisedly to censure and condemn it, till it be herd and known what it is:
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By all which Scriptures, and many more that might be added, it is manifest, that the faithful, the true Sheep of Christ, have Right and Power to judge of the Spirits and Doctrines of the Teachers.
By all which Scriptures, and many more that might be added, it is manifest, that the faithful, the true Sheep of christ, have Right and Power to judge of the Spirits and Doctrines of the Teachers.
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Let Fathers, Schoolmen, Doctors, Councels, Assemblies of Divines, Universities, Ministers, propound and publish what Doctrine they please, the Sheep of Christ, the faithful Flock, have Power and Authority from Christ Himself, to try and judge, whether the Things they speak be of Christ, or of Themselves and of Antichrist. And this Power the faithful People ought not to part with,
Let Father's, Schoolmen, Doctors, Counsels, Assemblies of Divines, Universities, Ministers, propound and publish what Doctrine they please, the Sheep of christ, the faithful Flock, have Power and authority from christ Himself, to try and judge, whither the Things they speak be of christ, or of Themselves and of Antichrist. And this Power the faithful People ought not to part with,
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wherefore it concerns every one of us, to look to our own Eternal Condition, and not to leave this care to Others for us. In Death and Judgement, Each one must answer for Himself; and therefore we ought to be as certain of the Word of God, on which we build our immortal Souls,
Wherefore it concerns every one of us, to look to our own Eternal Condition, and not to leave this care to Others for us. In Death and Judgement, Each one must answer for Himself; and Therefore we ought to be as certain of the Word of God, on which we built our immortal Souls,
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as we are sure we live, and are Creatures; we ought, I say, to be sure Our selves, and not to trust any body for us, in this great Matter whereon depends either eternal Life, or eternal Death.
as we Are sure we live, and Are Creatures; we ought, I say, to be sure Our selves, and not to trust any body for us, in this great Matter whereon depends either Eternal Life, or Eternal Death.
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Secondly, It concerns us to try the Spirits and Doctrines, because otherwise we may easily mistake, and instead of Antichrist and his Disciples, dash against Christ himself,
Secondly, It concerns us to try the Spirits and Doctrines, Because otherwise we may Easily mistake, and instead of Antichrist and his Disciples, dash against christ himself,
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and his precious Saints. Yea, we have seen how the World and worldly Church, not being able to try the Spirits and Doctrines, have contradicted and crucified the Son of God himself,
and his precious Saints. Yea, we have seen how the World and worldly Church, not being able to try the Spirits and Doctrines, have contradicted and Crucified the Son of God himself,
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and all because they were not able to judge of the Spirit and Truth of Christ in Himself and his Members, but have followed the Judgment and Councel of the chief Guides in the outward Church, who have caused them to erre,
and all Because they were not able to judge of the Spirit and Truth of christ in Himself and his Members, but have followed the Judgement and Council of the chief Guides in the outward Church, who have caused them to err,
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and not to content himself to say, thus said Augustine, Ambrose, Hierom, &c. or this was the Judgement of the Fathers, or thus have the Councels and Universities determined,
and not to content himself to say, thus said Augustine, Ambrose, Hieronymus, etc. or this was the Judgement of the Father's, or thus have the Counsels and Universities determined,
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and which they ought to have upon so good Grounds, the Teachers of the false and Antichristian Church, that is, the Common Clergy, distinguished by several Names, Titles,
and which they ought to have upon so good Grounds, the Teachers of the false and Antichristian Church, that is, the Common Clergy, distinguished by several Names, Titles,
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and Degrees, have robbed them of, and have falsely and treacherously arrogated to themselves, the Power of trying Spirits, and Judging Doctrines, and have said, that it belongs to the Clergy or National Ministry, and their Councils, and Assemblies of Divines, to Judge of Spirits, whether they be right or false; and to Judge of Doctrines, whether they be agreeable to Gods Word, or no;
and Degrees, have robbed them of, and have falsely and treacherously arrogated to themselves, the Power of trying Spirits, and Judging Doctrines, and have said, that it belongs to the Clergy or National Ministry, and their Councils, and Assemblies of Divines, to Judge of Spirits, whither they be right or false; and to Judge of Doctrines, whither they be agreeable to God's Word, or no;
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And these men (I mean the Clergy) through the Ecclesiastical and Temporal Power which they had gotten, have stricken great fear into the whole World, and have miserably vexed innumerable Consciences, with a grievous and lasting bondage,
And these men (I mean the Clergy) through the Ecclesiastical and Temporal Power which they had got, have stricken great Fear into the Whole World, and have miserably vexed innumerable Consciences, with a grievous and lasting bondage,
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and have even driven them to Despair, whilst none durst approve or own any Spirit or Doctrine, though never so manifestly of Christ and his Gospel, without their Allowance and Approbation;
and have even driven them to Despair, while none durst approve or own any Spirit or Doctrine, though never so manifestly of christ and his Gospel, without their Allowance and Approbation;
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Now the ground of this their Antichristian Pride, and Usurpation is This, that they arrogate to Themselves, that They are the Guides and Shepherds of all Christian men,
Now the ground of this their Antichristian Pride, and Usurpation is This, that they arrogate to Themselves, that They Are the Guides and Shepherd's of all Christian men,
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and are to teach them the Gospel, which they are only to receive from their lips; whereas Christ hath promised his true Church, that they shall be all taught of God, and shall hear and learn Themselves from the Father, and hath also promised to send to them the Spirit, to lead them in all Truth, and to give them an Annointing, to teach them All Things.
and Are to teach them the Gospel, which they Are only to receive from their lips; whereas christ hath promised his true Church, that they shall be all taught of God, and shall hear and Learn Themselves from the Father, and hath also promised to send to them the Spirit, to led them in all Truth, and to give them an Anointing, to teach them All Things.
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Now they by robbing the Faithful of this Power, and arrogating it to Themselves, have made themselves contrary to Christs Command, Lords and Masters in the Church of God,
Now they by robbing the Faithful of this Power, and arrogating it to Themselves, have made themselves contrary to Christ Command, lords and Masters in the Church of God,
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and have usurped to themselves Superiority and Authority over other Believers, and have subjected all the World to their Opinion and Judgement in the things of God:
and have usurped to themselves Superiority and authority over other Believers, and have subjected all the World to their Opinion and Judgement in the things of God:
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And had not Christian People thus unchristianly delivered up their Judgements to the Clergy, and that in the very Highest Points of Religion, Christianity had not been so miserably blinded and corrupted as it is,
And had not Christian People thus unchristianly Delivered up their Judgments to the Clergy, and that in the very Highest Points of Religion, Christianity had not been so miserably blinded and corrupted as it is,
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but thought this a matter too High for them, and would refer and submit all to the Judgement of their Ministers; then Antichrist (the Apostle of the Devill) came forth boldly, and proudly exalted Himself above all that is called God, and his Kingdom, above all the Kingdoms of the World, having first put out both the Eyes of Christians, by taking away from them their Right and Power of trying Spirits and judging Doctrines.
but Thought this a matter too High for them, and would refer and submit all to the Judgement of their Ministers; then Antichrist (the Apostle of the devil) Come forth boldly, and proudly exalted Himself above all that is called God, and his Kingdom, above all the Kingdoms of the World, having First put out both the Eyes of Christians, by taking away from them their Right and Power of trying Spirits and judging Doctrines.
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But when true Christians shall search the Scriptures (as God I trust hath now fully put into their hearts to do) and shall justly and lawfully take to themselves the Power which God hath given them, to try Spirits and Doctrines, then Antichrist, and his Agents, the carnal Clergy, must soon be brought down:
But when true Christians shall search the Scriptures (as God I trust hath now Fully put into their hearts to do) and shall justly and lawfully take to themselves the Power which God hath given them, to try Spirits and Doctrines, then Antichrist, and his Agents, the carnal Clergy, must soon be brought down:
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for the Faithfull by that Word shall soon perceive, that They are not of God, nor their Doctrine of that right Gospel, which is after the Mind of Christ.
for the Faithful by that Word shall soon perceive, that They Are not of God, nor their Doctrine of that right Gospel, which is After the Mind of christ.
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Well then, by what hath been said, You, who are of Christs true Sheep may perceive, that it is evident by the Word, that faithful Christians have Right and Power to try Spirits and Doctrines,
Well then, by what hath been said, You, who Are of Christ true Sheep may perceive, that it is evident by the Word, that faithful Christians have Right and Power to try Spirits and Doctrines,
and the Spirit of Christ, which truly dwells in all true Christians, cannot deceive, nor be deceived in the Tryall of Spirits. So that this now is a Common Grace, that in some measure belongs to all true Christians, who have received the Unction that teacheth them all things,
and the Spirit of christ, which truly dwells in all true Christians, cannot deceive, nor be deceived in the Trial of Spirits. So that this now is a Common Grace, that in Some measure belongs to all true Christians, who have received the Unction that Teaches them all things,
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And though there be in the Church Diversities of Gifts from the same Spirit, which are given to some, and not to others, as Tongues, and Interpretation of Tongues,
And though there be in the Church Diversities of Gifts from the same Spirit, which Are given to Some, and not to Others, as Tongues, and Interpretation of Tongues,
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and Miracles, and Gifts of healing, &c. mentioned by Paul, 1 Cor. 12. yet this gift of Trying Spirits is given to All in some measure, that have received the Spirit. For as in the Natural Body there are several Gifts given to several Members, which are not given to all the members,
and Miracles, and Gifts of healing, etc. mentioned by Paul, 1 Cor. 12. yet this gift of Trying Spirits is given to All in Some measure, that have received the Spirit. For as in the Natural Body there Are several Gifts given to several Members, which Are not given to all the members,
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as Seeing to the Eye, Hearing to the Ear, Walking to the foot, &c. but Feeling is given to all the Members; so also in the Body of Christ, that is, the spiritual Church, several Gifts are given to several Saints,
as Seeing to the Eye, Hearing to the Ear, Walking to the foot, etc. but Feeling is given to all the Members; so also in the Body of christ, that is, the spiritual Church, several Gifts Are given to several Saints,
Wherefore they who are true Believers, and have received Christs Spirit, their Judgement is to be preferred in the Tryall of Spirits, before the Judgement of a whole Council of Clergy men.
Wherefore they who Are true Believers, and have received Christ Spirit, their Judgement is to be preferred in the Trial of Spirits, before the Judgement of a Whole Council of Clergy men.
And they only, who can try Spirits by the Spirit of God, and Doctrines by the Word of God, written in their hearts by the Spirit, are fit to commend Ministers to the Work of God:
And they only, who can try Spirits by the Spirit of God, and Doctrines by the Word of God, written in their hearts by the Spirit, Are fit to commend Ministers to the Work of God:
And thus you may perceive that seeing many false Prophets are gone out into the World, it concerns the faithful, as they tender their own everlasting Salvation, not to believe every Spirit that speaks of Christ,
And thus you may perceive that seeing many false prophets Are gone out into the World, it concerns the faithful, as they tender their own everlasting Salvation, not to believe every Spirit that speaks of christ,
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but we hope there are no such Persons among us, but only some upstart Men, with their new Light, who with their Novelties and Fancies trouble the Nation, and would fain turn all things upside down, and we know these well enough already, and do sufficiently despise them.
but we hope there Are no such Persons among us, but only Some upstart Men, with their new Light, who with their Novelties and Fancies trouble the nation, and would fain turn all things upside down, and we know these well enough already, and do sufficiently despise them.
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For at the beginning of the Reformation by the Ministry of Luther, Zuinglius, Calvin, and divers others, pretious servants of Jesus Christ, the Popish Clergy applyed all these Scriptures, Try the Spirits whether they be of God,
For At the beginning of the Reformation by the Ministry of Luther, Zwingli, calvin, and diverse Others, precious Servants of jesus christ, the Popish Clergy applied all these Scriptures, Try the Spirits whither they be of God,
for they seem to be true Prophets, and Godly, Holy, Learned, Orthodox men, Men of Eminency and Renown in the Church and State: and so to flesh and blood, and the Wisdom and Religion of the world, it will be a difficult,
for they seem to be true prophets, and Godly, Holy, Learned, Orthodox men, Men of Eminency and Renown in the Church and State: and so to Flesh and blood, and the Wisdom and Religion of the world, it will be a difficult,
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2. Seeing among Christians ▪ some are openly profane and evil, others seem to be Religious and Godly; the false Prophets shall be found among the better sort; and therefore saith Christ, they shall come in Sheeps clothing, as if they were of Christs own flock:
2. Seeing among Christians ▪ Some Are openly profane and evil, Others seem to be Religious and Godly; the false prophets shall be found among the better sort; and Therefore Says christ, they shall come in Sheep clothing, as if they were of Christ own flock:
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and Paul saith, they have a form of Godliness ▪ that is, they shall be painted over gloriously, with all appearances of truth, righteousness, honesty, goodness,
and Paul Says, they have a from of Godliness ▪ that is, they shall be painted over gloriously, with all appearances of truth, righteousness, honesty, Goodness,
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the false Prophets shall be found among those Christians who take upon themselves to be Preachers, as Paul testifies, Acts 20. where having called together the Elders and Teachers of the Church of Ephesus, he saith to them, ex vobis ipsis, out of your Own Selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
the false prophets shall be found among those Christians who take upon themselves to be Preachers, as Paul Testifies, Acts 20. where having called together the Elders and Teachers of the Church of Ephesus, he Says to them, ex vobis Ipse, out of your Own Selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples After them.
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so that the Common People think, that all Religion would go down with such Good men, they having some Gifts and enlightnings of the Spirit, and seeming more than ordinarily godly, religious, wise, holy, sober, devout;
so that the Common People think, that all Religion would go down with such Good men, they having Some Gifts and enlightenings of the Spirit, and seeming more than ordinarily godly, religious, wise, holy, Sobrium, devout;
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And as they who opposed Christ at his first coming in the flesh, seemed more wise, and holy, and eminent ▪ in the Church than the rest, as the Scribes and Pharisees, who sat in Moses Chair,
And as they who opposed christ At his First coming in the Flesh, seemed more wise, and holy, and eminent ▪ in the Church than the rest, as the Scribes and Pharisees, who sat in Moses Chair,
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so they, who do, and shall most oppose Christ in his coming in his Spirit, and shall contradict his Word, and resist his Servants and Witnesses of his Truth, do,
so they, who do, and shall most oppose christ in his coming in his Spirit, and shall contradict his Word, and resist his Servants and Witnesses of his Truth, do,
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And thus you see, that the false Prophets of Antichrist shall arise among Christians, and among such Christians as seem to be Godly; and among such seeming Godly Christians as Preach the Word; and among such Preachers of the Word as seem to be of greater Worth and Eminency then the rest:
And thus you see, that the false prophets of Antichrist shall arise among Christians, and among such Christians as seem to be Godly; and among such seeming Godly Christians as Preach the Word; and among such Preachers of the Word as seem to be of greater Worth and Eminency then the rest:
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2. Again, Such Persons, of such appearance of Worth and Holiness as these, do usually get to their side, the Greatest and Highest Persons in the Kingdoms and Nations,
2. Again, Such Persons, of such appearance of Worth and Holiness as these, do usually get to their side, the Greatest and Highest Persons in the Kingdoms and nations,
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3. By both these means (to wit, their seeming Holiness, and their Interest with Worldly Powers ) they exceedingly enlarge their Credit and Reputation with the World,
3. By both these means (to wit, their seeming Holiness, and their Interest with Worldly Powers) they exceedingly enlarge their Credit and Reputation with the World,
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Besides, they that are against Him and his false Prophets, are but a very handfull of Saints, who have the Spirit of Christ, and through his Spirit discern Them,
Beside, they that Are against Him and his false prophets, Are but a very handful of Saints, who have the Spirit of christ, and through his Spirit discern Them,
1. For whereas he saith, Every Spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, &c. this gives us to understand that he is true God, and was before he came into the flesh.
