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 ...

Harrison, Michael, Minister at Potters-Pury
Publisher: Printed for William and Joseph Marshall
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1690
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A45680 ESTC ID: R10310 STC ID: H903
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Isaiah XLV, 24-25 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc;
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0 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; npg1 n1 vvd, dt n2 js n1 p-acp j n1. np1 crd. crd, crd av-j vmb pi vvi, p-acp dt n1 vhb pns11 n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 even to him shall Men come, and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. even to him shall Men come, and all that Are incensed against him shall be ashamed. av p-acp pno31 vmb n2 vvi, cc d cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31 vmb vbi j. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 In the Lord shall all the Seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. THis Chapter contains a Double Prophecy: In the Lord shall all the Seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. THis Chapter contains a Double Prophecy: p-acp dt n1 vmb d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn, cc vmb vvi. d n1 vvz dt j-jn n1: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 The First concerning the Redemption of the Jews out of Babylon, the Re-edification of the Temple, The First Concerning the Redemption of the jews out of Babylon, the Re-edification of the Temple, dt ord vvg dt n1 pp-f dt np2 av pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
4 and the Restitution of the Temple-Worship. and the Restitution of the Temple worship. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
5 The Other concerning the Calling and Conversion of the Gentiles in the Days of the Gospel, of which the Words of the Text are the Conclusion; The Other Concerning the Calling and Conversion of the Gentiles in the Days of the Gospel, of which the Words of the Text Are the Conclusion; dt n-jn vvg dt vvg cc n1 pp-f dt n2-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pp-f r-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 1
6 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, p-acp np1 crd pn22 vhb npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j; pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po11 n1, dt n1 vbz vvn av pp-f po11 n1 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 1
7 and shall not return unto me void; every Knee shall bow, and every Tongue shall swear. and shall not return unto me void; every Knee shall bow, and every Tongue shall swear. cc vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11 j; d n1 vmb vvi, cc d n1 vmb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 1
8 To bow the Knee, intimates an humble Adoration of the Divine Majesty. To bow the Knee, intimates an humble Adoration of the Divine Majesty. pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
9 And Swearing, a Solemn Part of God's Worship, intimating, that the Converted Gentiles shall reverently Adore, And Swearing, a Solemn Part of God's Worship, intimating, that the Converted Gentiles shall reverently Adore, cc vvg, dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vvg, cst dt vvn np1 vmb av-j vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
10 and solemnly Worship God in Christ. and solemnly Worship God in christ. cc av-j n1 np1 p-acp np1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
11 Now the Text gives a farther Account of the Change, that Converting Grace shall make upon the Converted Gentiles. In the Text observe, Now the Text gives a farther Account of the Change, that Converting Grace shall make upon the Converted Gentiles. In the Text observe, av dt n1 vvz dt jc vvb pp-f dt n1, cst vvg n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt vvn np1. p-acp dt n1 vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 2
12 I. The Person speaking: It is the Lord Jehovah. The Lord that speaks in Righteousness, v. 19. He, who is God alone; I The Person speaking: It is the Lord Jehovah. The Lord that speaks in Righteousness, v. 19. He, who is God alone; uh dt n1 vvg: pn31 vbz dt n1 np1. dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, n1 crd pns31, r-crq vbz np1 j; (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 2
13 a Just God, besides whom there is no Saviour. II. Here are the Persons spoken to, or of; Namely, the Gentiles. a Just God, beside whom there is no Saviour. II Here Are the Persons spoken to, or of; Namely, the Gentiles. dt j np1, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx n1. crd av vbr dt n2 vvn p-acp, cc a-acp; av, dt np1. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 2
14 1. The Converted Gentiles: Shall one say. 1. The Converted Gentiles: Shall one say. crd dt vvn np1: vmb crd vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 2
15 One, is not in the Hebrew Text, but (Liamor:) dixit, He saith, or shall say; i. One, is not in the Hebrew Text, but (Liamor:) dixit, He Says, or shall say; i. crd, vbz xx p-acp dt njp n1, p-acp (fw-mi:) fw-la, pns31 vvz, cc vmb vvi; sy. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 2
16 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, sy. crd cc d crd pp-f dt vvn np1 vvn pp-f, fw-la. crd av, n1 crd pns32 vbr vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 j cc j xx av-j p-acp dt np2, p-acp p-acp d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 2
17 whether Jews or Gentiles, who are frequently called God's Israel in Scripture; as Psal. 24.6. Rom. 9.6, &c. whither jews or Gentiles, who Are frequently called God's Israel in Scripture; as Psalm 24.6. Rom. 9.6, etc. cs np2 cc n2-j, r-crq vbr av-j vvn npg1 np1 p-acp n1; c-acp np1 crd. np1 crd, av (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 2
18 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, cc, crd dt vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq vbdr xx vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vbdr av n2 p-acp np1, cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31, vvb p-acp pno31, xx vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. np1. av vbr dt n2 vvn, cc vvn pp-f d n2; cc d vbr, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 2
19 1. The Solemn Glorious Benefits which they shall enjoy by the Gospel, that are changed by it; 1. The Solemn Glorious Benefits which they shall enjoy by the Gospel, that Are changed by it; crd dt j j n2 r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cst vbr vvn p-acp pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 2
20 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: pns32 vmb vhi n1 cc n1; cc p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb vbi vvn. crd cst n1 n2 vhb p-acp np1 n1 j: (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 2
21 A Righteousness for their justification, whereby they are accounted, and esteemed righteous at God's Bar: A Righteousness for their justification, whereby they Are accounted, and esteemed righteous At God's Bar: dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, cc vvd j p-acp npg1 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 2
22 And an Inherent Righteousness of Sanctification, tho' the latter is not here excluded, yet the former is principally intended; And an Inherent Righteousness of Sanctification, though the latter is not Here excluded, yet the former is principally intended; cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, cs dt d vbz xx av vvn, av dt j vbz av-j vvd; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 3
23 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; c-acp pn31|vbz d n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, n1 crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg av vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, n1; c-crq dt j n1 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt vvg, vvg n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 3
24 whereby we are enabled to repent, believe, and walk in Newness of Life. whereby we Are enabled to Repent, believe, and walk in Newness of Life. c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 3
25 IV. Here is the Change Regenerating Grace makes upon these Persons and the Profession, that shall upon their Conversion be made by them. IV. Here is the Change Regenerating Grace makes upon these Persons and the Profession, that shall upon their Conversion be made by them. np1 av vbz dt n1 vvg n1 vvz p-acp d n2 cc dt n1, cst vmb p-acp po32 n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 3
26 1. They shall come to Christ and believe on him; To him shall Men come, i. e. believe in Christ; 1. They shall come to christ and believe on him; To him shall Men come, i. e. believe in christ; crd pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1 cc vvi p-acp pno31; p-acp pno31 vmb n2 vvi, sy. sy. vvb p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 3
27 for Coming to Christ is Believing on him, Mat. 11.28. for Coming to christ is Believing on him, Mathew 11.28. c-acp vvg p-acp np1 vbz vvg p-acp pno31, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 3
28 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. crd pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31, sy. sy. po32 n2 vvn, cc po32 n2 vvn p-acp dt vvd n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi j p-acp npg1 np1 (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 3
29 3. They shall Glory, q. d. They find a Gracious Change upon their Hearts by Sanctification; 3. They shall Glory, q. worser. They find a Gracious Change upon their Hearts by Sanctification; crd pns32 vmb n1, vvd. sy. pns32 vvb dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 3
30 a Change in their State by Justification; a Change in their State by Justification; dt n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 3
31 this shall raise their Hearts into a Thankful Frame, they shall believe in him, rejoyce and glory in him as their God and Portion. this shall raise their Hearts into a Thankful Frame, they shall believe in him, rejoice and glory in him as their God and Portion. d vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, vvb cc n1 p-acp pno31 c-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 3
32 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. np1 pn31|vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvn n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cst, cst n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, vbz p-acp dt n1, xx p-acp px32. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 3
33 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; d j n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt njp n1; pn31|vbz d n1 c-acp np1 vvz, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz cc vvz; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 3
34 'tis that Doctrine (the Devil) of all Gospel Truths, most hates, and endeavours to corrupt; it's that Doctrine (the devil) of all Gospel Truths, most hates, and endeavours to corrupt; pn31|vbz d n1 (dt n1) pp-f d n1 n2, av-ds vvz, cc n2 pc-acp vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 3
35 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; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 cc vvi. uh, pn31|vbz d n1, cst vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi dt vvn, vvd, vvg n1, p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 3
36 and therefore in speaking to it, I shall shew you, I. Who are the Persons, that shall be made Partakers of this Blessed Priviledge of Justification. and Therefore in speaking to it, I shall show you, I. Who Are the Persons, that shall be made Partakers of this Blessed Privilege of Justification. cc av p-acp vvg p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pn22, pns11. r-crq vbr dt n2, cst vmb vbi vvn n2 pp-f d j-vvn n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 4
37 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. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pn31 vbz? np1. q-crq d n1 vbz, c-acp, cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 np1 np1 dt n1 c-crq npg1 n2 vbr vvn n2 pp-f d j-vvn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 4
38 V. How we are justified by Faith? VI. Objections against the Doctrine of Justification answered. V. How we Are justified by Faith? VI. Objections against the Doctrine of Justification answered. n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1? crd. n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 4
39 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; np1 r-crq vbr dt n2 vvn? np1 crd av-jn, xx vvn n2; pns32 vhb av vvn, cc p-acp n1 vvn px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 4
40 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. cc-acp po32 n1 vbz j cc j, np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 d n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 4
41 He took not on him the Nature of Angels, NONLATINALPHABET, He did not catch, or lay hold on the Angel, He took not on him the Nature of Angels,, He did not catch, or lay hold on the Angel, pns31 vvd xx p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n2,, pns31 vdd xx vvi, cc vvd n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 4
42 but when they were falling, he let them go. 2. Positively: but when they were falling, he let them go. 2. Positively: cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbdr vvg, pns31 vvd pno32 vvi. crd av-j: (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 4
43 But fallen Man, not Man in Innocency, but Man under the Sentence of Condemnation for Sin; But fallen Man, not Man in Innocency, but Man under the Sentence of Condemnation for since; cc-acp vvn n1, xx n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 4
44 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; cc-acp av pn31|vbz xx d n2 cst vmb vbi vvn; p-acp d dt n1 vbr vvn j p-acp np1, np1 crd. cc-acp d dt n1 vbr xx vvn, uh-dx, p-acp dt n1 pn22 vvb d cst vbr vvn p-acp np1, cst vbr j p-acp pno31, d vmb vbi j; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 4
45 there are a World of Sinners, that notwithstanding the Gospel discovering Salvation, shall be Eternally damned; Rev. 21.8. there Are a World of Sinners, that notwithstanding the Gospel discovering Salvation, shall be Eternally damned; Rev. 21.8. pc-acp vbr dt n1 pp-f n2, cst p-acp dt n1 vvg n1, vmb vbi av-j vvn; n1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 4
