The doome of heretiques: or, A discovery of subtle foxes, who were tyed tayle to tayle, and crept into the Church to doe mischiefe. As it was delivered in a sermon at Wickham-Market in Suffolke, upon the fast day, being the 26 of May. 1647. / By Zeph: Smyth, minister of Gods Word. Imprimatur, Ia: Cranford, August 22. 1648.
For there are certaine men crept in which before were of old ordained to this Gondemnation, ungodly men they are, which turne the grace of God into wantonnesse,
For there Are certain men crept in which before were of old ordained to this Gondemnation, ungodly men they Are, which turn the grace of God into wantonness,
as it hath alwayes been the practice of heretiques, when they have once ingaged themselves in the service of building up the kingdome of Satan, by denying the truth and hearkening unto Satans lyes and delusions, to procure as many as they can by subtilty and cunning craftinesse deceive, to joyne with them in the worke.
as it hath always been the practice of Heretics, when they have once engaged themselves in the service of building up the Kingdom of Satan, by denying the truth and Harkening unto Satan lies and delusions, to procure as many as they can by subtlety and cunning craftiness deceive, to join with them in the work.
and the certainty of their judgements the Apostle proves from three examples of Gods judgements upon others, viz. the judgment which he brought upon the murmuring Israelites, who though God brought them out of the land of Egypt, yet destroyed them in the wildernesse:
and the certainty of their Judgments the Apostle Proves from three Examples of God's Judgments upon Others, viz. the judgement which he brought upon the murmuring Israelites, who though God brought them out of the land of Egypt, yet destroyed them in the Wilderness:
Secondly, of the Angels who were not spared, but throwne downe from heaven, and are reserved in everlasting chains under darknes unto the judgement of the great day:
Secondly, of the Angels who were not spared, but thrown down from heaven, and Are reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgement of the great day:
and this he proves, verse 14. Enoch the seaventh from Adam, prophecied concerning such, Behold, the Lord cometh with thousands of his saints to give judgement against all men; and to rebuke the ungodly:
and this he Proves, verse 14. Enoch the Seventh from Adam, prophesied Concerning such, Behold, the Lord comes with thousands of his Saints to give judgement against all men; and to rebuke the ungodly:
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In the begining of the Epistle, foure things are considerable: First, the person writing; Secondly, the persons to whom he writ; Thirdly, the salutation;
In the beginning of the Epistle, foure things Are considerable: First, the person writing; Secondly, the Persons to whom he writ; Thirdly, the salutation;
thirdly, his kindred, he was the brother of Iames; of which Iudas Iames brother we read was one of the twelve Apostles, who is called by the Evangelist Saint Matthew in Chap. 10 3. Lebbeus Thaddeus, and the same man which is here called Lebbeus Thaddeus, is called in Luk. 6.16. Iudas Iames brother, and to distinguish him from Iudas the Traitor, they are named as two distinct persons in the same verse, which will be very cleare if you compare Iohn 14.22. with Acts 1.31.
Thirdly, his kindred, he was the brother of James; of which Iudas James brother we read was one of the twelve Apostles, who is called by the Evangelist Saint Matthew in Chap. 10 3. Lebbeus Thaddeus, and the same man which is Here called Lebbeus Thaddeus, is called in Luk. 6.16. Iudas James brother, and to distinguish him from Iudas the Traitor, they Are nam as two distinct Persons in the same verse, which will be very clear if you compare John 14.22. with Acts 1.31.
at which time all sorts of people grew desperately wicked, corruption did abound both in doctrine and manners, insomuch as many to whom the Apostles had preached Christ, laying open the doctrine of free grace, they waxed wanton and made it a doctrine of liberty, turning the grace of God into wantonnesse;
At which time all sorts of people grew desperately wicked, corruption did abound both in Doctrine and manners, insomuch as many to whom the Apostles had preached christ, laying open the Doctrine of free grace, they waxed wanton and made it a Doctrine of liberty, turning the grace of God into wantonness;
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or Church, as Paul when he writ to Philemon, or as Saint Iohn when he writ to the elect Lady and to the beloved Gaius, but this is writ to all the Saints in generall, all them sanctifyed and called in Christ Iesus; the whole Church was in danger by reason of seducers,
or Church, as Paul when he writ to Philemon, or as Saint John when he writ to the elect Lady and to the Beloved Gaius, but this is writ to all the Saints in general, all them sanctified and called in christ Iesus; the Whole Church was in danger by reason of seducers,
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which was to confirme the Sainis in the truth, and to keep them to their principles they had learned, in such times as many did change their true principles for false,
which was to confirm the Sainis in the truth, and to keep them to their principles they had learned, in such times as many did change their true principles for false,
therefore in the 3 ver. When, saith the Apostle, I gave all diligence to write to you about the common salvation, it was needfull for me to write unto you that you should earnestly contend for the maintenance of the faith which was once given unto the Saints;
Therefore in the 3 ver. When, Says the Apostle, I gave all diligence to write to you about the Common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you that you should earnestly contend for the maintenance of the faith which was once given unto the Saints;
none of those that were bidden shall taste of my Super; and many are called, but few are chosen, Mat. 20.16. and of foure sorts of hearers which are spoken of Mat. 13. who are compared to the foure sorts of ground, three sorts get no good.
none of those that were bidden shall taste of my Super; and many Are called, but few Are chosen, Mathew 20.16. and of foure sorts of hearers which Are spoken of Mathew 13. who Are compared to the foure sorts of ground, three sorts get no good.
