The summe of certain sermons upon Genes. 15.6 vvherein not only the doctrine of justification by faith is asserted and cleared, and sundry arguments for justification before faith, discussed and answered : but also the nature and the meanes of faith, with the imputation of our sins to Christ, and of Christs righteousness to us are briefly explained and confirmed / preached at Dorchester in New-England by Richard Mather ... ; and now by him published at the earnest request of sundry well-affected and Godly Christians.
so much the various words may import, which are not barely hee believed the Lord, but hee believed in the Lord, or on the Lord. Besides believing is an act of the heart, Rom: 10. 10. Not of the head,
so much the various words may import, which Are not barely he believed the Lord, but he believed in the Lord, or on the Lord. Beside believing is an act of the heart, Rom: 10. 10. Not of the head,
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The heart fainteth when a man belie• … eth not, Gen: 45. 26. and is fixed or fastened when a man believeth in the Lord Psal: 112. 7, 8. This that is said here of Abrams believing, is expounded by the Apostle Rom: 4. 18, 19, 20, 21. by Hope above hope, and by not staggering at the promise through unbel• … efe.
The heart fainteth when a man belie• … eth not, Gen: 45. 26. and is fixed or fastened when a man Believeth in the Lord Psalm: 112. 7, 8. This that is said Here of Abrams believing, is expounded by the Apostle Rom: 4. 18, 19, 20, 21. by Hope above hope, and by not staggering At the promise through unbel• … efe.
VVhat means this word He counted it to him for righteousness. It is as much as to say, the Lord imputed this Faith of Abram. for righteousness in Gods sight;
What means this word He counted it to him for righteousness. It is as much as to say, the Lord imputed this Faith of Abram. for righteousness in God's sighed;
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So it notes that hee was justified not by workes, but by this his Faith; and so the Apostle expounds these words Rom: 4. 2, 3, 4, 5. Did Abram never believe afore now? and was hee never justified before this time;
So it notes that he was justified not by works, but by this his Faith; and so the Apostle expounds these words Rom: 4. 2, 3, 4, 5. Did Abram never believe afore now? and was he never justified before this time;
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One cause therof may be, because his faith was now more confirmed, Hee having lately been in some pang of grief through want of children, verse 2, 3. as the Disciples of Christ are often said to believe upon some new confirmation of their faith,
One cause thereof may be, Because his faith was now more confirmed, He having lately been in Some pang of grief through want of children, verse 2, 3. as the Disciples of christ Are often said to believe upon Some new confirmation of their faith,
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witness his Piety in building Altars, & calling on the name of the Lord Gen: 12. 7, 8. & 13, 4, 18. His Religious care in instructing his family, those 318 trayned ones,
witness his Piety in building Altars, & calling on the name of the Lord Gen: 12. 7, 8. & 13, 4, 18. His Religious care in instructing his family, those 318 trained ones,
and that would condescend farr for peace sake chap: 13. 8, 9. and would hazard his own liberty & life to rescue Lot out of captivity chap: 14. 14. his contempt of riches,
and that would condescend Far for peace sake chap: 13. 8, 9. and would hazard his own liberty & life to rescue Lot out of captivity chap: 14. 14. his contempt of riches,
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Acts 15. 7. Rom: 10. 14, 15. 17. Ephe: 1. 13. Acts 14. 1. Genes: 12. 1, 1, 3, 4, 5. Therfore is the word called the word of faith Rom: 10. 8. because it is by it that faith is wrought.
Acts 15. 7. Rom: 10. 14, 15. 17. Ephes: 1. 13. Acts 14. 1. Genesis: 12. 1, 1, 3, 4, 5. Therefore is the word called the word of faith Rom: 10. 8. Because it is by it that faith is wrought.
Regeneration is by the word, Jam: 1. 18. 1 Pet: 1. 23. and the Spirit is also received by the same meanes, Gal: 3. 2. and therfore faith is by the word also.
Regeneration is by the word, Jam: 1. 18. 1 Pet: 1. 23. and the Spirit is also received by the same means, Gall: 3. 2. and Therefore faith is by the word also.
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The reason of the consequence is, because wheresoever Regeneration is wrought, and the Spirit of grace is bestowed, there saving faith can net be wanting.
The reason of the consequence is, Because wheresoever Regeneration is wrought, and the Spirit of grace is bestowed, there Saving faith can net be wanting.
It shewes unto a man his sinn, Rom: 3. 20. & 7. 9, 10. and the wrath of God deserved thereby Rom: 4. 15. and herupon through the spirit of bondage, begets fear & dread in the secure heart Exod: 20. 18, 19. Rom: 8. 15. Which things are requisite to the begetting of faith in Christ,
It shows unto a man his sin, Rom: 3. 20. & 7. 9, 10. and the wrath of God deserved thereby Rom: 4. 15. and hereupon through the Spirit of bondage, begets Fear & dread in the secure heart Exod: 20. 18, 19. Rom: 8. 15. Which things Are requisite to the begetting of faith in christ,
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Paul of himself is nothing, Apollos nothing, nor any other minister of the Gospel, bút God it is that worketh all, 1 Cor: 3. 5, 6, 7. Paul preached to Lidia & others,
Paul of himself is nothing, Apollos nothing, nor any other minister of the Gospel, bút God it is that works all, 1 Cor: 3. 5, 6, 7. Paul preached to Lidia & Others,
as he is bound to none, so he sees cause not to give his Grace to all, no nor to all that do injoy the meanes, that so they to whom his grace is given, may see themselves the more indebted for it;
as he is bound to none, so he sees cause not to give his Grace to all, no nor to all that do enjoy the means, that so they to whom his grace is given, may see themselves the more indebted for it;
The answer is, That his Wisdom hath so appointed & seen meet, and therwith wee should rest our selves contented & satisfied It is his pleasure to save men by preaching.
The answer is, That his Wisdom hath so appointed & seen meet, and therewith we should rest our selves contented & satisfied It is his pleasure to save men by preaching.
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For there can be no salvation without Christ Acts 4. 12. 1 John 5. 12. nor without faith in Christ John 3. 18, 36. Heb: 11. 6. and ordinarily there can be no faith without the Gospel,
For there can be no salvation without christ Acts 4. 12. 1 John 5. 12. nor without faith in christ John 3. 18, 36. Hebrew: 11. 6. and ordinarily there can be no faith without the Gospel,
but by it, Rom: 10. 14, 17. and therfore where this word is wanting, there the people are in a perishing condition Pro: 29. 18. and millions of people there are in this condition, having none to speak unto them out Starrs,
but by it, Rom: 10. 14, 17. and Therefore where this word is wanting, there the people Are in a perishing condition Pro: 29. 18. and millions of people there Are in this condition, having none to speak unto them out Stars,
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John 15. 22. and therfore the judgment & condemnation of such people will be so exceeding just & dreadfull, that the condition of Tyre & Sidon, and of Sodom & Gomorah shall be more tollerable, Math: 11. 22, 23, 24. And hee counted it to him for righteousness.
John 15. 22. and Therefore the judgement & condemnation of such people will be so exceeding just & dreadful, that the condition of Tyre & Sidon, and of Sodom & Gomorrah shall be more tolerable, Math: 11. 22, 23, 24. And he counted it to him for righteousness.
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and sometime by another, as may appeare by viewing Rom: 4. 3, 22, 23. Gall: 3. 6. Iam: 2. 23. I• …, that is, this faith of his, this believing in the Lord;
and sometime by Another, as may appear by viewing Rom: 4. 3, 22, 23. Gall: 3. 6. Iam: 2. 23. I• …, that is, this faith of his, this believing in the Lord;
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but the doctrine or glad tidings of salvation by Christ? That saying John 8. 56. that Abram rejoyced to s• … Christs day, doth shew that Christ was the object of Abrams faith.
but the Doctrine or glad tidings of salvation by christ? That saying John 8. 56. that Abram rejoiced to s• … Christ day, does show that christ was the Object of Abrams faith.
Now from the words, he counted it to him for righteousness, wee have occasion to consider of three things concerning that great article of faith, our justificatiō. 1 The Efficient cause therof;
Now from the words, he counted it to him for righteousness, we have occasion to Consider of three things Concerning that great article of faith, our justification. 1 The Efficient cause thereof;
or that is the Efficient cause of our justification. Rom: 3. 30. & 8. 30. 33. Gal: 3 8. Isai 50. 8. Reason, justification is a judiciary act, the work of a Iudge pronouncing sentence of absolution upon a man;
or that is the Efficient cause of our justification. Rom: 3. 30. & 8. 30. 33. Gall: 3 8. Isaiah 50. 8. Reason, justification is a judiciary act, the work of a Judge pronouncing sentence of absolution upon a man;
and this appears by this, because it is opposed to condemn, as Rom: 8. 33. Math: 12. 37. and so it differs from sanctification, which is to make a man really holy by changing his qualityes,
and this appears by this, Because it is opposed to condemn, as Rom: 8. 33. Math: 12. 37. and so it differs from sanctification, which is to make a man really holy by changing his qualities,
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wheras justification makes only a relative change in a man in respect of state, from a state of guiltiness to a state of absolution & clearing judicially.
whereas justification makes only a relative change in a man in respect of state, from a state of guiltiness to a state of absolution & clearing judicially.
Now it belongs to God alone to be the Iudg of all the world Gen. 18. 25. Psa. 75. 7. & 94. 2. Heb: 12. 23. 1 Cor. 4 4. and therfore justificatiō being the act & work of God as a judg, doth belong to God only.
Now it belongs to God alone to be the Judge of all the world Gen. 18. 25. Psa. 75. 7. & 94. 2. Hebrew: 12. 23. 1 Cor. 4 4. and Therefore justification being the act & work of God as a judge, does belong to God only.
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Rom: 4. 4, 5. And therfore inasmuch as God only forgives sin Isai 43. 25. Psal: 32. 1, 2. 2 cor 5. 19. Mark 2. 7. it must need, bee that God only doth justifie.
Rom: 4. 4, 5. And Therefore inasmuch as God only forgives since Isaiah 43. 25. Psalm: 32. 1, 2. 2 cor 5. 19. Mark 2. 7. it must need, be that God only does justify.
