Christ's righteousness imputed, the Saint's surest plea for eternal life, or, The glorious doctrine of free-justification, by the imputation of the pure and spotless righteousness of Jesus Christ, stated, cleared, vindicated, and made plain to the meanest capacity being the substance of several sermons, on Isaiah XLV. 24, 25 / by Michael Harrison ...
Christ's Righteousness Imputed, THE SAINT's Surest Plea FOR Eternal Life. Isaiah XLV. 24, 25. Surely shall one say, in the Lord have I Righteousness and Strength;
Christ's Righteousness Imputed, THE SAINT's Surest Plea FOR Eternal Life. Isaiah XLV. 24, 25. Surely shall one say, in the Lord have I Righteousness and Strength;
in Ver. 23. you have God's Oath to assure us of the Certainty of the Conversion of the Gentiles; I have sworn by my self, the Word is gone out of my Mouth in Righteousness,
in Ver. 23. you have God's Oath to assure us of the Certainty of the Conversion of the Gentiles; I have sworn by my self, the Word is gone out of my Mouth in Righteousness,
e. One and every one of the Converted Gentiles spoken of, ver. 23. Again, v. 25. They are called the Seed of Irael, which is a Term proper and peculiar not only to the Jews, but to all Believers,
e. One and every one of the Converted Gentiles spoken of, ver. 23. Again, v. 25. They Are called the Seed of Israel, which is a Term proper and peculiar not only to the jews, but to all Believers,
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Or, 2. The Unconverted amongst them, who were not changed by the Gospel, but were rather Enemies to Christ, that are incensed against him, rebel against him, not submitting to his Rule and Government. III. Here are the Things predicted, or spoken of these Persons; And those are,
Or, 2. The Unconverted among them, who were not changed by the Gospel, but were rather Enemies to christ, that Are incensed against him, rebel against him, not submitting to his Rule and Government. III. Here Are the Things predicted, or spoken of these Persons; And those Are,
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they shall have Righteousness and Strength; and by that Righteousness they shall be justified. 2. That Righteousness Believers have from Christ i• Twofold:
they shall have Righteousness and Strength; and by that Righteousness they shall be justified. 2. That Righteousness Believers have from christ i• Twofold:
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because 'tis that Righteousness whereby we are justified, v. 25. The Righteousness of Sanctification being rather hinted to us in the Word, Strength; whereby the Holy Spirit begins and carries on a Saving, Regenerating Work in the Soul;
Because it's that Righteousness whereby we Are justified, v. 25. The Righteousness of Sanctification being rather hinted to us in the Word, Strength; whereby the Holy Spirit begins and carries on a Saving, Regenerating Work in the Soul;
2. They shall be justified by him, i. e. Their Sins pardoned, and their Persons cloathed with the Imputed Righteousness of Christ, whereby they shall stand righteous at God's Bar.
2. They shall be justified by him, i. e. Their Sins pardoned, and their Persons clothed with the Imputed Righteousness of christ, whereby they shall stand righteous At God's Bar.
Doct. 'Tis the Duty and Character of justified Believers, to acknowledge and profess, that, that Righteousness whereby they are justified, is in the Lord, not in themselves.
Doct. It's the Duty and Character of justified Believers, to acknowledge and profess, that, that Righteousness whereby they Are justified, is in the Lord, not in themselves.
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This precious Doctrine of Justification, is the very Marrow of the Christian Religion; 'tis that Doctrine as Luther observes, with which the Church stands or falls;
This precious Doctrine of Justification, is the very Marrow of the Christian Religion; it's that Doctrine as Luther observes, with which the Church Stands or falls;
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in the Beginning of the Reformation, it was looked on as the Grand Difference between the Protestants and Rome. Yea, 'tis that Doctrine, that will only help to settle an awakened, convinced, believing Sinner, in a sweet and lasting Peace;
in the Beginning of the Reformation, it was looked on as the Grand Difference between the Protestants and Room. Yea, it's that Doctrine, that will only help to settle an awakened, convinced, believing Sinner, in a sweet and lasting Peace;
II. The Nature of Justification, what it is? III. What that Righteousness is, for, and by which we are justified at God's Bar. IV. The Time when God's Children are made Partakers of this Blessed Priviledge.
