nestly as he doth to them? Must we think, as some do, that he uses these Expressions as gentle Methods of Insinuation, and commends them for that, which he would perswade them to? But this doth not seem agreeable to the Apostles simplicity and godly sincerity, which he elsewhere sets such a value upon.
nestly as he does to them? Must we think, as Some do, that he uses these Expressions as gentle Methods of Insinuation, and commends them for that, which he would persuade them to? But this does not seem agreeable to the Apostles simplicity and godly sincerity, which he elsewhere sets such a valve upon.
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But it is far more probable that hitherto they had been very orderly and stedfast: but Epaphras going to St. Paul had informed him throughly of their condition, viz. That they were like a Garrison closely besieged on all sides;
But it is Far more probable that hitherto they had been very orderly and steadfast: but Epaphras going to Saint Paul had informed him thoroughly of their condition, viz. That they were like a Garrison closely besieged on all sides;
and fair Promises, and tempting Motives might do with them, and therefore the Apostle writes this Epistle to encourage them in their stedfastness, and to warn them against Temptations.
and fair Promises, and tempting Motives might do with them, and Therefore the Apostle writes this Epistle to encourage them in their steadfastness, and to warn them against Temptations.
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And this I say, saith he, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words, v. 4. and beware lest any man spoil you with Philosophy and vain deceit,
And this I say, Says he, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words, v. 4. and beware lest any man spoil you with Philosophy and vain deceit,
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after the traditions of men, after the rudiments of the World, and not after Christ, v. 8. Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of Angels, &c. v. 18. All which expressions do imply, that he had just reason to fear and to give them caution in time, that while they did yet think that they stood, they should take heed lest they fall.
After the traditions of men, After the rudiments of the World, and not After christ, v. 8. Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of Angels, etc. v. 18. All which expressions do imply, that he had just reason to Fear and to give them caution in time, that while they did yet think that they stood, they should take heed lest they fallen.
And as ye had received him, so walk ye in him, implies that the manner of their receiving Christ and his Doctrine at first was different from that which the false Apostles endeavoured to bring in among them,
And as you had received him, so walk you in him, Implies that the manner of their receiving christ and his Doctrine At First was different from that which the false Apostles endeavoured to bring in among them,
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and in him were hid all the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge. They received him as Christ Iesus, that is, they hoped for Redemption through his Blood, even the forgiveness of sins.
and in him were hid all the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge. They received him as christ Iesus, that is, they hoped for Redemption through his Blood, even the forgiveness of Sins.
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But here arises the great Difficulty, how they should know by any Certain Rule, what was the true and genuine Doctrine of Christ, which himself delivered? For,
But Here arises the great Difficulty, how they should know by any Certain Rule, what was the true and genuine Doctrine of christ, which himself Delivered? For,
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Nothing can be more weak than to imagine that the Judgments of People in matters of Faith, must be formed according to the skill and excellency of their Teachers.
Nothing can be more weak than to imagine that the Judgments of People in matters of Faith, must be formed according to the skill and excellency of their Teachers.
If we look over the Apostolical Churches while they were under the Care and Conduct of an Infallible Spirit; yet this did not prevent their running into great errours and mistakes,
If we look over the Apostolical Churches while they were under the Care and Conduct of an Infallible Spirit; yet this did not prevent their running into great errors and mistakes,
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The Churches of Galatia had such an opinion of St. Paul, upon his first preaching the Gospel among them, that they received him as an Angel of God, even as Christ Iesus;
The Churches of Galatia had such an opinion of Saint Paul, upon his First preaching the Gospel among them, that they received him as an Angel of God, even as christ Iesus;
yet presently after he saith, am I therefore become your Enemy beause I tell you the Truth? What! Of an Angel of God, or of one received as Christ Iesus, to become their Enemy, and that upon the most unjustifiable account, because he told them the Truth!
yet presently After he Says, am I Therefore become your Enemy Because I tell you the Truth? What! Of an Angel of God, or of one received as christ Iesus, to become their Enemy, and that upon the most unjustifiable account, Because he told them the Truth!
