The genealogie of Christianity and of Christians. Declared in a sermon at Mercers Chappel before the Right Honourable the Lord Maior of the City of London, April 28. 1650 and now thus published for the undeceiving of those, who say they are Christians, and are not, but do lie; and for the establishment and encouragement of those, who having named the name of Christ, do indeed depart (even in this hour of apostacy) from all iniquity, by C.F. one of the servants of the Lord Jesus Christ in the ministery of the new Testament.
HIstory and Prophecy are the Alpha and Omega of the holy Scriptures and these two (the Knowledge of things past from the beginning of the world, and the foreknowledge of things to come, until the ending of time (et adhuc) and beyond) are the great desire and delight of the intellectual world; All the sons of men naturally thirsting after nothing more than this kind of knowledge, yea,
HIstory and Prophecy Are the Alpha and Omega of the holy Scriptures and these two (the Knowledge of things passed from the beginning of the world, and the foreknowledge of things to come, until the ending of time (et Adhoc) and beyond) Are the great desire and delight of the intellectual world; All the Sons of men naturally thirsting After nothing more than this kind of knowledge, yea,
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even the excellency and perfection thereof. Now there are none other writings extant in the world, worthy to be compared with the word of God, in respect of these two:
even the excellency and perfection thereof. Now there Are none other writings extant in the world, worthy to be compared with the word of God, in respect of these two:
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Then secondly, if you consider Scripture Prophecies, all other predictions and prognostications, all the divinations that ever were in the world besides, cannot be a paralel to these, for their certainty and sufficiency.
Then secondly, if you Consider Scripture Prophecies, all other predictions and Prognostications, all the divinations that ever were in the world beside, cannot be a parallel to these, for their certainty and sufficiency.
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Now this book of the new Testament, it is an History of divers evangelical transactions, undertaken and managed by the Lord Jesus Christ (and his Apostles) in the world, immediately after his death, resurrection,
Now this book of the new Testament, it is an History of diverse Evangelical transactions, undertaken and managed by the Lord jesus christ (and his Apostles) in the world, immediately After his death, resurrection,
and ascention into glory, and the Church could not be well without it, as ye may clearly discern by its great usefulnesse in a true Gospel reformation:
and Ascension into glory, and the Church could not be well without it, as you may clearly discern by its great usefulness in a true Gospel Reformation:
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Providence, I say, hath well provided this part of the Scripture, for the advantage of the Saints (especially of those Disciples that come out of Babylon,) wherein,
Providence, I say, hath well provided this part of the Scripture, for the advantage of the Saints (especially of those Disciples that come out of Babylon,) wherein,
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when they read and understand, they may know in many particulars, how they ought to walk, and to please God, as the Disciples and Churches here mentioned, walked and pleased God.
when they read and understand, they may know in many particulars, how they ought to walk, and to please God, as the Disciples and Churches Here mentioned, walked and pleased God.
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After the Ascention of the man Christ Iesus into heaven, to sit down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, (as the Holy Ghost phraseth it) there were about an hundred and twenty men and women assembled together with one accord in one place, (Disciples they are called) waiting for the mission of the holy spirit:
After the Ascension of the man christ Iesus into heaven, to fit down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, (as the Holy Ghost Phraseth it) there were about an hundred and twenty men and women assembled together with one accord in one place, (Disciples they Are called) waiting for the mission of the holy Spirit:
Behold in the second chapter, the Holy Ghost comes down suddenly in a most glorious ministration, that the like was never heard of in the world before, and sate upon each of the Apostles, in the appearance of cloven tongues like as of fire, whereby they were enabled on a sudden to speak in other tongues as the spirit gave them utterance;
Behold in the second chapter, the Holy Ghost comes down suddenly in a most glorious ministration, that the like was never herd of in the world before, and sat upon each of the Apostles, in the appearance of cloven tongues like as of fire, whereby they were enabled on a sudden to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance;
so that the Jews and Proselites out of every nation, there reckoned up, (most part of the nations in the world, at least, under the Roman Empire) heard them speak in their own language or proper dialect, the wonderfull works of God.
so that the jews and Proselytes out of every Nation, there reckoned up, (most part of the Nations in the world, At least, under the Roman Empire) herd them speak in their own language or proper dialect, the wonderful works of God.
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Peter speaking a few words, in the middest of an amazed and mocking multitude, the Lord did so prosper and blesse what he and the rest spake, that about three thousand souls gladly received the word,
Peter speaking a few words, in the midst of an amazed and mocking multitude, the Lord did so prosper and bless what he and the rest spoke, that about three thousand Souls gladly received the word,
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lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ should shine unto them, indeavoured what he could, to prevent the progresse of it by raising up a cruel persecution against the Church:
lest the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ should shine unto them, endeavoured what he could, to prevent the progress of it by raising up a cruel persecution against the Church:
for some went one way, some another way, and where ever they came, they were instant in preaching the word, preaching the Lord Jesus, holding forth the doctrine of the Gospel.
for Some went one Way, Some Another Way, and where ever they Come, they were instant in preaching the word, preaching the Lord jesus, holding forth the Doctrine of the Gospel.
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Philip went down to Samaria, and there brought in aboundance of people to Jesus Christ. In this interim, there were planted Churches throughout all Iudaea, Galile, and Samaria:
Philip went down to Samaria, and there brought in abundance of people to jesus christ. In this interim, there were planted Churches throughout all Iudaea, Galilee, and Samaria:
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And in this eleventh chapter, that we may make haste to the words of the text, at ver. 19. you have an historical account of the glorious successe of the Gospel in the more remote parts among the Gentiles.
And in this eleventh chapter, that we may make haste to the words of the text, At ver. 19. you have an historical account of the glorious success of the Gospel in the more remote parts among the Gentiles.