1. For whereas he Says, Every Spirit that Confesses that jesus christ is come in the Flesh, etc. this gives us to understand that he is true God, and was before he Come into the Flesh.
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3. Whereas he saith, every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, &c. this also gives us to understand, that in Him, true God and true Man are united into One inseparable Person.
3. Whereas he Says, every Spirit that Confesses that jesus christ is come in the Flesh, etc. this also gives us to understand, that in Him, true God and true Man Are united into One inseparable Person.
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4. Whereas he saith, every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, &c. this gives us occasion to consider the End of his Coming;
4. Whereas he Says, every Spirit that Confesses that jesus christ is come in the Flesh, etc. this gives us occasion to Consider the End of his Coming;
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And hence we may rise up to conceive of his Offices, to wit, of his Priestly, Propheticall, and Kingly Office, and of the Infinite Vertue and Efficacy of them.
And hence we may rise up to conceive of his Offices, to wit, of his Priestly, Prophetical, and Kingly Office, and of the Infinite Virtue and Efficacy of them.
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2. But Secondly, We may understand this Scripture, not only of the true Knowledge of Jesus Christ, but also and especially of the true Receiving of Him by faith: Every spirit (saith he) that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is of God:
2. But Secondly, We may understand this Scripture, not only of the true Knowledge of jesus christ, but also and especially of the true Receiving of Him by faith: Every Spirit (Says he) that Confesses that jesus christ is come in the Flesh, is of God:
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that is, he is of God, that believes and acknowledges that the Son of the living God is come, not only into that Humanity of Christ that was born of the Virgin, but also, that he is come into Us, and dwells in Us; according to these Scriptures, That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith:
that is, he is of God, that believes and acknowledges that the Son of the living God is come, not only into that Humanity of christ that was born of the Virgae, but also, that he is come into Us, and dwells in Us; according to these Scriptures, That christ may dwell in your hearts by faith:
And know ye not, that Christ is in you, except you be reprobates, &c. Wherefore the true Prophets do not only acknowledge that Jesus Christ is come into his own flesh, but also into theirs, which by this means is made His; and that Christ is in them of a truth, and dwells in them.
And know you not, that christ is in you, except you be Reprobates, etc. Wherefore the true prophets do not only acknowledge that jesus christ is come into his own Flesh, but also into theirs, which by this means is made His; and that christ is in them of a truth, and dwells in them.
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For Antichrist himself, and his Ministers, do all acknowledge, that Jesus Christ is come into that flesh which he did assume of the Virgin, but they will not confess that this is true, in Him, and in Us:
For Antichrist himself, and his Ministers, do all acknowledge, that jesus christ is come into that Flesh which he did assume of the Virgae, but they will not confess that this is true, in Him, and in Us:
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as to the Church his Body: and so, whilst they separate the Head from the Body, and the Body from the Head in this Mysterie, they do solvere Jesum, they dissolve Jesus.
as to the Church his Body: and so, while they separate the Head from the Body, and the Body from the Head in this Mystery, they do Solvere Jesus, they dissolve jesus.
I say some hold, that the Eternal Word or Divine Nature came indeed into that flesh which was born of the blessed Virgin, but they will by no means allow it to come into Ours, through our Union with him by Faith:
I say Some hold, that the Eternal Word or Divine Nature Come indeed into that Flesh which was born of the blessed Virgae, but they will by no means allow it to come into Ours, through our union with him by Faith:
only they say, some created Habits or Gifts of Grace come into us, or in our flesh, but not Christ himself, or the Divine Nature, or Son of the living God.
only they say, Some created Habits or Gifts of Grace come into us, or in our Flesh, but not christ himself, or the Divine Nature, or Son of the living God.
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Wherefore let us know, that he that denies Jesus Christ in the Members, is, though not so great, yet as true Antichrist, as he that denies Jesus Christ in the Head: and he that denies Christ dwelling in our hearts by Faith, to be,
Wherefore let us know, that he that Denies jesus christ in the Members, is, though not so great, yet as true Antichrist, as he that Denies jesus christ in the Head: and he that Denies christ Dwelling in our hearts by Faith, to be,
The sum of this matter is this, that the true Spirits or Prophets do acknowledge, not only that Christ the Son of the Living God is come into that Son of Man which was born of the blessed Virgin, but also that Christ is come into Them,
The sum of this matter is this, that the true Spirits or prophets do acknowledge, not only that christ the Son of the Living God is come into that Son of Man which was born of the blessed Virgae, but also that christ is come into Them,
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And so, He that hath Jesus Christ dwelling in his heart, is a true Prophet; and he that hath not Christ dwelling in his heart, is a false Prophet, though his Knowledge and Religion be never so high, and glorious, and holy also in the opinion of the World.
And so, He that hath jesus christ Dwelling in his heart, is a true Prophet; and he that hath not christ Dwelling in his heart, is a false Prophet, though his Knowledge and Religion be never so high, and glorious, and holy also in the opinion of the World.
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From the true Prophets speak the true Word of God, even the Word of Wisdom, the Word of Righteousness, the Word of Life, the Word of Power, the Word that is able to save, which is the true Gospel Word. For this is the Covenant that God hath made with Christ and his seed, saying, Isai. 59. 21. My Spirit which is upon thee,
From the true prophets speak the true Word of God, even the Word of Wisdom, the Word of Righteousness, the Word of Life, the Word of Power, the Word that is able to save, which is the true Gospel Word. For this is the Covenant that God hath made with christ and his seed, saying, Isaiah 59. 21. My Spirit which is upon thee,
And this was perfectly fulfilled in Christ; for that Word, which in the beginning was with God, and was God, was made flesh in him, and dwelt in him;
And this was perfectly fulfilled in christ; for that Word, which in the beginning was with God, and was God, was made Flesh in him, and dwelled in him;
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And Christ communicated to the Disciples the same Word which he had received, as he saith, John 17. 8. I have given to them the Words that thou gavest me, (that is, the word of Righteousness and Life) and they have received them,
And christ communicated to the Disciples the same Word which he had received, as he Says, John 17. 8. I have given to them the Words that thou Gavest me, (that is, the word of Righteousness and Life) and they have received them,
and so that word, which they Themselves received by faith, they also held forth to Others, as John saith, 1 John 1. 1. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
and so that word, which they Themselves received by faith, they also held forth to Others, as John Says, 1 John 1. 1. That which was from the beginning, which we have herd, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
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And thus doth vain Philosophy, and School Divinity (which is an unlawfull mixing of Philosophy with the outward letter of the Word) pervert all things in the Church of carnall and false Christians.
And thus does vain Philosophy, and School Divinity (which is an unlawful mixing of Philosophy with the outward Letter of the Word) pervert all things in the Church of carnal and false Christians.
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And Christ commanded his Disciples to stay at Jerusalem till they had received the Spirit, and then to go forth and preach; because he knew they could not preach Gods word aright, without Gods Spirit; and also Christ saith of all the faithfull, that it is not they that speak,
And christ commanded his Disciples to stay At Jerusalem till they had received the Spirit, and then to go forth and preach; Because he knew they could not preach God's word aright, without God's Spirit; and also christ Says of all the faithful, that it is not they that speak,
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Now the true Prophets, speaking the Word of God by and in his Spirit, do also speak it in the Right Sence, and after the true mind of Christ, as Paul saith of himself,
Now the true prophets, speaking the Word of God by and in his Spirit, do also speak it in the Right Sense, and After the true mind of christ, as Paul Says of himself,
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But the false Prophets, though they speak the word of the letter exactly, and that accordingly to the very Originall, and curiosity of Criticisms, yet speaking it without the Spirit, they are false Prophets before God and his true Church; seeing all Right Prophesie hath proceeded from the Spirit in all Ages of the World,
But the false prophets, though they speak the word of the Letter exactly, and that accordingly to the very Original, and curiosity of Criticisms, yet speaking it without the Spirit, they Are false prophets before God and his true Church; seeing all Right Prophesy hath proceeded from the Spirit in all Ages of the World,
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And they speaking the Word of the Letter without the Spirit, do wholly mistake the Mind of Christ in all, and under the outward Letter of the Word of God, do only bring in the Mind of Man. And this is one of the greatest Delusions, and most mischievous snares that can be laid in the Church, to bring in the Word of Christ without the Mind of Christ,
And they speaking the Word of the letter without the Spirit, do wholly mistake the Mind of christ in all, and under the outward letter of the Word of God, do only bring in the Mind of Man. And this is one of the greatest Delusions, and most mischievous snares that can be laid in the Church, to bring in the Word of christ without the Mind of christ,
yea, to bring in the Word of Christ against the Mind of Christ, and according to the Mind of Antichrist: this is the effectuall Operation of Error, whereby all Hypocrites and false Christians are deceived, and that without all hope of recovery.
yea, to bring in the Word of christ against the Mind of christ, and according to the Mind of Antichrist: this is the effectual Operation of Error, whereby all Hypocrites and false Christians Are deceived, and that without all hope of recovery.
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And thus you see, that the true Prophets bring the true Word, and bring it also by the true Spirit, and this manifests them to be of God: but the false, either bring not the true Word, or if they bring the Word in the Letter, yet they bring it without the Spirit, and thus it is manifest, they are not of God.
And thus you see, that the true prophets bring the true Word, and bring it also by the true Spirit, and this manifests them to be of God: but the false, either bring not the true Word, or if they bring the Word in the letter, yet they bring it without the Spirit, and thus it is manifest, they Are not of God.
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If a man preach the Word in the Letter, even good, sound, and orthodox Doctrine, no doubt but such a man is to be heard, and he may do much good in the Church,
If a man preach the Word in the letter, even good, found, and orthodox Doctrine, no doubt but such a man is to be herd, and he may do much good in the Church,
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1. Because under the New Testament we are not to regard the Letter without the Spirit, but the Spirit as well as the Letter, yea, the Spirit more then the Letter: and therfore Paul saith, that Christ shall destroy Antichrist with the Spirit of his Mouth, and the Brightness of his Coming:
1. Because under the New Testament we Are not to regard the letter without the Spirit, but the Spirit as well as the letter, yea, the Spirit more then the letter: and Therefore Paul Says, that christ shall destroy Antichrist with the Spirit of his Mouth, and the Brightness of his Coming:
he scarce takes any notice of the Letter, but calls the true preaching of the Gospel, the Spirit of Christs Mouth, or the Ministration of the Spirit. And therefore the spiritual People cannot joyn to that Ministry, where the Spirit of Christ is wanting,
he scarce Takes any notice of the letter, but calls the true preaching of the Gospel, the Spirit of Christ Mouth, or the Ministration of the Spirit. And Therefore the spiritual People cannot join to that Ministry, where the Spirit of christ is wanting,
and so carry the people, with whom they prevail, only to Outward Things, to an Outward Word, to Outward Worship, Outward Ordinances, Outward Church, Outward Government, &c. whereas in the true Kingdom of Christ all things are Inward and Spirituall; and all the true Religion of Christ is written in the Soul and Spirit of man, by the Spirit of God; and the Believer is the only Book, in which God Himself writes his New Testament.
and so carry the people, with whom they prevail, only to Outward Things, to an Outward Word, to Outward Worship, Outward Ordinances, Outward Church, Outward Government, etc. whereas in the true Kingdom of christ all things Are Inward and Spiritual; and all the true Religion of christ is written in the Soul and Spirit of man, by the Spirit of God; and the Believer is the only Book, in which God Himself writes his New Testament.
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3. They who preach the Outward Letter of the Word, though never so truly without the Spirit, do (as hath been said) wholy mistake the Mind of Christ in the Word for want of the Spirit, which is the only true and infallible Interpreter of his Mind;
3. They who preach the Outward letter of the Word, though never so truly without the Spirit, do (as hath been said) wholly mistake the Mind of christ in the Word for want of the Spirit, which is the only true and infallible Interpreter of his Mind;
and so under the Outward Letter of the Word, preach their own Mind, and not Christs Mind; and do make all the Scriptures serve their own Turns, even their own Worldly Ends and Advantages, and nothing else.
and so under the Outward letter of the Word, preach their own Mind, and not Christ Mind; and do make all the Scriptures serve their own Turns, even their own Worldly Ends and Advantages, and nothing Else.
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4. They that preach the Outward Letter of the Word without the Spirit, can with such a Word both live Themselves, in all the inward Evils of corrupted Nature,
4. They that preach the Outward letter of the Word without the Spirit, can with such a Word both live Themselves, in all the inward Evils of corrupted Nature,
And thus the Gospel, which in the Spirit of it, is the Judgement of sin, is made in the Letter of it, the Covering for sin, and the Encourager of it:
And thus the Gospel, which in the Spirit of it, is the Judgement of since, is made in the letter of it, the Covering for since, and the Encourager of it:
seeing such Men, who have the Letter of the Word in their mouth, do live in the inward Corruptions of their Hearts, more securely and quietly than other Men.
seeing such Men, who have the letter of the Word in their Mouth, do live in the inward Corruptions of their Hearts, more securely and quietly than other Men.
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5. Last of all, let us know, that whoever doth agree with Christ, never so exactly in the Letter, and yet differs from him in Spirit, is very Antichrist ▪ And therefore when the Devils in him that was possessed, said to Christ, We know thee who thou art, the holy One of God, and so agreed very exactly with the Gospel in the Letter, yet Christ forbad them to speak, because they spake not by a right Spirit. And Christ hath said, Whoever is not with me (that is, in the Spirit) is against me, though he have the same outward Letter of the Word with him.
5. Last of all, let us know, that whoever does agree with christ, never so exactly in the letter, and yet differs from him in Spirit, is very Antichrist ▪ And Therefore when the Devils in him that was possessed, said to christ, We know thee who thou art, the holy One of God, and so agreed very exactly with the Gospel in the letter, yet christ forbade them to speak, Because they spoke not by a right Spirit. And christ hath said, Whoever is not with me (that is, in the Spirit) is against me, though he have the same outward letter of the Word with him.