II The Nature of Justification, what it is? III. What that Righteousness is, for, and by which we Are justified At God's Bar. IV. The Time when God's Children Are made Partakers of this Blessed Privilege.
I. Who are the Persons justified? Answ. 1. Negatively, not fallen Angels; they have indeed sinned, and by Sin thrown themselves into an Eternal Abyss of Misery;
I. Who Are the Persons justified? Answer 1. Negatively, not fallen Angels; they have indeed sinned, and by since thrown themselves into an Eternal Abyss of Misery;
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but their Case is hopeless and remediless, God has left them in the Ruines of their Fall, without discovering to them any Way of Deliverance, Heb. 2.16.
but their Case is hopeless and remediless, God has left them in the Ruins of their Fallen, without discovering to them any Way of Deliverance, Hebrew 2.16.
but yet it's not all Sinners that shall be justified; For all the World are become guilty before God, Rom. 3.19. but all the World are not saved, no, in the Text you find some that are incensed against Christ, that are angry with him, these shall be ashamed;
but yet it's not all Sinners that shall be justified; For all the World Are become guilty before God, Rom. 3.19. but all the World Are not saved, no, in the Text you find Some that Are incensed against christ, that Are angry with him, these shall be ashamed;
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2. They must be Sinners, whoever is justified, must first be ungodly, Rom. 4.5. 3. They must be given to Christ, John 6.37. All the Father hath given me shall come.
2. They must be Sinners, whoever is justified, must First be ungodly, Rom. 4.5. 3. They must be given to christ, John 6.37. All the Father hath given me shall come.
The Law of Moses, by the Works whereof they hoped to be justified; St. Paul had found the accusing, condemning Power of the Law in his own Conscience,
The Law of Moses, by the Works whereof they hoped to be justified; Saint Paul had found the accusing, condemning Power of the Law in his own Conscience,
6. Whoever is justified must believe; For we are saved by Faith, Eph. 2.8. justified by Faith, Rom. 3.28. 'Tis very absurd to say we are justified before we believe, or without Faith.
6. Whoever is justified must believe; For we Are saved by Faith, Ephesians 2.8. justified by Faith, Rom. 3.28. It's very absurd to say we Are justified before we believe, or without Faith.
Now Eternal Separation from God, is what the Law threatens to the Breakers of it; For that first Threatning, Gen. 2.17. In the Day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt surely dye;
Now Eternal Separation from God, is what the Law threatens to the Breakers of it; For that First Threatening, Gen. 2.17. In the Day thou Eatest thereof, thou shalt surely die;
Now from this Curse and Death we must be acquitted, this is the Pardon of Sin, Isa. 55.7. Eph. 1.7. — In whom we have Redemption thro' his Blood, even the Forgiveness of Sin;
Now from this Curse and Death we must be acquitted, this is the Pardon of since, Isaiah 55.7. Ephesians 1.7. — In whom we have Redemption through his Blood, even the Forgiveness of since;
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Branch of justification is by pleading a Righteteousness, or a Satisfaction at God's Bar. We are by Nature Sinners, and by the Law accused or impleaded at God's Bar;
Branch of justification is by pleading a Righteousness, or a Satisfaction At God's Bar. We Are by Nature Sinners, and by the Law accused or impleaded At God's Bar;
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to which Accusation we must plead guilty or not guilty; Not-guilty can none plead, For we are all under Sin, Rom. 3.9. All the World is become guilty before God, v. 19. therefore the accused Sinner must plead guilty;
to which Accusation we must plead guilty or not guilty; Not guilty can none plead, For we Are all under since, Rom. 3.9. All the World is become guilty before God, v. 19. Therefore the accused Sinner must plead guilty;
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1. Inherent in our selves: 'Tis true, all God's Saints are inherently righteous, for by that blessed Work of Regeneration and Sanctification, they are truly, tho' not perfectly righteous;
1. Inherent in our selves: It's true, all God's Saints Are inherently righteous, for by that blessed Work of Regeneration and Sanctification, they Are truly, though not perfectly righteous;
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as 'tis said of Zachary and Elizabeth, Luke 1.6. They were both righteous before God, walking in all the Ordinances and Commandments of the Lord blameless.
as it's said of Zachary and Elizabeth, Lycia 1.6. They were both righteous before God, walking in all the Ordinances and commandments of the Lord blameless.