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So that what Christ spake of honouring of himself Iohn 8. 54. may well be applyed to the matter in hand, that if a man Iustifie himself, his Iustification is nothing.
So that what christ spoke of honouring of himself John 8. 54. may well be applied to the matter in hand, that if a man Justify himself, his Justification is nothing.
their sinns may be sough, for, but they shall never be f• … nd whom I have once pardoned, and forgiven Ier. 50. 20. Iustification is one of those gracious gifts of God, which are without repentance Rom. 11. 29.
their Sins may be sough, for, but they shall never be f• … and whom I have once pardoned, and forgiven Jeremiah 50. 20. Justification is one of those gracious Gifts of God, which Are without Repentance Rom. 11. 29.
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The Psalmist coūted it a heinous thing, to condemn the generation of Gods children Psal. 73. 15. and they that judg others with unjust and rash judgment, may expect to be judged themselves Math. 7. 1. For those whom God doth justifie, it is not for men to condemn them,
The Psalmist counted it a heinous thing, to condemn the generation of God's children Psalm 73. 15. and they that judge Others with unjust and rash judgement, may expect to be judged themselves Math. 7. 1. For those whom God does justify, it is not for men to condemn them,
But if God do justifie his servants, what need they to bee much troubled, though the world do censure & condemn them? It is the judgment of God that must stand;
But if God do justify his Servants, what need they to be much troubled, though the world do censure & condemn them? It is the judgement of God that must stand;
or of mans judgment 1 Cor: 4. 3. and the like comfort doth belong to every faithfull servant of God, inasmuch as they are justified by the Lord, what ever men may say or judg of them.
or of men judgement 1 Cor: 4. 3. and the like Comfort does belong to every faithful servant of God, inasmuch as they Are justified by the Lord, what ever men may say or judge of them.
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For alas what will this avail us, sith it is God that must justifie, or else wee shall never be justified indeed, whatever wee may conceive of our selves.
For alas what will this avail us, sith it is God that must justify, or Else we shall never be justified indeed, whatever we may conceive of our selves.
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The Pharises were men that justified themselves before men, but God knew their hearts; and our Saviour tells them that things might be beautifull in the sight of men,
The Pharisees were men that justified themselves before men, but God knew their hearts; and our Saviour tells them that things might be beautiful in the sighed of men,
and yet be abominable in the sight of God, Luke 16. 15. But the h• … ly Apostle was otherwise minded, who would not justifie his own self, knowing that he that judged him was the Lord. 1 Cor: 4. 4. It is our wisdom therfore to seek ūto God in Christ for this benefit;
and yet be abominable in the sighed of God, Lycia 16. 15. But the h• … lie Apostle was otherwise minded, who would not justify his own self, knowing that he that judged him was the Lord. 1 Cor: 4. 4. It is our Wisdom Therefore to seek unto God in christ for this benefit;
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Rom. 4. 5, 9, 11. & 3. 22, 30. & 10. 4. Gal. 2. 16. & 3. 8, 9, 22. Philip. 3. 9. Heb: 11. 7. Here it will be needfull to shew how it is that wee are justified by faith;
Rom. 4. 5, 9, 11. & 3. 22, 30. & 10. 4. Gal. 2. 16. & 3. 8, 9, 22. Philip. 3. 9. Hebrew: 11. 7. Here it will be needful to show how it is that we Are justified by faith;
For some help therfore to the clearing of this point, observe these propositions following. 1 Faith doth not justifie as it is a work or vertue in us. Reas:
For Some help Therefore to the clearing of this point, observe these propositions following. 1 Faith does not justify as it is a work or virtue in us. Reas:
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because grace & works are opposite, and can not stand together Rom. 11. 5, 6. Reas: 3 Wee can not be justified but by that which is exact, entire & perfect righteousness;
Because grace & works Are opposite, and can not stand together Rom. 11. 5, 6. Reas: 3 we can not be justified but by that which is exact, entire & perfect righteousness;
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if he should justifie us otherwise then by a righteousness which is exact & perfect? his judgment is according to truth Rom. 2. 2. so that he will not cleare the guilty Ex• … d: 34. 7. Now our faith is imperfect,
if he should justify us otherwise then by a righteousness which is exact & perfect? his judgement is according to truth Rom. 2. 2. so that he will not clear the guilty Ex• … worser: 34. 7. Now our faith is imperfect,
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Reas: 1 The righteousness by which we are justified is of faith, by faith, through faith, Phili. 3. 9. Rom: 3. 30. and therfore it is not our faith it self.
Reas: 1 The righteousness by which we Are justified is of faith, by faith, through faith, Phili. 3. 9. Rom: 3. 30. and Therefore it is not our faith it self.
Therfore we have these expressions in Scripture, his own faith, thy faith, my faith, Hab: 2. 4. Jam: 2. 18. Reas: 3 The thing that must justifie us, must be a perfect righteousness, as was shewed before;
Therefore we have these expressions in Scripture, his own faith, thy faith, my faith, Hab: 2. 4. Jam: 2. 18. Reas: 3 The thing that must justify us, must be a perfect righteousness, as was showed before;
Reas: 4. Jesus Christ in his obedience is our righteousness Ier: 23. 6. 1 Cor: 1. 30. 2 Cor: 5. 21. rom: 5. 19. & 10. 4. And therfore to make faith it self our righteousness is injurious to Christ,
Reas: 4. jesus christ in his Obedience is our righteousness Jeremiah: 23. 6. 1 Cor: 1. 30. 2 Cor: 5. 21. rome: 5. 19. & 10. 4. And Therefore to make faith it self our righteousness is injurious to christ,
3 Faith doth justifie only relatively, in respect of its object Christ Iesus, or instrumentally as the hand that receiveth Christ and his righteousness. As a mans hand may be said to feed him,
3 Faith does justify only relatively, in respect of its Object christ Iesus, or instrumentally as the hand that receives christ and his righteousness. As a men hand may be said to feed him,
For instance, wee are justified by faith, Rom: 3. 28. Gal. 3. 22, 24. but wee are justified by Christ Isai 53. 11. Eternall life is by faith Iohn 3. 16, 36. but it is by Christ 1 Iohn 5. 11, 12. Wee are saved by faith, Eph: 2. 8. but wee are saved by Christ, Iohn 3. 17. Math: 1. 21. Wee live by faith, Hab: 2. 4. Gal. 2. 20. but wee live by Christ, Iohn 6. 57. & 14. 19. Forgiveness of si• … s is by faith, Acts 10. 43. & 26. 18. but it is by Christ, Acts 13. 38. Ephe: 1. 7. In like sort when faith is said to be imputed unto righteousness, wee must understand it that Christ & his righteousness is imputed.
For instance, we Are justified by faith, Rom: 3. 28. Gal. 3. 22, 24. but we Are justified by christ Isaiah 53. 11. Eternal life is by faith John 3. 16, 36. but it is by christ 1 John 5. 11, 12. we Are saved by faith, Ephesians: 2. 8. but we Are saved by christ, John 3. 17. Math: 1. 21. we live by faith, Hab: 2. 4. Gal. 2. 20. but we live by christ, John 6. 57. & 14. 19. Forgiveness of si• … s is by faith, Acts 10. 43. & 26. 18. but it is by christ, Acts 13. 38. Ephes: 1. 7. In like sort when faith is said to be imputed unto righteousness, we must understand it that christ & his righteousness is imputed.
but by & for a righteousness, and such as one as is entire & perfect, Pro: 17. 15. Exod: 34. 7. Rom: 2. 2. 3. 26. 2 That this perfect righteousness is not to be had in our selves, Rom: 3. 10. Psal. 143. 2. 3 That this perfect righteousness is in Christ,
but by & for a righteousness, and such as one as is entire & perfect, Pro: 17. 15. Exod: 34. 7. Rom: 2. 2. 3. 26. 2 That this perfect righteousness is not to be had in our selves, Rom: 3. 10. Psalm 143. 2. 3 That this perfect righteousness is in christ,
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and not elsewhere, Jer: 23. 6. Isai 45. 24, 25. 2 Cor: 5. 21. Rom: 5. 9, 19. 4 That this righteousness of Christ cannot justifie us, till it be communicated & applyed, and so be made ours;
and not elsewhere, Jer: 23. 6. Isaiah 45. 24, 25. 2 Cor: 5. 21. Rom: 5. 9, 19. 4 That this righteousness of christ cannot justify us, till it be communicated & applied, and so be made ours;
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even as meat doth not feed a man, till he take it & eat it, apparell doth not warm a man till he receive it & put it on, a pearl though of never so much value, doth not enrich a man till he receive it,
even as meat does not feed a man, till he take it & eat it, apparel does not warm a man till he receive it & put it on, a pearl though of never so much valve, does not enrich a man till he receive it,
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& to Gods free grace in him, for therfore is it of faith, that it might be by grace Rom: 4. 16. Ephe: 2. 8. it being the very propertie, & (• … s I may say) the ingenie of faith, to bring nothing of its own for a mans justification,
& to God's free grace in him, for Therefore is it of faith, that it might be by grace Rom: 4. 16. Ephes: 2. 8. it being the very property, & (• … s I may say) the ingeny of faith, to bring nothing of its own for a men justification,
for Abram (as was observed before) had afore this time done many excellent services, in leaving his kindred and country at Gods command, in building Altars,
for Abram (as was observed before) had afore this time done many excellent services, in leaving his kindred and country At God's command, in building Altars,
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and calling on the name of the Lord where ever he came, in yielding to his inferiour Lot for peace sake, in rescuing him out of captivity, with the perill or hazard of his own liberty & life, in his contempt of riches offered to him by the King of Sodom, &c:
and calling on the name of the Lord where ever he Come, in yielding to his inferior Lot for peace sake, in rescuing him out of captivity, with the peril or hazard of his own liberty & life, in his contempt of riches offered to him by the King of Sodom, etc.:
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but sith he abounded with store of excellent works, and yet is justified by faith, we may conclude that justification is not by faith & works, much less by works alone, but by faith only.
but sith he abounded with store of excellent works, and yet is justified by faith, we may conclude that justification is not by faith & works, much less by works alone, but by faith only.
