Christ exalted: in a sermon begun to be preached at Debenham in Suffolk, upon the 14. day of Febr. last, upon Coloss. 3. 11. / By Hanserd Knollys. Who was stoned out of the pulpit (as he was preaching) by a company of rude fellowes, and poor women of that town; who were sent for, called together, and set on by a malignant high-constable, who lives in the same town. Also, another sermon, preached at Stradbrooke in Suffolk, the 13. day of Febr. last, concerning sanctification; upon Ephes. 1. 4.
And that he might lift up Christs All-sufficiencie, he nullifies all other excellencies whatsoever, chap. 3. ver. 11 Where he gives the Colossians to understand, that the advantage of a Jew above a Gentile, the dignity of a Scythian, above a Barbarian,
And that he might lift up Christ All-sufficiency, he nullifies all other excellencies whatsoever, chap. 3. ver. 11 Where he gives the colossians to understand, that the advantage of a Jew above a Gentile, the dignity of a Scythian, above a Barbarian,
These words have their dependance upon the exhortation unto Mortification, chap. 3. vers. 5. Which exhortation the Apostle pressed upon the Colossians, by telling them, vers. 9.10.
These words have their dependence upon the exhortation unto Mortification, chap. 3. vers. 5. Which exhortation the Apostle pressed upon the colossians, by telling them, vers. 9.10.
and hath put on the New-Man, Ephes. 4 23, 24. which is done, when by the mighty operation of the holy Spirit, in the Promises given unto us, we are made partakers of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1.3, 4. Non per participationem Essentiae, sed per communicationem Spiritus, & gratiae ejus. Gal. 4 6. Ephes. 4.6.
and hath put on the New-Man, Ephesians 4 23, 24. which is done, when by the mighty operation of the holy Spirit, in the Promises given unto us, we Are made partakers of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1.3, 4. Non per participationem Essentiae, sed per communicationem Spiritus, & Gratiae His. Gal. 4 6. Ephesians 4.6.
thus being by the Spirit and Faith united with Christ, we are made a new creature, or creation. 2 Cor. 5.17. have a new Heart, Ezek. 36.26, 27. and walke in newnesse of life, Rom. 6.4.
thus being by the Spirit and Faith united with christ, we Are made a new creature, or creation. 2 Cor. 5.17. have a new Heart, Ezekiel 36.26, 27. and walk in newness of life, Rom. 6.4.
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And such may be said to have put on the New-Man, the sum then is this, Christ is all, and in all, in every true Beleever in every Justified-Sanctified person, wo hath a New-heart,
And such may be said to have put on the New-Man, the sum then is this, christ is all, and in all, in every true Believer in every Justified-Sanctified person, woe hath a New-heart,
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for in him dwelleth all the Fulnesse of the Godhead bodily, Col. 2.9. which was the pleasure of God, that in all things he might have the preheminence, Col. 1.18, 19.) is all, and in all, in the New-Man.
for in him dwells all the Fullness of the Godhead bodily, Col. 2.9. which was the pleasure of God, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence, Col. 1.18, 19.) is all, and in all, in the New-Man.
First, Fundamentally, I mean Christ is the Foundation of all, 1 Cor. 3.11. For other Foundation can no man lay then that is laid, which is Iesus Chirist;
First, Fundamentally, I mean christ is the Foundation of all, 1 Cor. 3.11. For other Foundation can no man lay then that is laid, which is Iesus Christ;
He is a living fountain full of grace, and from his fulnesse have we all received grace for grace, Joh. 1.14, 16. Secondly, Communicatively, I meane, Chirst doth communicate all unto the New-Man, to wit, Life, Light, Grace,
He is a living fountain full of grace, and from his fullness have we all received grace for grace, John 1.14, 16. Secondly, Communicatively, I mean, Christ does communicate all unto the New-Man, to wit, Life, Light, Grace,
The Titles given to Christ in the Scripture of truth, will make this appear yet more fully, viz. That Christ is all in the New-Man, or in every true Beleever: I shall instance some.
The Titles given to christ in the Scripture of truth, will make this appear yet more Fully, viz. That christ is all in the New-Man, or in every true Believer: I shall instance Some.
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Christ is the life of a Beleever, even eternall Life, 1 Joh. 5.11, 12. That is to say, The everlasting Spirituall well-being of a beleever, is by union and communion with Jesus Christ, in whom he lives a life of grace here,
christ is the life of a Believer, even Eternal Life, 1 John 5.11, 12. That is to say, The everlasting Spiritual well-being of a believer, is by Union and communion with jesus christ, in whom he lives a life of grace Here,
and quickens the sanctified affections, is from Christ, and he is called the Spirit of the Son, Gal. 4.6. whom God sends forth into the hearts of his Children.
and quickens the sanctified affections, is from christ, and he is called the Spirit of the Son, Gal. 4.6. whom God sends forth into the hearts of his Children.
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and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the Saints, and what is the exceeding greatnes of his power to us-ward, who beleeve, Ephe. 1.17, 18, 19. And though the hearts of men and women be very darke,
and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the Saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward, who believe, Ephes 1.17, 18, 19. And though the hearts of men and women be very dark,
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yet God who commanded the light to shine out of darknesse, hath shined in our hearts, (who are beleevers) to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the Face of Iesus Christ. 2 Cor. 4.6.
yet God who commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, (who Are believers) to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the Face of Iesus christ. 2 Cor. 4.6.
3. Christ is the Bread of life to beleevers, Joh. 6.35, 48, 51. He is the Spirituall meat and drink of their souls, who beleeve in him, they that eat him shall live by him, Joh. 6.55, 57. All that Spirituall nourishment,
3. christ is the Bred of life to believers, John 6.35, 48, 51. He is the Spiritual meat and drink of their Souls, who believe in him, they that eat him shall live by him, John 6.55, 57. All that Spiritual nourishment,
and his blood is drinke indeed, communicated by his holy spirit unto his people in those promises, duties, Ordinances, &c. Christ is Milke and wine, to be had without money, Isa. 55.1.
and his blood is drink indeed, communicated by his holy Spirit unto his people in those promises, duties, Ordinances, etc. christ is Milk and wine, to be had without money, Isaiah 55.1.