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They were not sinle•• and Legally righteous, but they allowed no Sin, sincerely endeavouring to keep a good Conscience both towards God and Man. All regenerate Believers are thus righteous, God testifies of Noah, Gen. 7.1. Thee have I seen righteous b•fore me in this Generation:
They were not sinle•• and Legally righteous, but they allowed no since, sincerely endeavouring to keep a good Conscience both towards God and Man. All regenerate Believers Are thus righteous, God Testifies of Noah, Gen. 7.1. Thee have I seen righteous b•fore me in this Generation:
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1. Because the Holy Scripture doth abundantly assure us, that none ever yet were, nor ever yet shall be justified by any Righteousness in them, of wrought by them, Phil. 3.9. And be found in him, not having on my own Righteousness, which is of the Law;
1. Because the Holy Scripture does abundantly assure us, that none ever yet were, nor ever yet shall be justified by any Righteousness in them, of wrought by them, Philip 3.9. And be found in him, not having on my own Righteousness, which is of the Law;
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but that which is thro' the Faith of Christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith; and Rom. 10.3. The Jews are said to be ignorant of God's Righteousness, and went about to establish their own Righteousness.
but that which is through the Faith of christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith; and Rom. 10.3. The jews Are said to be ignorant of God's Righteousness, and went about to establish their own Righteousness.
for what else is Sanctification, but a new Creation by the sanctifying Vertue of the Holy Spirit unto good Works, Sincere Obedience, what else is it but good Works,
for what Else is Sanctification, but a new Creation by the sanctifying Virtue of the Holy Spirit unto good Works, Sincere obedience, what Else is it but good Works,
Now the Holy Scripture excludes all Works from Justification, Rom. 4.5. To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, &c. Every Believer is a Worker, he is still labouring to work the VVorks of God, to yield sincere Obedience to God's Law:
Now the Holy Scripture excludes all Works from Justification, Rom. 4.5. To him that works not, but Believeth on him that Justifieth the ungodly, etc. Every Believer is a Worker, he is still labouring to work the Works of God, to yield sincere obedience to God's Law:
which requires Perfect Obedience, and curses every One that does not answer its Demands in every Point, Gal. 3.10. For if we keep the whole Law, and fail in one point, we are guilty of all.
which requires Perfect obedience, and curses every One that does not answer its Demands in every Point, Gal. 3.10. For if we keep the Whole Law, and fail in one point, we Are guilty of all.
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Now our inherent Holiness being weak, spotted and imperfect, 1 Kings 8.46. There is no Man that doth good and sinneth not: 1 John 1.8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves, and the Truth is not in us:
Now our inherent Holiness being weak, spotted and imperfect, 1 Kings 8.46. There is no Man that does good and Sinneth not: 1 John 1.8. If we say we have no since, we deceive our selves, and the Truth is not in us:
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4. If we are justified by any thing in our selves, then have we something to glory in, in our selves; Rom. 4.2. If Abraham was justified by Works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
4. If we Are justified by any thing in our selves, then have we something to glory in, in our selves; Rom. 4.2. If Abraham was justified by Works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
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But all that are justified at God's Bar, are justified in such a way, as they have nothing to glory in, in themselves; Rom. 3.27. Where is boasting then? it is excluded, &c. Eph. 2.8. By Grace ye are saved.
But all that Are justified At God's Bar, Are justified in such a Way, as they have nothing to glory in, in themselves; Rom. 3.27. Where is boasting then? it is excluded, etc. Ephesians 2.8. By Grace you Are saved.
5. If we are justified by any thing in our selves, then we are not justified by Grace, Rom. 4.4. Now to him that worketh, the Reward is not reckoned of Grace, but of Debt;
5. If we Are justified by any thing in our selves, then we Are not justified by Grace, Rom. 4.4. Now to him that works, the Reward is not reckoned of Grace, but of Debt;
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And tho' some think, Jesus Christ purchased for us a Remedial Law, whereby our Faith and sincere Obedience to the Gospel, shall be accepted (thro' Christ's Merits) as if it were Legal and Perfect;
And though Some think, jesus christ purchased for us a Remedial Law, whereby our Faith and sincere obedience to the Gospel, shall be accepted (through Christ's Merits) as if it were Legal and Perfect;
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so that to be justified by Free-Grace, or by Faith, which is all one, is to be accounted righteous at God's Bar, not for any Works, Righteousness or Obedience of our own;
so that to be justified by Free-Grace, or by Faith, which is all one, is to be accounted righteous At God's Bar, not for any Works, Righteousness or obedience of our own;
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and the other saith, We are not justified by Faith only, but by Works also. Answ. These two Apostles may be reconciled, by rightly distinguishing and understanding these two Terms: Justification and Faith.