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And so, as Christ builds up his Church by his Spirit through his Word; so Antichrist builds up his Church by the Word without the Spirit: and Christs Church and Antichrists, do often ▪ differ very little or nothing in Word or Letter, yet do alwayes infinitely differ in Spirit.
And so, as christ builds up his Church by his Spirit through his Word; so Antichrist builds up his Church by the Word without the Spirit: and Christ Church and Antichrists, do often ▪ differ very little or nothing in Word or letter, yet do always infinitely differ in Spirit.
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Wherefore to conclude, Let us know, that that Church that hath the Word, if it wants the Spirit, is Antichrists Church; and that that Ministry that useth the Word, and wants the Spirit, is Antichrists Ministry; and that all works, duties, prayings, preaching, fasting, thanksgiving, &c. without Christs Spirit, are nothing but the very kingdom of Antichrist, and the Abomination of Desolation.
Wherefore to conclude, Let us know, that that Church that hath the Word, if it Wants the Spirit, is Antichrists Church; and that that Ministry that uses the Word, and Wants the Spirit, is Antichrists Ministry; and that all works, duties, prayings, preaching, fasting, thanksgiving, etc. without Christ Spirit, Are nothing but the very Kingdom of Antichrist, and the Abomination of Desolation.
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And so I proceed to the second generall Rule of Tryall, which I propounded, whereby we may discern the true Prophets of Christ, from the false Prophets of Antichrist, and that is:
And so I proceed to the second general Rule of Trial, which I propounded, whereby we may discern the true prophets of christ, from the false prophets of Antichrist, and that is:
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And the Lord Jesus Christ, before whom we are all present this day, and before whose Tribunal we shall all be Judged, He knows, that I shall not purposely speak any thing at this time, either to please Myself, or to displease You; But I shall desire to speak all out of very faithfulness to Him, who hath remembred Me when I was in low condition,
And the Lord jesus christ, before whom we Are all present this day, and before whose Tribunal we shall all be Judged, He knows, that I shall not purposely speak any thing At this time, either to please Myself, or to displease You; But I shall desire to speak all out of very faithfulness to Him, who hath remembered Me when I was in low condition,
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And Paul also saith, Rom. 10. 15. How shall they teach except they be sent? So that true Preaching comes from true Sending, and this comes from the Grace of God.
And Paul also Says, Rom. 10. 15. How shall they teach except they be sent? So that true Preaching comes from true Sending, and this comes from the Grace of God.
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Now I desire you farther to take notice, that God hath reckoned the Choise of his Ministers, one of the weightiest things that belong unto his Kingdom; wherefore he would never commit the trust of this to any Sort of Men whatsoever.
Now I desire you farther to take notice, that God hath reckoned the Choice of his Ministers, one of the Weightiest things that belong unto his Kingdom; Wherefore he would never commit the trust of this to any Sort of Men whatsoever.
Yea, Christ himself did not choose his Disciples at his own Humane Will, but only at the Will of God, and therefore was much in Prayer before he chose them.
Yea, christ himself did not choose his Disciples At his own Humane Will, but only At the Will of God, and Therefore was much in Prayer before he chosen them.
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And the Apostles themselves durst not of Themselves, when they were all met together, choose any one into the room of Judas, but they betook themselves to Prayer, and desired the Lord to shew whom He had chosen. And Acts 13. The Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
And the Apostles themselves durst not of Themselves, when they were all met together, choose any one into the room of Judas, but they betook themselves to Prayer, and desired the Lord to show whom He had chosen. And Acts 13. The Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
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By all which Scriptures we may perceive what care the Lord hath alwaies had, to send his own Ministers Himself into his own Church, and would have his true Church receive no Ministers but such as He sends them.
By all which Scriptures we may perceive what care the Lord hath always had, to send his own Ministers Himself into his own Church, and would have his true Church receive no Ministers but such as He sends them.
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Now the proof of a mans sending from God is this, to be annointed with the Spirit: as John 20. 22. When Christ said to his Disciples, as my Father sent me, so send I you;
Now the proof of a men sending from God is this, to be anointed with the Spirit: as John 20. 22. When christ said to his Disciples, as my Father sent me, so send I you;
and he sends them so only; and he that saith, The Unction of the Spirit alone is not sufficient for the Ministry of the New Testament, he denies Christ and his Apostles to have been sufficient Ministers,
and he sends them so only; and he that Says, The Unction of the Spirit alone is not sufficient for the Ministry of the New Testament, he Denies christ and his Apostles to have been sufficient Ministers,
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and all the things that are freely given us of God; and they are also filled with love to their Brethren, and are enabled to confess the Truth, and to do thereafter,
and all the things that Are freely given us of God; and they Are also filled with love to their Brothers, and Are enabled to confess the Truth, and to do thereafter,
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But now on the contrary, the false Prophets and Ministers of Antichrist are not sent of God, but are sent and appointed by Men, and that through their own desire, and seeking.
But now on the contrary, the false prophets and Ministers of Antichrist Are not sent of God, but Are sent and appointed by Men, and that through their own desire, and seeking.
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i. e. are not sent of God, but shall arise of Themselves. And Paul saith to the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, Acts 20. Out of your selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw Disciples after them.
i. e. Are not sent of God, but shall arise of Themselves. And Paul Says to the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, Acts 20. Out of your selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw Disciples After them.
Now such Teachers as these do usually spring up in the Church, through Academical Degrees, and Ecclesiastical Ordination; which two things have poured forth into the Church whole swarms of false Prophets, and Antichristian Ministers, never sent of God,
Now such Teachers as these do usually spring up in the Church, through Academical Degrees, and Ecclesiastical Ordination; which two things have poured forth into the Church Whole swarms of false prophets, and Antichristian Ministers, never sent of God,
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nor annointed of his Spirit, to the irreparable damage, prejudice, and ruine of the People and Nations who have received them, with their false and poysonfull Doctrine.
nor anointed of his Spirit, to the irreparable damage, prejudice, and ruin of the People and nations who have received them, with their false and poisonful Doctrine.
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and do not at all regard Men, or build on Them. And this hath all along made the true Teachers so bold, and so confident, in the Name of God, against the World and worldly Church:
and do not At all regard Men, or built on Them. And this hath all along made the true Teachers so bold, and so confident, in the Name of God, against the World and worldly Church:
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So Isaiah 50. 4, &c. saith, The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in due season to him that is weary; he wakeneth morning by morning;
So Isaiah 50. 4, etc. Says, The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in due season to him that is weary; he wakeneth morning by morning;
And the Apostles, when the Rulers, Elders, and Scribes, and Annas the High Priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and all the kindred of the High Priest were gathered together,
And the Apostles, when the Rulers, Elders, and Scribes, and Annas the High Priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and all the kindred of the High Priest were gathered together,
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and threatened them, and straitly charged them, to preach no more in that Name, they answered, Whether it be right in the sight of God, to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye:
and threatened them, and straitly charged them, to preach no more in that Name, they answered, Whither it be right in the sighed of God, to harken unto you more than unto God, judge you:
And so Wickliffe, John Hus, and Luther, who were sent of God, did take all their Authority from God alone, and so were bold and confident, each of them in their time, against the whole World.
And so Wickliffe, John Hus, and Luther, who were sent of God, did take all their authority from God alone, and so were bold and confident, each of them in their time, against the Whole World.
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But now the false Prophets, who come of Themselves, and by the sending of Men, they do all by the Authority and Warrant of Man; and accordingly do joyn themselves together, by secular Power, to bring about their Doctrines and Designs in the Church;
But now the false prophets, who come of Themselves, and by the sending of Men, they do all by the authority and Warrant of Man; and accordingly do join themselves together, by secular Power, to bring about their Doctrines and Designs in the Church;
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but do derive all their Authority and Encouragement from Men, to speak and act in the things of God, they are all false Prophets, and Ministers of Antichrist. The Third Sign.
but do derive all their authority and Encouragement from Men, to speak and act in the things of God, they Are all false prophets, and Ministers of Antichrist. The Third Signen.
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The true and faithful Teachers, as they are sent of God, and take their Authority from God, so in all their Doctrine they only hold forth Jesus Christ. And this they have learned from God Himself.
The true and faithful Teachers, as they Are sent of God, and take their authority from God, so in all their Doctrine they only hold forth jesus christ. And this they have learned from God Himself.
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nor no Other Thing to declare to the World, than his Son Jesus Christ, in whom alone are hid all the Treasures of all true and spiritual Wisdom and Knowledge.
nor no Other Thing to declare to the World, than his Son jesus christ, in whom alone Are hid all the Treasures of all true and spiritual Wisdom and Knowledge.
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The Son also in all his Ministry, only declared who Himself was, whom the Father had given to the Elect Church; saying, Psal. 2. I will publish the Decree, whereof the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee:
The Son also in all his Ministry, only declared who Himself was, whom the Father had given to the Elect Church; saying, Psalm 2. I will publish the decree, whereof the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee:
And all his Doctrine and Works were to this end, that we might believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that believing in him we might have Eternal Life.
And all his Doctrine and Works were to this end, that we might believe that jesus is the Son of God, and that believing in him we might have Eternal Life.
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The Apostles also of the Lord, after they had received the Spirit, did go up and down the World, only preaching Jesus, and Repentance, and Remission of sins in his Name.
The Apostles also of the Lord, After they had received the Spirit, did go up and down the World, only preaching jesus, and Repentance, and Remission of Sins in his Name.
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And Paul a laborious Preacher, through the Grace of God, did renounce and reject all his Worldly Learning, and all his Humane Accomplishments and Excellencies in the Ministry of the Gospel, and preached nothing but the right Knowledge of Christ, and right Faith in Him,
And Paul a laborious Preacher, through the Grace of God, did renounce and reject all his Worldly Learning, and all his Humane Accomplishments and Excellencies in the Ministry of the Gospel, and preached nothing but the right Knowledge of christ, and right Faith in Him,
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and Him they preach, not according to their own Humane Conceptions and Apprehensions, but according to the Revelation they have received from the Father by the Spirit.
and Him they preach, not according to their own Humane Conceptions and Apprehensions, but according to the Revelation they have received from the Father by the Spirit.
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but they chiefly teach the Law, and Morall Doctrine, and Works, or else Philosophy, and Philosophical Subtilties and Speculations, which yet the Apostle hath expresly forbidden, Col. 2. 8. saying to the faithful, Beware lest any man spoil you through Philosophy and Vain Deceit,
but they chiefly teach the Law, and Moral Doctrine, and Works, or Else Philosophy, and Philosophical Subtleties and Speculations, which yet the Apostle hath expressly forbidden, Col. 2. 8. saying to the faithful, Beware lest any man spoil you through Philosophy and Vain Deceit,
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and the Spirit, but Moral Vertues and Vain Philosophy, instead of Christ, are all of them false Prophets, and Ministers of Antichrist. The Fourth Sign.
and the Spirit, but Moral Virtues and Vain Philosophy, instead of christ, Are all of them false prophets, and Ministers of Antichrist. The Fourth Signen.
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The true Ministers and Prophets of Christ, as they only hold forth Christ, so they hold him forth only for the Love of God, and their Brother, and not for any worldly Profit or Gain.
The true Ministers and prophets of christ, as they only hold forth christ, so they hold him forth only for the Love of God, and their Brother, and not for any worldly Profit or Gain.
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as he saith, I delight to do thy will, O my God, yea thy Law is within my Heart, that is, his Love to God. And also out of Love to his Brother; for having Loved his own, he Loved them to the end, and out of this Love taught Them;
as he Says, I delight to do thy will, Oh my God, yea thy Law is within my Heart, that is, his Love to God. And also out of Love to his Brother; for having Loved his own, he Loved them to the end, and out of this Love taught Them;
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And as he taught out of love Himself, so he hath commanded all His Seed to teach one another, out of the same Love, and hath given them his Spirit, which is Love, that thereby they might love both Him and their Brethren; and therefore Christ (knowing how difficult a Work it was, to feed his Sheep with the right and found Doctrine of the Gospel, and that none could or would perform this,
And as he taught out of love Himself, so he hath commanded all His Seed to teach one Another, out of the same Love, and hath given them his Spirit, which is Love, that thereby they might love both Him and their Brothers; and Therefore christ (knowing how difficult a Work it was, to feed his Sheep with the right and found Doctrine of the Gospel, and that none could or would perform this,
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except they loved Christ from their very Heart root) said thrice to Peter, Peter, dost thou Love me? dost thou Love me? dost thou Love me? then feed my sheep, my lambs, my sheep;
except they loved christ from their very Heart root) said thrice to Peter, Peter, dost thou Love me? dost thou Love me? dost thou Love me? then feed my sheep, my Lambs, my sheep;
And as Christ himself did not sell his Spiritual Travel to his Church, for worldly Profit or Gain; no more do his true Seed and Servants; for saith Paul, Acts 20. 33. I have coveted no mans Silver or Gold, or Apparel;
And as christ himself did not fell his Spiritual Travel to his Church, for worldly Profit or Gain; no more do his true Seed and Servants; for Says Paul, Acts 20. 33. I have coveted no men Silver or Gold, or Apparel;
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for I seek not Yours but You. And v. 17. Did I make a Gain of you, by any of them whom I sent unto you? or did Titus make a Gain of you? walked we not Both in the same Spirit?
for I seek not Yours but You. And v. 17. Did I make a Gain of you, by any of them whom I sent unto you? or did Titus make a Gain of you? walked we not Both in the same Spirit?
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And thus the true Teachers do not seek any Temporal Gain or Commodity, from the hands of men by their preaching, but do truly and chearfully teach out of the Love of Christ, and their Brother.
And thus the true Teachers do not seek any Temporal Gain or Commodity, from the hands of men by their preaching, but do truly and cheerfully teach out of the Love of christ, and their Brother.
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But on the contrary, the false Teachers, though they do not teach the Gospel (being destitute of the Spirit) but vain Philosophy and Humane Doctrines instead of it,
But on the contrary, the false Teachers, though they do not teach the Gospel (being destitute of the Spirit) but vain Philosophy and Humane Doctrines instead of it,
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Wherefore they that teach Christ, not for the love of Christ, and their Brother, but for Temporal Gain, and Worldly Advantage only, are all of Them false Teachers and Ministers of Antichrist. The Fifth Sign.
Wherefore they that teach christ, not for the love of christ, and their Brother, but for Temporal Gain, and Worldly Advantage only, Are all of Them false Teachers and Ministers of Antichrist. The Fifth Signen.
