These two Words, PETER and CHURCH being so comprehensive, that if they be well learnt, there needs no further pains to come acquainted with all the rest of the Christian Religion.
These two Words, PETER and CHURCH being so comprehensive, that if they be well learned, there needs no further pains to come acquainted with all the rest of the Christian Religion.
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Over whom, and consequently over all Christians, he hath a Soveraign Authority, to declare the Rule of Faith, to determine the Canonical Books of Scripture, and the Traditionary Word:
Over whom, and consequently over all Christians, he hath a Sovereign authority, to declare the Rule of Faith, to determine the Canonical Books of Scripture, and the Traditionary Word:
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and have not so much as this liberty left us, To enquire whether the Roman Bishops do not extend their Power too far, in commanding us to do those things which are directly contrary to the Commands of Him from whom all Power comes:
and have not so much as this liberty left us, To inquire whither the Roman Bishops do not extend their Power too Far, in commanding us to do those things which Are directly contrary to the Commands of Him from whom all Power comes:
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On the contrary, if it can be demonstrated that our Saviour in these Words to St. Peter, did not confer any such power upon him, much less upon all that succeed in the Roman See, we shall discern how little reason we have to commit our selves to the Guidance of that Church which builds upon such a sandy Foundation:
On the contrary, if it can be demonstrated that our Saviour in these Words to Saint Peter, did not confer any such power upon him, much less upon all that succeed in the Roman See, we shall discern how little reason we have to commit our selves to the Guidance of that Church which builds upon such a sandy Foundation:
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and Learning, purely and sincerely, (without any Colour or Dissimulation) to teach, manifest, open and declare, four times every Year (at least) that all such Power is for just Causes taken away and abolished.
and Learning, purely and sincerely, (without any Colour or Dissimulation) to teach, manifest, open and declare, four times every Year (At least) that all such Power is for just Causes taken away and abolished.
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In obedience to which Injunction, which is the very first Canon of our Church, I shall in this Discourse endeavour, according to the best of my Understanding,
In Obedience to which Injunction, which is the very First Canon of our Church, I shall in this Discourse endeavour, according to the best of my Understanding,
and most diligent Enquiry, to give you the Genuine and Sincere Meaning of those Words (which are the prime Foundation of that high Claim now mentioned) and that as they were expounded in the first and best Times of the Church;
and most diligent Enquiry, to give you the Genuine and Sincere Meaning of those Words (which Are the prime Foundation of that high Claim now mentioned) and that as they were expounded in the First and best Times of the Church;
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And if I prove, That neither the Apostles after they heard these Words from Christ, no not St. Peter himself, who is said to be most, nay only concerned in them;
And if I prove, That neither the Apostles After they herd these Words from christ, no not Saint Peter himself, who is said to be most, nay only concerned in them;
nor the Ancient Bishops that succeeded them, no not the Bishops of Rome themselves, when they on purpose treat of these Words, did think of any such Monarchy (it may be truly called) as is now built upon them;
nor the Ancient Bishops that succeeded them, no not the Bishops of Room themselves, when they on purpose Treat of these Words, did think of any such Monarchy (it may be truly called) as is now built upon them;
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you will conclude, that this is a new Doctrine, and that the Asserters and Maintainers of it, not we who oppose it, deserve the Name of Innovators in Religion.
you will conclude, that this is a new Doctrine, and that the Asserters and Maintainers of it, not we who oppose it, deserve the Name of Innovators in Religion.
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And for the clearer Exposition of them, I think it will be necessary, First, To observe the Occasion upon which they were spoken; and from thence proceed,
And for the clearer Exposition of them, I think it will be necessary, First, To observe the Occasion upon which they were spoken; and from thence proceed,
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Secondly, To show in what sense they were anciently understood; And Lastly, What Inferences and Deductions are necessarily to be made from their Interpretations.
Secondly, To show in what sense they were anciently understood; And Lastly, What Inferences and Deductions Are necessarily to be made from their Interpretations.
which was thus reported to him by his Disciples, when he askt them about it, vers. 14. Some say, that thou art John the Baptist, some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the Prophets.
which was thus reported to him by his Disciples, when he asked them about it, vers. 14. some say, that thou art John the Baptist, Some Elias, and Others Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
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To try, therefore, the Proficiency of those who were constantly bred in his School, he asks what their Opinion was, vers. 15. But whom say ye, that I am? Unto which Simon Peter makes this reply, vers. 16. Thou art Christ, the Son of the Living God.
To try, Therefore, the Proficiency of those who were constantly bred in his School, he asks what their Opinion was, vers. 15. But whom say you, that I am? Unto which Simon Peter makes this reply, vers. 16. Thou art christ, the Son of the Living God.
He doth not say, Peter, whom dost thou say, that I am? But he saith unto them, that is, to his Disciples before mentioned, Whom say ye, that I am? Unto the same Persons of whom he enquired, Whom do men say that I am? v. 13. He now saith, But whom say ye that I am? And yet the Answer to this Question is not returned by them all,
He does not say, Peter, whom dost thou say, that I am? But he Says unto them, that is, to his Disciples before mentioned, Whom say you, that I am? Unto the same Persons of whom he inquired, Whom do men say that I am? v. 13. He now Says, But whom say you that I am? And yet the Answer to this Question is not returned by them all,
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The plainest and most undoubted answer is, That there was no difference of Opinion among them, as there was among the common People; but they were all of one mind in this matter,
The Plainest and most undoubted answer is, That there was no difference of Opinion among them, as there was among the Common People; but they were all of one mind in this matter,
But still the Reason is demanded, why St. Peter rather than any of the rest, made this Answer? To which St. Chrysostom thinks it enough to reply, When men are moved by the Spirit to do or say a Thing, it is in vain to ask a Reason of it.
But still the Reason is demanded, why Saint Peter rather than any of the rest, made this Answer? To which Saint Chrysostom thinks it enough to reply, When men Are moved by the Spirit to do or say a Thing, it is in vain to ask a Reason of it.
And if they had not told us this, the Story of the Gospel would have furnished us with ten or twelve Instances of his forwardness, most of which are collected by St. Hierom, I will name but two or three. The first of them, is mentioned in this very Chapter, v. 22. When our Lord acquainting his Disciples what things he should suffer, Peter, out of a certain heat, which was natural to him,
And if they had not told us this, the Story of the Gospel would have furnished us with ten or twelve Instances of his forwardness, most of which Are collected by Saint Hieronymus, I will name but two or three. The First of them, is mentioned in this very Chapter, v. 22. When our Lord acquainting his Disciples what things he should suffer, Peter, out of a certain heat, which was natural to him,
A thrid, in his forwardness to draw his Sword on our Saviours defence, when the Soldiers laid hold on him in the Garden, 26. 51. These things show his temper to have been so warm and zealous, that we need no other Reason for his speaking first, the mind of them all.
A thrid, in his forwardness to draw his Sword on our Saviors defence, when the Soldiers laid hold on him in the Garden, 26. 51. These things show his temper to have been so warm and zealous, that we need no other Reason for his speaking First, the mind of them all.
but it is unreasonable to follow his Opinion alone (especially when he alledges no Tradition for it) against the Sense of many other Ancient Writers, who (Baronius confesses) lookt upon Peter as elder than him.
but it is unreasonable to follow his Opinion alone (especially when he alleges no Tradition for it) against the Sense of many other Ancient Writers, who (Baronius Confesses) looked upon Peter as elder than him.
Which St. Hierom gives as the Reason, why St. Peter was preferred before St. John, the beloved Disciple, to be the first in the Order of the Apostles; because he was the elder.
Which Saint Hieronymus gives as the Reason, why Saint Peter was preferred before Saint John, the Beloved Disciple, to be the First in the Order of the Apostles; Because he was the elder.
His words are very remarkable, and worthy to be read of all, in his first Book against Jovinian, where he sets forth the Prerogatives of St. John, as most dear to our Saviour,
His words Are very remarkable, and worthy to be read of all, in his First Book against Jovinian, where he sets forth the Prerogatives of Saint John, as most dear to our Saviour,
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Peter an Apostle, and John an Apostle; a Married man, and a Batchelor: But Peter only an Apostle; John both an Apostle, and an Evangelist, and a Prophet. III.
Peter an Apostle, and John an Apostle; a Married man, and a Bachelor: But Peter only an Apostle; John both an Apostle, and an Evangelist, and a Prophet. III.
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but upon other occasions, Matth. xix. 27, and Joh. vi. 67, 68, 69. Upon which account, St. Chrysostome fitly calls him, NONLATINALPHABET, the Mouth of the Apostles:
but upon other occasions, Matthew xix. 27, and John vi. 67, 68, 69. Upon which account, Saint Chrysostom fitly calls him,, the Mouth of the Apostles:
St. Hierom, particularly, hath this note upon these words, Petrus ex persona omnium Apostolorum, &c. Peter in the Person of all the Apostles confesseth, Thou art Christ the Son of the Living God.
