The impostures of seducing teachers discovered; in a sermon before the Right Honorable the Lord Major and court of Aldermen of the city of London, at their anniversary meeting on Tuesday in Easter weeke, April 23, 1644. at Christ-Church. By Richard Vines, minister of Gods word at Weddington in the county of Warwick, and a member of the Assembly of Divines. Imprimatur, Charles Herle.
THE IMPOSTVRES OF Seducing Teachers Discovered. EPHES. IV. XIV, XV. That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftinesse, whereby they lye in wait to deceive.
THE IMPOSTVRES OF Seducing Teachers Discovered. EPHESIANS. IV. XIV, XV. That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and from, and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
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and the hystorie of Luthers time doth witnesse also that it is the lot of reformations while they are greene and recent, to be infested with such sects and doctrines as haply were never before heard of,
and the history of Luthers time does witness also that it is the lot of reformations while they Are green and recent, to be infested with such Sects and doctrines as haply were never before herd of,
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named seven ones, one body and one spirit, one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptisme, one God and Father of all, wherein the Ephesians and all beleevers are concenterated.
nam seven ones, one body and one Spirit, one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, wherein the Ephesians and all believers Are concenterated.
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in which forme of expression he seemes to allude to the Romans in their tryumphs, wherein the Conquerour having the glorious Captaines at his Chariot, scattered his munificence in congiaries and donatives to the souldiery and people,
in which Form of expression he seems to allude to the Romans in their Triumphos, wherein the Conqueror having the glorious Captains At his Chariot, scattered his munificence in congiaries and donatives to the soldiery and people,
and what are those gifts which might become the magnificence of a Conquerour so triumphant? are they not ministeries? ver. 12. He gave some Apostles, and some Prophets,
and what Are those Gifts which might become the magnificence of a Conqueror so triumphant? Are they not ministeries? ver. 12. He gave Some Apostles, and Some prophets,
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The Seducers are said to be sleighty, crafty, and to have their artifices, methods, stratagems of deceiving, by the sleight of men and cunning craftinesse, whereby they lye in wait to deceive.
The Seducers Are said to be sleighty, crafty, and to have their artifices, methods, stratagems of deceiving, by the sleight of men and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
1. The Ministery which Christ hath given to his Church, He gave some Apostles, &c. That henceforth we be no more children, &c. for the salt ( yee are saith Christ, the salt of the earth ) serves to preserve the people from being flye-blowne with every corrupt doctrine unto putrefaction.
1. The Ministry which christ hath given to his Church, He gave Some Apostles, etc. That henceforth we be no more children, etc. for the salt (ye Are Says christ, the salt of the earth) serves to preserve the people from being flyblown with every corrupt Doctrine unto putrefaction.
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2. The holding fast of the substance and vitals of practick godlinesse, ver 15. Following the truth in love, grow up in all things into him which is the Head even Christ. The fortifying of the vitalls is a repercussive to all infections from the stinking breath of a currupt teacher.
2. The holding fast of the substance and vitals of practic godliness, for 15. Following the truth in love, grow up in all things into him which is the Head even christ. The fortifying of the vitals is a repercussive to all infections from the stinking breath of a corrupt teacher.
which is a sentence (as every eye may see) carried on in metaphors and figurative expressions, only some criticks might haply aske what decorum of speech there is in children tossed to and fro and carried about with winds? for had it not been more congruity to have said waves tossed to and fro,
which is a sentence (as every eye may see) carried on in metaphors and figurative expressions, only Some critics might haply ask what decorum of speech there is in children tossed to and from and carried about with winds? for had it not been more congruity to have said waves tossed to and from,
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1. For the first, They are children , so called, not in respect of age, but of knowledge and understanding, 1 Cor. 14. 20. be not children NONLATINALPHABET in understanding, but be men:
1. For the First, They Are children, so called, not in respect of age, but of knowledge and understanding, 1 Cor. 14. 20. be not children in understanding, but be men:
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Where NONLATINALPHABET perfect and ripe men of knowledge are opposed to children, that is, ungrounded and unskilfull ones, unskilfull in the word of righteousnesse,
Where perfect and ripe men of knowledge Are opposed to children, that is, ungrounded and unskilful ones, unskilful in the word of righteousness,
for he is a babe, Heb. 5. 13. Such babes the Apostle calls carnall, though they be in Christ, 1 Cor. 3 ▪ 1, 2, 3. and opposeth them to spirirituall, that is perfect or ripe of knowledge and judgement;
for he is a babe, Hebrew 5. 13. Such babes the Apostle calls carnal, though they be in christ, 1 Cor. 3 ▪ 1, 2, 3. and Opposeth them to spiritual, that is perfect or ripe of knowledge and judgement;
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and you may see that such men, that are shallow and unballast with knowledge, are easily carried into envying, strife, factions, one crying up Paul, another Apollo, ver. 4. yea they become the certaine prey of Sectaries and seducers, made prize of by them,
and you may see that such men, that Are shallow and unballast with knowledge, Are Easily carried into envying, strife, factions, one crying up Paul, Another Apollo, ver. 4. yea they become the certain prey of Sectaries and seducers, made prize of by them,
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Nor wave nor cloud have any consistence, but are alwayes in motion if any wind be stirring, you shall in vaine look to find them anon where you see them now.
Nor wave nor cloud have any consistence, but Are always in motion if any wind be stirring, you shall in vain look to find them anon where you see them now.
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they are light things and moveable, that are at the command of every wind: when the Apostle saith wind of doctrine, he implies that there is no solidity;
they Are Light things and movable, that Are At the command of every wind: when the Apostle Says wind of Doctrine, he Implies that there is no solidity;
and yet every one tosses some waves to and fro, and carries some cloudes about, nay the very same cloud that is now carried one way, is anon carried another;
and yet every one tosses Some waves to and from, and carries Some Clouds about, nay the very same cloud that is now carried one Way, is anon carried Another;
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1. Children, is a word denoting relation or imperfection ▪ relation, and so ye are all the children of God by faith in Iesus Christ, Gal. 3. 26. Imperfection,
1. Children, is a word denoting Relation or imperfection ▪ Relation, and so you Are all the children of God by faith in Iesus christ, Gal. 3. 26. Imperfection,
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so is it in the Church of God, there are abcedaries, babes that are to be taught NONLATINALPHABET their letters, Heb. 5. 13, the first elements of the oracles of God,
so is it in the Church of God, there Are Abecedaries, babes that Are to be taught their letters, Hebrew 5. 13, the First elements of the oracles of God,
and to be fed with the spoone, or as the Apostle calls it, milke. He did not thinke himselfe too high to feed with milke, 1 Cor. 3. 2. Therefore let no Minister be he never so learned, scorne to be an Usher under Christ, to teach his petties their a. b. c. If the people had not pleaded their rotten charters of age and marriage against Catechisme,
and to be fed with the spoon, or as the Apostle calls it, milk. He did not think himself too high to feed with milk, 1 Cor. 3. 2. Therefore let no Minister be he never so learned, scorn to be an Usher under christ, to teach his petties their a. b. c. If the people had not pleaded their rotten charters of age and marriage against Catechism,
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and the Minister had not thought himselfe too good to teach them their letters and first elements, we had not seen so many children carried about with winds of doctrine:
and the Minister had not Thought himself too good to teach them their letters and First elements, we had not seen so many children carried about with winds of Doctrine:
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He that hath a little knowledge well tryed by the touchstone of the word, and tryed in his own experience to be humbling, quickning and comforting, he loves the truth,
He that hath a little knowledge well tried by the touchstone of the word, and tried in his own experience to be humbling, quickening and comforting, he loves the truth,
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The Apostles while under Christs owne ministery and wing were but very raw in knowledge, (and thereby we learne that no doctrinall teaching or ministery,
The Apostles while under Christ own Ministry and wing were but very raw in knowledge, (and thereby we Learn that no doctrinal teaching or Ministry,
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though of Christ himselfe on earth, can make way into the heart of man untill the Spirit come,) yet so much they found in the words of Christ that they knew not whether else to goe,
though of christ himself on earth, can make Way into the heart of man until the Spirit come,) yet so much they found in the words of christ that they knew not whither Else to go,
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and why then will they not reflect upon themselves and say, whither shall we goe? I would not tread out the least sparke except it be wildfire in the house-eaves which may set the whole Towne afire.