This being reported to the Church which was in Jerusalem, (for the Apostles being at Jerusalem, had oportunity of bringing in others to the obedience of the faith, in stead of the dispersed Disciples) it was matter of great joy,
This being reported to the Church which was in Jerusalem, (for the Apostles being At Jerusalem, had opportunity of bringing in Others to the Obedience of the faith, in stead of the dispersed Disciples) it was matter of great joy,
Antioch it bare the name of one of the Kings of Syria, one of them was a bitter enemie of the Church of the Jews, Antiochus Epiphanes; and for his rage and madnesse, they changed Epiphanes into Epimanes; and so instead of Antiochus the Illustrious, they called him Antiochus the * furious. In this City, Antioch, as formerly in Samaria, two eminent thrones of Satan, the Gospel wonderfully prevailed,
Antioch it bore the name of one of the Kings of Syria, one of them was a bitter enemy of the Church of the jews, Antiochus Epiphanes; and for his rage and madness, they changed Epiphanes into Epimanes; and so instead of Antiochus the Illustrious, they called him Antiochus the * furious. In this city, Antioch, as formerly in Samaria, two eminent thrones of Satan, the Gospel wonderfully prevailed,
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Churches in Iudea, Galile, and Samaria, * a Church at Antioch, being a very considerable number of people, distinguished from the rest of the children of men, having Laws and Ordinances, ways of Worship differing from all other:
Churches in Iudea, Galilee, and Samaria, * a Church At Antioch, being a very considerable number of people, distinguished from the rest of the children of men, having Laws and Ordinances, ways of Worship differing from all other:
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that was the first place where they received this appellation, and from thence the other Churches of Jesus Christ, who hitherto were called Saints, Disciples,
that was the First place where they received this appellation, and from thence the other Churches of jesus christ, who hitherto were called Saints, Disciples,
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Continuance of time hath rendred this word, a very ambiguous word, I mean the word Christian; and therefore this being the time of reformation, I speak not of carnal external reformation,
Continuance of time hath rendered this word, a very ambiguous word, I mean the word Christian; and Therefore this being the time of Reformation, I speak not of carnal external Reformation,
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yea, that maxim in al the Schools of Philosophie, and Theologie is most true & useful, NONLATINALPHABET, Planto in NONLATINALPHABET that man which would teach aright, must first of all make a diligent enquiry into the names of things, whereby they are called, lest being miscalled or misnamed;
yea, that maxim in all the Schools of Philosophy, and Theology is most true & useful,, Planto in that man which would teach aright, must First of all make a diligent enquiry into the names of things, whereby they Are called, lest being miscalled or misnamed;
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If upon consideration, whether by Paul and Barnabas, or whether by the people of Antioch that were without, discerning this people in their doctrine and practise, to exalt the name and honour of the Lord Jesus Christ onely and altogether;
If upon consideration, whither by Paul and Barnabas, or whither by the people of Antioch that were without, discerning this people in their Doctrine and practice, to exalt the name and honour of the Lord jesus christ only and altogether;
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But yet other Scriptures will help us in this thing, nay, I cannot but bring this verse under trial, in order to the finding out of the true ground of the imposition of this name upon the Disciples of Jesus Christ;
But yet other Scriptures will help us in this thing, nay, I cannot but bring this verse under trial, in order to the finding out of the true ground of the imposition of this name upon the Disciples of jesus christ;
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if you render it actively, (the text will bear it) so a clear account is given of the nomenclators, who they were viz. Paul and Barnabas; for thus it may be read,
if you render it actively, (the text will bear it) so a clear account is given of the nomenclators, who they were viz. Paul and Barnabas; for thus it may be read,
But if the most skilfull in this language, will contend for the passive construction of the verb, NONLATINALPHABET, the Kings translators version, I shall not further intermeddle,
But if the most skilful in this language, will contend for the passive construction of the verb,, the Kings translators version, I shall not further intermeddle,
though much may be said (I perceive) pro and con ) in this dubious case, concerning the two first words of this verse, in reference to the last clause;
though much may be said (I perceive) Pro and con) in this dubious case, Concerning the two First words of this verse, in Referente to the last clause;
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he had said in the 14. verse, Jf ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye, &c, But let none of you (Saints, Disciples) suffer as a murtherer, or as a thief,
he had said in the 14. verse, If you be reproached for the name of christ, happy Are you, etc., But let none of you (Saints, Disciples) suffer as a murderer, or as a thief,
So that you see plainly, the Holy Ghost owneth this name, however it might be given at the first, or by whomsoever, it being a name or title very proper and very significant, a word adaequate to the persons named, and intended in that name;
So that you see plainly, the Holy Ghost owneth this name, however it might be given At the First, or by whomsoever, it being a name or title very proper and very significant, a word adequate to the Persons nam, and intended in that name;
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lest otherwise the strangers intermeddle with the childrens joy, and that worthy name , whereby they are of right named, and distinguished, should through their ignorance, filence, and negligence, come to be more and more blasphemed and abused.
lest otherwise the Strangers intermeddle with the Children's joy, and that worthy name, whereby they Are of right nam, and distinguished, should through their ignorance, filence, and negligence, come to be more and more blasphemed and abused.
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Now for the managing of this truth for the best advantage, I shall first proceed to the removal of all those which walk in any degree of contrariety thereunto, from having any part or fellowship in the dignity of this honourable appellation, (so far as in me is,) and that is by way of negation, peremptorily denying those to be justly or properly called Christians, who indeed are not such, upon the terms mentioned in the text, visibly Disciples.
Now for the managing of this truth for the best advantage, I shall First proceed to the removal of all those which walk in any degree of contrariety thereunto, from having any part or fellowship in the dignity of this honourable appellation, (so Far as in me is,) and that is by Way of negation, peremptorily denying those to be justly or properly called Christians, who indeed Are not such, upon the terms mentioned in the text, visibly Disciples.
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Secondly, I shall insist upon the true notation of the word, Christian; and then give, by way of affirmation, the honour of that title to whom the honour thereof is due.
Secondly, I shall insist upon the true notation of the word, Christian; and then give, by Way of affirmation, the honour of that title to whom the honour thereof is due.
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Thirdly, I shall be ready to give an account, what congruity in reason, what rational ground there is from Scripture and otherwise, to enervate, nay to make void the title of meer pretenders and usurpers; and in the authority and power of divine truth, to put the Disciples of Iesus Christ, in possession of that honourable prerogative which of right belongs unto them.
Thirdly, I shall be ready to give an account, what congruity in reason, what rational ground there is from Scripture and otherwise, to enervate, nay to make void the title of mere pretenders and usurpers; and in the Authority and power of divine truth, to put the Disciples of Iesus christ, in possession of that honourable prerogative which of right belongs unto them.
because, as in all other writings and discourses we must necessarily put a difference between an abusive word or phrase, and a proper expression: So here we must keep close to the form of sound words, and not call or account any man a Christian, that is not a Christian in deed and truth, that was never yet a Disciple of Jesus Christ, no not by night,
Because, as in all other writings and discourses we must necessarily put a difference between an abusive word or phrase, and a proper expression: So Here we must keep close to the from of found words, and not call or account any man a Christian, that is not a Christian in deed and truth, that was never yet a Disciple of jesus christ, no not by night,
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The first of these I shall speak to in the general, and in particular; therefore in the general consider, that the worst and unworthiest men have assumed to themselves,
The First of these I shall speak to in the general, and in particular; Therefore in the general Consider, that the worst and Unworthiest men have assumed to themselves,
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The Papists they assume to themselves the name of Catholicks & Christians, and they are the true Apostolick Church, and dignifie themselves with all the glorious titles of this nature, that are abroad in the world;
The Papists they assume to themselves the name of Catholics & Christians, and they Are the true Apostolic Church, and dignify themselves with all the glorious titles of this nature, that Are abroad in the world;
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Christ himself, the head of the Christians, was called a Samaritan, and they said he had a Devil; Paul a ring-leader of the sect of the Nazarens, a seditious fellow, a very * pest, as the word is;
christ himself, the head of the Christians, was called a Samaritan, and they said he had a devil; Paul a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarens, a seditious fellow, a very * pest, as the word is;
and most precious of the people of God weie called Hereticks, Lollards; and of late days, in the time of the Prelaetes domination, Schismaticks, Puritans, Sectaries, and such like terms of reproach they were branded withal.
and most precious of the people of God weie called Heretics, Lollards; and of late days, in the time of the Prelaetes domination, Schismatics, Puritans, Sectaries, and such like terms of reproach they were branded withal.
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But now consider what is to be said in this first particular, the generality of men and women are not to be called Christians; for from the beginning it was not so:
But now Consider what is to be said in this First particular, the generality of men and women Are not to be called Christians; for from the beginning it was not so:
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by the authority of the word of God, I may pronounce sentence against the far greatest part of the people in Christendome, (as it is called) who walk contrary to the example of Christ, the practises of Christians, and the principles of Christianity; they are degraded by the vertue of the truth in this word.
by the Authority of the word of God, I may pronounce sentence against the Far greatest part of the people in Christendom, (as it is called) who walk contrary to the Exampl of christ, the practises of Christians, and the principles of Christianity; they Are degraded by the virtue of the truth in this word.
But more particularly. First, Although the Papists, or Disciples of Antichrist, are called Christians in contradistinction to the Turks, the Disciples of Mahomet, as you know, that are intelligent men in Histories;
But more particularly. First, Although the Papists, or Disciples of Antichrist, Are called Christians in contradistinction to the Turks, the Disciples of Mahomet, as you know, that Are intelligent men in Histories;
yet notwithstanding, at the best, they are but Antichristian Christians; nay indeed, they are Antichristians not Christians; for take the choisest of the Papists, the most devout,
yet notwithstanding, At the best, they Are but Antichristian Christians; nay indeed, they Are Antichristians not Christians; for take the Choicest of the Papists, the most devout,
and the most holy of the followers of Antichrist, why they are not Christians, their doctrine is Babilonish doctrine for the most part, their devotion is Babilonish devotion, it is Antichristian holiness, their worship, doctrine, tion favours not, hath not the spirit, no not the tincture of Christianity; and if the devoutest disciples of the man of sin, the tens and the hundreds of these, are not Christians much less their thousand; and their millions of brurish sensual epicures, all these are cut off from any interest in this honour.
and the most holy of the followers of Antichrist, why they Are not Christians, their Doctrine is Babylonish Doctrine for the most part, their devotion is Babylonish devotion, it is Antichristian holiness, their worship, Doctrine, cion favours not, hath not the Spirit, no not the tincture of Christianity; and if the devoutest Disciples of the man of since, the tens and the hundreds of these, Are not Christians much less their thousand; and their millions of brurish sensual Epicureans, all these Are Cut off from any Interest in this honour.
