The Trinity asserted a sermon preach'd before the Lord-Mayor and aldermen of the city of London, at the cathedral church of St. Paul, upon Trinity-Sunday, Anno Dom. 1700 / John Howard.
BEFORE I speak to the Doctrine contain'd in these Words, it will be necessary to say something towards the removing an Objection that hath been made against them,
BEFORE I speak to the Doctrine contained in these Words, it will be necessary to say something towards the removing an Objection that hath been made against them,
and have been constantly retain'd in the Vulgar Latin, (as several worthy Authors assure us;) and they might more easily be left out in some Copies by an Oversight in the Transcribers, than fraudulently inserted into others:
and have been constantly retained in the vulgar Latin, (as several worthy Authors assure us;) and they might more Easily be left out in Some Copies by an Oversight in the Transcribers, than fraudulently inserted into Others:
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Yet because it hath been said by some (who would have the World think so,) that this Verse was added in Opposition to the Arians, I must say farther, that this could not be, because we find it quoted by St. Cyprian before •rius his Time.
Yet Because it hath been said by Some (who would have the World think so,) that this Verse was added in Opposition to the Arians, I must say farther, that this could not be, Because we find it quoted by Saint Cyprian before •rius his Time.
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and there is no Expression in it they could take more Offence at than this, though there are several others that plainly condemn them and their impious Doctrines.
and there is no Expression in it they could take more Offence At than this, though there Are several Others that plainly condemn them and their impious Doctrines.
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Besides these Testimonies, the Verse it self doth, I think, sufficiently assert its Right to this Place, by the Agreement it hath with the foregoing and following Verses.
Beside these Testimonies, the Verse it self does, I think, sufficiently assert its Right to this Place, by the Agreement it hath with the foregoing and following Verses.
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that is, the Eternal Son of God, of the same Nature with the Father, as well as Man; (as I shall prove in the following Discourse) and this he doth by the Witnesses mention'd at the 6, 7, and 8 Verses.
that is, the Eternal Son of God, of the same Nature with the Father, as well as Man; (as I shall prove in the following Discourse) and this he does by the Witnesses mentioned At the 6, 7, and 8 Verses.
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And if we take it for the Spirit of God, as it was given to our Saviour in an extraordinary measure, it doth not necessarily prove any more than the Excellency of his Person as a Man,
And if we take it for the Spirit of God, as it was given to our Saviour in an extraordinary measure, it does not necessarily prove any more than the Excellency of his Person as a Man,
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Though there are other Things to be said indeed concerning the Spirit, that infallibly prove the Divinity of Christ, which will more properly be spoken of him,
Though there Are other Things to be said indeed Concerning the Spirit, that infallibly prove the Divinity of christ, which will more properly be spoken of him,
Now if nothing more had been said by the Apostle in this Place than what is asserted concerning these Three Witnesses in the 6 and 8 Verses, they would have afforded us but a dark Proof at the best of what he mainly intends;
Now if nothing more had been said by the Apostle in this Place than what is asserted Concerning these Three Witnesses in the 6 and 8 Verses, they would have afforded us but a dark Proof At the best of what he mainly intends;
and I am so far from thinking the worse of them for the Violence done to them by sacrilegious Hands in some ancient Copies, that I cannot but have a greater Veneration for them, in that they have suffer'd a kind of Martyrdom in that Glorious Cause which they assert.
and I am so Far from thinking the Worse of them for the Violence done to them by sacrilegious Hands in Some ancient Copies, that I cannot but have a greater Veneration for them, in that they have suffered a kind of Martyrdom in that Glorious Cause which they assert.
I shall endeavour to shew you what these Three are in the following Particulars: 1. Every One of these is the Great and Most High God. 2. They are not so many different Names of the same Person,
I shall endeavour to show you what these Three Are in the following Particulars: 1. Every One of these is the Great and Most High God. 2. They Are not so many different Names of the same Person,
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but Three Subsistences, or Persons really distinct from one another. 3. I shall shew what Relation they have to each other. 4. I shall prove that these Three are One God.
but Three Subsistences, or Persons really distinct from one Another. 3. I shall show what Relation they have to each other. 4. I shall prove that these Three Are One God.
