Justification by faith: or, a confutation of that antinomian error, that justification is before faith; being the sum & substance of a sermon / preached at Sarum; by Benjamin Woodbridge, minister of Newberry in Barkshire. May 26. 1652. Imprimatur, Edmund Calamy.

Woodbridge, Benjamin, 1622-1684
Publisher: Printed by John Field for Edmund Paxton and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Chain over against the Castle Tavern near to the Doctors Commons
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1652
Approximate Era: Interregnum
TCP ID: A96866 ESTC ID: R207183 STC ID: W3424
Subject Headings: Antinomianism -- Controversial literature; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Justification by Faith. Worthy Sir, Justification by Faith. Worthy Sir, n1 p-acp n1. j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 ACcording to your desire and my own promise, I here send you the Copy of the Sermon which I Preached lately at Salisbury, against the Opinion so much prevailing amongst you, of Justification before Faith: ACcording to your desire and my own promise, I Here send you the Copy of the Sermon which I Preached lately At Salisbury, against the Opinion so much prevailing among you, of Justification before Faith: vvg p-acp po22 n1 cc po11 d n1, pns11 av vvb pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvn av-j p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 av av-d vvg p-acp pn22, pp-f n1 p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 I have made several additions to several Arguments, and annexed a large Answer to the two Arguments which Mr. Eyre made use of against me, after the Sermon was ended. I have made several additions to several Arguments, and annexed a large Answer to the two Arguments which Mr. Eyre made use of against me, After the Sermon was ended. pns11 vhb vvn j n2 p-acp j n2, cc vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt crd n2 r-crq n1 np1 vvn n1 pp-f p-acp pno11, p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 The Introduction to the Text, and the Applicatory part of the Sermon, I shall not trouble you with, The Introduction to the Text, and the Applicatory part of the Sermon, I shall not trouble you with, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 but onely with that which is Doctrinal and Controversal. but only with that which is Doctrinal and Controversal. cc-acp av-j p-acp d r-crq vbz j cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 HAving then read those words in Rom. 5. 1. The Point observed was this, That we are justified by Faith. HAving then read those words in Rom. 5. 1. The Point observed was this, That we Are justified by Faith. vhg av vvn d n2 p-acp np1 crd crd dt n1 vvn vbds d, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
6 To write down all the places that give evidence to this truth, were to Transcribe almost the whole New Testament, Gal. 2. 16. We have believed in Jesus Christ, that we may be justified by the Faith of Christ, where Justification is expresly made a consequent of Faith: To write down all the places that give evidence to this truth, were to Transcribe almost the Whole New Testament, Gal. 2. 16. We have believed in jesus christ, that we may be justified by the Faith of christ, where Justification is expressly made a consequent of Faith: pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt n2 cst vvb n1 p-acp d n1, vbdr pc-acp vvi av dt j-jn j n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1 np1, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq n1 vbz av-j vvn dt j pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 3 Page 1
7 And as Glory follows Justification, so doth Justification follow Vocation unto Faith, Rom. 8. 30. and Righteousness (saith the Apostle) shall be imputed unto us if we believe, Rom. 4. 24. so Acts 10. 43. and 13. 39. and 26. 18. with multitudes of other places. And as Glory follows Justification, so does Justification follow Vocation unto Faith, Rom. 8. 30. and Righteousness (Says the Apostle) shall be imputed unto us if we believe, Rom. 4. 24. so Acts 10. 43. and 13. 39. and 26. 18. with Multitudes of other places. cc c-acp n1 vvz n1, av vdz n1 vvi n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd cc n1 (vvz dt n1) vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vvb, np1 crd crd av n2 crd crd cc crd crd cc crd crd p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn n2. (5) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
8 The onely Answer which is given to these and the like Texts, is this, That by Justification we are to understand, a Justification in the Court of Conscience, The only Answer which is given to these and the like Texts, is this, That by Justification we Are to understand, a Justification in the Court of Conscience, dt j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d cc dt j n2, vbz d, cst p-acp n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 2
9 or the Evidence and Declaration of a Justification already past before God; or the Evidence and Declaration of a Justification already passed before God; cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn p-acp np1; (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 2
10 so that Faith is said to justifie us, not because it doth justifie us before God, so that Faith is said to justify us, not Because it does justify us before God, av d n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12, xx c-acp pn31 vdz vvi pno12 p-acp np1, (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 2