46 but such as are justified must be, 1. Elected and Chosen of God to be Heirs of Eternal Life, Eph. 1.4. Chosen before the Foundation of the World. but such as Are justified must be, 1. Elected and Chosen of God to be Heirs of Eternal Life, Ephesians 1.4. Chosen before the Foundation of the World. cc-acp d c-acp vbr vvn vmb vbi, crd vvn cc vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f j n1, np1 crd. vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 4
47 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. crd pns32 vmb vbi n2, r-crq vbz vvn, vmb ord vbi j, np1 crd. crd pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd. d dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 vmb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 4
48 4. Whoever is justified must first be accused, the violated Law puts in a Plea against the Sinner, John 5.45. 4. Whoever is justified must First be accused, the violated Law puts in a Plea against the Sinner, John 5.45. crd r-crq vbz vvn vmb ord vbi vvn, dt j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 4
49 Think not I will accuse you to the Father, there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom you trust; i. e. Think not I will accuse you to the Father, there is one that Accuseth you, even Moses, in whom you trust; i. e. vvb xx pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz pi cst vvz pn22, av np1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb; sy. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 5
50 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, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt vvz c-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn; n1 np1 vhd vvn dt vvg, vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 5
51 before he pleaded the Righteousness of Christ, Rom. 7.9. 5. One justified must be a repenting and returning Sinner; before he pleaded the Righteousness of christ, Rom. 7.9. 5. One justified must be a repenting and returning Sinner; c-acp pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. crd pi vvd vmb vbi dt vvg cc vvg n1; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 5
52 for tho' Repentance be no meritorious Cause of Justification, yet it's absolutely necessary for Pardon, Isa. 55.7. for though Repentance be no meritorious Cause of Justification, yet it's absolutely necessary for Pardon, Isaiah 55.7. c-acp cs n1 vbb dx j n1 pp-f n1, av pn31|vbz av-j j p-acp n1, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 5
53 Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts, and return unto the Lord, Let the wicked forsake his Way and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts, and return unto the Lord, vvb dt j vvi po31 n1 cc dt j n1 po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 5
54 and he will have Mercy on him, and to our God, and he will abundantly pardon: and he will have Mercy on him, and to our God, and he will abundantly pardon: cc pns31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po12 n1, cc pns31 vmb av-j vvi: (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 5
55 'Tis a fruitless Dispute whether Justification or Sanctification be first in Order of Nature, for they both spring from one and the same Root; It's a fruitless Dispute whither Justification or Sanctification be First in Order of Nature, for they both spring from one and the same Root; pn31|vbz dt j vvb cs n1 cc n1 vbb ord p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 d n1 p-acp crd cc dt d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 5
56 viz. Free-Grace, and never go alone; and 'tis certain, none can have the one without the other. viz. Free-Grace, and never go alone; and it's certain, none can have the one without the other. n1 n1, cc av-x vvb av-j; cc pn31|vbz j, pix vmb vhi dt crd p-acp dt n-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 5
57 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. crd r-crq vbz vvn vmb vvi; c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd. vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd. pn31|vbz av j pc-acp vvi pns12 vbr vvn c-acp pns12 vvb, cc p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 5
58 II. I am now to shew you the Nature of Justification what it is? II I am now to show you the Nature of Justification what it is? crd pns11 vbm av pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pn31 vbz? (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 5
59 Des. Justification is in Acquittance or Discharge at God's Bar, from all that the accusing Law hath to lay to our Charge; Des. Justification is in Acquittance or Discharge At God's Bar, from all that the accusing Law hath to lay to our Charge; np1 n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc vvb p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp d cst dt j-vvg n1 vhz p-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 5
60 and the giving such a Righteousness, by Vertue whereof, we can lay Claim to Eternal Life as ours. and the giving such a Righteousness, by Virtue whereof, we can lay Claim to Eternal Life as ours. cc dt vvg d dt n1, p-acp n1 c-crq, pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp j n1 c-acp png12. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 5
61 Here are two Parts of Justification, 1. A Discharge from what the Condemning Law hath to lay to our Charge; Here Are two Parts of Justification, 1. A Discharge from what the Condemning Law hath to lay to our Charge; av vbr crd n2 pp-f n1, crd dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt vvg n1 vhz p-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 5
62 now the Law pronounces a Curse, Gal. 3.10. For as many as are of the Works of the Law are under a Curse; now the Law pronounces a Curse, Gal. 3.10. For as many as Are of the Works of the Law Are under a Curse; av dt n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd. c-acp c-acp d c-acp vbr pp-f dt vvz pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 5
63 for it is written, Cursed is every one, that continueth not in all Things, written in the Book of the Law to do them: for it is written, Cursed is every one, that Continueth not in all Things, written in the Book of the Law to do them: c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, j-vvn vbz d pi, cst vvz xx p-acp d n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vdi pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 5
64 By the Law here is meant the Covenant of Works, as appears from Deut. 27.26. whence the Apostle borrows this: By the Law Here is meant the Covenant of Works, as appears from Deuteronomy 27.26. whence the Apostle borrows this: p-acp dt n1 av vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f vvz, c-acp vvz p-acp np1 crd. c-crq dt n1 vvz d: (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 5
65 So to be under the Curse of the Law, is to be liable to all the Penalties the Law threatens. So to be under the Curse of the Law, is to be liable to all the Penalties the Law threatens. av pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz pc-acp vbi j p-acp d dt n2 dt n1 vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 5
66 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; av j n1 p-acp np1, vbz q-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31; c-acp cst ord j-vvg, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pns21 vv2 av, pns21 vm2 av-j vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 5
67 is Threefold, involving a Temporal, a Spiritual and an Eternal Death. is Threefold, involving a Temporal, a Spiritual and an Eternal Death. vbz j, vvg dt j, dt j cc dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 6
68 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; av p-acp d n1 cc n1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. np1 crd. — p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb n1 p-acp po31 n1, av dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 6
69 and this Forgiveness is of meer Grace, Eph. 1.7 — According to the Riches of his Grace. 2d. and this Forgiveness is of mere Grace, Ephesians 1.7 — According to the Riches of his Grace. 2d. cc d n1 vbz pp-f j n1, np1 crd — vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. crd. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 6
70 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; n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp vvg dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp npg1 np1 pns12 vbr p-acp n1 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp npg1 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 35 Page 6
71 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; p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi j cc xx j; j vmb pix vvi, c-acp pns12 vbr d p-acp n1, np1 crd. d dt n1 vbz vvn j p-acp np1, n1 crd av dt j-vvn n1 vmb vvi j; (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 6
72 and in Order to bring him off at God's Bar, he must plead either, 1. Meer Sovereign Mercy: and in Order to bring him off At God's Bar, he must plead either, 1. Mere Sovereign Mercy: cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp npg1 n1, pns31 vmb vvi d, crd j j-jn n1: (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 6
73 q. d. Lord, I have sinned and deserved thy Wrrth and Curse, but thou art a Merciful and Gracious God, ready to pardon, willing to forgive; q. worser. Lord, I have sinned and deserved thy Wrrth and Curse, but thou art a Merciful and Gracious God, ready to pardon, willing to forgive; vvd. sy. n1, pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn po21 n1 cc vvb, cc-acp pns21 vb2r dt j cc j np1, j pc-acp vvi, vvg pc-acp vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 6
74 a God which takest no Pleasure in the Misery and Sufferings of thy Creatures, I therefore plead Free and Sovereign Mercy. a God which Takest not Pleasure in the Misery and Sufferings of thy Creatures, I Therefore plead Free and Sovereign Mercy. dt n1 r-crq vv2 xx n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po21 n2, pns11 av vvb j cc j-jn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 6
75 Thus the condemned Creature throws himself upon the Mercy of the Judge; but this is not properly to plead but to beg: Thus the condemned Creature throws himself upon the Mercy of the Judge; but this is not properly to plead but to beg: av dt j-vvn n1 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc-acp d vbz xx av-j pc-acp vvi cc-acp pc-acp vvi: (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 6
76 I do not say, God could not have saved the Sinner this way, by passing a meer Act of Sovereign Grace without respect to his Justice; I do not say, God could not have saved the Sinner this Way, by passing a mere Act of Sovereign Grace without respect to his justice; pns11 vdb xx vvi, np1 vmd xx vhi vvn dt n1 d n1, p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 6
77 but I do say, God will not do it, he will save Sinners in such a way, but I do say, God will not do it, he will save Sinners in such a Way, cc-acp pns11 vdb vvi, np1 vmb xx vdi pn31, pns31 vmb vvi n2 p-acp d dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 6
78 as his Justice as well as Mercy shall be glorified in their Salvation; therefore meer Mercy cannot be pleaded. Therefore, as his justice as well as Mercy shall be glorified in their Salvation; Therefore mere Mercy cannot be pleaded. Therefore, c-acp po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1; av j n1 vmbx vbi vvn. av, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 6
79 2. The Accused Sinner must plead a Satisfaction to the Law, a Righteousness, such as the Law and Justice of God requires. 2. The Accused Sinner must plead a Satisfaction to the Law, a Righteousness, such as the Law and justice of God requires. crd dt j-vvn n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1, d c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Page 6
80 This is indeed the Way, in which we are to look for Justification; This is indeed the Way, in which we Are to look for Justification; d vbz av dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 6
81 we must plead a Satisfaction made to Divine Justice, and a Righteousness, in which we may stand righteous at God's Bar; we must plead a Satisfaction made to Divine justice, and a Righteousness, in which we may stand righteous At God's Bar; pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 vvd p-acp j-jn n1, cc dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi j p-acp npg1 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 6
82 and this must be either a Righteousness inherent in our own Persons, which is the Righteousness of Sanctification; and this must be either a Righteousness inherent in our own Persons, which is the Righteousness of Sanctification; cc d vmb vbi av-d dt n1 j p-acp po12 d n2, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 6
83 or without us the Merits and Righteousness of another. or without us the Merits and Righteousness of Another. cc p-acp pno12 dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 6
84 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; crd j p-acp po12 n2: pn31|vbz j, d npg1 n2 vbr av-j j, c-acp p-acp cst j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr av-j, cs xx av-j j; (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 7
85 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. c-acp pn31|vbz vvn pp-f np1 cc np1, av crd. pns32 vbdr d j c-acp np1, vvg p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 j. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 7
86 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: pns32 vbdr xx n1 cc av-j j, cc-acp pns32 vvd dx n1, av-j vvg pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av-d p-acp np1 cc n1 av-d vvn n2 vbr av j, np1 vvz pp-f np1, np1 crd. pno21 vhb pns11 vvn j av pno11 p-acp d n1: (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 7
87 But this inherent Righteousness of Sanctification, cannot be pleaded at God's Bar for our Justification. But this inherent Righteousness of Sanctification, cannot be pleaded At God's Bar for our Justification. p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, vmbx vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 7
88 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; crd p-acp dt j n1 vdz av-j vvi pno12, cst pix av av vbdr, ccx av av vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32, pp-f vvn p-acp pno32, np1 crd. cc vbi vvn p-acp pno31, xx vhg p-acp po11 d n1, r-crq vbz pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 7
89 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. cc-acp cst r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f np1 p-acp n1; cc np1 crd. dt np2 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi po32 d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 7
90 Now that which the Scripture calls our own Righteousness, is the Grace of God in us by Sanctification; Now that which the Scripture calls our own Righteousness, is the Grace of God in us by Sanctification; av cst r-crq dt n1 vvz po12 d n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 7
