Preaching of Christ opened in a sermon preached at St. Peters Church in the city of Norwich at an ordination Septemb. 22, 1661 / by Edward Reynolds ...
A Great part of this Epistle is Apologetical, wherein the Apostle laboureth to assert and vindicate his Apostolical office and dignity from the prejudices which either the sufferings which attended him in the dispensation thereof,
A Great part of this Epistle is Apologetical, wherein the Apostle Laboureth to assert and vindicate his Apostolical office and dignity from the prejudices which either the sufferings which attended him in the Dispensation thereof,
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which having mentioned, chap. 1. 12. and 2. 17. 3. 6. and thereupon having set forth the excellency and glory of the Evangelical Ministry, cap. 3. 7, — 18. He further demonstrateth his uncorrupt and sincere administration thereof in this present chapter,
which having mentioned, chap. 1. 12. and 2. 17. 3. 6. and thereupon having Set forth the excellency and glory of the Evangelical Ministry, cap. 3. 7, — 18. He further Demonstrates his uncorrupt and sincere administration thereof in this present chapter,
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professing his diligence therein, as in the discharge of a service whereunto he was in special mercy called, ver. 1. his Endeavour in godly simplicity as in the sight of God to manifest the truth thereof unto the consciences of men, verse 2. for it was not his prevarication,
professing his diligence therein, as in the discharge of a service whereunto he was in special mercy called, ver. 1. his Endeavour in godly simplicity as in the sighed of God to manifest the truth thereof unto the Consciences of men, verse 2. for it was not his prevarication,
but mens own blindness, and Satanical delusion which hid the Gospel from those who received it not, v. 3, 4. And this his fidelity he further proveth by the substance and tenor of the Doctrine which he taught, which was to set forth not himself, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and by the excellency of the divine power concurring with his Ministry to give unto men, the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ, Ver. 5, 6, 7.
but men's own blindness, and Satanical delusion which hid the Gospel from those who received it not, v. 3, 4. And this his Fidis he further Proves by the substance and tenor of the Doctrine which he taught, which was to Set forth not himself, but christ jesus the Lord, and by the excellency of the divine power concurring with his Ministry to give unto men, the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of christ, Ver. 5, 6, 7.
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The words contain The mention of a duty, NONLATINALPHABET, we preach, and the subject or matter of that duty, set forth, 1. Negatively, not our selves. 2. Positively, Christ as the Lord of the Church, whereof the Apostle was but a servant in order to their good,
The words contain The mention of a duty,, we preach, and the Subject or matter of that duty, Set forth, 1. Negatively, not our selves. 2. Positively, christ as the Lord of the Church, whereof the Apostle was but a servant in order to their good,
And 1. Of the Duty, NONLATINALPHABET, we preach, implying an allusion to those NONLATINALPHABET and Caduceatores, who were wont with an open and loud voice to promulge and publish the Edicts of Magistrates, of whom we read so often in Homer and others.
And 1. Of the Duty,, we preach, implying an allusion to those and Caduceatores, who were wont with an open and loud voice to promulge and publish the Edicts of Magistrates, of whom we read so often in Homer and Others.
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In which respect the Prophet is commanded to lift up his voice like a Trumpet, Isa. 58. 1. alluding unto those Trumpets which the Priests were commanded to sound in the calling of solemne assemblies, Numb. 10. 1.
In which respect the Prophet is commanded to lift up his voice like a Trumpet, Isaiah 58. 1. alluding unto those Trumpets which the Priests were commanded to found in the calling of solemn assemblies, Numb. 10. 1.
I shall not here insist on the dignity and excellency of this office, which not onely the holy Prophets and Apostles did attend upon, Isa. 6. 8. Mat. 3. 1. Mat. 10. 7. but the Blessed Angels, NONLATINALPHABET, Luk. •. 10. yea, He who is the Lord of men and Angels, was solemnly anointed unto this function, to preach the Gospel to the poor, to preach deliverance to the Captives, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, Luke 4. 18, 19, 43, 44. and though he were the Lord of life and glory,
I shall not Here insist on the dignity and excellency of this office, which not only the holy prophets and Apostles did attend upon, Isaiah 6. 8. Mathew 3. 1. Mathew 10. 7. but the Blessed Angels,, Luk. •. 10. yea, He who is the Lord of men and Angels, was solemnly anointed unto this function, to preach the Gospel to the poor, to preach deliverance to the Captives, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, Lycia 4. 18, 19, 43, 44. and though he were the Lord of life and glory,
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unto whom every knee must bow, Phil. 2. 10. whom all the Angels are commanded to worship, Heb. 1. 6. yet he did not disdain to be a Minister, Rom. 15. 8. and to go about preaching of the Gospel of the Kingdom, Mat. 4. 23.
unto whom every knee must bow, Philip 2. 10. whom all the Angels Are commanded to worship, Hebrew 1. 6. yet he did not disdain to be a Minister, Rom. 15. 8. and to go about preaching of the Gospel of the Kingdom, Mathew 4. 23.
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yet we learn from hence with the Apostle to magnifie our office, Rom. 11. 13. and to esteem it a singular gift of divine grace bestowed upon us, that we should preach the unsearchable riches of Christ, Eph. 3. 7, 8. and accordingly to adorn our Ministry by such lives and learning as becomes it,
yet we Learn from hence with the Apostle to magnify our office, Rom. 11. 13. and to esteem it a singular gift of divine grace bestowed upon us, that we should preach the unsearchable riches of christ, Ephesians 3. 7, 8. and accordingly to adorn our Ministry by such lives and learning as becomes it,
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Neither shall I at all mention the difficulty of it, which made the Prophet cry out, I am a child, Jer. 1. 6. and the Apostle, who is sufficient for these things, 2 Cor. 2. 16. thereby teaching us by unwearied diligence in our Studies, and assiduity in our prayers, to wait upon God for supplies of his Spirit and grace, who alone maketh able Ministers of the New Testament, 2 Cor. 3. 6.
Neither shall I At all mention the difficulty of it, which made the Prophet cry out, I am a child, Jer. 1. 6. and the Apostle, who is sufficient for these things, 2 Cor. 2. 16. thereby teaching us by unwearied diligence in our Studies, and assiduity in our Prayers, to wait upon God for supplies of his Spirit and grace, who alone makes able Ministers of the New Testament, 2 Cor. 3. 6.
But I shall speak a very little of the necessity of this weighty work, to awaken and provoke those who are call'd unto it, with the more fear and trembling, with the more fidelity and assiduity to attend upon it.
But I shall speak a very little of the necessity of this weighty work, to awaken and provoke those who Are called unto it, with the more Fear and trembling, with the more Fidis and assiduity to attend upon it.
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A thing is necessary two ways, either necessitate praecepti, because it is commanded, or necessitate medii, because it is instituted as a special means unto some great and weighty end which is to be thereby attained.
A thing is necessary two ways, either necessitate Precepts, Because it is commanded, or necessitate medii, Because it is instituted as a special means unto Some great and weighty end which is to be thereby attained.
