MAthias a Michou, telleth us the reason why the Tartars embraced Mahometism, was because the Saracens perswaded them, that, that Religion was more favourable and fit for their turn,
MAthias a Michou, Telleth us the reason why the Tartars embraced Mahometism, was Because the Saracens persuaded them, that, that Religion was more favourable and fit for their turn,
than the strict and rigid Christian. But had they been acquainted with those indulging comments which we our selves (as occasion hath served) have made on it;
than the strict and rigid Christian. But had they been acquainted with those indulging comments which we our selves (as occasion hath served) have made on it;
There is no Text so severe, no saying so hard in it, that these, with one distinction and evasion or another, have not softned and sweetned so, that even the most delicate and wanton Palates may away with them.
There is no Text so severe, no saying so hard in it, that these, with one distinction and evasion or Another, have not softened and sweetened so, that even the most delicate and wanton Palates may away with them.
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And to avoid the Reproach of disobeying the Oracle, found out Devices to Misinterpret it. So the Aethiopian, that he may seem Beautiful himself, Painteth his God black too.
And to avoid the Reproach of disobeying the Oracle, found out Devices to Misinterpret it. So the aethiopian, that he may seem Beautiful himself, Painteth his God black too.
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Tho' the most Charitable Religion the World was ever blessed with, it hath been quoted in Justification of Cruelty and Persecution: Tho' the most sincere Religion, it hath been alledged as a Warrant for Perfidiousness and Aequivocation: Tho' the most Rational Religion, it hath been wrested to hallow Enthusiasm and Disorder. Pure and spotless, holy and harmless as it is,
Though the most Charitable Religion the World was ever blessed with, it hath been quoted in Justification of Cruelty and Persecution: Though the most sincere Religion, it hath been alleged as a Warrant for Perfidiousness and Equivocation: Though the most Rational Religion, it hath been wrested to hallow Enthusiasm and Disorder. Pure and spotless, holy and harmless as it is,
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yet as if Celsus and Zozimus 's Malicious Calumny had been true, that it was indeed an Asylum where the most Lewd and Scandalous Offenders were promised Protection; scarce any thing so grosly Vile, that some or other have not pleaded its Commission for.
yet as if Celsus and Zozimus is Malicious Calumny had been true, that it was indeed an Asylum where the most Lewd and Scandalous Offenders were promised Protection; scarce any thing so grossly Vile, that Some or other have not pleaded its Commission for.
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And notwithstanding the clear obligation which it layeth upon the Professors of it to all good Works, some have taught as if it were a special Dispensation from the doing them.
And notwithstanding the clear obligation which it Layeth upon the Professors of it to all good Works, Some have taught as if it were a special Dispensation from the doing them.
So instead of Conscientiously paying these Debts, they deny them, Audaciously appealing to the Book, that they are already discharged by another for them, and are not now owing.
So instead of Conscientiously paying these Debts, they deny them, Audaciously appealing to the Book, that they Are already discharged by Another for them, and Are not now owing.
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and against these St. James directeth a considerable part of this Epistle, irrefragably proving the necessity of Universal Obedience, in order to our everlasting Happiness;
and against these Saint James directeth a considerable part of this Epistle, irrefragably proving the necessity of Universal obedience, in order to our everlasting Happiness;
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but it is a word of such various significations, and there are so many things of the Name, that it seemeth a little difficult to say, which of them they must be applied to.
but it is a word of such various significations, and there Are so many things of the Name, that it seems a little difficult to say, which of them they must be applied to.
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In the Latin Concordance of the Vulgar Bible, published by Stephanus, there are reckoned up no less than twenty two several acceptations of it, with the divers places of Scripture set down, that have been accounted to refer to each of them.
In the Latin Concordance of the vulgar bible, published by Stephanus, there Are reckoned up no less than twenty two several acceptations of it, with the diverse places of Scripture Set down, that have been accounted to refer to each of them.
Not to take up your time about them, consider it as that Theological Grace, distinguished from Hope and Charity, and it is but another word for Believing, and so is an assent of the mind to all the known Revelations of God,
Not to take up your time about them, Consider it as that Theological Grace, distinguished from Hope and Charity, and it is but Another word for Believing, and so is an assent of the mind to all the known Revelations of God,
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By reason therefore of the Inconveniencies they perceived it clogged with, this since hath been generally quitted by the most Judicious of them, who in all other things adhered to them who first broached it, they choosing rather to excuse those Worthies in this, than defend them.