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but it is the common way that all have gone that ever have beene saved from the beginning of the world unto this day, they have been saved by Jesus Christ who is the Author of eternal salvation, to all that obey him. Heb. 5.9.
but it is the Common Way that all have gone that ever have been saved from the beginning of the world unto this day, they have been saved by jesus christ who is the Author of Eternal salvation, to all that obey him. Hebrew 5.9.
First, by their number, There are certain men crept in, not one or two, but many, Mat. 24.5. Many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ, and shall deceive many, and therefore the danger is the greater.
First, by their number, There Are certain men crept in, not one or two, but many, Mathew 24.5. Many will come in my name, saying, I am christ, and shall deceive many, and Therefore the danger is the greater.
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therefore saith the Apostle Ephes. 4.14. be no more children wavering and carried about with every winde of doctrine by the deceit of men and with craftinesse whereby they lye in wait to deceive;
Therefore Says the Apostle Ephesians 4.14. be no more children wavering and carried about with every wind of Doctrine by the deceit of men and with craftiness whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
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From the description of the persons by their number, Certaine, and their place, In the Church, they are crept in amongst the Saints and are accounted saints, I may safely gather this point of doctrine,
From the description of the Persons by their number, Certain, and their place, In the Church, they Are crept in among the Saints and Are accounted Saints, I may safely gather this point of Doctrine,
That all are not true Saints that externally seeme to be saints: my method in handling of the doctrine shall, God assisting, be First to prove it; Secondly, to make application.
That all Are not true Saints that externally seem to be Saints: my method in handling of the Doctrine shall, God assisting, be First to prove it; Secondly, to make application.
For the confirmation of the point I shall endeavour to make it appear to be a truth that all are not saints that externally seeme to be such both amongst teachers and hearers;
For the confirmation of the point I shall endeavour to make it appear to be a truth that all Are not Saints that externally seem to be such both among Teachers and hearers;
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insomuch, as when our Saviour Christ said one of you shall betray mee, they did all suspect themselves rather then Iudas, one sais is it I? and another, is it I? implying that Iudas did walke so exactly that he was not suspected; and further see, Mat. 7.15.
insomuch, as when our Saviour christ said one of you shall betray me, they did all suspect themselves rather then Iudas, one Says is it I? and Another, is it I? implying that Iudas did walk so exactly that he was not suspected; and further see, Mathew 7.15.
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Beware saith Christ of false prophets, which come to you in sheeps clothing, but are inwardly ravening wolves, they externally seeme holy and sincere, but the inside is naught;
Beware Says christ of false Prophets, which come to you in Sheep clothing, but Are inwardly ravening wolves, they externally seem holy and sincere, but the inside is nought;
yea Satans Ministers will come in the name of Christ and under the notion of holinesse. 26 or. 11.13. such false Apostles are deceitfull workers and transforme themselves into the Apostles of Jesus Christ:
yea Satan Ministers will come in the name of christ and under the notion of holiness. 26 or. 11.13. such false Apostles Are deceitful workers and transform themselves into the Apostles of jesus christ:
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they are satans ministers, and yet looked upon as holy men, so you shall finde 2 Tim. 3. such Chaplains as creep into houses, and lead simple woemen captive:
they Are Satan Ministers, and yet looked upon as holy men, so you shall find 2 Tim. 3. such Chaplains as creep into houses, and led simple women captive:
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and who would not but have taken such for saints, as did heare, read, fast, pray, make such a glorious profession, ay but a winter of affliction and persecution discovered them to be hypocrites,
and who would not but have taken such for Saints, as did hear, read, fast, pray, make such a glorious profession, ay but a winter of affliction and persecution discovered them to be Hypocrites,
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Vse. Is for admonition to the people of God, take heed of them amongst your selves, al that put on a visard of Saints are not true saints, there are many teachers, many professors speake of God with their tongues,
Use. Is for admonition to the people of God, take heed of them among your selves, all that put on a Wizard of Saints Are not true Saints, there Are many Teachers, many professors speak of God with their tongues,
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the Church is in danger of being undermined by false brethren Gal. 2 4. we read of false brethren who crept into the Church to spie out their liberty and to bring them into bondage;
the Church is in danger of being undermined by false brothers Gal. 2 4. we read of false brothers who crept into the Church to spy out their liberty and to bring them into bondage;