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or actuall, either inward vertues & graces, or outward dutyes of obedience, the reason is, because faith & works are opposite in this matter, and can not stand together;
or actual, either inward Virtues & graces, or outward duties of Obedience, the reason is, Because faith & works Are opposite in this matter, and can not stand together;
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wheras the truth is, justification is not afore faith, but by faith, viz: as by an hand or instrument to receive the righteousness of Christ, which righteousness of Christ, is the matter that being received doth justifie,
whereas the truth is, justification is not afore faith, but by faith, videlicet: as by an hand or Instrument to receive the righteousness of christ, which righteousness of christ, is the matter that being received does justify,
then it is after faith, because faith is wrought in vocation, as being the answer of the soul to the call of God, calling the soul to come to God in Christ, wherunto when the soul doth answer & come, (as it alwayes doth when the calling is savingly effectuall) this answer, this comming is faith Jer: 3. 22. faith being wrought in calling,
then it is After faith, Because faith is wrought in vocation, as being the answer of the soul to the call of God, calling the soul to come to God in christ, whereunto when the soul does answer & come, (as it always does when the calling is savingly effectual) this answer, this coming is faith Jer: 3. 22. faith being wrought in calling,
Reas: 2 Faith hath the same place in Justification as the Israelites looking on the brazen Serpent had in their healing, Joh. 3. 14, 15. Now they were not first healed,
Reas: 2 Faith hath the same place in Justification as the Israelites looking on the brazen Serpent had in their healing, John 3. 14, 15. Now they were not First healed,
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but first they must look up to the Serpent, and so therby be healed Numb: 21. 7, 8, 9. to teach that wee must first look up to Christ by the eye of a lively faith,
but First they must look up to the Serpent, and so thereby be healed Numb: 21. 7, 8, 9. to teach that we must First look up to christ by the eye of a lively faith,
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but we are bidden to look unto hi• …, & then wee shall be justified & saved therby. Isai 45. 22, 24, 25. Reas: 3 If a man be Justified afore faith, then a man may be in state of Iustification & in state of condemnation both at once;
but we Are bidden to look unto hi• …, & then we shall be justified & saved thereby. Isaiah 45. 22, 24, 25. Reas: 3 If a man be Justified afore faith, then a man may be in state of Justification & in state of condemnation both At once;
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For afore a man have faith, he is in state of condemnatiō, & the wrath of God abtdeth on h• …, Iohn 3. 18, 36. But these two states are so opposite & contrary, that it is not possible that a man should be in both at once.
For afore a man have faith, he is in state of condemnation, & the wrath of God abtdeth on h• …, John 3. 18, 36. But these two states Are so opposite & contrary, that it is not possible that a man should be in both At once.
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For at that time it convinceth the soul to be in a state of bondage, and therupō fills it with fear, Rom: 8. 15. Now if a man were justified afore, this fear were needless, this bondage were unjust,
For At that time it Convinces the soul to be in a state of bondage, and thereupon fills it with Fear, Rom: 8. 15. Now if a man were justified afore, this Fear were needless, this bondage were unjust,
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But the Apostle makes a great differēce between faith & other graces in this matter, teaching that we are not justified by any of them, but are justified by faith.
But the Apostle makes a great difference between faith & other graces in this matter, teaching that we Are not justified by any of them, but Are justified by faith.
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and without God in the world, in the same state that others were that should never in• … erite the kingdom of heaven, not a people, not beloved, not having obteined mercy, and many the like, Eph: 2. 1, 2, 3, 12. 1 Cor: 6. 9, 10, 11. Rom: 9. 25, 26. 1 Pet. 2. 10. Now how all this should be,
and without God in the world, in the same state that Others were that should never in• … erite the Kingdom of heaven, not a people, not Beloved, not having obtained mercy, and many the like, Ephesians: 2. 1, 2, 3, 12. 1 Cor: 6. 9, 10, 11. Rom: 9. 25, 26. 1 Pet. 2. 10. Now how all this should be,
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Reas: 7 All that are justified do doubtless please God, but without futh it is imp• … sible to please him, Heb: 11. 6. and therfore without faith it is impossible to be justified.
Reas: 7 All that Are justified do doubtless please God, but without futh it is imp• … sible to please him, Hebrew: 11. 6. and Therefore without faith it is impossible to be justified.
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but by faith, Ephe: 3. 17. Rom: 11. 20, 23. they that were without faith, were w• … thout Christ also, Ephes: 2. 12. And therfore no man is actually justified without faith.
but by faith, Ephes: 3. 17. Rom: 11. 20, 23. they that were without faith, were w• … Thought christ also, Ephesians: 2. 12. And Therefore no man is actually justified without faith.
and the terminus a qno, must needs be before the terminus ad quem, the state from which, must needs be a• … ere the state to which. 3 Then Iustification is the same with Election or Predestination, which in Scripture are made distinct benefits, Rom: 8. 29, 30. 4 Then Iustification is without respect to the merits & obedience of Christ;
and the terminus a qno, must needs be before the terminus ad Whom, the state from which, must needs be a• … ere the state to which. 3 Then Justification is the same with Election or Predestination, which in Scripture Are made distinct benefits, Rom: 8. 29, 30. 4 Then Justification is without respect to the merits & Obedience of christ;
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the reason is, because Gloryfication doth immediatly follow Iustification, Rom: 8. 39. Titus 3. 7. Now to say we are gloryfied from eternity, is to excuse Hymeneus & Phyletus, in that they said the resurection was past already, 2 tim: 2. 17, 18. So many & great absurdities are in it, to say that wee are Iustified from eternitie.
the reason is, Because Gloryfication does immediately follow Justification, Rom: 8. 39. Titus 3. 7. Now to say we Are glorified from eternity, is to excuse Hymenaeus & Philetus, in that they said the resurrection was passed already, 2 time: 2. 17, 18. So many & great absurdities Are in it, to say that we Are Justified from eternity.
But the former of these is abundantly restified in the Scriptures of truth, Rom: 3. 22; 23, 30. & 4. 2, 3, 22, 23. Galla: 2. 16. and therfore the latter is true also.
But the former of these is abundantly restified in the Scriptures of truth, Rom: 3. 22; 23, 30. & 4. 2, 3, 22, 23. Galla: 2. 16. and Therefore the latter is true also.
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We may be Iustified before faith, & yet be said to be justified by faith, namely, declaratively, faith declaring & assuring to us that wee are justifyed before;
We may be Justified before faith, & yet be said to be justified by faith, namely, declaratively, faith declaring & assuring to us that we Are justified before;
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shall any man now say that wee are Iustified by love to the brethren? that were directly to contradict the Scripture, which saith we are not Iustified by works.
shall any man now say that we Are Justified by love to the brothers? that were directly to contradict the Scripture, which Says we Are not Justified by works.
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and yet it is most true that by faith we understand or kn• … that the world was created by the word of God, Heb: 11. 3. And by the like reason wee might say that wee are Elected by faith;
and yet it is most true that by faith we understand or kn• … that the world was created by the word of God, Hebrew: 11. 3. And by the like reason we might say that we Are Elected by faith;
2 This exp• … sition of the word 〈 ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉 God I• … tifieth, to 〈 ◊ 〉 it of unbelievers, is d• … tly 〈 ◊ 〉 to the Scripture, which say that God Iustifieth those that do 〈 ◊ 〉 and have • … aith, Rom: 3. 26, 28, 30. Acts 13. 39. and none others John 3. 18. 3 The ungodly one in this text, is one that hath not fulfilled the righteousness of the Law;
2 This exp• … sition of the word 〈 ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉 God I• … tifieth, to 〈 ◊ 〉 it of unbelievers, is d• … tly 〈 ◊ 〉 to the Scripture, which say that God Justifieth those that do 〈 ◊ 〉 and have • … aith, Rom: 3. 26, 28, 30. Acts 13. 39. and none Others John 3. 18. 3 The ungodly one in this text, is one that hath not fulfilled the righteousness of the Law;
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4 If wee shall extend the wo• … d further, then we must not take that saying in sensu composito, but in sensu diviso, that is, not that he is now when God ju• … es 〈 ◊ 〉 so • … godly as to be without faith,
4 If we shall extend the wo• … worser further, then we must not take that saying in sensu composito, but in sensu diviso, that is, not that he is now when God ju• … es 〈 ◊ 〉 so • … godly as to be without faith,
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The Scripture speakes little of man, believing himself to be Iustified, but much of bebelieving on Christ that he might be justified, Gal: 2. 16. Rom: 20. 10. Now to believe on Christ, is not an assurance or perswasion of being Iustified already,
The Scripture speaks little of man, believing himself to be Justified, but much of bebelieving on christ that he might be justified, Gall: 2. 16. Rom: 20. 10. Now to believe on christ, is not an assurance or persuasion of being Justified already,
but the vain presumption & carnal confidence of poor deluded soules? as if a woman should perswade her self of title & interest to a wealthy mans estate,
but the vain presumption & carnal confidence of poor deluded Souls? as if a woman should persuade her self of title & Interest to a wealthy men estate,
All Gods people were justified when Christ made satisfaction for their sinns by his death & resurrection, Rom: 4. 25. h• … e was raysed again for our • … stification, Now this was above 1600 years agoe,
All God's people were justified when christ made satisfaction for their Sins by his death & resurrection, Rom: 4. 25. h• … e was raised again for our • … stification, Now this was above 1600 Years ago,
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But what shall be said to Abram, Isaak, Jacob, David, and the rest of the Saints, that lived long afore the Incarnation of Christ? It can not be denyed but that they believed afore the death & resurrectiō of Christ.
But what shall be said to Abram, Isaac, Jacob, David, and the rest of the Saints, that lived long afore the Incarnation of christ? It can not be denied but that they believed afore the death & resurrection of christ.