By reason Therefore of the Inconveniences they perceived it clogged with, this since hath been generally quit by the most Judicious of them, who in all other things adhered to them who First broached it, they choosing rather to excuse those Worthies in this, than defend them.
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But notwithstanding their wariness in this, instead of contenting themselves with that plain, simple, and substantial account, the Scriptures give of it, these also have nicely Coyned so many disputable sorts of it,
But notwithstanding their wariness in this, instead of contenting themselves with that plain, simple, and substantial account, the Scriptures give of it, these also have nicely Coined so many disputable sorts of it,
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as gave but too much occasion to Maldonat 's spiteful Sarcasm upon the Churches Reformed, that they had (alluding to the Aequivocalness of the Latin Word) Tot fides quot in lyra.
as gave but too much occasion to Maldonatus is spiteful Sarcasm upon the Churches Reformed, that they had (alluding to the Aequivocalness of the Latin Word) Tot fides quot in Lyram.
Temporary, Historical, and Justifying. And yet these Terms, currantly as they have passed, it may be upon consideration will appear not so much to have explained as confounded the thing;
Temporary, Historical, and Justifying. And yet these Terms, currently as they have passed, it may be upon consideration will appear not so much to have explained as confounded the thing;
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For that which they call Temporary Faith, the faith of them that believe but for a time, is of the same Species with that which they call justifying; the duration of a thing doth not at all belong to the Essence of it:
For that which they call Temporary Faith, the faith of them that believe but for a time, is of the same Species with that which they call justifying; the duration of a thing does not At all belong to the Essence of it:
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And so that which is called Justifying Faith, considered in it self, is nothing else but that which they call Historical, which without all doubt doth Justifie, if all those other things which the new Covenant doth require to the justification of a Sinner doth accompany it.
And so that which is called Justifying Faith, considered in it self, is nothing Else but that which they call Historical, which without all doubt does Justify, if all those other things which the new Covenant does require to the justification of a Sinner does accompany it.
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Every one will subscribe to that of our Apostle, v. 14. of this Chapter, that if a man say he hath Faith and hath not Works, his Faith cannot save him.
Every one will subscribe to that of our Apostle, v. 14. of this Chapter, that if a man say he hath Faith and hath not Works, his Faith cannot save him.
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So that faith of no kind, when it is alone is justifying; and faith of that kind they call Historical made perfect by works, will be justifying. And thus upon the whole matter it is evident, that he who doth really believe whatsoever is contained in Gods Word to be true, hath Faith, whatever other Grace he may be deficient in.
So that faith of no kind, when it is alone is justifying; and faith of that kind they call Historical made perfect by works, will be justifying. And thus upon the Whole matter it is evident, that he who does really believe whatsoever is contained in God's Word to be true, hath Faith, whatever other Grace he may be deficient in.
But lest any Man should, from some mistaken places of Scripture, flatter himself that this is sufficient to qualifie him for the favour of God, and admission into Heaven:
But lest any Man should, from Some mistaken places of Scripture, flatter himself that this is sufficient to qualify him for the favour of God, and admission into Heaven:
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If it did necessarily draw Obedience after it (as some with plausible shows of reason have attempted to maintain) this whole discourse about it, would have been omitted as impertinent.
If it did necessarily draw obedience After it (as Some with plausible shows of reason have attempted to maintain) this Whole discourse about it, would have been omitted as impertinent.
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Why should our Apostle have argued so earnestly and closely about an utter impossibility. It is true, there can be no good works without Faith, Hebr. 11.6.
Why should our Apostle have argued so earnestly and closely about an utter impossibility. It is true, there can be no good works without Faith, Hebrew 11.6.
But true as it is, that there can be no good works without Faith, it is as true, that there may be faith without good works; else why are we exhorted, 2 Pet. 1.5. To add to our Faith Vertue.
But true as it is, that there can be no good works without Faith, it is as true, that there may be faith without good works; Else why Are we exhorted, 2 Pet. 1.5. To add to our Faith Virtue.
I. First, in case of Inconsideration, There is no question but that it is sufficient to produce good works. St. Gregory Expounding that passage of our Saviour, Mark 16.17, 18. These signs shall follow them that believe, in my name they shall cast out Devils, they shall speak with new tongues, they shall take up serpents,
I. First, in case of Inconsideration, There is no question but that it is sufficient to produce good works. Saint Gregory Expounding that passage of our Saviour, Mark 16.17, 18. These Signs shall follow them that believe, in my name they shall cast out Devils, they shall speak with new tongues, they shall take up Serpents,
It maketh Men speak with new tongues still, that which is good to the use of Edifying instead of Blasphemies, Slanders, Lyes, Oaths, Corrupt and Filthy Communication.