and why then will they not reflect upon themselves and say, whither shall we go? I would not tread out the least spark except it be wildfire in the house-eaves which may Set the Whole Town afire.
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God hath his babes, to whom I would recommend for their comfort the comparing of Heb. 5. 13. with Heb. 6. 9. where the Apostle having called them babes that had need to be taught the first principles, doth yet say, we are perswaded of you things that accompany salvation,
God hath his babes, to whom I would recommend for their Comfort the comparing of Hebrew 5. 13. with Hebrew 6. 9. where the Apostle having called them babes that had need to be taught the First principles, does yet say, we Are persuaded of you things that accompany salvation,
Fundamentals unto salvation are not so many or burdensome, the least Star in the orbe hath as swift and regular a motion though not so much light, as the greater;
Fundamentals unto salvation Are not so many or burdensome, the least Star in the orb hath as swift and regular a motion though not so much Light, as the greater;
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1. That they are unstable under the command of every winde, and a prey to every net that is spread for them, travelling and wandring through all opinions when they have left the true line;
1. That they Are unstable under the command of every wind, and a prey to every net that is spread for them, traveling and wandering through all opinions when they have left the true line;
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be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines, Heb. 13. 9. for its good that the heart be ballast or stablisht with grace, where the opposition is evident between being carried about and being establisht by grace.
be not carried about with diverse and strange doctrines, Hebrew 13. 9. for its good that the heart be ballast or established with grace, where the opposition is evident between being carried about and being established by grace.
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Its good (saith he) that the heart be establisht, and to that end, that we converse in such doctrines as d•e profit them that are exercised in them, still asking our selves this question, what improvement is there of my soule heavenward by such or such doctrine? what healing of the gashes of conscience? what further inlet or admission into communion with Christ? what cleansing from all filthinesse of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holinesse in the feare of God, 2 Cor. 7. 1. If this be your aime,
Its good (Says he) that the heart be established, and to that end, that we converse in such doctrines as d•e profit them that Are exercised in them, still asking our selves this question, what improvement is there of my soul heavenward by such or such Doctrine? what healing of the Gashes of conscience? what further inlet or admission into communion with christ? what cleansing from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God, 2 Cor. 7. 1. If this be your aim,
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then steere this point, intend this scope, and let goe questions and vaine janglings, contending towards the end of the commandement, which marke (saith the Apostle) many never shoot at, 1 Tim. 1. 6. in their ministery or doctrine,
then steer this point, intend this scope, and let go questions and vain janglings, contending towards the end of the Commandment, which mark (Says the Apostle) many never shoot At, 1 Tim. 1. 6. in their Ministry or Doctrine,
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nor indeed doe many hearers aime at any such thing, I meane our Nomades (as I may call them) or walkers, who will not endure to sit at the feet of a constant godly ministery (which yet is the best way of proficiency in knowledge and godlinesse) but by reason of their feverish thirst,
nor indeed do many hearers aim At any such thing, I mean our Nomads (as I may call them) or walker's, who will not endure to fit At the feet of a constant godly Ministry (which yet is the best Way of proficiency in knowledge and godliness) but by reason of their feverish thirst,
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1. They are hearers, and must not they be hearers? what else, condemned be the atheisme of the eare of them who turne away their eare from God, who speakes by the hand of his messengers;
1. They Are hearers, and must not they be hearers? what Else, condemned be the atheism of the ear of them who turn away their ear from God, who speaks by the hand of his messengers;
yea and the State into what hands doctrine is committed, by reason of the unsettlement of the people which may be occasioned thereby, I should beseech them that are in the office of teachers, that they would take heed to themselves and to the doctrine, 1 Tim. 4. 16. and that they would teach milke or meate,
yea and the State into what hands Doctrine is committed, by reason of the unsettlement of the people which may be occasioned thereby, I should beseech them that Are in the office of Teachers, that they would take heed to themselves and to the Doctrine, 1 Tim. 4. 16. and that they would teach milk or meat,
and not wind, nor lead on people first into criticismes, before they have laid in them the plaine Grammar rule of sound and wholesome words, that they may be made proselites to Jesus Christ, not to an opinion;
and not wind, nor led on people First into criticisms, before they have laid in them the plain Grammar Rule of found and wholesome words, that they may be made Proselytes to jesus christ, not to an opinion;
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yet themselves are not the gifts of Christ unto men in the sence of the 11th verse of this Chapter) I should desire to know whether every one that hath a gift to be a servant must therefore be a steward,
yet themselves Are not the Gifts of christ unto men in the sense of the 11th verse of this Chapter) I should desire to know whither every one that hath a gift to be a servant must Therefore be a steward,
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then you must produce your extraordinary commission as he did, saying, And the Lord took me as I followed the flock and said, goe prophesie to my people Israel, or else you must be taken to be but Herdsmen still,
then you must produce your extraordinary commission as he did, saying, And the Lord took me as I followed the flock and said, go prophesy to my people Israel, or Else you must be taken to be but Herdsmen still,
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The Arrian pleaded out of that text Iohn 14. 28. The Father is greater than I. The Anabaptist from that, Matth. 28. 19. Goe ye therefore and disciple all nations, and when he shall be thriven to his NONLATINALPHABET or full stature he will undermine Magistracy by that Rom. 12. 19. Avenge not your selves.
The Arrian pleaded out of that text John 14. 28. The Father is greater than I. The Anabaptist from that, Matthew 28. 19. Go you Therefore and disciple all Nations, and when he shall be thriven to his or full stature he will undermine Magistracy by that Rom. 12. 19. Avenge not your selves.
