& by whom also he did make the World (who being the means of our better understanding) the brightness of the glory of the eternal God (which to us is invisible) and upholding all things by the word of his power, ascended into Heaven,
& by whom also he did make the World (who being the means of our better understanding) the brightness of the glory of the Eternal God (which to us is invisible) and upholding all things by the word of his power, ascended into Heaven,
and again I will be unto him a Father, and he shall be unto me a Son. Which words are taken out of the s•o•nd Psalm; and though in some sence they may have reference to David, yet they are by the Jews themselves acknowledged in a more-sublime sence, to belong unto him that was to come into the World, to save that which was lost.
and again I will be unto him a Father, and he shall be unto me a Son. Which words Are taken out of the s•o•nd Psalm; and though in Some sense they may have Referente to David, yet they Are by the jews themselves acknowledged in a more-sublime sense, to belong unto him that was to come into the World, to save that which was lost.
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Upon the accompt of his Super•ority of Christ above the Angels, by vertue of his Son-ship, the Angels of God themselves are 〈 ◊ 〉 bliged to give worship to our Lord Jesus Christ,
Upon the account of his Super•ority of christ above the Angels, by virtue of his Sonship, the Angels of God themselves Are 〈 ◊ 〉 bliged to give worship to our Lord jesus christ,
for in the sixth verse of the abovesaid first Chapter of the Hebrews, we have the Apostle saying thus, And again when be bringeth •is first begotten into the world, he saith, let all the Angels of God worship him.
for in the sixth verse of the abovesaid First Chapter of the Hebrews, we have the Apostle saying thus, And again when be brings •is First begotten into the world, he Says, let all the Angels of God worship him.
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I• is true, the Angels themselves have their titles, but they are no higher then winds and flames. Psal. 104.4. Who maketh his Angels Spirits, and his Ministers a flame of fire, but not Jesus Christ •e gives for higher titles, calling him Eternal King:
I• is true, the Angels themselves have their titles, but they Are no higher then winds and flames. Psalm 104.4. Who makes his Angels Spirits, and his Ministers a flame of fire, but not jesus christ •e gives for higher titles, calling him Eternal King:
and both Antient and Modern writers, do agree in this assertion, viz. That the Son-ship of the M•ssias, did demonstrate him to be more excellent then the Angels, which will plainly appear,
and both Ancient and Modern writers, do agree in this assertion, viz. That the Sonship of the M•ssias, did demonstrate him to be more excellent then the Angels, which will plainly appear,
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if we consult them in this case; one on Heb. 1.5. saith thus, Quum Davidi a•t Christ• di•i•ur, 〈 ◊ 〉 filius meus fingulare quiddam designat & majorem excellentiam quam aliorum 〈 … 〉 alioqui impropria esses & inepta haec locutio qua velut ex grege eximuntur.
if we consult them in this case; one on Hebrew 1.5. Says thus, Whom David a•t Christ• di•i•ur, 〈 ◊ 〉 filius meus fingulare Quiddam designate & majorem excellentiam quam Aliorum 〈 … 〉 Otherwise impropria esses & inepta haec Locution qua velut ex grege eximuntur.
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I confess that ••e Appellation of Sons is given to Christians, persevering in the saith of Christ our 〈 ◊ 〉 John 1 12.13. Gal. 4.4.5, 6, Rom ▪ 8.13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Yet Christ is called 〈 … 〉.
I confess that ••e Appellation of Sons is given to Christians, persevering in the Says of christ our 〈 ◊ 〉 John 1 12.13. Gal. 4.4.5, 6, Rom ▪ 8.13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Yet christ is called 〈 … 〉.
Yea, the Angels themselves Job. 1.6, 2, 18 31, 7. But we must understand it to be given to them, Modo generali & impropri•; but when we find this Son-ship, mentioned in reference to Christ, we are to understand it to be spoken concerning him, modo particulari; Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
Yea, the Angels themselves Job. 1.6, 2, 18 31, 7. But we must understand it to be given to them, Modo generali & impropri•; but when we find this Sonship, mentioned in Referente to christ, we Are to understand it to be spoken Concerning him, modo particulari; Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
And a Father of 1300 years standing, telleth us, that it is the tradition of the Jews that the Messias is to be preferred before the Angels, and the Saints of God;
And a Father of 1300 Years standing, Telleth us, that it is the tradition of the jews that the Messias is to be preferred before the Angels, and the Saints of God;
2. This brings me to the other reason, why Christ is called the Son, to shew that he is preferred before the rest of Gods Messengers and Servants; as for example;
2. This brings me to the other reason, why christ is called the Son, to show that he is preferred before the rest of God's Messengers and Servants; as for Exampl;
see Heb 3.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High priest of our profession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to him that appointed him,
see Hebrew 3.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Wherefore, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, Consider the Apostle and High priest of our profession, christ jesus, who was faithful to him that appointed him,
From all which I gather this undeniable Maxime, That although Moses had in his time the greatest honours conferred on him, in reward of his fidelity, towards Almighty God,
From all which I gather this undeniable Maxim, That although Moses had in his time the greatest honours conferred on him, in reward of his Fidis, towards Almighty God,
but when any thing is spoken of Christ, when brought to publick view, by way of comparison, with the greatest of the Heroes before him, he is preferred before them all,
but when any thing is spoken of christ, when brought to public view, by Way of comparison, with the greatest of the Heroes before him, he is preferred before them all,
The Son, as a learned Father saith, upon the•e words, Christum ante Angelis praetulit nunc & Moysi quem Judaei, facilé putarent• Angelis praestare quos Scriptura non Amicos ( ut Mosem) sed ministros vocat. It is true, that what was spoken of Moses may be said of Jesus Christ,
The Son, as a learned Father Says, upon the•e words, Christ ante Angels praetulit nunc & Moysi Whom Judaei, facilé putarent• Angels praestare quos Scripture non Amicos (ut Moses) said ministros vocat. It is true, that what was spoken of Moses may be said of jesus christ,
The Apostle therefore to take them off from putting so great a dishonour upon the Captain of their salvation, tells them, that Christ was counted worthy of more glory,
The Apostle Therefore to take them off from putting so great a dishonour upon the Captain of their salvation, tells them, that christ was counted worthy of more glory,
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the Jews, though reduced to the obedience of faith, yet through the habit of a different Education were unwilling to forsake the great veneration they had for their great conductors, to whom they gave more honour and respect,
the jews, though reduced to the Obedience of faith, yet through the habit of a different Education were unwilling to forsake the great veneration they had for their great conductors, to whom they gave more honour and respect,
than they did to the Angels themselves, for they termed them the Friends of God: but the Angels, those Celestial beings, were onely termed Gods Servants.
than they did to the Angels themselves, for they termed them the Friends of God: but the Angels, those Celestial beings, were only termed God's Servants.
than Gods holy Angels, he comes to give them the like arguments, to oblige them to believe this Sonship of Christ intitles him to more glory than Moses himself, to whose Law they gave such veneration, insomuch that they thought none could be saved,
than God's holy Angels, he comes to give them the like Arguments, to oblige them to believe this Sonship of christ entitles him to more glory than Moses himself, to whose Law they gave such veneration, insomuch that they Thought none could be saved,
And seeing that they had such an esteem for Moses it would be a matter of difficulty to make them to believe the preheminency of Jesus Christ above him.
And seeing that they had such an esteem for Moses it would be a matter of difficulty to make them to believe the Preeminence of jesus christ above him.
