Testimonium Jesu, or, The demonstration of the spirit for the confirmation of Christian faith, and conviction of all infidelity a sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the city of London, at the Guild Hall-Chappel / by Bryan Turner.
and necessarily due by the Commandment, Worship God: and on the other hand, to transfer it to Saints or Angels is Sacrilegious and Idolatrous, See thou do it not.
and necessarily due by the Commandment, Worship God: and on the other hand, to transfer it to Saints or Angels is Sacrilegious and Idolatrous, See thou do it not.
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Now what bodily gestures are appropriate to Divine Worship, must not be measured from the gestures themselves, (for one may fall at the feet of their Superiour without a crime,
Now what bodily gestures Are Appropriate to Divine Worship, must not be measured from the gestures themselves, (for one may fallen At the feet of their Superior without a crime,
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and if all the Canoniz'd Saints be truly what they are esteemed, yet doubtless no better than the Angel in the Text. Neither will the distinction of NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET salve the Crime objected in this latter case, seeing there was no room for it in this of the Apostle and the Angel here.
and if all the Canonized Saints be truly what they Are esteemed, yet doubtless no better than the Angel in the Text. Neither will the distinction of and salve the Crime objected in this latter case, seeing there was no room for it in this of the Apostle and the Angel Here.
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Which words are a reason, why the Angel was the Apostles fellow Servant, &c. For whosoever by the Spirit of Prophecy revealed the Divine will, was concerned in the common Testimony of Jesus; because all Prophecy (truly so called) had Jesus and his Interests for its grand Subject;
Which words Are a reason, why the Angel was the Apostles fellow Servant, etc. For whosoever by the Spirit of Prophecy revealed the Divine will, was concerned in the Common Testimony of jesus; Because all Prophecy (truly so called) had jesus and his Interests for its grand Subject;
whether before or after the exhibition of Jesus, were (as to that employment) fellow Servants, and had the Testimony of Jesus: though subpaena'd to it,
whither before or After the exhibition of jesus, were (as to that employment) fellow Servants, and had the Testimony of jesus: though Subpoenaed to it,
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Not discussing the variety either the word Prophecy or Testimony may admit in their significations elsewhere, I shall take them here (as I judge they ought to be) in their most obvious and primary sense.
Not discussing the variety either the word Prophecy or Testimony may admit in their significations elsewhere, I shall take them Here (as I judge they ought to be) in their most obvious and primary sense.
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For God offers no Revelation to Mankind, but upon grounds of rational satisfaction that it is from himself, i. e. under some convictive Characters of Divinity and Truth.
For God offers no Revelation to Mankind, but upon grounds of rational satisfaction that it is from himself, i. e. under Some convictive Characters of Divinity and Truth.
(And 'tis upon these grounds of Natures allowance that all divine Revelation is founded;) But that which convictively proves the Word or Revelation to be Divine, is the determinate prediction of things future not necessary in their causes.
(And it's upon these grounds of Nature's allowance that all divine Revelation is founded;) But that which convictively Proves the Word or Revelation to be Divine, is the determinate prediction of things future not necessary in their Causes.
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Seeing then, that the Revelation (which I conceive is alwaies a Precept or Prohibition, with Promises or Threatnings annext) in its acceptance with men depends upon Prediction,
Seeing then, that the Revelation (which I conceive is always a Precept or Prohibition, with Promises or Threatenings annexed) in its acceptance with men depends upon Prediction,
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The Spirit of Prophecy, is most properly the Spirit of Prediction; or that Spirit which can confirm the Revelation by foretelling Futurities of a contingent nature, i. e. things only within the sphere of Omniscience. For I judge the weight of this Text lies here,
The Spirit of Prophecy, is most properly the Spirit of Prediction; or that Spirit which can confirm the Revelation by foretelling Futurities of a contingent nature, i. e. things only within the sphere of Omniscience. For I judge the weight of this Text lies Here,
And this being premised for the sense I take the words in, every word in the Proposition seems pregnant with a peculiar Observation, which I shall offer you in these Three Particulars.
And this being premised for the sense I take the words in, every word in the Proposition seems pregnant with a peculiar Observation, which I shall offer you in these Three Particulars.
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When it exerted it self as a Spirit of Prophecy, from first to last it treated solely of Jesus and his Interests, such as were either antecedently, concomitantly,
When it exerted it self as a Spirit of Prophecy, from First to last it treated solely of jesus and his Interests, such as were either antecedently, concomitantly,
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as in the Prophetical Oracles; its chief Errand was, to give Testimony to Jesus, and mentioned other matters (as Cyrus, the Nations, the four Monarchies) for the connexions sake of him and his Church?
as in the Prophetical Oracles; its chief Errand was, to give Testimony to jesus, and mentioned other matters (as Cyrus, the nations, the four Monarchies) for the connexions sake of him and his Church?
but will not amount to the Spirit of Prophecy: or else, if ever they arose to the dignity of that title, it will be found they were in order to the Testimony of Jesus; as Abimelechs might be shewed to be:
but will not amount to the Spirit of Prophecy: or Else, if ever they arose to the dignity of that title, it will be found they were in order to the Testimony of jesus; as Abimelechs might be showed to be:
it cannot certainly foretel future Contingencies without this Spirit. Thirdly, Angelical Sagacity may with great probability foresee Contingencies near at hand;
it cannot Certainly foretell future Contingencies without this Spirit. Thirdly, Angelical Sagacity may with great probability foresee Contingencies near At hand;
or a cause depending;) but this presaging faculty of Angels, whether good or bad, is ever defective in two properties requisite to the Spirit of Prophecy. First, In the certainty of their foresight.
or a cause depending;) but this presaging faculty of Angels, whither good or bad, is ever defective in two properties requisite to the Spirit of Prophecy. First, In the certainty of their foresight.
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for why might not a prudent man, that understood the temper and interest of both Armies have satisfied young Pompey the night before the Pharsalian field,
for why might not a prudent man, that understood the temper and Interest of both Armies have satisfied young Pompey the night before the Pharsalian field,
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as well as the Witch of Thessaly by her familiar Daemon? especially if acquainted with Daniel 's Prophecy (as no doubt the Devils were) concerning the Fourth Monarchy, which now call'd for its proper head in Caesar, and was inconsistent longer under Pompey 's Cause, i. e. the Senates.
as well as the Witch of Thessaly by her familiar Daemon? especially if acquainted with daniel is Prophecy (as no doubt the Devils were) Concerning the Fourth Monarchy, which now called for its proper head in Caesar, and was inconsistent longer under Pompey is Cause, i. e. the Senates.