As for Rom: 4. 25. the meaning therof is no more but this, that our justification is purchased and merited by the death & resurrection of Christ, which it may be,
As for Rom: 4. 25. the meaning thereof is no more but this, that our justification is purchased and merited by the death & resurrection of christ, which it may be,
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Now how are we made sinners by the sinn of Adam? hee purchased or merited for us this lamentable patrim• … ny by his disobedience in eating the forbidden fruit,
Now how Are we made Sinners by the sin of Adam? he purchased or merited for us this lamentable patrim• … ny by his disobedience in eating the forbidden fruit,
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but yet this is not actually applyed to us till such time as we come to have actually a spirituall being in him, which is done by spiritual regeneration,
but yet this is not actually applied to us till such time as we come to have actually a spiritual being in him, which is done by spiritual regeneration,
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though yet he have never put them on, as to say, because Christ hath purchased justification for us, by his death & resurrection, that therfore we then were actually justified,
though yet he have never put them on, as to say, Because christ hath purchased justification for us, by his death & resurrection, that Therefore we then were actually justified,
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The Sonn did not make satisfaction, and purchase justification fo• … them, to be applyed to them whether they believed or no, or afore their believing;
The Son did not make satisfaction, and purchase justification fo• … them, to be applied to them whither they believed or no, or afore their believing;
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So much is taught in John 3. 16. and especially in Joh. 6. 38, 39, 40. where we read that Christ came down from heaven to do the will of his Father in saving of the • … ect;
So much is taught in John 3. 16. and especially in John 6. 38, 39, 40. where we read that christ Come down from heaven to do the will of his Father in Saving of the • … ect;
And therfore that a man should actually be partaker of the justification of life (as the Apostle calls it Rom: 5.) by the Sonn of God, afore he see the Sonn & believe on him, is contrary unto the appointmēt and holy will both of the Father & the Sonn.
And Therefore that a man should actually be partaker of the justification of life (as the Apostle calls it Rom: 5.) by the Son of God, afore he see the Son & believe on him, is contrary unto the appointment and holy will both of the Father & the Son.
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For, can not God love with a love of purpose, but all the effects of that love must needs be exhibited forthwith? Then we must say the elect are sanctified before they believe,
For, can not God love with a love of purpose, but all the effects of that love must needs be exhibited forthwith? Then we must say the elect Are sanctified before they believe,
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and gloryfied also, for both these are effects & fruits of his eternal love. And indeed wee may as well say that these are afore faith, and from eternity,
and glorified also, for both these Are effects & fruits of his Eternal love. And indeed we may as well say that these Are afore faith, and from eternity,
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how then commeth it to pass that the elect do not believe from eternity? For sure it is, this calling of the elect & drawing them to Christ by faith, is a fruit of God;
how then comes it to pass that the elect do not believe from eternity? For sure it is, this calling of the elect & drawing them to christ by faith, is a fruit of God;
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everlasting love, as well as justification is, Jer: 31. 3. But if notwithstanding this love of God we can yield there is a time when the elect do not believe,
everlasting love, as well as justification is, Jer: 31. 3. But if notwithstanding this love of God we can yield there is a time when the elect do not believe,
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Even as God loves his elect afore he gives Christ, (for out of that love he gave Christ, Joh. 3. 16. 1 Jo• … n 4. 9, 10.) and yet when Christ is given, he doth then bestow fur• … er 〈 ◊ 〉 o• … • … is love;
Even as God loves his elect afore he gives christ, (for out of that love he gave christ, John 3. 16. 1 Jo• … n 4. 9, 10.) and yet when christ is given, he does then bestow fur• … er 〈 ◊ 〉 o• … • … is love;
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So out of his love he drawes the soul to C• … t by • … aith, Jer: 31. 3. and then makes that effect of his love a 〈 ◊ 〉 • … or a new & • … arther effect of his love in justification;
So out of his love he draws the soul to C• … tO by • … aith, Jer: 31. 3. and then makes that Effect of his love a 〈 ◊ 〉 • … or a new & • … arther Effect of his love in justification;
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Oh let men consider what a blessed thing it is to be justified, & to have sin pardoned Psal. 32. 1, 2 and what a wofull misery it is to remain under the guilt of 〈 ◊ 〉, to ly & dy therin, John 8. 24. And the way and meanes to • … ave it otherwise, to escape this misery & atta• … this blessedness, is this faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
O let men Consider what a blessed thing it is to be justified, & to have since pardoned Psalm 32. 1, 2 and what a woeful misery it is to remain under the guilt of 〈 ◊ 〉, to lie & die therein, John 8. 24. And the Way and means to • … have it otherwise, to escape this misery & atta• … this blessedness, is this faith in the Lord jesus christ.
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Without 〈 ◊ 〉 faith it is 〈 ◊ 〉 to please God, Heb: 11. 6. or to escape his wrath & everlasting condemnation, Joh. 3. 18, 36. Mark 16. 16. What though there be righteousness and merit inough in Christ? yet this will not justifie us without faith.
Without 〈 ◊ 〉 faith it is 〈 ◊ 〉 to please God, Hebrew: 11. 6. or to escape his wrath & everlasting condemnation, John 3. 18, 36. Mark 16. 16. What though there be righteousness and merit enough in christ? yet this will not justify us without faith.
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If a rich man would bestow some precious pearl that is worth thousands, and thousands of pounds? this is enough indeed to make a beggar or broken-bankrupt rich,
If a rich man would bestow Some precious pearl that is worth thousands, and thousands of pounds? this is enough indeed to make a beggar or broken-bankrupt rich,
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It is not through want of merit and righteousness in Christ, but through want of faith in their own hearts, that many thousand sinners do perish everlastingly.
It is not through want of merit and righteousness in christ, but through want of faith in their own hearts, that many thousand Sinners do perish everlastingly.
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how such an one for the present lyes under the wrath and displeasure of God Iohn 3. 36. Heb: 11. 6. how he is uncapable of mercy Math: 13. last. Heb: 3. last.
how such an one for the present lies under the wrath and displeasure of God John 3. 36. Hebrew: 11. 6. how he is uncapable of mercy Math: 13. last. Hebrew: 3. last.
how the meanes of grace will never do him good, as long as he remaines in that condition Heb: 4. 2. & that so continuing, his damnation is certain & unavoidable John 3. 18. Mark 16. 16. If these things were well considered and thought on, it might by the blessing of God awaken secure & unbelieving sinners out of their sinfull security.
how the means of grace will never do him good, as long as he remains in that condition Hebrew: 4. 2. & that so Continuing, his damnation is certain & unavoidable John 3. 18. Mark 16. 16. If these things were well considered and Thought on, it might by the blessing of God awaken secure & unbelieving Sinners out of their sinful security.
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for that is a 〈 ◊ 〉 of the operation of God, Col. 2. 12. Therfore the soul must be convinced of that Iohn 6. 44. and have the experimentall feeling of in himself, that he can not co• … e to Ch• … st by believing except he be drawn; and therfore must feelingly cry out, Draw mee that I may runn af• … er thee, Cant. 1. 4. Yea and farther, a man must be convinced of his great & d• … ep unworthyness that ever God should wo• … k faith in him,
for that is a 〈 ◊ 〉 of the operation of God, Col. 2. 12. Therefore the soul must be convinced of that John 6. 44. and have the experimental feeling of in himself, that he can not co• … e to Ch• … Saint by believing except he be drawn; and Therefore must feelingly cry out, Draw me that I may run af• … er thee, Cant 1. 4. Yea and farther, a man must be convinced of his great & d• … Epistle unworthiness that ever God should wo• … k faith in him,
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and God loves to dispence all his favours in such a way, as may be for the glory of his free grace. Ephe. 1. 6. 3 A third meanes for the begetting of faith, is a right & serious consideration of Gods promises.
and God loves to dispense all his favours in such a Way, as may be for the glory of his free grace. Ephes 1. 6. 3 A third means for the begetting of faith, is a right & serious consideration of God's promises.
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God hath made many great and precious promises in his word, and the pondering and musing on them, is one special meanes for the begetting & strengthening of this grace:
God hath made many great and precious promises in his word, and the pondering and musing on them, is one special means for the begetting & strengthening of this grace:
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Acts 15. 7. and Rom: 10 17. It is by the promises that wee are made partakers of the divine nature, 2 Peter 1. 4. It is a great mistake in some poor souls, to think that the promises are of no use,
Acts 15. 7. and Rom: 10 17. It is by the promises that we Are made partakers of the divine nature, 2 Peter 1. 4. It is a great mistake in Some poor Souls, to think that the promises Are of no use,
Therfore thou that art full of doubting and feares, do thou seriously consider the promise, weigh it, think much on it, pray over it, that God would give thee an heart to believe;
Therefore thou that art full of doubting and fears, do thou seriously Consider the promise, weigh it, think much on it, pray over it, that God would give thee an heart to believe;
God may work faith in thee, though thou hadst none before, as by much beholding the glory of the Lord in the glass of the Gospel, wee are changed into the same Image, 2 Cor. 3. 18. This may well be meant by that hiding of the Treasure, Math: 13. 44, 45. namely that he hides the promises of mercy in the Gospel, in the bottom of his heart and soul, by serious meditation and consideration of them.
God may work faith in thee, though thou Hadst none before, as by much beholding the glory of the Lord in the glass of the Gospel, we Are changed into the same Image, 2 Cor. 3. 18. This may well be meant by that hiding of the Treasure, Math: 13. 44, 45. namely that he hides the promises of mercy in the Gospel, in the bottom of his heart and soul, by serious meditation and consideration of them.
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Particularly, it is good to consider the large extent of these promises, how they are general, excluding none but such as by u• … belief do exclude themselves,
Particularly, it is good to Consider the large extent of these promises, how they Are general, excluding none but such as by u• … belief do exclude themselves,
God was not sought unto by fallen man for mercy, but he provides a means of mercy of his own accord, of his own love, John 3. 16. which he had not needed to have done,
God was not sought unto by fallen man for mercy, but he provides a means of mercy of his own accord, of his own love, John 3. 16. which he had not needed to have done,
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his Name and blessed Attributes Isai 50. 10. as his Power, infinitely able to do what ever we need, Rom: 4. 21. 2 Tim: 1. 12. Math. 9. 28. Psal. 115. 3. So his Truth and Faithfulness, that never did nor can deceive,
his Name and blessed Attributes Isaiah 50. 10. as his Power, infinitely able to do what ever we need, Rom: 4. 21. 2 Tim: 1. 12. Math. 9. 28. Psalm 115. 3. So his Truth and Faithfulness, that never did nor can deceive,
B• … t one cause of the want or weakness of faith is, that men look too much at creatures, at sense, at reason, at their own baseness, weakness, unworthyness,
B• … tO one cause of the want or weakness of faith is, that men look too much At creatures, At sense, At reason, At their own baseness, weakness, unworthiness,
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established 〈 ◊ 〉 better promises, then the old covenant was, Heb: 8. 6. Now in him there is, 1 A• … l fullne• …, Col: 1. 19. So that what ever we want it is fully to be had in him.
established 〈 ◊ 〉 better promises, then the old Covenant was, Hebrew: 8. 6. Now in him there is, 1 A• … l fullne• …, Col: 1. 19. So that what ever we want it is Fully to be had in him.