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The Antinomian hath for his plea that 1 Tim. 1. 9. The law is not made for a righteous man, arguing that he who hath Evangelicall grace for his principle of obedience should not have the law for a rule thereof;
The Antinomian hath for his plea that 1 Tim. 1. 9. The law is not made for a righteous man, arguing that he who hath Evangelical grace for his principle of Obedience should not have the law for a Rule thereof;
but because I intend not a particular confutation of these or the like errours, therefore finally, you all know that the devill hath a scriptum est ready Matth. 3. 6. the Spider sucks poyson out of the Rose, not that I would imply that there is any such thing in the Word it selfe (for ex veris nil nisi verum ) but that a corrupt stomacke concocts wholesome food into disease.
but Because I intend not a particular confutation of these or the like errors, Therefore finally, you all know that the Devil hath a Scriptum est ready Matthew 3. 6. the Spider sucks poison out of the Rose, not that I would imply that there is any such thing in the Word it self (for ex veris nil nisi verum) but that a corrupt stomach concocts wholesome food into disease.
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Christ is the onely everlasting meat, who though he be like a great standing dish, which by reason of Kickshawes and fine Sallets is now adayes not much fed upon by many;
christ is the only everlasting meat, who though he be like a great standing dish, which by reason of Kickshaws and fine Salads is now adays not much fed upon by many;
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he that hath his mouth in tast for such doctrine, and his stomacke craving such solid food, hath cause to blesse God, who it may be by inward shakings and temptations cals him to the setling of the main free-holt,
he that hath his Mouth in taste for such Doctrine, and his stomach craving such solid food, hath cause to bless God, who it may be by inward shakings and temptations calls him to the settling of the main free-holt,
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and state of his soule, and so takes him off from running himselfe out of breath after novelties and niceties, which will sooner fill his head with dreames than his heart with strength or comfort.
and state of his soul, and so Takes him off from running himself out of breath After novelties and niceties, which will sooner fill his head with dreams than his heart with strength or Comfort.
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3. Because of its prevalencie with and over unstayed men, one would wonder that this which the Apostle cals wind of doctrine should so prevaile and spread;
3. Because of its prevalency with and over unstayed men, one would wonder that this which the Apostle calls wind of Doctrine should so prevail and spread;
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I will not borrow that comparison which Eusebius made choice of to expresse the quick spreading of the Gospell at the first, saying, that it passed through the world like a Sun-beame;
I will not borrow that comparison which Eusebius made choice of to express the quick spreading of the Gospel At the First, saying, that it passed through the world like a Sunbeam;
as this wind of doctrine doth, and the same Apostle (than whom no man did more counter-worke false teachers) saith, Acts 20. 30. they shall speake perverse things, to draw disciples after them, whereby it seemes that the way to draw disciples is to speake perverse things;
as this wind of Doctrine does, and the same Apostle (than whom no man did more counterwork false Teachers) Says, Acts 20. 30. they shall speak perverse things, to draw Disciples After them, whereby it seems that the Way to draw Disciples is to speak perverse things;
Beware lest any man make prize of you, Col. 2. 8. some there are to whom the reputation and worth of the teacher is the proofe of his doctrine, receiving all that is stamped with his ipse dixit. We should not call any man our father on earth, Matth. 23. 9. and some also thinke it enough to say, This doctrine makes most against superstition and popery, and yet we will not abide that in a Maldonat, who shall rather pitch upon such a sense of Scripture,
Beware lest any man make prize of you, Col. 2. 8. Some there Are to whom the reputation and worth of the teacher is the proof of his Doctrine, receiving all that is stamped with his ipse dixit. We should not call any man our father on earth, Matthew 23. 9. and Some also think it enough to say, This Doctrine makes most against Superstition and popery, and yet we will not abide that in a Maldonatus, who shall rather pitch upon such a sense of Scripture,
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because it makes most against the Calvinists, and there are who falling upon some novell opinion doe honestate it with the name of a new light, and conceive themselves the greatest illuminates,
Because it makes most against the Calvinists, and there Are who falling upon Some novel opinion do honestate it with the name of a new Light, and conceive themselves the greatest illuminates,
for the new creation begins in a fiat lux; Nor doe I deny but that in the Church there may be a clearer and further demonstration of and insight into many things in the Scriptures, which have lien in the bottome of the pit,
for the new creation begins in a fiat lux; Nor do I deny but that in the Church there may be a clearer and further demonstration of and insight into many things in the Scriptures, which have lain in the bottom of the pit,
1. Whether this light come from the Word, or rather doe not shine from a glo-worme in your own fancies? Is not this vision of yours extra mittendo, by beames going out of your owne eyes to the object ▪ doe you not first conceive,
1. Whither this Light come from the Word, or rather do not shine from a Glowworm in your own fancies? Is not this vision of yours extra mittendo, by beams going out of your own eyes to the Object ▪ do you not First conceive,
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2. Whether it doe nourish those graces in you in which the Kingdome of God consists? or whether doth not this new light starve you? doth not this sun-shine put out your fire? for whether it be that the intention of the minde upon the vaine theory of opinions doth divert the streame,
2. Whither it do nourish those graces in you in which the Kingdom of God consists? or whither does not this new Light starve you? does not this sunshine put out your fire? for whither it be that the intention of the mind upon the vain theory of opinions does divert the stream,
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or whether God withdraw his influences from them that lay themselves out in toyes? or whatsoever the cause be, experience sheweth that after this vertigo takes men in the head, many of them decay in the vitals of Religion,
or whither God withdraw his influences from them that lay themselves out in toys? or whatsoever the cause be, experience shows that After this vertigo Takes men in the head, many of them decay in the vitals of Religion,
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Is not our Church called to the barre to answer not so much for her purity or chastitie in all Administrations as for her very being and life? what children are these, that will unmother her,
Is not our Church called to the bar to answer not so much for her purity or chastity in all Administrations as for her very being and life? what children Are these, that will unmother her,
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and then justifie their secession and departure by Flee out of Babylon: which will not serve their turne except they can find also a Goe out of Ephesus, out of Pergamus, out of Sardis, out of Laodicea, &c. Our Sacraments are also called to the barre.
and then justify their secession and departure by Flee out of Babylon: which will not serve their turn except they can find also a Go out of Ephesus, out of Pergamos, out of Sardis, out of Laodicea, etc. Our Sacraments Are also called to the bar.