And to let all men see, that only the All-seeing Councels of God shall stand, all other Consults even at their height have fallen, as in the Four Monarchies;
And to let all men see, that only the All-seeing Counsels of God shall stand, all other Consults even At their height have fallen, as in the Four Monarchies;
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so that it has determinately foretold (ex. gr.) the rise and fall of the Four Monarchies, that so it might make way for Jesus and his everlasting Kingdom.
so that it has determinately foretold (ex. Great.) the rise and fallen of the Four Monarchies, that so it might make Way for jesus and his everlasting Kingdom.
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Lastly, (what looks with the face of the most difficult Objection,) the Oracles and Divinations of the Heathen; (for I shall say nothing of our Astrological vanity,) were apparently acted by the Sophistry of evil, Men or Angels,
Lastly, (what looks with the face of the most difficult Objection,) the Oracles and Divinations of the Heathen; (for I shall say nothing of our Astrological vanity,) were apparently acted by the Sophistry of evil, Men or Angels,
And that the Prince of Devils, though so ambitious to be like God, could never reach the Spirit of Prophecy, this to me is a demonstration, viz. That in the daies of his celebrated Oracles (when it was properest,) he has not foretold the coming of some successful Antichristian Power (as the Papal or Mahometan) under the Character of a divine Institution.
And that the Prince of Devils, though so ambitious to be like God, could never reach the Spirit of Prophecy, this to me is a demonstration, viz. That in the days of his celebrated Oracles (when it was properest,) he has not foretold the coming of Some successful Antichristian Power (as the Papal or Mahometan) under the Character of a divine Institution.
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or else, to transform himself into an Angel of Light; (the only way to mischief the Christian Church) as the Bishop of Rome doth himself into the Catholick, or a Jesuit himself, into a Christian;
or Else, to transform himself into an Angel of Light; (the only Way to mischief the Christian Church) as the Bishop of Room does himself into the Catholic, or a Jesuit himself, into a Christian;
And because I may not scan every objected Instance in Heathen Divination, I shall in general only say, that who so affirms any other than the Divine, can be the Spirit of Prophecy, seems to suffrage with them that blasphemed against him;
And Because I may not scan every objected Instance in Heathen Divination, I shall in general only say, that who so affirms any other than the Divine, can be the Spirit of Prophecy, seems to suffrage with them that blasphemed against him;
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And I call this of Prediction the Divine Spirit's prerogative, because God in the Prophet puts all other Diviners upon this Test. Isa. 41. 21, &c. Produce your cause, saith the Lord, Bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob. Let them bring them forth,
And I call this of Prediction the Divine Spirit's prerogative, Because God in the Prophet puts all other Diviners upon this Test. Isaiah 41. 21, etc. Produce your cause, Says the Lord, Bring forth your strong Reasons, Says the King of Jacob. Let them bring them forth,
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or of Agabus, St. John, and Others after it, make no Objection against this Truth, That the Spirit of Prophecy is the Testimony of Jesus, and nones else:
or of Agabus, Saint John, and Others After it, make no Objection against this Truth, That the Spirit of Prophecy is the Testimony of jesus, and nonce Else:
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for the Decree makes all Contingencies equally possible, unless we introduce Fatality. But the certainty of Prescience must be resolved solely into the Infinity of Science. There is no searching of his understanding. Isa. 40. 28.)
for the decree makes all Contingencies equally possible, unless we introduce Fatality. But the certainty of Prescience must be resolved solely into the Infinity of Science. There is no searching of his understanding. Isaiah 40. 28.)
whether Moses or Balaam, Simeon or Caiphas, it matters not! (contrary to Maimonides 's Rules about Qualifications,) the Testimony is the Spirits of Prophecy, the attestation to the Revelation is made by the Prime Verity, and the force lies in the presumptive truth of Nature's concession.
whither Moses or balaam, Simeon or Caiaphas, it matters not! (contrary to Maimonides is Rules about Qualifications,) the Testimony is the Spirits of Prophecy, the attestation to the Revelation is made by the Prime Verity, and the force lies in the presumptive truth of Nature's concession.
For all things in the World are true, or false, as they have, or want the Testimony of the Prime Verity; whether that Verity record its Testimony in the settled Laws and Volumes of Nature;
For all things in the World Are true, or false, as they have, or want the Testimony of the Prime Verity; whither that Verity record its Testimony in the settled Laws and Volumes of Nature;
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upon which the study of Philosophy and all Secular knowledge depends: or in the prescripts of Revelation, called for distinctions sake Supernatural knowledge, i. e.
upon which the study of Philosophy and all Secular knowledge depends: or in the prescripts of Revelation, called for Distinctions sake Supernatural knowledge, i. e.
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And so in Revelation: this or that created Knowledge and Judgment is true, or false, which apprehends it according to the word and meaning of the first Revealer, or otherwise.
And so in Revelation: this or that created Knowledge and Judgement is true, or false, which apprehends it according to the word and meaning of the First Revealer, or otherwise.
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We see this in Humane affairs, where the grand decision of Truth depends entirely upon an Oath; and therefore upon an Oath, because an Oath is the attestation,
We see this in Humane affairs, where the grand decision of Truth depends entirely upon an Oath; and Therefore upon an Oath, Because an Oath is the attestation,
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or against any other contrary Evidence, (and 'tis this that renders the Faith of Christian Mysteries reasonable.) Now the Declarations or Revelations of the Spirit of Prophecy, Selfevidently appear to proceed from the Prime Verity, because no knowledge but the Divine and Infinite, can reach the Spirit of Prophecy, i. e. can confirm Revelation, by certain Prediction.
or against any other contrary Evidence, (and it's this that renders the Faith of Christian Mysteres reasonable.) Now the Declarations or Revelations of the Spirit of Prophecy, Self-evidently appear to proceed from the Prime Verity, Because no knowledge but the Divine and Infinite, can reach the Spirit of Prophecy, i. e. can confirm Revelation, by certain Prediction.
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and happy were it, would men consider the grounds of their Faith, that they might with the Apostle amidst all the oppositions of the World stand firm, with a Nevertheless I am not ashamed,
and happy were it, would men Consider the grounds of their Faith, that they might with the Apostle amid all the oppositions of the World stand firm, with a Nevertheless I am not ashamed,
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The Divine Spirit which ever gave Testimony to him, exerted it self both as a Spirit of Omnipotency (in Miracles,) and of Omniscience (in Prophecy,) to the end Men might believe the great concerns of Revelation, upon the demonstrative grounds of Divine perfection.
The Divine Spirit which ever gave Testimony to him, exerted it self both as a Spirit of Omnipotency (in Miracles,) and of Omniscience (in Prophecy,) to the end Men might believe the great concerns of Revelation, upon the demonstrative grounds of Divine perfection.
This I take to be St. Paul 's meaning, when he says, My preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in Demonstration of the Spirit, and of power, i. e.
