The inseparable communion of a believer with God in his love being the substance of several sermons preached on Rom. VIII 38, 39 / by ... Mr. Thomas Mallery ...
and therefore somthing, and in the first place, is to be spoken to it. In which we must consider three things, Union, Communion, Communication between God and Believers.
and Therefore something, and in the First place, is to be spoken to it. In which we must Consider three things, union, Communion, Communication between God and Believers.
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Thirdly, there is an union of Amity or Affection, as between Jonathan and David, 1 Sam. 18.11. and 20.17. as between those Acts 4.32. such an union is between believers and Christ, Eph. 5.25. Christ loved his Church, and gave himself.
Thirdly, there is an Union of Amity or Affection, as between Johnathan and David, 1 Sam. 18.11. and 20.17. as between those Acts 4.32. such an Union is between believers and christ, Ephesians 5.25. christ loved his Church, and gave himself.
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Fourthly, there is a Conjugal union of persons by Marriage, Eph. 5.28, 31. such an union there is between Christ and believers, 2 Cor. 11.2. and such between God and believers, Isa. 54.5. Isa. 62.5. Hos. 2.16, 19.20.
Fourthly, there is a Conjugal Union of Persons by Marriage, Ephesians 5.28, 31. such an Union there is between christ and believers, 2 Cor. 11.2. and such between God and believers, Isaiah 54.5. Isaiah 62.5. Hos. 2.16, 19.20.
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Fifthly, there is a spiritual union between all believers, 1 Cor. 12.13. such an union hath believers with Christ, 1 Cor. 6.17. and through Christ with God, 1 Cor. 2.13. with Eph. 2. ult.
Fifthly, there is a spiritual Union between all believers, 1 Cor. 12.13. such an Union hath believers with christ, 1 Cor. 6.17. and through christ with God, 1 Cor. 2.13. with Ephesians 2. ult.
such an union as is made to resemble the union between the Father and his Son, John 14.20. and John 17.21, 22. This union of believers is not the same for quality or equality with that of the Father and Son;
such an Union as is made to resemble the Union between the Father and his Son, John 14.20. and John 17.21, 22. This Union of believers is not the same for quality or equality with that of the Father and Son;
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Believers by union with God, have Communion with God. i. They have Communion with God in nature, 2 Pet 1.4. not by way of Partition, as if God divided his nature between him and us;
Believers by Union with God, have Communion with God. i. They have Communion with God in nature, 2 Pet 1.4. not by Way of Partition, as if God divided his nature between him and us;
and by that union had Communion with the divine nature, whence followed an Unction, whereby the humane nature received Perfections and Excellencies above its own natural capacity;
and by that Union had Communion with the divine nature, whence followed an Unction, whereby the humane nature received Perfections and Excellencies above its own natural capacity;
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Secondly, they have Communion with God in all the divine Relations in the Godhead, Father, Son, and holy Spirit: Father, 1 John 1.31. Son, 1 Cor. 19. Holy Spirit, John 14.17. — Hedwelleth in you.
Secondly, they have Communion with God in all the divine Relations in the Godhead, Father, Son, and holy Spirit: Father, 1 John 1.31. Son, 1 Cor. 19. Holy Spirit, John 14.17. — hedwelleth in you.
Thirdly, they have Communion with all three Persons in their peculiar and distinct Excellencies. The peculiar Excellency of the Father is Love, 1 Iohn 4.16. of the Son is Grace, Rom. 16.24. Of the Spirit is comfort, Iohn 14.16. Believers have Communion with the Father in love, with the Son in grace, with the Spirit in comfort, 2 Cor. 13.14. Paul often wi•heth Mercy, Grace and Peace to Saints, Mercy is the Fathers, Grace the Sons, Peace the holy Spirit.
Thirdly, they have Communion with all three Persons in their peculiar and distinct Excellencies. The peculiar Excellency of the Father is Love, 1 John 4.16. of the Son is Grace, Rom. 16.24. Of the Spirit is Comfort, John 14.16. Believers have Communion with the Father in love, with the Son in grace, with the Spirit in Comfort, 2 Cor. 13.14. Paul often wi•heth Mercy, Grace and Peace to Saints, Mercy is the Father's, Grace the Sons, Peace the holy Spirit.
They have Communion with all three in their peculiar and distinct Priviledges. Fourthly, they have Communion with God in all communicable Properties and Attributes;
They have Communion with all three in their peculiar and distinct Privileges. Fourthly, they have Communion with God in all communicable Properties and Attributes;
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in these is their likeness to God, their conformity to God. Fifthly, they have Communion with God in his greatest Priviledges, they are holiness and happiness. i. Holiness is one of Gods chiefest Prerogatives, Exod. 15.11. that believers have Communion with God in his holiness, appears Isa. 63.8. they are called the people of his holiness by this Argument, viz. their communion with Go•.
in these is their likeness to God, their conformity to God. Fifthly, they have Communion with God in his greatest Privileges, they Are holiness and happiness. i. Holiness is one of God's chiefest Prerogatives, Exod 15.11. that believers have Communion with God in his holiness, appears Isaiah 63.8. they Are called the people of his holiness by this Argument, viz. their communion with Go•.
The Apostle exhorts believers to a further progress in holiness, 1 Pet. 1.15, 16. Secondly, Happiness or Glory, Blessedness of Felicity is Gods Prerogative, 1 Tim. 6.15. Rom. 9.5. so is glory, which is the manifestation of that blessedness:
The Apostle exhorts believers to a further progress in holiness, 1 Pet. 1.15, 16. Secondly, Happiness or Glory, Blessedness of Felicity is God's Prerogative, 1 Tim. 6.15. Rom. 9.5. so is glory, which is the manifestation of that blessedness:
God is called the God of glory, Acts 7 2. the Father, the Father of glory, Eph. 1.17. the Son of God, Je•us Christ the Lord of glory, Iames 2.1. the Spirit, the Spirit of glory, 1 Pet. 4.14. That believers have Communion with God, Father, Son and Spirit in glory; see 2 Cor. 3.18. Iohn 1•. 22. and from hence follows the third, which is Communication.
God is called the God of glory, Acts 7 2. the Father, the Father of glory, Ephesians 1.17. the Son of God, Je•us christ the Lord of glory, James 2.1. the Spirit, the Spirit of glory, 1 Pet. 4.14. That believers have Communion with God, Father, Son and Spirit in glory; see 2 Cor. 3.18. John 1•. 22. and from hence follows the third, which is Communication.
Thirdly, there is a sweet Communication between God and believers, naturally flowing from this Communion; like that which is express'd of those believers in holy Communion, Act. 4.32. This Communication is mutual between God and believers;
Thirdly, there is a sweet Communication between God and believers, naturally flowing from this Communion; like that which is expressed of those believers in holy Communion, Act. 4.32. This Communication is mutual between God and believers;
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Behold — and by giving up our selves to his service, 2 Cor. 8.5. The Father communicates to us in all his spiritual blessings, — Eph. 1.3. We communicate to him, by improving all we receive from him, thank fully, faithfully, to the praise of his grace.
Behold — and by giving up our selves to his service, 2 Cor. 8.5. The Father communicates to us in all his spiritual blessings, — Ephesians 1.3. We communicate to him, by improving all we receive from him, thank Fully, faithfully, to the praise of his grace.
— And we communicate to him by receiving him and all his benefits by faith, and bring forth the fruits of righteousness by him to the glory of the Father.
— And we communicate to him by receiving him and all his benefits by faith, and bring forth the fruits of righteousness by him to the glory of the Father.
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The Spirit communicates to us in his comforts, and we communicate with him in raising up our hearts by his comforts, to joy in God above all other rejoycings, Rom. 5.11.
The Spirit communicates to us in his comforts, and we communicate with him in raising up our hearts by his comforts, to joy in God above all other rejoicings, Rom. 5.11.
It was great honour to the Son of God in his state of Humiliation, that God called him, the Man his Fellow, Zach, 13 7. What honour is it, that God should say of poor sinners, poor weak believers;
It was great honour to the Son of God in his state of Humiliation, that God called him, the Man his Fellow, Zach, 13 7. What honour is it, that God should say of poor Sinners, poor weak believers;
the Father and Son with whom ye have Communion, ( John 14.23.) will make their abode with you, so will the Spirit with whom ye have Communion, John 14.16. This Communion ye have with God here, will not leave you till it be perfected, in the full enjoyment of God in glory.
the Father and Son with whom you have Communion, (John 14.23.) will make their Abided with you, so will the Spirit with whom you have Communion, John 14.16. This Communion you have with God Here, will not leave you till it be perfected, in the full enjoyment of God in glory.
though this Communion of believers with God be a Mystery, the full knowledge whereof, and the most blessed fruits and effects of it be reserved for another state;
though this Communion of believers with God be a Mystery, the full knowledge whereof, and the most blessed fruits and effects of it be reserved for Another state;
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Secondly, be much in the Communion of the Spirit, by whom our Communion with the Father and Son is chiefly managed and transacted, 1 Iohn 16.14, 15. and by whom it is manifested, 1 Iohn 4.13.
Secondly, be much in the Communion of the Spirit, by whom our Communion with the Father and Son is chiefly managed and transacted, 1 John 16.14, 15. and by whom it is manifested, 1 John 4.13.
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for not our love to God, but his love to us is the only foundation on which a believer can build such high resolution, strong confidence, glorious joy, triumphing faith, as is in the text.
for not our love to God, but his love to us is the only Foundation on which a believer can built such high resolution, strong confidence, glorious joy, triumphing faith, as is in the text.
Secondly, a particular love, a love of beneficence or bounty: Thus he loves man above all his other creatures before his fall, Pro. 8.31. After his fall, Psal. 8.45. Heb. 2.16. Tit. 3.4.
Secondly, a particular love, a love of beneficence or bounty: Thus he loves man above all his other creatures before his fallen, Pro 8.31. After his fallen, Psalm 8.45. Hebrew 2.16. Tit. 3.4.
and partly also from the apprehension of the wrath and displeasure of God, and our obnoxiousness to his Iustice whom most unjustly and injuriously we have offended,
and partly also from the apprehension of the wrath and displeasure of God, and our obnoxiousness to his justice whom most unjustly and injuriously we have offended,
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and the meanes by which the power of his grace shall produce effectually those effects in the hearts of men, to which they shall freely and willingly consent to, is a way of love;
and the means by which the power of his grace shall produce effectually those effects in the hearts of men, to which they shall freely and willingly consent to, is a Way of love;
When God by his Spirit manifests his love to the soul, whom no other meanes could perswade much less compel, the soul is conquered by the secret, ineffable potency and Tweetness of the operation of love, love drawes and the soule comes,
When God by his Spirit manifests his love to the soul, whom no other means could persuade much less compel, the soul is conquered by the secret, ineffable potency and Tweetness of the operation of love, love draws and the soul comes,
It is exprest to be a Covenant of Conjugal love, Hos. 2.18, 19, 20. when God threatens to visit the sins of his people, &c. yet my loving kindness, &c. nor breaks my Covenant, &c. Isa. 89 31.34.
It is expressed to be a Covenant of Conjugal love, Hos. 2.18, 19, 20. when God threatens to visit the Sins of his people, etc. yet my loving kindness, etc. nor breaks my Covenant, etc. Isaiah 89 31.34.
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And with Christ all other graces, and Priviledges of grace that concur to salvation, Tit 3.4, 7. This love makes the first great change and alteration in mens estates and conditions, v. 3. this love of God goes on to manifest it self to such in Christ, in the Renovation of the Spirit, in Justification, in making us heirs of glory and eternal life.
And with christ all other graces, and Privileges of grace that concur to salvation, Tit 3.4, 7. This love makes the First great change and alteration in men's estates and conditions, v. 3. this love of God Goes on to manifest it self to such in christ, in the Renovation of the Spirit, in Justification, in making us Heirs of glory and Eternal life.
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as from the original, is there expresly affirmed of God the Father. Secondly, it is the bond of this Communion, as it binds us fast to God; this it doth,
as from the original, is there expressly affirmed of God the Father. Secondly, it is the bound of this Communion, as it binds us fast to God; this it does,
God o loved, &c. the love of God here is made matter of greatest encouragement to finners, to believe against all doubts of strongest engagement, to believe against all Pleas, Pretences on the contrary God so loved, &c. So;
God o loved, etc. the love of God Here is made matter of greatest encouragement to finners, to believe against all doubts of Strongest engagement, to believe against all Pleasant, Pretences on the contrary God so loved, etc. So;
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Gods love with a So, swallows up all our sins, doubts, fears, difficulties, wants, weaknesses unworthinesses or whatever stands in the way of believing.
God's love with a So, Swallows up all our Sins, doubts, fears, difficulties, Wants, Weaknesses unworthinesses or whatever Stands in the Way of believing.
It is not so between God and beleivers, 1 Jo. 4: 19. and that love which ascends from us to God, what is it but that which first descended from God to us.
It is not so between God and believers, 1 John 4: 19. and that love which ascends from us to God, what is it but that which First descended from God to us.
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yet when such a person comes to make known his true love and affection to her, it presently begets love in her bosom so — Thus the Apostle doth describe it, Eph 1.4. see how it begins in the love of God to us, and ends in our love to him;
yet when such a person comes to make known his true love and affection to her, it presently begets love in her bosom so — Thus the Apostle does describe it, Ephesians 1.4. see how it begins in the love of God to us, and ends in our love to him;
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God loves that he may be loved. Where God loves, he takes up his rest in that soul, Zeph. 3.17. where the soul lov•s God, it takes up its rest in God, Psal. 116.7. and values the love of God above richest enjoyments, Psal. 63.3.
God loves that he may be loved. Where God loves, he Takes up his rest in that soul, Zephaniah 3.17. where the soul lov•s God, it Takes up its rest in God, Psalm 116.7. and value's the love of God above Richest enjoyments, Psalm 63.3.
What the Apostle saith of the love of Christ, 2 Cor. 5.10. the same is true of the love of God, it constrains, it besiegeth, it hemms us in, it takes full possession of the soul, brings it under the regency of divine love, is wholly at the Command of love, 1 John 5.3. This is the love of God.
