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OF THE Unpardonable SIN Against the Holy Ghost. 1. John 5. part of Ver. 16. There is a Sin unto Death.
OF THE Unpardonable SIN Against the Holy Ghost. 1. John 5. part of Ver. 16. There is a since unto Death.
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THis Sin which St. John calls here the Sin unto Death, is the unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost, described by our blessed Saviour, Matth. 12.32. •hat whosoever commits it, hath no forgiveness, neither in this World, nor in the World to come;
THis since which Saint John calls Here the since unto Death, is the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost, described by our blessed Saviour, Matthew 12.32. •hat whosoever commits it, hath no forgiveness, neither in this World, nor in the World to come;
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for, All manner of Sin and Blasphemy shall be forgiven unto Men; but the Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, shall not be forgiven unto Men:
for, All manner of since and Blasphemy shall be forgiven unto Men; but the Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, shall not be forgiven unto Men:
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And •e that speaketh a word against the Son, it shall be forgiven him;
And •e that speaks a word against the Son, it shall be forgiven him;
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but whosoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, shall never be forgiven, neither in this World, nor in the World to come. but whosoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, shall never be forgiven, neither in this World, nor in the World to come.
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This Sin against the Holy Ghost, this is that sin which St. John calls here the Sin unto Death: Not because that sin deserves Death,
This since against the Holy Ghost, this is that since which Saint John calls Here the since unto Death: Not Because that since deserves Death,
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for so does all sin deserve Death, both Temporal and Eternal;
for so does all since deserve Death, both Temporal and Eternal;
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for the wages of Sin (even all) is Death, Rom. 6. But this sin against the Holy Ghost is called, The Sin unto Death; because it binds a man over to Eternal Death, without any possibility of recovery.
for the wages of since (even all) is Death, Rom. 6. But this since against the Holy Ghost is called, The since unto Death; Because it binds a man over to Eternal Death, without any possibility of recovery.
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Now some there are, that go on from one degree of sin to another, they heighten and aggravate their sins more and more,
Now Some there Are, that go on from one degree of since to Another, they heighten and aggravate their Sins more and more,
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until they are brought to that height at last, as to commit that sin, for which there is no forgiveness.
until they Are brought to that height At last, as to commit that since, for which there is no forgiveness.
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There is no meer Man since the fall, that can live without sin, for all are sinners;
There is no mere Man since the fallen, that can live without since, for all Are Sinners;
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but yet there are degrees of sin; some sins in their own nature are small, others are more great and hainous.
but yet there Are Degrees of since; Some Sins in their own nature Are small, Others Are more great and heinous.
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Many sins there are that are great, yet pardonable, and one sin there is unpardonable,
Many Sins there Are that Are great, yet pardonable, and one since there is unpardonable,
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and whosoever commits that one sin, shall have no forgiveness, but must for ever bear the weight and punishment, both of that and all of his other sins.
and whosoever commits that one since, shall have no forgiveness, but must for ever bear the weight and punishment, both of that and all of his other Sins.
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There is such a sin as St. John speaks of here in my Text, that is, a Sin unto Death.
There is such a since as Saint John speaks of Here in my Text, that is, a since unto Death.
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And now I come to the Explication of the words; from whence I shall raise this point of Doctrine.
And now I come to the Explication of the words; from whence I shall raise this point of Doctrine.
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Doct. That amongst other Sins committed by fallen Mankind, there is only one Sin that is a Sin unto Death, and whosoever committeth that, he hath no forgiveness,
Doct. That among other Sins committed by fallen Mankind, there is only one since that is a since unto Death, and whosoever Committeth that, he hath no forgiveness,
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neither in this World, nor in the World to come. neither in this World, nor in the World to come.
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Now for my further proceeding on the Subject, I shall lay open to you, First, What the Sin unto Death is.
Now for my further proceeding on the Subject, I shall lay open to you, First, What the since unto Death is.
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Secondly, That all other Sins, how great and hainous soever, may be forgiven. Thirdly That this Sin alone, shall never be forgiven.Secondly, That all other Sins, how great and heinous soever, may be forgiven. Thirdly That this since alone, shall never be forgiven.
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Fourthly, The reason why that Sin alone is Unpardonable: And then Lastly, I shall conclude all with a few words of Application.Fourthly, The reason why that since alone is Unpardonable: And then Lastly, I shall conclude all with a few words of Application.
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I shall begin first with the Discription of this unpardonable sin;
I shall begin First with the Description of this unpardonable since;
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where I shall endeavour to make as plain a Discription of it as possible I can;
where I shall endeavour to make as plain a Description of it as possible I can;
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and in doing of it, I shall First shew you Negatively what is not this Sin:
and in doing of it, I shall First show you Negatively what is not this since:
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Secondly, I shall shew you Positively what it is.
Secondly, I shall show you Positively what it is.
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First, I shall shew you Negatively, what is not this Sin unto Death, or in what degree a man may sin,First, I shall show you Negatively, what is not this since unto Death, or in what degree a man may sin,
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and yet not commit that unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost.
and yet not commit that unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost.
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First: It is not every quenching of the motions of the Spirit that is that Sin:First: It is not every quenching of the motions of the Spirit that is that since:
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It is true, when the Holy Ghost comes with a still voice, and knocks at the doors of sinners hearts for entrance, he often comes and strives with them,
It is true, when the Holy Ghost comes with a still voice, and knocks At the doors of Sinners hearts for Entrance, he often comes and strives with them,
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and secretly wooes and beseeches them to leave their Sins, and be Converted, yet they quench and stifle all his motions,
and secretly Woes and Beseeches them to leave their Sins, and be Converted, yet they quench and stifle all his motions,
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and bare up their hearts against him, and will not be obedient to his Heavenly Calls;
and bore up their hearts against him, and will not be obedient to his Heavenly Calls;
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now such sin grievously against the Holy Ghost: But yet this alone is not the unpardonable sin against the Holy Ghost;
now such since grievously against the Holy Ghost: But yet this alone is not the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost;
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for many who have stood it out a long time, and have often quenched and grieved the Holy Spirit,
for many who have stood it out a long time, and have often quenched and grieved the Holy Spirit,
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yet at last they have been wrought upon unto sincere Conversion.
yet At last they have been wrought upon unto sincere Conversion.