It makes Men speak with new tongues still, that which is good to the use of Edifying instead of Blasphemies, Slanders, Lies, Oaths, Corrupt and Filthy Communication.
If they drink any deadly thing it shall not hurt such still, the sollicitings and temptations of bad Company, which is so deadly unto thousands, they shall not be Poysoned with:
If they drink any deadly thing it shall not hurt such still, the solicitings and temptations of bad Company, which is so deadly unto thousands, they shall not be Poisoned with:
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They shall lay their hands on the sick, and they shall recover still, their many Infirmities and Frailties they labour under, by degrees they shall overcome and conquer, waxing stronger in the Lord:
They shall lay their hands on the sick, and they shall recover still, their many Infirmities and Frailties they labour under, by Degrees they shall overcome and conquer, waxing Stronger in the Lord:
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In this case, tho' there be Faith, woful experience showeth, it worketh no more than the Potion in a Glass, which the Patient doth not take, in the case of Inconsideration. The other is like unto it, and that is,
In this case, though there be Faith, woeful experience Showeth, it works no more than the Potion in a Glass, which the Patient does not take, in the case of Inconsideration. The other is like unto it, and that is,
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II. The case of Presumption. Altho' Inconsideration with the Philistines, cutteth the Hair wherein the strength of Faith lyeth; this will not serve always;
II The case of Presumption. Although Inconsideration with the philistines, cutteth the Hair wherein the strength of Faith lies; this will not serve always;
Tho' Men may for a while, by casual or contrived diversions, have these things out of their thoughts, they cannot so utterly rid their Consciences of its company,
Though Men may for a while, by casual or contrived diversions, have these things out of their thoughts, they cannot so utterly rid their Consciences of its company,
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having once imbibed this Opiat Principle, like those Indian Kings, mentioned by Philostratus, when they had drunk out of their Enchanted Cup, they conceive themselves Invulnerable.
having once imbibed this Opiate Principle, like those Indian Kings, mentioned by Philostratus, when they had drunk out of their Enchanted Cup, they conceive themselves Invulnerable.
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It is a very Atheistical Age we live in, but yet I am very far from thinking all the loose ones in it to be Atheists; most of them, I perswade my self, believe there is a God,
It is a very Atheistical Age we live in, but yet I am very Far from thinking all the lose ones in it to be Atheists; most of them, I persuade my self, believe there is a God,
This is the thing here asserted, the great Truth in the Text now to be discoursed of concerning faith, that as long as it is without works, it is unacceptable to God, it is unprofitable unto Men;
This is the thing Here asserted, the great Truth in the Text now to be discoursed of Concerning faith, that as long as it is without works, it is unacceptable to God, it is unprofitable unto Men;
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and put such an extravagant sense on them, as they never intended, what would it be to deal so with the words of God? Instead of blessing his Name for so gracious a Promise, that for the Merits of his Son he will accept of the sincere (tho' imperfect) Repentance and Obedience of every one who by Faith layeth hold on him;
and put such an extravagant sense on them, as they never intended, what would it be to deal so with the words of God? Instead of blessing his Name for so gracious a Promise, that for the Merits of his Son he will accept of the sincere (though imperfect) Repentance and obedience of every one who by Faith Layeth hold on him;
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Now look upon faith as separate from these, and as great and necessary a grace as it is, there is nothing in it which may not be found in a reprobate and cast-away.
Now look upon faith as separate from these, and as great and necessary a grace as it is, there is nothing in it which may not be found in a Reprobate and castaway.
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As to Knowledge there is none can make any doubt of that, have all the works of iniquity no Knowledge? have they not known? have they not heard? yea verily, that Servant who did it not,
As to Knowledge there is none can make any doubt of that, have all the works of iniquity no Knowledge? have they not known? have they not herd? yea verily, that Servant who did it not,
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That faith which is compounded of all these ingredients, if it be not accompanied with a holy life ▪ the Apostle here compareth to a dead body whose spirit is departed from it.
That faith which is compounded of all these ingredients, if it be not accompanied with a holy life ▪ the Apostle Here compareth to a dead body whose Spirit is departed from it.