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In h• … is W• … ▪ Righ• …, S• … tification, and Redemption, 1 Cor: 1. 30. In him is life, Iohn 14. 6 19. Wisdom Col. 2. 3. Righteousness, Jer. 23 6. P• … ace, Ephe. 2. 14. the Spirit of Grace & Holyness above • … easure, Iohn 3. 34. & 1. 16. Favour with God, Math: 3. 17. Col. 1. 13. Power to conquer all the enemies of our salvation,
In h• … is W• … ▪ Righ• …, S• … tification, and Redemption, 1 Cor: 1. 30. In him is life, John 14. 6 19. Wisdom Col. 2. 3. Righteousness, Jer. 23 6. P• … ace, Ephes 2. 14. the Spirit of Grace & Holiness above • … easure, John 3. 34. & 1. 16. Favour with God, Math: 3. 17. Col. 1. 13. Power to conquer all the enemies of our salvation,
as being King of kings, Lord of lords 1 Tim: 6. 15. Able to Succour in all Temptations, Heb: 2. 18. Mighty to Save, Isai 63. 1. God having laid help upon him, hath laid help upon one that is Mighty, Psal. 89. 19. and able to fave to the uttermost all that come to God by him, Heb: 7. 25. 2 And as there is in him all this Fullness,
as being King of Kings, Lord of Lords 1 Tim: 6. 15. Able to Succour in all Temptations, Hebrew: 2. 18. Mighty to Save, Isaiah 63. 1. God having laid help upon him, hath laid help upon one that is Mighty, Psalm 89. 19. and able to fave to the uttermost all that come to God by him, Hebrew: 7. 25. 2 And as there is in him all this Fullness,
So that he hath not lost his mercy by receiving glory, but is still a mercyfull high Priest on the behalf of poor sinners Heb: 2. 17. So that such as come to him, he will in no wise cast them away, John 6. 37. Therfore let us look unto him Isai 45. 22. and seriously consider this Apostle & high Priest of our profession Heb: 3. 1. and as long as wee so do, we shall do well;
So that he hath not lost his mercy by receiving glory, but is still a merciful high Priest on the behalf of poor Sinners Hebrew: 2. 17. So that such as come to him, he will in no wise cast them away, John 6. 37. Therefore let us look unto him Isaiah 45. 22. and seriously Consider this Apostle & high Priest of our profession Hebrew: 3. 1. and as long as we so do, we shall do well;
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May I? dáre I, saith the soul, apprehend the promise and receive Christ? may I do it? which is as if one should say, may I obey the Commandement of God? may I do the will of God? which ought not to be a question.
May I? dáre I, Says the soul, apprehend the promise and receive christ? may I do it? which is as if one should say, may I obey the Commandment of God? may I do the will of God? which ought not to be a question.
And sure it is, God would gladly have yee to believe, if it might be after him; (I speak of his revealed will in his word) Else, what means that protesting, that hee delighteth not in the death of a sinner Ezek: 33. 11. That beseeching men to be reconciled to God 2 Cor: 5. 20. That Commanding men to believe, 1 Iohn 3. 23. Commending & rewarding such as do, Math: 15. 28. Threatning & pun• … shing the contrary Mark 16. 16. Iohn 3. 18, 19, 36. Heb: 3. last.
And sure it is, God would gladly have ye to believe, if it might be After him; (I speak of his revealed will in his word) Else, what means that protesting, that he delights not in the death of a sinner Ezekiel: 33. 11. That beseeching men to be reconciled to God 2 Cor: 5. 20. That Commanding men to believe, 1 John 3. 23. Commending & rewarding such as do, Math: 15. 28. Threatening & pun• … shing the contrary Mark 16. 16. John 3. 18, 19, 36. Hebrew: 3. last.
and faith is a singular kind of obedience, Rom: 1. 7. If therfore the question be, what shall I do to be saved, the answer from the Lord is, beleive in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved:
and faith is a singular kind of Obedience, Rom: 1. 7. If Therefore the question be, what shall I do to be saved, the answer from the Lord is, believe in the Lord jesus christ, and thou shalt be saved:
Acts 16. 30, 31. And if the question be, But how may I do to believe? the answer is, Cry mightily unto God, the giver of faith, that he would bless these and such like meanes for the working of this precious and needfull grace.
Acts 16. 30, 31. And if the question be, But how may I do to believe? the answer is, Cry mightily unto God, the giver of faith, that he would bless these and such like means for the working of this precious and needful grace.
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whether they have this faith or no, whether they be true believers or not: For by this we are justified, and without this faith we can not be justified, nor have any.
whither they have this faith or no, whither they be true believers or not: For by this we Are justified, and without this faith we can not be justified, nor have any.
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Answ: 1 The heart is deceitfull Jer: 17. 9. So that many think themselves better then they are, Rev: 3. 17. Gal. 6. 3. Pro: 30. 12. 2 It is most certain all have not faith,
Answer: 1 The heart is deceitful Jer: 17. 9. So that many think themselves better then they Are, Rev: 3. 17. Gal. 6. 3. Pro: 30. 12. 2 It is most certain all have not faith,
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but many an one lives & dyes utterly destitute of this precious grace 2 Thes. 3. 2. Deat: 32. 20. 3 Yea many that enjoy the Gospel live under the means,
but many an one lives & dies utterly destitute of this precious grace 2 Thebes 3. 2. Deat: 32. 20. 3 Yea many that enjoy the Gospel live under the means,
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1 From the generall nature of faith, which is a supernaturall work of God, Math: 16. 17. Iohn 6. 44. Eph. 1. 19. Col: 2. 12. And therfore let a man have nothing,
1 From the general nature of faith, which is a supernatural work of God, Math: 16. 17. John 6. 44. Ephesians 1. 19. Col: 2. 12. And Therefore let a man have nothing,
Yea though he may perform some acts of moral obedience to the Law, at the least in outward things, there being some seeds as it were for such things left in nature Rom: 2. 14. yet there are no seeds left at all for Evangelical faith;
Yea though he may perform Some acts of moral Obedience to the Law, At the least in outward things, there being Some seeds as it were for such things left in nature Rom: 2. 14. yet there Are no seeds left At all for Evangelical faith;
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but this must be wrought and created by the supernatural & Almighty power of God. Which shews the faith of many to be vain, and nothing but a meer conceit,
but this must be wrought and created by the supernatural & Almighty power of God. Which shows the faith of many to be vain, and nothing but a mere conceit,
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so much is plainly taught in Rom: 10. 14, 15, 17. Acts 15. 7. 2 Cor 3. 5. And therfore where there is faith, there can not but be an high prizing of the word,
so much is plainly taught in Rom: 10. 14, 15, 17. Acts 15. 7. 2 Cor 3. 5. And Therefore where there is faith, there can not but be an high prizing of the word,
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And is it possible they should have any faith, or any true desire of faith, who do no more esteem the meanes therof? And what may bee thought of them that despise the ministers of the Gospel? who are so farr from counting their feet beautifull, that they rather take pleasure to vex them, molest them,
And is it possible they should have any faith, or any true desire of faith, who do no more esteem the means thereof? And what may be Thought of them that despise the Ministers of the Gospel? who Are so Far from counting their feet beautiful, that they rather take pleasure to vex them, molest them,
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3 A third evidence against many, that they want this grace of faith, may be taken from the consideration of the subject in whom this faith is wrought, which is none other but a poor lost humbled soul, a soul that is convinced of its sinfulness & wretchedness, of its inability to help it self,
3 A third evidence against many, that they want this grace of faith, may be taken from the consideration of the Subject in whom this faith is wrought, which is none other but a poor lost humbled soul, a soul that is convinced of its sinfulness & wretchedness, of its inability to help it self,
and such as these it is whom hee came to seek and to save, Luke 19. 10. but did not come to call others Math: 9. 13. And therfore where this is wanting, we can not see that there can be any faith.
and such as these it is whom he Come to seek and to save, Lycia 19. 10. but did not come to call Others Math: 9. 13. And Therefore where this is wanting, we can not see that there can be any faith.
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That they will not, is evident in the Jews, who through want of this that here is spoken of, did not submit to the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus Rom: 10. 3. and for this cause, our Saviour tells them John 5. 40. yee will not c• … e to me, that y• … may have life.
That they will not, is evident in the jews, who through want of this that Here is spoken of, did not submit to the righteousness of God in christ jesus Rom: 10. 3. and for this cause, our Saviour tells them John 5. 40. ye will not c• … e to me, that y• … may have life.