after my departure shall grievous wolves enter in amongst you; yea, men amongst your selves shall arise, speaking perverse things, to draw disciples after them;
After my departure shall grievous wolves enter in among you; yea, men among your selves shall arise, speaking perverse things, to draw Disciples After them;
Ans. For the good of the Church: First, That such as are approved may be knowne, 1 Cor. 11.19. There must be heresies, that such as are approved may be knowne;
Ans. For the good of the Church: First, That such as Are approved may be known, 1 Cor. 11.19. There must be heresies, that such as Are approved may be known;
when hereticks who are accounted saints a long time, goe about to undermine religion, by broaching corrupt doctrine, you shall soone see such as wanted sound hearts, such as never received the truth in the love of it, imbrace corrupt doctrine;
when Heretics who Are accounted Saints a long time, go about to undermine Religion, by broaching corrupt Doctrine, you shall soon see such as wanted found hearts, such as never received the truth in the love of it, embrace corrupt Doctrine;
yea it may be, Arianisme, Arminianisme, Pelagianisme, Familisme, and what not? I tell you these are accounted precious truths amongst many hereticks in these dayes,
yea it may be, Arianism, Arminianism, Pelagianism, Familism, and what not? I tell you these Are accounted precious truths among many Heretics in these days,
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Christ is a preclous stone to some, and a stone of stumbling unto others, 1 Pet. 2.7, 8. It was ordained saith the Apostle, that some should stumble at Iesus Christ;
christ is a preclous stone to Some, and a stone of stumbling unto Others, 1 Pet. 2.7, 8. It was ordained Says the Apostle, that Some should Stumble At Iesus christ;
when our Saviour Christ said to his disciples, One of you shall betray me, every one was ready to begin at home, Is it I Lord? and Peter said, Is it I? So when the saints heare many amongst themselves in the Church seeme to be godly, and yet are not;
when our Saviour christ said to his Disciples, One of you shall betray me, every one was ready to begin At home, Is it I Lord? and Peter said, Is it I? So when the Saints hear many among themselves in the Church seem to be godly, and yet Are not;
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many Judases, many stony hearers, many false brethren, many that have knowledg and gifts and parts, that are naught, as Mat. 7.22. Many will in that day say, Lord, Have we not in thy name prophecyed, and in thy name cast out devils? and yet Jesus Christ will say, depart, I never knew you, this will put Christians on to enquiry, Is it I? Oh I pray God it may not be I.
many Judas’, many stony hearers, many false brothers, many that have knowledge and Gifts and parts, that Are nought, as Mathew 7.22. Many will in that day say, Lord, Have we not in thy name prophesied, and in thy name cast out Devils? and yet jesus christ will say, depart, I never knew you, this will put Christians on to enquiry, Is it I? O I pray God it may not be I.
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a man may be a glorious professor of religion, and yet be damned as well as Judas; yet it is very strange to see how people doe deceive themselves with this;
a man may be a glorious professor of Religion, and yet be damned as well as Judas; yet it is very strange to see how people do deceive themselves with this;
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there may be many in hell that it may be have prayed oftener then thou, been more exact in performing of family duties then thou hast beene, that have tooke more paines in the wayes of God then thou hast done,
there may be many in hell that it may be have prayed oftener then thou, been more exact in performing of family duties then thou hast been, that have took more pains in the ways of God then thou hast done,
for upon them shall these Scriptures be fulfilled; he that increaseth knowledge, increaseth sorrow; how doth he increase sorrow? by not practising what he knew;
for upon them shall these Scriptures be fulfilled; he that increases knowledge, increases sorrow; how does he increase sorrow? by not practising what he knew;
there are a great many build upon their duties and profession, and not upon Christ; some upon their sweet conceits and fancied comforts in Christ, but not upon Christ indeed;
there Are a great many built upon their duties and profession, and not upon christ; Some upon their sweet conceits and fancied comforts in christ, but not upon christ indeed;
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but wrought by the mighty operation of the Holy Ghost? Col. 2.11. such a faith as purifies the heart? Act. 15.9. as workes by love? Gal. 5.6. as is fruitfull in good workes? James 2.26. Tit. 3.8. this is a good signe that thou art a true saint.
but wrought by the mighty operation of the Holy Ghost? Col. 2.11. such a faith as Purifies the heart? Act. 15.9. as works by love? Gal. 5.6. as is fruitful in good works? James 2.26. Tit. 3.8. this is a good Signen that thou art a true saint.
if thy care be to approve thy heart to God, rather then to the world, thy conscience can witnesse as in the presence of God to thee that thou desirest that God might see thy heart upright rather then man should thinke it is upright,
if thy care be to approve thy heart to God, rather then to the world, thy conscience can witness as in the presence of God to thee that thou Desirest that God might see thy heart upright rather then man should think it is upright,
are faithfull neither in the duties of their generall calling, nor particular neither; truly if it be so, that man or womans heart is very suspicious. Secondly.