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as his Father sent him, and gave him a Commission and a command to discharge the service which was intrusted in his hand, which he with all willingness and obedience set about,
as his Father sent him, and gave him a Commission and a command to discharge the service which was Entrusted in his hand, which he with all willingness and Obedience Set about,
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Even so did he send forth his Disciples, John 20. 21. with a strict commission and command (as having all power in heaven and earth given to him) to preach the Gospel, Mat. 28. 18, 19, 20. And in order to the perpetual discharge of that service, he appointed not onely Apostles, Prophets,
Even so did he send forth his Disciples, John 20. 21. with a strict commission and command (as having all power in heaven and earth given to him) to preach the Gospel, Mathew 28. 18, 19, 20. And in order to the perpetual discharge of that service, he appointed not only Apostles, prophets,
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for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ, Eph. 4. 8 — 13. And accordingly the Apostles took special care to commit the same service unto faithful men, who might be able to teach others,
for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the building up of the body of christ, Ephesians 4. 8 — 13. And accordingly the Apostles took special care to commit the same service unto faithful men, who might be able to teach Others,
and appointed Elders to be ordained in every City for carrying on this necessary work, Acts 14. 23. 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. And as our Saviour by the argument drawn from his power over them,
and appointed Elders to be ordained in every city for carrying on this necessary work, Acts 14. 23. 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. And as our Saviour by the argument drawn from his power over them,
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and their love to him, presseth the exercise of this duty upon his Disciples, Matth. 28. 18, 19. Iohn 21. 15 — 17. so do the Apostles afterward, by the Author of their superintendency, the holy Spirit, by the property of God in his Church, by the blood whereby it was purchased, Act. 20. 28. by the presence of God, by the judgement to come, 2 Tim. 4. 1. by the Crown of Glory which they shall receive from the chief Shepherd, 1 Pet. 5. 1, 2, 3, 4. presse diligence and fidelity in the same upon those whom they ordained thereunto.
and their love to him, Presseth the exercise of this duty upon his Disciples, Matthew 28. 18, 19. John 21. 15 — 17. so do the Apostles afterwards, by the Author of their superintendency, the holy Spirit, by the property of God in his Church, by the blood whereby it was purchased, Act. 20. 28. by the presence of God, by the judgement to come, 2 Tim. 4. 1. by the Crown of Glory which they shall receive from the chief Shepherd, 1 Pet. 5. 1, 2, 3, 4. press diligence and Fidis in the same upon those whom they ordained thereunto.
2. It is necessary, necessitate medii, unto the great Ends of conversion and salvation, for where there is no vision the people perish, Prov. 29. 18. when they were without a teaching Priest, they were without the true God, 2 Chron. 15. 3. no salvation without calling upon God, no calling without faith, no faith without hearing, no hearing without a Preacher. It is the Apostles gradation, Rom. 10. 13 — 15. for albeit it be not medium naturale, which doth by an intrinsecal and constant vertue perpetually produce the effect intended, (for many more are called than chosen) insomuch that the Prophet complains, who hath believed our report? Isa. 53. 1. All the day long have I stretched out mine hand unto a rebellious people, Isa. 65. 2. yet it is medium institutum, appointed by God to be the Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 18. and the word of Grace, Acts 20. 32. whereby ordinarily men are called to salvation, repentance and remission of sinne, being thereby preached in the Name of Christ, Luke 24. 47. the Lord working together therewith by the excellency of his power,
2. It is necessary, necessitate medii, unto the great Ends of conversion and salvation, for where there is no vision the people perish, Curae 29. 18. when they were without a teaching Priest, they were without the true God, 2 Chronicles 15. 3. no salvation without calling upon God, no calling without faith, no faith without hearing, no hearing without a Preacher. It is the Apostles gradation, Rom. 10. 13 — 15. for albeit it be not medium natural, which does by an intrinsical and constant virtue perpetually produce the Effect intended, (for many more Are called than chosen) insomuch that the Prophet complains, who hath believed our report? Isaiah 53. 1. All the day long have I stretched out mine hand unto a rebellious people, Isaiah 65. 2. yet it is medium institutum, appointed by God to be the Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 18. and the word of Grace, Acts 20. 32. whereby ordinarily men Are called to salvation, Repentance and remission of sin, being thereby preached in the Name of christ, Lycia 24. 47. the Lord working together therewith by the excellency of his power,
and from the power of Satan unto God, John 11. 52. Acts 26. 18. hereby they are built up towards the attainment of their inheritance, Act. 20. 32. hereby they are carried on in the unity of the faith and knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man, Eph. 4. 13. Hereby they save themselves and those that hear them, 1 Tim 4. 16. Acts 11. 14. 3. In regard of our selves, It is necessary, 1. Ad impletionem muneris, for of all Stewards, the Stewards of the Mysteries of God must be found faithfull, 1 Cor. 4. 2. 2. Ad Acquisitionem Mercedis, for they that turn many to righteousnesse shall shine as Starres for ever and ever, Dan 12. 3. 3. Ad evitationem periculi, for woe be unto us if we preach not the Gospel, 1. Cor. 9. 16. So every one of these wayes a necessity is laid upon us.
and from the power of Satan unto God, John 11. 52. Acts 26. 18. hereby they Are built up towards the attainment of their inheritance, Act. 20. 32. hereby they Are carried on in the unity of the faith and knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man, Ephesians 4. 13. Hereby they save themselves and those that hear them, 1 Tim 4. 16. Acts 11. 14. 3. In regard of our selves, It is necessary, 1. Ad impletionem muneris, for of all Stewards, the Stewards of the Mysteres of God must be found faithful, 1 Cor. 4. 2. 2. Ad Acquisitionem Mercedis, for they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as Stars for ever and ever, Dan 12. 3. 3. Ad evitationem periculi, for woe be unto us if we preach not the Gospel, 1. Cor. 9. 16. So every one of these ways a necessity is laid upon us.
It is no small work whereby strong holds must be pulled down, and every high thing that exalteth it self against the Kingdom of God be demolished, whereby sinne and Satan must be dispossessed,
It is no small work whereby strong holds must be pulled down, and every high thing that Exalteth it self against the Kingdom of God be demolished, whereby sin and Satan must be dispossessed,
and they effectually perswaded to hate what they loved, to love what they hated, to deny themselves, their reason, their will, their appetites, their interests, their lands, their relations, their lives, their All, (for this they must sometimes do quoad exercitium, ever quoad praeparationem animi ) to please an invisible God,
and they effectually persuaded to hate what they loved, to love what they hated, to deny themselves, their reason, their will, their appetites, their interests, their Lands, their relations, their lives, their All, (for this they must sometime do quoad Exercise, ever quoad praeparationem animi) to please an invisible God,
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So did those Renowned Bishops in the primitive times, we read every where in Saint Chrystome of his NONLATINALPHABET intimating that he was a daily preacher;
So did those Renowned Bishops in the primitive times, we read every where in Saint Chrysostom of his intimating that he was a daily preacher;
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and of Saint Ainbrose his Omni Die Dominico, as Saint Austin tells us, Confess. 6. c. 3. prayer and preaching are two excellent and worthy parts of the Ministery of Reconciliation, appointed as mutual helps and furtherances each to other,
and of Saint Ainbrose his Omni Die Dominic, as Saint Austin tells us, Confess. 6. c. 3. prayer and preaching Are two excellent and worthy parts of the Ministry of Reconciliation, appointed as mutual helps and furtherances each to other,
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as if performing the one were a sufficient discharge of the Ministerial Function, and means of the peoples edification and salvation without the other.
as if performing the one were a sufficient discharge of the Ministerial Function, and means of the peoples edification and salvation without the other.