Saint Hieronymus, particularly, hath this note upon these words, Peter ex persona omnium Apostolorum, etc. Peter in the Person of all the Apostles Confesses, Thou art christ the Son of the Living God.
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St. Hilary in the Latin Church, and Basil of Seleucia in the Greek, were the first and only Persons of any account, (who by the Rule of the Roman Church, ought not to be followed against the stream of ancient Interpreters) that had in their minds this conceit.
Saint Hilary in the Latin Church, and Basil of Seleucia in the Greek, were the First and only Persons of any account, (who by the Rule of the Roman Church, ought not to be followed against the stream of ancient Interpreters) that had in their minds this conceit.
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when they had been in our Saviours School, heard his words, and seen his wonderful Works, not to have learnt the NONLATINALPHABET (as St. Athanasius calls this Confession) the peculiar and principal Article of our Christian Faith, that he was God Incarnate, the Word made Flesh.
when they had been in our Saviors School, herd his words, and seen his wondered Works, not to have learned the (as Saint Athanasius calls this Confessi) the peculiar and principal Article of our Christian Faith, that he was God Incarnate, the Word made Flesh.
and had heard the voice from Heaven, and therefore bare record, saying, This is the Son of God, v. 34. Nay, he bare witness, that he was Gods only begotten; for he cryed, saying, No man hath seen God at any time;
and had herd the voice from Heaven, and Therefore bore record, saying, This is the Son of God, v. 34. Nay, he bore witness, that he was God's only begotten; for he cried, saying, No man hath seen God At any time;
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the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him, v. 15, 18. By this Testimony they were drawn to our Saviour, who at the very beginning manifested forth his Glory, (that is, his Divine Majesty) by such illustrious Miracles, That his Disciples believed on him, (Joh. 2. 11.) That is, did not doubt of the truth of what John had said;
the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him, v. 15, 18. By this Testimony they were drawn to our Saviour, who At the very beginning manifested forth his Glory, (that is, his Divine Majesty) by such illustrious Miracles, That his Disciples believed on him, (John 2. 11.) That is, did not doubt of the truth of what John had said;
What wretched Christians do we make them, if after such means of Instruction, we suppose them to have learnt nothing of the very foundation of Christianity?
What wretched Christians do we make them, if After such means of Instruction, we suppose them to have learned nothing of the very Foundation of Christianity?
and when St. Peter's heart had failed him, as he walkt with our Saviour on the Water, came and worshipped him (after he had made the Sea calm) saying, Of a truth, thou art the Son of God, Matt. xiv. 33. Nay, more early than this,
and when Saint Peter's heart had failed him, as he walked with our Saviour on the Water, Come and worshipped him (After he had made the Sea Cam) saying, Of a truth, thou art the Son of God, Matt. xiv. 33. Nay, more early than this,
as soon as ever St. Peter was acquainted with our Saviour, Nathanael (who is thought not without some reason to be the Apostle Bartholomew) made as distinct,
as soon as ever Saint Peter was acquainted with our Saviour, Nathanael (who is Thought not without Some reason to be the Apostle Bartholomew) made as distinct,
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and clear a Confession as his, Thou art the Son of God, thou art the King of Israel, Joh. 1. 49. I shall not insist on the Confession of Martha, Joh. xi. 27. because it was afterward, towards the Conclusion of our Saviours life:
and clear a Confessi as his, Thou art the Son of God, thou art the King of Israel, John 1. 49. I shall not insist on the Confessi of Martha, John xi. 27. Because it was afterwards, towards the Conclusion of our Saviors life:
For, because he believed upon such a small and single Testimony of his Divinity, as his seeing him under the Figtree, He tells him he would reward his Faith with stronger Confirmations of it, Joh. i. 50. Thou shalt see greater things than these.
For, Because he believed upon such a small and single Testimony of his Divinity, as his seeing him under the Fig tree, He tells him he would reward his Faith with Stronger Confirmations of it, John i. 50. Thou shalt see greater things than these.
and the Angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man: That is, more manifest tokens of his Divinity, upon which the Angels waited and attended;
and the Angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man: That is, more manifest tokens of his Divinity, upon which the Angels waited and attended;
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just as they did upon the Divine Majesty in the Old Testament, Gen. xxviii. 12. And if all this do not seem sufficient to evince the Truth, what think you of the Testimony which St. Peter bears to them all, that they did believe and know that he was the Christ, the Son of the Living God? Joh. vi. 69. To which may be added, that our Blessed Lord and Saviour himself, solemnly gives Praise and Glory to God,
just as they did upon the Divine Majesty in the Old Testament, Gen. xxviii. 12. And if all this do not seem sufficient to evince the Truth, what think you of the Testimony which Saint Peter bears to them all, that they did believe and know that he was the christ, the Son of the Living God? John vi. 69. To which may be added, that our Blessed Lord and Saviour himself, solemnly gives Praise and Glory to God,
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For as St. Hierom alledges the Confession of the Mariners against the Arians: So the Orthodox commonly used this as an Argument against them, That the very Devils had more Faith than they;
For as Saint Hieronymus alleges the Confessi of the Mariners against the Arians: So the Orthodox commonly used this as an Argument against them, That the very Devils had more Faith than they;
So they interpret those words, Mark iii. 11. . Which Maldonate himself acknowledges the Fathers are wont wonderfully to amplifie against those Hereticks;
So they interpret those words, Mark iii. 11.. Which Maldonate himself acknowledges the Father's Are wont wonderfully to amplify against those Heretics;
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which they could not have done, if they thought, less was meant by it, than by this Confession of St. Peter's. Who if he were the only Person that at this time understood this secret,
which they could not have done, if they Thought, less was meant by it, than by this Confessi of Saint Peter's. Who if he were the only Person that At this time understood this secret,
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And therefore we can learn nothing in this matter, from such Doctors as Bellarmine, but that they are resolved to affirm any thing, to maintain their unjust Pretences.
And Therefore we can Learn nothing in this matter, from such Doctors as Bellarmine, but that they Are resolved to affirm any thing, to maintain their unjust Pretences.
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else they would not prostitute their Consciences, and their Reputations too, in this manner, by asserting things which are so apparently untrue, that the smallest skill in the Holy Scripture, is sufficient to confute them.
Else they would not prostitute their Consciences, and their Reputations too, in this manner, by asserting things which Are so apparently untrue, that the Smallest skill in the Holy Scripture, is sufficient to confute them.
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as that of Cardinal Baronius; who without the least Syllable in all Antiquity to countenance it, adventures to say, That now St. Peter Defined, Decreed,
as that of Cardinal Baronius; who without the least Syllable in all Antiquity to countenance it, adventures to say, That now Saint Peter Defined, Decreed,
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So that there was no need, saith he, our Saviour should consult the rest of the Apostles (though the Text saith expresly he askt them all, Whom say ye that I am) ? What their Opinion was;
So that there was no need, Says he, our Saviour should consult the rest of the Apostles (though the Text Says expressly he asked them all, Whom say you that I am)? What their Opinion was;
and worldly Interest, to corrupt and pervert the wisest Minds, that it ought to be an admonition to us all, to employ the strictest Care, to discharge all these,
and worldly Interest, to corrupt and pervert the Wisest Minds, that it ought to be an admonition to us all, to employ the Strictest Care, to discharge all these,
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how could it stay there? or how should he be perswaded to publish such an absurdity to the Christian World? Is it credible, that in the Company where the Lord Jesus, the Eternal Son of God was present, any person,
how could it stay there? or how should he be persuaded to publish such an absurdity to the Christian World? Is it credible, that in the Company where the Lord jesus, the Eternal Son of God was present, any person,
though never so great, should take upon him to teach, nay to make an Article of Faith? St. Peter certainly was no Master in this Assembly, but a Scholar only;
though never so great, should take upon him to teach, nay to make an Article of Faith? Saint Peter Certainly was not Master in this Assembly, but a Scholar only;
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Much less was he a Supreme Lawgiver, and a Judg of Truth (of which as yet he had not much Knowledg, it appears by what follows in this Chapter, where we read he so opposed our Saviour in another great point of Faith, that he calls him Satan); but barely pronounced what he had been taught to believe by our Lord himself;
Much less was he a Supreme Lawgiver, and a Judge of Truth (of which as yet he had not much Knowledge, it appears by what follows in this Chapter, where we read he so opposed our Saviour in Another great point of Faith, that he calls him Satan); but barely pronounced what he had been taught to believe by our Lord himself;
If I seem to have stood too long in explaining this Confession, let those who think so, consider, that it was to open the clearer passage to all the rest that follows;
If I seem to have stood too long in explaining this Confessi, let those who think so, Consider, that it was to open the clearer passage to all the rest that follows;
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Particularly the next words of the Evangelist, who tells us, that upon this Confession of St. Peter, our Lord answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou Simon Barjona;
Particularly the next words of the Evangelist, who tells us, that upon this Confessi of Saint Peter, our Lord answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou Simon Barjona;
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and in which they so laboured, that they were partakers no less than himself in that Blessedness, which is elsewhere pronounced to that faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his houshold, &c. Matth. xxvi. 45, 46. Which words Bellarmin hath the confidence to apply peculiarly to St. Peter and the Roman Bishop,
and in which they so laboured, that they were partakers no less than himself in that Blessedness, which is elsewhere pronounced to that faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household, etc. Matthew xxvi. 45, 46. Which words Bellarmin hath the confidence to apply peculiarly to Saint Peter and the Roman Bishop,
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but directly against the sense of the Ancient Fathers, whom he was bound by solemn Oath to follow, who (as a learned Man of the Roman Communion hath largely proved) understand hereby every faithful Pastor in the Church of Christ.
but directly against the sense of the Ancient Father's, whom he was bound by solemn Oath to follow, who (as a learned Man of the Roman Communion hath largely proved) understand hereby every faithful Pastor in the Church of christ.