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The true Teachers teach Christ to others, as they have been taught him of God, only for the Glory of God, and not out of Vain-glory. Wherefore Christ said of himself, John 8. 50. I seek not mine own Glory:
The true Teachers teach christ to Others, as they have been taught him of God, only for the Glory of God, and not out of Vainglory. Wherefore christ said of himself, John 8. 50. I seek not mine own Glory:
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1. They get to themselves Titles and Degrees in the University, for their pretended Knowledge in Divinity above other Christians; and by these Degrees, they get the uppermost seats in the Synagogues, and greetings in the Markets, and are called of men, Doctor, Doctor, which Christ hath expresly forbidden in his Gospel.
1. They get to themselves Titles and Degrees in the university, for their pretended Knowledge in Divinity above other Christians; and by these Degrees, they get the uppermost seats in the Synagogues, and greetings in the Markets, and Are called of men, Doctor, Doctor, which christ hath expressly forbidden in his Gospel.
3. They especially desire to Preach to Rich men, and Great men, and men in Place and Authority, that from Them they may have Protection, Favour, Preferment,
3. They especially desire to Preach to Rich men, and Great men, and men in Place and authority, that from Them they may have Protection, Favour, Preferment,
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4. To this end also, they speak in the Words which Mans Wisdom teacheth, and so mingle Philosophy with Divinity, and think to credit the Gospel with Terms of Art; and do sprinkle their Sermons with Hebrew, Greek, Latin, as with a Perfume acceptable to the Nostrils of the World.
4. To this end also, they speak in the Words which men Wisdom Teaches, and so mingle Philosophy with Divinity, and think to credit the Gospel with Terms of Art; and do sprinkle their Sermons with Hebrew, Greek, Latin, as with a Perfume acceptable to the Nostrils of the World.
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In a word, they Preach all things in a Pleasing Spirit to the World, that they by all may get Glory to Themselves, and may be accounted, with Simon Magus, some Great Ones: And in all this, they shew they speak of Themselves, and not of God; seeing they seek not Gods Glory, but their Own; for, He that speaketh of Himself, seeketh his own Glory.
In a word, they Preach all things in a Pleasing Spirit to the World, that they by all may get Glory to Themselves, and may be accounted, with Simon Magus, Some Great Ones: And in all this, they show they speak of Themselves, and not of God; seeing they seek not God's Glory, but their Own; for, He that speaks of Himself, seeks his own Glory.
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Wherefore they who by their Ministry do not seek the Glory of God alone, and of his Son Jesus Christ, but seek their own Glory, and the Praise of men, as the Clergy generally do,
Wherefore they who by their Ministry do not seek the Glory of God alone, and of his Son jesus christ, but seek their own Glory, and the Praise of men, as the Clergy generally do,
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The true Preachers and Ministers of Christ, when they are opposed, resisted, slandered and persecuted for the Words sake, they endure it with all meekness, humility and patience. Thus Christ endured all the reproaches, contradictions, revilings,
The true Preachers and Ministers of christ, when they Are opposed, resisted, slandered and persecuted for the Words sake, they endure it with all meekness, humility and patience. Thus christ endured all the Reproaches, contradictions, revilings,
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when he suffered he threatned not, but committed himself to him that Judgeth righteously, 1 Pet. 2. 23. And Paul saith of himself to the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 12. 12. You had the signs of my Apostleship in all Patience.
when he suffered he threatened not, but committed himself to him that Judgeth righteously, 1 Pet. 2. 23. And Paul Says of himself to the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 12. 12. You had the Signs of my Apostleship in all Patience.
And therefore saith Paul, Beware of Dogs, Phil. 3. 2. not Dogs by Nature, but by Practice and Condition. Now a curst Dog lying on a rich Garment ▪ or soft Carpet at his ease,
And Therefore Says Paul, Beware of Dogs, Philip 3. 2. not Dogs by Nature, but by Practice and Condition. Now a cursed Dog lying on a rich Garment ▪ or soft Carpet At his ease,
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So the false Teachers, who have gotten a carnall Knowledge of the Word, and have thereby gotten Preferment, and great Advantages in the World, they lye quiet on these soft things, as long as they may lye still; but if any seek by the Word of God to rouze them up from these things, they rise up like angry Dogs, and bark at them,
So the false Teachers, who have got a carnal Knowledge of the Word, and have thereby got Preferment, and great Advantages in the World, they lie quiet on these soft things, as long as they may lie still; but if any seek by the Word of God to rouse them up from these things, they rise up like angry Dogs, and bark At them,
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even their false vizard of Religion, do presently grow impatient and furious; and they that bark and foam against the late revealed Truth, which toucheth them very near, they all are false Teachers, and Ministers of Antichrist. The Seventh Sign.
even their false vizard of Religion, do presently grow impatient and furious; and they that bark and foam against the late revealed Truth, which touches them very near, they all Are false Teachers, and Ministers of Antichrist. The Seventh Signen.
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And as Christ did thus Himself, so he left the same thing in command with all his true Disciples; and when he sent them forth to Preach, Matth. 10. he charged them saying, Whoever will not receive You,
And as christ did thus Himself, so he left the same thing in command with all his true Disciples; and when he sent them forth to Preach, Matthew 10. he charged them saying, Whoever will not receive You,
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he doth not bid them if they be refused, to betake themselves to the Secular Power, to get Authority from thence to stay and abide there, whether they will or no, or otherwise to punish them,
he does not bid them if they be refused, to betake themselves to the Secular Power, to get authority from thence to stay and abide there, whither they will or no, or otherwise to Punish them,
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but bids them only to shake off the dust of their feet, that they might know, they came not to them for the Love of Earthly things. And when the Apostles out of a false zeal would have had Christ to have commanded fire to have come down from Heaven to have destroyed them that would not receive Him;
but bids them only to shake off the dust of their feet, that they might know, they Come not to them for the Love of Earthly things. And when the Apostles out of a false zeal would have had christ to have commanded fire to have come down from Heaven to have destroyed them that would not receive Him;
It is recorded in the life of Simon and Jude the Apostles, as both Gulielmus de sancto Amore, and John Hus relate, That when the Chief Ruler was very angry with those who defamed the Doctrine of those Apostles,
It is recorded in the life of Simon and U^de the Apostles, as both William de sancto Amore, and John Hus relate, That when the Chief Ruler was very angry with those who defamed the Doctrine of those Apostles,
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and in great zeal commanded a great Fire to be made, that such Opposers might be cast into it, The Apostles fell down before the Emperour, saying, We beseech you (Sir) let not Us be the Authors or Causers of this Destruction, who are come to publish the Doctrine of eternal Salvation;
and in great zeal commanded a great Fire to be made, that such Opposers might be cast into it, The Apostles fell down before the Emperor, saying, We beseech you (Sir) let not Us be the Authors or Causers of this Destruction, who Are come to publish the Doctrine of Eternal Salvation;
Wherefore those Teachers who for Worldly Advantage sake, will force Themselves upon those men against their Wills, who will not Willingly receive them;
Wherefore those Teachers who for Worldly Advantage sake, will force Themselves upon those men against their Wills, who will not Willingly receive them;
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and will provoke the Worldly Powers and Magistrates to punish those who will not hear and receive Them and their Doctrine, they all are false Prophets and Ministers of Antichrist. The Eighth Sign.
and will provoke the Worldly Powers and Magistrates to Punish those who will not hear and receive Them and their Doctrine, they all Are false prophets and Ministers of Antichrist. The Eighth Signen.
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The true Teachers are content that Others should teach as well as They, and would not make a Monopoly of the Ministry to themselves alone, for Worldly Advantage sake.
The true Teachers Are content that Others should teach as well as They, and would not make a Monopoly of the Ministry to themselves alone, for Worldly Advantage sake.
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And when Eldad and Medad upon whom the Spirit of the Lord did rest, did prophesie in the Camp of Israel, without asking any License from Moses, and one told Moses of it in great displeasure,
And when Eldad and Medad upon whom the Spirit of the Lord did rest, did prophesy in the Camp of Israel, without asking any License from Moses, and one told Moses of it in great displeasure,
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and Joshua thereupon wished Moses to forbid them to Prophesie, then Moses the meek servant of the Lord replied, Enviest thou for my sake? would God (saith he) that all the Lords people were Prophets,
and joshua thereupon wished Moses to forbid them to Prophesy, then Moses the meek servant of the Lord replied, enviest thou for my sake? would God (Says he) that all the lords people were prophets,
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and that the Lord would put his Spirit upon them All, Numb. 11. 29. And so the Godly mind of any faithful Teacher, desireth to be helped in the work of the Word, that the pretious Truth of the Gospel, which he himself alone cannot sufficiently express, all mens tongues might declare.
and that the Lord would put his Spirit upon them All, Numb. 11. 29. And so the Godly mind of any faithful Teacher, Desires to be helped in the work of the Word, that the precious Truth of the Gospel, which he himself alone cannot sufficiently express, all men's tongues might declare.
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And so they do not envy in Others those Spiritual Gifts which God hath given them, but do wish, that Every man had a Mouth and Wisdom given him, to declare the Mysterie of the Gospel, and the infinite Love, Mercy, Wisdom, Truth, Power, Redemption,
And so they do not envy in Others those Spiritual Gifts which God hath given them, but do wish, that Every man had a Mouth and Wisdom given him, to declare the Mystery of the Gospel, and the infinite Love, Mercy, Wisdom, Truth, Power, Redemption,
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no more hath any Power, whether Ecclesiastical or Civil, such Dominion over the Word and Truth of God, written by the Spirit in the hearts of Believers,
no more hath any Power, whither Ecclesiastical or Civil, such Dominion over the Word and Truth of God, written by the Spirit in the hearts of Believers,
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Wherefore those Teachers, who are envious that any should preach the Word but Themselves, and their own Tribe, as they call it, (because they get great Worldly Advantage thereby,
Wherefore those Teachers, who Are envious that any should preach the Word but Themselves, and their own Tribe, as they call it, (Because they get great Worldly Advantage thereby,
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And in the dayes of his flesh, how willingly did he seal to the Truth of his New Testament Doctrine with his Suffering, and suffered himself to be apprehended by the hands of men,
And in the days of his Flesh, how willingly did he seal to the Truth of his New Testament Doctrine with his Suffering, and suffered himself to be apprehended by the hands of men,
And this submission and willingness to suffer for the Truth, Christ hath commanded all his Disciples, saying, He that will save his life, shall lose it;
And this submission and willingness to suffer for the Truth, christ hath commanded all his Disciples, saying, He that will save his life, shall loose it;
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Now as nothing will procure us more enmity, than the spiritual holding forth of the Gospel, which will cause the worldly Church to cast out our Name as evil,
Now as nothing will procure us more enmity, than the spiritual holding forth of the Gospel, which will cause the worldly Church to cast out our Name as evil,
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Wherefore those Teachers who imbrace the heighth and Honour of this Life, and will not own the Gospel of Christ, farther than they may thereby procure to themselves credit, reputation, profit, and preferment in the World;
Wherefore those Teachers who embrace the height and Honour of this Life, and will not own the Gospel of christ, farther than they may thereby procure to themselves credit, reputation, profit, and preferment in the World;
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and to this end, in doubtful and difficult times carry themselves so subtilly, that what ever Party shall prevail, they may still stand on their leggs, and injoy their present Prosperity and Preferment,
and to this end, in doubtful and difficult times carry themselves so subtly, that what ever Party shall prevail, they may still stand on their legs, and enjoy their present Prosperity and Preferment,
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and cross, yet They themselves are delicate, and cannot indure these things for Christs sake in Themselves, but bend and frame the whole course of their Ministry so,
and cross, yet They themselves Are delicate, and cannot endure these things for Christ sake in Themselves, but bend and frame the Whole course of their Ministry so,
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By these nine Signs (for I shall name no more now) may the true Prophets and Ministers of Christ be manifestly distinguished and discerned from the false ones of Antichrist, by all the true people of God, who have received his Spirit.
By these nine Signs (for I shall name no more now) may the true prophets and Ministers of christ be manifestly distinguished and discerned from the false ones of Antichrist, by all the true people of God, who have received his Spirit.
First, You who are true believers, and spiritual Christians, may judge aright, by what you have heard, of the present Clergy, or Common Ministry of the Nation;
First, You who Are true believers, and spiritual Christians, may judge aright, by what you have herd, of the present Clergy, or Common Ministry of the nation;
and may see by the clear light of the Word, that they, for the Generality of them, are not true but false Prophets; not the Ministers of Christ but of Antichrist; not sent of God, nor annointed by his Spirit, but ordained and appointed by Men, at their own desire and seeking, for Worldly Advantage sake;
and may see by the clear Light of the Word, that they, for the Generality of them, Are not true but false prophets; not the Ministers of christ but of Antichrist; not sent of God, nor anointed by his Spirit, but ordained and appointed by Men, At their own desire and seeking, for Worldly Advantage sake;
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men who stand and minister in the Church, only in the strength of their Academical Degrees and Ecclesiastical Ordination, but do not stand and feed the people, In the strength of the Lord, and in the Majesty of the Name of their God.
men who stand and minister in the Church, only in the strength of their Academical Degrees and Ecclesiastical Ordination, but do not stand and feed the people, In the strength of the Lord, and in the Majesty of the Name of their God.
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but this is horrible Abomination, and Antichristianism in the Church of Christ, that They, who are come into it as friends, and have obtained the chief Places in it, should yet under this vizard be indeed very Enemies, and Seducers, and Hinderers of the Word of Christ crucified. Wherefore saith the Truth against such, Psal. 55. 12. It was not an enemy that reproached me,
but this is horrible Abomination, and Antichristianism in the Church of christ, that They, who Are come into it as Friends, and have obtained the chief Places in it, should yet under this vizard be indeed very Enemies, and Seducers, and Hinderers of the Word of christ Crucified. Wherefore Says the Truth against such, Psalm 55. 12. It was not an enemy that reproached me,
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And so these false Teachers are these familiar Enemies, who exercise all their hatred under the pretence of love, all their enmity under pretence of friendship, and practise all their wickedness under a form of godliness; and by this subtilty have they deceived the World.
And so these false Teachers Are these familiar Enemies, who exercise all their hatred under the pretence of love, all their enmity under pretence of friendship, and practise all their wickedness under a from of godliness; and by this subtlety have they deceived the World.
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but yet they are utter Enemies to the true and spiritual Meaning of it, both in their Lives and Doctrine: and the more these men make a shew of Religion and Holiness, the greater Antichrists they be in the Church.
but yet they Are utter Enemies to the true and spiritual Meaning of it, both in their Lives and Doctrine: and the more these men make a show of Religion and Holiness, the greater Antichrists they be in the Church.