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that will quench the thirst of the new-borne babes in Christ, which so much desire the sincere milke of the worde, that they may grow thereby, 1 Pet. 2.2, 3. and that will make the mournfull spirit of a a doubting or back-sliding Beleever, to have a cheerefull countenance,
that will quench the thirst of the newborn babes in christ, which so much desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby, 1 Pet. 2.2, 3. and that will make the mournful Spirit of a a doubting or backsliding Believer, to have a cheerful countenance,
Christ is Water of life, a pure River of living Water cleere as Crystall, flowes from this Fountain in the hearts of Beleevers, Rev 22.1, 17. Joh. 7.37, 38. & Ioh. 4.10.13, 14. This will satisfie the thirsty soul,
christ is Water of life, a pure River of living Water clear as Crystal, flows from this Fountain in the hearts of Believers, Rev 22.1, 17. John 7.37, 38. & John 4.10.13, 14. This will satisfy the thirsty soul,
Christ is the the tree of life, which beareth twelve manner of fruits, and yeeldeth her fruit every moneth, whose leaves are for the healing of the Nations. Revel. 22.2. Christ is said to make a feast of wine and fat things full of Marrow, Isa. 25.6. and he thus speakes to beleevers, eate, O Friends, drinke, yea drinke, abundantly, O beloved, Cant. 5.1. I might be exceeding large in particularizing many other his Titles, as namely;
christ is the the tree of life, which bears twelve manner of fruits, and yields her fruit every Monn, whose leaves Are for the healing of the nations. Revel. 22.2. christ is said to make a feast of wine and fat things full of Marrow, Isaiah 25.6. and he thus speaks to believers, eat, Oh Friends, drink, yea drink, abundantly, Oh Beloved, Cant 5.1. I might be exceeding large in particularizing many other his Titles, as namely;
Christ is a beleevers Justification, Sanctification, Redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30. He is also our Peace, Ephes. 2.14. our Righteousnesse, Ier. 23.6. Our Advocate with the Father. 1 Iohn 2.1, 2. Our King, High-Priest, and Prophet, Our Father, Husband, Brother, our All. Thus it may appear, that Christ is all in the New-Man.
christ is a believers Justification, Sanctification, Redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30. He is also our Peace, Ephesians 2.14. our Righteousness, Jeremiah 23.6. Our Advocate with the Father. 1 John 2.1, 2. Our King, High-Priest, and Prophet, Our Father, Husband, Brother, our All. Thus it may appear, that christ is all in the New-Man.
Thirdly, as he is the finisher, who strengtheneth, stablisheth, and perfecteth all in the New-Man. Christ is not onely the Author, but the Finisher of our Faith. Heb. 12.2.
Thirdly, as he is the finisher, who strengtheneth, stablisheth, and perfecteth all in the New-Man. christ is not only the Author, but the Finisher of our Faith. Hebrew 12.2.
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and should by Christ be communicated to his people, that in all things Christ might have the preheminence, Col. 1.18, 19. And thus God will have it done to the Man Christ Jesus, whom he delighted to honour,
and should by christ be communicated to his people, that in all things christ might have the pre-eminence, Col. 1.18, 19. And thus God will have it done to the Man christ jesus, whom he delighted to honour,
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It was requisite, that all fulnesse should be in Christ, and so we read, John. 1.14, 16. Yea the great necessitie of the Lords redeemed ones, to have a constant supplie of grace,
It was requisite, that all fullness should be in christ, and so we read, John. 1.14, 16. Yea the great necessity of the lords redeemed ones, to have a constant supplie of grace,
First, to prize Christ highly, to set an high esteeme upon Christ, to let Him have the preheminence, who is all in all. It is that which the Prophet complained of, Isa. 53.3. He, to wit Christ, was despised, and rejected of men, and we esteemed him not.
First, to prize christ highly, to Set an high esteem upon christ, to let Him have the pre-eminence, who is all in all. It is that which the Prophet complained of, Isaiah 53.3. He, to wit christ, was despised, and rejected of men, and we esteemed him not.
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First, Christ his worth, which I may hint unto you in three particulars, to wit, 1. The unvaluable preciousnesse of his blood, which hath in it a cleansing vertue, 1 John 1.7, 9. And the blood of Iesus Christ his Son, cleansed us from all sin,
First, christ his worth, which I may hint unto you in three particulars, to wit, 1. The unvaluable preciousness of his blood, which hath in it a cleansing virtue, 1 John 1.7, 9. And the blood of Iesus christ his Son, cleansed us from all since,
Let me aske you, who now beleeve, How did you esteem of this precious blood of Christ? When you were sighing-out your mournfull request to God in secret corners,
Let me ask you, who now believe, How did you esteem of this precious blood of christ? When you were sighing-out your mournful request to God in secret corners,
then all creature-comforts whatsoever, as friends, liberties, and life? Again, the precious blood of Christ hath a purging quality, Heb 9.14 The blood of Christ shall purge your consciences from dead workes, to serve the living God.
then all Creature comforts whatsoever, as Friends, Liberties, and life? Again, the precious blood of christ hath a purging quality, Hebrew 9.14 The blood of christ shall purge your Consciences from dead works, to serve the living God.
Such of you, (as have many a time groaned in prayer to God under the feeling sence and sight of any corruption) know by experience, what high esteem you have had of the blood of Christ to save you, from your uncleannesse.
Such of you, (as have many a time groaned in prayer to God under the feeling sense and sighed of any corruption) know by experience, what high esteem you have had of the blood of christ to save you, from your uncleanness.
Secondly, the unsearchable riches of his grace. Ephes. 3.8. To me who am lesse then the least of all Saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles, the unsearchable riches of Christ.
