Instructions about right beleeving: severall sermons leading unto Christ, directing unto faith, and incouraging thereto. Shewing the nature, measure, and necessitie of the sense of sinne. Christ the bread of life, a sufficient remedy for mans misery; with the way and meanes to obtain him; as also incouragements to come to him, from his abilitie and readinesse to give full soule-satisfaction. / By John Archer, Master of Art, sometime preacher of All-hallowes Lumbard-street. London.
He that commeth, He that beleeveth. (as ye shall see more clearly heerafter) Fourthly a strong Motive to perswade to labour for this Christ, taken from the Benifitt;
He that comes, He that Believeth. (as you shall see more clearly hereafter) Fourthly a strong Motive to persuade to labour for this christ, taken from the Benifitt;
A Sufficiency of Meanes. To Free from Misery, And Bring to Happynes: As is more fully exprest (though in other Metaphors) In Verses 53, 54. of this Chapter; Except ye eate the flesh of the Sonne of man,
A Sufficiency of Means. To Free from Misery, And Bring to Happiness: As is more Fully expressed (though in other Metaphors) In Verses 53, 54. of this Chapter; Except you eat the Flesh of the Son of man,
and drinke his blood, ye have no life in you &c. And therefore Christ culls out a Metaphor, that is one of the cheife to support Mans mortall Life; Viz:
and drink his blood, you have no life in you etc. And Therefore christ culls out a Metaphor, that is one of the chief to support men Mortal Life; Viz:
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I Answer it is proper to Him; Nothing else, nether in whole, nor in part, hath any share in it (except as his Instruments) These Words [ I am the Bread of Life ] are not onely declarative of what He is, but impropriative, and restraining this, to Him onely; This is the meaning;
I Answer it is proper to Him; Nothing Else, neither in Whole, nor in part, hath any share in it (except as his Instruments) These Words [ I am the Bred of Life ] Are not only declarative of what He is, but impropriative, and restraining this, to Him only; This is the meaning;
And so much is exprest by that, Iohn. 6. 67. 68. Iesus said unto the twelue, will ye also goe away? Then Simon Peter answered him Lord, to whome shall we goe? Thou hast the Words of Eternall Life;
And so much is expressed by that, John. 6. 67. 68. Iesus said unto the twelue, will you also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the Words of Eternal Life;
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All this, was for the fiting & making Him bread of Life; as Christ came into the World for this end, to become Bread of Life; So all He did & suffered, in comming into,
All this, was for the fiting & making Him bred of Life; as christ Come into the World for this end, to become Bred of Life; So all He did & suffered, in coming into,
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1. His Incarnation, or joyning together of both Natures, the Divine & Humane, in One Person was for to make him fit to be this Bread of Life; Therefore Christ, being about to shew Nicodemus, that Eternall Life might be had by Him, Iohn. 3. 15. That is, that He was the bread of Life;
1. His Incarnation, or joining together of both Nature's, the Divine & Humane, in One Person was for to make him fit to be this Bred of Life; Therefore christ, being about to show Nicodemus, that Eternal Life might be had by Him, John. 3. 15. That is, that He was the bred of Life;
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So Christ, the Bread of Life; the Man-hood of Christ, could not be effectuall to bring us to Life; without the God-head; being neither of Power enough to stand under,
So christ, the Bred of Life; the Manhood of christ, could not be effectual to bring us to Life; without the Godhead; being neither of Power enough to stand under,
Thirdly, His Resurrection, was also to fit Him to be Bread of Life; 1. Cor. 15. 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vaine, ye are yet in your sinnes.
Thirdly, His Resurrection, was also to fit Him to be Bred of Life; 1. Cor. 15. 17 And if christ be not raised, your faith is vain, you Are yet in your Sins.
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and but an Introduction, or letting Him into that place & Condition, wherein He might doe the Worke of Bread of Life, who was now by former things, made fully, Compleate Bread of Life: Yet this also was done as a Concurrence to His being Bread of Life; For before He could be given as Bread, and worke as Bread, He must be ascended Heaven and set downe there;
and but an Introduction, or letting Him into that place & Condition, wherein He might do the Work of Bred of Life, who was now by former things, made Fully, Complete Bred of Life: Yet this also was done as a Concurrence to His being Bred of Life; For before He could be given as Bred, and work as Bred, He must be ascended Heaven and Set down there;
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Thus ye see, how Christ comes to be Bread of Life; And how many Things were to be done, to fit Him: And though before he dyed; He said all was finished;
Thus you see, how christ comes to be Bred of Life; And how many Things were to be done, to fit Him: And though before he died; He said all was finished;
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All the tyme & state of his Humiliation was to fitt & prepare him to be bread of Life, Heb. 7. 25. 26. Now he is made higher then the Heavens, he is able to save to the uttermost;
All the time & state of his Humiliation was to fit & prepare him to be bred of Life, Hebrew 7. 25. 26. Now he is made higher then the Heavens, he is able to save to the uttermost;
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before he had done these things (namely, to all Beleevers before he came) yet it was by vertue of all these, done in Gods account (because surely to be done) and in Gods sight to whome all things to come, aswell as past, are present;
before he had done these things (namely, to all Believers before he Come) yet it was by virtue of all these, done in God's account (Because surely to be done) and in God's sighed to whom all things to come, aswell as past, Are present;
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Acts. 15. 18. Knowne unto God are all his Workes from the beginning of the World. Rev. 13. 8. The Lambe slaine from the foundation of the World. And: 2. Ye may hence gather;
Acts. 15. 18. Known unto God Are all his Works from the beginning of the World. Rev. 13. 8. The Lamb slain from the Foundation of the World. And: 2. You may hence gather;
The Man-hood of Christ, furnished with all that which it hath Done & Suffred, & consequently out of Merrit received as into a store house; Is the bread of Life;
The Manhood of christ, furnished with all that which it hath Done & Suffered, & consequently out of Merit received as into a store house; Is the bred of Life;
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that must be ment of his Man-hood (though as it is in Personall Union with the God head) For the God head cannot be made a Communicated Wisdome, Righteousnes &c. as that is;
that must be meant of his Manhood (though as it is in Personal union with the God head) For the God head cannot be made a Communicated Wisdom, Righteousness etc. as that is;
God joyned in Person with Christs Man-hood, hath by the Doings, Suffrings, and Merrits of the Man-hood, to which it was inabled by the God-head; furnished that Man-hood, with all Sufficiency, to free from Misery and make Happy:
God joined in Person with Christ Manhood, hath by the Doings, Sufferings, and Merits of the Manhood, to which it was enabled by the Godhead; furnished that Manhood, with all Sufficiency, to free from Misery and make Happy:
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Its not Christs God-head but His Man hood which is in Union with His God-head, and so a Vertue & Effect of the God-head, and that which is in His Man-hood, that is the Bread of Life: Heere be Two Errors to be avoyded.
Its not Christ Godhead but His Man hood which is in union with His Godhead, and so a Virtue & Effect of the Godhead, and that which is in His Manhood, that is the Bred of Life: Here be Two Errors to be avoided.
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Another, when the Man-hood shall be simply Considered, and not as it is in Personall Union with the God-head, and receives Vertue frō it, to make its Acts of Infinite Worth.
another, when the Manhood shall be simply Considered, and not as it is in Personal union with the Godhead, and receives Virtue from it, to make its Acts of Infinite Worth.
And thus by Faith we eate this Bread; whilst we receive, apply & trust in Christs Man hood, that which he did & suffred in & by it (through Union with the God-head) for our Justification, Sanctification, and Salvation;
And thus by Faith we eat this Bred; while we receive, apply & trust in Christ Man hood, that which he did & suffered in & by it (through union with the Godhead) for our Justification, Sanctification, and Salvation;
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How much we owe to God & Christ; who hath provided Bread for our Soules; as the Egyptians did to God for that Gen: 50. 20. For by this he saves many Soules alive:
How much we owe to God & christ; who hath provided Bred for our Souls; as the egyptians did to God for that Gen: 50. 20. For by this he saves many Souls alive:
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Therefore, that, Iohn. 3. 16. God so loved the World; So, as cannot be immitated; So, as cannot be exprest; So, as cannot be conceived. This Mercy farther appeares;
Therefore, that, John. 3. 16. God so loved the World; So, as cannot be imitated; So, as cannot be expressed; So, as cannot be conceived. This Mercy farther appears;
If a King should appoint his Sonne, and his Sonne undertake, to save Traytors, onely by comming to the Prison & fetching them out, it were worthy of much Thankes;
If a King should appoint his Son, and his Son undertake, to save Traitors, only by coming to the Prison & fetching them out, it were worthy of much Thanks;
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Hence it was in that, Math. 18. 11. Having told them that this was the End of His Comming, to Save; He, by a Parable shewes them what Ioy it was to Him to save any one;
Hence it was in that, Math. 18. 11. Having told them that this was the End of His Coming, to Save; He, by a Parable shows them what Joy it was to Him to save any one;
That it was to Releive the Afflicted; Learne it now therefore, and come confidently to Him for Helpe; He cannot but with all readines entertaine thee, and the Opertunity of making good the End of his Comming;
That it was to Relieve the Afflicted; Learn it now Therefore, and come confidently to Him for Help; He cannot but with all readiness entertain thee, and the Opportunity of making good the End of his Coming;
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And did not quench the smoaking flax &c. Math. 20, most meeke, and gentle, and easily intreated; therefore a Dove sate on him, in His first Instalement into his Office;
And did not quench the smoking flax etc. Math. 20, most meek, and gentle, and Easily entreated; Therefore a Dove sat on him, in His First Instalment into his Office;
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and why should ye not, since He is Bread, not bread corne, but ready fitted to your hands? How did all Nations flock to Egypt, Gen: 41. 57. Because Bread Corne was there? And why, flock ye not to Christ, since He is the Bread of Life? Doe ye not manefestly give him the lye, who calls Himselfe Bread? And yee who so much care for Bread (as if ye call it to mind) ye did lately in the Famine;
and why should you not, since He is Bred, not bred corn, but ready fitted to your hands? How did all nations flock to Egypt, Gen: 41. 57. Because Bred Corn was there? And why, flock you not to christ, since He is the Bred of Life? Do you not manefestly give him the lie, who calls Himself Bred? And ye who so much care for Bred (as if you call it to mind) you did lately in the Famine;
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1. Other Bread onely supports Life, it doth not give Life, (as ye all knowe) But Christ is a Bread that gives Life to them that be dead, and therefore is called the Bread of Life, Iohn. 6. 53. 54. 57. 2. Other Bread preserves Life but for a while;
1. Other Bred only supports Life, it does not give Life, (as you all know) But christ is a Bred that gives Life to them that be dead, and Therefore is called the Bred of Life, John. 6. 53. 54. 57. 2. Other Bred preserves Life but for a while;
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But this Bread, gives Eternall Life. Iohn. 6. 50. 51. This is the Bread which commeth downe from Heaven, that a man may eate thereof, and not dye; But live for ever;
But this Bred, gives Eternal Life. John. 6. 50. 51. This is the Bred which comes down from Heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die; But live for ever;
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6. Other Bread, oft costs deare, and is not every ones Mony, (as in Dearths) But the Price of This (as ye shall fee heerafter) is onely the Receiving it, the Comming, Taking, and Eating, (as its in our Text) and Its free for any, without restraint or limitation of Persons.