Who according to the way and method of the Divine Counsels, which is to give unto those that have, to bestow more on those who make a good use of what they have already received, immediately hereupon opens to the Apostles his purpose of gathering a Church;
Who according to the Way and method of the Divine Counsels, which is to give unto those that have, to bestow more on those who make a good use of what they have already received, immediately hereupon Opens to the Apostles his purpose of gathering a Church;
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NONLATINALPHABET and I also, or moreover say unto thee; beside what I have said already, I tell thee further, Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will build my Church.
and I also, or moreover say unto thee; beside what I have said already, I tell thee further, Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will built my Church.
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This Name of Peter we met withal before (Matth. x. 2.) being given him at his first coming to our Saviour, John i. 42. Where he told him, Thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation a stone, or Peter:
This Name of Peter we met withal before (Matthew x. 2.) being given him At his First coming to our Saviour, John i. 42. Where he told him, Thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by Interpretation a stone, or Peter:
Concerning which Justin Martyr hath this Excellent Observation, That it was to show our Saviour was the very same God, who in the beginning had given new Names to Abraham and Sarah, to Jacob and Joshua. And for the same reason he called other two Disciples by the name of Boanerges; to signify that he had the same Authority, by which names were anciently changed;
Concerning which Justin Martyr hath this Excellent Observation, That it was to show our Saviour was the very same God, who in the beginning had given new Names to Abraham and Sarah, to Jacob and joshua. And for the same reason he called other two Disciples by the name of Boanerges; to signify that he had the same authority, by which names were anciently changed;
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So that the Words of our Saviour in this place, are to be understood, as if he had said, Thou art he, to whom when thou first camest to me, I gave a new Name,
So that the Words of our Saviour in this place, Are to be understood, as if he had said, Thou art he, to whom when thou First camest to me, I gave a new Name,
Such as should be in those that drank it, a well of water springing up into everlasting life, John IV. 10, 14. And at another time, feeding a Multitude miraculously with a few Barly Loaves and Fishes, he thence lays hold of the opportunity to discourse of the bread of life which came down from heaven:
Such as should be in those that drank it, a well of water springing up into everlasting life, John IV. 10, 14. And At Another time, feeding a Multitude miraculously with a few Barley Loaves and Fish, he thence lays hold of the opportunity to discourse of the bred of life which Come down from heaven:
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which he admonishes them to labour after, because if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever, John VI. 26, 27, 50, 51. In like manner here, from the Name he had given Peter, he takes the occasion of representing the stedfastness of that Foundation, on which his Church should be built;
which he admonishes them to labour After, Because if any man eat of this bred, he shall live for ever, John VI. 26, 27, 50, 51. In like manner Here, from the Name he had given Peter, he Takes the occasion of representing the steadfastness of that Foundation, on which his Church should be built;
It is mentioned by Fortunatus an African Bishop, in a Council at Carthage , where he saith, the Lord hath built his Church, Supra petram, non super haeresin, upon a Rock, not upon Heresie. In which words Rock being opposed to Heresie; without all doubt, he understood our Saviour to speak of a sound and solid Faith in him,
It is mentioned by Fortunatus an African Bishop, in a Council At Carthage, where he Says, the Lord hath built his Church, Supra Petram, non super Heresy, upon a Rock, not upon Heresy. In which words Rock being opposed to Heresy; without all doubt, he understood our Saviour to speak of a found and solid Faith in him,
Which is exactly the sense of Epiphanius also, who by the Gates of Hell understanding all sorts of Heresies, adds immediately , but they cannot prevail against the Rock, that is, against the Truth.
Which is exactly the sense of Epiphanius also, who by the Gates of Hell understanding all sorts of Heresies, adds immediately, but they cannot prevail against the Rock, that is, against the Truth.
To whom I could add Sixteen other ancient Writers (and not put S. Austin into the number, who often follows this Exposition) four of which were Popes of Rome : and I do not reckon neither, Isidorus Hispalensis, venerable Bede, and a great many other excellent Writers, later than they, down to Alphonsus Tostatus, and lower:
To whom I could add Sixteen other ancient Writers (and not put S. Austin into the number, who often follows this Exposition) four of which were Popes of Room: and I do not reckon neither, Isidorus Hispalensis, venerable Bede, and a great many other excellent Writers, later than they, down to Alphonsus Tostado, and lower:
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but made use of by our Lord himself, on another occasion (Joh. II. 19.) when he saith, destroy this Temple (intending the Temple of his Body) and in three days I will raise it up.
but made use of by our Lord himself, on Another occasion (John II 19.) when he Says, destroy this Temple (intending the Temple of his Body) and in three days I will raise it up.
which he followed in those Books which he wrote after this of his Retractions. For which I must needs say there are no small reasons, that are worthy to be mentioned.
which he followed in those Books which he wrote After this of his Retractions. For which I must needs say there Are no small Reasons, that Are worthy to be mentioned.
First, this very Apostle (whose name is Peter, or Stone) calls Christ a living stone, unto whom ye coming (saith he to his flock) as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, &c. 1 Pet. II. 4, 5. Who can read these words without prejudice,
First, this very Apostle (whose name is Peter, or Stone) calls christ a living stone, unto whom you coming (Says he to his flock) as lively stones, Are built up a spiritual house, etc. 1 Pet. II 4, 5. Who can read these words without prejudice,
that is, of the Church? And therefore he adds, that Christ is that chief Corner Stone, elect and pretious, whom the Prophet Isaiah foretold, God would lay in Sion. (v. 6.) And Christ alone:
that is, of the Church? And Therefore he adds, that christ is that chief Corner Stone, elect and precious, whom the Prophet Isaiah foretold, God would lay in Sion. (v. 6.) And christ alone:
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or rather necessary, to have bidden his flock come to him, as that chief Corner Stone, which God of old predicted he would lay in Sion, as the foundation of his Church, together with Christ.
or rather necessary, to have bidden his flock come to him, as that chief Corner Stone, which God of old predicted he would lay in Sion, as the Foundation of his Church, together with christ.
For so Bellarmin † is bold to expound that Prophecy of Isaiah; indeavouring at large to prove that every particular there mentioned, belongs to Peter, and his Successors in the See of Rome: who, he saith, are that tried Stone, that pretious, nay that corner Stone, that sure foundation, in fundamento fundatus (as they translate it) that stone laid in the foundation, which we read of Isaiah XXVIII. 16. Directly against the words of S. Peter himself, who applys all this to Christ alone;
For so Bellarmin † is bold to expound that Prophecy of Isaiah; endeavouring At large to prove that every particular there mentioned, belongs to Peter, and his Successors in the See of Room: who, he Says, Are that tried Stone, that precious, nay that corner Stone, that sure Foundation, in Fundamento fundatus (as they translate it) that stone laid in the Foundation, which we read of Isaiah XXVIII. 16. Directly against the words of S. Peter himself, who Applies all this to christ alone;
This is a Doctrine frequent in the mouth of this very Apostle (whom against his own mind, they will needs make the Foundation of the Church) and which he had read in other places of the antient Prophets.
This is a Doctrine frequent in the Mouth of this very Apostle (whom against his own mind, they will needs make the Foundation of the Church) and which he had read in other places of the ancient prophets.
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For, long before the writing of this Epistle, he tells the Council of Jerusalem, that Jesus was the stone which was set at nought by such Builders as they,
For, long before the writing of this Epistle, he tells the Council of Jerusalem, that jesus was the stone which was Set At nought by such Builders as they,
nay, have often told them, that if it will do them any service, we will furnish them with as many more titles of Honour, out of the Fathers, as they have collected. But when we have done;
nay, have often told them, that if it will do them any service, we will furnish them with as many more titles of Honour, out of the Father's, as they have collected. But when we have done;
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we will present them with as many, and great, and transcendent, yea the very same, titles bestowed upon S. Paul: Who here tells us in plain words whom we are to understand by the Foundation of the Church,
we will present them with as many, and great, and transcendent, yea the very same, titles bestowed upon S. Paul: Who Here tells us in plain words whom we Are to understand by the Foundation of the Church,
Hear how handsomely S. Austin expounds these words, Thou therefore art Peter, and upon this Rock, which thou hast confessed, upon this Rock which thou hast known, saying, Thou art Christ the Son of the living God, I will build my Church.
