The law of God ratified by the gospel of Christ, or, The harmony of the doctrine of faith with the law of righteousness wherein many of the types and rites of the ceremonial law are unfolded, and the moral law adjusted a rule of holy living to all, though justified by faith / as it was delivered in several sermons preacht to the parochial congregation of Mayfield in Sussex by Mr. Mainard late rector thereof, publisht since his death.
CHAP. I. THe holy Apostle in this divine Epistle according to the wisdom given unto him (as his fellow Apostle saith of him) having laid down that great fundamental truth of the Gospel, that righteousness and everlasting life is to be obtained by faith;
CHAP. I. THe holy Apostle in this divine Epistle according to the Wisdom given unto him (as his fellow Apostle Says of him) having laid down that great fundamental truth of the Gospel, that righteousness and everlasting life is to be obtained by faith;
that is, by the perfect Righteousness of Christ imputed to Believers by God the Father, and applied by Faith, proveth it by shewing that none are justified any other way;
that is, by the perfect Righteousness of christ imputed to Believers by God the Father, and applied by Faith, Proves it by showing that none Are justified any other Way;
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Then he declareth another way of justification revealed in the Gospel, even by the full satisfaction and perfect righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ, imputed by God the righteous Judge of all the world to Believers, and applied by faith:
Then he Declareth Another Way of justification revealed in the Gospel, even by the full satisfaction and perfect righteousness of the Lord jesus christ, imputed by God the righteous Judge of all the world to Believers, and applied by faith:
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And having proved this, in the latter part of this and in the two next Chapters, he in••rt•th th•se words in the end of the third ▪ Chapter, Do we then & c.
And having proved this, in the latter part of this and in the two next Chapters, he in••rt•th th•se words in the end of the third ▪ Chapter, Do we then & c.
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So that in these words we may note, first a Question or Objection, Do we make void the Law through faith? secondly an Answer: 1. By way of detestation or abhorrence, God forbid!
So that in these words we may note, First a Question or Objection, Do we make void the Law through faith? secondly an Answer: 1. By Way of detestation or abhorrence, God forbid!
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or, let it not be, far be it from us. 2. By way of denial implied in a contrary Assertion, and that with advantage, We are so far from making void the Law through faith, that by this doctrine we establish the Law.
or, let it not be, Far be it from us. 2. By Way of denial implied in a contrary Assertion, and that with advantage, We Are so Far from making void the Law through faith, that by this Doctrine we establish the Law.
Do we make void the Law? Do we make the Law a vain, empty, useless thing, of no force? Do we take away all authority and binding power from the Law? through faith, through the Doctrine of the Gospel, teaching men another way of obtaining justification and righteousness, by the perfect righteousness of Christ, apprehended by faith without any respect unto or consideration of the works of the Law? NONLATINALPHABET Let it not be, far be it from us;
Do we make void the Law? Do we make the Law a vain, empty, useless thing, of no force? Do we take away all Authority and binding power from the Law? through faith, through the Doctrine of the Gospel, teaching men Another Way of obtaining justification and righteousness, by the perfect righteousness of christ, apprehended by faith without any respect unto or consideration of the works of the Law? Let it not be, Far be it from us;
and to justifie them and present them as righteous before God, as the Heathen; their sins and guilt being as great as that of the Heathens or rather greater.
and to justify them and present them as righteous before God, as the Heathen; their Sins and guilt being as great as that of the heathens or rather greater.
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What advantage then hath the Iew, and what profit is there of Circumcision? As if they had said, this doctrine taketh away all difference betwixt Iew and Gentile; it giveth unto Israel the peculiar people of God no more priviledge or dignity in things pertaining to God,
What advantage then hath the Iew, and what profit is there of Circumcision? As if they had said, this Doctrine Takes away all difference betwixt Iew and Gentile; it gives unto Israel the peculiar people of God no more privilege or dignity in things pertaining to God,
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They had the word of God, the writings of Moses and the Prophets given by the inspiration of the holy Ghost, directing them to the Messias to whom they were to seek for Righteousness,
They had the word of God, the writings of Moses and the prophets given by the inspiration of the holy Ghost, directing them to the Messias to whom they were to seek for Righteousness,
Again in this regard, the condition of the obstinate and unbelieving Iews was worse than that of the profane Gentiles, that they sinned against greater light and means, not improving their priviledges and advantages but receiving the grace of God in vain.
Again in this regard, the condition of the obstinate and unbelieving Iews was Worse than that of the profane Gentiles, that they sinned against greater Light and means, not improving their privileges and advantages but receiving the grace of God in vain.
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Then followeth another objection, If mans unrighteousness commendeth the Righteousness of God, if Gods Righteousness in justifying sinners be the more gloriously manifested by reason of mens wickedness,
Then follows Another objection, If men unrighteousness commends the Righteousness of God, if God's Righteousness in justifying Sinners be the more gloriously manifested by reason of men's wickedness,
why should any flee from sin, and not rather add sin to sin, doing evil that good may come, that Gods grace may be the more manifested to his glory? The Apostle rejecteth these with detestation, shewing that notwithstanding all their perverse cavils, they shall find God a severe judge,
why should any flee from since, and not rather add since to since, doing evil that good may come, that God's grace may be the more manifested to his glory? The Apostle rejecteth these with detestation, showing that notwithstanding all their perverse cavils, they shall find God a severe judge,
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though darkness be contrary to the light, so he can work good, and get himself glory out of the evil of sin, which in it self tendeth to rob him of his glory.
though darkness be contrary to the Light, so he can work good, and get himself glory out of the evil of since, which in it self tendeth to rob him of his glory.
So in the sixth Chapter of this Epistle, shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? The Apostle had shewed before that all had sinned in Adam, besides the guilt of their own actual sins,
So in the sixth Chapter of this Epistle, shall we continue in since that grace may abound? The Apostle had showed before that all had sinned in Adam, beside the guilt of their own actual Sins,
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Hence this Question or Objection, to which the Apostle answers with detestation (as before) and withal sheweth that they who are justified by the righteousness of Christ, have received the Spirit,
Hence this Question or Objection, to which the Apostle answers with detestation (as before) and withal shows that they who Are justified by the righteousness of christ, have received the Spirit,
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May we not therefore sin securely if we be free from the Law, if the Law have no power nor authority over us to condemn us? The Apostle answereth this after his usual manner with detestation,
May we not Therefore since securely if we be free from the Law, if the Law have no power nor Authority over us to condemn us? The Apostle Answers this After his usual manner with detestation,
The Sadduces that denied that great Mystery of the Resurrection of the body, I conceive, were much pleased with an Argument whereby they hoped to nonplus the Lord Jesus Christ;
The Sadducees that denied that great Mystery of the Resurrection of the body, I conceive, were much pleased with an Argument whereby they hoped to nonplus the Lord jesus christ;
they seemed not directly to deny the Resurrection, but only to desire a Resolution in a difficult case, concerning •a woman that had seven husbands, & out-liv'd them all:
they seemed not directly to deny the Resurrection, but only to desire a Resolution in a difficult case, Concerning •a woman that had seven Husbands, & outlived them all:
and first sheweth them how by the Almighty power of God, the bodies of the Saints at the Resurrection should be so wonderfully transformed and glorified, that they should not need nor desire marriage or other things of the like natrue, no more then the Angels do which are Spirits and have no bodies;
and First shows them how by the Almighty power of God, the bodies of the Saints At the Resurrection should be so wonderfully transformed and glorified, that they should not need nor desire marriage or other things of the like natrue, no more then the Angels do which Are Spirits and have no bodies;
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First by misunderstanding some Texts or passages of holy Scripture, so it seemeth the Saints at Thessalonica mistook what the Apostle had written to them in his former Epistle,
First by misunderstanding Some Texts or passages of holy Scripture, so it seems the Saints At Thessalonica mistook what the Apostle had written to them in his former Epistle,
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when speaking of the last day, he saith, This we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which are asleep;
when speaking of the last day, he Says, This we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which Are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which Are asleep;
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and the dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the Air.
and the dead in christ shall rise First, then we which Are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the Air.
and as he saith elsewhere, they should not dye, but should be changed and this he might do to teach others by his example to live in a continual expectation o• Christs gloriou• appearing, especially considering that the day of death was to them as the last day, not that he did peremtorily determine any thing concerning the time which was unknown:
and as he Says elsewhere, they should not die, but should be changed and this he might do to teach Others by his Exampl to live in a continual expectation o• Christ gloriou• appearing, especially considering that the day of death was to them as the last day, not that he did peremptorily determine any thing Concerning the time which was unknown:
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and that man of sin be revealed, the son of Perdition &c. It seemeth some went about to deceive them under pretence of Revelation implied in the word Spirit, some by word of Mouth,
and that man of since be revealed, the son of Perdition etc. It seems Some went about to deceive them under pretence of Revelation implied in the word Spirit, Some by word of Mouth,
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Now Satan might have this pollicy, and set a certain day, and that within a short time, that when they saw it did not come to pass at the time foretold, they might doubt of the thing it self,
Now Satan might have this policy, and Set a certain day, and that within a short time, that when they saw it did not come to pass At the time foretold, they might doubt of the thing it self,
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So in the present Text, from that •ound doctrine of the Apostle concerning free justification of sinners through the righteousness of Christ, without any respect at all to the works of the Law, it seemeth some drew this inference or conclusion, that the Law was made void:
So in the present Text, from that •ound Doctrine of the Apostle Concerning free justification of Sinners through the righteousness of christ, without any respect At all to the works of the Law, it seems Some drew this Inference or conclusion, that the Law was made void:
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as if they •eed not labour after conformity to the Law •n righteousness and holiness. On the other ••de, whereas Christ saith, Except ye repent ye shall likewise perish.
as if they •eed not labour After conformity to the Law •n righteousness and holiness. On the other ••de, whereas christ Says, Except you Repent you shall likewise perish.
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First, that Christ his satisfaction and righteousness is the full, perfect, and only cause of •ustification and pardon of sin, and that no holiness, no duties of the persons justified, do help any thing at all towards their justification;
First, that christ his satisfaction and righteousness is the full, perfect, and only cause of •ustification and pardon of since, and that no holiness, no duties of the Persons justified, do help any thing At all towards their justification;
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it is the Righteousness of Christ imputed to them, which maketh up the whole matter of their Righteousness in the sight of God, and covereth all their sins.
it is the Righteousness of christ imputed to them, which makes up the Whole matter of their Righteousness in the sighed of God, and Covereth all their Sins.
Secondly, on the other side, Regeneration, Repentance, Holiness, are concomitants, things accompanying justification and salvation, and evidences of it:
Secondly, on the other side, Regeneration, Repentance, Holiness, Are concomitants, things accompanying justification and salvation, and evidences of it:
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yet none can have any •ound hope that their sins are forgiven, or their persons accepted of God as righteous, without Repentance, Regeneration, and Holiness;
yet none can have any •ound hope that their Sins Are forgiven, or their Persons accepted of God as righteous, without Repentance, Regeneration, and Holiness;
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yet the heat and light are joyned together in the fire; so righteousness imputed to the soul for justification and forgiveness of sin do not sanctifie,
yet the heat and Light Are joined together in the fire; so righteousness imputed to the soul for justification and forgiveness of since do not sanctify,
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whereas they should rather argue, that because Infants born of Church-members under the old Testament, were circumcised as Church-members by the Lord command;
whereas they should rather argue, that Because Infants born of Church-members under the old Testament, were circumcised as Church-members by the Lord command;
they liked not to hear of a crucified Redeemer, the doctrine of the Cross was to them a stumbling-block, they did not close with a spiritual Kingdom of Christ, attended with persecution:
they liked not to hear of a Crucified Redeemer, the Doctrine of the Cross was to them a stumbling-block, they did not close with a spiritual Kingdom of christ, attended with persecution:
The carnal Israelites were forestalled with an opinion of their own righteousness, and so rejected the doctrine of justification by the righteousness of Christ, For they being ignorant of Gods righteousness,
The carnal Israelites were forestalled with an opinion of their own righteousness, and so rejected the Doctrine of justification by the righteousness of christ, For they being ignorant of God's righteousness,
The Gospel requireth Christians to dye to sin, to mortifie their members which are upon the earth, to live to righteousness, to walk in newness of life.
The Gospel requires Christians to die to since, to mortify their members which Are upon the earth, to live to righteousness, to walk in newness of life.
Thirdly, the pride of corrupt Nature is very contrary to the Gospel which teacheth to be poor in spirit, to empty our selves of all self-sufficiency, to go out of our selves, to become fools that we may be wise, to be less than nothing in our own eyes, to receive all of meer grace, the free love and favour of God, to present our selves in anothers garment before God in the righteousness of Christ,
Thirdly, the pride of corrupt Nature is very contrary to the Gospel which Teaches to be poor in Spirit, to empty our selves of all self-sufficiency, to go out of our selves, to become Fools that we may be wise, to be less than nothing in our own eyes, to receive all of mere grace, the free love and favour of God, to present our selves in another's garment before God in the righteousness of christ,
for the covering of our shame, and cloathing of our nakedness, to look for no acceptance of any service but by anothers worthiness, the merit of Christ.
for the covering of our shame, and clothing of our nakedness, to look for no acceptance of any service but by another's worthiness, the merit of christ.
and the renouncing of all that is dear unto us, so far as it standeth in opposition against Christ, Then saith Iesus unto his Disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself,
and the renouncing of all that is dear unto us, so Far as it Stands in opposition against christ, Then Says Iesus unto his Disciples, If any man will come After me, let him deny himself,
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First, to teach us to see and bewayle the corruption of our nature, and withal, to make us sensible how dangerous it is to continue in our natural estate, destitute of the spirit of Christ;
First, to teach us to see and bewail the corruption of our nature, and withal, to make us sensible how dangerous it is to continue in our natural estate, destitute of the Spirit of christ;
Our corrupt nature is apt to corrupt and deny the precious Truths of the Gospel ▪ it were a dangerous and malignant disease of the body, that should turn the best physick into poyson,
Our corrupt nature is apt to corrupt and deny the precious Truths of the Gospel ▪ it were a dangerous and malignant disease of the body, that should turn the best physic into poison,
Corrupt Nature is apt to make both the law and the Gospel occasions of increasing these diseases of the soul concerning the Law, the Apostle saith, when we were in the flesh, the motions of sin which were by the Law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death:
Corrupt Nature is apt to make both the law and the Gospel occasions of increasing these diseases of the soul Concerning the Law, the Apostle Says, when we were in the Flesh, the motions of since which were by the Law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death:
the Law is perfectly holy, and just and good, and therefore cannot be properly the cause of any thing sinful and unholy, Was that then which is good made death unto me? God forbid!
the Law is perfectly holy, and just and good, and Therefore cannot be properly the cause of any thing sinful and unholy, Was that then which is good made death unto me? God forbid!
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such is the malignity of corrupt Nature, that it worketh evil out of good, and maketh the pure and holy Law of God an occasion of sin, the more sin is forbidden, reproved, threatned, condemned by the Law;
such is the malignity of corrupt Nature, that it works evil out of good, and makes the pure and holy Law of God an occasion of since, the more since is forbidden, reproved, threatened, condemned by the Law;
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So for the Gospel, the Apostle Peter saith, that Christ preached in the Gospel, is to them that are disobedient, a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence;
So for the Gospel, the Apostle Peter Says, that christ preached in the Gospel, is to them that Are disobedient, a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence;
How dangerous is it then to continue in this estate of corrupt nature? How earnest should poor souls be with the Lord to deliver them? The body is in a sad estate when all both food and physick increaseth some deadly disease in it.
How dangerous is it then to continue in this estate of corrupt nature? How earnest should poor Souls be with the Lord to deliver them? The body is in a sad estate when all both food and physic increases Some deadly disease in it.
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Cry mightily to the Lord to work a through cure upon your souls, to change and renew your natures, to send his spirit along with his word, that it may overpower the diseases of your souls,
Cry mightily to the Lord to work a through cure upon your Souls, to change and renew your nature's, to send his Spirit along with his word, that it may overpower the diseases of your Souls,
Secondly, This may teach us not to think it strange, that so many pretious Truths of the Gospel are denyed and rejected in these days, so many parts of Scripture abused with false interpretations and corrupt glosses,
Secondly, This may teach us not to think it strange, that so many precious Truths of the Gospel Are denied and rejected in these days, so many parts of Scripture abused with false interpretations and corrupt Glosses,
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It is a fruitful wombe to conceive and bring forth abundantly, ignorance, mistaking the sense of Scripture, drawing false conclusions from the word, filling the mind with mists and clouds of prejudice against the Truth, Love of sin, Pride, Corrupt and inordinate self-love, excessive love of the world and outward things.
It is a fruitful womb to conceive and bring forth abundantly, ignorance, mistaking the sense of Scripture, drawing false conclusions from the word, filling the mind with mists and Clouds of prejudice against the Truth, Love of since, Pride, Corrupt and inordinate Self-love, excessive love of the world and outward things.
These and the like distempers of corrupt Nature, What truths may they not corrupt or deny? What errours and false opinions may they not breed and cherish?
These and the like distempers of corrupt Nature, What truths may they not corrupt or deny? What errors and false opinions may they not breed and cherish?
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Yea, such is the power of Satan joyning with corrupt nature in the producing of false doctrines, that one error begetteth many, and one Seducer deceiveth many;
Yea, such is the power of Satan joining with corrupt nature in the producing of false doctrines, that one error begetteth many, and one Seducer deceives many;
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How soon did the Heresies of Arius overcome the world, and how were the Kings and Kingdoms of the earth made drunk with the cup of the Whore of Babylon, lying drenched and drowned in Popish errours, Superstitions and Idolatries;
How soon did the Heresies of Arius overcome the world, and how were the Kings and Kingdoms of the earth made drunk with the cup of the Whore of Babylon, lying drenched and drowned in Popish errors, Superstitions and Idolatries;
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What juglings were used by the Arians to delude the Emperor Constantine, to bring the Champions of the Truth, especially Athanasius into disgrace and suspicion with him? how importunate were they to obtain a toleration,
What jugglings were used by the Arians to delude the Emperor Constantine, to bring the Champions of the Truth, especially Athanasius into disgrace and suspicion with him? how importunate were they to obtain a toleration,
covering their wolvish natures under sheeps cloathing, while they were weak and kept under, but casting off the sheeps skin when once they grew numerous and strong,
covering their wolvish nature's under Sheep clothing, while they were weak and kept under, but casting off the Sheep skin when once they grew numerous and strong,
and exercising outragious persecution against them? Much is related also of the fury and cruelty of the Circumcellions; As for the Papists, what Country in Europe almost hath not had experience more or less of their bloody butcheries? how many thousands of Saints and Martyrs have they murdered with fire and sword,
and exercising outrageous persecution against them? Much is related also of the fury and cruelty of the Circumcellions; As for the Papists, what Country in Europe almost hath not had experience more or less of their bloody Butcheries? how many thousands of Saints and Martyrs have they murdered with fire and sword,
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and put to cruel torments in Italy, Germany, Spain, France, Netherlands, England and Scotland? Among the rest the barbarous Massacres acted upon the Protestants at Paris in France, under pretence of friendship,
and put to cruel torments in Italy, Germany, Spain, France, Netherlands, England and Scotland? Among the rest the barbarous Massacres acted upon the Protestants At paris in France, under pretence of friendship,
an everlasting monument of the goodness of God, and his watchful eye over his Church, in discovering this work of darkness, laughing to scorn the counsels of his Enemies,
an everlasting monument of the Goodness of God, and his watchful eye over his Church, in discovering this work of darkness, laughing to scorn the Counsels of his Enemies,
but rather so much the more to use means to be established in the Truth, by searching the Scriptures with diligence, earnestly praying to the Lord to open their understandings, to lead them into all Truth,
but rather so much the more to use means to be established in the Truth, by searching the Scriptures with diligence, earnestly praying to the Lord to open their understandings, to led them into all Truth,
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If Satan and corrupt nature are the cause of errours, what is the reason then, 1. That some of the godly are drawn into Error? 2. What is the cause that many carnal persons,
If Satan and corrupt nature Are the cause of errors, what is the reason then, 1. That Some of the godly Are drawn into Error? 2. What is the cause that many carnal Persons,
even now are there many Antichrists, whereby we know that it is the last time: These lesser Ant•••ists were forerunners of the great Anti•hrist, but whence came these petty Antichrists,
even now Are there many Antichrists, whereby we know that it is the last time: These lesser Ant•••ists were forerunners of the great Anti•hrist, but whence Come these Petty Antichrists,
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If these that were in communion with the Church of Christ in those purest times, were unsound at the best ▪ and afterwards discovered their unsoundness by departing from the faith and Church of Christ,
If these that were in communion with the Church of christ in those Purest times, were unsound At the best ▪ and afterwards discovered their unsoundness by departing from the faith and Church of christ,
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and becoming open enemies to the Truth, have we not cause to think that many, who in these days imbrace false opinions, were never upright when they seemed most zealous for the Truth and wayes of God? And therefore what need have all to search their hearts,
and becoming open enemies to the Truth, have we not cause to think that many, who in these days embrace false opinions, were never upright when they seemed most zealous for the Truth and ways of God? And Therefore what need have all to search their hearts,
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and expose them to the danger of erring, partly through the weakness of their own judgements, partly through the sleight of men and cunning craftiness, whereby they lye in wait to deceive, partly through the high esteem which they have of some men.
and expose them to the danger of erring, partly through the weakness of their own Judgments, partly through the sleight of men and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive, partly through the high esteem which they have of Some men.
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So it is thought that multitudes were carried away with Luthers Name, and the eminency of his gifts, and the great service done by him to the Church of Christ.
So it is Thought that Multitudes were carried away with Luthers Name, and the eminency of his Gifts, and the great service done by him to the Church of christ.
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Lastly, I conceive that the Lord may in his wisdom suffer some eminent Saints of his to err in some things, that men may learn not to think of men above that which is meet,
Lastly, I conceive that the Lord may in his Wisdom suffer Some eminent Saints of his to err in Some things, that men may Learn not to think of men above that which is meet,
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and therefore Christians should try all spirits and doctrines by this Rule, bring them all to the Law and to the Testimony, concluding that if they speak not according to this Rule, it is because there is no light in them, no light in their doctrine,
and Therefore Christians should try all spirits and doctrines by this Rule, bring them all to the Law and to the Testimony, concluding that if they speak not according to this Rule, it is Because there is no Light in them, no Light in their Doctrine,
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yea, the Apostle speaks very high in this case, Though we, or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached, let him be accursed.
yea, the Apostle speaks very high in this case, Though we, or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached, let him be accursed.
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In as much as Satan, and the corrupt nature of man, are the cause of Errours and Heresies, What is the reason that many carnal persons both such as are of civil conversation,
In as much as Satan, and the corrupt nature of man, Are the cause of Errors and Heresies, What is the reason that many carnal Persons both such as Are of civil Conversation,
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and fair moral principles, and also such as are loose and licentious, yea openly profane, are free from errours in such places and ages, where & when false doctrines abound;
and fair moral principles, and also such as Are lose and licentious, yea openly profane, Are free from errors in such places and ages, where & when false doctrines abound;
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First, that some such persons being naturally quick of apprehension, and judicious, may be so clearly convinced of some truths, that though many deny them and oppose them yet they will stand to them, especially when there is liberty for all sides to hold and profess what they list,
First, that Some such Persons being naturally quick of apprehension, and judicious, may be so clearly convinced of Some truths, that though many deny them and oppose them yet they will stand to them, especially when there is liberty for all sides to hold and profess what they list,
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Thirdly, I suppose Satan having possession of carnal persons another way, doth not much temp• some of them to renounce the Truth and entertain errours,
Thirdly, I suppose Satan having possession of carnal Persons Another Way, does not much temp• Some of them to renounce the Truth and entertain errors,
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They are serious, and hearty about things that bring in profit, in following their business, or in pursuing their pleasures, in satisfying their lusts;
They Are serious, and hearty about things that bring in profit, in following their business, or in pursuing their pleasures, in satisfying their Lustiest;
When the Iews accused the Apostle Paul for teaching false doctrine, saith Gallio the Roman deputy, If it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it,
When the Iews accused the Apostle Paul for teaching false Doctrine, Says Gallio the Roman deputy, If it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look you to it,
scil. Whether the Lord Jesus were the Christ? And so Festus another Roman Governour relating Pauls Case to King Agrippa, accused by the Iews ▪ said, When the Accusers stood up they brought none accusation of such things as I supsed, but had certain questions against him of their own superstition,
scil. Whither the Lord jesus were the christ? And so Festus Another Roman Governor relating Paul's Case to King Agrippa, accused by the Iews ▪ said, When the Accusers stood up they brought none accusation of such things as I supsed, but had certain questions against him of their own Superstition,
Moses did exceedingly abhorre the wicked counsel of Balaam whereby he taught the Midianites to deceiv• the people of Israel, so as to draw many of them from the worship of God to Idolatry;
Moses did exceedingly abhor the wicked counsel of balaam whereby he taught the midianites to deceiv• the people of Israel, so as to draw many of them from the worship of God to Idolatry;
and said unto them, have ye saved all the women alive? Behold, these caused the Children of Israel through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the Lord in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the Lord;
and said unto them, have you saved all the women alive? Behold, these caused the Children of Israel through the counsel of balaam, to commit trespass against the Lord in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the Lord;
And it seemeth that this was one of the last acts of Moses his life, for the Lord said unto him, avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites, afterwards shalt thou be gathered unto thy people:
And it seems that this was one of the last acts of Moses his life, for the Lord said unto him, avenge the children of Israel of the midianites, afterwards shalt thou be gathered unto thy people:
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Micaiah shewed his detestation of those lyes spoken by the false prophets, when he told the King, now therefore behold the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy Prophets.
Micaiah showed his detestation of those lies spoken by the false Prophets, when he told the King, now Therefore behold the Lord hath put a lying Spirit in the Mouth of all these thy prophets.
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The like may be shewed of the Prophet Ieremiah, how he abhorred the lyes of those false Prophets, Hananiah, Ahab, Zedekiah, and Shemajah, but I come to the Examples of the New Testament.
The like may be showed of the Prophet Jeremiah, how he abhorred the lies of those false prophets, Hananiah, Ahab, Zedekiah, and Shemajah, but I come to the Examples of the New Testament.
And first to begin with Iohn Baptist, who came to prepare the way of the Lord, with what zeal did he detest the corruption of doctrine brought in by the Pharises and Sadduces? When he saw many of them come to his Baptisme, he said unto them, O generation of Vipers, Who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? But above all, take the blessed Example of the Lord Jesus Christ, with what heavenly zeal did he manifest his detestation of the false doctrine taught by the Scribes and Pharises? Thus have ye made the Commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.
And First to begin with John Baptist, who Come to prepare the Way of the Lord, with what zeal did he detest the corruption of Doctrine brought in by the Pharisees and Sadducees? When he saw many of them come to his Baptism, he said unto them, Oh generation of Vipers, Who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? But above all, take the blessed Exampl of the Lord jesus christ, with what heavenly zeal did he manifest his detestation of the false Doctrine taught by the Scribes and Pharisees? Thus have you made the Commandment of God of none Effect by your tradition.
And the Apostles and servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, being led by the spirit of Christ ▪ did abundantly discover how exceedingly they detested and abhorred Heresies and fals• doctrines.
And the Apostles and Servants of the Lord jesus christ, being led by the Spirit of christ ▪ did abundantly discover how exceedingly they detested and abhorred Heresies and fals• doctrines.
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The Apostle Peter inveigheth with much vehemency against false Teachers, & calleth their corrupt doctrines damnable heresies, whereby they denyed the Lord that bought them,
The Apostle Peter inveigheth with much vehemency against false Teachers, & calls their corrupt doctrines damnable heresies, whereby they denied the Lord that bought them,
He calleth them pernicious, self-wil•ed, and such as are not afraid to speak evil of dignities, wells without water, speaking grea• swelling words of vanity: with divers other expressions.
He calls them pernicious, self-wil•ed, and such as Are not afraid to speak evil of dignities, wells without water, speaking grea• swelling words of vanity: with diverse other expressions.
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In the Revelations written by St. Iohn, the Angel o• Minister of the Church at Ephesus is commended for hating the deeds of the Nicolaitans. Pergamus is threatned,
In the Revelations written by Saint John, the Angel o• Minister of the Church At Ephesus is commended for hating the Deeds of the Nicolaitans. Pergamos is threatened,
because in that Church was found those that held the doctrine of Balaam, and of the Nicolaitans, and therefore tis added, Repent, or else I will com• unto thee quickly,
Because in that Church was found those that held the Doctrine of balaam, and of the Nicolaitans, and Therefore this added, repent, or Else I will com• unto thee quickly,
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A great part of this book declareth the wickedness of the Whore of Babylon, the Antichristian popish faction, the mischief they do, the Judgements of God hanging over them,
A great part of this book Declareth the wickedness of the Whore of Babylon, the Antichristian popish faction, the mischief they do, the Judgments of God hanging over them,
The Apostle St. Paul as he laboured and wrote more than the rest, so he is very plentiful in declaring his detestation of false doctrines and false teachers:
The Apostle Saint Paul as he laboured and wrote more than the rest, so he is very plentiful in declaring his detestation of false doctrines and false Teachers:
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In his Epistle to the Romans, •he earnestly exhorteth the Saints, I beseech you Brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them:
In his Epistle to the Roman, •he earnestly exhorteth the Saints, I beseech you Brothers, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the Doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them:
He speaketh of those that cause divisions contrary to •ound doctrine, not of those that oppose false doctrine and corrupt customes, whereupon sometimes divisions may follow through ob•tinacy of those that resist the truth.
He speaks of those that cause divisions contrary to •ound Doctrine, not of those that oppose false Doctrine and corrupt customs, whereupon sometime divisions may follow through ob•tinacy of those that resist the truth.
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He calleth them corrupt teachers, false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the Apostles of Christ, Ministers of Satan, and imitating their Master, transforming themselves into the Ministers of righteousness, as he being the Prince of darkness transformeth himself into an Angel of light.
He calls them corrupt Teachers, false Apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the Apostles of christ, Ministers of Satan, and imitating their Master, transforming themselves into the Ministers of righteousness, as he being the Prince of darkness Transformeth himself into an Angel of Light.
How sharp and severe is he this way, in the Epistle to the Galatians, Though we, or an Angel from heaven, preach any other Gos•el unto you than that which ye have received, let him be accursed:
How sharp and severe is he this Way, in the Epistle to the Galatians, Though we, or an Angel from heaven, preach any other Gos•el unto you than that which you have received, let him be accursed:
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because he did but warpe a little, and by withdrawing from the believing Gentils, for fear of offending the Iews, gave occasion to men to question the doctrine of free justific•t•on through the righteousness of Christ alone,
Because he did but warp a little, and by withdrawing from the believing Gentiles, for Fear of offending the Iews, gave occasion to men to question the Doctrine of free justific•t•on through the righteousness of christ alone,
Again, saith he, O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you that y• should not obey the truth? shewing, that t• be led by •alse teachers, is to be befooled and bewitched.
Again, Says he, Oh foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you that y• should not obey the truth? showing, that t• be led by •alse Teachers, is to be befooled and bewitched.
How notably doth he set forth Antichrist and his followers, speaking of a grand apostacy and general fal•ing away, and calleth the head of it, the man of sin, the Son of per•ition, who opposeth and exalteth himself, &c. He calleth the mystery of Antichrist, the mystery of Iniquity. He calleth him that wicked one (NONLATINALPHABET) signifying the lawless one, a term exactly agreeing to the Pope, who trampleth upon the laws of Christ at his pleasure, and exalteth his own Laws.
How notably does he Set forth Antichrist and his followers, speaking of a grand apostasy and general fal•ing away, and calls the head of it, the man of since, the Son of per•ition, who Opposeth and Exalteth himself, etc. He calls the mystery of Antichrist, the mystery of Iniquity. He calls him that wicked one () signifying the lawless one, a term exactly agreeing to the Pope, who trampleth upon the laws of christ At his pleasure, and Exalteth his own Laws.
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and lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish, &c. He sheweth that to fall into Heresie, is to make shipwrack of faith, and that for this cause he delivered Himeneus and Alexander unto Satan.
and lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish, etc. He shows that to fallen into Heresy, is to make shipwreck of faith, and that for this cause he Delivered Hymenaeus and Alexander unto Satan.
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He sheweth that Heresies are doctrines of devils, and Lyes spoken in Hypocrisie; and foretelling the perillous times that should come in these last dayes, that men should be lovers of their own selves, &c. then he addeth, of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women, laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, ever learning &c. He compareth them to Iannes and Iambres that withstood Moses, meaning I suppose, the Egyptian Sorcerers or Juglers:
He shows that Heresies Are doctrines of Devils, and Lies spoken in Hypocrisy; and foretelling the perilous times that should come in these last days, that men should be lovers of their own selves, etc. then he adds, of this sort Are they which creep into houses, and led captive silly women, laden with Sins, led away with diverse Lustiest, ever learning etc. He compareth them to Jannes and Jambres that withstood Moses, meaning I suppose, the Egyptian Sorcerers or Jugglers:
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The time will come, when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears,
The time will come, when they will not endure found Doctrine, but After their own Lustiest shall they heap to themselves Teachers, having itching ears,
He calleth fals• teachers, unruly and vain talkers and deceivers whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert who•• houses, teaching things which they ought not for filthy lucre sake:
He calls fals• Teachers, unruly and vain talkers and deceivers whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert who•• houses, teaching things which they ought not for filthy lucre sake:
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a man that is a• Heretick after the first and second admonition reject, knowing that he that is such, is subverted and sinneth, being condemned of himself ▪ It is conceived that the Epistle to the Hebrew was written by this Apostle, and how largely doth he there confute the corrupt doctrine of them that maintained the necessary use 〈 ◊ 〉 legal cremonies,
a man that is a• Heretic After the First and second admonition reject, knowing that he that is such, is subverted and Sinneth, being condemned of himself ▪ It is conceived that the Epistle to the Hebrew was written by this Apostle, and how largely does he there confute the corrupt Doctrine of them that maintained the necessary use 〈 ◊ 〉 Legal cremonies,
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and giveth this admonitio• Be not carried about with divers and strang• doctrines, and saith, We have an Altar where• they have have no right to eat, which serv• the Tabernacle;
and gives this admonitio• Be not carried about with diverse and strang• doctrines, and Says, We have an Altar where• they have have no right to eat, which serv• the Tabernacle;
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Secondly, to these Examples may be add• divers Arguments or Reasons, whereby it m•• appear why Heresies, false doctrines, opinnions that oppose or corrupt the truths 〈 ◊ 〉 Christ, are odious to the godly, and abho•red by them.
Secondly, to these Examples may be add• diverse Arguments or Reasons, whereby it m•• appear why Heresies, false doctrines, opinions that oppose or corrupt the truths 〈 ◊ 〉 christ, Are odious to the godly, and abho•red by them.
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First, because the glory of God is exceedingly wronged by false doctrines and Heresies, an• the grosser any such Heresies are, the more 〈 ◊ 〉 God dishonoured by them.
First, Because the glory of God is exceedingly wronged by false doctrines and Heresies, an• the grosser any such Heresies Are, the more 〈 ◊ 〉 God dishonoured by them.
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and attributed to him? errours and false opinions in matters of Religion are taught, professed, received as Truths of God? What is this but to go about to derive darkness from light? lyes from the Fountain of Truth? The Apostle disputing against that great errour of them that denyed the Resurrection of the dead, bringeth this Argument amongst others, that Christ is risen,
and attributed to him? errors and false opinions in matters of Religion Are taught, professed, received as Truths of God? What is this but to go about to derive darkness from Light? lies from the Fountain of Truth? The Apostle disputing against that great error of them that denied the Resurrection of the dead, brings this Argument among Others, that christ is risen,
and sheweth that divers absurdities would follow, if the resurrection of Saints should be denyed, among the rest this, We are found false witnesses of God,
and shows that diverse absurdities would follow, if the resurrection of Saints should be denied, among the rest this, We Are found false Witnesses of God,
Secondly, There is a contrariety in the hearts of the godly, against errours and Heresies. They have in them a principle of opposition against false doctrine.
