Christs eternal existence, and the dignity of his person asserted and proved in opposition to the doctrine of the Socinians : in several sermons on Col. I, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 verses / by the Reverend Tho. Manton.
Sin is a violation of the Law of the Eternal and Living God. 1 Ioh. 3.4. Whosoever committeth sin, transgresseth also the law, for sin is the transgression of the law.
since is a violation of the Law of the Eternal and Living God. 1 John 3.4. Whosoever Committeth since, Transgresseth also the law, for since is the Transgression of the law.
Secondly, Forgiveness of Sin, is a dissolving the obligation to punishment, or a freedom in Gods way and method, from all the sad and woful Consequences of sin. Understand it rightly.
Secondly, Forgiveness of since, is a dissolving the obligation to punishment, or a freedom in God's Way and method, from all the sad and woeful Consequences of since. Understand it rightly.
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That which is done, cannot be undone. And therefore though it be said, Ier. 50.20. The iniquity of Iacob shall be sought after, and the sins of Iudah, and they shall not be found;
That which is done, cannot be undone. And Therefore though it be said, Jeremiah 50.20. The iniquity of Iacob shall be sought After, and the Sins of Iudah, and they shall not be found;
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2. Nor is it abolished as a faulty or criminal Action, contrary to the Law of God, the sins we have committed are sins still, such actions as the Law condemneth.
2. Nor is it abolished as a faulty or criminal Actium, contrary to the Law of God, the Sins we have committed Are Sins still, such actions as the Law Condemneth.
but his fault is forgiven upon such termes as our offended Governour pleaseth. I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and forgive all their sins, Heb. 8.12. They are pardoned as sins.
but his fault is forgiven upon such terms as our offended Governor Pleases. I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and forgive all their Sins, Hebrew 8.12. They Are pardoned as Sins.
Merito operis, it is in its self damnable, but quoad eventum, Rom. 8.1. There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, &c. Because the grace of the Gospel dischargeth us from it, we must still own our selves deserving the wrath of God, which maketh for our constant Humiliation and admiration of grace:
Merito operis, it is in its self damnable, but quoad Eventum, Rom. 8.1. There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, etc. Because the grace of the Gospel dischargeth us from it, we must still own our selves deserving the wrath of God, which makes for our constant Humiliation and admiration of grace:
So that he that is pardoned, still deserveth punishment. 4. It remaineth therefore that forgiveness of sin, is a dissolving the obligation to punishment,
So that he that is pardoned, still deserveth punishment. 4. It remains Therefore that forgiveness of since, is a dissolving the obligation to punishment,
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How can a Magistrate be said to forgive an offender, when the offender beareth the punishment, which the Law determineth? And what do men pray for to God,
How can a Magistrate be said to forgive an offender, when the offender bears the punishment, which the Law determineth? And what do men pray for to God,
4. The Phrases, and way of speaking in Scripture by which forgiveness of sin is set forth, shew, God doth blot out our sins; Psal. 51.2. Wash me throughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. And cover them; Psal. 32.1. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
4. The Phrases, and Way of speaking in Scripture by which forgiveness of since is Set forth, show, God does blot out our Sins; Psalm 51.2. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my since. And cover them; Psalm 32.1. Blessed is he whose Transgression is forgiven, whose since is covered.
And cast them into the bottom of the Sea; Micah 7.19. Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depth of the Sea. To remember them no more; Ier. 31.34. I •ill forgive their iniquity, and I will remember the•r sin no more.
And cast them into the bottom of the Sea; micah 7.19. Thou wilt cast all their Sins into the depth of the Sea. To Remember them no more; Jeremiah 31.34. I •ill forgive their iniquity, and I will Remember the•r since no more.
or Price paid. 3. That none but Christ was fit to give this Ransom. 4. That nothing performed by Christ was sufficient, till he layed down his life. 5. That thence there is a liberty resulting to us. 6. That we do not actually partake of the benefit of this Ransom, till we be in Christ.
or Price paid. 3. That none but christ was fit to give this Ransom. 4. That nothing performed by christ was sufficient, till he laid down his life. 5. That thence there is a liberty resulting to us. 6. That we do not actually partake of the benefit of this Ransom, till we be in christ.
That we are slaves to Sin, appeareth by Scripture and Experience; Titus 3.3. Serving divers lusts and pleasures. Ioh. 8.34. Whosoever committeth sin, is the servant of sin.
That we Are slaves to since, appears by Scripture and Experience; Titus 3.3. Serving diverse Lustiest and pleasures. John 8.34. Whosoever Committeth since, is the servant of since.
as the Executioner of Gods Curse, and are taken captive by him at his Will and Pleasure, 2 Tim. 2.26. This is the woful captivity and servitude of carnal men, that they fall as a ready prey into the mouth of the roaring Lion:
as the Executioner of God's Curse, and Are taken captive by him At his Will and Pleasure, 2 Tim. 2.26. This is the woeful captivity and servitude of carnal men, that they fallen as a ready prey into the Mouth of the roaring lion:
Now for this they are liable to the Curse and Wrath of God: Therefore called children of wrath even as others, Eph. 2.3. that is, obnoxious to his righteous displeasure and punishment:
Now for this they Are liable to the Curse and Wrath of God: Therefore called children of wrath even as Others, Ephesians 2.3. that is, obnoxious to his righteous displeasure and punishment:
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how should God else be known and reverenced as the Just and Holy Governour of the World? Therefore, Rom. 3.25, 26. 'tis said, whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God:
how should God Else be known and reverenced as the Just and Holy Governor of the World? Therefore, Rom. 3.25, 26. it's said, whom God hath Set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of Sins that Are past, through the forbearance of God:
Now if the Law should be recalled without any more ado, the Law-giver would run the hazard of Levity, Mutability and Imprudence in constituting so solemne a Transaction to no purpose.
Now if the Law should be Recalled without any more ado, the Lawgiver would run the hazard of Levity, Mutability and Imprudence in constituting so solemn a Transaction to no purpose.
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and that it should not be pardoned without some markes of his displeasure. His soul hates the wicked, and the righteous God loveth Righteousness, Psal. 11.6. 4. His Authority.
and that it should not be pardoned without Some marks of his displeasure. His soul hates the wicked, and the righteous God loves Righteousness, Psalm 11.6. 4. His authority.
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and all this was elevated beyond the worth of created actions and sufferings by the divine nature which was in him, which perfumed his humanity and all done by it, and in it.
and all this was elevated beyond the worth of created actions and sufferings by the divine nature which was in him, which perfumed his humanity and all done by it, and in it.
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By taking humane Nature a price was put into his hands to lay down for us, Heb. 10.15. and His divine Nature made it sufficient and responsible, for it was the Blood of God, Acts 20.28. Feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Blood. And Heb. 9.13. For if the Blood of Bulls and Goats, and the ashes of an Heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifyeth to the purifying of the Flesh;
By taking humane Nature a price was put into his hands to lay down for us, Hebrew 10.15. and His divine Nature made it sufficient and responsible, for it was the Blood of God, Acts 20.28. Feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Blood. And Hebrew 9.13. For if the Blood of Bulls and Goats, and the Ashes of an Heifer, sprinkling the unclean, Sanctifieth to the purifying of the Flesh;
how much more shall the Blood of Christ who through the spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your Conscience from dead works to serve the Living God.
how much more shall the Blood of christ who through the Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your Conscience from dead works to serve the Living God.
Fourthly, Nothing performed by Christ could be a sufficient ransom for this end unless he had crowned all his other actions and sufferings, by laying down his life and undergoing a bloody and violent death.
Fourthly, Nothing performed by christ could be a sufficient ransom for this end unless he had crowned all his other actions and sufferings, by laying down his life and undergoing a bloody and violent death.
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Partly from the nature of the thing, and the fulness of the satisfaction required untill all that was finished, Iohn 8.20. death was that which was threatned to sin, death was that which was feared by the sinner.
Partly from the nature of the thing, and the fullness of the satisfaction required until all that was finished, John 8.20. death was that which was threatened to since, death was that which was feared by the sinner.
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and obedience more acceptable to us. 1. Sin more hateful by his Agonies, Blood, Shame, death, no less remedy would serve the turn, to procure the pardon and destruction of it, Rom. 8.3. By sin he condemned sin in the flesh, that is by a sin offering.
and Obedience more acceptable to us. 1. since more hateful by his Agonies, Blood, Shame, death, no less remedy would serve the turn, to procure the pardon and destruction of it, Rom. 8.3. By since he condemned since in the Flesh, that is by a since offering.
so much Humility and Patience, and so much Resignation of himself to God, who appointed him to be the Redeemer and Surety of Man, to do this office for him, as cannot be parallel'd.
so much Humility and Patience, and so much Resignation of himself to God, who appointed him to be the Redeemer and Surety of Man, to do this office for him, as cannot be paralleled.
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The great thing in it was obedience; Rom. 5.14. By the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. So ' Phil. 2.7. God was not delighted in mere blood, but in blood offered in obedience.
The great thing in it was Obedience; Rom. 5.14. By the Obedience of one shall many be made righteous. So ' Philip 2.7. God was not delighted in mere blood, but in blood offered in Obedience.
but his painful and cursed death so willingly and readily undergone, was the crowning Act. The formal reason of the merit, was that Christ came to fulfil the will of God;
but his painful and cursed death so willingly and readily undergone, was the crowning Act. The formal reason of the merit, was that christ Come to fulfil the will of God;
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by which will we are sanctified. Heb. 10.10. therefore his death was necessary. Fifthly, From this Ransom and act of Obedience, there is a Liberty resulting unto us,
by which will we Are sanctified. Hebrew 10.10. Therefore his death was necessary. Fifthly, From this Ransom and act of obedience, there is a Liberty resulting unto us,
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Now this Liberty is a freedom from sin that we may become the Servants of God, Rom. 6.22. Being made free from sin ye became servants of righteousness.
Now this Liberty is a freedom from since that we may become the Servants of God, Rom. 6.22. Being made free from since you became Servants of righteousness.
No, he freed us from the Wrath of God that we may serve him chearfully, to establish Gods Interest upon surer and more comfortable Terms, to restore us to Gods favour and service:
No, he freed us from the Wrath of God that we may serve him cheerfully, to establish God's Interest upon Surer and more comfortable Terms, to restore us to God's favour and service:
If the curse of the Law be disanulled, and the power of sin broken, he is spoiled of his Power, Col. 2.14, 15. Blotting out the hand-writing of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us,
If the curse of the Law be Disannulled, and the power of since broken, he is spoiled of his Power, Col. 2.14, 15. Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us,
Certainly we must be turned from Satan to God, before we are capable of receiving the forgiveness of sins; Acts 26.18. We do not actually partake of the priviledges of Christs Kingdom, till we be first his Subjects:
Certainly we must be turned from Satan to God, before we Are capable of receiving the forgiveness of Sins; Acts 26.18. We do not actually partake of the privileges of Christ Kingdom, till we be First his Subject's:
but as soon as we are translated, and put into another estate, then we have the first priviledge, remission of sins. Look as in the fall, there was sin before guilt;
but as soon as we Are translated, and put into Another estate, then we have the First privilege, remission of Sins. Look as in the fallen, there was since before guilt;
so in our reparation, there must be conversion, Renovation, or Repentance, before Remission: We are first effectually called or sanctified, and then justified and glorified.
so in our reparation, there must be conversion, Renovation, or Repentance, before Remission: We Are First effectually called or sanctified, and then justified and glorified.
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Mans recovery to God is in the same method in which he fell from him. It is first brought about by a new nature, and communication of life from Christ.
men recovery to God is in the same method in which he fell from him. It is First brought about by a new nature, and communication of life from christ.
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The compleat redemption, or freedom from sin and misery is that which the Godly shall enjoy at the last day. Rom. 8.23. We which have the first fruits of the spirit, even we our selves groan within our selves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. Eph. 4.30. Grieve not the holy spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Eph. 1.14. In whom also after ye believed ye were sealed with that spirit of promise which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession.
The complete redemption, or freedom from since and misery is that which the Godly shall enjoy At the last day. Rom. 8.23. We which have the First fruits of the Spirit, even we our selves groan within our selves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. Ephesians 4.30. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby you Are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1.14. In whom also After you believed you were sealed with that Spirit of promise which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession.
Iustification and Sanctification. Sanctification, 1. Pet. 1.18. Tit. 2.14. Who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purifie unto himself a peculiar people zealous of good works.
Justification and Sanctification. Sanctification, 1. Pet. 1.18. Tit. 2.14. Who gave himself for us that he might Redeem us from all iniquity and purify unto himself a peculiar people zealous of good works.
yea, I will venture to say, that the gift of the sanctifying Spirit is a part of our pardon, executed and applyed for a part of the punishment of sin was spiritual death,
yea, I will venture to say, that the gift of the sanctifying Spirit is a part of our pardon, executed and applied for a part of the punishment of since was spiritual death,
but if they be serious they cannot be without trouble. Rom. 1.32. Knowing the judgement of God, they conclude that they that do such things are worthy of death.
but if they be serious they cannot be without trouble. Rom. 1.32. Knowing the judgement of God, they conclude that they that do such things Are worthy of death.
Hell and damnation are no vain Scare-crows. Eternity makes every thing truly great! the poena damni, an everlasting separation from the comfortable presence of the Lord, Matth. 25.41. Go ye cursed. Luk. 13.27. Depart ye workers of iniquity.
Hell and damnation Are no vain Scarecrows. Eternity makes every thing truly great! the poena damn, an everlasting separation from the comfortable presence of the Lord, Matthew 25.41. Go you cursed. Luk. 13.27. Depart you workers of iniquity.
When God turned Adam out of Paradise his case was very sad, but God took care of him in his Exile, made him Coats of skin, gave him a day of Patience, afterwards promised the seed of the woman, who should recover the lapsed estate of mankind, intimated hopes of a better Paradise.
When God turned Adam out of Paradise his case was very sad, but God took care of him in his Exile, made him Coats of skin, gave him a day of Patience, afterwards promised the seed of the woman, who should recover the lapsed estate of mankind, intimated hope's of a better Paradise.
That estate therefore is nothing comparable to this, for now man is stripped of all his comforts, sent into an endless state of Misery, whence there is no hopes of ever changing his condition.
That estate Therefore is nothing comparable to this, for now man is stripped of all his comforts, sent into an endless state of Misery, whence there is no hope's of ever changing his condition.
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The worm, is the worm of Conscience, reflecting on past folly and disobedience. See here a man may run away from the rebukes of Conscience by many shifts;
The worm, is the worm of Conscience, reflecting on past folly and disobedience. See Here a man may run away from the rebukes of Conscience by many shifts;
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the fire is the wrath of God, or these unknown pains that shall be inflicted on body and soul, which must needs be great when we fall into the hands of the living God! If a little mitigation, a drop to cool your Tongue, be thought a great matter, oh what a blessedness is it, to be freed from so great an evil!
the fire is the wrath of God, or these unknown pains that shall be inflicted on body and soul, which must needs be great when we fallen into the hands of the living God! If a little mitigation, a drop to cool your Tongue, be Thought a great matter, o what a blessedness is it, to be freed from so great an evil!
Perhaps you coldly entertain the offer of a pardon now, but then to be freed from wrath to come, oh blessed Jesus! 1 Thes. 1.10. 2. The good depending on it, Luk. 1.77. To give us the knowledge of salvation by the remission of sins.
Perhaps you coldly entertain the offer of a pardon now, but then to be freed from wrath to come, o blessed jesus! 1 Thebes 1.10. 2. The good depending on it, Luk. 1.77. To give us the knowledge of salvation by the remission of Sins.
for we are not onely criminal persons liable to condemnation, but actually condemned in the sentence of Gods law, Ioh. 3.18. He that believeth not is condemned already.
for we Are not only criminal Persons liable to condemnation, but actually condemned in the sentence of God's law, John 3.18. He that Believeth not is condemned already.
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Now should not a condemned man make means to be pardoned, and should not we accept of Gods terms especially when there is but the slender thred of a frail life between us and execution? He that securely continues in his sins, despiseth both the curse of the Law,
Now should not a condemned man make means to be pardoned, and should not we accept of God's terms especially when there is but the slender thread of a frail life between us and execution? He that securely continues in his Sins, despises both the curse of the Law,
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We are still sinning against God, either we are omiting good, or committing evil, what will we do if we be not forgiven? renewed sins call for renewed repentance:
We Are still sinning against God, either we Are omitting good, or committing evil, what will we do if we be not forgiven? renewed Sins call for renewed Repentance:
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Partly, because our final sentence of pardon is not yet passed, nor shall be passed till the last Judgment, Act. 3.19. Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins maybe blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Partly, Because our final sentence of pardon is not yet passed, nor shall be passed till the last Judgement, Act. 3.19. repent you Therefore and be converted, that your Sins maybe blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
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An artificial Image of God, or such as may be made by us, is forbidden upon this account, Isa. 40.18. To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? what is there among all the Creatures that can be like such an infinite and almighty essense? or by what visible shape or figure would they represent or resemble God.
an artificial Image of God, or such as may be made by us, is forbidden upon this account, Isaiah 40.18. To whom then will you liken God? or what likeness will you compare unto him? what is there among all the Creatures that can be like such an infinite and almighty essence? or by what visible shape or figure would they represent or resemble God.
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The Image is taken from him whom it is intended to represent, it is not some casual similitude between two men that have no reference or dependance one upon another;
The Image is taken from him whom it is intended to represent, it is not Some casual similitude between two men that have no Referente or dependence one upon Another;
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but such as is between a father and his onely begotten Son; as it is said of Adam, Gen. 5.1. He begat a son in his own Image, and so it is verified in Christ because of his Eternal Generation.
but such as is between a father and his only begotten Son; as it is said of Adam, Gen. 5.1. He begat a son in his own Image, and so it is verified in christ Because of his Eternal Generation.
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If light produce light, the light produced doth represent the light & glory producing; & the more perfect and immediate the production is, the more perfect is the resemblance;
If Light produce Light, the Light produced does represent the Light & glory producing; & the more perfect and immediate the production is, the more perfect is the resemblance;
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The Image is not necessary to know the thing; but here it is otherwise, we cannot know God but by Christ, Ioh. 1.18. No man hath seen God at anytime, the onely begotten son which is in the bosom of the father he hath declared him.
The Image is not necessary to know the thing; but Here it is otherwise, we cannot know God but by christ, John 1.18. No man hath seen God At anytime, the only begotten son which is in the bosom of the father he hath declared him.
though they saw him ordinarily, conversing with him: Iohn 14.7. If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also, and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him.
though they saw him ordinarily, conversing with him: John 14.7. If you had known me you should have known my Father also, and from henceforth you know him and have seen him.
The F•ther is no otherwise to be known, but as he hath revealed himself in Christ, and having seen and known Christ, who was his Image, they might both see and know him:
The F•ther is not otherwise to be known, but as he hath revealed himself in christ, and having seen and known christ, who was his Image, they might both see and know him:
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so that in Christ becoming Man, God doth in and by him, represent all his own Attributes and Properties; his Wisdom, Goodness and Power. 2. In his Word:
so that in christ becoming Man, God does in and by him, represent all his own Attributes and Properties; his Wisdom, goodness and Power. 2. In his Word:
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for the changing of our hearts and lives, 2 Cor. 3.18. ' Beholding the glory of the Lord as in a glass, we are changed into his Image and likeness from glory to glory.
for the changing of our hearts and lives, 2 Cor. 3.18. ' Beholding the glory of the Lord as in a glass, we Are changed into his Image and likeness from glory to glory.
the knowledge or sight of God, with mortal or bodily eyes is impossible, the external manifestations and representations in the creature is imperfect,
the knowledge or sighed of God, with Mortal or bodily eyes is impossible, the external manifestations and representations in the creature is imperfect,
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and sufficeth rather for Conviction, then Coversion, or to leave us without excuse, then to save the soul, Rom. 12.1. (they have not the excuse of faultless ignorance.) To know him in the Law,
and Suffices rather for Conviction, then Conversion, or to leave us without excuse, then to save the soul, Rom. 12.1. (they have not the excuse of faultless ignorance.) To know him in the Law,
When he was swadled as an Infant, the Wise men came and Worshipped him: When he was in danger of suffering Shipwrack, he commanded the Winds and the Waves, and they obeyed him:
When he was swaddled as an Infant, the Wise men Come and Worshipped him: When he was in danger of suffering Shipwreck, he commanded the Winds and the Waves, and they obeyed him:
When he was tempted by Satan he was Ministred unto by Angels: Matth. 4.11. When they demanded Tribute for the Temple, a Fish brought it to him, Matth. 17.26.