Hear how handsomely S. Austin expounds these words, Thou Therefore art Peter, and upon this Rock, which thou hast confessed, upon this Rock which thou hast known, saying, Thou art christ the Son of the living God, I will built my Church.
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Now S. Paul seeing them make choice of him, and contemn Christ, asks them, Is Christ divided? Was Paul Crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? No, neither in Paul 's, nor in Peter 's, but in the name of Christ;
Now S. Paul seeing them make choice of him, and contemn christ, asks them, Is christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptised in the name of Paul? No, neither in Paul is, nor in Peter is, but in the name of christ;
The Church is founded upon the Rock, whence Peter received his Name. For the Rock is not denominated from Peter, but Peter from the Rock, as Christ hath not his name from Christian, but a Christian from Christ:
The Church is founded upon the Rock, whence Peter received his Name. For the Rock is not denominated from Peter, but Peter from the Rock, as christ hath not his name from Christian, but a Christian from christ:
I will not trouble you with any more Authorities, such as that of Venerable Bede , who hath transcribed these last words of S. Austin into his own Book:
I will not trouble you with any more Authorities, such as that of Venerable Bede, who hath transcribed these last words of S. Austin into his own Book:
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and the rule of his Church, saith in the Gospel unto Peter, I say unto thee, thou art Peter, and upon this Rock, &c. From hence, through the course of times and successions, runs down the Ordination of Bishops,
and the Rule of his Church, Says in the Gospel unto Peter, I say unto thee, thou art Peter, and upon this Rock, etc. From hence, through the course of times and successions, runs down the Ordination of Bishops,
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The very same is affirmed by S. Austin who in several places, looks upon the whole order of Bishops as comprehended in S. Peter: particularly in an Epistle to three great persons;
The very same is affirmed by S. Austin who in several places, looks upon the Whole order of Bishops as comprehended in S. Peter: particularly in an Epistle to three great Persons;
Unto these four Expositions, I might add a fifth, there being those who have understood every Christian Man and Woman, by this Rock; they being the stones and materials,
Unto these four Expositions, I might add a fifth, there being those who have understood every Christian Man and Woman, by this Rock; they being the stones and materials,
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PART III. Reflections upon what hath been said concerning these Interpretations. I. IF these things be certainly true, as I assure you they are, and themselves cannot deny, that there are these several interpretations of this Scripture, among the ancient Doctors;
PART III. Reflections upon what hath been said Concerning these Interpretations. I IF these things be Certainly true, as I assure you they Are, and themselves cannot deny, that there Are these several interpretations of this Scripture, among the ancient Doctors;
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And thus doth Cardinal Baronius (to name no more) who is not ashamed to say, that it is an interpretation received and approved by the consent of the whole Catholick Church.
And thus does Cardinal Baronius (to name no more) who is not ashamed to say, that it is an Interpretation received and approved by the consent of the Whole Catholic Church.
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who thus notoriously falsifie in a matter so evident, that for one antient Father or Ecclesiastical Writer, that by the Rock understands Peter himself, there are two, nay very near three, that interpret it, of the Faith which S. Peter confessed? For to all those, which a very learned and ingenuous Doctor of the Roman Church hath collected, (which are XLIV. in number ) others may be added, besides Fortunatus and Epiphanius before mentioned.
who thus notoriously falsify in a matter so evident, that for one ancient Father or Ecclesiastical Writer, that by the Rock understands Peter himself, there Are two, nay very near three, that interpret it, of the Faith which S. Peter confessed? For to all those, which a very learned and ingenuous Doctor of the Roman Church hath collected, (which Are XLIV. in number) Others may be added, beside Fortunatus and Epiphanius before mentioned.
For example, Euagrius seems to have had this in his thoughts, who speaking of Anastasius Bishop of Antioch (where S. Peter sat before he was at Rome), to whom such fierce assaults were given,
For Exampl, Eugrius seems to have had this in his thoughts, who speaking of Anastasius Bishop of Antioch (where S. Peter sat before he was At Room), to whom such fierce assaults were given,
If the sense of the Antients be to be reverenced at all, why not one sense as well as another? And why not that most of all, which hath the most to assert it? With what conscience do they fix upon one,
If the sense of the Ancients be to be reverenced At all, why not one sense as well as Another? And why not that most of all, which hath the most to assert it? With what conscience do they fix upon one,
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and throw away, nay detest all the other, which are of more credit? Is it not highly unjust to make Peter this Rock here spoken of, rather than Christ our Lord,
and throw away, nay detest all the other, which Are of more credit? Is it not highly unjust to make Peter this Rock Here spoken of, rather than christ our Lord,
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And hence proceeds so far, as to say, this is the summ of Christian affairs : the whole frame of the visible Church depending so much upon the Roman Bishop, that if he be taken away, the Church falleth.
And hence proceeds so Far, as to say, this is the sum of Christian affairs: the Whole frame of the visible Church depending so much upon the Roman Bishop, that if he be taken away, the Church falls.
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And to make all this indubitable, some have had the confidence, against the sense of all Antiquity, to translate these words thus, Thou art Peter, and upon this Peter I will build my Church.
And to make all this indubitable, Some have had the confidence, against the sense of all Antiquity, to translate these words thus, Thou art Peter, and upon this Peter I will built my Church.
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Which Translation, though the Rhemists have not put in the Text of their English Testament, (as a great Doctor among them would have had them done) yet they maintain in their Annotations that they who translate out of Hebrew, Syriack or Greek, ought to have so translated it:
Which translation, though the Rhemists have not put in the Text of their English Testament, (as a great Doctor among them would have had them done) yet they maintain in their Annotations that they who translate out of Hebrew, Syriac or Greek, ought to have so translated it:
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For their opinion, who make Faith the Rock (as the Lutherans commonly do) is so far from Novelty, that it hath the most Antiquity, among which seven or eight Popes of Rome, on its side:
For their opinion, who make Faith the Rock (as the Lutherans commonly do) is so Far from Novelty, that it hath the most Antiquity, among which seven or eight Popes of Room, on its side:
and they who say Christ is the Rock (as the followers of Mr. Calvin commonly do) are back'd also with the Authority of ancient Doctors, among whom are some Popes; particularly Innocent the Third, who mentioning these words, saith, Christ himself is both the Founder,
and they who say christ is the Rock (as the followers of Mr. calvin commonly do) Are backed also with the authority of ancient Doctors, among whom Are Some Popes; particularly Innocent the Third, who mentioning these words, Says, christ himself is both the Founder,
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but what the greatest Men in the Church of Christ have said before them? And what Character do they deserve, who, notwithstanding this unquestionable evidence against it, not only affirm that Peter is meant by the Rock;
but what the greatest Men in the Church of christ have said before them? And what Character do they deserve, who, notwithstanding this unquestionable evidence against it, not only affirm that Peter is meant by the Rock;
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but that this is the proper, and, as one may say, the immediate, and literal sense of the words: and hath the consent of the whole Church, both of the Greek and of the Latin Fathers?
but that this is the proper, and, as one may say, the immediate, and literal sense of the words: and hath the consent of the Whole Church, both of the Greek and of the Latin Father's?
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Which appears most manifestly in this, that the very same Person uses these words promiscuously, sometimes Peter, sometimes his Faith, sometimes Christ. S. Hilary for instance, is often quoted for this saying, (speaking of S. Peter) O happy Foundation of the Church!
Which appears most manifestly in this, that the very same Person uses these words promiscuously, sometime Peter, sometime his Faith, sometime christ. S. Hilary for instance, is often quoted for this saying, (speaking of S. Peter) Oh happy Foundation of the Church!