What the Apostle Says of the love of christ, 2 Cor. 5.10. the same is true of the love of God, it constrains, it besiegeth, it hemms us in, it Takes full possession of the soul, brings it under the regency of divine love, is wholly At the Command of love, 1 John 5.3. This is the love of God.
In vain shall we seek for any other motive to God in his dispensations of grace to us, besides his love, Deut. 5.7, 8. God hath predestinated you to the adoption, called, justified, sanctified you,
In vain shall we seek for any other motive to God in his dispensations of grace to us, beside his love, Deuteronomy 5.7, 8. God hath predestinated you to the adoption, called, justified, sanctified you,
it looks upon many, chuseth few, the children of his love are a chosen generation, 1 Pet. 2.9 God singles some out of all the world, to have Communion with, and they single God out of all the world to have Communion with him, Psal. 73.25.
it looks upon many, chooseth few, the children of his love Are a chosen generation, 1 Pet. 2.9 God singles Some out of all the world, to have Communion with, and they single God out of all the world to have Communion with him, Psalm 73.25.
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The love of God in communion with the soul, sweetens every bitter thing, heals all lapses, repairs all breaches, ends all controversies between God and the soul, Hos. 145, 5.
The love of God in communion with the soul, sweetens every bitter thing, heals all lapses, repairs all Breaches, ends all controversies between God and the soul, Hos. 145, 5.
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Fourthly, it is an everlasting communion, because it is of love, the love of God in the heart of a believer never faileth, 1 Cor. 13.8. much less can the love of God fail in his own heart;
Fourthly, it is an everlasting communion, Because it is of love, the love of God in the heart of a believer never Faileth, 1 Cor. 13.8. much less can the love of God fail in his own heart;
the love of God is one of the longest and most lasting things in God, Psal. 36.10. Continue — in the Hebrew, Draw out at length• as is the love so is the Communion.
the love of God is one of the longest and most lasting things in God, Psalm 36.10. Continue — in the Hebrew, Draw out At length• as is the love so is the Communion.
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take that exhortation, Jude 21. Keep your selves in the love of God, keep up your faith in Gods love, keep the apprehensions and manifestations of Gods love warm in your hearts.
take that exhortation, U^de 21. Keep your selves in the love of God, keep up your faith in God's love, keep the apprehensions and manifestations of God's love warm in your hearts.
This will keep you in sweet Communion with God, which is the life of ou• faith, the soul of our Christianity, th• joy of our salvation, all joy and peace i• believing.
This will keep you in sweet Communion with God, which is the life of ou• faith, the soul of our Christianity, th• joy of our salvation, all joy and peace i• believing.
This is strong consolation Peace that passeth understanding. Thi• is our stability in grace, our security for glory, 1 Iohn. 4.16. we have known and believed, — God is love.
This is strong consolation Peace that passes understanding. Thi• is our stability in grace, our security for glory, 1 John. 4.16. we have known and believed, — God is love.
Doct. That love of God, which is the bond of communion between himself, and believers, with all its gracious effects, Blessings, Priviledges is manifested and dispensed to us, only in and through Jesus Christ.
Doct. That love of God, which is the bound of communion between himself, and believers, with all its gracious effects, Blessings, Privileges is manifested and dispensed to us, only in and through jesus christ.
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and who is the Father of lights, in whom our life is said to be hid, Coll. 3.3. and so in him it is ours, by the eternal purpose of his love, and grace in himself.
and who is the Father of lights, in whom our life is said to be hid, Coll. 3.3. and so in him it is ours, by the Eternal purpose of his love, and grace in himself.
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Yet we must consider, the only Medium or means by which God doth manifest his love to us, through which he doth dispence all the effects of his eternal love and grace to us, is Jesus Christ, who is appointed of God to be the only Executor of all his Decrees of love and grace,
Yet we must Consider, the only Medium or means by which God does manifest his love to us, through which he does dispense all the effects of his Eternal love and grace to us, is jesus christ, who is appointed of God to be the only Executor of all his Decrees of love and grace,
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Hence Christ is made known to us as the eminently beloved one of the Father, Mat. 3.17. The beloved with an Amphasis, in whom we are said to be accepted, Eph. 1.6. his dear Son, or the Son of his love, into whose Kingdom we are said to be translated. Col. 1.13.
Hence christ is made known to us as the eminently Beloved one of the Father, Mathew 3.17. The Beloved with an Amphasis, in whom we Are said to be accepted, Ephesians 1.6. his dear Son, or the Son of his love, into whose Kingdom we Are said to be translated. Col. 1.13.
2. Our salvation was founded on the eternal Election of God; Christ was elected, Isa. 42.1. He was not only one chosen out of all Creatures, Men and Angels, but chosen out of all the three Persons in Trinity, to be the Mediatour of our Peace;
2. Our salvation was founded on the Eternal Election of God; christ was elected, Isaiah 42.1. He was not only one chosen out of all Creatures, Men and Angels, but chosen out of all the three Persons in Trinity, to be the Mediator of our Peace;
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Fourthly, our salvation is carried by Iustification; so Christ was first justified, Isa. 50 8. 1 Tim. 3.16. Fisthly, our salvation is carried on unto a final victory over all our enemies, for Christ Iesus he hath first overcome, Rev. 3.21. Sixthly, our salvation is perfected by the Resurrection from the dead, and a possession of glory;
Fourthly, our salvation is carried by Justification; so christ was First justified, Isaiah 50 8. 1 Tim. 3.16. Firstly, our salvation is carried on unto a final victory over all our enemies, for christ Iesus he hath First overcome, Rev. 3.21. Sixthly, our salvation is perfected by the Resurrection from the dead, and a possession of glory;
and our constant Growth and Increase in Grace, is called a growing up in all things to Christ our Head, Eph. 4 15. 4. Dem. All these treasures of salvation, which God hath in his eternal love decreed to lay out on his Elect, both in grace and glory, are given into Christ, Col 1.19. Col. 2.3. Christ Heir of all things by appointment, Heb. 1.3. Here he is said to be made of God unto us, whatever God intended to make our salvation compleat by, viz. Wisdom, — 1 Cor. 1.30. Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption.
and our constant Growth and Increase in Grace, is called a growing up in all things to christ our Head, Ephesians 4 15. 4. Dem. All these treasures of salvation, which God hath in his Eternal love decreed to lay out on his Elect, both in grace and glory, Are given into christ, Col 1.19. Col. 2.3. christ Heir of all things by appointment, Hebrew 1.3. Here he is said to be made of God unto us, whatever God intended to make our salvation complete by, viz. Wisdom, — 1 Cor. 1.30. Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption.
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Hence Christ is said to be not only given us for a Saviour, but to be the salvation of God to us, Luke 2.30. because he contains in himself the whole matter of our salvation, every part and parcel that makes our salvation compleat.
Hence christ is said to be not only given us for a Saviour, but to be the salvation of God to us, Lycia 2.30. Because he contains in himself the Whole matter of our salvation, every part and parcel that makes our salvation complete.
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he first makes us to be in Christ, makes us one with Christ, 1 Cor. 1.30. Of God are ye in Christ Iesus, — he gathers into one in Christ, Eph. 1.10, he calls them into the fellowship of Christ, 1 Cor. 1.9. whom he intends to save.
he First makes us to be in christ, makes us one with christ, 1 Cor. 1.30. Of God Are you in christ Iesus, — he gathers into one in christ, Ephesians 1.10, he calls them into the fellowship of christ, 1 Cor. 1.9. whom he intends to save.
As we are said to be chosen in Christ, Eph. 1.4. so we are said to be made the sons of God in Christ, Gal. 3.26. reconciled in Christ. 2 Cor. 5.19. to be made the righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5. ult. to be made new creatures in him, 2 Cor. 1.17. to be made an habitation of God in him, Eph. 2. ult. to be sanctified, preserved, called in Iesus Christ, Iude 1. hence we are called the Workmanship of God in Christ, Eph. 2.10.
As we Are said to be chosen in christ, Ephesians 1.4. so we Are said to be made the Sons of God in christ, Gal. 3.26. reconciled in christ. 2 Cor. 5.19. to be made the righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5. ult. to be made new creatures in him, 2 Cor. 1.17. to be made an habitation of God in him, Ephesians 2. ult. to be sanctified, preserved, called in Iesus christ, Iude 1. hence we Are called the Workmanship of God in christ, Ephesians 2.10.
The grace of our Adoption is the supreme Priviledge of all that grace we receive from Gods love, 1 Iohn 3.1. and is our Right and Title to all other blessings, if sons then heirs.
The grace of our Adoption is the supreme Privilege of all that grace we receive from God's love, 1 John 3.1. and is our Right and Title to all other blessings, if Sons then Heirs.
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Now Christ having this Prerogative peculiar to himself to be the Son of God, it was necessary that we should be made the sons of God in Christ Iesus, Eph. 1.5. Secondly, because Christ was;
Now christ having this Prerogative peculiar to himself to be the Son of God, it was necessary that we should be made the Sons of God in christ Iesus, Ephesians 1.5. Secondly, Because christ was;
Therefore it behoved, that the manifestations of the Fathers love, and the dispensations of his love to us, in the blessings of grace and glory, should be made in Iesus Christ.
Therefore it behooved, that the manifestations of the Father's love, and the dispensations of his love to us, in the blessings of grace and glory, should be made in Iesus christ.
Thirdly, that no natural goodness in our selves, nothing we can do in conformity to the Law of God, no external duties of Worship to God, no moral Righteousness towards man, can be the least part of that Righteousness that can bring us into a state of love and favour with God.
Thirdly, that no natural Goodness in our selves, nothing we can do in conformity to the Law of God, no external duties of Worship to God, no moral Righteousness towards man, can be the least part of that Righteousness that can bring us into a state of love and favour with God.
Many things that concern our salvation have yet no other subsisting in us, but what saith giveth them, which yet are actually accomplisht in Christ, they, are in us yet imperfect, which are compleated in Christ.
Many things that concern our salvation have yet no other subsisting in us, but what Says gives them, which yet Are actually accomplished in christ, they, Are in us yet imperfect, which Are completed in christ.
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Thirdly, the infinite love of Christ to us, in being willing to impart to us a share of that love of God, that grace and glory of God that was only due to him, in the right of the first and only begotten. 2. Use. For instruction.
Thirdly, the infinite love of christ to us, in being willing to impart to us a share of that love of God, that grace and glory of God that was only due to him, in the right of the First and only begotten. 2. Use. For instruction.
1. When we go to God for any manifestation of his love, or any dispensation of love, in any spiritual or heavenly blessings go out of your selves, get into Christ, in him alone we can know his love and receive the blessings of i•, Eph 1.3.
1. When we go to God for any manifestation of his love, or any Dispensation of love, in any spiritual or heavenly blessings go out of your selves, get into christ, in him alone we can know his love and receive the blessings of i•, Ephesians 1.3.
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Nothing comes to us immediately from God, but mediately in and through Christ, who is Mediatour between God and us in all things divine have hath decreed for us
Nothing comes to us immediately from God, but mediately in and through christ, who is Mediator between God and us in all things divine have hath decreed for us
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Secondly, how much doth it concern us, a mong the highest and chiefell concernments of salvation to have our union with Christ, our interest in Christ cleared up.
Secondly, how much does it concern us, a mong the highest and chiefell concernments of salvation to have our Union with christ, our Interest in christ cleared up.
So he is Lord of the whole Creation of God; all things have their being and sustentation of him, Col. 16.17. Heb. 1.3. He is called the Image, the first-born, Col. 1.15. The first-born in Scripture notes Principality, Lordship and Dominion:
So he is Lord of the Whole Creation of God; all things have their being and sustentation of him, Col. 16.17. Hebrew 1.3. He is called the Image, the firstborn, Col. 1.15. The firstborn in Scripture notes Principality, Lordship and Dominion:
the first-born is Heir of all, and the Heir is called Lord of all, Gal. 4.1. From this his Primogeniture the Apostle inferreth his Lordship, or Dominion over the Angels, Heb. 1.6.
the firstborn is Heir of all, and the Heir is called Lord of all, Gal. 4.1. From this his Primogeniture the Apostle infers his Lordship, or Dominion over the Angels, Hebrew 1.6.
1. By Ordination or Constitution, Heb. 1. 2. Him hath God appointed — See that John 3.35. The Man Christ is made Lord of all, Acts 2.26. He hath this Lordship by Patent from the Father:
1. By Ordination or Constitution, Hebrew 1. 2. Him hath God appointed — See that John 3.35. The Man christ is made Lord of all, Acts 2.26. He hath this Lordship by Patent from the Father:
by Judgement here we are to understand an absolute dominion and sovereignty over all things and all persons in heaven, earth and hell, Phil. 2.9, 10, 11. Hence we have the four beasts with twenty four Elders, with the Angels, Rev. 5 11, 12, 13.
by Judgement Here we Are to understand an absolute dominion and sovereignty over all things and all Persons in heaven, earth and hell, Philip 2.9, 10, 11. Hence we have the four beasts with twenty four Elders, with the Angels, Rev. 5 11, 12, 13.
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that all Power, and this all Wisdom, Col. 2.3. By both these he is throughly furnisht for the administration of that dominion which belongs to him as Lord:
that all Power, and this all Wisdom, Col. 2.3. By both these he is thoroughly furnished for the administration of that dominion which belongs to him as Lord:
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and Wisdome, able by foolishness to bring to nought the understanding of the Prudent, and both these anointed with Righteousness, the stability of every Kingdom, and the Perpetuity of Christs. Heb. 1.8. Thirdly, by Conquest and Victory;
and Wisdom, able by foolishness to bring to nought the understanding of the Prudent, and both these anointed with Righteousness, the stability of every Kingdom, and the Perpetuity of Christ. Hebrew 1.8. Thirdly, by Conquest and Victory;
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he hath overcome the strong man, Satan, taken away his Armour, divided the spoils of that Kingdom of darkness, Luke 11.21. he hath overcome the wrath of God, the severity of his Justice, the Malediction of the Law, Gal. 3 13. He hath bl•tted out — spoiled Principalities, — Col. 2.14.15. Jer. 12.31. He hath overcom sin, Dan. 9. 24. He hath overcome the world, Iohn 16.24. He hath abolisht death, 2 Tim. 1.10. Rev. 1.18.
he hath overcome the strong man, Satan, taken away his Armour, divided the spoils of that Kingdom of darkness, Lycia 11.21. he hath overcome the wrath of God, the severity of his justice, the Malediction of the Law, Gal. 3 13. He hath bl•tted out — spoiled Principalities, — Col. 2.14.15. Jer. 12.31. He hath overcome since, Dan. 9. 24. He hath overcome the world, John 16.24. He hath abolished death, 2 Tim. 1.10. Rev. 1.18.