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Secondly, A man may commit many hainous and crying Sins, and yet not be guilty of the unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost.Secondly, A man may commit many heinous and crying Sins, and yet not be guilty of the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost.
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A man may be an Idolator, a Whoremonger, a Fornicator, a Murderer, and work Witch-craft,
A man may be an Idolater, a Whoremonger, a Fornicator, a Murderer, and work Witchcraft,
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and Sin with a very high hand, nay, he may live in all manner of filthiness and lewdness,
and since with a very high hand, nay, he may live in all manner of filthiness and Lewdness,
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and yet not be under the guilt of the unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost. Thus we read, 2 Chron. 33. that Manasses sinned with a very high hand;
and yet not be under the guilt of the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost. Thus we read, 2 Chronicles 33. that Manasses sinned with a very high hand;
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he was an Idolator, an Inchanter, and worked Witch-craft, and dealt with Familiar Spirits, and wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord:
he was an Idolater, an Enchanter, and worked Witchcraft, and dealt with Familiar Spirits, and wrought much evil in the sighed of the Lord:
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And Mary Magdalen had seven Devils cast out of her, Luke 8.2. and yet both were pardoned.
And Marry Magdalen had seven Devils cast out of her, Lycia 8.2. and yet both were pardoned.
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Thirdly; A man may Sin presumptuously against great Light and Knowledge, and yet not commit this Sin unto Death: for Peter when he denyed Christ, he did it against great knowledge of Christ;Thirdly; A man may since presumptuously against great Light and Knowledge, and yet not commit this since unto Death: for Peter when he denied christ, he did it against great knowledge of christ;
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he knew Christ to be his Lord and Saviour, he was one of Christs beloved Disciples,
he knew christ to be his Lord and Saviour, he was one of Christ Beloved Disciples,
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and for all that, how strongly he denyed Christ, and that with an Cath too;
and for all that, how strongly he denied christ, and that with an Catholic too;
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and yet for all that, Christ looked upon him with a merciful eye, and he Repented, and was forgiven.
and yet for all that, christ looked upon him with a merciful eye, and he Repented, and was forgiven.
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Fourthly; It is not every malicious Sin that is the unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost;Fourthly; It is not every malicious since that is the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost;
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for St. Paul certainly had great malice in his heart, when he went on so furiously to persecute the Church of God;
for Saint Paul Certainly had great malice in his heart, when he went on so furiously to persecute the Church of God;
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and yet he was Converted, and became a Preacher of the Gospel of Christ, which before he persecuted.
and yet he was Converted, and became a Preacher of the Gospel of christ, which before he persecuted.
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Fifthly and Lastly; It is not final Unbelief, nor final Impenitence, that is the unpardoable Sin against the Holy Ghost,Fifthly and Lastly; It is not final Unbelief, nor final Impenitence, that is the unpardoable since against the Holy Ghost,
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though some be of opinion, that it is because that Sin is Unpardonable;
though Some be of opinion, that it is Because that since is Unpardonable;
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and Christ himself hath said Matth. Chap. 12. Ver. 32. That all manner of Sin and Blasphemy shall be forgiven unto Man,
and christ himself hath said Matthew Chap. 12. Ver. 32. That all manner of since and Blasphemy shall be forgiven unto Man,
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except it be the Sin against the Holy Ghost. except it be the since against the Holy Ghost.
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But you are to take the words of our Saviour in their true sence and meaning;
But you Are to take the words of our Saviour in their true sense and meaning;
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it is all manner of Sin and Blasphemy committed within the compass of a Mans life, that shall be forgiven,
it is all manner of since and Blasphemy committed within the compass of a men life, that shall be forgiven,
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except the Sin against the Holy Ghost;
except the since against the Holy Ghost;
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for the Sin of final Impenitency and final Unbelief, is not compleated until the very moment of a Mans Death,
for the since of final Impenitency and final Unbelief, is not completed until the very moment of a men Death,
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and then you all know, that there is no Repentance, and consequently no Pardon after Death,
and then you all know, that there is no Repentance, and consequently not Pardon After Death,
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for Christ saith, He that Sins against the Holy Ghost, hath no forgiveness, neither in this World,
for christ Says, He that Sins against the Holy Ghost, hath no forgiveness, neither in this World,
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nor in the World to come. nor in the World to come.
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Now why should Christ say in this World, if there be no space to be forgiven in this World? but a Man may commit the unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost,
Now why should christ say in this World, if there be no Molle to be forgiven in this World? but a Man may commit the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost,
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even many years before his death.
even many Years before his death.
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Besides, there are many Thousands that dye in Impenitency and Unbelief, and are Damned, and yet never committed the unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost.
Beside, there Are many Thousands that die in Impenitency and Unbelief, and Are Damned, and yet never committed the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost.
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Thus I have shewed you Negatively what is not this unpardonable Sin, none of these Sins in particular, is that Sin.
Thus I have showed you Negatively what is not this unpardonable since, none of these Sins in particular, is that Sin.
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Secondly: I come now to shew you Positively what this Sin unto Death is, and wherein this unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost doth consist.Secondly: I come now to show you Positively what this since unto Death is, and wherein this unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost does consist.
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Now there are several Opinions in the World about it; some hold one thing, some another;
Now there Are several Opinions in the World about it; Some hold one thing, Some Another;
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but I have not time nor room to dispute concerning others Opinions about it;
but I have not time nor room to dispute Concerning Others Opinions about it;
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but I will endeavour, through Gods help, to lead you to the plain sight of it, by the light of the Holy Scripture.
but I will endeavour, through God's help, to led you to the plain sighed of it, by the Light of the Holy Scripture.