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Wherefore to You who are true Christians, and have received an Annointing from God, this is the Word and charge of God, Come out from among Them, my People,
Wherefore to You who Are true Christians, and have received an Anointing from God, this is the Word and charge of God, Come out from among Them, my People,
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and touch not the Unclean Thing, that is, their carnal Doctrine; have nothing to do with such Prophets and Ministers, but remember what Christ saith, John 10. that His Sheep hear his voyce,
and touch not the Unclean Thing, that is, their carnal Doctrine; have nothing to do with such prophets and Ministers, but Remember what christ Says, John 10. that His Sheep hear his voice,
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though they go under the Name of Godly and Orthodox, yet touch not the Unclean Thing, but know, that it is better for you Believers to assemble together among Your selves,
though they go under the Name of Godly and Orthodox, yet touch not the Unclean Thing, but know, that it is better for you Believers to assemble together among Your selves,
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though you be but few, than to communicate with the false Prophets in their false Ordinances: seeing Christ hath promised his Presence to his Believers,
though you be but few, than to communicate with the false prophets in their false Ordinances: seeing christ hath promised his Presence to his Believers,
And if you, having these Promises, shall meet together among your selves, in the Name and Spirit of Christ, in the use of the Word, and Prayer of faith, lo Christ himself will be with You;
And if you, having these Promises, shall meet together among your selves, in the Name and Spirit of christ, in the use of the Word, and Prayer of faith, lo christ himself will be with You;
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and though you be but few, yet are you the Church of the living God, the Pillar and Ground of Truth, and of that very Church, against which the Gates of Hell shall not prevail;
and though you be but few, yet Are you the Church of the living God, the Pillar and Ground of Truth, and of that very Church, against which the Gates of Hell shall not prevail;
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2. And now for the carnal Clergy, or false Prophets, their burden is this, from the Lord. You have run when You were not sent, You have said, thus saith the Lord, when the Lord hath not spoken by You; You have grieved the hearts of the faithfull, and strengthened the hands of the Wicked: You have been forward to advance the Form of Godliness, whilest you have been bitter enemies to the Power of it:
2. And now for the carnal Clergy, or false prophets, their burden is this, from the Lord. You have run when You were not sent, You have said, thus Says the Lord, when the Lord hath not spoken by You; You have grieved the hearts of the faithful, and strengthened the hands of the Wicked: You have been forward to advance the From of Godliness, whilst you have been bitter enemies to the Power of it:
You have deceived the Nations, and made them drunk with the cup of the Wine of your fornications: you have done more against Christ and his true Church, and more for Antichrist and his false Church, than all the People in these Nations besides.
You have deceived the nations, and made them drunk with the cup of the Wine of your fornications: you have done more against christ and his true Church, and more for Antichrist and his false Church, than all the People in these nations beside.
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nor buy any more of your Merchandize, for your Wine is the poyson of Dragons, and the cruel venom of Asps; your Doctrine being the word of Philosophy, and not of Faith; after the mind of Man, but contrary to Christs minde:
nor buy any more of your Merchandise, for your Wine is the poison of Dragons, and the cruel venom of Asps; your Doctrine being the word of Philosophy, and not of Faith; After the mind of Man, but contrary to Christ mind:
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Wherefore how much you have georified your selves, and lived deliciously by this Trade of making Merchandize of the Word of God, so much Torment and Sorrow shall God give you,
Wherefore how much you have georified your selves, and lived deliciously by this Trade of making Merchandise of the Word of God, so much Torment and Sorrow shall God give you,
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And till these things be fully brought to pass, you shall be clothed with trembling, when you shall perceive the Lord is risen up, to perform all these things, according to his Word.
And till these things be Fully brought to pass, you shall be clothed with trembling, when you shall perceive the Lord is risen up, to perform all these things, according to his Word.
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And now for conclusion, if any of You, or most of You, or all of You, are offended at these things, in such sort, that you cannot contain your selves from anger and bitter zeal, I do intreat you, to consider seriously,
And now for conclusion, if any of You, or most of You, or all of You, Are offended At these things, in such sort, that you cannot contain your selves from anger and bitter zeal, I do entreat you, to Consider seriously,
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and that You would rather (if there be any hope) return to your own hearts, and try your works, and repent before our holy and righteous Lord, and return truly and speedily to Christ from Antichrist, lest you be inwrapped, both in his temporal and eternal Destruction.
and that You would rather (if there be any hope) return to your own hearts, and try your works, and Repent before our holy and righteous Lord, and return truly and speedily to christ from Antichrist, lest you be inwrapped, both in his temporal and Eternal Destruction.
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THE TRYALL OF SPIRITS. 1 John 4. 1, &c. Believe not every spirit, &c. IN this Scripture we have noted these six things. 1. That the Apostle gives the faithfull notice of a Great Evil risen up, Many false Prophets are gone into the world.
THE TRIAL OF SPIRITS. 1 John 4. 1, etc. Believe not every Spirit, etc. IN this Scripture we have noted these six things. 1. That the Apostle gives the faithful notice of a Great Evil risen up, Many false prophets Are gone into the world.
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2. & 3. 4. He shews, with Whom those false Prophets, who come in the Spirit of Antichrist, should not prevail, to wit, with none of the true children of God, ver. 4. 5. With Whom they should prevail, to wit, with the Worldly and Carnal people, ver. 5. 6. He shews,
2. & 3. 4. He shows, with Whom those false prophets, who come in the Spirit of Antichrist, should not prevail, to wit, with none of the true children of God, ver. 4. 5. With Whom they should prevail, to wit, with the Worldly and Carnal people, ver. 5. 6. He shows,
How the Spirit of Truth and Error may be known in the People, as well as in the Teachers, v. 6. Of the three first of these Points, I have spoken already, in the University Congregation. The last time I spake of the third thing, that is, the Rule of Trial, how the false Prophets may be known and discerned from the true: And I gave forth clearly and plainly out of the word of God, Nine signs to distinguish them, not One of which can possibly be contradicted, but by the Spirit of Antichrist, or by the prophane and ignorant World:
How the Spirit of Truth and Error may be known in the People, as well as in the Teachers, v. 6. Of the three First of these Points, I have spoken already, in the university Congregation. The last time I spoke of the third thing, that is, the Rule of Trial, how the false prophets may be known and discerned from the true: And I gave forth clearly and plainly out of the word of God, Nine Signs to distinguish them, not One of which can possibly be contradicted, but by the Spirit of Antichrist, or by the profane and ignorant World:
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And then I also delivered two Uses, the one to spiritual Christians, and the other to the Carnal Clergy, all which you may have recourse to, in the former Discourse.
And then I also Delivered two Uses, the one to spiritual Christians, and the other to the Carnal Clergy, all which you may have recourse to, in the former Discourse.
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Unto which Word of Christ, they say by their Deeds, as Satan in the possessed said once to Christ himself in words, Mark 1. 24. Let Us alone, what have We to do with Thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art Thou come to destroy Us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
Unto which Word of christ, they say by their deeds, as Satan in the possessed said once to christ himself in words, Mark 1. 24. Let Us alone, what have We to do with Thee, thou jesus of Nazareth? Art Thou come to destroy Us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
This Unclean Spirit knew, and acknowledged Christ to be the Holy One of God, and yet would have Nothing to do with Him, because he was come to Destroy him. So these false Prophets cannot choose but acknowledge (in their Hearts at least) that the Word that hath been taught them, is the Holy Word of God, but yet (they say) What have We to do with it? for it is come to destroy Us. For the more the Word of Christ is held forth in the clearness and plainness of the Gospel, the more doth it destroy Them, and their Affairs:
This Unclean Spirit knew, and acknowledged christ to be the Holy One of God, and yet would have Nothing to do with Him, Because he was come to Destroy him. So these false prophets cannot choose but acknowledge (in their Hearts At least) that the Word that hath been taught them, is the Holy Word of God, but yet (they say) What have We to do with it? for it is come to destroy Us. For the more the Word of christ is held forth in the clearness and plainness of the Gospel, the more does it destroy Them, and their Affairs:
Their carnal Clergy, flowing from the Antichristian Fountain of the Universities; their Ecclesiastical Assemblies, arising out of the Clergy; their Presbyterian Government, springing up out of their Ecclesiastical Assemblies; their National Church, the product of their Presbyterian Government: together, with their worldly power and Domination, their high Titles, their Scarlet Robes, their Divinity-Degrees, &c. I say, the Word of the Gospel comes with full Might and Minde to destroy all these,
Their carnal Clergy, flowing from the Antichristian Fountain of the Universities; their Ecclesiastical Assemblies, arising out of the Clergy; their Presbyterian Government, springing up out of their Ecclesiastical Assemblies; their National Church, the product of their Presbyterian Government: together, with their worldly power and Domination, their high Titles, their Scarlet Robes, their Divinity-Degrees, etc. I say, the Word of the Gospel comes with full Might and Mind to destroy all these,
Now this behaviour of theirs, towards the Word of God, is plainly foretold, Rev. 16. ver. 10, 11. where it is said, that when the God of Heaven poured forth his Vial by the fifth Angel, on the Seat or Throne of the Beast, his Kingdom was full of Darkness,
Now this behaviour of theirs, towards the Word of God, is plainly foretold, Rev. 16. ver. 10, 11. where it is said, that when the God of Heaven poured forth his Vial by the fifth Angel, on the Seat or Throne of the Beast, his Kingdom was full of Darkness,
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Now the Throne of the beast in these Nations, are the Universities, as the fountain of the Ministery; the Vial poured on them, is the true Word of God, or the plain and simple Gospel, which is the Word of Faith, than which, Nothing is more grievous to them who have been bred up in Philosophy, and in the Knowledge, Wisdom, Learning, Righteousness and Spirit of the World; Now the primary event of the pouring forth of this Vial of the Word of God on this Seat, is the darkning of Antichrists Kingdom, as it is said, his Kingdom was full of Darkness;
Now the Throne of the beast in these nations, Are the Universities, as the fountain of the Ministry; the Vial poured on them, is the true Word of God, or the plain and simple Gospel, which is the Word of Faith, than which, Nothing is more grievous to them who have been bred up in Philosophy, and in the Knowledge, Wisdom, Learning, Righteousness and Spirit of the World; Now the primary event of the pouring forth of this Vial of the Word of God on this Seat, is the darkening of Antichrists Kingdom, as it is said, his Kingdom was full of Darkness;
their School Divinity Darkness, and Antichristianism; their Divinity Acts and Clerums, Darkness; their Professorships of Divinity Darkness, yea, all their Doctrine, Faith, Worship, Works, Church-Discipline, Titles, Ordination,
their School Divinity Darkness, and Antichristianism; their Divinity Acts and Clerums, Darkness; their Professorships of Divinity Darkness, yea, all their Doctrine, Faith, Worship, Works, Church discipline, Titles, Ordination,
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and all are discovered to be Darkness, even gross Darkness, by the word of Faith: And then follows the secundary event of the pouring forth this Vial, which is, They gnawed their Tongues for pain,
and all Are discovered to be Darkness, even gross Darkness, by the word of Faith: And then follows the secondary event of the pouring forth this Vial, which is, They gnawed their Tongues for pain,
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And this also discovers them to be false Prophets indeed, and the right Ministers of Antichrist: and this appertains to the sixth Sign of false Prophets, which I gave before.
And this also discovers them to be false prophets indeed, and the right Ministers of Antichrist: and this appertains to the sixth Signen of false prophets, which I gave before.
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And now I proceed to the fourth Thing, wherein the Apostle shews, with Whom the false Prophets, which come in the spirit of Antichrist, should not prevail;
And now I proceed to the fourth Thing, wherein the Apostle shows, with Whom the false prophets, which come in the Spirit of Antichrist, should not prevail;
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Here now the Apostle shews the Victory, which the truly faithfull and spiritual Christians do obtain over Antichrist and his false Prophets, together with the Grounds of that Victory. 1. The Victory is set down in these words, Little children, ye have overcome them.
Here now the Apostle shows the Victory, which the truly faithful and spiritual Christians do obtain over Antichrist and his false prophets, together with the Grounds of that Victory. 1. The Victory is Set down in these words, Little children, you have overcome them.
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2. Because that Spirit which the Faithfull have received, and which dwells in them, is stronger, and mightier than that Spirit which the World receives,
2. Because that Spirit which the Faithful have received, and which dwells in them, is Stronger, and Mightier than that Spirit which the World receives,
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I shall first speak something of the Victory it self; that is, of that glorious Victory, which all the true Children of God do obtain over Antichrist. For though Antichrist and his Teachers do come in Christs Name (as Christ hath foretold) and in Sheeps Cloathing; and though they transform themselves into the Apostles of Christ, and come with all Deceivableness of Unrighteousness, holding forth a false Christ the Head; a false Church the Body; a false Word, a false Worship, false Works, false Ordinances, and all these false things exceedingly like the True, and in the very form and appearance of the True; in such sort, that they prevail with all the National Church,
I shall First speak something of the Victory it self; that is, of that glorious Victory, which all the true Children of God do obtain over Antichrist. For though Antichrist and his Teachers do come in Christ Name (as christ hath foretold) and in Sheep Clothing; and though they transform themselves into the Apostles of christ, and come with all Deceivableness of Unrighteousness, holding forth a false christ the Head; a false Church the Body; a false Word, a false Worship, false Works, false Ordinances, and all these false things exceedingly like the True, and in the very from and appearance of the True; in such sort, that they prevail with all the National Church,
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and the Generality of the people of the World, which all wonder after Them; yet are they not able, by all these things, to prevail with any of the true Children of God, as Christ hath taught us, saying, Many false Christs and false Prophets shall arise,
and the Generality of the people of the World, which all wonder After Them; yet Are they not able, by all these things, to prevail with any of the true Children of God, as christ hath taught us, saying, Many false Christ and false prophets shall arise,
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And though they do deceive all Others, yet is it not possible for them to deceive the Elect of God, that is, throughly and fully, as they do deceive Others; but the Faithful and Elect people of God do escape their Deceits, and do overcome them;
And though they do deceive all Others, yet is it not possible for them to deceive the Elect of God, that is, thoroughly and Fully, as they do deceive Others; but the Faithful and Elect people of God do escape their Deceits, and do overcome them;
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For these little Children are so stript of their old Nature, that they overcome the lusts of the Flesh, the lusts of the Eye, and the pride of Life, which are not of God, but of the World, and through which only, the Ministers of Antichrist are mighty:
For these little Children Are so stripped of their old Nature, that they overcome the Lustiest of the Flesh, the Lustiest of the Eye, and the pride of Life, which Are not of God, but of the World, and through which only, the Ministers of Antichrist Are mighty:
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and sutable to them, and can refuse what is otherwise; and this instinct they have in their very nature, as soon as they have a being, to judge of their Food, which is good for them, and which is hurtful. So the Children of God, as soon as ever They by faith are made partakers of the Divine Nature, they can immediately judge of the Milk of the Word, and can surely taste and discern whether it be sincere or adulterated, whether it be good or hurtful for them.
and suitable to them, and can refuse what is otherwise; and this instinct they have in their very nature, as soon as they have a being, to judge of their Food, which is good for them, and which is hurtful. So the Children of God, as soon as ever They by faith Are made partakers of the Divine Nature, they can immediately judge of the Milk of the Word, and can surely taste and discern whither it be sincere or adulterated, whither it be good or hurtful for them.