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but I need not say any thing to prove this, because it is acknowledged by those who deny the Trinity, that all the Glorious Titles, Perfections and Works of the Deity are attributed to him,
but I need not say any thing to prove this, Because it is acknowledged by those who deny the Trinity, that all the Glorious Titles, Perfections and Works of the Deity Are attributed to him,
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and that to him belongs Divine Honour and Worship from his Creatures: That he is an Infinite and Eternal Being, Glorious in Holiness and Fearful in Praises;
and that to him belongs Divine Honour and Worship from his Creatures: That he is an Infinite and Eternal Being, Glorious in Holiness and Fearful in Praises;
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Therefore I proceed, 2. To speak of the Word, or the Son, who also is God, in the same Sense with the Father, as will abundantly appear to all unprejudiced Men from the Names by which he is call'd, the Perfections ascrib'd to him, the Works he is said to do,
Therefore I proceed, 2. To speak of the Word, or the Son, who also is God, in the same Sense with the Father, as will abundantly appear to all unprejudiced Men from the Names by which he is called, the Perfections ascribed to him, the Works he is said to do,
The Name of God is very frequently given to Christ both in the Old and New Testament. The Psalmist speaking of him, says, Thy Throne, O God, is for ever and ever;
The Name of God is very frequently given to christ both in the Old and New Testament. The Psalmist speaking of him, Says, Thy Throne, Oh God, is for ever and ever;
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And St. Paul in exhorting the Elders of Ephesus to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Blood, doth assure us, that the same Person who shed his Blood for us upon the Cross is the God of the Church.
And Saint Paul in exhorting the Elders of Ephesus to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Blood, does assure us, that the same Person who shed his Blood for us upon the Cross is the God of the Church.
Now if it be said of one or two of these Places, that the word [ God ] is not in some ancient Copy or Version, this Omission might easily happen through the Mistake of a Transcriber,
Now if it be said of one or two of these Places, that the word [ God ] is not in Some ancient Copy or Version, this Omission might Easily happen through the Mistake of a Transcriber,
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For what Christian durst ever call a Magistrate, my God, as St. Thomas calls our Saviour? or say, he is God blessed for ever, or the true and mighty God, as the Scripture terms him?
For what Christian durst ever call a Magistrate, my God, as Saint Thomas calls our Saviour? or say, he is God blessed for ever, or the true and mighty God, as the Scripture terms him?
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The Name Jehovah, which is the incommunicable Name of the Great God, is also given to him. Those Words, Psal. 102.25. Thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands;
The Name Jehovah, which is the incommunicable Name of the Great God, is also given to him. Those Words, Psalm 102.25. Thou hast laid the Foundation of the earth, and the heavens Are the work of thy hands;
are applied to Christ, Heb. 1.10. and yet the same Person, of whom they are spoken, is called Jehovah no less than seven or eight times in that Psalm. The Prophet Isaiah, speaking of Christ and his Forerunner, saith, Chap. 40.3. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make strait in the desart a high-way for our God.
Are applied to christ, Hebrew 1.10. and yet the same Person, of whom they Are spoken, is called Jehovah no less than seven or eight times in that Psalm. The Prophet Isaiah, speaking of christ and his Forerunner, Says, Chap. 40.3. The voice of him that cries in the Wilderness, Prepare you the Way of the Lord, make strait in the desert a highway for our God.
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There is no question but the Person, whose Way John the Baptist (who is here meant by him that cries in the wilderness ) was to prepare, was Christ the Son of God;
There is no question but the Person, whose Way John the Baptist (who is Here meant by him that cries in the Wilderness) was to prepare, was christ the Son of God;
Verses of that Chapter. But the Prophet Jeremiab is yet more express, when speaking of the Messias, as a righteous branch, and a King that should descend from David, Chap. 23. he says, Ver. 6. In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely:
Verses of that Chapter. But the Prophet Jeremiah is yet more express, when speaking of the Messias, as a righteous branch, and a King that should descend from David, Chap. 23. he Says, Ver. 6. In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely:
A Place sufficient, one would think, of it self, to satisfie any that Christ is the True and Eternal God, were it not obscur'd a little by the Repetition of it with some difference, Chap. 33.16. where it is in our Translation, This is the name wherewith she shall be called. The Lord our Righteousness.