11 but because it doth declare to our Consciences that we are justified: Against which Gloss I have several things to oppose. but Because it does declare to our Consciences that we Are justified: Against which Gloss I have several things to oppose. cc-acp c-acp pn31 vdz vvi p-acp po12 n2 cst pns12 vbr vvn: p-acp r-crq n1 pns11 vhb j n2 pc-acp vvi. (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 2
12 1. That it is a contradiction of the Holy Ghost: 1. That it is a contradiction of the Holy Ghost: crd cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
13 It is well known that the Apostle, in the Epistle to the Romans and to the Galatians, sets himself on purpose to assert the Doctrine of Justification by Faith, in opposition to Works: It is well known that the Apostle, in the Epistle to the Romans and to the Galatians, sets himself on purpose to assert the Doctrine of Justification by Faith, in opposition to Works: pn31 vbz av vvn cst dt n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1 cc p-acp dt np1, vvz px31 p-acp n1 p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvz: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
14 The question between him and the Jews was not, Whether we were declared to be justified by Faith or Works; The question between him and the jews was not, Whither we were declared to be justified by Faith or Works; dt n1 p-acp pno31 cc dt np2 vbds xx, cs pns12 vbdr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc vvz; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
15 but, Whether we were justified by Faith or Works in the sight of God, or before God; but, Whither we were justified by Faith or Works in the sighed of God, or before God; cc-acp, cs pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp np1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
16 and he concludes that it is by Faith and not by Works: and he concludes that it is by Faith and not by Works: cc pns31 vvz cst pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cc xx p-acp vvz: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
17 Thus Rom. 3. 20, 21. Therefore by the deeds of the law, there shall no flesh be justified (in his sight) But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested; Thus Rom. 3. 20, 21. Therefore by the Deeds of the law, there shall no Flesh be justified (in his sighed) But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested; av np1 crd crd, crd av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vmb dx n1 vbi vvn (p-acp po31 n1) cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
18 &c. The righteousness of God without the Law, is the righteousness of Faith; etc. The righteousness of God without the Law, is the righteousness of Faith; av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
19 and by this we are Justified in the sight of God, and not by the deeds of the Law. and by this we Are Justified in the sighed of God, and not by the Deeds of the Law. cc p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
20 Again, Gal. 3. 11. But that no man is justified by the Law (in the sight of God) it is evident, For the just shall live by Faith; Again, Gal. 3. 11. But that no man is justified by the Law (in the sighed of God) it is evident, For the just shall live by Faith; av, np1 crd crd p-acp cst dx n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) pn31 vbz j, c-acp dt j vmb vvi p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
21 where the Argument is clearly this: where the Argument is clearly this: c-crq dt n1 vbz av-j d: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
22 If we are justified by Faith in the sight of God, then we are not justified by Works in the sight of God: If we Are justified by Faith in the sighed of God, then we Are not justified by Works in the sighed of God: cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
23 But we are justified by Faith in the sight of God, For the Just shall live by Faith: Ergo, not by Works: But we Are justified by Faith in the sighed of God, For the Just shall live by Faith: Ergo, not by Works: cc-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j vmb vvi p-acp n1: fw-la, xx p-acp vvz: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 3
24 From which places we may safely infer, that where else the Apostle speaks of Justification by Faith in opposition to Justification by Works, he is to be understood of Justification before God, From which places we may safely infer, that where Else the Apostle speaks of Justification by Faith in opposition to Justification by Works, he is to be understood of Justification before God, p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst c-crq av dt n1 vvz pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp vvz, pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 3
25 or in the sight of God, and not onely of Justification in our own Consciences. or in the sighed of God, and not only of Justification in our own Consciences. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc xx av-j pp-f n1 p-acp po12 d n2. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 3