and the other Says, We Are not justified by Faith only, but by Works also. Answer These two Apostles may be reconciled, by rightly distinguishing and understanding these two Terms: Justification and Faith.
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1. If we rightly understand this Term Justification: There is a twofold Justification, The One at God's Bar, the Other before Men, or in our own Consciences.
1. If we rightly understand this Term Justification: There is a twofold Justification, The One At God's Bar, the Other before Men, or in our own Consciences.
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and the Accepting the Person so acquitted as righteous, for the Righteousness of another imputed: This is not for any Works done by the Persons themselves, but of Free-Grace;
and the Accepting the Person so acquitted as righteous, for the Righteousness of Another imputed: This is not for any Works done by the Persons themselves, but of Free-Grace;
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2. Sometimes Justification is taken for a Declaration of a Man's Righteousness before Men, or an Evidence of one's Justification in his own Conscience, and this is by Works.
2. Sometime Justification is taken for a Declaration of a Man's Righteousness before Men, or an Evidence of one's Justification in his own Conscience, and this is by Works.
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or how shall a Christian know that he is justified at God's Bar, but by an Internal Evidence in his own Soul, that he truly loves God, believes in Christ,
or how shall a Christian know that he is justified At God's Bar, but by an Internal Evidence in his own Soul, that he truly loves God, believes in christ,
2. This seeming Difference between St. Paul and St. James may be reconciled, by considering and rightly distinguishing the Meaning of this Term Faith. Now Faith is taken sometimes,
2. This seeming Difference between Saint Paul and Saint James may be reconciled, by considering and rightly distinguishing the Meaning of this Term Faith. Now Faith is taken sometime,
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That Righteousness, by and for which, we are esteemed righteous at God's Bar, is, the Active and Passive Obedience of Jesus Christ, performed by him in our stead, imputed to us, and received only by Faith.
That Righteousness, by and for which, we Are esteemed righteous At God's Bar, is, the Active and Passive obedience of jesus christ, performed by him in our stead, imputed to us, and received only by Faith.
2. That Christ's Righteousness is that Righteousness, by which we are justified before God. 1. What are we to understand by the Righteousness of Christ?
2. That Christ's Righteousness is that Righteousness, by which we Are justified before God. 1. What Are we to understand by the Righteousness of christ?
Answ. That Righteousness of Christ which is imputed to us for our Justification, is the Active and Passive Obedience of Christ to the Law as our Mediator and Surety.
Answer That Righteousness of christ which is imputed to us for our Justification, is the Active and Passive obedience of christ to the Law as our Mediator and Surety.
For the Moral Law required two Things. First, Sinless and Perfect Obedience. Secondly, In Case of Sin and the Law broken, the Law required Satisfaction.
For the Moral Law required two Things. First, Sinless and Perfect obedience. Secondly, In Case of since and the Law broken, the Law required Satisfaction.
1. Christ's Active Obedience to the Law was for us, that forasmuch as we had broken the Law, Christ obeyed and fulfilled it for us, Gal. 4.4. When the Fulness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a Woman, made under the Law;
1. Christ's Active obedience to the Law was for us, that forasmuch as we had broken the Law, christ obeyed and fulfilled it for us, Gal. 4.4. When the Fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a Woman, made under the Law;
God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful Flesh, v. 4. That the Righteousness of the Law might be fulfill'd in us, &c. The Law could not justifie because we could not keep it;
God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful Flesh, v. 4. That the Righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us, etc. The Law could not justify Because we could not keep it;
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And the Righteousness of Faith, Rom. 4.11. because that Righteousness that Faith eyes, and looks at in Justification, The Righteousness of the Law, Rom. 8.3, 4. because it is such a perfect Righteousness as the Law requires.