Certainly our Saviours Commission extends to the worlds end, Matth. 28. 20. as long as there are strong holds to be demolished, sin to be reproved, a Church to be edified, Saints to be perfected, enemies to be resisted, there will be a necessity of every Ordinance of Christ, by which these great works may be effected.
Certainly our Saviors Commission extends to the world's end, Matthew 28. 20. as long as there Are strong holds to be demolished, sin to be reproved, a Church to be edified, Saints to be perfected, enemies to be resisted, there will be a necessity of every Ordinance of christ, by which these great works may be effected.
And unto the more sure effecting of them, this weighty work of preaching is to be managed and discharged with that spiritual skill that we may approve our selves unto God, as workmen that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, 2 Tim. •. 15. that is to say, 1. With Evidence and demonstrati•n, so as to affect the conscience,
And unto the more sure effecting of them, this weighty work of preaching is to be managed and discharged with that spiritual skill that we may approve our selves unto God, as workmen that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, 2 Tim. •. 15. that is to say, 1. With Evidence and demonstrati•n, so as to affect the conscience,
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and make powerful and awakening discoveries and impressions upon the practical judgement, which may not by any sophisms or subterfuges be evaded, or gain-said;
and make powerful and awakening discoveries and impressions upon the practical judgement, which may not by any sophisms or subterfuges be evaded, or gainsaid;
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this the Apostle calleth demonstrative or convincing preaching; My speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of mans wisdom, with ostentation of wit or humane Elocution, with Rhetoricating sophismes,
this the Apostle calls demonstrative or convincing preaching; My speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of men Wisdom, with ostentation of wit or humane Elocution, with Rhetoricating sophisms,
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for such is that syllogisme which the Philosopher calls a Demonstration, wherein a conclusion is most evidently deduced ex principiis primis necessariis & per se veris, 1 Cor. 2. 1, 4. and elsewere, speaking of an unbeliever, who heareth Evangelical preaching, he saith, NONLATINALPHABET, he is so convinced, that he is judged; the secrets of his heart are so discovered, that he falls on his face as a cast and convicted prisoner, worshippeth God,
for such is that syllogism which the Philosopher calls a Demonstration, wherein a conclusion is most evidently deduced ex principiis Primis necessariis & per se veris, 1 Cor. 2. 1, 4. and elsewhere, speaking of an unbeliever, who hears Evangelical preaching, he Says,, he is so convinced, that he is judged; the secrets of his heart Are so discovered, that he falls on his face as a cast and convicted prisoner, Worshippeth God,
and acknowledgeth God to be in such preaching, 1 Cor. 14. 24, 25. so the Prophet is said to judge men when he maketh them know the abomination of their fathers.
and acknowledgeth God to be in such preaching, 1 Cor. 14. 24, 25. so the Prophet is said to judge men when he makes them know the abomination of their Father's.
Ezek 20. 4. and once more, we have not, saith the Apostle, walked craftily, nor handled the Word of God deceitfully, NONLATINALPHABET, by manifestation, or evident discovering of the truth, we commend our selves to every mans conscience in the sight of God, 2 Cor. 4. 2. and thus it is said of Stephen, That his adversaries were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spake, Act. 6. 10.
Ezekiel 20. 4. and once more, we have not, Says the Apostle, walked craftily, nor handled the Word of God deceitfully,, by manifestation, or evident discovering of the truth, we commend our selves to every men conscience in the sighed of God, 2 Cor. 4. 2. and thus it is said of Stephen, That his Adversaries were not able to resist the Wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke, Act. 6. 10.
2. With wisdom and seasonablenesse, as men are able to heare and bear, so Christ spake the word, Mark 4. 33. John 16. 12. we must have milk for the weak,
2. With Wisdom and seasonableness, as men Are able to hear and bear, so christ spoke the word, Mark 4. 33. John 16. 12. we must have milk for the weak,
and meat for the strong, so manage our Ministry as to prevent and remove all occasions of prejudice and offence from any which watch for matter of advantage and exception against us.
and meat for the strong, so manage our Ministry as to prevent and remove all occasions of prejudice and offence from any which watch for matter of advantage and exception against us.
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and to all other purposes, not pleasing men but God which trieth the heart, 1 Cor. 10. 33. 1 Thes. 2. 4. speaking his words whether men will hear or forbear, Ezek. 2. 7. and telling them the Truth,
and to all other Purposes, not pleasing men but God which trieth the heart, 1 Cor. 10. 33. 1 Thebes 2. 4. speaking his words whither men will hear or forbear, Ezekiel 2. 7. and telling them the Truth,
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4. With spiritual power and Authority, as Christ did, Matth. 7. 29. to declare unto men their transgression in such a manner as to judge them for it, Mic. 3. 8. Ezek. 20. 4. that their hearts may be pricked, Acts 2. 37. and they made to fall on their face and give glory to God, 1 Cor. 14. 25. to shew unto a man his uprightnesse in such a manner as that he may find God gracious to him,
4. With spiritual power and authority, as christ did, Matthew 7. 29. to declare unto men their Transgression in such a manner as to judge them for it, Mic. 3. 8. Ezekiel 20. 4. that their hearts may be pricked, Acts 2. 37. and they made to fallen on their face and give glory to God, 1 Cor. 14. 25. to show unto a man his uprightness in such a manner as that he may find God gracious to him,
and may see his face with joy, Job 33. 23. — 26. so to preach the word as to binde and loose, to remit and retain, to heal and settle the consciences of our hearers, that they may finde the Gospel come unto them, not in word only, but in power, 1 Thes. 1. 5. 5. With meeknesse and all winning insinuations, that there may appear nothing but love and gentlenesse in every thing which we deliver;
and may see his face with joy, Job 33. 23. — 26. so to preach the word as to bind and lose, to remit and retain, to heal and settle the Consciences of our hearers, that they may find the Gospel come unto them, not in word only, but in power, 1 Thebes 1. 5. 5. With meekness and all winning insinuations, that there may appear nothing but love and gentleness in every thing which we deliver;
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as the Apostle professeth to the Thessalonians, that he was gentle among them, as a nurse cherisheth her children, 1 Thes. 2. 7. and exhorteth Timothy and other spiritual persons with meeknesse to instruct opposers,
as the Apostle Professes to the Thessalonians, that he was gentle among them, as a nurse Cherishes her children, 1 Thebes 2. 7. and exhorteth Timothy and other spiritual Persons with meekness to instruct opposers,
and to restore such as are overtaken with any fault, 2 Tim. 2. 24, 25. Gal. 6. 1. It is an excellent Character which Saint Austin giveth of a preacher, that he should so manage his Office, ut doceat, ut delectet, ut flectat, ut intelligenter, ut libenter, ut obedienter audiatur.
and to restore such as Are overtaken with any fault, 2 Tim. 2. 24, 25. Gal. 6. 1. It is an excellent Character which Saint Austin gives of a preacher, that he should so manage his Office, ut doceat, ut delectet, ut flectat, ut intelligenter, ut Libenter, ut obediently audiatur.