26 2. It is also a most unsound assertion, that Faith doth Evidence our Justification before Faith: 2. It is also a most unsound assertion, that Faith does Evidence our Justification before Faith: crd pn31 vbz av dt av-ds j n1, cst n1 vdz n1 po12 n1 p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
27 The word (Evidence) may be taken improperly, as signifying no more then an Argument; The word (Evidence) may be taken improperly, as signifying no more then an Argument; dt n1 (n1) vmb vbi vvn av-j, c-acp vvg av-dx dc cs dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
28 and so Faith may be said to Evidence Justification, as an effect doth argue the cause: and so Faith may be said to Evidence Justification, as an Effect does argue the cause: cc av n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 n1, c-acp dt n1 vdz vvi dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
29 As laughing and crying may be said to evidence reason in a childe, not that it is necessary they should evidence it to the childe it self, or to any body else; As laughing and crying may be said to evidence reason in a child, not that it is necessary they should evidence it to the child it self, or to any body Else; c-acp vvg cc vvg vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, xx cst pn31 vbz j pns32 vmd n1 pn31 p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, cc p-acp d n1 av; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
30 but because they are Arguments affected to prove, that Reason must be where they are: If Mr. Eyre will say that Faith doth evidence Justification after this maner; but Because they Are Arguments affected to prove, that Reason must be where they Are: If Mr. Eyre will say that Faith does evidence Justification After this manner; cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr n2 vvn pc-acp vvi, cst n1 vmb vbi c-crq pns32 vbr: cs n1 np1 vmb vvi d n1 vdz n1 n1 p-acp d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
31 then 1. Justification by Faith is not necessarily so much as a Justification in Conscience; then 1. Justification by Faith is not necessarily so much as a Justification in Conscience; av crd n1 p-acp n1 vbz xx av-j av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
32 for as a childe may laugh and cry (actions that will argue reason in the subject where they are) and yet not have the evidence or clear knowledge that himself hath reason; for as a child may laugh and cry (actions that will argue reason in the Subject where they Are) and yet not have the evidence or clear knowledge that himself hath reason; c-acp c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvb (n2 cst vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt j-jn c-crq pns32 vbr) cc av xx vhi dt n1 cc j n1 cst n1 vhz n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
33 so may it be supposed, that a Christian may have Faith (which will argue Justification) and yet not have the evidence that himself is justified: so may it be supposed, that a Christian may have Faith (which will argue Justification) and yet not have the evidence that himself is justified: av vmb pn31 vbi vvn, cst dt njp vmb vhi n1 (r-crq vmb vvi n1) cc av xx vhi dt n1 d px31 vbz vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
34 We know by daily experience, that many Christians have that in them, which if it were rightly understood, would prove that they are justified; We know by daily experience, that many Christians have that in them, which if it were rightly understood, would prove that they Are justified; pns12 vvb p-acp j n1, cst d np1 vhb d p-acp pno32, r-crq cs pn31 vbdr av-jn vvn, vmd vvi cst pns32 vbr vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
35 whiles yet they want the evidence of this Justification within themselves, their consciences for long time together accusing and condemning them, while yet they want the evidence of this Justification within themselves, their Consciences for long time together accusing and condemning them, cs av pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp px32, po32 n2 p-acp j n1 av vvg cc vvg pno32, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 3
36 whiles there is ground and reason that they should excuse and absolve them. 2. If Faith evidence Justification as an effect of it, while there is ground and reason that they should excuse and absolve them. 2. If Faith evidence Justification as an Effect of it, cs pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 cst pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi pno32. crd cs n1 n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 4
37 then may we as truly be Faithed by our Justification, as to be justified by our Faith, then may we as truly be Faithed by our Justification, as to be justified by our Faith, av vmb pns12 p-acp av-j vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 4
38 and we must invert the order of the Gospel; and instead of saying, Believe and thou shalt be justified; and we must invert the order of the Gospel; and instead of saying, Believe and thou shalt be justified; cc pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc av pp-f vvg, vvb cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 4
39 we must say henceforward, Thou art justified, therefore believe. 3. It will unavoidably follow that we are justified by Works as well as by Faith; we must say henceforward, Thou art justified, Therefore believe. 3. It will avoidable follow that we Are justified by Works as well as by Faith; pns12 vmb vvi av, pns21 vb2r vvn, av vvb. crd pn31 vmb av-j vvi cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvz c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 4