Are faithful neither in the duties of their general calling, nor particular neither; truly if it be so, that man or woman's heart is very suspicious. Secondly.
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this man gives good evidence of an upright heart: it is the expression of Salomon, Pro. 14.15. The foole beleeveth every thing, but the prudent man will consider his goings. Fourthly.
this man gives good evidence of an upright heart: it is the expression of Solomon, Pro 14.15. The fool Believeth every thing, but the prudent man will Consider his goings. Fourthly.
and I could have charged him with as much as he charged me, and I know as much by him as he doth by me, these expressions savour of a bad heart. Fifthly.
and I could have charged him with as much as he charged me, and I know as much by him as he does by me, these expressions savour of a bad heart. Fifthly.
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but that I minde you of is, that where there is true grace, there will be a true love and respect to those saints that go in gray coats, ay and thred-bare coats too, such as go out to their day labour, such as live in a poor cottage,
but that I mind you of is, that where there is true grace, there will be a true love and respect to those Saints that go in grey coats, ay and threadbare coats too, such as go out to their day labour, such as live in a poor cottage,
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but I intend not to speake of that now, but to come to the point of doctrine, which arises from their condition, Which were of old ordained to condemnation;
but I intend not to speak of that now, but to come to the point of Doctrine, which arises from their condition, Which were of old ordained to condemnation;
for it is Gods eternall and unchangeable decree to save some of the lost race of Adam, by Jesus Christ; and to passe by others, leaving them under sinne in a state of condemnation,
for it is God's Eternal and unchangeable Decree to save Some of the lost raze of Adam, by jesus christ; and to pass by Others, leaving them under sin in a state of condemnation,
so that Reprobation is Gods eternall and unchangeable decree to passe by some of the Iost race of Adam, leaving them in that condition they were lost in Adam, without any possibility of recovering for ever. First.
so that Reprobation is God's Eternal and unchangeable Decree to pass by Some of the Lost raze of Adam, leaving them in that condition they were lost in Adam, without any possibility of recovering for ever. First.
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It is Gods decree, you have the proofe in the Text, They were of old ordained to Condemnation, so 1 Peter 2.8. To which they were ordained, it was ordained that they should stumble at Christ. Secondly.
It is God's Decree, you have the proof in the Text, They were of old ordained to Condemnation, so 1 Peter 2.8. To which they were ordained, it was ordained that they should Stumble At christ. Secondly.
They are left without any possibility of recovering for ever, because Gods decree to leave them under sinne and condemdation, cannot be altered, Psal. 33.11.
They Are left without any possibility of recovering for ever, Because God's Decree to leave them under sin and condemdation, cannot be altered, Psalm 33.11.
I pray see Iob. 12.37, 38, 39. Though he did many miracles before them, yet they beleeved not, that the saying of Isaias might be fulfilled, Lord who hath beleeved our report? they did not beleeve,
I pray see Job 12.37, 38, 39. Though he did many Miracles before them, yet they believed not, that the saying of Isaiah might be fulfilled, Lord who hath believed our report? they did not believe,
now if you demand how God hardens their hearts, and blindes their mindes, I answer, By punishing sinne with sinne, giving them up to the hardnes of their hearts,
now if you demand how God hardens their hearts, and blinds their minds, I answer, By punishing sin with sin, giving them up to the hardness of their hearts,
the efficient moveing cause is Gods good will and pleasure, to leave the sinner in that miserable estate into which he is fallen in Adam, Mat. 11.26.
the efficient moving cause is God's good will and pleasure, to leave the sinner in that miserable estate into which he is fallen in Adam, Mathew 11.26.
He hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he hardeneth, and verse 21. hath not the Potter power of the clay to make of the same lumpe, one vessell to honour,
He hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he Hardeneth, and verse 21. hath not the Potter power of the clay to make of the same lump, one vessel to honour,
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and another to dishonour? are we not all in the hands of God, as the clay is in the hands of the Potter? may the Potter of the same piece of clay make one vessell for honour,
and Another to dishonour? Are we not all in the hands of God, as the clay is in the hands of the Potter? may the Potter of the same piece of clay make one vessel for honour,
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and another for dishonour, and may not the Lord if he please? therefore saith the Apostle in verse 22. What if God will shew his wrath? so that the efficient cause is the good pleasure of his will. Secondly.
and Another for dishonour, and may not the Lord if he please? Therefore Says the Apostle in verse 22. What if God will show his wrath? so that the efficient cause is the good pleasure of his will. Secondly.