When he was tempted by Satan he was Ministered unto by Angels: Matthew 4.11. When they demanded Tribute for the Temple, a Fish brought it to him, Matthew 17.26.
and to observe the impressions of his Wisedom, Goodness, and Power, in all the Saints; especially this is our duty to admire his Image in Jesus Christ;
and to observe the impressions of his Wisdom, goodness, and Power, in all the Saints; especially this is our duty to admire his Image in jesus christ;
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Did the Winds and Seas obey Christ? The whole Creation is at the beck of God, did Christ shew himself to be the wisdom, goodness and power of God, surely God is infinitely Wise!
Did the Winds and Seas obey christ? The Whole Creation is At the beck of God, did christ show himself to be the Wisdom, Goodness and power of God, surely God is infinitely Wise!
3. How he differeth from other persons: For the Saints also are made after the Image of God, Col. 3.10. And have put on the New Man which is renewed in knowledge after the Image of him that created him, Eph. 4.24.
3. How he differeth from other Persons: For the Saints also Are made After the Image of God, Col. 3.10. And have put on the New Man which is renewed in knowledge After the Image of him that created him, Ephesians 4.24.
And that ye put on the New man which after God is created in Righteousness and true Holiness? I answer, There is a great difference between the Image of God in Man,
And that you put on the New man which After God is created in Righteousness and true Holiness? I answer, There is a great difference between the Image of God in Man,
God would recover man out of his lapsed estate, by setting up a pattern of Holiness in our Nature, Rom. 8.29. Whom he did foreknow he also did predestinate to be conformed to the Image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many Brethren.
God would recover man out of his lapsed estate, by setting up a pattern of Holiness in our Nature, Rom. 8.29. Whom he did foreknow he also did predestinate to be conformed to the Image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many Brothers.
but declared to be the Son of God, with power according to the Spirit; therefore we must distinguish between Christ and Christ, what he is according to the Spirit,
but declared to be the Son of God, with power according to the Spirit; Therefore we must distinguish between christ and christ, what he is according to the Spirit,
but Identity and sameness of nature between the brethren which is true as to Christs humanity, Heb. 2.14. For •smuch then as the children are partakers of Flesh, and blood, he also took part of the same, or else sameness of stock, which is true also;
but Identity and sameness of nature between the brothers which is true as to Christ humanity, Hebrew 2.14. For •smuch then as the children Are partakers of Flesh, and blood, he also took part of the same, or Else sameness of stock, which is true also;
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For both he that sanctifieth, and they who are sunctified are all of one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them Brethren, or priority of time,
For both he that Sanctifieth, and they who Are sunctified Are all of one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them Brothers, or priority of time,
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Soveraignty was implyed in the Birth-right, so David is called the first-born of the Kings of the earth, Psal. 19.27. as the most glorious amongst them.
Sovereignty was employed in the Birthright, so David is called the firstborn of the Kings of the earth, Psalm 19.27. as the most glorious among them.
That he is the first-born among many brethren, it implyeth that he is head of the renewed estate, that he and all new creatures are of the same kind, allowing him the dignity of his rank and degree,
That he is the firstborn among many brothers, it Implies that he is head of the renewed estate, that he and all new creatures Are of the same kind, allowing him the dignity of his rank and degree,
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And for farther confirmation, here is not Identity of Nature, for he is not at all of the same nature with the Angels, those Principalities and Thrones, Dominions and Powers spoken of in the next verse,
And for farther confirmation, Here is not Identity of Nature, for he is not At all of the same nature with the Angels, those Principalities and Thrones, Dominions and Powers spoken of in the next verse,
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1. This is needful to shew his sufficiency to Redeem the world, the party offended is God, who is of infinite Majesty, the favour to be purchased is the Everlasting fruition of God,
1. This is needful to show his sufficiency to redeem the world, the party offended is God, who is of infinite Majesty, the favour to be purchased is the Everlasting fruition of God,
but the Scripture insists most on the first, the dignity of his person, which putteth a value on his sacrifice, Act. 20, 18. Heb. 9.13, 14. at lest there is an intrinsick worth, this answers all objections.
but the Scripture insists most on the First, the dignity of his person, which putteth a valve on his sacrifice, Act. 20, 18. Hebrew 9.13, 14. At lest there is an intrinsic worth, this answers all objections.
there is no such argument to work upon our love, as that God over all blessed for ever, should come to relieve man in such a condescending way, 1 Iohn 3.16. Hereby we perceive the love which God hath to us in that he layed down his life for us, that very person that dyed for us was God.
there is no such argument to work upon our love, as that God over all blessed for ever, should come to relieve man in such a condescending Way, 1 John 3.16. Hereby we perceive the love which God hath to us in that he laid down his life for us, that very person that died for us was God.
That God that owes nothing to man, and was so much offended by man, and that stood in no need of man, having infinite happiness and contentment in himself;
That God that owes nothing to man, and was so much offended by man, and that stood in no need of man, having infinite happiness and contentment in himself;
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nor entertain this mistery with due respects to the truth and greatness, and admirableness of it, whithout raising our thoughts to the consideration of the dignity of the person who is to accomplish it, Heb. 3.1. Therefore brethren, consider the Lord Iesus the great High Priest and Apostle of our profession.
nor entertain this mystery with due respects to the truth and greatness, and admirableness of it, without raising our thoughts to the consideration of the dignity of the person who is to accomplish it, Hebrew 3.1. Therefore brothers, Consider the Lord Iesus the great High Priest and Apostle of our profession.
there is no greater perfection then to live in the nearest resemblance to his Creator: Christ is more excellent because he hath more of the Image of God upon him.
there is no greater perfection then to live in the nearest resemblance to his Creator: christ is more excellent Because he hath more of the Image of God upon him.
When several persons or things be compared, though there be no relation between them; So David is called the first-born of the Kings of the earth, Psal. 89.27. That is superior in Dignity and Honour.
When several Persons or things be compared, though there be no Relation between them; So David is called the firstborn of the Kings of the earth, Psalm 89.27. That is superior in Dignity and Honour.
What he asserteth in that verse, he now proveth by the creation of all things, in this 16th. verse, and the conservation of all things, verse 17. We are now upon the first proof:
What he Asserteth in that verse, he now Proves by the creation of all things, in this 16th. verse, and the conservation of all things, verse 17. We Are now upon the First proof:
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Phil. 2.9, 10. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name above every name, that at the name of Iesus every knee should bow of things in heaven and •hings in earth and things under the earth.
Philip 2.9, 10. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name above every name, that At the name of Iesus every knee should bow of things in heaven and •hings in earth and things under the earth.
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And good reason, for by him were all things created that are in heaven, and that are in Earth, &c. In the words, the Creation of the World is ascribed to Christ:
And good reason, for by him were all things created that Are in heaven, and that Are in Earth, etc. In the words, the Creation of the World is ascribed to christ:
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Take notice 1. Of the Object of this Creation. 2. Christs Efficiency about it. 1. The Object of Creation, is spoken Collectively and Distributively. 1 Collectively;
Take notice 1. Of the Object of this Creation. 2. Christ Efficiency about it. 1. The Object of Creation, is spoken Collectively and Distributively. 1 Collectively;
(3.) By their Dignity and Office: Thrones, dominions, principalities and powers: Words often used in Scripture to signifie the Angels whether good or bad. The good Angels; Eph. 1.21. Far above all principality and power, and might and dominion: Ep•. 3.10. That unto principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church, the manifold wisdom of God.
(3.) By their Dignity and Office: Thrones, Dominions, principalities and Powers: Words often used in Scripture to signify the Angels whither good or bad. The good Angels; Ephesians 1.21. far above all principality and power, and might and dominion: Ep•. 3.10. That unto principalities and Powers in heavenly places might be known by the Church, the manifold Wisdom of God.
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So that the meaning is, the Angelical Creatures together with their degree and dignity as well among themselves as over the lower World, of what rank and degree soever they are, they are all created by him:
So that the meaning is, the Angelical Creatures together with their degree and dignity as well among themselves as over the lower World, of what rank and degree soever they Are, they Are all created by him:
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he insisteth more on them then on the other branches, because some cryed up the dignity of the Angels, to the lessening of the Honour and office of Christ;
he insisteth more on them then on the other branches, Because Some cried up the dignity of the Angels, to the lessening of the Honour and office of christ;
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Not the lower sort of Angels onely, but the most noble and most potent Thrones, Dominions, Principalities and Powers. 2. Christs Efficiency about them;
Not the lower sort of Angels only, but the most noble and most potent Thrones, Dominions, Principalities and Powers. 2. Christ Efficiency about them;
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in these words, they were created by him and for him. 1 By him ; as an equal co-operating cause, or co-worker with God the Father: Ioh. 5.19. Whatsoever things the f•ther doth, those doth the son likewise.
in these words, they were created by him and for him. 1 By him; as an equal cooperating cause, or coworker with God the Father: John 5.19. Whatsoever things the f•ther does, those does the son likewise.
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God is often represented in Scripture as first and last; Isa. 41.4. I the Lord the first and the last, I am •e. Isa. 44.6. I am the first and the last, there is no God besides me, So Isa. 48.2. I am the first, I am also the last.
God is often represented in Scripture as First and last; Isaiah 41.4. I the Lord the First and the last, I am •e. Isaiah 44.6. I am the First and the last, there is no God beside me, So Isaiah 48.2. I am the First, I am also the last.
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Now all this is repeated and applied to Christ; Rev. 1.17. He said unto me, fear not, I am the first and the last, I have the keyes of death and hell. Rev. 2.8. These things saith the first and the last, which was dead and is alive. Rev. 22.13. I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Now all this is repeated and applied to christ; Rev. 1.17. He said unto me, Fear not, I am the First and the last, I have the keys of death and hell. Rev. 2.8. These things Says the First and the last, which was dead and is alive. Rev. 22.13. I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the First and the last.
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Secondly, Why the Creation of Angels is so particularly mentioned and insisted upon? Thirdly, That all things were created for him. First, For Creation by him:
Secondly, Why the Creation of Angels is so particularly mentioned and insisted upon? Thirdly, That all things were created for him. First, For Creation by him:
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For in the creating of the World, he exercised his Omnipotency, and this they do not express their Affection but his own due desert: Thou art worthy O Lord :
For in the creating of the World, he exercised his Omnipotency, and this they do not express their Affection but his own due desert: Thou art worthy Oh Lord:
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but there was nothing on which God by passing might make such an impression: What ever good intention they might have by setting forth the Creation by these expressions,
but there was nothing on which God by passing might make such an impression: What ever good intention they might have by setting forth the Creation by these expressions,
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as the Workmanship from the Artificer, the building from the Architect, Heb. 11.10. Now every Artificer and builder worketh merely out of the Counsel of his own Will,
as the Workmanship from the Artificer, the building from the Architect, Hebrew 11.10. Now every Artificer and builder works merely out of the Counsel of his own Will,
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and herein they resemble God, but onely what they do with great labour, God doth with the beck of his own Will and Word: Psal. 33.6. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
and herein they resemble God, but only what they do with great labour, God does with the beck of his own Will and Word: Psalm 33.6. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of his Mouth.
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Therefore probably they were made the fourth day. Is this seemeth too short a time before the fall of the Apostate Angels, you must remember how soon man degenerated:
Therefore probably they were made the fourth day. Is this seems too short a time before the fallen of the Apostate Angels, you must Remember how soon man degenerated:
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Now this is necessary to be thought of by us, because there is a Justice in the case that we should return and imploy all in his service, from whom we have received all,
Now this is necessary to be Thought of by us, Because there is a justice in the case that we should return and employ all in his service, from whom we have received all,
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but the glory of the Creator: for God made all things for himself; Prov. 16.4. whether he made Beasts or Man or Angels, it was still with a respect to his own glory and service.
but the glory of the Creator: for God made all things for himself; Curae 16.4. whither he made Beasts or Man or Angels, it was still with a respect to his own glory and service.
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'Tis as absurd, and unb•seeming, to seek its own Glory, as to attribute to its self its own being; Rom. 11.36. Of him and through him, and to him are all things.
It's as absurd, and unb•seeming, to seek its own Glory, as to attribute to its self its own being; Rom. 11.36. Of him and through him, and to him Are all things.
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therefore for what use are we meet, who are so unmeet for our proper end? Like the wood of the vine that is good for nothing, not so much as to make a pin whereon to hang any thing, Ier. 20.15. Good for nothing but to be cast into the fire, unless it be fruitful.
Therefore for what use Are we meet, who Are so unmeet for our proper end? Like the wood of the vine that is good for nothing, not so much as to make a pin whereon to hang any thing, Jeremiah 20.15. Good for nothing but to be cast into the fire, unless it be fruitful.
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1. To shew the Glory and Majesty of the Redeemer. The Angels are said to excel in strength; Psal. 103.20. and else-where they are called Mighty Angels :
1. To show the Glory and Majesty of the Redeemer. The Angels Are said to excel in strength; Psalm 103.20. and elsewhere they Are called Mighty Angels:
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and also by the fathers donation, as he is mediator and God Incarnate: 1 Pet. 3.25 He is set down on the right hand of God, Angels, Authorities and Powers being made subject to him. And again, Eph. 1.22.
and also by the Father's donation, as he is Mediator and God Incarnate: 1 Pet. 3.25 He is Set down on the right hand of God, Angels, Authorities and Powers being made Subject to him. And again, Ephesians 1.22.
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Look, as it is the glory of Earthly Kings to command mighty and powerful subjects; are not my princes altogether Kings, Isa. 10.8. that so many Princes held under him as their Soveraign, and served him as their Commander;
Look, as it is the glory of Earthly Kings to command mighty and powerful subject's; Are not my Princes altogether Kings, Isaiah 10.8. that so many Princes held under him as their Sovereign, and served him as their Commander;
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Namely, as he had many Kings Subject and Tributary to him, so is this the Majesty of our Redeemer, that he hath these powerful Creatures the mighty Angels in his Train and retinue:
Namely, as he had many Kings Subject and Tributary to him, so is this the Majesty of our Redeemer, that he hath these powerful Creatures the mighty Angels in his Train and retinue:
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and by their vain speculations infected the minds of many in the Christian Church, who were but newly come out from among them, insomuch that they fell to the worshipping of Angels as mediators to God.
and by their vain speculations infected the minds of many in the Christian Church, who were but newly come out from among them, insomuch that they fell to the worshipping of Angels as mediators to God.
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As Paul, Col. 2. and the Author to the Hebrews, chap. 1.2, 3. Hath in these last dayes spoken unto us by his son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds, who being the brightness of his glory,
As Paul, Col. 2. and the Author to the Hebrews, chap. 1.2, 3. Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the world's, who being the brightness of his glory,
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6. By himself he purged our sins. He was sent into the world for that great and glorious work of Mediation, which none of them was worthy to undertake, none able to go through withall, but himself alone.
6. By himself he purged our Sins. He was sent into the world for that great and glorious work of Mediation, which none of them was worthy to undertake, none able to go through withal, but himself alone.
To sit at Gods right hand, is not only to be blessed and happy in enjoying those pleasures which are there for evermore, not onely to be advanced to the highest place of Dignity and Honour next to God;
To fit At God's right hand, is not only to be blessed and happy in enjoying those pleasures which Are there for evermore, not only to be advanced to the highest place of Dignity and Honour next to God;
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He makes use of them partly to exercise their obedience, without which they forsake the Law of their creation and swerve from the end for which they were made; Psal. 103.20. They do his commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word.
He makes use of them partly to exercise their Obedience, without which they forsake the Law of their creation and swerve from the end for which they were made; Psalm 103.20. They do his Commandments, Harkening to the voice of his word.
They do whatsoever he commandeth them, with all readiness and speed immaginable, and therein they are an example to us. Matth. 6.10. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven.
They do whatsoever he commands them, with all readiness and speed imaginable, and therein they Are an Exampl to us. Matthew 6.10. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven.
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They are our fellow-servants now in the Work, hereafter in the Recompence; when we are admitted into one Society, under one common Head and Lord, Heb. 12.27. who shall for ever rejoyce in the contemplation of Gods infinite Excellencies.
They Are our Fellow servants now in the Work, hereafter in the Recompense; when we Are admitted into one Society, under one Common Head and Lord, Hebrew 12.27. who shall for ever rejoice in the contemplation of God's infinite Excellencies.
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Well then, if these Excellent creatures, so great in power, be alwayes so ready and watchful to do the Will of God and count it their honour to assist in so glorious a work as the saving of Souls,
Well then, if these Excellent creatures, so great in power, be always so ready and watchful to do the Will of God and count it their honour to assist in so glorious a work as the Saving of Souls,
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Christ hath the heavenly host at his command, and sendeth them forth for the good of his People, Psal. 68.17. The chariots of the Lord are twenty thousand, even thousands of Angels, the Lord is among them in Sinai in the holy place.
christ hath the heavenly host At his command, and sends them forth for the good of his People, Psalm 68.17. The chariots of the Lord Are twenty thousand, even thousands of Angels, the Lord is among them in Sinai in the holy place.
For more particular Cases, see Heb. 1.14. Are they not all ministring spirits sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation. So Psal. 34.7. The angel of the Lord incampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
For more particular Cases, see Hebrew 1.14. are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for them who shall be Heirs of salvation. So Psalm 34.7. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that Fear him, and Delivereth them.
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The Scripture often speaks of Gods executing Judgements by the Angels: Their influence doth not always personally appear, yet it is great and powerful.
The Scripture often speaks of God's executing Judgments by the Angels: Their influence does not always personally appear, yet it is great and powerful.
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By this means the Prophet Elisha confirmed himself and his servant, when the King of Syria sent Chariots and Horses a great host to attacque him in Dothan, • King. 6.14, 15. And when his serva•t saw it early in the morning, he said, Alas my master!
By this means the Prophet Elisha confirmed himself and his servant, when the King of Syria sent Chariots and Horses a great host to attack him in Dothan, • King. 6.14, 15. And when his serva•t saw it early in the morning, he said, Alas my master!
Here is force against force, chariots against chariots, horse against horse, if we could open the eye of Faith, and shut that of Sense. We read Acts 12.23. that an Angel smote Herod in the midst of his Pride and Persecution:
Here is force against force, chariots against chariots, horse against horse, if we could open the eye of Faith, and shut that of Sense. We read Acts 12.23. that an Angel smote Herod in the midst of his Pride and Persecution:
If Christians did know and consider how much of true Religion consists in admiring and praising their Redeemer, they would more busie their minds in this work.
If Christians did know and Consider how much of true Religion consists in admiring and praising their Redeemer, they would more busy their minds in this work.
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When we think of the great Creator of Heaven and Earth, and all things visible and invisible, Angels, Men, Principalities, &c. Surely the brightness of all creature-glory should wax dim in our eyes;
When we think of the great Creator of Heaven and Earth, and all things visible and invisible, Angels, Men, Principalities, etc. Surely the brightness of all creature-glory should wax dim in our eyes;
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It is easie for him who made all things out of nothing to help us. See Psal. 121.2. My help standeth in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
It is easy for him who made all things out of nothing to help us. See Psalm 121.2. My help Stands in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
As long as I see those glorious monuments of his power standing, I will not distrust he can afford me seasonable help by his Holy Angels through the intercession of his Son who hath assumed my Nature.