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These sayings ought, in Justice, to be taken notice of, as much as the first: but then Peter, in his opinion, was no such Foundation as they would have;
These sayings ought, in justice, to be taken notice of, as much as the First: but then Peter, in his opinion, was no such Foundation as they would have;
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In like manner S. Chrysostom, who upon these words ON THIS ROCK, makes the sense to be (as he doth in many other places) upon the Faith which he confessed;
In like manner S. Chrysostom, who upon these words ON THIS ROCK, makes the sense to be (as he does in many other places) upon the Faith which he confessed;
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that by upon Peter he still meant upon the Faith that Peter then confessed, and afterward preached? Pope Leo the First also, who in his Epistle to Leo Augustus, says Peter is the Rock;
that by upon Peter he still meant upon the Faith that Peter then confessed, and afterwards preached? Pope Leo the First also, who in his Epistle to Leo Augustus, Says Peter is the Rock;
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that the Church is built upon Christ, by Faith in him, which was professed and preached by Peter, and by the rest of the Apostles. Christ is in proper speaking, the Rock and the Foundation, upon which the whole Church relies.
that the Church is built upon christ, by Faith in him, which was professed and preached by Peter, and by the rest of the Apostles. christ is in proper speaking, the Rock and the Foundation, upon which the Whole Church relies.
upon whom they themselves were built, as their Foundation. They first believed on him: and then were co-workers with him, to bring others to the Faith:
upon whom they themselves were built, as their Foundation. They First believed on him: and then were coworkers with him, to bring Others to the Faith:
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and then so was S. Paul too, who calls himself, a chief Master-builder. If they say, Faith is the Rock, they mean a belief of this Doctrine that Jesus is the Son of the living God:
and then so was S. Paul too, who calls himself, a chief Master-builder. If they say, Faith is the Rock, they mean a belief of this Doctrine that jesus is the Son of the living God:
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And if they say the faithful are the Rock (for so some of them have spoken) they mean that being built upon this Faith in Christ, they also profess, maintain, and support it.
And if they say the faithful Are the Rock (for so Some of them have spoken) they mean that being built upon this Faith in christ, they also profess, maintain, and support it.
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and their belief of that which he, and the rest of the Apostles preached concerning Christ Jesus, was both then and after they were dead, the means whereby they were joyned to Christ.
and their belief of that which he, and the rest of the Apostles preached Concerning christ jesus, was both then and After they were dead, the means whereby they were joined to christ.
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by the Ministry of Peter and his fellow Apostles, who squared and fastened Men unto this living Stone: upon whom being setled by Faith in him, they became themselves living Stones, (as S. Peter speaks in the place before-mentioned) and were built up a Spiritual House, or Temple, an Holy Priesthood, to offer up Spiritual Sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
by the Ministry of Peter and his fellow Apostles, who squared and fastened Men unto this living Stone: upon whom being settled by Faith in him, they became themselves living Stones, (as S. Peter speaks in the place beforementioned) and were built up a Spiritual House, or Temple, an Holy Priesthood, to offer up Spiritual Sacrifices, acceptable to God by jesus christ.
For that is a farther piece of injustice to make these words spoken only to Peter: who I have shown was the mouth of the Apostles in the confession he made,
For that is a farther piece of injustice to make these words spoken only to Peter: who I have shown was the Mouth of the Apostles in the Confessi he made,
For did not our Lord propound the question to them all, in those words, whom do you say that I am? v. 15. And if he askt them the question, did he not expect their Answer? Where then shall we find that Answer,
For did not our Lord propound the question to them all, in those words, whom do you say that I am? v. 15. And if he asked them the question, did he not expect their Answer? Where then shall we find that Answer,
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and in the name of the rest of his Brethren made this declaration, Thou art Christ the Son of the living God? Which is affirmed, I have told you, by S. Austin and others, who say, Peter answers, one for all.
and in the name of the rest of his Brothers made this declaration, Thou art christ the Son of the living God? Which is affirmed, I have told you, by S. Austin and Others, who say, Peter answers, one for all.
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An instance of which we have in the Rhemists Annotations on these words, who could not but see, that the Fathers do some time say (if they could have spoke out, they would have siad, do very often, or rather most commonly say) the Church is bult on Peter 's Faith: But immediately,
an instance of which we have in the Rhemists Annotations on these words, who could not but see, that the Father's do Some time say (if they could have spoke out, they would have siad, do very often, or rather most commonly say) the Church is built on Peter is Faith: But immediately,
For we may as well argue, that Christ intended S. Peter only should draw Men to him by preaching the Gospel (and so the rest of the Apostles have nothing to do) because he said to him alone,
For we may as well argue, that christ intended S. Peter only should draw Men to him by preaching the Gospel (and so the rest of the Apostles have nothing to do) Because he said to him alone,
and not to James and John, who were his Partners, Simon fear not, from henceforth thou shalt catch men, Luke V. 10. as that he intended him alone to be the Rock,
and not to James and John, who were his Partners, Simon Fear not, from henceforth thou shalt catch men, Lycia V. 10. as that he intended him alone to be the Rock,
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and, with great concern, alledges many undeniable arguments to prove, they did not understand any supremacy to have been given to Peter by these words.
and, with great concern, alleges many undeniable Arguments to prove, they did not understand any supremacy to have been given to Peter by these words.
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Matth. XVIII. 1. Mark IX. 33. And again the two Sons of Zebedee (who always seemed to be equal with him in our Saviour's favour) have their desire of preference promoted by their Mother, Matth. XX. 10. &c. Nay, this dispute was renewed at his last Supper (as he understands Luke XXII. 24, 25.) concerning which his words are remarkable.
Matthew XVIII. 1. Mark IX. 33. And again the two Sons of Zebedee (who always seemed to be equal with him in our Saviour's favour) have their desire of preference promoted by their Mother, Matthew XX. 10. etc. Nay, this dispute was renewed At his last Supper (as he understands Lycia XXII. 24, 25.) Concerning which his words Are remarkable.
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2. And after our Lords Resurrection, and the coming of the Holy Ghost, when they cannot be supposed ignorant of any thing concerning his Kingdom, they still took themselves,
2. And After our lords Resurrection, and the coming of the Holy Ghost, when they cannot be supposed ignorant of any thing Concerning his Kingdom, they still took themselves,
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Read at your leisure Ephes. II. 20. and Revel. XXI. 14. where you will find, the Wall of the New Jerusalem, that is the Christian Church, had twelve Foundations, and in them the names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb: Not one Foundation;
Read At your leisure Ephesians II 20. and Revel. XXI. 14. where you will find, the Wall of the New Jerusalem, that is the Christian Church, had twelve Foundations, and in them the names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb: Not one Foundation;
and on that the name of Peter; but twelve Foundations bearing the name of the twelve Apostles. Peter was unum, sed non unicum fundamentum, one Foundation, but not the only one.
and on that the name of Peter; but twelve Foundations bearing the name of the twelve Apostles. Peter was Unum, sed non unicum fundamentum, one Foundation, but not the only one.
None of which were built upon S. Peter, nor he on them; but all on Christ : Whom S. Austin calls fundamentum fundamentorum, the Foundation of the Foundations;
None of which were built upon S. Peter, nor he on them; but all on christ: Whom S. Austin calls fundamentum fundamentorum, the Foundation of the Foundations;
3. Whence it is, that St. Paul giving an account of the several Orders and Ranks of Men, which God hath placed in his Church, makes the highest Power in it, to be that which belongs unto them all:
3. Whence it is, that Saint Paul giving an account of the several Order and Ranks of Men, which God hath placed in his Church, makes the highest Power in it, to be that which belongs unto them all:
4. Which appears farther, from the Promise of bestowing the Keys upon him (which here immediately follows, Vers. 19. and is acknowledged on all sides, to be the highest Power conferred upon him) which is promised to all the Apostles in the very next Chapter, Matth. 18. 18. in the very same words, without any alteration,
4. Which appears farther, from the Promise of bestowing the Keys upon him (which Here immediately follows, Vers. 19. and is acknowledged on all sides, to be the highest Power conferred upon him) which is promised to all the Apostles in the very next Chapter, Matthew 18. 18. in the very same words, without any alteration,
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Here it is said, Whatsoever thou shalt bind on Earth, &c. there, Whatsoever ye shall bind on Earth, &c. What reason then to fancy any difference between them? Which the ancient Christians did not,
Here it is said, Whatsoever thou shalt bind on Earth, etc. there, Whatsoever you shall bind on Earth, etc. What reason then to fancy any difference between them? Which the ancient Christians did not,
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5 And the truth is, Nothing was here given to him by these words of Christ [ Thou art Peter ] with respect to the Apostles, but with respect to the Church only;
5 And the truth is, Nothing was Here given to him by these words of christ [ Thou art Peter ] with respect to the Apostles, but with respect to the Church only;
and look'd upon himself as a kind of Abortive, 1 Cor. 15. 8.) that he doubted not to say, He was not a whit (in nothing) behind the very chiefest of the Apostles;
and looked upon himself as a kind of Abortive, 1 Cor. 15. 8.) that he doubted not to say, He was not a whit (in nothing) behind the very chiefest of the Apostles;
and neither he nor they had a Preheminence of Power and Authority among them, there being nothing wanting in St. Paul, to make him equal to the most Eminent Apostles.
and neither he nor they had a Pre-eminence of Power and authority among them, there being nothing wanting in Saint Paul, to make him equal to the most Eminent Apostles.
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if he had known any Superiority, in Power and Authority, to have been in St. Peter. Nay, here had been a fit occasion for St. Peter to have asserted his Authority (if he had known any to have been in him, which was not in St. Paul) and not have suffered himself to be thus corrected by him for his Error.
if he had known any Superiority, in Power and authority, to have been in Saint Peter. Nay, Here had been a fit occasion for Saint Peter to have asserted his authority (if he had known any to have been in him, which was not in Saint Paul) and not have suffered himself to be thus corrected by him for his Error.