Therefore the Apostle, in these first fix Verses of the third Chapter of the Hebrews, endeavours upon the account of the Sonship of Christ, to manifest him to be worthy of more glory than Moses, who though he was Gods Favourite,
Therefore the Apostle, in these First fix Verses of the third Chapter of the Hebrews, endeavours upon the account of the Sonship of christ, to manifest him to be worthy of more glory than Moses, who though he was God's Favourite,
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which he could not have done, had not God constituted him a faithful and a merciful High Priest, in things appertaining to his Divine Majesty, in order to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
which he could not have done, had not God constituted him a faithful and a merciful High Priest, in things appertaining to his Divine Majesty, in order to make reconciliation for the Sins of the people.
Hence it is, that Christ took not on him the nature of Angels, but the seeds of Abraham, Heb. 2.16.17, 18. For verily (saith St. Paul ) he took not on him the nature of Angels,
Hence it is, that christ took not on him the nature of Angels, but the seeds of Abraham, Hebrew 2.16.17, 18. For verily (Says Saint Paul) he took not on him the nature of Angels,
should come in an Angelical guise or glory, but in a humble suffering condition, that he might be better qualified to have compassion on those who are in 〈 ◊ 〉 fall'n condition;
should come in an Angelical guise or glory, but in a humble suffering condition, that he might be better qualified to have compassion on those who Are in 〈 ◊ 〉 fallen condition;
For that it is undoubtedly true, that the doleful afflictions that ou• dearest Redeemer underwent, do with an high hand make it appear, it was Gods desig• then, that his Son should be compassionate by the unparallel'd experience of temptations he should be inclined to relieve and succour all that fall into temptations and afflictions that attend the best of men on this side the grave.
For that it is undoubtedly true, that the doleful afflictions that ou• dearest Redeemer underwent, do with an high hand make it appear, it was God's desig• then, that his Son should be compassionate by the unparalleled experience of temptations he should be inclined to relieve and succour all that fallen into temptations and afflictions that attend the best of men on this side the grave.
Estius saith plainly, Whereas the holy Apostle saith, that he might be a merciful high Priest it was, Ʋt condoleret miseriae nostrae, & ex eo commiserationis affectu causam nostram fideliter,
Estius Says plainly, Whereas the holy Apostle Says, that he might be a merciful high Priest it was, Ʋt condoleret miseriae Nostrae, & ex eo commiserationis affectu Causam nostram Fideliter,
but also reason plainly points at the same, viz. that one great reason, why Jesu• Christ did take upon him the seed of Abraham, and was therefore stiled the Son of Ma• was, that he might succour them that are tempted.
but also reason plainly points At the same, viz. that one great reason, why Jesu• christ did take upon him the seed of Abraham, and was Therefore styled the Son of Ma• was, that he might succour them that Are tempted.
1. The powers of death, which is apparent from that of the Apostle, Heb. 2: 14. Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he himself likewise took part of th• same, that through death, he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devi••
1. The Powers of death, which is apparent from that of the Apostle, Hebrew 2: 14. Forasmuch then as the children Are partakers of Flesh and blood, he himself likewise took part of th• same, that through death, he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devi••
As in the first Adam all men die, so in the second all shall be made alive, 1. Cor. 15.21 By the miscarriage of our first parents, way was made for a design of our Enemy the Devil, to hold us under death.
As in the First Adam all men die, so in the second all shall be made alive, 1. Cor. 15.21 By the miscarriage of our First Parents, Way was made for a Design of our Enemy the devil, to hold us under death.
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as the phrase NONLATINALPHABET doth import, and cancel that testament, by which, upon the account of sin, men coming into the world, were bound over to death.
as the phrase does import, and cancel that Testament, by which, upon the account of since, men coming into the world, were bound over to death.
From all which we may easily gather this, that Christians, or Believers, who are to be brought to Heaven by Christ, are here in humane flesh and sufferings.
From all which we may Easily gather this, that Christians, or Believers, who Are to be brought to Heaven by christ, Are Here in humane Flesh and sufferings.
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And seeing that Brethren, or Fellow-children, are of like natures, Christ therefore, who is called our Elder-brother, is declared to have part with us in flesh and sufferings, to this very end and purpose, that he might frustrate and make void the design of him that was our enemy from the beginning (which was to keep men under death and its raging power) and to rescue man from the grave:
And seeing that Brothers, or Fellow-children, Are of like nature's, christ Therefore, who is called our Elder brother, is declared to have part with us in Flesh and sufferings, to this very end and purpose, that he might frustrate and make void the Design of him that was our enemy from the beginning (which was to keep men under death and its raging power) and to rescue man from the grave:
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therefore like a great exemplar of true courage, he suffers these experiences of temptation and affliction with•n his own Soul, to this end, that he might simpathize with,
Therefore like a great exemplar of true courage, he suffers these experiences of temptation and affliction with•n his own Soul, to this end, that he might sympathise with,
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and fight manfully against the opposers of his Gospel, viz. the Divel, the World, and the Flesh, the Apostle assures them, that Christ hath redeemed them from death.
and fight manfully against the opposers of his Gospel, viz. the devil, the World, and the Flesh, the Apostle assures them, that christ hath redeemed them from death.
though they do not out-live and enjoy the promise of deliverance here in this life, they shall rise again to eternal joy & felicity through him that loved them,
though they do not outlive and enjoy the promise of deliverance Here in this life, they shall rise again to Eternal joy & felicity through him that loved them,
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& gave himself for them, & is risen again from the dead, & is become the first fruits of them that slept. Therefore the Apostle, Heb. 2.15. saith, that Christ did take our nature, in order to deliver them who through fear of death were all their life-time subject to bondage.
& gave himself for them, & is risen again from the dead, & is become the First fruits of them that slept. Therefore the Apostle, Hebrew 2.15. Says, that christ did take our nature, in order to deliver them who through Fear of death were all their lifetime Subject to bondage.
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Therefore Christians are, by the same Apostle, Heb. 12.1, 2, 3. admonished, that in those afflictions that so easily beset men, they •ay aside all worldly love and fear that may incumber them in their Christian race,
Therefore Christians Are, by the same Apostle, Hebrew 12.1, 2, 3. admonished, that in those afflictions that so Easily beset men, they •ay aside all worldly love and Fear that may encumber them in their Christian raze,
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For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be faint and wearied in your minds. Heb. 12.1, 2, 3. 3. I proceed now to the third Inquiry, To what end Christ came into the World? the Text tells, It was to save that which was lost. Here we must inquire, I.
For Consider him that endured such contradiction of Sinners against himself, lest you be faint and wearied in your minds. Hebrew 12.1, 2, 3. 3. I proceed now to the third Inquiry, To what end christ Come into the World? the Text tells, It was to save that which was lost. Here we must inquire, I.