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and I call them Vnchristian Christians in a contra-distinction to the Antichrist and his disciples, unto the Papists known usually by another word, occasioned in the convention of some Princes of the Empire in Germany, at Smalcaldy, where in their writings to the Emperour they begin every head of their Articles with the word Protestamur, we protest, and from that time those who did come off,
and I call them Unchristian Christians in a contradistinction to the Antichrist and his Disciples, unto the Papists known usually by Another word, occasioned in the convention of Some Princes of the Empire in Germany, At Smalcaldy, where in their writings to the Emperor they begin every head of their Articles with the word Protestamur, we protest, and from that time those who did come off,
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Now the degenerate protestants of these times, because they are not Antichristians, do esteem and account themselves our Orthodox Christians, and yet the generality of them may be reputed Vnchristian Christians, that is such as have the title of Christians undeservedly, being altogether unlike to Jesus Christ whose name they glory in,
Now the degenerate protestants of these times, Because they Are not Antichristians, do esteem and account themselves our Orthodox Christians, and yet the generality of them may be reputed Unchristian Christians, that is such as have the title of Christians undeservedly, being altogether unlike to jesus christ whose name they glory in,
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for as Chrysostome said of old concerning nominal Christians of dissolute conversation, that they are not men, in propriety of speech, NONLATINALPHABET,
for as Chrysostom said of old Concerning nominal Christians of dissolute Conversation, that they Are not men, in propriety of speech,,
so may I affirm of these Vnchristian protestants, their actions and transactions in the world savour not, relish not of the spirit of a man, they are so brutish in their lusts,
so may I affirm of these Unchristian protestants, their actions and transactions in the world savour not, relish not of the Spirit of a man, they Are so brutish in their Lustiest,
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and set by, many thousands of people in this nation, men and women, high and low, rich and poor, Priests and people, that have the title and name of Christians or protestants, baptised (as they say) into the name of Iesus Christ, and yet do live more like unto Devils incarnate in all manner of wickedness and licancsousness, committing sin with greedinesse, than unto the first or primitive Christians, who were indeed the disciples of Jesus Christ , who followed his doctrine and conversation, who obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine into which they were delivered.
and Set by, many thousands of people in this Nation, men and women, high and low, rich and poor, Priests and people, that have the title and name of Christians or protestants, baptised (as they say) into the name of Iesus christ, and yet do live more like unto Devils incarnate in all manner of wickedness and licancsousness, committing since with greediness, than unto the First or primitive Christians, who were indeed the Disciples of jesus christ, who followed his Doctrine and Conversation, who obeyed from the heart that from of Doctrine into which they were Delivered.
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the disciples of the Lord, and yet notwithstanding are no way worthy of that worthy name, for they are not Christians inwardly in spirit and in power, but onely in appearance, or face, or word, or letter , where Christ is at Gods right hand,
the Disciples of the Lord, and yet notwithstanding Are no Way worthy of that worthy name, for they Are not Christians inwardly in Spirit and in power, but only in appearance, or face, or word, or Letter, where christ is At God's right hand,
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but these men have not their conversation there, it is true they have not their conversarion in hell, (as it were) like the Demoniake, among the graves,
but these men have not their Conversation there, it is true they have not their conversarion in hell, (as it were) like the Demoniac, among the graves,
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as they paint Erasmus, hanging betwixt both, for he was half a Papist, and half a protestant, so all formal professours they are but painted sepulchres, they may be painted and pictured and drawn to the life (as meteors in the middle region of the air) hanging, living, conversing, tween Law and Gospell, between works and grace, between Christ, & Antichrist, between Moses and Christ, or upon a such like account, as this;
as they paint Erasmus, hanging betwixt both, for he was half a Papist, and half a protestant, so all formal professors they Are but painted sepulchres, they may be painted and pictured and drawn to the life (as meteors in the middle region of the air) hanging, living, conversing, tween Law and Gospel, between works and grace, between christ, & Antichrist, between Moses and christ, or upon a such like account, as this;
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Now lest this distinction should be offensive to the formalists (who do importunely assume to themselves this honourable title, Christians ) as not being grounded upon scripture sufficiently, I shall clear it from the language of the holy-Ghost, concerning the Iews in the old testament.
Now lest this distinction should be offensive to the formalists (who do importunely assume to themselves this honourable title, Christians) as not being grounded upon scripture sufficiently, I shall clear it from the language of the Holy Ghost, Concerning the Iews in the old Testament.
for all are not Israel that are of Israel, all are not the seed that are counted for the seed; therefore as you may see in the old testament among the Jews, some were so•s of Belial, as the sons of Eli, they were Jews,
for all Are not Israel that Are of Israel, all Are not the seed that Are counted for the seed; Therefore as you may see in the old Testament among the jews, Some were so•s of Belial, as the Sons of Eli, they were jews,
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and so abused and prophaned the sacrifice of the Lord:) And others were outwardly, and seemingly holy, and unblameable, like the Pharisees and the Apostle Paul before his conversion, unreproveable, touching the righteousness which is of the Law,
and so abused and Profaned the sacrifice of the Lord:) And Others were outwardly, and seemingly holy, and unblameable, like the Pharisees and the Apostle Paul before his conversion, unreprovable, touching the righteousness which is of the Law,
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So now upon the like account in the times of the new-Testament those that are called Christians are to be distinguished from those that are such indeed and truth;
So now upon the like account in the times of the New Testament those that Are called Christians Are to be distinguished from those that Are such indeed and truth;
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for though hypocriticall professours assume to themselves that title, which is equivalent to the name of a true Israelite, an Israelite in whom is no guile, viz. A Christian, yet it is not to be permitted,
for though hypocritical professors assume to themselves that title, which is equivalent to the name of a true Israelite, an Israelite in whom is no guile, viz. A Christian, yet it is not to be permitted,
Thus you see to whom the title of Christians may justly be denied, they having no interest in this worthy name, whereby the Disciples of Iesus Christ are dignified and distinguished; but if notwithstanding this that hath been spoken, they will account it a kind of robbery to be deprived of what they have so long possessed, (for many make a profession of Christianity, richly plausible) let it be agreed, call them Christians,
Thus you see to whom the title of Christians may justly be denied, they having no Interest in this worthy name, whereby the Disciples of Iesus christ Are dignified and distinguished; but if notwithstanding this that hath been spoken, they will account it a kind of robbery to be deprived of what they have so long possessed, (for many make a profession of Christianity, richly plausible) let it be agreed, call them Christians,
but with this proviso that they admit an Epithere suitable, and proper for them, false, false-Christians, and then sure I am, their honour for which they so contend, will neverthelesse be laid in the dust,
but with this proviso that they admit an Epithere suitable, and proper for them, false, false-Christians, and then sure I am, their honour for which they so contend, will nevertheless be laid in the dust,
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as of old, * false-Prophets, false-Apostles, false, Teachers, false-Brethren, so now, false-Christians, false-Disciples, will not this be a more stigmaticall brand upon them,
as of old, * false-Prophets, false-Apostles, false, Teachers, false-Brethren, so now, false-Christians, false-Disciples, will not this be a more stigmatical brand upon them,
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than the single deniall of that forementioned appellation can amount unto? And this may be sufficient for the first viz. The extinguishing the title of the severall usurpers and pretenders, who claim an interest in this name of Gospel honour, as if of the same house and stock, with these here spoken, of in the text.
than the single denial of that forementioned appellation can amount unto? And this may be sufficient for the First viz. The extinguishing the title of the several usurpers and pretenders, who claim an Interest in this name of Gospel honour, as if of the same house and stock, with these Here spoken, of in the text.