91 that New Obedience we are helped to perform by the Holy Spirit, given us in Regeneration; that New obedience we Are helped to perform by the Holy Spirit, given us in Regeneration; cst j n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, vvn pno12 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 7
92 which is elsewhere called the Deeds of the Law: Rom. 3.20. by which none ever yet were, nor ever will be justified in his Sight. which is elsewhere called the deeds of the Law: Rom. 3.20. by which none ever yet were, nor ever will be justified in his Sighed. r-crq vbz av vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1: np1 crd. p-acp r-crq pix av av vbdr, ccx av vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 7
93 2. None can be justified by their own inherent Righteousness, or sincere Obedience to the Gospel; 2. None can be justified by their own inherent Righteousness, or sincere obedience to the Gospel; crd pix vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 d j n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 7
94 because to be thus justified, would be to be justified by Works; Because to be thus justified, would be to be justified by Works; c-acp pc-acp vbi av vvn, vmd vbi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvz; (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 7
95 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, p-acp r-crq av vbz n1, cc-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp j vvz, j n1, r-crq av vbz pn31 p-acp j vvz, (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 7
96 or the Works of Righteousness? We read therefore, of the Work of Faith and Labour of Love. or the Works of Righteousness? We read Therefore, of the Work of Faith and Labour of Love. cc dt vvz pp-f n1? pns12 vvb av, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 7
97 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: av dt j n1 vvz d vvz p-acp n1, np1 crd. p-acp pno31 cst vvz xx, cc-acp vvz p-acp pno31 cst vvz dt j, av np1 n1 vbz dt n1, pns31 vbz av vvg pc-acp vvi dt vvz pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp npg1 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 7
98 But he worke•h not with a Design to be justified by his Works, thus Faith without Works justifieth. But he worke•h not with a Design to be justified by his Works, thus Faith without Works Justifieth. cc-acp pns31 vhz xx p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 vvz, av n1 p-acp vvz vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 8
99 3. That Righteousness that must justifie us at God's Bar, must be a sinless and spotless Righteousness; 3. That Righteousness that must justify us At God's Bar, must be a sinless and spotless Righteousness; crd cst n1 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp npg1 n1, vmb vbi dt j cc j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 44 Page 8
100 there must be no Blemish in it, but it must perfectly answer the Law that accuseth and condemneth us: there must be no Blemish in it, but it must perfectly answer the Law that Accuseth and Condemneth us: pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp pn31, cc-acp pn31 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 cst vvz cc vvz pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 44 Page 8
101 But our own inherent Righteousness of Sanctification, is full of Spots and Blemishes, and no way answers the Terms of the Law; But our own inherent Righteousness of Sanctification, is full of Spots and Blemishes, and no Way answers the Terms of the Law; cc-acp po12 d j n1 pp-f n1, vbz j pp-f n2 cc n2, cc dx n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 44 Page 8
102 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. r-crq vvz j n1, cc n2 d pi cst vdz xx vvi po31 n2 p-acp d n1, np1 crd. c-acp cs pns12 vvb dt j-jn n1, cc vvi p-acp crd n1, pns12 vbr j pp-f d. (3) text (DIV1) 44 Page 8
103 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: av po12 j n1 vbg j, j-vvn cc j, crd n2 crd. pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vdz j cc vvz xx: crd np1 crd. cs pns12 vvb pns12 vhb dx n1, pns12 vvb po12 n2, cc dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 8
104 Therefore we cannot be justified by our own sincere Obedience. Therefore we cannot be justified by our own sincere obedience. av pns12 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp po12 d j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 8
105 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. crd cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2, av vhb pns12 pi pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp po12 n2; np1 crd. cs np1 vbds vvn p-acp vvz, pns31 vhz c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc-acp xx p-acp np1. (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 8
106 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. p-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n1, vbr vvn p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pns32 vhb pix pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp px32; np1 crd. q-crq vbz vvg av? pn31 vbz vvn, av np1 crd. p-acp n1 pn22 vbr vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 8
107 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; crd cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd. av p-acp pno31 cst vvz, dt n1 vbz xx vvn pp-f n1, cc-acp pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 8
108 but all that are justified, are justified by meer Grace, Rom. 3.24. Being justified freely by his Grace. Objection. but all that Are justified, Are justified by mere Grace, Rom. 3.24. Being justified freely by his Grace. Objection. p-acp d cst vbr vvn, vbr vvn p-acp j n1, np1 crd. vbg vvn av-j p-acp po31 n1. n1. (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 8
109 If God accepts us as Righteous, for our own sincere Obedience to the Gospel, as if it were Legal and Perfect, meerly for the Satisfaction of Christ; If God accepts us as Righteous, for our own sincere obedience to the Gospel, as if it were Legal and Perfect, merely for the Satisfaction of christ; cs np1 vvz pno12 p-acp j, c-acp po12 d j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr j cc j, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 48 Page 8
110 is not this of meer Free-Grace? Answ. Tho' it be granted, that all that is wrought in us in our Regeneration, is not this of mere Free-Grace? Answer Though it be granted, that all that is wrought in us in our Regeneration, vbz xx d pp-f j n1? np1 cs pn31 vbb vvn, cst d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 48 Page 8
111 or done by us in a Course of Holy Obedience, is all of meer Grace; whatever we are, It is by the Grace of God we are what we are; 1 Cor. 15.10. or done by us in a Course of Holy obedience, is all of mere Grace; whatever we Are, It is by the Grace of God we Are what we Are; 1 Cor. 15.10. cc vdn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vbz d pp-f j n1; r-crq pns12 vbr, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vbr q-crq pns12 vbr; vvd np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 8
112 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; cc cs d vvb, np1 np1 vvd p-acp pno12 dt j n1, c-crq po12 n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn (p-acp npg1 n2) c-acp cs pn31 vbdr j cc j; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 9
113 and we thereby justified and accepted at God's Bar; and we thereby justified and accepted At God's Bar; cc pns12 av vvn cc vvn p-acp npg1 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 9
114 yet it must also be observed and granted, that when ever in Scripture, we are said to be saved by Grace, justified by Grace; yet it must also be observed and granted, that when ever in Scripture, we Are said to be saved by Grace, justified by Grace; av pn31 vmb av vbi vvn cc vvn, cst c-crq av p-acp n1, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 9
115 in those Places Grace is opposed to all manner of Works, as well Evangelical as Legal; in those Places Grace is opposed to all manner of Works, as well Evangelical as Legal; p-acp d n2 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f vvz, c-acp av np1 p-acp j; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 9
116 he that has any thing in himself to plead, and to bring him off at God's Bar, may challenge Justification as due to it; he that has any thing in himself to plead, and to bring him off At God's Bar, may challenge Justification as due to it; pns31 cst vhz d n1 p-acp px31 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp npg1 n1, vmb vvi n1 p-acp j-jn p-acp pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 9
117 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; av cst pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, r-crq vbz d pi, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp npg1 n1, xx p-acp d vvz, n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 9
118 but only by, and for the Active and Passive Obedience of Jesus Christ received by Faith, Who of God is made unto us Righteousness, 1 Cor. 1.30. but only by, and for the Active and Passive obedience of jesus christ received by Faith, Who of God is made unto us Righteousness, 1 Cor. 1.30. cc-acp av-j p-acp, cc p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 np1 vvn p-acp n1, r-crq pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 n1, vvn np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 9
119 6. If Abraham, who was the Pattern of Justification, was not justified by Works, or by any Acts of Evangelical Obedience, then none else: 6. If Abraham, who was the Pattern of Justification, was not justified by Works, or by any Acts of Evangelical obedience, then none Else: crd cs np1, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, vbds xx vvn p-acp vvz, cc p-acp d n2 pp-f np1 n1, cs pix av: (3) text (DIV1) 50 Page 9
120 But Abraham was not justified by Works, Rom. 4.4. therefore none ever was or can be so justified. Objection. But Abraham was not justified by Works, Rom. 4.4. Therefore none ever was or can be so justified. Objection. cc-acp np1 vbds xx vvn p-acp vvz, np1 crd. av pix av vbds cc vmb vbi av vvn. n1. (3) text (DIV1) 50 Page 9
121 The Apostle James saith, Jam. 2.21. Abraham was justified by Works; The Apostle James Says, Jam. 2.21. Abraham was justified by Works; dt n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd. np1 vbds vvn p-acp vvz; (3) text (DIV1) 51 Page 9
122 and ver. 24. he saith, Ye see then how that a Man is justified by Works, and not by Faith only. and for. 24. he Says, You see then how that a Man is justified by Works, and not by Faith only. cc p-acp. crd pns31 vvz, pn22 vvb av c-crq d dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvz, cc xx p-acp n1 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 51 Page 9
123 Now how shall we reconcile these two Apostles Paul and James; whereas one saith, We are justified by Faith only without Works; Now how shall we reconcile these two Apostles Paul and James; whereas one Says, We Are justified by Faith only without Works; av c-crq vmb pns12 vvi d crd n2 np1 cc np1; cs crd vvz, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 av-j p-acp vvz; (3) text (DIV1) 52 Page 9
124 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. cc dt n-jn vvz, pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp vvz av. np1 d crd n2 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp av-jn vvg cc vvg d crd n2: n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 52 Page 9
125 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. crd cs pns12 av-jn vvi d n1 n1: pc-acp vbz dt j n1, dt pi p-acp npg1 n1, dt j-jn p-acp n2, cc p-acp po12 d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 54 Page 9
126 1. There is a Justification at God's Bar, and that is an Acquitting or Absolving the Sinner at God's Bar from the Guilt of all Sin, 1. There is a Justification At God's Bar, and that is an Acquitting or Absolving the Sinner At God's Bar from the Gilded of all since, crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc d vbz dt vvg cc vvg dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn pp-f d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 55 Page 9
127 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; cc dt vvg dt n1 av vvn p-acp j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn j-vvn: d vbz xx p-acp d vvz vdi p-acp dt n2 px32, cc-acp pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 55 Page 9
128 as the Apostle proves, Rom. 4.4, 5, And when St. Paul speaks of Justification, in Rom. 3, 4, 5 Chapters; as the Apostle Proves, Rom. 4.4, 5, And when Saint Paul speaks of Justification, in Rom. 3, 4, 5 Chapters; c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd, crd, cc c-crq n1 np1 vvz pp-f n1, p-acp np1 crd, crd, crd n2; (3) text (DIV1) 55 Page 10
129 and in the Epistle to the Galatians, and elsewhere, he speaks of it in this Sence: and in the Epistle to the Galatians, and elsewhere, he speaks of it in this Sense: cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1, cc av, pns31 vvz pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1: (3) text (DIV1) 55 Page 10
130 We are in this sence justified only by Faith, apprehending the Righteousness of another; Works bear no part in our Justification at God's Bar. But, We Are in this sense justified only by Faith, apprehending the Righteousness of Another; Works bear no part in our Justification At God's Bar. But, pns12 vbr p-acp d n1 vvn av-j p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f j-jn; vvz n1 dx n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp npg1 np1 p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 55 Page 10
131 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. crd av n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp n2, cc dt n1 pp-f pig n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc d vbz p-acp vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 56 Page 10
132 For how shall I appear to others to be a righteous, justified Person, but by my Good Works; For how shall I appear to Others to be a righteous, justified Person, but by my Good Works; p-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vbi dt j, vvn n1, cc-acp p-acp po11 j vvz; (3) text (DIV1) 56 Page 10
133 our Lord has directed to judge of the Tree by the Fruit, by their Works you shall know them, our Lord has directed to judge of the Tree by the Fruit, by their Works you shall know them, po12 n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 vvz pn22 vmb vvi pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 56 Page 10
