A sermon in confutation of R. H. the author of The guide in controversies Shewing that his most plausible arguments produced against Protestants, do more effectually conclude for Judaism against Christianity. By Daniel Whitby, D.D. chantor of the church of Sarum.
and exceeding great, that they prevailed on those plain hearted people who beheld them to believe that he who wrought them was indeed the Christ. For many of the people believed on him, saying,
and exceeding great, that they prevailed on those plain hearted people who beheld them to believe that he who wrought them was indeed the christ. For many of the people believed on him, saying,
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when Christ cometh will he do more miracles than these? Verse 31. These apprehensions of the Vulgar did so Alarum the Chief-Priests, and Pharisees, who saw their Interest, Authority,
when christ comes will he do more Miracles than these? Verse 31. These apprehensions of the vulgar did so Alarm the Chief-priests, and Pharisees, who saw their Interest, authority,
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and bring him to them, Verse 32. These Officers when they had heard the gracious words which issued from the mouth of Christ, were themselves taken by him, they who were sent to bring Christ to the Priests and Pharisees, were themselves brought to Christ, and so these Converts neglect to do the Office of the High-Priests Serjeants.
and bring him to them, Verse 32. These Officers when they had herd the gracious words which issued from the Mouth of christ, were themselves taken by him, they who were sent to bring christ to the Priests and Pharisees, were themselves brought to christ, and so these Converts neglect to do the Office of the High priests Sergeants.
And being asked the reason why they had not brought Christ, they boldly answer, that they had heard such gracious and heavenly words proceeding from him as never man before him spake, and therefore could not think it fit to apprehend so excellent a person, as he was.
And being asked the reason why they had not brought christ, they boldly answer, that they had herd such gracious and heavenly words proceeding from him as never man before him spoke, and Therefore could not think it fit to apprehend so excellent a person, as he was.
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and therefore no capacity to understand the mind of God contained in it, might be enclined to think that Jesus was indeed the Christ, yet since the Rulers of the Church, the Sanhedrim, seeing the Doctors, and Expounders of the Law, the Scribes and Pharisees believed not on him,
and Therefore no capacity to understand the mind of God contained in it, might be inclined to think that jesus was indeed the christ, yet since the Rulers of the Church, the Sanhedrim, seeing the Doctors, and Expounders of the Law, the Scribes and Pharisees believed not on him,
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and beget in them a suspition that they have been seduced from the Church, none is more plausible than this which by the Pharisees is here laid down. I therefore shall endeavour,
and beget in them a suspicion that they have been seduced from the Church, none is more plausible than this which by the Pharisees is Here laid down. I Therefore shall endeavour,
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or might produce against our Saviour, and the same arguments might with equal reason have been urged by the unbelieving Jews against our Lords Disciples, and those who laid the first foundations of,
or might produce against our Saviour, and the same Arguments might with equal reason have been urged by the unbelieving jews against our lords Disciples, and those who laid the First foundations of,
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Now the Argument contained in the Text is this, viz. You must be certainly deceived if you believe that Jesus is the Christ; Because you do, by entertaining this perswasion, contradict the judgment of your Church Guides which God hath set over you.
Now the Argument contained in the Text is this, viz. You must be Certainly deceived if you believe that jesus is the christ; Because you do, by entertaining this persuasion, contradict the judgement of your Church Guides which God hath Set over you.
For they have frequently assembled for the determination of this grand debate, Whether this Jesus was the Messiah promised to the Jews or not, and they have constantly determined that he was not the Christ. And have unanimously concluded that he deserved to be punished as a vile Impostor, and that all who did confess that he was the Christ, should be excommunicated. In an assembly consisting of Chief Priests, and Pharisees, they positively declare that Christ could be no Prophet because he was a Galilean. This all, say they, who search the Scriptures may plainly see.
For they have frequently assembled for the determination of this grand debate, Whither this jesus was the Messiah promised to the jews or not, and they have constantly determined that he was not the christ. And have unanimously concluded that he deserved to be punished as a vile Impostor, and that all who did confess that he was the christ, should be excommunicated. In an assembly consisting of Chief Priests, and Pharisees, they positively declare that christ could be no Prophet Because he was a Galilean. This all, say they, who search the Scriptures may plainly see.
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Moreover they determine in my Text, that all who so esteemed him were themselves deceived, and that they lay exposed to this delusion for want of knowledge in the Law.
Moreover they determine in my Text, that all who so esteemed him were themselves deceived, and that they lay exposed to this delusion for want of knowledge in the Law.
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Moreover these Pharisees, and other Rulers of the Church, determined and agreed together, that whosoever did confess that Jesus was the Christ, should suffer excommunication.
Moreover these Pharisees, and other Rulers of the Church, determined and agreed together, that whosoever did confess that jesus was the christ, should suffer excommunication.
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an evidence of a claim to be infallible) that Christ was not the true Messiah. Elsewhere the Scribes and Pharisees do positively conclude that Christ did only Cast out Devils through Beelzebub.
an evidence of a claim to be infallible) that christ was not the true Messiah. Elsewhere the Scribes and Pharisees do positively conclude that christ did only Cast out Devils through Beelzebub.
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A full Assembly consisting of the High-Priests, and all the Chief-Priests, Presbyters, and Scribes, Christ being brought before their Council, do with one voice declare that he was worthy to die as a Blasphemer, and also that by their Law he ought to die,
A full Assembly consisting of the High priests, and all the Chief-priests, Presbyters, and Scribes, christ being brought before their Council, do with one voice declare that he was worthy to die as a Blasphemer, and also that by their Law he ought to die,
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After his death the Chief-Priests, and the Pharisees, with one consent pronounce him a deceiver. When the Disciples began to witness that he was risen from the dead, the High-Priests, Rulers, Elders, Scribes, and all the kindred of the High-Priest assemble at Jerusalem, and strictly do command them not to speak at all, Act. iv. 6, 18. or teach in the name of Jesus.
After his death the Chief-priests, and the Pharisees, with one consent pronounce him a deceiver. When the Disciples began to witness that he was risen from the dead, the High priests, Rulers, Elders, Scribes, and all the kindred of the High-Priest assemble At Jerusalem, and strictly do command them not to speak At all, Act. iv. 6, 18. or teach in the name of jesus.