As long as I see those glorious monuments of his power standing, I will not distrust he can afford me seasonable help by his Holy Angels through the Intercession of his Son who hath assumed my Nature.
4. And lastly, to make us more reverend in our approaches to him, for he sits in the Assembly of the Gods, the holy Angels are round about him. Psal. 138.1. Before the Gods will I sing praise to thee :
4. And lastly, to make us more reverend in our Approaches to him, for he sits in the Assembly of the God's, the holy Angels Are round about him. Psalm 138.1. Before the God's will I sing praise to thee:
That is, in the presence of the holy Angels; 1 Cor. 10.10. Eccl. 5.6. Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin, neither say thou before the angel that it was an Error.
That is, in the presence of the holy Angels; 1 Cor. 10.10. Ecclesiastes 5.6. Suffer not thy Mouth to cause thy Flesh to since, neither say thou before the angel that it was an Error.
But above all, there is our glorious Redeemer himself, Heb. 12.28, 29. with what reverence and godly fear should we approach his Holy Presence. II. Use.
But above all, there is our glorious Redeemer himself, Hebrew 12.28, 29. with what Reverence and godly Fear should we approach his Holy Presence. II Use.
for it is God incarnate that is made head of Angels, Principalities and Powers. God in our nature, whom all the Angels are called upon to adore and worship.
for it is God incarnate that is made head of Angels, Principalities and Powers. God in our nature, whom all the Angels Are called upon to adore and worship.
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God doth know that in the day that ye •at thereof ye shall be a• Gods. And he fought to depress the nature of man, which in innocency stood so near to God,
God does know that in the day that you •at thereof you shall be a• God's And he fought to depress the nature of man, which in innocency stood so near to God,
It is but like the odour of the sweet Ointments, or the perfume that he leaveth behind him where he hath been, Iam. 1.19. He is infinitely wise when he created and setled the World.
It is but like the odour of the sweet Ointments, or the perfume that he Leaveth behind him where he hath been, Iam. 1.19. He is infinitely wise when he created and settled the World.
but to him who calleth the things that are not, as though they were, Rom. 4.17. According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, 2 Pet. 1.7. 2. From the work it self, which is a new Creation, which carrieth much resemblance with the old; Eph. 2.10. For we are his workmanship created in Christ Iesus unto good works. 2 Cor. 4.6. For God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined into our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Iesus Christ.
but to him who calls the things that Are not, as though they were, Rom. 4.17. According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, 2 Pet. 1.7. 2. From the work it self, which is a new Creation, which Carrieth much resemblance with the old; Ephesians 2.10. For we Are his workmanship created in christ Iesus unto good works. 2 Cor. 4.6. For God who commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined into our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Iesus christ.
3. From the relation of the Party that seeketh it. Psal. 119.73. Thine hands have made me, and fashioned me, give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.
3. From the Relation of the Party that seeks it. Psalm 119.73. Thine hands have made me, and fashioned me, give me understanding that I may Learn thy Commandments.
therefore we may comfortably come to him for life and quickning, Ioh. 1.4. We need not be discouraged by our baseness and vileness, for the basest worm had what it hath from him. 2. That Christ as Creator beareth such Affection to man as the work of his hands:
Therefore we may comfortably come to him for life and quickening, John 1.4. We need not be discouraged by our baseness and vileness, for the Basest worm had what it hath from him. 2. That christ as Creator bears such Affection to man as the work of his hands:
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but if ye forsake him he will forsake you. 1 Chron. 28.9. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee, but if thou forsake •im he will cast thee off for ever.
but if you forsake him he will forsake you. 1 Chronicles 28.9. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee, but if thou forsake •im he will cast thee off for ever.
1. That he had a being long before he was born of the Virgin, for he was in the time of the Patriarchs, as Ioh. 8.48. Before Abraham was I am, to say nothing of that Godlike way speaking I am ;
1. That he had a being long before he was born of the Virgae, for he was in the time of the Patriarchs, as John 8.48. Before Abraham was I am, to say nothing of that Godlike Way speaking I am;
which the Jews understood not of a Prophetical, but of a real vision, and therefore objected the impossibility, that he was not yet fifty years old and how could he see Abraham ? or Abraham see him? Christ doth not answer to their ill interpretation,
which the jews understood not of a Prophetical, but of a real vision, and Therefore objected the impossibility, that he was not yet fifty Years old and how could he see Abraham? or Abraham see him? christ does not answer to their ill Interpretation,
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If in respect of special prediction, mark then what must follow, then Cyrus must be in the time of Isaiah, Iosiah must be in the time of Ieroboam. The calling of the Gentiles must be in the time of Moses, for they Prophesied of these things.
If in respect of special prediction, mark then what must follow, then Cyrus must be in the time of Isaiah, Josiah must be in the time of Jeroboam. The calling of the Gentiles must be in the time of Moses, for they Prophesied of these things.
for it is said in the beginning was the word, Iohn 1.1. that is when Christ set himself to create all things, the word beginning signifies many things;
for it is said in the beginning was the word, John 1.1. that is when christ Set himself to create all things, the word beginning signifies many things;
but chiefly the beginning of all time, especially when it is put absolutely without any limitation to the matter in hand. So Iohn 8.44. The Devil was a murderer from the beginning, that is almost as soon as created, Matth. 19.4. He that made them at the beginning made them male and female. So Heb. 1.10. And, Thou in the beginning hast layed the foundations of the Earth, and in many other places.
but chiefly the beginning of all time, especially when it is put absolutely without any limitation to the matter in hand. So John 8.44. The devil was a murderer from the beginning, that is almost as soon as created, Matthew 19.4. He that made them At the beginning made them male and female. So Hebrew 1.10. And, Thou in the beginning hast laid the foundations of the Earth, and in many other places.
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for those things which are there ascribed to wisdom cannot properly belong to an Attribute, to be begotten, brought forth, verse 23, 24. To have the affections of love, verse 27. Delight, verse 31. all along the expressions agree onely to a person.
for those things which Are there ascribed to Wisdom cannot properly belong to an Attribute, to be begotten, brought forth, verse 23, 24. To have the affections of love, verse 27. Delight, verse 31. all along the expressions agree only to a person.
That wisdom which inviteth sinners, promises the Spirit, threatens eternal destruction to those which hearken not to him, commendeth not the Lawes of Moses, but requireth obedience to his own Laws, what can this wisdom be but a person:
That Wisdom which Inviteth Sinners, promises the Spirit, threatens Eternal destruction to those which harken not to him, commends not the Laws of Moses, but requires Obedience to his own Laws, what can this Wisdom be but a person:
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If the intent were only to express that God is wise, what strange expressions would the•e be, to what purpose were it to give us notice that he was wise from the beginning,
If the intent were only to express that God is wise, what strange expressions would the•e be, to what purpose were it to give us notice that he was wise from the beginning,
if there were no other mistery in it. 3. This person was Christ who is the wisdom of God, 1 Cor. 1.24. And in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, Col. •. 5.
if there were no other mystery in it. 3. This person was christ who is the Wisdom of God, 1 Cor. 1.24. And in whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge, Col. •. 5.
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The Prophet there speaketh of his birth at Bethlehem: and his eternal Generation, and distinguishes the one from the other, but thou Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the many thousands of Iudah,
The Prophet there speaks of his birth At Bethlehem: and his Eternal Generation, and Distinguishes the one from the other, but thou Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the many thousands of Iudah,
yet out of thee shall come forth to me he that is to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been from old, from Everlasting, or from the dayes of Eternity.
yet out of thee shall come forth to me he that is to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been from old, from Everlasting, or from the days of Eternity.
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but empted himself and made himself of no reputation, he was first in the form of God before he appeared in the form of a Servant, the form of God is his divine glory and blessedness, every way equal to God.
but empted himself and made himself of no reputation, he was First in the from of God before he appeared in the from of a Servant, the from of God is his divine glory and blessedness, every Way equal to God.
or his subjecting himself to the curse of the Law, or his humble and mean condition while he lived among men, it consists in one of these or in all three,
or his subjecting himself to the curse of the Law, or his humble and mean condition while he lived among men, it consists in one of these or in all three,
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now before he submitted to this he existed in the form of God, that is, was cloathed with divine Majesty and in all things equal with God the Father, his being and existence which he then had was truly divine.
now before he submitted to this he existed in the from of God, that is, was clothed with divine Majesty and in all things equal with God the Father, his being and existence which he then had was truly divine.
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and was not usurped by him: the other place is Christs prayer, Iohn 17.5. And now O Father glorifie thou me with thy own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the World was.
and was not usurped by him: the other place is Christ prayer, John 17.5. And now Oh Father Glorify thou me with thy own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the World was.
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God is said to glorifie any person when he giveth him glorious qualities and powers; or by revealing and manifesting those glorious qualities which he hath;
God is said to Glorify any person when he gives him glorious qualities and Powers; or by revealing and manifesting those glorious qualities which he hath;
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if you take it in the first sense, he d•sireth that God would bestow upon him as Mediator or God Incarnate a Glory sutable to that Glory he had with him from all Eternity.
if you take it in the First sense, he d•sireth that God would bestow upon him as Mediator or God Incarnate a Glory suitable to that Glory he had with him from all Eternity.
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Besides, if he had it then how could he want it now? The decree is the same, it remaineth then that Christ had a being and substance in the Godhead before any of the Creatures were made.
Beside, if he had it then how could he want it now? The Decree is the same, it remains then that christ had a being and substance in the Godhead before any of the Creatures were made.
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1. This serveth for the confutation of those Atheists that say, Christ took upon him the appellation of a God to make his Doctrine more authentick and effectual;
1. This serves for the confutation of those Atheists that say, christ took upon him the appellation of a God to make his Doctrine more authentic and effectual;
but mens inclination carrying them more powerfully to vice then vertue, this doctrine would not be received with any reverence if it came recommended to them by a mere man,
but men's inclination carrying them more powerfully to vice then virtue, this Doctrine would not be received with any Reverence if it Come recommended to them by a mere man,
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The Messiah promised in the Old Testament was to be God all the Prophets agree, in that Jesus Christ proved himself to be God both by his Word and Works:
The Messiah promised in the Old Testament was to be God all the prophets agree, in that jesus christ proved himself to be God both by his Word and Works:
Could they that lived in so many several Ages, as the Prophets and Apostles did, lay their heads together and have intelligence one with another, to convey this Imposture to the World? Surely if Christ be the Messiah promised in the Old Testament as clearly he is,
Could they that lived in so many several Ages, as the prophets and Apostles did, lay their Heads together and have intelligence one with Another, to convey this Imposture to the World? Surely if christ be the Messiah promised in the Old Testament as clearly he is,
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and if Christ usurped this honour, how did God so highly favour him with such ex•raordinary Graces, by i•spiring him with the knowledge of the best Religion in the World, to authorise him with miracles, to raise him from the dead.
and if christ usurped this honour, how did God so highly favour him with such ex•raordinary Graces, by i•spiring him with the knowledge of the best Religion in the World, to authorise him with Miracles, to raise him from the dead.
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And must this Religion that condemneth all frauds, and doing evil that good may come of it be supported by a lye? or cannot God govern the World without countenancing such a deceit? or is it possible that such Holy persons as our Lord Jesus and his Apostles were, could be guilty of such an Imposture? Did they do this by command of God? No surely,
And must this Religion that Condemneth all frauds, and doing evil that good may come of it be supported by a lie? or cannot God govern the World without countenancing such a deceit? or is it possible that such Holy Persons as our Lord jesus and his Apostles were, could be guilty of such an Imposture? Did they do this by command of God? No surely,
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and a greater injury cannot be done him, then to go about to gratifie him with what he hateth, much less would God have commanded a mere man to call himself his Eternal Son,
and a greater injury cannot be done him, then to go about to gratify him with what he hates, much less would God have commanded a mere man to call himself his Eternal Son,
If it were not by his express commandment, would he suffer such an attempt to go unpunished? would he witness from Heaven this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased? would he have raised him from the dead,
If it were not by his express Commandment, would he suffer such an attempt to go unpunished? would he witness from Heaven this is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased? would he have raised him from the dead,
Christ is from Everlasting to Everlasting, Psal. 90.2. to him should we look, after him should we seek, he is first and last, the beginning and ending.
christ is from Everlasting to Everlasting, Psalm 90.2. to him should we look, After him should we seek, he is First and last, the beginning and ending.
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How can we have room for so many thoughts about fading glories, when we have an Eternal God and Christ to think of? What light can we see in a Candle when the Sun shineth in his full strength? All things in the World serve onely for a season, and then wither;
How can we have room for so many thoughts about fading Glories, when we have an Eternal God and christ to think of? What Light can we see in a Candle when the Sun shines in his full strength? All things in the World serve only for a season, and then wither;
The weight of the whole creation lyeth upon his hands, as Daniel telleth Belshazzar, that his breath and his wayes were in the hand of God, Dan. 5.23. so is the being, life, and operation of all the creatures ▪ If he should withdraw his withholding hand, they would quickly return to their first nothing, which sheweth the great power of our Redeemer.
The weight of the Whole creation lies upon his hands, as daniel Telleth Belshazzar, that his breath and his ways were in the hand of God, Dan. 5.23. so is the being, life, and operation of all the creatures ▪ If he should withdraw his withholding hand, they would quickly return to their First nothing, which shows the great power of our Redeemer.
Moses complaineth, Numb. 11.11, 12. Thou hast layed the burden of all this people upon me, have I conceived this people? have I begotten them that thou shouldst say unto me, carry them in thy bosom, but Christ hath the care and charge of all the world, not to rule them only, but to sustain them.
Moses Complaineth, Numb. 11.11, 12. Thou hast laid the burden of all this people upon me, have I conceived this people? have I begotten them that thou Shouldst say unto me, carry them in thy bosom, but christ hath the care and charge of all the world, not to Rule them only, but to sustain them.
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As he preserveth a Town that repelleth their enemies, but directly he preserveth them as he continueth his providential influence, Acts 17.28. For in him we live, and move, and have our being.
As he Preserveth a Town that repelleth their enemies, but directly he Preserveth them as he Continueth his providential influence, Acts 17.28. For in him we live, and move, and have our being.
As the root feedeth the fruit, or the breath of the musician maintains the sound, Psal. 104.29. Thou takest away thy breath and they dye, and return to their du•t.
As the root feeds the fruit, or the breath of the musician maintains the found, Psalm 104.29. Thou Takest away thy breath and they die, and return to their du•t.
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The greatest creature cannot preserve it self by its power and greatness, and the lest is not neglected, both would sink into nothing without this continued influence.
The greatest creature cannot preserve it self by its power and greatness, and the lest is not neglected, both would sink into nothing without this continued influence.
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he worketh by natural and necessary causes necessarily, with voluntary causes voluntarily: he that inlightneth the World by the Sun, causes man to discourse and reason;
he works by natural and necessary Causes necessarily, with voluntary Causes voluntarily: he that Enlighteneth the World by the Sun, Causes man to discourse and reason;
the Sun would not shine if Christ were not the light of it, nor man discourse if he did not continue the faculty, Ioh. 1.4. In him was Life, and this Life was the light of man.
the Sun would not shine if christ were not the Light of it, nor man discourse if he did not continue the faculty, John 1.4. In him was Life, and this Life was the Light of man.
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It is man seeth, man heareth, man talketh, man acteth, but yet the seeing eye, and hearing ear, is of the Lord, Prov. 20.12. as God hath made both, so he sustaineth both in their operation and exercise:
It is man sees, man hears, man talketh, man Acts, but yet the seeing eye, and hearing ear, is of the Lord, Curae 20.12. as God hath made both, so he sustaineth both in their operation and exercise:
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Therefore it is said Psal. 104.2. Thou stretchest out the Heavens like a curtain, which noteth a continued act, God erected them at first and still sustaineth them by his secret power in this posture:
Therefore it is said Psalm 104.2. Thou stretchest out the Heavens like a curtain, which notes a continued act, God erected them At First and still sustaineth them by his secret power in this posture:
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That the creature may have a being the influence of God is necessary to produce it, that the creature may continue its being, it is necessary that God should not break off that influence,
That the creature may have a being the influence of God is necessary to produce it, that the creature may continue its being, it is necessary that God should not break off that influence,
1. The Adoration we owe to his excellent nature above all other things in the universe, alass, we see how little reverence and respect we have for the great Potentates of the Earth whose fame we hear of indeed,
1. The Adoration we owe to his excellent nature above all other things in the universe, alas, we see how little Reverence and respect we have for the great Potentates of the Earth whose fame we hear of indeed,
the least Justice of Peace or Constable in our Neighbourhood is more to us then all these mighty forreign Princes, with whom we have nothing to do but onely to hear and read the reports of their greatness,
the least justice of Peace or Constable in our Neighbourhood is more to us then all these mighty foreign Princes, with whom we have nothing to do but only to hear and read the reports of their greatness,
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those practical Atheists that were settled on their Lees, and lived in a secure neglect of God, they sos•ered it by this presumption, tush he will neither do good nor evil, Zeph. 1.13. Fine things may be told us of the Excellency of his Nature, but what is that to us, he hath so shut up himself within the curtain of the Heavens, that he takes no notice or care of things here below.
those practical Atheists that were settled on their Lees, and lived in a secure neglect of God, they sos•ered it by this presumption, tush he will neither do good nor evil, Zephaniah 1.13. Fine things may be told us of the Excellency of his Nature, but what is that to us, he hath so shut up himself within the curtain of the Heavens, that he Takes no notice or care of things Here below.
This is the grand principle that keepeth up an acknowledgment of God in the World, by Prayers and Supplications, Psal. 62.8. Trust in the Lord at all times;
This is the grand principle that Keepeth up an acknowledgment of God in the World, by Prayers and Supplications, Psalm 62.8. Trust in the Lord At all times;
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When you retire your souls from all secular considences, and repose all you trust in him, you will be instant in Prayer, and earnestly beg his relief:
When you retire your Souls from all secular Coincidences, and repose all you trust in him, you will be instant in Prayer, and earnestly beg his relief:
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this would blast all devotion, and prayer be withered and dryed up at the root, humbling our selves to God in our streights and necessities would look like dejection or poorness of Spirit, whining to no purpose.
this would blast all devotion, and prayer be withered and dried up At the root, humbling our selves to God in our straights and necessities would look like dejection or poorness of Spirit, whining to no purpose.
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God is banished out of their sight, because they look for all from the creature; but they cannot enough Praise and bless God who is the strength of their lives,
God is banished out of their sighed, Because they look for all from the creature; but they cannot enough Praise and bless God who is the strength of their lives,
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They acknowledge that every good gift cometh from him, that he heareth their Prayers, relieveth their necessities, continues their lives to them every moment;
They acknowledge that every good gift comes from him, that he hears their Prayers, relieves their necessities, continues their lives to them every moment;
and we will still be considering what we shall render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards us? but obedience soon languisheth where men think they subsist of themselves without God, Psal. 55.19. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
and we will still be considering what we shall render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards us? but Obedience soon Languishes where men think they subsist of themselves without God, Psalm 55.19. Because they have no changes, Therefore they Fear not God.
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All nations are in his hands, our whole Life is in his keeping and upheld by his intimate presence with us, our dayes cannot be longer nor shorter then he pleaseth,
All Nations Are in his hands, our Whole Life is in his keeping and upheld by his intimate presence with us, our days cannot be longer nor shorter then he Pleases,
I have set the Lord alwayes before me, he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved, we set the Lord before us both in point of reverence and dependance,
I have Set the Lord always before me, he is At my right hand, I shall not be moved, we Set the Lord before us both in point of Reverence and dependence,
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for fear and trust agree in their common nature, and so it may note our care to please him or our trust and quietness in him, all means are nothing to us, can do nothing for us without him.
for Fear and trust agree in their Common nature, and so it may note our care to please him or our trust and quietness in him, all means Are nothing to us, can do nothing for us without him.