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And thus we have seen all along, in the several Ages of the Reign of Antichrist, that Christ hath alwayes had a People of his own, though but few in number,
And thus we have seen all along, in the several Ages of the Reign of Antichrist, that christ hath always had a People of his own, though but few in number,
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neither by the subtilty of his Doctrine, nor by the violence of his Tyranny; but they have by their Faith and Patience, and Word of their Testimony, withstood Him, and his Multitudes, yea, the whole World, whom he hath all along seduced.
neither by the subtlety of his Doctrine, nor by the violence of his Tyranny; but they have by their Faith and Patience, and Word of their Testimony, withstood Him, and his Multitudes, yea, the Whole World, whom he hath all along seduced.
But Jesus Christ (who only knows who are his) hath kept all along Those whom he hath Known, that we might understand, that the Care of the true Church is committed to Him alone from the Father, and that all the Magistrates and Powers of the World, are not at all Capable of such a Trust, which would have been too Great for the very Angels of Heaven.
But jesus christ (who only knows who Are his) hath kept all along Those whom he hath Known, that we might understand, that the Care of the true Church is committed to Him alone from the Father, and that all the Magistrates and Powers of the World, Are not At all Capable of such a Trust, which would have been too Great for the very Angels of Heaven.
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Antichrist, by all his subtilty and strength, and by all his own Ecclesiastical Power, and by all the Temporal Power of Princes, whom he hath seduced, hath conquered to Himself none but the World, that is, the people that were not of God. And the true spiritual Church, of Christs own building, the new Jerusalem from above, that sojourns in this World, hath not lost one stone out of its Building, nor one Member out of its Body, by all that Antichrist, and the Devil his Head, could do.
Antichrist, by all his subtlety and strength, and by all his own Ecclesiastical Power, and by all the Temporal Power of Princes, whom he hath seduced, hath conquered to Himself none but the World, that is, the people that were not of God. And the true spiritual Church, of Christ own building, the new Jerusalem from above, that sojourns in this World, hath not lost one stone out of its Building, nor one Member out of its Body, by all that Antichrist, and the devil his Head, could do.
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And therefore Antichrist hath no cause to boast, for He hath got none but his own: and the true Church hath no cause to be discouraged, for it hath lost none of its own: and None ever went out from it,
And Therefore Antichrist hath no cause to boast, for He hath god none but his own: and the true Church hath no cause to be discouraged, for it hath lost none of its own: and None ever went out from it,
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Antichrist and his false Prophets cannot prevail against the truly Faithful, because They are of God, as the Spirit also speaks elsewhere, saying, 1 Cor. 1. 30. Of Him are ye in Christ Jesus:
Antichrist and his false prophets cannot prevail against the truly Faithful, Because They Are of God, as the Spirit also speaks elsewhere, saying, 1 Cor. 1. 30. Of Him Are you in christ jesus:
and they are of God, as Children are of the Father, as it is written, Jam. 1. 18. Of his own will begat he us, by the Word of Truth, that we should be a kind of First Fruits of his Creatures.
and they Are of God, as Children Are of the Father, as it is written, Jam. 1. 18. Of his own will begat he us, by the Word of Truth, that we should be a kind of First Fruits of his Creatures.
So that, as the Children of Men, are of their Fathers, through a Natural Generation, and Being; so the Faithful are of God, through a Spiritual Generation, and Being.
So that, as the Children of Men, Are of their Father's, through a Natural Generation, and Being; so the Faithful Are of God, through a Spiritual Generation, and Being.
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And as the Children of Men partake of the very Nature of their Fathers, so do the Children of God partake of the Divine Nature; the Faithful being born again, not of corruptible, but of incorruptible seed, by the Word of God, which lives and abides for ever.
And as the Children of Men partake of the very Nature of their Father's, so do the Children of God partake of the Divine Nature; the Faithful being born again, not of corruptible, but of incorruptible seed, by the Word of God, which lives and abides for ever.
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That as Jesus Christ (who according to his Humane Nature, was a Man, and in all things like to us, sin excepted ) came to be of God, and to be the Son of God, through the coming and dwelling of the Living Word of God in his flesh, according to the Love, Will and Counsel of the Father; so the same Living Word, coming and dwelling in the Faithful, his Members, according to the same Love, Will,
That as jesus christ (who according to his Humane Nature, was a Man, and in all things like to us, since excepted) Come to be of God, and to be the Son of God, through the coming and Dwelling of the Living Word of God in his Flesh, according to the Love, Will and Counsel of the Father; so the same Living Word, coming and Dwelling in the Faithful, his Members, according to the same Love, Will,
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And as Christ being thus of God, according to the Word of God, that dwelt in his Humane Nature, overcame the Devil, the Head of Antichrist, and Antichrist and his Body, the Temple of the Devil; So do all Christs Members overcome Antichrist, and his Prophets, through the same Living Word of God dwelling in Them, or through the Word of Righteousness and Life, its being incarnate in them, that is, its being written in their Hearts by the Spirit, or put into their inward parts. Wherefore Christ throughout, that is, from the Head it self to the lowest Member, is called Immanuel, God with us:
And as christ being thus of God, according to the Word of God, that dwelled in his Humane Nature, overcame the devil, the Head of Antichrist, and Antichrist and his Body, the Temple of the devil; So do all Christ Members overcome Antichrist, and his prophets, through the same Living Word of God Dwelling in Them, or through the Word of Righteousness and Life, its being incarnate in them, that is, its being written in their Hearts by the Spirit, or put into their inward parts. Wherefore christ throughout, that is, from the Head it self to the lowest Member, is called Immanuel, God with us:
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And for this Cause these faithful, or little Children of God cannot be prevailed against, inasmuch as they are of God, and so have in them, by true Union and Communion, the Nature of God, and the Word of God,
And for this Cause these faithful, or little Children of God cannot be prevailed against, inasmuch as they Are of God, and so have in them, by true union and Communion, the Nature of God, and the Word of God,
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as the Apostle Paul saith, in the New Creature all things are become New, and all ▪ things (that is, all these New Things) are of God, (that is, they are the very Things of God.) And so these Faithful People cannot be prevailed against by Antichrist, or by the Devil, the Head of Antichrist; but They do prevail against the Doctrine of Antichrist, by the Doctrine of Christ; against the Spirit of Antichrist by the Spirit of Christ; against the Sin of Antichrist by the Righteousness of Christ; against the Error of Antichrist by the Truth of Christ; and against all the Things of Antichrist, by the infinite and eternal Things of Christ.
as the Apostle Paul Says, in the New Creature all things Are become New, and all ▪ things (that is, all these New Things) Are of God, (that is, they Are the very Things of God.) And so these Faithful People cannot be prevailed against by Antichrist, or by the devil, the Head of Antichrist; but They do prevail against the Doctrine of Antichrist, by the Doctrine of christ; against the Spirit of Antichrist by the Spirit of christ; against the since of Antichrist by the Righteousness of christ; against the Error of Antichrist by the Truth of christ; and against all the Things of Antichrist, by the infinite and Eternal Things of christ.
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Wherefore you see, that all they that are of God, through a New birth, and are the trne Children of that Heavenly Father, and do partake of his Divine Nature, and all his Divine Things, they cannot be overcome of Antichrist and his Prophets, but they do mightily overcome them all, through that Immortal seed of the True and Living Word of God, of which they are born, and in which they live and act.
Wherefore you see, that all they that Are of God, through a New birth, and Are the trne Children of that Heavenly Father, and do partake of his Divine Nature, and all his Divine Things, they cannot be overcome of Antichrist and his prophets, but they do mightily overcome them all, through that Immortal seed of the True and Living Word of God, of which they Are born, and in which they live and act.
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but Hypocrites, and Unbelievers under a form of Godliness, that is, as the Apostle stiles them, Bastards, or false Children, who never had received the true Nature of God through Faith. The Second Ground.
but Hypocrites, and Unbelievers under a from of Godliness, that is, as the Apostle stile them, Bastards, or false Children, who never had received the true Nature of God through Faith. The Second Ground.
and that not by created Habits of Grace, as Antichrist and his Prophets have thought and taught; but the true God is in them of a Truth, and He dwells in them,
and that not by created Habits of Grace, as Antichrist and his prophets have Thought and taught; but the true God is in them of a Truth, and He dwells in them,
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And now, as the Sun is never without its light and heat, and all its Vertues, and where-ever it goes, all these go along with it, being inseparable from it;
And now, as the Sun is never without its Light and heat, and all its Virtues, and wherever it Goes, all these go along with it, being inseparable from it;
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And thus God in his Faithful People, is Greater than He is that is in the World; that is, He is greater than Antichrist, and the Devil his Head. He is greater in his true Word, than They in their pretended Word; greater in his true Spirit, than They in their pretended Spirit; greater in his true Righteousness, than They in their pretended Righteousness; greater in his true Wisdom, and Power, than They in their pretended Wisdom, and Power, &c. Greater is He that is in You,
And thus God in his Faithful People, is Greater than He is that is in the World; that is, He is greater than Antichrist, and the devil his Head. He is greater in his true Word, than They in their pretended Word; greater in his true Spirit, than They in their pretended Spirit; greater in his true Righteousness, than They in their pretended Righteousness; greater in his true Wisdom, and Power, than They in their pretended Wisdom, and Power, etc. Greater is He that is in You,
as we by sad experience have seen, many Men of great seeming Religion, famous for Preaching, and Praying, and reputed Pillars in the Church when they have come hither into the University (where Antichrist and his Spirit, have remained in their full strength, notwithstanding the great Consumption which God hath brought on them, by his Word in other parts ) how soon have they cased from that sense of the Gospel, which they once seemed to have had;
as we by sad experience have seen, many Men of great seeming Religion, famous for Preaching, and Praying, and reputed Pillars in the Church when they have come hither into the university (where Antichrist and his Spirit, have remained in their full strength, notwithstanding the great Consumption which God hath brought on them, by his Word in other parts) how soon have they cased from that sense of the Gospel, which they once seemed to have had;
and how suddenly have they been intangled and overcome with the Spirit of the University, and of Antichrist, for Worldly Honour and Advantage sake? and so, the highest and strongest formal Religion in the Church, Antichrist can soon prevail against.
and how suddenly have they been entangled and overcome with the Spirit of the university, and of Antichrist, for Worldly Honour and Advantage sake? and so, the highest and Strongest formal Religion in the Church, Antichrist can soon prevail against.
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But Antichrist can never prevail against God in the Saints, nor against the Righteousness, Wisdom, and Power of God in them, all which are contained in his true Presence; nor against the Faith, Hope, and Love of Saints, which are the Works of God in them by his Spirit; against these Antichrist cannot prevail;
But Antichrist can never prevail against God in the Saints, nor against the Righteousness, Wisdom, and Power of God in them, all which Are contained in his true Presence; nor against the Faith, Hope, and Love of Saints, which Are the Works of God in them by his Spirit; against these Antichrist cannot prevail;
So then, if thou hast any thing in thee that is truly of God, or rather, that is God Himself in thee, That Antichrist cannot overcome, by all his Arts and Power; but he will easily overcome any thing else.
So then, if thou hast any thing in thee that is truly of God, or rather, that is God Himself in thee, That Antichrist cannot overcome, by all his Arts and Power; but he will Easily overcome any thing Else.
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but every other thing, though it seem never so Angelical, he prevails against. 2. We may learn hence, That it is not an easie thing to overcome Antichrist,
but every other thing, though it seem never so Angelical, he prevails against. 2. We may Learn hence, That it is not an easy thing to overcome Antichrist,
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and to get the Victory over that Beast, and his Image, and his Mark, and the Number of his Name, seeing Antichrists coming is after the working of Satan (as the Apostle saith) and through Antichrist the Devil Himself speaks, works,
and to get the Victory over that Beast, and his Image, and his Mark, and the Number of his Name, seeing Antichrists coming is After the working of Satan (as the Apostle Says) and through Antichrist the devil Himself speaks, works,
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For the Power, Wisdom, and Righteousness of Antichrist and his Prophets, which is so suteable to the Nature of the World, and so glorious in its Eye, cannot possibly be overcome, but by the true Power, Wisdom,
For the Power, Wisdom, and Righteousness of Antichrist and his prophets, which is so suitable to the Nature of the World, and so glorious in its Eye, cannot possibly be overcome, but by the true Power, Wisdom,
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and nothing can prevail against Us, except first it can prevail against Christ. Wherefore if We in our selves are never so weak, and through our weakness never so fearful and trembling, yet let us not be discouraged, or faint, seeing our might is not in Our selves, but in Christ, who dwels in Us,
and nothing can prevail against Us, except First it can prevail against christ. Wherefore if We in our selves Are never so weak, and through our weakness never so fearful and trembling, yet let us not be discouraged, or faint, seeing our might is not in Our selves, but in christ, who dwells in Us,
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He that dwells in Us through Faith, is Greater than he that dwells in Them through Unbelief; and in His strength, let us abide by his Word and Doctrine, even to Suffering and Death, if need be:
He that dwells in Us through Faith, is Greater than he that dwells in Them through Unbelief; and in His strength, let us abide by his Word and Doctrine, even to Suffering and Death, if need be:
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Antichrist and his Prophets prevail with the World, and Worldly People, and do obtain their favour, love, and applause: and They are their Auditors, and delight in Them and their Doctrine.
Antichrist and his prophets prevail with the World, and Worldly People, and do obtain their favour, love, and applause: and They Are their Auditors, and delight in Them and their Doctrine.
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Now by the World here is meant, such People, who though they have an outward Christianity and Religion, yet inwardly remain in their Natural Condition and Corruption, without any true renewing through Faith and the Spirit.
Now by the World Here is meant, such People, who though they have an outward Christianity and Religion, yet inwardly remain in their Natural Condition and Corruption, without any true renewing through Faith and the Spirit.
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And all such People, notwithstanding their seeming Religion and Righteousness, do love Themselves, and this World, and the Things of it, better than Jesus Christ and his Truth. And these here are called the World: and this World, or these worldly Christians, do hear and entertain the Teachers of Antichrist and their Doctrine.
And all such People, notwithstanding their seeming Religion and Righteousness, do love Themselves, and this World, and the Things of it, better than jesus christ and his Truth. And these Here Are called the World: and this World, or these worldly Christians, do hear and entertain the Teachers of Antichrist and their Doctrine.
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Two Grounds of which, the Apostle here gives us (to wit, Why these People cleave to these Teachers.) 1. The first is, Because these Teachers are of the World. 2. Because they speak of the World. 1. They are of the World.
Two Grounds of which, the Apostle Here gives us (to wit, Why these People cleave to these Teachers.) 1. The First is, Because these Teachers Are of the World. 2. Because they speak of the World. 1. They Are of the World.