If therefore the decrees of many Councils, consisting of the Guides of the whole Jewish Church, may be esteemed sufficient to decide a Controversie, it must be certain that Jesus Christ was not the true Messiah promised to the Jews, but a Deceiver and Blasphemer. Now as a Romanist, having produced five Provincial, and two General Councils, falsly so called,
If Therefore the decrees of many Councils, consisting of the Guides of the Whole Jewish Church, may be esteemed sufficient to decide a Controversy, it must be certain that jesus christ was not the true Messiah promised to the jews, but a Deceiver and Blasphemer. Now as a Romanist, having produced five Provincial, and two General Councils, falsely so called,
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for that portentous Doctrine of Transubstantiation, saith, If the Decrees of so many Synods, so often weighing the Adversaries reasons and evidences, was not sufficient for setling such a point, at least as to the obedience of future silence,
for that portentous Doctrine of Transubstantiation, Says, If the Decrees of so many Synods, so often weighing the Adversaries Reasons and evidences, was not sufficient for settling such a point, At least as to the Obedience of future silence,
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and noncontradiction, and as to suffering the Church to enjoy her peace, what can hereafter be sufficient? Or can we ever hope that any Controversie shall be finally determined,
and non-contradiction, and as to suffering the Church to enjoy her peace, what can hereafter be sufficient? Or can we ever hope that any Controversy shall be finally determined,
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or lawful proceedings of so many Councils, all concurring in the same judgment (for a Corporal presence, saith the Romanist, that Christ was a Deceiver, saith the Jew?) Or could there be any new light in this point attainable in those times, by the private person,
or lawful proceedings of so many Councils, all concurring in the same judgement (for a Corporal presence, Says the Romanist, that christ was a Deceiver, Says the Jew?) Or could there be any new Light in this point attainable in those times, by the private person,
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2. They who so often, and so unanimously condemned your Saviour, and his Doctrine (saith the Jew ) were the Church-Guides by God appointed to teach the Children of Israel all the Statutes which the Lord had spoken to them by the hand of Moses, to teach Jacob his judgments, and Israel his Law, and by whose lips the knowledg of it was to be preserved. They were the men who are in Scripture styled the Messengers, or the Ambassadors of the Lord of Hosts;
2. They who so often, and so unanimously condemned your Saviour, and his Doctrine (Says the Jew) were the Church-guides by God appointed to teach the Children of Israel all the Statutes which the Lord had spoken to them by the hand of Moses, to teach Jacob his Judgments, and Israel his Law, and by whose lips the knowledge of it was to be preserved. They were the men who Are in Scripture styled the Messengers, or the ambassadors of the Lord of Hosts;
They were the men Ordained to Minister before the Lord in every Controversial matter, men who were set for the judgment of the Lord and for Controversies, In Controversie they shall stand in judgment, saith the Lord,
They were the men Ordained to Minister before the Lord in every Controversial matter, men who were Set for the judgement of the Lord and for Controversies, In Controversy they shall stand in judgement, Says the Lord,
as God himself declares, to despise the verdict of Gods Messengers, and in a Controversial matter of the highest moment, to reject the sentence of those men, who are by God Ordained to define it,
as God himself declares, to despise the verdict of God's Messengers, and in a Controversial matter of the highest moment, to reject the sentence of those men, who Are by God Ordained to define it,
3. As for the common people, who in this matter did oppose their private judgments to the Decrees of their Church Guides, not acquiescing in their Conciliar determinations, that your Jesus was not the true Messiah, they, saith the Jew, must act against that Rule which both the Law of Moses, and the Prophets have prescribed,
3. As for the Common people, who in this matter did oppose their private Judgments to the Decrees of their Church Guides, not acquiescing in their Conciliar determinations, that your jesus was not the true Messiah, they, Says the Jew, must act against that Rule which both the Law of Moses, and the prophets have prescribed,
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They therefore stood obliged to assent to the determinations of the Sanhedrim, and the Conciliar Decrees of Priests and Levites, Scribes and Pharisees confirmed by the High-Priest, and so they were obliged to believe that according to the true intent and meaning of the Law, your Jesus could not be the true Messiah. And consequently they must err who quitting the Decisions of the Pharisees, and other Rulers of the Church, embrace that Tenet of the ignorant and giddy multitude.
They Therefore stood obliged to assent to the determinations of the Sanhedrim, and the Conciliar Decrees of Priests and Levites, Scribes and Pharisees confirmed by the High-Priest, and so they were obliged to believe that according to the true intent and meaning of the Law, your jesus could not be the true Messiah. And consequently they must err who quitting the Decisions of the Pharisees, and other Rulers of the Church, embrace that Tenet of the ignorant and giddy multitude.
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And if you do compare these pleas, and others of like nature, which might be offered from the Scriptures by the Jew, with what the Romanists do offer for the infallibility of any of their Councils, you will soon find that all their pleas for this infallibility from the New Testament, are paralleled,
And if you do compare these pleasant, and Others of like nature, which might be offered from the Scriptures by the Jew, with what the Romanists do offer for the infallibility of any of their Councils, you will soon find that all their pleasant for this infallibility from the New Testament, Are paralleled,
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or rather over-ballanced with places of like nature in the Old, which do more strongly plead for the infallibility of the High-Priest, and Rulers of the Jewish Church. For,
or rather overbalanced with places of like nature in the Old, which do more strongly plead for the infallibility of the High-Priest, and Rulers of the Jewish Church. For,
Answ. The Jews had equal reason to expect Gods presence among them, because he promised to dwell among the children of Israel, to meet them at the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and there speak with them, to Reign over them in Zion from henceforth and for ever.
Answer The jews had equal reason to expect God's presence among them, Because he promised to dwell among the children of Israel, to meet them At the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and there speak with them, to Reign over them in Zion from henceforth and for ever.
He chose Zion for his habitation, and said of it, this is my rest for ever, here will I dwell, and of Jerusalem, that he would put his name for ever in that place,
He chosen Zion for his habitation, and said of it, this is my rest for ever, Here will I dwell, and of Jerusalem, that he would put his name for ever in that place,
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Answ. Our Jesus did command his hearers to do all that the Scribes and Pharisees did say unto them, and that because of their Authority derived from Moses, and God himself commanded all his people to do according to all that they should be informed of by the Priests. And
Answer Our jesus did command his hearers to do all that the Scribes and Pharisees did say unto them, and that Because of their authority derived from Moses, and God himself commanded all his people to do according to all that they should be informed of by the Priests. And
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Answ. Whereas this promise doth personally belong to the Apostles, and not to their Successors (for it is a promise to bring to their remembrance by his Spirit, what he before had said to them and to shew them things to come, to which Spirit of Prophesie the Roman Doctors do not now pretend.) I say whereas this promise did belong to the Apostles only, God stood obliged by Covenant to cause his holy Spirit to remain among the Rulers of the Jewish Church. For thus he speaks, according to the word that I covenanted with you,
Answer Whereas this promise does personally belong to the Apostles, and not to their Successors (for it is a promise to bring to their remembrance by his Spirit, what he before had said to them and to show them things to come, to which Spirit of Prophesy the Roman Doctors do not now pretend.) I say whereas this promise did belong to the Apostles only, God stood obliged by Covenant to cause his holy Spirit to remain among the Rulers of the Jewish Church. For thus he speaks, according to the word that I covenanted with you,
Answ. God also hath declared touching his Priests, that the law of truth was in their mouth, and of Jerusalem that she should be called the City of truth.
Answer God also hath declared touching his Priests, that the law of truth was in their Mouth, and of Jerusalem that she should be called the city of truth.
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And if the Church of Judah hath since failed, so also hath the Church of Ephesus, of which alone St. Paul affirmeth that it was the pillar, and the ground of truth.
And if the Church of Judah hath since failed, so also hath the Church of Ephesus, of which alone Saint Paul Affirmeth that it was the pillar, and the ground of truth.
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7. Do they conclude that the Church-Guides must be infallible, because God hath placed in the Church some Apostles, some Prophets, some Pastors and some Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints,
7. Do they conclude that the Church-guides must be infallible, Because God hath placed in the Church Some Apostles, Some prophets, Some Pastors and Some Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints,
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Answ. Were not the Jewish Priests placed also for this end, for the work of their Ministry, the perfecting of their Saints, the edifying of their Flocks? Were not their lips to preserve that knowledg which should restrain the people from their errors? Were not they appointed to heal that which was sick and bring again that which was strayed? Or,
Answer Were not the Jewish Priests placed also for this end, for the work of their Ministry, the perfecting of their Saints, the edifying of their Flocks? Were not their lips to preserve that knowledge which should restrain the people from their errors? Were not they appointed to heal that which was sick and bring again that which was strayed? Or,
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as that of day and night. So that I need not add, that by this Phrase, Christ only promiseth that pious Christians shall not for ever be detained under the power of the grave, which I have elsewhere shewed, to be the natural,
as that of day and night. So that I need not add, that by this Phrase, christ only promises that pious Christians shall not for ever be detained under the power of the grave, which I have elsewhere showed, to be the natural,
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And after laying the foundation of a Church amongst the Gentiles, by the conversion of Cornelius, and his friends, Christ having, to fulfil his promise, made choice of him among the rest of the Apostles, that the Gentiles by his mouth should hear the word of the Gospel, and believe.