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This some have not without probability conceived to be one of the chief of those things, which St. Peter pointeth at in his brother Paul 's Epistles, so hard to be understood, which they that were unlearned and unstable, wrested to their own destruction, his doctrine concerning faith, because of his attributing such blessed effects to it (tho he meant it only of such a faith as worketh by love, as he expresseth himself to the Galatians, Chap. 5.6. telling the Corinthians, 1 Epist 13.2. that he that hath all faith, faith of any denomination, and hath not charity is nothing ) yet there were a sort of men who took occasion from thence to teach, that all he intended was only an inward and strong perswasion, of the vertue and efficacy of Christ's merits and satisfaction;
This Some have not without probability conceived to be one of the chief of those things, which Saint Peter pointeth At in his brother Paul is Epistles, so hard to be understood, which they that were unlearned and unstable, wrested to their own destruction, his Doctrine Concerning faith, Because of his attributing such blessed effects to it (though he meant it only of such a faith as works by love, as he Expresses himself to the Galatians, Chap. 5.6. telling the Corinthians, 1 Epistle 13.2. that he that hath all faith, faith of any denomination, and hath not charity is nothing) yet there were a sort of men who took occasion from thence to teach, that all he intended was only an inward and strong persuasion, of the virtue and efficacy of Christ's merits and satisfaction;
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Several of the Ancients, and among them St. Augustine, hath affirmed, that the first Epistle of St. John, the second of St. Peter, the Epistle of St. Jude, and this of St. James, all insisting so peculiarly upon the necessity of obedience,
Several of the Ancients, and among them Saint Augustine, hath affirmed, that the First Epistle of Saint John, the second of Saint Peter, the Epistle of Saint U^de, and this of Saint James, all insisting so peculiarly upon the necessity of Obedience,
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All who carefully, and without prejudice read the Scriptures, will easily see, that these make repentance and newness of life, as much a condition of our pardon and salvation, as faith it self.
All who carefully, and without prejudice read the Scriptures, will Easily see, that these make Repentance and newness of life, as much a condition of our pardon and salvation, as faith it self.
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Thus St. Paul (who is most appealed to in this case) expoundeth himself, Rom. 10.16. they have not all obeyed the Gospel, for Esaias saith who hath believed our report.
Thus Saint Paul (who is most appealed to in this case) expoundeth himself, Rom. 10.16. they have not all obeyed the Gospel, for Isaiah Says who hath believed our report.
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accordingly he chargeth all that should preach it to the end of the World, Titus 3.8. to teach and affirm constantly that they that believe in God, should be careful to maintain good works.
accordingly he charges all that should preach it to the end of the World, Titus 3.8. to teach and affirm constantly that they that believe in God, should be careful to maintain good works.
We find God in mercy making abatements for matters of faith, where the person leadeth a pious and good life. Cornelius had not any explicit knowledge of Christ at all,
We find God in mercy making abatements for matters of faith, where the person leads a pious and good life. Cornelius had not any explicit knowledge of christ At all,
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But where there is not a pious and good life, God hath no regard to the most orthodox and relying faith. Our Saviour telleth us plainly, that it is not the calling him, Lord, Lord, shall give us entrance into Heaven, but the doing the will of our Father which is in heaven.
But where there is not a pious and good life, God hath no regard to the most orthodox and relying faith. Our Saviour Telleth us plainly, that it is not the calling him, Lord, Lord, shall give us Entrance into Heaven, but the doing the will of our Father which is in heaven.
They who run down this as legal preaching, and as the more evangelical way, spend themselves in exhorting their hearers to get Christ, to lean on Christ, to cast themselves on Christ, one would almost think had discovered some other Christ, then him the Gospel speaketh of.
They who run down this as Legal preaching, and as the more Evangelical Way, spend themselves in exhorting their hearers to get christ, to lean on christ, to cast themselves on christ, one would almost think had discovered Some other christ, then him the Gospel speaks of.
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lest their followers should mistake their better meaning, and instead of being built up in their most holy faith, receive the Grace of God in vain, and cause the way of truth to be evil spoken of.
lest their followers should mistake their better meaning, and instead of being built up in their most holy faith, receive the Grace of God in vain, and cause the Way of truth to be evil spoken of.