Secondly, we are to consider Jesus Christ as the Lord of his Church, Lord of all believers, Col. 1.18. — that he might have the Preeminence or Lordship;
Secondly, we Are to Consider jesus christ as the Lord of his Church, Lord of all believers, Col. 1.18. — that he might have the Preeminence or Lordship;
Thus the Apostles preach'd him, when they exhibited him to the saith of the world by the Gospel, Acts 10. 30. Every particular believer may say of Christ.
Thus the Apostles preached him, when they exhibited him to the Says of the world by the Gospel, Acts 10. 30. Every particular believer may say of christ.
1. The quality of Christs dominion of Lordship over believers, and his whole Church, is a dominion of grace, Rom. 6.14. a Kingdom of righteousness and grace, Rom. 5.21. Grace hath reigned through Righteousness by Iesus Christ our Lord.
1. The quality of Christ dominion of Lordship over believers, and his Whole Church, is a dominion of grace, Rom. 6.14. a Kingdom of righteousness and grace, Rom. 5.21. Grace hath reigned through Righteousness by Iesus christ our Lord.
by casting down the imaginations — and bringing them into subjection, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. This he doth Ministerially, by the Word of Reconciliation effectually, by his Spirit;
by casting down the Imaginations — and bringing them into subjection, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. This he does Ministerially, by the Word of Reconciliation effectually, by his Spirit;
the Apostle preach'd him the only Lord, our faith, 2 Cor. 4. 5. It is highest sacriledge, horrible usurpation, to impose any thing to be believed for salvation, which Christ hath not commanded.
the Apostle preached him the only Lord, our faith, 2 Cor. 4. 5. It is highest sacrilege, horrible usurpation, to impose any thing to be believed for salvation, which christ hath not commanded.
Thirdly, he is Lord by justifying their persons, and forgiving their sins: he is called the Lord our Righteousness, Ier. 23.6. He is to us a Melchizedech, a King of Righteousness, Heb. 7.2.
Thirdly, he is Lord by justifying their Persons, and forgiving their Sins: he is called the Lord our Righteousness, Jeremiah 23.6. He is to us a Melchizedek, a King of Righteousness, Hebrew 7.2.
This he doth by writing his Laws in their hearts, by giving a spiritual understanding in the knowledge of his Will, by forming and fashioning their affections and conversations into holy obedience, to the heavenly and spiritual nature of his Kingdom
This he does by writing his Laws in their hearts, by giving a spiritual understanding in the knowledge of his Will, by forming and fashioning their affections and conversations into holy Obedience, to the heavenly and spiritual nature of his Kingdom
— So Christ is Lord of all his Fathers Treasures, and he giveth all things, 2 Pet. 1.3. Sixthly, in protecting, upholding, succouring them in all their dangers, amidst all their temptations, infirmities, discouragements, 2 Cor. 12.9. by his compassions pltying them, Heb. 4.15. by his power and grace helping them, by his care and wisdom proportioning their strength to their trials;
— So christ is Lord of all his Father's Treasures, and he gives all things, 2 Pet. 1.3. Sixthly, in protecting, upholding, succouring them in all their dangers, amid all their temptations, infirmities, discouragements, 2 Cor. 12.9. by his compassions pltying them, Hebrew 4.15. by his power and grace helping them, by his care and Wisdom proportioning their strength to their trials;
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or ful persuasion of faith, that nothing can separate us from the love of God. He is our Lord, and Lord over all creatures in Heaven, Earth and Hell; Lord over Angels, Men, Devils; Lord over Life and Death;
or full persuasion of faith, that nothing can separate us from the love of God. He is our Lord, and Lord over all creatures in Heaven, Earth and Hell; Lord over Angels, Men, Devils; Lord over Life and Death;
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Dost thou feel a dominion of sin, a tyranny of prevalling lusts, leading the captive, come and say, Lord, many lores have dominion over me, O let me be under the Dominion and Government of thy grace.
Dost thou feel a dominion of since, a tyranny of prevalling Lustiest, leading the captive, come and say, Lord, many lores have dominion over me, Oh let me be under the Dominion and Government of thy grace.
Come to Christ who hath spoiled Satan, pacified Conscience, satisfied Law, abolisht death, triumph'd over Hell, he is Lord over all, hath swallowed up all in victory.
Come to christ who hath spoiled Satan, pacified Conscience, satisfied Law, abolished death, triumphed over Hell, he is Lord over all, hath swallowed up all in victory.
Dost thou want a Righteousness to lustifie thee, Christ is Lord of Righteousness: Dost thou want Pardon of sin, Christ is Lord and hath power to forgive sin:
Dost thou want a Righteousness to lustifie thee, christ is Lord of Righteousness: Dost thou want Pardon of since, christ is Lord and hath power to forgive since:
Christ is absent, therefore to stand in awe of him, to be diligent in his Work, to do, to suffer for him, to fear to offend him, to endeavor that whether present or absent we may be accepted of him: this requires much faith.
christ is absent, Therefore to stand in awe of him, to be diligent in his Work, to do, to suffer for him, to Fear to offend him, to endeavour that whither present or absent we may be accepted of him: this requires much faith.
and power of the Holy Ghost. II. As ye have received Christ Iesus the Lord, so walk in him, Col. 6.2. Give up your selves, consciences, thoughts, desires, the secrets of your souls, and the conversations of your lives to be guided, ordered, governed by his Word and Will.
and power of the Holy Ghost. II As you have received christ Iesus the Lord, so walk in him, Col. 6.2. Give up your selves, Consciences, thoughts, Desires, the secrets of your Souls, and the conversations of your lives to be guided, ordered, governed by his Word and Will.
Satan mustering his Aemies from the four quarters of Heaven, Earth and Hell, compassing the Camp of the Saints, endeavoring to overthrew the beloved City, the strong hold of Gods beloved ones; he musters death and life.
Satan mustering his Aemies from the four quarters of Heaven, Earth and Hell, compassing the Camp of the Saints, endeavouring to overthrew the Beloved city, the strong hold of God's Beloved ones; he musters death and life.
the Apostle reckons up but the chief Heads, Leaders and Commanders of these evils, enemies and dangers, eight in number, Death, Life, &c. How many Armies of dangers, evils, enemies, may march under the Conduct of every one of these Commanders are innumerable, Psal. 40.12.
the Apostle reckons up but the chief Heads, Leaders and Commanders of these evils, enemies and dangers, eight in number, Death, Life, etc. How many Armies of dangers, evils, enemies, may march under the Conduct of every one of these Commanders Are innumerable, Psalm 40.12.
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some arise from life, some from death. They are managed by variety of Agents and Instruments, some by Angels good and bad: some by Principalities and Powers. —
Some arise from life, Some from death. They Are managed by variety of Agents and Instruments, Some by Angels good and bad: Some by Principalities and Powers. —
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They are inflicted at divers times: some from the present, some from the future. They come from divers places, some from the heighth, some from the depth.
They Are inflicted At diverse times: Some from the present, Some from the future. They come from diverse places, Some from the height, Some from the depth.
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Here is Ephraim against Manassch, and Manassch against Ephraim, but both against Iudah; here is Herod and Pilate at variance between themselves, but both against Christ;
Here is Ephraim against Manasseh, and Manasseh against Ephraim, but both against Iudah; Here is Herod and Pilate At variance between themselves, but both against christ;
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not only tribulation, but tribulation with distress: not only distress, but distre•s with persecution; nor only persecution, but persecution with famine:
not only tribulation, but tribulation with distress: not only distress, but distre•s with persecution; nor only persecution, but persecution with famine:
nor only famish'd, but stript naked; nor only stript naked, but in peril of life; nor in peril only, but killed by the sword, killed all the day long.
nor only famished, but stripped naked; nor only stripped naked, but in peril of life; nor in peril only, but killed by the sword, killed all the day long.
loss of all their outward comforts, dearest relations, and sweetest enjoyments of the world, Mar. 10.28 29 what hath a man to lose more. Paul, Phil. 3.8.
loss of all their outward comforts, dearest relations, and Sweetest enjoyments of the world, Mar. 10.28 29 what hath a man to loose more. Paul, Philip 3.8.
You say these were of the Church of the Old Testament: the New Testament Church hath greater Priviledges: No, compare Psal. 44.22. with Rom. 8.36. the Apostle speaks in the same words as the Prophet:
You say these were of the Church of the Old Testament: the New Testament Church hath greater Privileges: No, compare Psalm 44.22. with Rom. 8.36. the Apostle speaks in the same words as the Prophet:
wherefore did Pharaoh persecute Moses, because he loved Christ, the reproaches of Christ, and the sufferings of his people, above all preferments, pleasures of sin in Pharaoh 's Court,
Wherefore did Pharaoh persecute Moses, Because he loved christ, the Reproaches of christ, and the sufferings of his people, above all preferments, pleasures of since in Pharaoh is Court,
So much seems to be implied, Psal. 119 87. Psal. 38.20. No Courtesi•s will oblige the ungedly, except the godly will leave doing good. The Grounds of this Point.
So much seems to be implied, Psalm 119 87. Psalm 38.20. No Courtesi•s will oblige the ungedly, except the godly will leave doing good. The Grounds of this Point.
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1. To make all the Children conformable to his own Son, and all the Brethren conformable to their elder Brother, Rom 8.29. All our sufferings and afflictions are Christs Cup, it is one and the same Cup Christ and his disciples drank of, Mat. 20.23. And Christ saith, Te shall indeed drink.
1. To make all the Children conformable to his own Son, and all the Brothers conformable to their elder Brother, Rom 8.29. All our sufferings and afflictions Are Christ Cup, it is one and the same Cup christ and his Disciples drank of, Mathew 20.23. And christ Says, To shall indeed drink.
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First, the Apostles did affirm concerning afflictions, with the same certainty they preach'd the Gospel. Secondly, they affirm not concerning a few, but many afflictions.
First, the Apostles did affirm Concerning afflictions, with the same certainty they preached the Gospel. Secondly, they affirm not Concerning a few, but many afflictions.
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When Peter had fully declared his love to Christ, then Christ tells him of his sufferings for him, John 21.17, 18. Because some pretend love to Christ,
When Peter had Fully declared his love to christ, then christ tells him of his sufferings for him, John 21.17, 18. Because Some pretend love to christ,
as the stony ground which gladly received the Gospel, but when persecution came fell away; Others who pretend love to Christ, can suffer in some kinds, but not in others;
as the stony ground which gladly received the Gospel, but when persecution Come fell away; Others who pretend love to christ, can suffer in Some Kinds, but not in Others;
1. Use. This Point convinceth the world, and the generality of men, who yet live within the sound of the Gospel, of gross ignorance, misapprehension. —
1. Use. This Point Convinces the world, and the generality of men, who yet live within the found of the Gospel, of gross ignorance, misapprehension. —
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They judge of the love of God, and the ways of God, as they are attended with outward peace, liberty, security from evils, en mies, dangers, by that worldly felicity that attends them.
They judge of the love of God, and the ways of God, as they Are attended with outward peace, liberty, security from evils, en mies, dangers, by that worldly felicity that attends them.
to consider, whether with our ten thousand, (the Promises, Graces, Comforts, Priviledges, we have in the Gospel) we can meet twenty thousand, such is the number of the afflictions, trials, temptations, will encounter us.
to Consider, whither with our ten thousand, (the Promises, Graces, Comforts, Privileges, we have in the Gospel) we can meet twenty thousand, such is the number of the afflictions, trials, temptations, will encounter us.
therefore notes a NONLATINALPHABET, (which comes from the same word) which is A Persuasion, with full confidence of faith, see Rom. 14.14. 2 Tim. 1.12.
Therefore notes a, (which comes from the same word) which is A Persuasion, with full confidence of faith, see Rom. 14.14. 2 Tim. 1.12.
Doct. Such as have truly believed the Love of God in Christ Iesus their Lord, may have a full Persuasion of faith they shall continue in the Communion of that love, against all enemies that shall attempt a separation from it.
Doct. Such as have truly believed the Love of God in christ Iesus their Lord, may have a full Persuasion of faith they shall continue in the Communion of that love, against all enemies that shall attempt a separation from it.
First, it is a fellowship with the Father, and his Son Christ Iesus, 1 John 1.2. In which observe, first the reality and certainty of this Communion: truly our Fellowship —
First, it is a fellowship with the Father, and his Son christ Iesus, 1 John 1.2. In which observe, First the reality and certainty of this Communion: truly our Fellowship —
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Secondly, this Communion is a Priviledge common to every believer, with the chiefest and highest Apostles, one of which was Iohn, called the beloved disciple, he whom Iesus loved and laid in his bosom;
Secondly, this Communion is a Privilege Common to every believer, with the chiefest and highest Apostles, one of which was John, called the Beloved disciple, he whom Iesus loved and laid in his bosom;
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Thirdly, the effect that naturally flows from that Communion to believers, viz. fulness of joy, ver. 4. Could any thing, did any thing separate the Apostles from their Communion with the Father, and his Son Iesus Christ;
Thirdly, the Effect that naturally flows from that Communion to believers, viz. fullness of joy, ver. 4. Could any thing, did any thing separate the Apostles from their Communion with the Father, and his Son Iesus christ;
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First, the Power of this God, engaged to keep his in close Communion with himself, against all adverse power that can attempt a separation, John 10.29.