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1. He assures them, that the Christian Doctrine was of it self so sufficient for the good of Mankind, that it needed no Additions, either from the Law of Moses, or the Philosophy of the Gentiles, which might introduce several things, with a specious Appearance of Wisdom, Humility and Mortification; but they ought to be assured, that from Christ they had all that was necessary or useful for Salvation;
1. He assures them, that the Christian Doctrine was of it self so sufficient for the good of Mankind, that it needed no Additions, either from the Law of Moses, or the Philosophy of the Gentiles, which might introduce several things, with a specious Appearance of Wisdom, Humility and Mortification; but they ought to be assured, that from christ they had all that was necessary or useful for Salvation;
yet he was but one, and the Iudaizers would not yield to it, but were ready to suggest, that the other Apostles were more favourable to the Jewish Customs than he;
yet he was but one, and the Iudaizers would not yield to it, but were ready to suggest, that the other Apostles were more favourable to the Jewish Customs than he;
and therefore it was necessary some more general and common Rule be found out, whereby to distinguish the Original and Genuine Doctrine of Christ from that of Pretenders and Seducers.
and Therefore it was necessary Some more general and Common Rule be found out, whereby to distinguish the Original and Genuine Doctrine of christ from that of Pretenders and Seducers.
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There was no need for them to meet together before their dispersion, and to agree upon some common Articles of Faith, as Russinus imagins, lest they should differ from each other;
There was no need for them to meet together before their dispersion, and to agree upon Some Common Articles of Faith, as russinus imagins, lest they should differ from each other;
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For how could they differ, who had the same Spirit of Truth to lead them into all Truth? And we find nothing like a Combination among the Apostles, as to matters of Doctrine:
For how could they differ, who had the same Spirit of Truth to led them into all Truth? And we find nothing like a Combination among the Apostles, as to matters of Doctrine:
And if there had been, it would have rendred the Faith they delivered more suspitious, in that they durst not trust particular Persons with delivery of it, without an antecedent Confederacy among themselves, which would have <2^PAGES^MISSING> cerning him;
And if there had been, it would have rendered the Faith they Delivered more suspicious, in that they durst not trust particular Persons with delivery of it, without an antecedent Confederacy among themselves, which would have <2^PAGES^MISSING> cerning him;
And when there had been some whispers concerning him, as though he proceeded not in the same way with the rest, he went up to Ierusalem, and there upon full examination, James and Cephas, and John, who were the leading Apostles, gave him the right hand of Fellowship;
And when there had been Some whispers Concerning him, as though he proceeded not in the same Way with the rest, he went up to Ierusalem, and there upon full examination, James and Cephas, and John, who were the leading Apostles, gave him the right hand of Fellowship;
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but after these had been received in the hearts of such multitudes, that there could be no suspition that a false Representation of Christs Doctrine or Actions could be received by those Churches,
but After these had been received in the hearts of such Multitudes, that there could be no suspicion that a false Representation of Christ Doctrine or Actions could be received by those Churches,
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For all the Churches planted by the Apostles, were then made Judges whether the Gospels written were agreeable to the Doctrine which the Apostles had taught;
For all the Churches planted by the Apostles, were then made Judges whither the Gospels written were agreeable to the Doctrine which the Apostles had taught;
But when they found the main to be fully consonant to what they had been taught, the Testimony of every one of these Churches did shew the concurrence of all the Apostles,
But when they found the main to be Fully consonant to what they had been taught, the Testimony of every one of these Churches did show the concurrence of all the Apostles,
And that which adds to the strength of this proof is, that when the true Gospels were written, there were several false and counterfeit Gospels dispersed abroad, under the Names of the Apostles themselves.
And that which adds to the strength of this proof is, that when the true Gospels were written, there were several false and counterfeit Gospels dispersed abroad, under the Names of the Apostles themselves.
How came these to be rejected, and the other to be carefully received? Here lies the true Advantage of Original Tradition before the written Gospels, that by it the several Churches were enabled to pass a true judgment concerning them when they came to be dispersed among them.
How Come these to be rejected, and the other to be carefully received? Here lies the true Advantage of Original Tradition before the written Gospels, that by it the several Churches were enabled to pass a true judgement Concerning them when they Come to be dispersed among them.