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The Lords Supper, under the reason of a mixt Communion, by which (as I conceive) is not meant that unbeleevers or unregenerate persons doe partake rem sacramenti the kernell of this ordinance;
The lords Supper, under the reason of a mixed Communion, by which (as I conceive) is not meant that unbelievers or unregenerate Persons do partake remembering Sacrament the kernel of this Ordinance;
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unto which we say, that though the doore ought to be more narrow than to let in dogs and swine, yet the presence and profession of intruders doth not evacuate that Communion which the faithfull have with Christ, and among themselves:
unto which we say, that though the door ought to be more narrow than to let in Dogs and Swine, yet the presence and profession of intruders does not evacuate that Communion which the faithful have with christ, and among themselves:
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Where they oppose these two as a rule and principle, taking away the rule, called (say they) the oldnesse of the letter, by the principle which is the newnesse of the Spirit;
Where they oppose these two as a Rule and principle, taking away the Rule, called (say they) the oldness of the Letter, by the principle which is the newness of the Spirit;
Our Ministery is arraigned also, as the Papists, because the Ministers of many Reformed Churches have not Imposition of the hands of a Bishop, deny their ordination to be legitimate,
Our Ministry is arraigned also, as the Papists, Because the Ministers of many Reformed Churches have not Imposition of the hands of a Bishop, deny their ordination to be legitimate,
We are between two milstones, what Ministers will they find in the Churches of Christ for many hundred yeares if this be good against ordination? I cannot conceive but God owned some of them for his witnesses prophesying in sackcloth, Rev. 11. 3.
We Are between two millstones, what Ministers will they find in the Churches of christ for many hundred Years if this be good against ordination? I cannot conceive but God owned Some of them for his Witnesses prophesying in Sackcloth, Rev. 11. 3.
the Church ▪ the Sacraments, the Morall Law, the Ministery, is added, the Mortality of the soule, which if reason cannot confute, let a man consult conscience, if that cannot, Scripture will;
the Church ▪ the Sacraments, the Moral Law, the Ministry, is added, the Mortality of the soul, which if reason cannot confute, let a man consult conscience, if that cannot, Scripture will;
had it not been a strange mistake in our blessed Saviour to have (but in a Parable) supposed a rich man after his death in torment and Lazarus in Abrahams bosome;
had it not been a strange mistake in our blessed Saviour to have (but in a Parable) supposed a rich man After his death in torment and Lazarus in Abrahams bosom;
How sad a hearing is it to heare I am of Paul, I am of Apollo, I am of Cephas: was not this that which (as Ierome observes) did at first set up Bishops:
How sad a hearing is it to hear I am of Paul, I am of Apollo, I am of Cephas: was not this that which (as Jerome observes) did At First Set up Bishops:
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more sad it is to heare, here is Christ, and there is Christ, for we are so impotent in our opinions, that every man makes his own to be the very Shibboleth of the Church;
more sad it is to hear, Here is christ, and there is christ, for we Are so impotent in our opinions, that every man makes his own to be the very Shibboleth of the Church;
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but being of divers opinions they cannot be of one Church, nor will be all of one Schoole except they be all of one forme, which breakes our communion into fragments;
but being of diverse opinions they cannot be of one Church, nor will be all of one School except they be all of one Form, which breaks our communion into fragments;
or are they proud and wanton, and have taken surfet of the great things of the Law? or are they ashamed to stand in the levell of sober practicall Christians,
or Are they proud and wanton, and have taken surfeit of the great things of the Law? or Are they ashamed to stand in the level of Sobrium practical Christians,
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but the Lord stop the gangrene, and turne all our eyes to the great things of the Law, that so this tithing of mint and cummin may be left to a second place.
but the Lord stop the gangrene, and turn all our eyes to the great things of the Law, that so this tithing of mint and cummin may be left to a second place.
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For Ministers that have burn'd and shined themselves out in holding forth essentials and saving truths, the whole world since the Apostles time could not overmatch you;
For Ministers that have burned and shined themselves out in holding forth essentials and Saving truths, the Whole world since the Apostles time could not overmatch you;
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and for Christians (the seale of their Ministery) begotten and bred up under their shadow, in respect of the power of godlinesse there hath not been another England on earth, since that time;
and for Christians (the seal of their Ministry) begotten and bred up under their shadow, in respect of the power of godliness there hath not been Another England on earth, since that time;
I doe not ascribe this to the government and discipline (no more then I doe ascribe the multiplying of Israel to Pharaoh ) but under God to the paines and diligence of faithfull pastours, whom I would not have any man now to undervalue and debase as brats of Antichrist:
I do not ascribe this to the government and discipline (no more then I do ascribe the multiplying of Israel to Pharaoh) but under God to the pains and diligence of faithful Pastors, whom I would not have any man now to undervalue and debase as brats of Antichrist:
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for wise men will interpret that they doe it upon no other reason then Herod burnt the Registries of the families and genealogies of the Iewes, in consciousnesse of his own obscurity;
for wise men will interpret that they do it upon no other reason then Herod burned the Registries of the families and genealogies of the Iewes, in consciousness of his own obscurity;
And as for this Church, certainely she hath had a wombe to beare children, and breasts to give them suck, which two things doe make a faire proofe for her against all calumnies,
And as for this Church, Certainly she hath had a womb to bear children, and breasts to give them suck, which two things do make a fair proof for her against all calumnies,
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and for that we fast and pray, as also that those seven Ones in the fourth and fifth verses may continue with us for ever, One body, and one spirit, one hope of your calling, one Lord, one Faith, one baptisme, one God and Father of all, which should be as so many quoines to lock together all parts of the building into one,
and for that we fast and pray, as also that those seven Ones in the fourth and fifth Verses may continue with us for ever, One body, and one Spirit, one hope of your calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, which should be as so many quoines to lock together all parts of the building into one,
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I come now to the second part of the Text, which is the haracter or description of the impostours and seducers, that doe unsettle men, whereof I shall open the termes or words.
I come now to the second part of the Text, which is the haracter or description of the impostors and seducers, that do unsettle men, whereof I shall open the terms or words.
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1. Sleight of men. The originall word for sleight, doth properly signifie Dice-playing, and by ametaphor taken from players at Dice (which sort of men you shall seldome reade of in sober authours without some brand of infamie,) it sets out the qualitie of false teachers,
1. Sleight of men. The original word for sleight, does properly signify Dice-playing, and by ametaphor taken from players At Dice (which sort of men you shall seldom read of in Sobrium Authors without Some brand of infamy,) it sets out the quality of false Teachers,
and therefore he calls it sleight of men, opposing this doctrine of theirs to that of Gods pure word, which is alwayes like it selfe and hath no interests, passions, crooked ends, as men have.
and Therefore he calls it sleight of men, opposing this Doctrine of theirs to that of God's pure word, which is always like it self and hath no interests, passion, crooked ends, as men have.
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but whether it be so or so, or both wayes, you see what these teachers make of their hearers, meere tablemen, which the dice-player carries hither and thither,
but whither it be so or so, or both ways, you see what these Teachers make of their hearers, mere tablemen, which the dice-player carries hither and thither,
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3. Cunning craftinesse ▪ The same word that is used to expresse the subtilty of the serpent tempting Eve, 2 Cor. 11. 3. He beguiled Eve through his subtilty, and it signifies the deep policie of men, 1 Cor. 3. 19. He taketh the wise in their own craftinesse,
3. Cunning craftiness ▪ The same word that is used to express the subtlety of the serpent tempting Eve, 2 Cor. 11. 3. He beguiled Eve through his subtlety, and it signifies the deep policy of men, 1 Cor. 3. 19. He Takes the wise in their own craftiness,
for it signifies properly an ambushment or stratagem of warre, whereby the enemy sets upon a man ex insidijs, at unawares, denoting the specious and faire overtures and pretences of false teachers, spreading their net under the chaffe, to catch the silly bird,
for it signifies properly an ambushment or stratagem of war, whereby the enemy sets upon a man ex insidijs, At unawares, denoting the specious and fair overtures and pretences of false Teachers, spreading their net under the chaff, to catch the silly bird,
for it is plaine that all their sleight and craftinesse is NONLATINALPHABET, to this very end and purpose, that they may entrap and catch men within the ambush of their impostures.
for it is plain that all their sleight and craftiness is, to this very end and purpose, that they may entrap and catch men within the ambush of their Impostors.