134 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, cc q-crq vmb dt njp vvi cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cst pns31 av-j vvz np1, vvz p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 56 Page 10
135 and sincerely obeys the Gospel, 2 Cor. 1.12. and sincerely obeys the Gospel, 2 Cor. 1.12. cc av-j vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 56 Page 10
136 This is our rejoycing, the Testimony of our Consciences bearing us Witness, that in Simplicity and Godly Sincerity, not by Fleshly Wisdom, This is our rejoicing, the Testimony of our Consciences bearing us Witness, that in Simplicity and Godly Sincerity, not by Fleshly Wisdom, d vbz po12 vvg, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvg pno12 n1, cst p-acp n1 cc j n1, xx p-acp j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 56 Page 10
137 but by the Grace of God, we have had our Conversations in the World. Now St. James, Jam. 2. speaks not of Justification before God; but by the Grace of God, we have had our Conversations in the World. Now Saint James, Jam. 2. speaks not of Justification before God; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb vhn po12 n2 p-acp dt n1. av n1 np1, np1 crd vvz xx pp-f n1 p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 56 Page 10
138 for Abraham was justified at God's Bar, at least twenty five Years before he offered up his Son, for Abraham was justified At God's Bar, At least twenty five years before he offered up his Son, p-acp np1 vbds vvn p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp ds crd crd n2 c-acp pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 57 Page 10
139 as appears Gen. 15 6. So that James speaks only of a Declarative Justification before Men, and in our own Consciences; as appears Gen. 15 6. So that James speaks only of a Declarative Justification before Men, and in our own Consciences; c-acp vvz np1 crd crd av cst np1 vvz av-j pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n2, cc p-acp po12 d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 57 Page 10
140 and so when Abraham is said to be justified by offering up Isaac, the Meaning is, by this his Sincerity was made known to him; and so when Abraham is said to be justified by offering up Isaac, the Meaning is, by this his Sincerity was made known to him; cc av c-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg a-acp np1, dt vvg vbz, p-acp d po31 n1 vbds vvn vvn p-acp pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 57 Page 10
141 he had a full and clear Discovery, that his Faith was a saving, justifying Faith: Gen. 22.12. he had a full and clear Discovery, that his Faith was a Saving, justifying Faith: Gen. 22.12. pns31 vhd dt j cc j n1, cst po31 n1 vbds dt vvg, vvg n1: np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 57 Page 10
142 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, crd d j-vvg n1 p-acp n1 np1 cc n1 np1 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp vvg cc av-jn vvg dt vvg pp-f d n1 n1. av n1 vbz vvn av, (3) text (DIV1) 58 Page 10
143 1. For a True, Saving, Lively Faith, which works by Love, and is productive of all Holy Obedience, 1. For a True, Saving, Lively Faith, which works by Love, and is productive of all Holy obedience, crd p-acp dt j, vvg, j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp n1, cc vbz j pp-f d j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Page 10
144 and this is that Faith St. Paul means, when he says, We are justified by Faith only. and this is that Faith Saint Paul means, when he Says, We Are justified by Faith only. cc d vbz d n1 n1 np1 n2, c-crq pns31 vvz, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 60 Page 10
145 2. The Word Faith is sometimes taken for a false, dead and barren Assent to the Gospel; 2. The Word Faith is sometime taken for a false, dead and barren Assent to the Gospel; crd dt n1 n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j, j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 61 Page 10
146 and this is such a Faith, as Devils and Hypocrites may be supposed to have, and this is the Faith St. James opposes in Justification. and this is such a Faith, as Devils and Hypocrites may be supposed to have, and this is the Faith Saint James opposes in Justification. cc d vbz d dt n1, c-acp n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi, cc d vbz dt n1 n1 np1 vvz p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 61 Page 11
147 We are not justified by Faith, i. e. by a dead, barren, unactive Assent to the Gospel: We Are not justified by Faith, i. e. by a dead, barren, unactive Assent to the Gospel: pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1, uh. sy. p-acp dt j, j, j n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 61 Page 11
148 But Abraham and Rahab were justified by Works, i. e. Their good Works justified their Faith, But Abraham and Rahab were justified by Works, i. e. Their good Works justified their Faith, cc-acp np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn p-acp vvz, sy. sy. po32 j vvz vvn po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 61 Page 11
149 or proved then Faith to be a truly Lively, Saving and Justifying Faith. or proved then Faith to be a truly Lively, Saving and Justifying Faith. cc vvd av n1 pc-acp vbi dt av-j j, vvg cc vvg n1. (3) text (DIV1) 61 Page 11
150 Thus these two Apostles are reconciled, St. Paul separates Works from Justification, but not from Faith. Thus these two Apostles Are reconciled, Saint Paul separates Works from Justification, but not from Faith. av d crd n2 vbr vvn, n1 np1 vvz vvz p-acp n1, cc-acp xx p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 62 Page 11
151 St. James joins Works to Faith, but not for Justification at God's Bar, but before Men, and in our own Consciences. Saint James joins Works to Faith, but not for Justification At God's Bar, but before Men, and in our own Consciences. n1 np1 vvz vvz p-acp n1, cc-acp xx p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc-acp p-acp n2, cc p-acp po12 d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 62 Page 11
152 Now by what hath been said, it is abundantly evident, that we have no Righteousness in our selves, by which we can be justified at God's Bar, Now by what hath been said, it is abundantly evident, that we have no Righteousness in our selves, by which we can be justified At God's Bar, av p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, pn31 vbz av-j j, cst pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 63 Page 11
153 but that Righteousness, by which we are justified before God, must be a Righteousness of another, performed for us, and in our stead. but that Righteousness, by which we Are justified before God, must be a Righteousness of Another, performed for us, and in our stead. cc-acp cst n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n-jn, vvn p-acp pno12, cc p-acp po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 63 Page 11
154 Now my next Work is to shew you what that is. III. Now my next Work is to show you what that is. III. av po11 ord n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pn22 r-crq d vbz. np1. (3) text (DIV1) 63 Page 11
155 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. cst n1, p-acp cc p-acp r-crq, pns12 vbr vvn j p-acp npg1 n1, vbz, dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 np1, vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 n1, vvn p-acp pno12, cc vvd av-j p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 64 Page 11
156 This is very clear from Holy Scripture. For, First, As we by Sin are under the Curse of the Law, Gal. 3.10. and deserve Hell; This is very clear from Holy Scripture. For, First, As we by since Are under the Curse of the Law, Gal. 3.10. and deserve Hell; d vbz av j p-acp j n1. p-acp, ord, c-acp pns12 p-acp n1 vbr p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. cc vvb n1; (3) text (DIV1) 65 Page 11
157 so Christ by his Death, hath redeemed us from that Curse, Eph. 1.7. In whom we have Redemption by his Blood, the Forgiveness of Sin; so christ by his Death, hath redeemed us from that Curse, Ephesians 1.7. In whom we have Redemption by his Blood, the Forgiveness of since; av np1 p-acp po31 n1, vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d n1, np1 crd. p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 66 Page 11
158 so Gal. 3.12, 13, 14. There is no other way, for a Sinner to be brought from under the Curse of the Law and Wrath of God, so Gal. 3.12, 13, 14. There is no other Way, for a Sinner to be brought from under the Curse of the Law and Wrath of God, av np1 crd, crd, crd pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 66 Page 11
159 but by the Merits, Death and Satisfaction of Christ. Secondly, The Righteousness of Christ is imputed to us for our Justification. but by the Merits, Death and Satisfaction of christ. Secondly, The Righteousness of christ is imputed to us for our Justification. cc-acp p-acp dt n2, n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. ord, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Page 11
160 Now here Consider these Two Things, 1. What is meant by the Righteousness of Christ? Now Here Consider these Two Things, 1. What is meant by the Righteousness of christ? av av vvi d crd n2, crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? (3) text (DIV1) 68 Page 11
161 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? crd d npg1 n1 vbz d n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1. crd q-crq vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? (3) text (DIV1) 70 Page 11
162 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. np1 cst n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1, vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 72 Page 12
163 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. p-acp dt j n1 vvd crd n2. ord, j cc j n1. ord, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 vvn, dt n1 vvd n1. (3) text (DIV1) 72 Page 12
164 Now the Lord Jesus Christ as our Mediator and Surety, did both these for us. Now the Lord jesus christ as our Mediator and Surety, did both these for us. av dt n1 np1 np1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, vdd d d p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 75 Page 12
165 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; crd npg1 j n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds p-acp pno12, cst av c-acp pns12 vhd vvn dt n1, np1 vvd cc vvn pn31 p-acp pno12, np1 crd. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn, np1 vvd av po31 n1, vvn pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 76 Page 12
166 and the Reason is given, v. 5. To redeem (or satisfie Divine Justice for) those which were under the Law: and the Reason is given, v. 5. To Redeem (or satisfy Divine justice for) those which were under the Law: cc dt n1 vbz vvn, n1 crd pc-acp vvi (cc vvi j-jn n1 p-acp) d r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 76 Page 12
167 Rom. 8.3, For what the Law could not do in that it was weak thro' the Flesh; Rom. 8.3, For what the Law could not do in that it was weak through the Flesh; np1 crd, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmd xx vdi p-acp cst pn31 vbds j p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 76 Page 12
168 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; np1 vvg po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, n1 crd cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12, av dt n1 vmd xx vvi c-acp pns12 vmd xx vvi pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 76 Page 12
169 therefore God sent his Son in our stead to do it for us; and this Active Obedience of Christ is imputed to us for our Justification. Therefore God sent his Son in our stead to do it for us; and this Active obedience of christ is imputed to us for our Justification. av np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp pno12; cc d j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 76 Page 12
170 2. The Law broken threatens a Curse, Gal. 3.10. Christ came from Heaven and endures this Curse for us; 2. The Law broken threatens a Curse, Gal. 3.10. christ Come from Heaven and endures this Curse for us; crd dt n1 vvn vvz dt n1, np1 crd. np1 vvd p-acp n1 cc vvz d vvb p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
171 the Death he dyed was for us, Gal. 3.12, 13. he dyed the Death, and suffered the Penalty due to us, the Death he died was for us, Gal. 3.12, 13. he died the Death, and suffered the Penalty due to us, dt n1 pns31 vvd vbds p-acp pno12, np1 crd, crd pns31 vvd dt n1, cc vvd dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
172 and By his S•ripes we are healed, Isa. 53.4, 5, 6. He was delivered for our Sins, and By his S•ripes we Are healed, Isaiah 53.4, 5, 6. He was Delivered for our Sins, cc p-acp po31 n2 pns12 vbr vvn, np1 crd, crd, crd pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
173 and raised again for our Justification; and raised again for our Justification; cc vvd av p-acp po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
174 Rom. 4. last ▪ and as he suffered the Curse, so fulfilled the Righteousness of the Law for us: Rom. 8.3. Rom. 4. last ▪ and as he suffered the Curse, so fulfilled the Righteousness of the Law for us: Rom. 8.3. np1 crd ord ▪ cc c-acp pns31 vvd dt n1, av vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12: np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
175 For what the Law could not do, in that it was weak, &c. God sending his own Son in the Likeness of sinful flesh, For what the Law could not do, in that it was weak, etc. God sending his own Son in the Likeness of sinful Flesh, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmd xx vdi, p-acp cst pn31 vbds j, av np1 vvg po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
176 and for sin condemned sin in the flesh, that the Righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us. and for since condemned since in the Flesh, that the Righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us. cc p-acp n1 vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
177 The Law not being able to justifie us, because we we were unable to keep it; The Law not being able to justify us, Because we we were unable to keep it; dt n1 xx vbg j pc-acp vvi pno12, c-acp pns12 pns12 vbdr j pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
178 God pitying us in this State, sent his Son in our stead or place to fulfil the Law; God pitying us in this State, sent his Son in our stead or place to fulfil the Law; np1 vvg pno12 p-acp d n1, vvd po31 n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
179 which being done by Christ in our Nature as our Surety, is done in us. which being done by christ in our Nature as our Surety, is done in us. r-crq vbg vdn p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1, vbz vdn p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