This I take to be Saint Paul is meaning, when he Says, My preaching was not with enticing words of Man's Wisdom, but in Demonstration of the Spirit, and of power, i. e.
of Miracles wrought by the Spirit of Omnipotency, and of Demonstrative conviction out of the Prophets, who appear to have been acted by the Spirit of Omniscience and Truth itself, by the Events answering their Predictions:
of Miracles wrought by the Spirit of Omnipotency, and of Demonstrative conviction out of the prophets, who appear to have been acted by the Spirit of Omniscience and Truth itself, by the Events answering their Predictions:
That your Faith (saies he) should not stand in the wisdom of men, (either the Authority of the Civil State, with the Leviathan; or strong Probability, with Others:) but in the Power of God, i. e. in the Divinity itself;
That your Faith (Says he) should not stand in the Wisdom of men, (either the authority of the Civil State, with the Leviathan; or strong Probability, with Others:) but in the Power of God, i. e. in the Divinity itself;
And if it be demanded, which way the Apostle made his Demonstrations in the Spirit, I suppose he tells us, v. 13. We speak not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth (i. e.
And if it be demanded, which Way the Apostle made his Demonstrations in the Spirit, I suppose he tells us, v. 13. We speak not in the words which Man's Wisdom Teaches (i. e.
comparing the Doctrine and Transactions of the New Testament with the Prophecies of the Old:) and hereby the Faith of Jesus is Demonstrated to be Divine,
comparing the Doctrine and Transactions of the New Testament with the Prophecies of the Old:) and hereby the Faith of jesus is Demonstrated to be Divine,
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because attested by the Spirit of Prophecy, for in the 9th verse he had quoted the Prophet Isaiah; and so in all his preaching (as Acts 17. 2, 3. and for studying this Demonstration, or comparing the New Testament with the Old, the Bereans are so much commended, v. 11.) and nothing is plainer,
Because attested by the Spirit of Prophecy, for in the 9th verse he had quoted the Prophet Isaiah; and so in all his preaching (as Acts 17. 2, 3. and for studying this Demonstration, or comparing the New Testament with the Old, the Bereans Are so much commended, v. 11.) and nothing is plainer,
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I must not stay to clear my hand of the Tractatus Theologico-politicus, who has resolv'd the Spirit of Prophecy, not as St. Peter did, into being Moved by the Holy Ghost, 2 Pet, 1. 21. but into the Crasis of the Imaginative faculty; that so you may know him the First-born of the Leviathan, and by their Hypotheses, whose Scholars both were,
I must not stay to clear my hand of the Treatise Theologico-politicus, who has resolved the Spirit of Prophecy, not as Saint Peter did, into being Moved by the Holy Ghost, 2 Pet, 1. 21. but into the Crasis of the Imaginative faculty; that so you may know him the Firstborn of the Leviathan, and by their Hypotheses, whose Scholars both were,
I fear not after St. Paul to say, that matters of a Moral and Spiritual nature may be demonstrated: taking Demonstration not in the confin'd signification which the School of Heathen Philosophy affixt to it;
I Fear not After Saint Paul to say, that matters of a Moral and Spiritual nature may be demonstrated: taking Demonstration not in the confined signification which the School of Heathen Philosophy affixed to it;
but in the reality of the thing, and with respect to the end for which Demonstration serves, viz. a Proof that creates a knowledge certain and indubitable;
but in the reality of the thing, and with respect to the end for which Demonstration serves, viz. a Proof that creates a knowledge certain and indubitable;
There is no such standing, satisfactory, and demonstrative proof of the Divinity of JESƲS 's Transactions, Faith and Doctrine, as the Spirit of Prophecy is.
There is no such standing, satisfactory, and demonstrative proof of the Divinity of JESƲS is Transactions, Faith and Doctrine, as the Spirit of Prophecy is.
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The bad, in flying Fears, concluding, at least strongly suspecting, by the Predictions of the Old Prophets, who it was they now had to deal with in Humane Nature;
The bade, in flying Fears, concluding, At least strongly suspecting, by the Predictions of the Old prophets, who it was they now had to deal with in Humane Nature;
though the Divine Spirit make One in either Three, yet (which I wonder is no more observed and insisted on) the Spirit as 'tis in this sence explain'd, The Spirit of Prophecy, is (however to my apprehension) The Testimony.
though the Divine Spirit make One in either Three, yet (which I wonder is no more observed and insisted on) the Spirit as it's in this sense explained, The Spirit of Prophecy, is (however to my apprehension) The Testimony.
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and whose Judging faculties are more susceptive of satisfaction from the Spirit, as a Spirit of Prophecy, or infinite Science in truth; than from the same Spirit in any other way of Evidence:
and whose Judging faculties Are more susceptive of satisfaction from the Spirit, as a Spirit of Prophecy, or infinite Science in truth; than from the same Spirit in any other Way of Evidence:
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the reason of which I conceive to be this, That the convictions of the Spirit in the way of Prophecy, or in the display of Omniscience, is more directly accommodate to humane Intellect, our faculty of Science,
the reason of which I conceive to be this, That the convictions of the Spirit in the Way of Prophecy, or in the display of Omniscience, is more directly accommodate to humane Intellect, our faculty of Science,
and therefore acts of Omniscient Truth, are more accommodate to Humane understanding, than acts of Power, Wisdom being that it is more delighted in, than Strength.
and Therefore acts of Omniscient Truth, Are more accommodate to Humane understanding, than acts of Power, Wisdom being that it is more delighted in, than Strength.
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for I am more fully satisfied, That the whole Series of Scriptural Revelation is Divine, because I find all along, the Spirit of Prediction interwoven;
for I am more Fully satisfied, That the Whole Series of Scriptural Revelation is Divine, Because I find all along, the Spirit of Prediction interwoven;
That the Spirit of Prophecy, not as revealing God's mind only (for that's the Question,) but as predicting to confirm what is revealed, is primarily The Testimony.
That the Spirit of Prophecy, not as revealing God's mind only (for that's the Question,) but as predicting to confirm what is revealed, is primarily The Testimony.
The intentions of his Mercy to recover Mankind from the Fall, God held forth the faith and hope of, to Adam and all his Posterity, in the Promise of a Seed that should break the Serpent's head, i. e.
The intentions of his Mercy to recover Mankind from the Fallen, God held forth the faith and hope of, to Adam and all his Posterity, in the Promise of a Seed that should break the Serpent's head, i. e.
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that these are the Times of your expected Messiah, presignified by the Spirit of Prophecy in the Old Testament? and that ye need no Sign from me to prove it,
that these Are the Times of your expected Messiah, presignified by the Spirit of Prophecy in the Old Testament? and that you need no Signen from me to prove it,
That the Spirit of Prophecy had thus characteriz'd the Person, the Time, the Actions, and Sufferings of the Messiah; that this Jesus of Nazareth must needs be him of whom Moses and the Prophets did write, Joh. 1. 45. I shall not go about to clear!