For they could presently tell, whether what they read were agreeable to what they had heard and received from the Apostles. As suppose the Gospel of St. Matthew being published in Iudea, were carried into Mesopotamia or Persia, where many Christian Churches were very early planted;
For they could presently tell, whither what they read were agreeable to what they had herd and received from the Apostles. As suppose the Gospel of Saint Matthew being published in Iudea, were carried into Mesopotamia or Persiam, where many Christian Churches were very early planted;
these being throughly instructed by the Apostles in all things relating to the Life, Death, Resurrection and Doctrine of Christ, could presently judge whether St. Matthews Gospel agreed with what they had heard or not,
these being thoroughly instructed by the Apostles in all things relating to the Life, Death, Resurrection and Doctrine of christ, could presently judge whither Saint Matthews Gospel agreed with what they had herd or not,
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So that the Consent of the Churches so soon, while the memory of the Apostles Doctrine was so fresh in their minds, is in effect the consent of all the Apostles who taught them.
So that the Consent of the Churches so soon, while the memory of the Apostles Doctrine was so fresh in their minds, is in Effect the consent of all the Apostles who taught them.
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for this is a concurrent testimony of all the Apostolical Churches, who could not agree to approve an error in the Gospels contrary to the Faith delivered to them.
for this is a concurrent testimony of all the Apostolical Churches, who could not agree to approve an error in the Gospels contrary to the Faith Delivered to them.
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3. To overthrow any pretence to a secret Tradition from the Apostles different from what was seen in the Apostolical Writings. And to this purpose Irenaeus and Tertullian make very good use of the Tradition of the Apostolical Churches against the pretenders to such a Tradition, which those Churches were not acquainted with.
3. To overthrow any pretence to a secret Tradition from the Apostles different from what was seen in the Apostolical Writings. And to this purpose Irnaeus and Tertullian make very good use of the Tradition of the Apostolical Churches against the pretenders to such a Tradition, which those Churches were not acquainted with.
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and although there are many left who believe their Doctrine, yet this can never reach to the Testimony of those who saw and heard the things themselves,
and although there Are many left who believe their Doctrine, yet this can never reach to the Testimony of those who saw and herd the things themselves,
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With what another kind of Authority do those words command our Assent, That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
With what Another kind of authority do those words command our Assent, That which was from the beginning, which we have herd, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
then if all the Testimony concerning Christ were to be resolved into those who heard some say, that others told them, they had it from such, who saw those who conversed with them who saw Christ in the Flesh? At such a distance the Authority of a Testimony is extremely lessen'd;
then if all the Testimony Concerning christ were to be resolved into those who herd Some say, that Others told them, they had it from such, who saw those who conversed with them who saw christ in the Flesh? At such a distance the authority of a Testimony is extremely lessened;
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For, Eusebius saith, he conversed with the Disciples of our Lord and his Apostles, he saith of himself, that he went up and down to them to get what he could from them, having a greater esteem of what he could learn from them than of what was written.
For, Eusebius Says, he conversed with the Disciples of our Lord and his Apostles, he Says of himself, that he went up and down to them to get what he could from them, having a greater esteem of what he could Learn from them than of what was written.
And what Advantage did this bring to the Church? It brought some idle opinions into reputation, saith Eusebius; for afterwards they thought it enough to fix them upon Papias. But how was it possible for him to mistake? Eusebius saith, that being a Man of mean capacity, he might easily misunderstand the meaning of what was spoken.
And what Advantage did this bring to the Church? It brought Some idle opinions into reputation, Says Eusebius; for afterwards they Thought it enough to fix them upon Papias. But how was it possible for him to mistake? Eusebius Says, that being a Man of mean capacity, he might Easily misunderstand the meaning of what was spoken.
as St. Mark and St. Luke; and the latter gives this account of his undertaking to write it, viz. That thou mighest know the certainty of those things wherein thou hast been instructed.
as Saint Mark and Saint Lycia; and the latter gives this account of his undertaking to write it, viz. That thou Mightest know the certainty of those things wherein thou hast been instructed.