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They are the words of St. Cyprian , who plainly hereby declares his sense to have been, that these words of our Lord to St. Peter, gave him no such Primacy, as set him above Correction;
They Are the words of Saint Cyprian, who plainly hereby declares his sense to have been, that these words of our Lord to Saint Peter, gave him not such Primacy, as Set him above Correction;
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8. For the Fathers, it must be next observed, never understood these words exclusively; but call all the Apostles by the very same names of Honour and Dignity that they do Peter; and other Bishops afterwards by the same Names that they do the Bishop of Rome. For Example, I find one called Father of Fathers, another Bishop of Bishops; nay, all of them called Vicarios Christi, the Vicars of Christ, whose place they here supplied.
8. For the Father's, it must be next observed, never understood these words exclusively; but call all the Apostles by the very same names of Honour and Dignity that they do Peter; and other Bishops afterwards by the same Names that they do the Bishop of Room. For Exampl, I find one called Father of Father's, Another Bishop of Bishops; nay, all of them called Vicars Christ, the Vicars of christ, whose place they Here supplied.
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Thus, I show'd before, St. Cyprian also discourses, when he saith from these words of our Saviour, is derived all the Power of Bishops and Governours in the Church, who successively ordain Pastors;
Thus, I showed before, Saint Cyprian also discourses, when he Says from these words of our Saviour, is derived all the Power of Bishops and Governors in the Church, who successively ordain Pastors;
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which, in the spiritual Sense, being meant of the New Jerusalem, he thus expounds. The Foundations of Piety are the Divine Instructions which Christ hath given us:
which, in the spiritual Sense, being meant of the New Jerusalem, he thus expounds. The Foundations of Piety Are the Divine Instructions which christ hath given us:
Who are thence called themselves Foundations, because they laid the Foundation of Christianity by the Divine Instructions, which they gave from Christ;
Who Are thence called themselves Foundations, Because they laid the Foundation of Christianity by the Divine Instructions, which they gave from christ;
according to that of St. Paul, which he immediately adds, Ye are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Christ himself being the chief Corner-Stone.
according to that of Saint Paul, which he immediately adds, You Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, christ himself being the chief Corner-Stone.
and tho he gave to all his Apostles, after his Resurrection, parem Potestatem, equal Power; yet, ut Ʋnitatem manifestaret, that he might declare the Unity he would have;
and though he gave to all his Apostles, After his Resurrection, Parem Potestatem, equal Power; yet, ut Ʋnitatem manifestaret, that he might declare the Unity he would have;
The like I might add out of Pope Symmachus himself, in a Letter to the Bishop of Arles , where he acknowledges, that as the power of the Holy Trinity is one, and undivided;
The like I might add out of Pope Symmachus himself, in a letter to the Bishop of Arles, where he acknowledges, that as the power of the Holy Trinity is one, and undivided;
I will rather observe, That there is another plainer reason of Christ's speaking thus to St. Peter, which is, that he was chosen by Christ to begin the glorious Work of gathering a Catholick Church,
I will rather observe, That there is Another plainer reason of Christ's speaking thus to Saint Peter, which is, that he was chosen by christ to begin the glorious Work of gathering a Catholic Church,
and therefore he directed his Speech particularly to him, as the Person who should be first imployed in this business, telling him, I will give thee the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven;
and Therefore he directed his Speech particularly to him, as the Person who should be First employed in this business, telling him, I will give thee the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven;
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This appears from the memorable History of Cornelius; upon which he reflects when he tells the Apostles in the Council at Jerusalem, Ye know how that a good while ago, God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my Mouth should hear the Word of the Gospel,
This appears from the memorable History of Cornelius; upon which he reflects when he tells the Apostles in the Council At Jerusalem, You know how that a good while ago, God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my Mouth should hear the Word of the Gospel,
whose times are the NONLATINALPHABET, (Mark 1. 1.) the beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God, which St. Peter first published among the Gentiles.
whose times Are the, (Mark 1. 1.) the beginning of the Gospel of jesus christ the Son of God, which Saint Peter First published among the Gentiles.
Some add among the Jews also, because we read he was the first Speaker upon the day of Pentecost, Acts 1. 14. But those words sufficiently intimate that the rest of the Apostles then spake as well as he;
some add among the jews also, Because we read he was the First Speaker upon the day of Pentecost, Acts 1. 14. But those words sufficiently intimate that the rest of the Apostles then spoke as well as he;
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especially if we compare them with what goes before, Vers. 7, 8, 9. where it is said, The Multitude heard them speak, every Man in his own Language, &c. Tertullian adds other instances of his first exercising the Power of the Keys;
especially if we compare them with what Goes before, Vers. 7, 8, 9. where it is said, The Multitude herd them speak, every Man in his own Language, etc. Tertullian adds other instances of his First exercising the Power of the Keys;
Whose soever Sins ye remit, they are remitted, &c. Vers. 22, 23. Can any one who reads these words, think that Peter was only sent, and made the only Foundation, and the only Gate to let Men into the Church;
Whose soever Sins you remit, they Are remitted, etc. Vers. 22, 23. Can any one who reads these words, think that Peter was only sent, and made the only Foundation, and the only Gate to let Men into the Church;
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when he hears such an Authority as this, granted and sealed to them all? He hath lost then the ancient sense of the Church, which Theophylact represents in these words, Though it was said to Peter only, NONLATINALPHABET, I will give thee, yet it was given to all the Apostles.
when he hears such an authority as this, granted and sealed to them all? He hath lost then the ancient sense of the Church, which Theophylact represents in these words, Though it was said to Peter only,, I will give thee, yet it was given to all the Apostles.
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For, I will give, denotes the future Time; that is, after the Resurrection. Hear also how St. Austin discourses upon these words of the Psalmist before-mentioned;
For, I will give, denotes the future Time; that is, After the Resurrection. Hear also how Saint Austin discourses upon these words of the Psalmist beforementioned;
Therefore I may truly say according to St. Austin 's meaning, by John, and by James, as well as Peter, but especially by Paul, we have an entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Therefore I may truly say according to Saint Austin is meaning, by John, and by James, as well as Peter, but especially by Paul, we have an Entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven.
They all had equal Power, they were all equally Gates, whereby Men entred into the New Jerusalem; they were all equally Foundations of the Church of Christ.
They all had equal Power, they were all equally Gates, whereby Men entered into the New Jerusalem; they were all equally Foundations of the Church of christ.
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to whom he gives the same Exhortation, that Christ did to him, Feed the Flock of God, 1 Pet. v. 1, 2. which doth not differ in sense, from Feed my Sheep, or, Feed my Lambs, Joh. xxi. 15, 16. Nay more than this, in the Gospel, which the ancient Fathers say, St. Mark wrote by St. Peter 's direction, he doth not so much as mention this Speech of Christ to him;
to whom he gives the same Exhortation, that christ did to him, Feed the Flock of God, 1 Pet. v. 1, 2. which does not differ in sense, from Feed my Sheep, or, Feed my Lambs, John xxi. 15, 16. Nay more than this, in the Gospel, which the ancient Father's say, Saint Mark wrote by Saint Peter is direction, he does not so much as mention this Speech of christ to him;
Five places are alledged for this purpose, Matth. x. 2. Mark iii. 17. Luke vi. 14. Acts i. 13. John xxi. 2. Unto which I think fit to make a short Reply.
Five places Are alleged for this purpose, Matthew x. 2. Mark iii. 17. Lycia vi. 14. Acts i. 13. John xxi. 2. Unto which I think fit to make a short Reply.
Secondly; Supposing it was done designedly in those places, where there is a Catalogue given of the Apostles, the meer placing of a Name first, will prove no Superiority of Power over those who are named after him,
Secondly; Supposing it was done designedly in those places, where there is a Catalogue given of the Apostles, the mere placing of a Name First, will prove no Superiority of Power over those who Are nam After him,
For others, I have shown, are named before him, and sometimes took place of him: as St. James did at Jerusalem, where he presided in the Council held there.
For Others, I have shown, Are nam before him, and sometime took place of him: as Saint James did At Jerusalem, where he presided in the Council held there.
after he had taken notice of what Simeon had spoken, NONLATINALPHABET, I determine, or judg, my Sentence is, (as we translate it) That we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned unto God;
After he had taken notice of what Simeon had spoken,, I determine, or judge, my Sentence is, (as we translate it) That we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles Are turned unto God;
but write to them, that they abstain from Pollutions if Idols, &c. Acts xv. 19, 20. And accordingly it was drawn up in his very words, in that Letter, which was written in the name of them all, to the Gentile Christians, Vers. 28, 29. This is no novel Criticism of Protestants, but acknowledged, heretofore by eminent Writers in the Roman Communion.
but write to them, that they abstain from Pollutions if Idols, etc. Acts xv. 19, 20. And accordingly it was drawn up in his very words, in that letter, which was written in the name of them all, to the Gentile Christians, Vers. 28, 29. This is no novel Criticism of Protestants, but acknowledged, heretofore by eminent Writers in the Roman Communion.