180 This is that Righteousness, by and for which we are justified, and accounted righteous at God's Bar. This is that Righteousness, by and for which we Are justified, and accounted righteous At God's Bar. d vbz d n1, p-acp cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, cc vvd j p-acp npg1 np1 (3) text (DIV1) 77 Page 12
181 Now this Righteousness of Christ is called the Righteousness of God, Rom. 1.17. because it is the Righteousness of him who is God: Now this Righteousness of christ is called the Righteousness of God, Rom. 1.17. Because it is the Righteousness of him who is God: av d n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz np1: (3) text (DIV1) 78 Page 13
182 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. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. c-acp d n1 cst n1 n2, cc vvz p-acp p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd, crd p-acp pn31 vbz d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 78 Page 13
183 2. Now this Active and Passive Obedience of Christ, is that Righteousness, by, and for which, we are justified at God's Bar. 2. Now this Active and Passive obedience of christ, is that Righteousness, by, and for which, we Are justified At God's Bar. crd av d j cc j n1 pp-f np1, vbz d n1, p-acp, cc p-acp r-crq, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 np1 (3) text (DIV1) 79 Page 13
184 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; cc d vbz dt vvg pp-f d d n2, r-crq vvb pp-f po12 n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n1, pc-acp vbi pp-f n1, j n1, np1 crd, crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb pp-f n1 vvn, np1 crd. vvn vbz dt n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz n1, av n1 crd n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 80 Page 13
185 so v. 11, 22, 23, 24. Now what was imputed? it was Faith, i. e. so v. 11, 22, 23, 24. Now what was imputed? it was Faith, i. e. av n1 crd, crd, crd, crd av q-crq vbds vvn? pn31 vbds n1, sy. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 81 Page 13
186 the Object of Faith, the Righteousness of Christ, which Faith look'd at; the Object of Faith, the Righteousness of christ, which Faith looked At; dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq n1 vvd p-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 81 Page 13
187 and that was not an inherent Righteousness in the Person of the Believer, but an Objective Righteousness in the Person of Christ. and that was not an inherent Righteousness in the Person of the Believer, but an Objective Righteousness in the Person of christ. cc cst vbds xx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) text (DIV1) 81 Page 13
188 So then the only Plea the Arraigned, Accused Sinner can make for himself at God's Bar is this; So then the only Plea the Arraigned, Accused Sinner can make for himself At God's Bar is this; av av dt j n1 dt vvn, vvd n1 vmb vvi p-acp px31 p-acp npg1 n1 vbz d; (3) text (DIV1) 82 Page 13
189 O Lord, I readily confess I have sinned, and by Sin deserve to be Eternally damned; O Lord, I readily confess I have sinned, and by since deserve to be Eternally damned; fw-fr n1, pns11 av-j vvb pns11 vhb vvn, cc p-acp n1 vvi pc-acp vbi av-j vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 83 Page 13
190 yet in Love to lost Sinners, thou hast given Christ, who by his Active Obedience has fulfill'd the Law, yet in Love to lost Sinners, thou hast given christ, who by his Active obedience has fulfilled the Law, av p-acp n1 p-acp j-vvn n2, pns21 vh2 vvn np1, r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 83 Page 13
191 and by his Sufferings hath purchased Eternal Redemption for all them that believe in him, obey and receive him as offered in the Gospel: and by his Sufferings hath purchased Eternal Redemption for all them that believe in him, obey and receive him as offered in the Gospel: cc p-acp po31 n2 vhz vvn j n1 p-acp d pno32 cst vvb p-acp pno31, vvb cc vvi pno31 c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 83 Page 13
192 I see my self lost and undone by Sin, I sly by Faith to him, and rest upon him alone for Pardon, Justification and Eternal Life: I see my self lost and undone by since, I sly by Faith to him, and rest upon him alone for Pardon, Justification and Eternal Life: pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, pns11 j p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, cc n1 p-acp pno31 av-j p-acp n1, n1 cc j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 83 Page 13
193 He is the Lord my Righteousness, I resolve upon New Obedience and Holiness, but I will not trust to any Thing in my self, He is the Lord my Righteousness, I resolve upon New obedience and Holiness, but I will not trust to any Thing in my self, pns31 vbz dt n1 po11 n1, pns11 vvb p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp po11 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 83 Page 13
194 but to the Merits and Righteousness of Christ alone. This is the Believer's Plea at God's Bar for Pardon and Justification; but to the Merits and Righteousness of christ alone. This is the Believer's Plea At God's Bar for Pardon and Justification; cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1 av-j. d vbz dt ng1 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 83 Page 13
195 and there are two Considerations, that will much clear the Manner of this Imputation. and there Are two Considerations, that will much clear the Manner of this Imputation. cc pc-acp vbr crd n2, cst vmb av-d vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 84 Page 13
196 1. As Adam 's Sin is imputed to his Posterity, whereby they are all become Sinners, Rom. 5.12. In him all have sinned; 1. As Adam is since is imputed to his Posterity, whereby they Are all become Sinners, Rom. 5.12. In him all have sinned; crd p-acp np1 vbz n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns32 vbr d vvn n2, np1 crd. p-acp pno31 av-d vhb vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 85 Page 14
197 even so is Christ's Righteousness to all his, whereby they become righteous; Rom. 5.19. even so is Christ's Righteousness to all his, whereby they become righteous; Rom. 5.19. av av vbz npg1 n1 p-acp av-d png31, c-crq pns32 vvb j; np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 85 Page 14
198 As by one Man's Disobedience, many ( i. e. all Mankind) were made Sinners; so by the Obedience of one, many ( i. e. all the Spiritual Seed of Christ, As by one Man's Disobedience, many (i. e. all Mankind) were made Sinners; so by the obedience of one, many (i. e. all the Spiritual Seed of christ, c-acp p-acp crd ng1 n1, d (pns11. sy. d n1) vbdr vvn n2; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, d (pns11. sy. d dt j n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 85 Page 14
199 for the Apostle is there speaking of the two Seeds) were made righteous. 2. As the Sins of the Elect were laid upon, or imputed to Christ; for the Apostle is there speaking of the two Seeds) were made righteous. 2. As the Sins of the Elect were laid upon, or imputed to christ; p-acp dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvg pp-f dt crd n2) vbdr vvn j. crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 85 Page 14
200 as Isa. 53.4, 5, Rom. 4. last. He was made Sin for us. So the Obedience or Righteousness of Christ is imputed to us, 2 Cor. 5. last. as Isaiah 53.4, 5, Rom. 4. last. He was made since for us. So the obedience or Righteousness of christ is imputed to us, 2 Cor. 5. last. c-acp np1 crd, crd, np1 crd n1. pns31 vbds vvn n1 p-acp pno12. av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, crd np1 crd n1. (3) text (DIV1) 86 Page 14
201 We are made the Righteousness of God in him. We Are made the Righteousness of God in him. pns12 vbr vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 86 Page 14
202 IV. Let us now Consider the Time when, we are made Partakers of this blessed Priviledge, Justification. And here Consider, IV. Let us now Consider the Time when, we Are made Partakers of this blessed Privilege, Justification. And Here Consider, np1 vvb pno12 av vvi dt n1 c-crq, pns12 vbr vvn n2 pp-f d j-vvn n1, n1. cc av vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 87 Page 14
203 1. From Eternity God hath decreed to justifie all the Elect; 1. From Eternity God hath decreed to justify all the Elect; crd p-acp n1 np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi d dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 89 Page 14
204 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. p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst d d j-vvn n2 dt n2 vvb p-acp n1, vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp npg1 j n1, np1 crd. pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi j cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 89 Page 14
205 V. 5. Having predestinated us to the Adoption of Children by Jesus Christ, to himself, according to the Good Pleasure of his Will; V. 5. Having predestinated us to the Adoption of Children by jesus christ, to himself, according to the Good Pleasure of his Will; n1 crd vhg vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp px31, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 89 Page 14
206 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; av d n1, n1, n1, cc d j-jn j, j n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp npg1 j n1 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 89 Page 14
207 but yet it can in no propriety of Speech be said, We are justified from Eternity; but yet it can in no propriety of Speech be said, We Are justified from Eternity; cc-acp av pn31 vmb p-acp dx n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 89 Page 14
208 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; a-acp vbg xx crd n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cst vvz av: pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vdi d dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 av-j vdn; (3) text (DIV1) 89 Page 14
209 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. pns12 vbr av-dx av-dc vvn p-acp n1, cs pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n1; np1 vhg p-acp n1 av-jn vvn pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp d dt np1 (3) text (DIV1) 89 Page 14
210 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, crd dt n1 np1 np1 vhz p-acp po31 n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc j n1 p-acp d n2, np1 vvd p-acp pno31 dt n2 pp-f pno12 d, np1 crd, crd, crd cc np1 crd, fw-la fw-la; av d j-vvn n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12, xx vvn p-acp pno12 c-acp pns12 av-j vvb p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 90 Page 15
211 and believe in Christ, John 3.36. He that believeth on the Son hath Everlasting Life, and he that believeth not the Son, shall not see Life. and believe in christ, John 3.36. He that Believeth on the Son hath Everlasting Life, and he that Believeth not the Son, shall not see Life. cc vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 vhz j n1, cc pns31 cst vvz xx dt n1, vmb xx vvi n1. (3) text (DIV1) 90 Page 15
212 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: crd pns12 vbr av-j vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd. vbg vvn p-acp n1 pns12 vhb n1 p-acp np1; np1 crd. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 91 Page 15
213 Now if we are justified by Faith, we are not justified before Faith, nor without it; Now if we Are justified by Faith, we Are not justified before Faith, nor without it; av cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1, ccx p-acp pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 91 Page 15
214 the Being of Faith in the Soul being absolutely necessary to Justification. the Being of Faith in the Soul being absolutely necessary to Justification. av vbg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vbg av-j j p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 91 Page 15
215 4. In Death we have a further Manifestation of our Justification, when the Soul of a Believer appears at God's Bar; 4. In Death we have a further Manifestation of our Justification, when the Soul of a Believer appears At God's Bar; crd p-acp n1 pns12 vhb dt jc n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp npg1 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 92 Page 15
216 '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. pn31|vbz av vvn cc vvz pn31 n1 av-dc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. n1 crd. vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 n1 vdb vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 92 Page 15
217 5. The Last and Great Day of Justification will be the Day of Judgment; 5. The Last and Great Day of Justification will be the Day of Judgement; crd dt ord cc j n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 93 Page 15
218 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. dt n2 vmb av p-acp np1 np1 px31, vbb vvn j cc j p-acp n2 cc n2, np1 crd. vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22. (3) text (DIV1) 93 Page 15
219 V. How we are justified by Faith? The very Papists and the Rankest Arminian will not deny, V. How we Are justified by Faith? The very Papists and the Rankest Arminian will not deny, n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1? dt j njp2 cc dt js np1 vmb xx vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 94 Page 15
220 but own we are justified by Faith; let them but Explain the Term Faith as they please: but own we Are justified by Faith; let them but Explain the Term Faith as they please: cc-acp d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1; vvb pno32 p-acp vvi dt n1 n1 c-acp pns32 vvb: (3) text (DIV1) 94 Page 15
221 Therefore, it will be very necessary to shew how Faith justifies. Therefore, it will be very necessary to show how Faith Justifies. av, pn31 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vvi c-crq n1 vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 94 Page 15
222 1. Negatively: We are not justified by Faith in a proper, but in a figurative Sense; 1. Negatively: We Are not justified by Faith in a proper, but in a figurative Sense; crd av-j: pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 95 Page 15
223 not by Faith as it is a Work in us: In this manner, Papists, Socinians and Arminians plead for Justification by Faith; not by Faith as it is a Work in us: In this manner, Papists, socinians and Arminians plead for Justification by Faith; xx p-acp n1 c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12: p-acp d n1, njp2, njp2 cc njp2 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 95 Page 15