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That is, though by their Breeding and Profession, their Degrees and Ordination, they seem to be set at a great distance from the Common people, and to be nearer the Kingdom of God,
That is, though by their Breeding and Profession, their Degrees and Ordination, they seem to be Set At a great distance from the Common people, and to be nearer the Kingdom of God,
yet for all this, They indeed, and in truth, are still of the World; and all their liberall Education, their manner of Life, their Study, Knowledge, Learning, Languages, Sciences, Degrees, and Ordination, doth not at all change their inward evil Nature, Mind, Will, Affections, nor the corrupt Disposition and Principle in which they were born; but notwithstanding all these things, they are still the very same throughout,
yet for all this, They indeed, and in truth, Are still of the World; and all their liberal Education, their manner of Life, their Study, Knowledge, Learning, Languages, Sciences, Degrees, and Ordination, does not At all change their inward evil Nature, Mind, Will, Affections, nor the corrupt Disposition and Principle in which they were born; but notwithstanding all these things, they Are still the very same throughout,
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as when they came first into the World, being destitute of a New Birth and Heavenly Nature: Nay, by all these things they are more taken into the Spirit of the World, into the corruptions and evils of it, into the pride, lust, covetousness, and ambition of it, by how much, through such Indowments and Accomplishments, they think Themselves better than other Men;
as when they Come First into the World, being destitute of a New Birth and Heavenly Nature: Nay, by all these things they Are more taken into the Spirit of the World, into the corruptions and evils of it, into the pride, lust, covetousness, and ambition of it, by how much, through such Endowments and Accomplishments, they think Themselves better than other Men;
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or acquired Accomplishments, that will deliver any man out of this World (or corrupt state of Mankind) or that can change his Nature, or give him the least Place or Interest in the Kingdom of God; but only a new Birth, and true faith in Jesus Christ, whereby we are made the Children of God: without which Men are still of the World, notwithstanding all their other Improvements.
or acquired Accomplishments, that will deliver any man out of this World (or corrupt state of Mankind) or that can change his Nature, or give him the least Place or Interest in the Kingdom of God; but only a new Birth, and true faith in jesus christ, whereby we Are made the Children of God: without which Men Are still of the World, notwithstanding all their other Improvements.
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And this very thing manifests, that Universities cannot be the fountains of the true Ministery of the Gospel, seeing all the Education in it, Philosophical, Moral, and Theological, cannot change mens Natures,
And this very thing manifests, that Universities cannot be the fountains of the true Ministry of the Gospel, seeing all the Education in it, Philosophical, Moral, and Theological, cannot change men's Nature's,
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or deliver them from their Corruptions, or translate them one hairs breadth out of this present evil World; yea, generally we see, that by University-Education (as things have hitherto been managed) Youth is made more of the World, than they were by Nature, through the High Improvement of their corruptions, by their daily converse with the Heathens, their vain Philosophers, and filthy and obscene Poets; and by these Heathenish abominable Accomplishments, are they made the more fit Teachers for the World and Worldly People, and become the more suitable to them,
or deliver them from their Corruptions, or translate them one hairs breadth out of this present evil World; yea, generally we see, that by University-Education (as things have hitherto been managed) Youth is made more of the World, than they were by Nature, through the High Improvement of their corruptions, by their daily converse with the heathens, their vain Philosophers, and filthy and obscene Poets; and by these Heathenish abominable Accomplishments, Are they made the more fit Teachers for the World and Worldly People, and become the more suitable to them,
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And now, when the Teachers are of one Nature and Principle, of one Heart, Minde, and Consent with the Hearers, there must needs be a Great Agreement between them;
And now, when the Teachers Are of one Nature and Principle, of one Heart, Mind, and Consent with the Hearers, there must needs be a Great Agreement between them;
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Yea farther, and which is very considerable, the World can indure and like any Doctrine, though in the Letter never so Holy and Spiritual, from such Teachers are of one Nature and Spirit with it self.
Yea farther, and which is very considerable, the World can endure and like any Doctrine, though in the letter never so Holy and Spiritual, from such Teachers Are of one Nature and Spirit with it self.
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And He that speaks of the things of Christ, without the Spirit of Christ, and by the Spirit of the World, can never, by any such Doctrine, be grievous to the World, but rather acceptable: Seeing there is more in the Nature of those Teachers to reconcile the World to them,
And He that speaks of the things of christ, without the Spirit of christ, and by the Spirit of the World, can never, by any such Doctrine, be grievous to the World, but rather acceptable: Seeing there is more in the Nature of those Teachers to reconcile the World to them,
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and so they speaking the things of Christ in the Spirit of Christ, must needs be grievous and troublesom to them who have the Spirit of the World; and the Friends of Christ crucified, cannot but be grievous to the Friends of this World.
and so they speaking the things of christ in the Spirit of christ, must needs be grievous and troublesome to them who have the Spirit of the World; and the Friends of christ Crucified, cannot but be grievous to the Friends of this World.
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as also Faith, Hope, Love, and all the Graces of the Spirit, and Riches of Christ, they give forth all these things, in a Carnal Understanding and Notion to the People.
as also Faith, Hope, Love, and all the Graces of the Spirit, and Riches of christ, they give forth all these things, in a Carnal Understanding and Notion to the People.
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Now Believers must know in this Matter, That whoever speaks the Things of Gods Spirit, by the spirit of a Man, or Spiritual Things, in a Humane, Carnal, and Worldly Sense, is a false Prophet, and Teacher of Antichrist. Whoever reading or hearing the Gospel of God our Saviour, doth understand and frame it after his own Humane Sense, and doth not so understand it as the Lord hath spoken it, He is a false Prophet, understanding and speaking the Gospel after his own minde, but contrary to Christs;
Now Believers must know in this Matter, That whoever speaks the Things of God's Spirit, by the Spirit of a Man, or Spiritual Things, in a Humane, Carnal, and Worldly Sense, is a false Prophet, and Teacher of Antichrist. Whoever reading or hearing the Gospel of God our Saviour, does understand and frame it After his own Humane Sense, and does not so understand it as the Lord hath spoken it, He is a false Prophet, understanding and speaking the Gospel After his own mind, but contrary to Christ;
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For such Doctrine, man in his Natural Condition can well like of, seeing it leads men only to a change of Outward Works, and to a performance of Outward Worship, which any man by his own natural abilities can perform:
For such Doctrine, man in his Natural Condition can well like of, seeing it leads men only to a change of Outward Works, and to a performance of Outward Worship, which any man by his own natural abilities can perform:
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But on the contrary, Christ and his Seed, as they are not of the World, so neither do they speak of the World, but being of God, they speak the Things of God according to God;
But on the contrary, christ and his Seed, as they Are not of the World, so neither do they speak of the World, but being of God, they speak the Things of God according to God;
they speak of the Things of God, in the Wisdom, Righteousness, Truth, Light and Life of God; and thus the World cannot endure the VVord, nor Those that teach it.
they speak of the Things of God, in the Wisdom, Righteousness, Truth, Light and Life of God; and thus the World cannot endure the Word, nor Those that teach it.
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they preach the spiritual Word of God carnally, that they may make it serve their own Turns and Ends. That Word of the Gospel, which God hath given only to serve the spiritual and eternal Welfare of his Church, the Worldly Teachers frame and use this, only thereby to serve their own Worldly Credit and Reputation, their Worldly Profit and Preferment,
they preach the spiritual Word of God carnally, that they may make it serve their own Turns and Ends. That Word of the Gospel, which God hath given only to serve the spiritual and Eternal Welfare of his Church, the Worldly Teachers frame and use this, only thereby to serve their own Worldly Credit and Reputation, their Worldly Profit and Preferment,
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And thus that Word of Faith, which in its own proper Nature and Working, calls off all Men from this World, and the Things of it, to the Kingdom and Glory of God;
And thus that Word of Faith, which in its own proper Nature and Working, calls off all Men from this World, and the Things of it, to the Kingdom and Glory of God;
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But Christ and his Seed, who are of God, they speak of God, and not of the World, seeking no Worldly thing at all by the Word of God, which They teach and hold forth,
But christ and his Seed, who Are of God, they speak of God, and not of the World, seeking no Worldly thing At all by the Word of God, which They teach and hold forth,
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3. The Ministers of Antichrist, or worldly Teachers speak of the World, that is, they turn the Word of God into Worldly Doctrine, that thereby they may avoid the Cross, which the Word of God, in the Spiritual Sense of it, would certainly expose them to.
3. The Ministers of Antichrist, or worldly Teachers speak of the World, that is, they turn the Word of God into Worldly Doctrine, that thereby they may avoid the Cross, which the Word of God, in the Spiritual Sense of it, would Certainly expose them to.
But now these Worldly Teachers, as they love the World, so they cannot endure the Cross, that is, reproach, poverty, shame, sufferings and death for the true Word. Wherefore they Preach the Gospel in such a sense as shall please the World, but never offend them;
But now these Worldly Teachers, as they love the World, so they cannot endure the Cross, that is, reproach, poverty, shame, sufferings and death for the true Word. Wherefore they Preach the Gospel in such a sense as shall please the World, but never offend them;
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as shall make the World their Friends, but never their Enemies; for they cannot endure to think of, much less to suffer the utmost Hatred and Persecution of the World for Christs Names sake.
as shall make the World their Friends, but never their Enemies; for they cannot endure to think of, much less to suffer the utmost Hatred and Persecution of the World for Christ Names sake.
but are most careful and studious to preach the Word of God in such a Worldly Sence, as shall never provoke the World against them, to do them the least harm; but shall rather incline them to confer upon them (according to thir own phrase) all Countenance and Maintenance. And thus the worldly Teachers speak of the World, in this sense also.
but Are most careful and studious to preach the Word of God in such a Worldly Sense, as shall never provoke the World against them, to do them the least harm; but shall rather incline them to confer upon them (according to their own phrase) all Countenance and Maintenance. And thus the worldly Teachers speak of the World, in this sense also.
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But Christ and his Seed who are of God, they speak not of the World, but of God, that is, they speak the Word of God, according to God, never regarding whether the World be pleased or displeased therewith.
But christ and his Seed who Are of God, they speak not of the World, but of God, that is, they speak the Word of God, according to God, never regarding whither the World be pleased or displeased therewith.
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Yea, they speak Gods Word, according to Gods Mind, though they certainly know, that it will procure them all sorts of reproaches, and tribulations, and all manner of evil to be spoken and done against them;
Yea, they speak God's Word, according to God's Mind, though they Certainly know, that it will procure them all sorts of Reproaches, and tribulations, and all manner of evil to be spoken and done against them;
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in as much as they love God and his Word, more than Themselves and this World: and so, they are so far from declining the Cross of Christ, which the right Confession of the Word will bring upon them, that they account it their greatest Glorifying, to have fellowship with Christ in his Sufferings,
in as much as they love God and his Word, more than Themselves and this World: and so, they Are so Far from declining the Cross of christ, which the right Confessi of the Word will bring upon them, that they account it their greatest Glorifying, to have fellowship with christ in his Sufferings,
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And thus we see by Johns Doctrine, who spake by the Spirit, Who they are, with whom Antichrist and his false Prophets prevail, to wit, the World and worldly People; as also the Grounds why they prevail with them,
And thus we see by Johns Doctrine, who spoke by the Spirit, Who they Are, with whom Antichrist and his false prophets prevail, to wit, the World and worldly People; as also the Grounds why they prevail with them,
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And hence first we learn, That Antichrist and his Prophets, the Worldly Teachers, come with such Deceivableness of Unrighteousness, that no Natural or Worldly men whatever, of whatever Parts, Learning, Knowledge, Righteousness, can possibly discern Them. If men are but Natural men,
And hence First we Learn, That Antichrist and his prophets, the Worldly Teachers, come with such Deceivableness of Unrighteousness, that no Natural or Worldly men whatever, of whatever Parts, Learning, Knowledge, Righteousness, can possibly discern Them. If men Are but Natural men,
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And to whom it is given to know the Mysteries of the Kingdom of Christ, to Them also it is given to know the Mysteries of the Kingdom of Antichrist: and none can truly know, either the One, or the Other, without a special Gift from God.
And to whom it is given to know the Mysteres of the Kingdom of christ, to Them also it is given to know the Mysteres of the Kingdom of Antichrist: and none can truly know, either the One, or the Other, without a special Gift from God.
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and Things, as they are men learned in Philosophy, and in the Knowledge of the Tongues, or as they are men of such and such Degrees and Titles in the University,
and Things, as they Are men learned in Philosophy, and in the Knowledge of the Tongues, or as they Are men of such and such Degrees and Titles in the university,
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And thus, is the Multitude of carnal Christians, (which are even the whole World almost) through the effectual Operation of Satan, brought to think and believe assuredly, that the Prophets of Antichrist, who handle the Scriptures carnally, and after the mind of Man, do verily teach the very Doctrine and Truth of God; and of this they are so confident, that they would have the Worldly Powers and Magistrates to force all Men to believe as They say, and to practise as They command. Yea, these Worldly Men, with all their Worldly Accomplishments, are so deluded by Antichrist, that whilst they oppose and persecute the faithfull People of God,
And thus, is the Multitude of carnal Christians, (which Are even the Whole World almost) through the effectual Operation of Satan, brought to think and believe assuredly, that the prophets of Antichrist, who handle the Scriptures carnally, and After the mind of Man, do verily teach the very Doctrine and Truth of God; and of this they Are so confident, that they would have the Worldly Powers and Magistrates to force all Men to believe as They say, and to practise as They command. Yea, these Worldly Men, with all their Worldly Accomplishments, Are so deluded by Antichrist, that while they oppose and persecute the faithful People of God,
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or rather Christ Himself, and his Word, Works, Truth, and Righteousness in them; they verily think they oppose and persecute Antichrist Himself, and the falseness of his Members.
or rather christ Himself, and his Word, Works, Truth, and Righteousness in them; they verily think they oppose and persecute Antichrist Himself, and the falseness of his Members.
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and in killing and crucifying Him, thought they did God good service; so the carnal Clergy, and the Head of them, being Antichrists Themselves, do yet tell of, and terrifie People with another Antichrist:
and in killing and crucifying Him, Thought they did God good service; so the carnal Clergy, and the Head of them, being Antichrists Themselves, do yet tell of, and terrify People with Another Antichrist:
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And being Seducers Themselves, do yet rise up against the very Members of Christ, as Seducers, that thereby they may boast themselves to be Righteous. So throughly and perfectly hath Antichrist deluded and inchanted them, through the cup of the Wine of his Fornications.
And being Seducers Themselves, do yet rise up against the very Members of christ, as Seducers, that thereby they may boast themselves to be Righteous. So thoroughly and perfectly hath Antichrist deluded and enchanted them, through the cup of the Wine of his Fornications.