And the Righteousness of Faith, Rom. 4.11. Because that Righteousness that Faith eyes, and looks At in Justification, The Righteousness of the Law, Rom. 8.3, 4. Because it is such a perfect Righteousness as the Law requires.
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And this is the Meaning of all those Scriptures, which speak of our Pardon, Acceptance and Justification at God's Bar, to be of Grace, meer Free-grace, Rom. 3.24, 25. Rom. 5.1. We read of Righteousness imputed, Rom. 4.6. Blessed is the Man, to whom the Lord imputeth Righteousness, &c. v. 9. Faith was reckoned for Righteousness;
And this is the Meaning of all those Scriptures, which speak of our Pardon, Acceptance and Justification At God's Bar, to be of Grace, mere Free grace, Rom. 3.24, 25. Rom. 5.1. We read of Righteousness imputed, Rom. 4.6. Blessed is the Man, to whom the Lord imputeth Righteousness, etc. v. 9. Faith was reckoned for Righteousness;
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for it must be granted, that all those blessed Priviledges the Saints enjoy in Time, is setled upon them in God's Eternal Purpose, Eph. 1.4. He hath chosen us in him before the Foundation of the World, that we should be holy and without blame before him in Love.
for it must be granted, that all those blessed Privileges the Saints enjoy in Time, is settled upon them in God's Eternal Purpose, Ephesians 1.4. He hath chosen us in him before the Foundation of the World, that we should be holy and without blame before him in Love.
so that Adoption, Justification, Sanctification, and all other Spiritual, Heavenly Blessings are setled upon us in God's Eternal Election before Time;
so that Adoption, Justification, Sanctification, and all other Spiritual, Heavenly Blessings Are settled upon us in God's Eternal Election before Time;
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there being not one Syllable in the whole Bible that saith so: We must distinguish between a Purpose in God to do such a Thing in Time, and the Thing actually done;
there being not one Syllable in the Whole bible that Says so: We must distinguish between a Purpose in God to do such a Thing in Time, and the Thing actually done;
we are no more justified from Eternity, then we are sanctified and glorified from Eternity; God having from Eternity equally purposed to give these Benefits to all the Elect.
we Are no more justified from Eternity, then we Are sanctified and glorified from Eternity; God having from Eternity equally purposed to give these Benefits to all the Elect.
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2. The Lord Jesus Christ hath at his Death purchased the Pardon of Sin, Justification and Eternal Life for all Believers, God laid on him the Iniquities of us all, Isa. 53.4, 5, 6. & Rom. 5.12, ad finem; yet these purchased Priviledges are reserved for us, not applied to us until we actually come to,
2. The Lord jesus christ hath At his Death purchased the Pardon of since, Justification and Eternal Life for all Believers, God laid on him the Iniquities of us all, Isaiah 53.4, 5, 6. & Rom. 5.12, ad finem; yet these purchased Privileges Are reserved for us, not applied to us until we actually come to,
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2. We are actually justified by Faith, Rom. 5.1. Being justified by Faith we have Peace with God; Rom. 3.28. A Man is justified by Faith without the Deeds of the Law:
2. We Are actually justified by Faith, Rom. 5.1. Being justified by Faith we have Peace with God; Rom. 3.28. A Man is justified by Faith without the deeds of the Law:
'tis then acquitted and finds it self more immediately in the Arms of Mercy. Rev. 14.13. Blessed are the dead which dye in the Lord, they rest from their Labours, and their Work do follow them.
it's then acquitted and finds it self more immediately in the Arms of Mercy. Rev. 14.13. Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, they rest from their Labours, and their Work do follow them.
the Saints shall then by Jesus Christ himself, be declared Just and Righteous before Angels and Men, Mat. 25.34. Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.
the Saints shall then by jesus christ himself, be declared Just and Righteous before Angels and Men, Mathew 25.34. Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.
But all this is nothing but Popery refined, the Doctrine of Justification by Works dressed in neater Terms, the Devices of Satan to darken and obscure the old Protestant Doctrine of Justification.
But all this is nothing but Popery refined, the Doctrine of Justification by Works dressed in neater Terms, the Devices of Satan to darken and Obscure the old Protestant Doctrine of Justification.