6. Other Bred, oft costs deer, and is not every ones Money, (as in Dearths) But the Price of This (as you shall fee hereafter) is only the Receiving it, the Coming, Taking, and Eating, (as its in our Text) and Its free for any, without restraint or limitation of Persons.
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But this Bread, can onely helpe our Soules, None else can but this, as ye heard in opening the Doctrine. So that without this, There is no Life to be had;
But this Bred, can only help our Souls, None Else can but this, as you herd in opening the Doctrine. So that without this, There is no Life to be had;
Now Considering all these Super-excellencyes in Christ, Why should ye not prize Him, and labour for Him more then for Bread? remember what you did for bread in the dearth,
Now Considering all these Super-excellencyes in christ, Why should you not prize Him, and labour for Him more then for Bred? Remember what you did for bred in the dearth,
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therefore he is called Bread, because Its onely for the hungry: God hath provided him onely for such (as ye heard before from, Luke 5. 31 32.) as the Table is spread for the empty, not for the full;
Therefore he is called Bred, Because Its only for the hungry: God hath provided him only for such (as you herd before from, Lycia 5. 31 32.) as the Table is spread for the empty, not for the full;
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Therefore, observe in Scripture, who they were that so Prized Christ; they were Soules, hunger bitten with the sence of their spirituall Misery: And, who did slight him? Who were they to whome God never gave him? the Pharisees & blind People, who were not hungry after a spirituall Mercy,
Therefore, observe in Scripture, who they were that so Prized christ; they were Souls, hunger bitten with the sense of their spiritual Misery: And, who did slight him? Who were they to whom God never gave him? the Pharisees & blind People, who were not hungry After a spiritual Mercy,
When one lookes in the Scripture and sees what Excellent Things are spoke of Christ; and on the longing desires, the Saints of old had after Christ, and their abundant joy in Christ; and looke now how slightly & by how few he is esteemed;
When one looks in the Scripture and sees what Excellent Things Are spoke of christ; and on the longing Desires, the Saints of old had After christ, and their abundant joy in christ; and look now how slightly & by how few he is esteemed;
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and therefore care not for Christ; And mervaile at the hunger bitten Soules, which keepe such a doe for Christ; But let all such knowe, that Christ is not as yet for them;
and Therefore care not for christ; And marvel At the hunger bitten Souls, which keep such a do for christ; But let all such know, that christ is not as yet for them;
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God never prepared, appointed, or sent him, for such, but for the hungry; as the Shewbread was not for David himselfe but in case of great hunger, Math. 12. 3. 4.
God never prepared, appointed, or sent him, for such, but for the hungry; as the Shewbread was not for David himself but in case of great hunger, Math. 12. 3. 4.
If God had immediatly & suddenly conveyed Christ to sinnfull Soules, then might he have been injoyed by you, without being first hungry; But since he gives him as Bread, you must so take him;
If God had immediately & suddenly conveyed christ to sinnfull Souls, then might he have been enjoyed by you, without being First hungry; But since he gives him as Bred, you must so take him;
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because they eate him without hunger first; and soe digest him not; but fill their Soules with crudy Humors, Security, Presumption, &c. which kill the Soule:
Because they eat him without hunger First; and so digest him not; but fill their Souls with crudy Humours, Security, Presumption, etc. which kill the Soul:
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Let an hungry Soule eate of this Bread; it exceedingly strengthens him to all Obedience, filling the Soule with good Nourishment & Spirits, of Love, Peace, Hope, Joy:
Let an hungry Soul eat of this Bred; it exceedingly strengthens him to all obedience, filling the Soul with good Nourishment & Spirits, of Love, Peace, Hope, Joy:
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That as it was with the bitter Water in another sence, So is it with Christ; If they that hunger, take & eate him, they are saved by Him; If they that hunger not, medle with Him, It is their bane & ruine: Therefore thinke not those Preachers your enemyes, who labor to humble you by pressing on you the Law,
That as it was with the bitter Water in Another sense, So is it with christ; If they that hunger, take & eat him, they Are saved by Him; If they that hunger not, meddle with Him, It is their bane & ruin: Therefore think not those Preachers your enemies, who labour to humble you by pressing on you the Law,
and receiving Christ, is the meanes of geting Christ; (or else, he that receives him could not have prerogative to be Gods Sonne; as that Verse affirmes of him) And else where;
and receiving christ, is the means of getting christ; (or Else, he that receives him could not have prerogative to be God's Son; as that Verse affirms of him) And Else where;
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So that, the Meanes by which Christ (this Remedy of Mans misery) may be had, is Comming to Him, Beleeving on Him, Taking or Receiving of Him: Hence observe. DOCTRINE.
So that, the Means by which christ (this Remedy of men misery) may be had, is Coming to Him, Believing on Him, Taking or Receiving of Him: Hence observe. DOCTRINE.
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Therefore Faith is the Way: Therefore when the People askt Christ; What they should doe to worke the Worke of God, that is to get Salvation, He prescribes them this onely, Iohn. 6. 39. This is the Worke of God, that ye Beleeve: Hence;
Therefore Faith is the Way: Therefore when the People asked christ; What they should do to work the Work of God, that is to get Salvation, He prescribes them this only, John. 6. 39. This is the Work of God, that you Believe: Hence;
And hence also it is, that Beleeving, is in Scripture made the Fruite, Signe & Pledge, of Gods ordaining People to Eternall Life, Acts. 13. 48. And not beleeving is made the Fruite,
And hence also it is, that Believing, is in Scripture made the Fruit, Signen & Pledge, of God's ordaining People to Eternal Life, Acts. 13. 48. And not believing is made the Fruit,
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Thus ye see, how the All and Onely Meanes of, and all that God requires for, Our obtaining Christ and Salvation by Him is to Come to Him, Or Beleeve on Him.
Thus you see, how the All and Only Means of, and all that God requires for, Our obtaining christ and Salvation by Him is to Come to Him, Or Believe on Him.
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and was the Meanes for obtaining Cure from the Brasen Serpent, was the Looking on it: as you may reade, Num: 21. 8. 9. There are two Propositions, of necessity to be knowne by all that would be saved:
and was the Means for obtaining Cure from the Brazen Serpent, was the Looking on it: as you may read, Num: 21. 8. 9. There Are two Propositions, of necessity to be known by all that would be saved:
The other is, that Comming to Christ, or Beleeving on Him, is the All & onely Meanes, whereby Christ saues us: There is no Salvation but by Christ onely; and there is no having Christ & Salvation but by Faith onely: As God conveyes Salvation onely by Christ;
The other is, that Coming to christ, or Believing on Him, is the All & only Means, whereby christ saves us: There is no Salvation but by christ only; and there is no having christ & Salvation but by Faith only: As God conveys Salvation only by christ;
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The Act of the whole Man (that is of every part and faculty of Man) entertaining Christ offered in the Gospel, and resigning up himselfe to Christ, in all the Offices of Christ, as a King, Preist, & Prophet, to be saved by Him through those Offices. To Beleeve in Christ; is not in Generall to phansy & conceite that I shall be saved by Christ and he dyed for me; as the Worlds Faith is.
The Act of the Whole Man (that is of every part and faculty of Man) entertaining christ offered in the Gospel, and resigning up himself to christ, in all the Offices of christ, as a King, Priest, & Prophet, to be saved by Him through those Offices. To Believe in christ; is not in General to fancy & conceit that I shall be saved by christ and he died for me; as the World's Faith is.
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which (with all other descriptions of Faith) I conceive to be the expressions of some higher Degrees, Effects Consequents of Faith; and not to be the first act of Faith; But, as for this;
which (with all other descriptions of Faith) I conceive to be the expressions of Some higher Degrees, Effects Consequents of Faith; and not to be the First act of Faith; But, as for this;
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this is the Ground of comming to him, and entertaining of him, (for if this were not, People would never receive Him) this seemes to be no more then a confidēce in his ability & willingnes to save all that come unto Him, and in the truth of Him, gives record of Him:
this is the Ground of coming to him, and entertaining of him, (for if this were not, People would never receive Him) this seems to be no more then a confidence in his ability & willingness to save all that come unto Him, and in the truth of Him, gives record of Him:
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The other is, a more Certaine Thing, grounded on the Knowledge of an Interest in Christ; Because a Soule knowes it hath Christ for Its owne; Therefore it rests on Him confidently for Salvation:
The other is, a more Certain Thing, grounded on the Knowledge of an Interest in christ; Because a Soul knows it hath christ for Its own; Therefore it rests on Him confidently for Salvation:
The act of the whole Man &c. It is an Entertayning Christ, and Resigning himselfe to Christ; Therefore, it is called an acknowledging Christ, 2. Pet. 1. 3. as it is in the Greeke NONLATINALPHABET.
The act of the Whole Man etc. It is an Entertaining christ, and Resigning himself to christ; Therefore, it is called an acknowledging christ, 2. Pet. 1. 3. as it is in the Greek.
And this seemes to be Paules beleeving; For, Acts. 9. 6. when he perceived that Iesus was God in Heaven, and so raised from the dead &c. (as appeared by that Vision & Voice) then Paule, entertaines him,
And this seems to be Paul's believing; For, Acts. 9. 6. when he perceived that Iesus was God in Heaven, and so raised from the dead etc. (as appeared by that Vision & Voice) then Paul, entertains him,
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Lord what wilt thou have me to doe? as if he had said Lord, save me, and rule thee, I become thine &c. And this seemes to be Faith; for the Fruite of Faith is found in him Vers. 11, He prayeth (saith the Lord of him) and Verse. 17. Ananias calls him Brother; and together with this sight, he was to receive the Holy-Ghost, which was a signe of his beleeving; And in the 22. Chapter. where the Story is repeated, Verse. 16. Ananias hastneth him to be baptized: therefore, he tooke it for granted that He beleeved, or else he would have said as Phillip Acts. 8. 37. to the Eunuch, If thou beleevest with all thy Heart, thou mayst be baptized:
Lord what wilt thou have me to do? as if he had said Lord, save me, and Rule thee, I become thine etc. And this seems to be Faith; for the Fruit of Faith is found in him Vers. 11, He Prayeth (Says the Lord of him) and Verse. 17. Ananias calls him Brother; and together with this sighed, he was to receive the Holy ghost, which was a Signen of his believing; And in the 22. Chapter. where the Story is repeated, Verse. 16. Ananias hasteneth him to be baptised: Therefore, he took it for granted that He believed, or Else he would have said as Philip Acts. 8. 37. to the Eunuch, If thou Believest with all thy Heart, thou Mayest be baptised:
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So there is a perticuler application of Christ, that is not ever with the first act of Faith: and that is an assurance that Christ is mine (for this followes the reflect act;
So there is a particular application of christ, that is not ever with the First act of Faith: and that is an assurance that christ is mine (for this follows the reflect act;
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whereby I knowe that I beleeve) There is another, and that is a taking Christ for mine, and giving up my selfe to Him; and this is ever, where there is Faith.
whereby I know that I believe) There is Another, and that is a taking christ for mine, and giving up my self to Him; and this is ever, where there is Faith.
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whereas God hath joyned them alltogether, & they cannot be parted: God conveyed Helpe to Israell, by all those three Offices, Kings, Preists, & Prophets.
whereas God hath joined them altogether, & they cannot be parted: God conveyed Help to Israel, by all those three Offices, Kings, Priests, & prophets.