Secondly, the unsearchable riches of his grace. Ephesians 3.8. To me who am less then the least of all Saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles, the unsearchable riches of christ.
when you discerned Faith, Love, Humility, &c. in others of the children of God, did you not prize it highly in them? Did you not account them happy, rich,
when you discerned Faith, Love, Humility, etc. in Others of the children of God, did you not prize it highly in them? Did you not account them happy, rich,
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and blessed, whom Christ had inriched with those jewels, and adorned with such graces? Ah how much more should you now prize Christ, in whom is all fulnesse of these unsearchable riches,
and blessed, whom christ had enriched with those Jewels, and adorned with such graces? Ah how much more should you now prize christ, in whom is all fullness of these unsearchable riches,
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Thirdly, the glorious liberties of his Spirit; for where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is libertie. 2 Cor. 3.17. Not any carnall liberty to sin, and so fulfill the lusts of the Flesh, Gal. 5.13. but Spirituall liberty, and freedome from sin.
Thirdly, the glorious Liberties of his Spirit; for where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Cor. 3.17. Not any carnal liberty to since, and so fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh, Gal. 5.13. but Spiritual liberty, and freedom from since.
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Beleevers have received, that Grace, they have, from Christ, Iohn 1 16. And they cannot have increase of grace bu by Christ, Iohn 15.1, 2. Lord increase our Faith said the Disciples,
Believers have received, that Grace, they have, from christ, John 1 16. And they cannot have increase of grace bu by christ, John 15.1, 2. Lord increase our Faith said the Disciples,
neither can they persevere in grace, unlesse they be preserved in Christ, Iude 1. To conclude, we are nothing, have nothing, can do nothing without Christ, Iohn 15.5. Without me you can do nothing;
neither can they persevere in grace, unless they be preserved in christ, Iude 1. To conclude, we Are nothing, have nothing, can do nothing without christ, John 15.5. Without me you can do nothing;
unlesse you abide in me, and have renewed ability and strength from me, you can do nothing that God my father will own or crown with acceptance or reward:
unless you abide in me, and have renewed ability and strength from me, you can do nothing that God my father will own or crown with acceptance or reward:
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can suffer the losse of all, Phil. 3.7, 8, 9. yea and conquer all, nay be more then conquerours through Christ, Rom. 8.35, 36, 37, 38, 39. Oh consider your need of Christ and learn to prize him, let him be exalted highest in your hearts,
can suffer the loss of all, Philip 3.7, 8, 9. yea and conquer all, nay be more then conquerors through christ, Rom. 8.35, 36, 37, 38, 39. O Consider your need of christ and Learn to prize him, let him be exalted highest in your hearts,
It matters not what you have if you want Christ, no guifts, duties, reformations, qualifications, or other things whatsoever, will make you happy without Christ;
It matters not what you have if you want christ, no Gifts, duties, reformations, qualifications, or other things whatsoever, will make you happy without christ;
And if you enjoy Christ, it is not materiall what ever you want, for my God (saith the Apostle) shall supply all your need, according to his riches, in glory by Christ Jesus Phil. 4.19.
And if you enjoy christ, it is not material what ever you want, for my God (Says the Apostle) shall supply all your need, according to his riches, in glory by christ jesus Philip 4.19.
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Some would ask this question, How shall I so examine, that I may know assuredly that I have Christ? I answer, you must bring your hearts to the touchstone of the Word of God,
some would ask this question, How shall I so examine, that I may know assuredly that I have christ? I answer, you must bring your hearts to the touchstone of the Word of God,
And our Saviour urged the necessitie of this new-birth, Joh. 3.3.5.7, 8. Except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdome of God, he cannot enter into the Kingdome of God, vers. 5. Now every one who is a new creature in Christ, all things are become new in him,
And our Saviour urged the necessity of this New birth, John 3.3.5.7, 8. Except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, vers. 5. Now every one who is a new creature in christ, all things Are become new in him,
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yea and a new spirit will I put within you, verse 26. That is (Ephes. 4.23.) to be renewed in the spirit of our minde, to wit, a new judgement or spirituall understanding in the knowledge of Gods will, Col. 1.9.
yea and a new Spirit will I put within you, verse 26. That is (Ephesians 4.23.) to be renewed in the Spirit of our mind, to wit, a new judgement or spiritual understanding in the knowledge of God's will, Col. 1.9.
That is, the conversation of a new-creature should be such as becomes the Gospell: Phil. 1.27. To wit, humble, harmlesse, and holy: 1 Pet. 1.15 16. And thus God hath promised in the everlasting covenant of grace, that all and every one of his people shall walk: Ezek. 36.27.
That is, the Conversation of a New creature should be such as becomes the Gospel: Philip 1.27. To wit, humble, harmless, and holy: 1 Pet. 1.15 16. And thus God hath promised in the everlasting Covenant of grace, that all and every one of his people shall walk: Ezekiel 36.27.
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And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, &c. Examine your selves, Are you a new creature? Such of you as have not put off the old man,
And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, etc. Examine your selves, are you a new creature? Such of you as have not put off the old man,
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and have a forme of Godlinesse; and not be a New creature, or creation. I might instance many such in the Scriptures. Herod, Mark. 6.20. He heard Iohn gladly, and did many things.
and have a Form of Godliness; and not be a New creature, or creation. I might instance many such in the Scriptures. Herod, Mark. 6.20. He herd John gladly, and did many things.
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Christ is your life, your light, your foode, your All, and by union with Christ, you are one in God, John. 17.21. God is your God and Father, John 20.17.
christ is your life, your Light, your food, your All, and by Union with christ, you Are one in God, John. 17.21. God is your God and Father, John 20.17.
and dwels in him, for his people, to communicate to them, Epes. 4.7. Are you full of spirituall wants, you may have supply from the fulnesse of Spiritualls in Christ.
and dwells in him, for his people, to communicate to them, Epes. 4.7. are you full of spiritual Wants, you may have supply from the fullness of Spirituals in christ.
There is enough in Christ to satisfie the most hunger-thirsting soules in spirituall things, Epes. 1.3. God hath blessed us with all spirituall blessings, in heavenly things in Christ;
There is enough in christ to satisfy the most hunger-thirsting Souls in spiritual things, Epes. 1.3. God hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings, in heavenly things in christ;
In whom are hid all the treasures of Wisdome, and knowledge: Col. 2.3. Doe you want power against corruptions? go to Christ for strength, His grace is sufficient for thee, 2 Cor. 12.8.9.
In whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom, and knowledge: Col. 2.3. Do you want power against corruptions? go to christ for strength, His grace is sufficient for thee, 2 Cor. 12.8.9.
There is an all-sufficiencie in Christ, Christ is all, saith the Text, therefore the Apostle having Christ, said, I have all, I can do all through Christ, Phil. 4.13, 18. And know for your further consolation, that Chirist is in all in the New-Man, or in every true Beleever.
There is an All-sufficiency in christ, christ is all, Says the Text, Therefore the Apostle having christ, said, I have all, I can do all through christ, Philip 4.13, 18. And know for your further consolation, that Christ is in all in the New-Man, or in every true Believer.
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Christ liveth in me saith the Apostle, 2 Gal. 20. Christ is, and lives in a true beleever by participation of his Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.3, 4. By incohation of his holy Spirit, Gal. 4.6. and by communication of his saving grace, Ephes. 3.17.
christ lives in me Says the Apostle, 2 Gal. 20. christ is, and lives in a true believer by participation of his Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.3, 4. By incohation of his holy Spirit, Gal. 4.6. and by communication of his Saving grace, Ephesians 3.17.
and services with God your heavenly Father, Ephes. 1.6. Christ is with you, and in you, in all conditions, in all relations, in all Afflictions, Isa. 63.8 9. And to conclude this use, know for your increase of joy;
and services with God your heavenly Father, Ephesians 1.6. christ is with you, and in you, in all conditions, in all relations, in all Afflictions, Isaiah 63.8 9. And to conclude this use, know for your increase of joy;
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4. Vse. Seeing Christ is all, and in all in the New-Man, suffer a word of exhortation, which will conscerne every one present to hearken to, viz. Both such as are in Christ, and out of Christ.
4. Use. Seeing christ is all, and in all in the New-Man, suffer a word of exhortation, which will conscerne every one present to harken to, viz. Both such as Are in christ, and out of christ.
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The first branch of the exhortation shall be you, who are beleevers, and sanctified in Christ Iesus, called Saints, seeing, Christ is all in all, Let him be all in all in your justification, take ye heed you bring not any righteousnesse of your owne,
The First branch of the exhortation shall be you, who Are believers, and sanctified in christ Iesus, called Saints, seeing, christ is all in all, Let him be all in all in your justification, take you heed you bring not any righteousness of your own,
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nor any grace or worke of his in you, to joyne with Christ, and his righteousnesse in point of justification: Phil. 3.9. This glory Christ will not give to another.
nor any grace or work of his in you, to join with christ, and his righteousness in point of justification: Philip 3.9. This glory christ will not give to Another.
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but alas, I have a hard heart, a blinde minde, a perverse will, carnall affections, &c. I cannot, dare not, I will not beleeve that my sins are forgiven.
but alas, I have a hard heart, a blind mind, a perverse will, carnal affections, etc. I cannot, Dare not, I will not believe that my Sins Are forgiven.
Thus most professors would bring in (if not their owne righteousnesse) some grace or work of God in them, to joyne with Christ in their justification, not considering that God justifies the ungodly, Rom. 4.5. and that Christ is all and in all in the justification of sinners.
Thus most professors would bring in (if not their own righteousness) Some grace or work of God in them, to join with christ in their justification, not considering that God Justifies the ungodly, Rom. 4.5. and that christ is all and in all in the justification of Sinners.
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therefore let him have the preheminence, above all, set an high esteeme of every gift and grace of God, account a little grace better then all the riches, honours, pleasures, and creature-comforts of this world.
Therefore let him have the pre-eminence, above all, Set an high esteem of every gift and grace of God, account a little grace better then all the riches, honours, pleasures, and Creature comforts of this world.
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that influence beleevers receive from Christ, and those rayes that come from this Sunne of Righteousnesse upon their graces, makes them shining Saints, beautifull and all glorious within.
that influence believers receive from christ, and those rays that come from this Sun of Righteousness upon their graces, makes them shining Saints, beautiful and all glorious within.
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and set them up on high in your hearts, and extoll them with your tongues, because you discerne so much humility, love, patience, faith, and other gifts of the Spirit,
and Set them up on high in your hearts, and extol them with your tongues, Because you discern so much humility, love, patience, faith, and other Gifts of the Spirit,
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Oh let the discoveries of that superlative excellencie, and glorious beautie of Christ, which are made out to your soules by the Spirit and Word of God, draw you to set your affections on him, Col. 1.1 2. Love every one,
O let the discoveries of that superlative excellency, and glorious beauty of christ, which Are made out to your Souls by the Spirit and Word of God, draw you to Set your affections on him, Col. 1.1 2. Love every one,
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but chiefly set your affectionate love upon himselfe, love Christ in his Saints, love Christ in his messengers, in his ordinances, &c. this will quicken your desires to enjoy more of Christ, more of Christ in his Saints, Ministers, Ordinances, and in your owne hearts.
but chiefly Set your affectionate love upon himself, love christ in his Saints, love christ in his messengers, in his ordinances, etc. this will quicken your Desires to enjoy more of christ, more of christ in his Saints, Ministers, Ordinances, and in your own hearts.
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On let Christ be chiefest in your affections, he is altogether lovely, Cant. 5.16. Let him have your dearest love, he is the wel-beloved of his Father and yours, 2 Pet. 1.17. let him be your wel-beloved.
On let christ be chiefest in your affections, he is altogether lovely, Cant 5.16. Let him have your dearest love, he is the well-beloved of his Father and yours, 2 Pet. 1.17. let him be your well-beloved.
Christ beares you in his armes, everlasting armes of mercy, yea in his bosome, Isa. 40.11. & 63.9. Doe you beare him in your heart, and let Christ be exalted highest there.
christ bears you in his arms, everlasting arms of mercy, yea in his bosom, Isaiah 40.11. & 63.9. Do you bear him in your heart, and let christ be exalted highest there.