A Place sufficient, one would think, of it self, to satisfy any that christ is the True and Eternal God, were it not obscured a little by the Repetition of it with Some difference, Chap. 33.16. where it is in our translation, This is the name wherewith she shall be called. The Lord our Righteousness.
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and from hence some conclude it is not the incommunicable Name of God, and that nothing more is said of Christ in the Place before-mentioned than of the Church in this.
and from hence Some conclude it is not the incommunicable Name of God, and that nothing more is said of christ in the Place beforementioned than of the Church in this.
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but I think they are very capable of another, (which hath been also given them by some Learned Men,) namely this, And he who shall call her, (that is, Jerusalem before-mention'd,) is the Lord our Righteousness.
but I think they Are very capable of Another, (which hath been also given them by Some Learned Men,) namely this, And he who shall call her, (that is, Jerusalem beforementioned,) is the Lord our Righteousness.
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yet the Authors of the several Learned Versions taking the Sense to be the same in both, do not only apply this to the Messias, but render it in the same Words as they do the other, with very little Alteration in any of them.
yet the Authors of the several Learned Versions taking the Sense to be the same in both, do not only apply this to the Messias, but render it in the same Words as they do the other, with very little Alteration in any of them.
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And if we allow of that Interpretation which applies this Name to Jerusalem, yet it can belong to it no otherwise than as the Church hath a Relation to him,
And if we allow of that Interpretation which Applies this Name to Jerusalem, yet it can belong to it no otherwise than as the Church hath a Relation to him,
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and for this Reason is sometimes call'd the Son of God, yet we cannot say he had much the Advantage of Adam in this, who by the same efficient Cause was formd out of the Dust of the Ground,
and for this Reason is sometime called the Son of God, yet we cannot say he had much the Advantage of Adam in this, who by the same efficient Cause was formed out of the Dust of the Ground,
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or between the Glory he was rais'd to, and that which the Saints shall have hereafter, this cannot properly distinguish his Relation to God the Father from theirs:
or between the Glory he was raised to, and that which the Saints shall have hereafter, this cannot properly distinguish his Relation to God the Father from theirs:
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and so the Ancient Jews understood this Term, as it was applied to the Messias. Therefore, upon Occasion of Christ's calling God his Father, it is said, The Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the Sabbath,
and so the Ancient jews understood this Term, as it was applied to the Messias. Therefore, upon Occasion of Christ's calling God his Father, it is said, The jews sought the more to kill him, Because he not only had broken the Sabbath,
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Jesus was now generally look'd upon as the profess'd Messias, because John the Baptist had given a Publick Testimony concerning him, which was confirm'd on all Occasions by his Disciples,
jesus was now generally looked upon as the professed Messias, Because John the Baptist had given a Public Testimony Concerning him, which was confirmed on all Occasions by his Disciples,
For the High-Priest having not such Witness against him as he desired, put an Oath upon him to tell him whether he were the Christ, the Son of God; to which,
For the High-Priest having not such Witness against him as he desired, put an Oath upon him to tell him whither he were the christ, the Son of God; to which,
But the Disciples believing that he was the Christ, did also acknowledge him to be the Son of God (in the Sense before-mention'd) in several Confessions which they made to him:
But the Disciples believing that he was the christ, did also acknowledge him to be the Son of God (in the Sense beforementioned) in several Confessions which they made to him:
so soon as he was come into the ship, the disciples, and others that were with them, came and worshipped him, saying, of a truth thou art the son of God.
so soon as he was come into the ship, the Disciples, and Others that were with them, Come and worshipped him, saying, of a truth thou art the son of God.