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Aswell as to our Preist, to be onely reconciled to God, and inabled for performance with acceptance in all Services, by Him: This was it that he wanted, who is said to want the wedding garment: Indeed, none can be actually,
Aswell as to our Priest, to be only reconciled to God, and enabled for performance with acceptance in all Services, by Him: This was it that he wanted, who is said to want the wedding garment: Indeed, none can be actually,
and so to expect Salvation by Christ through his execution of all those Offices; when he shall be in us aswell as for us, a King, Preist, & Prophet: This is to Beleeve.
and so to expect Salvation by christ through his execution of all those Offices; when he shall be in us aswell as for us, a King, Priest, & Prophet: This is to Believe.
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And indeed this is one maine reason, why God so magnifies Faith, as to make it the onely Meanes of obtaining Christ & Salvation; Because Faith onely magnifies Gods free Grace; For if any thing were done;
And indeed this is one main reason, why God so Magnifies Faith, as to make it the only Means of obtaining christ & Salvation; Because Faith only Magnifies God's free Grace; For if any thing were done;
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then Christ & Heaven could not be Gifts; And this also shewes that Faith onely as it is a receiving Christ (and no other way, not as it is an Obedience,
then christ & Heaven could not be Gifts; And this also shows that Faith only as it is a receiving christ (and no other Way, not as it is an obedience,
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I Answer, but this is prevented by the description of Comming to Christ, receiving of Him, or beleeving on Him; It is (as ye heard) the entertaining and resigning up one selfe to Christ in all things, to be taught & ruled by him, aswell as to be saved by him;
I Answer, but this is prevented by the description of Coming to christ, receiving of Him, or believing on Him; It is (as you herd) the entertaining and resigning up one self to christ in all things, to be taught & ruled by him, aswell as to be saved by him;
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Faith affords many holy reasonings, whereby the Heart is stirred against Sinne, and to Obedience, Rom. 6. 10. 11. Likewise reckon ye also your Selves to be dead indeed unto Sinne,
Faith affords many holy reasonings, whereby the Heart is stirred against Sin, and to obedience, Rom. 6. 10. 11. Likewise reckon you also your Selves to be dead indeed unto Sin,
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1. Peter. 4. 1. For as much thē as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arme your selves likewise with the same mind &c. They that beleeve, are married to Christ, and therefore bring forth fruite by Him to God, Rom. 7. 4. Christ Lives in them that beleeve, Gall.
1. Peter. 4. 1. For as much them as christ hath suffered for us in the Flesh, arm your selves likewise with the same mind etc. They that believe, Are married to christ, and Therefore bring forth fruit by Him to God, Rom. 7. 4. christ Lives in them that believe, Gall.
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14. they all made excuse; and they that came, were compelled, Verse. 23. and therefore the Perfecting of Faith is attributed to Power, 2. Thes. 1. 11. and the Disciples pray for the Increase of Faith: There is nothing that conduceth to Beleeving, but it is all aboue the Power of Nature, and contrary to Mans inclination;
14. they all made excuse; and they that Come, were compelled, Verse. 23. and Therefore the Perfecting of Faith is attributed to Power, 2. Thebes 1. 11. and the Disciples pray for the Increase of Faith: There is nothing that conduceth to Believing, but it is all above the Power of Nature, and contrary to men inclination;
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16 8. And then to apprehēd a way of being Iustified from Sinne; the Spirit must likewise come from Heaven to Convince of Righteousnes: which needed not,
16 8. And then to apprehend a Way of being Justified from Sin; the Spirit must likewise come from Heaven to Convince of Righteousness: which needed not,
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hence so many discouragements & subtill tentations are put on them that indeavor to beleeve; for Satan knowes that this onely gives Christ the Kingdome and turnes him out.
hence so many discouragements & subtle tentations Are put on them that endeavour to believe; for Satan knows that this only gives christ the Kingdom and turns him out.
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I Answer, The Legall Humiliations, and all woundings of Spirit, with the sight of Sinne, are required, not as Meanes by which we pertake of Christ & Salvation; (for many have them that never obtaine Christ or Salvation) but as Preparations whereby People are fitted,
I Answer, The Legal Humiliations, and all woundings of Spirit, with the sighed of Sin, Are required, not as Means by which we partake of christ & Salvation; (for many have them that never obtain christ or Salvation) but as Preparations whereby People Are fitted,
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& inclined, and drawne, to Come to Christ, to Receive, & Beleeve on Him; and they be one Meanes by which the Father drawes and the Ministers compell People to come;
& inclined, and drawn, to Come to christ, to Receive, & Believe on Him; and they be one Means by which the Father draws and the Ministers compel People to come;
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after they have beleeved in Him; These are the beginings of Salvation & Glory which Christ begines and perfects in them that come to Him for Salvation;
After they have believed in Him; These Are the beginnings of Salvation & Glory which christ begins and perfects in them that come to Him for Salvation;
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Free Grace, Certainty, and that God is All in All, in Itt; These (as ye heard in the Reasons of the Point) are manifested aboundantly in Gods requiring no other Meanes of getting Christ, and Salvation by Christ, but onely Beleeving: Therefore let us see these in God his saving of People;
Free Grace, Certainty, and that God is All in All, in It; These (as you herd in the Reasons of the Point) Are manifested abundantly in God's requiring no other Means of getting christ, and Salvation by christ, but only Believing: Therefore let us see these in God his Saving of People;
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2. To shew their Error, that labour most for Pleasure, Wealth, Honour, Content &c. Whereas these neither are Meanes, nor are required by God, for our getting Christ & Salvation: Therefore folly it is to labour for them more, then to Beleeve.
2. To show their Error, that labour most for Pleasure, Wealth, Honour, Content etc. Whereas these neither Are Means, nor Are required by God, for our getting christ & Salvation: Therefore folly it is to labour for them more, then to Believe.
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3. To shew the Errors, both, Of Papists, who seeke Salvation by Workes also, and not by Faith onely; and so make it neither Free Grace & Gift, nor sure; nor shutt Man out from all beasting. And also, the Error of many among us (even that have some good thing in them) who, to the end they may get Christ & Salvation, labour most for Humiliation,
3. To show the Errors, both, Of Papists, who seek Salvation by Works also, and not by Faith only; and so make it neither Free Grace & Gift, nor sure; nor shut Man out from all beasting. And also, the Error of many among us (even that have Some good thing in them) who, to the end they may get christ & Salvation, labour most for Humiliation,
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One is, when they hope to be saved by Christ, and never looke to be humbled, nor to be sanctified; (thus the Profane are caught) which is a most silly thing, to thinke that any can be Saved, that be not regenerated & sanctified;
One is, when they hope to be saved by christ, and never look to be humbled, nor to be sanctified; (thus the Profane Are caught) which is a most silly thing, to think that any can be Saved, that be not regenerated & sanctified;
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I will not (saith he) detract from the Gospel, it is most true, that by Faith in Christ, we be onely saved, but yet, take heede of resting on Faith, and neglecting the Workes of Faith, Faith requires not that we be Christians in word onely;
I will not (Says he) detract from the Gospel, it is most true, that by Faith in christ, we be only saved, but yet, take heed of resting on Faith, and neglecting the Works of Faith, Faith requires not that we be Christians in word only;
There is an other Error, which is a second Snare of Satan; Viz: To labour for Humiliation, Mortification, Holynes & Obedience, and not to labour to Beleeve;
There is an other Error, which is a second Snare of Satan; Viz: To labour for Humiliation, Mortification, Holiness & obedience, and not to labour to Believe;
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And the Error of it appeares by this Doctrine; Because there is no other Meanes required by God for our obtaining Christ & Salvation, but onely Faith: Indeed some measure of Humiliation must be had,
And the Error of it appears by this Doctrine; Because there is no other Means required by God for our obtaining christ & Salvation, but only Faith: Indeed Some measure of Humiliation must be had,
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So that all the other Labour is in vaine, and for that, which never can bring Christ or Salvation; (as if a Man that desires to bring his dead Freind to Life, should onely labour to bring him to the acts of Life (as to speake walke &c.) and not to the onely Meanes of Life:
So that all the other Labour is in vain, and for that, which never can bring christ or Salvation; (as if a Man that Desires to bring his dead Friend to Life, should only labour to bring him to the acts of Life (as to speak walk etc.) and not to the only Means of Life:
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Ye seeke Salvation and Christ, but by farther measure of Humiliation, (having enough allready to make you willing) or by Holynes, you can not get them;
You seek Salvation and christ, but by farther measure of Humiliation, (having enough already to make you willing) or by Holiness, you can not get them;
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doe this and you shall be saved; When this is done, then shall ye be able to attaine Mortification and Victory over your Lusts Sanctification & Ability to Duty,
do this and you shall be saved; When this is done, then shall you be able to attain Mortification and Victory over your Lustiest Sanctification & Ability to Duty,
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1. 16. and he never doth it, but by our Faith in Him; (for it is by Faith that He lives in us & dwells in us, as ye have heard) Holynes is the Meanes by which Christ after he is beleeved in, brings them that beleeve in Him, to Salvation:
1. 16. and he never does it, but by our Faith in Him; (for it is by Faith that He lives in us & dwells in us, as you have herd) Holiness is the Means by which christ After he is believed in, brings them that believe in Him, to Salvation:
and not first & cheifly to labor to Beleeve in Christ; The Right and onely Way is: being soe farr humbled, (as I said before) as to hunger after Christ, and be willing to have him on any Tearmes, thē to labour to Beleeve, and after that is done, to labour for Mortificatiō & Holynes, By, & From Christ to get it, Whome thou hast made Thine owne by Faith: Wherefore, I beseech you see your Error, who will not beleeve, till first you have the Spirit quickning you, Grace strengthing you to Duty,
and not First & chiefly to labour to Believe in christ; The Right and only Way is: being so Far humbled, (as I said before) as to hunger After christ, and be willing to have him on any Terms, them to labour to Believe, and After that is done, to labour for Mortification & Holiness, By, & From christ to get it, Whom thou hast made Thine own by Faith: Wherefore, I beseech you see your Error, who will not believe, till First you have the Spirit quickening you, Grace strengthing you to Duty,
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Before this can be, there must be Repentance, Holynes &c. This is a knowing that we have Faith; this is not the necessary Meanes to Salvation but to Assurance & Comfort; But there is an other Act of Faith, Viz. the direct Act; which is Beleeving; not a Beleeving that I doe Beleeve;
Before this can be, there must be Repentance, Holiness etc. This is a knowing that we have Faith; this is not the necessary Means to Salvation but to Assurance & Comfort; But there is an other Act of Faith, Viz. the Direct Act; which is Believing; not a Believing that I do Believe;
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you will be sure you doe Beleeve, before you will Beleeve, you labor for the Evidence of Faith, before you labor to have Faith it Selfe; you more and first, care for the Meanes of Assurance & Comfort, of your Salvation,
you will be sure you do Believe, before you will Believe, you labour for the Evidence of Faith, before you labour to have Faith it Self; you more and First, care for the Means of Assurance & Comfort, of your Salvation,
then the Meanes of being Saved; And one maine Ground of your doing thus, is partly Pride, that ye will not have all groūd of Hope & Mercy to be in God, and none in your Selfe;
then the Means of being Saved; And one main Ground of your doing thus, is partly Pride, that you will not have all ground of Hope & Mercy to be in God, and none in your Self;
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and therefore it is that the Scripture makes every Vnbeleever, to make God a Lyar; Consider that of Thomas Iohn. 20. 25. The Disciples said we have seene the Lord;
and Therefore it is that the Scripture makes every Unbeliever, to make God a Liar; Consider that of Thomas John. 20. 25. The Disciples said we have seen the Lord;
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then Verse. 29. Iesus said because thou hast seene me thou hast beleeved, blessed are they that have not seene me and yet have beleeved. Yea farther: By this meanes:
then Verse. 29. Iesus said Because thou hast seen me thou hast believed, blessed Are they that have not seen me and yet have believed. Yea farther: By this means:
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you hinder the shining forth of Gods free Grace; For whilst that you will not First beleeve; but first will be able to doe somewhat, you make not Christ & Heaven a free Gift; nor can it be free Grace in God; and so not seeing Gods free Grace, ye doe not so magnifie Him as else you would;
you hinder the shining forth of God's free Grace; For while that you will not First believe; but First will be able to do somewhat, you make not christ & Heaven a free Gift; nor can it be free Grace in God; and so not seeing God's free Grace, you do not so magnify Him as Else you would;
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nor find such sweetenes in the Gospel, nor be so incouraged as ye might be; but sinke, perplexe, & wound your Soules by feares & discouragemēts, which indeede be groūdles,
nor find such sweetness in the Gospel, nor be so encouraged as you might be; but sink, perplex, & wound your Souls by fears & discouragements, which indeed be groundless,
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I Answer, First it is not possible to Beleeve, in the least measure or degree, but Christ & Salvation must be had, because God hath absolutely promised it to Beleeving.