Againe, let the absence of Christ be the chiefe occasion of your sorrow and mourning, Matth. 9 15. cry after him, enquire for him, give him no rest untill he returne:
Again, let the absence of christ be the chief occasion of your sorrow and mourning, Matthew 9 15. cry After him, inquire for him, give him no rest until he return:
and being asked the reason by the Angels, answered, Because they have taken away my Lord, &c. Joh. 20.11, 13, 15, 16. And as Christ should be all in your affections,
and being asked the reason by the Angels, answered, Because they have taken away my Lord, etc. John 20.11, 13, 15, 16. And as christ should be all in your affections,
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The other branch of the exhortation, is to such as are in their naturall condition, without Christ, seeing Christ is all & in all, be exhorted to seek Christ.
The other branch of the exhortation, is to such as Are in their natural condition, without christ, seeing christ is all & in all, be exhorted to seek christ.
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Paul preaching on Mars - hill to the Athenians, tells them, God made of one blood all Nations of men, that they should seeke the Lord, Act 17.22, 26, 27. and there be many exhortations in holy Scripture to this purpose:
Paul preaching on Mars - hill to the Athenians, tells them, God made of one blood all nations of men, that they should seek the Lord, Act 17.22, 26, 27. and there be many exhortations in holy Scripture to this purpose:
and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him returne unto the Lord, &c. The Apostle Peter in his speech to Simon Magus, Act. 8.20, 21, 22, 23. told him his heart was not right in the sight of God, that he was in the gall of bitternesse,
and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, etc. The Apostle Peter in his speech to Simon Magus, Act. 8.20, 21, 22, 23. told him his heart was not right in the sighed of God, that he was in the Gall of bitterness,
or seeke to enjoy him for none can come to Christ except the Father draw him. Joh. 6.44. It is God that workes in us to will and to doe according to his good pleasure, Phil. 2.13.
or seek to enjoy him for none can come to christ except the Father draw him. John 6.44. It is God that works in us to will and to do according to his good pleasure, Philip 2.13.
onely know this, God requiring poore sinners to use the meanes, he hath appointed, is pleased to make that meanes effectuall for their conversion and salvation.
only know this, God requiring poor Sinners to use the means, he hath appointed, is pleased to make that means effectual for their conversion and salvation.
For if God have purposed to shew mercy, and conferre his grace upon your soules, he will cause you to seeke unto him, Ezek. 36.26, 27 37. A new heart will I give you,
For if God have purposed to show mercy, and confer his grace upon your Souls, he will cause you to seek unto him, Ezekiel 36.26, 27 37. A new heart will I give you,
Thus saith the Lord God, I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel to doe it for them, vers. 37. Gods gracious and free promises doe not exclude the meanes he hath appointed to attaine the mercies therein promised.
Thus Says the Lord God, I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel to do it for them, vers. 37. God's gracious and free promises do not exclude the means he hath appointed to attain the Mercies therein promised.
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and also to build them up in Christ, is the Word preached, Rom. 10.8, 17. This word of the Gospel God will have preached to every creature in all parts of the world, Mark 16.15. None are exempted or prohibited from hearing the Gospel preached, but every one that hath an eare is required to heare, Revel. 2.7.
and also to built them up in christ, is the Word preached, Rom. 10.8, 17. This word of the Gospel God will have preached to every creature in all parts of the world, Mark 16.15. None Are exempted or prohibited from hearing the Gospel preached, but every one that hath an ear is required to hear, Revel. 2.7.
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And let such as neglect the hearing of the word of God (preached by such as are called and sent of Christ) consider what the Lord saith, Prov. 1. from the 20. vers. to the 32. vers.
And let such as neglect the hearing of the word of God (preached by such as Are called and sent of christ) Consider what the Lord Says, Curae 1. from the 20. vers. to the 32. vers.
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You will say to me, Alas, here is my miserie, to wit, although God propound Christ upon good termes to poor sinners, to me among others, I have no power of my selfe to receive Christ, to beleeve in him, and accept of him.
You will say to me, Alas, Here is my misery, to wit, although God propound christ upon good terms to poor Sinners, to me among Others, I have no power of my self to receive christ, to believe in him, and accept of him.
It is the exceeding greatnesse of his power to us-wards, who beleeve, which must be put forth in your hearts, to make you beleeve also, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ,
It is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-wards, who believe, which must be put forth in your hearts, to make you believe also, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in christ,
when he raised him from the dead, Ephes. 1.19, 20. And you ought to wait on God in the diligent use of meanes untill the day of his power come upon you,
when he raised him from the dead, Ephesians 1.19, 20. And you ought to wait on God in the diligent use of means until the day of his power come upon you,
and then you shall be a willing, a beleeving people: Psal. 110.3. I may exhort you to repent of your wickednesse, prophanenesse, &c. as Peter did: Act. 8.22.
and then you shall be a willing, a believing people: Psalm 110.3. I may exhort you to Repent of your wickedness, profaneness, etc. as Peter did: Act. 8.22.
Act. 17.22, 27. but it is the meer mercy and free grace of God to drive you to Christ, which nothing but his everlasting love can move him to doe, Ier. 31.3.
Act. 17.22, 27. but it is the mere mercy and free grace of God to drive you to christ, which nothing but his everlasting love can move him to do, Jeremiah 31.3.
But having exhorted you to seeke him in the use of meanes, there I must leave you to waite on God for the moving of his holy Spirit, where you must lye and continue like the poore impotent man at the poole of Bethesda for healing:
But having exhorted you to seek him in the use of means, there I must leave you to wait on God for the moving of his holy Spirit, where you must lie and continue like the poor impotent man At the pool of Bethesda for healing:
so Christ will come according to his promise to your soules that seek him, Malac. 3.1. The Lord whom you seek shall come, shall suddenly come, saith the Lord of Hosts.
so christ will come according to his promise to your Souls that seek him, Malachi 3.1. The Lord whom you seek shall come, shall suddenly come, Says the Lord of Hosts.
Thirdly, A congratulation, vers. 3. for spirituall blessings in generall, NONLATINALPHABET &c. Who hath blessed us with all spirituall blessings &c. or with every spirituall blessing.
Thirdly, A congratulation, vers. 3. for spiritual blessings in general, etc. Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings etc. or with every spiritual blessing.
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Whereof the Apostle mentioneth some particularly in the following verses, to wit, Election, Predestination, Adoption. In this 4 verse Saint Paul hints to us.