224 nay, some would have Faith bear away the Bell, and have the Honour of justifying us; nay, Some would have Faith bear away the Bell, and have the Honour of justifying us; uh-x, d vmd vhi n1 vvi av dt n1, cc vhb dt n1 pp-f vvg pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 95 Page 15
225 it is singled out by God from all other Graces, and God of meer Mercy looks on Faith say some, Faith and sincere Obedience to the Gospel, say Others; it is singled out by God from all other Graces, and God of mere Mercy looks on Faith say Some, Faith and sincere obedience to the Gospel, say Others; pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp np1 p-acp d j-jn n2, cc np1 pp-f j n1 vvz p-acp n1 vvb d, n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb n2-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 95 Page 15
226 as if it were a Perfect and Legal Righteousness, tho' they own this Acceptance to be of Grace. as if it were a Perfect and Legal Righteousness, though they own this Acceptance to be of Grace. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt j cc j n1, cs pns32 d d n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 95 Page 15
227 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. p-acp d d vbz pix p-acp n1 j-vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvz vvn p-acp jc n2, dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1 n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 96 Page 16
228 2. Positively: Faith justifies with respect to its Object; Now the Object of Faith is, 2. Positively: Faith Justifies with respect to its Object; Now the Object of Faith is, crd av-j: n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1; av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz, (3) text (DIV1) 97 Page 16
229 1. General: The whole Word of God Historical, Mandatory, Promissory, Monitory, it looks at all the Parts of the Divine Law: 1. General: The Whole Word of God Historical, Mandatory, Promissory, Monitory, it looks At all the Parts of the Divine Law: crd n1: dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 np1, j, j, j, pn31 vvz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (3) text (DIV1) 98 Page 16
230 Thus Faith purifies the Heart, produces Holy Obedience; but in this sence Faith justifies not. Thus Faith Purifies the Heart, produces Holy obedience; but in this sense Faith Justifies not. av n1 vvz dt n1, vvz j n1; cc-acp p-acp d n1 n1 vvz xx. (3) text (DIV1) 98 Page 16
231 2. Faith has a special and peculiar Object, and that is the Promise or Covenant of Grace, 2. Faith has a special and peculiar Object, and that is the Promise or Covenant of Grace, crd n1 vhz dt j cc j n1, cc d vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 99 Page 16
232 or rather Christ in the Promise: or rather christ in the Promise: cc av-c np1 p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 99 Page 16
233 thus Faith justifies as it looks to and eyes the Promises, Faith is the Right Hand, whereby we look unto Christ, thus Faith Justifies as it looks to and eyes the Promises, Faith is the Right Hand, whereby we look unto christ, av n1 vvz p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp cc n2 dt vvz, n1 vbz dt j-jn n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 99 Page 16
234 and receive Christ offered to us. Now this Saving Faith has a twofold Act: and receive christ offered to us. Now this Saving Faith has a twofold Act: cc vvi np1 vvd p-acp pno12. av d vvg n1 vhz dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 99 Page 16
235 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: dt n1 fw-la fw-la, cc dt n1 cc np1; fw-la fw-la, pn31 vvz cc vvz av n2 pp-f j np1 n1, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; av pn31 vvz xx: (3) text (DIV1) 100 Page 16
236 But Ad intra, it looks to Christ, and rests upon him alone; in this Sence Faith justifies. But Ad intra, it looks to christ, and rests upon him alone; in this Sense Faith Justifies. cc-acp fw-la fw-la, pn31 vvz p-acp np1, cc vvz p-acp pno31 av-j; p-acp d n1 n1 vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 100 Page 16
237 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. av cst p-acp dt j-jn pns12 vmb vvi, crd cst dt j, j-vvg n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz j n1, np1 crd. vbg av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 101 Page 16
238 2. The External, Moving Cause is Jesus Christ God-man, who as Mediator hath purchased this Gift for us. 2. The External, Moving Cause is jesus christ God-man, who as Mediator hath purchased this Gift for us. crd dt j, j-vvg n1 vbz np1 np1 n1, r-crq p-acp n1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 103 Page 16
239 3. The Material Cause is the Active and Passive Obedience of Christ, whereby he both obeyed the Law, and made Satisfaction for Sin. 3. The Material Cause is the Active and Passive obedience of christ, whereby he both obeyed the Law, and made Satisfaction for Sin. crd dt j-jn n1 vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 av-d vvd dt n1, cc vvd n1 p-acp np1 (3) text (DIV1) 104 Page 16
240 4. The Formal Cause is the Imputation of our Sins to Christ, and his Righteousness to us. 4. The Formal Cause is the Imputation of our Sins to christ, and his Righteousness to us. crd dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 105 Page 16
241 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: crd dt j, j n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1, p-acp r-crq, np1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12, crd np1 crd. crd dt j, j n1 vbz n1, r-crq vvz av-j, c-acp pn31 vvz np1: (3) text (DIV1) 106 Page 16
242 Thus we are said to be justified by Grace, by Faith, by Christ, i. e. thro' God's Grace, by Christ's Merits apprehended by Faith. Thus we Are said to be justified by Grace, by Faith, by christ, i. e. through God's Grace, by Christ's Merits apprehended by Faith. av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp np1, sy. sy. p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp npg1 n2 vvn p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 107 Page 17
243 7. The Declarative Cause of Justification is Good Works, whereby our Faith is declared to be not a dead, 7. The Declarative Cause of Justification is Good Works, whereby our Faith is declared to be not a dead, crd dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz j vvz, c-crq po12 n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi xx dt j, (3) text (DIV1) 108 Page 17
244 but a true and living Faith. but a true and living Faith. cc-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1. (3) text (DIV1) 108 Page 17
245 8. The Final Cause of our Justification is the Glory of God and our own Salvation. VI. Objections answered. 8. The Final Cause of our Justification is the Glory of God and our own Salvation. VI. Objections answered. crd dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 d n1. crd. n2 vvd. (3) text (DIV1) 109 Page 17
246 Object. 1. If Christs Righteousness imputed be the only Cause of our Justification, what need then of Repentance, Holiness or New Obedience? Object. 1. If Christ Righteousness imputed be the only Cause of our Justification, what need then of Repentance, Holiness or New obedience? n1. crd cs npg1 n1 vvn vbb dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq n1 av pp-f n1, n1 cc j n1? (3) text (DIV1) 111 Page 17
247 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. np1 crd n1 cc j n1, vbz p-acp np1 px31 vvd av-j j p-acp n1; n2 crd. np1 vvz d n2 d c-crq pc-acp vvi: cc np1 crd. p-acp n1 dx n1 vmb vvi np1. (3) text (DIV1) 112 Page 17
248 2. I do not say Repentance, Holiness and New Obedience are no Cause at all; 2. I do not say Repentance, Holiness and New obedience Are no Cause At all; crd pns11 vdb xx vvi n1, n1 cc j n1 vbr dx n1 p-acp d; (3) text (DIV1) 113 Page 17
249 but they are neither the External nor Internal Moving Cause, they are neither the Efficient, Formal, Instrumental, Material or Meritorious Cause; but they Are neither the External nor Internal Moving Cause, they Are neither the Efficient, Formal, Instrumental, Material or Meritorious Cause; cc-acp pns32 vbr dx dt j ccx j j-vvg n1, pns32 vbr dx dt j, j, j, j-jn cc j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 113 Page 17
250 yet they are the Evidential or Declarative Cause, there being no other ordinary Way, to evidence to our own Souls the Truth of our Faith, yet they Are the Evidential or Declarative Cause, there being no other ordinary Way, to evidence to our own Souls the Truth of our Faith, av pns32 vbr dt np1 cc j n1, a-acp vbg dx j-jn j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 d n2 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 113 Page 17
251 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. cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc-acp p-acp j n1 cc j n1; np1 crd. pns32 d vbr p-acp np1 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 113 Page 17
252 3. 'Tis very strange, Persons can find no place for, or reason of Holiness, unless they must place them in Christ's Throne, 3. It's very strange, Persons can find no place for, or reason of Holiness, unless they must place them in Christ's Throne, crd pn31|vbz av j, n2 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp, cc n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp npg1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 114 Page 17
253 and make them their justifying Righteousness; our Holiness does not merit Heaven, but it makes us fit for it; and make them their justifying Righteousness; our Holiness does not merit Heaven, but it makes us fit for it; cc vvi pno32 po32 vvg n1; po12 n1 vdz xx vvi n1, cc-acp pn31 vvz pno12 j p-acp pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 114 Page 17
254 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; pn31 vdz xx vvi pno12 dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz po12 n1 p-acp n1. np1 crd cc-acp vdz xx d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-vvn n1 vvi n1; (3) text (DIV1) 114 Page 17
255 for if we are justified by Christ's Obedience, what need we be exact or careful about our own Obedience? for if we Are justified by Christ's obedience, what need we be exact or careful about our own obedience? c-acp cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vvb pns12 vbb j cc j p-acp po12 d n1? (3) text (DIV1) 115 Page 17
256 Answ. Indeed this is an old Objection made against this Doctrine, Rom. 6.1. Shall we continue in Sin, that Grace may abound? But, Answer Indeed this is an old Objection made against this Doctrine, Rom. 6.1. Shall we continue in since, that Grace may abound? But, np1 av d vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp d n1, np1 crd. vmb pns12 vvi p-acp n1, cst n1 vmb vvi? p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 116 Page 17
257 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. crd np1, n1 cc n1 av vvi av, p-acp ro-crq np1 vbz vvn n1, p-acp pno32 vbz pns31 vvn n1 av; vvn np1 crd. crd pix av-dc vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. np1 crd d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vvn, vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-acp cs pn31 vdd xx av-jc vvi p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 117 Page 18
258 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: np1 d vbz av dt j n1 vvn p-acp n1 np1 vbz vvg, np1 crd. vdb pns12 av vvb j dt n1 p-acp n1? np1 vvb, uh, pns12 av-c vvi dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 120 Page 18
259 The Apostle's Answer is, that the Doctrine of Justification by imputed Righteousness, is so far from destroying the Law that it establishes it. The Apostle's Answer is, that the Doctrine of Justification by imputed Righteousness, is so Far from destroying the Law that it establishes it. dt ng1 n1 vbz, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-vvn n1, vbz av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 cst pn31 vvz pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 120 Page 18
260 1. The Law is established in Christ, in that he has fulfilled the Law, and that both in the perfect Holiness of his Life, 1. The Law is established in christ, in that he has fulfilled the Law, and that both in the perfect Holiness of his Life, crd dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn dt n1, cc cst d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 121 Page 18
261 and also in the Sufferings and Satisfaction of his Death; and also in the Sufferings and Satisfaction of his Death; cc av p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 121 Page 18
262 because Christ did all this as our Head and Representative, and hence the Righteousness of the Law is said to be fulfilled in us; Rom. 8.3, 4. Because christ did all this as our Head and Representative, and hence the Righteousness of the Law is said to be fulfilled in us; Rom. 8.3, 4. c-acp np1 vdd d d c-acp po12 n1 cc n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12; np1 crd, crd (3) text (DIV1) 121 Page 18
263 2. The Law to a Believer is become void, as to its being the Way of our Justification before God, 2. The Law to a Believer is become void, as to its being the Way of our Justification before God, crd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn j, c-acp p-acp po31 vbg dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 122 Page 18
264 yet it is established as a Rule of Life: yet it is established as a Rule of Life: av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 122 Page 18
265 We must obey it, not to be justified by it, but to testifie our Thankfulness to God, not as a Cause but as an Evidence of our Justification; We must obey it, not to be justified by it, but to testify our Thankfulness to God, not as a Cause but as an Evidence of our Justification; pns12 vmb vvi pn31, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1, xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 122 Page 18
266 not to give us a Title to Life, but a Meetness for it. not to give us a Title to Life, but a Meetness for it. xx pc-acp vvi pno12 dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 122 Page 18
267 Obj. 4. If we are righteous before God in the Righteousness of Christ, then God sees no Sin in his People. Answ. True: Object 4. If we Are righteous before God in the Righteousness of christ, then God sees no since in his People. Answer True: np1 crd cs pns12 vbr j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs np1 vvz dx n1 p-acp po31 n1. np1 j: (3) text (DIV1) 123 Page 18
268 God sees not Sin in a Saint with a Vindictive Eye, he does not so see Sin in a justified Person, God sees not since in a Saint with a Vindictive Eye, he does not so see since in a justified Person, np1 vvz xx n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vdz xx av vvi n1 p-acp dt vvn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 124 Page 18