I Answer, First it is not possible to Believe, in the least measure or degree, but christ & Salvation must be had, Because God hath absolutely promised it to Believing.
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But because thou hast not Beleeved, thou hast not gon this Way, nor used this Meanes rightly: Therefore thou must not give over this Way, but labour to find it out,
But Because thou hast not Believed, thou hast not gone this Way, nor used this Means rightly: Therefore thou must not give over this Way, but labour to find it out,
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And as this Doctrine shewes their Error who labour to Repent, to be Holy &c. and not first to Beleeve. So it also shewes their Error; who finding a decay in their Soules of Grace; and an increase of Sinne; cease their Faith, and lay it aside and take to some other Course:
And as this Doctrine shows their Error who labour to repent, to be Holy etc. and not First to Believe. So it also shows their Error; who finding a decay in their Souls of Grace; and an increase of Sin; cease their Faith, and lay it aside and take to Some other Course:
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Whereas, the onely way & meanes for them to recover themselves, is to recover, strengthen & increase their Faith, for Faith is the onely Meanes to Christ & Salvation. 2. USE.
Whereas, the only Way & means for them to recover themselves, is to recover, strengthen & increase their Faith, for Faith is the only Means to christ & Salvation. 2. USE.
For Exhortation, To exhort ye all to labour above all things, to Beleeve; that is, To entertaine Christ, and resigne up your Selves to Christ in all his Offices to be saved through them:
For Exhortation, To exhort you all to labour above all things, to Believe; that is, To entertain christ, and resign up your Selves to christ in all his Offices to be saved through them:
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This is a worke I commend to you, and Command you in Gods Name: It is Gods Worke that which he most chargeth on you under the Gospel, Iohn. 6. 29. doe yee make it your cheife worke:
This is a work I commend to you, and Command you in God's Name: It is God's Work that which he most charges on you under the Gospel, John. 6. 29. doe ye make it your chief work:
This Worlds Honours, Pleasures, & Profits, cannot give you Christ nor Salvation, and why then shall they be prefered & minded & sought after more then Faith, and that Humiliation which fits for Faith?
This World's Honours, Pleasures, & Profits, cannot give you christ nor Salvation, and why then shall they be preferred & minded & sought After more then Faith, and that Humiliation which fits for Faith?
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And although Peter prest them to Repent, as Acts. 2. 38. Yet that is, but as if he had said Beleeve, Which in & by Repentance will shew forth it Selfe & worke in you;
And although Peter pressed them to repent, as Acts. 2. 38. Yet that is, but as if he had said Believe, Which in & by Repentance will show forth it Self & work in you;
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Therefore this is so called for, and prest in Scripture; It is charged on People by a Command. 1. Iohn. 3. 23. This is his Commandement: that we should beleeve on the Name of his Sonne Iesus Christ;
Therefore this is so called for, and pressed in Scripture; It is charged on People by a Command. 1. John. 3. 23. This is his Commandment: that we should believe on the Name of his Son Iesus christ;
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It makes him a Lyer, whereas Beleeving, setts to your Seale that God is true; therefore it is called a Iustifying of God, Luke 7. 29. 30. His truth & faithfullnes, And not Beleeving, is a condemning God, as not true & faithfull;
It makes him a Liar, whereas Believing, sets to your Seal that God is true; Therefore it is called a Justifying of God, Lycia 7. 29. 30. His truth & Faitfulness, And not Believing, is a condemning God, as not true & faithful;
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for he that beleeves not, is exprest by them that refused to come when the Supper was prepared Luke, the 14 And so ye wrong him in not receiving his Sonne (for that is Beleeving) when he proffers & sends him to you.
for he that believes not, is expressed by them that refused to come when the Supper was prepared Lycia, the 14 And so you wrong him in not receiving his Son (for that is Believing) when he proffers & sends him to you.
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It is also Injurious to your owne Soules, Luke. 7. 30. against themselves (that is not beleeving they did wrong themselves, Iohn. 3. 19. It is The Condēnation; many Cōdemnatiōs ye have viz. Oathes, Lying &c. but this is The Cōdemnation; Ye doe keepe your Selves frō Salvation, because this is the onely Meanes, & ye will not use it;
It is also Injurious to your own Souls, Lycia. 7. 30. against themselves (that is not believing they did wrong themselves, John. 3. 19. It is The Condemnation; many Condemnations you have viz. Oaths, Lying etc. but this is The Condemnation; You do keep your Selves from Salvation, Because this is the only Means, & you will not use it;
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So is the Benifite of Beleeving; Its as effectuall as doing was with Adam, With him it was, doe & live; Now it is Beleeve and Live: Not that God loves a fruitles Faith, but because it is Faith that must helpe to doe,
So is the Benefit of Believing; Its as effectual as doing was with Adam, With him it was, do & live; Now it is Believe and Live: Not that God loves a fruitless Faith, but Because it is Faith that must help to do,
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Beleeving it is the very Key which opens Christ: in whom are unsearchable Riches, and gives enterance into Heaven: It is the Bucket by which we fetch Water from that Well of Life; And all that have this Key & Bucket, may take thence:
Believing it is the very Key which Opens christ: in whom Are unsearchable Riches, and gives Entrance into Heaven: It is the Bucket by which we fetch Water from that Well of Life; And all that have this Key & Bucket, may take thence:
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And therefore it is, that many have noe Grace from Christ, because they have no Faith in Christ: And others have so little Grace, because they have so little Faith, for as we Beleeve, so is it unto us;
And Therefore it is, that many have no Grace from christ, Because they have no Faith in christ: And Others have so little Grace, Because they have so little Faith, for as we Believe, so is it unto us;
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Matb. 8. 13. It is the turning the Cock, which sets all a flowing from God, both Mercy & Grace; It is in the least degree, a sure Evidence of Heaven, gives Title to Christ, and all Promises, brings Iustification, Sanctification, and Salvation, affords Adoption & Sonnship, Iohn.
Math. 8. 13. It is the turning the Cock, which sets all a flowing from God, both Mercy & Grace; It is in the least degree, a sure Evidence of Heaven, gives Title to christ, and all Promises, brings Justification, Sanctification, and Salvation, affords Adoption & Sonnship, John.
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4. That for the fitting us to have Christ, or before we doe seeke for him, God requires nothing, but so farr to see our Misery, as to desire Christ, and be willing to take Him on His owne Conditions, and that then we be fittest for obtaining Christ, when we see in our Selves nothing but emptines of all Good,
4. That for the fitting us to have christ, or before we do seek for him, God requires nothing, but so Far to see our Misery, as to desire christ, and be willing to take Him on His own Conditions, and that then we be Fittest for obtaining christ, when we see in our Selves nothing but emptiness of all Good,
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7. That the expresse Command of God, is upon All, where the Gospel comes, That they do beleeve; These are undoubted Truthes expresse in the Scripture, Secondly, Practise these Things.
7. That the express Command of God, is upon All, where the Gospel comes, That they do believe; These Are undoubted Truths express in the Scripture, Secondly, practice these Things.
both Men & Women & Children, Yonge & Old, Poore & Rich, Wise & Foolish, One Nation & Another &c. But the meaning is this, that there is no perticuler Person in the World, which may not by Beleeving have Christ, & Salvation by him;
both Men & Women & Children, Young & Old, Poor & Rich, Wise & Foolish, One nation & another etc. But the meaning is this, that there is no particular Person in the World, which may not by Believing have christ, & Salvation by him;
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for allthough, the Serpent helped none (as it is like) but the Israelites; yet Christ is larger then that type, being for all whoever, one or other, that come to him; as Himselfe applyes, & expoūds it Iohn.
for although, the Serpent helped none (as it is like) but the Israelites; yet christ is larger then that type, being for all whoever, one or other, that come to him; as Himself Applies, & expounds it John.
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3. 14. 15. & in other Scriptures: And therefore, Marke. 16. 15. 16. He appoints His Disciples to preach the Gospel to every Creature, (that is to every one of Man-kind) and then adds, He that beleeves shall be saved;
3. 14. 15. & in other Scriptures: And Therefore, Mark. 16. 15. 16. He appoints His Disciples to preach the Gospel to every Creature, (that is to every one of Mankind) and then adds, He that believes shall be saved;
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that is, whatever Creature of Man-kind, whoever among them doth Beleeve, shall be saved; Indeed where the Gospel is not preached, the People are not Commanded to Beleeve;
that is, whatever Creature of Mankind, whoever among them does Believe, shall be saved; Indeed where the Gospel is not preached, the People Are not Commanded to Believe;
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and is preached, it offers Christ & Salvation free for every Person of them whatever, to be obtained by Beleeving; And it may be truly said that Christ is free to be had, by any Person, by Beleeving; even as it was with the Iewes, in the Proclamation of Cyrus, 2. Cron last, two last Verses.
and is preached, it offers christ & Salvation free for every Person of them whatever, to be obtained by Believing; And it may be truly said that christ is free to be had, by any Person, by Believing; even as it was with the Iewes, in the Proclamation of Cyrus, 2. Cron last, two last Verses.
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and Ezrah. 1. 1. 2. 3. any Jew might have liberty & freedome from Captivity, upon the tearmes of accepting it, for it was grāted to all whoever, to depart that would depart.
and Ezrah. 1. 1. 2. 3. any Jew might have liberty & freedom from Captivity, upon the terms of accepting it, for it was granted to all whoever, to depart that would depart.