Whereof the Apostle mentioneth Some particularly in the following Verses, to wit, Election, Predestination, Adoption. In this 4 verse Saint Paul hints to us.
And it is a truth so generally assented to by all professors, that I shall give you but one Scripture, to confirme it. 2 Thes. 3. This is the will of God, NONLATINALPHABET your Sanctification.
And it is a truth so generally assented to by all professors, that I shall give you but one Scripture, to confirm it. 2 Thebes 3. This is the will of God, your Sanctification.
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Reason 1. God will have his people to be holy, that he may be justified in justifying the ungodly, Rom. 3.26. That he might be just, that justifieth the ungodly, Rom. 4.5.
Reason 1. God will have his people to be holy, that he may be justified in justifying the ungodly, Rom. 3.26. That he might be just, that Justifieth the ungodly, Rom. 4.5.
God justifieth the ungodly, that is, He finding men and women in their blood, or in their sins, Ezek. 16 6, 8. he (in the the time of love) forgives them all their sins, covers their nakednesse with the skirt of Christs Righteousnesse, and bids them live;
God Justifieth the ungodly, that is, He finding men and women in their blood, or in their Sins, Ezekiel 16 6, 8. he (in the the time of love) forgives them all their Sins, covers their nakedness with the skirt of Christ Righteousness, and bids them live;
Now that God may be justified in so doing, though he found them ungodly, unbeleevers, impenitent, prophane, &c. He doth not onely forgive them all their sins,
Now that God may be justified in so doing, though he found them ungodly, unbelievers, impenitent, profane, etc. He does not only forgive them all their Sins,
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and affection, and produceth all those fruits of the spirit in them, mentioned, Gal. 5.22, 23. whereby they are made holy in all manner of conversation. 1 Pet. 1.15, 16. And this reason the Apostle gives, Ephes. 1.4, 6. That we should be holy:
and affection, and Produceth all those fruits of the Spirit in them, mentioned, Gal. 5.22, 23. whereby they Are made holy in all manner of Conversation. 1 Pet. 1.15, 16. And this reason the Apostle gives, Ephesians 1.4, 6. That we should be holy:
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And herein is God justified in justifying the ungodly, in that he doth make and keep them holy, Jude 1. Reason 2. God will have his people to be holy, for the honour and glory of his Son Jesus Christ to whom he hath given them.
And herein is God justified in justifying the ungodly, in that he does make and keep them holy, U^de 1. Reason 2. God will have his people to be holy, for the honour and glory of his Son jesus christ to whom he hath given them.
All mine are thine (saith Christ in his Prayer to his Father, John 17.1, 10.) and thine are mine, and I am glorified in them, also verse. 19. And for their sakes, I sanctifie my selfe, that they also might be sanctified.
All mine Are thine (Says christ in his Prayer to his Father, John 17.1, 10.) and thine Are mine, and I am glorified in them, also verse. 19. And for their sakes, I sanctify my self, that they also might be sanctified.
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When he shall come to be glorified in his Saints, 2 Thes. 17 10. And in that day it will appear to all the world, that it is the great glory of Jesus Christ, that his Father hath given him so many, ten thousands of Saints to be his Subjects,
When he shall come to be glorified in his Saints, 2 Thebes 17 10. And in that day it will appear to all the world, that it is the great glory of jesus christ, that his Father hath given him so many, ten thousands of Saints to be his Subject's,
first for enquiry, what holinesse is? And how God makes His holy? NONLATINALPHABET 1 Thes. 4 3. 7 Holinesse or Sanctification is a reall change of the whole Man, from the pollution of sin, to the purity of the Image of Christ Rom. 6.22.
First for enquiry, what holiness is? And how God makes His holy? 1 Thebes 4 3. 7 Holiness or Sanctification is a real change of the Whole Man, from the pollution of since, to the purity of the Image of christ Rom. 6.22.
But now being made free from sin, and become servants of God, ye have your fruits unto holinesse Here was a reall change in them from the pollution of sin, 2 Cor. 3.18.
But now being made free from since, and become Servants of God, you have your fruits unto holiness Here was a real change in them from the pollution of since, 2 Cor. 3.18.
For as men in their naturall estate bear the Image of the Earthy first-man Adam; so men in their spirituall estate bear the Image of the Heavenly second-Man CHRIST, 1 Cor. 15.47, 48, 49. This holinesse or sanctification (if you have respect to the Author and efficient cause thereof) is called the sanctification of the Spirit, 2 Thes. 2.13.
For as men in their natural estate bear the Image of the Earthy first-man Adam; so men in their spiritual estate bear the Image of the Heavenly second-Man CHRIST, 1 Cor. 15.47, 48, 49. This holiness or sanctification (if you have respect to the Author and efficient cause thereof) is called the sanctification of the Spirit, 2 Thebes 2.13.
and 1 Pet. 1.2. (If unto the divine act of God) it is called Renovation or Renewing of the minde, Ephes. 4.23, and Rom. 12.2. (If unto the Acts and fruits of holinesse in beleevers) it is called Faith, love, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, meeknesse, temperance, &c. Gal. 5.22. (If unto the root, fountain,
and 1 Pet. 1.2. (If unto the divine act of God) it is called Renovation or Renewing of the mind, Ephesians 4.23, and Rom. 12.2. (If unto the Acts and fruits of holiness in believers) it is called Faith, love, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, meekness, temperance, etc. Gal. 5.22. (If unto the root, fountain,
Now God maketh His holy by his Spirit and Word; Whereby he doth convince them, that they are without Christ: Ephes. 2.12. Maketh discoverie to them of the worth of Christ, their need of him, and Gods offer of him in a covenant of Grace upon Gospell termes;
Now God makes His holy by his Spirit and Word; Whereby he does convince them, that they Are without christ: Ephesians 2.12. Makes discovery to them of the worth of christ, their need of him, and God's offer of him in a Covenant of Grace upon Gospel terms;
changing their hearts into the Image of Christ, 2 Cor. 3.18. Gives them Faith in Christ, Repentance from dead workes, Love to all the Saints, &c. And so the very God of Peace Sanctifie his people, 1 Thessalonians 5.23.
changing their hearts into the Image of christ, 2 Cor. 3.18. Gives them Faith in christ, Repentance from dead works, Love to all the Saints, etc. And so the very God of Peace Sanctify his people, 1 Thessalonians 5.23.