269 as to revoke their Justification, and condemn them for it; Rom. 8.1. No Condemnation to them that are in Christ. as to revoke their Justification, and condemn them for it; Rom. 8.1. No Condemnation to them that Are in christ. c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pn31; np1 crd. dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1. (3) text (DIV1) 124 Page 18
270 But with an intuitive Eye God doth both see and punish Sin in his own People; But with an intuitive Eye God does both see and Punish since in his own People; cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 np1 vdz d vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 125 Page 18
271 Psal. 89.30, 31, 32, 33, 34. Psalm 89.30, 31, 32, 33, 34. np1 crd, crd, crd, crd, crd (3) text (DIV1) 125 Page 18
272 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, np1 crd d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-vvn n1, vbz dt n1 av vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, d j n1 vmb vbi j pp-f pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 126 Page 18
273 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; c-acp pns31 vvb xx vbi av-d vvn p-acp po31 d n1, av np1 pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 av-dc j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1 cs d vbz; np1 crd. dt np2 vmd xx vvi p-acp pn31, pn31|vbz n1 p-acp j n2, n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp vvg p-acp pi pp-f po31 d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 126 Page 18
274 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; dx n1 vdz av vvi dt n1 c-acp d vdz, pn31 vvz n2 vvi px32, cc vvi po32 d n1, cc vvi np1 d p-acp d, np1 crd, crd, crd np1 crd dt n1 d c-crq n2 po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 127 Page 19
275 therefore not to his Active Obedience as you do. Answ. 1. 'Tis true, Mention is frequently made of the Death and Sufferings of Christ, Therefore not to his Active obedience as you do. Answer 1. It's true, Mention is frequently made of the Death and Sufferings of christ, av xx p-acp po31 j n1 c-acp pn22 vdb. np1 crd pn31|vbz j, n1 vbz av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 128 Page 19
276 as the Cause of our Justification and Salvation; as the Cause of our Justification and Salvation; c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 129 Page 19
277 but the Blood and Sufferings of Christ are mentioned, not with a Design to exclude Christ's Active Obedience, but the Blood and Sufferings of christ Are mentioned, not with a Design to exclude Christ's Active obedience, cc-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn, xx p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 129 Page 19
278 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. cc-acp av-j, fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn; p-acp c-crq j n1 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp np1 crd. d cst np1 vdd cc vvn vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, np1 vvg po31 n1, vbg dt j-vvg n1, vvz d dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 129 Page 19
279 2. We find Justification attributed frequently to his Active as well as to his Passive Obedience; 2. We find Justification attributed frequently to his Active as well as to his Passive obedience; crd pns12 vvb n1 vvn av-j p-acp po31 j c-acp av c-acp p-acp po31 j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 130 Page 19
280 as Rom. 8.3, 4. where Christ's Active as well as his Passive Obedience is mentioned, &c. as Rom. 8.3, 4. where Christ's Active as well as his Passive obedience is mentioned, etc. c-acp np1 crd, crd c-crq npg1 j a-acp av c-acp po31 j n1 vbz vvn, av (3) text (DIV1) 130 Page 19
281 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; crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, pns12 vmb xx vvi av pn31 npg1 j n1 cc j n2, cc-acp p-acp d; c-acp crd np1 crd. dt j n1 pp-f np1, a-acp vbz po31 j; (3) text (DIV1) 131 Page 19
282 As a Lamb without Blemish, there is his Active Obedience; we were under the Curse of the Law, Christ's passive Obedience frees us from that: As a Lamb without Blemish, there is his Active obedience; we were under the Curse of the Law, Christ's passive obedience frees us from that: p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, a-acp vbz po31 j n1; pns12 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, npg1 j n1 vvz pno12 p-acp d: (3) text (DIV1) 131 Page 19
283 Also we want Conformity to the Law, Christ's Active Obedience is our Legal Righteousness. Also we want Conformity to the Law, Christ's Active obedience is our Legal Righteousness. av pns12 vvb n1 p-acp dt n1, npg1 j n1 vbz po12 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 131 Page 19
284 Obj. 7. The wretched Socinian objects against all this, That we need no Satisfaction at all, Object 7. The wretched Socinian objects against all this, That we need no Satisfaction At all, np1 crd dt j np1 n2 p-acp d d, cst pns12 vvb dx n1 p-acp d, (3) text (DIV1) 132 Page 19
285 but are saved by meer Sovereign Mercy. but Are saved by mere Sovereign Mercy. cc-acp vbr vvn p-acp j j-jn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 132 Page 19
286 Answ. 1. The Old Testament Believers were not so distinct as to the way of Salvation by a Satisfaction, Answer 1. The Old Testament Believers were not so distinct as to the Way of Salvation by a Satisfaction, np1 crd dt j n1 n2 vbdr xx av j c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 19
287 as we now are in the Days of the Gospel, tho' this was not unknown to them, as we now Are in the Days of the Gospel, though this was not unknown to them, c-acp pns12 av vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cs d vbds xx j p-acp pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
288 as is evident, by Psal. 51. and Isa. 53. All their bloody Oblations plainly pointed to a Satisfaction; as is evident, by Psalm 51. and Isaiah 53. All their bloody Oblations plainly pointed to a Satisfaction; c-acp vbz j, p-acp np1 crd cc np1 crd av-d po32 j n2 av-j vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
289 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, cc-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f n1 xx vbg av vvn, p-acp d n1 pn31 vbds av pc-acp vbi, j n1 n2 vvd av-dc av-j cc av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
290 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; cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbg av av-j vvn cc av-j vvn, vbz p-acp dt j n1 av-j vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
291 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, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvn np1 crd, crd cc cs dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2 vbb vvn, pns12 vmb vvi, cst np1 vbz j c-acp av c-acp j, (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
292 and will by no means clear the guilty: and will by no means clear the guilty: cc vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi dt j: (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
293 The Sinner of an hundred Years old shall be accursed, the Justice of God calls for a Satisfaction, The Sinner of an hundred years old shall be accursed, the justice of God calls for a Satisfaction, dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2 j vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
294 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; cc av c-crq pns12 vvb, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvz av av-d p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cst pns12 vhb n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. cst dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f pno12 d; (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
295 That By his Stripes we are healed; Isa. 53.4, 5, 6. We must fling away our Bibles, and renounce the Christian Religion; That By his Stripes we Are healed; Isaiah 53.4, 5, 6. We must fling away our Bibles, and renounce the Christian Religion; cst p-acp po31 n2 pns12 vbr vvn; np1 crd, crd, crd pns12 vmb vvi av po12 np1, cc vvb dt njp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
296 nay, all Hopes of Eternal Life, if we let go the Doctrine of Satisfaction. nay, all Hope's of Eternal Life, if we let go the Doctrine of Satisfaction. uh-x, d ng1 pp-f j n1, cs pns12 vvb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 133 Page 20
297 APPLICATION. APPLICATION. n1. (4) application (DIV2) 133 Page 20
298 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: vbz d av? cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvn n2, pc-acp vvi cst d n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, vbz p-acp dt n1 xx p-acp px32: (4) application (DIV2) 134 Page 20
299 We may make a Threefold Use of it. 1. By way of INFORMATION. 2. CAUTION.. 3. EXAMINATION. We may make a Threefold Use of it. 1. By Way of INFORMATION. 2. CAUTION.. 3. EXAMINATION. pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31. crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1. crd n1.. crd n1. (4) application (DIV2) 134 Page 20
300 1. By way of INFORMATION, in these Ten Things; 1. By Way of INFORMATION, in these Ten Things; crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d crd n2; (4) application (DIV2) 135 Page 20
301 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; crd cs d vbb av, cs pn31 vvz pno12, c-crq j cc j-jn n2 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp j njp2, njp2, np1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 n2; (4) application (DIV2) 136 Page 20
302 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; dt n1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 vbz n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-crq n1 p-acp vvz vbz dt j-jn; (4) application (DIV2) 136 Page 21
303 therefore he that symbolizeth with Papists, Socinians and Arminians in this Doctrine, deserves not the Name of a Protestant; Therefore he that symbolizeth with Papists, socinians and Arminians in this Doctrine, deserves not the Name of a Protestant; av pns31 cst vvz p-acp njp2, njp2 cc njp2 p-acp d n1, vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) application (DIV2) 136 Page 21
304 for whoever opposes this Doctrine, opposes Christ and the Gospel way of Salvation, as has bin proved. for whoever opposes this Doctrine, opposes christ and the Gospel Way of Salvation, as has been proved. p-acp r-crq vvz d n1, vvz np1 cc dt n1 n1 pp-f n1, c-acp vhz vbn vvn. (4) application (DIV2) 136 Page 21
305 2. This informs us, what a miserable State all Men by Nature are in, that have no Righteousness, 2. This informs us, what a miserable State all Men by Nature Are in, that have no Righteousness, crd np1 vvz pno12, r-crq dt j n1 d n2 p-acp n1 vbr p-acp, cst vhb dx n1, (4) application (DIV2) 137 Page 21
306 nor are capable of doing any thing to justifie themselves; nor Are capable of doing any thing to justify themselves; ccx vbr j pp-f vdg d n1 pc-acp vvi px32; (4) application (DIV2) 137 Page 21
307 no, neither Men nor Angels can furnish us with a Righteousness, to present us righteous at God's Bar; no, neither Men nor Angels can furnish us with a Righteousness, to present us righteous At God's Bar; uh-x, dx n2 ccx n2 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 j p-acp npg1 n1; (4) application (DIV2) 137 Page 21
308 but it must be a Righteousness of God's providing, yea, the Righteousness of his own Son; but it must be a Righteousness of God's providing, yea, the Righteousness of his own Son; cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg, uh, dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1; (4) application (DIV2) 137 Page 21
309 none else will do us any Good. none Else will do us any Good. pix av vmb vdi pno12 d j. (4) application (DIV2) 137 Page 21
310 O how far was Man gone from God! How deep was he sunk into the deep Abyss of Misery! O how Far was Man gone from God! How deep was he sunk into the deep Abyss of Misery! sy c-crq av-j vbds n1 vvn p-acp np1 c-crq av-jn vbds pns31 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1! (4) application (DIV2) 137 Page 21
311 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: p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 pns12 vvb p-acp av, n2 crd. crd n1 av dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvn n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 d dt n1 c-crq pns12 vhd pix pp-f po12 d, np1 crd. np1 av vvd dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1; np1 crd. pns31 vbz dt vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1. uh vvb pno12 vvi n1! np1 crd, crd crd np1 vvz pno12 dt n1, c-crq np1 cc po31 n2 vbr, cc vhb av vbn av j p-acp vvg cc vvg d n1: (4) application (DIV2) 137 Page 21
312 Wicked Herod did not more desire to have killed Christ in the Cradle, than Satan and Seducers do to crucifie this Heavenly Doctrine. Wicked Herod did not more desire to have killed christ in the Cradle, than Satan and Seducers do to crucify this Heavenly Doctrine. j np1 vdd xx dc n1 pc-acp vhi vvn np1 p-acp dt n1, cs np1 cc n2 vdb p-acp vvi d j n1. (4) application (DIV2) 139 Page 21
313 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: j np1 vvz, pns31 vmd xx cc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd, cst pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn: (4) application (DIV2) 139 Page 21
314 This was Ominous and proved too true, how did the Galatians warp from this Doctrine, which is like its Master, crucify'd among Thieves; This was Ominous and proved too true, how did the Galatians warp from this Doctrine, which is like its Master, Crucified among Thieves; d vbds j cc vvn av j, q-crq vdd dt np1 vvb p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz j po31 n1, vvn p-acp n2; (4) application (DIV2) 139 Page 21
315 the Arminian and Antinomian on the one hand, the Socinian and Papist on the other. the Arminian and Antinomian on the one hand, the Socinian and Papist on the other. dt np1 cc njp p-acp dt crd n1, dt np1 cc njp p-acp dt n-jn. (4) application (DIV2) 139 Page 21
316 5. Inference. That if we would preserve this Glorious Doctrine, we must keep close to Scripture, 5. Inference. That if we would preserve this Glorious Doctrine, we must keep close to Scripture, crd n1. cst cs pns12 vmd vvi d j n1, pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1, (4) application (DIV2) 140 Page 21
317 and have a Care of making our own Carnal Reason the Standard of this Doctrine; God's Thoughts are above our Thoughts, and his Ways above our Ways; and have a Care of making our own Carnal Reason the Standard of this Doctrine; God's Thoughts Are above our Thoughts, and his Ways above our Ways; cc vhb dt n1 pp-f vvg po12 d j n1 dt n1 pp-f d n1; npg1 n2 vbr p-acp po12 n2, cc po31 n2 p-acp po12 n2; (4) application (DIV2) 140 Page 21