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for it is taken for granted that the holy and wise God did not design that Jesus Christ should come into the World only to deliver man out of the estate of perishing eternally,
for it is taken for granted that the holy and wise God did not Design that jesus christ should come into the World only to deliver man out of the estate of perishing eternally,
1. To save man from the Law, to bring him out from under those dispensations, by which he could not reap any advantage in order to the remission of his sins;
1. To save man from the Law, to bring him out from under those dispensations, by which he could not reap any advantage in order to the remission of his Sins;
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now then if this be given us for granted, it will follow, That it must be the design of Christ to come into the World, in order to deliver man from this Law,
now then if this be given us for granted, it will follow, That it must be the Design of christ to come into the World, in order to deliver man from this Law,
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for it is apparent, that there was reason for the abolishing of this Law, because it was so unable through mans weakness to do that which was designed to do, viz, the expiation of,
for it is apparent, that there was reason for the abolishing of this Law, Because it was so unable through men weakness to do that which was designed to do, videlicet, the expiation of,
or cleansing us from sin, Hence it is that St Paul tells us, Hebr. 7.18. For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
or cleansing us from since, Hence it is that Saint Paul tells us, Hebrew 7.18. For there is verily a Disannulling of the Commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
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Now it is manifest that such Laws as those could make nothing perfect, and therefore it was the design of the man Jesus to come into the World to save men from the Yoke of this Law,
Now it is manifest that such Laws as those could make nothing perfect, and Therefore it was the Design of the man jesus to come into the World to save men from the Yoke of this Law,
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then he sent his own Son in humane flesh, who submitted to and performed the whole Law, to redeem the sons of men from under those dispensations even from the Mosaical performances, which was an insupportable yoke;
then he sent his own Son in humane Flesh, who submitted to and performed the Whole Law, to Redeem the Sons of men from under those dispensations even from the Mosaical performances, which was an insupportable yoke;
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and while tha• Law lasted, it was a partition wall that did hinder the Gentiles from a clear understandin• of the intentions that he had to do them good;
and while tha• Law lasted, it was a partition wall that did hinder the Gentiles from a clear understandin• of the intentions that he had to do them good;
they being excused from its servitude, by vertue of Christs comeing into the world, see Acts 15. 1• Why tempt ye God to put a yoke upon the neck of the Disciples,? &c. comparing this with th• words of the Apostle, But when the fulness of time was come, God sent his Son made of Woman under the Law, to redeem them that were under the Law.
they being excused from its servitude, by virtue of Christ coming into the world, see Acts 15. 1• Why tempt you God to put a yoke upon the neck of the Disciples,? etc. comparing this with th• words of the Apostle, But when the fullness of time was come, God sent his Son made of Woman under the Law, to Redeem them that were under the Law.
Now that this Law w•• such an insupportab•e burden, doth not only appear from the nature of the Law it self but also from the design of God in giving it,
Now that this Law w•• such an insupportab•e burden, does not only appear from the nature of the Law it self but also from the Design of God in giving it,
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and the great occasion that moved the ete•nal God to impose it upon men, and likewise from the insufficiency of it, it being not abl• to procure any eternal reward for the keepers and observers thereof in the state they were i•
and the great occasion that moved the ete•nal God to impose it upon men, and likewise from the insufficiency of it, it being not abl• to procure any Eternal reward for the keepers and observers thereof in the state they were i•
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2. Christ designed to deliver man from the Curse of the Law, and did actually b• his death accomplish this his design, by being made a Curse for man, see Gal, 3. 1• where the Apostle saith in express words, Christ hath delivered us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us;
2. christ designed to deliver man from the Curse of the Law, and did actually b• his death accomplish this his Design, by being made a Curse for man, see Gall, 3. 1• where the Apostle Says in express words, christ hath Delivered us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us;
Both of which particulars are, I think, sufficiently proved by the Apostle in Gal. 5.1. Stand fast therefore in that liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free, and be not intangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Both of which particulars Are, I think, sufficiently proved by the Apostle in Gal. 5.1. Stand fast Therefore in that liberty wherewith christ hath made you free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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then they were oblig'd to walk strictly and reverently, considering that Christ by his death delivered them from their vain conversation, deriv'd from their Fathers by tradition, 1 Peter. 1.17, 18, 19 4. From sin, both in respect of its guilt and punishment, for to this end did Almighty God design the death & resurrection of the man Jesus;
then they were obliged to walk strictly and reverently, considering that christ by his death Delivered them from their vain Conversation, derived from their Father's by tradition, 1 Peter. 1.17, 18, 19 4. From since, both in respect of its guilt and punishment, for to this end did Almighty God Design the death & resurrection of the man jesus;
for he did so reconcile man to God, and rose again from the dead, to open the gates of everlasting life, to assure men upon the Terms of obedience for the future, of those joys which God hath designed for those that receive the truth in the love thereof.
for he did so reconcile man to God, and rose again from the dead, to open the gates of everlasting life, to assure men upon the Terms of Obedience for the future, of those Joys which God hath designed for those that receive the truth in the love thereof.
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Now that man upon the account of an Evangelical obedience, might be sure of his reward in another world, Christ came to deliver man from Wrath to come, which if he had not under taken, there would have been no room left for a reward,
Now that man upon the account of an Evangelical Obedience, might be sure of his reward in Another world, christ Come to deliver man from Wrath to come, which if he had not under taken, there would have been no room left for a reward,
My design in those words, is to shew, That as Christ delivered man from those inconveniences that might and would appear highly prejudicial to his Soul in reference to its comforts here,
My Design in those words, is to show, That as christ Delivered man from those inconveniences that might and would appear highly prejudicial to his Soul in Referente to its comforts Here,
for he had no sooner overcome the sharpness of death, but he did open the Kingdom of Heaven to all that would accept of it upon those terms on which God was pleased to off•r it,
for he had no sooner overcome the sharpness of death, but he did open the Kingdom of Heaven to all that would accept of it upon those terms on which God was pleased to off•r it,
and that he designed this justification for them by coming into the World, then it will follow, that he did design their deliverance from Wrath, all which appears from the words of St. Paul, Rom. 5.9. Much more then being Justified by bis blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
and that he designed this justification for them by coming into the World, then it will follow, that he did Design their deliverance from Wrath, all which appears from the words of Saint Paul, Rom. 5.9. Much more then being Justified by bis blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
I will lay down this undeniable conclusion, that as Christ did come into the world to save men from those things which might hinder their comforts & joys either in this world,
I will lay down this undeniable conclusion, that as christ did come into the world to save men from those things which might hinder their comforts & Joys either in this world,
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or the next, so he came to do such things for them as would tend highly to advance both their comforts and joys here and hereafter, which shall be cleared (by which means you will have a good understanding of the salvation designed by our Lord in my text, who came to save that which was lost ) in these particulars.
or the next, so he Come to do such things for them as would tend highly to advance both their comforts and Joys Here and hereafter, which shall be cleared (by which means you will have a good understanding of the salvation designed by our Lord in my text, who Come to save that which was lost) in these particulars.
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whether he were Jew or Gentile, by bringing them under such a Covenant as will admit of Repentance, using all such methods of grace & mercy to the world,
whither he were Jew or Gentile, by bringing them under such a Covenant as will admit of Repentance, using all such methods of grace & mercy to the world,
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And the state of the Gentiles was, I may say, far worse, the covenant that they were under being but the covenant of nature which admits of no Repentance;
And the state of the Gentiles was, I may say, Far Worse, the Covenant that they were under being but the Covenant of nature which admits of no Repentance;
and had little or no means of reforming their lives, nor to make themselves capable of the return of Gods favor to them, till Christ did appear to execute the Office of reconciling men to the Eternal God, by bringing a clearer knowledg of God into the world, by proposing such terms & means as might conduce to their happiness, both in this world, and in the next;
and had little or no means of reforming their lives, nor to make themselves capable of the return of God's favour to them, till christ did appear to execute the Office of reconciling men to the Eternal God, by bringing a clearer knowledge of God into the world, by proposing such terms & means as might conduce to their happiness, both in this world, and in the next;
Therefore when we hear Christ to give notice to man that he came to save them, we must understand that he first reconciled them, by procuring pardon for their sins by his death, to restore them to favor, to propose easie & free conditions of mercy in his Gospel,
Therefore when we hear christ to give notice to man that he Come to save them, we must understand that he First reconciled them, by procuring pardon for their Sins by his death, to restore them to favour, to propose easy & free conditions of mercy in his Gospel,
The sum of this amounts to thus much, That the design of Christ coming into the world, was to intitle man to all the Acts and Titles of friendship and kindness, (which are the consequences of this his design of saving lost man) which can be received from God by man or given by God to man.