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Thus the whole World is overcome by Antichrist, and cannot by all their Highest Attainments discern Him from Christ; only they, who are born of God, and are his true Children, and (being plain, simple, meek,
Thus the Whole World is overcome by Antichrist, and cannot by all their Highest Attainments discern Him from christ; only they, who Are born of God, and Are his true Children, and (being plain, simple, meek,
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We are given to understand, That men that are of a Worldly Spirit, and through that, are addicted to the World, and so seek and follow after the Profits, Pleasures,
We Are given to understand, That men that Are of a Worldly Spirit, and through that, Are addicted to the World, and so seek and follow After the Profits, Pleasures,
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Whoever therefore do profess or pretend to Religion and Godliness, and nevertheless live in the Spirit of this World, and are swallowed up with the Cares and Comforts of this World, all such Christians are a fit Prey for Antichrist: Seeing ▪
Whoever Therefore do profess or pretend to Religion and Godliness, and nevertheless live in the Spirit of this World, and Are swallowed up with the Cares and Comforts of this World, all such Christians Are a fit Prey for Antichrist: Seeing ▪
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1. Such carnal Christians are so addicted to Worldly Occasions, that they cannot attend to the Word of God in the Spiritual Sense of it, which is only known by Temptation, Prayer, and Gods own Teaching.
1. Such carnal Christians Are so addicted to Worldly Occasions, that they cannot attend to the Word of God in the Spiritual Sense of it, which is only known by Temptation, Prayer, and God's own Teaching.
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And hereupon they want the true light, by which only Antichrist can be discerned. For Antichrist comes in so great subtilty and likeness to Christ, that he cannot be perceived,
And hereupon they want the true Light, by which only Antichrist can be discerned. For Antichrist comes in so great subtlety and likeness to christ, that he cannot be perceived,
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2. Such carnal Christians, as they neglect the Word in the spirituality of it, so also they do love this World, and this quenches in their hearts the love of God, as John saith, If any man love this World, the love of the Father is not in him;
2. Such carnal Christians, as they neglect the Word in the spirituality of it, so also they do love this World, and this quenches in their hearts the love of God, as John Says, If any man love this World, the love of the Father is not in him;
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now they whose Hearts are inwardly destitute of the true love of God, and yet do outwardly profess and worship God, all these are a fit Prey for Antichrist.
now they whose Hearts Are inwardly destitute of the true love of God, and yet do outwardly profess and worship God, all these Are a fit Prey for Antichrist.
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Wherefore the Scriptures do every where give Christians so many warnings against Covetousness, which takes from men all true desire after Christ ▪ and all regard, sense,
Wherefore the Scriptures do every where give Christians so many Warnings against Covetousness, which Takes from men all true desire After christ ▪ and all regard, sense,
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for where the Treasure is, there will the Heart be also, &c. And thus all they, who are Lovers of Themselves, and of this World, the greater outward Profession they make of Religion, the more ready are they to receive and entertain the Ministers of Antichrist, and their Doctrine, seeing, They are, and speak of the World.
for where the Treasure is, there will the Heart be also, etc. And thus all they, who Are Lovers of Themselves, and of this World, the greater outward Profession they make of Religion, the more ready Are they to receive and entertain the Ministers of Antichrist, and their Doctrine, seeing, They Are, and speak of the World.
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3. Seeing the World hears Antichrist, and his Teachers, We are to take notice, That the carnal and Antichristian Ministers have a Numerous Auditory, all the Worldly People cleaving and joyning to them,
3. Seeing the World hears Antichrist, and his Teachers, We Are to take notice, That the carnal and Antichristian Ministers have a Numerous Auditory, all the Worldly People cleaving and joining to them,
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And therefore it is said, Revel. 17. 15. That the waters, whereon the great Whore (that is, the Ecclesiastical State which chiefly consists in the Clergy) sitteth, are People, and Multitudes, and Nations, and Tongues;
And Therefore it is said, Revel. 17. 15. That the waters, whereon the great Whore (that is, the Ecclesiastical State which chiefly consists in the Clergy) Sitteth, Are People, and Multitudes, and nations, and Tongues;
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So that Antichrist by degrees, and by his several Forms and, Appearances, one still more deceitful than another, doth win to Himself all mankind, but the very Elect. And so from time to time hitherto, he hath gotten to Himself National Churches, even the Generality of all the People, of whole Nations, Kingdoms,
So that Antichrist by Degrees, and by his several Forms and, Appearances, one still more deceitful than Another, does win to Himself all mankind, but the very Elect. And so from time to time hitherto, he hath got to Himself National Churches, even the Generality of all the People, of Whole nations, Kingdoms,
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But let not the true Church, and little Flock of crucified Jesus, be offended hereat, seeing they are but the World who hear Antichrists Teachers, that is, they are such People. 1. Whose inward Nature is earthly, carnal, divelish.
But let not the true Church, and little Flock of Crucified jesus, be offended hereat, seeing they Are but the World who hear Antichrists Teachers, that is, they Are such People. 1. Whose inward Nature is earthly, carnal, devilish.
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2. Such, who love an outward Form of Religion and Godliness, whilst they are bitter Enemies to the Power of it. 3. Such, who love such a Doctrine and Religion,
2. Such, who love an outward From of Religion and Godliness, while they Are bitter Enemies to the Power of it. 3. Such, who love such a Doctrine and Religion,
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and so may make them painted Sepulchers, outwardly fair, whilst they are inwardly abominable. 4. Such, who love the World, in the sense of their own Mind, but hate and abhor it, in the sense of Christs Mind; and reckon it so, to be the greatest Error and Heresie in the World. 5. Such, as so profess Christ and his Gospel, as to make them serve their own Worldly Ends and Advantages, without the least regard or respect had to Christs true Kingdom. 6. Such, as love Themselves and their Own Things, the provisions of the flesh,
and so may make them painted Sepulchers, outwardly fair, while they Are inwardly abominable. 4. Such, who love the World, in the sense of their own Mind, but hate and abhor it, in the sense of Christ Mind; and reckon it so, to be the greatest Error and Heresy in the World. 5. Such, as so profess christ and his Gospel, as to make them serve their own Worldly Ends and Advantages, without the least regard or respect had to Christ true Kingdom. 6. Such, as love Themselves and their Own Things, the provisions of the Flesh,
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and a quiet, easie, and commodious life, better than Christ Jesus and his Things. 7. In a word, they are such, as under the glorious Profession, and subtil Pretence of Christs Church, are truly and inwardly, the Church of the Devil and Antichrist.
and a quiet, easy, and commodious life, better than christ jesus and his Things. 7. In a word, they Are such, as under the glorious Profession, and subtle Pretence of Christ Church, Are truly and inwardly, the Church of the devil and Antichrist.
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because we speak to them of God, and the Things of God, as God himself hath taught Them, of Himself, and of his Things; and therefore They readily receive from Us that Testimony of the Truth, which God himself, either hath already inwardly taught them,
Because we speak to them of God, and the Things of God, as God himself hath taught Them, of Himself, and of his Things; and Therefore They readily receive from Us that Testimony of the Truth, which God himself, either hath already inwardly taught them,
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or doth teach them by his Spirit, whilst we yet speak by that Spirit. And so they hear Us, by being satisfied, and acquiescing, or being at rest, in the true and wholsom,
or does teach them by his Spirit, while we yet speak by that Spirit. And so they hear Us, by being satisfied, and acquiescing, or being At rest, in the true and wholesome,
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Hereby know we the Spirit of Truth, to wit, in the Hearers; when they cleave to the Truth of the Spirit, or to the Truth, as it is and dwels in Jesus, published by the Teachers of Truth. It follows,
Hereby know we the Spirit of Truth, to wit, in the Hearers; when they cleave to the Truth of the Spirit, or to the Truth, as it is and dwells in jesus, published by the Teachers of Truth. It follows,
and his whole evil Nature, He heareth not Us; that is, he doth not taste, and relish, and approve, and receive, and embrace, and love the Word of Faith,
and his Whole evil Nature, He hears not Us; that is, he does not taste, and relish, and approve, and receive, and embrace, and love the Word of Faith,
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And hereby know we also the Spirit of Error, to wit, in the Hearers, when they do not receive the Word of Truth from the Teachers of Truth, but do contrarily cleave to Humane, and Philosophical, or Moral, or Formal, and National Doctrine, published and held forth by the Teachers of Error.
And hereby know we also the Spirit of Error, to wit, in the Hearers, when they do not receive the Word of Truth from the Teachers of Truth, but do contrarily cleave to Humane, and Philosophical, or Moral, or Formal, and National Doctrine, published and held forth by the Teachers of Error.
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Now hence it is evident, That there are two Heads, or chief Teachers in the World, which are Christ and Antichrist; and also, that there are two Seeds, or Generations, which flow from them, begotten by their Doctrine: The One is Christs Seed, or the Elect and Faithful:
Now hence it is evident, That there Are two Heads, or chief Teachers in the World, which Are christ and Antichrist; and also, that there Are two Seeds, or Generations, which flow from them, begotten by their Doctrine: The One is Christ Seed, or the Elect and Faithful:
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And each Sort of these People, do joyn Themselves to their several and proper Heads; and by this, they are certainly distinguished, known, and discerned.
And each Sort of these People, do join Themselves to their several and proper Heads; and by this, they Are Certainly distinguished, known, and discerned.
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Antichrist and his false Teachers, who are the Head of the Malignant Church and People, they come in great Pomp and Glory, as to the eye of the World, being beautified, and dignified with Degrees, Names, and Titles;
Antichrist and his false Teachers, who Are the Head of the Malignant Church and People, they come in great Pomp and Glory, as to the eye of the World, being beautified, and dignified with Degrees, Names, and Titles;
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being exalted to great Honour, Authority, and Power; being full of fleshly Wisdom, Rhetorical Eloquence, and Philosophical Learning; and so to Humane Judgement, They are most considerable Persons in the Church,
being exalted to great Honour, authority, and Power; being full of fleshly Wisdom, Rhetorical Eloquence, and Philosophical Learning; and so to Humane Judgement, They Are most considerable Persons in the Church,
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But Christ and his Teachers, come in true Humility, and Self-denial, and Meekness, and Lowlyness, and without the Titles and Glory of the false Teachers, which they utterly despise,
But christ and his Teachers, come in true Humility, and Self-denial, and Meekness, and Lowliness, and without the Titles and Glory of the false Teachers, which they utterly despise,
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and These do contradict the Religion and Righteousness of the World, and speak the Truth which is of God, by the Spirit which is of God: and these Teachers, all the true Sheep of Christ, the faithful flock do own and acknowledge, and they come and hear the Words of their lips;
and These do contradict the Religion and Righteousness of the World, and speak the Truth which is of God, by the Spirit which is of God: and these Teachers, all the true Sheep of christ, the faithful flock do own and acknowledge, and they come and hear the Words of their lips;
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For the Body and Members of Christ, do necessarily cleave to Christ their Head; and the Body and Members of Antichrist, do in like manner necessarily cleave to Antichrist their Head. And as the Body and Members of Christ do cleave to Christ their Head, and to those that are in his Spirit, and will not,
For the Body and Members of christ, do necessarily cleave to christ their Head; and the Body and Members of Antichrist, do in like manner necessarily cleave to Antichrist their Head. And as the Body and Members of christ do cleave to christ their Head, and to those that Are in his Spirit, and will not,
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Wherefore, as they that hear the true Teachers, and Christ in them, and do joyn and cleave by faith to the Word and Doctrine which they hear, knowing that it is of God, as all Such are certainly of God, even his true Children and People, and the true Sheep of Christ, in as much as they know his Voice, and cleave to it;
Wherefore, as they that hear the true Teachers, and christ in them, and do join and cleave by faith to the Word and Doctrine which they hear, knowing that it is of God, as all Such Are Certainly of God, even his true Children and People, and the true Sheep of christ, in as much as they know his Voice, and cleave to it;
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and do like, commend, and applaud that, all such are not of God, but of their father the Devil, and the true and natural Members, and People of Antichrist.
and do like, commend, and applaud that, all such Are not of God, but of their father the devil, and the true and natural Members, and People of Antichrist.
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And this very Doctrine Christ Himself, hath clearly taught in his Gospel; as John 5. 43. where he saith to the Jews, I am come in my Fathers Name, and ye receive me not;
And this very Doctrine christ Himself, hath clearly taught in his Gospel; as John 5. 43. where he Says to the jews, I am come in my Father's Name, and you receive me not;
Whence it appears, that to hear and cleave to the true Word of God, taught and held forth by Christ and his Prophets, is a manifest Token that men are of God; but to turn away from it,
Whence it appears, that to hear and cleave to the true Word of God, taught and held forth by christ and his prophets, is a manifest Token that men Are of God; but to turn away from it,
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and to despise it, and to embrace another Doctrine, is as manifest a Sign, that they are not of God. but of the Devil, as Christ saith, to the same people, ver. 44. Ye are of your Father the Devil;
and to despise it, and to embrace Another Doctrine, is as manifest a Signen, that they Are not of God. but of the devil, as christ Says, to the same people, ver. 44. You Are of your Father the devil;
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Wherefore they that hear the Word of Faith, in the true Teachers of the Gospel, They have in them the Spirit of Truth; but they that dislike and disrelish that Word,
Wherefore they that hear the Word of Faith, in the true Teachers of the Gospel, They have in them the Spirit of Truth; but they that dislike and disrelish that Word,
And therefore it concerns us, more than the World is aware of, to take heed, Whom we hear: For if we cleave to the Teachers of Truth, as hath been declared,
And Therefore it concerns us, more than the World is aware of, to take heed, Whom we hear: For if we cleave to the Teachers of Truth, as hath been declared,
And thus this Scripture teacheth us how to know and discern the Spirit both of Christ, and of Antichrist, and that both in the Teachers and in the Hearers; both which are of great Use to the true Church of God in all Times, but especially in these Last Times. And these things I have spoken and testified freely, (according to the measure of grace given) knowing that they will be as acceptable to the true Friends and Members of Christ crucified, as they are troublesome and displeasing to the Members of Antichrist. FINIS.
And thus this Scripture Teaches us how to know and discern the Spirit both of christ, and of Antichrist, and that both in the Teachers and in the Hearers; both which Are of great Use to the true Church of God in all Times, but especially in these Last Times. And these things I have spoken and testified freely, (according to the measure of grace given) knowing that they will be as acceptable to the true Friends and Members of christ Crucified, as they Are troublesome and displeasing to the Members of Antichrist. FINIS.
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True Prophets take all their warrant from God in what they teach. The Learned, i. e. they who are taught of God, and have heard & learned of the Father: who are the learnedest Men in the world, whatever the foolish and ignorant world saith to the contrary.
True prophets take all their warrant from God in what they teach. The Learned, i. e. they who Are taught of God, and have herd & learned of the Father: who Are the Learnedest Men in the world, whatever the foolish and ignorant world Says to the contrary.