Shall any man be so bold as to do what God forbids? and shall a Minister be so timorous as not to speak what God commands? Shall I be afraid to offend him by doing my duty who is not afraid to offend God by neglecting his? Shall I be afraid to save him who is not afraid to destroy himself? or shall I be dismaid at the face and frown of a man,
Shall any man be so bold as to do what God forbids? and shall a Minister be so timorous as not to speak what God commands? Shall I be afraid to offend him by doing my duty who is not afraid to offend God by neglecting his? Shall I be afraid to save him who is not afraid to destroy himself? or shall I be dismayed At the face and frown of a man,
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and neglect the wrath of God who can tear me in pieces? be not dismayed at their face, saith the Lord, least I confound thee before them, Jer. 1. 17. yet this boldnesse must be in a way of conviction and perswasion, without indiscretion and exasperation, that when we shew our zeal against mens sins, we may withal manifest our love to their persons, and that honor and reverend esteem which we owe to their dignities and conditions.
and neglect the wrath of God who can tear me in Pieces? be not dismayed At their face, Says the Lord, lest I confound thee before them, Jer. 1. 17. yet this boldness must be in a Way of conviction and persuasion, without indiscretion and exasperation, that when we show our zeal against men's Sins, we may withal manifest our love to their Persons, and that honour and reverend esteem which we owe to their dignities and conditions.
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but lead them unto Christ, Matth. 2. 9. He who by his wicked life buildeth againe those things, which by his holy doctrine he destroyed, maketh himself a transgressor, Gal. 2. 18. verbis tantum philosophari non doctoris est sed historionis.
but led them unto christ, Matthew 2. 9. He who by his wicked life builds again those things, which by his holy Doctrine he destroyed, makes himself a transgressor, Gal. 2. 18. verbis Tantum Philosophize non Doctoris est sed historionis.
It is rather pageantry than serious piety, for men to preach Angelical Sermons, and to live diabolical conversations, ut dicta factis deficientibus erubescant, as Tertullian speaks.
It is rather pageantry than serious piety, for men to preach Angelical Sermons, and to live diabolical conversations, ut dicta factis deficientibus erubescent, as Tertullian speaks.
We cannot expect that other men should follow our doctrine, when we our selves forsake it, the greatest part of men being like sheep, which go non qua eundum sed qua itur, rather as they are led then as they are taught. And so much of the duty here supposed, the excellency, necessity, and manner of preaching.
We cannot expect that other men should follow our Doctrine, when we our selves forsake it, the greatest part of men being like sheep, which go non qua eundum sed qua itur, rather as they Are led then as they Are taught. And so much of the duty Here supposed, the excellency, necessity, and manner of preaching.
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this is the character which the Apostle giveth of the man of sinne, that he sitteth as God in the Temple of God, usurping a divine authority over the souls of men, 2 Thes. 2. 4. and exercising a bloody tyranny over their bodies.
this is the character which the Apostle gives of the man of sin, that he Sitteth as God in the Temple of God, usurping a divine Authority over the Souls of men, 2 Thebes 2. 4. and exercising a bloody tyranny over their bodies.
and running before they are sent, as many did in the Prophet Jeremies time, Jer. 23. 21. And many more in in the late licentious days amongst us, of whom we may say as the Historian said of an obscure person, that he was Homo ex se Natus, they were Concionatores ex semetipsis Nati, self created preachers,
and running before they Are sent, as many did in the Prophet Jeremies time, Jer. 23. 21. And many more in in the late licentious days among us, of whom we may say as the Historian said of an Obscure person, that he was Homo ex se Born, they were Contionatores ex semetipsis Nati, self created Preachers,
and pull down legitimate preachers, and beget an undervaluing of those serious principles, which they knew sober and fixed Divines would never desert,
and pull down legitimate Preachers, and beget an undervaluing of those serious principles, which they knew Sobrium and fixed Divines would never desert,
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3. When they make themselves the Matter of their preaching, prophesying lies and the deceits of their own hearts, Jer. 23. 16, 26. teaching for doctrines the traditions or commandments of men, Mat. 15. 9. making sad the righteous, and strengthning the hands of the wicked by their lies, following their own spirits, Ezek. 13. 3, 22. venting in the place and name of Christ their own passions,
3. When they make themselves the Matter of their preaching, prophesying lies and the Deceits of their own hearts, Jer. 23. 16, 26. teaching for doctrines the traditions or Commandments of men, Mathew 15. 9. making sad the righteous, and strengthening the hands of the wicked by their lies, following their own spirits, Ezekiel 13. 3, 22. venting in the place and name of christ their own passion,
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and animosities, their own interests and jealousies, their own private opinions and paradoxes, somenting distempers, ingenerating discontents and divisions in the hearts of the people, corrupting the minds, perverting the judgements, ensnaring and intangling the consciences of those that hear them;
and animosities, their own interests and jealousies, their own private opinions and paradoxes, fomenting distempers, ingenerating discontents and divisions in the hearts of the people, corrupting the minds, perverting the Judgments, ensnaring and intangling the Consciences of those that hear them;
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turning aside to vain jangling, departing from the faith, giving heed to seducing ▪ spirits, speaking lies in hypocrisie, teaching things which they ought not, leading captive and deceiving the hearts of the simple, sowing tares in the Lords field, being the snare of a fowler in all their wayes, walking in the Spirit and in falshood, prophesying of wine and strong drink, causing the people to erre through their lies and their lightnesse.
turning aside to vain jangling, departing from the faith, giving heed to seducing ▪ spirits, speaking lies in hypocrisy, teaching things which they ought not, leading captive and deceiving the hearts of the simple, sowing tares in the lords field, being the snare of a Fowler in all their ways, walking in the Spirit and in falsehood, prophesying of wine and strong drink, causing the people to err through their lies and their lightness.
or ambitious pursuits, or filthy lucre, or plausible compliance, or private interests, as the Pharisees, who for a pretence made long prayers, that they might devoure widows Houses, supposing gain to be godlinesse, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Tim. 6. 5. when they pursue crooked and indirect aimes of their own, oftentation of learning, inticing words of mens wisdom, commending themselves, pleasing others, 1 Co•. 2. 4. 2 Cor. 10. 12. Gal. 1. 10. quite contrary to the practise of the holy Apostle, who in his Function and Ministry walked not in craftiness, handled not the Word of God deceitfully, 2 Cor. 4. 2. did not exhort out of uncleanness,
or ambitious pursuits, or filthy lucre, or plausible compliance, or private interests, as the Pharisees, who for a pretence made long Prayers, that they might devour Widows Houses, supposing gain to be godliness, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Tim. 6. 5. when they pursue crooked and indirect aims of their own, ostentation of learning, enticing words of men's Wisdom, commending themselves, pleasing Others, 1 Co•. 2. 4. 2 Cor. 10. 12. Gal. 1. 10. quite contrary to the practice of the holy Apostle, who in his Function and Ministry walked not in craftiness, handled not the Word of God deceitfully, 2 Cor. 4. 2. did not exhort out of uncleanness,
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or in guile, used not flattering words, nor a cloak of Covetousnesse, pleased not men, nor sought glory of any, 1 Thes. 2. •. — 6. but made it his onely end to please God, and by all means to save souls, to manage his Masters interest and not his own, that Christ alone might be glorified in the hearts of men;
or in guile, used not flattering words, nor a cloak of Covetousness, pleased not men, nor sought glory of any, 1 Thebes 2. •. — 6. but made it his only end to please God, and by all means to save Souls, to manage his Masters Interest and not his own, that christ alone might be glorified in the hearts of men;
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Which leads to the positive part of our preaching, Christ Jesus the Lord, whereby is intimated that the Lord Jesus is both the Author, the Object, and the End of all our preaching.