An Act ad Extra, and an Act ad Intra; Ad Extra, it looks and puts forth Acts of true Evangelical Obedience, Holiness of Heart and Life; so it justifies not:
an Act ad Extra, and an Act and Intra; Ad Extra, it looks and puts forth Acts of true Evangelical obedience, Holiness of Heart and Life; so it Justifies not:
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So that upon the whole we may say, 1. That the Internal, Moving Cause of our Justification is meer Grace, Rom. 3.24. Being freely justified by his Grace.
So that upon the Whole we may say, 1. That the Internal, Moving Cause of our Justification is mere Grace, Rom. 3.24. Being freely justified by his Grace.
5. The External, Instrumental Cause of Justification is the Gospel, in which, Christ and Justification by the Imputation of his Righteousness, is revealed and offered to us, 2 Cor. 5.22. 6. The Internal, Instrumental Cause is Faith, which justifieth instrumentally, as it apprehends Christ:
5. The External, Instrumental Cause of Justification is the Gospel, in which, christ and Justification by the Imputation of his Righteousness, is revealed and offered to us, 2 Cor. 5.22. 6. The Internal, Instrumental Cause is Faith, which Justifieth instrumentally, as it apprehends christ:
Answ. 1. Repentance and true Holiness, is by God himself made indispensably necessary to Salvation; Acts 17.30. God commands all Men every where to repent: And Heb. 12.14. Without Holiness no Man shall see God.
Answer 1. Repentance and true Holiness, is by God himself made indispensably necessary to Salvation; Acts 17.30. God commands all Men every where to Repent: And Hebrew 12.14. Without Holiness no Man shall see God.
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and the Certainty of our Justification, but by sincere Obedience and true Holiness; Rom. 8.1. They that are in Christ walk not after the Flesh, but after the Spirit.
and the Certainty of our Justification, but by sincere obedience and true Holiness; Rom. 8.1. They that Are in christ walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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it does not give us a Title, but it is our Evidence for Heaven. Obj. 2. But does not this Doctrine of Justification by imputed Righteousnes introduce Carelesness;
it does not give us a Title, but it is our Evidence for Heaven. Object 2. But does not this Doctrine of Justification by imputed Righteousness introduce Carelessness;
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1. Consider, Justification and Sanctification always go together, to whomsoever Christ is made Righteousness, To them is he made Sanctification also; 1 Cor. 1.30. 2. Nothing more engages the Soul to Christ and Holiness, then a sence of Free-Grace in Justification, Rom. 1.8. Obj. 3. This Doctrine of Justification by Christ's Righteousness imputed, seems to dissolve the Law as if it did no longer oblige to Obedience.
1. Consider, Justification and Sanctification always go together, to whomsoever christ is made Righteousness, To them is he made Sanctification also; 1 Cor. 1.30. 2. Nothing more engages the Soul to christ and Holiness, then a sense of Free-Grace in Justification, Rom. 1.8. Object 3. This Doctrine of Justification by Christ's Righteousness imputed, seems to dissolve the Law as if it did not longer oblige to obedience.
Answ. This is also an old Objection made against St. Paul 's Preaching, Rom. 3.31. Do we then make void the Law thro' Faith? God forbid, yea, we rather establish the Law:
Answer This is also an old Objection made against Saint Paul is Preaching, Rom. 3.31. Do we then make void the Law through Faith? God forbid, yea, we rather establish the Law:
Obj. 5. This Doctrine of Justification by imputed Righteousness, is a Doctrine very pleasing to Flesh and Blood, every Carnal Man will be glad of it,
Object 5. This Doctrine of Justification by imputed Righteousness, is a Doctrine very pleasing to Flesh and Blood, every Carnal Man will be glad of it,
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because he need not be much concerned about his own Righteousness, &c. Answ. There is no Doctrine in the Bible more contrary to Flesh and Blood than this is; Rom. 10.3. The Jews could not submit to it, it's Foolishness to Carnal Men, Flesh and Blood is for Setting up something of its own to be justified by;
Because he need not be much concerned about his own Righteousness, etc. Answer There is no Doctrine in the bible more contrary to Flesh and Blood than this is; Rom. 10.3. The jews could not submit to it, it's Foolishness to Carnal Men, Flesh and Blood is for Setting up something of its own to be justified by;
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no Doctrine doth so empty the Creature as this does, it makes Men abhor themselves, and renounce their own Righteousness, and make Christ all in all, Phil. 3.6, 7, 8. Obj. 6. The Scripture every where attributes our Justification to the Death and Blood of Christ;
no Doctrine does so empty the Creature as this does, it makes Men abhor themselves, and renounce their own Righteousness, and make christ all in all, Philip 3.6, 7, 8. Object 6. The Scripture every where attributes our Justification to the Death and Blood of christ;
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but Synecdochically, Pars pro toto, a Part for the whole; for where only mention is made of the Blood of Christ, as Eph. 1.7. all that Christ did and suffered is to be understood, Christ shedding his Blood, being the concluding Act, includes all the rest.