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Now in the first place you must know, that there are two sorts of People that cannot commit this Unpardonable Sin. First, the True Believers cannot commit it,
Now in the First place you must know, that there Are two sorts of People that cannot commit this Unpardonable Sin. First, the True Believers cannot commit it,
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though many times, for their Tryal, God suffers them to fall fouly into many grievous Sins;
though many times, for their Trial, God suffers them to fallen foully into many grievous Sins;
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yet they being Rooted in Christ, they are upheld by free Grace and Mercy, that they cannot fall into this Unpardonable Sin. Secondly, the grosly ignorant cannot commit it because it is a Sin against great Light and Knowledge:
yet they being Rooted in christ, they Are upheld by free Grace and Mercy, that they cannot fallen into this Unpardonable Sin. Secondly, the grossly ignorant cannot commit it Because it is a since against great Light and Knowledge:
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Indeed, the greatest part of the World shall be Damned;
Indeed, the greatest part of the World shall be Damned;
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yet among that greatest part, there is but few of them that can commit that Unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost.
yet among that greatest part, there is but few of them that can commit that Unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost.
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Some have both Light and Grace, these shall not commit this Unpardonable Sin. Again, Some have neither Light nor Grace, these cannot commit it:
some have both Light and Grace, these shall not commit this Unpardonable Sin. Again, some have neither Light nor Grace, these cannot commit it:
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But there are some again that have Light and no Grace; these are they that are liable to commit the Unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost.
But there Are Some again that have Light and no Grace; these Are they that Are liable to commit the Unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost.
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Now there must be two Ingredients to make up this Unpardonable Sin;
Now there must be two Ingredients to make up this Unpardonable since;
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that is, Light in the Head, and Malice in the Heart, without these two the Sin against the Holy Ghost cannot be committed.
that is, Light in the Head, and Malice in the Heart, without these two the since against the Holy Ghost cannot be committed.
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For to Sin against great Light and Knowledge, is not that Sin alone; nor yet to Sin Ignorantly out of that Malice, is not that Sin;
For to since against great Light and Knowledge, is not that since alone; nor yet to since Ignorantly out of that Malice, is not that since;
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but they must joyn both together to make up this Unpardonable Sin. This we see plain by the Example of St. Peter and St. Paul: Peter he denyed Christ,
but they must join both together to make up this Unpardonable Sin. This we see plain by the Exampl of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: Peter he denied christ,
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and forswore himself too, and that grievously against great Light and Knowledge;
and forswore himself too, and that grievously against great Light and Knowledge;
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for he knew Christ to be the only begotten Son of God, and he knew God in him:
for he knew christ to be the only begotten Son of God, and he knew God in him:
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he was one of Christs Disciples, and one of his beloved Disciples too;
he was one of Christ Disciples, and one of his Beloved Disciples too;
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he was taught of Christ, and had experimental knowledge of his love and favour, and yet he wickedly with an Oath denyed him.
he was taught of christ, and had experimental knowledge of his love and favour, and yet he wickedly with an Oath denied him.
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Now if Peter had done this out of Malice and Spight, then he had committed that Sin unto Death, for which there is no forgiveness.
Now if Peter had done this out of Malice and Spite, then he had committed that since unto Death, for which there is no forgiveness.
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But Peter had no Malice in his heart all this while, even at that time when he denyed Christ,
But Peter had no Malice in his heart all this while, even At that time when he denied christ,
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as you may see Matth. 29. when Christ told him, Before the Cock Crow thou shalt deny me thrice:
as you may see Matthew 29. when christ told him, Before the Cock Crow thou shalt deny me thrice:
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He answered, If I should dye with thee, I will not deny thee.
He answered, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee.
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And then denying him through infirmity and weakness of the flesh, when he had considered what he had done, he went out and wept bitterly, ver. 75. And Paul he had great Malice and Spight against the ways and People of God,
And then denying him through infirmity and weakness of the Flesh, when he had considered what he had done, he went out and wept bitterly, ver. 75. And Paul he had great Malice and Spite against the ways and People of God,
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as you may see, Acts 9.1.
as you may see, Acts 9.1.
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Paul breathed out threatnings and slaughter against the Disciples of the Lord, and desired of them Letters to Damascus, to the Synagogues, that if he found any of this way,
Paul breathed out threatenings and slaughter against the Disciples of the Lord, and desired of them Letters to Damascus, to the Synagogues, that if he found any of this Way,
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whether Men or Women, that he should bring them bound to Jerusalem.whither Men or Women, that he should bring them bound to Jerusalem.
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Now here was great Rage and Malice in Saul, against the ways and People of God;
Now Here was great Rage and Malice in Saul, against the ways and People of God;
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but doing it Ignorantly, he at last hearing of a voice, saying, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? and receiving of a Light from Heaven, that it was Jesus that he Persecuted, he was pricked at the heart,
but doing it Ignorantly, he At last hearing of a voice, saying, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? and receiving of a Light from Heaven, that it was jesus that he Persecuted, he was pricked At the heart,
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and trembling and astonished, said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Now by these two places of Scripture, you may plainly see that Peter Sinned against great Light,
and trembling and astonished, said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Now by these two places of Scripture, you may plainly see that Peter Sinned against great Light,
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and Paul out of great Malice, yet none of them both committed the Unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost.
and Paul out of great Malice, yet none of them both committed the Unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost.
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But whensoever Light and Malice meets together in one Man, then there is the Sin against the Holy Ghost.
But whensoever Light and Malice meets together in one Man, then there is the since against the Holy Ghost.
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Now as all other Sins, so this Sin against the Holy Ghost may be committed in Thought, Word, or Action. First, In Thought;
Now as all other Sins, so this since against the Holy Ghost may be committed in Thought, Word, or Actium. First, In Thought;
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that is, when a wicked Man, against his clear light and knowledge, doth but conceive a malicious Thought or Purpose towards persecuting the Gospel of Christ,
that is, when a wicked Man, against his clear Light and knowledge, does but conceive a malicious Thought or Purpose towards persecuting the Gospel of christ,
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or of the Saints of Christ, to hinder the work of the Holy Ghost in them.
or of the Saints of christ, to hinder the work of the Holy Ghost in them.