And After laying the Foundation of a Church among the Gentiles, by the conversion of Cornelius, and his Friends, christ having, to fulfil his promise, made choice of him among the rest of the Apostles, that the Gentiles by his Mouth should hear the word of the Gospel, and believe.
If therefore Roman Catholicks conclude from these ambiguous and obscure places for the infallibility of Councils, or of the major part of the Church guides concurring with the Pope in any Sentence or Decree,
If Therefore Roman Catholics conclude from these ambiguous and Obscure places for the infallibility of Councils, or of the Major part of the Church guides concurring with the Pope in any Sentence or decree,
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although these places do not speak one syllable of any Pope, or major part of the Church-Guides, and much less of the Romish Prelats, and less of their infallible assistance, what Ovations and Triumphs would they have made, had it been said expresly of their Cardinals and Councils, as it is said of Jewish Priests, that they were set for judgment and for Controversie:
although these places do not speak one syllable of any Pope, or Major part of the Church-guides, and much less of the Romish Prelates, and less of their infallible assistance, what Ovations and Triumphos would they have made, had it been said expressly of their Cardinals and Councils, as it is said of Jewish Priests, that they were Set for judgement and for Controversy:
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had God fixed his glorious presence at Rome, as he did at Jerusalem? and setled there a seat of Judgment, and a continual Court of highest judicature, as was that Sanhedrim which in Jerusalem was setled? had he dwelt in St. Peters as he dwelt in the Temple? had he left with them,
had God fixed his glorious presence At Room, as he did At Jerusalem? and settled there a seat of Judgement, and a continual Court of highest judicature, as was that Sanhedrim which in Jerusalem was settled? had he dwelled in Saint Peter's as he dwelled in the Temple? had he left with them,
as he did with the Jewish Priests, a standing Oracle, a Ʋrim and a Thummim to consult with on all occasions? so that this plea being much stronger for the infallibility of the Superiors of the Jewish Church, than for the infallibility of the whole Western Church, or any of its Councils, the Roman Doctors must acknowledg either that they fallaciously urge it against Protestants, or must confess that it stands also good against the Christian, and is a confirmation of all those traditions which were condemned by our Saviour, and a sufficient plea for all those errors and corruptions, which,
as he did with the Jewish Priests, a standing Oracle, a Ʋrim and a Thummim to consult with on all occasions? so that this plea being much Stronger for the infallibility of the Superiors of the Jewish Church, than for the infallibility of the Whole Western Church, or any of its Councils, the Roman Doctors must acknowledge either that they fallaciously urge it against Protestants, or must confess that it Stands also good against the Christian, and is a confirmation of all those traditions which were condemned by our Saviour, and a sufficient plea for all those errors and corruptions, which,
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as the Prophets do complain, were generally taught and practised by the Church-Guides, in the declining Ages of the Jewish Church. For if these Arguments be good now, they were so then,
as the prophets do complain, were generally taught and practised by the Church-guides, in the declining Ages of the Jewish Church. For if these Arguments be good now, they were so then,
Moreover had we no evidence from Scripture, may the Jew say in prosecution of this Argument, reason seems very strongly to conclude for this submission of the common people,
Moreover had we no evidence from Scripture, may the Jew say in prosecution of this Argument, reason seems very strongly to conclude for this submission of the Common people,
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and some few Priests to the concurring judgments of their Church-Guides, and of the major part of Jews, who joyned with then in condemnation of your Jesus, as a Blasphemer and false Prophet, and of his followers as Hereticks and Schismaticks, or men who worshipped God after that way which by the Jews was called Heresie, and were Ring-leaders of a Sect. For still to argue after the manner of the Romish Doctors.
and Some few Priests to the concurring Judgments of their Church-guides, and of the Major part of jews, who joined with then in condemnation of your jesus, as a Blasphemer and false Prophet, and of his followers as Heretics and Schismatics, or men who worshipped God After that Way which by the jews was called Heresy, and were Ringleaders of a Sect. For still to argue After the manner of the Romish Doctors.
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and to make tryal of such as did pretend to Prophesie, as was the Jewish Sanhedrim: I say, is it not reasonable to conceive that the assistance of the Holy Spirit should be vouchsafed to these Rulers of the Church, and Doctors of the Law, rather than to those common people who bore no such relation to God, had no commission from him to direct others in the meaning of his word,
and to make trial of such as did pretend to Prophesy, as was the Jewish Sanhedrim: I say, is it not reasonable to conceive that the assistance of the Holy Spirit should be vouchsafed to these Rulers of the Church, and Doctors of the Law, rather than to those Common people who boar no such Relation to God, had no commission from him to Direct Others in the meaning of his word,
but had so many, and such express injunctions to seek it at the mouth of their Church-Guides? Can we imagin that these Pharisees and Rulers should be the men ordained by God for Controversies,
but had so many, and such express injunctions to seek it At the Mouth of their Church-guides? Can we imagine that these Pharisees and Rulers should be the men ordained by God for Controversies,
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Moreover were no assistance from above to be expected in this case, is it not reasonable to think that these great Doctors of the Law, those numerous Priests who made it their whole business to study, and search out the meaning of the Law of Moses, those Members of the Sanhedrim, who were still chosen out of the most Learned Persons, and the most eminent for wisdom, I say, may we not reasonably conceive such Persons to be fitter and more able Judges of the sense and meaning of that Law,
Moreover were no assistance from above to be expected in this case, is it not reasonable to think that these great Doctors of the Law, those numerous Priests who made it their Whole business to study, and search out the meaning of the Law of Moses, those Members of the Sanhedrim, who were still chosen out of the most Learned Persons, and the most eminent for Wisdom, I say, may we not reasonably conceive such Persons to be fitter and more able Judges of the sense and meaning of that Law,
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or of the truth of any miracles pretended to be wrought by Christ, or his Apostles, than was that rude and giddy Multitude which had no knowledg of the Law? They therefore considering their Superiors study and Learning in such things Divine, and also their own ignorance;
or of the truth of any Miracles pretended to be wrought by christ, or his Apostles, than was that rude and giddy Multitude which had no knowledge of the Law? They Therefore considering their Superiors study and Learning in such things Divine, and also their own ignorance;
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R.H. discourse Chap. 13. p. 13. they considering both the special ordination, and commission of their Superiors from God to teach them in necessary truths,
RH discourse Chap. 13. p. 13. they considering both the special ordination, and commission of their Superiors from God to teach them in necessary truths,
3. All that your Gospel doth suggest, or reason may pretend for the exemption of the first Jewish Converts from obedience to these decrees of their Superiors in the Jewish Church, may, saith the Jew, be fully answered from the plain Principles,
3. All that your Gospel does suggest, or reason may pretend for the exemption of the First Jewish Converts from Obedience to these decrees of their Superiors in the Jewish Church, may, Says the Jew, be Fully answered from the plain Principles,
and almost in the words of Roman Catholicks. For to proceed in the expressions of R. H. the Guide in Controversies, with very little variation of them.
and almost in the words of Roman Catholics. For to proceed in the expressions of R. H. the Guide in Controversies, with very little variation of them.
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1. Will you affirm that all the Priests and Rulers, Scribes and Pharisees, and the whole Sanhedrim acted against their faith and conscience, in these determinations by which your Jesus was condemned as an Impostor?
1. Will you affirm that all the Priests and Rulers, Scribes and Pharisees, and the Whole Sanhedrim acted against their faith and conscience, in these determinations by which your jesus was condemned as an Impostor?