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How could they add any assurance to him, if all the ground of his certainty were to be taken from Tradition? St. Luke thought it necessary then, that those things which concerned the Life and Doctrine of Christ should be put into Writing, that they might be more certainly convey'd;
How could they add any assurance to him, if all the ground of his certainty were to be taken from Tradition? Saint Lycia Thought it necessary then, that those things which concerned the Life and Doctrine of christ should be put into Writing, that they might be more Certainly conveyed;
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viz. The Writings of the Apostles, when matters of Doctrine came to be contested, were the Infallible Rule, whereby they were to judge, which was the true and genuine Doctrine of Christ.
viz. The Writings of the Apostles, when matters of Doctrine Come to be contested, were the Infallible Rule, whereby they were to judge, which was the true and genuine Doctrine of christ.
But I shall now prove that the Writings of the Apostles were intended by the Holy Ghost to be a standing Rule, whereby the Church was to judge which was the true and genuine Doctrine of Christ.
But I shall now prove that the Writings of the Apostles were intended by the Holy Ghost to be a standing Rule, whereby the Church was to judge which was the true and genuine Doctrine of christ.
The General Reason is that which Irenaeus gives, viz. That the Gospel which they had first preached, was by the Will of God put into Writing, that it might be a Foundation and Pillar of our Faith.
The General Reason is that which Irnaeus gives, viz. That the Gospel which they had First preached, was by the Will of God put into Writing, that it might be a Foundation and Pillar of our Faith.
What need this, if Tradition were a certain and infallible way of conveying the Doctrine of Christ? St. Chrysostom saith, the Jewish Christians desired him to put into Writing what they had heard him Preach.
What need this, if Tradition were a certain and infallible Way of conveying the Doctrine of christ? Saint Chrysostom Says, the Jewish Christians desired him to put into Writing what they had herd him Preach.
Did not they understand the force of Tradition better? Or why should St. Matthew put them out of an Infallible Way? The Authority of the Imperfect Work on St. Matthew saith, they desired him to write his Gospel, that where ever they went they might carry an Account of their Faith with them.
Did not they understand the force of Tradition better? Or why should Saint Matthew put them out of an Infallible Way? The authority of the Imperfect Work on Saint Matthew Says, they desired him to write his Gospel, that where ever they went they might carry an Account of their Faith with them.
Clemens Alexandrinus, saith, the occasion of writing St. Marks Gospel was, that the people were not satisfied with an unwritten delivery of the Holy Doctrine,
Clemens Alexandrian, Says, the occasion of writing Saint Marks Gospel was, that the people were not satisfied with an unwritten delivery of the Holy Doctrine,
It seems that Peter himself did not think fit to leave the Doctrine of Christ to an Oral Tradition, even at Rome, but Irenaeus thinks it was written after St. Peters decease, who therein differs from the rest,
It seems that Peter himself did not think fit to leave the Doctrine of christ to an Oral Tradition, even At Room, but Irnaeus thinks it was written After Saint Peter's decease, who therein differs from the rest,
St. Ambrose thinks by those who had taken in hand to write of those things which were firmly believed among us, he means the Authors of the counterfeit Gospels,
Saint Ambrose thinks by those who had taken in hand to write of those things which were firmly believed among us, he means the Authors of the counterfeit Gospels,
But we have no evidence that these were older than St. Luke; his meaning is, that in those parts where he was, there were some who did undertake to give an Account of the Life and Actions of Christ, who wanted the Advantages which he had;
But we have no evidence that these were older than Saint Lycia; his meaning is, that in those parts where he was, there were Some who did undertake to give an Account of the Life and Actions of christ, who wanted the Advantages which he had;
having had great opportunities of knowing circumstances from the Eye-witnesses; and therefore he set himself to give an exact Relation of them, that not only Theophilus, but every one that answers his name might know the certainty of those things wherein they had been instructed.
having had great opportunities of knowing Circumstances from the Eyewitnesses; and Therefore he Set himself to give an exact Relation of them, that not only Theophilus, but every one that answers his name might know the certainty of those things wherein they had been instructed.
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And words that are only spoken are more easily misunderstood; which Maldonat assigns, as one great Reason of the Evangelists writing their several Gospels.
And words that Are only spoken Are more Easily misunderstood; which Maldonatus assigns, as one great Reason of the Evangelists writing their several Gospels.