318 the Socinian will believe nothing, but what accords with his own depraved Reason, tho' in the Gospel there is nothing contrary to sound Reason, the Socinian will believe nothing, but what accords with his own depraved Reason, though in the Gospel there is nothing contrary to found Reason, dt np1 vmb vvi pix, cc-acp q-crq vvz p-acp po31 d j-vvn n1, cs p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbz pix j-jn p-acp j n1, (4) application (DIV2) 140 Page 22
319 yet there are many things above Reason, whereof this of Justification by imputed Righteousness is one; yet there Are many things above Reason, whereof this of Justification by imputed Righteousness is one; av a-acp vbr d n2 p-acp n1, c-crq d pp-f n1 p-acp j-vvn n1 vbz pi; (4) application (DIV2) 140 Page 22
320 'tis utterly impossible that any thing short of Divine Revelation, should discover the way of a guilty Sinner's becoming righteous before God. it's utterly impossible that any thing short of Divine Revelation, should discover the Way of a guilty Sinner's becoming righteous before God. pn31|vbz av-j j cst d n1 j pp-f j-jn n1, vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 j-vvg j p-acp np1. (4) application (DIV2) 140 Page 22
321 6. This informs us, that Pardon of Sin is not the all of Justification; for in Justification there is two Parts. 6. This informs us, that Pardon of since is not the all of Justification; for in Justification there is two Parts. crd np1 vvz pno12, cst n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx dt d pp-f n1; c-acp p-acp n1 a-acp vbz crd n2. (4) application (DIV2) 141 Page 22
322 1. A Discharge from the Curse of the Law, the Guilt of Sin, this is properly the Pardon of Sin. 1. A Discharge from the Curse of the Law, the Gilded of since, this is properly the Pardon of Sin. crd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j-vvn pp-f n1, d vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 (4) application (DIV2) 142 Page 22
323 2. 'Tis possible one might be pardoned and annihilated: 2. It's possible one might be pardoned and annihilated: crd pn31|vbz j pi vmd vbi vvn cc vvn: (4) application (DIV2) 143 Page 22
324 Therefore in Justification, there must be a Righteousness, which must constitute us righteous at God's Bar, Therefore in Justification, there must be a Righteousness, which must constitute us righteous At God's Bar, av p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 j p-acp npg1 n1, (4) application (DIV2) 143 Page 22
325 and give us a Title to Eternal Life, 2 Cor. 5.22. and give us a Title to Eternal Life, 2 Cor. 5.22. cc vvb pno12 dt n1 p-acp j n1, crd np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 143 Page 22
326 7. This informs us whence it is, that this Doctrine of Justification is so little understood, even amongst Professors; 7. This informs us whence it is, that this Doctrine of Justification is so little understood, even among Professors; crd np1 vvz pno12 c-crq pn31 vbz, cst d n1 pp-f n1 vbz av av-j vvn, av p-acp n2; (4) application (DIV2) 144 Page 22
327 who have a good measure of Knowledge, and can talk hansomely of other Truths, yet are very dark and muddy in this: who have a good measure of Knowledge, and can talk handsomely of other Truths, yet Are very dark and muddy in this: r-crq vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb vvi av-j pp-f j-jn n2, av vbr av j cc j p-acp d: (4) application (DIV2) 144 Page 22
328 The Reason is, this is one of the Mysteries of the Gospel, that Flesh and Blood, Carnal Reason cannot fathom. The Reason is, this is one of the Mysteres of the Gospel, that Flesh and Blood, Carnal Reason cannot fathom. dt n1 vbz, d vbz pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst n1 cc n1, j n1 vmbx n1. (4) application (DIV2) 144 Page 22
329 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; crd cs d vbb av, cs dt vvn n1 vmb vvi av av-j, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n1, p-acp vvg n1, r-crq vdb av vvi p-acp dt js pp-f npg1 n2; (4) application (DIV2) 145 Page 22
330 we may, and ought to be humble for remaining Infirmities; we may, and ought to be humble for remaining Infirmities; pns12 vmb, cc pi pc-acp vbi j p-acp vvg n1; (4) application (DIV2) 145 Page 22
331 but our remaining Infirmities do not make void our Justification, we stand accepted at God's Bar, not for our own but for Christ's Obedience; but our remaining Infirmities do not make void our Justification, we stand accepted At God's Bar, not for our own but for Christ's obedience; cc-acp po12 j-vvg n1 vdb xx vvi j po12 n1, pns12 vvb vvn p-acp npg1 n1, xx p-acp po12 d p-acp p-acp npg1 n1; (4) application (DIV2) 145 Page 22
332 No Condemnation to them that are in Christ, Rom. 8.1. 1 John 2.1. If any Man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father. 2. Use of CAUTION. No Condemnation to them that Are in christ, Rom. 8.1. 1 John 2.1. If any Man since, we have an Advocate with the Father. 2. Use of CAUTION. dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1, np1 crd. crd np1 crd. cs d n1 n1, pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1. crd n1 pp-f n1. (4) application (DIV2) 145 Page 22
333 If this be so, then are we justified by nothing in our selves, but only by the Righteousness of Christ imputed to us. Then, If this be so, then Are we justified by nothing in our selves, but only by the Righteousness of christ imputed to us. Then, cs d vbb av, av vbr pns12 vvn p-acp pix p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno12. av, (4) application (DIV2) 147 Page 22
334 1. Take heed of resting in a meer Doctrinal Soundness in this Point, without a renewed and sanctified Heart; 1. Take heed of resting in a mere Doctrinal Soundness in this Point, without a renewed and sanctified Heart; crd vvb n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n1; (4) application (DIV2) 148 Page 22
335 Some please themselves with this, that they are right in Point of Opinion, they disclaim Works in Justification, expect to be justified only by Faith; some please themselves with this, that they Are right in Point of Opinion, they disclaim Works in Justification, expect to be justified only by Faith; d vvb px32 p-acp d, cst pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb vvz p-acp n1, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp n1; (4) application (DIV2) 148 Page 23
336 but in the mean time, that which they call Faith is nothing but Opinion, a dead Faith that bears no living Fruit; but in the mean time, that which they call Faith is nothing but Opinion, a dead Faith that bears no living Fruit; cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst r-crq pns32 vvb n1 vbz pix p-acp n1, dt j n1 cst vvz dx j-vvg n1; (4) application (DIV2) 148 Page 23
337 this is what St. James doth so much set himself against, Jam. 2.17. Faith if it hath not Works, is dead being alone: this is what Saint James does so much Set himself against, Jam. 2.17. Faith if it hath not Works, is dead being alone: d vbz q-crq n1 np1 vdz av av-d vvi px31 p-acp, np1 crd. n1 cs pn31 vhz xx vvz, vbz j vbg j: (4) application (DIV2) 148 Page 23
338 O see that your Faith be a living, working Faith. Oh see that your Faith be a living, working Faith. uh vvb cst po22 n1 vbb dt j-vvg, j-vvg n1. (4) application (DIV2) 148 Page 23
339 2. On the other Hand, take heed of relying or trusting to your own Duties, Graces of Holiness; 2. On the other Hand, take heed of relying or trusting to your own Duties, Graces of Holiness; crd p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg p-acp po22 d n2, n2 pp-f n1; (4) application (DIV2) 149 Page 23
340 Without Holiness you can never see God, Heb. 12.14. and yet you must not trust to, or make Saviours of your Holiness, Faith looks only to Christ. Without Holiness you can never see God, Hebrew 12.14. and yet you must not trust to, or make Saviors of your Holiness, Faith looks only to christ. p-acp n1 pn22 vmb av-x vvi np1, np1 crd. cc av pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp, cc vvi ng1 pp-f po22 n1, n1 vvz av-j p-acp np1. (4) application (DIV2) 149 Page 23
341 3. Take heed of confounding Faith with Obedience, as too many do; our Justification consists in receiving from God, not giving any thing to him: 3. Take heed of confounding Faith with obedience, as too many do; our Justification consists in receiving from God, not giving any thing to him: crd vvb n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp n1, c-acp av d vdb; po12 n1 vvz p-acp vvg p-acp np1, xx vvg d n1 p-acp pno31: (4) application (DIV2) 150 Page 23
342 Christ is offered in the New Covenant, Faith is the Hand whereby we receive Christ. 3. Use of EXAMINATION ▪ christ is offered in the New Covenant, Faith is the Hand whereby we receive christ. 3. Use of EXAMINATION ▪ np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq pns12 vvb np1. crd n1 pp-f n1 ▪ (4) application (DIV2) 150 Page 23
343 Now let us search our Hearts, whether we are made Partaker of this blessed Priviledge or no: Now let us search our Hearts, whither we Are made Partaker of this blessed Privilege or no: av vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2, cs pns12 vbr vvn n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1 cc dx: (4) application (DIV2) 152 Page 23
344 But how shall I know that? But how shall I know that? cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi d? (4) application (DIV2) 152 Page 23
345 First, If you are justified then your Sins are pardoned, and if your Sins are pardoned, Then, First, If you Are justified then your Sins Are pardoned, and if your Sins Are pardoned, Then, ord, cs pn22 vbr vvn av po22 n2 vbr vvn, cc cs po22 n2 vbr vvn, av, (4) application (DIV2) 153 Page 23
346 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. crd pn22 vhb vbn av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp n1, np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. crd cs po22 n2 vbr vvn, pn22 vhb vvn cc vvn d n1, cc cst d p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 154 Page 23
347 Let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the Unrighteous Man his Thoughts, and return to the Lord, Let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the Unrighteous Man his Thoughts, and return to the Lord, vvb dt j vvi po31 n1, cc dt j n1 po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) application (DIV2) 155 Page 23
348 and he will have Mercy on him, and to our God, and he will abundantly pardon. and he will have Mercy on him, and to our God, and he will abundantly pardon. cc pns31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po12 n1, cc pns31 vmb av-j vvi. (4) application (DIV2) 155 Page 23
349 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. crd dt j-vvn n1 vvz d n1, np1 crd. q-crq vmb pns11 vdi d j n1, cc n1 p-acp np1? np1 crd. pns11 vvb j n2, cc-acp po21 n1 vdb pns11 vvi. (4) application (DIV2) 156 Page 23
350 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. crd dt j-vvn n1 vbz dt j n1, sy. sy. crd r-crq vhz av j n2 pp-f px31, pp-f n2, n2, n2, np1 crd. np1 crd. crd dt j-vvn n1 vbz dt j n1, crd np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 157 Page 23
351 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; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vbm q-crq pns11 vbm, np1 crd, crd, crd crd dt j-vvn n1 vbz pi, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, d dt n2 vvn p-acp np1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) application (DIV2) 158 Page 23
352 as True Repentance, a constant Use of all Ordinances, Hearing the Word preached, Reading, Prayer, Reformation, Luke 13.3. Isa. 55.7. as True Repentance, a constant Use of all Ordinances, Hearing the Word preached, Reading, Prayer, Reformation, Lycia 13.3. Isaiah 55.7. c-acp j n1, dt j n1 pp-f d n2, vvg dt n1 vvd, vvg, n1, n1, av crd. np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 159 Page 24
353 Confession and Acknowledgment of Sin, 1 Kin. 8.30, 33, 34. Secondly, Some Rules to know when you are Partakers of the Righteousness of Christ; Confessi and Acknowledgment of since, 1 Kin. 8.30, 33, 34. Secondly, some Rules to know when you Are Partakers of the Righteousness of christ; n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, crd n1. crd, crd, crd ord, d n2 pc-acp vvi c-crq pn22 vbr n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) application (DIV2) 159 Page 24
354 and if you believe in Christ then are you Partakers of Christ's Righteousness. John 3.36. He that believeth on the Son, hath Everlasting Life: and if you believe in christ then Are you Partakers of Christ's Righteousness. John 3.36. He that Believeth on the Son, hath Everlasting Life: cc cs pn22 vvb p-acp np1 av vbr pn22 n2 pp-f npg1 n1. np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vhz j n1: (4) application (DIV2) 160 Page 24
355 Look well to your Faith that it be not Common, but a Special and Saving Faith. Look well to your Faith that it be not Common, but a Special and Saving Faith. vvb av p-acp po22 n1 cst pn31 vbb xx j, cc-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1. (4) application (DIV2) 160 Page 24
356 Now True Faith may be known. 1. By the Manner, how the Holy Spirit works Faith in the Soul: Now True Faith may be known. 1. By the Manner, how the Holy Spirit works Faith in the Soul: av j n1 vmb vbi vvn. crd p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt j n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) application (DIV2) 161 Page 24
357 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. dt n1 vvz pno12 j, np1 crd, crd j, j, n2 p-acp np1 cc np1; po31 ord n1 vbz p-acp vvi pp-f n1, np1 crd. np1 crd. pns31 vvz dt n1, np1 crd. pns31 vvz dt n1, np1 crd. vvz dt n1 j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vhi np1 p-acp po31 d n2. (4) application (DIV2) 162 Page 24
358 2. By its Activity for God and Holiness: 2. By its Activity for God and Holiness: crd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 cc n1: (4) application (DIV2) 163 Page 24
359 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; j n1 vbz j, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz, n1, q-crq vm2 pns21 vhi pno11 pc-acp vdi? vvz crd. crd vvg n1 vbz av-x j, cc-acp av vvn p-acp d j-jn n2; (4) application (DIV2) 163 Page 24
360 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; c-acp n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd. n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1; n1, np1 crd. pns11 vvb, av xx pns11, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11, av crd vvg n1 vbz dt j n1, av av c-acp np1 vvz pns31 vvz; (4) application (DIV2) 164 Page 24
361 see in Jacob, how Faith spirits him in Prayer, Gen. 32.9, 10. FINIS. see in Jacob, how Faith spirits him in Prayer, Gen. 32.9, 10. FINIS. vvb p-acp np1, c-crq n1 n2 pno31 p-acp n1, np1 crd, crd fw-la. (4) application (DIV2) 165 Page 24

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