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not in a way of nature, for God hath not left us to stand by our selves on the first foundation of our Creation, the Creatures are not capable of subsistence without dependance on the first cause,
not in a Way of nature, for God hath not left us to stand by our selves on the First Foundation of our Creation, the Creatures Are not capable of subsistence without dependence on the First cause,
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all the strokes and judgements which light upon them are dispensed according to his pleasure. In a way of Grace we are nothing, can do nothing without him, Iohn 15.5. He must have all the praise, Luke 16.14.1 Cor. 15.10. Gal. 2.20. The more perfections we have, the more prone we are to fall if he sustain us not:
all the Strokes and Judgments which Light upon them Are dispensed according to his pleasure. In a Way of Grace we Are nothing, can do nothing without him, John 15.5. He must have all the praise, Lycia 16.14.1 Cor. 15.10. Gal. 2.20. The more perfections we have, the more prove we Are to fallen if he sustain us not:
1. By the excellency of the Benefits we have by him : the greatest the faln Creature is capable of for the present, verse 14. 2. By the excellency of his Person :
1. By the excellency of the Benefits we have by him: the greatest the fallen Creature is capable of for the present, verse 14. 2. By the excellency of his Person:
He hath a superiority over Angels and all creatures, but he is our head, Eph. 1.22. He hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the Church.
He hath a superiority over Angels and all creatures, but he is our head, Ephesians 1.22. He hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the Church.
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Christ is the Sovereign of the World, but by a special relation to his people, he is the Head of the Body the Church, who is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, &c. In which words Observe, 1. The Titles which are given to Christ with respect to the Church, he is the Head, the Beginning, The First-born from the dead. 2. The consequence of it:
christ is the Sovereign of the World, but by a special Relation to his people, he is the Head of the Body the Church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, etc. In which words Observe, 1. The Titles which Are given to christ with respect to the Church, he is the Head, the Beginning, The Firstborn from the dead. 2. The consequence of it:
The very situation doth in a manner oblige the other parts to respect it, these things agree to Christ who as to his essence is infinitely of much more worth then the Church,
The very situation does in a manner oblige the other parts to respect it, these things agree to christ who as to his essence is infinitely of much more worth then the Church,
All the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge are in our head for the use of the body, Col. 2.3. and he is also the fountain of Life, and Grace to every particular member, Ioh. 1.16.
All the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge Are in our head for the use of the body, Col. 2.3. and he is also the fountain of Life, and Grace to every particular member, John 1.16.
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And the visible universal Church is one politick Body conjoyned with Christ their Head, and among themselves by an external entring into Covenant with God,
And the visible universal Church is one politic Body conjoined with christ their Head, and among themselves by an external entering into Covenant with God,
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I understand it that he is the root and the beginning of the renewed estate, the same degree which Christ hath in the order of nature, he hath in the order of grace also:
I understand it that he is the root and the beginning of the renewed estate, the same degree which christ hath in the order of nature, he hath in the order of grace also:
still the beginning and ending of the New creature as well as the old, Rev. 1.8. He is called in short the beginning, with respect to the Life of Grace, as in the next Title, the First-born from the dead, with respect to the Life of Glory.
still the beginning and ending of the New creature as well as the old, Rev. 1.8. He is called in short the beginning, with respect to the Life of Grace, as in the next Title, the Firstborn from the dead, with respect to the Life of Glory.
he had before called him the first-born of every Creature, now the first-born from the dead, Rev. 1.5. The first begotten from the dead, because those that arise from the dead are as it were new-born, whence also the Resurrection from the dead is called a Regeneration, Matth. 19.20.
he had before called him the firstborn of every Creature, now the firstborn from the dead, Rev. 1.5. The First begotten from the dead, Because those that arise from the dead Are as it were newborn, whence also the Resurrection from the dead is called a Regeneration, Matthew 19.20.
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Things are said to be when they are manifested to be, compare Rom. 1.4. Declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of Holiness by the Resurrection from the dead :
Things Are said to be when they Are manifested to be, compare Rom. 1.4. Declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of Holiness by the Resurrection from the dead:
so the Adoption of Believers shall appear by their Resurrection, Rom. 8.19. and 23. The earnest expectation of the Creature waiteth for the manifestation of the Sons of God, verse 23. We our selves groan within our selves, waiting for the Adoption, to wit, the redemption of the body.
so the Adoption of Believers shall appear by their Resurrection, Rom. 8.19. and 23. The earnest expectation of the Creature waits for the manifestation of the Sons of God, verse 23. We our selves groan within our selves, waiting for the Adoption, to wit, the redemption of the body.
2. The sequel and consequent of these things, That in all things he might have the preheminence, that is as well in the Spiritual estate of the Church,
2. The sequel and consequent of these things, That in all things he might have the pre-eminence, that is as well in the Spiritual estate of the Church,
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Doct. I. That this is the honour appropriate and peculiar to Iesus Christ, to be head of the Church. 1. Here I shall shew what the Church is, to which Christ is an Head. 2. How is he an Head to this body. 3. The Reasons why this body must have such an Head. 1. What the Church is:
Doct. I That this is the honour Appropriate and peculiar to Iesus christ, to be head of the Church. 1. Here I shall show what the Church is, to which christ is an Head. 2. How is he an Head to this body. 3. The Reasons why this body must have such an Head. 1. What the Church is:
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and united to Christ by Faith and the participation of his Spirit, and to one another by the band of Charity, that after Remission of sins obtained in this World, together with Regenerating grace, they may at length be brought to eternal Life.
and united to christ by Faith and the participation of his Spirit, and to one Another by the band of Charity, that After Remission of Sins obtained in this World, together with Regenerating grace, they may At length be brought to Eternal Life.
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and every one of those, who according to the good pleasure of God, are or may be called out of a state of Sin into a state of grace to obtain eternal Glory by our Lord Jesus Christ.
and every one of those, who according to the good pleasure of God, Are or may be called out of a state of since into a state of grace to obtain Eternal Glory by our Lord jesus christ.
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This is the Church of the First-born, whose names are written in heaven, Heb. 12.22. That chosen Generation, that Royal Priesthood, that Holy Nation, that peculiar People, whom to shew forth his praises, God hath called out of darkness into his marvelous light: 1 Pet. 2.9. This Church most generally and properly taken, is the Kingdom of God, the Body and Spouse of Christ, Cant. 6.9. My dove, my undefiled one, is but one.
This is the Church of the Firstborn, whose names Are written in heaven, Hebrew 12.22. That chosen Generation, that Royal Priesthood, that Holy nation, that peculiar People, whom to show forth his praises, God hath called out of darkness into his marvelous Light: 1 Pet. 2.9. This Church most generally and properly taken, is the Kingdom of God, the Body and Spouse of christ, Cant 6.9. My dove, my undefiled one, is but one.
or the Church Militant, and Triumphant: they both belong to Gods Family, Eph. 3.15. Of whom the whole Family whether in Heaven and Earth is named, so Col. 1.10.
or the Church Militant, and Triumphant: they both belong to God's Family, Ephesians 3.15. Of whom the Whole Family whither in Heaven and Earth is nam, so Col. 1.10.
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because being scattered & dispersed throughout the whole World, it comprehendeth all and every one that belongeth to Christs flock, which are found in several Folds:
Because being scattered & dispersed throughout the Whole World, it comprehendeth all and every one that belongeth to Christ flock, which Are found in several Folds:
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known to God they are, and to themselves, and do indeed belong to Christs Body and his Kingdom, this is often and not undeservedly called the invisible Church:
known to God they Are, and to themselves, and do indeed belong to Christ Body and his Kingdom, this is often and not undeservedly called the invisible Church:
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neither doth it come with observation: for the Faithful have this Kingdom of God within them; Luke 17.20. The World knows them not, other believers know them not, but God knoweth those that are his, 2 Tim. 2.19.
neither does it come with observation: for the Faithful have this Kingdom of God within them; Lycia 17.20. The World knows them not, other believers know them not, but God Knoweth those that Are his, 2 Tim. 2.19.
Fourthly, The universal visible Church, While they are in the way, and in the midst of their conflicts it is possible many hypocrites may take up the profession;
Fourthly, The universal visible Church, While they Are in the Way, and in the midst of their conflicts it is possible many Hypocrites may take up the profession;
Alass, without this union with the head, and among themselves in necessary things, what can they expect but wrath and the curse, and Everlasting destruction.
Alas, without this Union with the head, and among themselves in necessary things, what can they expect but wrath and the curse, and Everlasting destruction.
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2. With respect to dependance on one head, Rom. 12.5. We being many are one body in Christ, and every one members of one another, that is, all things make up one body of which Christ is the Head;
2. With respect to dependence on one head, Rom. 12.5. We being many Are one body in christ, and every one members of one Another, that is, all things make up one body of which christ is the Head;
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no man cometh to the Father but by me, Acts 4.12. There is no other name under Heaven by which we can be saved but only Iesus Christ, 1 Cor. 3.11. Other foundation can no man lay but that which is layed Iesus Christ, 1 Iohn 5.12. He that hath the son hath Life, and he that hath not the son hath not Life.
no man comes to the Father but by me, Acts 4.12. There is no other name under Heaven by which we can be saved but only Iesus christ, 1 Cor. 3.11. Other Foundation can no man lay but that which is laid Iesus christ, 1 John 5.12. He that hath the son hath Life, and he that hath not the son hath not Life.
This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased, he being one God with the Father and the Spirit, of the same substance and essence, he only can procure, merit,
This is my Beloved son in whom I am well pleased, he being one God with the Father and the Spirit, of the same substance and essence, he only can procure, merit,
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but Mystically one body, and so also one Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.17. That is, by the bond of the spirit he hath brought them into the state and relation of a body to himself. To gather up all:
but Mystically one body, and so also one Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.17. That is, by the bound of the Spirit he hath brought them into the state and Relation of a body to himself. To gather up all:
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Mans return to God is necessary to his blessedness, that he may be inseparably conjoyned to him as his chiefest good, to this purpose the son of God assumed our nature in the unity of his person,
men return to God is necessary to his blessedness, that he may be inseparably conjoined to him as his chiefest good, to this purpose the son of God assumed our nature in the unity of his person,
That they may be all one, as thou Father art in me and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, verse 23. I in them and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one,
That they may be all one, as thou Father art in me and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, verse 23. I in them and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one,
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2. For the other notion in regard of influence, that is evident in Scripture also, Col. 2.19. Not holding the head from which all the body by joynts and bands, having nourishment ministred and knit together increases with the increase of God, the head is the root from whence the vital faculty is disfused to all the members.
2. For the other notion in regard of influence, that is evident in Scripture also, Col. 2.19. Not holding the head from which all the body by Joints and bans, having nourishment ministered and knit together increases with the increase of God, the head is the root from whence the vital faculty is disfused to all the members.
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When he sent abroad his Officers and Embassadors to Proselyte the World in his name, he pleadeth his right, Math. 28.18. All power is given to me both in heaven and in Earth.
When he sent abroad his Officers and ambassadors to Proselyte the World in his name, he pleads his right, Math. 28.18. All power is given to me both in heaven and in Earth.
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now Christs Headship and Empire being novum jus Imperii, a new right which he hath as Mediator for the recovery of lapsed mankind, his Law is accordingly:
now Christ Headship and Empire being novum jus Imperii, a new right which he hath as Mediator for the recovery of lapsed mankind, his Law is accordingly:
The sum of his own proper remedial Laws are Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and Repentance towards God, Acts 20.21. Without Repentance our case is not compassionable, without Faith we do not own our Redeemer, by whom we have so great a benefit:
The sum of his own proper remedial Laws Are Faith in our Lord jesus christ, and Repentance towards God, Acts 20.21. Without Repentance our case is not compassionable, without Faith we do not own our Redeemer, by whom we have so great a benefit:
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Now to these Laws of Christ none can add, none diminish, and therefore Christ will take an account of our fidelity at the last day, 2 Thess. 1.8. 2. He hath instituted Ordinances, for the continual exercise and regulation of our worship, and the Government of his people that they may be kept in the due acknowledgement and obedience to him:
Now to these Laws of christ none can add, none diminish, and Therefore christ will take an account of our Fidis At the last day, 2 Thess 1.8. 2. He hath instituted Ordinances, for the continual exercise and regulation of our worship, and the Government of his people that they may be kept in the due acknowledgement and Obedience to him:
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his institutions do best preserve his honour in the World: great charges are left, 1 Tim. 5.21. I charge thee before God and our Lord Iesus Christ and his Elect Angels that thou observe these things, where he speaketh of Ecclesiastical Censures and Disciplines he conjureth him by all that is sacred and holy, that it be rightly used; 1 Tim. 6.14. Keep this commandment without spot and unrebuka•le unto the appearing of Iesus Christ.
his institutions do best preserve his honour in the World: great charges Are left, 1 Tim. 5.21. I charge thee before God and our Lord Iesus christ and his Elect Angels that thou observe these things, where he speaks of Ecclesiastical Censures and Disciplines he conjureth him by all that is sacred and holy, that it be rightly used; 1 Tim. 6.14. Keep this Commandment without spot and unrebuka•le unto the appearing of Iesus christ.
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The Doctrines are so determined by Christ, that they cannot be changed, the Worship not corrupted, the Discipline not abused to serve partial Humors and private or worldly Interests.
The Doctrines Are so determined by christ, that they cannot be changed, the Worship not corrupted, the Discipline not abused to serve partial Humours and private or worldly Interests.
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for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. Mark there, he doth not describe all the Officers, for the Deacon is not mentioned,
for the work of the Ministry, for the edifying of the body of christ. Mark there, he does not describe all the Officers, for the Deacon is not mentioned,
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Now therefore it is a part of Christs office as Head of the Church, to maintain verity of Doctrine, purity of Worship and a lawful order of Government,
Now Therefore it is a part of Christ office as Head of the Church, to maintain verity of Doctrine, purity of Worship and a lawful order of Government,
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but that is a vain conceit, for since the Pope hath his residence in Rome, and cannot perform these functions but by the intervention of ordaining Pastors,
but that is a vain conceit, for since the Pope hath his residence in Rome, and cannot perform these functions but by the intervention of ordaining Pastors,
why should it be more difficult for Christ in heaven to Govern the Church, than for the Pope in Rome ? when he sitteth at the right hand of God, till he hath made his •oes his Footstool? Is he less powerful to Govern the Church,
why should it be more difficult for christ in heaven to Govern the Church, than for the Pope in Room? when he Sitteth At the right hand of God, till he hath made his •oes his Footstool? Is he less powerful to Govern the Church,
and to preserve and defend his People against the violence of those that would root out the memorial of Religion in the World? Who is more powerful than Jesus Christ, who hath all Judgement put into his hands, 1 Iob. 4.4. 2. In regard of influence.
and to preserve and defend his People against the violence of those that would root out the memorial of Religion in the World? Who is more powerful than jesus christ, who hath all Judgement put into his hands, 1 Job 4.4. 2. In regard of influence.
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So Christ is an head to the Church as he giveth us his Spirit: That Spirit which gives Life to Believers is often called Christs Spirit, Gal. 4.6. God hath sent forth the spirit of his son into your hearts.
So christ is an head to the Church as he gives us his Spirit: That Spirit which gives Life to Believers is often called Christ Spirit, Gal. 4.6. God hath sent forth the Spirit of his son into your hearts.
To ••omote the Religion which he hath est•••••hed, Ioh. 16.13, 14. When the spirit 〈 ◊ 〉 •ruth is come, he will guide you into all tr•• 〈 ◊ 〉 for he shall not speak of himself,
To ••omote the Religion which he hath est•••••hed, John 16.13, 14. When the Spirit 〈 ◊ 〉 •ruth is come, he will guide you into all tr•• 〈 ◊ 〉 for he shall not speak of himself,
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He comes to us as his Members, and by influence from him, as in the natural body the animal spirits are from the head, are by the members conveyed to all the parts of the body;
He comes to us as his Members, and by influence from him, as in the natural body the animal spirits Are from the head, Are by the members conveyed to all the parts of the body;
We read of a monstrous Image that was represented to Nebuchadnezzar in a dream, where the head was Gold, the breast and arms of Silver, the belly and thighs of Brass,
We read of a monstrous Image that was represented to Nebuchadnezzar in a dream, where the head was Gold, the breast and arms of Silver, the belly and thighs of Brass,
(1) Pardon of Sins. By this Union with him, he is made sin for us that we might be made the righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5.21. A sacrifice for sin, that we might be justified and accepted with God.
(1) Pardon of Sins. By this union with him, he is made since for us that we might be made the righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5.21. A sacrifice for since, that we might be justified and accepted with God.
We not onely agree with him in the same common humane Nature, but the same holy Nature may be in us that was in Christ, Heb. 2.11. We are doubly a-kin, ratione incarnationis suae, & regenerationis nostrae.
We not only agree with him in the same Common humane Nature, but the same holy Nature may be in us that was in christ, Hebrew 2.11. We Are doubly akin, ratione incarnationis suae, & regenerationis Nostrae.
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And also Christ is set up as a pattern, to which the Church must be conformed, Rom. 8.29. Bating the preheminence due to the Head, we are to be Glorious as he is Glorious.
And also christ is Set up as a pattern, to which the Church must be conformed, Rom. 8.29. Bating the pre-eminence due to the Head, we Are to be Glorious as he is Glorious.
2. The Duties are far above bare humane power and strength; therefore we need the influence of our Head, Ioh. 15.5. To obey God, to believe in his name, to deny our selves in what is most dear and precious to us in the world, to be fortified against all Temptations, are duties not so easily done as said.
2. The Duties Are Far above bore humane power and strength; Therefore we need the influence of our Head, John 15.5. To obey God, to believe in his name, to deny our selves in what is most dear and precious to us in the world, to be fortified against all Temptations, Are duties not so Easily done as said.
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but hath put the whole treasure of Grace into the hands of Christ for our use, Ioh. 1.16 So Ioh. 3.35, 36. The father hath put all things into his hands:
but hath put the Whole treasure of Grace into the hands of christ for our use, John 1.16 So John 3.35, 36. The father hath put all things into his hands:
God would not leave us to our selves to live apart from him, but hath put all things that belong to our happiness into his hands, that being united to him vertue might be communicated to us,
God would not leave us to our selves to live apart from him, but hath put all things that belong to our happiness into his hands, that being united to him virtue might be communicated to us,
Christ is over the Angels in point of Superiority and Government, but not properly said to be an head to them, in that strict notion which implies relation to the Church:
christ is over the Angels in point of Superiority and Government, but not properly said to be an head to them, in that strict notion which Implies Relation to the Church:
And as to matter of Fact, it is impossible the Church being scattered throughout all parts of the World, which can have no commerce with such an head in matters essential to its Government and Edification.
And as to matter of Fact, it is impossible the Church being scattered throughout all parts of the World, which can have no commerce with such an head in matters essential to its Government and Edification.
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They that first instituted such an universal Head, besides that they had no Authority or Commission so to do, were extreamly imprudent, and perverters of Christianity.
They that First instituted such an universal Head, beside that they had no authority or Commission so to do, were extremely imprudent, and perverters of Christianity.
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It came up at first for the prevention of schisms and divisions among Christians, they thought fit the Church should be divided into certain Dioces•es, according to the secular division of the Empire, which at first were thirteen in number under the names of Patriarchs and Bishops of the first See, who should join in common care and counsel for the good of the christian commonwealth:
It Come up At First for the prevention of schisms and divisions among Christians, they Thought fit the Church should be divided into certain Dioces•es, according to the secular division of the Empire, which At First were thirteen in number under the names of Patriarchs and Bishops of the First See, who should join in Common care and counsel for the good of the christian commonwealth:
The Bishop of Rome being the Imperial City, had the precedency, not of Authority super reliqous, but of place and order inter reliquos. It was potestas honoraria, a difference or authority by courtesie, afterwards ordinaria, an ordinary power,
The Bishop of Room being the Imperial city, had the precedency, not of authority super reliqous, but of place and order inter Reliquos. It was potestas Honoraria, a difference or Authority by courtesy, afterwards Ordinaria, an ordinary power,
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then what was de facto given, was afterwards challenged de jure. 2. Let us consider how this power hath been exercised to the Introduction of Idolatry,
then what was de facto given, was afterwards challenged de jure. 2. Let us Consider how this power hath been exercised to the Introduction of Idolatry,
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II. Vse. To perswade you to accept Christ as your head, we are to preach him as Lord, 2 Cor. 4.5. you are to receive him as Lord, Col. 2.6. our consent is necessary.