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This Sin, is to be thought, was the Sin of the lost Angels, for which cause they were lost without all hopes of Pardon.
This since, is to be Thought, was the since of the lost Angels, for which cause they were lost without all hope's of Pardon.
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Now some dispute whether their Sin was a Sin of the Thought; but I say, with all likelihood it was;
Now Some dispute whither their since was a since of the Thought; but I say, with all likelihood it was;
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for the Angels being only Spirits without Bodies, and so have no use of bodily Tongues, it could not be committed in Word,
for the Angels being only Spirits without Bodies, and so have no use of bodily Tongues, it could not be committed in Word,
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nor yet could they commit it in Action, because they were cast out of Heaven before they could bring it into practice,
nor yet could they commit it in Actium, Because they were cast out of Heaven before they could bring it into practice,
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therefore it must be a Sin of the Thought.
Therefore it must be a since of the Thought.
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Now their Sin was this, their habitation being in the highest Heavens, next under God himself, they had exceeding great Light and Knowledge, they had more Knowledge than all the Men in the World ever had,
Now their since was this, their habitation being in the highest Heavens, next under God himself, they had exceeding great Light and Knowledge, they had more Knowledge than all the Men in the World ever had,
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and were happy above all other Creatures;
and were happy above all other Creatures;
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but then not being contented with this Estate, they thought to be as high as God himself;
but then not being contented with this Estate, they Thought to be as high as God himself;
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therefore maliciously sought to make War against the Son of God, and put him out of his Throne,
Therefore maliciously sought to make War against the Son of God, and put him out of his Throne,
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for which cause they were immediately thrust out of Heaven, never more to see the face of Mercy;
for which cause they were immediately thrust out of Heaven, never more to see the face of Mercy;
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and thus from the beginning they have been counted malicious and revengeful, a raging Beast, and a roaring Lyon;
and thus from the beginning they have been counted malicious and revengeful, a raging Beast, and a roaring lion;
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thus their Sin being of the same nature with the Sin against the Holy Ghost, they were excluded all hopes of pardon.
thus their since being of the same nature with the since against the Holy Ghost, they were excluded all hope's of pardon.
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But the Sin of our first Parents was not the unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost, is clear;
But the since of our First Parents was not the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost, is clear;
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for tho' they sinned against great light, yet they obeyed, and complyed with the will of God,
for though they sinned against great Light, yet they obeyed, and complied with the will of God,
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even when the Tempter came, until at last they were inticed and overcome; but they did not fall maliciously, and so were not excluded a possibility of mercy.
even when the Tempter Come, until At last they were enticed and overcome; but they did not fallen maliciously, and so were not excluded a possibility of mercy.
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Secondly, This Sin may be committed in Word too; that is, when a man speaks blasphemously and maliciously of Christ and his holy way;Secondly, This since may be committed in Word too; that is, when a man speaks blasphemously and maliciously of christ and his holy Way;
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this was the Sin of the Scribes and Pharisees, Mark 3.22. There were certain Scribes came and said, this Fellow hath Beelzebub, and casleth out Devils by the Prince of the Devils:
this was the since of the Scribes and Pharisees, Mark 3.22. There were certain Scribes Come and said, this Fellow hath Beelzebub, and casleth out Devils by the Prince of the Devils:
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Therefore saith Christ to them, ver. 28.29. Verily I say unto you, all Sins shall be forgiven unto the Sons of men,
Therefore Says christ to them, ver. 28.29. Verily I say unto you, all Sins shall be forgiven unto the Sons of men,
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and Blasphemies, wherewith soever they shall blaspheme;
and Blasphemies, wherewith soever they shall Blaspheme;
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but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal Damnation. but whosoever shall Blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of Eternal Damnation.
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Now the reason of this speech of our blessed Saviour, is shewed in verse 20. because they said, he hath an unclean Spirit;
Now the reason of this speech of our blessed Saviour, is showed in verse 20. Because they said, he hath an unclean Spirit;
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which plainly shews, that these Scribes had spoken Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost.
which plainly shows, that these Scribes had spoken Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost.
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These Scribes were great Learned Men, they could know no other, but that Christ was the Son of God,
These Scribes were great Learned Men, they could know no other, but that christ was the Son of God,
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and they knew that he cast out Devils by the Spirit of God;
and they knew that he cast out Devils by the Spirit of God;
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and yet they out of spite to Christ, maliciously and blasphemously said, that he cast out Devils by Beelzebub the chief of Devils: Thus these Scribes committed the unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost, and that in Word.
and yet they out of spite to christ, maliciously and blasphemously said, that he cast out Devils by Beelzebub the chief of Devils: Thus these Scribes committed the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost, and that in Word.
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Thirdly; This Sin may be committed in Action too;Thirdly; This since may be committed in Actium too;
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that is, when a man being once throughly enlightned, and entered upon a holy course of Life,
that is, when a man being once thoroughly enlightened, and entered upon a holy course of Life,
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and tasted the comforts of Gods Spirit, and had some foretaste of the joys of Heaven,
and tasted the comforts of God's Spirit, and had Some foretaste of the Joys of Heaven,
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and not only makes profession of the Gospel, but teaches it to others;
and not only makes profession of the Gospel, but Teaches it to Others;
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he at last takes a dislike of these holy courses, and through spite and malice, utterly forsakes, opposes,
he At last Takes a dislike of these holy courses, and through spite and malice, utterly forsakes, opposes,
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and persecutes those good ways of God, which he before profest and taught: But to sum up this point;
and persecutes those good ways of God, which he before professed and taught: But to sum up this point;
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this unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost, is fully described by the Apostle to the Hebrews, Chap. 10.26, 27, 28. For if we sin wilfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for Sin,
this unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost, is Fully described by the Apostle to the Hebrews, Chap. 10.26, 27, 28. For if we sin wilfully After we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for since,
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but a fearful looking for of Judgment, and fiery Indignation;
but a fearful looking for of Judgement, and fiery Indignation;
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how much sorer punishment shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God,
how much Sorer punishment shall he be Thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God,
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and counted the blood of the Covenant, wherewith he was sanctify'd, an unholy thing, and have done despite to the Spirit of Grace. and counted the blood of the Covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and have done despite to the Spirit of Grace.