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Till the prodigal had spent all his portion, and began to feel himself be in want, he never thought of returning to his fathers house Luke 15. And that without this humble & lowly frame, men can not believe is plain from that of our Saviour John 5. 44. how c• … n • … ee believe, who seek honour one of another, an• … seek not the honour • … t commeth from God only? So that till men be changed from this spirit of pride, self-conceitedness,
Till the prodigal had spent all his portion, and began to feel himself be in want, he never Thought of returning to his Father's house Lycia 15. And that without this humble & lowly frame, men can not believe is plain from that of our Saviour John 5. 44. how c• … n • … ee believe, who seek honour one of Another, an• … seek not the honour • … tO comes from God only? So that till men be changed from this Spirit of pride, Self-conceitedness,
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how shall a man believe till he be taken off from all his own bottom, by a spirit of humiliation, being clearly convinced of his own wickedness, weakness,
how shall a man believe till he be taken off from all his own bottom, by a Spirit of humiliation, being clearly convinced of his own wickedness, weakness,
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Till the fallow ground of a proud & hard heart be broken up, men do but sow among thorns, Jer: 4. 3, 4. the faith which they have is but a temporary faith at the best,
Till the fallow ground of a proud & hard heart be broken up, men do but sow among thorns, Jer: 4. 3, 4. the faith which they have is but a temporary faith At the best,
and such as will not continue, because the stoniness of the heart hath not been removed by the work of Gods spirit in conviction, contrition, & humiliatiō;
and such as will not continue, Because the stoniness of the heart hath not been removed by the work of God's Spirit in conviction, contrition, & humiliation;
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that one becomes a meer worldling, an other falls to profaneness & loose living, another turns opinionist, drinking in the poyson of some pernicious tenent;
that one becomes a mere worldling, an other falls to profaneness & lose living, Another turns opinionist, drinking in the poison of Some pernicious tenent;
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and the Commandement to be holy, just and g• …, and such as he delighted in, Rom: 7. 12, 22. As for them that can not endure to be ruled by the Law & the Commandements of it,
and the Commandment to be holy, just and g• …, and such as he delighted in, Rom: 7. 12, 22. As for them that can not endure to be ruled by the Law & the commandments of it,
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Acts 16. 31. Joh. 3. 16, 36. Therfore where there is this faith, there will be many thoughts of Christ, many desires after him, many longings for him,
Acts 16. 31. John 3. 16, 36. Therefore where there is this faith, there will be many thoughts of christ, many Desires After him, many longings for him,
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an high prizing of him, to count him precious 1 Pet. 2. 6, 7. the cheifest of ten thousands Cant: 5. 10. A pea• … l & treasure, worthy to bee bought with the sale of all that ever a man hath Math: 13. 44, 46. and that all other things are but loss and dung in comparison of this Christ and his righteousness, Phil. 3. 7, 8, 9. Therfore where the soul scarce ever thinks of Christ,
an high prizing of him, to count him precious 1 Pet. 2. 6, 7. the chiefest of ten thousands Cant: 5. 10. A pea• … l & treasure, worthy to be bought with the sale of all that ever a man hath Math: 13. 44, 46. and that all other things Are but loss and dung in comparison of this christ and his righteousness, Philip 3. 7, 8, 9. Therefore where the soul scarce ever thinks of christ,
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and all a mans own righteousness, and what ever can be named amongst creatures, to be all nothing, in comparison of this Lord Jesus Christ, there we may be well assured that as yet there is not any faith, Luke 14. 26. 5 Lastly, Such an excellent grace as faith, can not be without many excellent effects & fruits:
and all a men own righteousness, and what ever can be nam among creatures, to be all nothing, in comparison of this Lord jesus christ, there we may be well assured that as yet there is not any faith, Lycia 14. 26. 5 Lastly, Such an excellent grace as faith, can not be without many excellent effects & fruits:
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but unfainedly hates it all, Rom: 7. 15. and loves holyness, Psal. 119. 5, 97. And for weanedness from the world, the example of Moses in notable, who by his faith ref• … sed all the pleasures, profits, and preferments of Pharaohs Court:
but unfeignedly hates it all, Rom: 7. 15. and loves holiness, Psalm 119. 5, 97. And for weanedness from the world, the Exampl of Moses in notable, who by his faith ref• … sed all the pleasures, profits, and preferments of Pharaohs Court:
Heb: 11. 25, 26. And therfore it is said, that faith is the victory that overcomes the world, 1 John 5. 4. So that by it the heart is preserved from being too much discouraged, when worldly comforts are wanting, 1 Sam: 30. 6. Hab: 3. 17, 18. and taught so much the more to draw neer to God at such times Psal. 56. 3. & 109. 4. Lastly this faith doth so work by love, Gal. 5. 6. (and love wee know is the fulfilling of the Law Rom: 13. 10.) that where there is this faith, there can not but be obedience to all the will of God, Heb: 11. 8. &c:
Hebrew: 11. 25, 26. And Therefore it is said, that faith is the victory that overcomes the world, 1 John 5. 4. So that by it the heart is preserved from being too much discouraged, when worldly comforts Are wanting, 1 Sam: 30. 6. Hab: 3. 17, 18. and taught so much the more to draw near to God At such times Psalm 56. 3. & 109. 4. Lastly this faith does so work by love, Gal. 5. 6. (and love we know is the fulfilling of the Law Rom: 13. 10.) that where there is this faith, there can not but be Obedience to all the will of God, Hebrew: 11. 8. etc.:
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For if justification be by faith, then they that truely believe can never be sufficiently thankfull, inasmuch as now they are counted just & righteous in the sight of God.
For if justification be by faith, then they that truly believe can never be sufficiently thankful, inasmuch as now they Are counted just & righteous in the sighed of God.
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Consider either the contrary to this justified estate, or the thing it self, and wee shall see there is in it marvello• … s great cause to be thankfull and rejoyce. For the former; let these particulars be minded:
Consider either the contrary to this justified estate, or the thing it self, and we shall see there is in it marvello• … s great cause to be thankful and rejoice. For the former; let these particulars be minded:
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So much is manifest by the lamentations of the godly, who have greatly lamented this thing, Psal. 90. 8. Job 7. 20, 21. As also by the Imprecations against the wicked, against whom it is wished as the greatest evill, that the• … r sinns migh• … not be covered,
So much is manifest by the lamentations of the godly, who have greatly lamented this thing, Psalm 90. 8. Job 7. 20, 21. As also by the Imprecations against the wicked, against whom it is wished as the greatest evil, that the• … r Sins migh• … not be covered,
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for it is threatned & denounced against men as one of the sorest of evill• …, that their sinns shall ly down with them in the dust, that they shall • … y in their sinns,
for it is threatened & denounced against men as one of the Sorest of evill• …, that their Sins shall lie down with them in the dust, that they shall • … y in their Sins,
when the Apostle reckons up the inconveniencies & mischiefs that must unavoidably follow, if Christ be not risen from the dead, he names this as one of the worst, that then we are yet in our sins:
when the Apostle reckons up the inconveniences & mischiefs that must avoidable follow, if christ be not risen from the dead, he names this as one of the worst, that then we Are yet in our Sins:
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yea and yee are yet in your sinns 1 Cor: 15. 14, 17. All which do clearly shew, that it is a dolefull & dreadfull condition to be without the the pardon & forgivness of sinns.
yea and ye Are yet in your Sins 1 Cor: 15. 14, 17. All which do clearly show, that it is a doleful & dreadful condition to be without thee the pardon & Forgiveness of Sins.
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therfore they are said to be written with a pen of yron, and the point of a diamond Jer: 17. 1. to be sowed up as in a bagg & sealed Iob 14. 17. that they might not be out of the way,
Therefore they Are said to be written with a pen of iron, and the point of a diamond Jer: 17. 1. to be sowed up as in a bag & sealed Job 14. 17. that they might not be out of the Way,
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hence we read of Cain crying out in the anguish of his soul, my sin is greater then I can bear, Gen: 4. 13. and of Judas crying out, I have sinned in betraying innocent blood, & in dispair going to the halter to let out his wretched soul, Math: 27. 4, 5. Yea & Josephs brethren apprehending themselves in some danger in Egypt, have this dolefull ditty in their mouths, wee are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul when he besought us, and wee would not hear;
hence we read of Cain crying out in the anguish of his soul, my since is greater then I can bear, Gen: 4. 13. and of Judas crying out, I have sinned in betraying innocent blood, & in despair going to the halter to let out his wretched soul, Math: 27. 4, 5. Yea & Josephs brothers apprehending themselves in Some danger in Egypt, have this doleful ditty in their mouths, we Are verily guilty Concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul when he besought us, and we would not hear;
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For the Lord is a just God, and will by no means clear the guilty Exod: 34. 7. but tribulation & anguish, indignation and wrath, shall one day take hold of every one that doth evill, on the Iew first and also on the gentiles Rom: 2. 8, 9. Sinn makes a man indebted to Gods justice,
For the Lord is a just God, and will by no means clear the guilty Exod: 34. 7. but tribulation & anguish, Indignation and wrath, shall one day take hold of every one that does evil, on the Iew First and also on the Gentiles Rom: 2. 8, 9. Sinn makes a man indebted to God's Justice,
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or his hands bee strong in the day that God shall deal with him Ezek: 22. 14. who can dwell with that devouring fyre? who can stand with those everlasting burnings? Isai 33. 14. Such a dolefull thing it is to have sin unpardoned, and to be unjustified.
or his hands be strong in the day that God shall deal with him Ezekiel: 22. 14. who can dwell with that devouring fire? who can stand with those everlasting burnings? Isaiah 33. 14. Such a doleful thing it is to have since unpardoned, and to be unjustified.