The sum of this amounts to thus much, That the Design of christ coming into the world, was to entitle man to all the Acts and Titles of friendship and kindness, (which Are the consequences of this his Design of Saving lost man) which can be received from God by man or given by God to man.
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First, That there was an intention on Gods part, that as there was a valuable consideration of the purchase of Christ by him made in procuring mans salvation;
First, That there was an intention on God's part, that as there was a valuable consideration of the purchase of christ by him made in procuring men salvation;
Thirdly, Christ in reconciling man to God, procured for them this favour and grace from the Eternal God, that they should receive from him such competent measures of strength to do his will and pleasure,
Thirdly, christ in reconciling man to God, procured for them this favour and grace from the Eternal God, that they should receive from him such competent measures of strength to do his will and pleasure,
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Fourthly, in this great work of Reconciliation, Christ hath designed, that upon the account of repenting for sin and believing in God, through the preaching of his Name, they may be accounted righteous and blameless in the day when he shall come to judge the World in power and great glory,
Fourthly, in this great work of Reconciliation, christ hath designed, that upon the account of repenting for since and believing in God, through the preaching of his Name, they may be accounted righteous and blameless in the day when he shall come to judge the World in power and great glory,
for by virtue of the reconciliation purchased by the Blood of Christ, of which we now speak, all the means of Grace are so sanctified, to the very end they may appear prevalent and effectual for mans inheriting that life and glory, which we have promised,
for by virtue of the reconciliation purchased by the Blood of christ, of which we now speak, all the means of Grace Are so sanctified, to the very end they may appear prevalent and effectual for men inheriting that life and glory, which we have promised,
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it is apparent that man having obtained this great benefit of being reconciled to Almighty God, he hath the ground of the greatest joy and confidence and dependence upon God in all conditions, that may or can befall him in this life;
it is apparent that man having obtained this great benefit of being reconciled to Almighty God, he hath the ground of the greatest joy and confidence and dependence upon God in all conditions, that may or can befall him in this life;
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but also in his very sufferings, in that he may, if he use the means, be assured of this, that his afflictions will be made sweet unto him, Rom. 5.3, 11. Sixthly, In this work of Reconciliation to Almighty God, Christ did design for man boldness to enter into the Holiest, that is, with all freeness to approach the presence of Almighty God by prayer, Heb. 10.19. Having therefore, Brethren, boldness to enter into the Holiest by the blood of Jesut:
but also in his very sufferings, in that he may, if he use the means, be assured of this, that his afflictions will be made sweet unto him, Rom. 5.3, 11. Sixthly, In this work of Reconciliation to Almighty God, christ did Design for man boldness to enter into the Holiest, that is, with all freeness to approach the presence of Almighty God by prayer, Hebrew 10.19. Having Therefore, Brothers, boldness to enter into the Holiest by the blood of Jesuit:
so he sheweth us also by what way this en•rance is to be made, even by a new and living way which he hath Consecrated for us, that is to say, his Flesh.
so he shows us also by what Way this en•rance is to be made, even by a new and living Way which he hath Consecrated for us, that is to say, his Flesh.
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The dispensation of the Law could not procure this priviledge, therefore in this great work of the reconciliation of man to God, Christ our dearest Redeemer h•th procured this confidence and freeness of approaching the presence of the Almighty by a way never known before,
The Dispensation of the Law could not procure this privilege, Therefore in this great work of the reconciliation of man to God, christ our dearest Redeemer h•th procured this confidence and freeness of approaching the presence of the Almighty by a Way never known before,
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and that a clear and living way, in opposition to the dead shadow• and beggarly rudiments under the Law, which might minister matter of discouragement,
and that a clear and living Way, in opposition to the dead shadow• and beggarly rudiments under the Law, which might minister matter of discouragement,
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and to this very end and porpose, that man might serve and worship this God (who thus hath manifested his love to them in his Son, whom he sent to save that which was lost) with all unfeignedness and fulness of Faith, reforming their lives,
and to this very end and porpose, that man might serve and worship this God (who thus hath manifested his love to them in his Son, whom he sent to save that which was lost) with all unfeignedness and fullness of Faith, reforming their lives,
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& conforming their wills according to the Rules of the word of this Reconciliation, which I now Preach, that those afflictions & dangers, that may appear, might not cause them to waver in their conformity to the Laws of this Jesus, who came to save fallen man from sin and Satan, to translate to the happy state of being the Son of God through Faith in him;
& conforming their wills according to the Rules of the word of this Reconciliation, which I now Preach, that those afflictions & dangers, that may appear, might not cause them to waver in their conformity to the Laws of this jesus, who Come to save fallen man from since and Satan, to translate to the happy state of being the Son of God through Faith in him;
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to this end did he deliver man from the Yoke of the Law, that he might become a Son of God, see Gal, 4 4.5. In the fulness of time God sent his Son made of a Woman under the Law, to redeem them that were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption of S•ns.
to this end did he deliver man from the Yoke of the Law, that he might become a Son of God, see Gall, 4 4.5. In the fullness of time God sent his Son made of a Woman under the Law, to Redeem them that were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption of S•ns.
It is true, Man was •he Son of God by Creation, but here is a new way, that Christ retrieves this Relation (forfeited by sin and Disobedience) of man to God, by contriving his Redemption by his Blood and designing his Eternal Salvation in the world to come, upon the performance o• those duties to which he is obliged by vertue of the Redemption Christ purchased for him:
It is true, Man was •he Son of God by Creation, but Here is a new Way, that christ retrieves this Relation (forfeited by since and Disobedience) of man to God, by contriving his Redemption by his Blood and designing his Eternal Salvation in the world to come, upon the performance o• those duties to which he is obliged by virtue of the Redemption christ purchased for him:
And to this end that he may be secured, that Almighty God owns this his Relation, he hath given him the spirit of Adoption whereby they cry, Abba Father,
And to this end that he may be secured, that Almighty God owns this his Relation, he hath given him the Spirit of Adoption whereby they cry, Abba Father,
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and these wer• done meerly for fear of disobeydience and being punished with stoning, & the like which is the condition of Slaves, who must do what the Master commands,
and these wer• done merely for Fear of disobeydience and being punished with stoning, & the like which is the condition of Slaves, who must do what the Master commands,
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and if this were the state and condition of the Jews, i• what a Predicament the Gentiles were, I leave it to the judgment of rational men? certainly the•r condition must be more base and servile, haveing little or no knowledg o• God amongst them;
and if this were the state and condition of the jews, i• what a Predicament the Gentiles were, I leave it to the judgement of rational men? Certainly the•r condition must be more base and servile, having little or no knowledge o• God among them;
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therfore their Engagements to the preformances of the Religio• that was proposed in the Law of Nature, must not come near for eminency to thos• which the Jews had;