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And the Disciples were called Christians, &c. In the next place we come to consider the notation of the word; Christian is derived from Christ; the word is a word of the Greek language, signifying anointed ones, Christ being the chief anointed one, and they his fellows, with this difference, he is anointed with the oil of gladnesse above his fellows, that as in the powring the ointment upon Aarons head;
And the Disciples were called Christians, etc. In the next place we come to Consider the notation of the word; Christian is derived from christ; the word is a word of the Greek language, signifying anointed ones, christ being the chief anointed one, and they his Fellows, with this difference, he is anointed with the oil of gladness above his Fellows, that as in the Pouring the ointment upon Aaron's head;
and from thence it came down to the skirts of his cloathing, and all his garments savoured of the sweet ointment made by Gods appointment, in the 30. of Exodus and the 23. so now, the Gospel anointing, was powred first upon Jesus Christ;
and from thence it Come down to the skirts of his clothing, and all his garments savoured of the sweet ointment made by God's appointment, in the 30. of Exodus and the 23. so now, the Gospel anointing, was poured First upon jesus christ;
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and it is his due to have this appellation, this title of dignity and distinction from the rest of the children of men the anointed of God, the anointed of God, as Jesus Christ was anointed, the Lord Jesus Christ is called the Anointed One, and they may be called from him the anointed ones; for as the two words NONLATINALPHABET,
and it is his endue to have this appellation, this title of dignity and distinction from the rest of the children of men the anointed of God, the anointed of God, as jesus christ was anointed, the Lord jesus christ is called the Anointed One, and they may be called from him the anointed ones; for as the two words,
and NONLATINALPHABET, in Gramaticall derivation do both grow upon the self-same root NONLATINALPHABET, but with this distinction among others, that NONLATINALPHABET is a degree nearer the root then NONLATINALPHABET,
and, in Grammatical derivation do both grow upon the selfsame root, but with this distinction among Others, that is a degree nearer the root then,
so the two persons signified by these two words viz. Christ and a Christian, in the new-Testament sence, do both partake of the self same unction, with this difference, that every Chirstian is more remote from the fountain of unction then Christ is, he receiving it immediately, the Christian receives what he receives, by means of Iesus Christ, first Christ, afterwards they that are Christs.
so the two Persons signified by these two words viz. christ and a Christian, in the New Testament sense, do both partake of the self same unction, with this difference, that every Christian is more remote from the fountain of unction then christ is, he receiving it immediately, the Christian receives what he receives, by means of Iesus christ, First christ, afterwards they that Are Christ.
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This word Christ is also expressed in the old-Testament, by a word proper to that language, NONLATINALPHABET from NONLATINALPHABET now the self same word that is attributed to christ, sgiven to others besides him, (indeed it belongs unto him eminently and emphatically, the Messiah. John 1.41. we have found the Messiah which is, being interpreted, the Christ;
This word christ is also expressed in the old-Testament, by a word proper to that language, from now the self same word that is attributed to Christ, sgiven to Others beside him, (indeed it belongs unto him eminently and emphatically, the Messiah. John 1.41. we have found the Messiah which is, being interpreted, the christ;
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the Messiah the Prince) as in the 105. Psal there you shall find plainly the holy Ghost doth not speak of the Messiah, yet those there specified, are called by that name, touch not mine anointed, and do my Prophets no harm, verse 15. Touch not my Christs, my Messiahs, the same word that is in the second Psalm, his anointed, his Christ,
the Messiah the Prince) as in the 105. Psalm there you shall find plainly the holy Ghost does not speak of the Messiah, yet those there specified, Are called by that name, touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm, verse 15. Touch not my Christ, my Messiahs, the same word that is in the second Psalm, his anointed, his christ,
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There were among the heathens of old, about Christs time and before, the disciples of Plato, the disciples of Aristotle, Aristotelians, and Platonists, so distinguished,
There were among the Heathens of old, about Christ time and before, the Disciples of Plato, the Disciples of Aristotle, Aristotelians, and Platonists, so distinguished,
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because that the one followed the doctrines, and teachings of Plato, others followed Aristotle, and imbraced for truth what he taught them, there were disciples that were called Epicurians of Epicurus the Philosopher, others were Stoicks, the Disciples of that Doctrine,
Because that the one followed the doctrines, and teachings of Plato, Others followed Aristotle, and embraced for truth what he taught them, there were Disciples that were called Epicureans of Epicurus the Philosopher, Others were Stoics, the Disciples of that Doctrine,
but its no way necessary to acquaint this audience, with the severall particular doctrines and oplnions of these Masters. Only thus, to our present purpose every one of these Masters of learning; they had their Disciples,
but its no Way necessary to acquaint this audience, with the several particular doctrines and oplnions of these Masters. Only thus, to our present purpose every one of these Masters of learning; they had their Disciples,
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as they were doctrines distinct from all other doctrines in the world, upon all occasions letting the world know, by their disputes and professions, by whose name they had chosen to be known and distinguished from other men.
as they were doctrines distinct from all other doctrines in the world, upon all occasions letting the world know, by their disputes and professions, by whose name they had chosen to be known and distinguished from other men.
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Now (as I said) Christians in like manner, derive their name, as other disciples, from their great Doctour, the Lord Jesus Christ, in respect of the particular distinct doctrine of the Gospel (learned from him and that in a singular manner) differing from all other doctrines in the world:
Now (as I said) Christians in like manner, derive their name, as other Disciples, from their great Doctor, the Lord jesus christ, in respect of the particular distinct Doctrine of the Gospel (learned from him and that in a singular manner) differing from all other doctrines in the world:
They cannot be called Moses his Disciples *, neither can they be called Iohns Disciples, neither can they be called the Disciples of the first Adam, (considered as in the estate of innocency,
They cannot be called Moses his Disciples *, neither can they be called Iohns Disciples, neither can they be called the Disciples of the First Adam, (considered as in the estate of innocency,
but they are the Disciples of Christ, in regard they own, and cleave to the pure, proper Evangelical truth, those divine, supernatural truths, which are revealed by the Son from the bosome of the Father, which neither Adam in his first estate, nor the children of men since that time, have been able, by strength of rational enquiries, to find out, understand, and entertain;
but they Are the Disciples of christ, in regard they own, and cleave to the pure, proper Evangelical truth, those divine, supernatural truths, which Are revealed by the Son from the bosom of the Father, which neither Adam in his First estate, nor the children of men since that time, have been able, by strength of rational Enquiries, to find out, understand, and entertain;
And surely those that are ignorant of these and other Gospel truths, strangers to this divine learning, cannot properly be called Christians. Indeed Antichrist and his disciples, pretend to be Christians,
And surely those that Are ignorant of these and other Gospel truths, Strangers to this divine learning, cannot properly be called Christians. Indeed Antichrist and his Disciples, pretend to be Christians,
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but that of 1 Titus is verified in them, they professs that they know God but on works they deny him, &c. And because of the admixture of contrary doctrines, summed up in the confession of faith, made at the Councell of Trent, their doctrine may be called a mungrel doctrine, and so their worship,
but that of 1 Titus is verified in them, they profess that they know God but on works they deny him, etc. And Because of the admixture of contrary doctrines, summed up in the Confessi of faith, made At the Council of Trent, their Doctrine may be called a mongrel Doctrine, and so their worship,
like that set up of old, by the Jewish-Priest, among the several nations, 2. Kings. 17.33.41. they served the Gods of the lands and of the Countries, and they served Iehovah, there was a mixture in their doctrine and worship;
like that Set up of old, by the Jewish-Priest, among the several Nations, 2. Kings. 17.33.41. they served the God's of the Lands and of the Countries, and they served Jehovah, there was a mixture in their Doctrine and worship;
and you know, what the learned writers and best schollers that contend against the Papacy, say of them, their doctrine and worship, their whole religion is a Miscelany, made up partly, of the Jewish Doctrines and practises,
and you know, what the learned writers and best Scholars that contend against the Papacy, say of them, their Doctrine and worship, their Whole Religion is a Miscellany, made up partly, of the Jewish Doctrines and practises,
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and the more any shall indeavour the introduction of those doctrines which are not taught by the Lord Jesus and his Apostles, the more improbable is it, they should be esteemed the disciples of Jesus Christ,
and the more any shall endeavour the introduction of those doctrines which Are not taught by the Lord jesus and his Apostles, the more improbable is it, they should be esteemed the Disciples of jesus christ,
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and consequently Christians, at the last day, for as you see he that is a true Christian, understands the truth as it is in Iesus, and receives it and cleaves unto it according to the measure of faith given unto him, and as the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, sitting at Iesus his feet to hear his word,
and consequently Christians, At the last day, for as you see he that is a true Christian, understands the truth as it is in Iesus, and receives it and cleaves unto it according to the measure of faith given unto him, and as the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, sitting At Iesus his feet to hear his word,
Secondly, Christians are so called from Christ, in congruity of reason in this respect, because so soon as they are Christians, there is such a sweet similitude between.