That the Spirit of Prophecy had thus characterized the Person, the Time, the Actions, and Sufferings of the Messiah; that this jesus of Nazareth must needs be him of whom Moses and the prophets did write, John 1. 45. I shall not go about to clear!
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In this I refer to the Evangelists, especially St. Matthew, who still appeals, even in Christ's Miracles, to what was written in the Prophets. Taking then this for granted;
In this I refer to the Evangelists, especially Saint Matthew, who still appeals, even in Christ's Miracles, to what was written in the prophets. Taking then this for granted;
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I say, that this Spirit of Prophecy was that Tally could not be counterfeited, given therefore by God to prevent delusion in matters pretending to Revelation,
I say, that this Spirit of Prophecy was that Tally could not be counterfeited, given Therefore by God to prevent delusion in matters pretending to Revelation,
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Not that a lying Spirit could not pretend a Divination, as well as a Revelation; but that it could not predict a future contingent Event, especially remote,
Not that a lying Spirit could not pretend a Divination, as well as a Revelation; but that it could not predict a future contingent Event, especially remote,
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First, That the thing pretended to be a Revelation from God, (which was alwaies an Injuction or Prohibition with their annexes) had no intrinsecal Evil in it,
First, That the thing pretended to be a Revelation from God, (which was always an Injunction or Prohibition with their annexes) had no intrinsical Evil in it,
neither is his Wisdom so shortsighted as to set up contrary Institutions of life: and therefore the Christian Law destroys not the Mosaical, but compleats its imperfections;
neither is his Wisdom so shortsighted as to Set up contrary Institutions of life: and Therefore the Christian Law Destroys not the Mosaical, but completes its imperfections;
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let the Rabbies, and they that in this admire them, multiply never so many, I apprehend not that the Scriptures have given us any more, or that reason requires them.
let the Rabbies, and they that in this admire them, multiply never so many, I apprehend not that the Scriptures have given us any more, or that reason requires them.
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yet being a contingency, the formality of a Sign consisted in Prediction fulfill'd. Secondly, That the Rule of Tryal by Signs, was but Secondary, and subordinate to that of tryal by Natural Religion, i. e. a former Law,
yet being a contingency, the formality of a Signen consisted in Prediction fulfilled. Secondly, That the Rule of Trial by Signs, was but Secondary, and subordinate to that of trial by Natural Religion, i. e. a former Law,
The defect of Prediction fulfill'd overthrows the pretences of Inspiration, or Revelation; which necessarily argues whatever the materiality of a Sign be, its formality consists in Prediction fulfill'd: Though I allow 'twas often (but not alwaies) in a matter or work miraculous, that what Omniscience had said, Omnipotence might back;
The defect of Prediction fulfilled overthrows the pretences of Inspiration, or Revelation; which necessarily argues whatever the materiality of a Signen be, its formality consists in Prediction fulfilled: Though I allow 'twas often (but not always) in a matter or work miraculous, that what Omniscience had said, Omnipotence might back;
And 'tis then men are given up to strong delusions to believe Lies, when through pretences of Inspiration they have not received the love of this Truth,
And it's then men Are given up to strong delusions to believe Lies, when through pretences of Inspiration they have not received the love of this Truth,
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and observ'd how they overthrow Natural Religion, or the plain Maxims and Duties of Christians; it would discover the Impostures of Popery, Fanaticism, Mahometism, as well as Gentilism.
and observed how they overthrow Natural Religion, or the plain Maxims and Duties of Christians; it would discover the Impostors of Popery, Fanaticism, Mahometism, as well as Gentilism.
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How could the several Ages of the World make Tryal of the Spirit of Prophecy in its Testimony to Jesus, seeing they liv'd not to see the predicted Signs fulfilled?
How could the several Ages of the World make Trial of the Spirit of Prophecy in its Testimony to jesus, seeing they lived not to see the predicted Signs fulfilled?
To which I Answer, They liv'd to see and know other Signs or Predictions fulfill'd, which the same Spirit of Prophecy, in connexion to the Testimony of Jesus, had foretold; and that was sufficient. Ex. gr.
To which I Answer, They lived to see and know other Signs or Predictions fulfilled, which the same Spirit of Prophecy, in connexion to the Testimony of jesus, had foretold; and that was sufficient. Ex. Great.
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Isaak 's Birth was so to Abraham, the Egyptian Bondage and Delivery precisely foretold to Abraham, was so to Jacob, and his Posterity, till Moses and the Prophets arose,
Isaac is Birth was so to Abraham, the Egyptian Bondage and Delivery precisely foretold to Abraham, was so to Jacob, and his Posterity, till Moses and the prophets arose,
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and from hence 'twas reasonable they should conclude, That the same Spirit would not miscarry in its Testimony to Jesus, or the Messiah promised, and so particularly decipher'd.
and from hence 'twas reasonable they should conclude, That the same Spirit would not miscarry in its Testimony to jesus, or the Messiah promised, and so particularly deciphered.
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And this was the foundation of Patriarchal Religion, so far as 'twas Supernatural, i. e. of their Faith, as St. Paul calls it, Heb. 11. From all which I hope I may conclude, that the Spirit of Prophecy in this sence, is THE Testimony of Jesus; as being that Tally could not be counterfeited (like the Roman Ancile by Mamurrius) without discovery by the easie Rules of Tryal:
And this was the Foundation of Patriarchal Religion, so Far as 'twas Supernatural, i. e. of their Faith, as Saint Paul calls it, Hebrew 11. From all which I hope I may conclude, that the Spirit of Prophecy in this sense, is THE Testimony of jesus; as being that Tally could not be counterfeited (like the Roman Ancile by Mamurrius) without discovery by the easy Rules of Trial:
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And I am perswaded my freedom in saying so will not be esteemed impious by him, that considers St. Peter has said as much before me, who recognizing the Father's Voice, which he himself heard on the Holy Mountain,
And I am persuaded my freedom in saying so will not be esteemed impious by him, that considers Saint Peter has said as much before me, who recognizing thee Father's Voice, which he himself herd on the Holy Mountain,
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the Father's Voice on Mount Tabor, or the Spirits of Prophecy in the Scripture? but, which is surer unto us in the way of our discerning? The one I conceive cannot be counterfeited without discovery,
the Father's Voice on Mount Tabor, or the Spirits of Prophecy in the Scripture? but, which is Surer unto us in the Way of our discerning? The one I conceive cannot be counterfeited without discovery,
And to evidence this further, 'tis observable, That the Father witnessing refers to the Son; hear him: and the Son witnessing refers to the Spirit of Prophecy;
And to evidence this further, it's observable, That the Father witnessing refers to the Son; hear him: and the Son witnessing refers to the Spirit of Prophecy;
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as they are generally interpreted, Christ's Miracles wrought by the Spirit of Power; his Holiness and Purity denoted by the Water; and his Constancy to death imply'd by the Blood: It may well be scrupled,
as they Are generally interpreted, Christ's Miracles wrought by the Spirit of Power; his Holiness and Purity denoted by the Water; and his Constancy to death implied by the Blood: It may well be scrupled,
I am sensible, the Common Opinion presses me most with this Objection, as if my Doctrine evacuated the conviction of our Saviour's Miracles, and patroniz'd the Jews Infidelity, in not believing for the Works sake.