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Answ. R. H. will tell you there is a moral certainty that so many such persons cannot conspire in such a matter, viz. a necessary to Salvation, to falsifie the truth against their own belief and conscience, to their Subjects and Posterity, with an Anathema to all dissenters, or an excommunication of all who preached,
Answer R. H. will tell you there is a moral certainty that so many such Persons cannot conspire in such a matter, viz. a necessary to Salvation, to falsify the truth against their own belief and conscience, to their Subject's and Posterity, with an Anathema to all dissenters, or an excommunication of all who preached,
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If any can be so uncharitable as to credit of them so great a wickedness, that the Supream Councils of the (Jewish) Church should with design decree an error contrary to their faith, (or knowledg) in this necessary matter, and then enjoyn all their Subjects to believe it under Anathema, he must believe that they most certainly do devote themselves to eternal perdition.
If any can be so uncharitable as to credit of them so great a wickedness, that the Supreme Councils of the (Jewish) Church should with Design Decree an error contrary to their faith, (or knowledge) in this necessary matter, and then enjoin all their Subject's to believe it under Anathema, he must believe that they most Certainly do devote themselves to Eternal perdition.
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And therefore, if not out of Charity, or reverence to such sacred persons, yet from the irrationality of such a defence, it is much better to pass over this objection.
And Therefore, if not out of Charity, or Reverence to such sacred Persons, yet from the irrationality of such a defence, it is much better to pass over this objection.
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Answ. R. H. informs you that a right judgment cannot but account all those places doubtful, Disc. Chap. 3. §. 44. p. 29. in the sense whereof either the Antient or present major part of Christianity are of a contrary judgment from himself.
Answer R. H. informs you that a right judgement cannot but account all those places doubtful, Disc. Chap. 3. §. 44. p. 29. in the sense whereof either the Ancient or present Major part of Christianity Are of a contrary judgement from himself.
For if the vulgar may pass this judgment of the Decrees of many Councils, and the concurring judgment of their Superiors and Church Guides, I hope the matter must be evident even to the vulgar sort that notwithstanding the contrary judgment of Chief Priests and Rulers, Scribes, Pharisees and Elders, and almost all the Jewish Nation, that sense of Scripture must be false, which their Ecclesiastical Guides alledged, to prove that Jesus was not the true Messiah, and that according to their Law he was to die, and that sense of the Scripture must be true which by the Apostles, and their few Converts, was alledged to prove that Jesus was the Messiah promised to the Jew. Now how vainly, saith R. H. doth any one pretend,
For if the Vulgar may pass this judgement of the Decrees of many Councils, and the concurring judgement of their Superiors and Church Guides, I hope the matter must be evident even to the Vulgar sort that notwithstanding the contrary judgement of Chief Priests and Rulers, Scribes, Pharisees and Elders, and almost all the Jewish nation, that sense of Scripture must be false, which their Ecclesiastical Guides alleged, to prove that jesus was not the true Messiah, and that according to their Law he was to die, and that sense of the Scripture must be true which by the Apostles, and their few Converts, was alleged to prove that jesus was the Messiah promised to the Jew. Now how vainly, Says R. H. does any one pretend,
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or promise himself a certainty of any thing wherein so many Councils, and a much major part of the Church, having all the same means of certainty as he, judgeth contrary? Rational account.
or promise himself a certainty of any thing wherein so many Councils, and a much Major part of the Church, having all the same means of certainty as he, Judgeth contrary? Rational account.
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disc. 3. Chap. 4. §. 42. p. 179. where it seems the Scripture may be so doubtful that the sense of the (then) Catholick Church, or its greatest Councils, they say, can be to them no certain or infallible interpreter of it, where the judgment or common Reason of these Councils thinks it self so certain of the contrary,
discontent. 3. Chap. 4. §. 42. p. 179. where it seems the Scripture may be so doubtful that the sense of the (then) Catholic Church, or its greatest Councils, they say, can be to them no certain or infallible interpreter of it, where the judgement or Common Reason of these Councils thinks it self so certain of the contrary,
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On what grounds here these private Persons, or new erected Churches could assure themselves of their own sense of Scripture to be true, they having left that of the Churches Councils,
On what grounds Here these private Persons, or new erected Churches could assure themselves of their own sense of Scripture to be true, they having left that of the Churches Councils,
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or their own common reason, when that of their greatest Councils, or major part of their Church-Guides, differs from it, one would think should be a more fallible ground to them,
or their own Common reason, when that of their greatest Councils, or Major part of their Church-guides, differs from it, one would think should be a more fallible ground to them,
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For a man to presume himself certain in a matter of faith, Ibid. disc. 2. Chap. 2. §. 15. p. 95. or in his own sense of Scripture, (though the literal expression he never so clear,) where so many Learned and his Superiours, (comparing other Texts, &c.) are of a contrary judgment, this, saith R. H. is the same as if in a matter of sence, a dim sighted Person should profess himself certain that an object is white,
For a man to presume himself certain in a matter of faith, Ibid discontent. 2. Chap. 2. §. 15. p. 95. or in his own sense of Scripture, (though the literal expression he never so clear,) where so many Learned and his Superiors, (comparing other Texts, etc.) Are of a contrary judgement, this, Says R. H. is the same as if in a matter of sense, a dim sighted Person should profess himself certain that an Object is white,
when a multitude of others, the most clear sighted that can be found, having all the same means of a right sensation as he hath, pronounce it black, or of another colour.
when a multitude of Others, the most clear sighted that can be found, having all the same means of a right sensation as he hath, pronounce it black, or of Another colour.
Moreover if these Scriptures, or reasons be so clear even to the ignorant and unlearned Jew, must they not be as clear to their Church-Guides, and may not then their judgments more securely be rely'd upon, at least for any thing which is presumed to be clear? For if Scriptures be maintained so clear in necessaries, that every one using a right endeavour cannot mistake in them,
Moreover if these Scriptures, or Reasons be so clear even to the ignorant and unlearned Jew, must they not be as clear to their Church-guides, and may not then their Judgments more securely be relied upon, At least for any thing which is presumed to be clear? For if Scriptures be maintained so clear in necessaries, that every one using a right endeavour cannot mistake in them,
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4. If you pretend a more sincere endeavour in those few converts to find out the sense of Scripture, or search out the truth in these matters, which, in the case of the Beraeans, your Scripture seemeth to assert.
4. If you pretend a more sincere endeavour in those few converts to find out the sense of Scripture, or search out the truth in these matters, which, in the case of the Bereans, your Scripture seems to assert.
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and after it do differ so much in their sense of it, it follows that such sincere endeavours being indifferently allowed to all parties, the sense of Scripture, (and the verdict of true reason) ought to be pronounced clear,
and After it do differ so much in their sense of it, it follows that such sincere endeavours being indifferently allowed to all parties, the sense of Scripture, (and the verdict of true reason) ought to be pronounced clear,
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if on any, on that side as the major part doth apprehend it; (which certainly was not the Primitive Converts, but the unbelieving Jews, and their Ecclesiastical Superiors. ) For surely we have reason to presume that the Chief Guides of the Church, in their consults concerning a point necessary to Salvation delivered in Scripture, (as that of the Messiah was) use at least so much endeavour as a plain Rustick doth to understand the meaning of it.
if on any, on that side as the Major part does apprehend it; (which Certainly was not the Primitive Converts, but the unbelieving jews, and their Ecclesiastical Superiors.) For surely we have reason to presume that the Chief Guides of the Church, in their consults Concerning a point necessary to Salvation Delivered in Scripture, (as that of the Messiah was) use At least so much endeavour as a plain Rustic does to understand the meaning of it.