Which leads to the positive part of our preaching, christ jesus the Lord, whereby is intimated that the Lord jesus is both the Author, the Object, and the End of all our preaching.
how high a presumption it is for men to intrude into a Ministry without a call and warrant from God, the sad examples of Corah, Dathan, Abiram, Vzziah, the vagabond Exorcists, Acts 19. 13 ▪ — 16. and others do abundantly testifie.
how high a presumption it is for men to intrude into a Ministry without a call and warrant from God, the sad Examples of Corah, Dathan, Abiram, Uzziah, the vagabond Exorcists, Acts 19. 13 ▪ — 16. and Others do abundantly testify.
And therefore as Aaron was solemnly separated to minister to the Lord, 1 Chron. 23. 13. and in like manner Christ was called of God an high Priest after the Order of Melchizedec, Heb. 5. 5, 6, 7, 10. Even so were his Apostles sent by him, Mat. 28. 19. and by authority from him did they ordain others unto the same service, Act. 14. 23. and direct the same course to be observed afterwards, 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. from him then,
And Therefore as Aaron was solemnly separated to minister to the Lord, 1 Chronicles 23. 13. and in like manner christ was called of God an high Priest After the Order of Melchizedek, Hebrew 5. 5, 6, 7, 10. Even so were his Apostles sent by him, Mathew 28. 19. and by Authority from him did they ordain Others unto the same service, Act. 14. 23. and Direct the same course to be observed afterwards, 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. from him then,
and those whom he hath appointed must we receive both our mission and our message, our whole Ministry we must receive in the Lord, as it is said of Archippus, Col. 4. 17. It must be given and committed to us,
and those whom he hath appointed must we receive both our mission and our message, our Whole Ministry we must receive in the Lord, as it is said of Archippus, Col. 4. 17. It must be given and committed to us,
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1. From him we must have our Mission, for how shall they preach except they be sent, saith the Apostle, Rom. 10. 14. an Honor must not be undertaken without a Call, No man taketh this honour unto himself,
1. From him we must have our Mission, for how shall they preach except they be sent, Says the Apostle, Rom. 10. 14. an Honour must not be undertaken without a Call, No man Takes this honour unto himself,
but he that is called of God, Heb. 5. 4. the Ministerial Function is an honour, as the Apostle sheweth, 1 Tim. 5. 17. A Trust must not be undertaken without a Call, the Ministry is a Trust and AEconomy, 1 Cor. 9. 17. Great would be the disorder and confusion, great the mischief and danger, if hereticks and seducers might of their own heads sow their tares & subvert the souls of men;
but he that is called of God, Hebrew 5. 4. the Ministerial Function is an honour, as the Apostle shows, 1 Tim. 5. 17. A Trust must not be undertaken without a Call, the Ministry is a Trust and Aeconomy, 1 Cor. 9. 17. Great would be the disorder and confusion, great the mischief and danger, if Heretics and seducers might of their own Heads sow their tares & subvert the Souls of men;
if so honorable an Office should be exposed to contempt, and be destitute of divine blessing and assistance by the invasion of unqualified and worthless Intruders. A call then is necessary.
if so honourable an Office should be exposed to contempt, and be destitute of divine blessing and assistance by the invasion of unqualified and worthless Intruders. A call then is necessary.
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Pastors and Teachers, who have onely a mediate call, are set up by him as well as Apostles and Prophets, Eph. 4. 11. the Elders of Ephesus, though appointed by an ordinary call, are said to be made Overseers by the holy Ghost, Act. 20. 28.
Pastors and Teachers, who have only a mediate call, Are Set up by him as well as Apostles and prophets, Ephesians 4. 11. the Elders of Ephesus, though appointed by an ordinary call, Are said to be made Overseers by the holy Ghost, Act. 20. 28.
This Call is twofold, Internal and External. 1. Internal, standing, 1. In an Evidence of fit qualifications for so weighty a work, viz. 1. Sanctity of life, which may fit and dispose for the faithful and conscionable discharge of the Office, to make a man zealous for the glory of God, sensible of the interest of souls, exemplary to the flock, able to speak experimentally of the ways of God, the devices of Satan, the deception of lust, the issues of temptation, the consolations of the holy Spirit,
This Call is twofold, Internal and External. 1. Internal, standing, 1. In an Evidence of fit qualifications for so weighty a work, viz. 1. Sanctity of life, which may fit and dispose for the faithful and conscionable discharge of the Office, to make a man zealous for the glory of God, sensible of the Interest of Souls, exemplary to the flock, able to speak experimentally of the ways of God, the devices of Satan, the deception of lust, the issues of temptation, the consolations of the holy Spirit,
as that he may be apt to teach, to speak a word in season, to shew a man his uprightnesse, to convince gain sayers, to use sound speech which cannot be condemned.
as that he may be apt to teach, to speak a word in season, to show a man his uprightness, to convince gain sayers, to use found speech which cannot be condemned.
It is not a little measure of learning which will serve to open the Scriptures, to confute errours, to state questions, to decide controversies, to resolve cases, to speak with demonstration and authority to the consciences of sinners.
It is not a little measure of learning which will serve to open the Scriptures, to confute errors, to state questions, to decide controversies, to resolve cases, to speak with demonstration and Authority to the Consciences of Sinners.
Physick, in what is reported of beasts, birds, plants, meteors, precious stones, &c. Ethicks and Politicks in Solomons Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Logick and Rhetorick in the strong reasonings,
Physic, in what is reported of beasts, Birds, plants, meteors, precious stones, etc. Ethics and Politics in Solomons Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Logic and Rhetoric in the strong reasonings,
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Languages, the Old Testament being written in Hebrew and Chalde, the New in Greek. Allusions to Exotick and profane History and Antiquity, Mythology, Parables, Poetry, quotations out of prophane writers.
Languages, the Old Testament being written in Hebrew and Chaldea, the New in Greek. Allusions to Exotic and profane History and Antiquity, Mythology, Parables, Poetry, quotations out of profane writers.
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And all this to instruct us what abundance of learning is requisite unto him who will rightly understand and divide the word of Truth. 3. Aptnesse to teach, spiritual skill and wisdom to shew himself a Scribe instructed to the Kingdom of heaven, Mat. 15 32. NONLATINALPHABET,
And all this to instruct us what abundance of learning is requisite unto him who will rightly understand and divide the word of Truth. 3. Aptness to teach, spiritual skill and Wisdom to show himself a Scribe instructed to the Kingdom of heaven, Mathew 15 32.,
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2. This Internal call standeth in a sincere desire, by the secret work of God on the heart, to serve him and his Church in the work of the Ministry, and that not out of ambition, covetousnesse,
2. This Internal call Stands in a sincere desire, by the secret work of God on the heart, to serve him and his Church in the work of the Ministry, and that not out of ambition, covetousness,
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or carnal affections, but out of an intire regard to the glory of God, and salvation of souls. The Apostle calleth it NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Tim. 3. 1. a willingnesse unto it, 1 Cor. 9. 17. an addicting ones self unto it, 1 Cor. 16. 15. an offering a mans self to be sent by God, Isa. 6. 8.
or carnal affections, but out of an entire regard to the glory of God, and salvation of Souls. The Apostle calls it, 1 Tim. 3. 1. a willingness unto it, 1 Cor. 9. 17. an addicting ones self unto it, 1 Cor. 16. 15. an offering a men self to be sent by God, Isaiah 6. 8.