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But nothing is more Remarkable to this Purpose, than Martha her Confession, who, when our Saviour had ask'd her, whether she believ'd him to be the Resurrection and the Life, (that is, that he could by his own Power raise Men from the Dead to Life again) and that Faith in him would save them from Death, and make them Partakers of Everlasting Life? she answers him, Yea, Lord, I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
But nothing is more Remarkable to this Purpose, than Martha her Confessi, who, when our Saviour had asked her, whither she believed him to be the Resurrection and the Life, (that is, that he could by his own Power raise Men from the Dead to Life again) and that Faith in him would save them from Death, and make them Partakers of Everlasting Life? she answers him, Yea, Lord, I believe that thou art the christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
There are several other Testimonies in the Gospel to this Purpose, but I shall add but one more from St. John himself, which gives a great Confirmation to all the rest, who speaking of the Signs which Jesus did, saith, These are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God;
There Are several other Testimonies in the Gospel to this Purpose, but I shall add but one more from Saint John himself, which gives a great Confirmation to all the rest, who speaking of the Signs which jesus did, Says, These Are written, that you might believe that jesus is the christ the Son of God;
And it is Remarkable, that immediately after these Words, and Christ's Answer to them, the Apostle adds, many other signs did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book;
And it is Remarkable, that immediately After these Words, and Christ's Answer to them, the Apostle adds, many other Signs did jesus in the presence of his Disciples, which Are not written in this book;
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And indeed, the Occasion of St. John 's writing this Gospel, and the Arguments that are every where contain'd in it, do sufficiently prove this Truth:
And indeed, the Occasion of Saint John is writing this Gospel, and the Arguments that Are every where contained in it, do sufficiently prove this Truth:
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And if this appears to have been his chief Design in this Gospel, (as certainly it was) who can doubt of his Meaning in the Place before-mention'd, (which is near the Conclusion of it,) where he saith, These are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God? Now this, with the other Citations which I mention'd before, will clear the Sense of those Expressions in this Chapter of my Text;
And if this appears to have been his chief Design in this Gospel, (as Certainly it was) who can doubt of his Meaning in the Place beforementioned, (which is near the Conclusion of it,) where he Says, These Are written, that you might believe that jesus is the christ the Son of God? Now this, with the other Citations which I mentioned before, will clear the Sense of those Expressions in this Chapter of my Text;
The last Name which I shall mention, as given to Christ, is NONLATINALPHABET, render'd the Word; under which Name St. John saith, Chap. 1.1. that he was in the beginning, that is, before the World was created, as appears not only from the same Expression us'd in that Sense in the first Chapter of Genesis, but because all things are said to be made by him, ver. 3. which supposes he was before them;
The last Name which I shall mention, as given to christ, is, rendered the Word; under which Name Saint John Says, Chap. 1.1. that he was in the beginning, that is, before the World was created, as appears not only from the same Expression used in that Sense in the First Chapter of Genesis, but Because all things Are said to be made by him, ver. 3. which supposes he was before them;
And the Notion of NONLATINALPHABET, as it is understood of a Divine Person, who, together with God the Father made the World, was well known amongst the Jews, as appears from many Places in the Chaldae Paraphrase, where the Word is added to explain the Sense more fully when there is only [ God ] or [ Lord ] in the Original;
And the Notion of, as it is understood of a Divine Person, who, together with God the Father made the World, was well known among the jews, as appears from many Places in the Chaldean paraphrase, where the Word is added to explain the Sense more Fully when there is only [ God ] or [ Lord ] in the Original;
And I think any indifferent Reader would understand it of a Personal Word in many (if not all those) Places wherein it is found, and particularly in these.
And I think any indifferent Reader would understand it of a Personal Word in many (if not all those) Places wherein it is found, and particularly in these.
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The word of the Lord the God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. The word of the Lord thy God will go before thee, he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
The word of the Lord the God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. The word of the Lord thy God will go before thee, he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
The ancient Jews therefore, who had a great Veneration for this Paraphrase, and were oblig'd to read it constantly with the Hebrew Text, did believe, from these and many other Places in it, that there was a Divine Substance called the Word, by whom God made the World.
The ancient jews Therefore, who had a great Veneration for this paraphrase, and were obliged to read it constantly with the Hebrew Text, did believe, from these and many other Places in it, that there was a Divine Substance called the Word, by whom God made the World.
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So Philo the Jew, speaking of God the Father of all, mentions another Divine Person, whom he calls the Word, and his Only-begotten Son, by whom he made the World.
So Philo the Jew, speaking of God the Father of all, mentions Another Divine Person, whom he calls the Word, and his Only-begotten Son, by whom he made the World.