I am sensible, the Common Opinion presses me most with this Objection, as if my Doctrine evacuated the conviction of our Saviour's Miracles, and patronized the jews Infidelity, in not believing for the Works sake.
But, as has been observ'd by a Judicious Man, this is a mistake, for the Jews had a certain Rule of Tryal, whereby to discern that the Works of Jesus were wrought in God, and not in Beelzebub; and that Rule was no other than the Spirit of Prophecy, which (like the Light) as it Self-evidently manifests its own Divinity;
But, as has been observed by a Judicious Man, this is a mistake, for the jews had a certain Rule of Trial, whereby to discern that the Works of jesus were wrought in God, and not in Beelzebub; and that Rule was no other than the Spirit of Prophecy, which (like the Light) as it Self-evidently manifests its own Divinity;
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And this is plain from our Saviour's Answer to the Pharisees, requiring a Sign, Matt. 16. 3. Can ye not discern the signs of the times? or as St. Luke, This time, Chap. 12. 56. where in St. Luke Christ adds, as awakening their Common reason;
And this is plain from our Saviour's Answer to the Pharisees, requiring a Signen, Matt. 16. 3. Can you not discern the Signs of the times? or as Saint Lycia, This time, Chap. 12. 56. where in Saint Lycia christ adds, as awakening their Common reason;
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Yea, why do you not of your selves judge what is right? which argues that they had a Rule to judge by, i. e. why do ye not of your selves, without my granting your request of a Sign; judge out of the Prophets that I am the Messiah? The works that I do in my Father's Name-bear witness of me, i. e. who I am.
Yea, why do you not of your selves judge what is right? which argues that they had a Rule to judge by, i. e. why do you not of your selves, without my granting your request of a Signen; judge out of the prophets that I am the Messiah? The works that I do in my Father's Name-bear witness of me, i. e. who I am.
Why, how? the Answer Christ made to John the Baptist Disciples, Matt. 11. 4. resolves it, Go tell John what ye see and hear, the blind see, the lame walk, &c. i. e.
Why, how? the Answer christ made to John the Baptist Disciples, Matt. 11. 4. resolves it, Go tell John what you see and hear, the blind see, the lame walk, etc. i. e.
Where Christ to that grand Question, which was the Pharisees as well as John 's, in answer produceth the Testimony of the Spirit of Prophecy; and hereby he proved his works to be Divine,
Where christ to that grand Question, which was the Pharisees as well as John is, in answer Produceth the Testimony of the Spirit of Prophecy; and hereby he proved his works to be Divine,
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And why was not this that which aggrandiz'd their Sin into blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, Matt. 12.? that they wilfully withstood the Convictions, not only of the Spirit of Power, but of Prophecy too, of which latter, they were such competent Judges, whatever they were of the former.
And why was not this that which aggrandized their since into blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, Matt. 12.? that they wilfully withstood the Convictions, not only of the Spirit of Power, but of Prophecy too, of which latter, they were such competent Judges, whatever they were of the former.
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Nay, 'tis further observable in this matter, that after Jesus had prest the Jews with the two first Witnesses in Heaven, viz. the Father's Voice and the Son's Miracles. Joh. 5. 36, 37. he finally laies the stress of his Convictions on the Writings of the Prophets;
Nay, it's further observable in this matter, that After jesus had pressed the jews with the two First Witnesses in Heaven, viz. the Father's Voice and the Son's Miracles. John 5. 36, 37. he finally lays the stress of his Convictions on the Writings of the prophets;
after all the other Testimonies produc'd, he finally relies upon the Spirit of Prophecy; But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words:
After all the other Testimonies produced, he finally relies upon the Spirit of Prophecy; But if you believe not his writings, how shall you believe my words:
So that I see not but we may conclude without any derogation, That Christ's Miracles receiv'd the force of their conviction from the Spirit of Prophecy, not of Power only:
So that I see not but we may conclude without any derogation, That Christ's Miracles received the force of their conviction from the Spirit of Prophecy, not of Power only:
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The first of Signs, convictive, as being the Testimony of Omniscient Verity; the second of Miracles, awakening the Senses (and thereby the Understanding) to consider that Conviction,
The First of Signs, convictive, as being the Testimony of Omniscient Verity; the second of Miracles, awakening the Senses (and thereby the Understanding) to Consider that Conviction,
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as the force of Omnipotence most effectually in this dull state can: the last, of Gifts, as qualifying the Gospels Ministers to so difficult an employment.
as the force of Omnipotence most effectually in this dull state can: the last, of Gifts, as qualifying the Gospels Ministers to so difficult an employment.
Lastly, After all their Miracles, both Jesus, and his Apostles back their Doctrine with this Testimony of the Spirit of Prophecy, and hang the weight of their Convictions thereon;
Lastly, After all their Miracles, both jesus, and his Apostles back their Doctrine with this Testimony of the Spirit of Prophecy, and hang the weight of their Convictions thereon;
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And I think 'tis most remarkable, That after all possible satisfaction given to their Senses, Christ proves the truth of his Resurrection from this Testimony;
And I think it's most remarkable, That After all possible satisfaction given to their Senses, christ Proves the truth of his Resurrection from this Testimony;
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he explain'd the Scriptures intelligibly to them,) and said unto them, Thus it is written, &c. From all which consider'd I may conclude this first Reason, why the Spirit of Prophecy is The Testimony, because 'twas that Tally could not be counterfeited, (given therefore to prevent delusions) for the Rules of Tryal were easie and certain:
he explained the Scriptures intelligibly to them,) and said unto them, Thus it is written, etc. From all which considered I may conclude this First Reason, why the Spirit of Prophecy is The Testimony, Because 'twas that Tally could not be counterfeited, (given Therefore to prevent delusions) for the Rules of Trial were easy and certain:
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And my reason is, because this Testimony is permanent, and the rest, without this, are transient; though this adjoyned makes even them permanent too. Ex. gr.
And my reason is, Because this Testimony is permanent, and the rest, without this, Are Transient; though this adjoined makes even them permanent too. Ex. Great.
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3. The Holy Ghost's Visible descent was but once at Jordan, and once at Jerusalem, the Day of Pentecost. And these (as generally interpreted) are the Three in Heaven. So likewise for the other Three on Earth.
3. The Holy Ghost's Visible descent was but once At Jordan, and once At Jerusalem, the Day of Pentecost. And these (as generally interpreted) Are the Three in Heaven. So likewise for the other Three on Earth.