First, the Power of this God, engaged to keep his in close Communion with himself, against all adverse power that can attempt a separation, John 10.29.
the love of God was from everlasting to everlasting, Jer. 31 3. and the love of Christ is to everlasting, John 13.1. Believers have full security for their continuance in Gods love, because it is the love of God in Christ, who is to carry it on through all its passages, oppositions, seeming interruptions to Eternity.
the love of God was from everlasting to everlasting, Jer. 31 3. and the love of christ is to everlasting, John 13.1. Believers have full security for their Continuance in God's love, Because it is the love of God in christ, who is to carry it on through all its passages, oppositions, seeming interruptions to Eternity.
Secondly, the Lord Iesus his love is a victorious love, it brings off believers more then Conquerours, over all things that can attempt or endanger a separation, Rom. 8.35, 37. More then Conquerors;
Secondly, the Lord Iesus his love is a victorious love, it brings off believers more then Conquerors, over all things that can attempt or endanger a separation, Rom. 8.35, 37. More then Conquerors;
Secondly, the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord, is Protection to itself, and all that are under it, against the violence of all its enemies, Cant. 2.4. — his Banner over me was love.
Secondly, the love of God in christ jesus our Lord, is Protection to itself, and all that Are under it, against the violence of all its enemies, Cant 2.4. — his Banner over me was love.
Thirdly, Christ Iesus our Lord will make believers invincible in the love of God, what is the power of all these enemies in the Text to the power of Christ Jesus our Lord;
Thirdly, christ Iesus our Lord will make believers invincible in the love of God, what is the power of all these enemies in the Text to the power of christ jesus our Lord;
he will bring them under believers feet, and make them know he hath loved them, and they shall never separate them from his love, Rev 3.9. 5. Dem. Is taken from the nature and quality of that love of God which is in the hearts of believers, which is produced by the love of God to us in Christ Jesus.
he will bring them under believers feet, and make them know he hath loved them, and they shall never separate them from his love, Rev 3.9. 5. Dem. Is taken from the nature and quality of that love of God which is in the hearts of believers, which is produced by the love of God to us in christ jesus.
First, there is more sweetness in the love of Christ, then bitterness in all the sorrows, troubles, afflictions, that be fal them for the love of Christ.
First, there is more sweetness in the love of christ, then bitterness in all the sorrows, Troubles, afflictions, that be fall them for the love of christ.
Jacobs seven years servitude, seemed nothing to him for his love to Rachel, Gen. 29.20. The love of Christ is said to be better then wine, Cant. 1.2, 4. Wine makes glad the heart, Zach. 9.7. it makes a man neither to feel nor remember his sorrows:
Jacobs seven Years servitude, seemed nothing to him for his love to Rachel, Gen. 29.20. The love of christ is said to be better then wine, Cant 1.2, 4. Wine makes glad the heart, Zach 9.7. it makes a man neither to feel nor Remember his sorrows:
Secondly, this love of Christ in believers hath a mighty potency in it, 2 Cor. 5.14. stronger to keep us to Christ, then all adverse power to separate us from him.
Secondly, this love of christ in believers hath a mighty potency in it, 2 Cor. 5.14. Stronger to keep us to christ, then all adverse power to separate us from him.
Secondly, the Apostle in this Persuasion of faith, includes all believers with himself, — shall not be able to separate us, — he is much perswaded for others as himself.
Secondly, the Apostle in this Persuasion of faith, includes all believers with himself, — shall not be able to separate us, — he is much persuaded for Others as himself.
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Thirdly, though all believers have the same Communion with God and Christ Iesus in love, (as hath been declared) all have not yet the same measure and degree of confidence, assurance,
Thirdly, though all believers have the same Communion with God and christ Iesus in love, (as hath been declared) all have not yet the same measure and degree of confidence, assurance,
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Fourthly, no believers security is founded on the Persuasion of his faith, but the Persuasion of his faith is founded on the love of God, which is in Christ Iesus his Lord.
Fourthly, no believers security is founded on the Persuasion of his faith, but the Persuasion of his faith is founded on the love of God, which is in christ Iesus his Lord.
Let Christians who design and aim at the comfort of Christianity, cast their thoughts, defires, endeavors, into this Mould, viz. how to compass an assurance of Gods love in Christ.
Let Christians who Design and aim At the Comfort of Christianity, cast their thoughts, Desires, endeavors, into this Mould, viz. how to compass an assurance of God's love in christ.
Secondly, dearly entertain the sweet Spirit of God, Rom. 5.5. 2. Use. To such as have clear'd up to them their Communion with God in love, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Secondly, dearly entertain the sweet Spirit of God, Rom. 5.5. 2. Use. To such as have cleared up to them their Communion with God in love, which is in christ jesus our Lord.
Doct. A Christian fortified in the love of God through Christ, (or his Communion with God in love) hath full security against all the attempts, whereby death or life may endanger a separation. I.
Doct. A Christian fortified in the love of God through christ, (or his Communion with God in love) hath full security against all the attempts, whereby death or life may endanger a separation. I.
Fifthly, the Saints of God have mightily cried out to God, when they have been in danger to be separated from God by death, Heman, Psal. 88.3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12. David, Psal. 116.3.4 But death can never separate a believer from his Communion with God in love, through Christ lesus.
Fifthly, the Saints of God have mightily cried out to God, when they have been in danger to be separated from God by death, Heman, Psalm 88.3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12. David, Psalm 116.3.4 But death can never separate a believer from his Communion with God in love, through christ Jesus.
and commanded his people to fear not, Rev. 17, 18. Fourthly, Christ hath executed that revenge threatned, Hos. 13.14. against Death and the Grave, for all the sorrows, fears, temptations, cruelties, it hath executed against him and his holy Saints.
and commanded his people to Fear not, Rev. 17, 18. Fourthly, christ hath executed that revenge threatened, Hos. 13.14. against Death and the Grave, for all the sorrows, fears, temptations, cruelties, it hath executed against him and his holy Saints.
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the word NONLATINALPHABET signifi•s, to make weak and useless, to take away all the power and strength of a thing ▪ death is not now, as it was; its sting is gone;
the word signifi•s, to make weak and useless, to take away all the power and strength of a thing ▪ death is not now, as it was; its sting is gone;
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Boys play with a Bee when the sting is out: Nor only so, but Christ •ath brought in the room of it Life and Immortality; hence that Iohn 11.26. Mat. 22.32.
Boys play with a Bee when the sting is out: Nor only so, but christ •ath brought in the room of it Life and Immortality; hence that John 11.26. Mathew 22.32.
Though death may separate between soul and body in a Saint, it cannot separate, either from Communion with God, Rom. 8.11. Seventhly, death to Saints strengthens their Communion with God, it separates an holy Saint from a filthy world, a precious soul from a 〈 ◊ 〉 body, precious graces from filthy corruptions, 〈 ◊ 〉 precious Spirit from vile flesh;
Though death may separate between soul and body in a Saint, it cannot separate, either from Communion with God, Rom. 8.11. Seventhly, death to Saints strengthens their Communion with God, it separates an holy Saint from a filthy world, a precious soul from a 〈 ◊ 〉 body, precious graces from filthy corruptions, 〈 ◊ 〉 precious Spirit from vile Flesh;
Death to Saints separates only the precious from the vile, whereby they come into more intimate Communion with God, 2 Cor. 6.17. Eighthly, it is not to believers, Death and Hell follows it, but Death and Heaven follows it:
Death to Saints separates only the precious from the vile, whereby they come into more intimate Communion with God, 2 Cor. 6.17. Eighthly, it is not to believers, Death and Hell follows it, but Death and Heaven follows it:
First, the many errors, slips, falls, backslidings, believers are subject to in this life, Psal. 19.12. James 5.19, 20. if any of you erre in judgement or practice.
First, the many errors, slips, falls, backslidings, believers Are Subject to in this life, Psalm 19.12. James 5.19, 20. if any of you err in judgement or practice.
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how apt Gods people are to this, appears by that exhortation, Rom. 12.2. How much they are endangered thereby. See Psal. 106.36. what great Apostacies false Profess••• have made thereby. See 2 Pet. 2.20.
how apt God's people Are to this, appears by that exhortation, Rom. 12.2. How much they Are endangered thereby. See Psalm 106.36. what great Apostasies false Profess••• have made thereby. See 2 Pet. 2.20.
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Thirdly, they are endangered by the profits, pleasures, promises and allurements of the world: By these Demas was brought off from his fellowship in the Gospel, 2 Tim. 4.10. Hence that, 1 Tim 6.10.11.
Thirdly, they Are endangered by the profits, pleasures, promises and allurements of the world: By these Demas was brought off from his fellowship in the Gospel, 2 Tim. 4.10. Hence that, 1 Tim 6.10.11.
Fourthly, they are endangered by those many afflictions, temptations reproaches, persecutions that befal them in this life ▪ when many afflictions followed the believing Hebrews their 〈 ◊ 〉 began to saint, their hand• hang, downs their knees grow seeble,
Fourthly, they Are endangered by those many afflictions, temptations Reproaches, persecutions that befall them in this life ▪ when many afflictions followed the believing Hebrews their 〈 ◊ 〉 began to saint, their hand• hang, downs their knees grow feeble,
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when Christ call'd him to be an eye witness of his sufferings, Peter 〈 ◊ 〉 to sleep, he that promised never to forsake Christ, to die with him, comes to deny him, had not Christ prayed a•prehand for him, his faith bad utterly •••ed.
when christ called him to be an eye witness of his sufferings, Peter 〈 ◊ 〉 to sleep, he that promised never to forsake christ, to die with him, comes to deny him, had not christ prayed a•prehand for him, his faith bade utterly •••ed.
First, not the first, the Office of Christ is to compassionate their 〈 ◊ 〉 Heb. 4.15. to present the sacrifice of himself for the errors of his people, Heb. 9.7. See E••k. 24.10.
First, not the First, the Office of christ is to compassionate their 〈 ◊ 〉 Hebrew 4.15. to present the sacrifice of himself for the errors of his people, Hebrew 9.7. See E••k. 24.10.
he will succour their temptations, and heal their backslidings he wil keep them from falling from the love of God, and Communion with God: and present. Jude 24.
he will succour their temptations, and heal their backslidings he will keep them from falling from the love of God, and Communion with God: and present. U^de 24.
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Secondly, not the second, for Christ hath prayed, John 17.15, 16. Gal. 1. •. God hath promised to sanctifie them wholly, and he will do it, Thes. 5.23 24. and Christ will do it, 2 Tim. 4.18.
Secondly, not the second, for christ hath prayed, John 17.15, 16. Gal. 1. •. God hath promised to sanctify them wholly, and he will do it, Thebes 5.23 24. and christ will do it, 2 Tim. 4.18.
Fourthly, not the last, because all these afflictions a•e made, ordered and design'd, to work up a believer unto a fitness for everlasting Communion with God in glory, 2 Cor. 4.17. Heb. 12.10. Holiness sits for Communion with God 〈 ◊ 〉. The reasons of the point.
Fourthly, not the last, Because all these afflictions a•e made, ordered and designed, to work up a believer unto a fitness for everlasting Communion with God in glory, 2 Cor. 4.17. Hebrew 12.10. Holiness sits for Communion with God 〈 ◊ 〉. The Reasons of the point.
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Reas. 1. Because that God who hath taken believers into Communion with himself in love, hath a Sovereignty and Authority over death and life, and 〈 ◊ 〉 things that concern the state of both, Deut. 32.29. Reas. 2. All believers have Communion with Christ in his life and death, Rom. 5.10. by which death and life, and all things that befal them in life and death are sweetned and sanctified to them.
Reas. 1. Because that God who hath taken believers into Communion with himself in love, hath a Sovereignty and authority over death and life, and 〈 ◊ 〉 things that concern the state of both, Deuteronomy 32.29. Reas. 2. All believers have Communion with christ in his life and death, Rom. 5.10. by which death and life, and all things that befall them in life and death Are sweetened and sanctified to them.
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Fifthly, Life and Death to believers, are great advantages in Christ. Phil. 1.21. Sixthly, a Christians state in life and death, is wholly consecrated to God; •om 14.7, 8. 1. Use. Let this caution believers concerning Life and Death, both of them naturally afford many advantages to the enemies of your salvation, continually against you.
Fifthly, Life and Death to believers, Are great advantages in christ. Philip 1.21. Sixthly, a Christians state in life and death, is wholly consecrated to God; •om 14.7, 8. 1. Use. Let this caution believers Concerning Life and Death, both of them naturally afford many advantages to the enemies of your salvation, continually against you.
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Use 2. Christians, be diligent above all things, like the Apostle, to fortifie your faith in the love of God, which is in, &c. Here is your comfort and security, against all the troubles and temptation ▪ in life,
Use 2. Christians, be diligent above all things, like the Apostle, to fortify your faith in the love of God, which is in, etc. Here is your Comfort and security, against all the Troubles and temptation ▪ in life,
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WE have seen the Ap•stle, as the mighty Champion of believers, encountring, conquering and triumphing over the first Rank or Regiment of enemies that appear in this cause;
WE have seen the Ap•stle, as the mighty Champion of believers, encountering, conquering and triumphing over the First Rank or Regiment of enemies that appear in this cause;
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First, some by Angels, Principalities and Powers, understand the whole Host of good Angels, distinguisht by their orders, degrees and dignities as Cor. 1.16. The good Angels are called Principalities and Powers.
First, Some by Angels, Principalities and Powers, understand the Whole Host of good Angels, distinguished by their order, Degrees and dignities as Cor. 1.16. The good Angels Are called Principalities and Powers.
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By Angels I understand, the good Angell in Heaven; by Principalities, the Rulers, Magistrates. Governours of this world, Tit. 3.1. Luke 12.11. by Powers the Angels of darkness, Eph. 6.12. Dect. The Point is.
By Angels I understand, the good Angel in Heaven; by Principalities, the Rulers, Magistrates. Governors of this world, Tit. 3.1. Lycia 12.11. by Powers the Angels of darkness, Ephesians 6.12. Dect. The Point is.
and turn as bad enemies to believers, as Devils are. Their stability and unchangeableness, is not from any natural power of inherent grace in themselves.
and turn as bad enemies to believers, as Devils Are. Their stability and unchangeableness, is not from any natural power of inherent grace in themselves.