From whence we may conclude, that St. John first received the Notion of NONLATINALPHABET from the Jews; and he speaks so briefly of it at the Beginning of his Gospel,
From whence we may conclude, that Saint John First received the Notion of from the jews; and he speaks so briefly of it At the Beginning of his Gospel,
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and the Notion of NONLATINALPHABET the Second Person in it, either from ancient Tradition, or the Scriptures, which were read by several Learned Men amongst them.
and the Notion of the Second Person in it, either from ancient Tradition, or the Scriptures, which were read by several Learned Men among them.
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as if it was taken from Plato. But there is no Reason to think he receiv'd a Notion from any Heathen, which he knew was better understood by the Jews, and was well acquainted with those Places of Scripture upon which it was grounded.
as if it was taken from Plato. But there is no Reason to think he received a Notion from any Heathen, which he knew was better understood by the jews, and was well acquainted with those Places of Scripture upon which it was grounded.
but mentions him also as the Word of Life at the beginning of this Epistle; and speaking of him, Rev. 19.13. he saith, His name is called the word of God.
but mentions him also as the Word of Life At the beginning of this Epistle; and speaking of him, Rev. 19.13. he Says, His name is called the word of God.
2. The Perfections of God are ascrib'd to the Word, or the Son. Some of these I have occasionally mention'd in speaking to those Names which are given to him in Scripture,
2. The Perfections of God Are ascribed to the Word, or the Son. some of these I have occasionally mentioned in speaking to those Names which Are given to him in Scripture,
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This appears also from those Places in the Gospel, where Christ saith, he came from God, from Heaven, &c. The Infinity of Christ is also asserted by himself, when he saith, Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them;
This appears also from those Places in the Gospel, where christ Says, he Come from God, from Heaven, etc. The Infinity of christ is also asserted by himself, when he Says, Where two or three Are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them;
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And it is remarkable, that he here calls himself the Son of Man, to assure us, that he who was Man, was also the Eternal and Infinite Son of God, and so was one and the same Person in two so distinct Natures.
And it is remarkable, that he Here calls himself the Son of Man, to assure us, that he who was Man, was also the Eternal and Infinite Son of God, and so was one and the same Person in two so distinct Nature's.
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The Omnipotence of God, which we had Occasion to take Notice of in our Saviour before, is attributed to him by the Apostle, who saith, he upholds all things by the word of his power;
The Omnipotence of God, which we had Occasion to take Notice of in our Saviour before, is attributed to him by the Apostle, who Says, he upholds all things by the word of his power;
His Omniscience, of which we had before a remarkable Proof out of the Epistle to the Hebrews, where he is called the Word of God, is also attested by St. John, where he saith of some of our Saviour's Followers, that Jesus did not commit himself unto them,
His Omniscience, of which we had before a remarkable Proof out of the Epistle to the Hebrews, where he is called the Word of God, is also attested by Saint John, where he Says of Some of our Saviour's Followers, that jesus did not commit himself unto them,
It is acknowledg'd by St. Peter, in these Words, Lord, thou knowest all things. It is affirm'd by St. Paul, when he saith, In him are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge;
It is acknowledged by Saint Peter, in these Words, Lord, thou Knowest all things. It is affirmed by Saint Paul, when he Says, In him Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge;
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He mentions his Name several times, and immediately before these Words. And it is evident that they ascribe all the Perfections of the Deity to Christ,
He mentions his Name several times, and immediately before these Words. And it is evident that they ascribe all the Perfections of the Deity to christ,
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And as it is said in the beginning of St. John 's Gospel, that he made all things; so the Apostle affirms that God made the Worlds by him, (not as an instrumental,
And as it is said in the beginning of Saint John is Gospel, that he made all things; so the Apostle affirms that God made the World's by him, (not as an instrumental,
but a principal efficient Cause.) The word NONLATINALPHABET, there render'd the Worlds, properly signifies Ages; but because Time was created together with the World,
but a principal efficient Cause.) The word, there rendered the World's, properly signifies Ages; but Because Time was created together with the World,
and it is the Measure of all material things, therefore it is sometimes us'd siguratively for the World, the Creation of which is ascrib'd to Christ again, in these Words, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth,
and it is the Measure of all material things, Therefore it is sometime used figuratively for the World, the Creation of which is ascribed to christ again, in these Words, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the Foundation of the earth,
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for he is said to uphold all things; and this he could not do without infinite Wisdom and Power, to supply every Creature with what is necessary to maintain its Being.
for he is said to uphold all things; and this he could not do without infinite Wisdom and Power, to supply every Creature with what is necessary to maintain its Being.