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and others as a point of great blessedness, Psal. 32. 1, 2. Isai 38. 17. Psal. 85. 2. 2 It is also promised as a speciall blessing of the new covenant, that God will therin forgive the iniquities of his people,
and Others as a point of great blessedness, Psalm 32. 1, 2. Isaiah 38. 17. Psalm 85. 2. 2 It is also promised as a special blessing of the new Covenant, that God will therein forgive the iniquities of his people,
Jer: 31. 34. 3 The godly have earnestly sought it at Gods hands by prayer, which they would not have done, had it not been in their esteem a great blessing, Hosea 14. 2. Psal. 25. 18. & 51. 1, 2, 9. 4 It is such a blessing as that if it be once graunted, it shall never be recalled, but shall abide for ever;
Jer: 31. 34. 3 The godly have earnestly sought it At God's hands by prayer, which they would not have done, had it not been in their esteem a great blessing, Hosea 14. 2. Psalm 25. 18. & 51. 1, 2, 9. 4 It is such a blessing as that if it be once granted, it shall never be Recalled, but shall abide for ever;
sinns, once pardoned are so cast into the depth of the sea, Mich. 7. 19. that they can never be found any more Jer: 50. 20. nor will God call them to remembrance again Jer: 31. 34. 5 It is such a compleat and perfect blessing, that God doth not only pardon some of the sinns of his people,
Sins, once pardoned Are so cast into the depth of the sea, Mich. 7. 19. that they can never be found any more Jer: 50. 20. nor will God call them to remembrance again Jer: 31. 34. 5 It is such a complete and perfect blessing, that God does not only pardon Some of the Sins of his people,
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1 Iohn 1. 7. Col: 2. 13. Psal. 51. 7. Isai 1. 18. 6 And on this ground they are bidden be of good comfort Math: 9. 2. and the Prophets must speak comfortably unto them, because their uniquity was pardoned Isai 40. 1, 2. 7 It is such a blessing, that it shall undoubtedly be followed with eternall life and glory, Tit. 3. 7. Rom: 8. 30. which may be one reason,
1 John 1. 7. Col: 2. 13. Psalm 51. 7. Isaiah 1. 18. 6 And on this ground they Are bidden be of good Comfort Math: 9. 2. and the prophets must speak comfortably unto them, Because their uniquity was pardoned Isaiah 40. 1, 2. 7 It is such a blessing, that it shall undoubtedly be followed with Eternal life and glory, Tit. 3. 7. Rom: 8. 30. which may be one reason,
as unpardoned, & the happiness of a justified estate, They therfore that have title to such a great blessing as justification is, have cause for ever to be comforted, to be thankfull to God for so great a blessing;
as unpardoned, & the happiness of a justified estate, They Therefore that have title to such a great blessing as justification is, have cause for ever to be comforted, to be thankful to God for so great a blessing;
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so that as righteousness was imputed to Abram, even so it is and shall be to all that are believers, who are the children of Abram, righteousness shall be imputed to them also;
so that as righteousness was imputed to Abram, even so it is and shall be to all that Are believers, who Are the children of Abram, righteousness shall be imputed to them also;
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as Ham• … n, when the King but spake of the man whom the King delighted to honour, presently applyed the speech to himself, thinking whom will the King honour rather then my self, Hest. 6. 6. But they that are believers indeed, have many times need to be comforted concerning their justification;
as Ham• … n, when the King but spoke of the man whom the King delighted to honour, presently applied the speech to himself, thinking whom will the King honour rather then my self, Hest. 6. 6. But they that Are believers indeed, have many times need to be comforted Concerning their justification;
yea much need to be cōforted cōcerning the pardon of their sins & their justificatiō. For though they be believers, and their sinns pardoned, and their persōs justified in Christ,
yea much need to be comforted Concerning the pardon of their Sins & their justification. For though they be believers, and their Sins pardoned, and their Persons justified in christ,
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though Nathan had told him that the Lord had put away his sinn, and • … t hee should not dy, 2 Sam: 12. yet he is not so q• … ickly perswaded & so easily satisfied touching this point,
though Nathan had told him that the Lord had put away his sin, and • … tO he should not die, 2 Sam: 12. yet he is not so q• … ickly persuaded & so Easily satisfied touching this point,
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Isai 57. 29. 1 Thes. 3. 2. Isai 40. 1, 2. and therfore to comfort them concerning their justification, must not be looked at as a needless labour.
Isaiah 57. 29. 1 Thebes 3. 2. Isaiah 40. 1, 2. and Therefore to Comfort them Concerning their justification, must not be looked At as a needless labour.
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1 To shew that not only faith & forgivness, but even comfort it self, is the free gift of God, and depends not necessarily & infallibly so on faith, repentance &c:
1 To show that not only faith & Forgiveness, but even Comfort it self, is the free gift of God, and depends not necessarily & infallibly so on faith, Repentance etc.:
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And therfore it is that God is called the God of comfort, 2 Cor: 1. 3. and his spirit the Comforter, Iohn 14. & 15. & 16. and God is said to be hee that speaks peace unto his people, Psal. 85. 8. all to shew that peace and comfort and joy are blessings, the dispencing wherof the Lord hath reserved in his own hand.
And Therefore it is that God is called the God of Comfort, 2 Cor: 1. 3. and his Spirit the Comforter, John 14. & 15. & 16. and God is said to be he that speaks peace unto his people, Psalm 85. 8. all to show that peace and Comfort and joy Are blessings, the Dispensing whereof the Lord hath reserved in his own hand.
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It is good for a man to examine himself by the trialls before mentioned, from the principall efficient, the instrumental means, the object, the subject, and the effects of faith.
It is good for a man to examine himself by the trials before mentioned, from the principal efficient, the instrumental means, the Object, the Subject, and the effects of faith.
For it is the Spirit that sheddeth abroad the love of God into our hearts, Rom: 5. 5. witnesseth that we are the children of God Rom: 8, 16. sealeth believers to the day of redemption Ephe. 1. 13. & 4. 30. and enables us to know the things that are freely given us of God 1 Cor: 2. 12.
For it is the Spirit that sheds abroad the love of God into our hearts, Rom: 5. 5. Witnesseth that we Are the children of God Rom: 8, 16. Sealeth believers to the day of redemption Ephes 1. 13. & 4. 30. and enables us to know the things that Are freely given us of God 1 Cor: 2. 12.
I name these three English words, as our english tongue useth them all, though they all import the same thing, one & the same word in the originall being somtimes englished by one of them, and somtimes by another.
I name these three English words, as our english tongue uses them all, though they all import the same thing, one & the same word in the original being sometimes englished by one of them, and sometimes by Another.
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Now for the farther opening of this point, it is to be observed that there are three things which are said to be imputed or not imputed in this matter of justification; Sin, Faith, & Righteousness.
Now for the farther opening of this point, it is to be observed that there Are three things which Are said to be imputed or not imputed in this matter of justification; since, Faith, & Righteousness.
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This expression of the not imputing of sin is found in such scriptures as these, Rom: 4. 8. Psal. 32. 2. 2 Cor: 5. 19. in which places the Holy-Ghost speaks of justification.
This expression of thee not imputing of since is found in such Scriptures as these, Rom: 4. 8. Psalm 32. 2. 2 Cor: 5. 19. in which places the Holy ghost speaks of justification.
In like sort is the word used 2 Sam: 19. 19. and in that of Paul 2 Tim: 4. 16. where he prayeth that their sin that forsook him in his appearing before the Emperour might not be laid to their charge, or not imputed unto them;
In like sort is the word used 2 Sam: 19. 19. and in that of Paul 2 Time: 4. 16. where he Prayeth that their since that forsook him in his appearing before the Emperor might not be laid to their charge, or not imputed unto them;
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for it is the same word that is often englished imputed, in Rom: 4. So this phrase importeth that when the soul is justified, his sin is not accounted, imputed 〈 ◊ 〉 reckoned to him at all in the sight of God,
for it is the same word that is often englished imputed, in Rom: 4. So this phrase imports that when the soul is justified, his since is not accounted, imputed 〈 ◊ 〉 reckoned to him At all in the sighed of God,
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though it be not our own any otherwise then as the gift and work of God in us, according as it is said to be the gift of God Phil. 1. 29. Ephe. 2. 8. and that no man can come to Christ (that is believe in him) except he be drawn by the father, Ioh. 6. 44. But yet when God hath given faith, he then imputes and reckons this faith as ours,
though it be not our own any otherwise then as the gift and work of God in us, according as it is said to be the gift of God Philip 1. 29. Ephes 2. 8. and that no man can come to christ (that is believe in him) except he be drawn by the father, John 6. 44. But yet when God hath given faith, he then imputes and reckons this faith as ours,
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And this may seem to be needfull, to the end that Christ & his righteousness which by faith we possess, may be our own and imputed & reckned to us as our own.
And this may seem to be needful, to the end that christ & his righteousness which by faith we possess, may be our own and imputed & reckoned to us as our own.
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But that sense of the word which is more usually given, and wherin I should rest, is when faith is taken relatively for its object, which is Christ & his righteousness;
But that sense of the word which is more usually given, and wherein I should rest, is when faith is taken relatively for its Object, which is christ & his righteousness;
and the imputing of righteousness, and the imputing of faith unto righteousness. But for farther opening of this point of Imputation, sundry questions may be proposed, viz:
and the imputing of righteousness, and the imputing of faith unto righteousness. But for farther opening of this point of Imputation, sundry questions may be proposed, videlicet:
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1 If righteousness be imputed (as the text plainly & expressly affirms that it is, Rom: 4. 6, 1• ….) then it must either bee our own righteousness that is so imputed,
1 If righteousness be imputed (as the text plainly & expressly affirms that it is, Rom: 4. 6, 1• ….) then it must either be our own righteousness that is so imputed,
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or else the righteousness of some other. But our own righteousness it can not bee; for wee being all sinners have none such of our own as can justifie us;
or Else the righteousness of Some other. But our own righteousness it can not be; for we being all Sinners have none such of our own as can justify us;
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And yet communicated it must be, else how shall wee be justified by it? Riches, Pearls of great value, can make no man rich, till they be applyed and become his own;
And yet communicated it must be, Else how shall we be justified by it? Riches, Pearls of great valve, can make no man rich, till they be applied and become his own;
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for the guilt and punishment of that sinn can no otherwise be made ours: And therfore we are made righteous by the righteousness of Christ by imputation.
for the guilt and punishment of that sin can not otherwise be made ours: And Therefore we Are made righteous by the righteousness of christ by imputation.
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4 Look how Christ was made a sinner by our sinn, so are wee made righteous by his righteousness, 2 Cor: 5. 21. Now how was Christ made a sinner by our sinn? not inherently,
4 Look how christ was made a sinner by our sin, so Are we made righteous by his righteousness, 2 Cor: 5. 21. Now how was christ made a sinner by our sin? not inherently,
the Scripture is express against that, Heb: 4. 15. 1 Pet: 2. 22. for he knew no sinn, in that sence 2 Cor: 5. 21. It were a most wicked thing to imagine any such matter of him.
the Scripture is express against that, Hebrew: 4. 15. 1 Pet: 2. 22. for he knew no sin, in that sense 2 Cor: 5. 21. It were a most wicked thing to imagine any such matter of him.