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But that which strengthens all the rest by its connexion with them, The Testimony of the Spirit of Prophecy, stands like a fixed Star, to give light to every hour of time;
But that which strengthens all the rest by its connexion with them, The Testimony of the Spirit of Prophecy, Stands like a fixed Star, to give Light to every hour of time;
and a permanent Rule of Tryal laid before all considerative men, that both Testaments which foretold it, proceeded from the unerring Spirit of Omniscience? Or was there ever any parallel Case to theirs? to continue so many hundred years without any Ty of National Government,
and a permanent Rule of Trial laid before all considerative men, that both Testaments which foretold it, proceeded from the unerring Spirit of Omniscience? Or was there ever any parallel Case to theirs? to continue so many hundred Years without any Ty of National Government,
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I must not insist upon other permanent Signs confirming the Scriptural Revelation, as the Case of the Four Monarchies, the Conversion of the Gentiles, and many more foretold in the Old and New Testament, which our Age and others may see fulfilled,
I must not insist upon other permanent Signs confirming the Scriptural Revelation, as the Case of the Four Monarchies, the Conversion of the Gentiles, and many more foretold in the Old and New Testament, which our Age and Others may see fulfilled,
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I mean, We of this, and every Age, are under the Convictions of that Revelation which the Spirit of Prophecy has attested in the Scriptures, (and therefore,
I mean, We of this, and every Age, Are under the Convictions of that Revelation which the Spirit of Prophecy has attested in the Scriptures, (and Therefore,
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The design of my Discourse is chiefly this, to shew, That the Spirit of Prophecy thus explain'd, which so apparently runs parallel to the whole lines of Scriptural Revelation, doth most rationally convince us,
The Design of my Discourse is chiefly this, to show, That the Spirit of Prophecy thus explained, which so apparently runs parallel to the Whole lines of Scriptural Revelation, does most rationally convince us,
when Christian Religion, is either look'd out of countenance by Atheism and Scepticism; or looks itself we know not whither, by the distortions of Popery and Phanaticism.
when Christian Religion, is either looked out of countenance by Atheism and Scepticism; or looks itself we know not whither, by the distortions of Popery and Fanaticism.
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The First Point we gain is, To confirm our Christian Faith in general upon most rational and accountable grounds, that it may endure the concussions and mutations of the World.
The First Point we gain is, To confirm our Christian Faith in general upon most rational and accountable grounds, that it may endure the concussions and mutations of the World.
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The Second is, To confirm the Divine Authority of the Scriptures in particular, as our Sure Rule both of Faith and Duty, for if we confess (as cannot be deny'd, till some other be produc'd as able) that the Divine Spirit was Author of the Predictions in Scripture;
The Second is, To confirm the Divine authority of the Scriptures in particular, as our Sure Rule both of Faith and Duty, for if we confess (as cannot be denied, till Some other be produced as able) that the Divine Spirit was Author of the Predictions in Scripture;
what reason can we have against the Institution of life Reveal'd? It being in all mens allowance unreasonably unjust, To allow the Testimony of the Record in one part that it declares, and not in another;
what reason can we have against the Institution of life Revealed? It being in all men's allowance unreasonably unjust, To allow the Testimony of the Record in one part that it declares, and not in Another;
unless we can, better than by bold affirming, prove it in that part corrupted. To draw these Points out to the greater advantages, let me reflect upon this Discourse, and infer Three things.
unless we can, better than by bold affirming, prove it in that part corrupted. To draw these Points out to the greater advantages, let me reflect upon this Discourse, and infer Three things.
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First, That the great design of our Merciful Creator in giving this Testimony, is mens conviction in order to the Faith, i. e. the Obedience of Jesus. For in its most plentiful effusion,
First, That the great Design of our Merciful Creator in giving this Testimony, is men's conviction in order to the Faith, i. e. the obedience of jesus. For in its most plentiful effusion,
when it has done, the Revelation itself becomes the undoubted Rule, as to Believers; but they who disbelieve the whole Revelation, are principally to be convinc'd by this Testimony;
when it has done, the Revelation itself becomes the undoubted Rule, as to Believers; but they who disbelieve the Whole Revelation, Are principally to be convinced by this Testimony;
Whether then the Unbelievers, who pretend to a Primogeniture in Wit and Reason, having this conviction offer'd them under all the advantages of Predictions fulfill'd, more than the Scribes and Pharisees had;
Whither then the Unbelievers, who pretend to a Primogeniture in Wit and Reason, having this conviction offered them under all the advantages of Predictions fulfilled, more than the Scribes and Pharisees had;
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may not by ascribing all to a cheat, sin against the Holy Ghost, as well as they in Matt. 12. is a question I will not absolutely determine in the affirmative;
may not by ascribing all to a cheat, since against the Holy Ghost, as well as they in Matt. 12. is a question I will not absolutely determine in the affirmative;
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and the manifest effects of this remain unto this day as foretold, in the Conversion of the Gentiles; nay, all Events by Jesus, the Prophetical Writings and Apostolical, foretold, answer their Predictions, (to instance in the case of the Jewish Nation;) Therefore not only Jesus and his Apostles had the Spirit of Prophecy, but the Revelation or Doctrine by them preach'd is confirm'd by it to be Divine,
and the manifest effects of this remain unto this day as foretold, in the Conversion of the Gentiles; nay, all Events by jesus, the Prophetical Writings and Apostolical, foretold, answer their Predictions, (to instance in the case of the Jewish nation;) Therefore not only jesus and his Apostles had the Spirit of Prophecy, but the Revelation or Doctrine by them preached is confirmed by it to be Divine,
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Secondly, I infer, That seeing the design of this Testimony was, and is, man's Conviction in order to the Faith of Jesus, there is something in man capable of Conviction,
Secondly, I infer, That seeing the Design of this Testimony was, and is, Man's Conviction in order to the Faith of jesus, there is something in man capable of Conviction,
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and lovers of Pleasures, to decline Christianity; or men of weak Reason and strong Imagination, to convert it into an Enthusiastick and Phantastical thing.
and lovers of Pleasures, to decline Christianity; or men of weak Reason and strong Imagination, to convert it into an Enthusiastic and Fantastical thing.
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For I can never conceive that Miracles are of any signification, but as they address to Reason to give it satisfaction, i. e. as they prove the attestation of the Divinity, and argue the Commission to be from God,
For I can never conceive that Miracles Are of any signification, but as they address to Reason to give it satisfaction, i. e. as they prove the attestation of the Divinity, and argue the Commission to be from God,
for then the Elephant, that was taught to draw the Greek Alphabet, might have been taught as well to demonstrate; but as thereby it helps to present convictive Truth to Reason:
for then the Elephant, that was taught to draw the Greek Alphabet, might have been taught as well to demonstrate; but as thereby it helps to present convictive Truth to Reason:
Now all Divine Revelation, though usher'd in by sense, (for the stupidity's sake of our dull Understanding, which otherwaies will hardly be awaken'd;) yet ever made its application to Reason;
Now all Divine Revelation, though ushered in by sense, (for the stupidity's sake of our dull Understanding, which otherways will hardly be awakened;) yet ever made its application to Reason;
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therefore saies the Prophet, Shew your selves men, with reference to this very Argument of Prediction. Why do ye not of your selves judge what is right, saies Jesus.