Let not any think to shelter loose and dangerous notions in this kind, under the authority of the reformed Churches. Tho' these have been much scandalized by the Romanists upon this account;
Let not any think to shelter lose and dangerous notions in this kind, under the Authority of the reformed Churches. Though these have been much scandalized by the Romanists upon this account;
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as licentious in their tenents, and despisers of good works (because they exclude them from justification, attributing that to faith only) it is very causelesly;
as licentious in their tenants, and despisers of good works (Because they exclude them from justification, attributing that to faith only) it is very causelessly;
Because it is best known to, and may have the greatest sway with, those among us, who have most need to be disa•used in this matter, I shall only mention •he Assembly of Divines, whose words in our confession of faith, are these.
Because it is best known to, and may have the greatest sway with, those among us, who have most need to be disa•used in this matter, I shall only mention •he Assembly of Divines, whose words in our Confessi of faith, Are these.
The foreign Divines, whom these followed have spoken so much to this purpose, som• making this habitto be in the will, other to contain in it hope and charity; th•• that moderate and very judicious writer 〈 ◊ 〉 le Blanc after an exact and impartial stat•• the Question about our justification by fai•• and summoning up what the most considerable on both sides grant and deny, conclueth, that,
The foreign Divines, whom these followed have spoken so much to this purpose, som• making this habitto be in the will, other to contain in it hope and charity; th•• that moderate and very judicious writer 〈 ◊ 〉 le Blanc After an exact and impartial stat•• the Question about our justification by fai•• and summoning up what the most considerable on both sides grant and deny, conclueth, that,
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tho the doctrine of the Rom•• Church in some other points is such, as not so consistent with the truth which h•• they have been by their adversaries compelled to own:
though the Doctrine of the Rom•• Church in Some other points is such, as not so consistent with the truth which h•• they have been by their Adversaries compelled to own:
Tho' some writers of the reformation have let fall many things which seem contradictory, and have need of a very kind interpretation to reconcile them;
Though Some writers of the Reformation have let fallen many things which seem contradictory, and have need of a very kind Interpretation to reconcile them;
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Upon this account such as have spoken most favourably of a death-bed repentance have justly affirmed it so extreamly dangerous to rely on, not only because there are so many several ways of mens going out of the world, some of which deprive, of time, others of faculties:
Upon this account such as have spoken most favourably of a deathbed Repentance have justly affirmed it so extremely dangerous to rely on, not only Because there Are so many several ways of men's going out of the world, Some of which deprive, of time, Others of faculties:
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But yet it must be said, that throughout all the Bible we have not a promise, that God will accept the most godly death for a wicked life; good wishes for good works.
But yet it must be said, that throughout all the bible we have not a promise, that God will accept the most godly death for a wicked life; good wishes for good works.
as is evident by the whole Epistle to the Galatians: partly of the works of the moral law, which the Gentiles performed by the power of Nature, as appeareth by the two first chapters to the Romans; but if we speak of the works of the evangelical law which proceed from faith, and assistance of the spirit:
as is evident by the Whole Epistle to the Galatians: partly of the works of the moral law, which the Gentiles performed by the power of Nature, as appears by the two First Chapters to the Romans; but if we speak of the works of the Evangelical law which proceed from faith, and assistance of the Spirit:
If we turn over the whole new Testament we shall be so far from finding any thing in derogation or diminution of them, that it will appear they are the great design of our religion,
If we turn over the Whole new Testament we shall be so Far from finding any thing in derogation or diminution of them, that it will appear they Are the great Design of our Religion,
so the Apostle telleth the Ephsians, we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
so the Apostle Telleth the Ephesians, we Are his workmanship, created in christ jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
This being so very clear, giveth cause enough to spend more than the remainder of the time in lamentation, in sad lamentation for the dead, I mean for the faith of Christians, whose want of works doth so plainly manifest it hath too generally given up the ghost.
This being so very clear, gives cause enough to spend more than the remainder of the time in lamentation, in sad lamentation for the dead, I mean for the faith of Christians, whose want of works does so plainly manifest it hath too generally given up the ghost.
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This is sad in any that call themselves Christians, but we have the least to excuse our selves, of any, By how much our faith is the sounder, by so much is our sin the greater.
This is sad in any that call themselves Christians, but we have the least to excuse our selves, of any, By how much our faith is the sounder, by so much is our since the greater.
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than for such as have been trifling in such a serious one. The Kingdom of God is not meat and drink, Rom. 13.17. but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
than for such as have been trifling in such a serious one. The Kingdom of God is not meat and drink, Rom. 13.17. but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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Trust ye not then in lying words, saying the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord. The Protestant Religion, the Protestant Religion. It will be but odious to God,
Trust you not then in lying words, saying the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord. The Protestant Religion, the Protestant Religion. It will be but odious to God,