Why written that ye might believe? Did the Apostle in his old Age mistrust the understandings or the Memories of Christians? Was not the Apostles Teaching sufficient to keep up the Principles of the Christian Faith in the hearts of the people;
Why written that you might believe? Did the Apostle in his old Age mistrust the understandings or the Memories of Christians? Was not the Apostles Teaching sufficient to keep up the Principles of the Christian Faith in the hearts of the people;
no, not while St. Iohn himself was yet living? He had certainly a very mean Opinion of Tradition, that thought it necessary for him to write that they might believe that Iesus is the Son of God.
no, not while Saint John himself was yet living? He had Certainly a very mean Opinion of Tradition, that Thought it necessary for him to write that they might believe that Iesus is the Son of God.
And withal observing that the other Evangelists insisted chiefly on the Actions of Christ for one year, viz. after Johns Imprisonment he resumes the whole matter, and adds those things which were omitted by the rest;
And withal observing that the other Evangelists insisted chiefly on the Actions of christ for one year, viz. After Johns Imprisonment he resumes the Whole matter, and adds those things which were omitted by the rest;
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that so the Church might be furnished with a full Relation of all that was necessary to compleat and establish the Faith of Christians. 2. As to the Epistles.
that so the Church might be furnished with a full Relation of all that was necessary to complete and establish the Faith of Christians. 2. As to the Epistles.
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The first Epistle we read of in the Christian Church, (and in probability the first writing in the New Testament) was the Decretal Epistle of the Council of Ierusalem.
The First Epistle we read of in the Christian Church, (and in probability the First writing in the New Testament) was the Decretal Epistle of the Council of Ierusalem.
and concerned the practices of Men, and withal were sent by Barnabas and Paul, and Iudas, and Silas. Were not these sufficient to deliver the Apostles sense to the Churches, without Letters from them? What a pitiful thing did they take Oral Tradition to be,
and concerned the practices of Men, and withal were sent by Barnabas and Paul, and Iudas, and Silas. Were not these sufficient to deliver the Apostles sense to the Churches, without Letters from them? What a pitiful thing did they take Oral Tradition to be,
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The Epistle to the Romans was written by St. Paul on purpose to clear some main points of the Christian Doctrine, which were then warmly disputed between the Jews and the Christians,
The Epistle to the Romans was written by Saint Paul on purpose to clear Some main points of the Christian Doctrine, which were then warmly disputed between the jews and the Christians,
and between the Judaizing Christians and others, as about Iustification, Rejection of the Iews, the difference of Meats, &c. And St. Paul took very needless pains in writing that excellent Epistle,
and between the Judaizing Christians and Others, as about Justification, Rejection of the Iews, the difference of Meats, etc. And Saint Paul took very needless pains in writing that excellent Epistle,
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The Epistle to the Galatians was written on occasion of one of the greatest points of controversy at that time, viz. the Use and Obligation of the Law of Moses. And St. Paul sound by sad experience among them, that it was very possible for those who had the best Instructions, either to forget them,
The Epistle to the Galatians was written on occasion of one of the greatest points of controversy At that time, viz. the Use and Obligation of the Law of Moses. And Saint Paul found by sad experience among them, that it was very possible for those who had the best Instructions, either to forget them,
else he would never have said, O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you that ye should not obey the Truth? And I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the Grace of Christ into another Gospel, How was it indeed possible for them to be removed, and to be soon removed, who had received the Faith by the Delivery of St. Paul himself? Then,
Else he would never have said, Oh foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you that you should not obey the Truth? And I marvel that you Are so soon removed from him that called you into the Grace of christ into Another Gospel, How was it indeed possible for them to be removed, and to be soon removed, who had received the Faith by the Delivery of Saint Paul himself? Then,
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and writes his Epistle to them for that purpose, and he exhorts them to stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind striving together for the Faith of the Gospel.
and writes his Epistle to them for that purpose, and he exhorts them to stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind striving together for the Faith of the Gospel.