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the raising himself from the dead, sending the Holy Ghost upon his Disciples, and enabling them to do the same miraculous Works as he himself had done.
the raising himself from the dead, sending the Holy Ghost upon his Disciples, and enabling them to do the same miraculous Works as he himself had done.
Our Saviour, in saying to his Disciples, Ye believe in God, believe also in me, doth teach them that he is an Object of Faith and Worship equally with God the father;
Our Saviour, in saying to his Disciples, You believe in God, believe also in me, does teach them that he is an Object of Faith and Worship equally with God the father;
Therefore (to say nothing of the Apostles refusing Worship several times from others, because they were but Men) when St. John (through some Mistake) went about to worship an Angel that spake to him two several times, he charges him strictly not to do it,
Therefore (to say nothing of the Apostles refusing Worship several times from Others, Because they were but Men) when Saint John (through Some Mistake) went about to worship an Angel that spoke to him two several times, he charges him strictly not to do it,
because he was but the Servant of God, (and the best of Creatures, even Christ himself in his Human Nature is no more,) and referrs him to the true and only Object of Worship, which is God.
Because he was but the Servant of God, (and the best of Creatures, even christ himself in his Human Nature is no more,) and refers him to the true and only Object of Worship, which is God.
And can it be said our Saviour was less zealous for the Honour of God than the Angel that appeared to St. John? Or was there a Dispensation granted to the World to worship a Creature, during our Saviour's Ministry, which was not allow'd either before or after it? No, the Adversaries to the Doctrine of the Trinity have a Fetch beyond this, That Christ was made God,
And can it be said our Saviour was less zealous for the Honour of God than the Angel that appeared to Saint John? Or was there a Dispensation granted to the World to worship a Creature, during our Saviour's Ministry, which was not allowed either before or After it? No, the Adversaries to the Doctrine of the Trinity have a Fetch beyond this, That christ was made God,
but hath taught us that it is a General Duty, (as was said before;) and therefore when St. Stephen had a Vision of him, a little before his Death, he kneeled down and pray'd to him to receive his Spirit, and to forgive his Murderers.
but hath taught us that it is a General Duty, (as was said before;) and Therefore when Saint Stephen had a Vision of him, a little before his Death, he kneeled down and prayed to him to receive his Spirit, and to forgive his Murderers.
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3. The Holy Ghost is also the Great and Most High God, as appears by the very same Arguments which prove the Divinity of the Word, or Son, before-mention'd, taken from the Names, Properties, Works, and Worship of God.
3. The Holy Ghost is also the Great and Most High God, as appears by the very same Arguments which prove the Divinity of the Word, or Son, beforementioned, taken from the Names, Properties, Works, and Worship of God.
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He is called God by St. Peter, speaking to Ananias in these Words, Why hath Satan filled thine heart to lye to the Holy Ghost? Thou hast not lyed unto men, but unto God:
He is called God by Saint Peter, speaking to Ananias in these Words, Why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost? Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God:
But this Lord (or Jehovah ) is to be understood of the Holy Ghost, as appears from the Words of St. Peter, The prophecy came not in old times by the will of man;
But this Lord (or Jehovah) is to be understood of the Holy Ghost, as appears from the Words of Saint Peter, The prophecy Come not in old times by the will of man;
but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2. The Properties or Perfections of God are ascrib'd to him; as his Eternity, Heb. 9.14. where it is said, Christ offered himself to God through the eternal spirit.
but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2. The Properties or Perfections of God Are ascribed to him; as his Eternity, Hebrew 9.14. where it is said, christ offered himself to God through the Eternal Spirit.