Therefore Says the Prophet, Show your selves men, with Referente to this very Argument of Prediction. Why do you not of your selves judge what is right, Says jesus.
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for because its light and discoveveries proceed (as my Reason tells me) from a more unerring Intellect than mine own, 'tis most reasonable, that it should supersede all the opposit acts of my own Mind,
for Because its Light and discoveveries proceed (as my Reason tells me) from a more unerring Intellect than mine own, it's most reasonable, that it should supersede all the opposite acts of my own Mind,
as the discoveries of Infinity necessarily must do, and in these all Christian Mysteries consist. So that Faith without Reason is fancy, as Reason opposing Faith is phrenzy.
as the discoveries of Infinity necessarily must do, and in these all Christian Mysteres consist. So that Faith without Reason is fancy, as Reason opposing Faith is frenzy.
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For all the Mysteries which Gospel Christianity has made necessary, this is good and sufficient Reason, God has plainly reveal'd them, and other matters beside Mysteries, are evidently true from their congruity with our own reasonable minds;
For all the Mysteres which Gospel Christianity has made necessary, this is good and sufficient Reason, God has plainly revealed them, and other matters beside Mysteres, Are evidently true from their congruity with our own reasonable minds;
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if upon these grounds we have that due honour for our Christian Faith to assert it Reasonable as well as Holy; then 'twill follow, That no man of Parts, that's willing to consider (and Demonstrations signifie nothing else) the Testimony of Jesus, is Irreligious; but he that is Irrational.
if upon these grounds we have that due honour for our Christian Faith to assert it Reasonable as well as Holy; then it'll follow, That no man of Parts, that's willing to Consider (and Demonstrations signify nothing Else) the Testimony of jesus, is Irreligious; but he that is Irrational.
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But Conviction without bitterness is all the Application I shall tender from this discourse, and that particularly to the Three abovesaid. First, To Atheism thus.
But Conviction without bitterness is all the Application I shall tender from this discourse, and that particularly to the Three abovesaid. First, To Atheism thus.
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as by introducing Idolatry, and subverting the common Notions of Good and Evil; then by the grand Rule of trying Spirits, 'tis most infallibly an Imposture.
as by introducing Idolatry, and subverting the Common Notions of Good and Evil; then by the grand Rule of trying Spirits, it's most infallibly an Imposture.
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and to weigh the whole Doctrine of the Jesuits Casuistical Divinity; for never did any pretended Religion so boldly and palpably refix the common and natural sentiments of Good and Evil, as that has done.
and to weigh the Whole Doctrine of the Jesuits Casuistical Divinity; for never did any pretended Religion so boldly and palpably refix the Common and natural sentiments of Good and Evil, as that has done.
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And God grant that no Profession amongst our selves by thirsting after New light and Inspiration, pretending to differ from them, may yet symbolize with them in this particular.
And God grant that no Profession among our selves by thirsting After New Light and Inspiration, pretending to differ from them, may yet symbolise with them in this particular.
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but if it be an Union in matters of Faith or Religion, I hope they'l let us of the Church of England by Law establisht, know what Faith they are of, as they know ours:
but if it be an union in matters of Faith or Religion, I hope They'll let us of the Church of England by Law established, know what Faith they Are of, as they know ours:
For methinks all, or most Differences in the World might be reconcil'd but one, and that's the difference between Good and Evil; and this indeed is eternally irreconcileable.
For methinks all, or most Differences in the World might be reconciled but one, and that's the difference between Good and Evil; and this indeed is eternally Irreconcilable.
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for there is a Filthiness of the Spirit as well as of the Flesh; I mean, ungovernable Spiritual Pride and Intellectual Debaucheries, as well as Sensual.
for there is a Filthiness of the Spirit as well as of the Flesh; I mean, ungovernable Spiritual Pride and Intellectual Debaucheries, as well as Sensual.
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And would all sorts of People joyntly disclaiming Popery, set themselves sincerely and humbly about this great work of Reformation; it would certainly dispose their hearts to the Union of Charity and good Affection; though it might not in every particular mould their heads into an Unity of Notion: And without this Unity in good Affection, 'tis strange,
And would all sorts of People jointly disclaiming Popery, Set themselves sincerely and humbly about this great work of Reformation; it would Certainly dispose their hearts to the union of Charity and good Affection; though it might not in every particular mould their Heads into an Unity of Notion: And without this Unity in good Affection, it's strange,
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Which God of his infinite mercy grant, by directing and succeeding these and all the Ministeries of his Appointment, through the continual Blessings of his Holy Spirit,
Which God of his infinite mercy grant, by directing and succeeding these and all the Ministeries of his Appointment, through the continual Blessings of his Holy Spirit,
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After Christ's Exhibition, the Prophetical light shone clearer, even to discover the obscurity of its own former shades: so that in this illustration of the former ancient Prophets, did the latter Spirit of Prophecy very much consist; and hence in Apostolical days to Prophecy, is to explain the intended or Evangelical meaning of the Old Testament. 1 Cor. 14. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 13, 19, &c. hence the phrase, Liberty of Prophecying, &c.
After Christ's Exhibition, the Prophetical Light shone clearer, even to discover the obscurity of its own former shades: so that in this illustration of the former ancient prophets, did the latter Spirit of Prophecy very much consist; and hence in Apostolical days to Prophecy, is to explain the intended or Evangelical meaning of the Old Testament. 1 Cor. 14. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 13, 19, etc. hence the phrase, Liberty of Prophesying, etc.
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For the Communication the World enjoyed by being under one Monarchy, did extreamly facilitate the Gospels propagation; and being foretold to be in the Fourth Monarchy, did in all reason oblige it to 〈 ◊ 〉 submission, as to the Ordinance of Heaven.
For the Communication the World enjoyed by being under one Monarchy, did extremely facilitate the Gospels propagation; and being foretold to be in the Fourth Monarchy, did in all reason oblige it to 〈 ◊ 〉 submission, as to the Ordinance of Heaven.