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and triumphed over them as if they had really been, Psal 46.1. — 4. This wonderfully magnifies the security of Saints in Gods love, that it is above all, real or imaginary, possible or •upposed dangers.
and triumphed over them as if they had really been, Psalm 46.1. — 4. This wonderfully Magnifies the security of Saints in God's love, that it is above all, real or imaginary, possible or •upposed dangers.
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Thirdly, the Apostle holds forth the greatest Hyperbole of faith, the Elevation of a soul wrapt up in Gods love, above and beyond every creature of the highest Perfection.
Thirdly, the Apostle holds forth the greatest Hyperbole of faith, the Elevation of a soul wrapped up in God's love, above and beyond every creature of the highest Perfection.
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Fourthly, the Apostle here speaks, as a man going into the field to meet his enemie, who in the height of his resolution, in the confidence of his strength and skill in his weapon, bids his enemy chuse his Weapon, chuse his Ground, chuse his Second to his best advantage.
Fourthly, the Apostle Here speaks, as a man going into the field to meet his enemy, who in the height of his resolution, in the confidence of his strength and skill in his weapon, bids his enemy choose his Weapon, choose his Ground, choose his Second to his best advantage.
So the Apostle arm'd with Gods love, enclosed in Gods bosom, and confident nothing shall separate him, bids his enemy in this cause, chuse his Weapon, Life or death;
So the Apostle armed with God's love, enclosed in God's bosom, and confident nothing shall separate him, bids his enemy in this cause, choose his Weapon, Life or death;
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chuse his Second, Men or Devils, or the whole Host of Angels, if these shall appear against him, he fears not to encounter them, be doubts not of victory over them.
choose his Second, Men or Devils, or the Whole Host of Angels, if these shall appear against him, he fears not to encounter them, be doubts not of victory over them.
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By this the Apostle would hold forth the immediate way of Saints, Communion with God in love, without the least help or assistance of any creature concurring.
By this the Apostle would hold forth the immediate Way of Saints, Communion with God in love, without the least help or assistance of any creature concurring.
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Secondly, the Angels in zeal to God glory, are always in a readiness to revenge the injuries that are done against God, Psal. 104.4 and they have ofte• executed, the righteous displeasure o• God against his own people, 2 Sam. 2•. 16, 17. When David saw the Angel, h• cried out, O Lord, I have sinned;
Secondly, the Angels in zeal to God glory, Are always in a readiness to revenge the injuries that Are done against God, Psalm 104.4 and they have ofte• executed, the righteous displeasure o• God against his own people, 2 Sam. 2•. 16, 17. When David saw the Angel, h• cried out, Oh Lord, I have sinned;
That Angels should be servants to them, who by nature are inferiour to them, is ground of a temptation to them, (had not grace over-powered nature) to take all occasions against Saints, to bring God out of love with them,
That Angels should be Servants to them, who by nature Are inferior to them, is ground of a temptation to them, (had not grace overpowered nature) to take all occasions against Saints, to bring God out of love with them,
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What through the excellency of their Natures, their nearness to God, and the many good services they perform to us, Saints have been endangered to commit idolatry with them. See Rev. 19.10. Rev. 22.8.
What through the excellency of their Nature's, their nearness to God, and the many good services they perform to us, Saints have been endangered to commit idolatry with them. See Rev. 19.10. Rev. 22.8.
The vision of Jacobs Ladder, compared with Jo. 1. ult. Angels attended Christ at his Birth, in the Wilderness when tempted, in the Garden at his Resurrection and Ascension.
The vision of Jacobs Ladder, compared with John 1. ult. Angels attended christ At his Birth, in the Wilderness when tempted, in the Garden At his Resurrection and Ascension.
They were by nature as mutable as the rest that fell, they are fetled in a state of love in God by Christ, testified by the Cherubims on the Mercy-Seat.
They were by nature as mutable as the rest that fell, they Are fetled in a state of love in God by christ, testified by the Cherubims on the Mercy-Seat.
Secondly, they are by Christ brought into the same Fellowship and Communion with God as we, Eph 1.10. see what the Angel himself declared, Rev. 19.10. Rev. 22.9. and we are said to be brought into Communion with Angels, Heb. 12.22.23. if they should endeavor to separate believers from Communion with God in his love, they should also separate themselves.
Secondly, they Are by christ brought into the same Fellowship and Communion with God as we, Ephesians 1.10. see what the Angel himself declared, Rev. 19.10. Rev. 22.9. and we Are said to be brought into Communion with Angels, Hebrew 12.22.23. if they should endeavour to separate believers from Communion with God in his love, they should also separate themselves.
there is an utter impossibility to separate them from it. The Angels excel in strength, Psal. 103.20. if they cannot do it, much less can inferiour creatures, Men or Devils what is beyond the power of good Angels, is an absolute impossibility to other creatures.
there is an utter impossibility to separate them from it. The Angels excel in strength, Psalm 103.20. if they cannot do it, much less can inferior creatures, Men or Devils what is beyond the power of good Angels, is an absolute impossibility to other creatures.
For though not actively, yet occasionally, through good angels they are utterly fallen from that love of God, that Communion with God in Christ they professed.
For though not actively, yet occasionally, through good Angels they Are utterly fallen from that love of God, that Communion with God in christ they professed.
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They are fallen into the worship of Angels which is flat Idolatry, Rev. 22.9. and they hold not the head, — Col. 1.18, 19. Had they real Communion with God in Love, they had never been separated, by the means of Angels, from the love of God in Christ Iesus our Lord.
They Are fallen into the worship of Angels which is flat Idolatry, Rev. 22.9. and they hold not the head, — Col. 1.18, 19. Had they real Communion with God in Love, they had never been separated, by the means of Angels, from the love of God in christ Iesus our Lord.
BY Principalities I understand (as I shewed in the Explication) the Magistrates, Princes, Rulers of the Kingdoms of this world, with their subjects, Armies, Associates, whereby they become potent enemies to the Church, which is the Kingdom of Christ.
BY Principalities I understand (as I showed in the Explication) the Magistrates, Princes, Rulers of the Kingdoms of this world, with their subject's, Armies, Associates, whereby they become potent enemies to the Church, which is the Kingdom of christ.
and how much persecution the Church hath suffered under them, how much Saints have been endangered thereby to Apostacy and so to a separation from their Communion with God in love, is upon record in Scripture.
and how much persecution the Church hath suffered under them, how much Saints have been endangered thereby to Apostasy and so to a separation from their Communion with God in love, is upon record in Scripture.
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How much the Church, the Kingdom of Christ and his Saints under the Old Testament, suffered from the Principalities of the Kingdoms of the World appears Psal. 2.2.
How much the Church, the Kingdom of christ and his Saints under the Old Testament, suffered from the Principalities of the Kingdoms of the World appears Psalm 2.2.
How often are Kings said to be assembled against Sion, Psal. 48.4. How oft did Christ put them to •ight with their Armies, Psal. 68. 1•,14. destroy them, Psal. 136.17.18. No sooner did Christ appear under the New Testament, but the Principalities of the World rose up against him, Acts 4•25, 26. what began in his Person, would be continued in his Saints, Luke 21.12.
How often Are Kings said to be assembled against Sion, Psalm 48.4. How oft did christ put them to •ight with their Armies, Psalm 68. 1•,14. destroy them, Psalm 136.17.18. No sooner did christ appear under the New Testament, but the Principalities of the World rose up against him, Acts 4•25, 26. what began in his Person, would be continued in his Saints, Lycia 21.12.
when the Church after many pangs, and hard Travel, had brought forth the Man-Child, Christ mystical in the Romans Empire, No sooner were the Principalities of the Empire turned Christian,
when the Church After many pangs, and hard Travel, had brought forth the Man-Child, christ mystical in the Romans Empire, No sooner were the Principalities of the Empire turned Christian,
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Here Christ sent in the barbarous Nations to ruine the persecuting Christian Empire, and they brake the Western part of it in the European World, into ten Kingdoms, which helped the Church against the flood of Arrian persecution, Rev. 12.16.
Here christ sent in the barbarous nations to ruin the persecuting Christian Empire, and they brake the Western part of it in the European World, into ten Kingdoms, which helped the Church against the flood of Arrian persecution, Rev. 12.16.
But then they set up Antichrist, and with one minde these ten Kings give their Power, — Rev. 17.12, 13, 14. and how much ever since the Saints of God have suffered under the Principalities of these ten Kingdoms is notoriously manifest.
But then they Set up Antichrist, and with one mind these ten Kings give their Power, — Rev. 17.12, 13, 14. and how much ever since the Saints of God have suffered under the Principalities of these ten Kingdoms is notoriously manifest.
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Let us consider what are the grounds of this great opposition the Princes, Principalities and Lords of the Kingdoms of this world make against Jesus Christ and his Saints.
Let us Consider what Are the grounds of this great opposition the Princes, Principalities and lords of the Kingdoms of this world make against jesus christ and his Saints.
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Christ and his Saints which are his subjects are a Kingdom, a great Principality, set up by the God of Heaven, in the days and •n the midst of the Kingdoms of the •orld, Dan. 2.44.
christ and his Saints which Are his subject's Are a Kingdom, a great Principality, Set up by the God of Heaven, in the days and •n the midst of the Kingdoms of the •orld, Dan. 2.44.
Secondly, the Kingdom of Christ is of a growing, increasing property, Isa. •. 7. It enters upon the World by Conquest, and where it conquers it goes forth conquering, — Rev. 6.2. and never leaves till the seventh Angel sounds, Rev. 11.15. God the Father hath given Christ a Kingdom, Psal. 2.6.
Secondly, the Kingdom of christ is of a growing, increasing property, Isaiah •. 7. It enters upon the World by Conquest, and where it conquers it Goes forth conquering, — Rev. 6.2. and never leaves till the seventh Angel sounds, Rev. 11.15. God the Father hath given christ a Kingdom, Psalm 2.6.
a Kingdom that is extended over all the Kingdoms of the world, verse 8. by the irreversible decree of God he shall rule them by a Scepter of grace as subjects,
a Kingdom that is extended over all the Kingdoms of the world, verse 8. by the irreversible Decree of God he shall Rule them by a Sceptre of grace as subject's,
Thirdly, it is Regnum Crucis, the Kingder of his Patience, Rev. 1.9. It began in •re form of a servant, the first Throne on which it was set up was a Cross;
Thirdly, it is Kingdom Crucis, the Kingder of his Patience, Rev. 1.9. It began in •re from of a servant, the First Throne on which it was Set up was a Cross;
The Prince of this Kingdom was the Lord of Glory, whom the World knew not, and therefore crucified in the ignominy of a servant, 1 Cor. 2.8. for they knew him not:
The Prince of this Kingdom was the Lord of Glory, whom the World knew not, and Therefore Crucified in the ignominy of a servant, 1 Cor. 2.8. for they knew him not:
and present Rewards of this Kingdom are two, afflictions and persecutions, Luke 22.28, 29. O• how contrary is this to the lusts, pleasures, sensual delights, the Principalities of the Kingdoms of this world, their only value.
and present Rewards of this Kingdom Are two, afflictions and persecutions, Lycia 22.28, 29. O• how contrary is this to the Lustiest, pleasures, sensual delights, the Principalities of the Kingdoms of this world, their only valve.
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No wonder therefore if the Kingdom of Christ and his Saints, be vilified, slighted, opposed, derided, persecuted by the great, the mighty, the Principalities of the Kingdoms of this world.
No wonder Therefore if the Kingdom of christ and his Saints, be vilified, slighted, opposed, derided, persecuted by the great, the mighty, the Principalities of the Kingdoms of this world.
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No wonder they say, We will not have this Man Reign overus. Fifthly, it is an invisible Kingdom unconspicuons, not attended with outward pomp and visible glory,
No wonder they say, We will not have this Man Reign overus. Fifthly, it is an invisible Kingdom unconspicuons, not attended with outward pomp and visible glory,
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as the Kingdoms of the world, which glory is yet but a Magical Inchantment, which Satan the old Magician and god of this World hath put upon it, Mat. 4.8. Christs Kingdom is not attended with worldly Pomp or Glory, Luke 17.20, 21. it is within you;
as the Kingdoms of the world, which glory is yet but a Magical Enchantment, which Satan the old Magician and god of this World hath put upon it, Mathew 4.8. Christ Kingdom is not attended with worldly Pomp or Glory, Lycia 17.20, 21. it is within you;
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or the Saints in the Church. First, the Church hath Emanuel, God with us, Isa. 8.10. and in him more for her, then are against her, 1 John 4.4. The world hath Power, therefore her Principalities are called Hornes, Zach. 1.18. Rev. 17.12.
or the Saints in the Church. First, the Church hath Emmanuel, God with us, Isaiah 8.10. and in him more for her, then Are against her, 1 John 4.4. The world hath Power, Therefore her Principalities Are called Horns, Zach 1.18. Rev. 17.12.
The World and its Principalities are furnisht with Wisdom and Policy, much is spoken of the Wisdom of the World, Psal. 83.2, 5. Christ hath all the Treasures of Wisdom, — Col. 2.3. Wisdom by foolishness, to bring to nought the understanding of the Prudent.
The World and its Principalities Are furnished with Wisdom and Policy, much is spoken of the Wisdom of the World, Psalm 83.2, 5. christ hath all the Treasures of Wisdom, — Col. 2.3. Wisdom by foolishness, to bring to nought the understanding of the Prudent.
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He will rule in the spight of all his enemies, and will rule securely in the midst of them, none can separate believers believers from Christ, who cannot first lead Christ captive, or separate Christ from them.
He will Rule in the spite of all his enemies, and will Rule securely in the midst of them, none can separate believers believers from christ, who cannot First led christ captive, or separate christ from them.
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Thirdly, because Christ is both King of Saints ▪ and King of Nations, Jer. 10.7. Rev. 15.3. This renders him and his Saints invincible, Rev. 17.14. Christ is an immortal King, 1 Tim. 1.17. so is his Kingdom, that which breaks in pieces, — Dan. 2. 4•.
Thirdly, Because christ is both King of Saints ▪ and King of nations, Jer. 10.7. Rev. 15.3. This renders him and his Saints invincible, Rev. 17.14. christ is an immortal King, 1 Tim. 1.17. so is his Kingdom, that which breaks in Pieces, — Dan. 2. 4•.