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but they deceive themselves, for God hath no justified-unsanctified people, 1 Cor. 6 9, 10, 11. They may talke of the free-grace of God manifested to them & bringing them Salvation, but they are deluded;
but they deceive themselves, for God hath no justified-unsanctified people, 1 Cor. 6 9, 10, 11. They may talk of the Free grace of God manifested to them & bringing them Salvation, but they Are deluded;
The first Sort are all those legall professors, who having been by the spirit, and word of God much convinced of sin, Iohn 16.8. Sorely wounded in their consciences, Proverbes. 18.14.
The First Sort Are all those Legal professors, who having been by the Spirit, and word of God much convinced of since, John 16.8. Sorely wounded in their Consciences, Proverbs. 18.14.
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and somewhat reformed in their conversations, by hearing godly Preachers, as Herod was, Mark 6 20. after all this, goe about to establish their own righteousnesse,
and somewhat reformed in their conversations, by hearing godly Preachers, as Herod was, Mark 6 20. After all this, go about to establish their own righteousness,
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Well such of you as God hath chosen in Christ, that you should bee holy, &c. He will also by his Spirit and Word convince you of Righteousnesse, to wit, that all your own Righteousnesses are as filthy rags, Isa. 64.6. That being ignorant of Gods Righteousnesse, you have gone about to establish your owne righteousnesse, Rom. 10 3. and that you must be found in Christ, not having your own righteousnesse, which is of the Law;
Well such of you as God hath chosen in christ, that you should be holy, etc. He will also by his Spirit and Word convince you of Righteousness, to wit, that all your own Righteousness Are as filthy rags, Isaiah 64.6. That being ignorant of God's Righteousness, you have gone about to establish your own righteousness, Rom. 10 3. and that you must be found in christ, not having your own righteousness, which is of the Law;
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but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousnesse which is of God by faith, Phil. 3 9. The second Sort are all those formall professors, who seem onely to be religious. Iames 1.26. Having a forme of Godlinesse, but denying the power thereof. 2 Tim. 3.5.
but that which is through the faith of christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith, Philip 3 9. The second Sort Are all those formal professors, who seem only to be religious. James 1.26. Having a Form of Godliness, but denying the power thereof. 2 Tim. 3.5.
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and these have no root, which for a while beleeve, and in time of temptation fall away, Luke 8.13. Here was some (plowing, though it went not deep enough,) and some Harrowing also, to cover the good seed;
and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fallen away, Lycia 8.13. Here was Some (plowing, though it went not deep enough,) and Some Harrowing also, to cover the good seed;
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And this is the condition of formall Professors, they get comfort in promises, but they receive not Christ and His sanctifying comforting-spirit in the promises, let such hear what the Lord by His Prophet speakes to a formall professing people, Isa. 50.11. Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compasse your selves about with sparks;
And this is the condition of formal Professors, they get Comfort in promises, but they receive not christ and His sanctifying comforting-spirit in the promises, let such hear what the Lord by His Prophet speaks to a formal professing people, Isaiah 50.11. Behold, all you that kindle a fire, that compass your selves about with sparks;
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that they question whether the Scriptures of truth be the Word of God? Whether Christ be the sonne of God? Whether the first day of the Week be the Sabboth of God? And they are so farre from living godly,
that they question whither the Scriptures of truth be the Word of God? Whither christ be the son of God? Whither the First day of the Week be the Sabbath of God? And they Are so Far from living godly,
and godly sorrow in believers for their unholinesse, carnallnesse, and sinfulnesse in heart or life, O beloved, let you and I commune with our own hearts,
and godly sorrow in believers for their unholiness, carnallnesse, and sinfulness in heart or life, Oh Beloved, let you and I commune with our own hearts,
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how much unbelief, hypocrisie, self-filthinesse, formality and wickednesse, shall we upon diligent examination finde still remaining in us? What vanity of minde and carnality is in our hearts? How many hard thoughts of God have we still? Notwithstanding all the experiences God hath given us of his unchangeablenesse, his faithfulnesse,
how much unbelief, hypocrisy, self-filthinesse, formality and wickedness, shall we upon diligent examination find still remaining in us? What vanity of mind and carnality is in our hearts? How many hard thoughts of God have we still? Notwithstanding all the experiences God hath given us of his unchangeableness, his faithfulness,
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How apt are we by an evill heart of unbelief, to depart from God? Alas what sinfull contemplations have we in our spirits? What evill concupiscence? How do our hearts run out after the creature-comforts of this world,
How apt Are we by an evil heart of unbelief, to depart from God? Alas what sinful contemplations have we in our spirits? What evil concupiscence? How do our hearts run out After the Creature comforts of this world,
O what high thoughts have we sometimes of our selves, our gifts, our graces, our experiences, our performances? Surely we have just cause (if God will in mercy work in us godly sorrow) to be ashamed, to mourn after a godly manner,
O what high thoughts have we sometime of our selves, our Gifts, our graces, our experiences, our performances? Surely we have just cause (if God will in mercy work in us godly sorrow) to be ashamed, to mourn After a godly manner,
But besides all this, How much ungodlinesse is there in our actions? Albeit God preventeth us by His grace, from doing actions simply and grossely evill and ungodly,
But beside all this, How much ungodliness is there in our actions? Albeit God preventeth us by His grace, from doing actions simply and grossly evil and ungodly,
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the Messengers of Christ do sometimes preach themselves, Fathers of Families do correct their children sometimes after their pleasure, provoking their children, being bitter to their Wives sometimes;
the Messengers of christ do sometime preach themselves, Father's of Families do correct their children sometime After their pleasure, provoking their children, being bitter to their Wives sometime;
how little we have grown in Grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, and not be affected to mourn under the feeling of our unprofitablenesse, and great barrennesse.
how little we have grown in Grace, and in the knowledge of jesus christ, and not be affected to mourn under the feeling of our unprofitableness, and great Barrenness.