Therefore their Engagements to the preformances of the Religio• that was proposed in the Law of Nature, must not come near for eminency to thos• which the jews had;
the commands that he layeth upo• Man are sweet and pleasant, His yoke is easie, and his burden light, Matt. 11.29, 3• His Cords are the Cords of a man,
the commands that he Layeth upo• Man Are sweet and pleasant, His yoke is easy, and his burden Light, Matt. 11.29, 3• His Cords Are the Cords of a man,
as may oblige man to act like a Prince in his station, and run on in the course of observing thes• Commands ▪ nay, the disobeying of these commands, are not attended with such servile punishments,
as may oblige man to act like a Prince in his station, and run on in the course of observing thes• Commands ▪ nay, the disobeying of these commands, Are not attended with such servile punishments,
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as of Stoning, and the like, but Paternal, as suspension from Church fellowship and communion, which do not tend to mans destruction, but his reformation;
as of Stoning, and the like, but Paternal, as suspension from Church fellowship and communion, which do not tend to men destruction, but his Reformation;
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Ye have not received the spirit of Bondage again to fear, but ye have received the spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father; which spirit, (though received by none,
You have not received the Spirit of Bondage again to Fear, but you have received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father; which Spirit, (though received by none,
and those in due time shall be discovered) is a disposition of Soul formed in Man by God, whereby he expresseth his confidence and dependence on God's kindness to him as a Father, to look upon God as tender in his dealings with the sons of men,
and those in due time shall be discovered) is a disposition of Soul formed in Man by God, whereby he Expresses his confidence and dependence on God's kindness to him as a Father, to look upon God as tender in his dealings with the Sons of men,
and rich in his Evangelical Promises, and offers of grace and Favours in opposition to a more servile State, under which men were before Christ came to save that which was lost:
and rich in his Evangelical Promises, and offers of grace and Favours in opposition to a more servile State, under which men were before christ Come to save that which was lost:
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And because ye are Sons, God hath sent the spirit of his Son into •our bearts, crying Abba Father. From all which, I gather this, that Man's Relation to God as a Son, appears in this, that he hath sent the spirit of Christ into their hearts, by which they have power given them to call upon God,
And Because you Are Sons, God hath sent the Spirit of his Son into •our bearts, crying Abba Father. From all which, I gather this, that Man's Relation to God as a Son, appears in this, that he hath sent the Spirit of christ into their hearts, by which they have power given them to call upon God,
& are enabled to make their a•dresses to him, not only as God, but as their Father, the Gospel of our ever blessed Redeemer assuring them, that they are no longer under any servile condition of being bound to any legal observances,
& Are enabled to make their a•dresses to him, not only as God, but as their Father, the Gospel of our ever blessed Redeemer assuring them, that they Are no longer under any servile condition of being bound to any Legal observances,
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And for a further confirmation of this, we shall find the Apostle St. Paul, Rom. 8.16. to say, The spirit it self beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the Children of God.
And for a further confirmation of this, we shall find the Apostle Saint Paul, Rom. 8.16. to say, The Spirit it self bears witness with our Spirit, that we Are the Children of God.
for certainly it is a consequence that is natural, viz. That if Christ in his coming to save that which was lost, did design to bring men to stand in relation to God as Sons,
for Certainly it is a consequence that is natural, viz. That if christ in his coming to save that which was lost, did Design to bring men to stand in Relation to God as Sons,
Now this priviledge of mans being designed to the Inheritance by the coming of Christ into the World, is further apparent, from these six Considerations.
Now this privilege of men being designed to the Inheritance by the coming of christ into the World, is further apparent, from these six Considerations.
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he also did give his great Delegate power to inform the World what good was provided for them upon the condition of their obedience to those things he is pleased to propose in his holy Gospel, which they have great assurances of enjoying: See 1 Cor. 3.9. Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, neither hath it entred into the heart of man to conceive the things that God hath prepared for them that love him.
he also did give his great Delegate power to inform the World what good was provided for them upon the condition of their Obedience to those things he is pleased to propose in his holy Gospel, which they have great assurances of enjoying: See 1 Cor. 3.9. Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd, neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive the things that God hath prepared for them that love him.
so let me tell you, it i••••es all manner of obedience to the Gospel, which is offered and preached, together with the good things therein contained, which man may enjoy,
so let me tell you, it i••••es all manner of Obedience to the Gospel, which is offered and preached, together with the good things therein contained, which man may enjoy,
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then it's certain, that this inh••ritance is provided for him, and this provision or preparation that is thus made, is made ••virtue of Christs coming into the World.
then it's certain, that this inh••ritance is provided for him, and this provision or preparation that is thus made, is made ••virtue of Christ coming into the World.
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it is entailed up•• man by an Oath of a God that changeth not, so that man hath good security from 〈 ◊ 〉 mighty God of this inheritance, by vertue of this promise, which is confirmed by Chri•• coming into the world to save that which was lost.
it is entailed up•• man by an Oath of a God that changes not, so that man hath good security from 〈 ◊ 〉 mighty God of this inheritance, by virtue of this promise, which is confirmed by Chri•• coming into the world to save that which was lost.
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and perfect enjoyment of this glorious inheritan• and as nature doth nothing in vain, so God in his great goodness designs all and every of 〈 ◊ 〉 means of grace, to tend to the effectual enjoyment of glory and bliss in another wor•
and perfect enjoyment of this glorious inheritan• and as nature does nothing in vain, so God in his great Goodness designs all and every of 〈 ◊ 〉 means of grace, to tend to the effectual enjoyment of glory and bliss in Another wor•
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5. They have designed for them the earnest of the Spirit of God, which is the earnest of 〈 ◊ 〉 purchased possession, which if they do not quench or oppose in the Ministry of the wo•• and Sacraments, it doth enlighten their understanding,
5. They have designed for them the earnest of the Spirit of God, which is the earnest of 〈 ◊ 〉 purchased possession, which if they do not quench or oppose in the Ministry of the wo•• and Sacraments, it does enlighten their understanding,
& that Sp••• which beareth witness in their hearts, that they are or may be Sons of God, the same Sp••• also beareth witness, that they are or may be heirs,
& that Sp••• which bears witness in their hearts, that they Are or may be Sons of God, the same Sp••• also bears witness, that they Are or may be Heirs,
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& that an inheritance is designed 〈 ◊ 〉 them, & that man may be possessor of this earnest of his inheritance thus designed by 〈 ◊ 〉 coming of Christ into the World, God hath given in his word such a power and energy this spirit to attend it, that unless he be wilfully obstinate,
& that an inheritance is designed 〈 ◊ 〉 them, & that man may be possessor of this earnest of his inheritance thus designed by 〈 ◊ 〉 coming of christ into the World, God hath given in his word such a power and energy this Spirit to attend it, that unless he be wilfully obstinate,
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& receive•• the same, he receiveth the spirit in some degree or other, by which he is secured of this 〈 ◊ 〉 heritance thus revealed in the Gospel of our Lord Christ.
& receive•• the same, he receives the Spirit in Some degree or other, by which he is secured of this 〈 ◊ 〉 heritance thus revealed in the Gospel of our Lord christ.