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and if he would goe, and so accept of Freedome, he was to have it, Deut. 15 12. 13. any Hebrew was to have Freedom in this Yeare, if he would accept it (though if he would not accept it, he was not to have it as we shall see heerafter) which taught, that any Persō (for though the Tipe was limited,
and if he would go, and so accept of Freedom, he was to have it, Deuteronomy 15 12. 13. any Hebrew was to have Freedom in this Year, if he would accept it (though if he would not accept it, he was not to have it as we shall see hereafter) which taught, that any Person (for though the Tipe was limited,
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And this seemes to be implyed in Rom. 3. 22. 23. That as there is no difference among People till they beleeve, (they are all Sinners) So there is no difference in Gods offer of Mercy in the Gospel, Its on the same Tearmes;
And this seems to be employed in Rom. 3. 22. 23. That as there is no difference among People till they believe, (they Are all Sinners) So there is no difference in God's offer of Mercy in the Gospel, Its on the same Terms;
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to be had a like by All; and therefore with Christ, The Angels said glad Tidings came to all People, Luke 2. 10. Now if Salvation might not be had by All, on the same Tearmes,
to be had a like by All; and Therefore with christ, The Angels said glad Tidings Come to all People, Lycia 2. 10. Now if Salvation might not be had by All, on the same Terms,
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That All whoever, by Beleeving may have Salvation; therefore is that Luke. 2. 30. 31. Myne eyes have seene thy Salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all People:
That All whoever, by Believing may have Salvation; Therefore is that Lycia. 2. 30. 31. Mine eyes have seen thy Salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all People:
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as, that Christ is the All & onely Remedy; and that He is to be had by Beleeving; So that any Person whatever, by Beleeving may have Him; As a Generall Pardon, offering Mercy to all Traytors which submit & come in;
as, that christ is the All & only Remedy; and that He is to be had by Believing; So that any Person whatever, by Believing may have Him; As a General Pardon, offering Mercy to all Traitors which submit & come in;
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Indeed Christ doth actually afford helpe to none, but to them that Beleeve, but his helpe is freely tendered all, upon their Beleeving, So that any One whatever Beleeving, shall have helpe by Christ; this is expresse, Revela 22. 17.
Indeed christ does actually afford help to none, but to them that Believe, but his help is freely tendered all, upon their Believing, So that any One whatever Believing, shall have help by christ; this is express, Revelation 22. 17.
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Neither let this Point be perverted, for it shewes not that any Person may have Christ & Salvatiō, on any tearmes (for so it should justifie & incourage carnall Libertines) Nor that all,
Neither let this Point be perverted, for it shows not that any Person may have christ & Salvation, on any terms (for so it should justify & encourage carnal Libertines) Nor that all,
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But the Point shewes, that any Person may have it, on Christs tearmes; and that every Person (where the Gospel is preached) may & should indeavor to Beleeve,
But the Point shows, that any Person may have it, on Christ terms; and that every Person (where the Gospel is preached) may & should endeavour to Believe,
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and Beleeving, shall have Christ; And this is most cleare, by those Scriptures which expresse Christ by a Feast; Prov. 9. 1. Luke. 14. 16. &c. where all are invited, and upon comming might eate of the Feast; and the most unlikeliest of all to be permitted to come, are instanced in; Viz:
and Believing, shall have christ; And this is most clear, by those Scriptures which express christ by a Feast; Curae 9. 1. Lycia. 14. 16. etc. where all Are invited, and upon coming might eat of the Feast; and the most unlikeliest of all to be permitted to come, Are instanced in; Viz:
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The Simple & Fooles, the Poore, and the Hedge & High way Persons, to shew that None be excluded; out of the Offer, but on the same Tearmes any one whatever may come & injoye Christ. REASONS.
The Simple & Fools, the Poor, and the Hedge & High Way Persons, to show that None be excluded; out of the Offer, but on the same Terms any one whatever may come & enjoy christ. REASONS.
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So freely to offer Christ and Salvation to a few were greate Mercy, but to offer it so freely to every one, that is Wonderfull Mercy; As it is great Mercy for a Prince, to offer Pardō to one or two Traytors, upon the tearmes of accepting Pardon;
So freely to offer christ and Salvation to a few were great Mercy, but to offer it so freely to every one, that is Wonderful Mercy; As it is great Mercy for a Prince, to offer Pardon to one or two Traitors, upon the terms of accepting Pardon;
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inasmuch as Christ & Salvation (Things of more worth then Gold & Silver) are to be had by any whoever, if they accept thē, that is, Beleeve in Christ.
inasmuch as christ & Salvation (Things of more worth then Gold & Silver) Are to be had by any whoever, if they accept them, that is, Believe in christ.
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and yet beleeve not, are left wholy without excuse, even as that Man Math. 22. 12. speechles; for it will be cleare (even their owne selves being Judges,) that they missed Mercy,
and yet believe not, Are left wholly without excuse, even as that Man Math. 22. 12. speechless; for it will be clear (even their own selves being Judges,) that they missed Mercy,
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And this seemes to be implyed in Iohn. 3. 19. The Condemnation to them that have heard the Gospel•, will be this, That Light came into the World, (which must be supplyed) and might have been had by every one of them if they would have received it,
And this seems to be employed in John. 3. 19. The Condemnation to them that have herd the Gospel•, will be this, That Light Come into the World, (which must be supplied) and might have been had by every one of them if they would have received it,
nor receive the light) and leaves them without all Plea, and makes their Destruction to be of themselves, their owne willfull ruine, who doe perish under the Gospel:
nor receive the Light) and leaves them without all Plea, and makes their Destruction to be of themselves, their own wilful ruin, who do perish under the Gospel:
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but Election is concealed as a secret thing, and by Gods offering Christ freely to every one to be had by Beleeving His free Offer incourageth them to labour to Beleeve,
but Election is concealed as a secret thing, and by God's offering christ freely to every one to be had by Believing His free Offer Encourageth them to labour to Believe,
and they finding themselves not shut out of Mercy, they labour to Beleeve, and God helpes & gives them the Gift of Faith, and so they Beleeving, come to knowe that they are ordayned to Life Eternall, Acts. 13. 48. This is a wise course & way to bring in the Elect, and discourage or hinder none. USE.
and they finding themselves not shut out of Mercy, they labour to Believe, and God helps & gives them the Gift of Faith, and so they Believing, come to know that they Are ordained to Life Eternal, Acts. 13. 48. This is a wise course & Way to bring in the Elect, and discourage or hinder none. USE.
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Tender & Offer Christ to every One of You, on these Tearmes, that ye Come to Him, Receive Him, Beleeve in Him, and assure you, that so doing, Ye shall be saved by Him:
Tender & Offer christ to every One of You, on these Terms, that you Come to Him, Receive Him, Believe in Him, and assure you, that so doing, You shall be saved by Him:
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or cannot trust in Him for your Salvatiō; be ye incouraged, for there is none such but be wellcome to Christ, that is all he seekes, to raigne over you, it is all the tearmes he stands on, ye having granted him his owne Conditions,
or cannot trust in Him for your Salvation; be you encouraged, for there is none such but be welcome to christ, that is all he seeks, to Reign over you, it is all the terms he Stands on, you having granted him his own Conditions,
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And doe it now, Now He is offered to you this Day, as a Preist to save you, & reconcile God to you, accept it, in that Office & put your trust in him, Is he not free for every one upon these tearmes,
And do it now, Now He is offered to you this Day, as a Priest to save you, & reconcile God to you, accept it, in that Office & put your trust in him, Is he not free for every one upon these terms,
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doe not inquire whether thou art chosen or no, but looke to the Gospel, in which Christ is freely tendered to every one on the tearmes of beleeving, and labour to beleeve;
do not inquire whither thou art chosen or no, but look to the Gospel, in which christ is freely tendered to every one on the terms of believing, and labour to believe;
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Therefore against all malitious suggestions of Satan, and against all carnall reasonings of thine owne Heart, boldly indeavour to rely on Christs Merrit for thy Justification and so doing thou shalt be saved; Thus reason with your Selfe;
Therefore against all malicious suggestions of Satan, and against all carnal reasonings of thine own Heart, boldly endeavour to rely on Christ Merit for thy Justification and so doing thou shalt be saved; Thus reason with your Self;
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Yee are they, who yet mind some thing in the World, to much, and are not willing to entertaine Christ for your King; Be ye now exhorted to receive him,
Ye Are they, who yet mind Some thing in the World, to much, and Are not willing to entertain christ for your King; Be you now exhorted to receive him,
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Is not the Love of the World enmity to God, so that He that is a friend to the World, must be Gods Enemy? The Things of the World they are but perishing, uncertaine, insufficient Helpers, & Comforters;
Is not the Love of the World enmity to God, so that He that is a friend to the World, must be God's Enemy? The Things of the World they Are but perishing, uncertain, insufficient Helpers, & Comforters;
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and excuse your not Comming, and put him off, ye can expect no other returne but that, Luke. 14. 24. For I say unto you, that none of those men which were bidden shall tast of my Supper:
and excuse your not Coming, and put him off, you can expect no other return but that, Lycia. 14. 24. For I say unto you, that none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my Supper:
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where Christ is offered, and not received; Oh! how fearefull is that Peoples State? 1. They are in a more Speciall desperate subjection to Sinne then others;
where christ is offered, and not received; Oh! how fearful is that Peoples State? 1. They Are in a more Special desperate subjection to Sin then Others;
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2. They must Perish; you heard before, how they that were Invited, and Came not, should not tast of the Supper, Therefore 2. Thes. 1. 7. 8. The Lord Iesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angells, in flaming Fire, to take Vengance;
2. They must Perish; you herd before, how they that were Invited, and Come not, should not taste of the Supper, Therefore 2. Thebes 1. 7. 8. The Lord Iesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels, in flaming Fire, to take Vengeance;
Such shall have in them as much feare of Christ, as of God, and as much danger from Christ, as from God; For Christ will be Wroth, and will certainely Have those his Enemyes, which would not that he should raigne over them, brought, & slaine, before Him, Luke.
Such shall have in them as much Fear of christ, as of God, and as much danger from christ, as from God; For christ will be Wroth, and will Certainly Have those his Enemies, which would not that he should Reign over them, brought, & slain, before Him, Lycia.
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so great, & terrible, as that men shall say, who shall be able to stand? & therefore unbeleevers of all rankes, Kings, Great men of the Earth, Rich men,
so great, & terrible, as that men shall say, who shall be able to stand? & Therefore unbelievers of all ranks, Kings, Great men of the Earth, Rich men,
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and the Cheife Captaines, Such as now dare looke Death in the Face, shall then Call to the Mountaines & Rockes to fall on them, to cover them from that Wrath, Revel.
and the Chief Captains, Such as now Dare look Death in the Face, shall then Call to the Mountains & Rocks to fallen on them, to cover them from that Wrath, Revel.
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6. 15. 16. 17. And how can Such want ruine, When the Gospel shall Iudge them; as Christ tells you it shall doe those who heare it and doe not beleeve, Iohn. 12. 47. 48. The Word that I have spoken, the same shall Iudge them at the Last Day:
6. 15. 16. 17. And how can Such want ruin, When the Gospel shall Judge them; as christ tells you it shall do those who hear it and do not believe, John. 12. 47. 48. The Word that I have spoken, the same shall Judge them At the Last Day:
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And Such shall not onely perish, but Perish worse thē Others; The Gospel is a Savour of Death unto Death to them, 2. Cor. 2. 15. 16. They are dead allready, but shall dye worse;
And Such shall not only perish, but Perish Worse them Others; The Gospel is a Savour of Death unto Death to them, 2. Cor. 2. 15. 16. They Are dead already, but shall die Worse;
They are fallen in Adam, but shall fall farther Luke. 2. 34. Therefore that Place is very Considerable, Math. 10. 12. to. 16. And when ye come into an house, salute it.
They Are fallen in Adam, but shall fallen farther Lycia. 2. 34. Therefore that Place is very Considerable, Math. 10. 12. to. 16. And when you come into an house, salute it.