And later than this, Lorinus the Jesuite, here notes, that James seems to speak authentically, and as a Judge; when Peter is said simply to have spoken his mind.
And later than this, Lorinus the Jesuit, Here notes, that James seems to speak authentically, and as a Judge; when Peter is said simply to have spoken his mind.
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How easie were it here (if I durst take the liberty to strain several Observations, beyond their true intention) to bid you mark and observe how St. James declares himself in this Council, the Head of the Church, set over all his Brethren.
How easy were it Here (if I durst take the liberty to strain several Observations, beyond their true intention) to bid you mark and observe how Saint James declares himself in this Council, the Head of the Church, Set over all his Brothers.
Men and Brethren, hearken unto me, ver. 13. as if he were the Successor of Christ, of whom it was said, Hear ye Him. Next, (ver. 14.) he calls him who had spoken before him, bare Simeon, not Peter now;
Men and Brothers, harken unto me, ver. 13. as if he were the Successor of christ, of whom it was said, Hear you Him. Next, (ver. 14.) he calls him who had spoken before him, bore Simeon, not Peter now;
when Peter had pleaded for an absolute and indefinite liberty from the burden of all Legal Rites (ver. 10.) James thinks fit not to grant them an entire freedom,
when Peter had pleaded for an absolute and indefinite liberty from the burden of all Legal Rites (ver. 10.) James thinks fit not to grant them an entire freedom,
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Our Saviour, say they, speaks to him after such a particular manner, as argues he intended to bestow on him some particular Grace, not common to him with others.
Our Saviour, say they, speaks to him After such a particular manner, as argues he intended to bestow on him Some particular Grace, not Common to him with Others.
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and then alludes to that Name of Peter, in the word Rock, and gave him a particular Blessing, upon occasion of a particular Act, of his confessing Christ's Divinity, which God in particular revealed to him.
and then alludes to that Name of Peter, in the word Rock, and gave him a particular Blessing, upon occasion of a particular Act, of his confessing Christ's Divinity, which God in particular revealed to him.
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All these show, that the Promise made to him, after such a way, and introduced with such peculiar Circumstances, was not common to others, but peculiar to himself.
All these show, that the Promise made to him, After such a Way, and introduced with such peculiar circumstances, was not Common to Others, but peculiar to himself.
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For others confessed his Divinity, and were taught it by God, and were blessed, and designed also for Stones in the Fabrick of the Church; as hath been already proved.
For Others confessed his Divinity, and were taught it by God, and were blessed, and designed also for Stones in the Fabric of the Church; as hath been already proved.
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For the mention of Barjona, Son of Jona, was necessary to distinguish this Simon, from the other Simon Zelotes: and Simon was necessary to be mentioned, that this Son of Jona might be distinguished from Andrew, who was his Son also.
For the mention of Barjona, Son of Jonah, was necessary to distinguish this Simon, from the other Simon Zealots: and Simon was necessary to be mentioned, that this Son of Jonah might be distinguished from Andrew, who was his Son also.
And as for the Name of Peter, tho we should grant it to be the very same with the Rock after mentioned, it is very far from proving that he alone had the thing,
And as for the Name of Peter, though we should grant it to be the very same with the Rock After mentioned, it is very Far from proving that he alone had the thing,
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so being brought to Christ, he had upon him the Care of all the Churches, 2 Cor. xi. 28. Which if St. Peter had any where said of himself, I am sure it would have been urg'd as an evident proof of his Universal Pastorship:
so being brought to christ, he had upon him the Care of all the Churches, 2 Cor. xi. 28. Which if Saint Peter had any where said of himself, I am sure it would have been urged as an evident proof of his Universal Pastorship:
But beyond all this, there is still a higher Presumption that they are guilty of, who extend the Prerogative supposed to be granted here to St. Peter, unto all the succeeding Bishops of Rome, whom they make the Heirs of his Authority.
But beyond all this, there is still a higher Presumption that they Are guilty of, who extend the Prerogative supposed to be granted Here to Saint Peter, unto all the succeeding Bishops of Room, whom they make the Heirs of his authority.
It is sufficient to tell them, that they themselves are forced to grant, That some Speeches of our Saviour, were so personally directed to St. Peter, that he himself only was concerned in them, and not his Successors .
It is sufficient to tell them, that they themselves Are forced to grant, That Some Speeches of our Saviour, were so personally directed to Saint Peter, that he himself only was concerned in them, and not his Successors.
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And it is observable, that both here, when he saith he will build his Church upon him, and when he bids him Feed his Sheep, Joh. xxi. 15, 16, 17. he uses the very same terms of individual difference, calling him Simon Son of Jona: So that of all the places upon which they of the Church of Rome chiefly ground the claim of their Bishops,
And it is observable, that both Here, when he Says he will built his Church upon him, and when he bids him Feed his Sheep, John xxi. 15, 16, 17. he uses the very same terms of Individu difference, calling him Simon Son of Jonah: So that of all the places upon which they of the Church of Room chiefly ground the claim of their Bishops,
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Because there can be no more Foundations of a Building, than are laid at first. All that comes after is built upon that, and is, as we call it, Superstructure.
Because there can be no more Foundations of a Building, than Are laid At First. All that comes After is built upon that, and is, as we call it, Superstructure.
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If the Foundation of the Church must be constant and permanent, they cannot be the Foundation of it, who dying frequently, make it necessary another should be substituted in their stead:
If the Foundation of the Church must be constant and permanent, they cannot be the Foundation of it, who dying frequently, make it necessary Another should be substituted in their stead:
If we should allow such a Foundation of the Church, we must allow as many several Foundations as there are Popes: and so the Rock on which the Church is built, cannot be said to be one and the same for ever.
If we should allow such a Foundation of the Church, we must allow as many several Foundations as there Are Popes: and so the Rock on which the Church is built, cannot be said to be one and the same for ever.
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And therefore those Writers who expound these words of Peter, say nothing of his Dominion, much less of the Dominion of the Popes of Rome, for which there is now so much stickling;
And Therefore those Writers who expound these words of Peter, say nothing of his Dominion, much less of the Dominion of the Popes of Room, for which there is now so much stickling;
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because he was NONLATINALPHABET, as hard as a Rock, or stone, in the Faith, saith another: because of the NONLATINALPHABET, the firmness of his Faith, saith a third:
Because he was, as hard as a Rock, or stone, in the Faith, Says Another: Because of the, the firmness of his Faith, Says a third:
and because that this Faith which he professed, viz. That Jesus Christ is the Son of God, is the first Principle of our Religion, the beginning of Christianity, the Foundation and Bottom of all that we believe.
and Because that this Faith which he professed, viz. That jesus christ is the Son of God, is the First Principle of our Religion, the beginning of Christianity, the Foundation and Bottom of all that we believe.
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In which Faith he was so stedfast, that he did not fluctuate in uncertainty, like the rest of the Jews, some of which said, he was Elias, others Jeremias, others John the Baptist, but was setled in this constant Perswasion, that Jesus was the Son of God;
In which Faith he was so steadfast, that he did not fluctuate in uncertainty, like the rest of the jews, Some of which said, he was Elias, Others Jeremias, Others John the Baptist, but was settled in this constant Persuasion, that jesus was the Son of God;
I will only name Epiphanius , who speaking of St. Peter, whom he calls the most principal of the Apostles, he adds, Who truly was to us a firm Rock, founding the Faith of the Lord, upon which the Church is altogether built.
I will only name Epiphanius, who speaking of Saint Peter, whom he calls the most principal of the Apostles, he adds, Who truly was to us a firm Rock, founding the Faith of the Lord, upon which the Church is altogether built.
First, when he confessed Christ to be the Son of the Living God, and heard our Saviour say, Ʋpon this Rock, of an unshaken Faith, will I build my Church.
First, when he confessed christ to be the Son of the Living God, and herd our Saviour say, Ʋpon this Rock, of an unshaken Faith, will I built my Church.
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And again, he was a firm Rock, the Foundation of the House of God; when denying Christ, he returned, and had those words said unto him, Feed my Sheep. For Christ saying this; draws us to Repentance;
And again, he was a firm Rock, the Foundation of the House of God; when denying christ, he returned, and had those words said unto him, Feed my Sheep. For christ saying this; draws us to Repentance;
Who doth not see, that this Father thought he was the Rock, because he laid the Foundation of Faith in us? And there are those who think, he had the Name of Peter given him, to show also the Difficulties and Dangers he was to go through, in that Imployment unto which he was called, of preaching the Faith.