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and this was their sad and dismal State in which they must have perished to all eternity, had not God sent his Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, to recover man thus fallen out of this lost state, into which they had rushed headlong,
and this was their sad and dismal State in which they must have perished to all eternity, had not God sent his Son in the likeness of sinful Flesh, to recover man thus fallen out of this lost state, into which they had rushed headlong,
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and both he and all that were before Christ came into the World, were lest to a meer natural state, that is, in a state attended with the greatest imperfections,
and both he and all that were before christ Come into the World, were lest to a mere natural state, that is, in a state attended with the greatest imperfections,
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for it is plain that it was a State so defective by this, that none could ever enjoy the Hopes of Heaven, by any means it could afford in order thereunto,
for it is plain that it was a State so defective by this, that none could ever enjoy the Hope's of Heaven, by any means it could afford in order thereunto,
but to take away the evil state of affairs into which man was introduced by the transgression of Adam, in the fulness of time God sent his Son into the World, to save man from this Ruine,
but to take away the evil state of affairs into which man was introduced by the Transgression of Adam, in the fullness of time God sent his Son into the World, to save man from this Ruin,
Again, it cannot be conceived by any man that will but consult the dictates of Reason, that it should be the pleasure of the most high and holy God to lay a necessity of finning upon Adam, or upon any of his posterity,
Again, it cannot be conceived by any man that will but consult the dictates of Reason, that it should be the pleasure of the most high and holy God to lay a necessity of finning upon Adam, or upon any of his posterity,
because from that time to the very appearing of the ever blessed Jesus in the world, he by those Lawes he proposed to the sons of men, hath required innocency of life, repentance and holiness,
Because from that time to the very appearing of the ever blessed jesus in the world, he by those Laws he proposed to the Sons of men, hath required innocency of life, Repentance and holiness,
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That Jesus Christ, the Son of man, came to save the whole posterity of Adam; or thus, that the design of Christ's coming into the world, was to save all men;
That jesus christ, the Son of man, Come to save the Whole posterity of Adam; or thus, that the Design of Christ's coming into the world, was to save all men;
for certainly their holiness in their practices doth oppose their Errors in their judgments, in reference to this particular, I will therefore begin with those Scriptures which in plain terms do prove this Doctrine laid down by me in this Discourse.
for Certainly their holiness in their practices does oppose their Errors in their Judgments, in Referente to this particular, I will Therefore begin with those Scriptures which in plain terms do prove this Doctrine laid down by me in this Discourse.
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Consider the saying of our ever blessed Lord to Nicodemus, John 3 16. So God loved he World, that be gave his onely begotten Son, that whosoever believed on him, should not perish, •ut might have everlasting life.
Consider the saying of our ever blessed Lord to Nicodemus, John 3 16. So God loved he World, that be gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believed on him, should not perish, •ut might have everlasting life.
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By the word World here we must understand the Posterity of Adam (to whom God the Father was pleased to shew this favour of sending his Son) •oth good and bad;
By the word World Here we must understand the Posterity of Adam (to whom God the Father was pleased to show this favour of sending his Son) •oth good and bad;
for true it is, that the wicked of the World, are sometimes put for he whole World, as 1. Joh. 5.19. We know we are of God, and the whole World lyeth in •ickedness;
for true it is, that the wicked of the World, Are sometime put for he Whole World, as 1. John 5.19. We know we Are of God, and the Whole World lies in •ickedness;
and the inconsiderable number of the Godly, are termed the whole world; but more frequently the word World comprehends Good and Bad, be they many or few,
and the inconsiderable number of the Godly, Are termed the Whole world; but more frequently the word World comprehends Good and Bad, be they many or few,
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but never used for the Elect or Godly party considered by themselves, and then consider this Particle Whosoever, which setteth forth the universa•itie of the grace of God to mankind in giveing his Son Christ Jesus to the World.
but never used for the Elect or Godly party considered by themselves, and then Consider this Particle Whosoever, which sets forth the universa•itie of the grace of God to mankind in giving his Son christ jesus to the World.
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For certain it is, that this Particle would appear very unnecessary, were it not that we understand by the word World, the whole Posterity of Adam; and it would devest the whole Verse now recited, of its sence.
For certain it is, that this Particle would appear very unnecessary, were it not that we understand by the word World, the Whole Posterity of Adam; and it would devest the Whole Verse now recited, of its sense.
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As Moses lifted up the Serpent in the Wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whosoever believeth on him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.
As Moses lifted up the Serpent in the Wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whosoever Believeth on him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Now it is impossible to expound the word World here, to be the Elect, but all men, who by sin were in a state of Condemnation, till Jesus Christ came into the World;
Now it is impossible to expound the word World Here, to be the Elect, but all men, who by since were in a state of Condemnation, till jesus christ Come into the World;
for certainly it can't appear so lovely in the apprehensions of men, when intended but for a few, in respect of the sons of Adam, as when designed to be extended to all.
for Certainly it can't appear so lovely in the apprehensions of men, when intended but for a few, in respect of the Sons of Adam, as when designed to be extended to all.
look upon those compassionate expressions of his, to the vilest of men, Why will ye die ye House of Israel? &c. Now if we take the word world in its genuine latitude, we shall find it to have an ••exact consistency with all those lively intimations,
look upon those compassionate expressions of his, to the Vilest of men, Why will you die you House of Israel? etc. Now if we take the word world in its genuine latitude, we shall find it to have an ••exact consistency with all those lively intimations,
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& we find them confirmed in giving his Son to the world, to save that which was lost, otherwise we must of necessity judge that Jesus Christ did come in his own Name,
& we find them confirmed in giving his Son to the world, to save that which was lost, otherwise we must of necessity judge that jesus christ did come in his own Name,
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see Gualter in his 20. Homily on the Gospel, according to St. •ohn, Et hoe quidem clarius exprimit quando cos nominaturus quos it a dilexerit Deus, non Abrahami aut Isaacci aut Jacobi aut Mosis aut Davidis Prophetarum Mariae virginis Apostolo•um deniq, & sanctorum martyrum meminit,
see Gualter in his 20. Homily on the Gospel, according to Saint •ohn, Et hoe quidem Clarius Expresses quando cos nominaturus quos it a dilexerit Deus, non Abrahami Or Isaacci Or Jacobi Or Moses Or Davidis Prophetarum Mary virginis Apostolo•um deniq, & sanctorum Martyrs Meminit,
and by this means •oth rende Jesus Christ to speak that which was consistent with the Intentions, Decrees, •nd Predeterminations of the most High God, who before Christ did appear in the world had manifested himself o be gracious and merciful in pardoning sins and transgressions.
and by this means •oth rend jesus christ to speak that which was consistent with the Intentions, Decrees, •nd Predeterminations of the most High God, who before christ did appear in the world had manifested himself oh be gracious and merciful in pardoning Sins and transgressions.
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Quar• Salvator dictus est mundi, saith St. Augustine, speaking of Christ, Nisi at mundum solver? so that both modern and ancient Writers have with one consent upon these word;
Quar• Salvator dictus est mundi, Says Saint Augustine, speaking of christ, Nisi At Mundum solver? so that both modern and ancient Writers have with one consent upon these word;
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and entailed the misfortune of dying, and being subject to sorrow upon his whole posterity; which brings to mind that saying of S. Paul, Rom. 5.18. Therefore as by the offence of one, judgment came upon all men to condemnation, even so by the righteousness of one, the fe••gist came upon all men to justification of life;
and entailed the misfortune of dying, and being Subject to sorrow upon his Whole posterity; which brings to mind that saying of S. Paul, Rom. 5.18. Therefore as by the offence of one, judgement Come upon all men to condemnation, even so by the righteousness of one, the fe••gist Come upon all men to justification of life;
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therefore we may see the coextensiveness of the Grace of God in his Son Jesus, in order to the justification of men, with the sin of our first Parent, in respect of the condemnation of men;
Therefore we may see the coextensiveness of the Grace of God in his Son jesus, in order to the justification of men, with the since of our First Parent, in respect of the condemnation of men;
and so guilty of, and liable unto death, [ that is, that all ••en as they come respectively, to be conceived and born, are now made liable to death, by the disobedience of one being long since acted,
and so guilty of, and liable unto death, [ that is, that all ••en as they come respectively, to be conceived and born, Are now made liable to death, by the disobedience of one being long since acted,
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and should have perished for ever, had •ot the abundant grace of a good God prevented it ] so certainly it will appear and be •ound true in due time, that many,
and should have perished for ever, had •ot the abundant grace of a good God prevented it ] so Certainly it will appear and be •ound true in due time, that many,
that is, have been, and shall be delivered from ••e guilt of that sin, and liableness to death by the obedience of one man that is, by the •bmissive deportment of Jesus Christ towards the most high and eternal God, in yielding •imself up to death.
that is, have been, and shall be Delivered from ••e guilt of that since, and liableness to death by the Obedience of one man that is, by the •bmissive deportment of jesus christ towards the most high and Eternal God, in yielding •imself up to death.