Secondly, There is a contrariety in the hearts of the godly, against errors and Heresies. They have in them a principle of opposition against false Doctrine.
it i• as it were one of the ingredients of their new nature, and so in that regard there is a natural antipathy and contrariety betwixt them and false doctrines.
it i• as it were one of the ingredients of their new nature, and so in that regard there is a natural antipathy and contrariety betwixt them and false doctrines.
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Thirdly, The godly have learned that errou• tend to the destruction of poor Souls, and therefore Peter calleth them damnable Heresies Paul calleth them doctrines of Devils.
Thirdly, The godly have learned that errou• tend to the destruction of poor Souls, and Therefore Peter calls them damnable Heresies Paul calls them doctrines of Devils.
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It 〈 ◊ 〉 said they eat like a canker or gangrene, whic• is such a malignant disease, that it require•• the cutting off of a limb, otherwise the who• body is in danger to be destroyed.
It 〈 ◊ 〉 said they eat like a canker or gangrene, whic• is such a malignant disease, that it require•• the cutting off of a limb, otherwise the who• body is in danger to be destroyed.
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Now 〈 ◊ 〉 people of God being tender and compassionate toward immortal Souls, How can the• chuse but abhor such deadly poyson when the• find it offered by Seducers,
Now 〈 ◊ 〉 people of God being tender and compassionate towards immortal Souls, How can the• choose but abhor such deadly poison when the• find it offered by Seducers,
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and to those that spread and propagate them, and that under a pretence of tenderness? Is it not rather a high degree of cruelty, to protect any in destroying Souls, to give them full liberty to wander about with their Plague-sores running upon them, freely to spread their contagious and pestilent Errours to the infecting of thousands.
and to those that spread and propagate them, and that under a pretence of tenderness? Is it not rather a high degree of cruelty, to Pact any in destroying Souls, to give them full liberty to wander about with their Plague-sores running upon them, freely to spread their contagious and pestilent Errors to the infecting of thousands.
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And that 1. by corrupting one doctrine of the Gospel after another. And 2. by oppressing and persecuting the sincere professors and Preachers of the Truth.
And that 1. by corrupting one Doctrine of the Gospel After Another. And 2. by oppressing and persecuting the sincere professors and Preachers of the Truth.
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then they became more general and overbore the truth, then they were armed with power, and so opposed and persecuted the sincere maintainers of the truth.
then they became more general and overbore the truth, then they were armed with power, and so opposed and persecuted the sincere maintainers of the truth.
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The Arian Heresie at first was kept under, at length prevailed so as to raise most bloody persecutions against the Truth ▪ The outrages of the Anabaptists,
The Arian Heresy At First was kept under, At length prevailed so as to raise most bloody persecutions against the Truth ▪ The outrages of the Anabaptists,
how notoriou• were they when once they got a head at Munster in Germany? But our age seemeth to exceed former times in this kind that errours and heresies among us have been armed almost at their first appearance.
how notoriou• were they when once they god a head At Munster in Germany? But our age seems to exceed former times in this kind that errors and heresies among us have been armed almost At their First appearance.
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Is it not prodigious to see armed monsters born amongst us, errours and heresies with swords by their sides, Pistolls, Muskets, Pikes •n their hands at their first coming into the world almost? Who knoweth the disma• events and mischief such things presage,
Is it not prodigious to see armed monsters born among us, errors and heresies with swords by their sides, Pistols, Muskets, Pikes •n their hands At their First coming into the world almost? Who Knoweth the disma• events and mischief such things presage,
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if the Lord Christ who is the Truth, and whose name is the word of God, should for our unworthiness forbear to ride forth on his white horse conquering and to conquer? But what gracious heart doth not both abhor and tremble at those things that tend to the suppressing of the Truth,
if the Lord christ who is the Truth, and whose name is the word of God, should for our unworthiness forbear to ride forth on his white horse conquering and to conquer? But what gracious heart does not both abhor and tremble At those things that tend to the suppressing of the Truth,
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The Arian Heresie being a little spark at first in Egypt, in a short time did spread over Asia and Africk, and took hold of divers parts of Europe; for the devil himself hath declared it, that his business is to go to and fro in the earth,
The Arian Heresy being a little spark At First in Egypt, in a short time did spread over Asia and Africa, and took hold of diverse parts of Europe; for the Devil himself hath declared it, that his business is to go to and from in the earth,
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But as this is pleasing to Satan, so how grievous is it to them that tender the good of poor souls, to see them dangerously sick and altogether unwilling to be healed,
But as this is pleasing to Satan, so how grievous is it to them that tender the good of poor Souls, to see them dangerously sick and altogether unwilling to be healed,
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and therefore the Apostle exceedingly presseth the members of the Church to endeavour to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace: heaping up arguments of unity.
and Therefore the Apostle exceedingly Presseth the members of the Church to endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace: heaping up Arguments of unity.
Shall the members of one body fight each against other? Is it not monstrous for them that should be quickned with one spirit to strive against each other,
Shall the members of one body fight each against other? Is it not monstrous for them that should be quickened with one Spirit to strive against each other,
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as if they were acted by contrary spirits? Shall they that 〈 ◊ 〉 called to one hope be at defiance among them•selves? Can the Servants of one Lord bea• arms against each other,
as if they were acted by contrary spirits? Shall they that 〈 ◊ 〉 called to one hope be At defiance among them•selves? Can the Servants of one Lord bea• arms against each other,
and one party no• fight against the Lord himself, by contending with their fellow Servants? Shall those that are called to the profession of one faith, embrace contrary beliefs? Is it not odious to see those that were washed in one laver of Baptisme cast dirt upon each other;
and one party no• fight against the Lord himself, by contending with their fellow Servants? Shall those that Are called to the profession of one faith, embrace contrary beliefs? Is it not odious to see those that were washed in one laver of Baptism cast dirt upon each other;
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or stain their hands, yea their consciences with the blood of each other? Is it not horrid to see the children of one heavenly Father, (or such as profess themselves to be so,) to hate and destroy their brethren.
or stain their hands, yea their Consciences with the blood of each other? Is it not horrid to see the children of one heavenly Father, (or such as profess themselves to be so,) to hate and destroy their brothers.
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Now how clearly doth Scripture witness, how sadly doth experience prove, that errours and heresies make woful rents and divisions? In one of those places formerly mentioned, saith the Apostle, I beseech you Brethren mark them which cause di•visions and offences contrary to the doctrine which we have learned, and avoid them:
Now how clearly does Scripture witness, how sadly does experience prove, that errors and heresies make woeful rends and divisions? In one of those places formerly mentioned, Says the Apostle, I beseech you Brothers mark them which cause di•visions and offences contrary to the Doctrine which we have learned, and avoid them:
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What a grievous rent was likely to have been made in the Primitive Church, by them which would have perswaded the believing Gentiles that Circumcision was necessary to Salvation, had not the Apostles and Elders, meeting together in a Synod at Hierusalem, carefully suppressed this errour at the first appearing of it? It is said Paul aud Barnabas had no small dissention and disputation with them that taught this false doctrine.
What a grievous rend was likely to have been made in the Primitive Church, by them which would have persuaded the believing Gentiles that Circumcision was necessary to Salvation, had not the Apostles and Elders, meeting together in a Synod At Jerusalem, carefully suppressed this error At the First appearing of it? It is said Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them that taught this false Doctrine.
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In the Epistle directed by the Synod to the Churches of the Gentiles, it is said, We have heard that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your Souls, saying ye must be circumcised,
In the Epistle directed by the Synod to the Churches of the Gentiles, it is said, We have herd that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your Souls, saying you must be circumcised,
And although this Errour was for the present much restrained, yet how did it break out again afterward among the Galatians? And therefore the Apostle calleth these false teachers the Concision instead of the Circumcision, Cum ecclesiam conscinderent & lacerarent, seeing they did as it were cut and tear in pieces the Church of Christ with their false doctrine;
And although this Error was for the present much restrained, yet how did it break out again afterwards among the Galatians? And Therefore the Apostle calls these false Teachers the Concision instead of the Circumcision, Cum Church conscinderent & lacerarent, seeing they did as it were Cut and tear in Pieces the Church of christ with their false Doctrine;
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But if we should speak of the Rents that were in the Church by Errours and Heresies mentioned in the Ecclesiastical Histories, it would amount to a large Volumn.
But if we should speak of the Rends that were in the Church by Errors and Heresies mentioned in the Ecclesiastical Histories, it would amount to a large Volume.
What a rent was like to be made in the Churches by Victor Bishop of Rome, about the year 198, about a business of small moment, scil. the time of keeping Easter, inclining to excommunicate many famous Churches of Asia dissenting from him, had not some more moderate men, especially Irenaeus Bishop of Lions, restrained his rashness,
What a rend was like to be made in the Churches by Victor Bishop of Rome, about the year 198, about a business of small moment, scil. the time of keeping Easter, inclining to excommunicate many famous Churches of Asia dissenting from him, had not Some more moderate men, especially Irnaeus Bishop of Lions, restrained his rashness,
though agreeing with him about the thing in controversie? What worse divisions were made by the abominable Heresie of the Maniche's in Iudea, Egypt, Greece, Thrace, Spain, and other places? But as the blasphemous Heresie of Arius was raised in a time when the Church was free from heathen persecutors,
though agreeing with him about the thing in controversy? What Worse divisions were made by the abominable Heresy of the Maniche's in Iudea, Egypt, Greece, Thrace, Spain, and other places? But as the blasphemous Heresy of Arius was raised in a time when the Church was free from heathen persecutors,
so what dismal Rents and divisions did it make in the Church, when there were Bishops against Bishops, Churches against Churches, Councels against Councels? So the Macedonians, Nestorians, Eutichians, Monothelites, and others,
so what dismal Rends and divisions did it make in the Church, when there were Bishops against Bishops, Churches against Churches, Counsels against Counsels? So the Macedonians, Nestorians, Eutychians, Monothelites, and Others,
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how sadly did they tear the Church in pieces? That false and proud tenent of the Papists, making the Pope the universal Bishop and head of the whole Church, what a breach hath it made between the Eastern and Western Churches for many hundred years? and what is the reason that there is no reconciliation made all this while between them and the Protestants,
how sadly did they tear the Church in Pieces? That false and proud tenent of the Papists, making the Pope the universal Bishop and head of the Whole Church, what a breach hath it made between the Eastern and Western Churches for many hundred Years? and what is the reason that there is no reconciliation made all this while between them and the Protestants,
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but because they remain so obstinate in their errours, Heresies, and Idolatries, against the manifest light of the holy Scriptures? The stiffeness of those that are called Lutherans in adhering to their corrupt opinions, hath made a miserable and lasting breach amongst the Protestant Churches.
but Because they remain so obstinate in their errors, Heresies, and Idolatries, against the manifest Light of the holy Scriptures? The stiffeness of those that Are called Lutherans in adhering to their corrupt opinions, hath made a miserable and lasting breach among the Protestant Churches.
and our present times, may afford us more then enough. Have we not breach upon breach, divisions and subdivisions, many rending themselves from our Churches,
and our present times, may afford us more then enough. Have we not breach upon breach, divisions and subdivisions, many rending themselves from our Churches,
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and yet when there is an opportunity, to act mischief against the truth and the Preachers and Professors of it, they can make truce with each other for a time,
and yet when there is an opportunity, to act mischief against the truth and the Preachers and Professors of it, they can make truce with each other for a time,
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When men see them constant and inflexible, that they will not suffer themselves to be bowed and biassed according to the crooked fancies of those that are Seducers,
When men see them constant and inflexible, that they will not suffer themselves to be bowed and biased according to the crooked fancies of those that Are Seducers,
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or seduced, how ready are they to condemn them for Schismaticks, froward men, enemies of peace? But this is a dangerous mistake and a very great injury to them that stand for the truth,
or seduced, how ready Are they to condemn them for Schismatics, froward men, enemies of peace? But this is a dangerous mistake and a very great injury to them that stand for the truth,
So the Apostle sheweth that one end why Christ ascending into Heaven gave gifts unto men, Ministers and ministerial abilities, was, that we henceforth be no more children tossed to and fro,
So the Apostle shows that one end why christ ascending into Heaven gave Gifts unto men, Ministers and ministerial abilities, was, that we henceforth be no more children tossed to and from,
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and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the slight of men, and cunning craftiness whereby they lye in wait to deceive, but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head even Christ.
and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, by the slight of men, and cunning craftiness whereby they lie in wait to deceive, but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head even christ.
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for (saith he) there are certain men crept in unawares, &c. The Apostle Paul gives a strict charge to Timothy, hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me in faith,
for (Says he) there Are certain men crept in unawares, etc. The Apostle Paul gives a strict charge to Timothy, hold fast the from of found words, which thou hast herd of me in faith,
Hold it fast whatsoever means are used to wrest it from thee, that good thing which was committed to thee, keep by the holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
Hold it fast whatsoever means Are used to wrest it from thee, that good thing which was committed to thee, keep by the holy Ghost which dwells in us.
I conceive the word all is not to be taken universally here for all absolutely, but indefinitely, for the generality of those in Asia the lesser; and therefore Timothy being left at Ephesus, a chiefe City of Asia was likely to meet with many Adversaries,
I conceive the word all is not to be taken universally Here for all absolutely, but indefinitely, for the generality of those in Asia the lesser; and Therefore Timothy being left At Ephesus, a chief city of Asia was likely to meet with many Adversaries,
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So he telleth Titus, that a Minister must hold fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and convince the gainsayers,
So he Telleth Titus, that a Minister must hold fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by found Doctrine both to exhort and convince the gainsayers,
for there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the Circumcision, whose mouthes must be stopped, &c. And then he addeth, wherefore rebuke them sharply that they may be sound in the faith.
for there Are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the Circumcision, whose mouths must be stopped, etc. And then he adds, Wherefore rebuke them sharply that they may be found in the faith.
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Secondly, Therefore consider that when contentions and divisions follow upon the faithful preaching, professing, maintaining of the Truth, or the right administration of holy Ordinances, the fault is in those that will not indure sound doctrine, but take offence when none is given, either because their errours are confuted, or their sinful practices reproved.
Secondly, Therefore Consider that when contentions and divisions follow upon the faithful preaching, professing, maintaining of the Truth, or the right administration of holy Ordinances, the fault is in those that will not endure found Doctrine, but take offence when none is given, either Because their errors Are confuted, or their sinful practices reproved.
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for was not this the case of our Lord Jesus Christ himself and his Apostles? Many of the people when they heard Christ, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet:
for was not this the case of our Lord jesus christ himself and his Apostles? Many of the people when they herd christ, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet:
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Can a Devil open the eyes of the blind? Yea, the Lord Christ forewarned his Disciples, Think not that I am come to send peace on the Earth, I am not come to send peace but a sword, or (as it is in Luke) division: For I am come to set a man at variance against his Father,
Can a devil open the eyes of the blind? Yea, the Lord christ forewarned his Disciples, Think not that I am come to send peace on the Earth, I am not come to send peace but a sword, or (as it is in Lycia) division: For I am come to Set a man At variance against his Father,
and therefore whereas he possessed all in peace before, when the light of the Gospel breaketh forth, he betaketh himself to his arms, standeth upon his guard, striveth to keep possession of the hearts and souls of men.
and Therefore whereas he possessed all in peace before, when the Light of the Gospel breaks forth, he betaketh himself to his arms, Stands upon his guard, striveth to keep possession of the hearts and Souls of men.
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Yea, he is not content to make a defensive War only, but rageth and laboureth to put out the light, stirreth up his instruments to oppose and persecute those that receive the love of the Truth,
Yea, he is not content to make a defensive War only, but rages and Laboureth to put out the Light, stirs up his Instruments to oppose and persecute those that receive the love of the Truth,
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Their ignorance, errours, lusts, sinful courses are reproved by the word, yea, others receiving and obeying it, is a condemning of their unbelief, impenitency, disobedience;
Their ignorance, errors, Lustiest, sinful courses Are reproved by the word, yea, Others receiving and obeying it, is a condemning of their unbelief, impenitency, disobedience;
Thirdly, And that is the weakness of some who for the main do embrace and love the Truth ▪ but for want of more clear and solid judgements do differ and dissent in things of les• moment, whereupon follow estrangements,
Thirdly, And that is the weakness of Some who for the main do embrace and love the Truth ▪ but for want of more clear and solid Judgments do differ and dissent in things of les• moment, whereupon follow estrangements,
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and too much alienation of affection, And a• Satan and the world took occasion to stir up contention and cause division, upon occasion of Christ his coming and preaching:
and too much alienation of affection, And a• Satan and the world took occasion to stir up contention and cause division, upon occasion of christ his coming and preaching:
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Now see also the effect of Satans malice, and the perverseness o• unbelievers, in taking occasion hence to cause divisions, But the unbelieving Iews stirred u• the Gentiles,
Now see also the Effect of Satan malice, and the perverseness o• unbelievers, in taking occasion hence to cause divisions, But the unbelieving Iews stirred u• the Gentiles,
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and part held with the Iews, and part with the Apostles, and an assault was made both of the Gentiles and Iews, People and Rulers, to use them despitefully and stone them,
and part held with the Iews, and part with the Apostles, and an assault was made both of the Gentiles and Iews, People and Rulers, to use them despitefully and stone them,
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Saith Iohn, I beheld and heard an Angel flying through the midst of Heaven, saying with a loud Voice, Woe, Woe, Woe to the inhabitants of the Earth by reason of the other voices of the Trumpet of the three Angels which are yet to sound.
Says John, I beheld and herd an Angel flying through the midst of Heaven, saying with a loud Voice, Woe, Woe, Woe to the inhabitants of the Earth by reason of the other voices of the Trumpet of the three Angels which Are yet to found.
Before we may read of seven Angels with their seven Trumpets, now after four of them had sounded and sad consequents followed, here is a solemn preparation made against the sounding of the three last.
Before we may read of seven Angels with their seven Trumpets, now After four of them had sounded and sad consequents followed, Here is a solemn preparation made against the sounding of the three last.
but was yet far below that heavenly purity of the primitive and Apostolical times, and so declining toward the earth according to the corrupt times wherein he lived:
but was yet Far below that heavenly purity of the primitive and Apostolical times, and so declining towards the earth according to the corrupt times wherein he lived:
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who by foretelling that the King of Pride was at hand, Antichrist was at hand with an army of Priests follow-him, gave warning of these woes approaching.
who by foretelling that the King of Pride was At hand, Antichrist was At hand with an army of Priests follow-him, gave warning of these woes approaching.
Soon after this warning given, the fifth Angel sounded, which is the first of the three woe-bringing Trumpets, (as they may be called) and the first consequent following is thus expressed, And I saw a Star fall from Heaven unto the Earth,
Soon After this warning given, the fifth Angel sounded, which is the First of the three woe-bringing Trumpets, (as they may be called) and the First consequent following is thus expressed, And I saw a Star fallen from Heaven unto the Earth,
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and to him was given the key of the bottomless Pit. It is conceived that this Star noteth out both the Pope in the West, and that false Prophet Mahomet in the East;
and to him was given the key of the bottomless Pit. It is conceived that this Star notes out both the Pope in the West, and that false Prophet Mahomet in the East;
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and therefore may well be represented by one Star falling from Heaven, and said to have the Key of the bottomless Pit. They fell from Heaven, from the heavenly purity of the true Church often called Heaven in this Book.
and Therefore may well be represented by one Star falling from Heaven, and said to have the Key of the bottomless Pit. They fell from Heaven, from the heavenly purity of the true Church often called Heaven in this Book.
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About three years after the death of Gregory, his Successor Boniface the third, received of Phocas the perfidious Emperor (who murdered his Master Mauritius the Emperor with his children) the Title of Universal Bishop,
About three Years After the death of Gregory, his Successor Boniface the third, received of Phocas the perfidious Emperor (who murdered his Master Mauritius the Emperor with his children) the Title of Universal Bishop,
Besides this, out of the smoak came locusts upon the earth, huge multitudes of Monks and Fryers like Locusts overspreading the earth, devouring the fruits of it.
Beside this, out of the smoke Come Locusts upon the earth, huge Multitudes of Monks and Friars like Locusts overspreading the earth, devouring the fruits of it.
for when such doctrines passed for currant, that men might be saved by observing vain humane traditions, that there was a Treasure in the Church filled up with the merits of those that had an overplus besides what was needful for themselves,
for when such doctrines passed for currant, that men might be saved by observing vain humane traditions, that there was a Treasure in the Church filled up with the merits of those that had an overplus beside what was needful for themselves,
how mad was the world in building Monasteries, and giving their Land and goods to the Friers, devoting their children to that profession? Yea, it seemeth divers noble persons,
how mad was the world in building Monasteries, and giving their Land and goods to the Friars, devoting their children to that profession? Yea, it seems diverse noble Persons,
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and is so little laid to heart? Should not the very thought of it startle us, that such thick and dark vollies of smoak in our days, should break out of the bottomless pit,
and is so little laid to heart? Should not the very Thought of it startle us, that such thick and dark volleys of smoke in our days, should break out of the bottomless pit,
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and putting out the eyes of many, and so many Locusts, deceivers, and deceived, coming out of the smoak of errours? This ought to be for a Lamentation.
and putting out the eyes of many, and so many Locusts, deceivers, and deceived, coming out of the smoke of errors? This ought to be for a Lamentation.
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and pleasure, &c. and those that have something of a publick spirit, yet confine their serious thoughts to the external good of the Common-wealth, that they little or nothing regard these destructive evils that are of a spiritual nature.
and pleasure, etc. and those that have something of a public Spirit, yet confine their serious thoughts to the external good of the Commonwealth, that they little or nothing regard these destructive evils that Are of a spiritual nature.
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but how small is the number of those who like Christians mourn for them as dishonourable to Christ, pernicious to souls? How deeply was the holy Apostle affected with the obstinacy of the Iews in their errours, in preferring the ceremonies of the Law above Christ the Substance;
but how small is the number of those who like Christians mourn for them as dishonourable to christ, pernicious to Souls? How deeply was the holy Apostle affected with the obstinacy of the Iews in their errors, in preferring the ceremonies of the Law above christ the Substance;
but afterwards suffered themselves to be so deluded by seducers, as to seek justification by the Law, My little children of whom I travel in birth again until Christ be formed in you.
but afterwards suffered themselves to be so deluded by seducers, as to seek justification by the Law, My little children of whom I travel in birth again until christ be formed in you.
He felt such sorrow, such fear, such strong and compassionate workings of heart towards them, as were answerable to the pangs of a woman in child-bearing.
He felt such sorrow, such Fear, such strong and compassionate workings of heart towards them, as were answerable to the pangs of a woman in childbearing.
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This I conceive doth plainly concern both transgressions in practice and in doctrine or belief. Both these forts of transgressiours are guilty of not keeping Gods word.
This I conceive does plainly concern both transgressions in practice and in Doctrine or belief. Both these forts of transgressiours Are guilty of not keeping God's word.
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that of the Apostle, be no more children tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, &c. and that, hold fast the form of sound words, &c. Now the Psalmist beheld those with a mournful eye, I beheld the transgressours and was grieved, &c. Is it not a sign of a graceless heart to behold transgressours without grief? If we moan not for these things out of spiritual respects;
that of the Apostle, be no more children tossed to and from, and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, etc. and that, hold fast the from of found words, etc. Now the Psalmist beheld those with a mournful eye, I beheld the transgressors and was grieved, etc. Is it not a Signen of a graceless heart to behold transgressors without grief? If we moan not for these things out of spiritual respects;
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Spiritus mendax est homicida; and they that are led by a lying spirit, if they can establish their facton and party so as to grow confident of their power, may soon discover a murtherous spirit;
Spiritus mendax est Homicide; and they that Are led by a lying Spirit, if they can establish their facton and party so as to grow confident of their power, may soon discover a murderous Spirit;
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But such pretend Christian charity, meekness mercy. I answer, 1. Will they boast of more love than Paul had, who could have wished himself accursed that Israel might have been saved? Will they pretend to more meekness than Moses, who was very meek above all the men which were upon the face of the earth? and yet ye heard how he acted against Balaam and the Midianites, and we find also that he caused three thousand to be slain for Idolatry.
But such pretend Christian charity, meekness mercy. I answer, 1. Will they boast of more love than Paul had, who could have wished himself accursed that Israel might have been saved? Will they pretend to more meekness than Moses, who was very meek above all the men which were upon the face of the earth? and yet you herd how he acted against balaam and the midianites, and we find also that he caused three thousand to be slave for Idolatry.
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If men will approve themselves to be of such a spirit as Paul and Moses, let them shew meekness and love in •earing and forgiving private and personal injuries offered to themselves:
If men will approve themselves to be of such a Spirit as Paul and Moses, let them show meekness and love in •earing and forgiving private and personal injuries offered to themselves:
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and on the other side, manifest true zeal for the Truth and glory of Christ. 2. Charity and mercy is to be shewed to souls, especially that they may not be poysoned with damnable heresies.
and on the other side, manifest true zeal for the Truth and glory of christ. 2. Charity and mercy is to be showed to Souls, especially that they may not be poisoned with damnable heresies.
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Is it not gross hypocrisie to pretend much tenderness towards deceivers, and to have no bowels of compassion towards poor weak creatures whose simplicity is abused,
Is it not gross hypocrisy to pretend much tenderness towards deceivers, and to have no bowels of compassion towards poor weak creatures whose simplicity is abused,
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Is this become a point of charity, to desire that ravening wolves may have free liberty, without check or controul, to make havock of the flock of Christ? 3. I say that charity is to be shewed to Hereticks not by suffering them to add sin to sin,
Is this become a point of charity, to desire that ravening wolves may have free liberty, without check or control, to make havoc of the flock of christ? 3. I say that charity is to be showed to Heretics not by suffering them to add since to since,
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as the Apostle Iude, having spoken very sharply against Hereticks towards the end of the Epistle saith, Of some have compassion, making a difference and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire.
as the Apostle Iude, having spoken very sharply against Heretics towards the end of the Epistle Says, Of Some have compassion, making a difference and Others save with Fear, pulling them out of the fire.
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Yet even these are to be heard and means used to convince them out of the Scriptures, to be admonished exhorted, patience and long suffering to be exercised toward them.
Yet even these Are to be herd and means used to convince them out of the Scriptures, to be admonished exhorted, patience and long suffering to be exercised towards them.
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as against drunken•••• Adultery Murder, &c. Some it may be will say that many Magi••••es are not able to judge of the truth or falshood of Doctrines.
as against drunken•••• Adultery Murder, etc. some it may be will say that many Magi••••es Are not able to judge of the truth or falsehood of Doctrines.
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I answer, I am fully of that judgement, and therefore I conceive none ought by any violent courses to be enforced to profess any doctrine contrary to their own consciences,
I answer, I am Fully of that judgement, and Therefore I conceive none ought by any violent courses to be Enforced to profess any Doctrine contrary to their own Consciences,
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and if nothing else will do it, to shut them up as he would do one, who having the Pestilence, offereth to thrust himself into throngs of people to infect them.
and if nothing Else will do it, to shut them up as he would do one, who having the Pestilence, Offereth to thrust himself into throngs of people to infect them.
Fifthly, Some it seemeth have found out a strange conceit, that the examples of those godly Kings of Iudah in punishing Idolaters, is no rule for Christian Magistrates now;
Fifthly, some it seems have found out a strange conceit, that the Examples of those godly Kings of Iudah in punishing Idolaters, is no Rule for Christian Magistrates now;
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or at least take away this proof. 2. As the reason is frivolous, so we find that others are commended in Scripture that were not of the family of David nor types of Christ.
or At least take away this proof. 2. As the reason is frivolous, so we find that Others Are commended in Scripture that were not of the family of David nor types of christ.
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To pass by that execution of Moses and the Israelites upon Balaam and the Midianites, for seducing the people, Observe the act of Elijah, in slaying the Prophets of Baal. Some may say Elijah was a Prophet.
To pass by that execution of Moses and the Israelites upon balaam and the midianites, for seducing the people, Observe the act of Elijah, in slaying the prophets of Baal. some may say Elijah was a Prophet.
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I answer, This execution was no Prophetical act, but an act of Magistracy, for which in this extraordinary case, Elijah was Authorized immediately by the Lord himself, to whom all power and authority belongs.
I answer, This execution was no Prophetical act, but an act of Magistracy, for which in this extraordinary case, Elijah was Authorized immediately by the Lord himself, to whom all power and Authority belongs.
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yet because he destroyed Baal out of Israel, brake down his Image and house, and made it a draugh•-house, slew the Worshippers of Baal, and the Idolatrous family of Ahab, he was both commended and rewarded by the Lord, in so much that the Kingdom was settled upon him and his to the fourth Generation.
yet Because he destroyed Baal out of Israel, brake down his Image and house, and made it a draugh•-house, slew the Worshippers of Baal, and the Idolatrous family of Ahab, he was both commended and rewarded by the Lord, in so much that the Kingdom was settled upon him and his to the fourth Generation.
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and yet cry out upon it as an high degree of cruelty, if Blasphemers, and those that draw others from the Ordinances of God into damnable Heresies, should be put to death? Have we not had such among us, who have been very tender hearted Patrons of Hereticks, not only sparing their lives, but countenancing and preferring them;
and yet cry out upon it as an high degree of cruelty, if Blasphemers, and those that draw Others from the Ordinances of God into damnable Heresies, should be put to death? Have we not had such among us, who have been very tender hearted Patrons of Heretics, not only sparing their lives, but countenancing and preferring them;
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and yet when any out of principles of Conscience have opposed their usurped power, their feet have been swift to shed blood. 2. I conceive Magistrates in restraining Heresies ought to be very wary in taking away life.
and yet when any out of principles of Conscience have opposed their usurped power, their feet have been swift to shed blood. 2. I conceive Magistrates in restraining Heresies ought to be very wary in taking away life.
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But for Blasphemers, I know not what authority under Heaven, hath power to dispense with that Law so expressely delivered by the God of Heaven, He that blasphemeth the name of the Lord, he shall surely be put to death.
But for Blasphemers, I know not what Authority under Heaven, hath power to dispense with that Law so expressly Delivered by the God of Heaven, He that Blasphemeth the name of the Lord, he shall surely be put to death.
Seventhly, Some I believe think they have a Protection for Hereticks, to preserve them from the hand of justice, in that Parable of the Tares, where the Housholder would not have the Tares rooted up,
Seventhly, some I believe think they have a Protection for Heretics, to preserve them from the hand of Justice, in that Parable of the Tares, where the Householder would not have the Tares rooted up,
And in the exposition of the Parable I find nothing either restraining civil Magistrates, or Church Officers, in proceeding against notorious and scandalous offenders. 2. Parables are not to be pressed and urged in every particular circumstance:
And in the exposition of the Parable I find nothing either restraining civil Magistrates, or Church Officers, in proceeding against notorious and scandalous offenders. 2. Parables Are not to be pressed and urged in every particular circumstance:
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And therefore in the third place, How earnest should we be in praying to the Lord, to preserve our selves and others from being led away with the errour of the wicked, to reduce those that are led aside, to open their eyes,
And Therefore in the third place, How earnest should we be in praying to the Lord, to preserve our selves and Others from being led away with the error of the wicked, to reduce those that Are led aside, to open their eyes,
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and humble their hearts, that they may acknowledge their failings, and return to the Truth, to frustrate the subtil devices and mischievous attempts of deceivers, to fill the Magistrates with a spirit of wisdom, zeal,
and humble their hearts, that they may acknowledge their failings, and return to the Truth, to frustrate the subtle devices and mischievous attempts of deceivers, to fill the Magistrates with a Spirit of Wisdom, zeal,
and courage to improve their authority for the Lord Jesus Christ, in putting a restraint upon the enemies of his Name and Truth, to stir up in them bowels of compassion towards poor souls, who are dayly in danger to be insnared and bewitched by them.
and courage to improve their Authority for the Lord jesus christ, in putting a restraint upon the enemies of his Name and Truth, to stir up in them bowels of compassion towards poor Souls, who Are daily in danger to be Ensnared and bewitched by them.
Besides all the other mischiefs done by false Teachers, I conceive this one were enough to stir up all that truly fear God, to desire their restraint, that they draw many poor creatures from publick ordinances, from the ordinary means of knowledge, grace, and salvation:
Beside all the other mischiefs done by false Teachers, I conceive this one were enough to stir up all that truly Fear God, to desire their restraint, that they draw many poor creatures from public ordinances, from the ordinary means of knowledge, grace, and salvation:
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The Question or Objection is, Do we make void the Law thro•gh Faith? implying that the doctrine delivered by the Apostle concerning justification by faith, doth make void the Law, that is, that by maintaining this doctrine, that they who receive Christ by a lively faith, applying his righteousness, obedience,
The Question or Objection is, Do we make void the Law thro•gh Faith? implying that the Doctrine Delivered by the Apostle Concerning justification by faith, does make void the Law, that is, that by maintaining this Doctrine, that they who receive christ by a lively faith, applying his righteousness, Obedience,
and satisfaction, to themselves, and relying wholly upon him for justification and salvation, are accepted of God as truly righteous, without any consideration at all of any works of theirs done in obedience to the Law;
and satisfaction, to themselves, and relying wholly upon him for justification and salvation, Are accepted of God as truly righteous, without any consideration At all of any works of theirs done in Obedience to the Law;
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But to add strength to his denyal, he affirms the contrary, that the doctrine of justification by faith, is so far from making void the Law, that it confirmeth and establisheth the Law.
But to add strength to his denial, he affirms the contrary, that the Doctrine of justification by faith, is so Far from making void the Law, that it confirmeth and Establisheth the Law.
so that the dumb spake, and the multitude marveiled saying, it was never so seen in Israel, the Pharisees said, he casteth out Devils through the Prince of Devils.
so that the dumb spoke, and the multitude marveiled saying, it was never so seen in Israel, the Pharisees said, he Cast out Devils through the Prince of Devils.
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So those enemies of the Gospel at Philippi fal•ly accused Paul and Silas, and slandered their doctrine, saying, these men being Iews, do exceedingly trouble our City,
So those enemies of the Gospel At Philippi fal•ly accused Paul and Silas, and slandered their Doctrine, saying, these men being Iews, do exceedingly trouble our city,
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as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, to whom every knee mnst bow, &c. To whose Soveraignty both the Romans, and all other nations of the world were subject.
as King of Kings, and Lord of lords, to whom every knee mnst bow, etc. To whose Sovereignty both the Romans, and all other Nations of the world were Subject.
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They found the world wofully disordered, full of confusion, and as it were turned upside down, by the subtilty and malice of Satan, and the wickedness of men:
They found the world woefully disordered, full of confusion, and as it were turned upside down, by the subtlety and malice of Satan, and the wickedness of men:
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Now Paul and Silas, and other faithful Preachers of the Gospel, taught such a doctrine as tended to the remedying and rectifying of these disorders and confusions, to put the world into a right posture, to beat down the strong holds of Satan, to cast him out of his usurped Throne, to deliver the people of the world out of his power, to rescue them out of the slavery of sin, to reconcile them unto God by Christ, to subject them to his authority, to restore them to his likeness.
Now Paul and Silas, and other faithful Preachers of the Gospel, taught such a Doctrine as tended to the remedying and rectifying of these disorders and confusions, to put the world into a right posture, to beatrice down the strong holds of Satan, to cast him out of his usurped Throne, to deliver the people of the world out of his power, to rescue them out of the slavery of since, to reconcile them unto God by christ, to Subject them to his Authority, to restore them to his likeness.
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For saith the Apostle, we preach Christ Crucified, unto the Greeks foolishness. The most excellent wisdom that ever was revealed to the children of men, is accounted foolishness by ignorant and foolish men. I conceive,
For Says the Apostle, we preach christ crucified, unto the Greeks foolishness. The most excellent Wisdom that ever was revealed to the children of men, is accounted foolishness by ignorant and foolish men. I conceive,
Secondly, This may proceed from misinformation in some, who being weak credulous persons do take things upon trust without judicious trial and examination, giving credit to false reports, of such as speak evil of that which they understand not,
Secondly, This may proceed from misinformation in Some, who being weak credulous Persons do take things upon trust without judicious trial and examination, giving credit to false reports, of such as speak evil of that which they understand not,
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How many have made loud clamours against the truth, and them that preach and profess it, upon the false suggestions of others, themselves not being able to give a reason for what they say!