II Use. To persuade you to accept christ as your head, we Are to preach him as Lord, 2 Cor. 4.5. you Are to receive him as Lord, Col. 2.6. our consent is necessary.
Some God draweth to Christ and gives them to him, and him to them; Ioh. 6.44. All that live within hearing, have means to seek this Grace, and if they so do, they shall not lose their labour.
some God draws to christ and gives them to him, and him to them; John 6.44. All that live within hearing, have means to seek this Grace, and if they so do, they shall not loose their labour.
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Gods set not men about unprofitable work, mind but the duties of the baptismal covenant, and the business is at an end, Acts 2.39. III. Vse. To put us upon self-reflection. If Christ be your head,
God's Set not men about unprofitable work, mind but the duties of the baptismal Covenant, and the business is At an end, Acts 2.39. III. Use. To put us upon self-reflection. If christ be your head,
2. None can be a true Members of Christ body who doth not receive vital Influence from him; Rom. 8.9. It is not enough to be members of some visible church, they that are united to him, have life;
2. None can be a true Members of christ body who does not receive vital Influence from him; Rom. 8.9. It is not enough to be members of Some visible Church, they that Are united to him, have life;
as knowledge of the Mysteries of Godliness, ability of utterance about heavenly things, Heb. 6.4. 3. If Christ be our head, we must make conscience of the Duties which this Relation bindeth us unto: As obedience, and self-denial.
as knowledge of the Mysteres of Godliness, ability of utterance about heavenly things, Hebrew 6.4. 3. If christ be our head, we must make conscience of the Duties which this Relation binds us unto: As Obedience, and self-denial.
Christ spared not his natural body to promote the good of his mystical Body, he exposed his life for our Salvation, we should hazzard all for his Glory.
christ spared not his natural body to promote the good of his mystical Body, he exposed his life for our Salvation, we should hazard all for his Glory.
Nature teaches us to lift up the hands to save the head. 4. There must be sutableness and imitation, 1 Ioh. 2.6. He that abideth in him, ought to walk as he walketh.
Nature Teaches us to lift up the hands to save the head. 4. There must be suitableness and imitation, 1 John 2.6. He that Abideth in him, ought to walk as he walks.
He can give us Life, Strength, Health, Eph. 3.16. That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthned with might by his spirit in the inner man. Col. 1.15. Strengthned with all might, according to his glorious power unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness. 2. His Sympathy:
He can give us Life, Strength, Health, Ephesians 3.16. That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. Col. 1.15. Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness. 2. His sympathy:
He is touched with the feeling of our Infirmities: Heb. 4.15. We have not an high priest, which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;
He is touched with the feeling of our Infirmities: Hebrew 4.15. We have not an high priest, which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;
but actively, that he giveth a being and beginuing to all things that are created; and by the Creation of God is meant the new Creation. So that the Point is.
but actively, that he gives a being and beginning to all things that Are created; and by the Creation of God is meant the new Creation. So that the Point is.
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More fully the Apostle, Heb. 3.3, 4, 5. For this man was ••unted worthy of more glory than Moses, in as much as he that builded the house, hath more honour than the house,
More Fully the Apostle, Hebrew 3.3, 4, 5. For this man was ••unted worthy of more glory than Moses, in as much as he that built the house, hath more honour than the house,
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for the World to come is put in subjection to him, not to the Angels, Heb. 2.7. By the World to come is not meant the state of Glory, but the state of the Church under the times of the Gospel.
for the World to come is put in subjection to him, not to the Angels, Hebrew 2.7. By the World to come is not meant the state of Glory, but the state of the Church under the times of the Gospel.
We are renewed by Gods creating power, but through the intervening Mediation of Christ: Or Gods creating power is put forth with respect to his Merit.
We Are renewed by God's creating power, but through the intervening Mediation of christ: Or God's creating power is put forth with respect to his Merit.
The life of Grace, is purchased by his death: 1 Ioh. 4.9. God sent his onely begotten son into the world, that we might live by him. Here spiritually, hereafter eternally.
The life of Grace, is purchased by his death: 1 John 4.9. God sent his only begotten son into the world, that we might live by him. Here spiritually, hereafter eternally.
but this life we have not without Christs being a propitiation for our sins, or doing that which was necessary, whereby God without impeachment of honour might shew himself placable and propitious to Mankind.
but this life we have not without Christ being a propitiation for our Sins, or doing that which was necessary, whereby God without impeachment of honour might show himself placable and propitious to Mankind.
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Wherefore it is said, 2 Cor. 5.17. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature. And Eph. 2.10. We are his workmanship created in Christ Iesus unto good works.
Wherefore it is said, 2 Cor. 5.17. If any man be in christ he is a new creature. And Ephesians 2.10. We Are his workmanship created in christ Iesus unto good works.
All life is derived from the head to the body, so we derive life from Christ, Ioh. 6.57. As I live by the father, so he that eateth me shall live by me.
All life is derived from the head to the body, so we derive life from christ, John 6.57. As I live by the father, so he that Eateth me shall live by me.
We derive life from Christ as he from the Father. 2. Likeness: Gal. 4.19. My little children of whom I travel in birth till Christ be formed in you. And 2 Cor. 3.18. It is for the honour of Christ that his Image and superscription should be upon his Members to distinguish them from others.
We derive life from christ as he from the Father. 2. Likeness: Gal. 4.19. My little children of whom I travel in birth till christ be formed in you. And 2 Cor. 3.18. It is for the honour of christ that his Image and superscription should be upon his Members to distinguish them from Others.
Ioh. 15.1, 2. I am the true vine, and &c. As to Likeness, he is the pattern, Rom. 8.29. Whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate, to be conformed to the Image of his son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren. Secondly, The Reasons of this.
John 15.1, 2. I am the true vine, and etc. As to Likeness, he is the pattern, Rom. 8.29. Whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate, to be conformed to the Image of his son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Secondly, The Reasons of this.
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A new Ministry, not the Family of Aaron, or Tribe of Levi, but the Ministry of Reconciliation whom God hath qualified and fitted to be dispensers of these holy Mysteries.
A new Ministry, not the Family of Aaron, or Tribe of Levi, but the Ministry of Reconciliation whom God hath qualified and fitted to be dispensers of these holy Mysteres.
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and that is the Lord Jesus Christ who is made a quickning spirit to all his members, 1 Cor 15.45. The first Adam was made a living soul, the second a quickning Spirit.
and that is the Lord jesus christ who is made a quickening Spirit to all his members, 1 Cor 15.45. The First Adam was made a living soul, the second a quickening Spirit.
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The scripture representeth man as blind in his Mind, perverse in his Will, rebellions in his Affections, having no sound part left in him to mend the rest; therefore we must be changed;
The scripture Representeth man as blind in his Mind, perverse in his Will, rebellions in his Affections, having no found part left in him to mend the rest; Therefore we must be changed;
but by whom? who shall make us of unclean to become pure and holy? Not one amongst all the bare natural sons of Men, Iob 14.4. of carnal to become spiritual.
but by whom? who shall make us of unclean to become pure and holy? Not one among all the bore natural Sons of Men, Job 14.4. of carnal to become spiritual.
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VSES. I. To shew us the Necessity of Regeneration. II. The Excellency of it. I. The Necessity. We must have another beginning, than we had as bare creatures;
USES. I. To show us the Necessity of Regeneration. II The Excellency of it. I. The Necessity. We must have Another beginning, than we had as bore creatures;
The World thinketh Christianity puts strange names upon ordinary things, but is it an ordinary thing, to row against the stream of flesh and blood? and to raise men to those inclinations,
The World Thinketh Christianity puts strange names upon ordinary things, but is it an ordinary thing, to row against the stream of Flesh and blood? and to raise men to those inclinations,
Some are in Christ by external Profession, de jure, they are bound to be new Creatures, that they may not dishonour their Head. Others by real internal Union;
some Are in christ by external Profession, de jure, they Are bound to be new Creatures, that they may not dishonour their Head. Others by real internal union;
Little can they make out their recovery to God and interest in Christ, who are not sensible of any change wrought in them, who have the old thoughts, the old discourses, the old passions,
Little can they make out their recovery to God and Interest in christ, who Are not sensible of any change wrought in them, who have the old thoughts, the old discourses, the old passion,
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1. That it is the fruit of Reconciling Grace; 2 Cor. 5.18. All things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Iesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.
1. That it is the fruit of Reconciling Grace; 2 Cor. 5.18. All things Are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Iesus christ, and hath given to us the Ministry of reconciliation.
Our Lord Jesus Christ merited this Grace by the value of his sacrifice and bloody sufferings, Tit. 3.5, 6. 2. It is applyed to us by the Almighty power of his Spirit.
Our Lord jesus christ merited this Grace by the valve of his sacrifice and bloody sufferings, Tit. 3.5, 6. 2. It is applied to us by the Almighty power of his Spirit.
Christ is first the Ransom for, then the fountain of Life to our souls, and so the honour of our intire and whole recovery is to be ascribed onely to our Redeemer, who as he satisfied the Justice of God for our sins,
christ is First the Ransom for, then the fountain of Life to our Souls, and so the honour of our entire and Whole recovery is to be ascribed only to our Redeemer, who as he satisfied the justice of God for our Sins,
We should often think what a foundation God hath layed for the dispensation of his grace and how he would demonstrate his infinite love in giving us his son to be a propitiation for us,
We should often think what a Foundation God hath laid for the Dispensation of his grace and how he would demonstrate his infinite love in giving us his son to be a propitiation for us,
And as to Christ in particular, the Grave, when he was in it, is represented as being under the pains and throws of a woman in Travel, Acts 2.24. NONLATINALPHABET, God having loosed the pains of death, for it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
And as to christ in particular, the Grave, when he was in it, is represented as being under the pains and throws of a woman in Travel, Acts 2.24., God having loosed the pains of death, for it was not possible that he should be held of it.
But which is not onely a Metaphor, but an higher Mistery, St. Paul referreth that Prophesie, Psal. 2.7. Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee ; in Acts 13.33. to the Resurrection of Christ:
But which is not only a Metaphor, but an higher Mystery, Saint Paul Refers that Prophesy, Psalm 2.7. Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee; in Acts 13.33. to the Resurrection of christ:
Things are said to be done, when they are manifested to be done. Compare, Rom. 1.4. Declared to be the son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.
Things Are said to be done, when they Are manifested to be done. Compare, Rom. 1.4. Declared to be the son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.
So the Adoption of Believers shall appear by their Resurrection; Rom. 8.19. The earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
So the Adoption of Believers shall appear by their Resurrection; Rom. 8.19. The earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the Sons of God.
Doctrine. That Christs rising from the dead is the evidence and assurance of a Christians happy Resurrection. 1. Let me open the Terms. 2. Vindicate the Notion. 3. Shew you how this is an Evidence and Assurance to all good Christians of their happy and joyful Resurrection. 1. For the Terms.
Doctrine. That Christ rising from the dead is the evidence and assurance of a Christians happy Resurrection. 1. Let me open the Terms. 2. Vindicate the Notion. 3. Show you how this is an Evidence and Assurance to all good Christians of their happy and joyful Resurrection. 1. For the Terms.
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Onely he hath the precedency, he is the first-born, he rises first, and surely others will follow after him. So we read, Acts 26.23. That he should be the first-born that should rise from the dead ;
Only he hath the precedency, he is the firstborn, he rises First, and surely Others will follow After him. So we read, Acts 26.23. That he should be the firstborn that should rise from the dead;
As in the consecrating of the first-fruits, the whole harvest is also consecrated; so Christ by rising himself, raises all others with him to Eternal Glory and Happiness.
As in the consecrating of the Firstfruits, the Whole harvest is also consecrated; so christ by rising himself, raises all Others with him to Eternal Glory and Happiness.
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1. For the first objection, how was Christ the first, since many were raised before him? As the Widow of Sarepta 's Son, that was raised to Life by Elijah, 1 Kings 17. The Shunamites son by Elisha, 2 Kings 4. A dead man by the touch of Elisha 's bones, 1 Kings 13.21. Our Saviour in his Life time raised the Widow of Nains only Son, Luk. 7.15. Iairus 's daughter, Luke 8.55. Lazarus, Iohn 11.44. Some others at his death Matth. 27.52. how was he then the first, I answer we must distinguish of a proper and an improper Resurrection:
1. For the First objection, how was christ the First, since many were raised before him? As the Widow of Sarepta is Son, that was raised to Life by Elijah, 1 Kings 17. The Shunamites son by Elisha, 2 Kings 4. A dead man by the touch of Elisha is bones, 1 Kings 13.21. Our Saviour in his Life time raised the Widow of Nains only Son, Luk. 7.15. Jairus is daughter, Lycia 8.55. Lazarus, John 11.44. some Others At his death Matthew 27.52. how was he then the First, I answer we must distinguish of a proper and an improper Resurrection:
Christs Resurrection is a Resurrection to immortality not to dye any more, as the Apostle saith, death hath no more power over him, they onely returned to their natural Life, they were raised from the dead but still mortal;
Christ Resurrection is a Resurrection to immortality not to die any more, as the Apostle Says, death hath no more power over him, they only returned to their natural Life, they were raised from the dead but still Mortal;
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but he whom God raised again shall see no corruption, Acts 13.34. 2. Others are raised by the power and vertue of his Resurrection, but he hath risen again by his own power, Ioh. 10.18.
but he whom God raised again shall see no corruption, Acts 13.34. 2. Others Are raised by the power and virtue of his Resurrection, but he hath risen again by his own power, John 10.18.
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Therefore Christ is said not only to be raised again, but to rise from the dead, Rom. 4.25. He dyed for our offences, and rose again for our Iustification, as the Sun sets and rises by his own motion.
Therefore christ is said not only to be raised again, but to rise from the dead, Rom. 4.25. He died for our offences, and rose again for our Justification, as the Sun sets and rises by his own motion.
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His Resurrection is the cause and pattern of ours, for head and members do not rise by a different power, he rose ato gain shew the vertue that should quicken our mortal bodies, and raise them at length.
His Resurrection is the cause and pattern of ours, for head and members do not rise by a different power, he rose ato gain show the virtue that should quicken our Mortal bodies, and raise them At length.
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2. The second objection is concerning the raising of the wicked, Christ cannot be the first-born or the first-fruits to them, they belong not to his mystical body, the first-born implyeth a relation to the rest of the Family,
2. The second objection is Concerning the raising of the wicked, christ cannot be the firstborn or the Firstfruits to them, they belong not to his mystical body, the firstborn Implies a Relation to the rest of the Family,
and offering of the first-fruits did not sanctifie the Tares, the Cockle or the Darnel, or the Weeds that grow amongst the Corn, but only the Corn it self. I answer,
and offering of the Firstfruits did not sanctify the Tares, the Cockle or the Darnel, or the Weeds that grow among the Corn, but only the Corn it self. I answer,
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1. Certain it is that the wicked shall rise again, there is no question of that, Act. 24.15. I believe a Resurrection of the dead both of the just and unjust, all that have lived whether they have done good or evil, Matth. 5.45.
1. Certain it is that the wicked shall rise again, there is no question of that, Act. 24.15. I believe a Resurrection of the dead both of the just and unjust, all that have lived whither they have done good or evil, Matthew 5.45.
and shall come forth, they that have done good to the Resurrection of Life, and they that have done evil to the Resurrection of damnation, both must rise that both may receive a full recompence according to their several wayes,
and shall come forth, they that have done good to the Resurrection of Life, and they that have done evil to the Resurrection of damnation, both must rise that both may receive a full recompense according to their several ways,
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The ungodly shall not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous, it doth not infringe this truth, the sense is those unhappy miscreants shall not be able to abide the tryal, as being self condemned:
The ungodly shall not stand in the judgement, nor Sinners in the congregation of the righteous, it does not infringe this truth, the sense is those unhappy miscreants shall not be able to abide the trial, as being self condemned:
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then a segregation, a separating the Sheep from the Goats, then an aggregation, he shall set the sheep on his right hand and the goats on his left, so that they make up two distinct bodies, one of the good which is there called the congregation of the righteous;
then a segregation, a separating the Sheep from the Goats, then an aggregation, he shall Set the sheep on his right hand and the Goats on his left, so that they make up two distinct bodies, one of the good which is there called the congregation of the righteous;
the other of the wicked, who are to be judged by Christ as a just and righteous Judge, assisted with his Holy Angels and the great Assembly and Council of Saints:
the other of the wicked, who Are to be judged by christ as a just and righteous Judge, assisted with his Holy Angels and the great Assembly and Council of Saints:
The one sort are raised by the power of his vindicative Justice, the other by the Holy Ghost by vertue of his Covenant, Rom. 8.11. He shall quicken your mortal bodies by his spirit that dwelleth in you :
The one sort Are raised by the power of his vindicative justice, the other by the Holy Ghost by virtue of his Covenant, Rom. 8.11. He shall quicken your Mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwells in you:
and when the sentence of condemnation shall be executed upon the one, the other by vertue of Christs Life and Resurrection shall enter into the possession of a blessed and Eternal Life, wherein they shall injoy God and Christ,
and when the sentence of condemnation shall be executed upon the one, the other by virtue of Christ Life and Resurrection shall enter into the possession of a blessed and Eternal Life, wherein they shall enjoy God and christ,
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partly because it is the foundation of all Godliness, if there were not another Life after this, there were some ground for that saying of the Atheists, Let us eat and drink for to morrow we shall dye, 2 Cor. 15.32.
partly Because it is the Foundation of all Godliness, if there were not Another Life After this, there were Some ground for that saying of the Atheists, Let us eat and drink for to morrow we shall die, 2 Cor. 15.32.
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These Atheistical discourses and temptations to sensuality were more justifiable if men were annihilated by death, no, the soul is immortal and the body shall rise again,
These Atheistical discourses and temptations to sensuality were more justifiable if men were annihilated by death, no, the soul is immortal and the body shall rise again,
Of all Articles of Religion this is most difficultly assented unto, now there is relief for us in this business in hand, Christ is the first-born from the dead.
Of all Articles of Religion this is most difficultly assented unto, now there is relief for us in this business in hand, christ is the firstborn from the dead.
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There were many praeludia resurrectionis, foretokens and pledges of the Resurrection given to the old World, in the Translation of Enoch, the Rapture of Elijah, the reviving of these few dead ones which I spake of before,
There were many Praeludia resurrectionis, foretokens and pledges of the Resurrection given to the old World, in the translation of Enoch, the Rapture of Elijah, the reviving of these few dead ones which I spoke of before,
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If there be no Resurrection from the dead, then Christ is not risen, and then our whole Faith falleth to the ground, For all Religion is bottomed on the Resurrection of Christ,
If there be no Resurrection from the dead, then christ is not risen, and then our Whole Faith falls to the ground, For all Religion is bottomed on the Resurrection of christ,
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2. It is Easie, for by rising from the dead he hath conquered death and gotten the victory of it, 1 Cor. 15.57. A separation there will be of the soul from the body, but it is not such as shall last for ever.
2. It is Easy, for by rising from the dead he hath conquered death and got the victory of it, 1 Cor. 15.57. A separation there will be of the soul from the body, but it is not such as shall last for ever.