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That God did of old ordaine some to condemnation, it appeares a truth in the text, so in Iohn 17.12. Of all that thou hast given me have I lost none, but the child of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled;
That God did of old ordain Some to condemnation, it appears a truth in the text, so in John 17.12. Of all that thou hast given me have I lost none, but the child of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled;
I pray marke, Iudases destruction was ordained; God had decreed it from eternity: so why did those stumble at Christ? 1 Pet. 2.8. it was ordained they should doe so; in Isa. 30.33. Tophet is prepared of old, it was ordained of old that some should perish, for in Mat. 25. he shall say to them on his left hand, Go ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for you;
I pray mark, Judas's destruction was ordained; God had decreed it from eternity: so why did those Stumble At christ? 1 Pet. 2.8. it was ordained they should do so; in Isaiah 30.33. Tophet is prepared of old, it was ordained of old that Some should perish, for in Mathew 25. he shall say to them on his left hand, Go you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for you;
therefore saith Iob, The wicked are kept unto the day of destruction, they shall be brought forth in the day of wrath, Job 21.30. But here ariseth an Objection.
Therefore Says Job, The wicked Are kept unto the day of destruction, they shall be brought forth in the day of wrath, Job 21.30. But Here arises an Objection.
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but because the Reprobates themselves do such actions as procure damnation, and so by their wicked actions they bring to passe the eternall counsell of God concerning their damnation, Hosea 9.13. Oh Israel thou hast destroyed thy selfe, but in me is thy helpe;
but Because the Reprobates themselves do such actions as procure damnation, and so by their wicked actions they bring to pass the Eternal counsel of God Concerning their damnation, Hosea 9.13. O Israel thou hast destroyed thy self, but in me is thy help;
for as God did decree to passe by some of the lost race of Adam, he did also decree to permit them to use such meanes as should bring to passe his decree;
for as God did Decree to pass by Some of the lost raze of Adam, he did also Decree to permit them to use such means as should bring to pass his Decree;
so that it is true, God did decree the permission of those actions, and they in doing of those actions bring to passe Gods decree, concerning their damnation,
so that it is true, God did Decree the permission of those actions, and they in doing of those actions bring to pass God's Decree, Concerning their damnation,
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but the evill of these actions is from our selves, and the misery that followes we bring upon our selves, according to the Scripture expression, Thou hast destroyed thy self, Hosea 9.13. and man suffers for his sinne, Lam. 3.39.
but the evil of these actions is from our selves, and the misery that follows we bring upon our selves, according to the Scripture expression, Thou hast destroyed thy self, Hosea 9.13. and man suffers for his sin, Lam. 3.39.
as did those who stumbled at Christ, 1 Pe. 2.8. though God did ordaine Cain, and Pharaoh, and Judas to condemnation, yet through their sinnes they bring to passe Gods purpose;
as did those who stumbled At christ, 1 Pe. 2.8. though God did ordain Cain, and Pharaoh, and Judas to condemnation, yet through their Sins they bring to pass God's purpose;
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for this he hath revealed in his word, and that the number he hath elected, is but a remnant in comparison of the rest of the world, as in Rom. 11.5. There is but a remnant according to the election of grace;
for this he hath revealed in his word, and that the number he hath elected, is but a remnant in comparison of the rest of the world, as in Rom. 11.5. There is but a remnant according to the election of grace;
and Saint Iude in the Text, Peter 1 Epistle 2.8. did Christ live now and the Apostles, these men would tell them too, their doctrine were not fit to be preached. Thirdly.
and Saint Iude in the Text, Peter 1 Epistle 2.8. did christ live now and the Apostles, these men would tell them too, their Doctrine were not fit to be preached. Thirdly.
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When a fundamentall truth comes to be questioned, the question is, Whether because some suck poyson, where they might suck honey, by stumbling at religion,
When a fundamental truth comes to be questioned, the question is, Whither Because Some suck poison, where they might suck honey, by stumbling At Religion,
and affirme that Christ dyed for all, without exception, alledging that text in 1 Ioh. 2.1. He is a propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sinnes of the whole world.
and affirm that christ died for all, without exception, alleging that text in 1 John 2.1. He is a propitiation for our Sins, and not for ours only, but also for the Sins of the Whole world.
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for if all be reconciled, where is Election? for to elect is to chuse out some from amongst the rest, as Ioh. 15.19. I have chosen you out of the world, that is, from amongst the rest of the world;
for if all be reconciled, where is Election? for to elect is to choose out Some from among the rest, as John 15.19. I have chosen you out of the world, that is, from among the rest of the world;
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I pray observe how they corrupt the true sense of the text, for the world is foure-fold in Scripture, there is the elementary world which God created, Gen. 1.1. and which we read of, Heb. 11.3. Through faith we understand that the world was framed by the word of God, so that the things that are seen were not made of things which did appeare. Secondly.
I pray observe how they corrupt the true sense of the text, for the world is fourfold in Scripture, there is the elementary world which God created, Gen. 1.1. and which we read of, Hebrew 11.3. Through faith we understand that the world was framed by the word of God, so that the things that Are seen were not made of things which did appear. Secondly.
There is the reasonable world, and that is all mankind without exception, Ro. 5.12. By one man sinne entred into the world, and death by sinne, and so death went over all men, that is, all the world, in Adam all dye. Thirdly.
There is the reasonable world, and that is all mankind without exception, Ro. 5.12. By one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin, and so death went over all men, that is, all the world, in Adam all die. Thirdly.