The Church is not only the object of the malice, but of the fear of the highest Potentates of the world, the hatred of the world against Saints, is not like that with which a man hates a Toad, he can easily crush,
The Church is not only the Object of the malice, but of the Fear of the highest Potentates of the world, the hatred of the world against Saints, is not like that with which a man hates a Toad, he can Easily crush,
The Church is said to be terrible, — Can. 6: 10. This is the Presence and Appearance of God in them, Psal. 14.5. 2. Use. Then Saints may well pray for their enemies, as Christ commands them, though the greatest, the mightiest, the Principalities of the World;
The Church is said to be terrible, — Can. 6: 10. This is the Presence and Appearance of God in them, Psalm 14.5. 2. Use. Then Saints may well pray for their enemies, as christ commands them, though the greatest, the Mightiest, the Principalities of the World;
therefore the Apostle strengthens Christs Exhortation, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2. Besides, such as now may exercise enmity against Christ are under great Promises in the last day;
Therefore the Apostle strengthens Christ Exhortation, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2. Beside, such as now may exercise enmity against christ Are under great Promises in the last day;
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Kings shall bring Presents as Testimonies of their Homage, Psal. 68.29. those that have persecuted the Church, shall minister to her glory, Isa. 60.3. — 10. Those King that made Warr with the Lamb, Goshall make hate the Whore, — Rev• 17.16.
Kings shall bring Presents as Testimonies of their Homage, Psalm 68.29. those that have persecuted the Church, shall minister to her glory, Isaiah 60.3. — 10. Those King that made War with the Lamb, Goshall make hate the Whore, — Rev• 17.16.
3. Use. How much should this engag• Saints to be faithful to Christ, in the high• est oppositions from the highest Power and Principalities of the World,
3. Use. How much should this engag• Saints to be faithful to christ, in the high• est oppositions from the highest Power and Principalities of the World,
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for he is faithful to them, engages with them, and for them, and will bring them off invulnerable, invincible, Rev. 17.14. — for they that are with him are faithful.
for he is faithful to them, engages with them, and for them, and will bring them off invulnerable, invincible, Rev. 17.14. — for they that Are with him Are faithful.
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4. Use. This may serve to strengthen our faith, and quiet our fears concerning the issues of all the Councils, Endeavors, Projections, of the great Polititians and Principalities of the Kingdoms of the World;
4. Use. This may serve to strengthen our faith, and quiet our fears Concerning the issues of all the Councils, Endeavors, Projections, of the great Politicians and Principalities of the Kingdoms of the World;
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he hath founded this Communion on a Rock, viz. the love of Iesus Christ, nothing more unquiet because this Rock is assaulted in the midst of seas, winds and storms of persecutions.
he hath founded this Communion on a Rock, viz. the love of Iesus christ, nothing more unquiet Because this Rock is assaulted in the midst of Seas, winds and storms of persecutions.
I. The Devil is a profest enemy to mankind, as Rev. 12.9. but he exerciseth his greatest enmity against those God hath gathered in Communion with himself in love through Christ.
I. The devil is a professed enemy to mankind, as Rev. 12.9. but he Exerciseth his greatest enmity against those God hath gathered in Communion with himself in love through christ.
he is called a strong man arm'd, a mighty Goliah that comes forth to defie the whole Host of Saints, Luke 11.21. you read of the Power of Satan, Act. 26.18. the Power of darkness, Col. 1.13.
he is called a strong man armed, a mighty Goliath that comes forth to defy the Whole Host of Saints, Lycia 11.21. you read of the Power of Satan, Act. 26.18. the Power of darkness, Col. 1.13.
Thirdly, great Malice, Rev. 12.12, 17. hence call'd a Lion, a roaring, devouring Lion, 1 Pet. 5.8. A Dragon, a red bloody Dragon, and a great one with seven Heads, — Rev. 12.3. to note his Power, Policy and Principality.
Thirdly, great Malice, Rev. 12.12, 17. hence called a lion, a roaring, devouring lion, 1 Pet. 5.8. A Dragon, a read bloody Dragon, and a great one with seven Heads, — Rev. 12.3. to note his Power, Policy and Principality.
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II. This Power, Policy, and Malice of devils is manifested and exercised in his Temptations: he is call'd NONLATINALPHABET, the Tempter, Mat. 4.3.1 Thes. 3.5. as men are called Lawyers or Physicians from their Profession or Employment.
II This Power, Policy, and Malice of Devils is manifested and exercised in his Temptations: he is called, the Tempter, Mathew 4.3.1 Thebes 3.5. as men Are called Lawyers or Physicians from their Profession or Employment.
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It is his trade for this end he is said to have. 1. His NONLATINALPHABET, or devices, 2 Cor. 2.11. a word that signifies Crasty Counsels, stratagems, witty and fallacious Conceptions, composed on purpose to deceive;
It is his trade for this end he is said to have. 1. His, or devices, 2 Cor. 2.11. a word that signifies Crusty Counsels, stratagems, witty and fallacious Conceptions, composed on purpose to deceive;
Secondly, his NONLATINALPHABET, or wiles, Eph. 6.12. as Professors in Arts or Sciences use to bring all the Principles of that Art into a methodical Order.
Secondly, his, or wiles, Ephesians 6.12. as Professors in Arts or Sciences use to bring all the Principles of that Art into a methodical Order.
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Thirdly, his NONLATINALPHABET, his Depths, Rev. 2.24. mysteries, profundities, hid under ground, not easily discerned; doctrines that have a shew of light, humility, knowledge, wisdom, holiness, learning, spirituality;
Thirdly, his, his Depths, Rev. 2.24. Mysteres, profundities, hid under ground, not Easily discerned; doctrines that have a show of Light, humility, knowledge, Wisdom, holiness, learning, spirituality;
Secondly, in his Accusations, he is call'd The Accuser of the Brethren, NONLATINALPHABET. The word signifies an Accuser, an Impleader in some Court, Rev. 12.10. I.
Secondly, in his Accusations, he is called The Accuser of the Brothers,. The word signifies an Accuser, an Impleader in Some Court, Rev. 12.10. I.
II. He accuseth them in the Courts of men, as David, Psal. 35.11. Acts 25.7. Act. 24.5. III. He accuseth them in the Court of their own Consciences, by making them to question their Pardon, by impleading their Evidences, by misrepresenting their states, by charging them as hypocrites, unsound Christians, thereby endeavoring to fill them with vexation, sorrow and discontent.
II He Accuseth them in the Courts of men, as David, Psalm 35.11. Acts 25.7. Act. 24.5. III. He Accuseth them in the Court of their own Consciences, by making them to question their Pardon, by impleading their Evidences, by Misrepresenting their states, by charging them as Hypocrites, unsound Christians, thereby endeavouring to fill them with vexation, sorrow and discontent.
Thirdly, let us consider how much these Powers of darkness engage their power, policy, malice, by all their temptations, accusations to separate, — For we are said to wrestle — NONLATINALPHABET, Eph. 6.12. about heavenly things;
Thirdly, let us Consider how much these Powers of darkness engage their power, policy, malice, by all their temptations, accusations to separate, — For we Are said to wrestle —, Ephesians 6.12. about heavenly things;
not that these Rulers of darkness abide yet in heavenly places, so it may be rendred, Eph. 1.3. 1. They oppose to the utmost the love of God to us, in which we have Communion with God, that kindnesse and love of God to mankind, Tit. 3.4. is matter of everlasting envy and malice of devils;
not that these Rulers of darkness abide yet in heavenly places, so it may be rendered, Ephesians 1.3. 1. They oppose to the utmost the love of God to us, in which we have Communion with God, that kindness and love of God to mankind, Tit. 3.4. is matter of everlasting envy and malice of Devils;
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When Christ came into the world to redeem men into Communion with God again and his love, what mighty strong opposition did he make against him, he mustered up all the Powers of the world,
When christ Come into the world to Redeem men into Communion with God again and his love, what mighty strong opposition did he make against him, he mustered up all the Powers of the world,
No sooner was Christ declared the Son of God, Mal. 3.17. but the first temptation wherewith the Devil assaulted him, Matth. 4.3. was concerning this, when the Spirit of Adoption hath secured our Sonship, how many Arguments will the devil draw from our spiritual wants, weakness, infirmities, temptations, afflictions to disprove it;
No sooner was christ declared the Son of God, Malachi 3.17. but the First temptation wherewith the devil assaulted him, Matthew 4.3. was Concerning this, when the Spirit of Adoption hath secured our Sonship, how many Arguments will the Devil draw from our spiritual Wants, weakness, infirmities, temptations, afflictions to disprove it;
and our nearest fitness for Communion with God. In this case he is said to have bewitched the Galatians, chap. 3.1. the truth then is, the doctrine of Justification by faith in the righteousness of Christ, in opposition to the righteousness of the Law;
and our nearest fitness for Communion with God. In this case he is said to have bewitched the Galatians, chap. 3.1. the truth then is, the Doctrine of Justification by faith in the righteousness of christ, in opposition to the righteousness of the Law;
Sixthly, they make mighty opposition against that grace and holiness in which we continue our Communion with God, 1 John 1.6, 7. If a childe of the devil be such an enemy to all grace, what is the father, Act. 13.10.
Sixthly, they make mighty opposition against that grace and holiness in which we continue our Communion with God, 1 John 1.6, 7. If a child of the Devil be such an enemy to all grace, what is the father, Act. 13.10.
then formerly with Eve, 2 Cor. 11.3. it was but a buffeting, and but from a Messenger of Satan, yet all Pauls grace was too weak to resist, 2 Cor. 12.8.
then formerly with Eve, 2 Cor. 11.3. it was but a buffeting, and but from a Messenger of Satan, yet all Paul's grace was too weak to resist, 2 Cor. 12.8.
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Fourthly, none of his accusations shall be able; none in the Court of God, there Christ is NONLATINALPHABET, our Advocate, 1 John 3.1. to be our second, to rebuke Satan, to present a Propitiation for their sins, Zach. 3.2.
Fourthly, none of his accusations shall be able; none in the Court of God, there christ is, our Advocate, 1 John 3.1. to be our second, to rebuke Satan, to present a Propitiation for their Sins, Zach 3.2.
None in the Court of our own Conscience, we have the Spirit of Adoption, a NONLATINALPHABET, is in direct opposition to Satan, the NONLATINALPHABET, to bear witness to our Conscience, to help our infirmities, to clear our Evidences,
None in the Court of our own Conscience, we have the Spirit of Adoption, a, is in Direct opposition to Satan, the, to bear witness to our Conscience, to help our infirmities, to clear our Evidences,
is the devil a strong man, Christ is stronger, Luke 1, 22. is he a lion, so is Christ. Rev. 5.5. is he a Serpent, so is Christ, Iohn 3.14. 1. Use. Sinners who are yet in your unregeneracy look about, you are yet under the power, policy, malice of Satan:
is the Devil a strong man, christ is Stronger, Lycia 1, 22. is he a Lion, so is christ. Rev. 5.5. is he a Serpent, so is christ, John 3.14. 1. Use. Sinners who Are yet in your unregeneracy look about, you Are yet under the power, policy, malice of Satan:
You will say, but all is at peace with us. An Argument the devil still holds possession, Luke 11.21. Make haste to Christ, who alone can cast him, though a Legion, in one man, Mar. 5.8. he made the devils to cry, roar, tremble, he cast them out of mens bodies souls unto swine.
You will say, but all is At peace with us. an Argument the Devil still holds possession, Lycia 11.21. Make haste to christ, who alone can cast him, though a Legion, in one man, Mar. 5.8. he made the Devils to cry, roar, tremble, he cast them out of men's bodies Souls unto Swine.
2. Use. Give thanks, — who hath delivered you, — Col. 1.12, 13. who hath turn'd you from — the power of Satan to God, — Act. 26.18. 3. Use. Hath God gathered you into Communion. —
2. Use. Give thanks, — who hath Delivered you, — Col. 1.12, 13. who hath turned you from — the power of Satan to God, — Act. 26.18. 3. Use. Hath God gathered you into Communion. —
Live comfortably, but not securely, 1 Pet. 5.8. Secondly, resolve to make resistance, Iam. 4.7. Thirdly, your we apons against spiritual enemies must be spiritual, the Sword of the Spirit,
Live comfortably, but not securely, 1 Pet. 5.8. Secondly, resolve to make resistance, Iam. 4.7. Thirdly, your we apons against spiritual enemies must be spiritual, the Sword of the Spirit,
Doct. ALL the events, issues, passages, that befal believers in their present or future conditions, by the Providence of God shall not be able to separate them. —
Doct. ALL the events, issues, passages, that befall believers in their present or future conditions, by the Providence of God shall not be able to separate them. —
There is scarce a Christian, but hath one or other present trial, trouble, temptation, affliction continually present with him, that waits on him, that lies down with him, rileth up with him, goes out with him, comes in with him.
There is scarce a Christian, but hath one or other present trial, trouble, temptation, affliction continually present with him, that waits on him, that lies down with him, rileth up with him, Goes out with him, comes in with him.
A righteous man may sin seven times a day, and seven times stand in need of Pardon, Luke 17.4. and therefore may fall into affliction seven times in a day, and rise again, Pro. 24.16. These do much endanger our Communion with God, because they are very apt, and too often disturb our Communion with God:
A righteous man may sin seven times a day, and seven times stand in need of Pardon, Lycia 17.4. and Therefore may fallen into affliction seven times in a day, and rise again, Pro 24.16. These do much endanger our Communion with God, Because they Are very apt, and too often disturb our Communion with God:
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Thirdly, the present evils usually surprize us unawares, he that expects th• evil, yet is commonly surprized, with the manner and kinde of it unexpectedly.
Thirdly, the present evils usually surprise us unawares, he that expects th• evil, yet is commonly surprised, with the manner and kind of it unexpectedly.
as God is said to work deliverance and mercies for his people they looke not for, Is. 64.3. so often he sends trouble and afflictions they looked not for, Jer. 8.15.
as God is said to work deliverance and Mercies for his people they look not for, Is. 64.3. so often he sends trouble and afflictions they looked not for, Jer. 8.15.