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Doct. 1. What oddes the Apostle makes between the seducer and the seduced, even as much as between an old fowler and a young bird, the one he calls children, simple, easie, credulous people,
Doct. 1. What odds the Apostle makes between the seducer and the seduced, even as much as between an old Fowler and a young bird, the one he calls children, simple, easy, credulous people,
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I cannot therefore but upon this observation, exhort you to take heed of playing with such, stake down nothing, especially not your soules, come not within their ambush.
I cannot Therefore but upon this observation, exhort you to take heed of playing with such, stake down nothing, especially not your Souls, come not within their ambush.
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I wonder that petties and novices in knowledge will forsake the Congregations and open assemblies of Gods people, to frequent private houses where these teachers lay their ambuscado;
I wonder that petties and Novices in knowledge will forsake the Congregations and open assemblies of God's people, to frequent private houses where these Teachers lay their ambuscado;
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would not all men condemne the folly of a young man of a great estate, that should deale with a crafty gamester? for these seducers whose designe is to make merchandise of their hearers, 2 Pet. 2. 3. doe most of all aime at them who are good prize, they care not much for a sheep that hath not a good fleece.
would not all men condemn the folly of a young man of a great estate, that should deal with a crafty gamester? for these seducers whose Design is to make merchandise of their hearers, 2 Pet. 2. 3. do most of all aim At them who Are good prize, they care not much for a sheep that hath not a good fleece.
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there is no man but will beleeve a lye when God gives him up to delusion, one may be infected with the plague by looking in at the window, our nature is apt to receive impressions of error.
there is no man but will believe a lie when God gives him up to delusion, one may be infected with the plague by looking in At the window, our nature is apt to receive impressions of error.
Its observed of sheep, that they eate no grasse more greedily then that which rots them, wherefore if they shall say unto you behold he is in the desart, goe not forth, behold he is.
Its observed of sheep, that they eat no grass more greedily then that which rots them, Wherefore if they shall say unto you behold he is in the desert, go not forth, behold he is.
in the secret chambers, beleeve it not, Matth. 24. 26. And what may some say, would you have us come up to an Idols Temple and communicate in Idolatry? No, Come not ye to Gilgal, nor goe up to Bethaven, Hosea 4. 15. Woods and caves,
in the secret chambers, believe it not, Matthew 24. 26. And what may Some say, would you have us come up to an Idols Temple and communicate in Idolatry? No, Come not you to Gilgal, nor go up to Bethaven, Hosea 4. 15. Woods and caves,
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Antichrist and Popery will feele the wounds of such private Assemblies as long as they draw any breath, the enemies of God and his Church know what reason they have to hate conventicles (as they call them:) All that I have to say is, that you stick fast unto and make use of your pastours and teachers, which are the gifts of Jesus Christ unto his Church, ver. 11. and that you come not into the secret of these who are described ver. 14. by their sleight and subtilty to deceive.
Antichrist and Popery will feel the wounds of such private Assemblies as long as they draw any breath, the enemies of God and his Church know what reason they have to hate conventicles (as they call them:) All that I have to say is, that you stick fast unto and make use of your Pastors and Teachers, which Are the Gifts of jesus christ unto his Church, ver. 11. and that you come not into the secret of these who Are described for. 14. by their sleight and subtlety to deceive.
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who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, 2 Pet. 2. 1. they will not resist the truth aperto marte, but cunningly undermine it, as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so doe these also resist the truth, 2 Tim. 3. 8. that is by sleight and counterfeiting to doe the same thing,
who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, 2 Pet. 2. 1. they will not resist the truth Aperto mart, but cunningly undermine it, as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth, 2 Tim. 3. 8. that is by sleight and counterfeiting to do the same thing,
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so that one shall have much adoe to distinguish between the serpents of Moses and them of the Magicians, for they also did the like by their inchantments, Exod. 7. 11. It seemes these seducers are men of parts, the Apostle describes them in the same words as the old serpent is described, by whose subtilty we exchanged Paradise for thistles and bryers;
so that one shall have much ado to distinguish between the Serpents of Moses and them of the Magicians, for they also did the like by their enchantments, Exod 7. 11. It seems these seducers Are men of parts, the Apostle describes them in the same words as the old serpent is described, by whose subtlety we exchanged Paradise for thistles and briers;
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therefore NONLATINALPHABET, though usually taken in the worser part, for subtilty and cunning, yet sometimes it signifies wisedome and lawfull policie, there is NONLATINALPHABET, a good and honest craftinesse or policie, whereby a Minister being a fisher of men, may catch such as by indiscretion will otherwise be hardned, scandalized and lost both to himselfe and God;
Therefore, though usually taken in the Worse part, for subtlety and cunning, yet sometime it signifies Wisdom and lawful policy, there is, a good and honest craftiness or policy, whereby a Minister being a fisher of men, may catch such as by indiscretion will otherwise be hardened, scandalized and lost both to himself and God;
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and have an eye to the stake when they cast the die, their credit, profit, lusts are the center to which they draw every line, they have eyes full of adultery,
and have an eye to the stake when they cast the die, their credit, profit, Lustiest Are the centre to which they draw every line, they have eyes full of adultery,
and their heart is exercised in covetousnesse, they follow the way of Balaam who loved the wages of unrighteousnesse, 2 Pet. 2. 14, 15. and the Apostle beseeches the brethren to marke such which cause divisions and offences,
and their heart is exercised in covetousness, they follow the Way of balaam who loved the wages of unrighteousness, 2 Pet. 2. 14, 15. and the Apostle Beseeches the brothers to mark such which cause divisions and offences,
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because they that are such serve not our Lord Iesus Christ but their own belly, Rom. 16. 18. but how doth the Apostle know this? for mens ends lie close;
Because they that Are such serve not our Lord Iesus christ but their own belly, Rom. 16. 18. but how does the Apostle know this? for men's ends lie close;
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and how is it that he seemes to charge it upon all of them? Are they all covetous? have all of them eyes full of adultery? doe they all make their belly their God, & c? Its true, that ends lie close, a man may deny one and seeke another, Simon Magus laies by his great repute gotten by sorcery, to seeke himselfe in getting power by laying on of hands to give the holy Ghost,
and how is it that he seems to charge it upon all of them? are they all covetous? have all of them eyes full of adultery? do they all make their belly their God, & c? Its true, that ends lie close, a man may deny one and seek Another, Simon Magus lays by his great repute got by sorcery, to seek himself in getting power by laying on of hands to give the holy Ghost,
one is for credit, another for his palat, another for his purse, &c. but this in the generall will hold good, seducers are self seekers. For the service of this maine designe these and such like are their arts or method.
one is for credit, Another for his palate, Another for his purse, etc. but this in the general will hold good, seducers Are self seekers. For the service of this main Design these and such like Are their arts or method.