And that the Holy Ghost is so, the Psalmist also intimates, when he says, Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? His Omniscience is asserted also by St. Paul, in these Words, The spirit searcheth all things,
And that the Holy Ghost is so, the Psalmist also intimates, when he Says, Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? His Omniscience is asserted also by Saint Paul, in these Words, The Spirit Searches all things,
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To which I might add (if it were necessary) his inspiring the Prophets, appointing Bishops and other Ministers in the Church, enduing many of them with miraculous Gifts, sanctifying our Souls, adopting us to be the Children of God, &c. 4. The Worship of God is also given to him.
To which I might add (if it were necessary) his inspiring the prophets, appointing Bishops and other Ministers in the Church, enduing many of them with miraculous Gifts, sanctifying our Souls, adopting us to be the Children of God, etc. 4. The Worship of God is also given to him.
And he prays to Him, together with the Father, and the Son, in that Blessing which concludes his Second Epistle to the Corinthians, and so makes the Three Persons of the Trinity equally Objects of Divine Worship,
And he prays to Him, together with the Father, and the Son, in that Blessing which concludes his Second Epistle to the Corinthians, and so makes the Three Persons of the Trinity equally Objects of Divine Worship,
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and the Proofs I have cited for that Purpose, are so plain and convincing, that many who were not willing to own the Doctrine of the Trinity, and yet could not resist the Evidence of these and other Scriptures to the same Purpose, have thought that these Terms, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, were but so many several Names to signifie the same Person.
and the Proofs I have cited for that Purpose, Are so plain and convincing, that many who were not willing to own the Doctrine of the Trinity, and yet could not resist the Evidence of these and other Scriptures to the same Purpose, have Thought that these Terms, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, were but so many several Names to signify the same Person.
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And he further tells his Disciples, Behold the hour cometh, yea is now come, that ye shall be scatter'd every one to his own, and shall leave me alone;
And he further tells his Disciples, Behold the hour comes, yea is now come, that you shall be scattered every one to his own, and shall leave me alone;
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And hence he is called the Brightness of his Father's Glory, the Word of God, &c. The Holy Ghost hath his Being both from the Father and the Son, as eternally proceeding from them:
And hence he is called the Brightness of his Father's Glory, the Word of God, etc. The Holy Ghost hath his Being both from the Father and the Son, as eternally proceeding from them:
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And St. Paul calls him the Spirit of Christ, and of the Son. Therefore we have the same Reason to believe the Spirit proceeds from the Son, as from the Father. As the Relation therefore between the Father and the Son is founded upon that Eternal Generation by which the Son hath his Being from the Father; so the Relation of the Holy Ghost to them both, is founded upon that Eternal Spiration whereby he hath his Being from them.
And Saint Paul calls him the Spirit of christ, and of the Son. Therefore we have the same Reason to believe the Spirit proceeds from the Son, as from the Father. As the Relation Therefore between the Father and the Son is founded upon that Eternal Generation by which the Son hath his Being from the Father; so the Relation of the Holy Ghost to them both, is founded upon that Eternal Spiration whereby he hath his Being from them.
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But what this Generation and this Spiration is, as also the manner of each Person's subsisting distinctly in the same Divine Nature, I may say with the Prophet Isaiah, who shall declare it?
But what this Generation and this Spiration is, as also the manner of each Person's subsisting distinctly in the same Divine Nature, I may say with the Prophet Isaiah, who shall declare it?
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Therefore it was the Opinion of the wisest Heathens, that there is but One God, tho' they suffer'd the People, who were fond of Superstitions, to worship many.
Therefore it was the Opinion of the Wisest heathens, that there is but One God, though they suffered the People, who were found of Superstitions, to worship many.
and where ever it affirms there is but One God, it teaches us that these Three are One: And therefore we may justly wonder so much Offence hath been taken by some Men at several Expressions in the Athanasian Creed; as, The Father is God, the Son is God,
and where ever it affirms there is but One God, it Teaches us that these Three Are One: And Therefore we may justly wonder so much Offence hath been taken by Some Men At several Expressions in the Athanasian Creed; as, The Father is God, the Son is God,
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And if we observe what ways they take to evade those plain Scriptures before-mention'd, we shall quickly see their Reason is not very formidable in Matters of Faith, whatsoever it may be in other things:
And if we observe what ways they take to evade those plain Scriptures beforementioned, we shall quickly see their Reason is not very formidable in Matters of Faith, whatsoever it may be in other things:
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and use such miserable Shifts to escape the Force of them, that one would think they are passionately in love with Heresie that defend it at this rate.
and use such miserable Shifts to escape the Force of them, that one would think they Are passionately in love with Heresy that defend it At this rate.