How many have made loud clamours against the truth, and them that preach and profess it, upon the false suggestions of Others, themselves not being able to give a reason for what they say!
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Tertullus the Oratour was not content to term the blessed Apostle Paul, a pestilent fellow, (as our English hath it,) but a Pest or Plague as in the original:
Tertullus the Orator was not content to term the blessed Apostle Paul, a pestilent fellow, (as our English hath it,) but a Pest or Plague as in the original:
Whereas he endeavoured to prevent or suppress sedition or tumults, and endured great afflictions, and was exposed to extream dangers by the turbulent and seditious adversaries of the truth,
Whereas he endeavoured to prevent or suppress sedition or tumults, and endured great afflictions, and was exposed to extreme dangers by the turbulent and seditious Adversaries of the truth,
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and instead of going about to Profane the Temple, he shewed special regard of the supposed holiness of the Temple even after the date of it was expired, that he might not give offence to the weak:
and instead of going about to Profane the Temple, he showed special regard of the supposed holiness of the Temple even After the date of it was expired, that he might not give offence to the weak:
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And how ready are the weaker sort to be scared from the truth, and alienated from those assemblies where it is taught by such shifts as these? A bold face and a rolling tongue pouring out store of opprobrious language against the truth, goes a great way with the simple.
And how ready Are the Weaker sort to be scared from the truth, and alienated from those assemblies where it is taught by such shifts as these? A bold face and a rolling tongue pouring out store of opprobrious language against the truth, Goes a great Way with the simple.
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So when they that disputed with Stephen, were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake, Then they suborned men, which said, we have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses,
So when they that disputed with Stephen, were not able to resist the Wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke, Then they suborned men, which said, we have herd him speak blasphemous words against Moses,
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Why should it be expected that the servants should be above their Master, or the truth in their mouths be more free from false reproaches than it was in his? If ye hear such things in these dayes, consider that the Divel doth but keep his old wont.
Why should it be expected that the Servants should be above their Master, or the truth in their mouths be more free from false Reproaches than it was in his? If you hear such things in these days, Consider that the devil does but keep his old wont.
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If the doctrine of free justification be slandered as licentious, and tending to carnal liberty, was it not so in Pauls time? If the Ministers of the Gospel be called Antichristian, Baals-Priests, and the like, by Hereticks and Sectaries, it is no wonder;
If the Doctrine of free justification be slandered as licentious, and tending to carnal liberty, was it not so in Paul's time? If the Ministers of the Gospel be called Antichristian, Baals-Priests, and the like, by Heretics and Sectaries, it is no wonder;
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For first, they do not promote the interest and Kingdom of Antichrist either in regard of discipline, doctrine or worship. Not in regard of discipline;
For First, they do not promote the Interest and Kingdom of Antichrist either in regard of discipline, Doctrine or worship. Not in regard of discipline;
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But secondly, They are so far from being Antichristians, that I am perswaded that they are the greatest and most considerable opposites and adversaries to Antichrist that are in the world.
But secondly, They Are so Far from being Antichristians, that I am persuaded that they Are the greatest and most considerable opposites and Adversaries to Antichrist that Are in the world.
that by crying down the Ministers of the Gospel as Antichristian, they may make way for Antichrist to get ground amongst us with the more ease and speed.
that by crying down the Ministers of the Gospel as Antichristian, they may make Way for Antichrist to get ground among us with the more ease and speed.
How easie were it to demonstrate, that Ministers of the same order and the same judgement with those that now by foul-mouthed adversaries are branded for Antichristian, have been principally instrumental under Christ to overthrow Popery,
How easy were it to demonstrate, that Ministers of the same order and the same judgement with those that now by Foulmouthed Adversaries Are branded for Antichristian, have been principally instrumental under christ to overthrow Popery,
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and to prevent it for recovering its former strength? For the eminent instruments in this work were, Luther, Melanchthon, and Bucer, and others of Germany. Calvin, Beza, Iunius, Chamier of France. Zuinglius, Oe•olampadius, Bullinger, Grinaeus, of Switzerland. Whitaker and Reinolds of England, and divers others.
and to prevent it for recovering its former strength? For the eminent Instruments in this work were, Luther, Melanchthon, and Bucer, and Others of Germany. calvin, Beza, Iunius, Chamier of France. Zwingli, Oe•olampadius, Bullinger, Grinaeus, of Switzerland. Whitaker and Reinolds of England, and diverse Others.
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Besides the diligent and constant endeavours of Ministers in preaching, clearing, confirming the Truth, and through the Lords blessing, grounding and establishing the people in it against Popish errours and Antichristian corruptions.
Beside the diligent and constant endeavours of Ministers in preaching, clearing, confirming the Truth, and through the lords blessing, grounding and establishing the people in it against Popish errors and Antichristian corruptions.
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As for Sectaries, who are so liberal in bestowing such Titles upon the Ministers of the Gospel, have they not occasionally at least given much advantage to Antichrist,
As for Sectaries, who Are so liberal in bestowing such Titles upon the Ministers of the Gospel, have they not occasionally At least given much advantage to Antichrist,
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and as it were opened a back door at which to let him in again? 1. By seeking to discredit the Ministers of the word and their Ministry. 2. By drawing many people from the Ordinances,
and as it were opened a back door At which to let him in again? 1. By seeking to discredit the Ministers of the word and their Ministry. 2. By drawing many people from the Ordinances,
and setting up party against party, and thereby taking a ready course to make Religion ridiculous in the eyes of worldly Politicians, filling the minds of the simple with doubting and amazement,
and setting up party against party, and thereby taking a ready course to make Religion ridiculous in the eyes of worldly Politicians, filling the minds of the simple with doubting and amazement,
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And, 4. Hereupon ministring occasion to the Jesuites and Friers to perswade the people that there will be no certainty, no end of divisions, no remedy against sects and errours,
And, 4. Hereupon ministering occasion to the Jesuits and Friars to persuade the people that there will be no certainty, no end of divisions, no remedy against Sects and errors,
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but by uniting themselves to one visible head the Pope, and returning to the bosom of the Mother Church of Rome: yea, it is verily thought that many of the Popes Agents and Emissaries are now very active among us, disguised under the appearance of Sectaries, labouring to encrease contention among us, for the designs of Antichrist.
but by uniting themselves to one visible head the Pope, and returning to the bosom of the Mother Church of Rome: yea, it is verily Thought that many of the Popes Agents and Emissaries Are now very active among us, disguised under the appearance of Sectaries, labouring to increase contention among us, for the designs of Antichrist.
I conceive it is very observable, that those Sectaries which cry down the Preachers and Professours of the truth as Antichristian, have usually come in the rear,
I conceive it is very observable, that those Sectaries which cry down the Preachers and Professors of the truth as Antichristian, have usually come in the rear,
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one of which was given to mankind in general, both Gentiles and Israelites; the other two were peculiarly delivered to the people of Israel. The first of these, scil. that which was given to mankind in general, is that which is called the Law of Nature, consisting of those notions of good and evil, which were left or new written by the Lord in the minds of men and women,
one of which was given to mankind in general, both Gentiles and Israelites; the other two were peculiarly Delivered to the people of Israel. The First of these, scil. that which was given to mankind in general, is that which is called the Law of Nature, consisting of those notions of good and evil, which were left or new written by the Lord in the minds of men and women,
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The Law of nature is comprehended in the moral Law, delivered in the Scriptures, first published to Israel, and then communicated together with the Gospel to the Nations of the world.
The Law of nature is comprehended in the moral Law, Delivered in the Scriptures, First published to Israel, and then communicated together with the Gospel to the nations of the world.
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So that that which is imperfectly written in the minds of men naturally, is perfectly declared by the Law written by the finger of God in Tables of stone, scil. the ten Commandments,
So that that which is imperfectly written in the minds of men naturally, is perfectly declared by the Law written by the finger of God in Tables of stone, scil. the ten commandments,
And therefore though it was expedient for the Apostle to speak distinctly of them in the former part of his discourse, to convince both Israelites and Heathens of their unrighteousness and g•ilt;
And Therefore though it was expedient for the Apostle to speak distinctly of them in the former part of his discourse, to convince both Israelites and heathens of their unrighteousness and g•ilt;
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and so I take the Apostles meaning to be, that by the doctrine of free justification through the righteousness of Christ, both the Ceremonial and moral Law are established.
and so I take the Apostles meaning to be, that by the Doctrine of free justification through the righteousness of christ, both the Ceremonial and moral Law Are established.
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Secondly, How they were misunderstood or abused by ignorant and carnal Israelites. Thirdly, How they are established by the Gospel, or doctrine of justification by faith.
Secondly, How they were misunderstood or abused by ignorant and carnal Israelites. Thirdly, How they Are established by the Gospel, or Doctrine of justification by faith.
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First, These Ceremonial Ordinances were instituted by the Authority of God himself, as parts of his outward worship and figures of heavenly and spiritual things, to be observed untill the death of Christ. 1. They were instituted by the authority of God himself:
First, These Ceremonial Ordinances were instituted by the authority of God himself, as parts of his outward worship and figures of heavenly and spiritual things, to be observed until the death of christ. 1. They were instituted by the Authority of God himself:
Now there being great abundance and varieties of these Ceremonial institutions, I conceive they may be reduced to four heads. 1. Sacraments. 2. Sacrifices.
Now there being great abundance and varieties of these Ceremonial institutions, I conceive they may be reduced to four Heads. 1. Sacraments. 2. Sacrifices.
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2. The passeover, wherein they were admitted by faith to feed upon Christ the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, slain in the eternal counsel of God before the foundation of the world,
2. The passover, wherein they were admitted by faith to feed upon christ the Lamb of God, who Takes away the Sins of the world, slave in the Eternal counsel of God before the Foundation of the world,
1. Whole burntofferings. 2. Meat-offerings. 3. Sin-offerings. 4. Thank-offerings, or Peace-offerings, and among these especially the daily burnt-offering presented to the Lord morning and evening every day in the year. 3. Sacred persons and things.
1. whole Burnt offerings. 2. Meat offerings. 3. Sin-offerings. 4. Thank-offerings, or Peace-offerings, and among these especially the daily Burnt offering presented to the Lord morning and evening every day in the year. 3. Sacred Persons and things.
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Such were the Priests and Levites, especially the Highpriest. The holy places, 1. A Tabernacle. 2. A Temple, with the several parts. Consecrated days and times;
Such were the Priests and Levites, especially the High priest. The holy places, 1. A Tabernacle. 2. A Temple, with the several parts. Consecrated days and times;
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the feasts of the passover, of Pentecost, of Tabernacles, the new Moons, the weekly Sabbaths as limited to the last day of the week, &c. The utensils of the Sanctuary;
the feasts of the passover, of Pentecost, of Tabernacles, the new Moons, the weekly Sabbaths as limited to the last day of the Week, etc. The utensils of the Sanctuary;
the Altar of burntoffering, the golden Altar of Incense, the Loaves, the Table of shew-bread, the Ark, Mercy-seat, &c. 4. Sacred observances. Their divers washings and purifyings, absteining from divers creatures as unclean, with very many usages injoyned.
the Altar of Burnt offering, the golden Altar of Incense, the Loaves, the Table of shewbread, the Ark, Mercy-seat, etc. 4. Sacred observances. Their diverse washings and purifyings, abstaining from diverse creatures as unclean, with very many usages enjoined.
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It seemeth they were so far from this, that when Christ according to the antient Prophesies and types, had offered up himself in Sacrifice for the sins of the world, they made his death an occasion of stumbling,
It seems they were so Far from this, that when christ according to the ancient prophecies and types, had offered up himself in Sacrifice for the Sins of the world, they made his death an occasion of stumbling,
In their legal washings, how did they rest in the purifying of the flesh, without any care to wash their hearts from wickedness? Did not they rest in the High-priest of the order of Aaron, without minding an eternal High-priest after the order of Melchisedeck? A multitude of such instances might be given.
In their Legal washings, how did they rest in the purifying of the Flesh, without any care to wash their hearts from wickedness? Did not they rest in the High priest of the order of Aaron, without minding an Eternal High priest After the order of Melchisedeck? A multitude of such instances might be given.
So the Lord complaineth by the Prophet Isaiah, that they rebelled against him, knew him not, forsook him, provoked him to anger, revolted from him, had hands full of blood:
So the Lord Complaineth by the Prophet Isaiah, that they rebelled against him, knew him not, forsook him, provoked him to anger, revolted from him, had hands full of blood:
and yet it seemeth they were very forward in the ceremonial observances, bringing a multitude of Sacrifices, burnt offerings of Rams, fat of fed beasts, Bullocks, Lambs, He-Goats.
and yet it seems they were very forward in the ceremonial observances, bringing a multitude of Sacrifices, burned offerings of Rams, fat of fed beasts, Bullocks, Lambs, He-Goats.
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Though these were more costly, yet they were more forward in these services than in moral duties, cleansing their hearts and hands from sin, &c. Is there not a notable evidence of this in the actings of those Iews who killed the Lord of life? They seemed to be so scrupulous in point of Ceremony, that they would not enter into the Court or Judgement-Hall,
Though these were more costly, yet they were more forward in these services than in moral duties, cleansing their hearts and hands from since, etc. Is there not a notable evidence of this in the actings of those Iews who killed the Lord of life? They seemed to be so scrupulous in point of Ceremony, that they would not enter into the Court or Judgement-Hall,
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least they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passeover, and therefore Pilate the Judge was fain to come out of the Court and wait upon them to hear what they could say against him,
lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover, and Therefore Pilate the Judge was fain to come out of the Court and wait upon them to hear what they could say against him,
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in the mean time, these wicked murtherers were so violently bent to shed innocent blood, that they defiled themselves with the guilt of a most heinous sin, straining at a Gnat, and swallowing of a Camel.
in the mean time, these wicked murderers were so violently bent to shed innocent blood, that they defiled themselves with the guilt of a most heinous since, straining At a Gnat, and swallowing of a Camel.
Fourthly, It seemeth they relied upon these Ceremonies, or the observation of them, as a part of that righteousness whereby they hoped to be justified in the sight of God.
Fourthly, It seems they relied upon these Ceremonies, or the observation of them, as a part of that righteousness whereby they hoped to be justified in the sighed of God.
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The Lord having planted a Church at Antioch, Certain men which came down from Iudea, taught the Brethren, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses ye cannot be saved.
The Lord having planted a Church At Antioch, Certain men which Come down from Iudea, taught the Brothers, Except you be circumcised After the manner of Moses you cannot be saved.
So in the place mentioned before, they said, Except ye be Circumcised, &c. And so it seemeth they counted it blasphemy to say that the Lord Jesus should change the customes delivered by Moses.
So in the place mentioned before, they said, Except you be Circumcised, etc. And so it seems they counted it blasphemy to say that the Lord jesus should change the customs Delivered by Moses.
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Thirdly, The Question is, How the Doctrine of the Gospel concerning free justification through the righteousness of Christ apprehended by faith, doth establish this Law of Ceremonies.
Thirdly, The Question is, How the Doctrine of the Gospel Concerning free justification through the righteousness of christ apprehended by faith, does establish this Law of Ceremonies.
1. Negatively, This doctrine of the Gospel doth not establish the Law of Ceremonies by confirming and continuing the observation of it, but on the contrary, take it away. So Stephen b•ing accused for saying that Jesus Christ should change the customes delivered by Moses, told the Iews, that Moses said unto the children of Israel, A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your Brethren like unto me, him shall ye hear.
1. Negatively, This Doctrine of the Gospel does not establish the Law of Ceremonies by confirming and Continuing the observation of it, but on the contrary, take it away. So Stephen b•ing accused for saying that jesus christ should change the customs Delivered by Moses, told the Iews, that Moses said unto the children of Israel, A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your Brothers like unto me, him shall you hear.
so now he was to be heard as one of unquestionable authority, declaring unto the Church his will and pleasure, concerning the ceasing of these observances.
so now he was to be herd as one of unquestionable Authority, declaring unto the Church his will and pleasure, Concerning the ceasing of these observances.
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He by telling her of her sinful course, had convinced her thus far, that she made this acknowledgement, Sir I perceive thou art a Prophet, and therefore it seemeth thought that he might be able to resolve a Question of great moment, wherein she desired satisfaction,
He by telling her of her sinful course, had convinced her thus Far, that she made this acknowledgement, Sir I perceive thou art a Prophet, and Therefore it seems Thought that he might be able to resolve a Question of great moment, wherein she desired satisfaction,
The Samaritans were the posterity of those Heathens whom Salmanasser King of Assyria had placed there instead of the Israelites whom he carried away Captive,
The Samaritans were the posterity of those heathens whom Salmanasser King of Assyria had placed there instead of the Israelites whom he carried away Captive,
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Toward the end of the Persian Monarchy, Manasses the Brother of Iaddus the High-Priest married the Daughter of Sanballat a prime man of Samaria: whereupon he was required of his Brother to lay down his office, his Marriage being condemned by the Law.
Towards the end of the Persian Monarchy, Manasses the Brother of Jaddus the High-Priest married the Daughter of Sanballat a prime man of Samaria: whereupon he was required of his Brother to lay down his office, his Marriage being condemned by the Law.
But Darius being overthrown in battel soon after by Alexander of Macedon, he made this suit to him, bringing him eight thousand Souldiers to serve him in the Wars, and readily obtained his desire.
But Darius being overthrown in battle soon After by Alexander of Macedon, he made this suit to him, bringing him eight thousand Soldiers to serve him in the Wars, and readily obtained his desire.
So that this became a receptacle to divers fugitive or apostate Iews, who were guilty of breaking the Law by pro•aning the Sabbath, eating meats forbidden, or the like crimes.
So that this became a receptacle to diverse fugitive or apostate Iews, who were guilty of breaking the Law by pro•aning the Sabbath, eating Meats forbidden, or the like crimes.
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Now as they that embrace errours and corrupt inventions of men in things pertaining to Religion and religious worship, are obstinate in cleaving to their fancies:
Now as they that embrace errors and corrupt Inventions of men in things pertaining to Religion and religious worship, Are obstinate in cleaving to their fancies:
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Yea, and after their Temple was laid desolate, they seemed to please themselves with the imagination of the holiness of the ground on which it once stood;
Yea, and After their Temple was laid desolate, they seemed to please themselves with the imagination of the holiness of the ground on which it once stood;
and so there was great enmity between the Iews and Samaritans. But observe the Answer which the Lord Christ gave her, Jesus saith unto her, Woman beleeve me, the hour cometh when ye shall neither in this Mountain,
and so there was great enmity between the Iews and Samaritans. But observe the Answer which the Lord christ gave her, jesus Says unto her, Woman believe me, the hour comes when you shall neither in this Mountain,
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We (scil. we Iews) know what we worship, for salvation is of the Iews. Ye Samaritans do ye know not what in your worshipping, ye know not God aright, ye have no warrant from his word, either for your Temple, once standing on this Mount,
We (scil. we Iews) know what we worship, for salvation is of the Iews. You Samaritans do you know not what in your worshipping, you know not God aright, you have no warrant from his word, either for your Temple, once standing on this Mount,
But we know what we worship, we follow the directions of God himself, delivered by Moses and the Prophets, both for the place and manner of Gods worship,
But we know what we worship, we follow the directions of God himself, Delivered by Moses and the prophets, both for the place and manner of God's worship,
3. He confirmeth and amplifieth the first part of his Answer, shewing that the Lord in a short time would set up a more spiritual way of worship in his Church, more sutable to his spiritual Nature, to which these carnal ordinances and Ceremonial ordinances should give place.
3. He confirmeth and amplifieth the First part of his Answer, showing that the Lord in a short time would Set up a more spiritual Way of worship in his Church, more suitable to his spiritual Nature, to which these carnal ordinances and Ceremonial ordinances should give place.
Secondly, I Answer affirmatively, that the doctrine of the Gospel, and in particular, this Gospel-doctrine of free justification through the righteousness of Christ, doth establish the Ceremonial Law. For,
Secondly, I Answer affirmatively, that the Doctrine of the Gospel, and in particular, this Gospel doctrine of free justification through the righteousness of christ, does establish the Ceremonial Law. For,
it taught men to look after the Circumcision of the heart which was to be had in Christ alone, by union with him, by faith, and partaking of his spirit.
it taught men to look After the Circumcision of the heart which was to be had in christ alone, by Union with him, by faith, and partaking of his Spirit.
Now these and other Ceremonies attained their end in Christ, and in the justification of sinners through the blood, death, satisfaction, righteousness of Christ apprehended and applied by faith, according to the doctrine of the Gospel,
Now these and other Ceremonies attained their end in christ, and in the justification of Sinners through the blood, death, satisfaction, righteousness of christ apprehended and applied by faith, according to the Doctrine of the Gospel,
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But on the other side, they that pretend so much zeal for Circumcision and other Ceremonies of the Law, making it a part of the matter of their justification,
But on the other side, they that pretend so much zeal for Circumcision and other Ceremonies of the Law, making it a part of the matter of their justification,
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Secondly, The doctrine of the Gospel, making Christ the end of the Law for righteousness, in whom wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption and salvation alone is to be had, sheweth that the Ceremonial Ordinances were no empty shadowes and vain appearances, like those of the Heathen, but significant signs and Types full of deep Mysteries of exceeding great weight and importance, pointing at the person of the Lord Jesus, his office, his actings, his sufferings,
Secondly, The Doctrine of the Gospel, making christ the end of the Law for righteousness, in whom Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption and salvation alone is to be had, shows that the Ceremonial Ordinances were no empty shadows and vain appearances, like those of the Heathen, but significant Signs and Types full of deep Mysteres of exceeding great weight and importance, pointing At the person of the Lord jesus, his office, his actings, his sufferings,
whereas they that so stiffely opposed the strict observation of the Ceremonies of the Law against the doctrine of Christ delivered in the Gospel, what did they make of them but begerly elements, empty appearances without fruit, use or profit? So that the Preachers of the Gospel did honour the Ceremonial Law,
whereas they that so stiffly opposed the strict observation of the Ceremonies of the Law against the Doctrine of christ Delivered in the Gospel, what did they make of them but begerly elements, empty appearances without fruit, use or profit? So that the Preachers of the Gospel did honour the Ceremonial Law,
Thirdly, The doctrine of the Gospel doth still establish the Ceremonial Law, as an illustration of the mystery of Christ in the Gospel, and sheweth that great use may still be made of them that way:
Thirdly, The Doctrine of the Gospel does still establish the Ceremonial Law, as an illustration of the mystery of christ in the Gospel, and shows that great use may still be made of them that Way:
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The Use which I intend to make of this point is, to compare some of the principal Ceremonies of the old Testament, with the Mysteries of the Gospel, that so we may more clearly see how they are established by Christ,
The Use which I intend to make of this point is, to compare Some of the principal Ceremonies of the old Testament, with the Mysteres of the Gospel, that so we may more clearly see how they Are established by christ,
This sheweth that the Circumcision of the flesh directed them to the inward Circumcision of the heart, the mortification of sinful lusts, inordinate affections, and all sorts of corruptions.
This shows that the Circumcision of the Flesh directed them to the inward Circumcision of the heart, the mortification of sinful Lustiest, inordinate affections, and all sorts of corruptions.
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on the one side confirming the promises of God to them, as a seal added to the blood of his Covenant, on the other side engaging them to answer the ends of the Covenant by Circumcising their hearts, mortifying their corruptions, and forsaking their sins.
on the one side confirming the promises of God to them, as a seal added to the blood of his Covenant, on the other side engaging them to answer the ends of the Covenant by Circumcising their hearts, mortifying their corruptions, and forsaking their Sins.
The sum of Gods, promises sealed by the Sacrament of Circumcision, is delivered in these words, I will establish my Covenant between me and thee, and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting Covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee.
The sum of God's, promises sealed by the Sacrament of Circumcision, is Delivered in these words, I will establish my Covenant between me and thee, and thy seed After thee in their generations for an everlasting Covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed After thee.
For what is there in all the promises concerning pardon of sin, justification, adoption, the graces of Sanctification, the comforts and joyes of the holy Ghost, Communion with God, strength against temptation, protection against the assaults of Satan and the world, hearing and answering of prayers, support under afflictions, victory over death, everlasting life and salvation,
For what is there in all the promises Concerning pardon of since, justification, adoption, the graces of Sanctification, the comforts and Joys of the holy Ghost, Communion with God, strength against temptation, protection against the assaults of Satan and the world, hearing and answering of Prayers, support under afflictions, victory over death, everlasting life and salvation,
and other promises and priviledges granted to Believers in the Gospel, I say, what is there in all these which is not comprehended in this promise, I will be their God? God is all sufficient, he is all in all,
and other promises and privileges granted to Believers in the Gospel, I say, what is there in all these which is not comprehended in this promise, I will be their God? God is all sufficient, he is all in all,
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The Lord is so far from being their God, that he is their Enemy, saith the Apostle, When we were Enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son. The best of men and women are in a state of enmity with God until they are reconciled by Christ.
The Lord is so Far from being their God, that he is their Enemy, Says the Apostle, When we were Enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son. The best of men and women Are in a state of enmity with God until they Are reconciled by christ.
And that Covenant sealed by Circumcision wherein the Lord promised to be the God of Abraham and of his seed was the same for substance with that where he saith, I will bless thee, and make thy name great,
And that Covenant sealed by Circumcision wherein the Lord promised to be the God of Abraham and of his seed was the same for substance with that where he Says, I will bless thee, and make thy name great,
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and by his spirit they are circumcised in heart, their corruptions are mortified, and their body of sin destroyed, which is an evidence of their union with Christ, and justification by him:
and by his Spirit they Are circumcised in heart, their corruptions Are mortified, and their body of since destroyed, which is an evidence of their Union with christ, and justification by him:
and this may move us to labour to be found in Christ, that we may be circumcised in heart, that the power of sin may be killed in us, that we may be conformed unto his death, our sinful lusts and affections being crucified by virtue of his death on the Cross, that so as the Apostle saith, we may be circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the Circumcision of Christ.
and this may move us to labour to be found in christ, that we may be circumcised in heart, that the power of since may be killed in us, that we may be conformed unto his death, our sinful Lustiest and affections being Crucified by virtue of his death on the Cross, that so as the Apostle Says, we may be circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the Sins of the Flesh by the Circumcision of christ.
and a seal of the righteousness of saith, and so of the pardon of sin and justification through the righteousness of Christ apprehended by faith, It is clear, that all the Arguments of the Anabaptists fall to the ground, which they build either upon the pretended difference of Baptisme and circumcision,
and a seal of the righteousness of Says, and so of the pardon of since and justification through the righteousness of christ apprehended by faith, It is clear, that all the Arguments of the Anabaptists fallen to the ground, which they built either upon the pretended difference of Baptism and circumcision,
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and if Infants under the old Testament were capable of circumcision, how are they made uncapable of Baptism under the Gospel? And accordingly you may observe how the Apostle compareth baptisme and circumcision together, and sheweth how the latter cometh in place of the former;
and if Infants under the old Testament were capable of circumcision, how Are they made uncapable of Baptism under the Gospel? And accordingly you may observe how the Apostle compareth Baptism and circumcision together, and shows how the latter comes in place of the former;
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for having warned believers not to hearken to those who would bring them in bondage unto Iewish Ceremonies, he telleth them, ye are compleat in hi, (scil.
for having warned believers not to harken to those who would bring them in bondage unto Jewish Ceremonies, he Telleth them, you Are complete in him, (scil.
in Christ) a•d so need not to observe those shadows of the Law, in whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ.
in christ) a•d so need not to observe those shadows of the Law, in whom also you Are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the Sins of the Flesh by the circumcision of christ.
as well as theirs under the old Testament, he addeth these words, ver. 12, Buried with him in baptisme, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God who hath raised him from the dead:
as well as theirs under the old Testament, he adds these words, ver. 12, Buried with him in Baptism, wherein also you Are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God who hath raised him from the dead:
Secondly, The other Sacrament was that of the Passeover: this was instituted by the Lord while Israel was in Egypt, and was first celebrated that same night that they came out of that house of Bondage.
Secondly, The other Sacrament was that of the Passover: this was instituted by the Lord while Israel was in Egypt, and was First celebrated that same night that they Come out of that house of Bondage.
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The reason that was given for it is this in effect, that the Lord that night would pass through the Land o• Egypt and smite all the first born, both of man and beast among the Egyptians; but would spare those houses of the Israelite• when he saw the blood of the Lamb on the door-posts.
The reason that was given for it is this in Effect, that the Lord that night would pass through the Land o• Egypt and smite all the First born, both of man and beast among the egyptians; but would spare those houses of the Israelite• when he saw the blood of the Lamb on the door-posts.
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First then, The Lamb was a figure of Christ whom Iohn Baptist according to his office pointed out to the people, saying, Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world:
First then, The Lamb was a figure of christ whom John Baptist according to his office pointed out to the people, saying, Behold the Lamb of God which Takes away the Sins of the world:
And the Apostle Peter saith, Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as Silver and Gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your Fathers,
And the Apostle Peter Says, You were not redeemed with corruptible things, as Silver and Gold, from your vain Conversation received by tradition from your Father's,
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As the Lamb appointed for the Passeover was to be without blemish, so Christ the Lamb of God was without all blemish or spot of sin actual or original, being conceived by the divine power of the holy Ghost in the wombe of a pure Virgin.
As the Lamb appointed for the Passover was to be without blemish, so christ the Lamb of God was without all blemish or spot of since actual or original, being conceived by the divine power of the holy Ghost in the womb of a pure Virgae.
The Lamb for the Passeover was set apart certain days before it was slain, Christ was set apart in the eternal counsel of God, fore-ordained before the foundation of the world.
The Lamb for the Passover was Set apart certain days before it was slave, christ was Set apart in the Eternal counsel of God, foreordained before the Foundation of the world.
so let us assure our selves, that As it had been impossible for any men and women to get out of the slavery of sin and Satan, unless the Lamb of God had been slain for th•• Redemption:
so let us assure our selves, that As it had been impossible for any men and women to get out of the slavery of since and Satan, unless the Lamb of God had been slave for th•• Redemption:
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Many may be convinced of their misery, and sigh for hard bondage as the Israelites did in Egypt, but they cannot be made free unless they keep this Passeover.
Many may be convinced of their misery, and sighs for hard bondage as the Israelites did in Egypt, but they cannot be made free unless they keep this Passover.
Secondly, Admire with all Thankfulness the infinite goodness of God, who before the foundation of the world, provided such a precious remedy for poor sinners,
Secondly, Admire with all Thankfulness the infinite Goodness of God, who before the Foundation of the world, provided such a precious remedy for poor Sinners,
Thirdly, As Christ is a Lamb without spot, so let all that will be saved by him, labour to be more conformed to him in holiness, purging themselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, for every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself as he is pure.
Thirdly, As christ is a Lamb without spot, so let all that will be saved by him, labour to be more conformed to him in holiness, purging themselves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, for every man that hath this hope in him Purifieth himself as he is pure.
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Fourthly, Labour with all diligence for faith unfeigned, whereby ye may sprinkle the most precious blood of Christ upon your Souls, applying his death, suffering, satisfaction, righteousness to your selves, that ye may escape the destroying curse of the Law,
Fourthly, Labour with all diligence for faith unfeigned, whereby you may sprinkle the most precious blood of christ upon your Souls, applying his death, suffering, satisfaction, righteousness to your selves, that you may escape the destroying curse of the Law,
What had it profited the Israelites that the Lamb for the Passeover was slain, if they had not followed the Lord his direction, in putting the blood upon the door posts of their houses? What shall it profit any that live under the Gospel that Christ the Lamb of God is slain,
What had it profited the Israelites that the Lamb for the Passover was slave, if they had not followed the Lord his direction, in putting the blood upon the door posts of their houses? What shall it profit any that live under the Gospel that christ the Lamb of God is slave,
if they do not sprinkle their souls in particular with his blood, rightly applying his satisfaction and righteousness to themselves? Will not the Lord look upon them rather as Egyptians then Israelites, and deal with them accordingly?
if they do not sprinkle their Souls in particular with his blood, rightly applying his satisfaction and righteousness to themselves? Will not the Lord look upon them rather as egyptians then Israelites, and deal with them accordingly?
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So let Christians endeavour every day to keep this feast unto the Lord, by feeding upon this living bread, upon the body and blood of Christ, in lively actings of faith upon him;
So let Christians endeavour every day to keep this feast unto the Lord, by feeding upon this living bred, upon the body and blood of christ, in lively actings of faith upon him;
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As they kept the Passeover with unleavened bread, so let us keep the feast, not with old leven, neither with the leven of malice and of wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
As they kept the Passover with unleavened bred, so let us keep the feast, not with old leven, neither with the leven of malice and of wickedness, but with the unleavened bred of sincerity and truth.
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yet afterward they understood it of the doctrine of the Pharises and Sadduces; so he said unto his Disciples, Beware of the Leaven of the Pharises which is Hypocrisie:
yet afterwards they understood it of the Doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees; so he said unto his Disciples, Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees which is Hypocrisy:
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Sixthly, This feast of unleavened bread which was joyned with the Passover was to be kept seven days, and seven in Scripture is noted for a number of perfection,
Sixthly, This feast of unleavened bred which was joined with the Passover was to be kept seven days, and seven in Scripture is noted for a number of perfection,
They that would have communion with him need to call in, and gather up their straggling thoughts, their wandring minds, their loose affections, to unite the powers of their souls, to fix them upon Christ,
They that would have communion with him need to call in, and gather up their straggling thoughts, their wandering minds, their lose affections, to unite the Powers of their Souls, to fix them upon christ,
and feed upon Christ, be affected as strangers and sojourners, expecting daily their departure out of this world, labouring to be ready to enter into the heavenly Canaan: How should they condemn that earthly mindedness,
and feed upon christ, be affected as Strangers and sojourners, expecting daily their departure out of this world, labouring to be ready to enter into the heavenly Canaan: How should they condemn that earthly Mindedness,
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let those then that would indeed feed upon Christ unto eternal life, feed upon this Lamb of God with bitter herbs of Godly sorrow for sin, holy anger and indignation against themselves, afflicting their souls, looking upon him whom they have pierced by their sins,
let those then that would indeed feed upon christ unto Eternal life, feed upon this Lamb of God with bitter herbs of Godly sorrow for since, holy anger and Indignation against themselves, afflicting their Souls, looking upon him whom they have pierced by their Sins,
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Let them feed upon Christ by faith with self-denial (which is as it were a bitter herb to the flesh) denying themselves in their dearest lusts and carnal affections, not sparing the right hand or the right eye.
Let them feed upon christ by faith with self-denial (which is as it were a bitter herb to the Flesh) denying themselves in their dearest Lustiest and carnal affections, not sparing the right hand or the right eye.
It is conceived that this Sabbath, or day of rest, was the first day of unleavened bread, scil. the fifteenth day of the first month, on whatsoever day of the week it fell,
It is conceived that this Sabbath, or day of rest, was the First day of unleavened bred, scil. the fifteenth day of the First Monn, on whatsoever day of the Week it fell,
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Now the sheaf of first-fruits was to be waved or offered before the Lord on the morrow after the Sabbath, which was the day on which Christ rose from the dead.
Now the sheaf of Firstfruits was to be waved or offered before the Lord on the morrow After the Sabbath, which was the day on which christ rose from the dead.
It seemeth there was such an exact agreement and correspondence between the Type and the Antetype, the shadow and the substance, that the Lord Christ arose from the dead, the very same day that the sheafe of first fruits was to be offered;
It seems there was such an exact agreement and correspondence between the Type and the Antetype, the shadow and the substance, that the Lord christ arose from the dead, the very same day that the sheaf of First fruits was to be offered;
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and in himself, and his resurrection, did as it were offer up to God the dead bodies of all his members, not always to lye under the power of death and corruption,
and in himself, and his resurrection, did as it were offer up to God the dead bodies of all his members, not always to lie under the power of death and corruption,
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Let us labour then to have part in the first resurrection, rising with Christ by virtue of his quickning spirit to newness of life, that this may be an earnest and sure evidence unto us of a second resurrection to everlasting life.