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The Apostle tells us, that by good words and faire speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple, Rom. 16. 18. the word he useth for simple, is NONLATINALPHABET, men that are otherwise not evill,
The Apostle tells us, that by good words and fair Speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple, Rom. 16. 18. the word he uses for simple, is, men that Are otherwise not evil,
It should seeme the Corinthian teachers, with whom Paul had such bickerings, had a faculty of pithanology or perswasive lenociny of words, whereby they did suadendo docere, not so much convince by evidence of truth as perswade with woing words;
It should seem the Corinthian Teachers, with whom Paul had such bickerings, had a faculty of pithanology or persuasive lenociny of words, whereby they did suadendo docere, not so much convince by evidence of truth as persuade with wooing words;
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It concernes very much to hold fast the forme of wholesome words, 2 Tim. 1. 13. which the Apostle opposeth to questions and logomachies or strife of words and perverse disputings, 1 Tim. 6. 3, 4, 5. as also to prophane and vaine bablings, 2 Tim. 2. 16. and 1 Tim. 6. 20. that is, NONLATINALPHABET,
It concerns very much to hold fast the Form of wholesome words, 2 Tim. 1. 13. which the Apostle Opposeth to questions and Logomachies or strife of words and perverse disputings, 1 Tim. 6. 3, 4, 5. as also to profane and vain babblings, 2 Tim. 2. 16. and 1 Tim. 6. 20. that is,,
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The Apostle Peter speaking of false teachers, hath an expression or two to this purpose, They speake great swelling words of vanity, 2 Pet. 2. 18. that is, they speake great bubbles of words full of wind, strong lines,
The Apostle Peter speaking of false Teachers, hath an expression or two to this purpose, They speak great swelling words of vanity, 2 Pet. 2. 18. that is, they speak great bubbles of words full of wind, strong lines,
and againe in the 2 Pet. 2. 3. through covetousnesse shall they with fained words make merchandise of you. What are these fained words? doe not they meane the same as that 1 Tim. 4. 2. speaking lies in hypocrisie, or should it not rather be taken for a set and composed forme of words, such as Merchants use in commending their wares to sale;
and again in the 2 Pet. 2. 3. through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you. What Are these feigned words? do not they mean the same as that 1 Tim. 4. 2. speaking lies in hypocrisy, or should it not rather be taken for a Set and composed Form of words, such as Merchant's use in commending their wares to sale;
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I shall not dwell upon this, but certainely it is not for nothing that seducers are found to hide their hooke under words and expressions, which they doe artificially fit and compose for the purpose;
I shall not dwell upon this, but Certainly it is not for nothing that seducers Are found to hide their hook under words and expressions, which they do artificially fit and compose for the purpose;
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And all times will beare witnesse that it hath been the property of such men as have had any monster to bring to light, to use obscurity and cloudinesse of expression, that what is unshapen and without forme at the first may afterwards be lickt into proportion;
And all times will bear witness that it hath been the property of such men as have had any monster to bring to Light, to use obscurity and cloudiness of expression, that what is unshapen and without Form At the First may afterwards be licked into proportion;
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as the Oracles of old lapt up their Effata, or as he that wrote Edvardum regem occidere nolite timere bonum est, where the comma helps him out at which doore he pleases;
as the Oracles of old leapt up their Effata, or as he that wrote Edvardum regem occidere nolite timere bonum est, where the comma helps him out At which door he Pleases;
Els they were not good anglers, to which the Apostle seemes to compare them, in that word NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Pet. 2. 18. which is to allure as a bait doth the fish.
Else they were not good anglers, to which the Apostle seems to compare them, in that word, 2 Pet. 2. 18. which is to allure as a bait does the Fish.
And what is that bait? see ver. 19. they promise them liberty, there is not a more catching bait then liberty; Is it likely that Jesus Christ or his Ministers that preach a yoke, a daily crosse, a forsaking all for him, should make such great draughts of fish,
And what is that bait? see for. 19. they promise them liberty, there is not a more catching bait then liberty; Is it likely that jesus christ or his Ministers that preach a yoke, a daily cross, a forsaking all for him, should make such great draughts of Fish,
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for they despise dominion and speake evill of dignities, Jude 8. and therefore doth the Apostle Paul so much call for obedience and subjection to Magistrates, Masters, Ministers, thereby anticipating or correcting the thoughts of Libertinisme,
for they despise dominion and speak evil of dignities, U^de 8. and Therefore does the Apostle Paul so much call for Obedience and subjection to Magistrates, Masters, Ministers, thereby anticipating or correcting the thoughts of Libertinism,
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I doe not wonder that all sorts of sects and heresies (though they be of contrary principles in particular) should meet and concurre in this NONLATINALPHABET,
I do not wonder that all sorts of Sects and heresies (though they be of contrary principles in particular) should meet and concur in this,
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neither (I thinke) doe they plead the letting alone of the tares untill the harvest, Matth. 13. 30. against the censures of the Church or the fasces & securim of the Magistrate;
neither (I think) do they plead the letting alone of the tares until the harvest, Matthew 13. 30. against the censures of the Church or the fasces & Security of the Magistrate;
but I am sure of this, that he that saith, Let both grow together untill the harvest, doth not give way to any man to sow them. An enemy hath done this:
but I am sure of this, that he that Says, Let both grow together until the harvest, does not give Way to any man to sow them. an enemy hath done this:
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These are great liberties indeed, but they are glorious liberties, reserved unto another world, if any man promise you them here on earth, he takes upon him to antedate the time of them.
These Are great Liberties indeed, but they Are glorious Liberties, reserved unto Another world, if any man promise you them hear on earth, he Takes upon him to antedate the time of them.
It was Balaams bait whereby he invited the Israelites to the idolatry of Baal-Peor, and the Apostle findes these false teachers baiting their hooke with the same 2 Pet. 2. 18. they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonnesse:
It was Balaams bait whereby he invited the Israelites to the idolatry of Baal-peor, and the Apostle finds these false Teachers baiting their hook with the same 2 Pet. 2. 18. they allure through the Lustiest of the Flesh, through much wantonness:
But you will say, Is there any such affinity betweene seducing by doctrine and sensuality? How is it that the Apostle charges these teachers with such filthy lusts? I shall answer but little to this question,
But you will say, Is there any such affinity between seducing by Doctrine and sensuality? How is it that the Apostle charges these Teachers with such filthy Lustiest? I shall answer but little to this question,
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for this cause God gave them up to vile affections, so will God shame and discredit the errours that are set up against his truth by the lusts that keep company with them.
for this cause God gave them up to vile affections, so will God shame and discredit the errors that Are Set up against his truth by the Lustiest that keep company with them.