Who does not see, that this Father Thought he was the Rock, Because he laid the Foundation of Faith in us? And there Are those who think, he had the Name of Peter given him, to show also the Difficulties and Dangers he was to go through, in that Employment unto which he was called, of preaching the Faith.
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If he were not, then, if this reasoning be good, it proves all Bishops, who are the Successors of the Apostles (and frequently so called by ancient Writers) to be infallible.
If he were not, then, if this reasoning be good, it Proves all Bishops, who Are the Successors of the Apostles (and frequently so called by ancient Writers) to be infallible.
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for there are so many flaws in such Discourses, as derive to the Successors, all that was in Peter, or the rest of the Apostles, that they are not easily numbred;
for there Are so many flaws in such Discourses, as derive to the Successors, all that was in Peter, or the rest of the Apostles, that they Are not Easily numbered;
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and I have said enough I hope to show, that all the pretensions of the present Church of Rome, grounded upon this place, are weak and without any bottom.
and I have said enough I hope to show, that all the pretensions of the present Church of Rome, grounded upon this place, Are weak and without any bottom.
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but after much pains to connect a great many things together, they fall asunder like a Rope of Sand. There is no solid reason to make us think that our Lord spake here of Peter, and not of Himself: Or,
but After much pains to connect a great many things together, they fallen asunder like a Rope of Sand. There is no solid reason to make us think that our Lord spoke Here of Peter, and not of Himself: Or,
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Or, if we should make this large grant, that he spake only of Peter, there is not the least shadow of reason, to make us think he spake of his Dominion, and supream Power;
Or, if we should make this large grant, that he spoke only of Peter, there is not the least shadow of reason, to make us think he spoke of his Dominion, and supreme Power;
And therefore we are a true Church, though we have nothing to do with the Bishop of Rome. This is no part of the definition of a Church, that it is united to him as its Head;
And Therefore we Are a true Church, though we have nothing to do with the Bishop of Room. This is no part of the definition of a Church, that it is united to him as its Head;
Faith in Christ Jesus, Communion with our Christian Brethren, and Subjection to those Pastors who are over us in the Lord, are sufficient to make us a Church,
Faith in christ jesus, Communion with our Christian Brothers, and Subjection to those Pastors who Are over us in the Lord, Are sufficient to make us a Church,
There is not one of the Apostles that say a word, in their Writings, of the Prerogative of St. Peter. Among all their Admonitions to the Churches, they never bid them be subject unto him, much less to his Successors:
There is not one of the Apostles that say a word, in their Writings, of the Prerogative of Saint Peter. Among all their Admonitions to the Churches, they never bid them be Subject unto him, much less to his Successors:
but only to those that rule over them, to those that admonish them, and watch for their Souls; that is, to their own Pastors and Governors, in those places where they lived. II.
but only to those that Rule over them, to those that admonish them, and watch for their Souls; that is, to their own Pastors and Governors, in those places where they lived. II
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let us be mindful of the Exhortation of the Apostle St. Jude, ver. 20, 21. which contains the properest Use of what hath been said. 20. But ye, Beloved, building up your selves on your most holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21. Keep your selves in the Love of God, looking for the Mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto Eternal Life. First;
let us be mindful of the Exhortation of the Apostle Saint U^de, ver. 20, 21. which contains the properest Use of what hath been said. 20. But you, beloved, building up your selves on your most holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21. Keep your selves in the Love of God, looking for the Mercy of our Lord jesus christ unto Eternal Life. First;
to endeavour, that is, to increase and grow strong in Faith, by understanding all the Grounds and Reasons on which it relies, by observing all the Testimonies which God hath given to his Son Jesus Christ: for this is the very Foundation of Religion (to use the words of St. Chrysostom) the original of Righteousness, the head and fountain of Sanctity, the beginning of all true Devotion, the light of the Soul,
to endeavour, that is, to increase and grow strong in Faith, by understanding all the Grounds and Reasons on which it relies, by observing all the Testimonies which God hath given to his Son jesus christ: for this is the very Foundation of Religion (to use the words of Saint Chrysostom) the original of Righteousness, the head and fountain of Sanctity, the beginning of all true Devotion, the Light of the Soul,
and be sure without consulting them, that the Son of God is come (as it is in the last Verse but one of the first Epistle of St. John) and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true (i. e.
and be sure without consulting them, that the Son of God is come (as it is in the last Verse but one of the First Epistle of Saint John) and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true (i. e.
Of all this, I say we may be sure, (and this, as it there follows, is the true God, and Eternal Life) though we never know whether there be such a place as Rome, and such a Bishop as the Pope: of whom many Christians, no doubt, in several parts of the World, never heard so much as one word.
Of all this, I say we may be sure, (and this, as it there follows, is the true God, and Eternal Life) though we never know whither there be such a place as Room, and such a Bishop as the Pope: of whom many Christians, no doubt, in several parts of the World, never herd so much as one word.
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as appears by what hath been said upon this place, which is the Principle from whence they would wring (for derive they cannot) so great a Power as they challenge.
as appears by what hath been said upon this place, which is the Principle from whence they would wring (for derive they cannot) so great a Power as they challenge.
For the Apostle here opposes these things, to the practice of those that separated themselves, being sensual, having not the Spirit, ver. 19. Our Lord would have us pray always, and in our Closet, especially in the Assemblies of our Christian Brethren:
For the Apostle Here opposes these things, to the practice of those that separated themselves, being sensual, having not the Spirit, ver. 19. Our Lord would have us pray always, and in our Closet, especially in the Assemblies of our Christian Brothers:
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of praying to gratify any of our Carnal Desires, especially that of Revenge (as St. James teaches us, ch. iv. 1, 2, 3.) and of praying in the Name of St. Peter, or St. Paul, or any other Saint or Angel;
of praying to gratify any of our Carnal Desires, especially that of Revenge (as Saint James Teaches us, changed. iv. 1, 2, 3.) and of praying in the Name of Saint Peter, or Saint Paul, or any other Saint or Angel;
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but quite contrary told us, by the Mouth of his holy Apostles, that to us there is but one God and one Lord, 1 Cor. viii. 6. One God, and one Mediator between God and Man, 1 Tim. ii. 5. So that, to use any other, is to fall into a Schism, to spoil the Unity,
but quite contrary told us, by the Mouth of his holy Apostles, that to us there is but one God and one Lord, 1 Cor. viii. 6. One God, and one Mediator between God and Man, 1 Tim. ii. 5. So that, to use any other, is to fallen into a Schism, to spoil the Unity,
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Our Lord Christ tells you how, Joh. xv. 10. If ye keep my Commandments, ye shall abide in my Love, &c. adding ver. 12. This is my Commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you:
Our Lord christ tells you how, John xv. 10. If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my Love, etc. adding for. 12. This is my Commandment, that you love one Another, as I have loved you:
If we profess then this Faith which St. Peter confessed, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, which is the Foundation of Christianity;
If we profess then this Faith which Saint Peter confessed, that jesus is the christ, the Son of the Living God, which is the Foundation of Christianity;
So St. Paul teaches us, as we translate his words, 2 Tim. ii. 19. The Foundation of God standeth sure, having this Seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his:
So Saint Paul Teaches us, as we translate his words, 2 Tim. ii. 19. The Foundation of God Stands sure, having this Seal, The Lord Knoweth them that Are his:
We must add something to it, and St. Peter tell us what, 2 Pet. i. 5, 6, 7. Add to your Faith, Vertue; and to Vertue, Knowledg; and to Knowledg, Temperance; and to Temperance, Patience; and to Patience, Godliness; and to Godliness, brotherly Kindness; and to brotherly Kindness, Charity.
We must add something to it, and Saint Peter tell us what, 2 Pet. i. 5, 6, 7. Add to your Faith, Virtue; and to Virtue, Knowledge; and to Knowledge, Temperance; and to Temperance, Patience; and to Patience, Godliness; and to Godliness, brotherly Kindness; and to brotherly Kindness, Charity.
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He may shut out himself, by his unjust Usurpations, and by his Uncharitableness; and by his unwarrantable Additions to the Christian Doctrine and Religion:
He may shut out himself, by his unjust Usurpations, and by his Uncharitableness; and by his unwarrantable Additions to the Christian Doctrine and Religion:
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but in assured hope of it, continually bless and praise the Father of Mercies, who hath called you into his Church, chosen you to be his People, wrought Faith,
but in assured hope of it, continually bless and praise the Father of mercies, who hath called you into his Church, chosen you to be his People, wrought Faith,
Non enim à Petro Petra, sed Petrus à Petra: directly contrary to Card. Baronius, who confidently says, non Petrus à Petra, sed ipse Petra; not Peter from that Rock, but he is the Rock. Ad An. 31. n. 24.
Non enim à Peter Petra, said Peter à Petra: directly contrary to Card. Baronius, who confidently Says, non Peter à Petra, sed ipse Petra; not Peter from that Rock, but he is the Rock. Ad Nias 31. n. 24.