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and not ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world, that is, the whole world of beleevers, agreeing with 2 Cor. 5.19. God was in Christ reconciling the world to himselfe, not imputing their sins unto them;
and not ours only, but also for the Sins of the Whole world, that is, the Whole world of believers, agreeing with 2 Cor. 5.19. God was in christ reconciling the world to himself, not imputing their Sins unto them;
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for if Christ have reconciled them, it is impossible any thing past, present, or to come, should separate them from the love of God, Rom. 8. latter end of the Chap. but Christ doth reconcile this world, he makes attonement for them, he offered himselfe a sacrifice for them, he is a propitiation, not onely for their sinnes they did commit before conversion,
for if christ have reconciled them, it is impossible any thing past, present, or to come, should separate them from the love of God, Rom. 8. latter end of the Chap. but christ does reconcile this world, he makes atonement for them, he offered himself a sacrifice for them, he is a propitiation, not only for their Sins they did commit before conversion,
and none of their fins shall be laid to their charge; therefore sayes the text, 2 Cor. 5.19. Reconciling the world to himselfe, not imputing their sins to them;
and none of their fins shall be laid to their charge; Therefore Says the text, 2 Cor. 5.19. Reconciling the world to himself, not imputing their Sins to them;
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as verse 16. That whosoever beleeve in him should not perish. Fourthly. There is the Reprobate world, Ioh. 17.9. I pray for these, I pray not for the world;
as verse 16. That whosoever believe in him should not perish. Fourthly. There is the Reprobate world, John 17.9. I pray for these, I pray not for the world;
my kingdom is not of this world; and I have chosen you out of this world, Jo. 15.19. and 1 Io. 5.19. We know saith the Apostle we are of God, & the whole world lyes in wickednesse;
my Kingdom is not of this world; and I have chosen you out of this world, John 15.19. and 1 Io. 5.19. We know Says the Apostle we Are of God, & the Whole world lies in wickedness;
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any understanding man may see that this world spoken of in these texts of Scripture is not meant that world which the other texts of scripture before alledged made mention of;
any understanding man may see that this world spoken of in these texts of Scripture is not meant that world which the other texts of scripture before alleged made mention of;
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They could not beleeve, for Esaias saith, He hath blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, and Mat 20.16. Many are called but few chosen, so that if we compare this with Rom 9.18. He hath mercy on whom he will, it is plaine he will all men should be saved, that is of all sorts; not onely Jewes, but Gentiles; not onely rich but poore;
They could not believe, for Isaiah Says, He hath blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, and Mathew 20.16. Many Are called but few chosen, so that if we compare this with Rom 9.18. He hath mercy on whom he will, it is plain he will all men should be saved, that is of all sorts; not only Jews, but Gentiles; not only rich but poor;
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And God is not bound to give grace unto them, and inable them to beleeve, he may say I made you able at the first to do what I required of you and he may justly destroy the creature,
And God is not bound to give grace unto them, and inable them to believe, he may say I made you able At the First to do what I required of you and he may justly destroy the creature,
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and the seed of the woman the godly, there is a promise of Christ to the godly, but not to the wicked; so see Gal 3.22. the Scripture hath concluded all under sinne, that the promise of Jesus Christ might be given to them that beleeve;
and the seed of the woman the godly, there is a promise of christ to the godly, but not to the wicked; so see Gall 3.22. the Scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise of jesus christ might be given to them that believe;
if only to them that beleeve, then the promise of grace is not universal without exception. Ob. Ro. 11.32. God hath shut up all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
if only to them that believe, then the promise of grace is not universal without exception. Ob. Ro. 11.32. God hath shut up all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
can God save all and yet rejoyce at the destruction of the wicked, therefore of necessity we must understand it, that he might have mercy upon all, that is upon all the Elect.
can God save all and yet rejoice At the destruction of the wicked, Therefore of necessity we must understand it, that he might have mercy upon all, that is upon all the Elect.