2. The External call instituted by Christ in his Apostles, is managed by their successors, the Bishops and Pastors of the Church. 1. In Examination of the fitnesse of those who judge themselves thus inwardly called, by the preceding qualifications, that the office may not be invaded by ignorant or unworthy persons, 1 Tim. 3. 10. 2. In Approbation, when upon trial men are found able, willing, apt, faithful, the Church by her Officers declareth them such,
2. The External call instituted by christ in his Apostles, is managed by their Successors, the Bishops and Pastors of the Church. 1. In Examination of the fitness of those who judge themselves thus inwardly called, by the preceding qualifications, that the office may not be invaded by ignorant or unworthy Persons, 1 Tim. 3. 10. 2. In Approbation, when upon trial men Are found able, willing, apt, faithful, the Church by her Officers Declareth them such,
and giveth testimony unto them, as the Apostle doth unto Epaphras and Tychicus, Col. 1. 7. 4. 7. 3. In separation and solemn consecration unto the function by fasting and prayer, commending the persons so approved unto the grace of God, Act. 13. 2. 14. 23. And this done in the Church Assembly, praesente plebe, whose assent and testimony was anciently required, of which we read in Saint Cyprian, Ep. 68. Concil. Carthag. 4. can. 2•. and in Leo. Ep. 89. Hereby the Church are witnesses, and (not declaring their dissent and dissatisfaction) Approvers of what is done.
and gives testimony unto them, as the Apostle does unto Epaphras and Tychicus, Col. 1. 7. 4. 7. 3. In separation and solemn consecration unto the function by fasting and prayer, commending the Persons so approved unto the grace of God, Act. 13. 2. 14. 23. And this done in the Church Assembly, present plebe, whose assent and testimony was anciently required, of which we read in Saint Cyprian, Epistle 68. Council. Carthage. 4. can. 2•. and in Leo. Epistle 89. Hereby the Church Are Witnesses, and (not declaring their dissent and dissatisfaction) Approvers of what is done.
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And it was done with the Rite and Ceremony of Imposition of hands, 1 Tim. 5. 23. as importing, 1. A dedication and devoting the person to the Office, Numb. 27. 18. 2. A deriving authority to administer the Office. 3. An imploring the gifts, blessing, protection, custody of the holy Spirit upon them,
And it was done with the Rite and Ceremony of Imposition of hands, 1 Tim. 5. 23. as importing, 1. A dedication and devoting the person to the Office, Numb. 27. 18. 2. A deriving Authority to administer the Office. 3. an imploring the Gifts, blessing, protection, custody of the holy Spirit upon them,
2. From him they must receive their Message. He is King in the Church, and they his Ambassadors, who must from him only receive their instructions, 2 Cor. 5. 20. they must speak His Words, Ezek. 2. 7. that the Church may have a proof of Christ speaking in them, 2 Cor. 13. 3. and of the Counsel of God delivered by them, Acts 20. 27. teaching the people the things which he hath commanded, Mat. 28. 20. His command is our commission.
2. From him they must receive their Message. He is King in the Church, and they his ambassadors, who must from him only receive their instructions, 2 Cor. 5. 20. they must speak His Words, Ezekiel 2. 7. that the Church may have a proof of christ speaking in them, 2 Cor. 13. 3. and of the Counsel of God Delivered by them, Acts 20. 27. teaching the people the things which he hath commanded, Mathew 28. 20. His command is our commission.
We must deliver nothing but what we have Received. I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, 1 Cor. 11. 23. That which I have heard, saith the Prophet, of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you, Isa. 21. 2. Speak unto all the Cities of Judah which come to worship in the Lords House All the words which I command thee to speak unto them, diminish not a word, Jer. 26. 2. What thing soever I command you observe to do it, thou shalt not add thereto,
We must deliver nothing but what we have Received. I have received of the Lord that which also I Delivered unto you, 1 Cor. 11. 23. That which I have herd, Says the Prophet, of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you, Isaiah 21. 2. Speak unto all the Cities of Judah which come to worship in the lords House All the words which I command thee to speak unto them, diminish not a word, Jer. 26. 2. What thing soever I command you observe to do it, thou shalt not add thereto,
nor diminish from it, Deut. 12. 32. If any man speak, let him speak as the Oracles of God, 1 Pet. 4. 11. The Lord hath committed unto us the Word and Ministry of Reconciliation, what we do in attendance on that Ministry we do in Christs stead, and therefore ought seriously to consider with our selves,
nor diminish from it, Deuteronomy 12. 32. If any man speak, let him speak as the Oracles of God, 1 Pet. 4. 11. The Lord hath committed unto us the Word and Ministry of Reconciliation, what we do in attendance on that Ministry we do in Christ stead, and Therefore ought seriously to Consider with our selves,
as may without indignity done to Christ, have his name and authority prefixed on them. He will not own the dictates and inventions of men for the Oracles of God.
as may without indignity done to christ, have his name and Authority prefixed on them. He will not own the dictates and Inventions of men for the Oracles of God.
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Yet she may not impose as doctrines her commandments, Mat. 15. 9. She may not adde any thing to the alsufficiency and plenitude of the holy Scriptures, Deut. 4. 2. Prov. 30. 6. when we speak of the means of salvation, of the rules, principles,
Yet she may not impose as doctrines her Commandments, Mathew 15. 9. She may not add any thing to the All-sufficiency and plenitude of the holy Scriptures, Deuteronomy 4. 2. Curae 30. 6. when we speak of the means of salvation, of the rules, principles,
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if we speak not according unto them, it is because there is no light in us, Isa. 8. 20. no doctrine is necessary or sufficient to carry us unto Heaven,
if we speak not according unto them, it is Because there is no Light in us, Isaiah 8. 20. no Doctrine is necessary or sufficient to carry us unto Heaven,
We preach Christ crucified, 1 Cor. 1. 23. I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified, 1 Cor. 2. 2. All materials of Religion are contained under four heads, Agenda, Credenda, Petenda, Participanda, duties to be done, mysteries to be believed, mercies to be implored, seals to be imparted.
We preach christ Crucified, 1 Cor. 1. 23. I determined not to know any thing among you, save jesus christ and him Crucified, 1 Cor. 2. 2. All materials of Religion Are contained under four Heads, Agenda, Credenda, Petenda, Participanda, duties to be done, Mysteres to be believed, Mercies to be implored, Seals to be imparted.