Let us labour then to have part in the First resurrection, rising with christ by virtue of his quickening Spirit to newness of life, that this may be an earnest and sure evidence unto us of a second resurrection to everlasting life.
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so the Lord Christ who was appointed to be a Sacrifice to the justice of God, was meek and lowly in heart, He was lead as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a Lamb dumb before the shearer,
so the Lord christ who was appointed to be a Sacrifice to the Justice of God, was meek and lowly in heart, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a Lamb dumb before the shearer,
or to have any inward communion with him, but in and by the Lord Jesus Christ, But now in Christ Iesus, Ye, who sometime were afar off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
or to have any inward communion with him, but in and by the Lord jesus christ, But now in christ Iesus, You, who sometime were afar off, Are made High by the blood of christ.
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that applying his blood, satisfaction, and righteousness to themselves, they might be made nigh unto God in regard of their estate, being taken into Covenant with him as his confederates,
that applying his blood, satisfaction, and righteousness to themselves, they might be made High unto God in regard of their estate, being taken into Covenant with him as his confederates,
First, The burntoffering. This was called in Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth ascending or ascension, because all the flesh of the beast being burned upon the Altar was to ascend or go up towards heaven in fire:
First, The Burnt offering. This was called in Hebrew which signifies ascending or Ascension, Because all the Flesh of the beast being burned upon the Altar was to ascend or go up towards heaven in fire:
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How many carnal, outward, dead hearted services are dropped down before the Lord, that never ascend upward, having nothing of heaven nor of Christ his spirit in them.
How many carnal, outward, dead hearted services Are dropped down before the Lord, that never ascend upward, having nothing of heaven nor of christ his Spirit in them.
this, 1. was fulfilled in Christ, according as it was Prophesied of him, He is brought as a Lamb to the slaughter, He was cut off out of the land of the living, ver. 9. His grave and death are expresly mentioned, thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, ver. 12. He hath poured out his soul unto death.
this, 1. was fulfilled in christ, according as it was Prophesied of him, He is brought as a Lamb to the slaughter, He was Cut off out of the land of the living, ver. 9. His grave and death Are expressly mentioned, thou shalt make his soul an offering for since, ver. 12. He hath poured out his soul unto death.
1. This may move Christians to pitty, and earnestly pray for the poor blinded Israelites, that the Lord would be pleased to take the vail from their hearts:
1. This may move Christians to pity, and earnestly pray for the poor blinded Israelites, that the Lord would be pleased to take the Vail from their hearts:
whereas his death and sufferings are so clearly foretold in the Law and the Prophets which themselves acknowledge to be the word of God? Yea, all those millions of sacrific•s slain and offered according to the Lord his appointment, did clearly foreshew the death of Christ,
whereas his death and sufferings Are so clearly foretold in the Law and the prophets which themselves acknowledge to be the word of God? Yea, all those millions of sacrific•s slave and offered according to the Lord his appointment, did clearly foreshow the death of christ,
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Secondly, See here how odious sin is in the sight of God which nothing could wash away but the blood of Christ, figured by the death and blood of these legal Sacrifices:
Secondly, See Here how odious since is in the sighed of God which nothing could wash away but the blood of christ, figured by the death and blood of these Legal Sacrifices:
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for it is not possible that the blood of Bulls and Goats should take away sins, these did signifie the blood of the Son of God infinitely more pretious, of sufficient virtue to wash away the greatest and foulest sins.
for it is not possible that the blood of Bulls and Goats should take away Sins, these did signify the blood of the Son of God infinitely more precious, of sufficient virtue to wash away the greatest and Foulest Sins.
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Thirdly, This is for comfort to souls burdened and oppressed with the guilt of sin, that that one sacrifice even Christ himself, figured by so many millions o• sacrifices is offered to satisfie for sin;
Thirdly, This is for Comfort to Souls burdened and oppressed with the guilt of since, that that one sacrifice even christ himself, figured by so many millions o• Sacrifices is offered to satisfy for since;
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Again, among all the burnt offerings, ye may take particular note of the continual burnt offerings sacrificed to the Lord every day, one Lamb in the morning and another in the evening:
Again, among all the burned offerings, you may take particular note of the continual burned offerings sacrificed to the Lord every day, one Lamb in the morning and Another in the evening:
and to apply his sacrifice and satisfaction to themselves, and through him to seek pardon of God for their dayly sins and infirmities, every day sprinkling the blood of Christ the Lamb of God upon their souls.
and to apply his sacrifice and satisfaction to themselves, and through him to seek pardon of God for their daily Sins and infirmities, every day sprinkling the blood of christ the Lamb of God upon their Souls.
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and in this great distress they had recourse to the Prophet Elisha: now it is said ver. 20, and it came to pass in the morning when the meat-offering was offered, that behold there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
and in this great distress they had recourse to the Prophet Elisha: now it is said ver. 20, and it Come to pass in the morning when the Meat offering was offered, that behold there Come water by the Way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
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So Dan•ul having prayed with much importunity for the Church which was then in captivity, saith, the man Gabriel (to wit the Angel Gabriel in the likeness of a man) being caused to fly swiftly, touched him about the time of the evening oblation,
So Dan•ul having prayed with much importunity for the Church which was then in captivity, Says, the man Gabriel (to wit the Angel Gabriel in the likeness of a man) being caused to fly swiftly, touched him about the time of the evening oblation,
I conceive it is very probable, that the people of Israel in their several houses did use to pour out their prayers to God about the time of the morning and evening sacrifices;
I conceive it is very probable, that the people of Israel in their several houses did use to pour out their Prayers to God about the time of the morning and evening Sacrifices;
and that Daniel and others of the godly, when they were in captivity did observe those times though then the Temple was destroyed, and the daily sacrifice interrupted.
and that daniel and Others of the godly, when they were in captivity did observe those times though then the Temple was destroyed, and the daily sacrifice interrupted.
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A second sort of Sacrifices were sin offerings, this kind of offering is called in the Hebrew expresly Sin, because in a typical or figurative way, the guilt or sin of him for whom the sacrifice was offered, was laid upon the creature sacrificed.
A second sort of Sacrifices were since offerings, this kind of offering is called in the Hebrew expressly since, Because in a typical or figurative Way, the guilt or since of him for whom the sacrifice was offered, was laid upon the creature sacrificed.
If we consider the infinite holiness, glory and Majesty of Christ, is it not evident, that this degree of humiliation and abasement passeth all understanding;
If we Consider the infinite holiness, glory and Majesty of christ, is it not evident, that this degree of humiliation and abasement passes all understanding;
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2. See here the baseness of sin, which th• abased the Son of God, when he took the guil• of it upon him, out of compassion to sinner• No outward estate, condition, calling, imployment, doth so abase any,
2. See Here the baseness of since, which th• abased the Son of God, when he took the guil• of it upon him, out of compassion to sinner• No outward estate, condition, calling, employment, does so abase any,
How shoul• we take shame to our selves, and be exceedingly humbled and abased for our own sins As David, I have sinned greatly in that I ha• done, I have done very foolishly.
How shoul• we take shame to our selves, and be exceedingly humbled and abased for our own Sins As David, I have sinned greatly in that I ha• done, I have done very foolishly.
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so it is the blood of Christ 〈 ◊ 〉 maketh way for believers to the mercy-seat which their sins had shut up against the• Having therefore Brethren boldness to ente• into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the vail, that is to say, his flesh:
so it is the blood of christ 〈 ◊ 〉 makes Way for believers to the mercy-seat which their Sins had shut up against the• Having Therefore Brothers boldness to ente• into the Holiest by the blood of jesus, by a new and living Way which he hath consecrated for us through the Vail, that is to say, his Flesh:
and having an high-priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true •eart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil Conscience,
and having an High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true •eart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil Conscience,
the Golden Altar: so Christians are to ground their faith and confidence in offering up the Incense of prayer upon the blood and Mediation of Christ, having no hope of acceptance,
the Golden Altar: so Christians Are to ground their faith and confidence in offering up the Incense of prayer upon the blood and Mediation of christ, having no hope of acceptance,
4. The fat of the Inwards, Kidneys, &c. were to be burned upon the Altar. The fat may signifie carnal security, senselessness, and sottishness, in heavenly and spiritual things.
4. The fat of the Inward, Kidneys, etc. were to be burned upon the Altar. The fat may signify carnal security, senselessness, and sottishness, in heavenly and spiritual things.
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so let Christians earnestly pray and labour for more and more of the spirit of Christ, to consume and burn up their earthly and carnal affections and sinful lusts.
so let Christians earnestly pray and labour for more and more of the Spirit of christ, to consume and burn up their earthly and carnal affections and sinful Lustiest.
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and with his leggs, and his inwards, and his dung, even the whole Bullock was to be carried without the Camp, where the Ashes were poured, and there to be burnt;
and with his legs, and his inward, and his dung, even the Whole Bullock was to be carried without the Camp, where the Ashes were poured, and there to be burned;
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and as this was to be done without the Camp while they were in the Wilderness (as they were when these things were written) so it seemeth after they were settled in Canaan, it was done without the City.
and as this was to be done without the Camp while they were in the Wilderness (as they were when these things were written) so it seems After they were settled in Canaan, it was done without the city.
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The Apostle giveth us the interpretation of this Mystery, For the bodyes of those beasts whose blood is brought into the Sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burnt without the Camp:
The Apostle gives us the Interpretation of this Mystery, For the bodies of those beasts whose blood is brought into the Sanctuary by the high priest for since, Are burned without the Camp:
if they can enjoy their credit, their favour with the world, their earthly interests: But how few will go forth to him out of the Camp, bearing his reproach,
if they can enjoy their credit, their favour with the world, their earthly interests: But how few will go forth to him out of the Camp, bearing his reproach,
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so as to be rejected by the world, and dealt with as outcasts and the off scouring of all things? For saith the Apostle, here have we no continuing City,
so as to be rejected by the world, and dealt with as outcasts and the off scouring of all things? For Says the Apostle, Here have we no Continuing city,
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The Apostle urgeth from this Type of the sin-offering, that they which would still rest in the observation of Iewish Ceremonies had no right in Christ, We have an Altar whereof they have no right to eat which serve the Tabernacle,
The Apostle urges from this Type of the Sin offering, that they which would still rest in the observation of Jewish Ceremonies had no right in christ, We have an Altar whereof they have no right to eat which serve the Tabernacle,
The bodies of the sin-offerings were burnt without the Camp, and so the Priest did eat no part of their flesh, whereby was signified that they who would feed upon Christ,
The bodies of the sin-offerings were burned without the Camp, and so the Priest did eat no part of their Flesh, whereby was signified that they who would feed upon christ,
and partake of the benefit of his sacrifice, must leave the Tabernacle or Temple, Priesthood, Sacrifices, Ceremonies of the Law, now that Christ hath suffered;
and partake of the benefit of his sacrifice, must leave the Tabernacle or Temple, Priesthood, Sacrifices, Ceremonies of the Law, now that christ hath suffered;
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It seemeth these were sometimes offered by themselves, and sometimes joyned with other sacrifices, as they were offered by themselves, we have them set down Lev. 2. The original word is taken for a gift or present: so these meat-offerings were to be given and presented to the Lord,
It seems these were sometime offered by themselves, and sometime joined with other Sacrifices, as they were offered by themselves, we have them Set down Lev. 2. The original word is taken for a gift or present: so these Meat offerings were to be given and presented to the Lord,
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and this offering was to be fine flower of the purest part of the wheat, and so it is conceived to signifie the perfect purity of Christ offering himself to God for his people, resembled by pure flower without any mixture of bran.
and this offering was to be fine flower of the Purest part of the wheat, and so it is conceived to signify the perfect purity of christ offering himself to God for his people, resembled by pure flower without any mixture of bran.
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The Lord Christ is brought in speaking to his Father, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldst not, but a body hast thou prepared me, in burnt offerings and Sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
The Lord christ is brought in speaking to his Father, Sacrifice and offering thou Wouldst not, but a body hast thou prepared me, in burned offerings and Sacrifices for since thou hast had no pleasure.
I conceive here those three sorts of sacrifices are mentioned, burnt-offerings, sin-offerings, and meat-offerings, none of these could satisfie the justice of God for the sins of men,
I conceive Here those three sorts of Sacrifices Are mentioned, Burnt offerings, sin-offerings, and Meat offerings, none of these could satisfy the Justice of God for the Sins of men,
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and therefore he prepared or fitted a body for his Son, an humane nature fitted to suffer for the sins of men, a pure humane nature (as the pure flower of wheat) by the miraculous operation of the holy Ghost.
and Therefore he prepared or fitted a body for his Son, an humane nature fitted to suffer for the Sins of men, a pure humane nature (as the pure flower of wheat) by the miraculous operation of the holy Ghost.
This humane nature united in one person with the Son of God, was sufficient to make full satisfaction to the infinite justice of God, which all the sacrifices of the Law could not do.
This humane nature united in one person with the Son of God, was sufficient to make full satisfaction to the infinite Justice of God, which all the Sacrifices of the Law could not do.
In respect of his body or humane nature, he was fitted for a sacrifice; in respect of his God-head, he was an all sufficient sacrifice of infinite value.
In respect of his body or humane nature, he was fitted for a sacrifice; in respect of his Godhead, he was an all sufficient sacrifice of infinite valve.
Labour then to lay hold on Christ by faith, and to turn to the Lord by repentance, that ye may have interest in this most pretious offering, this compleat and most perfect sacrifice, every way fitted for this use;
Labour then to lay hold on christ by faith, and to turn to the Lord by Repentance, that you may have Interest in this most precious offering, this complete and most perfect sacrifice, every Way fitted for this use;
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As he is the Son of man, so he is nigh unto men, their Brother, one of the seed of that woman who was the Mother of all living, one of the same nature,
As he is the Son of man, so he is High unto men, their Brother, one of the seed of that woman who was the Mother of all living, one of the same nature,
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2. This meat offering of fine flower seemeth also to signifie the offering up of believers to Christ, because the members are to be conformed to their head.
2. This meat offering of fine flower seems also to signify the offering up of believers to christ, Because the members Are to be conformed to their head.
saith he, that I should be the Minister of Iesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministring the Gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
Says he, that I should be the Minister of Iesus christ to the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
Although the Gentiles were prophane Idolaters and defiled with manifold abominations, and so fitly resembled by the beasts that were unclean under the Law,
Although the Gentiles were profane Idolaters and defiled with manifold abominations, and so fitly resembled by the beasts that were unclean under the Law,
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yet the Apostle preaching the Gospel to them, and the holy spirit of Christ working in and with his Ministry upon their souls, were renewed, cleansed, sanctified,
yet the Apostle preaching the Gospel to them, and the holy Spirit of christ working in and with his Ministry upon their Souls, were renewed, cleansed, sanctified,
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1. Let all Christians pray for the Success of the Gospel in all places, particularly in the place where they live, that those that are unclean may become an acceptable offering unto the Lord, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
1. Let all Christians pray for the Success of the Gospel in all places, particularly in the place where they live, that those that Are unclean may become an acceptable offering unto the Lord, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
Is it not much to be lamented, that where there are many people living under the Gospel, the Lord should have so few offerings? that so few shloud give clear evidence that they are as fine flower sifted from the bran of their natural corruption,
Is it not much to be lamented, that where there Are many people living under the Gospel, the Lord should have so few offerings? that so few shloud give clear evidence that they Are as fine flower sifted from the bran of their natural corruption,
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and how restless should each particular soul be, until 'tis thus sifted and sanctified by the holy spirit, that it may be a holy offering unto the Lord.
and how restless should each particular soul be, until it's thus sifted and sanctified by the holy Spirit, that it may be a holy offering unto the Lord.
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This may signifie the annointing of Christ concerning whom it is said, God even thy God hath annointed thee with the Oyle of gladness above thy fellows.
This may signify the anointing of christ Concerning whom it is said, God even thy God hath anointed thee with the Oil of gladness above thy Fellows.
Those pretious graces of the spirit poured forth abundantly upon Christ, were resembled by oyle, and therefore it is said of him, He is full of grace and Truth, and of his fulness have all we received and grace for grace.
Those precious graces of the Spirit poured forth abundantly upon christ, were resembled by oil, and Therefore it is said of him, He is full of grace and Truth, and of his fullness have all we received and grace for grace.
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He hath an overflowing fulness of this heavenly oyl, of these spiritual graces enough for all that are united to him, for God giveth not the fpirit by measure unto him.
He hath an overflowing fullness of this heavenly oil, of these spiritual graces enough for all that Are united to him, for God gives not the fpirit by measure unto him.
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Is it not want of exercising faith upon Christ, and keeping close to him, that maketh Christians so defective in grace? It is said the pretious ointment upon the head of Aaron the High-priest went down to the skirts of his garment.
Is it not want of exercising faith upon christ, and keeping close to him, that makes Christians so defective in grace? It is said the precious ointment upon the head of Aaron the High priest went down to the skirts of his garment.
The unconceivable fullness of grace poured upon Christ the eternal High-priest, is ready to distill upon his members if they be not wanting to themselves.
The unconceivable fullness of grace poured upon christ the Eternal High priest, is ready to distil upon his members if they be not wanting to themselves.
so the Lord Christ gave himself for his people an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling favour, and God the Father proclaimed from heaven concerning him, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well-pleased.
so the Lord christ gave himself for his people an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling favour, and God the Father proclaimed from heaven Concerning him, This is my Beloved Son in whom I am wellpleased.
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Again in a Secondary way it may be a ground of much comfort to the people of God in respect of their duties and services which they offer up to God by Christ in sincerity.
Again in a Secondary Way it may be a ground of much Comfort to the people of God in respect of their duties and services which they offer up to God by christ in sincerity.
The Apostle inspired and directed by the holy Spirit argueth thus from hence, Do ye not know that those which minister about holy things, live of the things of the Temple, and they which wait on the Altar are partakers with the Altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
The Apostle inspired and directed by the holy Spirit argue thus from hence, Do you not know that those which minister about holy things, live of the things of the Temple, and they which wait on the Altar Are partakers with the Altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
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Yea, it seemeth this was to be used, not only in this case, but also generally in all Sacrifices, for so it is said, Every oblation of this meat offering shalt thou season with salt, neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the Covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat-offering, With all thy offerings thou shalt offer salt.
Yea, it seems this was to be used, not only in this case, but also generally in all Sacrifices, for so it is said, Every oblation of this meat offering shalt thou season with salt, neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the Covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy Meat offering, With all thy offerings thou shalt offer salt.
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How wofully are they filled with corruption, and rottenness, and therefore it is said, Have salt in your selves, get the graces of the spirit to season your hearts.
How woefully Are they filled with corruption, and rottenness, and Therefore it is said, Have salt in your selves, get the graces of the Spirit to season your hearts.
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How unsavory and loathsome is a carnal unregenerate soul in Gods account, that savoureth not the things of Christ his spirit, for they that are after the flesh do mind or savour the things of the flesh.
How unsavoury and loathsome is a carnal unregenerate soul in God's account, that savoureth not the things of christ his Spirit, for they that Are After the Flesh do mind or savour the things of the Flesh.
They are loathsome and unsavory unto the Lord, they have not salt in themselves, But they that are after the spirit do mind or savour the things of the spirit, they have salt in themselves though not of themselves, they have it of Christ,
They Are loathsome and unsavoury unto the Lord, they have not salt in themselves, But they that Are After the Spirit do mind or savour the things of the Spirit, they have salt in themselves though not of themselves, they have it of christ,
but they that will present themselves living, holy, acceptable sacrifices to God through Christ, must be willing to be salted with the grace of Christ his spirit,
but they that will present themselves living, holy, acceptable Sacrifices to God through christ, must be willing to be salted with the grace of christ his Spirit,
Every one that will be acceptable to God must be salted with fire, the power of Christs spirit as a fire from heaven to consume the dross of their lusts, and to refine their souls.
Every one that will be acceptable to God must be salted with fire, the power of Christ Spirit as a fire from heaven to consume the dross of their Lustiest, and to refine their Souls.
And every sacrifice, &c. Every one that will be a pleasing sacrifice to God ▪ must be salted with this salt of the sanctuary, He must have the graces of Christ to mortifie his corruptions,
And every sacrifice, etc. Every one that will be a pleasing sacrifice to God ▪ must be salted with this salt of the sanctuary, He must have the graces of christ to mortify his corruptions,
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so Abijah pleading the right of Davids posterity to the Kingdom of Israel, said, Ought ye not to know that the Lord God of Israel gave the Kingdom over Israel to David for ever,
so Abijah pleading the right of Davids posterity to the Kingdom of Israel, said, Ought you not to know that the Lord God of Israel gave the Kingdom over Israel to David for ever,
even to him and to his Sons by a Covenant of salt? This was imperfectly fulfilled in David and the Kings that sprang from his loyns before Christ his coming,
even to him and to his Sons by a Covenant of salt? This was imperfectly fulfilled in David and the Kings that sprang from his loins before christ his coming,
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but it was compleatly verified in Christ the Son of David after the flesh, to whom God gave the throne of his Father David that he should raign over the house of Iacob or Israel for ever.
but it was completely verified in christ the Son of David After the Flesh, to whom God gave the throne of his Father David that he should Reign over the house of Iacob or Israel for ever.
and made parties to this unchangeable Covenant, enjoying the everlasting blessings and priviledges of it. 2• To the meat-offering was added a drink-offering, a quantity of wine.
and made parties to this unchangeable Covenant, enjoying the everlasting blessings and privileges of it. 2• To the Meat offering was added a Drink-offering, a quantity of wine.
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The meat-offering consisting of fine flower, and the drink-offering of Wine, how fitly do they resemble the pretious body and blood of Christ, which is meat and drink indeed, upon which Christians are to feed by faith? And how exactly doth the bread and wine in the Sacramental supper of the new Testament answer to this meat and drink offering consisting of the same materials?
The Meat offering consisting of fine flower, and the Drink-offering of Wine, how fitly do they resemble the precious body and blood of christ, which is meat and drink indeed, upon which Christians Are to feed by faith? And how exactly does the bred and wine in the Sacramental supper of the new Testament answer to this meat and drink offering consisting of the same materials?
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Fourthly, Now followeth the peace-offering• conceive this was offered especially in a way of thankfulness for mercies and deliverances, •ometimes upon a conditional vow made be•ore, sometimes without a vow;
Fourthly, Now follows the peace-offering• conceive this was offered especially in a Way of thankfulness for Mercies and Deliverances, •ometimes upon a conditional Voelli made be•ore, sometime without a Voelli;
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and •hese may signifie the duties of Christians in general, their spiritual sacrifices and services, which they are to offer unto God continually in thankfulness for his saving mercies towards them in Christ.
and •hese may signify the duties of Christians in general, their spiritual Sacrifices and services, which they Are to offer unto God continually in thankfulness for his Saving Mercies towards them in christ.
And therefore the Apostle having largely shewed that the sacrifices of the old Testament were not to be observed in the times of the Gospel, since they are fully accomplished in Christ, toward the end of that Epistle he calleth upon believers to offer spiritual sacrifices by him (scil.
And Therefore the Apostle having largely showed that the Sacrifices of the old Testament were not to be observed in the times of the Gospel, since they Are Fully accomplished in christ, towards the end of that Epistle he calls upon believers to offer spiritual Sacrifices by him (scil.
All these and the like spiritual sacrifices believers are to offer up by Christ their high-priest in his name, presenting them to the Father by his hand, that they may find acceptance through him,
All these and the like spiritual Sacrifices believers Are to offer up by christ their High Priest in his name, presenting them to the Father by his hand, that they may find acceptance through him,
2. For a peace offering and thank-offering, liberty was given to sacrifice either male or female: so saith the Apostle, There is neither Iew nor Greek there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female,
2. For a peace offering and thank-offering, liberty was given to sacrifice either male or female: so Says the Apostle, There is neither Iew nor Greek there is neither bound nor free, there is neither male nor female,
3. The fat and the kidneys of the peac•-offerings were to be burnt upon the Altar, but what was to be done with the rest of the flesh, that you may find in Lev. 7. the breast and the right shoulder were to be given to the Priests the Sons of Aaron, whereof the former was to be waved before the Lord, the latter to be heaved or lifted upwards,
3. The fat and the kidneys of the peac•-offerings were to be burned upon the Altar, but what was to be done with the rest of the Flesh, that you may find in Lev. 7. the breast and the right shoulder were to be given to the Priests the Sons of Aaron, whereof the former was to be waved before the Lord, the latter to be heaved or lifted upward,
It seemeth the rest of 〈 ◊ 〉 flesh of the peace-offerings was to be eaten by him that brought the sacrifice of the peace-offering before the Lord, who together with his family was to celebrate a holy feast with spiritual rejoycings before the Lord.
It seems the rest of 〈 ◊ 〉 Flesh of the peace-offerings was to be eaten by him that brought the sacrifice of the peace-offering before the Lord, who together with his family was to celebrate a holy feast with spiritual rejoicings before the Lord.
1. The breast was to be given to God ▪ for what was given to the Priests was given to God, because it was given to the Priest for the attending on the service of God.
1. The breast was to be given to God ▪ for what was given to the Priests was given to God, Because it was given to the Priest for the attending on the service of God.
so this waving of the breast may teach us what stir•ings of heart, what lively workings of spirit and affections there should be in Christians in performing services to the Lord.
so this waving of the breast may teach us what stir•ings of heart, what lively workings of Spirit and affections there should be in Christians in performing services to the Lord.
to seek the things which are above where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God, •o set their affections on things above, not on things on the earth, to have their conversation in Heaven.
to seek the things which Are above where christ Sitteth on the right hand of God, •o Set their affections on things above, not on things on the earth, to have their Conversation in Heaven.
These parts being to 〈 ◊ 〉 given to the Priests by the Lord his command, here we have another ground esta•lishing the maintenance of Gospel Ministers •ecording to that of the Apostle mentioned be•.
These parts being to 〈 ◊ 〉 given to the Priests by the Lord his command, Here we have Another ground esta•lishing the maintenance of Gospel Ministers •ecording to that of the Apostle mentioned be•.
The rest of the flesh of the peace-offerings ••ting to be eaten by him that brought the •••rtices, with his houshold, rejoycing in the Lord, may teach Christians that as Christ offered up himself in sacrifice to God to satisfie his justice for the sins of his people,
The rest of the Flesh of the peace-offerings ••ting to be eaten by him that brought the •••rtices, with his household, rejoicing in the Lord, may teach Christians that as christ offered up himself in sacrifice to God to satisfy his Justice for the Sins of his people,
And in the use of the Lords supper, I conceive this feasting upon the remainder of the facrifice was a special act of Communion which the people of Israel had with God, part of the beast being offered to God on the Altar, part being given to God for the use of his Priests,
And in the use of the lords supper, I conceive this feasting upon the remainder of the facrifice was a special act of Communion which the people of Israel had with God, part of the beast being offered to God on the Altar, part being given to God for the use of his Priests,
so that in this ordinance they had special fellowship with God, shewing the great priviledge of true believers who have fellowship with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.
so that in this Ordinance they had special fellowship with God, showing the great privilege of true believers who have fellowship with the Father and with his Son jesus christ.
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Saith the Lord Christ, Behold I stand at the door and knock, if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him and sup with him and he with me:
Says the Lord christ, Behold I stand At the door and knock, if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him and sup with him and he with me:
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How careful should Christians be to keep constant communion with God, that their negligence may not deprive them of this blessed priviledge? Saith the Apostle, Behold Israel after the flesh:
How careful should Christians be to keep constant communion with God, that their negligence may not deprive them of this blessed privilege? Says the Apostle, Behold Israel After the Flesh:
are not they that eat of the sacrifices partakers of the Altar? I conceive the Apos•le in this place sheweth the Christian Corinthians that it was not lawful for them to feast with their Idolatrous neighbours in their Idol-Temples, upon the remainders of their sacrifices offered to Idols,
Are not they that eat of the Sacrifices partakers of the Altar? I conceive the Apos•le in this place shows the Christian Corinthians that it was not lawful for them to feast with their Idolatrous neighbours in their Idol-Temples, upon the remainders of their Sacrifices offered to Idols,
because their feasts were Idolatrous and kept in honour of their IIdols: so the Israelites in eating of their peace-offering, were partakers of, or with the Altar:
Because their feasts were Idolatrous and kept in honour of their IIdols: so the Israelites in eating of their peace-offering, were partakers of, or with the Altar:
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and yet such was the ignorance or insolence of the chief-priests and Elders, that they took upon them to examine him saying, By what authority dost thou these things,
and yet such was the ignorance or insolence of the Chief-priests and Elders, that they took upon them to examine him saying, By what Authority dost thou these things,
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and who gave thee this authority? Had they not been grossely (if not wilfully) blind, they might have seen his authority abundantly and most gloriously confirmed by his mighty works.
and who gave thee this Authority? Had they not been grossly (if not wilfully) blind, they might have seen his Authority abundantly and most gloriously confirmed by his mighty works.
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1. Here see the unspeakable goodness of God, instead of those imperfect High-priests under the old Testament, to call one to the office who is most perfect every way, even the man Christ Jesus, personally united to his only and eternal Son,
1. Here see the unspeakable Goodness of God, instead of those imperfect Highpriests under the old Testament, to call one to the office who is most perfect every Way, even the man christ jesus, personally united to his only and Eternal Son,
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and hath an unchangeable Priesthood, being able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
and hath an unchangeable Priesthood, being able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever lives to make Intercession for them.
3. If ye come to him in truth, doubt not but he will save you to the uttermost, having a peculiar call from God for this end above all other creatures in heaven and earth.
3. If you come to him in truth, doubt not but he will save you to the uttermost, having a peculiar call from God for this end above all other creatures in heaven and earth.
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Labour for an eye of faith to behold the beauty and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, which if it were clearly discerned, would eclipse all worldly glory, take off the gloss of the creatures and make them appear as dead and withered things.
Labour for an eye of faith to behold the beauty and glory of the Lord jesus christ, which if it were clearly discerned, would eclipse all worldly glory, take off the gloss of the creatures and make them appear as dead and withered things.
The reason why we are so ensnared with earthly vanities is, because we look upon things in a carnal manner with fleshly eyes, not with a spiritual eye of faith, not with such an eye as Moses did, seeing him him who is invisible, and so despising earthly things.
The reason why we Are so Ensnared with earthly vanities is, Because we look upon things in a carnal manner with fleshly eyes, not with a spiritual eye of faith, not with such an eye as Moses did, seeing him him who is invisible, and so despising earthly things.
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whereas sin doth both defile and disfigure the soul, filling it with deformity. This being noted in general I intend to mention some few of the particulars.
whereas since does both defile and disfigure the soul, filling it with deformity. This being noted in general I intend to mention Some few of the particulars.
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First, The two precious stones upon the two shoulders of the Ephod, or Priestly Robe, wherein were ingraven the Names of the twelve tribes of Israel, six in one stone and six in the other, so that the high-priest bare their Names upon his two shoulders.
First, The two precious stones upon the two shoulders of the Ephod, or Priestly Robe, wherein were engraven the Names of the twelve tribes of Israel, six in one stone and six in the other, so that the High Priest bore their Names upon his two shoulders.
He beareth them as it were upon his shoulders, Hence it is that his little flock hath been preserved in the midst of so many wolves from age to age, Vpon this rock I will build my Church,
He bears them as it were upon his shoulders, Hence it is that his little flock hath been preserved in the midst of so many wolves from age to age, Upon this rock I will built my Church,
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and in these again were ingraven the twelve names of the twelve Tribes of Israel and so Aaron was to bear the Names of the Children of Israel in the breast-plate of judgment upon his heart,
and in these again were engraven the twelve names of the twelve Tribes of Israel and so Aaron was to bear the Names of the Children of Israel in the breastplate of judgement upon his heart,
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that tender love which moved him to let out his heart blood for their redemption is still so powerful and prevailing with him that he beareth them upon his heart in heaven.
that tender love which moved him to let out his heart blood for their redemption is still so powerful and prevailing with him that he bears them upon his heart in heaven.
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Blessed are they whose Names God the Father readeth engraven upon the breast-plate written upon the heart of his beloved Son, in whom he is well-pleased.
Blessed Are they whose Names God the Father readeth engraven upon the breastplate written upon the heart of his Beloved Son, in whom he is wellpleased.
Thirdly, Vpon the hemme of the High-priests Robe were placed golden Bells, and Pomegranates, that his sound might be heard when he went in unto the holy place before the Lord, and when he came out:
Thirdly, Upon the hem of the Highpriests Robe were placed golden Bells', and Pomegranates, that his found might be herd when he went in unto the holy place before the Lord, and when he Come out:
so the Lord Christ entring in to the most holy place in heaven, after his death and resurrection, maketh a most sweet and pleasing sound in the ears of his Father far, beyond that of golden bells;
so the Lord christ entering in to the most holy place in heaven, After his death and resurrection, makes a most sweet and pleasing found in the ears of his Father Far, beyond that of golden Bells';
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his mediation and intercession in behalf of his people, grounded upon the merit of his death, sacrifice and satisfaction, maketh heavenly melody before his Father;
his mediation and Intercession in behalf of his people, grounded upon the merit of his death, sacrifice and satisfaction, makes heavenly melody before his Father;
Jesus the mediator of the new Covenant and the blood of sprinking, which speaketh better things than the blood of Abel. And these Pomegranates may well resemble the sweet savour of Christs sacrifice.
jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant and the blood of sprinking, which speaks better things than the blood of Abel. And these Pomegranates may well resemble the sweet savour of Christ sacrifice.
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and caused these golden bells to give a most pleasant sound throughout the several Quarters of the world, publishing the glad tidings of pardon and salvation through Christ to the comfort and refreshing of many thousand souls,
and caused these golden Bells' to give a most pleasant found throughout the several Quarters of the world, publishing the glad tidings of pardon and salvation through christ to the Comfort and refreshing of many thousand Souls,
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and the precious promises of the Gospel published in the name of Christ, were as Pomegranats that yeilded a pleasant smell to the reviving of many fainting hearts and drooping spirits.
and the precious promises of the Gospel published in the name of christ, were as Pomegranates that yielded a pleasant smell to the reviving of many fainting hearts and drooping spirits.
Fourthly, The Lord gave this Command, Thou shalt make a plate of pure Gold, and grave upon it like the engravings of a fignet, Holiness to the Lord, and this golden plate was put on the forefront of the Mitre,
Fourthly, The Lord gave this Command, Thou shalt make a plate of pure Gold, and grave upon it like the engravings of a signet, Holiness to the Lord, and this golden plate was put on the forefront of the Mitre,
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and so to be worne on the forehead of the High-priest that he might bear the iniquity of the holy things which the Children of Israel should hallow in all their holy gifts,
and so to be worn on the forehead of the High priest that he might bear the iniquity of the holy things which the Children of Israel should hallow in all their holy Gifts,
1. Here see how the Lord Christ whose holiness and righteousness is of infinite worth and value, the holiness and righteousness of Iehovah, of him who is very God, taketh away the iniquities and pollutions of the duties, services, spiritual sacrifices offered by his people.
1. Here see how the Lord christ whose holiness and righteousness is of infinite worth and valve, the holiness and righteousness of Jehovah, of him who is very God, Takes away the iniquities and pollutions of the duties, services, spiritual Sacrifices offered by his people.
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How should Christians be humbled, that such is the corruption of their natures and imperfection of their graces, that the best of their services, the holiest of their offerings, have such iniquity cleaving to them, that they need the imputation of Christs righteousness to cover them.
How should Christians be humbled, that such is the corruption of their nature's and imperfection of their graces, that the best of their services, the Holiest of their offerings, have such iniquity cleaving to them, that they need the imputation of Christ righteousness to cover them.