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Use. Did God of old ordaine some to condemnation? This serves to condemne the generall Doctrine of the Prelates of late, who when they had come in the Pulpit, would say that we are all sinners,
Use. Did God of old ordain Some to condemnation? This serves to condemn the general Doctrine of the Prelates of late, who when they had come in the Pulpit, would say that we Are all Sinners,
2. Use. Did God of old ordaine men to condemnation? This dashes the opinion of Pelagians, who hold universall grace, universall redemption, and universall pardon;
2. Use. Did God of old ordain men to condemnation? This Dashes the opinion of Pelagians, who hold universal grace, universal redemption, and universal pardon;
but I cannot find in Scripture that Christ died for the Reprobate; that he died for his people, is plaine, Math. 1.21. He shall save his people from their sins, his people, not the Reprobate, Ephes 5.25. Christ loved his Church and gave himselfe for it, that he might sanctifie it and cleanse it;
but I cannot find in Scripture that christ died for the Reprobate; that he died for his people, is plain, Math. 1.21. He shall save his people from their Sins, his people, not the Reprobate, Ephesians 5.25. christ loved his Church and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify it and cleanse it;
Marke, he gave himselfe for his Church, and in the 10th. of Iohn he saith, he layes downe his life for his sheep, but he doth not say he layd downe his life for them that are not his sheep;
Mark, he gave himself for his Church, and in the 10th. of John he Says, he lays down his life for his sheep, but he does not say he laid down his life for them that Are not his sheep;
What a strange Doctrine is it that some broach, that Christ dyed for the damned in hell, grounding it upon 2 Pet. 2. They deny the Lord that bought them;
What a strange Doctrine is it that Some broach, that christ died for the damned in hell, grounding it upon 2 Pet. 2. They deny the Lord that bought them;
They looked upon themselves as bought, and others looked upon them as bought, but if they had been bought with the bloud of Christ, it had been impossible that they should perish;
They looked upon themselves as bought, and Others looked upon them as bought, but if they had been bought with the blood of christ, it had been impossible that they should perish;
for Christ saith in Ioh. 10th I lay down my life for my sheep, and I give them eternall life, and they shall never perish; And Iohn 17.12. Of all that thou hast given me, I have lost none but the child of Perisition:
for christ Says in John 10th I lay down my life for my sheep, and I give them Eternal life, and they shall never perish; And John 17.12. Of all that thou hast given me, I have lost none but the child of Perisition:
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for verse the second of this Chapter, We read, the Father hath given the Sonne power over all flesh, that hee should give eternall life to as many as hee gave him;
for verse the second of this Chapter, We read, the Father hath given the Son power over all Flesh, that he should give Eternal life to as many as he gave him;
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for so saith the text, I have lost none but the child of Perdition; so Iohn 6.37. All that the Father hath given mee shall come to mee, And he that cometh to mee I cast not away.
for so Says the text, I have lost none but the child of Perdition; so John 6.37. All that the Father hath given me shall come to me, And he that comes to me I cast not away.
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for all them that Christ did redeeme shall be saved, as Isaiah 53 10, 11. When hee shall make his soule an offering for sinne, hee shall see his seed, he shall prolong his dayes,
for all them that christ did Redeem shall be saved, as Isaiah 53 10, 11. When he shall make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days,
for it is the righteousnesse of Christ justifies, but faith justifies instrumentally, in that it layes hold upon that which justifies the righteousnesse of Christ.
for it is the righteousness of christ Justifies, but faith Justifies instrumentally, in that it lays hold upon that which Justifies the righteousness of christ.
3. Whom hee predestinates to li•e, as hee calls them and justifies them, so he sanctifies and glorifies them, this sanctification is begun in this life;
3. Whom he predestinates to li•e, as he calls them and Justifies them, so he Sanctifies and Glorifies them, this sanctification is begun in this life;
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as the grace of God which brings Salvation teacheth, to deny ungodlinesse and worldly lusts, and to live holily, righteously, and soberly in this present world, Tit. 2.11. This is another evidence of thy election.
as the grace of God which brings Salvation Teaches, to deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, and to live holily, righteously, and soberly in this present world, Tit. 2.11. This is Another evidence of thy election.
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4. Use. Is Consolation to all such as finde upon examination, that they have good evidence of their election, all such as God have let read their names in the the Booke of life, you may goe home and rejoyce,
4. Use. Is Consolation to all such as find upon examination, that they have good evidence of their election, all such as God have let read their names in the the Book of life, you may go home and rejoice,
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or shall be that can separate thee from Gods love. There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, Rom. 8.1. God hath decreed thy salvation, and Gods decree shall stand, let men and Devils say what they will to the contrary, Psal. 33.11. The Counsell of the Lord shall stand for evermore.
or shall be that can separate thee from God's love. There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, Rom. 8.1. God hath decreed thy salvation, and God's Decree shall stand, let men and Devils say what they will to the contrary, Psalm 33.11. The Counsel of the Lord shall stand for evermore.
And therefore as our Saviour Christ said to the seventie, Luke 10.20. Rojoyce not that the Spirits are subdued unto you, but rather rejoyce that your names are written in Heaven.
And Therefore as our Saviour christ said to the seventie, Lycia 10.20. Rojoyce not that the Spirits Are subdued unto you, but rather rejoice that your names Are written in Heaven.