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1. Because in all present troubles believers have God present with them, a very present help, Psal. 46.1. yea, in their most dismal and darkest troubles, in which they cannot see him, they may believe his Presence, Psal. 23.4. his Word and Spirit, his Rod and Staffe.
1. Because in all present Troubles believers have God present with them, a very present help, Psalm 46.1. yea, in their most dismal and Darkest Troubles, in which they cannot see him, they may believe his Presence, Psalm 23.4. his Word and Spirit, his Rod and Staff.
Secondly, because they are (though sometimes they see not, feel not) continually with God, Psal. 73.23. and they who have complained of daily afflictions, have blest God for daily mercies, Psal. 68.19.
Secondly, Because they Are (though sometime they see not, feel not) continually with God, Psalm 73.23. and they who have complained of daily afflictions, have blessed God for daily Mercies, Psalm 68.19.
Fourthly, against all present and pressing evils that S•ints have, that promise more precious then gold of Ophir, 1 Cor. 10.13. O, saith one, I am under such trials and troubles that I have non-plust my faith; but God is faithful:
Fourthly, against all present and pressing evils that S•ints have, that promise more precious then gold of Ophir, 1 Cor. 10.13. O, Says one, I am under such trials and Troubles that I have nonplussed my faith; but God is faithful:
as appears by that of Christ, Mat. 6.34. who will not themfore allow his people one anxious thought about what shall fall out on the morrows This temptation hath two evils in it.
as appears by that of christ, Mathew 6.34. who will not themfore allow his people one anxious Thought about what shall fallen out on the morrows This temptation hath two evils in it.
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2. It takes away the relish and sweetness of the present mercies we enjoy, while we take in a deeper apprehension of what troubles are yet to come upon us.
2. It Takes away the relish and sweetness of the present Mercies we enjoy, while we take in a Deeper apprehension of what Troubles Are yet to come upon us.
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the waters of affliction like the waters of the Sanctuary, rise by degrees, higher and higher, from the Ancles to the Knees, — Psal. 42.7. Psal. 69.1. •. No trial can be so great, but God can make it greater;
the waters of affliction like the waters of the Sanctuary, rise by Degrees, higher and higher, from the Ankles to the Knees, — Psalm 42.7. Psalm 69.1. •. No trial can be so great, but God can make it greater;
then a Rod, afterward it may be with a Staffe, that makes them, as David, cry out of their bo•es, calls them to bear burdens and do service, according to their strength.
then a Rod, afterwards it may be with a Staff, that makes them, as David, cry out of their bo•es, calls them to bear burdens and do service, according to their strength.
As they grow up in faith, holiness, hu••lity, patience, spiritual strength; so their trials, temptations, afflictions increase, and their latter often become greater then their former,
As they grow up in faith, holiness, hu••lity, patience, spiritual strength; so their trials, temptations, afflictions increase, and their latter often become greater then their former,
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we know (there is no doubt, hesitancy, uncertainty in this knowledge) that all things (things present and things to come, all things, none excepted) shall work (all things that have any spirit, power, vertue, activity in it, that works to any end) shall work together (all Agents, Instruments God shall make use of,
we know (there is no doubt, hesitancy, uncertainty in this knowledge) that all things (things present and things to come, all things, none excepted) shall work (all things that have any Spirit, power, virtue, activity in it, that works to any end) shall work together (all Agents, Instruments God shall make use of,
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Secondly, from the immutability of Gods love, it is everlasting, Ier. 31.3. God is not as man that he should repent, whom he loves he loves to the end.
Secondly, from the immutability of God's love, it is everlasting, Jeremiah 31.3. God is not as man that he should Repent, whom he loves he loves to the end.
Thirdly, from the nature and quality of that Covenant, in which God hath taken them into Communion with himself to be their God, in which the first Promise is, Ile •e to them for a God;
Thirdly, from the nature and quality of that Covenant, in which God hath taken them into Communion with himself to be their God, in which the First Promise is, I'll •e to them for a God;
•o thy present enjoyments, thou sayst, Soul, take thine ease, thou hast Goods laid up for — and thinkest not thou art treasuring up wrath against the day of wrath:
•o thy present enjoyments, thou Sayest, Soul, take thine ease, thou hast Goods laid up for — and Thinkest not thou art treasuring up wrath against the day of wrath:
O come to Christ quickly, he will not treat you so roughly, as John Baptist did the Pharisees, O generation of Vipers, — he will deal gently and mercifully with you. 2. Use. To the godly.
Oh come to christ quickly, he will not Treat you so roughly, as John Baptist did the Pharisees, Oh generation of Vipers, — he will deal gently and mercifully with you. 2. Use. To the godly.
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First, by way of Instruction, to turn security out of their hearts in reference to their outward conditions in the world, evil things at present may afflict you, worse things for the future may befal;
First, by Way of Instruction, to turn security out of their hearts in Referente to their outward conditions in the world, evil things At present may afflict you, Worse things for the future may befall;
These are called Heights and Depths: There are some things from on• high, other things from below, that make strong opposition against a believer in his. Communion.
These Are called Heights and Depths: There Are Some things from on• high, other things from below, that make strong opposition against a believer in his. Communion.
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1. By Heights here we may understand the sublimity of God, as he is lifted up incomm•ably and 〈 … 〉 in his Excellency and Majesty, above all the thoughts and apprehensions of the creature,
1. By Heights Here we may understand the sublimity of God, as he is lifted up incomm•ably and 〈 … 〉 in his Excellency and Majesty, above all the thoughts and apprehensions of the creature,
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in the Wisdom, Power, Greatness, Holiness, Excellency of God, which transcend the capacity and comprehension of all creatures, Iob 11.7, 8. I. How far believers may be endangered by these Heights of God, Let us consider.
in the Wisdom, Power, Greatness, Holiness, Excellency of God, which transcend the capacity and comprehension of all creatures, Job 11.7, 8. I How Far believers may be endangered by these Heights of God, Let us Consider.
1. Because the appearance of God in his Heights and Sublimities are very terrible, Psal. 47.2. The Lord most High is — Angels cover their faces and feet at such Appearance of God, Isa. 6.1, 2. and the holy Prophet cries out, W• is me, — ver 15. — see what an effect such an Appearance of God had upon Daniel, Dan. 10.5, •.
1. Because the appearance of God in his Heights and Sublimities Are very terrible, Psalm 47.2. The Lord most High is — Angels cover their faces and feet At such Appearance of God, Isaiah 6.1, 2. and the holy Prophet cries out, W• is me, — for 15. — see what an Effect such an Appearance of God had upon daniel, Dan. 10.5, •.
2. Because the Appearance of God in his Sublimity, Majesty and Excellency makes his people afraid to come near him, to have Communion with him, Iob •3. 20, 21, 22. God doth vary his dispensations and ma•ifestations to his people, and then they •ary in their apprehensions of him;
2. Because the Appearance of God in his Sublimity, Majesty and Excellency makes his people afraid to come near him, to have Communion with him, Job •3. 20, 21, 22. God does vary his dispensations and ma•ifestations to his people, and then they •ary in their apprehensions of him;
Thirdly, these sublime high Appearances of God are made use of to humble Saints, as Iob, Isaiah, Daniel, and then the high God appears merciful and gracious to them, Psal. 138.6. Isa. 57.15.
Thirdly, these sublime high Appearances of God Are made use of to humble Saints, as Job, Isaiah, daniel, and then the high God appears merciful and gracious to them, Psalm 138.6. Isaiah 57.15.
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yet they are matter of their praises, Psal. 149 6. Psal. 148.1. The Angels, Isa. 6. praise, admire, adore, magnifie God in that glory they could not bear or behold.
yet they Are matter of their praises, Psalm 149 6. Psalm 148.1. The Angels, Isaiah 6. praise, admire, adore, magnify God in that glory they could not bear or behold.
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Spiritual pride is a lifting up of the heart to a height, above what becomes a godly man, 1 Tim. 3.6. Such graces as are essential to sanctification and holiness, are all joyned with humility, and have a self-humbling property in them, 1 Cor. 13.4.
Spiritual pride is a lifting up of the heart to a height, above what becomes a godly man, 1 Tim. 3.6. Such graces as Are essential to sanctification and holiness, Are all joined with humility, and have a Self-humbling property in them, 1 Cor. 13.4.
But such gifts and graces as are common to true believers and temporaries, often beget spiritual pride in the hearts of the best Saints, 1 Cor. 8.2, 3. 1 Cor. 4.6.
But such Gifts and graces as Are Common to true believers and Temporaries, often beget spiritual pride in the hearts of the best Saints, 1 Cor. 8.2, 3. 1 Cor. 4.6.
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Thirdly, its a sin diametrally opposite to free grace, 1 Cor. 4.6, 7. Fourthly, it takes the Crown off God• Head, and sets upon its own, Isa. 28.1. God gives his grace to many, his glory to none, 1 Cor. 29.31. This makes him to resist the proud.
Thirdly, its a since diametrally opposite to free grace, 1 Cor. 4.6, 7. Fourthly, it Takes the Crown off God• Head, and sets upon its own, Isaiah 28.1. God gives his grace to many, his glory to none, 1 Cor. 29.31. This makes him to resist the proud.
First, this spiritual pride is but an excrescency, a luxuriancy, a sucker, that may spring forth from a branch that is truly engrafted into the true Vine Jesus Christ;
First, this spiritual pride is but an excrescency, a luxuriancy, a sucker, that may spring forth from a branch that is truly engrafted into the true Vine jesus christ;
Secondly, God will take advantage by such spiritual pride to humble his people; when Paul began to glory, he presently besools him, 2 Cor. •2. 11. when he began to boast himself, then he became presently nothing.
Secondly, God will take advantage by such spiritual pride to humble his people; when Paul began to glory, he presently besools him, 2 Cor. •2. 11. when he began to boast himself, then he became presently nothing.
graces, priviledges, God will quickly give them a humbling sight of their weaknesses, corruptions, imperfections. Ezekiel, 2 Chron. 32.22. 24, 26. The Peacock struts it self while it looks on its gay Plumes, and is ashamed when it looks on its black feet;
graces, privileges, God will quickly give them a humbling sighed of their Weaknesses, corruptions, imperfections. Ezekielem, 2 Chronicles 32.22. 24, 26. The Peacock struts it self while it looks on its gay Plumes, and is ashamed when it looks on its black feet;
Thirdly, there are heights in believers of carnal confidence, when to spiritual priviledges of grace and comfort, God shall adde temporal favours, riches, honours, outward glory, worldly prosperity.
Thirdly, there Are heights in believers of carnal confidence, when to spiritual privileges of grace and Comfort, God shall add temporal favours, riches, honours, outward glory, worldly Prosperity.
Such a state of worldly felicity, is call'd the height, sublimity and exaltation of a person, Ezek. 31.5. Such heights, some understand to be meant in the text, a state of worldly greatnesse and grandeur, wealth, power and authority;
Such a state of worldly felicity, is called the height, sublimity and exaltation of a person, Ezekiel 31.5. Such heights, Some understand to be meant in the text, a state of worldly greatness and grandeur, wealth, power and Authority;
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First, because God will not suffer them long to rejoyce in these enjoyments, but rather in an humble frame of spirit, whereby they are enabled to manage such a condition, to the glory of God, and the comfort of others; see Iam. 1.9, 10
First, Because God will not suffer them long to rejoice in these enjoyments, but rather in an humble frame of Spirit, whereby they Are enabled to manage such a condition, to the glory of God, and the Comfort of Others; see Iam. 1.9, 10
Fourthly, there is another height that is raised by the workings of carnal reason, in thoughts, opinions, false judgments and conclusions, which lift up themselves above the truths of God,
Fourthly, there is Another height that is raised by the workings of carnal reason, in thoughts, opinions, false Judgments and conclusions, which lift up themselves above the truths of God,
[ NONLATINALPHABET are ratiocinations, NONLATINALPHABET ] every high thing, as in the text First, this is that which much endangers a believer in his —
[ Are ratiocinations, ] every high thing, as in the text First, this is that which much endangers a believer in his —
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Let no man, — according to the measure of faith, Thirdly, it makes false Conclusions of Gods dark dispensations to his people. Isa. 40.27. Isa. 49.14. It perswadeth God hath forsaken us when he hath not, so sense and carnal reason judgeth.
Let no man, — according to the measure of faith, Thirdly, it makes false Conclusions of God's dark dispensations to his people. Isaiah 40.27. Isaiah 49.14. It Persuadeth God hath forsaken us when he hath not, so sense and carnal reason Judgeth.
1. Because Christ Jesus in whom we have the true saving knowledge, and through whom we have Communion with God in love, is the Wisdom of God and the Power, 1 Cor. 1.24. Wisdom to silence, Power to overcome all the strong Arguments o• the flesh that rise up against him.
1. Because christ jesus in whom we have the true Saving knowledge, and through whom we have Communion with God in love, is the Wisdom of God and the Power, 1 Cor. 1.24. Wisdom to silence, Power to overcome all the strong Arguments o• the Flesh that rise up against him.
Secondly, because God hath magnified the thoughts of his mercy, counsels of peace, contrivances of love, which are as high above — Isa. 55.8.9. 1. Use. For Information, many here it may be are ready to say, To what purpose are all these words.
Secondly, Because God hath magnified the thoughts of his mercy, Counsels of peace, contrivances of love, which Are as high above — Isaiah 55.8.9. 1. Use. For Information, many Here it may be Are ready to say, To what purpose Are all these words.
but your safety and security confirm'd inviolable, immutable in your Communion with God. — Are the dangers, enemies, heights, insuperable, inconquerable in themselves, yet they shall not be able. —
but your safety and security confirmed inviolable, immutable in your Communion with God. — are the dangers, enemies, heights, insuperable, inconquerable in themselves, yet they shall not be able. —
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I understand principally those Depths and Dejections of soul that attend a state of darkness and spiritual desertion, incident not only to Saints in lower,
I understand principally those Depths and Dejections of soul that attend a state of darkness and spiritual desertion, incident not only to Saints in lower,
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Saints seldom search to the bottom of it but in case of spiritual desertion, nor can they then sound the Depth without Gods Plummet, Iob, Iob 13.23, 24. In this state God doth usually search the sin of Saints to the bottom, Job in this case was made to repossess the fins of his youth;
Saints seldom search to the bottom of it but in case of spiritual desertion, nor can they then found the Depth without God's Plummet, Job, Job 13.23, 24. In this state God does usually search the since of Saints to the bottom, Job in this case was made to repossess the fins of his youth;
Secondly, into this depth of spiritual desertion falls in the depth of Gods wrath, his Judgements are called a Deep, Psal. 36.6. so deep, that the damned in Hell are ever sinking into them, and shall never come to the bottom.