but Synecdochically, Pars Pro toto, a Part for the Whole; for where only mention is made of the Blood of christ, as Ephesians 1.7. all that christ did and suffered is to be understood, christ shedding his Blood, being the concluding Act, includes all the rest.
3. The Person of Christ is the Object of justifying Faith, we must not look altogether it Christ's Holy Life or bitter Sufferings, but at both; as 1 Pet. 1.19. The precious Blood of Christ, there is his Passive;
3. The Person of christ is the Object of justifying Faith, we must not look altogether it Christ's Holy Life or bitter Sufferings, but At both; as 1 Pet. 1.19. The precious Blood of christ, there is his Passive;
but the Gospel way of Salvation not being yet revealed, in that Brightness it was afterwards to be, Old Testament Believers spake more darkly and generally,
but the Gospel Way of Salvation not being yet revealed, in that Brightness it was afterwards to be, Old Testament Believers spoke more darkly and generally,
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but when they speak of Salvation by Mercy and Grace, they mean the Gospel way of Salvation, which being now clearly revealed and fully opened, is in the New Testament generally called Redemption by the Blood of Christ;
but when they speak of Salvation by Mercy and Grace, they mean the Gospel Way of Salvation, which being now clearly revealed and Fully opened, is in the New Testament generally called Redemption by the Blood of christ;
That he is a Propitiation for our Sins, 1 Joh. 2.1, 2. And if the Harmony of the Divine Attributes be consulted, we shall find, that God is just as well as meriful,
That he is a Propitiation for our Sins, 1 John 2.1, 2. And if the Harmony of the Divine Attributes be consulted, we shall find, that God is just as well as meriful,
and indeed when we consider, that the very Strain of the New Testament, runs so much upon Exalting the Free-Grace of God in Christ, that We have Redemption thro' his Blood, Eph. 1.7. that The Lord has laid upon him the Iniquity of us all;
and indeed when we Consider, that the very Strain of the New Testament, runs so much upon Exalting the Free-Grace of God in christ, that We have Redemption through his Blood, Ephesians 1.7. that The Lord has laid upon him the Iniquity of us all;
Is this so? That it is the Character of justified Believers, to acknowledge that that Righteousness whereby they are justified, is in the Lord not in themselves:
Is this so? That it is the Character of justified Believers, to acknowledge that that Righteousness whereby they Are justified, is in the Lord not in themselves:
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1. If this be so, then it informs us, how sincere and right Protestants may be discerned and distinguished from Popish Socinians, Arminians, Quakers, and the whole Tribe of Hetrodox Persons;
1. If this be so, then it informs us, how sincere and right Protestants may be discerned and distinguished from Popish socinians, Arminians, Quakers, and the Whole Tribe of Heterodox Persons;
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the Name Protestant was given to the Professors in Germany in Luther 's Time, for protesting against the Errors of Popery, whereof Justification by Works is the chief;
the Name Protestant was given to the Professors in Germany in Luther is Time, for protesting against the Errors of Popery, whereof Justification by Works is the chief;
Without Christ and his Righteousness we perish for ever, Acts 4.12. 3. See here the infinite Mercy and Kindness of God to undone Sinners, to provide us such a Righteousness when we had none of our own, John 3.16. God so loved the World, as to give his Son; Rom. 10.4. He is the End of the Law for Righteousness. O Let us admire Grace! Psal. 103.1, 2. 4. This gives us a Reason, why Satan and his Instruments are, and have always been so busie in depraving and corrupting this Doctrine:
Without christ and his Righteousness we perish for ever, Acts 4.12. 3. See Here the infinite Mercy and Kindness of God to undone Sinners, to provide us such a Righteousness when we had none of our own, John 3.16. God so loved the World, as to give his Son; Rom. 10.4. He is the End of the Law for Righteousness. Oh Let us admire Grace! Psalm 103.1, 2. 4. This gives us a Reason, why Satan and his Instruments Are, and have always been so busy in depraving and corrupting this Doctrine:
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Learned Chemnitius saith, he could not but tremble to think of a Passage of Luther, who said, That he foresaw after his Death, the Doctrine of Justification would be corrupted:
Learned Chemnitz Says, he could not but tremble to think of a Passage of Luther, who said, That he foresaw After his Death, the Doctrine of Justification would be corrupted:
8. If this be so, then a justified Believer may walk very comfortably, and enjoy a sweet sense of the Love of God and Eternal Life, notwithstanding remaining Infirmities, which do still cleave to the best of God's Children;
8. If this be so, then a justified Believer may walk very comfortably, and enjoy a sweet sense of the Love of God and Eternal Life, notwithstanding remaining Infirmities, which do still cleave to the best of God's Children;
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1. You have been truly humbled and melted down for Sin, Isa. 57.15. Isa. 66.2. Mat. 5.3. 2. If your Sins are pardoned, you have abandoned and forsaken all Sin, and that both in Practice and Affection, Isa. 55.7.
1. You have been truly humbled and melted down for since, Isaiah 57.15. Isaiah 66.2. Mathew 5.3. 2. If your Sins Are pardoned, you have abandoned and forsaken all since, and that both in Practice and Affection, Isaiah 55.7.
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3. A pardoned Soul hates all Sin, Gen. 39.9. How shall I do this great Wickedness, and sin against God? Psal. 119.113. I hate vain Thoughts, but thy Law do I love.
3. A pardoned Soul hates all since, Gen. 39.9. How shall I do this great Wickedness, and since against God? Psalm 119.113. I hate vain Thoughts, but thy Law do I love.
4. A pardoned Soul is an humble Soul, i. e. One who hath very low Thoughts of himself, of Parts, Duties, Graces, Phil. 3.5. Rom. 7.24. 5. A pardoned Soul is a thankful Soul, 1 Cor. 15.10.
4. A pardoned Soul is an humble Soul, i. e. One who hath very low Thoughts of himself, of Parts, Duties, Graces, Philip 3.5. Rom. 7.24. 5. A pardoned Soul is a thankful Soul, 1 Cor. 15.10.
By the Grace of God I am what I am, Psal. 103.1, 2, 3. 6. A pardoned Soul is one, who has used in a due manner, all the Means appointed by God, in Order to obtain the Pardon of Sin;
By the Grace of God I am what I am, Psalm 103.1, 2, 3. 6. A pardoned Soul is one, who has used in a due manner, all the Means appointed by God, in Order to obtain the Pardon of since;
The Spirit finds us dead, Eph. 1.2, 12. dark, blind, Enemies to God and Christ; his first Work is to Convince of Sin, John 16.8. Acts 2.37. He Enlightens the Mind, Eph. 4.23. He Bows the Will, Psal. 110.3. makes the Soul willing to part with all Sin, and to have Christ upon his own Terms.
The Spirit finds us dead, Ephesians 1.2, 12. dark, blind, Enemies to God and christ; his First Work is to Convince of since, John 16.8. Acts 2.37. He Enlightens the Mind, Ephesians 4.23. He Bows the Will, Psalm 110.3. makes the Soul willing to part with all since, and to have christ upon his own Terms.
True Faith is obedient, the Language of Faith is, Lord, What wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9.6. 3. Saying Faith is never alone, but always accompanied with all other Graces;
True Faith is obedient, the Language of Faith is, Lord, What wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9.6. 3. Saying Faith is never alone, but always accompanied with all other Graces;
as Love to God, Gal. 5.6. Faith which works by Love; Self-denial, Gal. 2.20. I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, &c. 4. Saving Faith is a prayerful Grace, so soon as Paul believes he prayeth;
as Love to God, Gal. 5.6. Faith which works by Love; Self-denial, Gal. 2.20. I live, yet not I, but christ lives in me, etc. 4. Saving Faith is a prayerful Grace, so soon as Paul believes he Prayeth;
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