and secular Interest, or also a freely professing the truths which their sincere endeavour discovers to them,) none can rationally imagin but that these supream Church Governours should be as much,
and secular Interest, or also a freely professing the truths which their sincere endeavour discovers to them,) none can rationally imagine but that these supreme Church Governors should be as much,
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See therefore here the wisdom of the unbelieving Jews, who to preserve themselves from erring, in this matter, made use of the securest way that reason could imagine, saith R. H. or that Christians are prescribed,
See Therefore Here the Wisdom of the unbelieving jews, who to preserve themselves from erring, in this matter, made use of the securest Way that reason could imagine, Says R. H. or that Christians Are prescribed,
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and to be commanded, from whence also it follows that till they are convinced of error in this point, viz. that no submission was due, to the Decrees of all these Councils, and the concurring judgment of those Spiritual Guides by whom your Jesus was condemned, they are not capable of being convinced in any other matter,
and to be commanded, from whence also it follows that till they Are convinced of error in this point, viz. that no submission was due, to the Decrees of all these Councils, and the concurring judgement of those Spiritual Guides by whom your jesus was condemned, they Are not capable of being convinced in any other matter,
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and the Interpretations of their Church Guides in this matter, and of the truth of that Christianity which they embraced in opposition to those said Decrees.
and the Interpretations of their Church Guides in this matter, and of the truth of that Christianity which they embraced in opposition to those said Decrees.
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1. Admit our Saviour, and his Apostles wrought true Miracles, how did the vulgar perceive them so to be but by their senses? and how did they infer from them the truth of Christianity, but by their private Reasons? Now the evidence of sense and reason must be both neglected, saith the Romanist, when a Divine Revelation declares any thing contrary to them, This,
1. Admit our Saviour, and his Apostles wrought true Miracles, how did the Vulgar perceive them so to be but by their Senses? and how did they infer from them the truth of Christianity, but by their private Reasons? Now the evidence of sense and reason must be both neglected, Says the Romanist, when a Divine Revelation declares any thing contrary to them, This,
Now of the certainty of a Divine Revelation, or the true sense of Scripture, they make the judgment of the Major part of their Church Guides to be sufficient evidences,
Now of the certainty of a Divine Revelation, or the true sense of Scripture, they make the judgement of the Major part of their Church Guides to be sufficient evidences,
and so there was sufficient evidence, according to this Rule, that all the Miracles which Christ, and his Apostles seemed to work, were done in opposition to Divine Revelation, or the true sense of Scripture.
and so there was sufficient evidence, according to this Rule, that all the Miracles which christ, and his Apostles seemed to work, were done in opposition to Divine Revelation, or the true sense of Scripture.
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2. Certain it is that the Rulers of the Jews, and the prevailing part of the whole Nation, differed from the converted Christians in their apprehensions of these Miracles, and judged them all Diabolical Impostures, or trials of their Faith, &c. Rat. Account Disc. 4. Cons. 2. p. 384. Now this seems necessary to be granted, saith R. H. that in what kind of knowledg soever it be, (whether of our sense or reason, in what ever Art or Science) one can never rightly assure himself concerning his own knowledg, that he is certain of any thing for a truth, which all,
2. Certain it is that the Rulers of the jews, and the prevailing part of the Whole nation, differed from the converted Christians in their apprehensions of these Miracles, and judged them all Diabolical Impostors, or trials of their Faith, etc. Rat. Account Disc. 4. Cons. 2. p. 384. Now this seems necessary to be granted, Says R. H. that in what kind of knowledge soever it be, (whither of our sense or reason, in what ever Art or Science) one can never rightly assure himself Concerning his own knowledge, that he is certain of any thing for a truth, which all,
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So that where all, or most differ from me, it seems a strange pride not to imagine this defect in my self, rather than them, especially when as all the grounds of my science are communicated to them,
So that where all, or most differ from me, it seems a strange pride not to imagine this defect in my self, rather than them, especially when as all the grounds of my science Are communicated to them,
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According therefore to this Rule, it was strange pride in the first Converts to Christianity among the Jews, to judg the Miracles of Christ, or his Apostles true,
According Therefore to this Rule, it was strange pride in the First Converts to Christianity among the jews, to judge the Miracles of christ, or his Apostles true,
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For the fulfilling of Prophesies depended on the sense of many obscure places of Scripture, of which, say they, the Major part of the Church-Guides must judg. And for Miracles, they tell us that there is no certain way of judging true, from false,
For the fulfilling of prophecies depended on the sense of many Obscure places of Scripture, of which, say they, the Major part of the Church-guides must judge. And for Miracles, they tell us that there is no certain Way of judging true, from false,
Now if these things be so, what ground could the first Jewish Converts have to believe Christ was the true Messiah, or a worker of true Miracles, when in believing both these things, they must oppose the Authority of the then present Church.
Now if these things be so, what ground could the First Jewish Converts have to believe christ was the true Messiah, or a worker of true Miracles, when in believing both these things, they must oppose the authority of the then present Church.
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For who shall be judg whether these Miracles were true, and were sufficient to confirm the Christian Faith? those Persons whose Office it was to judg both of true Prophets, and true Miracles, or those who had no power or commission so to do? Was not the Jewish Sanhedrim and other Rulers of that Church more able Judges of the Truth,
For who shall be judge whither these Miracles were true, and were sufficient to confirm the Christian Faith? those Persons whose Office it was to judge both of true prophets, and true Miracles, or those who had no power or commission so to do? Was not the Jewish Sanhedrim and other Rulers of that Church more able Judges of the Truth,
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as experience teacheth, may be imposed upon with ease? Were not those Guides who were appointed to be Judges in all other matters, the proper Judges of this Controversie? Have we not reason to believe their judgment was as free from interest and passion,
as experience Teaches, may be imposed upon with ease? Were not those Guides who were appointed to be Judges in all other matters, the proper Judges of this Controversy? Have we not reason to believe their judgement was as free from Interest and passion,
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and their endeavors to search out the truth of these relations as sincere, as was the judgment or endeavours of the Laity? When therefore these Church-Guides did notwithstanding those pretended Miracles of Christ and his Apostles, conclude unanimously that Christ was a Deceiver, was it not absurd to say that what they so universally determined, might be discerned by any private judgment to be the clearest falshood? that vulgar persons had demonstration in this matter against the judgment of the whole body of their Guides, and that their common reason was able to discern that to be manifestly true, which the same common reason of their Superiors, judged to be manifestly false?
and their endeavors to search out the truth of these relations as sincere, as was the judgement or endeavours of the Laity? When Therefore these Church-guides did notwithstanding those pretended Miracles of christ and his Apostles, conclude unanimously that christ was a Deceiver, was it not absurd to say that what they so universally determined, might be discerned by any private judgement to be the Clearest falsehood? that Vulgar Persons had demonstration in this matter against the judgement of the Whole body of their Guides, and that their Common reason was able to discern that to be manifestly true, which the same Common reason of their Superiors, judged to be manifestly false?
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and the first Christian Converts, than they do countenance the Papist pleading against Protestants. In the last place the Jew may argue from Tradition thus, viz.
and the First Christian Converts, than they do countenance the Papist pleading against Protestants. In the last place the Jew may argue from Tradition thus, viz.
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These Spiritual Guides in making this determination and passing of this judgment concerning Jesus were guided by that Rule, which by the greatest part of Christians, I mean the Roman Catholicks, is highly magnified,
These Spiritual Guides in making this determination and passing of this judgement Concerning jesus were guided by that Rule, which by the greatest part of Christians, I mean the Roman Catholics, is highly magnified,
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And so your Jesus must also upon this account be deemed an Impostor, or the pretences and pleadings of the Romanist against the Protestant, from the Tradition of the Church, must be acknowledged to be vain. For,
And so your jesus must also upon this account be deemed an Impostor, or the pretences and pleadings of the Romanist against the Protestant, from the Tradition of the Church, must be acknowledged to be vain. For,
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1. It is most certain that the Jews had a Tradition generally received amongst them that their Messiah at his coming should restore the Kingdom to Israel.