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Likewise, Heb. 6.4, 5, 6. For it is impossible for those who when once enlightned,
Likewise, Hebrew 6.4, 5, 6. For it is impossible for those who when once enlightened,
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and have tasted of the Heavenly gift, and were partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good word of God,
and have tasted of the Heavenly gift, and were partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good word of God,
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and the powers of the World to come, if they fall away to renew them again to Repentance, seeing they Crucifie afresh to themselves the Son of God,
and the Powers of the World to come, if they fallen away to renew them again to Repentance, seeing they Crucify afresh to themselves the Son of God,
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and put him to open shame. Now the Sin against the Holy Ghost is briefly this;and put him to open shame. Now the since against the Holy Ghost is briefly this;
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It is a wilful and malicious opposing of the known truth, joyned with final Apostacy. I shall a little explain these words, and then proceed.
It is a wilful and malicious opposing of the known truth, joined with final Apostasy. I shall a little explain these words, and then proceed.
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First, This Sin unto Death is an opposing Sin; now to oppose a thing, is to contradict it, or gainsay it;First, This since unto Death is an opposing since; now to oppose a thing, is to contradict it, or gainsay it;
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when a man says a thing is so and so, he denies it, and says it is not so;
when a man Says a thing is so and so, he Denies it, and Says it is not so;
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when a man says a thing must be done, he says again, it must not nor shall not be done;
when a man Says a thing must be done, he Says again, it must not nor shall not be done;
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such an opposition is in the heart of him that commits this unpardonable Sin; but a man may be an opposing man, and yet cannot commit this Sin; therefore,
such an opposition is in the heart of him that commits this unpardonable since; but a man may be an opposing man, and yet cannot commit this since; Therefore,
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Secondly, It is the Truth that he must oppose;Secondly, It is the Truth that he must oppose;
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that is, he must utterly oppose and reject Christ, who said, I am the Truth, Joh. 14.6.
that is, he must utterly oppose and reject christ, who said, I am the Truth, John 14.6.
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He opposeth all his threatnings, and will not believe his promises, and counts him to be a Seducer of the people,
He Opposeth all his threatenings, and will not believe his promises, and counts him to be a Seducer of the people,
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and counts the blood of the Covenant to be any unholy thing; nay, he also opposes the Spirit of Christ, who is the Spirit of Truth;
and counts the blood of the Covenant to be any unholy thing; nay, he also opposes the Spirit of christ, who is the Spirit of Truth;
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so that he will not obey his motions, and will not be led nor guided by him;
so that he will not obey his motions, and will not be led nor guided by him;
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but a man may oppose the Truth, and yet do it ignorant; therefore, Thirdly; It must be the known truth that he opposeth; he must be once enlightned:
but a man may oppose the Truth, and yet do it ignorant; Therefore, Thirdly; It must be the known truth that he Opposeth; he must be once enlightened:
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But you must know, that it is not only a notional knowledge, for a man may have great knowledge,
But you must know, that it is not only a notional knowledge, for a man may have great knowledge,
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and humane Learning, he may know much of God, and of his will in the Letter of the word,
and humane Learning, he may know much of God, and of his will in the letter of the word,
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and yet not be capable of committing this unpardonable Sin:
and yet not be capable of committing this unpardonable since:
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But he must be so far enlightned, as to see the evil that is in Sin, and the excellency of Christ;
But he must be so Far enlightened, as to see the evil that is in since, and the excellency of christ;
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he must taste of the Heavenly gift, and be made partaker of the Holy Ghost,
he must taste of the Heavenly gift, and be made partaker of the Holy Ghost,
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and taste of the good word of God, and the powers of the World to come;
and taste of the good word of God, and the Powers of the World to come;
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and by the blood of the Covenant, which he counts as an unholy thing, he is in part sanctified and cleansed from many Sins, he must have sweet communion with God in his word and Sacraments;
and by the blood of the Covenant, which he counts as an unholy thing, he is in part sanctified and cleansed from many Sins, he must have sweet communion with God in his word and Sacraments;
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he must have some taste of the love and favour of God, and comforts of his Spirit,
he must have Some taste of the love and favour of God, and comforts of his Spirit,
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and be refreshed by it, and taste of the joys of Heaven, and have some fore-taste of the happiness of the World to come.
and be refreshed by it, and taste of the Joys of Heaven, and have Some foretaste of the happiness of the World to come.
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This is that light and knowledge that lays a Man open to the committing of that Unpardonable sin:
This is that Light and knowledge that lays a Man open to the committing of that Unpardonable since:
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But yet a Man may sin against all this light and experiamental knowledge, and yet do it through the weakness of the flesh,
But yet a Man may sin against all this Light and experiamental knowledge, and yet do it through the weakness of the Flesh,
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or through some violent temptation, as Peter did when he denyed Christ; therefore, Fourthly, He must oppose the known truth willfully;
or through Some violent temptation, as Peter did when he denied christ; Therefore, Fourthly, He must oppose the known truth wilfully;
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he must willfully fall away, after he hath received the knowledge of the truth; other sins are commited through infirmity, but this sin is willful;
he must wilfully fallen away, After he hath received the knowledge of the truth; other Sins Are committed through infirmity, but this since is wilful;
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the will is the chief actor in it; and to compleat and make up this Unpardonable sin, there is, Fifthly, Malice in the heart;
the will is the chief actor in it; and to complete and make up this Unpardonable since, there is, Fifthly, Malice in the heart;
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without this, this sin cannot be committed; it must be a malicious opposing of the known truth;
without this, this since cannot be committed; it must be a malicious opposing of the known truth;
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that is, when a Man being once enlightned, and tasted of the Heavenly gift, and the good word of God,
that is, when a Man being once enlightened, and tasted of the Heavenly gift, and the good word of God,
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and have been made Partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have had some sweet relish and foretaste of Heaven, he come at last to take a dislike,
and have been made Partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have had Some sweet relish and foretaste of Heaven, he come At last to take a dislike,
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and to hate the Holy ways of God, and maliciously oppose and persecute them, and to doe despite to the Spirit of Grace, Crucifying afresh the Son of God,
and to hate the Holy ways of God, and maliciously oppose and persecute them, and to do despite to the Spirit of Grace, Crucifying afresh the Son of God,
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and putting him to open shame.
and putting him to open shame.