40 forasmuch as our Adversaries themselves I think will not deny, that works are an effect of their supposed Justification as well as Faith: forasmuch as our Adversaries themselves I think will not deny, that works Are an Effect of their supposed Justification as well as Faith: av c-acp po12 n2 px32 pns11 vvb vmb xx vvi, cst n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f po32 j-vvn n1 c-acp av c-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 4
41 I am sure Christ redeemed us, that we should be Zealous of good Works, Tit. 2. 14. And whether these works be the first effect or the second, I am sure christ redeemed us, that we should be Zealous of good Works, Tit. 2. 14. And whither these works be the First Effect or the second, pns11 vbm j np1 vvn pno12, cst pns12 vmd vbi j pp-f j vvz, np1 crd crd cc cs d n2 vbb dt ord n1 cc dt ord, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 4
42 and by consequence the first evidence or the second, is not at all material in this case; and by consequence the First evidence or the second, is not At all material in this case; cc p-acp n1 dt ord n1 cc dt ord, vbz xx p-acp d j-jn p-acp d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 4
43 because the Apostle, when he denys Justification by Works, he excludes Works altogether, Ro. 3. 28. & 4. 5. Because the Apostle, when he denys Justification by Works, he excludes Works altogether, Ro. 3. 28. & 4. 5. c-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 n1 n1 p-acp vvz, pns31 vvz vvz av, np1 crd crd cc crd crd (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 4
44 But I suppose this is not Mr. Eyre 's meaning; But I suppose this is not Mr. Eyre is meaning; cc-acp pns11 vvb d vbz xx n1 np1 vbz vvg; (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 4
45 the word (Evidence) therefore may be taken more properly, and so Faith may be said to evidence our Justification, either Immediately and Axiomatically, or Remotely and Syllogistically. the word (Evidence) Therefore may be taken more properly, and so Faith may be said to evidence our Justification, either Immediately and Axiomatically, or Remotely and Syllogistically. dt n1 (n1) av vmb vbi vvn av-dc av-j, cc av n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 po12 n1, av-d av-j cc av-j, cc av-j cc av-j. (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 4
46 Faith doth evidence Exiomatically, as it is an assent to the truth of a Divine Testimony, concerning such or such a thing: Faith does evidence Exiomatically, as it is an assent to the truth of a Divine Testimony, Concerning such or such a thing: n1 vdz n1 av-j, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvg d cc d dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 4
47 Thus the Apostle saith, that Faith doth evidence to us, That the world was framed by the word of God, Heb. 11. 1, 3. to wit, Thus the Apostle Says, that Faith does evidence to us, That the world was framed by the word of God, Hebrew 11. 1, 3. to wit, av dt n1 vvz, cst n1 vdz n1 p-acp pno12, cst dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 4
48 as it is a firm assent to the Divine Testimony of Scripture, That God made the Heavens and the Earth. as it is a firm assent to the Divine Testimony of Scripture, That God made the Heavens and the Earth. c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cst np1 vvd dt n2 cc dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 4
49 And thus Faith must be said to evidence Justification Axiomatically, as it is an assent to this Proposition, I am justified: But thus Faith cannot evidence Justification. And thus Faith must be said to evidence Justification Axiomatically, as it is an assent to this Proposition, I am justified: But thus Faith cannot evidence Justification. cc av n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 n1 av-j, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vbm vvn: cc-acp av n1 vmbx n1 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 4
50 For first, There is no such thing written, Ergo, it cannot be evidenced by Faith immediately; For First, There is no such thing written, Ergo, it cannot be evidenced by Faith immediately; p-acp ord, pc-acp vbz dx d n1 vvn, fw-la, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1 av-j; (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 4
51 Where doth the Scripture say, Thou Paul, or thou Peter, or thou Thomas art justified? And where there is no Divine Testimony, there can be neither Object nor Evidence of Divine Faith. Where does the Scripture say, Thou Paul, or thou Peter, or thou Thomas art justified? And where there is no Divine Testimony, there can be neither Object nor Evidence of Divine Faith. c-crq vdz dt n1 vvb, pns21 np1, cc pns21 np1, cc pns21 np1 n1 vvn? cc c-crq pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 5
52 It is the carnal, presumptuous, damning Faith of the world, to believe that they are justified by an Axiomatical assent, It is the carnal, presumptuous, damning Faith of the world, to believe that they Are justified by an Axiomatical assent, pn31 vbz dt j, j, vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 5