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but from hence, it is evident that St. Paul supposed, that those who at first received the Christian Faith by Tradition from the Apostles themselves, might notwithstanding through their own weakness and folly,
but from hence, it is evident that Saint Paul supposed, that those who At First received the Christian Faith by Tradition from the Apostles themselves, might notwithstanding through their own weakness and folly,
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and that to prevent such mischievous consequences, he knew no better means than a Written Rule, which he tells Timothy was able to make him wise to Salvation;
and that to prevent such mischievous consequences, he knew no better means than a Written Rule, which he tells Timothy was able to make him wise to Salvation;
or at least to make it more passable in the World, and therefore would have introduced into it some Rites of the Jews, some Austerities of the Gentiles, some ways of Worship which would recommend them to their Adversaries;
or At least to make it more passable in the World, and Therefore would have introduced into it Some Rites of the jews, Some Austerities of the Gentiles, Some ways of Worship which would recommend them to their Adversaries;
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and upon this occasion he writes this Epistle to them to convince them that Christianity alone was far beyond any mixtures of the Fancies or Traditions of men,
and upon this occasion he writes this Epistle to them to convince them that Christianity alone was Far beyond any mixtures of the Fancies or Traditions of men,
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The design of what I have said is, that although the Gospels and Epistles were written upon particular occasions; yet those occasions were so great and considerable;
The Design of what I have said is, that although the Gospels and Epistles were written upon particular occasions; yet those occasions were so great and considerable;
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and the Assistance of the Holy Ghost did so direct the Hands and Pens of the Evangelists and Apostles in writing them, that what they have therein delivered contains a compleat Rule of the true and genuine Faith,
and the Assistance of the Holy Ghost did so Direct the Hands and Pens of the Evangelists and Apostles in writing them, that what they have therein Delivered contains a complete Rule of the true and genuine Faith,
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But against this, it is objected, that St. Paul himself charged the Thessalonians to stand fast and hold the Traditions which they have been taught either by word or by his Epistles.
But against this, it is objected, that Saint Paul himself charged the Thessalonians to stand fast and hold the Traditions which they have been taught either by word or by his Epistles.
viz. one of the first which St. Paul wrote, and soon after the former Epistle to the Thessalonians; which was some time before St. Lukes Gospel, which was first received in the Churches of Greece planted by St. Paul. Therefore all the proper Doctrine of Christ himself,
viz. one of the First which Saint Paul wrote, and soon After the former Epistle to the Thessalonians; which was Some time before Saint Lukes Gospel, which was First received in the Churches of Greece planted by Saint Paul. Therefore all the proper Doctrine of christ himself,
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2. Which leads us to the second Reason from which I designed to prove, that there ought to be a written Rule for discerning true primitive Christianity;
2. Which leads us to the second Reason from which I designed to prove, that there ought to be a written Rule for discerning true primitive Christianity;
when mens Lives were so long, and the principles of the Natural Religion so few; and yet both before and after the Flood, mankind was strangely degenerated from them.
when men's Lives were so long, and the principles of the Natural Religion so few; and yet both before and After the Flood, mankind was strangely degenerated from them.
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As about the Millennium, the Age of Christ, the time of Easter (on one side or other) the Communicating Infants. For St. Augustin quotes Apostolical Tradition for it.
As about the Millennium, the Age of christ, the time of Easter (on one side or other) the Communicating Infants. For Saint Augustin quotes Apostolical Tradition for it.
But I shall wave all these, and only mention a very necessary and important thing, which was a long time trusted to Tradition, and yet they differ'd so much about it,
But I shall wave all these, and only mention a very necessary and important thing, which was a long time trusted to Tradition, and yet they differed so much about it,
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The Church of Ierusalem was called the Mother of all Churches by the General Council of Constantinople; and in the Creed there delivered to the Catechumens. St. Cyril mentions the Eternal Generation of the Son before all Worlds;
The Church of Ierusalem was called the Mother of all Churches by the General Council of Constantinople; and in the Creed there Delivered to the Catechumens. Saint Cyril mentions the Eternal Generation of the Son before all World's;
and so doth Eusebius at Caesarea in the Creed, which he saith, he learnt at his Baptism, which was long before the Nicene Creed. Cassian makes it a part of that Creed which the Apostles delivered to the Church,
and so does Eusebius At Caesarea in the Creed, which he Says, he learned At his Baptism, which was long before the Nicene Creed. Cassian makes it a part of that Creed which the Apostles Delivered to the Church,
But no such thing was delivered in the Western Creeds as far as now appears, by what St. Augustin, Ruffinus, and others say in their expositions of it.