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Now a Man having gone thus far, he comes in the last place to be an Apostate;
Now a Man having gone thus Far, he comes in the last place to be an Apostate;
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for thus to oppose, thus willfully and maliciously to oppose the known truth, is always joyned with final and total Apostacy;
for thus to oppose, thus wilfully and maliciously to oppose the known truth, is always joined with final and total Apostasy;
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for he that is so far enlightned, as to see the evil of sin, and the excellency of Christ and Holiness,
for he that is so Far enlightened, as to see the evil of since, and the excellency of christ and Holiness,
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and been made partakers of the Holy Ghost, of his Graces and Comforts, and tasteth of Gods love and favour in Jesus Christ,
and been made partakers of the Holy Ghost, of his Graces and Comforts, and tasteth of God's love and favour in jesus christ,
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and has some fore-taste of the Joys of the World to come; now for such a one Willfully, Spitefully, and Maliciously to fall away, he so falls, as never to rise more:
and has Some foretaste of the Joys of the World to come; now for such a one Wilfully, Spitefully, and Maliciously to fallen away, he so falls, as never to rise more:
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It is true, the Children of God fall, and that often, and yet rise again; but when they fall through weakness of infirmity, and not willfully and maliciously;
It is true, the Children of God fallen, and that often, and yet rise again; but when they fallen through weakness of infirmity, and not wilfully and maliciously;
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but these wicked wretches fall willfully and maliciously, and so fall finally. Against such the door of mercy is for ever shut;
but these wicked wretches fallen wilfully and maliciously, and so fallen finally. Against such the door of mercy is for ever shut;
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concerning such St. Peter saith, It had been better for them not to have known the way of Righteousness,
Concerning such Saint Peter Says, It had been better for them not to have known the Way of Righteousness,
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then after they have known, to turn from the Holy Commandement delivered unto them: then After they have known, to turn from the Holy Commandment Delivered unto them:
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But it happened unto them according to the true Proverb, The Dog is turned to his vomit again;
But it happened unto them according to the true Proverb, The Dog is turned to his vomit again;
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and the Sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the Mire, 2. Pet. 2.21, 22. There is such another dreadful place of Scripture against these kind of Apostates; that is, Heb. 10.26.and the Sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the Mire, 2. Pet. 2.21, 22. There is such Another dreadful place of Scripture against these kind of Apostates; that is, Hebrew 10.26.
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For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sin, For if we sin wilfully After we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for since,
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but a fearful looking for of Judgement and fiery Indignation. but a fearful looking for of Judgement and fiery Indignation.
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Thus I have given you five steps, as so many links in a Chain, all which makes up the unpardonable sin against the Holy Ghost. It is a Willful and Malicious oppoling of the known truth, joyned with final Apostacy.
Thus I have given you five steps, as so many links in a Chain, all which makes up the unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost. It is a Wilful and Malicious oppoling of the known truth, joined with final Apostasy.
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Thus I have shewed you as Plain as I can, what this sin unto death is: Now to proceed:
Thus I have showed you as Plain as I can, what this since unto death is: Now to proceed:
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Secondly, The next thing to be considered, is, that all other Sins or Blasphemies whatsoever, may be forgiven, be our sins never so great and many;Secondly, The next thing to be considered, is, that all other Sins or Blasphemies whatsoever, may be forgiven, be our Sins never so great and many;
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tho' we be the vilest wretches that ever lived, yet there is hopes of pardon upon Repentance:
though we be the Vilest wretches that ever lived, yet there is hope's of pardon upon Repentance:
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Manasses was the vilest Sinner that ever we read of, yet he Repented and was pardoned:Manasses was the Vilest Sinner that ever we read of, yet he Repented and was pardoned:
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also Mary Magdalen, was the Chief of sinners, for out of her came seven Devils, yet because she loved much, much was forgiven her.
also Marry Magdalen, was the Chief of Sinners, for out of her Come seven Devils, yet Because she loved much, much was forgiven her.
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A Man may be a Whoremonger, an Adulterer, and work Witch-craft, and deal with Familiar Spirits,
A Man may be a Whoremonger, an Adulterer, and work Witchcraft, and deal with Familiar Spirits,
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and yet at last he may Repent and be saved;
and yet At last he may repent and be saved;
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and yet I have heard talk of some that are so foolish, as to take the sin of.
and yet I have herd talk of Some that Are so foolish, as to take the since of.
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Fornication to be a sin Unpardonable;
Fornication to be a since Unpardonable;
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for from Gods own words in the fourth Commandment, I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the Sins of the Fathers,
for from God's own words in the fourth Commandment, I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the Sins of the Father's,
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unto the third and fourth generation: unto the third and fourth generation:
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From whence they say, that Children that are base born are not saved, unto the third and fourth generation.
From whence they say, that Children that Are base born Are not saved, unto the third and fourth generation.