Secondly, Christians Are so called from christ, in congruity of reason in this respect, Because so soon as they Are Christians, there is such a sweet similitude between.
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Christ and them, in point of conversation, that they mutually and reciprocally resemble each other, to the observation of the Angels and discerning men, where there is a great dissimilitude betwixt the Lord Jesus Christ,
christ and them, in point of Conversation, that they mutually and reciprocally resemble each other, to the observation of the Angels and discerning men, where there is a great dissimilitude betwixt the Lord jesus christ,
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because utterly unlike to Jesus Christ, so on the other side where any are found, beleeving as Christ teacherh, and walking as he walked, observed to be in the world,
Because utterly unlike to jesus christ, so on the other side where any Are found, believing as christ teacherh, and walking as he walked, observed to be in the world,
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how much love and delight in their company, to teach them and to reveal to them the great things of God, that they might grow in grace, &c. You know his demeanour and carriage while he was in the world, to Publicans and sinners,
how much love and delight in their company, to teach them and to reveal to them the great things of God, that they might grow in grace, etc. You know his demeanour and carriage while he was in the world, to Publicans and Sinners,
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how he did reveal the love of God to them in the world, and tels them, that God so loved the world, that he gave his onely begotten Son, that whosoever beleeveth on him should not perish but have everlasting life.
how he did reveal the love of God to them in the world, and tells them, that God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life.
thus he was in the world, and we should be so in the world, and by how much the more, Christians are like unto Jesus Christ, by so much the lesse, they are of the world,
thus he was in the world, and we should be so in the world, and by how much the more, Christians Are like unto jesus christ, by so much the less, they Are of the world,
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and a voice was heard, saying, This is my wel beloved son in whom I am wel pleased, which voice we heard saith Peter ) from that time forth for three years and a half, the whole space of his life, he went up and down doing good, preaching the Gospel of the Kingdome, healing sicknesses,
and a voice was herd, saying, This is my well Beloved son in whom I am well pleased, which voice we herd Says Peter) from that time forth for three Years and a half, the Whole Molle of his life, he went up and down doing good, preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom, healing Sicknesses,
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and performing all duties and offices that belonged to him as he was the Son of Man, the Man Christ Iesus, & so ought Christians in conformity to him, to have their conversation here in the world, to be willing to distribute, ready to communicate, to order their whole conversation aright, doing what the wil of the Lord is as Christ said I come to do thy will, O God, and so to be imitators or followers of him, not onely in outward demeanour, and behaviour (which yet is exceeding comely and commendable, viz. to be in behaviour,
and performing all duties and Offices that belonged to him as he was the Son of Man, the Man christ Iesus, & so ought Christians in conformity to him, to have their Conversation Here in the world, to be willing to distribute, ready to communicate, to order their Whole Conversation aright, doing what the will of the Lord is as christ said I come to do thy will, Oh God, and so to be imitators or followers of him, not only in outward demeanour, and behaviour (which yet is exceeding comely and commendable, viz. to be in behaviour,
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as it becommeth Saints) but also more especially, in our actions, practises, and whole course of life. And moreover observe, When one said unto Jesus Christ, Speak to my Brother, that he divide the inheritance with me, he would not intermeddle in the matter which belonged not to him,
as it becomes Saints) but also more especially, in our actions, practises, and Whole course of life. And moreover observe, When one said unto jesus christ, Speak to my Brother, that he divide the inheritance with me, he would not intermeddle in the matter which belonged not to him,
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move with as much advantage to the world, in your proper Sphears, as is possible: so many as interpose, and intrude into anothers Province, are utterly unlike to Jesus Christ.
move with as much advantage to the world, in your proper Spheres, as is possible: so many as interpose, and intrude into another's Province, Are utterly unlike to jesus christ.
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when he suffered, he threatened not, but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously, and saith the Apostle, he hath left us an Example, that we should tread in his steps.
when he suffered, he threatened not, but committed himself to him that Judgeth righteously, and Says the Apostle, he hath left us an Exampl, that we should tread in his steps.
And truly in all Ages, Genuine Christians have made it a principal part of their care, to approve themselves the diciples of the Lord Jesus in this particular.
And truly in all Ages, Genuine Christians have made it a principal part of their care, to approve themselves the Disciples of the Lord jesus in this particular.
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Now in the Third place, Christians are denominated from Christ, because they promote his Interest; consider therefore, what is the great Interest of Jesus Christ in its several parts.
Now in the Third place, Christians Are denominated from christ, Because they promote his Interest; Consider Therefore, what is the great Interest of jesus christ in its several parts.
Now if you are Christians upon the account mentioned in the Text, you will, as Disciples of Christ, carry on his Interest; then whether you eat or drink,
Now if you Are Christians upon the account mentioned in the Text, you will, as Disciples of christ, carry on his Interest; then whither you eat or drink,
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So likewise, It concerns christ nearly, and it is a great part of his Interest, Ioh. 17.23. That the world might know that the Father hath sent him, and that they might know the errandupon which he is sent, the saving of sinners.
So likewise, It concerns Christ nearly, and it is a great part of his Interest, John 17.23. That the world might know that the Father hath sent him, and that they might know the errandupon which he is sent, the Saving of Sinners.
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Again, another part of christs Interest, which is very conducible to this honour, so far as it is advanced• is, the making all his foes his foot-stool, the bringing them all down, even under his feet.
Again, Another part of Christ's Interest, which is very conducible to this honour, so Far as it is advanced• is, the making all his foes his footstool, the bringing them all down, even under his feet.
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The Autichrist, and the subduing the Kings of the Earth, who have committed Fornication with the Whore of Babylon, who having one mind, give their power and strength unto the beast,
The Antichrist, and the subduing the Kings of the Earth, who have committed Fornication with the Whore of Babylon, who having one mind, give their power and strength unto the beast,
Nay exalteth himself above all that is called God or worshipped, &c. Openeth his mouth in blasphemy against God to blaspheme his name, at the same time gratifieth the Kings of the earth with magnificent titles, giving to the King of Spain the title of the most Catholick King, to the King of France the most Christian King, to the King of England, (for helping the Papacy against Luther.
Nay Exalteth himself above all that is called God or worshipped, etc. Openeth his Mouth in blasphemy against God to Blaspheme his name, At the same time gratifieth the Kings of the earth with magnificent titles, giving to the King of Spain the title of the most Catholic King, to the King of France the most Christian King, to the King of England, (for helping the Papacy against Luther.