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From all which I draw this conclusion (remembring the voice from •eaven to St. Peter, Acts 10.15. Call not thou common, that which God hath cleansed.
From all which I draw this conclusion (remembering the voice from •eaven to Saint Peter, Acts 10.15. Call not thou Common, that which God hath cleansed.
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Another Text appears also ready to vindicate the truth of this Proposition now in •bate and that is the words of St. Paul in his Epistle to Timothy, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. I •hort therefore that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions,
another Text appears also ready to vindicate the truth of this Proposition now in •bate and that is the words of Saint Paul in his Epistle to Timothy, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. I •hort Therefore that First of all supplications, Prayers, intercessions,
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and giving of thanks be made 〈 ◊ 〉 all men, for Kings, and for all that are in authority, that under them we may lead a quiet •d peaceable life in all godliness and honesty;
and giving of thanks be made 〈 ◊ 〉 all men, for Kings, and for all that Are in Authority, that under them we may led a quiet •d peaceable life in all godliness and honesty;
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In which words confider the duty enjoyned, and that we find in the first Verse, ••pressed, where S. Paul adviseth Timothy, & all those that were committed to his charge •d care, that not only in publick,
In which words confider the duty enjoined, and that we find in the First Verse, ••pressed, where S. Paul adviseth Timothy, & all those that were committed to his charge •d care, that not only in public,
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And how is this made good? For this is acceptable in the sight 〈 ◊ 〉 God our Saviour, that is, this is that which God Almighty under the most Sacred dispensation of his Gospel requires at our hands;
And how is this made good? For this is acceptable in the sighed 〈 ◊ 〉 God our Saviour, that is, this is that which God Almighty under the most Sacred Dispensation of his Gospel requires At our hands;
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and hath in it a• obliging power to make us do whatsoever it will have us, making this Argument fro• this certain truth of Christs having dyed for all men, that then certainly all men were sinners, lapsed into a lost state, and so without hope;
and hath in it a• obliging power to make us do whatsoever it will have us, making this Argument fro• this certain truth of Christ having died for all men, that then Certainly all men were Sinners, lapsed into a lost state, and so without hope;
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Another place worth our serious consideration, is that of Heb 2.9. For we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the Angel for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that he by the grace of God should t•• death for every man.
another place worth our serious consideration, is that of Hebrew 2.9. For we see jesus, who was made a little lower than the Angel for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that he by the grace of God should t•• death for every man.
even to the death of th• Cross, was for the Redemption of all and every of the sons and daughters of Adam, for we consider rationally the import of this Clause, we cannot judge of the atonement made 〈 ◊ 〉 Christ to be for any fewer than those that lay under the dismal consequences of Ada•• Transgression,
even to the death of th• Cross, was for the Redemption of all and every of the Sons and daughters of Adam, for we Consider rationally the import of this Clause, we cannot judge of the atonement made 〈 ◊ 〉 christ to be for any fewer than those that lay under the dismal consequences of Ada•• Transgression,
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yet did not suffer dea•• simply, through the malice of his Enemies, but upon an account far superior unto tho•• for the Apostle attributes his death to the grace of God, that be through the grace of God, th• is, through the love and gracious affections of God, not towards some,
yet did not suffer dea•• simply, through the malice of his Enemies, but upon an account Far superior unto tho•• for the Apostle attributes his death to the grace of God, that be through the grace of God, th• is, through the love and gracious affections of God, not towards Some,
or a sew, no n• yet towards all men collectively taken, but towards all men distributively taken, that 〈 ◊ 〉 towards every particular & individnal person, NONLATINALPHABET saith the Holy Ghost, for eve•an, that is, to procure eternal redemption and salvation for every man, without the ex•usion of any:
or a sew, no n• yet towards all men collectively taken, but towards all men distributively taken, that 〈 ◊ 〉 towards every particular & individnal person, Says the Holy Ghost, for eve•an, that is, to procure Eternal redemption and salvation for every man, without the ex•usion of any:
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As to the first Proposition of this Argument, it is apparent that all Gods actions are ••table to his desires and designs, especially when spoken of in reference to the Redemp••on of man;
As to the First Proposition of this Argument, it is apparent that all God's actions Are ••table to his Desires and designs, especially when spoken of in Referente to the Redemp••on of man;
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and determines the destruction of no man, then 〈 ◊ 〉 will follow that God, in point of wisdom and honour, would appoint a way for the ••demption and salvation of all men;
and determines the destruction of no man, then 〈 ◊ 〉 will follow that God, in point of Wisdom and honour, would appoint a Way for the ••demption and salvation of all men;
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even when his Son came into the World, as the •ost proper means of mans recovery, God then in him would appear actually to shew •ercy unto those whose salvation he did thus design.
even when his Son Come into the World, as the •ost proper means of men recovery, God then in him would appear actually to show •ercy unto those whose salvation he did thus Design.
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As to the second proposition that God determines, the destruction of no man, but, •ould have all men to be saved, will be made appear by many infallible demonstrations, •d those I will offer to you in their place as follows.
As to the second proposition that God determines, the destruction of no man, but, •ould have all men to be saved, will be made appear by many infallible demonstrations, •d those I will offer to you in their place as follows.
but abundant in Goodness, flower Mercies every day, but inflicts Judgments now and then, Now this absolute de•ining of Man to eternal punishment, is inconsistent with the frequent representations •he makes to us of himself in his Word,
but abundant in goodness, flower mercies every day, but inflicts Judgments now and then, Now this absolute de•ining of Man to Eternal punishment, is inconsistent with the frequent representations •he makes to us of himself in his Word,
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3. it is inconsistent with Gods justice, absolutely to determine the destruction of a Man, The Lord is Righteous in all his wayes, Psal. 145. The judgments of the Lord (fa• Solomon ) are weight and measure. That is, exact without exception;
3. it is inconsistent with God's Justice, absolutely to determine the destruction of a Man, The Lord is Righteous in all his ways, Psalm 145. The Judgments of the Lord (fa• Solomon) Are weight and measure. That is, exact without exception;
Now to determine the dest••ction of any man without the c••sideration of some personal sin or sins of his own, is so far from such appeals to hum••• understandings, that it is not to be changed upon God, who acts with men according 〈 ◊ 〉 the Law he hath made with them;
Now to determine the dest••ction of any man without the c••sideration of Some personal since or Sins of his own, is so Far from such appeals to hum••• understandings, that it is not to be changed upon God, who acts with men according 〈 ◊ 〉 the Law he hath made with them;
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how is this consistent with the reality of his offer? now to offer grace to all men, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 means of an inevitable Decree of most mens perishing, he doth by this render men und this Decree uncapable of this grace,
how is this consistent with the reality of his offer? now to offer grace to all men, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 means of an inevitable decree of most men's perishing, he does by this render men and this decree uncapable of this grace,
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This is a direful 〈 ◊ 〉 pression ▪ and again, in another place, the same Author saith, Gratia non offertur a •eo 〈 ◊ 〉 gulis (licet vecatis) animo comunicandi eam, sed soli• electis;
This is a direful 〈 ◊ 〉 pression ▪ and again, in Another place, the same Author Says, Gratia non offertur a •eo 〈 ◊ 〉 gulis (licet vecatis) animo comunicandi eam, sed soli• electis;
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nor truth of God will admit of this strange 〈 ◊ 〉 position, that God should from all eternity decree the destruction of a great part of ma•kind then if will follow that the attributes of God must be highly justified by our doctrine 〈 ◊ 〉 being compatible with it;
nor truth of God will admit of this strange 〈 ◊ 〉 position, that God should from all eternity Decree the destruction of a great part of ma•kind then if will follow that the attributes of God must be highly justified by our Doctrine 〈 ◊ 〉 being compatible with it;
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and this being proved, I conclude this Argument thus, that 〈 ◊ 〉 premises being sure and certain, the Conclusion that must be deduced from all, is, that J••• Christ came to save all Men.
and this being proved, I conclude this Argument thus, that 〈 ◊ 〉 premises being sure and certain, the Conclusion that must be deduced from all, is, that J••• christ Come to save all Men.