That he hath perfectly satisfyed for sin, and appeased the wrath of God, who is willing to be reconciled with all those that come to the Faith and Obedience of the Gospel, which could not be if Christ had remained under the power of death,
That he hath perfectly satisfied for since, and appeased the wrath of God, who is willing to be reconciled with all those that come to the Faith and obedience of the Gospel, which could not be if christ had remained under the power of death,
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If Christ had not risen ye are yet in your sins, that is, God is not pacifyed, there is no sufficient means of atonement or foundation layed for our Reconciliation with him but his Resurrection declareth that he is fully satisfyed with the ransom paid for sinners by Jesus Christ,
If christ had not risen you Are yet in your Sins, that is, God is not pacified, there is no sufficient means of atonement or Foundation laid for our Reconciliation with him but his Resurrection Declareth that he is Fully satisfied with the ransom paid for Sinners by jesus christ,
for it was in effect the releasing of our Surety out of Prison, so it is said, Rom. 4.15. He was delivered for our offences, and raised up for our Iustification:
for it was in Effect the releasing of our Surety out of Prison, so it is said, Rom. 4.15. He was Delivered for our offences, and raised up for our Justification:
as a second Adam, he brought Resurrection into the World; there were two Adams : the one Man brought Death, and another brought Resurrection into the World.
as a second Adam, he brought Resurrection into the World; there were two Adams: the one Man brought Death, and Another brought Resurrection into the World.
1. Our relation to Christ, he is the head of the body, now the head will not live gloriously in Heaven and leave his members behind him, under the power of death:
1. Our Relation to christ, he is the head of the body, now the head will not live gloriously in Heaven and leave his members behind him, under the power of death:
Believers are called the fullness of him that filleth all things, Eph. 1.23. Head and Members make up one perfect Man or mystical Body, which is called the fullness of Christ, Eph. 4.13.
Believers Are called the fullness of him that fills all things, Ephesians 1.23. Head and Members make up one perfect Man or mystical Body, which is called the fullness of christ, Ephesians 4.13.
as none so nothing in the Prophets expression concerning the good Shepherd, not so much as a leg or a piece of an ear, that he should be carefull to preserve every one who belongs to his charge,
as none so nothing in the prophets expression Concerning the good Shepherd, not so much as a leg or a piece of an ear, that he should be careful to preserve every one who belongs to his charge,
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and their bodily interests for his sake, 1 Thess. 4.14. If we believe that Iesus dyed and rose again even those also which sleep in Iesus, will God bring with him.
and their bodily interests for his sake, 1 Thess 4.14. If we believe that Iesus died and rose again even those also which sleep in Iesus, will God bring with him.
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or by occasion of Faith in Christ, and that so certainly and speedily, that they that dye not at all shall at the day of Judgment have no advantage of those that have layen in the Grave so many years, the raising of the one being in the same twinkling of an eye with the change of the other,
or by occasion of Faith in christ, and that so Certainly and speedily, that they that die not At all shall At the day of Judgement have no advantage of those that have lain in the Grave so many Years, the raising of the one being in the same twinkling of an eye with the change of the other,
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He gives it as the reason why he had the same spirit of Faith with David, who in his sore afflictions professed his confidence in God, because he believed he spake.
He gives it as the reason why he had the same Spirit of Faith with David, who in his soar afflictions professed his confidence in God, Because he believed he spoke.
because they stedfastly believed that God would raise them to a glorious estate through Christ, therefore did they openly proclaim what they did Believe concerning him.
Because they steadfastly believed that God would raise them to a glorious estate through christ, Therefore did they openly proclaim what they did Believe Concerning him.
To the same purpose to confirm Timothy against all danger of death, 1 Tim. 6.13. I give thee charge in the sight of God who quickneth all things, that is,
To the same purpose to confirm Timothy against all danger of death, 1 Tim. 6.13. I give thee charge in the sighed of God who Quickeneth all things, that is,
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2. It proveth that to the faithful it shall be a blessed and a glorious Resurrection: 1. Because Christs Resurrection is not only a cause but a pattern of ours;
2. It Proves that to the faithful it shall be a blessed and a glorious Resurrection: 1. Because Christ Resurrection is not only a cause but a pattern of ours;
The members were appointed to be conformed to their Head as in obedience and sufferings, so in happiness and glory here in the one, hereafter in the other, Rom. 8.29. He hath predestinated us to be conformed to the Image of his Son :
The members were appointed to be conformed to their Head as in Obedience and sufferings, so in happiness and glory Here in the one, hereafter in the other, Rom. 8.29. He hath predestinated us to be conformed to the Image of his Son:
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they may hereafter expect to be admitted into his presence. The Holy Spirit abideth in them as an earnest, till it be accomplished, Eph. 1.14. Ye were sealed with that holy spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession.
they may hereafter expect to be admitted into his presence. The Holy Spirit Abideth in them as an earnest, till it be accomplished, Ephesians 1.14. You were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession.
The Spirit of Holiness marketh and distinguisheth them as Heirs of Promise from all others: The mark or seal is the impression of Christ's Image on the soul;
The Spirit of Holiness marks and Distinguisheth them as Heirs of Promise from all Others: The mark or seal is the impression of Christ's Image on the soul;
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this seal becomes an earnest or part of payment, which is a security or assurance to us that more will follow, a fuller conformity to Christ in the glorious estate,
this seal becomes an earnest or part of payment, which is a security or assurance to us that more will follow, a fuller conformity to christ in the glorious estate,
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and this earnest doth continue till the redemption of the purchased possession; the purchased possession is the Church, and their redemption is their final deliverance, Eph. 4.30. when their bodies are redeemed from the hands of the grave. See Rom. 8.28.
and this earnest does continue till the redemption of the purchased possession; the purchased possession is the Church, and their redemption is their final deliverance, Ephesians 4.30. when their bodies Are redeemed from the hands of the grave. See Rom. 8.28.
The raising of Christ from the dead is the great prop and foundation of our Faith, 1 Cor. 15.14. If Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith also is vain.
The raising of christ from the dead is the great prop and Foundation of our Faith, 1 Cor. 15.14. If christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith also is vain.
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All the Apostles preaching was built upon this supposition, that Christ died and rose again. Partly because this is the great evidence of the truth of the Christian Religion;
All the Apostles preaching was built upon this supposition, that christ died and rose again. Partly Because this is the great evidence of the truth of the Christian Religion;
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and the Saviour of the World, whereof he hath given assurance to all men, in that he raised him from the dead, Acts 23.31. that is the ground of Faith and Assurance. So Acts 13.33. God hath raised Iesus from the dead, for it is written, Thou art my son, &c. Partly to shew, that he is in a capacity to convey life to others both spiritual and eternal;
and the Saviour of the World, whereof he hath given assurance to all men, in that he raised him from the dead, Acts 23.31. that is the ground of Faith and Assurance. So Acts 13.33. God hath raised Iesus from the dead, for it is written, Thou art my son, etc. Partly to show, that he is in a capacity to convey life to Others both spiritual and Eternal;
which, if he had remained under the state of death, could not be: The life of Believers is derived from the life of Christ, Ioh. 14.19. Because I live, &c. If he had been holden of death, he had neither been a fountain of Grace nor Glory to us; 1 Pet. 1.3. He hath begotten us unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Christ from the dead.
which, if he had remained under the state of death, could not be: The life of Believers is derived from the life of christ, John 14.19. Because I live, etc. If he had been held of death, he had neither been a fountain of Grace nor Glory to us; 1 Pet. 1.3. He hath begotten us unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of christ from the dead.
the power which raised Christ, exceedeth all contrary powers, Eph. 1.20, 21. Now the resurrection of Christ, besides the veritableness of the report, manifested by the circumstances,
the power which raised christ, exceeds all contrary Powers, Ephesians 1.20, 21. Now the resurrection of christ, beside the veritableness of the report, manifested by the Circumstances,
his frequent Apparitions to the Apostles, yea to 500 disciples at once; 1 Cor. 15.6. a great part of which were alive to testifie the truth of it, for some competent space of time;
his frequent Apparitions to the Apostles, yea to 500 Disciples At once; 1 Cor. 15.6. a great part of which were alive to testify the truth of it, for Some competent Molle of time;
He that made the world out of nothing, cannot he raise the dead? He that brought such multitudes of creatures out of the dark Chaos, hath he forgotten what is become of our dust? He that gave Life and Being to that which before was not, cannot he raise the dead? He that turned Moses Rod into a Serpent,
He that made the world out of nothing, cannot he raise the dead? He that brought such Multitudes of creatures out of the dark Chaos, hath he forgotten what is become of our dust? He that gave Life and Being to that which before was not, cannot he raise the dead? He that turned Moses Rod into a Serpent,
It is the body which is gratified by the pleasure of sin for a season, the body which hath endured the trouble and pain of Faithful obedience unto Christ,
It is the body which is gratified by the pleasure of since for a season, the body which hath endured the trouble and pain of Faithful Obedience unto christ,
God made the whole man, therefore glorifies and punishes the whole man. The Apostle urgeth this as to the Godly, 1 Cor. 15.29. 3. Gods unchangeable Covenant-Love, •••ch inclines him to seek the dust of his •onfederates.
God made the Whole man, Therefore Glorifies and Punishes the Whole man. The Apostle urges this as to the Godly, 1 Cor. 15.29. 3. God's unchangeable Covenant-love, •••ch inclines him to seek the dust of his •onfederates.
Matth. 22.31, To be a God, is certainly to be a Benefactor, Gen. 25.26. Not blessed be Shem, but blessed be the Lord God of Sem. And to be a Benefactor, becoming an Infinite Eternal Power.
Matthew 22.31, To be a God, is Certainly to be a Benefactor, Gen. 25.26. Not blessed be Shem, but blessed be the Lord God of Sem. And to be a Benefactor, becoming an Infinite Eternal Power.
5. The honour which is put upon the bodies of the Saints. 1. They are members of Christ, 1 Cor. 6.15. Know ye not that your bodies are members of Christ, shall I then take the Members of Christ and make them members of an harlot, God forbid.
5. The honour which is put upon the bodies of the Saints. 1. They Are members of christ, 1 Cor. 6.15. Know you not that your bodies Are members of christ, shall I then take the Members of christ and make them members of an harlot, God forbid.
2. They are Temples of the holy Ghost; therefore if they be destroyed they shall be built up again, 1 Cor. 6.19. Know ye not that your bodies are temples of the holy Ghost.
2. They Are Temples of the holy Ghost; Therefore if they be destroyed they shall be built up again, 1 Cor. 6.19. Know you not that your bodies Are Temples of the holy Ghost.
the body is cleansed and sanctified by the spirit, as well as the soul; and therefore it is quickned by the Spirit; Rom. 8.11. If the spirit of him, that raised Iesus from the dead, dwell in you he shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his spirit which dwelleth in you.
the body is cleansed and sanctified by the Spirit, as well as the soul; and Therefore it is quickened by the Spirit; Rom. 8.11. If the Spirit of him, that raised Iesus from the dead, dwell in you he shall also quicken your Mortal bodies by his Spirit which dwells in you.
If God will come from heaven to teach us the way thither, surely his Teaching is sufficient, his doctrine containeth all things necessary to salvation.
If God will come from heaven to teach us the Way thither, surely his Teaching is sufficient, his Doctrine Containeth all things necessary to salvation.
As despicable and abject as it was in the eyes of men, yet it was the temple and seat of the Godhead. Secondly, The Inhabitant: The fulness of the Godhead.
As despicable and abject as it was in the eyes of men, yet it was the temple and seat of the Godhead. Secondly, The Inhabitant: The fullness of the Godhead.
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Thirdly, the Manner NONLATINALPHABET, Bodily. The word may relate, 1. To the shadows and figures of the Law, and so it signifieth Essentially, Substantially ;
Thirdly, the Manner, Bodily. The word may relate, 1. To the shadows and figures of the Law, and so it signifies Essentially, Substantially;
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God dwelt in the Tabernacle, Temple, or Ark of the Covenant; NONLATINALPHABET, because of the figures of his Presence. In Christ, NONLATINALPHABET, bodily.
God dwelled in the Tabernacle, Temple, or Ark of the Covenant;, Because of the figures of his Presence. In christ,, bodily.
Doctrine. That Iesus Christ is True God, and True Man in one Person. I shall prove the Point. I. By Testimonies of Scripture. II. By Types. III. By Reasons taken from Christs Office.
Doctrine. That Iesus christ is True God, and True Man in one Person. I shall prove the Point. I. By Testimonies of Scripture. II By Types. III. By Reasons taken from Christ Office.
and many of the places wherein it was foretold were so understood by the ancient Iews. The controversie between them and Christians was not whether the Messiah were to be both God and man, they agreed in that;
and many of the places wherein it was foretold were so understood by the ancient Iews. The controversy between them and Christians was not whither the Messiah were to be both God and man, they agreed in that;
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but whether this was fulfilled, or might be applied to Jesus of Nazareth. But the lat•er Iews finding themselves not able to stand to the issue of that plea, say that we attribute many things to Jesus of Nazareth, which were not foretold of the Messiah to come;
but whither this was fulfilled, or might be applied to jesus of Nazareth. But the lat•er Iews finding themselves not able to stand to the issue of that plea, say that we attribute many things to jesus of Nazareth, which were not foretold of the Messiah to come;
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'Tis a work of Divine Omnipo••ncy, for Satan hath much more power than any bare man. Therefore 'tis said, Rom. 16.20. The God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly.
It's a work of Divine Omnipo••ncy, for Satan hath much more power than any bore man. Therefore it's said, Rom. 16.20. The God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly.
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God, because that blessedness is remission of sins or Justification: For 'tis said, Gal. 3.8. The Scripture fore-seeing that God would justifie the heathen through faith, preached before the Gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations of the earth be blessed.
God, Because that blessedness is remission of Sins or Justification: For it's said, Gal. 3.8. The Scripture Foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the Gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all Nations of the earth be blessed.
When he is called the Branch of the Lord, his Godhead is signified; when he is called the fruit of the earth, his Manhood. So again, Is•. 7.14. A virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and thou shalt call his name Imm••uel.
When he is called the Branch of the Lord, his Godhead is signified; when he is called the fruit of the earth, his Manhood. So again, Is•. 7.14. A Virgae shall conceive and bear a son, and thou shalt call his name Imm••uel.
yet the Lord, or Iehovah our righteousness ; therefore God. Shall I urge that speech, whereby Jesus did silence divers of the Learned Pharisees; Psal. 110.1. The Lord said to my Lord, sit thou on my right hand, until I make thy foes, thy footstool.
yet the Lord, or Jehovah our righteousness; Therefore God. Shall I urge that speech, whereby jesus did silence diverse of the Learned Pharisees; Psalm 110.1. The Lord said to my Lord, fit thou on my right hand, until I make thy foes, thy footstool.
Well then, he was Davids Son as Man, but Davids Lord as he was God. And so do many of the Ancient Iewish Rabbins interpret this place. So again, Micah 5.2. Thou Bethlehem Sphratah, Though thou •e little among the thousands of Iudah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me, that is to be ruler in Israel:
Well then, he was Davids Son as Man, but Davids Lord as he was God. And so do many of the Ancient Jewish Rabbis interpret this place. So again, micah 5.2. Thou Bethlehem Sphratah, Though thou •e little among the thousands of Iudah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me, that is to be ruler in Israel:
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He came out of Bethlehem, and therefore Man; his goings forth are from everlasting, and therefore God. So Zech. 12.10. I will pour out the spirit of grace and supplication, and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced.
He Come out of Bethlehem, and Therefore Man; his goings forth Are from everlasting, and Therefore God. So Zechariah 12.10. I will pour out the Spirit of grace and supplication, and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced.
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Thomas calleth him his Lord, his God, Ioh. 20.28. We are told that the word was made flesh, Ioh. 1.14. That God purchased the Church with his own blood, Acts 20.28. which can be understood of no other but Christ;
Thomas calls him his Lord, his God, John 20.28. We Are told that the word was made Flesh, John 1.14. That God purchased the Church with his own blood, Acts 20.28. which can be understood of no other but christ;
in regard of his humane Nature, made, not begotten. True Man as David was, and True God as the Spirit and Divine Nature is. Again, Rom. 9.5. Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever.
in regard of his humane Nature, made, not begotten. True Man as David was, and True God as the Spirit and Divine Nature is. Again, Rom. 9.5. Whose Are the Father's, and of whom as Concerning the Flesh, christ Come, who is over all, God blessed for ever.
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They accounted him to be accursed, and Paul asserteth him to be blessed for ever: They thought him inferiour to the Patriarchs of whom he descended, and Paul over all;
They accounted him to be accursed, and Paul Asserteth him to be blessed for ever: They Thought him inferior to the Patriarchs of whom he descended, and Paul over all;
He was Crucified, there his humane nature is acknowledged, but in respect of the Divine nature he is called the Lord of Glory, as in the 24th. Psalm, The Lord or King of Glory, is Iehovah Sabaoth, The Lord of Hosts.
He was crucified, there his humane nature is acknowledged, but in respect of the Divine nature he is called the Lord of Glory, as in the 24th. Psalm, The Lord or King of Glory, is Jehovah Sabaoth, The Lord of Hosts.
but that which was most sensible and conspicuous in him, was a true humane Nature in a low and contemptible estate. Again 1 Tim. 3.16. Great is the Mystery of Godliness, God manifested in our Flesh.
but that which was most sensible and conspicuous in him, was a true humane Nature in a low and contemptible estate. Again 1 Tim. 3.16. Great is the Mystery of Godliness, God manifested in our Flesh.
That is the Eternal Son of God became Man, and assumed the humane nature into the unity of his person. Once more 1 Pet. 3.18. He was put to death in the flesh, but quickned in the spirit.
That is the Eternal Son of God became Man, and assumed the humane nature into the unity of his person. Once more 1 Pet. 3.18. He was put to death in the Flesh, but quickened in the Spirit.
Certainly he was a very Man, but as he standeth in Scripture, there is no mention of Father or Mother, beginning or end, what he was or of whom he came.
Certainly he was a very Man, but as he Stands in Scripture, there is no mention of Father or Mother, beginning or end, what he was or of whom he Come.
And the Angels of God were ascending, and descending upon it. This Ladder represented Christ the Son of Man, upon whom the Angels of God ascend, and descend Iohn 1.51. The bottom which reached the earth, represented Christs humane nature, and conversing with Men: The top which reached Heaven; his heavenly and divine nature;
And the Angels of God were ascending, and descending upon it. This Ladder represented christ the Son of Man, upon whom the Angels of God ascend, and descend John 1.51. The bottom which reached the earth, represented Christ humane nature, and conversing with Men: The top which reached Heaven; his heavenly and divine nature;
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and by night in a pillar of Fire to give them light, to go by day and night, this figured Christs guidance and protection of his Church, travelling through this World to his heavenly rest:
and by night in a pillar of Fire to give them Light, to go by day and night, this figured Christ guidance and protection of his Church, traveling through this World to his heavenly rest:
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The fourth Type is the Tabernacle, wherein God dwelt symbolically, as in Christ bodily: There God sat on the mercy seat which is called NONLATINALPHABET, Heb. 9.5. so Christ Rom. 3.25.
The fourth Type is the Tabernacle, wherein God dwelled symbolically, as in christ bodily: There God sat on the mercy seat which is called, Hebrew 9.5. so christ Rom. 3.25.
And so it is expressed by one Word Mediator, or in particular according to the several functions of it, expressed by the terms of King, Priest and Prophet:
And so it is expressed by one Word Mediator, or in particular according to the several functions of it, expressed by the terms of King, Priest and Prophet:
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and that his operative Mediation, should presuppose his substantial Mediation, that being God Man in the same person he should make an atonement between God and Man:
and that his operative Mediation, should presuppose his substantial Mediation, that being God Man in the same person he should make an atonement between God and Man:
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for surely he will not hide himself from his own flesh, Isa. 58.7. This wonderfully reconcileth the heart of Man to God, and maketh our thoughts of him more comfortable and doth encourage us to free access to God.
for surely he will not hide himself from his own Flesh, Isaiah 58.7. This wonderfully reconcileth the heart of Man to God, and makes our thoughts of him more comfortable and does encourage us to free access to God.