Secondly, into this depth of spiritual desertion falls in the depth of God's wrath, his Judgments Are called a Deep, Psalm 36.6. so deep, that the damned in Hell Are ever sinking into them, and shall never come to the bottom.
When Sun sets, and darkness covers the earth, then the Lions and wilde beasts go forth, Psal. 104.20, 21. so when God hides his face, see Christs Complaint in that day, Psal. 22.1, 12, 13, 16, 20.
When Sun sets, and darkness covers the earth, then the Lions and wild beasts go forth, Psalm 104.20, 21. so when God hides his face, see Christ Complaint in that day, Psalm 22.1, 12, 13, 16, 20.
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Fourthly, into this Deep falls the depths of Hell; Hell is deep and large, Isa. 30. ult. nothing deeper, Job 11.8. the bottomless Pit, Rev 7.1. In the depth of spiritual desertion, Saints have complain'd of the snares of death and sorrows of Hell, Psal. 116.3. Christ, Psal. 16.10. so ••man counted himself 〈 ◊ 〉 free, of that damned Company and Corporation of devils and reprobates, Psal. 88.5. Such scorching and scalding drops of wrath God in this condition sometimes lets:
Fourthly, into this Deep falls the depths of Hell; Hell is deep and large, Isaiah 30. ult. nothing Deeper, Job 11.8. the bottomless Pit, Rev 7.1. In the depth of spiritual desertion, Saints have complained of the snares of death and sorrows of Hell, Psalm 116.3. christ, Psalm 16.10. so ••man counted himself 〈 ◊ 〉 free, of that damned Company and Corporation of Devils and Reprobates, Psalm 88.5. Such scorching and scalding drops of wrath God in this condition sometime lets:
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here often misery appears remediless, and the foul expects endless sorrow, yea, refuseth all the comforts that are administred from any hand but Gods alone, Psal. 77.2.
Here often misery appears remediless, and the foul expects endless sorrow, yea, Refuseth all the comforts that Are administered from any hand but God's alone, Psalm 77.2.
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First, in this state Saints apprehend a total cessation of Gods love to them, an everlasting night on them, that the light of Gods Countenance shall never shine on them more, Jonah 2.4. I am cast out of thy sight:
First, in this state Saints apprehend a total cessation of God's love to them, an everlasting night on them, that the Light of God's Countenance shall never shine on them more, Jonah 2.4. I am cast out of thy sighed:
Fourthly, it is a state of darkness and no light, Isa. 50.10. Cant. 3.1. Now he that walks in darkness knows not, — John 12.35. so these knew not what to do, what way to take — He that walks in darkness trembles at every thing;
Fourthly, it is a state of darkness and no Light, Isaiah 50.10. Cant 3.1. Now he that walks in darkness knows not, — John 12.35. so these knew not what to do, what Way to take — He that walks in darkness trembles At every thing;
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In darkness are terrible apprehensions, as to the Egyptians in the Plague of darkness, Psal 78.49. the terrours of God are upon Saints in spiritual desertions, Psal. 88.15, 16. Job 7.14.
In darkness Are terrible apprehensions, as to the egyptians in the Plague of darkness, Psalm 78.49. the terrors of God Are upon Saints in spiritual desertions, Psalm 88.15, 16. Job 7.14.
Fifthly, in this state God seems for the present to neglect all their Prayers, Lam. 3.8. Christ Jesus, Psal. 22.1, 2. Saints here are ready to say as Saul, The Lord is departed from me, and answereth me no more.
Fifthly, in this state God seems for the present to neglect all their Prayers, Lam. 3.8. christ jesus, Psalm 22.1, 2. Saints Here Are ready to say as Saul, The Lord is departed from me, and Answers me no more.
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its a wound on the spirit, Prov. 18.14. a Dagger at the heart, • Psal. 42.10. see Christ in his Desertion, Ma•. 26.38. Heman suffered not in his inferiour only, but in the superiour faculties of his soul, Psal. 88.15. In other afflictions the body suffers, and the soul only by sympathy;
its a wound on the Spirit, Curae 18.14. a Dagger At the heart, • Psalm 42.10. see christ in his Desertion, Ma•. 26.38. Heman suffered not in his inferior only, but in the superior faculties of his soul, Psalm 88.15. In other afflictions the body suffers, and the soul only by Sympathy;
1. They are consistent with love, Heb. 12.5, 6. he seems, if not only, yet principally to intend the Castigation that fall upon the souls and spirits of believers.
1. They Are consistent with love, Hebrew 12.5, 6. he seems, if not only, yet principally to intend the Castigation that fallen upon the Souls and spirits of believers.
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When Christ •ried out, My God, my God, why — it was •bstractio visionis, not dissolutio unionis, for •ill he cried, My God; so it is to Saints in •he like condition;
When christ •ried out, My God, my God, why — it was •bstractio visionis, not Dissolution unionis, for •ill he cried, My God; so it is to Saints in •he like condition;
Fourthly, because God hath pawn'd all •e Ordinances of Heaven and Earth, that •othing what he seems to do against them, and nothing they do against him shall provoke him to cast them off, Jer. 31.35.36, 37. 1. Use. If such who are lockt fast in the Armes of God;
Fourthly, Because God hath pawned all •e Ordinances of Heaven and Earth, that •othing what he seems to do against them, and nothing they do against him shall provoke him to cast them off, Jer. 31.35.36, 37. 1. Use. If such who Are locked fast in the Arms of God;
such who are in everlasting Communion with God, Communion with God in love, which love is unchangeable as God himself in love which is in Christ Iesus;
such who Are in everlasting Communion with God, Communion with God in love, which love is unchangeable as God himself in love which is in christ Iesus;
O the infinite, unsearchable, bottomloss depths of sin, wrath, devils, hells, worst of sorrows, endless torments, wherein all unbelievers, impenitent unregenerate persons shall be plunged in, swallowed up without Redemption.
Oh the infinite, unsearchable, bottomloss depths of since, wrath, Devils, Hells, worst of sorrows, endless torments, wherein all unbelievers, impenitent unregenerate Persons shall be plunged in, swallowed up without Redemption.
by the returns of the like apprehensions in •oul-desertions, after you have believed, and have had sweet experiences of love in Communion with God, he will have you know that free grace continues your state as it began it;
by the returns of the like apprehensions in •oul-desertions, After you have believed, and have had sweet experiences of love in Communion with God, he will have you know that free grace continues your state as it began it;
and that as the Foundation stone was laid, with the shoutings of grace to it, so the Headstone is to be brought with shoutings of grace, grace to it also.
and that as the Foundation stone was laid, with the shoutings of grace to it, so the Headstone is to be brought with shoutings of grace, grace to it also.
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Fourthly, hold fast still your interest in God, as Christ, My God, my God, and as Cltrist gives the same direction to others, — Isa. 50. Let him trust in the Name of his God.
Fourthly, hold fast still your Interest in God, as christ, My God, my God, and as Cltrist gives the same direction to Others, — Isaiah 50. Let him trust in the Name of his God.
WE are come to the last Rank or Regiment of enemies ▪ which may be supposed to endanger a separation between God and a believer in sweet Communion, in which the Apostle in the name of all believers, comes off with victory.
WE Are come to the last Rank or Regiment of enemies ▪ which may be supposed to endanger a separation between God and a believer in sweet Communion, in which the Apostle in the name of all believers, comes off with victory.
Secondly, Nor any other creatures. By creature here (saith a learned Author) we are to understand all things that are done in the world, whether good or bad,
Secondly, Nor any other creatures. By creature Here (Says a learned Author) we Are to understand all things that Are done in the world, whither good or bad,
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and all the thoughts, words, actions, employments, councels, contrivances of men, Angels, Devils, with all other creatures within the Compass of the whole Citation of God.
and all the thoughts, words, actions, employments, Counsels, contrivances of men, Angels, Devils, with all other creatures within the Compass of the Whole Citante of God.
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The Apostle had hitherto encountred the enemy in Parties and single Regiments, but now he encounters the whole body, he musters up all the enemies he had before spoken of, into one body;
The Apostle had hitherto encountered the enemy in Parties and single Regiments, but now he encounters the Whole body, he musters up all the enemies he had before spoken of, into one body;
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Balak hired Balaam to do this work, to separate God from his people; Balaam used all means to this end, he offered sacrifices, he used inchantments and divinations,
Balak hired balaam to do this work, to separate God from his people; balaam used all means to this end, he offered Sacrifices, he used enchantments and divinations,
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and still embraceth them in the loftest Armes of Peace; it is everlasting as God is, Ier. 31.3. It takes hold on both Eternities, that which is past, and that which is to come;
and still Embraceth them in the loftest Arms of Peace; it is everlasting as God is, Jeremiah 31.3. It Takes hold on both Eternities, that which is past, and that which is to come;
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Is there more power in the wrath of the Creature, then in the love of God? Can the poor Creature make that not to be, which God hath made to be from Eternity, to be for Eternity?
Is there more power in the wrath of the Creature, then in the love of God? Can the poor Creature make that not to be, which God hath made to be from Eternity, to be for Eternity?
This seems to be the Chain which so much ravisht the heart of Christ about the neck of his Spouse, Cant. 4.9. The two ends of this Chain God keeps in his own hands in Heaven;
This seems to be the Chain which so much ravished the heart of christ about the neck of his Spouse, Cant 4.9. The two ends of this Chain God keeps in his own hands in Heaven;
Can Creatures, some whereof are in Chains of darknesse, all in iron Chains of divine Providence, break that golden Chain of grace, in which believers are kept close in Communion with God.
Can Creatures, Some whereof Are in Chains of darkness, all in iron Chains of divine Providence, break that golden Chain of grace, in which believers Are kept close in Communion with God.
and they shall never perish, John 10.28. what creature can pluck them out. II. They are said to be engraven on the Palmes of his hand, Isa. 49.16. what is engraven cannot be taken out, without mangling the Hand of Christ.
and they shall never perish, John 10.28. what creature can pluck them out. II They Are said to be engraven on the Palms of his hand, Isaiah 49.16. what is engraven cannot be taken out, without mangling the Hand of christ.
yet they cannot as engraven things, will Christ suffer his Hand to be maculated or cut off. III. They are said to be in the Armes of Christ, Cant. 8.6. They are sealed on the ••rm of Christ, with the indelible characters and impressions of divine love.
yet they cannot as engraven things, will christ suffer his Hand to be maculated or Cut off. III. They Are said to be in the Arms of christ, Cant 8.6. They Are sealed on the ••rm of christ, with the indelible characters and impressions of divine love.
IV. They are not only on, but in the Armes of Christ, they are everlasting Armes, Deut. 33.27. there is an everlasting Arm underneath, and an everlasting Arm above, Cant. 2.6. V. They are not only in the Armes, but in the breast and bosome of Christ, Isa. 40.11. the High-Priest bare the Names of all the tribes on his breast-Plate. VI.
IV. They Are not only on, but in the Arms of christ, they Are everlasting Arms, Deuteronomy 33.27. there is an everlasting Arm underneath, and an everlasting Arm above, Cant 2.6. V. They Are not only in the Arms, but in the breast and bosom of christ, Isaiah 40.11. the High-Priest bore the Names of all the tribes on his breast-Plate. VI.
They are born not only in his breast, but on his shoulders, as Exod. 28.11, 12. Cant 8 5. by which they are everlastingly upheld from all that ruine or destruction their enemies can — VII. They are not only on the shoulders, but in the eye of Christ, as the Apple in the eye, Zach. 2.8. VIII.
They Are born not only in his breast, but on his shoulders, as Exod 28.11, 12. Cant 8 5. by which they Are everlastingly upheld from all that ruin or destruction their enemies can — VII. They Are not only on the shoulders, but in the eye of christ, as the Apple in the eye, Zach 2.8. VIII.
Nor only in the eye, but in the very bowels of Christ, as that expression shews, Phil. 1.8. IX. Not only in his bowels but in his heart; see Cant. 8.6. such as prevail to separate believers from Christ, must pluck out the heart of Christ.
Nor only in the eye, but in the very bowels of christ, as that expression shows, Philip 1.8. IX. Not only in his bowels but in his heart; see Cant 8.6. such as prevail to separate believers from christ, must pluck out the heart of christ.
Secondly, he hath said to the utmost, I will never, never, never — leave thee, Heb. 13.5, 6. Obj. 2. But though other men, other creatures cannot do it, a man may separate himself. —
Secondly, he hath said to the utmost, I will never, never, never — leave thee, Hebrew 13.5, 6. Object 2. But though other men, other creatures cannot do it, a man may separate himself. —
your Door of escape in every danger, your resting place in all the Confusions of the world, your Victory and Triumph over all your enemies, all your fears, doubts, temptations, trials —
your Door of escape in every danger, your resting place in all the Confusions of the world, your Victory and Triumph over all your enemies, all your fears, doubts, temptations, trials —
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3. Use. Having clear'd your Communion — Put on a nobleness of spirit, an height of resolution, a magnanimity of faith, expect to encounter with the most and with the worst of enemies.
3. Use. Having cleared your Communion — Put on a nobleness of Spirit, an height of resolution, a magnanimity of faith, expect to encounter with the most and with the worst of enemies.
over things present, not over things to come — Faith is not come to its just height of spirit till it triumph over all, real or possible, present or to come, not only over one creature,
over things present, not over things to come — Faith is not come to its just height of Spirit till it triumph over all, real or possible, present or to come, not only over one creature,
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