But no such thing was Delivered in the Western Creeds as Far as now appears, by what Saint Augustin, Ruffinus, and Others say in their expositions of it.
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St. Ierom writing against the Bishop of Ierusalem, urges him with the Creed, (no doubt that which was received in his own Church) and he saith, it consisteth of three main points, the Confession of the Trinity, the Unity of the Church,
Saint Jerom writing against the Bishop of Ierusalem, urges him with the Creed, (no doubt that which was received in his own Church) and he Says, it Consisteth of three main points, the Confessi of the Trinity, the Unity of the Church,
These things I mention, not in the least to shake the Faith of the Articles of the Apostles Creed; which St. Augustin saith was gathered out of Scriptures, and is agreeable to them;
These things I mention, not in the least to shake the Faith of the Articles of the Apostles Creed; which Saint Augustin Says was gathered out of Scriptures, and is agreeable to them;
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as to provide us an Infallible Written Rule in the Holy Scriptures, whereby we certainly know, what the true Primitive Christianity was, which was delivered by Christ and his Apostles?
as to provide us an Infallible Written Rule in the Holy Scriptures, whereby we Certainly know, what the true Primitive Christianity was, which was Delivered by christ and his Apostles?
but if ye believe not his Writings, how shall ye believe my words? And our Saviour severely checks the Pharisees for regarding their own Traditions more than the Written Law.
but if you believe not his Writings, how shall you believe my words? And our Saviour severely Checks the Pharisees for regarding their own Traditions more than the Written Law.
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4. The general Sense and Experience of Mankind agrees herein, that all matters of consequence are more certainly preserved by Writings than by meer words.
4. The general Sense and Experience of Mankind agrees herein, that all matters of consequence Are more Certainly preserved by Writings than by mere words.
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There is no Invention hath been more valued by the Wiser part of Mankind than that of Letters; because it is of such excellent use for conveying the sense of our minds at a distance to others.
There is no Invention hath been more valued by the Wiser part of Mankind than that of Letters; Because it is of such excellent use for conveying the sense of our minds At a distance to Others.
all those memorable Actions, and Institutions, either of Philosophy or Religion which were not written, are long since buried in Oblivion, without possibility of a Resurrection.
all those memorable Actions, and Institutions, either of Philosophy or Religion which were not written, Are long since buried in Oblivion, without possibility of a Resurrection.
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for since it is agreed by all Christians, that these were written by Divine Inspiration, it is most reasonable to believe, that a more than ordinary care would be taken to preserve them.
for since it is agreed by all Christians, that these were written by Divine Inspiration, it is most reasonable to believe, that a more than ordinary care would be taken to preserve them.
For, if God watches over his Church, he cannot be supposed to let such Books be lost which were designed for the universal and lasting Benefit of his Church.
For, if God watches over his Church, he cannot be supposed to let such Books be lost which were designed for the universal and lasting Benefit of his Church.
And having passed the severe Scrutiny of the first Ages, when so many counterfeit Writings were sent abroad, the following Ages could have no Reason to call their Authority in question.
And having passed the severe Scrutiny of the First Ages, when so many counterfeit Writings were sent abroad, the following Ages could have no Reason to call their authority in question.
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but the same Holy Spirit which did at first indite them, may give such an inward and effectual Testimony as to the Truth of the matter contained in them;
but the same Holy Spirit which did At First indite them, may give such an inward and effectual Testimony as to the Truth of the matter contained in them;
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and the best and wisest of the Antient Schoolmen did make the great firmness and certainty of Faith not to depend on outward Motives, but on inward Grace;
and the best and Wisest of the Ancient Schoolmen did make the great firmness and certainty of Faith not to depend on outward Motives, but on inward Grace;
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it takes so fast a hold of Divine Truths by discerning the excellency and value of them, that he that hath it is willing to let go any thing rather than that;
it Takes so fast a hold of Divine Truths by discerning the excellency and valve of them, that he that hath it is willing to let go any thing rather than that;
That is a true Divine Faith which purifies the Heart, and thereby enlightens the mind; which works by Love, and not by cavilling and wrangling about the Grounds of it;
That is a true Divine Faith which Purifies the Heart, and thereby enlightens the mind; which works by Love, and not by caviling and wrangling about the Grounds of it;
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And so I shall conclude this Discourse with the second sense of the Obligation which lies on those who have received Christ Iesus the Lord so to walk in him: i. e.