) Defendor of the faith, &c. Now consider it is the interest of Christ in this age, to obscure and stain all this splendor and glory, by his shining forth in the greatest glory, of that mosthonourable title, Lord of Lords,
) Defendor of the faith, etc. Now Consider it is the Interest of christ in this age, to Obscure and stain all this splendour and glory, by his shining forth in the greatest glory, of that mosthonourable title, Lord of lords,
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Now therefore, O all ye Christians, that are indeed disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, awake, awake, the enemies of Christ are now to be made his foot-stool, pursue this interest to the utmost in your several places and callings, see to it that you beleeve and rceive a compleat victory over the Beast,
Now Therefore, Oh all the Christians, that Are indeed Disciples of the Lord jesus christ, awake, awake, the enemies of christ Are now to be made his footstool, pursue this Interest to the utmost in your several places and callings, see to it that you believe and rceive a complete victory over the Beast,
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and those who are otherwise minded, cannot in good congruity of reason, be properly called or accounted christians, look whose interest you most promote his disciples indeed you are.
and those who Are otherwise minded, cannot in good congruity of reason, be properly called or accounted Christians, look whose Interest you most promote his Disciples indeed you Are.
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though men profess to entertain and receive the truths of Christ, the pure & Evangelical doctrine distinguished from all other doctrines & truths, in the world? what though they should professe to have their conversation in heaven, in respect of holy duties, unblameable conversation and sweet carriage in doing good,
though men profess to entertain and receive the truths of christ, the pure & Evangelical Doctrine distinguished from all other doctrines & truths, in the world? what though they should profess to have their Conversation in heaven, in respect of holy duties, unblameable Conversation and sweet carriage in doing good,
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but from a principle of violence from without, or a principle set on work, by virtue of an end, that is not suitable and congruous unto the great end that Christ propoundeth,
but from a principle of violence from without, or a principle Set on work, by virtue of an end, that is not suitable and congruous unto the great end that christ propoundeth,
And therefore mark and consider, what was the principle of Jesus Christ, from which he acted; (if any of you are sleepy and drowsie, rouze up your selves for this is of great importance.) The principle by which Christ Jesus had his being in the world,
And Therefore mark and Consider, what was the principle of jesus christ, from which he acted; (if any of you Are sleepy and drowsy, rouse up your selves for this is of great importance.) The principle by which christ jesus had his being in the world,
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nay, the spirit is that anointing, in the book of Exodus, a place formerly hinted you, There the composition of that holy anointing oil, which was to be poured upon the type of Jesus Christ, the high Priest Aaron, and upon his sons,
nay, the Spirit is that anointing, in the book of Exodus, a place formerly hinted you, There the composition of that holy anointing oil, which was to be poured upon the type of jesus christ, the high Priest Aaron, and upon his Sons,
and upon all the holy vessels and utensils of the Tabernacle, is at large described, it is compounded of the richest spices, the most aromatical, the most odoriferous spices, together with the oil Olive an Hin,
and upon all the holy vessels and utensils of the Tabernacle, is At large described, it is compounded of the Richest spices, the most aromatical, the most odoriferous spices, together with the oil Olive an Hin,
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And in the Canticles, when Christ comes to look after his spouse, comparing her to a garden, my sister, my spouse is a Well inclosed, a Fountain sealed, &c. thy plants are an Orchard of Pome-granates, with pleasant fruits, with Camphire,
And in the Canticles, when christ comes to look After his spouse, comparing her to a garden, my sister, my spouse is a Well enclosed, a Fountain sealed, etc. thy plants Are an Orchard of Pomegranates, with pleasant fruits, with Camphire,
So if you are Christians, you are anointed with the self same spirit, if any here say they are Christians, and have not the spirit of Christ, they are not Christians, they are none of his Disciples.
So if you Are Christians, you Are anointed with the self same Spirit, if any Here say they Are Christians, and have not the Spirit of christ, they Are not Christians, they Are none of his Disciples.
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For if they were of his Disciples and Christians, they have received of this anointing, it would run down from him the Head, upon the Officers of the church,
For if they were of his Disciples and Christians, they have received of this anointing, it would run down from him the Head, upon the Officers of the Church,
Now, this spirit, I should insist upon it, as being the Principle indeed, as it is an informing Principle, as it is an actuating P•inciple, as it is an assesting Principle, and as it hath been and is in our spirits, •cting with Christs spi•rit, so that whatsoever we do as Christians, we should do, going forth in the strength of that anointing.
Now, this Spirit, I should insist upon it, as being the Principle indeed, as it is an informing Principle, as it is an actuating P•inciple, as it is an assesting Principle, and as it hath been and is in our spirits, •cting with Christ spi•rit, so that whatsoever we do as Christians, we should do, going forth in the strength of that anointing.
which is a choice scripture, and none understand it (though they understand the Grammar of it, they understand not the Theologie, the Divinity of it) but those that have received it.
which is a choice scripture, and none understand it (though they understand the Grammar of it, they understand not the Theology, the Divinity of it) but those that have received it.
because they savour and receive the doctrine of Christ, & they are imitators of the Convers•tion of Christ, they promote the Interest of Christ, the Principles by which he acted, they likewise act in the world.
Because they savour and receive the Doctrine of christ, & they Are imitators of the Convers•tion of christ, they promote the Interest of christ, the Principles by which he acted, they likewise act in the world.
And indeed a through consideration of these 4 particulars, should marvellously induce Christians, to be ambitious to hold forth the glory and honour of that honourable title Christians, and Christianity, as becommeth the Disciples of Jesus Christ.
And indeed a through consideration of these 4 particulars, should marvellously induce Christians, to be ambitious to hold forth the glory and honour of that honourable title Christians, and Christianity, as becomes the Disciples of jesus christ.
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Is it so that this honourable title and name [ Christians ] was given originally unto none but the Disciples of Iesus Christ, unto the Churches of Christ, of a new, Testament form and frame;
Is it so that this honourable title and name [ Christians ] was given originally unto none but the Disciples of Iesus christ, unto the Churches of christ, of a new, Testament from and frame;
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then they had a new name given them, the Discriples were called Christians, &c. then first of all for Information and instruction of all those in this Congregation, that are ignorant of this point.
then they had a new name given them, the Disciples were called Christians, etc. then First of all for Information and instruction of all those in this Congregation, that Are ignorant of this point.
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And now its more than probable that divers here present will be more charitable and favourable in their Computation of the number than they ought to be, lest they should exclude themselves.
And now its more than probable that diverse Here present will be more charitable and favourable in their Computation of the number than they ought to be, lest they should exclude themselves.
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By that time all those whose Conversation is in Hell as it were, that make a Hell upon earth, all Divels incarnate you know such there are, the unclean spirit worketh effectually in them, the Children of disobedience,
By that time all those whose Conversation is in Hell as it were, that make a Hell upon earth, all Devils incarnate you know such there Are, the unclean Spirit works effectually in them, the Children of disobedience,
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but yet carnall, or loose, o• formall at best as being Christians in an outward garb onely, by that time these are discarded and set aside as utterly Heterogeneal:
but yet carnal, or lose, o• formal At best as being Christians in an outward garb only, by that time these Are discarded and Set aside as utterly Heterogeneal:
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if he had not been Alexander, he woud have been Diogenes ) when he saw the City in which he lived, falling into so much injustice and wickedness, one day came into the midst of the City with a Candle in his hand at noon day,
if he had not been Alexander, he would have been Diogenes) when he saw the city in which he lived, falling into so much injustice and wickedness, one day Come into the midst of the city with a Candle in his hand At noon day,
and being asked what was his meaning to come with a candle in his hand at Noon-day, Oh! saith he, I come to search every corner of the City narrowly, to see if I can find an honest man, in such a multitude of men and women he could not find an honest man.
and being asked what was his meaning to come with a candle in his hand At Noonday, Oh! Says he, I come to search every corner of the city narrowly, to see if I can find an honest man, in such a multitude of men and women he could not find an honest man.