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But this is a most erronious Interpretation of Gods Word, it is them that hate him,
But this is a most erroneous Interpretation of God's Word, it is them that hate him,
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and continue hating of him, that he will visit their Iniquities upon, for Fornicators and Adulterers themselves, may repent and be saved, much more the Children, who knew nothing, nor could help nothing:
and continue hating of him, that he will visit their Iniquities upon, for Fornicators and Adulterers themselves, may Repent and be saved, much more the Children, who knew nothing, nor could help nothing:
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For Christ with his own Mouth tells the Scribes and Pharises, Matt. 21.13. that the Publicans and Harlots shall enter into the Kingdom of God before them;
For christ with his own Mouth tells the Scribes and Pharisees, Matt. 21.13. that the Publicans and Harlots shall enter into the Kingdom of God before them;
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for there is no Sin but is pardonable, except the sin against the Holy Ghost. But
for there is no since but is pardonable, except the since against the Holy Ghost. But
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Thirdly; The sin against the Holy Ghost is alone the sin unto Death, that is, a sin Unpardonable, never to be forgiven,Thirdly; The since against the Holy Ghost is alone the since unto Death, that is, a since Unpardonable, never to be forgiven,
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neither in this World, nor in the World to come: Not because the Merits of Christ is not sufficient to pardon it, for this sin,
neither in this World, nor in the World to come: Not Because the Merits of christ is not sufficient to pardon it, for this since,
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as well as for all other sins, are but Finite; whereas the Merits of Christ are Infinite.
as well as for all other Sins, Are but Finite; whereas the Merits of christ Are Infinite.
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Object. But what is the reason then that this sin cannot be forgiven? Answer. This Question brings me to the fourth thing considerable;Object. But what is the reason then that this since cannot be forgiven? Answer. This Question brings me to the fourth thing considerable;
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do but mind me a little, and I will as plain and as clear as I can, tell you what the Reason is.
do but mind me a little, and I will as plain and as clear as I can, tell you what the Reason is.
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The Reason arises from the Nature of this sin; for this sin, by whomsoever it is committed burdens the heart, and sears the Conscience,
The Reason arises from the Nature of this since; for this since, by whomsoever it is committed burdens the heart, and sears the Conscience,
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so that there is no place for Repentance to be wrought, neither for that nor for any other sin.
so that there is no place for Repentance to be wrought, neither for that nor for any other since.
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This Sin is called the Sin against the Holy Ghost; not because it is a Sin against the Person of the Holy Ghost, for so is all Sin against his Person;
This since is called the since against the Holy Ghost; not Because it is a since against the Person of the Holy Ghost, for so is all since against his Person;
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but it is called the Sin against the Holy Ghost, because it is against the Office and Work of the Holy Ghost. Now every one of the three Persons have their particular Work:
but it is called the since against the Holy Ghost, Because it is against the Office and Work of the Holy Ghost. Now every one of the three Persons have their particular Work:
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the Work of the Father is to Create, the Work of the Son is to Redeem lost Sinners;
the Work of the Father is to Create, the Work of the Son is to redeem lost Sinners;
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and the work of the Holy Ghost is, to enlighten, Convince, Sanctifie, and Convert them:
and the work of the Holy Ghost is, to enlighten, Convince, Sanctify, and Convert them:
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Now a Man committing this Unpardonable sin against the Holy Ghost, Rejects all this work of the Spirit.
Now a Man committing this Unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost, Rejects all this work of the Spirit.
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Now for a Man to be throughly enlightnell by the Holy Ghost, that he comes to know the evil of sin and of his lost and undone condition without Christ,
Now for a Man to be thoroughly enlightnell by the Holy Ghost, that he comes to know the evil of since and of his lost and undone condition without christ,
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and that none but the Merits of Christ can save him, then for him willfully and maliciously to oppose him and the work of his Spirit,
and that none but the Merits of christ can save him, then for him wilfully and maliciously to oppose him and the work of his Spirit,
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and will not be beholding to him for Salvation, now for such a one to be forgiven, is utterly impossible.
and will not be beholding to him for Salvation, now for such a one to be forgiven, is utterly impossible.
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Object. But why is it Impossible? nothing is Impossible with God. Answer. Nothing is Impossible with God that does not imploy a Contradiction;Object. But why is it Impossible? nothing is Impossible with God. Answer. Nothing is Impossible with God that does not employ a Contradiction;
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but for God to Forgive the sin committed against the Holy Ghost imploys a Contradiction:
but for God to Forgive the since committed against the Holy Ghost employs a Contradiction:
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for how can he have Pardon given him, that utterly rejects it? As for instance:
for how can he have Pardon given him, that utterly rejects it? As for instance:
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A Man through Ignorance may deny Christ, and maliciously fall from the profession of the truth, into all kind of wickedness,
A Man through Ignorance may deny christ, and maliciously fallen from the profession of the truth, into all kind of wickedness,
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as did Saint Paul, and the Jews that Crucified Christ:
as did Saint Paul, and the jews that crucified christ:
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and yet not falling against Light and Knowledge, there is room for the Holy Ghost to work upon him to enlighten him,
and yet not falling against Light and Knowledge, there is room for the Holy Ghost to work upon him to enlighten him,
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and to convince him of his Folly, and so makes way for Conversion.
and to convince him of his Folly, and so makes Way for Conversion.
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And besides, a Man, after he hath been enlightned, and •et falls back, through infirmity and the weakness of the flesh,
And beside, a Man, After he hath been enlightened, and •et falls back, through infirmity and the weakness of the Flesh,
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as Peter did, and doth not fall willfully, and maliciously, then the Holy Ghost may work upon him,
as Peter did, and does not fallen wilfully, and maliciously, then the Holy Ghost may work upon him,
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and renew him again, and work in him a deep sorrow for abusing so much love and mercy,
and renew him again, and work in him a deep sorrow for abusing so much love and mercy,
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and so carry on his good work unto Salvation.
and so carry on his good work unto Salvation.