1. Of the Agenda, the Law is the Rule, and this is a Schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, Gal. 3. 24. Consider it as Covenant of Life,, and so it sends us unto Christ, by whose onely obedience the Righteousnesse thereof hath been fulfilled for us, I am not come to destroy the Law,
1. Of the Agenda, the Law is the Rule, and this is a Schoolmaster to bring us unto christ, Gal. 3. 24. Consider it as Covenant of Life,, and so it sends us unto christ, by whose only Obedience the Righteousness thereof hath been fulfilled for us, I am not come to destroy the Law,
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but to fulfill it, Mat. 5. 17. by whose onely sufferings and satisfaction the curse thereof hath been removed from us, Gal 3. 13. Christ is the end of the Law, Rom. 10. 4.
but to fulfil it, Mathew 5. 17. by whose only sufferings and satisfaction the curse thereof hath been removed from us, Gall 3. 13. christ is the end of the Law, Rom. 10. 4.
for his commandment is exceeding broad, this was one great end of his Sermon in the Mount to vindicate the Law from the narrow glosses which had been cast upon it. 2. His most holy example leads us in the way of it, that we may walk as he walked, 1 Pet. 2. 21. 1 John 2. 6. 3. His holy Spirit and Grace, and his love shed abroad in our hearts, enable and constrain us to the obedience of it, I am able, saith the Apostle, to do all things through Christ who strengthened me, Phil. 4. 13. We must never preach the Law without Christ.
for his Commandment is exceeding broad, this was one great end of his Sermon in the Mount to vindicate the Law from the narrow Glosses which had been cast upon it. 2. His most holy Exampl leads us in the Way of it, that we may walk as he walked, 1 Pet. 2. 21. 1 John 2. 6. 3. His holy Spirit and Grace, and his love shed abroad in our hearts, enable and constrain us to the Obedience of it, I am able, Says the Apostle, to do all things through christ who strengthened me, Philip 4. 13. We must never preach the Law without christ.
As it was delivered, so it must be preached, In the hand of a Mediator, Gal. 3. 19. when we discover the disease we must shew the Physician. So God to Adam, 1. Conviction, where art thou? then consolation, the seed of the woman shall bruise the serpents head, Gen. 3. 9, 15. So John Baptist, to the multitude,
As it was Delivered, so it must be preached, In the hand of a Mediator, Gal. 3. 19. when we discover the disease we must show the physician. So God to Adam, 1. Conviction, where art thou? then consolation, the seed of the woman shall bruise the Serpents head, Gen. 3. 9, 15. So John Baptist, to the multitude,
first generation of Vipers, then, bring forth fruits worthy of Repentance, Luke 3. 7, 8. So Christ to Laodicea, first, thou ▪ art poore, and blinde, and naked:
First generation of Vipers, then, bring forth fruits worthy of Repentance, Lycia 3. 7, 8. So christ to Laodicea, First, thou ▪ art poor, and blind, and naked:
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By whom he made the world, Col. 1. 16. and in whom he is our Father, John 20. 17. I believe in the Holy Ghost, who is the Spirit of Christ, Rom. 8. 9. Gal. 4. 6. Vicarius Christi, who brings him and his comforts to the soul.
By whom he made the world, Col. 1. 16. and in whom he is our Father, John 20. 17. I believe in the Holy Ghost, who is the Spirit of christ, Rom. 8. 9. Gal. 4. 6. Vicar Christ, who brings him and his comforts to the soul.
I believe the holy Catholick Church, the Spouse of Christ, the Body of Christ, the fulness of him that filleth all in all, Eph. 1. 23. caput & corpus unus est Christus.
I believe the holy Catholic Church, the Spouse of christ, the Body of christ, the fullness of him that fills all in all, Ephesians 1. 23. caput & corpus Unus est Christus.
I believe the communion of Saints, & our communion is with the Father & the son as K. of Saints, 1 Joh. 1. 3. and with holy Angels and men, as subjects to that King.
I believe the communion of Saints, & our communion is with the Father & the son as K. of Saints, 1 John 1. 3. and with holy Angels and men, as subject's to that King.
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He is the Surety of the Covenant, for the satisfaction of God, Heb. 7. 22. and he is the Mediator of the Covenant for the reconciliation of man, Heb. 8. 6. Thus omnia credenda lead unto him.
He is the Surety of the Covenant, for the satisfaction of God, Hebrew 7. 22. and he is the Mediator of the Covenant for the reconciliation of man, Hebrew 8. 6. Thus omnia credenda led unto him.
Baptisme simulacrum mortis & Resurrectionis Christi, the image of the death and resurrection of Christ, wherein we are planted and regenerated to his life and likenesse. The Lords Supper, the Memorial of the death of Christ, wherein we feed and feast upon him as our Passover which was sacrificed for us, 1 Cor. 5. 7, 8.
Baptism simulacrum mortis & Resurrectionis Christ, the image of the death and resurrection of christ, wherein we Are planted and regenerated to his life and likeness. The lords Supper, the Memorial of the death of christ, wherein we feed and feast upon him as our Passover which was sacrificed for us, 1 Cor. 5. 7, 8.
In one word, we preach him, 1. In his Office, as the Christ anointed of his Father. 2. In the great Ends of those Offices, which are to be our Jesus to save us,
In one word, we preach him, 1. In his Office, as the christ anointed of his Father. 2. In the great Ends of those Offices, which Are to be our jesus to save us,
and he finally admired in all them that believe, 2 Thes. 1. 10. These are in se finis operis, Eph. 4. 12. and they ought to be in us finis operantis.
and he finally admired in all them that believe, 2 Thebes 1. 10. These Are in se finis operis, Ephesians 4. 12. and they ought to be in us finis operantis.
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And now having secured Christs honour and interest, the Apostle returns again to himself, and sheweth in what capacity he looketh on himself in the Church of Christ, not as a Lord,
And now having secured Christ honour and Interest, the Apostle returns again to himself, and shows in what capacity he looks on himself in the Church of christ, not as a Lord,
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but as a servant. Our selves your servants, far from the temper of those whom you suffer to bring you into bondage, to smite, to devoure you, to exalt themselves, 2 Cor. 11. 20. Whatever titles of honour or dignity the pastors of the Church are adorned withal, (as the Apostle assureth us of an Honor due unto it, 1 Tim. 5. 17. and an Authority entrusted with it, 2 Cor. 10. 8.) yet this very honour consists in a service which they owe to the Church of Christ.
but as a servant. Our selves your Servants, Far from the temper of those whom you suffer to bring you into bondage, to smite, to devour you, to exalt themselves, 2 Cor. 11. 20. Whatever titles of honour or dignity the Pastors of the Church Are adorned withal, (as the Apostle assureth us of an Honour due unto it, 1 Tim. 5. 17. and an authority Entrusted with it, 2 Cor. 10. 8.) yet this very honour consists in a service which they owe to the Church of christ.
As the Priests and Levites are commanded by Josiah, to serve the Lord and his people Israel, 2 Chron. 35. 3. The highest Officers and noblest abilities are all the Churches,
As the Priests and Levites Are commanded by Josiah, to serve the Lord and his people Israel, 2 Chronicles 35. 3. The highest Officers and Noblest abilities Are all the Churches,
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as Stewards, Ministers, Watchmen, Labourers, all import a service, excluding domination, which our Saviour expresly forbids, Mat. 20. 25. 28. Including humility, industry, fidelity, love, helpfulnesse, all endeavours to attend the service of the Churches faith,
as Stewards, Ministers, Watchmen, Labourers, all import a service, excluding domination, which our Saviour expressly forbids, Mathew 20. 25. 28. Including humility, industry, Fidis, love, helpfulness, all endeavours to attend the service of the Churches faith,
Yet withal they are such servants and stewards as are also Rulers, so they are called, Luke 12. 42. 1 Tim. 5. 17. serviunt utilitati non potestati, servants they are to the souls of the people,
Yet withal they Are such Servants and Stewards as Are also Rulers, so they Are called, Lycia 12. 42. 1 Tim. 5. 17. serviunt utilitati non Power, Servants they Are to the Souls of the people,
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but not to their power, whom the people have no despotical authority over, but are to submit unto as unto those that watch for their souls, 1 Cor. 16. 15, 16. Heb. 3. 17.
but not to their power, whom the people have no despotical Authority over, but Are to submit unto as unto those that watch for their Souls, 1 Cor. 16. 15, 16. Hebrew 3. 17.