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4. Vse. Will God have his people to be holy? Let it be usefull for the consolation of every true Believer, especially such as at present groane under the tyrannicall power,
4. Use. Will God have his people to be holy? Let it be useful for the consolation of every true Believer, especially such as At present groan under the tyrannical power,
Know first, That Gods eternall purpose toward thee (who art a true Beleever) in chusing thee in Christ, was, that thou shouldest be holy, Ephes. 1.4 and Rom. 8.30. I have purposed it (saith God) I will also do it, Isa. 46.11.
Know First, That God's Eternal purpose towards thee (who art a true Believer) in choosing thee in christ, was, that thou Shouldst be holy, Ephesians 1.4 and Rom. 8.30. I have purposed it (Says God) I will also do it, Isaiah 46.11.
Secondly, That God hath made with thee an everlasting Covenant of Grace and Holinesse, wherein he hath given thee many great and precious promises, to pardon sin, to subdue iniquity,
Secondly, That God hath made with thee an everlasting Covenant of Grace and Holiness, wherein he hath given thee many great and precious promises, to pardon since, to subdue iniquity,
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and to put his Law in thy minde, and write it in thy heart: Jer. 3.31.34, and 32.40, with Heb. 8.10.11.12. Micah. 7.18, 19, 20, with 2 Pet. 2.3, 4, to the 11. vers.
and to put his Law in thy mind, and write it in thy heart: Jer. 3.31.34, and 32.40, with Hebrew 8.10.11.12. micah. 7.18, 19, 20, with 2 Pet. 2.3, 4, to the 11. vers.
And he that sanctifieth all the people of God, 1 Thes. 5.23. Sixthly, That faithfull is God, who called thee, who also will do it; 1 Thes. 5.24. He called thee unto Holinesse, 1 Thes 4.7, and he will both make thee holy.
And he that Sanctifieth all the people of God, 1 Thebes 5.23. Sixthly, That faithful is God, who called thee, who also will do it; 1 Thebes 5.24. He called thee unto Holiness, 1 These 4.7, and he will both make thee holy.
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And indeed, there is NONLATINALPHABET, in the Margent of one Greek Testament, for God can put a being to His Word ] And therefore be of good comfort, thy sinnes are forgiven thee. Matth. 9.2.
And indeed, there is, in the Margin of one Greek Testament, for God can put a being to His Word ] And Therefore be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are forgiven thee. Matthew 9.2.
And from his fulnesse, thou shalt receive grace upon grace; John 1.16. According as his divine power hath given us all things, that pertain unto life and godlinesse. 1. Pet. 1.3. 5. Vse. Will God have his people to be holy? Let me conclude with an use of exhortation to holinesse;
And from his fullness, thou shalt receive grace upon grace; John 1.16. According as his divine power hath given us all things, that pertain unto life and godliness. 1. Pet. 1.3. 5. Use. Will God have his people to be holy? Let me conclude with an use of exhortation to holiness;
As he that called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of Conversation, 1 Pet. 1.15. God will have his people holy at all times, in all relations, and in every condition.
As he that called you is holy, so be you holy in all manner of Conversation, 1 Pet. 1.15. God will have his people holy At all times, in all relations, and in every condition.
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Therefore I beseech you brethren, and exhort you in the Lord, and for his sake, to be holy in all manner of Conversation, holy in your callings, for godlinesse is great gaine:
Therefore I beseech you brothers, and exhort you in the Lord, and for his sake, to be holy in all manner of Conversation, holy in your callings, for godliness is great gain:
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Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthinesse of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holinesse in the feare of God, 2 Cor. 7.1, 4. great is my boldnesse of speech toward you in this exhortation,
Having Therefore these promises, dearly Beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God, 2 Cor. 7.1, 4. great is my boldness of speech towards you in this exhortation,
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Oh let not an holy conversation be wanting, that may further their conversion, 1 Cor. 7.16, 17. And if any obey not the Word, they also may be wonne, without the word, by your Godly conversation, 1 Pet. 3.1.
O let not an holy Conversation be wanting, that may further their conversion, 1 Cor. 7.16, 17. And if any obey not the Word, they also may be won, without the word, by your Godly Conversation, 1 Pet. 3.1.
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But I have observed, that since they professed Religion, and gave themselves to pray, and read the Scriptures, They have been much more dutifull to us their parents then before,
But I have observed, that since they professed Religion, and gave themselves to pray, and read the Scriptures, They have been much more dutiful to us their Parents then before,
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The like I might speak of other relations but should carnall parents or friends have cause by your loose or un evenwalking to speak evill of the waies of God, it would bee very uncomfortable to you, and dishonourable to the Gospell.
The like I might speak of other relations but should carnal Parents or Friends have cause by your lose or un evenwalking to speak evil of the ways of God, it would be very uncomfortable to you, and dishonourable to the Gospel.
If there be any vertue, and if there be any praise, thinke on these things, and the God of peace shall be with you. vers. 9. One objection had need to be answered, before I end, and that is this;
If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things, and the God of peace shall be with you. vers. 9. One objection had need to be answered, before I end, and that is this;
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May some say, you have exhorted us to holinesse, and the Apostle tells us, 2 Tim. 3.12. All that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.
May Some say, you have exhorted us to holiness, and the Apostle tells us, 2 Tim. 3.12. All that will live godly in christ jesus, shall suffer persecution.
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Solu. I answer, First pray to God, that he will furnish you with suffering graces, against persecuting times, Colos. 1.9.10, 11. Secondly improve your interest through Christ in the promises,
Solu. I answer, First pray to God, that he will furnish you with suffering graces, against persecuting times, Colos 1.9.10, 11. Secondly improve your Interest through christ in the promises,
and beleeve, that the more sufferings for Christ, the more comfort by Christ, 2 Cor. 1.5. The more sufferings the more holinesse, Heb. 12.10. The more sufferings the more happinesse: 1 Pet. 4.14. Onely take heed of suffering as an evill doer, verses 15.16.
and believe, that the more sufferings for christ, the more Comfort by christ, 2 Cor. 1.5. The more sufferings the more holiness, Hebrew 12.10. The more sufferings the more happiness: 1 Pet. 4.14. Only take heed of suffering as an evil doer, Verses 15.16.