1. It is most certain that the jews had a Tradition generally received among them that their Messiah At his coming should restore the Kingdom to Israel.
Witness their contests who should be greatest in that Kingdom, and the desire of the Sons of Zebedee to sit one at his right hand, another at his left hand in it.
Witness their contests who should be greatest in that Kingdom, and the desire of the Sons of Zebedee to fit one At his right hand, Another At his left hand in it.
It is therefore certain that this was the received Tradition of the whole Jewish Church, grounded as they supposed, upon the Scriptures which did necessitate them to expect a glorious Messiah, NONLATINALPHABET. Dial. p. 249. B. not such a one, saith Trypho, as your mean and despised Jesus was.
It is Therefore certain that this was the received Tradition of the Whole Jewish Church, grounded as they supposed, upon the Scriptures which did necessitate them to expect a glorious Messiah,. Dial. p. 249. B. not such a one, Says Trypho, as your mean and despised jesus was.
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2. It was also a Tradition which generally obtained amongst the Jews, that their Elias, who was called the This bite, was to appear again in person before the advent of the true Messiah, so was that place of Malachi Translated by the Seventy three hundred and eighty years before our Saviours coming.
2. It was also a Tradition which generally obtained among the jews, that their Elias, who was called the This bite, was to appear again in person before the advent of the true Messiah, so was that place of Malachi Translated by the Seventy three hundred and eighty Years before our Saviors coming.
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and that it was to be observed even in the days of the Messiah. On this presumption certainly it was that Christs Disciples, after his Resurrection, were strict observers of the Law of Moses for a considerable time;
and that it was to be observed even in the days of the Messiah. On this presumption Certainly it was that Christ Disciples, After his Resurrection, were strict observers of the Law of Moses for a considerable time;
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and so were also many thousands of the Jewish Converts. St. Peter was so nice in observation of the Jewish customs that till he was informed better by a vision, he thought such meat was utterly unlawful as was forbidden by the Law,
and so were also many thousands of the Jewish Converts. Saint Peter was so Nicaenae in observation of the Jewish customs that till he was informed better by a vision, he Thought such meat was utterly unlawful as was forbidden by the Law,
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St. James gives an account to Paul of the great Zeal that all the Jewish Converts had to the Law of Moses in these words, Thou seest Brother how many thousand of Jews there are which believe,
Saint James gives an account to Paul of the great Zeal that all the Jewish Converts had to the Law of Moses in these words, Thou See Brother how many thousand of jews there Are which believe,
He farther tells him how highly they were all offended with him, because they were informed he had taught that they were not obliged to yield obedience to the Constitutions and Customs of the Jewish Law;
He farther tells him how highly they were all offended with him, Because they were informed he had taught that they were not obliged to yield Obedience to the Constitutions and Customs of the Jewish Law;
St. Jerom, and Sulpicius inform us that fourteen immediate succeeding Bishops, with their flocks, were all observers of the Law of Moses. And by the unbelieving Jews nothing was more abhorred than the thoughts of changing their Mosaick Customs.
Saint Jerome, and Sulpicius inform us that fourteen immediate succeeding Bishops, with their flocks, were all observers of the Law of Moses. And by the unbelieving jews nothing was more abhorred than the thoughts of changing their Mosaic Customs.
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For upon this account St. Stephen was accused of Blasphemy against Moses, and the Law, because he said that the Messiah should change the customs which Moses had delivered to them. This accusation before the Scribes, the Elders and High-Priest, was deemed sufficient to prove him guilty of that capital offence of Blasphemy. On this account they bring St. Paul before the judgment seat of Gallio, because, say they, he did persuade men to worship God NONLATINALPHABET , against, or otherwise than was commanded by the Law of Moses.
For upon this account Saint Stephen was accused of Blasphemy against Moses, and the Law, Because he said that the Messiah should change the customs which Moses had Delivered to them. This accusation before the Scribes, the Elders and High-Priest, was deemed sufficient to prove him guilty of that capital offence of Blasphemy. On this account they bring Saint Paul before the judgement seat of Gallio, Because, say they, he did persuade men to worship God, against, or otherwise than was commanded by the Law of Moses.
And this opinion they grounded chiefly upon those places which seem to speak of the perpetual duration of those Statutes, and say they shall be ordinances to them for ever, and consequently seem to infer a Declaration from the mouth of God, that they should not be altered.
And this opinion they grounded chiefly upon those places which seem to speak of the perpetual duration of those Statutes, and say they shall be ordinances to them for ever, and consequently seem to infer a Declaration from the Mouth of God, that they should not be altered.
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Moreover it is certain that, as the Protestants condemn as sinful and pernitious, many Traditions and Customs of the Roman Church, so did that Jesus whom Christians honour as the true Messiah, as frequently inveigh against,
Moreover it is certain that, as the Protestants condemn as sinful and pernicious, many Traditions and Customs of the Roman Church, so did that jesus whom Christians honour as the true Messiah, as frequently inveigh against,
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He therefoce seemeth to have been as great an enemy to Ecclesiastical Traditions, though they were generally owned by the then present Church, as such as Protestants can be esteemed.
He therefoce seems to have been as great an enemy to Ecclesiastical Traditions, though they were generally owned by the then present Church, as such as Protestants can be esteemed.
if true, he was not the Messiah promised to the Jew, were both agreeable to the word of God Expounded by their Church Tradition, and were delivered to them by Moses and the Patriarchs, and Prophets, and were continually practised by their Forefathers, as doth the Roman Church believe that her Traditions were taught,
if true, he was not the Messiah promised to the Jew, were both agreeable to the word of God Expounded by their Church Tradition, and were Delivered to them by Moses and the Patriarchs, and prophets, and were continually practised by their Forefathers, as does the Roman Church believe that her Traditions were taught,
and practised by Christ or his Apostles, and by their Successors throughout all Ages of the Church. Hence are they often styled by them the Traditions of the Antients,
and practised by christ or his Apostles, and by their Successors throughout all Ages of the Church. Hence Are they often styled by them the Traditions of the Ancients,
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They accuse all who walked not according to these customs of their Fathers, as persons who forsook the Law of Moses. And to do any thing against these customs of their Fathers was reputed Criminal: This being so,
They accuse all who walked not according to these customs of their Father's, as Persons who forsook the Law of Moses. And to do any thing against these customs of their Father's was reputed Criminal: This being so,
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and their concurring judgment that what she doth at present teach, and practise, she received from Christ and his Apostles, should be esteemed sufficient to render all those persons guilty of Heresie and Schism, who do not yield assent to what they teach,
and their concurring judgement that what she does At present teach, and practise, she received from christ and his Apostles, should be esteemed sufficient to render all those Persons guilty of Heresy and Schism, who do not yield assent to what they teach,
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or a compliance with their practices as Roman Catholicks assert, and yet that the general tradition of the then present Jewish Church, even including the Disciples of Christ, should not conclude them Schismaticks and Hereticks, who being Members of that Church, would not assent unto what they so generally taught,
or a compliance with their practices as Roman Catholics assert, and yet that the general tradition of the then present Jewish Church, even including the Disciples of christ, should not conclude them Schismatics and Heretics, who being Members of that Church, would not assent unto what they so generally taught,
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But to apply these things, if it be possible, yet more particularly unto the pleadings of the Roman Church, and to shew the weakness and the pernicious results of their most specious pretences. I add,
But to apply these things, if it be possible, yet more particularly unto the pleadings of the Roman Church, and to show the weakness and the pernicious results of their most specious pretences. I add,
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1. That notwithstanding it was the duty of the Priests and Rulers of the Jewish Church both to preserve and teach unto the people the knowledg of the Law,
1. That notwithstanding it was the duty of the Priests and Rulers of the Jewish Church both to preserve and teach unto the people the knowledge of the Law,
For they did teach and practise, and direct the people into those ways which were destructive to the eternal welfare of their Souls, God by his Prophets doth complain without exception of them, that they erred in vision,
For they did teach and practise, and Direct the people into those ways which were destructive to the Eternal welfare of their Souls, God by his prophets does complain without exception of them, that they erred in vision,
and stumbled in judgment, that the teachers of his people made lies their refuge, and under falshood hid themselves, saying, the overflowing scourge shall not come to us:
and stumbled in judgement, that the Teachers of his people made lies their refuge, and under falsehood hid themselves, saying, the overflowing scourge shall not come to us:
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that their Interpreters had transgress'd against him, that his watchmen were blind, they were all ignorant, all dumb dogs that could not bark, sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber;
that their Interpreters had transgressed against him, that his watchmen were blind, they were all ignorant, all dumb Dogs that could not bark, sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber;
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Jer. ii. 8. Shepherds that could not understand, that the Priests said not, Where is the Lord? and they that handled the Law knew him not, that the Pastors also transgressed against him,
Jer. ii. 8. Shepherd's that could not understand, that the Priests said not, Where is the Lord? and they that handled the Law knew him not, that the Pastors also transgressed against him,
Mal. ii. 8. That they had forgotten the Law of their God, they departed out of the way, they caused many to stumble at the Law, they corrupted the Covenant of Levi.