2. This golden plate with this Inscription on the forehead of the High-priest, may intimate unto us, that God the Father in the forehead and face of his beloved Son, readeth such an inscription of perfect holiness and righteousness that beholding his people in him, he accepteth them as perfectly righteous through him:
2. This golden plate with this Inscription on the forehead of the High priest, may intimate unto us, that God the Father in the forehead and face of his Beloved Son, readeth such an inscription of perfect holiness and righteousness that beholding his people in him, he Accepteth them as perfectly righteous through him:
that as this golden plate with this inscription was placed so eminently on Aarons forehead, that it was visible and obvious to the bodily eyes and sight of the people of Israel: so the perfect righteousness and holiness of the Lord Jesus Christ is eminently visible to the spiritual eye of his peoples faith, that they may receive sweet comfort in the assurance that their iniquities are taken away through him,
that as this golden plate with this inscription was placed so eminently on Aaron's forehead, that it was visible and obvious to the bodily eyes and sighed of the people of Israel: so the perfect righteousness and holiness of the Lord jesus christ is eminently visible to the spiritual eye of his peoples faith, that they may receive sweet Comfort in the assurance that their iniquities Are taken away through him,
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and may behold the Fatherly love and kindness of the Father towards them, and his gracious acceptance of their sevices in the face of Jesus Christ. One thing more was to be added before, as belonging to the breast-plate of Judgement, scil. Vrim and Thummim ▪ concerning which there is a great question What it was? Wherein it seemeth that neither Iewish nor Christian writers are yet agreed,
and may behold the Fatherly love and kindness of the Father towards them, and his gracious acceptance of their sevices in the face of jesus christ. One thing more was to be added before, as belonging to the breastplate of Judgement, scil. Urim and Thummim ▪ Concerning which there is a great question What it was? Wherein it seems that neither Jewish nor Christian writers Are yet agreed,
or whether the twelve precious stones upon the breast-plate were so called, or what other thing it might be? Howsoever the meaning of the words is plain, which being both of the plural number, signifie Lights and Perfections.
or whither the twelve precious stones upon the breastplate were so called, or what other thing it might be? Howsoever the meaning of the words is plain, which being both of the plural number, signify Lights and Perfections.
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again, I am the Truth. And the Apostle saith, In him are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, for in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bedily.
again, I am the Truth. And the Apostle Says, In him Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge, for in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bedily.
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This may shew that all by nature are darkness and imperfection, and therefore needing such a Saviour who is fullness of Lights and Perfections, Ye were sometimes darkness ▪ but now are Light in the Lord.
This may show that all by nature Are darkness and imperfection, and Therefore needing such a Saviour who is fullness of Lights and Perfections, You were sometime darkness ▪ but now Are Light in the Lord.
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God who is rich in mercy, for his great Love wherewith •e loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses and sins, hath quickned us together with Christ.
God who is rich in mercy, for his great Love wherewith •e loved us, even when we were dead in Trespasses and Sins, hath quickened us together with christ.
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when once they are truly united to him, and so are compleat not in themselves but in him, upon whose breast are Vrim and Thummim, in whom is fullness of Lights and Perfections.
when once they Are truly united to him, and so Are complete not in themselves but in him, upon whose breast Are Urim and Thummim, in whom is fullness of Lights and Perfections.
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And Malachy who seemeth to be one of the last Prophets before Christs coming, to raise up the hearts of the godly in expectation of Christs appearing in the flesh, told them,
And Malachy who seems to be one of the last prophets before Christ coming, to raise up the hearts of the godly in expectation of Christ appearing in the Flesh, told them,
or rather God speaking by him, assured them thus, But unto you that fear my Name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing under his wings, with light to deliver you from darkness, and with healing graces;
or rather God speaking by him, assured them thus, But unto you that Fear my Name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing under his wings, with Light to deliver you from darkness, and with healing graces;
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works, to serve the living God? Where it is manifest that he is both the High-Priest and the Sacrifice, both the offerer and the offering;
How much more shall the blood of christ, who through the Eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works, to serve the living God? Where it is manifest that he is both the High-Priest and the Sacrifice, both the offerer and the offering;
and the infinite worth of the same Christ presented as an offering, may assure the greatest sinners which truly turn to the Lord and come to him, that there is enough done to make atonement and reconciliation between God and them;
and the infinite worth of the same christ presented as an offering, may assure the greatest Sinners which truly turn to the Lord and come to him, that there is enough done to make atonement and reconciliation between God and them;
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only take heed least by neglecting so great salvation, the infinite worth of the High Priest and sacrifice prove in the Issue an aggravation of your guilt and condemnation.
only take heed lest by neglecting so great salvation, the infinite worth of the High Priest and sacrifice prove in the Issue an aggravation of your guilt and condemnation.
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Seventhly, The High-Priest having killed the Bullock of the sin-offering, was to take a Censer full of burning coals of fire from off the Altar before the Lord,
Seventhly, The High-Priest having killed the Bullock of the Sin offering, was to take a Censer full of burning coals of fire from off the Altar before the Lord,
so first the Lord Christ having sacrificed himself entred with his own blood, scil. with the merit and virtue of his blood, into the most holy place within the vail, that is, into Heaven it self;
so First the Lord christ having sacrificed himself entered with his own blood, scil. with the merit and virtue of his blood, into the most holy place within the Vail, that is, into Heaven it self;
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and for the errours of the people, but Christ being being become an High-Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect Tabernacle not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building,
and for the errors of the people, but christ being being become an High-Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect Tabernacle not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building,
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so that the merit and virtue of Christ his most precious blood is always presented before God in Heaven, in behalf of those that truly lay hold on Christ.
so that the merit and virtue of christ his most precious blood is always presented before God in Heaven, in behalf of those that truly lay hold on christ.
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Also the sweet incense put upon the fire in the Golden Censer, and resting as a cloud upon the mercy-seat, may teach us that the sweet incense of Christ his sacrifice and offering make way for the Persons, Prayers,
Also the sweet incense put upon the fire in the Golden Censer, and resting as a cloud upon the mercy-seat, may teach us that the sweet incense of christ his sacrifice and offering make Way for the Persons, Prayers,
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The blood also sprinkled upon and before the Mercy-seat, may note unto us, that the blood of Christ procures mercy with God for repenting and believing sinners,
The blood also sprinkled upon and before the Mercy-seat, may note unto us, that the blood of christ procures mercy with God for repenting and believing Sinners,
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In the next place, somewhat might be spoken of the inferiour Priests which were of the posterity of Aaron. These I take to have been Types of the Members of Christ, of whom it is said, that Christ hath loved them, and washed them from their sins in his own blood, and made them Kings and Priests unto God and his Father:
In the next place, somewhat might be spoken of the inferior Priests which were of the posterity of Aaron. These I take to have been Types of the Members of christ, of whom it is said, that christ hath loved them, and washed them from their Sins in his own blood, and made them Kings and Priests unto God and his Father:
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I beseech you Brethren by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies, that is I conceive, taking a part for the whole, their bodies and souls, their whole selves, a sacrifice living, holy, acceptable unto God.
I beseech you Brothers by the Mercies of God, that you present your bodies, that is I conceive, taking a part for the Whole, their bodies and Souls, their Whole selves, a sacrifice living, holy, acceptable unto God.
How should they strive to be holy as the Lord is holy, who should be both Priests and Sacrifices? And therefore it is said, Be not conformed to this world,
How should they strive to be holy as the Lord is holy, who should be both Priests and Sacrifices? And Therefore it is said, Be not conformed to this world,
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So the Apostle speaking of that contribution which the Philippians sent unto him, being a Prisoner for the Gospel of Christ, said, I have all and abound, I am full having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you,
So the Apostle speaking of that contribution which the Philippians sent unto him, being a Prisoner for the Gospel of christ, said, I have all and abound, I am full having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you,
But here by the way, I think it seasonable to put you in mind that in all the new Testament, I am confident it cannot be found that the Ministers of the Gospel are called Priests in respect of their particular calling or office.
But Here by the Way, I think it seasonable to put you in mind that in all the new Testament, I am confident it cannot be found that the Ministers of the Gospel Are called Priests in respect of their particular calling or office.
The extraordinary Ministers are called Prophets, Apostles, Evangelists: the ordinary are termed Pastors, Teachers, sometimes Bishops or Overseers, Elders or Presbyters, never Priests;
The extraordinary Ministers Are called prophets, Apostles, Evangelists: the ordinary Are termed Pastors, Teachers, sometime Bishops or Overseers, Elders or Presbyters, never Priests;
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If the Popish shavelings will take upon them that Title, as pretending to offer the very body of Christ to God i• the Mass, What is that to the Ministers of the Gospel who detest that abomina••on?
If the Popish shavelings will take upon them that Title, as pretending to offer the very body of christ to God i• the Mass, What is that to the Ministers of the Gospel who detest that abomina••on?
For the Tabernacle th• Lord gave command to Moses, Exod. the 25 and the 26. And David shews that the Lord made choice of Solomon his Son to build hi• house and his Courts, and David gave to Solomon the pattern of the Temple,
For the Tabernacle th• Lord gave command to Moses, Exod the 25 and the 26. And David shows that the Lord made choice of Solomon his Son to built hi• house and his Courts, and David gave to Solomon the pattern of the Temple,
2. Both were dedicated to God as places designed for his special presence, and therefore each of them was called his house, both were places appointed for special ordinances of God, not to be used elsewhere.
2. Both were dedicated to God as places designed for his special presence, and Therefore each of them was called his house, both were places appointed for special ordinances of God, not to be used elsewhere.
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Christ being come a High-Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect Tabernacle not made with hands, &c. So the Lord Christ calleth his body a Temple, destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up:
christ being come a High-Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect Tabernacle not made with hands, etc. So the Lord christ calls his body a Temple, destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up:
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As God is said to dwell in the Tabernacle and Temple made with hands, because there he vouchsafed his special presence, there he setteth up his worship and ordinances:
As God is said to dwell in the Tabernacle and Temple made with hands, Because there he vouchsafed his special presence, there he sets up his worship and ordinances:
The godhead is united personally to the humane nature of Christ, for verily he took not on him the Nature of Angels, but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
The godhead is united personally to the humane nature of christ, for verily he took not on him the Nature of Angels, but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
the invisible God taking the humane Nature into the unity of his person became not only visible but actually seen and manifest in the flesh. This sheweth,
the invisible God taking the humane Nature into the unity of his person became not only visible but actually seen and manifest in the Flesh. This shows,
1. His wonderful condescension and voluntary abasement of himself, that he who filleth Heaven and Earth, was pleased to dwell as it were in a Cottage, in the flesh, in the Nature of man.
1. His wondered condescension and voluntary abasement of himself, that he who fills Heaven and Earth, was pleased to dwell as it were in a Cottage, in the Flesh, in the Nature of man.
but as he is personally joyned to the nature of man, so they may be spiritually united to him, receiving his spirit, embracing him, by faith that through union with him, they may be united to God,
but as he is personally joined to the nature of man, so they may be spiritually united to him, receiving his Spirit, embracing him, by faith that through Union with him, they may be united to God,
as to become one person with our Nature, let us take heed lest we become guilty of despising his love, in suffering sin or the world to keep us at a distance from him, to withhold us from closing with him;
as to become one person with our Nature, let us take heed lest we become guilty of despising his love, in suffering since or the world to keep us At a distance from him, to withhold us from closing with him;
for by the exceeding great and pretious promises of the Gospel, men may be partakers of the divine Nature, that is, by Christ partaking of the humane Nature, who is the substance of the Promises, and in whom they are all, Yea and Amen.
for by the exceeding great and precious promises of the Gospel, men may be partakers of the divine Nature, that is, by christ partaking of the humane Nature, who is the substance of the Promises, and in whom they Are all, Yea and Amen.
4. How should Christians abhor to defile themselves by sin, to pollute that Nature of man in their own persons, which Christ in his person hath exalted to the right hand of God, far above Angels, Principalities and Powers.
4. How should Christians abhor to defile themselves by since, to pollute that Nature of man in their own Persons, which christ in his person hath exalted to the right hand of God, Far above Angels, Principalities and Powers.
When he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the Angels of God worship him, all the holy Angels worship man in the person of Christ.
When he brings in the First begotten into the world, he Says, And let all the Angels of God worship him, all the holy Angels worship man in the person of christ.
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Again in a secondary consideration, I take the Tabernacle and Temple, for a representation of the Church of Christ, the multitude of Believers. Iohn saw the new Hierusalem, and heard a voice saying, Behold the Tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them.
Again in a secondary consideration, I take the Tabernacle and Temple, for a representation of the Church of christ, the multitude of Believers. John saw the new Jerusalem, and herd a voice saying, Behold the Tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them.
when any live in a course of sin, or commit gross acts of sin where his Gospel is preached or professed? The Priest was commanded to bring the blood of the Goat of the sin-offering within the Vail, and there to sprinkle it:
when any live in a course of since, or commit gross acts of since where his Gospel is preached or professed? The Priest was commanded to bring the blood of the Goat of the Sin offering within the vail, and there to sprinkle it:
then it followeth, he shall make an attonement for the holy place because of the uncleanness of the Children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins;
then it follows, he shall make an atonement for the holy place Because of the uncleanness of the Children of Israel, and Because of their transgressions in all their Sins;
though ye live in the visible Church, humble and judge your selves before the Lord, depart from iniquity, otherwise assure your selves your sin will find you out.
though you live in the visible Church, humble and judge your selves before the Lord, depart from iniquity, otherwise assure your selves your since will find you out.
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Do not these shew themselves prophane graceless wretches? If thou hadst any sincere love and respect to his glory, thou wouldst not take pleasure in such things as tend highly to his dishonour,
Do not these show themselves profane graceless wretches? If thou Hadst any sincere love and respect to his glory, thou Wouldst not take pleasure in such things as tend highly to his dishonour,
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and there he saith, Out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears, for in that Epistle he had reproved divers disorders and scandalous sins committed in that Primitive Church which was of his planting,
and there he Says, Out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears, for in that Epistle he had reproved diverse disorders and scandalous Sins committed in that Primitive Church which was of his planting,
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With what a spirit are they led, who make a sport of such things? Scandalous sins i• the Church are to be reproved and lamented as things that defile the Sanctuary of Christ, and dishonour him:
With what a Spirit Are they led, who make a sport of such things? Scandalous Sins i• the Church Are to be reproved and lamented as things that defile the Sanctuary of christ, and dishonour him:
Know ye not that ye are the Temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the Temple of God, him shall God destroy. Flee fornication:
Know you not that you Are the Temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If any man defile the Temple of God, him shall God destroy. Flee fornication:
What! know ye not that the body is the Temple of the holy Ghost which is in you? Both body and soul is to be consecrated and dedicated to God as his Temple for him to dwell in by his spirit.
What! know you not that the body is the Temple of the holy Ghost which is in you? Both body and soul is to be consecrated and dedicated to God as his Temple for him to dwell in by his Spirit.
The superiour faculties, the Understanding, Judgement, Conscience, Will, may be likened to the inmost Court within the second Vail, the principal and most holy place of the Temple.
The superior faculties, the Understanding, Judgement, Conscience, Will, may be likened to the inmost Court within the second vail, the principal and most holy place of the Temple.
whereas the Apostle s•emeth to say that every sin except fornication is without the body, &c. I conceive it is to be understood comparatively, that Fornication.
whereas the Apostle s•emeth to say that every since except fornication is without the body, etc. I conceive it is to be understood comparatively, that Fornication.
for sin beginneth there, For out of the heart proceed evil 〈 … 〉 murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, 〈 ◊ 〉 witness, blasphemies, these are the things which defile a man:
for since begins there, For out of the heart proceed evil 〈 … 〉 murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, 〈 ◊ 〉 witness, Blasphemies, these Are the things which defile a man:
and then so many of them as are brought forth into outward act defile the body also, some of them more some less, according to their natures and degrees.
and then so many of them as Are brought forth into outward act defile the body also, Some of them more Some less, according to their nature's and Degrees.
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As ye desire the salvation of your souls and bodies, to prevent the destruction of both, take heed of defiling these Temples of God, make a through search,
As you desire the salvation of your Souls and bodies, to prevent the destruction of both, take heed of defiling these Temples of God, make a through search,
and as atonement was made for the Tabernacle by the blood of the sin-offering, so seek to clear your selves from the guilt of your sins by the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus applied by faith.
and as atonement was made for the Tabernacle by the blood of the Sin offering, so seek to clear your selves from the guilt of your Sins by the sprinkling of the blood of jesus applied by faith.
and High-priest who was the principal officer, were Types of Chirst, so it seemeth was the Altar, We have an Altar whereof they have no right to eat that serve the Tabernacle.
and High priest who was the principal officer, were Types of Christ, so it seems was the Altar, We have an Altar whereof they have no right to eat that serve the Tabernacle.
1. It was commanded to be made of Shittim Wood which is thought to have been a choice kind of wood that would not rot, and so fit to resemble the precious body of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom it is said, He whom God raised again, saw no corruption. The Lord Christ though he freely laid down his life for his people, and suffered death,
1. It was commanded to be made of Shittim Wood which is Thought to have been a choice kind of wood that would not rot, and so fit to resemble the precious body of our Lord jesus christ, of whom it is said, He whom God raised again, saw no corruption. The Lord christ though he freely laid down his life for his people, and suffered death,
This seemeth to note unto us the Godhead of Christ united to his manhood, or that strength which the Godhead thus united gave to the manhood, whereby it was so mightily for•ified, that the wrath of God due to the Sons of men did not consume it,
This seems to note unto us the Godhead of christ united to his manhood, or that strength which the Godhead thus united gave to the manhood, whereby it was so mightily for•ified, that the wrath of God due to the Sons of men did not consume it,
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it seemeth this was set in the open Court that all the people might see it, and behold the Sacrifices offered upon it, that their hearts might be raised in expectation of that great and all-sufficient sacrifice of Christ which alone satisfieth for sins:
it seems this was Set in the open Court that all the people might see it, and behold the Sacrifices offered upon it, that their hearts might be raised in expectation of that great and All-sufficient sacrifice of christ which alone Satisfieth for Sins:
Christ is the Golden Altar upon whom the prayers and other services of his people are offered up as sweet Incense unto God, by whose merit and intercession they find acceptance.
christ is the Golden Altar upon whom the Prayers and other services of his people Are offered up as sweet Incense unto God, by whose merit and Intercession they find acceptance.
so no strange worship must be offered to God in the Name of Christ of mans deviseing, only such services are to be presented to him as the Lord himself hath appointed in his word.
so no strange worship must be offered to God in the Name of christ of men devising, only such services Are to be presented to him as the Lord himself hath appointed in his word.
Let all poor souls without strive and hasten to escape from the severity of Gods dreadful justice to his mercy-seat through Christ, whose blood hath opened a way unto it.
Let all poor Souls without strive and hasten to escape from the severity of God's dreadful Justice to his mercy-seat through christ, whose blood hath opened a Way unto it.
so they that will have their hearts assured of the saving mercy of God in Christ, must have the Law of God written by the finger of God in their hearts;
so they that will have their hearts assured of the Saving mercy of God in christ, must have the Law of God written by the finger of God in their hearts;
but they cannot have their hearts established in the assurance of this priviledge that their sins are forgiven, until they find this gracious work wrought in them,
but they cannot have their hearts established in the assurance of this privilege that their Sins Are forgiven, until they find this gracious work wrought in them,
so the holy Angels attend upon God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, for the service of his Church ministring for them who shall be heirs of salvation.
so the holy Angels attend upon God the Father and the Lord jesus christ, for the service of his Church ministering for them who shall be Heirs of salvation.
They are ready with their wings stretched out to execute the will of Christ, and do his pleasure for the protection and good of his people. 2. The holy Angels look into the mysteries of Christ in his Gospel,
They Are ready with their wings stretched out to execute the will of christ, and do his pleasure for the protection and good of his people. 2. The holy Angels look into the Mysteres of christ in his Gospel,
and made known by him in his Ministery, who preached among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, addeth this, to the intent that now unto the Principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the Church the manifold wisdom of God.
and made known by him in his Ministry, who preached among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of christ, adds this, to the intent that now unto the Principalities and Powers in heavenly places might be known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God.
How inexcusable is the negligence of those that will not take pains to be acquainted with the mysteries of Christ which the glorious Angels did search into.
How inexcusable is the negligence of those that will not take pains to be acquainted with the Mysteres of christ which the glorious Angels did search into.
and therefore he was in a grievous agony, and his sweat was it as were great drops of blood falling down to the ground, and he complained my soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death.
and Therefore he was in a grievous agony, and his sweat was it as were great drops of blood falling down to the ground, and he complained my soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death.
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3. How restless should all be until they are sound in Christ, that his righteousness may shelter them from the fire of Gods wrath? How unsufferable will that be to them which was so grievous to him.
3. How restless should all be until they Are found in christ, that his righteousness may shelter them from the fire of God's wrath? How unsufferable will that be to them which was so grievous to him.
Secondly, This fire came from Heaven, there came a fire out from before the Lord and consumed upon the Altar the burnt-offering, &c. And so in the Temple built by Solomon, fire came down from Heaven and consumed the burnt-offering and sacrifices:
Secondly, This fire Come from Heaven, there Come a fire out from before the Lord and consumed upon the Altar the Burnt offering, etc. And so in the Temple built by Solomon, fire Come down from Heaven and consumed the Burnt offering and Sacrifices:
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so the Lord sends down that heavenly fire of his spirit upon his people to consume their dross, warm their hearts with holy flames of love and zeal, refine their spirits.
so the Lord sends down that heavenly fire of his Spirit upon his people to consume their dross, warm their hearts with holy flames of love and zeal, refine their spirits.
Christians having once the heavenly fire of grace and holy affections kindled in their hearts by the spirit of Christ should labour to keep it continually burning, take heed of quenching the Spirit.
Christians having once the heavenly fire of grace and holy affections kindled in their hearts by the Spirit of christ should labour to keep it continually burning, take heed of quenching the Spirit.
the second where the Priests were, between the which two was the first Vail: the third which was the most holy place, into which went none but the High-priest,
the second where the Priests were, between the which two was the First vail: the third which was the most holy place, into which went none but the High priest,
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So the Mysteries of the Gospel were hidden in a great measure before Christ his coming in the flesh, by a Vail of Ceremonies which are now revealed in Christ, at whose death the Vail of the Temple was rent in twain from the top to th•• bottom.
So the Mysteres of the Gospel were hidden in a great measure before christ his coming in the Flesh, by a vail of Ceremonies which Are now revealed in christ, At whose death the vail of the Temple was rend in twain from the top to th•• bottom.
CHAP. VI. Something may be spoken also of Sacred Observances, which were required of Israel under the Ceremonial Law, these being 〈 ◊ 〉 many and of great variety, I intend to touch some of them and pass by the 〈 ◊ 〉. And,
CHAP. VI. Something may be spoken also of Sacred Observances, which were required of Israel under the Ceremonial Law, these being 〈 ◊ 〉 many and of great variety, I intend to touch Some of them and pass by the 〈 ◊ 〉. And,
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1. This sheweth whereas Israel and other Nations were all alike by Creation, being all •ade of one blood in the first man and wo••n, from whom they all descended as so many branches of one common root or stock, •nd were all alike corrupted by sin unclean in the sight of God, and children of wrath:
1. This shows whereas Israel and other nations were all alike by Creation, being all •ade of one blood in the First man and wo••n, from whom they all descended as so many branches of one Common root or stock, •nd were all alike corrupted by since unclean in the sighed of God, and children of wrath:
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yet the Lord according to the Counsel of his own will, was pleased to make a diffe••nce or distinction, separating the Nation 〈 ◊ 〉 Israel from the rest of mankind, conse•rating the people of Israel as a peculiar people to himself,
yet the Lord according to the Counsel of his own will, was pleased to make a diffe••nce or distinction, separating the nation 〈 ◊ 〉 Israel from the rest of mankind, conse•rating the people of Israel as a peculiar people to himself,
So it is said to Israel, Thou art an •oly people to the Lord thy God, and the Lord •ath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself above all the Nations that are upon the Earth.
So it is said to Israel, Thou art an •oly people to the Lord thy God, and the Lord •ath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself above all the nations that Are upon the Earth.
Then followeth this prohibition, restraining them from eating divers Creatures, The Lord hath chosen Iacob for himself, and Israel for his peculiar Treasure.
Then follows this prohibition, restraining them from eating diverse Creatures, The Lord hath chosen Iacob for himself, and Israel for his peculiar Treasure.
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they were not put into the common account, and therefore the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET and the Greek NONLATINALPHABET translated Gentiles and Heathen signifying properly Nations,
they were not put into the Common account, and Therefore the Hebrew and the Greek translated Gentiles and Heathen signifying properly nations,
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What man is able to give a reason why this people should be preferred above all others? That for so many hundred years the rest of the world should be excluded as aliens from the common-wealth of Israel, &c. and Israel alone taken into Covenant with God? It was not for any Righteousness the Lord sound in them,
What man is able to give a reason why this people should be preferred above all Others? That for so many hundred Years the rest of the world should be excluded as aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, etc. and Israel alone taken into Covenant with God? It was not for any Righteousness the Lord found in them,
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as Moses told them, understand that the Lord thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness, for thou art a stiff-necked people:
as Moses told them, understand that the Lord thy God gives thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness, for thou art a Stiffnecked people:
The Lord did not set his love upon, and chuse you because you were more in number then any people (for ye were the fewest of all people) but because the Lord loved you, &c. It was a pure act of grace,
The Lord did not Set his love upon, and choose you Because you were more in number then any people (for you were the fewest of all people) but Because the Lord loved you, etc. It was a pure act of grace,
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and work of Gods free love towards Israel; and therefore the Apostle as one transported with admiration of that which he could not comprehend, breaketh out into this exclamation, O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God, how unsearchable are his judgements and his wayes past finding out!
and work of God's free love towards Israel; and Therefore the Apostle as one transported with admiration of that which he could not comprehend, breaks out into this exclamation, Oh the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and of the knowledge of God, how unsearchable Are his Judgments and his ways passed finding out!
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2. Let us magnifie the goodness of God towards the Nations of the world in these latter days, that he hath sent his only begotten Son into the world, manifested in the flesh, to break down the partition-wall that was between Iew and Gentile; that as now that difference between several sorts of beasts, &c. is taken away,
2. Let us magnify the Goodness of God towards the nations of the world in these latter days, that he hath sent his only begotten Son into the world, manifested in the Flesh, to break down the partition-wall that was between Iew and Gentile; that as now that difference between several sorts of beasts, etc. is taken away,
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so the difference between Israel and other Nations is now also abolished, and it is as free for an people as for the posterity of Abraham to partake of the Covenant of grace in Church-priviledges, both was declared to Peter by a vision and a voice from Heaven;
so the difference between Israel and other nations is now also abolished, and it is as free for an people as for the posterity of Abraham to partake of the Covenant of grace in Church privileges, both was declared to Peter by a vision and a voice from Heaven;
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for Cornelius an Heathen Captain being directed by an Angel to send for Peter, the Lord prepared this Apostle for the journey, by casting him into a trance,
for Cornelius an Heathen Captain being directed by an Angel to send for Peter, the Lord prepared this Apostle for the journey, by casting him into a trance,
and causing him to see Heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him as it had been a great sheet, wherein were all manner of four-footed beasts,
and causing him to see Heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him as it had been a great sheet, wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts,
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Now when Peter came to Cornelius and his company, He said unto them, ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Iew to keep company,
Now when Peter Come to Cornelius and his company, He said unto them, you know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Iew to keep company,
so that the Lord Christ took away the difference of clean and unclean that was under the Ceremonial Law, both between men of several Nations, and between other Creatures.
so that the Lord christ took away the difference of clean and unclean that was under the Ceremonial Law, both between men of several nations, and between other Creatures.
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How should we in particular stir up our selves to be thankful to the Lord, that he hath reserved us for these times, wherein it is as free for us descended from Heathen Ancestors, to partake of the Priviledges of God his Covenant,
How should we in particular stir up our selves to be thankful to the Lord, that he hath reserved us for these times, wherein it is as free for us descended from Heathen Ancestors, to partake of the Privileges of God his Covenant,
yet all are unclean in the sight of God, who remain dead in trespasses and sins, out of Christ, whose Natures are not renewed and cleansed from their filthiness.
yet all Are unclean in the sighed of God, who remain dead in Trespasses and Sins, out of christ, whose Nature's Are not renewed and cleansed from their filthiness.
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3. Observe with thankfulness the liberal use of the Creatures which God hath given to his people now under the new Testament through Christ, above that which he allowed the people of Israel under the old Testament,
3. Observe with thankfulness the liberal use of the Creatures which God hath given to his people now under the new Testament through christ, above that which he allowed the people of Israel under the old Testament,
there might be some natural reason given for it comprehending the Mystery. Again, it seemeth there was also a farther Mystery in the prohibition of blood;
there might be Some natural reason given for it comprehending the Mystery. Again, it seems there was also a farther Mystery in the prohibition of blood;
and so they might be forbidden both the eating the blood and fat, to teach all not to take to themselves the honour either of their justification or of their sanctification,
and so they might be forbidden both the eating the blood and fat, to teach all not to take to themselves the honour either of their justification or of their sanctification,
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It was but a temporary decree imposed upon the believing Gentiles, that they might not give offence to weak believers among the Iews who were not yet clearly satisfied about the abolishing of legal Ceremonies,
It was but a temporary Decree imposed upon the believing Gentiles, that they might not give offence to weak believers among the Iews who were not yet clearly satisfied about the abolishing of Legal Ceremonies,
and the extent of that Christian liberty which Christ had given them. Secondly, An other Ceremonial observance, was the keeping of their solemn festivals.
and the extent of that Christian liberty which christ had given them. Secondly, an other Ceremonial observance, was the keeping of their solemn festivals.
1. In general. These feasts may intimate unto Christians that gound and matter of joy which true believers have through Christ, and accordingly that duty of holy rejoycing in Christ which they are called unto:
1. In general. These feasts may intimate unto Christians that gound and matter of joy which true believers have through christ, and accordingly that duty of holy rejoicing in christ which they Are called unto:
In this mountain shall the Lord of Hosts make unto all people, a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.
In this mountain shall the Lord of Hosts make unto all people, a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.
scil ▪ seven weeks, the same that is called Pentecost, it is called the feast of Harvest, their Harvest being much earlier then ours in that hot Country.
scil ▪ seven weeks, the same that is called Pentecost, it is called the feast of Harvest, their Harvest being much earlier then ours in that hight Country.
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This may teach Christians to stir up their hearts to sincere thankfulness unto the Lord for all his blessings, particularly for the increase of the fruits of the earth, that they may serve the Lord with joyfulness and gladness of heart for the abundance of all things.
This may teach Christians to stir up their hearts to sincere thankfulness unto the Lord for all his blessings, particularly for the increase of the fruits of the earth, that they may serve the Lord with joyfulness and gladness of heart for the abundance of all things.
At this Feast of Harvest, of weeks, or Pentecost, the Lord Christ having ascended into Heaven about ten dayes before, did in a more glorious manner send down the holy Ghost upon his Apostles, that so he might furnish them abundantly with gifts, graces, abilities to gather in his Harvest, to bring in the Nations of the earth into his barn, into his Church, which before were in the open field of ahe world, being strangers to Christ,
At this Feast of Harvest, of weeks, or Pentecost, the Lord christ having ascended into Heaven about ten days before, did in a more glorious manner send down the holy Ghost upon his Apostles, that so he might furnish them abundantly with Gifts, graces, abilities to gather in his Harvest, to bring in the nations of the earth into his barn, into his Church, which before were in the open field of ahe world, being Strangers to christ,
and that great and glorious Harvest wherein the Nations of the world should be gathered into Christ, were •eedsmen that did not live to see this rich crop brought into the barn:
and that great and glorious Harvest wherein the nations of the world should be gathered into christ, were •eedsmen that did not live to see this rich crop brought into the barn:
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and so he told them, Ye shall receive power after the holy Ghost is come upon you, and ye shall be witnesses unto me, both in Hierusalem and in all Iudea,
and so he told them, You shall receive power After the holy Ghost is come upon you, and you shall be Witnesses unto me, both in Jerusalem and in all Iudea,
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and accordingly at this feast of Harvest, the day of Pentecost, the Lord Christ sent down his spirit upon them, wonderfully enabling them for this service.
and accordingly At this feast of Harvest, the day of Pentecost, the Lord christ sent down his Spirit upon them, wonderfully enabling them for this service.
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This I take to be the same which is called the feast of Tabernacles: This was to begin on the fifteenth of the seventh month which seemeth to answer to our September, and continued seven days;
This I take to be the same which is called the feast of Tabernacles: This was to begin on the fifteenth of the seventh Monn which seems to answer to our September, and continued seven days;
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they were also commanded to dwell in Boothes seven days, that their Generations might know that the Lord made the Children of Israel to dwell in Booths when he brought them out of the land of Egypt. This feast was solemnly kept after the peoples return from Captivity.
they were also commanded to dwell in Booths seven days, that their Generations might know that the Lord made the Children of Israel to dwell in Booths when he brought them out of the land of Egypt. This feast was solemnly kept After the peoples return from Captivity.
2. This dwelling in Booths and slight Tents or Tabernacles made of green boughs in memory of their condition when they came out of the Land of Egypt, the house of bondage, may teach Christians often to call to mind their afflictions and low condition out of which the Lord hath at any time delivered them;
2. This Dwelling in Booths and slight Tents or Tabernacles made of green boughs in memory of their condition when they Come out of the Land of Egypt, the house of bondage, may teach Christians often to call to mind their afflictions and low condition out of which the Lord hath At any time Delivered them;
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then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? Learn then in the midst of the greatest abundance, to raise up your hearts above all earthly things, to make God your portion, to walk with him in the light of his Countenance.
then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? Learn then in the midst of the greatest abundance, to raise up your hearts above all earthly things, to make God your portion, to walk with him in the Light of his Countenance.
4. This dwelling in Booths or Tabernacles may teach Christians to be affected as strangers here on earth, having no continuing City in this world, their bodies being slight and weak frames easily dissolved,
4. This Dwelling in Booths or Tabernacles may teach Christians to be affected as Strangers Here on earth, having no Continuing city in this world, their bodies being slight and weak frames Easily dissolved,
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labour then to make sure of a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens, purchased by the blood of Christ for all those that are sound in him:
labour then to make sure of a building of God, an house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens, purchased by the blood of christ for all those that Are found in him:
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so the silver Trumpet being sounded in the preaching of the word, summons the hearers to repentance, to afflict their souls, to abase and humble themselves, to turn to the Lord with all their hearts, Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet and shew my people their transgressions and the house of Iacob their sins.
so the silver Trumpet being sounded in the preaching of the word, summons the hearers to Repentance, to afflict their Souls, to abase and humble themselves, to turn to the Lord with all their hearts, Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet and show my people their transgressions and the house of Iacob their Sins.
This silver Trumpet was sounded by Iohn Baptist preaching in the wilderness of Iudea, and saying, Repent ye for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, for this is he that was spoken of by the Prophet Isaiah saying;
This silver Trumpet was sounded by John Baptist preaching in the Wilderness of Iudea, and saying, repent you for the Kingdom of Heaven is At hand, for this is he that was spoken of by the Prophet Isaiah saying;
Yea, the Lord Christ himself in his own person sounded this Silver Trumpet, From that time Iesus began to preach and to say Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Yea, the Lord christ himself in his own person sounded this Silver Trumpet, From that time Iesus began to preach and to say repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is At hand.
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He who gave himself for a sacrifice, and poured forth his blood to make atonement and reconciliation between God and sinners, did preach repentance to them to prepare them for atonement and reconciliation.
He who gave himself for a sacrifice, and poured forth his blood to make atonement and reconciliation between God and Sinners, did preach Repentance to them to prepare them for atonement and reconciliation.
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Oh how dreadful will the sound of that Trumpet be at the last day? for the Lord himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Arch-Angel,
O how dreadful will the found of that Trumpet be At the last day? for the Lord himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Arch-Angel,
I say how dreadful shall the sound of that Trumpet be to such who go on hardning their hearts in security and impenitency against the sound of the Silver Trumpet of the Gospel.
I say how dreadful shall the found of that Trumpet be to such who go on hardening their hearts in security and impenitency against the found of the Silver Trumpet of the Gospel.