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And man he must also be; for the great Prophet of the Church was to be raised up among his brethren, like unto Moses, Deut. 18.15. Till such an one came into the World they were to hear Moses, but then they were to hearken to him:
And man he must also be; for the great Prophet of the Church was to be raised up among his brothers, like unto Moses, Deuteronomy 18.15. Till such an one Come into the World they were to hear Moses, but then they were to harken to him:
Again 'twas prophesied of him, that as the great Prophet of the World he should be anointed, that he might come and Preach the Gospel to the poor, Isa. 62.1. Which could not be if he had spoken from heaven in thunder, and not as a man conversed with men:
Again 'twas prophesied of him, that as the great Prophet of the World he should be anointed, that he might come and Preach the Gospel to the poor, Isaiah 62.1. Which could not be if he had spoken from heaven in thunder, and not as a man conversed with men:
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Again he was to approve himself as one who had grace poured into his lips, Psal. 45.2. That all might wonder at the gracious speeches that came from his mouth, as they did at Christs.
Again he was to approve himself as one who had grace poured into his lips, Psalm 45.2. That all might wonder At the gracious Speeches that Come from his Mouth, as they did At Christ.
when he would instruct the Patriarchs concerning his will, that he might hide his Majesty and put a vail upon his glory, was now to assume our nature into the unity of his Person, not a temporary and vanishing appearance.
when he would instruct the Patriarchs Concerning his will, that he might hide his Majesty and put a Vail upon his glory, was now to assume our nature into the unity of his Person, not a temporary and vanishing appearance.
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That God who at sundry times, and in divers manners speak in time past unto the Fathers by the Prophets, might in these last dayes spake to us by his son, Heb. 1.1, 2. Then God delivered his will by parcels,
That God who At sundry times, and in diverse manners speak in time passed unto the Father's by the prophets, might in these last days spoke to us by his son, Hebrew 1.1, 2. Then God Delivered his will by parcels,
Man, that he might be made sin for us: God, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5.21. Man to undertake our Redemption; God to perform it:
Man, that he might be made since for us: God, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5.21. Man to undertake our Redemption; God to perform it:
Man, that he might have a sacrifice to offer, God, that the offering might be of an infinite price and value, Heb. 9.14. Man, that he might have a Life to lay down for us;
Man, that he might have a sacrifice to offer, God, that the offering might be of an infinite price and valve, Hebrew 9.14. Man, that he might have a Life to lay down for us;
God, that the power of laying it down and taking it up again, might be in his own hands, Iohn 10.17, 18. I lay down my Life, that I may take it agai•, no man taketh it from me,
God, that the power of laying it down and taking it up again, might be in his own hands, John 10.17, 18. I lay down my Life, that I may take it agai•, no man Takes it from me,
God, that we coming boldly to the Throne of Grace, might find mercy and grace to help in every time of need, Heb. 9.15, 16. 3. His Kingly office, he that was to be King of kings, and Lord of lords, needed to be both God and Man:
God, that we coming boldly to the Throne of Grace, might find mercy and grace to help in every time of need, Hebrew 9.15, 16. 3. His Kingly office, he that was to be King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, needed to be both God and Man:
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And for the greater terrour and ignominy of Satan, that the seed of the Woman might break the Serpents Head. In short, God that he might govern and influence a people so scattered abroad upon the face of the Earth,
And for the greater terror and ignominy of Satan, that the seed of the Woman might break the Serpents Head. In short, God that he might govern and influence a people so scattered abroad upon the face of the Earth,
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that he may be appeased by a valuable compensation given to his Justice: no meer man could satisfie the Justice of God, appease his wrath, procure his favour,
that he may be appeased by a valuable compensation given to his justice: no mere man could satisfy the justice of God, appease his wrath, procure his favour,
And with respect to us, That he that sanctifyeth and they that are sanctifyed, might be of one, Heb. 2.11. The Priest that wrought the expiation, and the people for whom 'twas wrought were of one stock:
And with respect to us, That he that Sanctifieth and they that Are sanctified, might be of one, Hebrew 2.11. The Priest that wrought the expiation, and the people for whom 'twas wrought were of one stock:
and it was not fit it should be abrogated by any but him who was far above Moses, to wit, by the Son of God himself, not any fellow servant equal to Moses. The Apostle telleth us that Moses was Faithful in Gods House as a servant,
and it was not fit it should be abrogated by any but him who was Far above Moses, to wit, by the Son of God himself, not any fellow servant equal to Moses. The Apostle Telleth us that Moses was Faithful in God's House as a servant,
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and Lord himself cometh, but rather take it from what Moses foretold himself, Deut. 18.18, 19. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren like unto thee,
and Lord himself comes, but rather take it from what Moses foretold himself, Deuteronomy 18.18, 19. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brothers like unto thee,
Now these words cannot be verified in any other Prophet after Moses untill Christ, for that of these Prophets there arose none in Israel like unto Moses, Deut. 34.10. They had no authority to be Lawgivers as Moses had, but were all bound to the observation of his Law till Christ should come, whom Moses calleth a Prophet like unto himself, that is a Law-maker, exhorting all men to hear and obey him.
Now these words cannot be verified in any other Prophet After Moses until christ, for that of these prophets there arose none in Israel like unto Moses, Deuteronomy 34.10. They had no Authority to be Lawgivers as Moses had, but were all bound to the observation of his Law till christ should come, whom Moses calls a Prophet like unto himself, that is a Lawmaker, exhorting all men to hear and obey him.
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None of the Prophets did take upon them that priviledge, they must let that alone till the Messiah should come, whose office it is to change the Law given upon Mount Sinai, and instead thereof to propagate or promulgate a new Law to begin at Sion, Isa. 2.3. The Law shall go forth of Sion, and the word of the Lord from Ierusalem.
None of the prophets did take upon them that privilege, they must let that alone till the Messiah should come, whose office it is to change the Law given upon Mount Sinai, and instead thereof to propagate or promulgate a new Law to begin At Sion, Isaiah 2.3. The Law shall go forth of Sion, and the word of the Lord from Ierusalem.
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Well now this is a mighty confirmation of our Religion, and bindeth both our Faith and Obedience, to consider Christs Authority, that a greater then Moses is here.
Well now this is a mighty confirmation of our Religion, and binds both our Faith and obedience, to Consider Christ authority, that a greater then Moses is Here.
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Now if the fulness of the Godhead dwelt in him, who gave this Covenant, we cannot deny either the certainty or the perfection or the savingness of it;
Now if the fullness of the Godhead dwelled in him, who gave this Covenant, we cannot deny either the certainty or the perfection or the savingness of it;
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'Tis certain if he Taught us in person, surely all his works are perfect: (subordinate Ministers may mingle their weaknesses with their doctrine,) if we have it from a Saviour,
It's certain if he Taught us in person, surely all his works Are perfect: (subordinate Ministers may mingle their Weaknesses with their Doctrine,) if we have it from a Saviour,
God, that as sin reigned unto death, so Grace might reign through righteousness unto Eternal Life by Jesus Christ our Lord, Rom. 5.19, 21. As he is God, his merit is full;
God, that as since reigned unto death, so Grace might Reign through righteousness unto Eternal Life by jesus christ our Lord, Rom. 5.19, 21. As he is God, his merit is full;
Then verse 9, 10. Associate your selves and ye shall be broken in pieces, gird your selves and ye shall be broken in pieces, take counsel together it shall come to nought, speak the word it shall not stand: For God is with us.
Then verse 9, 10. Associate your selves and you shall be broken in Pieces, gird your selves and you shall be broken in Pieces, take counsel together it shall come to nought, speak the word it shall not stand: For God is with us.
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we are in his hands, under his Pastoral care and protection, Ioh. 10.28. I give unto them eternal Life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand.
we Are in his hands, under his Pastoral care and protection, John 10.28. I give unto them Eternal Life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand.
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Neither Man nor Devil can break off totally and finally their union with him. In short, he that assumed our nature to himself, will communicate himself to us.
Neither Man nor devil can break off totally and finally their Union with him. In short, he that assumed our nature to himself, will communicate himself to us.
Secondly, Own him as your Lord and your God. This was the Profession of Thomas 's Faith, Iohn 2•. 28. My Lord and my God, I shall insist on that Scripture.
Secondly, Own him as your Lord and your God. This was the Profession of Thomas is Faith, John 2•. 28. My Lord and my God, I shall insist on that Scripture.
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1. Thomas his absence from an Assembly of the Disciples, when Christ had manifested himself to them, verse 24. Being absent he not only missed the good news which many brought,
1. Thomas his absence from an Assembly of the Disciples, when christ had manifested himself to them, verse 24. Being absent he not only missed the good news which many brought,
2. When these things were told him, he bewrayes his incredulity, v. 25. when they told him he said unto them, except I see in his hands the print of his nails ▪ and put my finger into the print of the nailes,
2. When these things were told him, he betrays his incredulity, v. 25. when they told him he said unto them, except I see in his hands the print of his nails ▪ and put my finger into the print of the nails,
Solomon maketh it one of his Proverbs, the simple believeth every word. Here is one that had sturdy and pertinacious doubts, yet brought at last to yield.
Solomon makes it one of his Proverbs, the simple Believeth every word. Here is one that had sturdy and pertinacious doubts, yet brought At last to yield.
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Videbat, tangebatque hominem, & confitebatur Deum, quem non videbat, ne { que } tangebat, saith Austin. Herein his Faith was beyond sense, he felt the manhood, and acknowledgeth the Deity.
Videbat, tangebatque hominem, & confitebatur God, Whom non videbat, ne { que } tangebat, Says Austin. Herein his Faith was beyond sense, he felt the manhood, and acknowledgeth the Deity.
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5. Hence we may observe, that those that are rightly conversant about Christ and the mysteries of his Death and Resurrection, should take Christ for their Lord and their God:
5. Hence we may observe, that those that Are rightly conversant about christ and the Mysteres of his Death and Resurrection, should take christ for their Lord and their God:
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but no right, especially doth this hold good in Religion, it is true in Civils. (To give one next the King, the Title of King, would awaken the jealousie of Princes,
but no right, especially does this hold good in Religion, it is true in Civils. (To give one next the King, the Title of King, would awaken the jealousy of Princes,
Therefore the greater the dignity of Christ was above all other creatures, the more caution was necessary, that the name of God might not be ascribed to him,
Therefore the greater the dignity of christ was above all other creatures, the more caution was necessary, that the name of God might not be ascribed to him,
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And explained by a learned Scribe which came to him, Mark 12.32. Well master, thou hast said the truth, for there is but one God, and there is none other but him.
And explained by a learned Scribe which Come to him, Mark 12.32. Well master, thou hast said the truth, for there is but one God, and there is none other but him.
6. The conjunction of the Divine and Humane Nature is so necessary to all Christs functions and offices, that less would not have been sufficient than to say, My Lord, my God.
6. The conjunction of the Divine and Humane Nature is so necessary to all Christ functions and Offices, that less would not have been sufficient than to say, My Lord, my God.
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and that is, when God taking the nature of man, doth vouchsafe to men his familiar conv•rse, eating and drinking and walking with them, offering him•••f to be seen and heard by them.
and that is, when God taking the nature of man, does vouchsafe to men his familiar conv•rse, eating and drinking and walking with them, offering him•••f to be seen and herd by them.
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Now who could do all this but God? A meer man, if faithful and holy, would have turned off men from himself to God: 2 Cor. 4.5. For we preach not our selves, but Christ Iesus the Lord, and our selves your servants for Iesus sake.
Now who could do all this but God? A mere man, if faithful and holy, would have turned off men from himself to God: 2 Cor. 4.5. For we preach not our selves, but christ Iesus the Lord, and our selves your Servants for Iesus sake.
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When the Disciples came to Christ, Lord increase our Faith, Luk. 17.5. he did not answer as Iacob did to Rachel, (when she said, Give me children or I dye) Am I in the place of God? Christ after his Resurrection, did not onely open the Scriptures as was said before, but Luk. 24.45. He opened their understandings, that they might understand the scriptures.
When the Disciples Come to christ, Lord increase our Faith, Luk. 17.5. he did not answer as Iacob did to Rachel, (when she said, Give me children or I die) Am I in the place of God? christ After his Resurrection, did not only open the Scriptures as was said before, but Luk. 24.45. He opened their understandings, that they might understand the Scriptures.
and her required men to believe it, Matth. 9.28. Believe ye that I am able to do this? Whence had he the power to know the Thoughts of Men, to cure all sorts of diseases in a moment, to open the Eyes of the blind, to raise the dead, to dispossess Devils;
and her required men to believe it, Matthew 9.28. Believe you that I am able to do this? Whence had he the power to know the Thoughts of Men, to cure all sorts of diseases in a moment, to open the Eyes of the blind, to raise the dead, to dispossess Devils;
but when, or how they were revealed to him by his Father, is not said, which if he had been mere Man, would have conduced to the Authority of his Message and Revelation.
but when, or how they were revealed to him by his Father, is not said, which if he had been mere Man, would have conduced to the authority of his Message and Revelation.
and besides, he could not •nter in•o the H••venly Sanctuary to present himself b•for• God for us, Heb. 9.24. Th•n •he H••venly Sanctuary and Tabernacle, need 〈 ◊ 〉 to be made, before he entred:
and beside, he could not •nter in•o the H••venly Sanctuary to present himself b•for• God for us, Hebrew 9.24. Th•n •he H••venly Sanctuary and Tabernacle, need 〈 ◊ 〉 to be made, before he entered:
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The Truth and Honour of Gods Government, must one way or other be kept up, and that will not be unless there be a fair passage from Covenant to Covenant,
The Truth and Honour of God's Government, must one Way or other be kept up, and that will not be unless there be a fair passage from Covenant to Covenant,
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when our Mediatour and surety beareth our sorrows and griefs, and satisfieth for us. But now if he were mere Man, it would not have that esteem and value,
when our Mediator and surety bears our sorrows and griefs, and Satisfieth for us. But now if he were mere Man, it would not have that esteem and valve,
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Now what is a divine, and infinite Power if this be not? What can the Father do which the Son cannot do also? yea what doth the Father do which the Son doth not likewise; Ioh. 5.19.
Now what is a divine, and infinite Power if this be not? What can the Father do which the Son cannot do also? yea what does the Father do which the Son does not likewise; John 5.19.
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But how is he infinite, if he hath onely a finite Nature, such as a mere Creature hath? Or how could his finite Nature, without change and conversion into another Nature, be made infinite? For without doubt, that nature is infinite, which hath an infinite power of Understanding, Willing and Acting.
But how is he infinite, if he hath only a finite Nature, such as a mere Creature hath? Or how could his finite Nature, without change and conversion into Another Nature, be made infinite? For without doubt, that nature is infinite, which hath an infinite power of Understanding, Willing and Acting.
There are two things considerable in those words: (1.) An Appropriation, or a claim and challenge of Interest in him. (2.) A Resignation or Dedication of our selves to his Use and Service.
There Are two things considerable in those words: (1.) an Appropriation, or a claim and challenge of Interest in him. (2.) A Resignation or Dedication of our selves to his Use and Service.
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There is the appropriation of Faith, and the resignation of Obedience. Ezek. 36.28. Ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. Zech. 13.9. I will say 'tis my people, and they shall say the Lord is my God.
There is the appropriation of Faith, and the resignation of obedience. Ezekiel 36.28. You shall be my people, and I will be your God. Zechariah 13.9. I will say it's my people, and they shall say the Lord is my God.
I am thine, and will be thine, onely thine, wholly thine, and always thine. Appropriation hath more of a Priviledge in it, Resignation is onely a Duty.
I am thine, and will be thine, only thine, wholly thine, and always thine. Appropriation hath more of a Privilege in it, Resignation is only a Duty.
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You are his own, and therefoe he will provide for you and care for you; 1 Tim. 5.8. If any provide not for his own, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an Infidel.
You Are his own, and Therefore he will provide for you and care for you; 1 Tim. 5.8. If any provide not for his own, he hath denied the faith, and is Worse than an Infidel.
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Interest doth strangely endear things to us: The world will love its own, Iob. 5.19. and will not God love his own, and Christ love his own, Iob. 13.1. you may trust him, and depend upon him, and serve him chearfully for you are his own:
Interest does strangely endear things to us: The world will love its own, Job 5.19. and will not God love his own, and christ love his own, Job 13.1. you may trust him, and depend upon him, and serve him cheerfully for you Are his own:
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His Attributes yours, his Providences yours, his Promises yours, what may not you promise your selves from him? Support under all Troubles, relief in all necessities.
His Attributes yours, his Providences yours, his Promises yours, what may not you promise your selves from him? Support under all Troubles, relief in all necessities.
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A natural man liveth to himself, to please himself, and give satisfaction to his own Lusts. Grace is a new Being and Life, that inclines us to Live and Act for God ▪ As soon as this life is begotten in us, by the power of his Spirit, our hearts are inclined towards God,
A natural man lives to himself, to please himself, and give satisfaction to his own Lusts. Grace is a new Being and Life, that inclines us to Live and Act for God ▪ As soon as this life is begotten in us, by the power of his Spirit, our hearts Are inclined towards God,
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The love of Christ to sinners in general, doth not affect us so much as when 'tis shed abroad in our own Hearts by the Spirit; Gal. 2.20. He loved me, and gave himself for me ;
The love of christ to Sinners in general, does not affect us so much as when it's shed abroad in our own Hearts by the Spirit; Gal. 2.20. He loved me, and gave himself for me;
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that draws out our hearts to God again, and is quickning motive to stir us up to the life of Love, and Faith. So Eph. 1.13. In whom ye trusted after ye heard the word of truth, the Gospel of your salvation.
that draws out our hearts to God again, and is quickening motive to stir us up to the life of Love, and Faith. So Ephesians 1.13. In whom you trusted After you herd the word of truth, the Gospel of your salvation.
Something Christ did for us and in our name, he interposed as the surety of a better Testament, Heb. 7.22. Something must be done personally by us before we can have benefit by it.
Something christ did for us and in our name, he interposed as the surety of a better Testament, Hebrew 7.22. Something must be done personally by us before we can have benefit by it.
It is not enough that the Church ingage for us, but every man must engage his own heart to draw nigh to God, Ier. 30.21. Who is he that ingageth his heart to d••• •igh to me.
It is not enough that the Church engage for us, but every man must engage his own heart to draw High to God, Jeremiah 30.21. Who is he that engageth his heart to d••• •igh to me.
unless we personally enter into Covenant with God for our selves, our dedication by our Parents will not profit us, we shall be as Children of the Aethiopians unto God, Amos 9.7. though Children of the Covenant, all this will not serve; these are visible external priviledges.
unless we personally enter into Covenant with God for our selves, our dedication by our Parents will not profit us, we shall be as Children of the Ethiopians unto God, Amos 9.7. though Children of the Covenant, all this will not serve; these Are visible external privileges.
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As for instance coming to the Lords Supper; that is the New Testament in Christs Blood; Luk. 22. 2•. 'Tis interpretativè, a sealing the New Covenant, between Christ and us:
As for instance coming to the lords Supper; that is the New Testament in Christ Blood; Luk. 22. 2•. It's interpretativè, a sealing the New Covenant, between christ and us:
There is verbum mentis, as well as verbum oris. This Covenant is carried on in soul Language; Psal. 16.21. O my soul Thou hast said unto the Lord, thou art my Lord. So Psal. 27.8. When thou saidst seek ye my face, my heart said, thy face Lord will I seek.
There is verbum mentis, as well as verbum oris. This Covenant is carried on in soul Language; Psalm 16.21. Oh my soul Thou hast said unto the Lord, thou art my Lord. So Psalm 27.8. When thou Said seek you my face, my heart said, thy face Lord will I seek.