The boldest attempt in a determinate Prediction that I remember amongst the Heathens, is that mentioned by St. Austin, de Civit. lib 18. cap. 53. Excogitaverunt nescio quos versus Graecos, tanquam consulenti, cuidam divino Oraculo effusos, ut Coleretur Christi nomen per 365 annos; deinde completo memorato numero annorum, sine morâ sumeret finem. This, as he in the next Chapter computes, should have been fulfilled in the Consulship of Honorius and Eutychianus. Whether it was Oraculum daemonum aut figmentum hominum, he assures us not. To me it seems grounded on some Opinions of the Primitive Christians, concerning Antichrist's appearance; but how miserably it fail'd, St. Austin observes, that in the very year Gaudentius and Jovius overthrew the Temples of the Heathen gods in Cartage; Et plurimi Christiani facti qui tanquam verâ illâ Divinatione revocabantur à fide, postquam eam completo eodem annorum numero inanem irridendamque viderunt. De Civit. lib. 18. cap. 54.
The Boldest attempt in a determinate Prediction that I Remember among the heathens, is that mentioned by Saint Austin, de Civit lib 18. cap. 53. Excogitaverunt nescio quos versus Greeks, tanquam consulenti, cuidam divino Oraculo effusos, ut Coleretur Christ Nome per 365 annos; Deinde completo memorato numero Annorum, sine morâ sumeret finem. This, as he in the next Chapter computes, should have been fulfilled in the Consulship of Honorius and Eutychianus. Whither it was Oraculum Daemonum Or figmentum hominum, he assures us not. To me it seems grounded on Some Opinions of the Primitive Christians, Concerning Antichrist's appearance; but how miserably it failed, Saint Austin observes, that in the very year Gaudentius and Jovius overthrew the Temples of the Heathen God's in Cartage; Et Plurimi Christians facti qui tanquam verâ illâ Divination revocabantur à fide, Postquam eam completo Eodem Annorum numero inanem irridendamque viderunt. De Civit lib. 18. cap. 54.
Thus the Sun evidenceth it self by its own light; and all other things visible, by that illustration of Light it lends them, either transiently as to the Air, or permanently as to some Precious Stones, &c.
Thus the Sun Evidenceth it self by its own Light; and all other things visible, by that illustration of Light it lends them, either transiently as to the Air, or permanently as to Some Precious Stones, etc.
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Quare absolutè concludimus, omnia quae in Scripturis Verè narrantur contigisse, ea secundum leges Naturae, ut omnia necessario contigisse. Et si quid reperiatur legibus Naturae repugnare, aut ex iis consequi non potuisse; planè credendum id à Sacrilegis hominibus sacris Literis adjectum esse. Tract. Theo. pol. c. 6. p 71.
Quare absolutè concludimus, omnia Quae in Scriptures Vere narrantur contigisse, ea secundum leges Naturae, ut omnia Necessarily contigisse. Et si quid reperiatur legibus Naturae repugnare, Or ex iis consequi non potuisse; planè credendum id à Sacrilegis hominibus sacris Literis adjectum esse. Tract. Theo. pol. c. 6. p 71.
Nam quae melior & validior ratio de rebus talibus redditur, quàm cum Omnipotens ea facere perhibetur, & Facturu; dicitur; quae praenunciasse Ibi legitur, Ubi alia multa praenuncia•it, quae Fecisse monstratu•? Aug de Civit. lib. 21. cap. 7.
Nam Quae melior & validior ratio de rebus Talibus redditur, quàm cum Omnipotens ea facere perhibetur, & Facturu; dicitur; Quae praenunciasse There legitur, Ubi Alias Multa praenuncia•it, Quae To have made monstratu•? Aug de Civit lib. 21. cap. 7.
1 Pet. 1. 10, 11, 12. NONLATINALPHABET, v. 10. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. v. 11. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. v. 12. where Prediction and Revelation are distinguisht in the Spirit of Prophecy; for the Revelation was, v. 12 in the things they ministred, (or the same Gospel to us and them, Heb. 4. 2.) the prediction was, in testifying beforehand, v. 11. NONLATINALPHABET.
1 Pet. 1. 10, 11, 12., v. 10., etc. v. 11., etc. v. 12. where Prediction and Revelation Are distinguished in the Spirit of Prophecy; for the Revelation was, v. 12 in the things they ministered, (or the same Gospel to us and them, Hebrew 4. 2.) the prediction was, in testifying beforehand, v. 11..
ALL Christ 's Miracles were Signs to the Jews, because presignified by the Prophets whom the Jews believed; and in the Oeconomy of Grace, the Messiah was therefore sent to that People first, who had the Records of the Spirit of Prophecy; I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the House of Israel: Why? Mankind had as much interest in him as they; but the most satisfactory, convictive way of propagating his Faith to Mankind, was from them; which is the reason it was to be preach'd to all Nations, Beginning from Jerusalem, Luke 24. 46.
ALL christ is Miracles were Signs to the jews, Because presignified by the prophets whom the jews believed; and in the Oeconomy of Grace, the Messiah was Therefore sent to that People First, who had the Records of the Spirit of Prophecy; I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the House of Israel: Why? Mankind had as much Interest in him as they; but the most satisfactory, convictive Way of propagating his Faith to Mankind, was from them; which is the reason it was to be preached to all nations, Beginning from Jerusalem, Lycia 24. 46.
On those words, Psal. 59. 11. Slay them not, lest my People forget. Scatter them by thy power. St. Austin applying Them to the Jews, has this excellent remark, Ne obliti legem Dei, ad hoc de quo agimus testimonium, nihil valerent, quoniam si cum testimonio scripturarum in suâ tantummodo terrâ, non ubique essent; profecto Ecclesia quae ubique est, eos, Prophetiarum quae de Christo pramissae sunt, testes in omnibus gentibus non haberet. De Civit. lib. 18. cap. 46. And then concludes, Ideo nihil est firmius ad convincendos quoslibet alienos, si de hac re contenderint: nostrosque fulciendos, si rectè sapuerint, quam ut Divina praedicla de Christo, ea proferantur, quae in Judaeorum scripta sunt Codicibus, Quibus avulsis de sedibus proptils, & propter hoc Testimonium toto Orbe dispersis, Christi usquequaque crevit Ecclesia. Ibid. cap. 47.
On those words, Psalm 59. 11. Slay them not, lest my People forget. Scatter them by thy power. Saint Austin applying Them to the jews, has this excellent remark, Ne obliti legem Dei, ad hoc de quo agimus testimonium, nihil valerent, quoniam si cum Testimony scripturarum in suâ tantummodo terrâ, non ubique essent; profecto Ecclesia Quae ubique est, eos, Prophetiarum Quae de Christ pramissae sunt, testes in omnibus gentibus non haberet. De Civit lib. 18. cap. 46. And then concludes, Ideo nihil est firmius ad convincendos quoslibet alienos, si de hac re contenderint: nostrosque fulciendos, si rectè sapuerint, quam ut Divine praedicla de Christ, ea proferantur, Quae in Judaeorum Scripta sunt Codicibus, Quibus avulsis de sedibus proptils, & propter hoc Testimonium toto Orbe dispersis, Christ usquequaque Crevit Ecclesia. Ibid cap. 47.