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THE FOURTH & Last THING in the Text is the MOTIVE by which People are perswaded to use this Meanes, and so get Christ, This Bread of Life, The Allsufficient Remedy of Mans Misery:
THE FOURTH & Last THING in the Text is the MOTIVE by which People Are persuaded to use this Means, and so get christ, This Bred of Life, The All-sufficient Remedy of men Misery:
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But Christ alayes Hunger & Thirst, more appetites then Bread doth. 2. Bread alayes but for a while, Christ alayes for ever; Paralell to this latter is that Iohn. 4. 13. 14. Whosoever drinketh of this Water, shall thirst againe:
But christ alleys Hunger & Thirst, more appetites then Bred does. 2. Bred alleys but for a while, christ alleys for ever; Parallel to this latter is that John. 4. 13. 14. Whosoever Drinketh of this Water, shall thirst again:
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But whosoever drinketh of the Water that I shall give him, shall never thirst: Where the Comparison is made, and Christ in this Respect, is prefered. For the understanding this;
But whosoever Drinketh of the Water that I shall give him, shall never thirst: Where the Comparison is made, and christ in this Respect, is preferred. For the understanding this;
for the good of the Body; Now every Person having a reasonable & immortall Soule; hath many & great Desires, which be as so many Hungerings & Thirstings;
for the good of the Body; Now every Person having a reasonable & immortal Soul; hath many & great Desires, which be as so many Hungerings & Thirstings;
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Now by Christ, all these Desires shall be alayed, by supplying all his Wants, and Christ is had by Beleeving: This is the Meaning: The Doctrine arising hence is. DOCTRINE.
Now by christ, all these Desires shall be allayed, by supplying all his Wants, and christ is had by Believing: This is the Meaning: The Doctrine arising hence is. DOCTRINE.
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or the thirsty Man with Drinke. The Point is plaine & expresse in the Text; If there were no other Proofes, we might build our Faith on it: But there are Divers
or the thirsty Man with Drink. The Point is plain & express in the Text; If there were no other Proofs, we might built our Faith on it: But there Are Diverse
Revel. 7. 16. 17. Tbey shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more &c. And is in expresse wordes promised, Ier. 31. 14. 25. And I will satiate the soules of the Preists with fatnes,
Revel. 7. 16. 17. Tbey shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more etc. And is in express words promised, Jeremiah 31. 14. 25. And I will satiate the Souls of the Priests with fatness,
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therefore Psal. 34. 8. 9. 10. The Beleever (who is after exprest by the effects of Faith) fearing & seeking God; is said to be Blessed, and why? because He shall want no good;
Therefore Psalm 34. 8. 9. 10. The Believer (who is After expressed by the effects of Faith) fearing & seeking God; is said to be Blessed, and why? Because He shall want no good;
for that is Blessednes: Thus much is also inplyed in Isa. 55. 1. 2. 3. by Beleeving in Christ, (which is ment there by Comming Buying &c.) they shall come to injoy all good things, that be requisite to their wellfare,
for that is Blessedness: Thus much is also inplyed in Isaiah 55. 1. 2. 3. by Believing in christ, (which is meant there by Coming Buying etc.) they shall come to enjoy all good things, that be requisite to their welfare,
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and so Consequently shall have All desires alayed: Therefore it is, that as all our Desires are in the Text exprest by Hūgering & Thirsting, so Christ is exprest by a Feast in Scripture and tipified by the Manna & Rocke, that yeilded Rivers of Water in the Wildernes;
and so Consequently shall have All Desires allayed: Therefore it is, that as all our Desires Are in the Text expressed by Hungering & Thirsting, so christ is expressed by a Feast in Scripture and tipified by the Manna & Rock, that yielded rivers of Water in the Wilderness;
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So by Beleeving in Christ, all the Wants of People are supplyed, and all their Desires alayed: Therefore, Math. 5. 6. They which Hunger be Blessed, because they shall be Satisfied, If not Satisfied, they be not Blessed. REASONS.
So by Believing in christ, all the Wants of People Are supplied, and all their Desires allayed: Therefore, Math. 5. 6. They which Hunger be Blessed, Because they shall be Satisfied, If not Satisfied, they be not Blessed. REASONS.
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So, Whoever beleeveth in Christ: Injoyeth & Possesseth Christ for their owne: Christ is the Gift of God Iohn 4. 12. and Faith is a receiving of this Gift Iohn.
So, Whoever Believeth in christ: Enjoyeth & Possesses christ for their own: christ is the Gift of God John 4. 12. and Faith is a receiving of this Gift John.
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Therefore David Psal 144. 1. 2. Challēgeth God to be his, and why? He trusts in Him; in the end of the Verse. So that Beleeving possesseth a Man of Christ.
Therefore David Psalm 144. 1. 2. Challengeth God to be his, and why? He trusts in Him; in the end of the Verse. So that Believing Possesses a Man of christ.
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which may be gathered from his very Name; which is Emanuell, that is, God with us Math. 1. 23. which not onely implyes, that in him God is come in our Nature,
which may be gathered from his very Name; which is Emmanuel, that is, God with us Math. 1. 23. which not only Implies, that in him God is come in our Nature,
and so there is brought about a Communion with God, & Fruition of God, and so God walkes in them, and is their Father and God, they his Children & People, 2. Cor. 6. latter end.
and so there is brought about a Communion with God, & Fruition of God, and so God walks in them, and is their Father and God, they his Children & People, 2. Cor. 6. latter end.
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And so in Eph. 2. 13. Having by Faith got Christ to be theirs, though before they were affarr off, yet now are made neere; and so in the 19. Verse. You are no more strangers & foreiners,
And so in Ephesians 2. 13. Having by Faith god christ to be theirs, though before they were affarr off, yet now Are made near; and so in the 19. Verse. You Are no more Strangers & foreigners,
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Now God is Alsufficiēt, Gen. 17. 1. This God hath clearely proved, by his Workes of Creatiō & Providence, He of Nothing made severall Things; and filled them all full;
Now God is All-sufficient, Gen. 17. 1. This God hath clearly proved, by his Works of Creation & Providence, He of Nothing made several Things; and filled them all full;
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He gave Perfection to every Creature at first, so that it lacked nothing, and to the whole Creation, that is ment by seeing it was good & very good, that is every Part was perfect, lacking nothing,
He gave Perfection to every Creature At First, so that it lacked nothing, and to the Whole Creation, that is meant by seeing it was good & very good, that is every Part was perfect, lacking nothing,
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Since therefore Christ brings us into Gods Presence as Eph. 3. 12. By him we have accesse, that is he is Gods Emissary, sent from God to bring Beleevers into Gods Presence & so to injoy God (as the word signifies in Greeke) it must needs followe;
Since Therefore christ brings us into God's Presence as Ephesians 3. 12. By him we have access, that is he is God's Emissary, sent from God to bring Believers into God's Presence & so to enjoy God (as the word signifies in Greek) it must needs follow;
The Unbeleever, as truely wants & desires after, the Commission of Sinne, some or other, according as he is carryed by Constitution, Condition, Custome, Company,
The Unbeliever, as truly Wants & Desires After, the Commission of Sin, Some or other, according as he is carried by Constitution, Condition, Custom, Company,
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and so seekes nor Sinne; For he is said to be Dead to Sinne Verse. 7. therefore he desires not after Sinne; Hence, Rom. 8. 5. The Beleever (who is described by his inseperable Property to be after the Spirit) minds the Things of the Spirit, that is,
and so seeks nor Sin; For he is said to be Dead to Sin Verse. 7. Therefore he Desires not After Sin; Hence, Rom. 8. 5. The Believer (who is described by his inseparable Property to be After the Spirit) minds the Things of the Spirit, that is,
But the Beleever, lives the Life of Christ; and hath Christ dwelling in him, therefore he must doe as Christ did; that is, not desire Sinning, but to suppresse it as 1. Iohn. 3. 8. and Verse. 9. He is made pertaker of the seede of God, therefore cānot sinne; that is,
But the Believer, lives the Life of christ; and hath christ Dwelling in him, Therefore he must do as christ did; that is, not desire Sinning, but to suppress it as 1. John. 3. 8. and Verse. 9. He is made partaker of the seed of God, Therefore cannot sin; that is,
so farr as he is pertaker of that, there is a Nature in every Beleever; which is contrary to Sinne, He pertakes of the Divine Nature 2. Pet. 1. 4. therefore wants not,
so Far as he is partaker of that, there is a Nature in every Believer; which is contrary to Sin, He partakes of the Divine Nature 2. Pet. 1. 4. Therefore Wants not,
therefore Paul had all appetite to this Lyfes Content alayed; onely for some spirituall respects, Viz. the Churches good, he desired to abyde in this Life Phillip, 23. 24. for all his overweaning opiniōs of their excellēcy, are rectified,
Therefore Paul had all appetite to this Life's Content allayed; only for Some spiritual respects, Viz. the Churches good, he desired to abide in this Life Philip, 23. 24. for all his overweening opinions of their excellency, Are rectified,
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and therefore desired to stay in the Mount with Christ, therefore, 1. Tim. 6. 6. Godlynes with Content, (with Selfe-sufficiency as the word is) is great gaine; there is a Selfe-sufficiency in Godlynes, and therefore there is a moderation in desire to all outward things,
and Therefore desired to stay in the Mount with christ, Therefore, 1. Tim. 6. 6. Godliness with Content, (with Self-sufficiency as the word is) is great gain; there is a Self-sufficiency in Godliness, and Therefore there is a moderation in desire to all outward things,
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therefore Beleevers are exprest by Their leaving their Country and not returning when they might, Heb. 11. 13. to 17. This Alaye of Hunger, comes from the former,
Therefore Believers Are expressed by Their leaving their Country and not returning when they might, Hebrew 11. 13. to 17. This Allay of Hunger, comes from the former,
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For the understanding this, Ye must knowe that none doe so desire Grace & true Happynes, as the Beleever doth, 1. Pet. 2. 2. 3. and he never desired it before he beleeved; so much as he doth after;
For the understanding this, You must know that none do so desire Grace & true Happiness, as the Believer does, 1. Pet. 2. 2. 3. and he never desired it before he believed; so much as he does After;
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This Not hungring, excludes not every desire, but such an one, as springs from a totall want of Grace; That this is true of the Beleever, is most cleare in Scripture, by many Places Viz:
This Not hungering, excludes not every desire, but such an one, as springs from a total want of Grace; That this is true of the Believer, is most clear in Scripture, by many Places Viz:
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but not onely so, for Esay, 55. 3. every Beleever is promised The sure Mercyes of David, Ier. 31. 3. I have loved thee with an everlasting Love: Rō.
but not only so, for Isaiah, 55. 3. every Believer is promised The sure mercies of David, Jeremiah 31. 3. I have loved thee with an everlasting Love: Ron.