They undervalue and cast dirt in the face of all that stand in their light, this is an old way of insinuating into people, the wolves perswade the sheepe that their Shepherds feed them, to fleece them, that so they may the easilyer worry them;
They undervalue and cast dirt in the face of all that stand in their Light, this is an old Way of insinuating into people, the wolves persuade the sheep that their Shepherd's feed them, to fleece them, that so they may the easilyer worry them;
It is not much that we are called legall Preachers, timeservers, persecutours, inquisitours, what not? The devill must first asperse God to Eve before he prevaile with her,
It is not much that we Are called Legal Preachers, timeservers, persecutors, inquisitors, what not? The Devil must First asperse God to Eve before he prevail with her,
His letters, say they, are weighty and powerfull, but his bodily presence is weake, and his speech contemptible, 2 Cor. 10. 10. Its easie for men to ingratiate themselves with their party by espying faults in every Ordinance and Administration never so well constituted;
His letters, say they, Are weighty and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible, 2 Cor. 10. 10. Its easy for men to ingratiate themselves with their party by espying Faults in every Ordinance and Administration never so well constituted;
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we see beauty enough and find no want of light in the Sun, though they that look upon it through their Galilean glasses discover spots in it as big as all Asia or Africk, as themselves say.
we see beauty enough and find no want of Light in the Sun, though they that look upon it through their Galilean glasses discover spots in it as big as all Asia or Africa, as themselves say.
how often doe men NONLATINALPHABET compell the Scriptures to goe two mile, when of themselves they will goe but one, we should tremble to put words into the mouth of those Oracles, which we doe by mis-inferences,
how often do men compel the Scriptures to go two mile, when of themselves they will go but one, we should tremble to put words into the Mouth of those Oracles, which we do by mis-inferences,
For it hath been observed that it is a great cause of many evils not to be able to adapt common principles and generall rules to particular cases or actions;
For it hath been observed that it is a great cause of many evils not to be able to adapt Common principles and general rules to particular cases or actions;
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for how often is a generall rule of Scripture brought for the warrant of an unlawfull action? as if the Apostle should have eaten with scandall, upon the rule of All things are pure to the pure;
for how often is a general Rule of Scripture brought for the warrant of an unlawful actium? as if the Apostle should have eaten with scandal, upon the Rule of All things Are pure to the pure;
so we know, how men first imagined a decency and order in superstitious ceremonies, and then warranted them by that, Let all things be done decently and in order;
so we know, how men First imagined a decency and order in superstitious ceremonies, and then warranted them by that, Let all things be done decently and in order;
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They recommend their doctrine upon some private pretended revelation and light of their owne, or by some effects thereof which they seeme to have found in themselves since they became therewith acquainted;
They recommend their Doctrine upon Some private pretended Revelation and Light of their own, or by Some effects thereof which they seem to have found in themselves since they became therewith acquainted;
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as that they have found such experiments of it in themselves as they never had before, they are more lively, cheerefull, comfortable, &c. As for their revelations or light, what is it they meane by them? Doe they meane that the vaile is taken off the Scripture or rather their eye,
as that they have found such experiments of it in themselves as they never had before, they Are more lively, cheerful, comfortable, etc. As for their revelations or Light, what is it they mean by them? Do they mean that the veil is taken off the Scripture or rather their eye,
so that they have a cleerer spirituall discerning into, and savour of, and affection to the Word? or doe they meane by revelation, some secret sealings or assurances which are indeed private to their owne soules,
so that they have a clearer spiritual discerning into, and savour of, and affection to the Word? or do they mean by Revelation, Some secret sealings or assurances which Are indeed private to their own Souls,
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I find the Apostle appealing to the sense of beleevers, to attest the doctrine of the Gospel, Gal. 3. 2. received ye the Spirit by the preaching of the law,
I find the Apostle appealing to the sense of believers, to attest the Doctrine of the Gospel, Gal. 3. 2. received you the Spirit by the preaching of the law,
or by the hearing of faith? but now what is all this to the revelation or effects of new and strange doctrines? what impostures have not been obtruded upon pretence of private light and revelation, the old Prophet may bring you into the lions mouth by telling you of an angel that spoke to him, 1 Kin. 13. 18. & 24. God saith that he proves his people by a Prophet,
or by the hearing of faith? but now what is all this to the Revelation or effects of new and strange doctrines? what Impostors have not been obtruded upon pretence of private Light and Revelation, the old Prophet may bring you into the Lions Mouth by telling you of an angel that spoke to him, 1 Kin. 13. 18. & 24. God Says that he Proves his people by a Prophet,
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and with all their soule, Deut. 13. 3. nor Prophet, nor Apostle, nor Angel is to be heard if he preach NONLATINALPHABET besides or other than that ye have received, and for that they say that they find themselves as it were in a new world since they found this new way.
and with all their soul, Deuteronomy 13. 3. nor Prophet, nor Apostle, nor Angel is to be herd if he preach beside or other than that you have received, and for that they say that they find themselves as it were in a new world since they found this new Way.
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I much question their probatum est, Is it not some angel of darknesse transformed into an Angel of light? doe they not walke in the light of their fire,
I much question their probatum est, Is it not Some angel of darkness transformed into an Angel of Light? do they not walk in the Light of their fire,
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and whom doth it concerne but you to take heed to the flock, you cannot by silence liberare sidem aut animam; Christ hath given Pastours and Teachers to his Church to this end, that the people should not be children, tossed to and fro, &c. convincing of gain-sayers,
and whom does it concern but you to take heed to the flock, you cannot by silence Liberate sidem Or animam; christ hath given Pastors and Teachers to his Church to this end, that the people should not be children, tossed to and from, etc. convincing of gainsayers,
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what if there be moe such teachers and followed by thousands, is it ever the more truth for the number? or is it a noli me tangere? or are we slaves to popularity? and dare not snatch the souls of our people out of the streame for feare of displeasing them by saving of them? or have we no hope to worke a cure,
what if there be more such Teachers and followed by thousands, is it ever the more truth for the number? or is it a noli me tangere? or Are we slaves to popularity? and Dare not snatch the Souls of our people out of the stream for Fear of displeasing them by Saving of them? or have we no hope to work a cure,
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and so like Phisitians, we let desperate patients eat and drinke, and doe what they will without contradiction? Luther did not much consider how usefull the Sectaries of his time might have been against the Pope and his party,
and so like Physicians, we let desperate patients eat and drink, and do what they will without contradiction? Luther did not much Consider how useful the Sectaries of his time might have been against the Pope and his party,
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I would not blow the trumpet or proclaime open warre against lesser differences, severity and acrimony in such cases breedes schisme and heales it not;
I would not blow the trumpet or proclaim open war against lesser differences, severity and acrimony in such cases breeds Schism and heals it not;
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but pernicious errours and destructive to soules (which it is cruelty to spare and not pity) must be faced and fought against, not with invectives and railing, that doth but anger the Gangrene,
but pernicious errors and destructive to Souls (which it is cruelty to spare and not pity) must be faced and fought against, not with invectives and railing, that does but anger the Gangrene,
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for even that point about the law which denominates an Antinomian, and that about Baptisme which denominates an Anabaptist, seeme not to be fatall to the soule? To this I answer, that we must look how a doctrine is attended or consequenced;
for even that point about the law which denominates an Antinomian, and that about Baptism which denominates an Anabaptist, seem not to be fatal to the soul? To this I answer, that we must look how a Doctrine is attended or consequenced;
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2. To the people I say but this, Rom. 16. 17. I beseech you brethren marke them which cause divisions and differences contrary to the doctrine which yee have learned, and avoid them;
2. To the people I say but this, Rom. 16. 17. I beseech you brothers mark them which cause divisions and differences contrary to the Doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them;
and our own weakenings, and because I have named the enemy, let no man thinke that the betraying of these differences among our selves doth give handle and occasion to them, to traduce us all as Anabaptists, Brownists, Sectaries:
and our own weakenings, and Because I have nam the enemy, let no man think that the betraying of these differences among our selves does give handle and occasion to them, to traduce us all as Anabaptists, Brownists, Sectaries:
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we need not feare the calumnies of those to whom godlinesse it selfe, as Christianity of old, was crime enough, we shall doe our selves right in their eyes by disclaiming them.