Malachi ii. 8. That they had forgotten the Law of their God, they departed out of the Way, they caused many to Stumble At the Law, they corrupted the Covenant of Levi.
Our Lord declares, that they were fools, blind Guides, full of Hypocrisie, and of iniquity, that they had taken away the key of knowledg, Luke xi. 52. Matt. xxiii. 13. and had shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against men, not going in themselves,
Our Lord declares, that they were Fools, blind Guides, full of Hypocrisy, and of iniquity, that they had taken away the key of knowledge, Lycia xi. 52. Matt. xxiii. 13. and had shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against men, not going in themselves,
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That they made many false decisions in matters of so great importance as to make void the Law of God, Matt. xv. 6, 9. and render his whole worship vain.
That they made many false decisions in matters of so great importance as to make void the Law of God, Matt. xv. 6, 9. and render his Whole worship vain.
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That notwithstanding their instructions the people were as sheep without a Shepheard, or only had such Guides as would most certainly, if they submitted to their guidance, lead them to the pit, Hence therefore I infer,
That notwithstanding their instructions the people were as sheep without a Shepherd, or only had such Guides as would most Certainly, if they submitted to their guidance, led them to the pit, Hence Therefore I infer,
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and to feed his flock (for such our Lord acknowledged the Scribes, and Pharisees, and Rulers of the Jewish Church to be) may scatter, and destroy that flock.
and to feed his flock (for such our Lord acknowledged the Scribes, and Pharisees, and Rulers of the Jewish Church to be) may scatter, and destroy that flock.
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And they who are set for the judgment of the Lord, and for controversies, may violate, corrupt, pervert that Law they should interpret, they may be partial in it, they may depart out of the way, they may make the Commandments of God of none effect,
And they who Are Set for the judgement of the Lord, and for controversies, may violate, corrupt, pervert that Law they should interpret, they may be partial in it, they may depart out of the Way, they may make the commandments of God of none Effect,
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And hence, I hope, I may assume the boldness to conclude against the Infallibility of our Spiritual Governours, or the concurring judgments of the major part of them:
And hence, I hope, I may assume the boldness to conclude against the Infallibility of our Spiritual Governors, or the concurring Judgments of the Major part of them:
2. Hence I infer that notwithstanding all the formentioned Scriptures, which say it was the duty of the people to ask of their Spiritual Guides the meaning of the Law,
2. Hence I infer that notwithstanding all the forementioned Scriptures, which say it was the duty of the people to ask of their Spiritual Guides the meaning of the Law,
I say, hence I infer, that notwithstanding this, the people were not absolutely obliged to rest in the decision of the major part of these Church Guides, or bound to practise all that they approved,
I say, hence I infer, that notwithstanding this, the people were not absolutely obliged to rest in the decision of the Major part of these Church Guides, or bound to practise all that they approved,
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for then an obligation must be laid upon them, not only to err in judgment with them to countenance false Prophets, and to speak peace to themselves when there is no peace,
for then an obligation must be laid upon them, not only to err in judgement with them to countenance false prophets, and to speak peace to themselves when there is no peace,
or clea• Scripture, for their refusal of assent, and of submission to the Authority and definitions of the major part of their Church Guides, for the Jews were bound to believe Christ to be the true Messiah, although the High Priest, and the Elders had pronounced him a deceiver, and a Malefactor. They were obliged to believe his Miracles were wrought, not by Belzebub, but the Spirit of God; that Christs Kings was not of this world, that John Baptist was that Elias which was for to come, and that to eat with hands unwashed, to heal the sick, to pluck some ears of Corn upon the Sabbath day, were not unlawful actions,
or clea• Scripture, for their refusal of assent, and of submission to the authority and definitions of the Major part of their Church Guides, for the jews were bound to believe christ to be the true Messiah, although the High Priest, and the Elders had pronounced him a deceiver, and a Malefactor. They were obliged to believe his Miracles were wrought, not by Belzebub, but the Spirit of God; that Christ Kings was not of this world, that John Baptist was that Elias which was for to come, and that to eat with hands unwashed, to heal the sick, to pluck Some ears of Corn upon the Sabbath day, were not unlawful actions,
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They were obliged not to void that Law of nature which required Children to relieve their own distressed Parents, and therefore stood obliged not to comply with those traditions of the Scribes and Pharisees, which made the word of God of none essect,
They were obliged not to void that Law of nature which required Children to relieve their own distressed Parents, and Therefore stood obliged not to comply with those traditions of the Scribes and Pharisees, which made the word of God of none essect,
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and only were rejected by the Saduces, and the Disciples of our Lord; in none of these could they comply with their Church Guides without the violation of that Law of God, which sure they had sufficient ground and reason to observe.
and only were rejected by the Sadducees, and the Disciples of our Lord; in none of these could they comply with their Church Guides without the violation of that Law of God, which sure they had sufficient ground and reason to observe.
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In a word, in all those cases in which they were not bound to rest in the decisions of the major part of their Church Guides, or practise what they did approve, that is in all the cases mentioned in the former head, they must have had sufficient ground, either from Scripture,
In a word, in all those cases in which they were not bound to rest in the decisions of the Major part of their Church Guides, or practise what they did approve, that is in all the cases mentioned in the former head, they must have had sufficient ground, either from Scripture,
and Orthodox, shew then, say they, how we did cease to be so, whether by Schism or Heresie? With Schism you cannot justly charge us, for that can never be of a much major,
and Orthodox, show then, say they, how we did cease to be so, whither by Schism or Heresy? With Schism you cannot justly charge us, for that can never be of a much Major,
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before you, found fault with those corruptions which you, pretend to reform? for sure it was not possible for so many errors and corruptions to come into the Church, and no one take notice of them? could this be so, where was the watchful eye of providence over the Church? But if we could suppose this providence was unconcerned for preservation of the Church, could all the Pastors fall asleep at once? or could they all conspire together to deceive their Posterity? Moreover since God will always have a visible Church, what can you mention besides that which holds Communion with the Church of Rome, as the then present visible Church of Christ, when you began your reformation (except perhaps some Eastern Churches which you dislike almost as much as that of Rome? ) And if that Church could teach such errors as you charge her with,
before you, found fault with those corruptions which you, pretend to reform? for sure it was not possible for so many errors and corruptions to come into the Church, and no one take notice of them? could this be so, where was the watchful eye of providence over the Church? But if we could suppose this providence was unconcerned for preservation of the Church, could all the Pastors fallen asleep At once? or could they all conspire together to deceive their Posterity? Moreover since God will always have a visible Church, what can you mention beside that which holds Communion with the Church of Room, as the then present visible Church of christ, when you began your Reformation (except perhaps Some Eastern Churches which you dislike almost as much as that of Room?) And if that Church could teach such errors as you charge her with,
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as matters of the Christian faith, what assurance can you have she hath not erred in defining the Canon of Scriptures, and delivering some Book, or Books for the word of God, which are not so? This is the sum of all the pleadings of the Roman party in their own behalf.
as matters of the Christian faith, what assurance can you have she hath not erred in defining the Canon of Scriptures, and delivering Some Book, or Books for the word of God, which Are not so? This is the sum of all the pleadings of the Roman party in their own behalf.