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But for a Man when he is once enlightned by the Holy Ghost, and has had some taste of Gods Love and Favour,
But for a Man when he is once enlightened by the Holy Ghost, and has had Some taste of God's Love and Favour,
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and some foretaste of the joys of Heaven, and then at last utterly opposing this illuminating work of the Spirit,
and Some foretaste of the Joys of Heaven, and then At last utterly opposing this illuminating work of the Spirit,
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and willfully and maliciously to fall away, and so to reject the Spirits renewing work: Alas!
and wilfully and maliciously to fallen away, and so to reject the Spirits renewing work: Alas!
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then the Holy Ghost has done; he has nothing more that he can work in him;
then the Holy Ghost has done; he has nothing more that he can work in him;
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for this wretched creature has utterly rejected him;
for this wretched creature has utterly rejected him;
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his enlightning work, his convincing work, his Sanctifing work, he has utterly rejected Christs pardon, Heaven and all.
his enlightening work, his convincing work, his Sanctifying work, he has utterly rejected Christ pardon, Heaven and all.
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Now this poor wretch is past all hopes of Mercy, all hopes of Pardon, nay,
Now this poor wretch is passed all hope's of Mercy, all hope's of Pardon, nay,
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for such a one we are forbidden to Pray, as you see in the verse whereof my Text is a part.
for such a one we Are forbidden to Pray, as you see in the verse whereof my Text is a part.
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Now Christ prayed for them that maliciously Crucified him, Luke 23.34. saying, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Alas!
Now christ prayed for them that maliciously crucified him, Lycia 23.34. saying, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Alas!
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they knew not what they were doing;
they knew not what they were doing;
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for had they knew it, they would not have Crucified the Lord of Glory, 1. Corinth. 2.8.
for had they knew it, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory, 1. Corinth. 2.8.
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But if they had known, and yet Crucified him, Christ would not have spent his breath to pray for them;
But if they had known, and yet crucified him, christ would not have spent his breath to pray for them;
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for it would have been utterly in vain;
for it would have been utterly in vain;
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for when a Man has committed this Unpardonable sin, all the prayers of Heaven, nor Earth, can do him no good,
for when a Man has committed this Unpardonable since, all the Prayers of Heaven, nor Earth, can do him no good,
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for as the Text saith, There is a Sin unto Death.
for as the Text Says, There is a since unto Death.
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I shall conclude all with a few words of Application, and I will be as short as possible,
I shall conclude all with a few words of Application, and I will be as short as possible,
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because this Discourse will be to large for so small a Book. Here is first, a word of Comfort; Secondly, a word of Counsel. First, A word of Comfort.
Because this Discourse will be to large for so small a Book. Here is First, a word of Comfort; Secondly, a word of Counsel. First, A word of Comfort.
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It may be with reading and hearing of this terrible Discourse, your hearts begin to ake with fear that you have committed this Unpardonable sin.
It may be with reading and hearing of this terrible Discourse, your hearts begin to ache with Fear that you have committed this Unpardonable since.
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But I think I have sufficiently proved to you what it is;
But I think I have sufficiently proved to you what it is;
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and I tell you again, that there are but few that can commit it, nay, there are millions that are tormented in Hell, yet never committed this Sin:
and I tell you again, that there Are but few that can commit it, nay, there Are millions that Are tormented in Hell, yet never committed this since:
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Nay, further, an ignorant Protestant may through weakeness, and out of a slavish fear, turn Papist,
Nay, further, an ignorant Protestant may through weakeness, and out of a slavish Fear, turn Papist,
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and renounce his profession, and yet not commit this Unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost: for doing it out of ignorance and infirmity, there may be matter left for the Holy Ghost to work upon, whereby he may yet be Converted and Saved.
and renounce his profession, and yet not commit this Unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost: for doing it out of ignorance and infirmity, there may be matter left for the Holy Ghost to work upon, whereby he may yet be Converted and Saved.
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Consider this also• if you are afraid that you have committed 〈 … 〉 with that you had not committed it if it were to do again, 〈 … 〉 is a ••de sig• •hat you have not committed ••.
Consider this also• if you Are afraid that you have committed 〈 … 〉 with that you had not committed it if it were to do again, 〈 … 〉 is a ••de sig• •hat you have not committed ••.
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Secondly, I must conclude also with a word of Counsel; First, watch very deligently against all sin;Secondly, I must conclude also with a word of Counsel; First, watch very diligently against all since;
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but above all take especial heed of those sins that come near to the sin against the Holy Ghost, and they are these, Hypocrisie, taking only the outward profession of Religion,
but above all take especial heed of those Sins that come near to the since against the Holy Ghost, and they Are these, Hypocrisy, taking only the outward profession of Religion,
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and so dissembling, and mocking of God, sinning willfully against Conviction of Conscience, and against great Light and Knowledge;
and so dissembling, and mocking of God, sinning wilfully against Conviction of Conscience, and against great Light and Knowledge;
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sinning presumptuously, and with an high hand:
sinning presumptuously, and with an high hand:
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these sins, tho' none of them are the direct sin against the Holy Ghost, yet they will come very near to it;
these Sins, though none of them Are the Direct since against the Holy Ghost, yet they will come very near to it;
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therefore take especial need of them, least they in time should bring you to the committing of that Uunpardonable Sin.
Therefore take especial need of them, lest they in time should bring you to the committing of that Uunpardonable Sin.
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And Lastly, Labour to be Sincere in Religion, and by a true Faith, ingraft your selves into Christ;
And Lastly, Labour to be Sincere in Religion, and by a true Faith, ingraft your selves into christ;
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for they that be with Christ can never commit this Unpardonable Sin;
for they that be with christ can never commit this Unpardonable since;
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For know this, that amongst all the Sins committed by fallen Mankind, there is one Sin, that is a Sin unto Death, which is the Unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost; which whosoever commits it, hath no forgiveness,
For know this, that among all the Sins committed by fallen Mankind, there is one since, that is a since unto Death, which is the Unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost; which whosoever commits it, hath no forgiveness,
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neither in this World, nor in the World to come. Consider what has been said, and the Lord give you Understanding. FINIS.
neither in this World, nor in the World to come. Consider what has been said, and the Lord give you Understanding. FINIS.
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