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They were two in one wombe, and God chose the one, and refused the other, to shew to us, that it is of his free mercy and grace, according to his good pleasure;
They were two in one womb, and God chosen the one, and refused the other, to show to us, that it is of his free mercy and grace, according to his good pleasure;
I knew saith the Lord thou wouldst transgresse from the wombe, Isay 48.8. And I called thee a transgressour from the wombe; And Amos the 9.7. Were yee not as the Ethiopians unto mee, saith the Lord;
I knew Says the Lord thou Wouldst transgress from the womb, Saiah 48.8. And I called thee a transgressor from the womb; And Amos the 9.7. Were ye not as the Ethiopians unto me, Says the Lord;
it was I spread my skirt over thee, and washed thee from thy filthinesse, and entered into a Covenant with thee, It was of his free grace to predestinate thee to life,
it was I spread my skirt over thee, and washed thee from thy filthiness, and entered into a Covenant with thee, It was of his free grace to predestinate thee to life,
Was there ever the like love? was there ever the like mercy? May not Heaven and Earth stand amazed at it? Oh! what shall I doe to be thankfull enough to this God? oh!
Was there ever the like love? was there ever the like mercy? May not Heaven and Earth stand amazed At it? Oh! what shall I do to be thankful enough to this God? o!
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you know your Interest is in Christ, studie prayses and thankfulnesse, not a verball thankfulnesse but a reall thankfulnesse, shew it by your obedience, by your holy conversation;
you know your Interest is in christ, study praises and thankfulness, not a verbal thankfulness but a real thankfulness, show it by your Obedience, by your holy Conversation;
by your walking sutable to your place, as in 1. Pet. 2 9. Yee are a chosen Generation, a Royall Priesthood, a holy Nation, a peculiar people, that yee should shew forth the vertues of him which hath called you out of darknesse unto his marvellous light;
by your walking suitable to your place, as in 1. Pet. 2 9. Ye Are a chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that ye should show forth the Virtues of him which hath called you out of darkness unto his marvellous Light;
then hence bee you exhorted, as you would be glad to know you are none of them, to give all diligence to make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet: 1.10. Not but that it is sure in respect of God, but the meaning is, to use all meanes to make it sure to our soules and Consciences.
then hence be you exhorted, as you would be glad to know you Are none of them, to give all diligence to make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet: 1.10. Not but that it is sure in respect of God, but the meaning is, to use all means to make it sure to our Souls and Consciences.
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for God hath appointed how long every man shall live, and they cannot passe that time that God hath appointed them, Iob 14.5. He hath see his bounds that hee can not passe;
for God hath appointed how long every man shall live, and they cannot pass that time that God hath appointed them, Job 14.5. He hath see his bounds that he can not pass;
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First, consider there is a possibility of making thy Calling and Election sure; Why should the Apostle exhort to it, if it were not possible, 2 Cor. 13.5.
First, Consider there is a possibility of making thy Calling and Election sure; Why should the Apostle exhort to it, if it were not possible, 2 Cor. 13.5.
Examine your selves faith the Apostle, whether you bee in the Faith, prove your selves, know you not your owne selves Iesus Christ is in you, except yee bee Reprobates.
Examine your selves faith the Apostle, whither you be in the Faith, prove your selves, know you not your own selves Iesus christ is in you, except ye bee Reprobates.
because thy perseveting in the neglect of the use of the meanes will rather evidence to thee, that thou art not Elected; for you see Rom. 8.30. Those he Predestinated hee called;
Because thy perseveting in the neglect of the use of the means will rather evidence to thee, that thou art not Elected; for you see Rom. 8.30. Those he Predestinated he called;
that is those that God predestinated to life, hee calls in his due time, and therefore wee must looke for a call or not looke to come into the Kingdome of Heaven;
that is those that God predestinated to life, he calls in his due time, and Therefore we must look for a call or not look to come into the Kingdom of Heaven;
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doth God let thee sit still in securitie in thy carnall condition under the meanes, many a hard heart have been softned and many a blind mind inlightned, many a unbeleeving soule have got faith in Christ in the use of meanes;
does God let thee fit still in security in thy carnal condition under the means, many a hard heart have been softened and many a blind mind enlightened, many a unbelieving soul have god faith in christ in the use of means;
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So many as were ordained to Eternall life beleeved thus, That whom God did Predestinate to eternall life, hee did predestinate to faith to beleeve in Christ And therefore in time the Lord either sends the meanes to them or them to the meanes,
So many as were ordained to Eternal life believed thus, That whom God did Predestinate to Eternal life, he did predestinate to faith to believe in christ And Therefore in time the Lord either sends the means to them or them to the means,
I tell you many have stumbled and fallen upon his Rocke, and so mayest thou if the Lord bee not mercifull to thee, Mee thinkes this should make such tremble as are in the state of unbeleefe and impenitencie, and hard-heartednesse under the meanes;
I tell you many have stumbled and fallen upon his Rock, and so Mayest thou if the Lord be not merciful to thee, Me thinks this should make such tremble as Are in the state of unbelief and impenitency, and hardheartedness under the means;
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how shouldest thou tremble ever when thou seest any of thy Companions brought in to Iesus Christ, such a fellow Drunkard, such a fellow Sweater, such a vild wretch the Lord brought home;
how Shouldst thou tremble ever when thou See any of thy Sodales brought in to Iesus christ, such a fellow Drunkard, such a fellow Sweater, such a vild wretch the Lord brought home;
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