But when a man goeth on to glut himself with the pleasures of sins or earthly contents, not afflicting his soul for sin, he hath no part in this spiritual feast:
But when a man Goes on to glut himself with the pleasures of Sins or earthly contents, not afflicting his soul for since, he hath no part in this spiritual feast:
whereas there was great use of water and blood in the Law of Ceremonies, the blood of the 〈 ◊ 〉 and the water many wayes used for cleansing and purifying, it sheweth that all these things were accomplished in Christ,
whereas there was great use of water and blood in the Law of Ceremonies, the blood of the 〈 ◊ 〉 and the water many ways used for cleansing and purifying, it shows that all these things were accomplished in christ,
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Oh, what an happiness is it for Christians to have this threefold witness in themselves! In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
O, what an happiness is it for Christians to have this threefold witness in themselves! In the Mouth of two or three Witnesses shall every word be established.
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but how few are they that have any other witness of their interest in Christ but their own fancy? how few do seriously and diligently seek for any other? In that great and last day,
but how few Are they that have any other witness of their Interest in christ but their own fancy? how few do seriously and diligently seek for any other? In that great and last day,
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how will ye stand in the presence of God when numberless sins are charged upon you? Will ye say Christ hath satisfied for your sins, what shall this profit you unless ye be united unto Christ? Will ye plead that ye believe in Christ,
how will you stand in the presence of God when numberless Sins Are charged upon you? Will you say christ hath satisfied for your Sins, what shall this profit you unless you be united unto christ? Will you plead that you believe in christ,
and so are made one with him, where is your witness? Oh take heed of appearing before the all-seeing God without a witness? And therefore I beseech you consider seriously of your condition,
and so Are made one with him, where is your witness? O take heed of appearing before the All-seeing God without a witness? And Therefore I beseech you Consider seriously of your condition,
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2. Those frequent washings under the Law of Ceremonies, may stir up Christians to frequent endeavours dayly to purifie themselves as Christ is pure, to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God, to draw cleansing and sanctifying virtue from Christ more and more by faith.
2. Those frequent washings under the Law of Ceremonies, may stir up Christians to frequent endeavours daily to purify themselves as christ is pure, to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God, to draw cleansing and sanctifying virtue from christ more and more by faith.
CHAP. VII. THere are two other Laws mentioned by the Apostle in the former part of this Epistle, by neither of which men can be justified in the sight of God:
CHAP. VII. THere Are two other Laws mentioned by the Apostle in the former part of this Epistle, by neither of which men can be justified in the sighed of God:
1. His great design was to make known the only way whereby men might be justified and accepted as righteous in the sight of God, the righteous judge of all the world, that so they might be everlastingly blessed and saved;
1. His great Design was to make known the only Way whereby men might be justified and accepted as righteous in the sighed of God, the righteous judge of all the world, that so they might be everlastingly blessed and saved;
3. The Apostle in this dispute having to do with two sorts of people: 1. The Gentiles, or such as were strangers to the commonwealth or Church of Israel, who had no written Law of divine Authority among them, he dealeth with them another way,
3. The Apostle in this dispute having to doe with two sorts of people: 1. The Gentiles, or such as were Strangers to the commonwealth or Church of Israel, who had no written Law of divine authority among them, he deals with them Another Way,
and goeth about to convince them of their guiltiness and unrighteousness and sinning against the Law of Nature. 2. The people of Israel who for many hundred years had been the peculiar Covenant-people or Church of God,
and Goes about to convince them of their guiltiness and unrighteousness and sinning against the Law of Nature. 2. The people of Israel who for many hundred Years had been the peculiar Covenant people or Church of God,
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and therefore all of them were to go out of themselves and to flee to Christ by faith, that being found in him they might be freely justified by his righteousness.
and Therefore all of them were to go out of themselves and to flee to christ by faith, that being found in him they might be freely justified by his righteousness.
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I conceive therefore that the Question or Objection in this Text being occasioned by the Apostles former discourse, doth concern all those Laws which he mentioned before, by which he proveth that men could not be justified, scil. the Ceremonial Law, the Law of Nature, and the moral Law written;
I conceive Therefore that the Question or Objection in this Text being occasioned by the Apostles former discourse, does concern all those Laws which he mentioned before, by which he Proves that men could not be justified, scil. the Ceremonial Law, the Law of Nature, and the moral Law written;
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for if this be made evident concerning the moral Law written, which being more large and full comprehendeth the Law of Nature in it, it will follow that the Law of Nature is established also.
for if this be made evident Concerning the moral Law written, which being more large and full comprehendeth the Law of Nature in it, it will follow that the Law of Nature is established also.
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Notwithstanding in as much as the Apostle hath shewed that none can be justified by the light and Law of Nature, I think fit to speak something briefly of that also,
Notwithstanding in as much as the Apostle hath showed that none can be justified by the Light and Law of Nature, I think fit to speak something briefly of that also,
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1. In the Objection, Do we then make void the Law through faith? Doth the doctrine of justification through the righteousness of Christ applied by faith, excluding all other ways of justification, make the Law of Ceremonies, the Law moral, the Light and Law of Nature (as formerly mentioned) of no effect, altogether void, of no force or use?
1. In the Objection, Do we then make void the Law through faith? Does the Doctrine of justification through the righteousness of christ applied by faith, excluding all other ways of justification, make the Law of Ceremonies, the Law moral, the Light and Law of Nature (as formerly mentioned) of no Effect, altogether void, of no force or use?
even his eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse•, because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, &c. Where it is manifest the Apostle speaks of the Law and light of Nature common to men in general,
even his Eternal power and Godhead, so that they Are without excuse•, Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, etc. Where it is manifest the Apostle speaks of the Law and Light of Nature Common to men in general,
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even to those that had no light of Scripture, nor written Law of God, For when the Gentiles which have not the Law, do by nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves:
even to those that had no Light of Scripture, nor written Law of God, For when the Gentiles which have not the Law, do by nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, Are a Law unto themselves:
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1. What this Light or Law of Nature is? It may be described thus, It is the knowledge which God hath given unto man in their natural estate since the fall of men, whereby he hath in some degree made known unto them himself, and the good they ought to do,
1. What this Light or Law of Nature is? It may be described thus, It is the knowledge which God hath given unto man in their natural estate since the fallen of men, whereby he hath in Some degree made known unto them himself, and the good they ought to do,
So the Lord saith of Bezaleel, I have filled him with the spirit of God in wisdom and in understanding and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, to devise cunning works, to work in Gold and in Silver,
So the Lord Says of Bezaleel, I have filled him with the Spirit of God in Wisdom and in understanding and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, to devise cunning works, to work in Gold and in Silver,
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and in Brass, &c. So that if God be the giver of skill and ability for arts and handy-crafts, we need not doubt but he is the Author of the light and Law of Nature given unto man, whereby they see a difference between truth and falshood, good and evil;
and in Brass, etc. So that if God be the giver of skill and ability for arts and handicrafts, we need not doubt but he is the Author of the Light and Law of Nature given unto man, whereby they see a difference between truth and falsehood, good and evil;
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This light differeth much from that light of life which Christ giveth to them that follow him, whereof he speaketh, Chap. 8. I am the light of the world, he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
This Light differeth much from that Light of life which christ gives to them that follow him, whereof he speaks, Chap. 8. I am the Light of the world, he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of life.
Before the fall, while man was in the state of primitive integrity, as God had created him in his own likeness after his Image, that is in wisdom righteousness and true holiness, the light and Law which God implanted in man was clear and perfect, man had an exact Rule imprinted upon his soul to walk by.
Before the fallen, while man was in the state of primitive integrity, as God had created him in his own likeness After his Image, that is in Wisdom righteousness and true holiness, the Light and Law which God implanted in man was clear and perfect, man had an exact Rule imprinted upon his soul to walk by.
But this Rule being defaced by the sin of man, the Lord gave men some degree of light and knowledge in this state of corrupt Nature, which in many things might restrain their corruptions from breaking out into such extremities as Satan and their own lusts might stir them up to,
But this Rule being defaced by the since of man, the Lord gave men Some degree of Light and knowledge in this state of corrupt Nature, which in many things might restrain their corruptions from breaking out into such extremities as Satan and their own Lustiest might stir them up to,
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So the Apostle saith, that which may be known of God is manifest in them, for God hath shewed it unto them, I conceive by this NONLATINALPHABET, that which may be known of God, the Apostle meaneth that which may be known of God without special Revelation, such as is declared in Scripture;
So the Apostle Says, that which may be known of God is manifest in them, for God hath showed it unto them, I conceive by this, that which may be known of God, the Apostle means that which may be known of God without special Revelation, such as is declared in Scripture;
So the same Apostle told the Heathens that God in times past suffered all Nations to walk in their own waies, not giving them the light of his word to guide them in the way of salvation, nevertheless (saith he) He left not himself without witness in that he did good and gave us rain from Heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness:
So the same Apostle told the heathens that God in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways, not giving them the Light of his word to guide them in the Way of salvation, nevertheless (Says he) He left not himself without witness in that he did good and gave us rain from Heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness:
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I conceive by this light of Nature within them, and the light which was held forth unto them by the works of God from without, they might know that there was a God,
I conceive by this Light of Nature within them, and the Light which was held forth unto them by the works of God from without, they might know that there was a God,
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and that this God was of infinite perfection, eternal, almighty, most wise, good, righteous, that he was to be served and worshipped iu such a way as was pleasing to him, that as the world was made by him,
and that this God was of infinite perfection, Eternal, almighty, most wise, good, righteous, that he was to be served and worshipped ju such a Way as was pleasing to him, that as the world was made by him,
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the sun drawing of vapours from the earth, and waters into the air, there to be botled up in the Clouds, the Clouds sending down showers upon the earth, the earth bringing forth grass, herbs, corn,
the sun drawing of vapours from the earth, and waters into the air, there to be botled up in the Clouds, the Clouds sending down showers upon the earth, the earth bringing forth grass, herbs, corn,
yea, how exactly are the several parts of the same body fitted and suited to each other? These and many other things discernable by the light of Nature, might clearly convince men that there is a God of infinite power and wisdom who is the cause and Author of all.
yea, how exactly Are the several parts of the same body fitted and suited to each other? These and many other things discernible by the Light of Nature, might clearly convince men that there is a God of infinite power and Wisdom who is the cause and Author of all.
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What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee that thou hast brought on me and on my Kingdom a great sin? Thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.
What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee that thou hast brought on me and on my Kingdom a great since? Thou hast done Deeds unto me that ought not to be done.
So he said to Sarah concerning her Husband Abraham, Behold he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved. Thus much of the description.
So he said to Sarah Concerning her Husband Abraham, Behold he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that Are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved. Thus much of the description.
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Secondly, We may consider the imperfection of this Law and Light of Nature. 1. In general, It is not sufficient to bring men to blessedness and salvation.
Secondly, We may Consider the imperfection of this Law and Light of Nature. 1. In general, It is not sufficient to bring men to blessedness and salvation.
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And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a Preacher? so that the light of Nature was not sufficient unto salvation.
And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not herd? And how shall they hear without a Preacher? so that the Light of Nature was not sufficient unto salvation.
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Their own experience taught them that the Nature of man was inclined to evil, the powers of the soul disordered, the senses misleading the affections, the affections leading reason captive;
Their own experience taught them that the Nature of man was inclined to evil, the Powers of the soul disordered, the Senses misleading the affections, the affections leading reason captive;
they knew not of the blood, righteousness, sacrifice, satisfaction of Jesus Christ God and man, that is sufficient to take away sin and to make peace between God and sinners.
they knew not of the blood, righteousness, sacrifice, satisfaction of jesus christ God and man, that is sufficient to take away since and to make peace between God and Sinners.
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The doctrines of free justification by the righteousness of Christ imputed, of Regeneration, Adoption, Sanctification, Communion with God, Resnrrection unto glory, are not revealed by the light of Nature.
The doctrines of free justification by the righteousness of christ imputed, of Regeneration, Adoption, Sanctification, Communion with God, resurrection unto glory, Are not revealed by the Light of Nature.
This light and Law of Nature being given to men in their corrupt natural estate is much darkned by the Natural blindness, errours, vanities, lusts that are in the minds and hearts of men;
This Light and Law of Nature being given to men in their corrupt natural estate is much darkened by the Natural blindness, errors, vanities, Lustiest that Are in the minds and hearts of men;
as if a man write upon fowl and blurred Paper, how much is lost of that which is written? and how hardly is it read, sometimes a sentence broken off in the midst, here and there half words, one letter mistaken for another:
as if a man write upon fowl and blurred Paper, how much is lost of that which is written? and how hardly is it read, sometime a sentence broken off in the midst, Here and there half words, one Letter mistaken for Another:
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Thirdly, It may be considered of what use this light and Law of Nature was, sith ▪ it was defective, and not sufficient to lead men to salvation. It might be useful,
Thirdly, It may be considered of what use this Light and Law of Nature was, sith ▪ it was defective, and not sufficient to led men to salvation. It might be useful,
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3. I conceive it might be useful as a remote preparative for the receiving of the Gospel in some to whom the word of salvation was tendred, for though the pride and prejudice of mens natural spirits might cause them to resist the holy Ghost, speaking in the Gospel preached:
3. I conceive it might be useful as a remote preparative for the receiving of the Gospel in Some to whom the word of salvation was tendered, for though the pride and prejudice of men's natural spirits might cause them to resist the holy Ghost, speaking in the Gospel preached:
but it must be a far higher cause even the mighty power of Christ his spirit, that can bring them to receive the Gospel in an effectual and saving way.
but it must be a Far higher cause even the mighty power of christ his Spirit, that can bring them to receive the Gospel in an effectual and Saving Way.
First, Because they did in many things shut their eyes against the light, not seeking to increase that light received, by improving their reason and understandings:
First, Because they did in many things shut their eyes against the Light, not seeking to increase that Light received, by improving their reason and understandings:
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as one Candle lighteth another, so one degree of light improved begetteth another, and so there is lumen de lumine, light (as it were) springing from light,
as one Candle lights Another, so one degree of Light improved begetteth Another, and so there is lumen de lumine, Light (as it were) springing from Light,
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The Heathens lived in gross Idolatry against the light of Nature, whereby they might have learned that dead Images were utterly unfit to represent the living God.
The heathens lived in gross Idolatry against the Light of Nature, whereby they might have learned that dead Images were utterly unfit to represent the living God.
1. To inform us, that Acts againt the Law of Nature are sings against God, not only as they are against his written Law, but also as they are against the Law of Nature,
1. To inform us, that Acts againt the Law of Nature Are sings against God, not only as they Are against his written Law, but also as they Are against the Law of Nature,
I conceive when the Prophet saith, The Lord is our Iudge, the Lord is our Law-giver, the Lord is our King, he will save us, he speaketh of God in reference to his Church, to whom he hath a more peculiar Relation of this kind:
I conceive when the Prophet Says, The Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King, he will save us, he speaks of God in Referente to his Church, to whom he hath a more peculiar Relation of this kind:
A King may have an hereditary ▪ Kingdom which he maketh greatest account of, and he may have other tributary Kingdoms subject to him to which he giveth Law also.
A King may have an hereditary ▪ Kingdom which he makes greatest account of, and he may have other tributary Kingdoms Subject to him to which he gives Law also.
but besides that, he hath a universal soveraignty and Dominion, the Authority of a Law-giver over all the Nations of the world, Iews, Turks, Indians, &c. The Lord most high is terrible, he is a great King over all the Earth.
but beside that, he hath a universal sovereignty and Dominion, the authority of a Lawgiver over all the nations of the world, Iews, Turks, Indians, etc. The Lord most high is terrible, he is a great King over all the Earth.
Sin was in the world before the Law was given on mount Sinai, But how can it be just to charge sin upon them who had no Law against which to sin? Nevertheless death raigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adams transgression:
since was in the world before the Law was given on mount Sinai, But how can it be just to charge since upon them who had no Law against which to since? Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned After the similitude of Adams Transgression:
because they sinned not against an express Law, given by revelation from Heaven, as Adam did, who sinned against that express prohibition of God, forbidding him to eat of the fruit of the Tree of knowledge of good and evil, under the pain of certain death and destruction.
Because they sinned not against an express Law, given by Revelation from Heaven, as Adam did, who sinned against that express prohibition of God, forbidding him to eat of the fruit of the Tree of knowledge of good and evil, under the pain of certain death and destruction.
I conceive this latter sense more probable, because of that special limitation of time from Adam to Moses; for the case of those that dye in their Infancy,
I conceive this latter sense more probable, Because of that special limitation of time from Adam to Moses; for the case of those that die in their Infancy,
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Now the Apostle sheweth that death the punishment of sin fell upon them, so did many other judgements, the flood destroying the old world, the showr of fire and brimstone upon Sodom fell within the compass of that time;
Now the Apostle shows that death the punishment of since fell upon them, so did many other Judgments, the flood destroying the old world, the shower of fire and brimstone upon Sodom fell within the compass of that time;
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and therefore certainly they were guilty of sin, and justly punished, because these calamities ▪ were the just judgements of God, who is the righteous judge of all the world;
and Therefore Certainly they were guilty of since, and justly punished, Because these calamities ▪ were the just Judgments of God, who is the righteous judge of all the world;
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Secondly, This may shew us the reason and the justice of those severe executions of God upon Heathen Nations, who had no Scripture nor written Law to sin against.
Secondly, This may show us the reason and the Justice of those severe executions of God upon Heathen nations, who had no Scripture nor written Law to since against.
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They sinned against the Light and Law of Nature, for the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness, because that which may be known of God is manifest in them,
They sinned against the Light and Law of Nature, for the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness, Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them,
for God hath shewed it unto them, &c. The Judgements and Calamities publick, national, private, personal, brought upon any of mankind in several ages, are evidences of Gods wrath and displeasure against them,
for God hath showed it unto them, etc. The Judgments and Calamities public, national, private, personal, brought upon any of mankind in several ages, Are evidences of God's wrath and displeasure against them,
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Euery dead Corps, every Funeral that ye see or hear of, all the persons that have died from the beginning of the world unto this day, have by their death manifested the wrath of God against sin,
Every dead Corpse, every Funeral that you see or hear of, all the Persons that have died from the beginning of the world unto this day, have by their death manifested the wrath of God against since,
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for though through the grace and mercy of God in Christ, the death of a true believer is turned into a blessing and made an inlet or entrance into everlasting life,
for though through the grace and mercy of God in christ, the death of a true believer is turned into a blessing and made an inlet or Entrance into everlasting life,
So the Canaanites and Amorites were destroyed for their sins against the Light and Law of Nature, and Israel was planted in their Land. The Lord told Abraham that his seed should possess it,
So the Canaanites and amorites were destroyed for their Sins against the Light and Law of Nature, and Israel was planted in their Land. The Lord told Abraham that his seed should possess it,
All the miseries of war brought upon Heathen Nations, what were they but revelations and reall demonstrations of the wrath of God from Heaven for their sins against the Law and Light of Nature? The ruining of the Babylonish Monarchy by the Medes and Persians, of the Persian by the Macedonians and Grecians; the Macedonians by the Romans; of the Roman by the Saracens and Turks on the one side and divers Northern Nations on the other;
All the misery's of war brought upon Heathen nations, what were they but revelations and real demonstrations of the wrath of God from Heaven for their Sins against the Law and Light of Nature? The ruining of the Babylonish Monarchy by the Medes and Persians, of the Persian by the Macedonians and Greeks; the Macedonians by the Romans; of the Roman by the Saracens and Turks on the one side and diverse Northern nations on the other;
So I conceive the cruel Spaniards were unjust executioners of the righteous Judgements of God upon the poor Indians or Americans for their sins against the same common Light and Law of Nature:
So I conceive the cruel Spanish were unjust executioners of the righteous Judgments of God upon the poor Indians or Americans for their Sins against the same Common Light and Law of Nature:
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Thirdly, This may clearly convince us that the sins of Christians are far more heinous then the sins of Infidels and Heathens, because they sin against the same Law and Light of Nature which Heathens did,
Thirdly, This may clearly convince us that the Sins of Christians Are Far more heinous then the Sins of Infidels and heathens, Because they sin against the same Law and Light of Nature which heathens did,
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then turneth his speech to the people of Iudah, Thus saith the Lord, for three transgressions of Iudah and for four I will not turn away the punishment thereof,
then turns his speech to the people of Iudah, Thus Says the Lord, for three transgressions of Iudah and for four I will not turn away the punishment thereof,
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because they have defiled the Law of the Lord, and have not kept his Commandment, and their lies caused them to err, after the which their Fathers have walked;
Because they have defiled the Law of the Lord, and have not kept his Commandment, and their lies caused them to err, After the which their Father's have walked;
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Then he threatneth Israel, scil. the rest of Israel, the Kingdom of the ten Tribes who followed the sin of Ieroboam; charging them first with barbarous cruelty and oppression contrary to common humanity,
Then he threatens Israel, scil. the rest of Israel, the Kingdom of the ten Tribes who followed the since of Jeroboam; charging them First with barbarous cruelty and oppression contrary to Common humanity,
either because being once corrupted with some considerable gains, they afterward were so hardened in their sins, that they would pervert justice for a pair of shooes, for a triflle;
either Because being once corrupted with Some considerable gains, they afterwards were so hardened in their Sins, that they would pervert Justice for a pair of shoes, for a trifle;
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That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, or as one readeth it, that pant or breath after the head of the poor, that they may cast it down to the dust of the earth:
That pant After the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, or as one readeth it, that pant or breath After the head of the poor, that they may cast it down to the dust of the earth:
If we take it the former way, the sense may seem to be this, when they have overthrown the poor and laid him in the dust, such is there inhumane cruelty, that they are not satisfied with his misery,
If we take it the former Way, the sense may seem to be this, when they have overthrown the poor and laid him in the dust, such is there inhumane cruelty, that they Are not satisfied with his misery,
which is set forth and heightned with this aggravation, they prophaned the holy Name of God, pretending to be the people of God, and yet committing such lewdness:
which is Set forth and heightened with this aggravation, they Profaned the holy Name of God, pretending to be the people of God, and yet committing such Lewdness:
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this highly redounded to the Lords dishonour above the sins of meer Heathens. 3. Their wicked glorying and triumphing in their oppression and prophaning that worship which themselves had embraced as religious, laying themselves down upon clothes laid to pledge by every Altar, keeping the garments of the poor which they had taken to pledge,
this highly redounded to the lords dishonour above the Sins of mere heathens. 3. Their wicked glorying and triumphing in their oppression and profaning that worship which themselves had embraced as religious, laying themselves down upon clothes laid to pledge by every Altar, keeping the garments of the poor which they had taken to pledge,
and drink the wine of the condemned in the house of their God, feasting themselves in the Temple of their God with the very spoils taken from those whom they had unjustly condemned, these sins of Israel are aggravated divers ways in the words following:
and drink the wine of the condemned in the house of their God, feasting themselves in the Temple of their God with the very spoils taken from those whom they had unjustly condemned, these Sins of Israel Are aggravated diverse ways in the words following:
There Israel and Iudah are both joyned together, Hear this word that the Lord hath spoken against you O Children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the Land of Egypt, saying, You only have I known of all the families of the earth, therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities:
There Israel and Iudah Are both joined together, Hear this word that the Lord hath spoken against you Oh Children of Israel, against the Whole family which I brought up from the Land of Egypt, saying, You only have I known of all the families of the earth, Therefore I will Punish you for all your iniquities:
How much more are sins of professed Christians more heinous than those of the Heathens? who have greater light then the people of Israel had, having the new Testament added to the old;
How much more Are Sins of professed Christians more heinous than those of the heathens? who have greater Light then the people of Israel had, having the new Testament added to the old;
but clearly, not as to come, but as already come, actually crucified for sin, buried, risen again, ascended into Heaven? The Lord Christ sheweth that the sins of Corazin and Bethsaida were more heinous than those of Tyre and Sidon, and their condemnation would be more intolerable in the day of Judgement, because they sinned against greater light.
but clearly, not as to come, but as already come, actually Crucified for since, buried, risen again, ascended into Heaven? The Lord christ shows that the Sins of Chorazin and Bethsaida were more heinous than those of Tyre and Sidon, and their condemnation would be more intolerable in the day of Judgement, Because they sinned against greater Light.
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The like comparison he maketh between Capernaum and Sodom. And the very Name of Christian is an aggravation of the sins of those who profess themselves Christians.
The like comparison he makes between Capernaum and Sodom. And the very Name of Christian is an aggravation of the Sins of those who profess themselves Christians.
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Barnabas and Saul or Paul, a whole year assembled themselves with the Church and taught much people, and the Disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. The denomination of a Christian is derived from the blessed and glorious Name of Christ himself as he is annointed of God the Father with the spirit above measure:
Barnabas and Saul or Paul, a Whole year assembled themselves with the Church and taught much people, and the Disciples were called Christians First At Antioch. The denomination of a Christian is derived from the blessed and glorious Name of christ himself as he is anointed of God the Father with the Spirit above measure:
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What signifieth a Christian then, but 1. A member of Christ united to him as the head of the whole mystical body of the Church? How great is the sin of those that can themselves Christians,
What signifies a Christian then, but 1. A member of christ united to him as the head of the Whole mystical body of the Church? How great is the since of those that can themselves Christians,
and suffer themselves to be led by Satan the enemy of 〈 ◊ 〉, readily entertaining his suggestions and temptations, serving this Prince of darkness in the work of darkness? Saith the Apostle, Shall I take the members of Christ and make them the members of an Harlot? God forbid, or let it not be:
and suffer themselves to be led by Satan the enemy of 〈 ◊ 〉, readily entertaining his suggestions and temptations, serving this Prince of darkness in the work of darkness? Says the Apostle, Shall I take the members of christ and make them the members of an Harlot? God forbid, or let it not be:
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2. The name of a Christian signifieth one that partaketh of the annointing of Christ, of the same spirit and the same graces, in some measure wherewith Christ was annointed above his fellows, yea above measure:
2. The name of a Christian signifies one that partaketh of the anointing of christ, of the same Spirit and the same graces, in Some measure wherewith christ was anointed above his Fellows, yea above measure:
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The graces of Christ derived from him to Christians, are compared to that precious ointment under the Ceremonial Law, that was made of principal spices, pure Myrrhe, sweet Cynamon, sweet Calamus and Cassia, sweet Aromatical choice ingredients, which being artificially compounded together, what a sweet and fragrant smell did it yeild? But how far doth the sweet savour of that spiritual ointment, the graces of the spirit derived from Christ to true Christians, excel this material ointment? How great is their guilt in the sight of God that profess themselves Christians, that is, anointed of God,
The graces of christ derived from him to Christians, Are compared to that precious ointment under the Ceremonial Law, that was made of principal spices, pure Myrrh, sweet Cinnamon, sweet Calamus and Cassia, sweet Aromatical choice ingredients, which being artificially compounded together, what a sweet and fragrant smell did it yield? But how Far does the sweet savour of that spiritual ointment, the graces of the Spirit derived from christ to true Christians, excel this material ointment? How great is their guilt in the sighed of God that profess themselves Christians, that is, anointed of God,
How great is thy sin? 1. If under this name thou livest in ignorance, dost thou not herein cast a great reproach upon the Lord Jesus Christ? Hast thou been 20, 30, 40 years his Disciple, his Scholar,
How great is thy since? 1. If under this name thou Livest in ignorance, dost thou not herein cast a great reproach upon the Lord jesus christ? Hast thou been 20, 30, 40 Years his Disciple, his Scholar,
and dost thou not cease to act and walk contrary to him, in drunkenness, in riot, revellings, chamberings, wantonness, &c. Dost thou not herein highly dishonour Christ in calling thy self a Christian or follower of Christ? Is not this as if thou shouldst say Christ taught thee these things,
and dost thou not cease to act and walk contrary to him, in Drunkenness, in riot, revellings, chamberings, wantonness, etc. Dost thou not herein highly dishonour christ in calling thy self a Christian or follower of christ? Is not this as if thou Shouldst say christ taught thee these things,
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Is it not either a mocking of Christ, or an implicite blaspheming of Christ for people to call themselves Christians, that is, followers and scholars of Christ,
Is it not either a mocking of christ, or an implicit blaspheming of christ for people to call themselves Christians, that is, followers and Scholars of christ,
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and to go on from time to time in lewd and wicked courses? How grievous is the sin of them that live under the Gospel and are more obstinate, more stubborn, more hardned in their sins than divers of the Heathens!
and to go on from time to time in lewd and wicked courses? How grievous is the since of them that live under the Gospel and Are more obstinate, more stubborn, more hardened in their Sins than diverse of the heathens!
The men of Nineve shall rise in judgement with this generation, and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of Ionas, and behold a greater then Ionas is here.
The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgement with this generation, and shall condemn it Because they repented At the preaching of Ionas, and behold a greater then Ionas is Here.
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Will ye be able to hold up your faces before the men of Nineve in the day of Judgement? How grievous is the sin of professed Christians living under the light of the word and Gospel of Christ, who on the one side having nothing in them better then the wiser sort of Heathens.
Will you be able to hold up your faces before the men of Nineveh in the day of Judgement? How grievous is the since of professed Christians living under the Light of the word and Gospel of christ, who on the one side having nothing in them better then the Wiser sort of heathens.
And 2. Live in such practices as the better sort of Heathens abhorred and scorned? 1. How many living under the Gospel have nothing in them better then some of the Heathens;
And 2. Live in such practices as the better sort of heathens abhorred and scorned? 1. How many living under the Gospel have nothing in them better then Some of the heathens;
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nothing practically better, no better frame of soul, no better resolutions and affections, nothing of Christ his regenerating spirit, nothing of his renewing grace, nothing of the new creature.
nothing practically better, no better frame of soul, no better resolutions and affections, nothing of christ his regenerating Spirit, nothing of his renewing grace, nothing of the new creature.
but they have no better hearts than Heathens. 2. How many such live in the ordinary practice of such sins which the wiser sort of Heathens abhorred and scorned? How disgraceful was drunkenness by the light of Nature to sober Heathens,
but they have no better hearts than heathens. 2. How many such live in the ordinary practice of such Sins which the Wiser sort of heathens abhorred and scorned? How disgraceful was Drunkenness by the Light of Nature to Sobrium heathens,
and how did they despise drunkards? What discourses have Seneca and Pliny against drunkenness, setting it forth not only as odious but as ridiculous, shewing the baseness and sillyness of such courses:
and how did they despise drunkards? What discourses have Senecca and pliny against Drunkenness, setting it forth not only as odious but as ridiculous, showing the baseness and silliness of such courses:
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Yea, Are there not many Turks at this day who would scorn to make themselves such sotts as many professed Christians do? What notable passages hath Tully against chearing and indirect dealing in matter of Contracts, Bargains, &c. The like may be said of many other Cases.
Yea, are there not many Turks At this day who would scorn to make themselves such sots as many professed Christians do? What notable passages hath Tully against cheering and indirect dealing in matter of Contracts, Bargains, etc. The like may be said of many other Cases.
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Let us then lay to heart the abounding of sin and wickedness among us against the light and Law of Nature, aggravated by the light of the written Law, the everlasting Gospel of Christ,
Let us then lay to heart the abounding of since and wickedness among us against the Light and Law of Nature, aggravated by the Light of the written Law, the everlasting Gospel of christ,
and let us every one in particular exceedingly tremble to be found Christians in name, and Heathens in heart and life, and therefore worse than meer Heathens.
and let us every one in particular exceedingly tremble to be found Christians in name, and heathens in heart and life, and Therefore Worse than mere heathens.
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CHAP. VIII. I Proceed now to the Moral Law, concerning which the Apostle saith it is established by the doctrine of Justification through the Righteousness of Christ apprehended by faith without any consideration of the works of the Law performed by the person justified.
CHAP. VIII. I Proceed now to the Moral Law, Concerning which the Apostle Says it is established by the Doctrine of Justification through the Righteousness of christ apprehended by faith without any consideration of the works of the Law performed by the person justified.
By the the Moral Law I understand, the Law written in the Scripture, whereof we have a brief sum or Abridgment in the ten Commandments, which again is contracted into a narrower compass, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all soul, and with all thy mind.
By the the Moral Law I understand, the Law written in the Scripture, whereof we have a brief sum or Abridgment in the ten commandments, which again is contracted into a narrower compass, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all soul, and with all thy mind.
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and promises to obedience. 1. then I intend to propose a general point of doctrine, and then to point at the particulars comprehended in it. The general doctrine is this,
and promises to Obedience. 1. then I intend to propose a general point of Doctrine, and then to point At the particulars comprehended in it. The general Doctrine is this,
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That the Gospel teaching the free justification of Believers without consideration of any works of theirs done in obedience to the Law, but through the Righteousness of Christ alone, applied by faith, doth establish the moral Law.
That the Gospel teaching the free justification of Believers without consideration of any works of theirs done in Obedience to the Law, but through the Righteousness of christ alone, applied by faith, does establish the moral Law.
1. Negatively, thus, The moral Law is not established, but declared to be of no use for the justification of sinners in the sight of God, by the doctrine of justification through the Righteousness of Christ imputed of God and applied by faith:
1. Negatively, thus, The moral Law is not established, but declared to be of no use for the justification of Sinners in the sighed of God, by the Doctrine of justification through the Righteousness of christ imputed of God and applied by faith:
For the Apostle speaketh of it as of a thing strongly proved and concluded as clear and certain, that it being declared and demonstrated that none have fulfilled the Law but all are found guilty of sin against the Law,
For the Apostle speaks of it as of a thing strongly proved and concluded as clear and certain, that it being declared and demonstrated that none have fulfilled the Law but all Are found guilty of since against the Law,
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Hereupon ariseth the Q•estion or Objection in the Text, Do we then, &c. and the Answer is, Yea, we establish the Law, that is, it is established in other respects,
Hereupon arises the Q•estion or Objection in the Text, Do we then, etc. and the Answer is, Yea, we establish the Law, that is, it is established in other respects,
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and for other ends and uses, but is declared to be void and of no use at all for the justifying of sinners by any works which they can perform in obedience to the Law.
and for other ends and uses, but is declared to be void and of no use At all for the justifying of Sinners by any works which they can perform in Obedience to the Law.
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So that as the Ceremonial Law is declared by the doctrine of the Gospel to be of no use either for justification of sinners or for outward observation,
So that as the Ceremonial Law is declared by the Doctrine of the Gospel to be of no use either for justification of Sinners or for outward observation,
they were children of wrath by Nature as well as others, and it was as impossible for them to be justified by their own righteousness or works of obedience to the Law,
they were children of wrath by Nature as well as Others, and it was as impossible for them to be justified by their own righteousness or works of Obedience to the Law,
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Of the former, the general grounds may be three, The first taken from the consideration of the state of man, as he is in and of himself. The second from the Law.
Of the former, the general grounds may be three, The First taken from the consideration of the state of man, as he is in and of himself. The second from the Law.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh ▪ and in this flesh dwelleth no good thing, and this carnal and fleshly mind is enmity against God ▪ it is not subservient to the Law of God, neither indeed can be;
That which is born of the Flesh is Flesh ▪ and in this Flesh dwells no good thing, and this carnal and fleshly mind is enmity against God ▪ it is not subservient to the Law of God, neither indeed can be;
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so then they that are in the flesh cannot please God, they are all dead in trespasses and sins ▪ inclined to walk according to the course of this world, according to the Prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience, and are by Nature the children of wrath;
so then they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God, they Are all dead in Trespasses and Sins ▪ inclined to walk according to the course of this world, according to the Prince of the power of the air, the Spirit that now works in the children of disobedience, and Are by Nature the children of wrath;
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The Law is spiritual, it is a compleat and perfect rule of righteousness, and it is not for the imperfection of the Law that it doth not make men righteous,
The Law is spiritual, it is a complete and perfect Rule of righteousness, and it is not for the imperfection of the Law that it does not make men righteous,
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and so of all the sences and parts of the body, to the strait and pure rule of the Law, that there should be nothing contrary to the Law, nothing defective or wanting.
and so of all the Senses and parts of the body, to the strait and pure Rule of the Law, that there should be nothing contrary to the Law, nothing defective or wanting.