1 It may be cleared by all those Scriptures where it is said that Christ suffered, and dyed for our sinns, Rom: 4. 25. & 5. 6, 8. 1 Cor: 15. 3. 1 Pet: 3. 18. Isai 53. 5, 8. Heb: 2. 9. Christ did not dy w• … out a cause Gal. 2. last:
1 It may be cleared by all those Scriptures where it is said that christ suffered, and died for our Sins, Rom: 4. 25. & 5. 6, 8. 1 Cor: 15. 3. 1 Pet: 3. 18. Isaiah 53. 5, 8. Hebrew: 2. 9. christ did not die w• … out a cause Gal. 2. last:
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For wheras some do think, that to bear our sinns doth signifie no more but that hee bare them away from us, without bearing himself any punishment deserved by them, it is manifest that the phrase of bearing sinn, or bearing iniquity, can have no such meaning,
For whereas Some do think, that to bear our Sins does signify no more but that he bore them away from us, without bearing himself any punishment deserved by them, it is manifest that the phrase of bearing sin, or bearing iniquity, can have no such meaning,
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as where it is said of such & such offenders, that they shall bear their iniquity, Lev: 20. 17. & 5. 1. that every one shall bear his own burden Gal. 6. 5. & 5. 10. and that the sonn shall not bear the iniquity of the father,
as where it is said of such & such offenders, that they shall bear their iniquity, Lev: 20. 17. & 5. 1. that every one shall bear his own burden Gal. 6. 5. & 5. 10. and that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father,
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nor the father the iniquity of the sonn, Ezek: 18. 20. can any man imagin that here to bear iniquity should signifie to bear it away from himself or from another? If any could so do, there were no evill in such a bearing,
nor the father the iniquity of the son, Ezekiel: 18. 20. can any man imagine that Here to bear iniquity should signify to bear it away from himself or from Another? If any could so do, there were no evil in such a bearing,
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for to be made a curse or to be cursed is alwayes used in that sence, Math: 25. 41. 2 Pet: 2. 14. Gal. 3. 10. 4 Christ was a ransom or a price of redemption for us;
for to be made a curse or to be cursed is always used in that sense, Math: 25. 41. 2 Pet: 2. 14. Gal. 3. 10. 4 christ was a ransom or a price of redemption for us;
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5 Christ was a sacrifice for us, or for our sinns, Heb: 9. 26, 28. & 10. 12. & John 1. 29. Math: 26. 28. And inasmuch as all the sinns of the people were put & laid upon the sacrifice Lev: 16. 15, 16, 17. & vers 21, 22. & Lev: 10. 17. therfore this implies and teacheth that all our sins were imputed to Christ,
5 christ was a sacrifice for us, or for our Sins, Hebrew: 9. 26, 28. & 10. 12. & John 1. 29. Math: 26. 28. And inasmuch as all the Sins of the people were put & laid upon the sacrifice Lev: 16. 15, 16, 17. & vers 21, 22. & Lev: 10. 17. Therefore this Implies and Teaches that all our Sins were imputed to christ,
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it is no wayes unjust that one be punished for the sin of another, when the things here following do all concur: 1 When all that are concerned in it are willing and do consent. 2 When there is a neer relation and union between the offender and the sufferer.
it is no ways unjust that one be punished for the since of Another, when the things Here following doe all concur: 1 When all that Are concerned in it Are willing and do consent. 2 When there is a near Relation and Union between the offender and the sufferer.
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3 When the sufferer hath free dominion over that from which he parteth in his sufferings for another. 4 When he hath power to break through and overcome all his sufferings,
3 When the sufferer hath free dominion over that from which he parts in his sufferings for Another. 4 When he hath power to break through and overcome all his sufferings,
And therfore there was in it great grace to us, that God by his soveraign power would in this point dispēce with the rigour of the Law. 3 It was yet a point of father grace,
And Therefore there was in it great grace to us, that God by his sovereign power would in this point dispense with the rigour of the Law. 3 It was yet a point of father grace,
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So that though justice be satisfied, and punishment be suffered, yet our salvation is of free grace and mercy notwithstanding, Justice and Mercy most sweetly concurring in our salvation by Christ Jesus.
So that though Justice be satisfied, and punishment be suffered, yet our salvation is of free grace and mercy notwithstanding, justice and Mercy most sweetly concurring in our salvation by christ jesus.
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this every sinner doth owe to God by the sentence of his just Law, which requireth that the sinner be accu• … sed and suffer death for his sinn, Gal. 3. 10. Rom: 6. 23. 2 A sinner oweth obedience de novo; and is still bound to obey the Law,
this every sinner does owe to God by the sentence of his just Law, which requires that the sinner be accu• … sed and suffer death for his sin, Gal. 3. 10. Rom: 6. 23. 2 A sinner owes Obedience de novo; and is still bound to obey the Law,
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both which seen to be comprehended in that one saying Phil: 2. 8. that Christ humbled himself and became obedient even to death, the death of the cross;
both which seen to be comprehended in that one saying Philip: 2. 8. that christ humbled himself and became obedient even to death, the death of the cross;
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and so Christ being the end of the Law, hath therfore performed both these things for us, which the Law requireth of sinners, viz: to do what it cōmanded,
and so christ being the end of the Law, hath Therefore performed both these things for us, which the Law requires of Sinners, videlicet: to do what it commanded,
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If this righteousness be imputed to us, doth it not then follow that we are as righteous as Christ? and that every believer is a redeemer and saviour of others? for Christ was so.
If this righteousness be imputed to us, does it not then follow that we Are as righteous as christ? and that every believer is a redeemer and Saviour of Others? for christ was so.
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so here. 3 Though Christs righteousness be sufficient for all the elect universally, and for every one in particular, yet when it is applyed it is not applyed to every particular person of them,
so Here. 3 Though Christ righteousness be sufficient for all the elect universally, and for every one in particular, yet when it is applied it is not applied to every particular person of them,
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in that we having no righteousness of our own (and that yet without righteousness we could not be justified,) he is graciously pleased to impute unto us the righteousness of Christ, that by it we might be justified,
in that we having not righteousness of our own (and that yet without righteousness we could not be justified,) he is graciously pleased to impute unto us the righteousness of christ, that by it we might be justified,
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but now when righteousness is accounted by faith, and is imputed to believers without works, this doth exceedingly set forth the riches and freeness of Gods grace;
but now when righteousness is accounted by faith, and is imputed to believers without works, this does exceedingly Set forth the riches and freeness of God's grace;
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nor all the rest of the wicked world that could have brought Christ to his painfull passion and death, no nor have so much as touched the least hayr of his head, had not the sins of Gods people been imputed to him and laid upon him;
nor all the rest of the wicked world that could have brought christ to his painful passion and death, no nor have so much as touched the least hair of his head, had not the Sins of God's people been imputed to him and laid upon him;
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which consideration should be a means & motive for the awaking of our hearts with godly sorrow? as it is written Zach: 12. 10. they shall look on him w• … om they have peirced;
which consideration should be a means & motive for the awaking of our hearts with godly sorrow? as it is written Zach: 12. 10. they shall look on him w• … om they have pierced;
They that do deny that when the Lord Jesus suffered, he bare the punishment of our sinns, do not a little hinder the exercise of repentance and godly sorrow for sinn, in all those in whom this opinion takes place, there being no one consideration more effectual & available for stirring up the exercise of this grace,
They that do deny that when the Lord jesus suffered, he bore the punishment of our Sins, do not a little hinder the exercise of Repentance and godly sorrow for sin, in all those in whom this opinion Takes place, there being no one consideration more effectual & available for stirring up the exercise of this grace,
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but can see nothing in themselves for which they might be justified; and hereupon are vile in their own eyes, abhoring themselves, looking and lamenting after Christ.
but can see nothing in themselves for which they might be justified; and hereupon Are vile in their own eyes, abhorring themselves, looking and lamenting After christ.
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Be not dismayed, all you that are such, but be it spoken to the stay & comfort of your hearts, that though you can not be justified by any inherent righteousness of your own,
Be not dismayed, all you that Are such, but be it spoken to the stay & Comfort of your hearts, that though you can not be justified by any inherent righteousness of your own,
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Lastly if righteousness be imputed to believers for their justification, let us then all learn highly to prize and earnestly to desire this imputed righteousness.
Lastly if righteousness be imputed to believers for their justification, let us then all Learn highly to prize and earnestly to desire this imputed righteousness.
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or outward performances, and think to be justified in the sight of God? no, no, all righteousness of ours is but as filthy raggs Isai 64. 6. there is no man living that can be justified before God by that means,
or outward performances, and think to be justified in the sighed of God? no, no, all righteousness of ours is but as filthy rags Isaiah 64. 6. there is no man living that can be justified before God by that means,
or in such a way, Psal. 143. 2. It is the Lord Jesus who is our righteousness, Jer: 23. 6. and he it is who is made unto us Wisdom, Righteousness, and Redemption 1 Cor: 1. 30. and in comparison of this Lord Jesus Christ and his righteousness which is by faith,
or in such a Way, Psalm 143. 2. It is the Lord jesus who is our righteousness, Jer: 23. 6. and he it is who is made unto us Wisdom, Righteousness, and Redemption 1 Cor: 1. 30. and in comparison of this Lord jesus christ and his righteousness which is by faith,
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even the righteousness which is of God by faith, all other righteousness, all other things in the matter of justification are but loss, and to be esteemed as • … ung, as they were unto the Apostle Paul;
even the righteousness which is of God by faith, all other righteousness, all other things in the matter of justification Are but loss, and to be esteemed as • … ȝung, as they were unto the Apostle Paul;
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and content themselves with their own righteonsness, inherent in them, or wrought by them, shall one day find that they have been miserably deceived and deluded,
and content themselves with their own righteousness, inherent in them, or wrought by them, shall one day find that they have been miserably deceived and deluded,
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like those that kindle a fire unto themselves, and compass themselves about with their own sparks, but in the end do ly down in sorrow, Isai 50. 11. Wherfore let all that fear God,
like those that kindle a fire unto themselves, and compass themselves about with their own sparks, but in the end do lie down in sorrow, Isaiah 50. 11. Wherefore let all that Fear God,
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and his righteousness, and then all other things shall bee added to them, Math: 6. 33. Yea let them hunger and thirst after righteousness, for such are blessed and shall be filled; Math: 5. 6. FINIS.
and his righteousness, and then all other things shall be added to them, Math: 6. 33. Yea let them hunger and thirst After righteousness, for such Are blessed and shall be filled; Math: 5. 6. FINIS.
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