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And they are only such as the Jewish Doctors might have pleaded with as much plausibility against our Lords Disciples, and that first Christian Church which they planted in that Nation. For,
And they Are only such as the Jewish Doctors might have pleaded with as much plausibility against our lords Disciples, and that First Christian Church which they planted in that nation. For,
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1. Where, may they say, will you produce the men of former Ages who taxed the Jewish Church with such errors and corruptions as your Jesus did? and bid men beware of the leaven of the Scribes and Pharisees, that is, the most holy and learned Members of our Church? Do not the Christians themselves acknowledge that we were once a right vine, and the beloved of the Lord? how,
1. Where, may they say, will you produce the men of former Ages who taxed the Jewish Church with such errors and corruptions as your jesus did? and bid men beware of the leaven of the Scribes and Pharisees, that is, the most holy and learned Members of our Church? Do not the Christians themselves acknowledge that we were once a right vine, and the Beloved of the Lord? how,
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or body of the Jewish Church from which we separated, when first your Jesus, like another Luther, appeared among us? Or if by Heresie we ceased to be so;
or body of the Jewish Church from which we separated, when First your jesus, like Another Luther, appeared among us? Or if by Heresy we ceased to be so;
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by what Church, what Councils were we condemned? Who can believe that God would ever suffer such dangerous Doctrines to prevail in his own Church, and raise up no Church Guides, no Prophets to discover things so destructive to her very being, till these new Teachers and Reformers first arose? Where then had God a true Church in the world,
by what Church, what Councils were we condemned? Who can believe that God would ever suffer such dangerous Doctrines to prevail in his own Church, and raise up no Church Guides, no prophets to discover things so destructive to her very being, till these new Teachers and Reformers First arose? Where then had God a true Church in the world,
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if not among the people of the Jews? what other Church could Christ or his Apostles mention, besides that which he so often taxed with voiding the Commandments of God,
if not among the people of the jews? what other Church could christ or his Apostles mention, beside that which he so often taxed with voiding the commandments of God,
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and rendring his worship vain, because of some traditions which they had received from their Forefathers? If then God suffered this Church to be all overrun with such a fatal leprosie,
and rendering his worship vain, Because of Some traditions which they had received from their Forefathers? If then God suffered this Church to be all overrun with such a fatal leprosy,
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and gave no clear discovery thereof, where was the watchful eye of Providence? Where was that God who promised that he would put his name for ever in Jerusalem, and that his eyes, and heart should be perpetually there? But suppose that Providence was unconcerned, did all our Pastors fall asleep at once? or could they all conspire to deceive posterity? Were not the Oracles of God committed to us Jews, did not you Christians receive them from us,
and gave no clear discovery thereof, where was the watchful eye of Providence? Where was that God who promised that he would put his name for ever in Jerusalem, and that his eyes, and heart should be perpetually there? But suppose that Providence was unconcerned, did all our Pastors fallen asleep At once? or could they all conspire to deceive posterity? Were not the Oracles of God committed to us jews, did not you Christians receive them from us,
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Now though this instance, which I have largely prosecuted, may be sufficient to shew the vanity of the most plausible pretences of R. H. against the Protestants, both in his Rational account, and his Discourse. It might be farther manifested that they as strongly plead for the Heathen world, against the Jew, for the Mahumetan against the Christian, for the Priests of Baal, against Elias and those seven thousand who had not bowed the knee to Baal, for the prevailing Arian, against the Orthodox, for the Fornicator, the Simoniack, the Covetous and the Debauched person in all those Ages in which these were the Epidemical, and almost general diseases of the Clergy, that is from the tenth, to the sixteenth Century, and lastly for Antichrist himself,
Now though this instance, which I have largely prosecuted, may be sufficient to show the vanity of the most plausible pretences of R. H. against the Protestants, both in his Rational account, and his Discourse. It might be farther manifested that they as strongly plead for the Heathen world, against the Jew, for the Mahometan against the Christian, for the Priests of Baal, against Elias and those seven thousand who had not bowed the knee to Baal, for the prevailing Arian, against the Orthodox, for the Fornicator, the Simoniack, the Covetous and the Debauched person in all those Ages in which these were the Epidemical, and almost general diseases of the Clergy, that is from the tenth, to the sixteenth Century, and lastly for Antichrist himself,
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when he, according to the predictions of the Scripture, and the confession of many Rnman Catholicks, shall drive the Church, that is the Orthodox Professors of the Faith into the Wilderness, and slay the Witnesses of Christ, and of his Doctrine. But,
when he, according to the predictions of the Scripture, and the Confessi of many Rnman Catholics, shall drive the Church, that is the Orthodox Professors of the Faith into the Wilderness, and slay the Witnesses of christ, and of his Doctrine. But,
if all their fairest pleas do make for Judaism, more naturally than they do for Popery. If what they urge to prove •he Potestant Divines to be Deceivers of the people, doth more strongly prove our blessed Jesus a De•eiver, which is the highest Blasphemy. I hope that •o true lover of this Jesus will be much tempted •y such pleas to entertain a good opinion of the Romish Faith.
if all their Fairest pleasant do make for Judaism, more naturally than they do for Popery. If what they urge to prove •he Protestant Divines to be Deceivers of the people, does more strongly prove our blessed jesus a De•eiver, which is the highest Blasphemy. I hope that •o true lover of this jesus will be much tempted •y such pleasant to entertain a good opinion of the Romish Faith.
It being certainly that Faith which cannot be established, but on the ruins of Christianity, nor embraced by any Protestant, but •o the greatest hazard, if not the ruin of his •oul.
It being Certainly that Faith which cannot be established, but on the ruins of Christianity, nor embraced by any Protestant, but •o the greatest hazard, if not the ruin of his •oul.
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Si quia dixerit Petro Dominus, Super hanc petram aedificabo Ecclesiam meam, id circo praesumis & ad te derivasse solvendi & ligandi potestatem, qualis es evertens & commutans manifestum domini intentionem personaliter (N.B.) hoc Petro conferentem, sic enim & exitus docet, in ipso Ecclesia exstructa est, id est, per ipsum. — ipse primus in Christi Baptismo reseravit aditum caelestis Regni. De Pudicitia cap. 21. p. 574. B.
Si quia dixerit Peter Dominus, Super hanc Petram Aedificabo Church meam, id circo praesumis & ad te derivasse solvendi & ligandi potestatem, qualis es evertens & commutans Manifest domini intentionem personaliter (N.B.) hoc Peter conferentem, sic enim & exitus docet, in ipso Ecclesia exstructa est, id est, per ipsum. — ipse primus in Christ Baptismo reseravit aditum caelestis Regni. De Chastity cap. 21. p. 574. B.