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But whether these captious Men will, or no, the Scripture hath given him that Denomination, with respect to his Divinity, 2 Cor. 2.10. If I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it (NONLATINALPHABET) in the Person of Christ:
But whither these captious Men will, or no, the Scripture hath given him that Denomination, with respect to his Divinity, 2 Cor. 2.10. If I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it () in the Person of christ:
From these Places there is Warrant for those Terms, NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, which the Greek Fathers commonly us'd to signifie a Person in the Trinity. And when we find them thus applied to the Father and the Son, who can deny them to the Holy Ghost, since the Glorious Properties and Works of the Deity are also ascrib'd to him?
From these Places there is Warrant for those Terms, and, which the Greek Father's commonly used to signify a Person in the Trinity. And when we find them thus applied to the Father and the Son, who can deny them to the Holy Ghost, since the Glorious Properties and Works of the Deity Are also ascribed to him?
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Thus have I given you some Account of the Doctrine of the Trinity, as it is discover'd to us in Holy Scriptures, which hath been constantly believ'd and defended by the Churches of Christ in all Ages.
Thus have I given you Some Account of the Doctrine of the Trinity, as it is discovered to us in Holy Scriptures, which hath been constantly believed and defended by the Churches of christ in all Ages.
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And seeing we have such Evidence from Scripture, and so General a Consent for the Truth of this Doctrine, we may with great Satisfaction believe and confess it.
And seeing we have such Evidence from Scripture, and so General a Consent for the Truth of this Doctrine, we may with great Satisfaction believe and confess it.
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And because our Faith in the Trinity is of the greatest moment to us (as we are assur'd also from the Scripture) and very much for the Honour of our Religion,
And Because our Faith in the Trinity is of the greatest moment to us (as we Are assured also from the Scripture) and very much for the Honour of our Religion,
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and the Author of it, we ought zealously to defend it against those Antichrists in our Days (as St. John calls them) who deny the Father and the Son.
and the Author of it, we ought zealously to defend it against those Antichrists in our Days (as Saint John calls them) who deny the Father and the Son.
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and doth consist of Testimonies from the Three several Persons of the Trinity. Therefore to these I shall only add, That this is witnessed by them to the Saints and Angels in Heaven, who have the Beatisick Vision of the Glorious Trinity, and particularly of the Divinity of Christ united with his Human Nature.
and does consist of Testimonies from the Three several Persons of the Trinity. Therefore to these I shall only add, That this is witnessed by them to the Saints and Angels in Heaven, who have the Beatisick Vision of the Glorious Trinity, and particularly of the Divinity of christ united with his Human Nature.
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and upon the Disciples in a miraculous manner, according to our Saviour's Promise. From whence it appears, that as these Three are One in their Essence or Nature,
and upon the Disciples in a miraculous manner, according to our Saviour's Promise. From whence it appears, that as these Three Are One in their Essence or Nature,
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so also in their Testimony concerning the Messias, which some think is only meant by those Words, These Three are One. But because they are true in an higher Sense (as I have prov'd to you) and the Words are in a General Form, they ought chiefly to be understood of that,
so also in their Testimony Concerning the Messias, which Some think is only meant by those Words, These Three Are One. But Because they Are true in an higher Sense (as I have proved to you) and the Words Are in a General From, they ought chiefly to be understood of that,
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Which may probably be meant of that Witness which he is said to bear in Earth at the 8th. Verse of this Chapter; and one of these Effects is afterwards mention'd, Ver. 10. He that believeth on the Son of God, hath the witness in himself.
Which may probably be meant of that Witness which he is said to bear in Earth At the 8th. Verse of this Chapter; and one of these Effects is afterwards mentioned, Ver. 10. He that Believeth on the Son of God, hath the witness in himself.
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