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This is the voice of the Law, Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord, and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
This is the voice of the Law, Hear Oh Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord, and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
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The Law requireth a perfect conformity unto its self, that the whole heart and soul should be filled with the love of God, that the whole strength of the heart and soul, all the might of the inner man should be bent upon God,
The Law requires a perfect conformity unto its self, that the Whole heart and soul should be filled with the love of God, that the Whole strength of the heart and soul, all the might of the inner man should be bent upon God,
and carried after God in love, and so by consequent that there should be nothing in the heart or soul in the least degree contrary to the love of God, not the least love of any sin,
and carried After God in love, and so by consequent that there should be nothing in the heart or soul in the least degree contrary to the love of God, not the least love of any since,
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for the least declining of the heart or soul toward sin is contrary to the Law, which requireth the whole heart or soul to be given up to God in love,
for the least declining of the heart or soul towards since is contrary to the Law, which requires the Whole heart or soul to be given up to God in love,
yea, the least remission of love, the want of love in the full perfection of it, is an NONLATINALPHABET, it is against the Law, and condemned by the Law:
yea, the least remission of love, the want of love in the full perfection of it, is an, it is against the Law, and condemned by the Law:
not only •ctual thoughts, but the inherent corruption, every inclination to evil, whatsoever distemper there is in the heart and soul contrary to any branch of any Command either of the first or second Table.
not only •ctual thoughts, but the inherent corruption, every inclination to evil, whatsoever distemper there is in the heart and soul contrary to any branch of any Command either of the First or second Table.
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This is the sin that naturally dwelleth in every one, the corruption of Nature propagated from Adam, the body of sin cross and contrary to the body of the Law in every point, in every iota or title. 3. All omissions of duties towards God and men are condemned by the Law. 4. All commissions of sin in thought, word,
This is the since that naturally dwells in every one, the corruption of Nature propagated from Adam, the body of since cross and contrary to the body of the Law in every point, in every iota or title. 3. All omissions of duties towards God and men Are condemned by the Law. 4. All commissions of since in Thought, word,
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and deed, are condemned by the Law, every evil thought, every vain thought, every profane, •ngodly, obscene, unchast, malicious speech, every idle word, every action contrary to the Law, grosser actions, looks, gestures.
and deed, Are condemned by the Law, every evil Thought, every vain Thought, every profane, •ngodly, obscene, unchaste, malicious speech, every idle word, every actium contrary to the Law, grosser actions, looks, gestures.
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The Law spareth not the least sin, but denounceth a curse against every one, Cursed is every one that confirmeth not all the words of the Law to do them, and as the Apostle hath it, Cursed i• every one that continueth not in all things written in the book of the Law to do them.
The Law spares not the least since, but Denounceth a curse against every one, Cursed is every one that confirmeth not all the words of the Law to do them, and as the Apostle hath it, Cursed i• every one that Continueth not in all things written in the book of the Law to do them.
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3. Consider the perfect, the infinite justice, holiness, purity, majesty of God, who is both the Law giver and the Judge, who gave his pure and perfect Law,
3. Consider the perfect, the infinite Justice, holiness, purity, majesty of God, who is both the Law giver and the Judge, who gave his pure and perfect Law,
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and who will judge impartially by the Law, Shall mortal man be more just than God? Shall a man be more pure than his Maker? Behold he put no trust in his servants,
and who will judge impartially by the Law, Shall Mortal man be more just than God? Shall a man be more pure than his Maker? Behold he put no trust in his Servants,
All Nations before him are as nothing, and they are counted to him less than nothing and vanity, The Prophet Isaiah in a glorious vision beheld a representation of the divine Majesty, saith he, I saw the Lord sitting upon a Throne high and lifted up,
All nations before him Are as nothing, and they Are counted to him less than nothing and vanity, The Prophet Isaiah in a glorious vision beheld a representation of the divine Majesty, Says he, I saw the Lord sitting upon a Throne high and lifted up,
and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly, and one cried unto another and said, holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts, the whole earth is full of his glory.
and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly, and one cried unto Another and said, holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts, the Whole earth is full of his glory.
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With what terrour, glory and majesty did the Lord appear on Mount Sinai, when he published the Law to the people of Israel? There were Thunders and Lightnings,
With what terror, glory and majesty did the Lord appear on Mount Sinai, when he published the Law to the people of Israel? There were Thunders and Lightnings,
so that all the people that was in the Camp trembled, and Mount Sinai was altogether on a smoak because the Lord decended upon it in fire, &c. And Moses told the people, The Lord thy God is a consuming •re, even a jealous God.
so that all the people that was in the Camp trembled, and Mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke Because the Lord descended upon it in fire, etc. And Moses told the people, The Lord thy God is a consuming •re, even a jealous God.
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Now lay these things together, the woful corruption of mans Nature every way contrary to the holy Law of God as darkness is to light, having nothing in it conformable to the Law, the •umberless sins of omission and commission •f each person against the Law, the just •igour and severity of the Law denouncing •curse against every transgression and dis•bedience, the unspeakable, unconceivable, ••finite purity, justice, majesty of God, who 〈 ◊ 〉 both Law-giver and judge:
Now lay these things together, the woeful corruption of men Nature every Way contrary to the holy Law of God as darkness is to Light, having nothing in it conformable to the Law, the •umberless Sins of omission and commission •f each person against the Law, the just •igour and severity of the Law denouncing •curse against every Transgression and dis•bedience, the unspeakable, unconceivable, ••finite purity, Justice, majesty of God, who 〈 ◊ 〉 both Lawgiver and judge:
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He by his death and obedience satisfied the justice of God, for the sins of those who could not satisfie for themselves by any works of righteousness of their own:
He by his death and Obedience satisfied the Justice of God, for the Sins of those who could not satisfy for themselves by any works of righteousness of their own:
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This sheweth clearly that justification by the righteousness of Christ and justification by a mans own works performed in obedience to the Law cannot stand together.
This shows clearly that justification by the righteousness of christ and justification by a men own works performed in Obedience to the Law cannot stand together.
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when he saith, Whosoever, &c. he doth not grant that any are or can be justified by the Law, but whosoever rely upon the works of the Law for justification, hoping to be justified by the Law, they loose the benefit of Christs death and satisfaction.
when he Says, Whosoever, etc. he does not grant that any Are or can be justified by the Law, but whosoever rely upon the works of the Law for justification, hoping to be justified by the Law, they lose the benefit of Christ death and satisfaction.
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There is a most clear place to shew that justification by works, and justification by faith cannot stand together, that no man is justified by the Law in the sight of God is evident, for the just shall live by faith, or, the just by faith shall live, and the Law is not of faith,
There is a most clear place to show that justification by works, and justification by faith cannot stand together, that no man is justified by the Law in the sighed of God is evident, for the just shall live by faith, or, the just by faith shall live, and the Law is not of faith,
and cannot make the least satisfaction for his sins past, no not for any one of those numberless sins whereof he was formerly guilty. 3. Because the best mans righteousness is imperfect,
and cannot make the least satisfaction for his Sins past, no not for any one of those numberless Sins whereof he was formerly guilty. 3. Because the best men righteousness is imperfect,
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For Answer to this, I conceive, That this Apostle Iames here directeth his speech to this end, s•il. to shew the vanity and folly of those who deceive themselves with a shadow of faith, presumptuously fancying to themselves an interest in Christ, imagining that their sins are forgiven,
For Answer to this, I conceive, That this Apostle James Here directeth his speech to this end, s•il. to show the vanity and folly of those who deceive themselves with a shadow of faith, presumptuously fancying to themselves an Interest in christ, imagining that their Sins Are forgiven,
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and their persons justified by his death, satisfaction, and righteousness, but their faith is not sound, it is not such a faith as truly receiveth Christ into the heart, whereby Believers are made one with Christ, possessing him, partaking of his spirit which stirreth them up to conform themselves to Christ, to follow him, to bring forth the fruits of the spirit;
and their Persons justified by his death, satisfaction, and righteousness, but their faith is not found, it is not such a faith as truly receives christ into the heart, whereby Believers Are made one with christ, possessing him, partaking of his Spirit which stirs them up to conform themselves to christ, to follow him, to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit;
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but evidence the persons to be justified, because they shew that such by faith unfeigned are united unto Christ, whose righteousness alone doth justifie,
but evidence the Persons to be justified, Because they show that such by faith unfeigned Are united unto christ, whose righteousness alone does justify,
and therefore he saith, What doth it profit my Brethren, if a man say he hath faith and have not works? Can faith save him? He speaketh of such as say they have faith, not of those that have a lively saving faith indeed.
and Therefore he Says, What does it profit my Brothers, if a man say he hath faith and have not works? Can faith save him? He speaks of such as say they have faith, not of those that have a lively Saving faith indeed.
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so doth spiritual life evidence it self by the motions and actings of spiritual life. True faith embracing Christ and his righteousness for justification, is a principle of spiritual life:
so does spiritual life evidence it self by the motions and actings of spiritual life. True faith embracing christ and his righteousness for justification, is a principle of spiritual life:
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They are no justified, they cannot be justified in that condition, for there is no way for men to be justified in the fight of God by any works of their own performed in obedience to the Law,
They Are not justified, they cannot be justified in that condition, for there is no Way for men to be justified in the fight of God by any works of their own performed in Obedience to the Law,
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So the Apostle implieth, where speaking of those that are in Christ, he faith, It is God that justifieth, who is he that condemneth? This sheweth that they that are justified and accepted as righteous in the sight of God are not condemned,
So the Apostle Implies, where speaking of those that Are in christ, he faith, It is God that Justifieth, who is he that Condemneth? This shows that they that Are justified and accepted as righteous in the sighed of God Are not condemned,
All then that are not in Christ are in the state of condemnation, so it is implied, ver. 1. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Iesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the spirit.
All then that Are not in christ Are in the state of condemnation, so it is implied, ver. 1. There is Therefore now no condemnation to them which Are in christ Iesus, who walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit.
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So on the other side, there is no justification, no salvation to them that are not in Christ Jesus, He that believeth not is condemned already, he is condemned for his sin, the sentence of condemnation is passed upon him by the Lord,
So on the other side, there is no justification, no salvation to them that Are not in christ jesus, He that Believeth not is condemned already, he is condemned for his since, the sentence of condemnation is passed upon him by the Lord,
and he wanteth a sound saving faith to lay hold on Christ, and his righteousness, whereby alone he might be justified and freed from the sentence of condemnation,
and he Wants a found Saving faith to lay hold on christ, and his righteousness, whereby alone he might be justified and freed from the sentence of condemnation,
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They may make some kind of reformation, refraining from some outward gross acts of sin, they may be civil and orderly in their conversations above many other,
They may make Some kind of Reformation, refraining from Some outward gross acts of since, they may be civil and orderly in their conversations above many other,
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But some may say Our case is not like that of the unbelieving Israelites, for we look for justification, forgiveness of sin and salvation by Jesus Christ. I Answer;
But Some may say Our case is not like that of thee unbelieving Israelites, for we look for justification, forgiveness of since and salvation by jesus christ. I Answer;
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It is not the hearing of Christ preached nor an historical faith, believing that none can be justified but by the righteousness of Christ, no nor a conceipt that we are justified by him, that makes your case differ in the main from that of unbelieving Israelites: ye have some Notions which they had not,
It is not the hearing of christ preached nor an historical faith, believing that none can be justified but by the righteousness of christ, not nor a conceit that we Are justified by him, that makes your case differ in the main from that of unbelieving Israelites: you have Some Notions which they had not,
for that which is conceived in her is of the holy Ghost, the blessed Spirit framing a body for Christ in the womb of a Virgin, free from all stain of sin.
for that which is conceived in her is of the holy Ghost, the blessed Spirit framing a body for christ in the womb of a Virgae, free from all stain of since.
Saith he, The Prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. Satan could find nothing of his in Christ to fasten upon, no sinful infirmities or Corruption in the least degree;
Says he, The Prince of this world comes, and hath nothing in me. Satan could find nothing of his in christ to fasten upon, no sinful infirmities or Corruption in the least degree;
2. If we look to the Law, Christ hath that in him which is wanting in us, he answereth the exactest Purity and highest perfection of the Law. He was perfect in Love.
2. If we look to the Law, christ hath that in him which is wanting in us, he Answers the Exactest Purity and highest perfection of the Law. He was perfect in Love.
He received the spirit not by measure. He is a quickning spirit. As the Law is a perfect rule of Righteousness: so Christ fulfilled all Righteousness.
He received the Spirit not by measure. He is a quickening Spirit. As the Law is a perfect Rule of Righteousness: so christ fulfilled all Righteousness.
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and to keep them under for ever, but Christ bare this Curse and overcame it, he payed the uttermost farthing that was due to the justice of God for the sins of his people:
and to keep them under for ever, but christ bore this Curse and overcame it, he paid the uttermost farthing that was due to the Justice of God for the Sins of his people:
What tongues of men or Angels are able to declare the weight and worth of that which is noted in this expression, That Christ gave himself an offering and sacrifice for sins;
What tongues of men or Angels Are able to declare the weight and worth of that which is noted in this expression, That christ gave himself an offering and sacrifice for Sins;
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Now then in as much as the Lord Christ is every way a compleat and most perfect Saviour, Labour out of a deep sense of your lost condition in your selves,
Now then in as much as the Lord christ is every Way a complete and most perfect Saviour, Labour out of a deep sense of your lost condition in your selves,
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and your extream need of him, his satisfaction and righteousness, to go out of your selves, to break off your sins by repentance, to flee to Christ, to close with him by faith unfeigned;
and your extreme need of him, his satisfaction and righteousness, to go out of your selves, to break off your Sins by Repentance, to flee to christ, to close with him by faith unfeigned;
How happy shalt thou be, if finding thy self in Christ, and finding Christ dwelling in thine heart, thou canst assure thy self that thou art washed in his bloud from all thy sins, that he hath crossed all thy sins out of the Debt Book of Gods justice, that he is thine Advocate with the Father,
How happy shalt thou be, if finding thy self in christ, and finding christ Dwelling in thine heart, thou Canst assure thy self that thou art washed in his blood from all thy Sins, that he hath crossed all thy Sins out of the Debt Book of God's Justice, that he is thine Advocate with the Father,
Grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, watch alwayes, fear alwaies, bring forth much fruit, labour to do holy duties in sincerity with servency of spirit, strive after perfection more & more, that thou maist fill thy mouth with arguments, abundance of evidence, that thou art truly united unto Christ by a lively principle of faith unfeigned,
Grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord jesus christ, watch always, Fear always, bring forth much fruit, labour to do holy duties in sincerity with fervency of Spirit, strive After perfection more & more, that thou Mayest fill thy Mouth with Arguments, abundance of evidence, that thou art truly united unto christ by a lively principle of faith unfeigned,
but do not entertain the least thought that way, as if all that thou hast done or canst do should make the least satisfaction to the justice of God for any of thy sins,
but do not entertain the least Thought that Way, as if all that thou hast done or Canst do should make the least satisfaction to the Justice of God for any of thy Sins,
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In a word, Take heed of splitting thy soul against either of these two Rocks, either on the one side deceiving thy self with a dead faith without holiness and fruits of faith,
In a word, Take heed of splitting thy soul against either of these two Rocks, either on the one side deceiving thy self with a dead faith without holiness and fruits of faith,
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Or on the other side resting with any confidence upon any graces or duties. Labour after these, and look upon them as evidences of the soundness of thy faith,
Or on the other side resting with any confidence upon any graces or duties. Labour After these, and look upon them as evidences of the soundness of thy faith,
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Let us now consider the Affirmative, whereby it may appear how and in what regard the moral Law is declared to be established by the doctrine of Faith.
Let us now Consider the Affirmative, whereby it may appear how and in what regard the moral Law is declared to be established by the Doctrine of Faith.
I conceive this speech was delivered soon after the Lord Christ began publickly to preach, and this was seasonable to prevent or remove dangerous prejudices or mistakes.
I conceive this speech was Delivered soon After the Lord christ began publicly to preach, and this was seasonable to prevent or remove dangerous prejudices or mistakes.
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For besides that general expectation of the Messias about that time, the Scepter being departed from Iudah, and they being subject to a Forreign yoak, there were many extraordinary things which happened at the Birth of Christ;
For beside that general expectation of the Messias about that time, the Sceptre being departed from Iudah, and they being Subject to a Foreign yoke, there were many extraordinary things which happened At the Birth of christ;
Then the Testimony which Iohn Baptist gave him, the Heavens opening, the holy Ghost descending upon him in the visible form of a Dove, God the Father by an audible voice from Heaven, proclaiming this is my beloved Son in whom I am well-pleased;
Then the Testimony which John Baptist gave him, the Heavens opening, the holy Ghost descending upon him in the visible from of a Dove, God the Father by an audible voice from Heaven, proclaiming this is my Beloved Son in whom I am wellpleased;
The great multitudes of people following him from Galilee, Decapolis, Hierusalem, Iudea, and from beyond Iordan, in somuch that his fame was spread abroad suddenly beyond the borders of the Land of Israel throughout all Syria: These and the like things might well raise the peoples expectation,
The great Multitudes of people following him from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Iudea, and from beyond Iordan, in So much that his fame was spread abroad suddenly beyond the borders of the Land of Israel throughout all Syria: These and the like things might well raise the peoples expectation,
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others might hope that he would open a door for carnal liberty, as in our dayes upon occasion of far lesser changes, some have embraced strange fancies,
Others might hope that he would open a door for carnal liberty, as in our days upon occasion of Far lesser changes, Some have embraced strange fancies,
1. He fulfilled the Ceremonial Law, by exhibiting the substance of those Types, and accomplishing those things which were signified and represented by them.
1. He fulfilled the Ceremonial Law, by exhibiting the substance of those Types, and accomplishing those things which were signified and represented by them.
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3. He fulfilled the Moral Law. 1. Doctrinally rejecting the •orrupt interpretations then received, and giving the true and full sense of the Law. 2. He fulfilled the Law practically, by performing full and perfect obedience to the Law, which is the thing in hand:
3. He fulfilled the Moral Law. 1. Doctrinally rejecting the •orrupt interpretations then received, and giving the true and full sense of the Law. 2. He fulfilled the Law practically, by performing full and perfect Obedience to the Law, which is the thing in hand:
and the office of a Mediatour between God and men (though as God he was the Lawgiver;) and therefore having put himself into this estate, he was bound to obey the Law fully in every particular,
and the office of a Mediator between God and men (though as God he was the Lawgiver;) and Therefore having put himself into this estate, he was bound to obey the Law Fully in every particular,
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and therefore all those Texts which declare his perfect Righteousness being compared with this, do prove that he performed perfect obedience to the Law:
and Therefore all those Texts which declare his perfect Righteousness being compared with this, do prove that he performed perfect Obedience to the Law:
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So where Stephen calleth him the just one, and Paul saith, He knew no sin, scil. no sin either original or actual, either of commission or omission, in thought word or deed:
So where Stephen calls him the just one, and Paul Says, He knew no since, scil. no since either original or actual, either of commission or omission, in Thought word or deed:
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for being as was said made under the Law, it was absolutely necessary that he should fulfill it, that he might approve himself to be the just one, knowing no sin, a Lamb without blemish and without spot, &c. because every NONLATINALPHABET whatsoever is against the Law is sin, whatsoever is contrary to the R•le of the Law, whatsoever is defective and falleth short of the perfect purity of the Law is sin;
for being as was said made under the Law, it was absolutely necessary that he should fulfil it, that he might approve himself to be the just one, knowing no since, a Lamb without blemish and without spot, etc. Because every whatsoever is against the Law is since, whatsoever is contrary to the R•le of the Law, whatsoever is defective and falls short of the perfect purity of the Law is since;
The Priest in the old Testament being a Type of Christ, was to be without outward blemish in his person or body, No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the Priest, shall come nigh to offer the offering of the Lord made by fire:
The Priest in the old Testament being a Type of christ, was to be without outward blemish in his person or body, No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the Priest, shall come High to offer the offering of the Lord made by fire:
and in the next Chapter, there is a severe threatning against any of Aarons posterity, if having any legal uncleanness upon them, they should presume to meddle with the holy things of the Tabernacle:
and in the next Chapter, there is a severe threatening against any of Aaron's posterity, if having any Legal uncleanness upon them, they should presume to meddle with the holy things of the Tabernacle:
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suppose they were polluted with Leprosie, or a running Issue, or by touching an other that was unclean, &c. This figured the perfect purity and holiness of Christ, the true and eternal High-Priest, who was to offer up himself in sacrifice to God,
suppose they were polluted with Leprosy, or a running Issue, or by touching an other that was unclean, etc. This figured the perfect purity and holiness of christ, the true and Eternal High-Priest, who was to offer up himself in sacrifice to God,
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for such an High-Priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, seperate from sinners, made higher than the Heavens, who needeth not dayly as those High Priests, to offer up Sacrifice,
for such an High-Priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from Sinners, made higher than the Heavens, who needs not daily as those High Priests, to offer up Sacrifice,
2. It was necessary that the Lord Christ should perform full and perfect obedience to the Law, that he might be a pure offering, a spotless sacrifice to take away the sins of his people.
2. It was necessary that the Lord christ should perform full and perfect Obedience to the Law, that he might be a pure offering, a spotless sacrifice to take away the Sins of his people.
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal spirit, offered himself without spot to God, purge your Conscience from dead works to serve the living God? That the vertue and efficacy of Christ's blood might reach to the inward man,
How much more shall the blood of christ, who through the Eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God, purge your Conscience from dead works to serve the living God? That the virtue and efficacy of Christ's blood might reach to the inward man,
it was necessary that he should offer up himself a sacrifice without spot, as one whom the Law could not charge with the least aberration or swerving from the perfect purity of it.
it was necessary that he should offer up himself a sacrifice without spot, as one whom the Law could not charge with the least aberration or swerving from the perfect purity of it.
First, That God gave man his Law in the Creation, writing a perfect Law of Righteousness and true holiness in the mind and heart of the first man and woman, God created man in his own Image, in the Image of God created he him, male and female created he them.
First, That God gave man his Law in the Creation, writing a perfect Law of Righteousness and true holiness in the mind and heart of the First man and woman, God created man in his own Image, in the Image of God created he him, male and female created he them.
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Now what was this framing of man in the image of God, but the fashioning of his heart and soul according to the wisdom, purity, holiness and righteousness of God, which was the writing and imprinting his Law upon the sould of man,
Now what was this framing of man in the image of God, but the fashioning of his heart and soul according to the Wisdom, purity, holiness and righteousness of God, which was the writing and imprinting his Law upon the should of man,
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as he gave to other creatures natural properties, and natural instincts according to their several kinds, each of which was a Law unto them, scil. the Law of their Creation.
as he gave to other creatures natural properties, and natural instincts according to their several Kinds, each of which was a Law unto them, scil. the Law of their Creation.
Now this likeness of God, his holiness and Righteousness imprinted upon the souls of our first parents, was the same for substance with that moral Law written in the Scriptures;
Now this likeness of God, his holiness and Righteousness imprinted upon the Souls of our First Parents, was the same for substance with that moral Law written in the Scriptures;
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1. Was to destroy this Law of God written in the heart of man, to deface the likeness of God, his wisdom, holiness and Righteousness, in their souls, to make void and abolish the Law of mans Creation for ever;
1. Was to destroy this Law of God written in the heart of man, to deface the likeness of God, his Wisdom, holiness and Righteousness, in their Souls, to make void and Abolah the Law of men Creation for ever;
and shewing what all are by nature, saith, There is none Righteous, no not one, there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God, none Righteous, none able to please God, none that understandeth, none that know how to do it, none that seek after God, none that have a will truly bent and resolved upon it.
and showing what all Are by nature, Says, There is none Righteous, no not one, there is none that understands, there is none that seeks After God, none Righteous, none able to please God, none that understands, none that know how to do it, none that seek After God, none that have a will truly bent and resolved upon it.
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2. To subject and enslave the souls of men and women to a contrary Law, to the Law of sin and death, called a Law of sin in regard of the nature of it,
2. To Subject and enslave the Souls of men and women to a contrary Law, to the Law of since and death, called a Law of since in regard of the nature of it,
and therefore it is said, they are all gone out of the way, they have a Law of sin in their hearts and souls, that hath turned them quite out of the way, to which the Law of God directed them,
and Therefore it is said, they Are all gone out of the Way, they have a Law of since in their hearts and Souls, that hath turned them quite out of the Way, to which the Law of God directed them,
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3. I conceive the Devil herein aimed at two things: 1. The dishonour of God. 2. The destruction of mankind, excercising his malice both against God and man. 1. The Devils being cast down by the justice of God from their glorious estate and habitation for their Apostacy from God,
3. I conceive the devil herein aimed At two things: 1. The dishonour of God. 2. The destruction of mankind, exercising his malice both against God and man. 1. The Devils being cast down by the Justice of God from their glorious estate and habitation for their Apostasy from God,
and reserved under chains in darkness, acted an high degree of rebellion against God, opposing him in his Soveraignty, in h•s legislative power and Authority, striving to abolish the Law,
and reserved under chains in darkness, acted an high degree of rebellion against God, opposing him in his Sovereignty, in h•s legislative power and authority, striving to Abolah the Law,
and to deface the likeness of God's holiness out of the minds of all mankind for ever, that God should have none amongst the children of men, to serve, obey,
and to deface the likeness of God's holiness out of the minds of all mankind for ever, that God should have none among the children of men, to serve, obey,
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and honour him, but all of them should become slaves and vassals to the Devils, being led captive by them at their will. 2. They aimed at the destruction of mankind, to bring them into the same condemnation with themselves, by blotting out the Law written in their minds according to which they should have walked,
and honour him, but all of them should become slaves and vassals to the Devils, being led captive by them At their will. 2. They aimed At the destruction of mankind, to bring them into the same condemnation with themselves, by blotting out the Law written in their minds according to which they should have walked,
He remaineth in that condition into which the Devil brought mankind at the first, subject to the Law and power of sin, which is quite contrary to that Law of righteousness and holiness which God imprinted upon the soul of man in the Creation;
He remains in that condition into which the devil brought mankind At the First, Subject to the Law and power of since, which is quite contrary to that Law of righteousness and holiness which God imprinted upon the soul of man in the Creation;
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it was the destroying of the Law of mans Creation which was written in his soul, the defacing and blotting out of Gods hand-writing, the likeness of Gods holiness,
it was the destroying of the Law of men Creation which was written in his soul, the defacing and blotting out of God's handwriting, the likeness of God's holiness,
and to write that contrary Law in the soul of man, which Satan had blotted out, that is to restore man to the likeness of God, to fashion him again after the Image of God, in knowledge, Righteousness,
and to write that contrary Law in the soul of man, which Satan had blotted out, that is to restore man to the likeness of God, to fashion him again After the Image of God, in knowledge, Righteousness,
The Law written in the heart of man, that primitive perfection and integrity of mans Nature framed after the Image of God, in knowledge, righteousness and holiness,
The Law written in the heart of man, that primitive perfection and integrity of men Nature framed After the Image of God, in knowledge, righteousness and holiness,
but no meer Creatures, none but the Prince of life, the supream Law-giver, by whom all things were made, could restore spiritual life, write this primitive Law in the soul of man.
but no mere Creatures, none but the Prince of life, the supreme Lawgiver, by whom all things were made, could restore spiritual life, write this primitive Law in the soul of man.
So the Apostle speaking of the Resurrection of Believers to glory, saith When this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality;
So the Apostle speaking of the Resurrection of Believers to glory, Says When this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this Mortal shall have put on immortality;
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Death had slain thousands of Saints, and Christ by restoring them to life, raising them to immortality and everlasting life, shall swallow up death in victory:
Death had slave thousands of Saints, and christ by restoring them to life, raising them to immortality and everlasting life, shall swallow up death in victory:
So in the Prophecy of Hosea, I will ransome them from the power of the grave, I will redeem them from Death, O death I will be thy Plague, O Grave I will be thy destruction.
So in the Prophecy of Hosea, I will ransom them from the power of the grave, I will Redeem them from Death, Oh death I will be thy Plague, Oh Grave I will be thy destruction.
So in this case, when Christ is said to destroy the destructive works of Satan, ye must understand that he was to restore that which Satan had ruined.
So in this case, when christ is said to destroy the destructive works of Satan, you must understand that he was to restore that which Satan had ruined.
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and therefore in the second place, the Son of God undertook it, it was a work of Almighty power to restore the Law of mans Creation, spiritual life, the Likeness of God, his Righteousness and Holiness to any of Adams posterity, to any of the seed of the woman,
and Therefore in the second place, the Son of God undertook it, it was a work of Almighty power to restore the Law of men Creation, spiritual life, the Likeness of God, his Righteousness and Holiness to any of Adams posterity, to any of the seed of the woman,
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but the Son of God confounded Satan herein, and destroyed this destroying work of the Devil, by restoring that which he had destroyed, by framing one of Adams posterity, one of the seed of the woman,
but the Son of God confounded Satan herein, and destroyed this destroying work of the devil, by restoring that which he had destroyed, by framing one of Adams posterity, one of the seed of the woman,
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For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, &c. His manifestation was his incarnation, his being made flesh, taking the nature of man into the unity of his person,
For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, etc. His manifestation was his incarnation, his being made Flesh, taking the nature of man into the unity of his person,
And thus the work of Satan was destroyed, one of the Sons of Adam, one of the seed of the woman after the fall of mankind, being inabled to fulfill the Righteousness of the Law.
And thus the work of Satan was destroyed, one of the Sons of Adam, one of the seed of the woman After the fallen of mankind, being enabled to fulfil the Righteousness of the Law.
Fourthly, Ye may note by the way, that I do not speak of this as the full sense of this Text, as it this were all that Christ did in destroying the works of the Devil,
Fourthly, You may note by the Way, that I do not speak of this as the full sense of this Text, as it this were all that christ did in destroying the works of the devil,
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and subjected it to the Law, as it is said, he was made under the Law. 2. He wrote this Law of perfect holiness and Righteousness upon this humane Soul, thus united to his God-head. 3. In this nature of man, He perfectly fulfilled the Law, by all which he acknowledged the Law to be a perfect Rule of Righteousness, which as man, he was bound to obey,
and subjected it to the Law, as it is said, he was made under the Law. 2. He wrote this Law of perfect holiness and Righteousness upon this humane Soul, thus united to his Godhead. 3. In this nature of man, He perfectly fulfilled the Law, by all which he acknowledged the Law to be a perfect Rule of Righteousness, which as man, he was bound to obey,
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and therefore to profess that they looked to be justified or found Righteous in the sight of God by their own imperfect works done in obedience to the Law, was to accuse the Law of imperfection,
and Therefore to profess that they looked to be justified or found Righteous in the sighed of God by their own imperfect works done in Obedience to the Law, was to accuse the Law of imperfection,
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Now for sinful men whose natures are contrary to the Law, whose sinful omissions and commissions are numberless, whose best works are exceedingly imperfect and defective, to profess themselves justified by the Law, is to deny the perfection of the Law,
Now for sinful men whose nature's Are contrary to the Law, whose sinful omissions and commissions Are numberless, whose best works Are exceedingly imperfect and defective, to profess themselves justified by the Law, is to deny the perfection of the Law,
1. For the former, When Christ was gloriously transfigured upon a certain mountain in the sight of three of his Disciples, Behold there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias, who appeared in glory and spake of his decease, which he should accomplish at Ierusalem. These two holy men of God, who many ages before had been taken out of this world, by an extraordinary dispensation of God, were sent to meet the Lord Christ upon this Mount;
1. For the former, When christ was gloriously transfigured upon a certain mountain in the sighed of three of his Disciples, Behold there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias, who appeared in glory and spoke of his decease, which he should accomplish At Ierusalem. These two holy men of God, who many ages before had been taken out of this world, by an extraordinary Dispensation of God, were sent to meet the Lord christ upon this Mount;
and for teaching the people to transgress the Law, and when he complained against Israel for their heinous sins against the Law, the Lord directed him to annoint Hazael to be King over Syria, Iehu to be King over Israel, and Elisha to be Prophet in his stead,
and for teaching the people to transgress the Law, and when he complained against Israel for their heinous Sins against the Law, the Lord directed him to anoint hazael to be King over Syria, Iehu to be King over Israel, and Elisha to be Prophet in his stead,
It seemeth then that these two were sent to shew that the Lord Jesus Christ was he of whom the Law and the Prophets spake, whom the Ceremonial Law shadowed out by Types and Figures, who was to perform full obedience to the Moral Law,
It seems then that these two were sent to show that the Lord jesus christ was he of whom the Law and the prophets spoke, whom the Ceremonial Law shadowed out by Types and Figures, who was to perform full Obedience to the Moral Law,
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and it is said expresly, that they spake of his decease, which he should accomplish at Hierusalem. They spake of his death and sufferings, whereby he should make full satisfaction for the sins and transgressions of men against the Law,
and it is said expressly, that they spoke of his decease, which he should accomplish At Jerusalem. They spoke of his death and sufferings, whereby he should make full satisfaction for the Sins and transgressions of men against the Law,
It is not barely said he should dye or suffer death, but that he should NONLATINALPHABET accomplish his decease, He should fully and compleatly suffer such a death as should make full satisfaction to the Law:
It is not barely said he should die or suffer death, but that he should accomplish his decease, He should Fully and completely suffer such a death as should make full satisfaction to the Law:
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So Christ prayed to his Father for his people, Sanctifie them through thy Truth, thy word is truth. For this cause, saith the Apostle, thank we God without ceasing,
So christ prayed to his Father for his people, Sanctify them through thy Truth, thy word is truth. For this cause, Says the Apostle, thank we God without ceasing,
and accordingly he saith to his Father, O Father glorifie thou me with thine own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was, that is, from all eternity.
and accordingly he Says to his Father, Oh Father Glorify thou me with thine own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was, that is, from all eternity.
and therefore he is very God, for by him were all things created that are in Heaven and that are in Earth, visible and invisible, whether they be Thrones or Dominions,
and Therefore he is very God, for by him were all things created that Are in Heaven and that Are in Earth, visible and invisible, whither they be Thrones or Dominions,
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He upholdeth all things by the word of power, and least any blasphemous adversary of Christ his God-head should object that Christ might create the world as a• instrument and inferiour Agent under the Father.
He upholds all things by the word of power, and lest any blasphemous adversary of christ his Godhead should Object that christ might create the world as a• Instrument and inferior Agent under the Father.
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The Apostle shews, That Christ being in the form of God, thought or judged it to be no Robbery to be equal with God, in all eternity he was in the form of God, he was really, properly, essentially God,
The Apostle shows, That christ being in the from of God, Thought or judged it to be no Robbery to be equal with God, in all eternity he was in the from of God, he was really, properly, essentially God,
for any one that was not as truly and properly God as the Father, even the same God with the Father, to judge himself equal with God, in as much as God the Creator is infinitely above the most excellent of the Creatures.
for any one that was not as truly and properly God as the Father, even the same God with the Father, to judge himself equal with God, in as much as God the Creator is infinitely above the most excellent of the Creatures.
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The eternal word or Son of God who was before all time, without beginning of dayes, was pleased in the fulness of time to be made flesh, not by transmutation,
The Eternal word or Son of God who was before all time, without beginning of days, was pleased in the fullness of time to be made Flesh, not by transmutation,
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but by assumption, not by turning his unchangeable God-head into flesh, but by taking flesh, that is, a true humane Nature, soul and body, into the unity of his person,
but by Assump, not by turning his unchangeable Godhead into Flesh, but by taking Flesh, that is, a true humane Nature, soul and body, into the unity of his person,
yet a most certain and infallible truth to be received by faith, and it was necessary the Redeemer of manking should be both God and man, that he might satisfie the justice of God,
yet a most certain and infallible truth to be received by faith, and it was necessary the Redeemer of Mankind should be both God and man, that he might satisfy the Justice of God,
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Secondly, That the infinite worth and excellency of his God-head might make his sufferings of sufficient value to satisfie the justice of God, and the severity of the Law for the numberless sins of the world, the same man that suffered being one person with God,
Secondly, That the infinite worth and excellency of his Godhead might make his sufferings of sufficient valve to satisfy the Justice of God, and the severity of the Law for the numberless Sins of the world, the same man that suffered being one person with God,
And what is there, which the blood of God was not sufficient to purchase? Secondly, It was necessary Christ should be man, that he might satisfie the Law, and bear the penalty.