Now by way of allusion, is it not so at this day? when Jesus Christ comes, shall he find faith upon the earth? If before Christ comes, he should now send a Messenger with the Candle of the Lord in his hand into this City, into the Markets, amongst the buyers and sellers;
Now by Way of allusion, is it not so At this day? when jesus christ comes, shall he find faith upon the earth? If before christ comes, he should now send a Messenger with the Candle of the Lord in his hand into this city, into the Markets, among the buyers and sellers;
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If a man should come with the Candle of the Lord into the Courr of Aldermen, into the Custom-house, amongst those Officers, to all the Committees of Parliament, to the Councell of State, with the Candle of the Lord;
If a man should come with the Candle of the Lord into the Current of Aldermen, into the Custom-house, among those Officers, to all the Committees of Parliament, to the Council of State, with the Candle of the Lord;
Why if I can find a Christian among so many Christians, if I can find a Disciple of Jesus Christ amongst such multitudes of men and women that cal themselves Beleevers, that call themselves Disciples,
Why if I can find a Christian among so many Christians, if I can find a Disciple of jesus christ among such Multitudes of men and women that call themselves Believers, that call themselves Disciples,
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This bringeth to remembrance that of the fifth of Jeremy, and the first verse. Run ye to and fro, through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now and know,
This brings to remembrance that of the fifth of Jeremiah, and the First verse. Run you to and from, through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now and know,
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Therefore you had need look to it, you have possibly hitherto, that have least cause to do so, assumed to your selves the most honorable title of Christians,
Therefore you had need look to it, you have possibly hitherto, that have least cause to do so, assumed to your selves the most honourable title of Christians,
and Beleevers, & Protestants, & Saints & the like, whereas when all those are removed that I spake of before, where shall you find a man that may be so stiled?
and Believers, & Protestants, & Saints & the like, whereas when all those Are removed that I spoke of before, where shall you find a man that may be so styled?
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and City, and Assembly, (for I will keep neer home, and not expatiate abroad) in what mistakes (and consequences of such mistakes) I say, are such involved, who confidently assume to themselves,
and city, and Assembly, (for I will keep near home, and not expatiate abroad) in what mistakes (and consequences of such mistakes) I say, Are such involved, who confidently assume to themselves,
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but how if the Head of the Christians, Jesus Christ, the great Doctor of the Chair, should not agree with that determination that thou hast made, that thou art a Christian? for he judgeth according to Truth:
but how if the Head of the Christians, jesus christ, the great Doctor of the Chair, should not agree with that determination that thou hast made, that thou art a Christian? for he Judgeth according to Truth:
What if all the world should call thee such, and at the last day Christ should before all the world, bid thee depart, thou art no Christian, what is the consequence of such a mistake as this is? And therefore Christians you had need go upon sure grounds,
What if all the world should call thee such, and At the last day christ should before all the world, bid thee depart, thou art no Christian, what is the consequence of such a mistake as this is? And Therefore Christians you had need go upon sure grounds,
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So thou that art an infamons person, an odious wretch, for sordid Lusts, thy throat an open Sepulcher, evaporating, breathing out Oaths, Cursings, Blasphemings, thou that hast thy bones rotting through thine uncleanness and filthiness, wilt thou take upon thee, the famous and honourable title of Christianity and a Beleever, dost thou think to carry the cause thus? Why Angels and intelligent men see cleerly thou art no such person, much more doth Jesus Christ see it cleerly that is the Head of Christians.
So thou that art an infamous person, an odious wretch, for sordid Lustiest, thy throat an open Sepulcher, evaporating, breathing out Oaths, Cursings, Blasphemings, thou that hast thy bones rotting through thine uncleanness and filthiness, wilt thou take upon thee, the famous and honourable title of Christianity and a Believer, dost thou think to carry the cause thus? Why Angels and intelligent men see clearly thou art no such person, much more does jesus christ see it clearly that is the Head of Christians.
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when thou sinnest thou rejoycest, and then thou art most merry and jovial, when there is the greatest cause that thon shouldest be most sad and disconsolate.
when thou Sinnest thou Rejoicest, and then thou art most merry and jovial, when there is the greatest cause that thon Shouldst be most sad and disconsolate.
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But especially I would speak to those that have professed themselves Christians, and so have been taken to be upon a better account than others, in regard of a form of Godliness, and now are fallen off what a sad condition are these men in, who have rejected the word of Christ, despised the Spirit of Christ, speak evil of the Wayes of Christ, account the Ordinances of christ, vain things, in a word have renounced the whole new Testament Unction:
But especially I would speak to those that have professed themselves Christians, and so have been taken to be upon a better account than Others, in regard of a from of Godliness, and now Are fallen off what a sad condition Are these men in, who have rejected the word of christ, despised the Spirit of christ, speak evil of the Ways of christ, account the Ordinances of Christ, vain things, in a word have renounced the Whole new Testament Unction:
and being possessed by an unclean, blasphemous Spirit, account it, and call it their Glory, and their perfection to perpetrate the vilest abominations, without the reluctancy of their own Spirit;
and being possessed by an unclean, blasphemous Spirit, account it, and call it their Glory, and their perfection to perpetrate the Vilest abominations, without the reluctancy of their own Spirit;
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F•r if we sin willingly after that we have received the know edge of the Truth, there remaineth no more Sacrifice for sin but a certain fearfull looking for,
F•r if we sin willingly After that we have received the know edge of the Truth, there remains no more Sacrifice for since but a certain fearful looking for,
Give them a portion with Hypocrites, noting to us, that Hypocrites they are the first born of Hell, they have the right of Primo-geniture, a double portion as it were, give him his portion with Hypocrites.
Give them a portion with Hypocrites, noting to us, that Hypocrites they Are the First born of Hell, they have the right of Primogeniture, a double portion as it were, give him his portion with Hypocrites.
and what to set down by way of account concerning their estate, if so be that the question be thus put among you, from the greatest to the least in this Assembly, Art thou a Christian? Yes,
and what to Set down by Way of account Concerning their estate, if so be that the question be thus put among you, from the greatest to the least in this Assembly, Art thou a Christian? Yes,
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But art thou assured of it in the power and light of truth? How knowest thou, thou art a christian? Why now, here is a glasse, whereby thou maiest discern, whereby thou art enabled to enquire and examine out the truth;
But art thou assured of it in the power and Light of truth? How Knowest thou, thou art a christian? Why now, Here is a glass, whereby thou Mayest discern, whereby thou art enabled to inquire and examine out the truth;
but either Moses Disciple, or Mammons Disciple, if thou art a servant to the God of this world, thon art an enemy to christ instead of being a Disciple,
but either Moses Disciple, or Mammons Disciple, if thou art a servant to the God of this world, thon art an enemy to Christ instead of being a Disciple,
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an enemy to his Interest, secretly wishing and desiring that this Interest that is now setting up in the world might be undermined and brought to Inought And if thou hast not the self-same Spirit dweling in thee that dwelt in Jesus Christ? If thon art acted by a Spirit of self-love a Spirit of vain Glory, thou art none of Christs, his glorious unction, is not yet poured upon thee.
an enemy to his Interest, secretly wishing and desiring that this Interest that is now setting up in the world might be undermined and brought to Inought And if thou hast not the selfsame Spirit Dwelling in thee that dwelled in jesus christ? If thon art acted by a Spirit of Self-love a Spirit of vain Glory, thou art none of Christ, his glorious unction, is not yet poured upon thee.
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And then secondly, you would pity him, he is going to destruction, and sees it not, sees not the precipice, he sees not the pit, the Gulf of destruction underneath, at the bottom of that precipice, you would say he is a Monster and you would pity him.
And then secondly, you would pity him, he is going to destruction, and sees it not, sees not the precipice, he sees not the pit, the Gulf of destruction underneath, At the bottom of that precipice, you would say he is a Monster and you would pity him.
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and I fear of many here present, It is true your faces are fixed upwards and toward heaven, towards Christ, towards God, happiness, salvation, you look that way, you profess that way, look in your face, it is a beautifull face,
and I Fear of many Here present, It is true your faces Are fixed upward and towards heaven, towards christ, towards God, happiness, salvation, you look that Way, you profess that Way, look in your face, it is a beautiful face,
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and not a kindly Christian, that is rightly born & rightly begotten of the immortal seed of the Word, born of God and not of man, he is not such a man, but a Monster amongst Christians.
and not a kindly Christian, that is rightly born & rightly begotten of the immortal seed of the Word, born of God and not of man, he is not such a man, but a Monster among Christians.