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but all men 〈 ◊ 〉 bound to believe in Jesus Christ for salvation, therefore Jesus Christ came to save all mea•• first Proposition certainly cannot be denyed,
but all men 〈 ◊ 〉 bound to believe in jesus christ for salvation, Therefore jesus christ Come to save all mea•• First Proposition Certainly cannot be denied,
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and bef••• all this, that God is so far from enjoyning any man to the believing lies, that he h•• punished his own People for putting their trust in Lies,
and bef••• all this, that God is so Far from enjoining any man to the believing lies, that he h•• punished his own People for putting their trust in Lies,
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and hath laid it upon others, 〈 ◊ 〉 Remark of his great anger against them, that they were given up to believe a Lie, to 〈 ◊ 〉 end that they might be damned,
and hath laid it upon Others, 〈 ◊ 〉 Remark of his great anger against them, that they were given up to believe a Lie, to 〈 ◊ 〉 end that they might be damned,
if we consider, 1. That God hath commanded all men to believe. 2. He hath pro•sed life and salvation to those that believe. 3. He threatneth damnation to those that be•• nor. 4. He useth all such Arguments of Incouragement as may induce men to belie•• Jesus Christ for salvation.
if we Consider, 1. That God hath commanded all men to believe. 2. He hath pro•sed life and salvation to those that believe. 3. He threatens damnation to those that be•• nor. 4. He uses all such Arguments of Encouragement as may induce men to belie•• jesus christ for salvation.
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for he hath not onely made 〈 ◊ 〉 his command, but hath promised the greatest Good a creature is Capable of receiving, Mar. 16.16. He that believes, and is Baptized, shall be saved;
for he hath not only made 〈 ◊ 〉 his command, but hath promised the greatest Good a creature is Capable of receiving, Mar. 16.16. He that believes, and is Baptised, shall be saved;
and Job. 3.16 God so loved the World, that whosoever believeth on him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. III. He threatneth damnation to those that believe not;
and Job. 3.16 God so loved the World, that whosoever Believeth on him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. III. He threatens damnation to those that believe not;
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sometimes he presents them with his great love to them, Joh. •. 16. Tit. 3.4. sometimes with the greatness of his mercy and tenderness of his compassion, Exod. 34.6. Luke. 1.72. sometimes with the delight and pleasure that he takes in shewing mercy, Micah. 7.18. Ezek. 33.11. sometimes with his faithfulness, Heb. 10.13. 1. Cor. 10. •2.
sometime he presents them with his great love to them, John •. 16. Tit. 3.4. sometime with the greatness of his mercy and tenderness of his compassion, Exod 34.6. Lycia. 1.72. sometime with the delight and pleasure that he Takes in showing mercy, micah. 7.18. Ezekiel 33.11. sometime with his faithfulness, Hebrew 10.13. 1. Cor. 10. •2.
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sometimes with the Oath that he hath made in order to shew men what great security they have of his Promises, Heb. 6.17.18. Luke 1.72, 73. sometimes with his desire of their salvation, 1. Tim. 2.4. sometimes with his great grief when men appear obstinate, Jer. 44.4. sometimes with the great provision that he hath made for mans salvation, Mat• 22.4. Heb. 9.14.
sometime with the Oath that he hath made in order to show men what great security they have of his Promises, Hebrew 6.17.18. Lycia 1.72, 73. sometime with his desire of their salvation, 1. Tim. 2.4. sometime with his great grief when men appear obstinate, Jer. 44.4. sometime with the great provision that he hath made for men salvation, Mat• 22.4. Hebrew 9.14.
And lastly, with the consideration, of the glory that will accure to himself, and to his Grace by their believing, Eph. 1.6.12. I confess Piscator hath an harsh expression.
And lastly, with the consideration, of the glory that will accure to himself, and to his Grace by their believing, Ephesians 1.6.12. I confess Piscator hath an harsh expression.
but is not this to God to deal with men in matters of salvation, as the Poets fain the gods to have dealt with •oor Tantalus, set pleasant food to eat,
but is not this to God to deal with men in matters of salvation, as the Poets fain the God's to have dealt with •oor Tantalus, Set pleasant food to eat,
but seeing God hath been pleased to declare his intention in this •articular, of his willing all men to believe in his Son for salvation, he hath sent his Son 〈 ◊ 〉 save all;
but seeing God hath been pleased to declare his intention in this •articular, of his willing all men to believe in his Son for salvation, he hath sent his Son 〈 ◊ 〉 save all;
and of our atonement with Al•ighty God, with what face can that abominable Strumpet introduce another propi•••tory Sacrifice to come in competition with that Sacrifice that was offered up once for all? ••en the Sacrifice of the Mass, which She impudently asserts to be a Propitiatory Sacri•••e for the Quick and Dead.
and of our atonement with Al•ighty God, with what face can that abominable Strumpet introduce Another propi•••tory Sacrifice to come in competition with that Sacrifice that was offered up once for all? ••en the Sacrifice of the Mass, which She impudently asserts to be a Propitiatory Sacri•••e for the Quick and Dead.
3 Seeing that Jesus Christ came with an intent to save all men, then how ought the ••nisters of this Salvation purchased by the Blood of Christ, endeavour by their con••••t care over their respective Charges, to make known and reveal the grace of God 〈 ◊ 〉 man ▪ in order to reconcile man to God? consider the example of St. 〈 ◊ 〉 •. 10, 11, 12. who did therefore labour in the Ministry of the Gospel,
3 Seeing that jesus christ Come with an intent to save all men, then how ought the ••nisters of this Salvation purchased by the Blood of christ, endeavour by their con••••t care over their respective Charges, to make known and reveal the grace of God 〈 ◊ 〉 man ▪ in order to reconcile man to God? Consider the Exampl of Saint 〈 ◊ 〉 •. 10, 11, 12. who did Therefore labour in the Ministry of the Gospel,
and thereby they may render themselves, Innoce••• Blood of all men, Acts, 20.26, 27. 4. Let us then love & obey this Jesus, who hath thus loved us, and gave himselfe 〈 ◊ 〉 us: See 1 John 4.19. We love him, because he first loved us.
and thereby they may render themselves, Innoce••• Blood of all men, Acts, 20.26, 27. 4. Let us then love & obey this jesus, who hath thus loved us, and gave himself 〈 ◊ 〉 us: See 1 John 4.19. We love him, Because he First loved us.
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because they were not redeemed with things corruptible, as 〈 ◊ 〉 silver, or gold, from their vain conversation received by tradition from their fathers,
Because they were not redeemed with things corruptible, as 〈 ◊ 〉 silver, or gold, from their vain Conversation received by tradition from their Father's,
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