And what is there, which the blood of God was not sufficient to purchase? Secondly, It was necessary christ should be man, that he might satisfy the Law, and bear the penalty.
He that being very God, was infinitely higher then the Angels, took into the unity of his person, a nature a little lower then the Angels, scil. the nature of man,
He that being very God, was infinitely higher then the Angels, took into the unity of his person, a nature a little lower then the Angels, scil. the nature of man,
for verily, He took not on him the nature of Angels, but He took on him the seed of Abraham ▪ wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his Brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful High-Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people, to make satisfaction for the transgressions of the people against the Law,
for verily, He took not on him the nature of Angels, but He took on him the seed of Abraham ▪ Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his Brothers, that he might be a merciful and faithful High-Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the Sins of the people, to make satisfaction for the transgressions of the people against the Law,
If the whole Congregation sinned, they were to bring a young Bullock to be offered for their sin, and before it was killed, the Elders of the Congregation representing all the people under the Government, were to lay their hands on the head of the Bullock before the Lord:
If the Whole Congregation sinned, they were to bring a young Bullock to be offered for their since, and before it was killed, the Elders of the Congregation representing all the people under the Government, were to lay their hands on the head of the Bullock before the Lord:
for he hath made him to be sin for us who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him, the guilt of mens sins was imputed unto him,
for he hath made him to be since for us who knew no since, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him, the guilt of men's Sins was imputed unto him,
so his humane nature being united to the God-head, was so fortified to endure the burning heat of the wrath and Curse of God, that it was not consumed by it,
so his humane nature being united to the Godhead, was so fortified to endure the burning heat of the wrath and Curse of God, that it was not consumed by it,
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and spared him not, but delivered him up for us all, saith the Text. He did as it were deliver him up with his own hand for sinners, delivering him up by the hand of his love, towards sinners, to the hand of his justice, to be punished for their sins:
and spared him not, but Delivered him up for us all, Says the Text. He did as it were deliver him up with his own hand for Sinners, delivering him up by the hand of his love, towards Sinners, to the hand of his Justice, to be punished for their Sins:
so that I conceive it may be said that Christ had judgement without mercy, that through him mercy might glory over judgment toward repenting and believing sinners. Fifthly, He actually suffered death;
so that I conceive it may be said that christ had judgement without mercy, that through him mercy might glory over judgement towards repenting and believing Sinners. Fifthly, He actually suffered death;
Lastly, That it might be manifest that the Prince of life was really dead for the satisfaction of the Law, He suffered his body to be caried to Prison, to be shut up in the grave,
Lastly, That it might be manifest that the Prince of life was really dead for the satisfaction of the Law, He suffered his body to be carried to Prison, to be shut up in the grave,
I suppose it is not necessary to speak much of this particular, because the opening of the former giveth light unto it, breifly thus: 1. The Law required perfect obedience,
I suppose it is not necessary to speak much of this particular, Because the opening of the former gives Light unto it, briefly thus: 1. The Law required perfect Obedience,
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and to be frustrated of its end. 4. Thereupon we may infer by the rule of contraries, that the Lord Jesus Christ having in the nature of man born the full penalty, severity,
and to be frustrated of its end. 4. Thereupon we may infer by the Rule of contraries, that the Lord jesus christ having in the nature of man born the full penalty, severity,
and Curse of the Law, due to the sins of men against the Law, and by his God-head, to which his humane nature wherein he suffered is personally united, gave sufficient value and worth to his sufferings, to make full satisfaction to the Law, to the uttermost, that the Law in its greatest rigour could require:
and Curse of the Law, due to the Sins of men against the Law, and by his Godhead, to which his humane nature wherein he suffered is personally united, gave sufficient valve and worth to his sufferings, to make full satisfaction to the Law, to the uttermost, that the Law in its greatest rigour could require:
the wonderful abasement, the grievous sufferings of the Son of God, were signal evidences, infallible demonstrations of the force and authority of the Law;
the wondered abasement, the grievous sufferings of the Son of God, were signal evidences, infallible demonstrations of the force and Authority of the Law;
How should this be improved to stir up poor souls without delay to turn to the Lord, and flee to Christ? For in as much as the Lord Jesus did both perform perfect obedience to the Law,
How should this be improved to stir up poor Souls without Delay to turn to the Lord, and flee to christ? For in as much as the Lord jesus did both perform perfect Obedience to the Law,
it sheweth clearly that the Law standeth in full force against all that are out of Christ, they being guilty of sin against the Law, are subject to the Curse of the Law;
it shows clearly that the Law Stands in full force against all that Are out of christ, they being guilty of since against the Law, Are Subject to the Curse of the Law;
But what doth this help them that remain in their natural estate of impenitency and unbelief? That full satisfaction which Christ made to the Law, ratifieth the Authority of the Law,
But what does this help them that remain in their natural estate of impenitency and unbelief? That full satisfaction which christ made to the Law, ratifieth the authority of the Law,
sin lieth at the door, he avenger of blood is at thy back, the voice of the Law is, pay that thou owest: It is a groundless plea to say, Christ hath paid all,
since lies At the door, he avenger of blood is At thy back, the voice of the Law is, pay that thou owest: It is a groundless plea to say, christ hath paid all,
It sin imputed were such an unspeakable torment to the Lord Jesus Christ, What a shame is it for any that pretend to be members of Christ, to make it the matter of their contentment? Dost thou call thy self a Christian,
It since imputed were such an unspeakable torment to the Lord jesus christ, What a shame is it for any that pretend to be members of christ, to make it the matter of their contentment? Dost thou call thy self a Christian,
and yet canst thou hold up thy head, take a pride in sin, glory in it, despise reproof, gain by it, thrive by it, rise by it, get preferment by it, sport and solace thy se•f with it,
and yet Canst thou hold up thy head, take a pride in since, glory in it, despise reproof, gain by it, thrive by it, rise by it, get preferment by it, sport and solace thy se•f with it,
and still own the name of a Christian? What is this but to be an Enemy to the Cross of Christ, harbouring in thy bosom, that Enemy which fastned and nailed him to the Cross?
and still own the name of a Christian? What is this but to be an Enemy to the Cross of christ, harbouring in thy bosom, that Enemy which fastened and nailed him to the Cross?
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Thirdly, Here'is ground of sound comfort for them that are in Christ, He hath made full satisfaction to the Law, he hath paid the debts of his people, cancelled the bond of the Law, redeemed them from the Curse, the Law can exact no satisfaction from them, he hath fully cleared all accounts, There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Iesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit:
Thirdly, Here'is ground of found Comfort for them that Are in christ, He hath made full satisfaction to the Law, he hath paid the debts of his people, canceled the bound of the Law, redeemed them from the Curse, the Law can exact no satisfaction from them, he hath Fully cleared all accounts, There is Therefore now no condemnation to them which Are in christ Iesus, who walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit:
As if a King should pardon a great Malefactour for his Fathers sake, who had done some eminent service to the State, his Fathers deservings might be said to be imputed to him, accounted his,
As if a King should pardon a great Malefactor for his Father's sake, who had done Some eminent service to the State, his Father's deservings might be said to be imputed to him, accounted his,
so Believers have no Righteousness of their own to satisfie the justice of God, but the Righteousness of Christ is imputed to them, that is accounted theirs;
so Believers have no Righteousness of their own to satisfy the Justice of God, but the Righteousness of christ is imputed to them, that is accounted theirs;
1. It is God that imputeth the Righteousness of Christ to Believers, saith the Apostle. David describeth the blessedness of the man unto whom God imputeth Righteousness without works;
1. It is God that imputeth the Righteousness of christ to Believers, Says the Apostle. David Describeth the blessedness of the man unto whom God imputeth Righteousness without works;
Here the Apostle seemeth to set before us a representation of the highest Tribunal or Court of Judicature, intimating or supposing the persons indicted, the Accuser, the Judge, the Advocate;
Here the Apostle seems to Set before us a representation of the highest Tribunal or Court of Judicature, intimating or supposing the Persons indicted, the Accuser, the Judge, the Advocate;
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and by this his deliverance, out of the grave the prison of Death, made it evident that their debts were fully discharged. 3. He is at the right hand of God, which is a sure argument that he is highly in the Judges favour. 4. He improveth his interest in the Judge, by making intercession for his people, presenting his merit and Righteousness to his Father, to be imputed to them,
and by this his deliverance, out of the grave the prison of Death, made it evident that their debts were Fully discharged. 3. He is At the right hand of God, which is a sure argument that he is highly in the Judges favour. 4. He improveth his Interest in the Judge, by making Intercession for his people, presenting his merit and Righteousness to his Father, to be imputed to them,
But the thing for which I bring this place at the present is, to shew that it is God who imputeth the righteousness of Christ to Believers, it is he that justifieth, God is the efficient cause, the Authour of the imputation of Christ his righteousness to his people,
But the thing for which I bring this place At the present is, to show that it is God who imputeth the righteousness of christ to Believers, it is he that Justifieth, God is the efficient cause, the Author of the imputation of christ his righteousness to his people,
all sincere Believers, whether Israelites or Gentiles. Now the works of God toward the Creatures, are the works of all the three persons of the God-head, Father, Son,
all sincere Believers, whither Israelites or Gentiles. Now the works of God towards the Creatures, Are the works of all the three Persons of the Godhead, Father, Son,
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and holy Ghost, and therefore Christ, as he is Mediator between God and man, presented his righteousness unto God, to be imputed to his people for their justification;
and holy Ghost, and Therefore christ, as he is Mediator between God and man, presented his righteousness unto God, to be imputed to his people for their justification;
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as he is God, he imputeth his righteousness, merit and satisfaction to them, and justifieth them. 2. Consider of what nature this act of imputation is,
as he is God, he imputeth his righteousness, merit and satisfaction to them, and Justifieth them. 2. Consider of what nature this act of imputation is,
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Being justified freely by his grace, through the Redemption that is in Christ Iesus, whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through Faith in his blood.
Being justified freely by his grace, through the Redemption that is in christ Iesus, whom God hath Set forth to be a propitiation through Faith in his blood.
and from this personal union to which he was freely chosen, proceedeth the greatness and all-sufficiency of his merit. 3. God in his Law hath denounced the penalty of death, the Curse, everlasting destruction, against every one that was guilty of sin against the Law,
and from this personal Union to which he was freely chosen, Proceedeth the greatness and All-sufficiency of his merit. 3. God in his Law hath denounced the penalty of death, the Curse, everlasting destruction, against every one that was guilty of since against the Law,
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And so it was according to the Covenant and Agreement which God the Father freely made with Christ, according to which agreement, Believers are given to Christ:
And so it was according to the Covenant and Agreement which God the Father freely made with christ, according to which agreement, Believers Are given to christ:
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Secondly, Observe how the Righteousness of Christ is received by believers, that is, by faith unfeigned: the Righteousness of God without the Law is manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all,
Secondly, Observe how the Righteousness of christ is received by believers, that is, by faith unfeigned: the Righteousness of God without the Law is manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the prophets, even the righteousness of God which is by faith of jesus christ unto all,
not by the faith which Christ hath, but by the faith which Believers have in Christ, not by the faith whereby Christ believeth, but by the faith whereby men believe in Christ.
not by the faith which christ hath, but by the faith which Believers have in christ, not by the faith whereby christ Believeth, but by the faith whereby men believe in christ.
In these and many other places, where faith is said to justifie, Divines understand it to be meant not meritoriously; for so Christ justifieth by his merit, procuring justification for sinners:
In these and many other places, where faith is said to justify, Divines understand it to be meant not meritoriously; for so christ Justifieth by his merit, procuring justification for Sinners:
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not by way of efficiency, for so God justifieth, as the Author of justification, as the Judge, imputing Christ his righteousness to Believers, and so justifying them:
not by Way of efficiency, for so God Justifieth, as the Author of justification, as the Judge, imputing christ his righteousness to Believers, and so justifying them:
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They are accepted as righteous in the sight of God, because the perfect righteousness of Christ is imputed to them, who perfectly obeyed the Law ▪ and fully suffered the penalty of the Law, hereby also they have an interest in everlasting life and salvation, Whom he justifieth, them he also glorified.
They Are accepted as righteous in the sighed of God, Because the perfect righteousness of christ is imputed to them, who perfectly obeyed the Law ▪ and Fully suffered the penalty of the Law, hereby also they have an Interest in everlasting life and salvation, Whom he Justifieth, them he also glorified.
Again, a constant consequent of the righteousness of Christ communicated and imputed to Believers, for their justification is regeneration, conversion, sanctification;
Again, a constant consequent of the righteousness of christ communicated and imputed to Believers, for their justification is regeneration, conversion, sanctification;
and suffered the full penalty of the Law, and then communicated his perfect Righteousness to Believers, making them one with himself, uniting himself to them by his spirit,
and suffered the full penalty of the Law, and then communicated his perfect Righteousness to Believers, making them one with himself, uniting himself to them by his Spirit,
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for hereby he witnessed that the Law was such an authentical and indispensable rule of righteousness, that none could be justified and accepted as righteous in the sight of God the supream Lawgiver and Judge,
for hereby he witnessed that the Law was such an authentical and indispensable Rule of righteousness, that none could be justified and accepted as righteous in the sighed of God the supreme Lawgiver and Judge,
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and therefore because in this corrupt state of Nature, wherein all mankind are, since the fall, no man could have performed perfect obedience to the Law in his own person,
and Therefore Because in this corrupt state of Nature, wherein all mankind Are, since the fallen, no man could have performed perfect Obedience to the Law in his own person,
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but by fulfilling the Righteousness of the Law in his own person, and then communicating his perfect righteousness to them, investing them with it, cloathing them with this spotless and glorious robe of his Righteousness.
but by fulfilling the Righteousness of the Law in his own person, and then communicating his perfect righteousness to them, investing them with it, clothing them with this spotless and glorious robe of his Righteousness.
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and approve themselves as righteous in the sight of God, by their own inherent holiness and works performed by them in obedience to the Law, did deny the force, the vigour and Authority of the Law,
and approve themselves as righteous in the sighed of God, by their own inherent holiness and works performed by them in Obedience to the Law, did deny the force, the vigour and authority of the Law,
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Now to say that men may be justified by the works of the Law, whose works did not answer the righteousness required in the Law, was to declare the Law to be void, to have lost its power, to condemn the transgressours, of the Law.
Now to say that men may be justified by the works of the Law, whose works did not answer the righteousness required in the Law, was to declare the Law to be void, to have lost its power, to condemn the transgressors, of the Law.
hath dearly and abundantly ratified the Authority of the Law, and so as the Apostle saith, Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
hath dearly and abundantly ratified the authority of the Law, and so as the Apostle Says, christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that Believeth.
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and communicateth his perfect righteousness to his people, that they might be justified and saved without the least prejudice to the Authority of the Law.
and Communicateth his perfect righteousness to his people, that they might be justified and saved without the least prejudice to the authority of the Law.
The use of this may be, to stir up Believers exceedingly to admire and magnifie the Lord Iesus Christ, who being very God, the supream Law-giver, from whom the Law received all its force and Authority, was pleased by a voluntary Act of his love to become man and so to be made under the Law;
The use of this may be, to stir up Believers exceedingly to admire and magnify the Lord Iesus christ, who being very God, the supreme Lawgiver, from whom the Law received all its force and authority, was pleased by a voluntary Act of his love to become man and so to be made under the Law;
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and therefore the Apostle prayed thus for Believers that Christ may dwell in their hearts by faith, That ye being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth,
and Therefore the Apostle prayed thus for Believers that christ may dwell in their hearts by faith, That you being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth,
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but those that have interest in Christ, and his perfect righteousness, should labour to view and surveigh it diligently, that they may see into it more and more,
but those that have Interest in christ, and his perfect righteousness, should labour to view and survey it diligently, that they may see into it more and more,
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Secondly, This may take down the natural pride of mens hearts, the best of Adams posterity except Christ alone, would have been accursed and condemned wretches, had they not been justified and saved by a borrowed Righteousness, by the Righteousness of another,
Secondly, This may take down the natural pride of men's hearts, the best of Adams posterity except christ alone, would have been accursed and condemned wretches, had they not been justified and saved by a borrowed Righteousness, by the Righteousness of Another,
By what Law? of works? nay, but by the Law of faith, that is, by the doctrine of the Gospel, which declareth that the only way for men to escape condemnation,
By what Law? of works? nay, but by the Law of faith, that is, by the Doctrine of the Gospel, which Declareth that the only Way for men to escape condemnation,
and to flee to Christ alone, that they may be justified by his righteousness, and accepted of God in him, to come as poor naked wretches, that have never a rag of their own to cover their shame,
and to flee to christ alone, that they may be justified by his righteousness, and accepted of God in him, to come as poor naked wretches, that have never a rag of their own to cover their shame,
this doctrine excludeth boasting, and confoundeth pride, if there be any thing for which thy heart is apt to be lifted up, either to think highly of thy self,
this Doctrine excludeth boasting, and confoundeth pride, if there be any thing for which thy heart is apt to be lifted up, either to think highly of thy self,
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but wholly and only by the Lord Jesus Christ, and out of the riches of grace and mercy, communicated and imputed to thee, whereof thou wast as unworthy as any of them that lye under the sentence of condemnation;
but wholly and only by the Lord jesus christ, and out of the riches of grace and mercy, communicated and imputed to thee, whereof thou wast as unworthy as any of them that lie under the sentence of condemnation;
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Hast thou not then a double cause of humiliation? 1. Because of thine own guiltiness and unworthiness in thy self. 2. Because so rich a favour was freely bestowed upon thee;
Hast thou not then a double cause of humiliation? 1. Because of thine own guiltiness and unworthiness in thy self. 2. Because so rich a favour was freely bestowed upon thee;
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Here is a perfect Righteousness, a full Satisfaction, here is a Saviour and Mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, who hath performed perfect obedience to the Law,
Here is a perfect Righteousness, a full Satisfaction, Here is a Saviour and Mediator between God and man, the man christ jesus, who hath performed perfect Obedience to the Law,
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and therefore as was noted before, he is called Iehovah our Righteousness; for though Believers are not justified by the essential Righteousness of Christ, as God;
and Therefore as was noted before, he is called Jehovah our Righteousness; for though Believers Are not justified by the essential Righteousness of christ, as God;
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yet I conceive the infinite worth of the infinite Iehovah, God the Son, raiseth that righteousness which he hath wrought for sinners, to such an unspeakable value,
yet I conceive the infinite worth of the infinite Jehovah, God the Son, Raiseth that righteousness which he hath wrought for Sinners, to such an unspeakable valve,
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How inexcusable then is their neglect, who rather lye in their sins, then seek to Christ? And on the other side, what a door of hope is opened to them who are discouraged through the greatness of their sins;
How inexcusable then is their neglect, who rather lie in their Sins, then seek to christ? And on the other side, what a door of hope is opened to them who Are discouraged through the greatness of their Sins;
so saith is that grace whereby it is applied to the soul, the Father of the distressed child cryed out and said with tears, Lord I believe, help mine unbelief:
so Says is that grace whereby it is applied to the soul, the Father of the distressed child cried out and said with tears, Lord I believe, help mine unbelief:
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and the Apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our Faith. Pray earnestly for faith, and for strength and increase of Faith, that ye may be established in the faith,
and the Apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our Faith. Pray earnestly for faith, and for strength and increase of Faith, that you may be established in the faith,
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and confirmed in the assurance of your interest in Christ, and his perfect righteousness: this is the Sheild which quenched the fiery darts of the Devil.
and confirmed in the assurance of your Interest in christ, and his perfect righteousness: this is the Shield which quenched the fiery darts of the devil.
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What may Christians expect, that the Devil should rather aim at, than the destroying or weakning of their faith, to divide them from Christ, to dissolve the marriage bond between him and them, to strip them of their wedding garment, the robe of Christ's Righteousness? And what should Christians endeavour more than the strengthning of their faith?
What may Christians expect, that the devil should rather aim At, than the destroying or weakening of their faith, to divide them from christ, to dissolve the marriage bound between him and them, to strip them of their wedding garment, the robe of Christ's Righteousness? And what should Christians endeavour more than the strengthening of their faith?
Fifthly, Let all that are in Christ, justified by the Righteousness of Christ, labour to walk as becometh those that are partakers of so rich a blessing.
Fifthly, Let all that Are in christ, justified by the Righteousness of christ, labour to walk as Becometh those that Are partakers of so rich a blessing.
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This was one great end of Christ his coming into the world, and performing this glorious work of Redemption, that he would grant unto us, That we being delivered out of the hand of our Enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life:
This was one great end of christ his coming into the world, and performing this glorious work of Redemption, that he would grant unto us, That we being Delivered out of the hand of our Enemies, might serve him without Fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life:
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and therefore the Apostle having spoken at large of this doctrine of justification by faith in Christ his Righteousness, exhorteth Believers thus, I beseech you therefore Brethren by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies as a Sacrifice, living, holy, acceptable unto God, &c. of him are ye in Christ Iesus, who of God is made unto us, wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
and Therefore the Apostle having spoken At large of this Doctrine of justification by faith in christ his Righteousness, exhorteth Believers thus, I beseech you Therefore Brothers by the Mercies of God, that you present your bodies as a Sacrifice, living, holy, acceptable unto God, etc. of him Are you in christ Iesus, who of God is made unto us, Wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
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They are distinct, Sanctification is no cause nor part of justification. No man is justified for his holiness, but only for the righteousness of Christ.
They Are distinct, Sanctification is no cause nor part of justification. No man is justified for his holiness, but only for the righteousness of christ.
On the other side, sanctification and holiness is unseparably joyned with justification; whosoever is justified is also sanctified, when sin is forgiven, it is also mortified.
On the other side, sanctification and holiness is unseparably joined with justification; whosoever is justified is also sanctified, when since is forgiven, it is also mortified.
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All that are washed from the guilt of sin in the name of Christ, and by the virtue of his blood, being made partakers of righteousness unto justification, are also washed by his sanctifying spirit and grace, from the filth and pollution of sin,
All that Are washed from the guilt of since in the name of christ, and by the virtue of his blood, being made partakers of righteousness unto justification, Are also washed by his sanctifying Spirit and grace, from the filth and pollution of since,
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1. Concerning the former, the Lord Christ saith, Think not that I am come to destroy the Law and the Prophets, I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill;
1. Concerning the former, the Lord christ Says, Think not that I am come to destroy the Law and the prophets, I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil;
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for verily I say unto you, till Heaven and Earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Law till all be fulfilled, the Law is established as a perpetual rule to direct Christians in the ordering of themselves, all the powers of their souls, affections of their hearts, their thoughts, words, and actions;
for verily I say unto you, till Heaven and Earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Law till all be fulfilled, the Law is established as a perpetual Rule to Direct Christians in the ordering of themselves, all the Powers of their Souls, affections of their hearts, their thoughts, words, and actions;
and therefore Christ himself in divers passages following, presseth, not only the outward but also the inward observation of the Law, a certain man asked Christ this question, Which is the great Commandment in the Law? Iesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
and Therefore christ himself in diverse passages following, Presseth, not only the outward but also the inward observation of the Law, a certain man asked christ this question, Which is the great Commandment in the Law? Iesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
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I conceive the Lord Christ in this answer doth clearly confirm the Law, as a Rule of obedience by his Authority. 1. He doth as it were open the bowels of the Law,
I conceive the Lord christ in this answer does clearly confirm the Law, as a Rule of Obedience by his authority. 1. He does as it were open the bowels of the Law,
and perfect love to God. 2. As subordinate hereunto, sincere love to our Neighbour. 1. Because all things commanded in the Law are, either love to God and man,
and perfect love to God. 2. As subordinate hereunto, sincere love to our Neighbour. 1. Because all things commanded in the Law Are, either love to God and man,
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or such things as love supposeth, as the knowledge of God, or such affections, thoughts, words, actions ▪ as accompany or flow from love. 2. All sins of omission or commission towards God or man, are either want of love,
or such things as love Supposeth, as the knowledge of God, or such affections, thoughts, words, actions ▪ as accompany or flow from love. 2. All Sins of omission or commission towards God or man, Are either want of love,
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Now in that Christ doth so highly extol these two Commandments which comprehend the substance of the Law, he established the Law as a rule of obedience for his people.
Now in that christ does so highly extol these two commandments which comprehend the substance of the Law, he established the Law as a Rule of Obedience for his people.
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Secondly, In this speech, he had respect, not only to the ten Commandments delivered Exod. 20. but also to the doctrine of the Prophets throughout the old Testament, saying, On these two, &c. The Prophets opening and enlarging in particulars, what is generally comprized in the ten Commandments:
Secondly, In this speech, he had respect, not only to the ten commandments Delivered Exod 20. but also to the Doctrine of the prophets throughout the old Testament, saying, On these two, etc. The prophets opening and enlarging in particulars, what is generally comprised in the ten commandments:
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What are those things which the Apostles by the Authority of Christ and his Name, require of Christians but things commanded in the Law? And what are those sins which they call upon Christians to shun,
What Are those things which the Apostles by the authority of christ and his Name, require of Christians but things commanded in the Law? And what Are those Sins which they call upon Christians to shun,
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abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good, &c. What multitudes of instances might be given in this kind, and therefore saith the Apostle, The end of the Commandments is Charity out of a pure heart,
abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good, etc. What Multitudes of instances might be given in this kind, and Therefore Says the Apostle, The end of the commandments is Charity out of a pure heart,
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The grace of God which bringeth salvation to all men, hath appeared, teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world.
The grace of God which brings salvation to all men, hath appeared, teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, we should live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world.
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The Gospel and word of grace which Christ hath revealed to the world, and confirmed by his death, teacheth those things which are the substance of the Law;
The Gospel and word of grace which christ hath revealed to the world, and confirmed by his death, Teaches those things which Are the substance of the Law;
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and therefore Christ hath established the Law, for a Rule by which his people are to act and walk, As he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
and Therefore christ hath established the Law, for a Rule by which his people Are to act and walk, As he which hath called you is holy, so be you holy in all manner of Conversation;
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And the Apostle saith to them that are in Christ, Ye are not under the Law, but under grace. God sent forth his Son made of a woman, made under the Law, to redeem them that are under the Law.
And the Apostle Says to them that Are in christ, You Are not under the Law, but under grace. God sent forth his Son made of a woman, made under the Law, to Redeem them that Are under the Law.
Fo Answer to thes• things, consider, That the Law may be considered two wayes. 1. As a Covenant of works, severely requiring full and exact obedience and perfect righteousness upon pain of the Curse:
Foe Answer to thes• things, Consider, That the Law may be considered two ways. 1. As a Covenant of works, severely requiring full and exact Obedience and perfect righteousness upon pain of the Curse:
nor subject to the curse or condemnation of the Law, and therefore the Apostle saith, Christ hath redeemed us from the Curse of the Law, being made a Curse for us:
nor Subject to the curse or condemnation of the Law, and Therefore the Apostle Says, christ hath redeemed us from the Curse of the Law, being made a Curse for us:
Secondly, The Law may be considered as a Rule of life, as a direction to true Believers, guiding them in the wayes of God, teaching them how they ought to walk and to please God, how to walk answerably to his saving mercies,
Secondly, The Law may be considered as a Rule of life, as a direction to true Believers, guiding them in the ways of God, teaching them how they ought to walk and to please God, how to walk answerably to his Saving Mercies,
So the Apostle telleth the believing Thessalonians, Ye know what Commandments we gave you by the Lord Iesus, the Commandments which he delivered to them were given by the Lord Jesus, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by vertue of his Authority and Commission received from him? Now what Commandments were these? Even the same that are delivered in the Law, in some of which the Apostle giveth instance:
So the Apostle Telleth the believing Thessalonians, You know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Iesus, the commandments which he Delivered to them were given by the Lord jesus, in the Name of the Lord jesus christ, by virtue of his authority and Commission received from him? Now what commandments were these? Even the same that Are Delivered in the Law, in Some of which the Apostle gives instance:
Then in special, That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour, not in the lusts of Concupiscence, &c. In a word, the Law is of use both unto them that are out of Christ,
Then in special, That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour, not in the Lustiest of Concupiscence, etc. In a word, the Law is of use both unto them that Are out of christ,
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To the former it discovereth the contrariety of their Natures, hearts, and lives, to the mind and will of God, their utter disability to fulfill the Law,
To the former it Discovereth the contrariety of their Nature's, hearts, and lives, to the mind and will of God, their utter disability to fulfil the Law,
and so the Law may be of use: 1. To take down the natural pride that is in men and women, to cause them to see their own vileness and lost condition, to renounce all confidence in their own imaginary righteousness, to abase themselves to the dust before the Lord, For by the Law is the knowledge of sin.
and so the Law may be of use: 1. To take down the natural pride that is in men and women, to cause them to see their own vileness and lost condition, to renounce all confidence in their own imaginary righteousness, to abase themselves to the dust before the Lord, For by the Law is the knowledge of since.
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Secondly, The Law may be of use to such, to drive them out of themselves, to seek after the remedy, to cause them to flee to Christ, that they may be washed in his blood from all their sins, justified by his perfect righteousness,
Secondly, The Law may be of use to such, to drive them out of themselves, to seek After the remedy, to cause them to flee to christ, that they may be washed in his blood from all their Sins, justified by his perfect righteousness,
as they were of themselves, their numberless omissions and commissions, and being inlightned by the spirit of Christ, these things are the more manifest to them.
as they were of themselves, their numberless omissions and commissions, and being enlightened by the Spirit of christ, these things Are the more manifest to them.
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Secondly, In respect of their present condition, as they are renewed by grace though they have the spirit of Christ conforming them in some degree to the Law,
Secondly, In respect of their present condition, as they Are renewed by grace though they have the Spirit of christ conforming them in Some degree to the Law,
Secondly, The Law is of use to direct them, to shew them what frame of spirit, what wayes are pleasing to the Lord, who is the Law-giver, and Author of the Law.
Secondly, The Law is of use to Direct them, to show them what frame of Spirit, what ways Are pleasing to the Lord, who is the Lawgiver, and Author of the Law.
3. The Law is useful to Believers, to quicken them and stir them up more and more, to purge themselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, to cleanse their hearts from those corruptions which are contrary to the Law,
3. The Law is useful to Believers, to quicken them and stir them up more and more, to purge themselves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, to cleanse their hearts from those corruptions which Are contrary to the Law,
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and to labour after an increase and growth in all holy and sanctifying graces, and to strive after farther perfection, saith the Apostle, Brethren, I count not my self to have apprehended,
and to labour After an increase and growth in all holy and sanctifying graces, and to strive After farther perfection, Says the Apostle, Brothers, I count not my self to have apprehended,
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but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Iesus.
but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which Are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which Are before, I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in christ Iesus.
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yet looked upon the mark, as being far before him, a great way beyond him, that is, that he was far short of the perfection of holiness and righteousness which the Law required,
yet looked upon the mark, as being Far before him, a great Way beyond him, that is, that he was Far short of the perfection of holiness and righteousness which the Law required,
When the best Christians find how far they fall short of that height of perfection which the Law calleth for, scil. to love the Lord their God with all the heart,
When the best Christians find how Far they fallen short of that height of perfection which the Law calls for, scil. to love the Lord their God with all the heart,
and all the mind, and all the soul, and all the might, &c. May not this be a powerful motive to quicken them, to use all holy endeavours for the perfecting of holiness in the fear of God?
and all the mind, and all the soul, and all the might, etc. May not this be a powerful motive to quicken them, to use all holy endeavours for the perfecting of holiness in the Fear of God?
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It is true he hath redeemed sincere Believers from the Curse of the Law, but that was done without the least prejudice to the force and authority of the Law,
It is true he hath redeemed sincere Believers from the Curse of the Law, but that was done without the least prejudice to the force and Authority of the Law,
and yet fully satisfie the Law, but herein did Christ put an high degree of honour upon the Law, that though he had made full satisfaction to the Law, in behalf of his people,
and yet Fully satisfy the Law, but herein did christ put an high degree of honour upon the Law, that though he had made full satisfaction to the Law, in behalf of his people,
The use of this may be, first to shew the errour of those who seem to deny the use of the Law for Believers in any kind, as if they were to bring them in Bondage under a Covenant of works.
The use of this may be, First to show the error of those who seem to deny the use of the Law for Believers in any kind, as if they were to bring them in Bondage under a Covenant of works.
How usual is it with men to mistake the meaning of the holy Scripture, and in special to take those things as absolutely meant, which are to be understood only in some respect.
How usual is it with men to mistake the meaning of the holy Scripture, and in special to take those things as absolutely meant, which Are to be understood only in Some respect.
but though they are free from the Curse of the Law, yet the Law is still of great use to them, to guide them in such a course of holy obedience wherein they are to glorifie God, and to walk worthy of the Lord to all pleasing.
but though they Are free from the Curse of the Law, yet the Law is still of great use to them, to guide them in such a course of holy Obedience wherein they Are to Glorify God, and to walk worthy of the Lord to all pleasing.
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The Apostle I conceive speaketh of such licentious libertines, and Antinomian teachers, who when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them that live in errour,
The Apostle I conceive speaks of such licentious Libertines, and Antinomian Teachers, who when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the Lustiest of the Flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them that live in error,
Secondly, This may open the eyes of those self-deceivers, who pretend faith in Christ, as if their sins were pardoned through his satisfaction, and their persons justified by his righteousness without the works of the Law, and thereupon sin securely, not caring to order their hearts and waye• according to the Law, nor to make it the rule of their lives:
Secondly, This may open the eyes of those Self-deceivers, who pretend faith in christ, as if their Sins were pardoned through his satisfaction, and their Persons justified by his righteousness without the works of the Law, and thereupon sin securely, not caring to order their hearts and waye• according to the Law, nor to make it the Rule of their lives:
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The Apostle notably sheweth the folly of such, for having proved that Believers are freely pardoned and justified by the righteousness of Christ, without any consideration of their own works done in obedience to the Law, insomuch that he saith, Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
The Apostle notably shows the folly of such, for having proved that Believers Are freely pardoned and justified by the righteousness of christ, without any consideration of their own works done in Obedience to the Law, insomuch that he Says, Where since abounded, grace did much more abound:
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thereupon he proposeth a question or Objection, What shall I say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? as if some licentious person turning the grace of God into laciviousness, should say,
thereupon he Proposeth a question or Objection, What shall I say then? Shall we continue in since that grace may abound? as if Some licentious person turning the grace of God into lasciviousness, should say,
Secondly, By way of confutation, How shall we that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? know we not that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ, were Baptized into his death;
Secondly, By Way of confutation, How shall we that Are dead to sin, live any longer therein? know we not that so many of us as were baptised into jesus christ, were Baptised into his death;
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even so we also should walk in newness of life, as if he had said, they that are justified by the righteousness of Christ applied by faith, are by the same faith united unto Christ,
even so we also should walk in newness of life, as if he had said, they that Are justified by the righteousness of christ applied by faith, Are by the same faith united unto christ,
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and give up themselves to walk according to their own lusts, and not according to the Law of God, do highly dishonour Christ, and delude their own souls;
and give up themselves to walk according to their own Lustiest, and not according to the Law of God, do highly dishonour christ, and delude their own Souls;
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The Lord Jesus Christ is exalted to be both a Prince and a Saviour, to rule and to save as a Prince, to give repentance whereby men and women are subjected to his government, and to his holy Law;
The Lord jesus christ is exalted to be both a Prince and a Saviour, to Rule and to save as a Prince, to give Repentance whereby men and women Are subjected to his government, and to his holy Law;
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They then who would have their sins pardoned through Christ, but not their souls subjected to the will and Law of Christ, they would have but an half Christ;
They then who would have their Sins pardoned through christ, but not their Souls subjected to the will and Law of christ, they would have but an half christ;
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and as you desire Christ for your Saviour, so obey Him as your Prince, according to his holy Law, which He hath established as a Rule of life for his People. FINIS.
and as you desire christ for your Saviour, so obey Him as your Prince, according to his holy Law, which He hath established as a Rule of life for his People. FINIS.