And therefore the Apostle addeth, That they are the peoples servants for Jesus sake, in order to the promoting of his Honour and interest in the Church.
And Therefore the Apostle adds, That they Are the peoples Servants for jesus sake, in order to the promoting of his Honour and Interest in the Church.
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think not much to further the salvation of those by your labours, whom Christ purchased with his blood, Magnifie your Office, not by pomp and state, by scorn or superciliousnesse; these things debase it;
think not much to further the salvation of those by your labours, whom christ purchased with his blood, Magnify your Office, not by pomp and state, by scorn or superciliousness; these things debase it;
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Esteem not that a needless Office, which the Apostle hath made necessary; nor a bootlesse service unto the performance whereof so great a Reward, unto the omission whereof so great a woe is annexed, 1 Cor. 9. 16, 17. If you be not moved by the souls of others, preach for your own sakes, that you may save your selves. If you value not your own salvation, preach for the sake of others, that you may save those that hear you, 1 Tim. 4. 16. If there be yet ignorance in the people, let them not continue in darknesse for want of your teaching.
Esteem not that a needless Office, which the Apostle hath made necessary; nor a bootless service unto the performance whereof so great a Reward, unto the omission whereof so great a woe is annexed, 1 Cor. 9. 16, 17. If you be not moved by the Souls of Others, preach for your own sakes, that you may save your selves. If you valve not your own salvation, preach for the sake of Others, that you may save those that hear you, 1 Tim. 4. 16. If there be yet ignorance in the people, let them not continue in darkness for want of your teaching.
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If there be yet sins amongst them, let them not perish under them, for want of your Reproving. If they be yet imperfect, let them not be still children,
If there be yet Sins among them, let them not perish under them, for want of your Reproving. If they be yet imperfect, let them not be still children,
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nor the Watchmen keep, nor the Stewards provide for the flock, you have betrayed a trust, abused a Lord, exposed a depositum, you shall give an account, not onely for souls murthered,
nor the Watchmen keep, nor the Stewards provide for the flock, you have betrayed a trust, abused a Lord, exposed a depositum, you shall give an account, not only for Souls murdered,
So convince of sinne, the guilt, the stain, the dominion, the pollution of it, the curse and malediction whereunto the soul is exposed by it, that your hearers may be awakened,
So convince of sin, the guilt, the stain, the dominion, the pollution of it, the curse and malediction whereunto the soul is exposed by it, that your hearers may be awakened,
So convince of the alsufficient righteousnesse, and and unsearchable riches of Christ, the Excellency of his knowledge, the unmeasurablenesse of his love, the preciousnesse of his Promises, the fellowship of his sufferings, the power of his Resurrection, the beauties of his holinesse, the easinesse of his yoke, the Sweetnesse of his peace, the joy of his salvation, the hope of his Glory, that the hearts of your hearers may burn within them, and they may flie like Doves unto their windows for shelter and Sanctuary into the arms of such a Redeemer, who is able and willing to save to the uttermost those that come unto God by him, that they may with all ready obedience,
So convince of the All-sufficient righteousness, and and unsearchable riches of christ, the Excellency of his knowledge, the unmeasurableness of his love, the preciousness of his Promises, the fellowship of his sufferings, the power of his Resurrection, the beauty's of his holiness, the easiness of his yoke, the Sweetness of his peace, the joy of his salvation, the hope of his Glory, that the hearts of your hearers may burn within them, and they may fly like Dove unto their windows for shelter and Sanctuary into the arms of such a Redeemer, who is able and willing to save to the uttermost those that come unto God by him, that they may with all ready Obedience,
and by the constraining power of the love of Christ, yield up themselves to the Government of this Prince of Peace, by whom the Prince of this world is judged and cast out, his works destroyed, and we for this end bought with a price, that we should not be our ▪ own, but his that bought us,
and by the constraining power of the love of christ, yield up themselves to the Government of this Prince of Peace, by whom the Prince of this world is judged and cast out, his works destroyed, and we for this end bought with a price, that we should not be our ▪ own, but his that bought us,
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Preach not your own passions and animosities, things tending to widen breaches, to foment jealousies and discontents, to kindle fedition, to cherish faction, to beget turbulency & disquiet, to shake the piety which the people owe to God,
Preach not your own passion and animosities, things tending to widen Breaches, to foment jealousies and discontents, to kindle fedition, to cherish faction, to beget turbulency & disquiet, to shake the piety which the people owe to God,
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but as servants of a Prince of Peace, preach those things which make for peace, and which may heal the divisions & compose the distempers which yet remain in the midst of us.
but as Servants of a Prince of Peace, preach those things which make for peace, and which may heal the divisions & compose the distempers which yet remain in the midst of us.
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3. Preach Christ Jesus the Lord, determine to know nothing among your people but Christ crucified, let his name and grace, his spirit and love triumph in the midst of all your Sermons.
3. Preach christ jesus the Lord, determine to know nothing among your people but christ Crucified, let his name and grace, his Spirit and love triumph in the midst of all your Sermons.
Consider the worth of souls, their excellency, their immortality, the price that bought them, the sin which defiles them, the curse which destroys them, the grace which renues them, the glory which blesseth them.
Consider the worth of Souls, their excellency, their immortality, the price that bought them, the sin which defiles them, the curse which Destroys them, the grace which renews them, the glory which Blesses them.
Is it a small sin to gratifie Satan by neglecting to save those precious souls which he seeketh to ruine? Is it a small sin by our carelesnesse to betray such souls as those,
Is it a small since to gratify Satan by neglecting to save those precious Souls which he seeks to ruin? Is it a small since by our carelessness to betray such Souls as those,
and our own with them, to the peril of eternal perdition? Shall we be able to endure the hideous outcry of destroyed souls wherewith we had been entrusted, howling out that doleful accusation against us, Parentes sensimus parricidas, our Guids have misled us, our Watchmen have betrayed us, our Pastors have starved us, our Stewards have defrauded us, our fathers have been our parricides?
and our own with them, to the peril of Eternal perdition? Shall we be able to endure the hideous outcry of destroyed Souls wherewith we had been Entrusted, howling out that doleful accusation against us, Parents sensimus Parricides, our Guides have misled us, our Watchmen have betrayed us, our Pastors have starved us, our Stewards have defrauded us, our Father's have been our parricides?
For Jesus sake, if you love Jesus; It is the argument which himself useth, Joh. 21. 15, 16, 17. (and if any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
For jesus sake, if you love jesus; It is the argument which himself uses, John 21. 15, 16, 17. (and if any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
if you fear his wrath, if you value his salvation, study the price of souls, snatch souls out of the fire, forewarn souls of the wrath to come, be humble, be faithful, be painful, be pitiful towards the souls of men.
if you Fear his wrath, if you valve his salvation, study the price of Souls, snatch Souls out of the fire, forewarn Souls of the wrath to come, be humble, be faithful, be painful, be pitiful towards the Souls of men.