11. 20. The Gifts, that is the gift of faith, & so of Christ with faith, & the Calling, that is, Vocation, and so the drawing to beleeve; is without repentance; that is on Gods part: Where God hath begun a good worke he will perfect it, Phill. 1. 6. Secondly, He that Beleeves in Christ, may in this respect be said not to hunger after Grace, Because he possesseth, and hath in himselfe, and of his owne, that which is aboundantly able, to supply all his wants, & satisfie all his desires;
11. 20. The Gifts, that is the gift of faith, & so of christ with faith, & the Calling, that is, Vocation, and so the drawing to believe; is without Repentance; that is on God's part: Where God hath begun a good work he will perfect it, Philip. 1. 6. Secondly, He that Believes in christ, may in this respect be said not to hunger After Grace, Because he Possesses, and hath in himself, and of his own, that which is abundantly able, to supply all his Wants, & satisfy all his Desires;
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there is a spring in him Iohn. 4. 14. however he may stand in neede of Grace, yet he hath as his owne, what may give a full supply; and all his desires are virtually satisfied, in that he cannot desire, what, he hath not to satisfie;
there is a spring in him John. 4. 14. however he may stand in need of Grace, yet he hath as his own, what may give a full supply; and all his Desires Are virtually satisfied, in that he cannot desire, what, he hath not to satisfy;
He hath Two Store-houses, First Christ, In whome are hid all the treasures of Wisdome & Knowledge, Coll 2. 3. and in whome dwelleth the fullnes of the God-head bodily Verse 9. And Secondly he hath All the Promises, wherein there is All fullnes, and wherein God hath given him.
He hath Two Storehouses, First christ, In whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom & Knowledge, Coll 2. 3. and in whom dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily Verse 9. And Secondly he hath All the Promises, wherein there is All fullness, and wherein God hath given him.
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as Paul Rom. 7. 24. had desires, which he presently satisfies himselfe in Verse. 25. and gives thankes to God; And that there is ever a supply, appeares in this;
as Paul Rom. 7. 24. had Desires, which he presently Satisfies himself in Verse. 25. and gives thanks to God; And that there is ever a supply, appears in this;
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Therefore the Saintes speake of a Fullnes Psal. 36. 8. 9. They shall be aboundantly satisfied with the fatnes of thy house, and Psal. 63. 5. My Soule shall be satisfied as with marrow & fatnes;
Therefore the Saints speak of a Fullness Psalm 36. 8. 9. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house, and Psalm 63. 5. My Soul shall be satisfied as with marrow & fatness;
For instance, a Child may be said to be a lusty strong Child, whose strength is nothing, in respect of the strength of a Man, to which he may after attaine;
For instance, a Child may be said to be a lusty strong Child, whose strength is nothing, in respect of the strength of a Man, to which he may After attain;
Fourthly, They are fully satisfied in this Life, Because they have All Things actually in Christ, and really by Faith; whoever Beleeves in Christ, hath all things actually in him:
Fourthly, They Are Fully satisfied in this Life, Because they have All Things actually in christ, and really by Faith; whoever Believes in christ, hath all things actually in him:
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yet may truely acknowledge satisfaction, because the other is his Receiver on his behalfe; So Beleevers may be said, to have for the supply of all their wants;
yet may truly acknowledge satisfaction, Because the other is his Receiver on his behalf; So Believers may be said, to have for the supply of all their Wants;
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And further, as they have actually a compleate fullnes in Christ, Soe they have really that fullnes by Faith; In Christ, He that beleeves, hath everlasting Life; Iohn.
And further, as they have actually a complete fullness in christ, So they have really that fullness by Faith; In christ, He that believes, hath everlasting Life; John.
as God hath all things to come, present, by reasō of his Infinitnes & Eternity; so hath a beleever by faith, which is the evidence of things not seene, Heb, 11. 1. as Abraham had Christs day present to him; And they are growing up to Perfection dayly; as the Child increaseth dayly;
as God hath all things to come, present, by reason of his Infiniteness & Eternity; so hath a believer by faith, which is the evidence of things not seen, Hebrew, 11. 1. as Abraham had Christ day present to him; And they Are growing up to Perfection daily; as the Child increases daily;
for by Vertue of their Vnion to Christ. they receive of His fullnes, in the use of the Meanes; Iohn. 1. 16. growing up by the Ordinances towards Perfection; not onely a perfection of Parts (for that is at first received) but of Degrees, Eph. 4. 12. 13. As the Branch from the Roote, sucks more & more Sapp,
for by Virtue of their union to christ. they receive of His fullness, in the use of the Means; John. 1. 16. growing up by the Ordinances towards Perfection; not only a perfection of Parts (for that is At First received) but of Degrees, Ephesians 4. 12. 13. As the Branch from the Root, sucks more & more Sap,
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All the aboundance of Good that the Soule is capable off, shall be there, fully supplyed; and so, all desires must cease when there is a full Fruition; Therefore it is called Ioy, Math. 25. 21. because it is a full fruition of all desirable Good,
All the abundance of Good that the Soul is capable off, shall be there, Fully supplied; and so, all Desires must cease when there is a full Fruition; Therefore it is called Joy, Math. 25. 21. Because it is a full fruition of all desirable Good,
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Gods Face (as in the former words) it shall be veiwed; that is, there shall be a full & cleare fruition of God, 1. Cor. 13. 12. Then I shall see Face to Face,
God's Face (as in the former words) it shall be viewed; that is, there shall be a full & clear fruition of God, 1. Cor. 13. 12. Then I shall see Face to Face,
Thus, in the Life to Come, He that beleeves in Christ, shall have all wants supplied, & all desires alayed; because he shall fully & perfectly injoy God, and so perfect Happynes:
Thus, in the Life to Come, He that believes in christ, shall have all Wants supplied, & all Desires allayed; Because he shall Fully & perfectly enjoy God, and so perfect Happiness:
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Then all desires to Sinne, shall be perfectly quelled, (for that all Sinne shall be compleately purged out) Then all neede & desire of the Creature in this World, shall be quite removed;
Then all Desires to Sin, shall be perfectly quelled, (for that all Sin shall be completely purged out) Then all need & desire of the Creature in this World, shall be quite removed;
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because God begines to alaye his desires so soone as he beleeves, and never leaves till He hath brought him to the full Fruition of all desirable Good in the Heavens. USES.
Because God begins to allay his Desires so soon as he believes, and never leaves till He hath brought him to the full Fruition of all desirable Good in the Heavens. USES.
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First, for Instruction & Comfort to all that truely beleeve in Christ (What it is truely to Beleeve? I opened in opening the Second Doctrine; where I shewed, It is not a groundles & slight Conceite that Christ dyed for us; but an entertayning & receiving Christ in all his Offices a full resigning ones Selfe to Him;
First, for Instruction & Comfort to all that truly believe in christ (What it is truly to Believe? I opened in opening the Second Doctrine; where I showed, It is not a groundless & slight Conceit that christ died for us; but an entertaining & receiving christ in all his Offices a full resigning ones Self to Him;
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shall never totally or finally fall away from God & Grace, so as wholly, or for ever to loose them; (a Comfortable Point in these dangerous seducing & declining Tymes) For he that once beleeves in Christ;
shall never totally or finally fallen away from God & Grace, so as wholly, or for ever to lose them; (a Comfortable Point in these dangerous seducing & declining Times) For he that once believes in christ;
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that is, shall never be wholy without God & Grace, Christ & Happynes, (as ye have heard in opening of the Point) Therefore, whatever appearances there may be, through the Subtilty of carnall Reason & Satans Suggestions.
that is, shall never be wholly without God & Grace, christ & Happiness, (as you have herd in opening of the Point) Therefore, whatever appearances there may be, through the Subtlety of carnal Reason & Satan Suggestions.
Isay. 55 3. For with Every Beleever God makes an Everlasting Covenant; Even the Sure Mercyes of David; Now how were the Covenant Everlasting, or the Mercy Sure; if that he might wholy loose Faith,
Saiah 55 3. For with Every Believer God makes an Everlasting Covenant; Even the Sure mercies of David; Now how were the Covenant Everlasting, or the Mercy Sure; if that he might wholly lose Faith,
and so loose God, & all Grace? Surely that Place expresly teacheth That when any one Beleeveth; God makes with him a Covenant, that shall Last for Ever; and bestowes on him Mercy, that is Sure; and therefore he cannot be disappointed;
and so lose God, & all Grace? Surely that Place expressly Teaches That when any one Believeth; God makes with him a Covenant, that shall Last for Ever; and bestows on him Mercy, that is Sure; and Therefore he cannot be disappointed;
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He that once beleeves must be for ever Gods, and never so fall as to misse Heaven; For Christ hath prayed for All that beleeve, that They should be with him, & see his Glory, Iohn. 17. 20. 24. The Sonnes of God (and so is every one that Beleeveth, Iohn. 1. 12.) must be Like Christ, when He appeares at the Last Day, 1. Iohn. 3. r. 2. Therefore, He that beleeveth, must be saved, and can never wholy loose God or Grace;
He that once believes must be for ever God's, and never so fallen as to miss Heaven; For christ hath prayed for All that believe, that They should be with him, & see his Glory, John. 17. 20. 24. The Sons of God (and so is every one that Believeth, John. 1. 12.) must be Like christ, when He appears At the Last Day, 1. John. 3. r. 2. Therefore, He that Believeth, must be saved, and can never wholly lose God or Grace;
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And therefore it is, that He that once Beleeves can never wholy loose his Faith, because to the end He may never loose God or Grace, God preserves Faith in him,
And Therefore it is, that He that once Believes can never wholly lose his Faith, Because to the end He may never lose God or Grace, God preserves Faith in him,
and by that Faith preserves him in Grace & Favour with God, till he come to inherite Glory, 1. Pet. 1. 4. 5. Who are kept by the Power of God through Faith &c.
and by that Faith preserves him in Grace & Favour with God, till he come to inherit Glory, 1. Pet. 1. 4. 5. Who Are kept by the Power of God through Faith etc.
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shall have All your desires alayed, All your wants supplyed, & your Soules satisfied fully in this Life: 1. Your sinfull desires to Sinne, & the Worlds Vanityes;
shall have All your Desires allayed, All your Wants supplied, & your Souls satisfied Fully in this Life: 1. Your sinful Desires to Sin, & the World's Vanities;
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For those many Exhortations in Scripture, to Mortifie those Affections, and to Lay them downe; as Eph 4. 22. 23. 24. & Coll. 3. 2. 5. doe include Promises (upon your indeavor) that it shall be done;
For those many Exhortations in Scripture, to Mortify those Affections, and to Lay them down; as Ephesians 4. 22. 23. 24. & Coll. 3. 2. 5. do include Promises (upon your endeavour) that it shall be done;
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He will never with-hold any Grace yee thirst after, if ye trust in him, and use the meanes, Psal. 81. 10 He will fill the Mouth that is opened, and according to your hope in him, will he doe to you, he may defer you a while, to try the strength of your Desire, and of your Faith; but he will not with-hold ever,
He will never withhold any Grace ye thirst After, if you trust in him, and use the means, Psalm 81. 10 He will fill the Mouth that is opened, and according to your hope in him, will he do to you, he may defer you a while, to try the strength of your Desire, and of your Faith; but he will not withhold ever,
but it is folly & unbeleefe, to be discouraged under them, since that ye have in hand & doe possesse as your owne, that which is able & ready to supply them all,
but it is folly & unbelief, to be discouraged under them, since that you have in hand & do possess as your own, that which is able & ready to supply them all,
Christ & the Promises; Would not one thinke them Fooles, that complaine of Thirst, and had a Spring of there owne, at their Doore? Yea farther Consider;
christ & the Promises; Would not one think them Fools, that complain of Thirst, and had a Spring of there own, At their Door? Yea farther Consider;
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For all is yours (as ye heard before) 1. Cor. 3. 21. and therefore the Apostle speakes of Beleevers as possessing all things 2. Cor. 6. 10. & Iam. 2. 5. styles thē rich in faith; that is not ment of abundance of Faith, (as sometime the word is taken) but that by Faith they be Rich; So that every one that Beleeves is Rich by Beleeving; therefore possest of abundance (else none are called Rich) for the present injoying all that is needfull; and Heires of a Kingdome;
For all is yours (as you herd before) 1. Cor. 3. 21. and Therefore the Apostle speaks of Believers as possessing all things 2. Cor. 6. 10. & Iam. 2. 5. styles them rich in faith; that is not meant of abundance of Faith, (as sometime the word is taken) but that by Faith they be Rich; So that every one that Believes is Rich by Believing; Therefore possessed of abundance (Else none Are called Rich) for the present enjoying all that is needful; and Heirs of a Kingdom;
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there is nothing necessary or desirable for your Happynes, but ye shall enjoy it actually in the highest Degree; ye shall have your Wills to the full, no Want or Crosse in any Desire.
there is nothing necessary or desirable for your Happiness, but you shall enjoy it actually in the highest Degree; you shall have your Wills to the full, no Want or Cross in any Desire.
not onely aske what you will to the Halfe of the Kingdome, but to the Whole, and it shall be granted you; Whatever Christ, Heaven, God can give, to fill you, you shall have so, far as you can receive.
not only ask what you will to the Half of the Kingdom, but to the whole, and it shall be granted you; Whatever christ, Heaven, God can give, to fill you, you shall have so, Far as you can receive.