And so I shall conclude this Discourse with the second sense of the Obligation which lies on those who have received christ Iesus the Lord so to walk in him: i. e.
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What advantage will it be to us, to have the most Primitive and Apostolical Faith, if our Works be not answerable to it? Why call ye me Lord, Lord, saith Christ, and do not the thing which I say? Why do we pretend to receive Christ Iesus the Lord, if we do not observe his Commands? It is good, saith S. Paul, to be zealously affected always in a good thing.
What advantage will it be to us, to have the most Primitive and Apostolical Faith, if our Works be not answerable to it? Why call you me Lord, Lord, Says christ, and do not the thing which I say? Why do we pretend to receive christ Iesus the Lord, if we do not observe his Commands? It is good, Says S. Paul, to be zealously affected always in a good thing.
Let every one that names the name of Christ, depart from iniquity, saith St. Paul, what should those then do that profess to receive him as their Lord, who are thereby bound to yield obedience to his Laws? one of the great causes of the Degeneracy of the Heathen World was the separating Religion and Morality; when this was left to the Schools of Philosophers to instruct men in,
Let every one that names the name of christ, depart from iniquity, Says Saint Paul, what should those then do that profess to receive him as their Lord, who Are thereby bound to yield Obedience to his Laws? one of the great Causes of the Degeneracy of the Heathen World was the separating Religion and Morality; when this was left to the Schools of Philosophers to instruct men in,
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And the Apostle hath summ'd up the whole Duty of Christians in those comprehensive words, Teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously,
And the Apostle hath summed up the Whole Duty of Christians in those comprehensive words, Teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, we should live soberly, righteously,
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In Symbolo Fidei & Sp•i nostrae, quod ad Apostolis traditum, non scribitur in Charta & Atramento, sid in tabulis cordis carnalibus. Hieron. ad Pammaclu: advers. Errores Joh. Hierosol.
In Symbolo Fidei & Sp•i Nostrae, quod ad Apostles traditum, non scribitur in Charta & Atramento, sid in Tables Cordis carnalibus. Hieron. ad Pammaclu: adverse. Errors John Hierosol.
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Nec ut eadem verba Symboli teneatis, ullo modo debetis scribere, sed audiendo perdisctre; nec cum didic•ritis scribere, sed memoria semper tenere & recolere. August. de Diversis Serm. 75.
Nec ut Same verba Symboli teneatis, ullo modo debetis Scribere, sed audiendo perdisctre; nec cum didic•ritis Scribere, sed memoria semper tenere & recolere. August. de Diversis Sermon 75.
Iacirco denique haec non scribi Chartulis & membronis, sid requiri credentium cordibus tradiderunt, ut certum esset haec neminem ex lectione, quae interdum 〈 … 〉 ad infideles solet, sed ex. Apostolorum traditione didicisse. Ruffinus in Symbol.
Iacirco denique haec non scribi Chartulis & membronis, sid requiri credentium cordibus tradiderunt, ut certum esset haec neminem ex lectione, Quae Interdum 〈 … 〉 ad infideles Solent, sed ex. Apostolorum tradition didicisse. Ruffinus in Symbol.
Tetul de Prascrip. c. 12, 13, 14, 21. De Virgin. V•l. c. 1. Adv•s. Pra••am. c. 2. August. Som. 59. 186. 213. 215. Retract. l. 2. c. 3. En•i•i•. de Fide, n. 15. De Symbol. ad Ca••c•. R•ffin. in ••oem.
Tetul de Prascrip. c. 12, 13, 14, 21. De Virgae. V•l. c. 1. Adv•s. Pra••am. c. 2. August. Som. 59. 186. 213. 215. Retract. l. 2. c. 3. En•i•i•. de Fide, n. 15. De Symbol. ad Ca••c•. R•ffin. in ••oem.