we need not Fear the calumnies of those to whom godliness it self, as Christianity of old, was crime enough, we shall do our selves right in their eyes by disclaiming them.
Let them say that we are about (instead of purging the Temple as Christ did ▪) to set up a Pantheon (as the Romans did) or an Altar to the unknown god (as they of Athens did.) This water will not stick upon us long, they will be of another mind when we shall shake this viper off our hand;
Let them say that we Are about (instead of purging the Temple as christ did ▪) to Set up a Pantheon (as the Romans did) or an Altar to the unknown god (as they of Athens did.) This water will not stick upon us long, they will be of Another mind when we shall shake this viper off our hand;
In the meane time I beseech you to consider whether beside the sleight and cunning craftinesse of seducing teachers, there be not some other stratagems on foot, acted from behind the doore and at a greater distance, some hand of Ioab is in all this, the polititian and the Jesuite blow these coales, they would make us as Samaritans and Iewes to one another.
In the mean time I beseech you to Consider whither beside the sleight and cunning craftiness of seducing Teachers, there be not Some other stratagems on foot, acted from behind the door and At a greater distance, Some hand of Ioab is in all this, the politician and the Jesuit blow these coals, they would make us as Samaritans and Iewes to one Another.
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Ile say but this, observe the brand or character set upon the seduced, Vnstable soules, 2 Pet. 2. 14. silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 2 Tim. 3. 6, &c. and upon the seducers, merchants of mens soules, 2 Pet. 2. 3. unruly, vainetalkers, deceivers, aiming at filthy lucre, Titus 1. 10, 11. NONLATINALPHABET, lawlesse persons, 2 Pet. 3. 17. men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith, 2 Tim. 3. 8, &c. but admit there be a face and presence of holinesse in the person, may we not then more securely receive their doctrine? To this I answer, that both person and doctrine may carry a faire stamp and superscription.
I'll say but this, observe the brand or character Set upon the seduced, Unstable Souls, 2 Pet. 2. 14. silly women laden with Sins, led away with diverse Lustiest, 2 Tim. 3. 6, etc. and upon the seducers, merchant's of men's Souls, 2 Pet. 2. 3. unruly, vainetalkers, deceivers, aiming At filthy lucre, Titus 1. 10, 11., lawless Persons, 2 Pet. 3. 17. men of corrupt minds, Reprobate Concerning the faith, 2 Tim. 3. 8, etc. but admit there be a face and presence of holiness in the person, may we not then more securely receive their Doctrine? To this I answer, that both person and Doctrine may carry a fair stamp and superscription.
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The third is the preservative or antidote against all impressions of such teachers as come with sleight and subtilty, &c. and that is two-fold, 1. The Ministery which Christ hath given to his Church, for this ver.
The third is the preservative or antidote against all impressions of such Teachers as come with sleight and subtlety, etc. and that is twofold, 1. The Ministry which christ hath given to his Church, for this ver.
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relates to the 11. He gave some Apostles, and some, &c. that henceforth, &c. and to them doth the Apostle commit the charge of the flock, to watch over them against wolves, Acts 20. 28, 29. 2. The holding fast and pursuance of the substance and great things of Religion, ver. 15. but being sincere in love grow up in all things into him which is the head:
relates to the 11. He gave Some Apostles, and Some, etc. that henceforth, etc. and to them does the Apostle commit the charge of the flock, to watch over them against wolves, Acts 20. 28, 29. 2. The holding fast and pursuance of the substance and great things of Religion, ver. 15. but being sincere in love grow up in all things into him which is the head:
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Its an excellent growth, to grow up into the head, that is, into communion with and conformity to Jesus Christ, which triviall opinions nothing at all advance;
Its an excellent growth, to grow up into the head, that is, into communion with and conformity to jesus christ, which trivial opinions nothing At all advance;
so the Apostle Peter, 2 Pet. 3. 17, 18. gives the same receipt against unstedfastnesse, but grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ;
so the Apostle Peter, 2 Pet. 3. 17, 18. gives the same receipt against unsteadfastness, but grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ;
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Paul commends to them the aiming at godly edifying which is by faith, and to hold to that which is the end of the commandement, charity out of a pure heart and of a good conscience and of faith unfained, 1 Tim. 1. 4, 5. If both Ministers and people would but drive this trade, it would take off that wandring and hunting after novell opinions and doctrines,
Paul commends to them the aiming At godly edifying which is by faith, and to hold to that which is the end of the Commandment, charity out of a pure heart and of a good conscience and of faith unfeigned, 1 Tim. 1. 4, 5. If both Ministers and people would but drive this trade, it would take off that wandering and hunting After novel opinions and doctrines,
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If you have good feeding, why should not that keep you from wandering, untill the pale be set up, wait upon God in the use of his saving ordinances; and pray for us.
If you have good feeding, why should not that keep you from wandering, until the pale be Set up, wait upon God in the use of his Saving ordinances; and pray for us.
Fatemur quidem novas quasdam & antea non au•itas •ectas, Anabaptistas ▪ Liber•inos, Mennonios Zwenk•el•l•anos statim ad exortum Evangelij ex •ir•sse, Ju•l Apol. Eccle. Anglicanae. Vide Sl•idanum in commentarijs.
Fatemur quidem novas quasdam & Antea non au•itas •ectas, Anabaptistas ▪ Liber•inos, Mennonios Zwenk•el•l•anos Immediately ad exortum Evangelij ex •ir•sse, Ju•l Apollinarian Eccle. Anglicanae. Vide Sl•idanum in commentarijs.