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and observes all your down-lyings and uprisings, and understands your thoughts a farre off, he sees how many monstrous Christians there are in the world,
and observes all your down-lyings and uprisings, and understands your thoughts a Far off, he sees how many monstrous Christians there Are in the world,
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And therefore it is that in the Ministery of the word this day, he calls out to those Monsters of Christianity that have a beautifull face, a fair pretence and their actions contrary.
And Therefore it is that in the Ministry of the word this day, he calls out to those Monsters of Christianity that have a beautiful face, a fair pretence and their actions contrary.
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and that you are going to, and therefore now remember this truth, this glass shews to you who are Christians, who are not, who are Monsters, who have neither the face,
and that you Are going to, and Therefore now Remember this truth, this glass shows to you who Are Christians, who Are not, who Are Monsters, who have neither the face,
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so many may deservedly challenge the Title, the Name, and honourable Appellation of Christians, But I must draw to a conclusion. In the last place therefore; Fourthly.
so many may deservedly challenge the Title, the Name, and honourable Appellation of Christians, But I must draw to a conclusion. In the last place Therefore; Fourthly.
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as Christ was in the world, and not to be of the world, any more then Christ was of the world? dost thou act from the same principles, from the same Spirit in all thy carriage and conversation? ••en Christians live like your selves? Be in behaviour as it becometh the Disciples of Jesus Christ;
as christ was in the world, and not to be of the world, any more then christ was of the world? dost thou act from the same principles, from the same Spirit in all thy carriage and Conversation? ••en Christians live like your selves? Be in behaviour as it Becometh the Disciples of jesus christ;
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There were four Monarchies, and all of them are distinguished by their severall titles, ending like unto this, Caldeans and Babylonians, Persians, Grecians, Romans, why now the second extinguished the first,
There were four Monarchies, and all of them Are distinguished by their several titles, ending like unto this, Chaldaeans and Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Roman, why now the second extinguished the First,
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Now comes the fifth Monarch the Lord Iesus Christ with his Christians, his Disciples, and Followers, and sets up a new-Government in the world, makes a new Heaven,
Now comes the fifth Monarch the Lord Iesus christ with his Christians, his Disciples, and Followers, and sets up a new-Government in the world, makes a new Heaven,
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since the first Monarchy & before, and all other Honour shal be but Infamy, in respect of the Honour that shal rest upon Jesus Christ & his Christians in the world,
since the First Monarchy & before, and all other Honour shall be but Infamy, in respect of the Honour that shall rest upon jesus christ & his Christians in the world,
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and even now the time, and times and half a time is almost finished, as it is in the 10th of the Revel: Time shal be no longer then the beginning of the sound of the seveneth Angell, and then the Kingdomes of the world, shall become the Lords and his Christs and his Saints,
and even now the time, and times and half a time is almost finished, as it is in the 10th of the Revel: Time shall be no longer then the beginning of the found of the seveneth Angel, and then the Kingdoms of the world, shall become the lords and his Christ and his Saints,
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and daughters of God, and like the anointed of the Lord, as having received a great measure of that Anointing, the Spirit being poured out richly upon you,
and daughters of God, and like the anointed of the Lord, as having received a great measure of that Anointing, the Spirit being poured out richly upon you,
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Distinctio voeis ambiguae primum sit in omni rerum consideratione. Kec. Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? Eccl. 8.1.
Distinction voeis ambiguae primum sit in omni rerum consideration. Kec. Who is as the wise man? and who Knoweth the Interpretation of a thing? Ecclesiastes 8.1.
Vox sit propria, determinata, et adae quata rei significandae, brevis canon, sed tres vocis magnas virtutes complectitur. Keck. log. lib. 1. cap. 1. Pontificii non parum officiunt doctrinae de Ecclesia et ejus membris, cum vocem (Clerus) quam Ap. Petrus tribuit omnibus fidelibus Christi membris, quadam arrogantia temeraria, ad turbam Sacerdotum restringuntet sacrificulorum quasi illi soli sint sors illa et hareditas Domini at que idcirco reliquae Christi •embra quodnm supercilioso respectu vocant Laicos.
Vox sit propria, determinata, et Adam quata rei significandae, brevis canon, sed tres Vocis Magnas Virtues complectitur. Keck. log. lib. 1. cap. 1. Pontiffs non Parum officiunt Doctrine de Ecclesia et His membris, cum vocem (Clerus) quam Apostle Peter tribuit omnibus fidelibus Christ membris, Quadam Arrogance temeraria, ad turbam Sacerdotum restringuntet sacrificulorum quasi illi soli sint sors illa et hareditas Domini At que Idcirco reliquae Christ •embra quodnm supercilioso respectu Vocant Laicos.
Vocabula sunt propria, cum his ipsis rebus significandis adhibentur, propter quas sunt instituta, huic virtuti opponitur NONLATINALPHABET magna obseuritatis, saepe etiam erroris causa
Vocabula sunt propria, cum his Ipse rebus significandis adhibentur, propter quas sunt Instituta, huic virtuti opponitur Magna obseuritatis, saepe etiam Error causa
Men commonly and generally content themselves with taking Christs part in that which is honourable, the name, and title, not caring for that which is answerable that is to die unto the word, and to live unto God Vald.
Men commonly and generally content themselves with taking Christ part in that which is honourable, the name, and title, not caring for that which is answerable that is to die unto the word, and to live unto God Vald.
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If ye continue in my word, then are ye my Disciples indeed. NONLATINALPHABET Sed dicet aliquis etiam de nostris excedere quosdam a regula disciplinae: desinunt tum ehristiani haberi penes nos. Tert. apo.
If you continue in my word, then Are you my Disciples indeed. said dicet aliquis etiam de nostris excedere Quosdam a regula Discipline: Cease tum ehristiani haberi penes nos. Tert upon.
And Isaiah, c. 1. called the Rulers of the Jews, Rulers of sodom: now the men of •odom were wic•ed, and sinners before the Lord exceedingly, Gen. 13.13.
And Isaiah, c. 1. called the Rulers of the jews, Rulers of sodom: now the men of •odom were wic•ed, and Sinners before the Lord exceedingly, Gen. 13.13.
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Grammatica nudam vocem, non naturam considerat Gr. log. Logicus vocem considerat, non qua vox, sed qua ad •entis intelligentiam refertur, et rem explicat. Keker. in log.
Grammatica nudam vocem, non naturam considerate Great log. Logicus vocem considerate, non qua vox, sed qua ad •entis intelligentiam refertur, et remembering Explains. Keker. in log.
Christianns popullus per omnia sanctus est, et non in templis tantum et ritibus Ecclesiasticis sed in omni vita, omnitempore, omnibus in rebus omnibus factis ac studiis, nomins & gloriae Christi consecratus, Musc.
Christianns popullus per omnia Sanctus est, et non in templis Tantum et ritibus Ecclesiasticis sed in omni vita, omnitempore, omnibus in rebus omnibus factis ac studiis, nomins & Glory Christ consecratus, Music
He was NONLATINALPHABET. A Bishop of souls, 1 Pet. 2. ult. but not NONLATINALPHABET, A busie body Bishop. The ambitious Clergy of all ages have been notorious for the contrary witness the Histories of the several Kingdomes round about.
He was. A Bishop of Souls, 1 Pet. 2. ult. but not, A busy body Bishop. The ambitious Clergy of all ages have been notorious for the contrary witness the Histories of the several Kingdoms round about.
Vix centesimus quisque was the usual phrase of Calvin upon such occasions as this. And assuredly, scarce one of an hundred of those that are called and accounted Christians are such indeed.
Vix Centesimus Quisque was the usual phrase of calvin upon such occasions as this. And assuredly, scarce one of an hundred of those that Are called and accounted Christians Are such indeed.
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