No eye seeth, or ear heareth, what passeth between God, and the Soul. Now without this Personal inward Covenanting, all the priviledge of the Covenant will do us no good:
No eye sees, or ear hears, what passes between God, and the Soul. Now without this Personal inward Covenanting, all the privilege of the Covenant will do us no good:
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And this Personal inward covenanting amounts to full as much as My Lord, my God. Therefore it concerneth every one of us see whether we have thus particularly owned Christ,
And this Personal inward covenanting amounts to full as much as My Lord, my God. Therefore it concerns every one of us see whither we have thus particularly owned christ,
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To be our Mediator and Redeemer, and accordingly promised and sent into the world to reconcile all things to God, Whether they be things in heaven, or things in earth.
To be our Mediator and Redeemer, and accordingly promised and sent into the world to reconcile all things to God, Whither they be things in heaven, or things in earth.
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As they are Collectively Expressed, it teaches us that grace is revealed and offered in the most comprehensive expressions that none may be excluded or have just cause to exclude themselves.
As they Are Collectively Expressed, it Teaches us that grace is revealed and offered in the most comprehensive expressions that none may be excluded or have just cause to exclude themselves.
nor relieve them in their Misery, and reduce them to God, Heb. 2.16. NONLATINALPHABET, what then shall we understand by things in heaven? Some think the holy Angels;
nor relieve them in their Misery, and reduce them to God, Hebrew 2.16., what then shall we understand by things in heaven? some think the holy Angels;
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others the glorified Saints. 1. Those that assert the first, argue thus; that the Angels are properly inhabitants of Heaven, and so fitly called things in Heaven;
Others the glorified Saints. 1. Those that assert the First, argue thus; that the Angels Are properly inhabitants of Heaven, and so fitly called things in Heaven;
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See the like expression, Eph. 1.10 To gather together in one all things to Christ which are in heaven, and in earth : And more clearly Eph. 3.15. Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.
See the like expression, Ephesians 1.10 To gather together in one all things to christ which Are in heaven, and in earth: And more clearly Ephesians 3.15. Of whom the Whole family in heaven and earth is nam.
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First Gods Wrath is appeased, and then the Spirit is bestowed upon us; for while God is angry and offended, no saving benefit can be expected from him.
First God's Wrath is appeased, and then the Spirit is bestowed upon us; for while God is angry and offended, no Saving benefit can be expected from him.
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that is the price is paid by Christ and accepted by God, there needeth nothing more to be done on the Mediators part, by virtue of the same peace made we are also sanctifyed,
that is the price is paid by christ and accepted by God, there needs nothing more to be done on the Mediators part, by virtue of the same peace made we Are also sanctified,
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I answer, That the Justice of God might be eminently demonstrated, the Lawgiver vindicated, and the breach that was made in the frame of Government repaired,
I answer, That the justice of God might be eminently demonstrated, the Lawgiver vindicated, and the breach that was made in the frame of Government repaired,
1. With the holyness of Gods nature, who is of purer eyes then to behold iniquity, Hab. 1.13. that is so as to approve of it, or altogether connive at it, so as to let it go without punishment or mark of his displeasure:
1. With the holiness of God's nature, who is of Purer eyes then to behold iniquity, Hab. 1.13. that is so as to approve of it, or altogether connive At it, so as to let it go without punishment or mark of his displeasure:
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and that it should not be pardoned without some testimony of his displeasure against it, we are told God hateth the workers of iniquity, Psal. 5.5. and the Righteous Lord loveth Righteousness, Psalm 11.7. and therefore when God was to grant his universal pardon he would not do it without this propitiatory atonement.
and that it should not be pardoned without Some testimony of his displeasure against it, we Are told God hates the workers of iniquity, Psalm 5.5. and the Righteous Lord loves Righteousness, Psalm 11.7. and Therefore when God was to grant his universal pardon he would not do it without this propitiatory atonement.
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But now there is justum quod fieri po•est, which if it be done or if it be not done, the party is not unjust, the first part of Justice is paying of debts, the second exacting or requiring of debts.
But now there is Justum quod fieri po•est, which if it be done or if it be not done, the party is not unjust, the First part of justice is paying of debts, the second exacting or requiring of debts.
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Now the Judge of the World doth all things wisely and righteously, the question is therefore whether God passing by the offences of the World without any satisfaction required doth deal justly? As a free Lord he may make what Laws he pleases,
Now the Judge of the World does all things wisely and righteously, the question is Therefore whither God passing by the offences of the World without any satisfaction required does deal justly? As a free Lord he may make what Laws he Pleases,
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that he may be owned and reverenced, as the just and holy Governour of the World a valuable compensation is insisted on for this end, Rom. 2.25, 26. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through Fa•th in his blood, to declare his Righteousness for the Remi••ion of sins that are past through the forbearance of God.
that he may be owned and reverenced, as the just and holy Governor of the World a valuable compensation is insisted on for this end, Rom. 2.25, 26. Whom God hath Set forth to be a propitiation through Fa•th in his blood, to declare his Righteousness for the Remi••ion of Sins that Are passed through the forbearance of God.
and performing all manner of obedience to God, for it behoved him to fulfill all Righteousness, Matth. 3.15. being set up as a pattern of holiness in our nature, to which we are to be conformed.
and performing all manner of Obedience to God, for it behooved him to fulfil all Righteousness, Matthew 3.15. being Set up as a pattern of holiness in our nature, to which we Are to be conformed.
and so solemn a Transaction was not constituted to no purpose, therefore God will not part with the Law upon light terms, Gal. 4.4, 5. When the fulness of time was come God sent forth his son made of a woman, made under the Law, to Redeem them that were under the Law.
and so solemn a Transaction was not constituted to no purpose, Therefore God will not part with the Law upon Light terms, Gal. 4.4, 5. When the fullness of time was come God sent forth his son made of a woman, made under the Law, to redeem them that were under the Law.
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p•rtly that it might not foster in us hopes of impunity which are very natural to us, Gen. 3.5. The devil s••ks to weaken the truth of Gods threatning•, Deut. 29.19, 20. We are apt to look upon the threatnings of the Law as a vain scare-crow.
p•rtly that it might not foster in us hope's of impunity which Are very natural to us, Gen. 3.5. The Devil s••ks to weaken the truth of God's threatning•, Deuteronomy 29.19, 20. We Are apt to look upon the threatenings of the Law as a vain scarecrow.
Therefore for the terror and warning of sinners for the future, God would not release us from the punishment, till our surety undertook our Reconciliation with God by bearing the chastisement of our peace.
Therefore for the terror and warning of Sinners for the future, God would not release us from the punishment, till our surety undertook our Reconciliation with God by bearing the chastisement of our peace.
Surely it is no small thing for which the Son of God must dye, when you read or hear of Christs sufferings, you should never think an extenuating and favourable thought of it more. 2. To commend obedience:
Surely it is no small thing for which the Son of God must die, when you read or hear of Christ sufferings, you should never think an extenuating and favourable Thought of it more. 2. To commend Obedience:
but they forget that he is first and chief in the design, 2 Cor. 5.19 God was in Christ Reconciling the World unto himself, Christ came from heaven to declare to us the greatness of Gods love.
but they forget that he is First and chief in the Design, 2 Cor. 5.19 God was in christ Reconciling the World unto himself, christ Come from heaven to declare to us the greatness of God's love.
God thought nothing too dear for us, not the Son of his love, nor his death, ignominy and shame, Rom. 5.8. God commendeth his love in that while we were yet sinners Christ dyed for us.
God Thought nothing too dear for us, not the Son of his love, nor his death, ignominy and shame, Rom. 5.8. God commends his love in that while we were yet Sinners christ died for us.
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or think a comfortable thought of him, but this gives us hope, Rom. 5.10. For i• when we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his son, much more being reconciled we shall be saved by his Life.
or think a comfortable Thought of him, but this gives us hope, Rom. 5.10. For i• when we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his son, much more being reconciled we shall be saved by his Life.
1. Christ Resurrection and Ascension into glory, this shews that God was propitiated and hath accepted the ransom that was given for Souls. We read Rom. 4.25. that he dyed for our offe•ces and rose again for our Justification, his dying noteth his satisfaction, his rising again the acceptance of it.
1. christ Resurrection and Ascension into glory, this shows that God was propitiated and hath accepted the ransom that was given for Souls. We read Rom. 4.25. that he died for our offe•ces and rose again for our Justification, his dying notes his satisfaction, his rising again the acceptance of it.
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but when he rose again he was discharged, therefore there is great weight layed upon it as to our acquittance, Rom. 8.34. yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God.
but when he rose again he was discharged, Therefore there is great weight laid upon it as to our acquittance, Rom. 8.34. yea rather that is risen again, who is even At the right hand of God.
and to assure us of our deliverance if we be capable, and his ascension into glory doth further witness it, he being exalted to the greatest dignity is able to defend and protect his people,
and to assure us of our deliverance if we be capable, and his Ascension into glory does further witness it, he being exalted to the greatest dignity is able to defend and Pact his people,
2. The grant of the New Covenant which is therefore called the Covenant of his peace, Isa. 54.10. The Covenant of my peace shall not be removed, Ezek. 37.26.
2. The grant of the New Covenant which is Therefore called the Covenant of his peace, Isaiah 54.10. The Covenant of my peace shall not be removed, Ezekiel 37.26.
Surely there must be some great and important cause to change, alter and abrogate, a covenant so solemnly made and established, to lay aside one covenant and to enter into an other, especially since the former was so Holy, Righteous and Equal, fit for God to give,
Surely there must be Some great and important cause to change, altar and abrogate, a Covenant so solemnly made and established, to lay aside one Covenant and to enter into an other, especially since the former was so Holy, Righteous and Equal, fit for God to give,
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though a second covenant should be set up, the blood of his cross hath made this Covenant everlasting, Heb. 13.20. and upon gracious terms doth convey great and precious priviledges to us. 3dly.
though a second Covenant should be Set up, the blood of his cross hath made this Covenant everlasting, Hebrew 13.20. and upon gracious terms does convey great and precious privileges to us. 3dly.
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And Iohn 7.38, 39. And the Rock yielded not this water till it was smitten with the Rod of Moses: a figure of the curses of the Law Christ was stricken and smitten of God,
And John 7.38, 39. And the Rock yielded not this water till it was smitten with the Rod of Moses: a figure of the curses of the Law christ was stricken and smitten of God,
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The spirit was given before, but more sparingly, because it was given upon trust, and with respect to the satisfaction that was afterwards to be made, and accepted:
The Spirit was given before, but more sparingly, Because it was given upon trust, and with respect to the satisfaction that was afterwards to be made, and accepted:
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And then it was witnessed to the World by a more copious and plentiful effusion of the spirit. Therefore 'tis said, Acts 2.33. Therefore Iesus being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear.
And then it was witnessed to the World by a more copious and plentiful effusion of the Spirit. Therefore it's said, Acts 2.33. Therefore Iesus being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this which you now see and hear.
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The merit and value of the sacrifice is thus visibly attested, therefore this is one of the witnesses, Acts 5.30, 31, 32. The God of our Fathers raised up Iesus whom ye slew,
The merit and valve of the sacrifice is thus visibly attested, Therefore this is one of the Witnesses, Acts 5.30, 31, 32. The God of our Father's raised up Iesus whom you slew,
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And what was the evidence given to the Church in general, is the evidence given also to every particular believer. 4thly. Some have obtained the effects and fruits of Christs death, this peace begun here hath been perfected in heaven.
And what was the evidence given to the Church in general, is the evidence given also to every particular believer. 4thly. some have obtained the effects and fruits of Christ death, this peace begun Here hath been perfected in heaven.
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Now if some in all generations have injoyed the love, favour and friendship of God in this World and upon their departure out of it have entered into glory;
Now if Some in all generations have enjoyed the love, favour and friendship of God in this World and upon their departure out of it have entered into glory;
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We take it for a good token of a healing Water, when we see the Crutches of Criples that had been cured, all the blessed Saints in Heaven are witness to a sincere soul;
We take it for a good token of a healing Water, when we see the Crutches of Cripples that had been cured, all the blessed Saints in Heaven Are witness to a sincere soul;
Yet if we receive not the atonement we may perish for ever, for all that, besides the work done on the Cross by Christ alone, there is a work to be done in our hearts, the work of making peace is sufficiently done by Christ, there needeth nothing to be added to it, no other ransom, nor sacrifice, nor propitiation:
Yet if we receive not the atonement we may perish for ever, for all that, beside the work done on the Cross by christ alone, there is a work to be done in our hearts, the work of making peace is sufficiently done by christ, there needs nothing to be added to it, no other ransom, nor sacrifice, nor propitiation:
Christ hath so fully satisfyed divine Justice, that he hath obtained the new Covenant, but we are not actually admitted 〈 ◊ 〉 this peace till we have personally accepted the Covenant. Now here it sticketh:
christ hath so Fully satisfied divine justice, that he hath obtained the new Covenant, but we Are not actually admitted 〈 ◊ 〉 this peace till we have personally accepted the Covenant. Now Here it sticketh:
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God hath been in Christ Reconciling the World unto himself, there was the foundation layed; but therefore we pray you to be Reconciled, 2 Cor. 5.20. There is our Title, Claim, actual Right, security.
God hath been in christ Reconciling the World unto himself, there was the Foundation laid; but Therefore we pray you to be Reconciled, 2 Cor. 5.20. There is our Title, Claim, actual Right, security.
But how do we receive this atonement? or how are we interessed in it? the conditions and terms are gracious, such as the nature of the business calleth for:
But how do we receive this atonement? or how Are we interested in it? the conditions and terms Are gracious, such as the nature of the business calls for:
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1. Faith is required that we Believe what the Son of God hath done, and purchased for us, Rom. 5.1. Being justified by Faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Iesus Christ.
1. Faith is required that we Believe what the Son of God hath done, and purchased for us, Rom. 5.1. Being justified by Faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Iesus christ.
The Faith that justifieth, is partly an assent to the Truth of the Christian Religion, especially the fundamental Truth, that Jesus is the Son of God, and Saviour of the World.
The Faith that Justifieth, is partly an assent to the Truth of the Christian Religion, especially the fundamental Truth, that jesus is the Son of God, and Saviour of the World.
And partly an acceptance of Christ as God offers him, a serious, thankful, broken hearted acceptance of Christ as your Lord and Saviour, serious because of the weight of the business, broken hearted because of the condition of the person accepting:
And partly an acceptance of christ as God offers him, a serious, thankful, broken hearted acceptance of christ as your Lord and Saviour, serious Because of the weight of the business, broken hearted Because of the condition of the person accepting:
the last thing is trust and dependance, Eph. 1.13. Trust is such an expectation of the benefits offered by Christ, that forsaking all other things you entirely give up your selves to the conduct of his Word and Spirit.
the last thing is trust and dependence, Ephesians 1.13. Trust is such an expectation of the benefits offered by christ, that forsaking all other things you entirely give up your selves to the conduct of his Word and Spirit.
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Now all this is necessary to actual peace, for our refreshing begins in conversion, Acts 3.19. there is no peace allowed to the wicked, we must take Christs yoke, or we shall find no rest for our souls, Matth. 11.29. we are not reconciled to God till our enmity be broken and overcome, then of enemies we become Friends, of Strangers, intimates; then we are reconciled.
Now all this is necessary to actual peace, for our refreshing begins in conversion, Acts 3.19. there is no peace allowed to the wicked, we must take Christ yoke, or we shall find no rest for our Souls, Matthew 11.29. we Are not reconciled to God till our enmity be broken and overcome, then of enemies we become Friends, of Strangers, intimates; then we Are reconciled.
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and how soon and how easily he can revenge his quarrel against you, and how miserable they will be for ever, that are not found of him in a state of peace, Psal. 7.11, 12, 13. God is angry with the wicked every day,
and how soon and how Easily he can revenge his quarrel against you, and how miserable they will be for ever, that Are not found of him in a state of peace, Psalm 7.11, 12, 13. God is angry with the wicked every day,
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he is not only able to deal with them but ready, for he is whetting his Sword and hath bent his Bow, the Arrow is upon the string though not as yet sent or shot out, what remedy then is there.
he is not only able to deal with them but ready, for he is whetting his Sword and hath bent his Bow, the Arrow is upon the string though not as yet sent or shot out, what remedy then is there.
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A man that is faln into the power of his enemy will take hold of his Arm, we are always in Gods power, his vengeance may surprize us before we are aware, what is our business but to be found of him in peace.
A man that is fallen into the power of his enemy will take hold of his Arm, we Are always in God's power, his vengeance may surprise us before we Are aware, what is our business but to be found of him in peace.
When you are at peace with God, you are at peace with the creatures, Ezek. 34.25. I will make with them a Covenant of peace and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the Land, danger might way-lay us at every turn: Then for Men, Prov. 10.17. When a mans ways please the Lord he makes his enemies to be at peace with him.
When you Are At peace with God, you Are At peace with the creatures, Ezekiel 34.25. I will make with them a Covenant of peace and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the Land, danger might waylay us At every turn: Then for Men, Curae 10.17. When a men ways please the Lord he makes his enemies to be At peace with him.
Peace with the Holy Angels instead of being instruments of vengeance, they are ministring Spirits, Heb. 1.14. Lastly Communion with God himself, Rom. 5.1, 2. Therefore being justified by Faith we have peace with God through our Lord Iesus Christ, by whom also we have access by Faith, &c. Eph. 2.17, 18. Preaching peace by whom also we have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
Peace with the Holy Angels instead of being Instruments of vengeance, they Are ministering Spirits, Hebrew 1.14. Lastly Communion with God himself, Rom. 5.1, 2. Therefore being justified by Faith we have peace with God through our Lord Iesus christ, by whom also we have access by Faith, etc. Ephesians 2.17, 18. Preaching peace by whom also we have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
The party offending to the party offended, the weaker to the stronger, they that need the Reconciliation to him that needeth it not, but here all is contrary.
The party offending to the party offended, the Weaker to the Stronger, they that need the Reconciliation to him that needs it not, but Here all is contrary.
if in peace the next question is, is it Gods peace? That's had by the blood of Christ, the merit of which we must depend upon and devote our selves to God, break off our old league with sin,
if in peace the next question is, is it God's peace? That's had by the blood of christ, the merit of which we must depend upon and devote our selves to God, break off our old league with since,
2. When this peace is made be very tender of it, that no breach fall out between you and God, Psal. 85.8. He will speak peace to his people and to his Saints, but let not them turn again to folly.
2. When this peace is made be very tender of it, that no breach fallen out between you and God, Psalm 85.8. He will speak peace to his people and to his Saints, but let not them turn again to folly.
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for by this peace we have not onely the beginnings but the increase of grace till all be perfected in heaven, Heb. 13. 2•, 21. Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, 1 Thess. 1.23. The God of peace sanctifie you that you may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Iesus Christ.
for by this peace we have not only the beginnings but the increase of grace till all be perfected in heaven, Hebrew 13. 2•, 21. Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will working in you that which is well pleasing in his sighed, 1 Thess 1.23. The God of peace sanctify you that you may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Iesus christ.
This peace doth encourage us in all temptations from the devil, Rom. 16.20. The God of peace shall bruise satan under your feet shortly. From the World, Eph. 6.15. shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace.
This peace does encourage us in all temptations from the Devil, Rom. 16.20. The God of peace shall bruise satan under your feet shortly. From the World, Ephesians 6.15. shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace.
Fears of the wrath of God, and doubts about our eternal condition, Rom. 14.17. The Kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, here are three words, Comfort, Peace and Ioy, these succeed one another as so many degrees, Comfort is support under trouble, Peace a ceasing from trouble, joy a lively sense of the love of God. FINIS.
Fears of the wrath of God, and doubts about our Eternal condition, Rom. 14.17. The Kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, Here Are three words, Comfort, Peace and Joy, these succeed one Another as so many Degrees, Comfort is support under trouble, Peace a ceasing from trouble, joy a lively sense of the love of God. FINIS.
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