Thou either dost not Beleeve; Or dost not exercise & use Faith, Or Cbrist saith not true: Ye that have gaping wide Desires after Sinne, that feed on Sinne as an hungry Man,
Thou either dost not Believe; Or dost not exercise & use Faith, Or Christ Says not true: You that have gaping wide Desires After Sin, that feed on Sin as an hungry Man,
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Both concerning the Measure, and Exercise of Faith; The strōger your Faith is, the lesse is your hunger after the World and Sinne &c. and according as you exercise Faith; will be the alaye of your desires after such things;
Both Concerning the Measure, and Exercise of Faith; The Stronger your Faith is, the less is your hunger After the World and Sin etc. and according as you exercise Faith; will be the allay of your Desires After such things;
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It is like the administring Wine in a Dropsy, Riches satisfie not, Ezekiell. 7. 19. Eccle. 5. 10. He that loveth Silver shall not be satisfied with Silver,
It is like the administering Wine in a Dropsy, Riches satisfy not, Ezekiel. 7. 19. Eccle. 5. 10. He that loves Silver shall not be satisfied with Silver,
That which is reported of Alexander, is to be found in every ones Heart, which a Philosopher discovered in his, by this Questiō to him, When thou hast Conquered Greece what wilt thou doe? He answered, I will Conquer Asia and the whole World;
That which is reported of Alexander, is to be found in every ones Heart, which a Philosopher discovered in his, by this Question to him, When thou hast Conquered Greece what wilt thou do? He answered, I will Conquer Asia and the Whole World;
thus unsatisfied was he by all his Honour: And thus is it with Men, both for Honour, Pleasure &c. Our Soules are made to enjoy God, therefore Covet an Infinite & Eternall Good;
thus unsatisfied was he by all his Honour: And thus is it with Men, both for Honour, Pleasure etc. Our Souls Are made to enjoy God, Therefore Covet an Infinite & Eternal Good;
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which is ment by that Groping after God, Acts. 17. 27. Not that they seeke God as God, for so, that is true, Rom. 3. 11. There is none seeketh after God, but in that they seeke blindly after an Infinite & Eternall Good (which onely is God, though they thinke not so) they be said to grope or feele after God and therefore rest unsatisfied, in any finite or mortall good, reall or seeming:
which is meant by that Groping After God, Acts. 17. 27. Not that they seek God as God, for so, that is true, Rom. 3. 11. There is none seeks After God, but in that they seek blindly After an Infinite & Eternal Good (which only is God, though they think not so) they be said to grope or feel After God and Therefore rest unsatisfied, in any finite or Mortal good, real or seeming:
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And hence it is there be such shiftings frō one thing to another, frō Coveteousnes to Prodigallity &c. (though ye never have the witt to shift from the Creature to God, for then ye would be satisfied) because in nothing ye be satisfied:
And hence it is there be such shiftings from one thing to Another, from Covetousness to Prodigality etc. (though you never have the wit to shift from the Creature to God, for then you would be satisfied) Because in nothing you be satisfied:
and never get Satisfaction, Pro. 13. 25. Therefore such a Condition is discribed in Scripture by them that labour in the Fire, and for Vanity, Habuc. 2. 13. That feede on Ashes, Esay.
and never get Satisfaction, Pro 13. 25. Therefore such a Condition is described in Scripture by them that labour in the Fire, and for Vanity, Habuc. 2. 13. That feed on Ashes, Isaiah.
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44. 20. Follow the East Wind, Hosea. 12. 1. Labour wholly in Vaine; as Esay. 55. 2. Consider the Difference twixt them that Beleeve, and those who doe not Beleeve, Esay. 65. 13. Gods Servants, that is, Beleevers; shall have Ioy, because full Satisfaction; and so no hunger: Ye, that beleeve not, shall want,
44. 20. Follow the East Wind, Hosea. 12. 1. Labour wholly in Vain; as Isaiah. 55. 2. Consider the Difference betwixt them that Believe, and those who do not Believe, Isaiah. 65. 13. God's Servants, that is, Believers; shall have Joy, Because full Satisfaction; and so no hunger: You, that believe not, shall want,
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But on the other side, if ye will Beleeve in Christ; yee shall never hunger nor thirst, what would a hungry Man doe for this? will he not venter his Life? If ye will Beleeve, ye shall have a supply of all good things,
But on the other side, if you will Believe in christ; ye shall never hunger nor thirst, what would a hungry Man do for this? will he not venture his Life? If you will Believe, you shall have a supply of all good things,
Why should my Soule be famished heere; and perish heereafter? There is Bread enough in the Gospel; In Iesus Christ, I may have to supply all my wants, a Compleate Satisfaction: Why should not I renounce my Selfe; Forsake my Sinne;
Why should my Soul be famished Here; and perish hereafter? There is Bred enough in the Gospel; In Iesus christ, I may have to supply all my Wants, a Complete Satisfaction: Why should not I renounce my Self; Forsake my Sin;
and Goe to Christ? I will goe to Him, and Beleeve in Him: How great a Benifite would it be to have Meate or Drinke that would alaye Hunger & Thirst for Ever? This is had by Faith: This Argument perswaded the Woman Iohn. 4. 14. 15. Let it perswade you.
and Go to christ? I will go to Him, and Believe in Him: How great a Benefit would it be to have Meat or Drink that would allay Hunger & Thirst for Ever? This is had by Faith: This Argument persuaded the Woman John. 4. 14. 15. Let it persuade you.
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Secondly, This serves also for Exhortation, To You that have Beleeved: Gett more Faith, and exercise Faith more, So shall your Wants be supplyed, and Desires satisfied, and this is the Way to have more freedome from sinnfull & worldly Desires,
Secondly, This serves also for Exhortation, To You that have Believed: Get more Faith, and exercise Faith more, So shall your Wants be supplied, and Desires satisfied, and this is the Way to have more freedom from sinnfull & worldly Desires,
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you want so much, because you actually beleeve so little; For Beleeving brings Satisfaction, and the more ye Beleeve, the more full Satisfaction: Be allwayes then in the use & exercise of Faith, abound there with;
you want so much, Because you actually believe so little; For Believing brings Satisfaction, and the more you Believe, the more full Satisfaction: Be always then in the use & exercise of Faith, abound there with;
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Hence are there so many Exhortations & Prayers made by the Apostle in Scripture for Beleevers abounding in Faith; For as they exercise & increase in Faith, so all Fullnes is farther conveyed to them:
Hence Are there so many Exhortations & Prayers made by the Apostle in Scripture for Believers abounding in Faith; For as they exercise & increase in Faith, so all Fullness is farther conveyed to them:
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Therefore the Scripture makes Faith to Conveye the Pardone of Sinne, the healing Diseases: and whatever it beleeves, Math. 8. 13. (as ye heard before) For, whatever Faith layes hold on, it makes it thine owne, be it ever so much: And.
Therefore the Scripture makes Faith to Convey the Pardon of Sin, the healing Diseases: and whatever it believes, Math. 8. 13. (as you herd before) For, whatever Faith lays hold on, it makes it thine own, be it ever so much: And.
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Secondly, Vntill it hath Brought & Conveyed the Thing, It gives Assurance that it shall be had, and so it gives Content & Satisfaction in some measure as if it were had;
Secondly, Until it hath Brought & Conveyed the Thing, It gives Assurance that it shall be had, and so it gives Content & Satisfaction in Some measure as if it were had;
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who laughed out of scorne of the thing spoken, as deeming it impossible & therefore was shee rebuked) I say, Faith made Abrahamlaugh; that is Ioy in the Assurance of the thing: And so it made Hanna quiet, and eased her of her perplexity, 1. Sam. 1. 10. 18. upon Her praying, shee Beleeving was Satisfied, untill shee had it;
who laughed out of scorn of the thing spoken, as deeming it impossible & Therefore was she rebuked) I say, Faith made Abrahamlaugh; that is Joy in the Assurance of the thing: And so it made Hannah quiet, and eased her of her perplexity, 1. Sam. 1. 10. 18. upon Her praying, she Believing was Satisfied, until she had it;
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It gives a glimps, of all that God hath Promised, or thou desirest; Faith leadeth thee to Heaven, and sheweth thee the many Mansions, the Crowne of Glory, the glorious Roabes, the immortall Inheritance, the Kingdome that shall never be shaken, whatever is to Come, Faith gives the sight of it before hand; looke as God did to Abrahā, Gen. 15. He shewed him that full Posterity,
It gives a glimpse, of all that God hath Promised, or thou Desirest; Faith leads thee to Heaven, and shows thee the many Mansions, the Crown of Glory, the glorious Robes, the immortal Inheritance, the Kingdom that shall never be shaken, whatever is to Come, Faith gives the sighed of it before hand; look as God did to Abrahā, Gen. 15. He showed him that full Posterity,
& were perswaded of them, & embraced them (or saluted them) that is as things present and enjoyed by them. Now Faith doing thus; the more it is; the more it doth thus;
& were persuaded of them, & embraced them (or saluted them) that is as things present and enjoyed by them. Now Faith doing thus; the more it is; the more it does thus;
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as the Exercise of your Faith? Therefore, above all things, mind this: Doe ye as Hab. 2. 4. Live by your Faith: Let that be it whereby ye doe All Things, and passe All Tyme, let it be in Continuall Action in you, on All Occasions: And I Assure you, Yee shall never Hunger nor Thirst;
as the Exercise of your Faith? Therefore, above all things, mind this: Do you as Hab. 2. 4. Live by your Faith: Let that be it whereby you do All Things, and pass All Time, let it be in Continual Actium in you, on All Occasions: And I Assure you, Ye shall never Hunger nor Thirst;
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4. That whoever Comes to Christ, or Beleeves in Christ, shall never hunger nor thirst; that is, shall have all his Wants supplyed, and his Soule fully satisfied.
4. That whoever Comes to christ, or Believes in christ, shall never hunger nor thirst; that is, shall have all his Wants supplied, and his Soul Fully satisfied.
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