53 though they do not come within the compass of any general Truth or Promise, from which they may infer such a particular conclusion. 2. The Faith by which we are justified, is the Faith which the Apostles and Ministers of the Gospel are to preach to the whole world, though they do not come within the compass of any general Truth or Promise, from which they may infer such a particular conclusion. 2. The Faith by which we Are justified, is the Faith which the Apostles and Ministers of the Gospel Are to preach to the Whole world, cs pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi d dt j n1. crd dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 5
54 and to press upon their Consciences, Acts 20. 21. and 13. 38, 39. But we cannot press it upon every man in the world to believe that he is justified, and to press upon their Consciences, Acts 20. 21. and 13. 38, 39. But we cannot press it upon every man in the world to believe that he is justified, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, n2 crd crd cc crd crd, crd cc-acp pns12 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vbz vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 5
55 and that if he doth not believe this, he shall be damned, unless we should press men to believe a lie: and that if he does not believe this, he shall be damned, unless we should press men to believe a lie: cc cst cs pns31 vdz xx vvi d, pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cs pns12 vmd vvi n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 5
56 of all men Mr. Eyre cannot do it, unless he would perswade men to believe himself to have Preached falshoods in all the Sermons which he hath formerly made against the avouchers of Universal Redemption; of all men Mr. Eyre cannot do it, unless he would persuade men to believe himself to have Preached falsehoods in all the Sermons which he hath formerly made against the avouchers of Universal Redemption; pp-f d n2 n1 np1 vmbx vdi pn31, cs pns31 vmd vvi n2 pc-acp vvi px31 pc-acp vhi vvn n2 p-acp d dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhz av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-u n1; (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 5
57 Ergo, Faith doth not evidence Justification Axiomatically. Nor yet can it evidence our Justification Syllogistically: Ergo, Faith does not evidence Justification Axiomatically. Nor yet can it evidence our Justification Syllogistically: fw-la, n1 vdz xx n1 n1 av-j. ccx av vmb pn31 n1 po12 n1 av-j: (5) part (DIV2) 7 Page 5
58 Such a Syllogistical Evidence, is the Evidence of a particular Conclusion, drawn out of some general Proposition by the discourse of Conscience, in which way a Believer doth evidence his justification, by the discourse of his Conscience after this or the like maner: He that believeth, is justified. Such a Syllogistical Evidence, is the Evidence of a particular Conclusion, drawn out of Some general Proposition by the discourse of Conscience, in which Way a Believer does evidence his justification, by the discourse of his Conscience After this or the like manner: He that Believeth, is justified. d dt j n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvn av pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vdz n1 po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d cc dt j n1: pns31 cst vvz, vbz vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 5
59 But (saith the Conscience) I believe: Therefore (saith the same Conscience) I am justified. The two first Propositions of which Syllogism (which they call the major and minor ) must first be evidenced, But (Says the Conscience) I believe: Therefore (Says the same Conscience) I am justified. The two First Propositions of which Syllogism (which they call the Major and minor) must First be evidenced, p-acp (vvz dt n1) pns11 vvb: av (vvz dt d n1) pns11 vbm vvn. dt crd ord n2 pp-f r-crq n1 (r-crq pns32 vvb dt j cc j) vmb ord vbi vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 5
60 before Faith can bring in the main Evidence which lays in the conclusion: before Faith can bring in the main Evidence which lays in the conclusion: p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
61 I affirm then, That it is impossible for a man by Faith, to evidence Syllogistically that he is justified before Faith, I affirm then, That it is impossible for a man by Faith, to evidence Syllogistically that he is justified before Faith, pns11 vvb av, cst pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 av-j cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
62 because there cannot be found out a Medium before Faith it self, that will agree with both parts of the Question, Because there cannot be found out a Medium before Faith it self, that will agree with both parts of the Question, c-acp a-acp vmbx vbi vvn av dt fw-la p-acp n1 pn31 n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
63 and so there will be always wanting a major or minor, and the conclusion (in which lies the strength of the Evidence) cannot follow: and so there will be always wanting a Major or minor, and the conclusion (in which lies the strength of the Evidence) cannot follow: cc av pc-acp vmb vbi av vvg dt j cc j, cc dt n1 (p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1) vmbx vvi: (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
64 For all particular Conclusions of personal Justification, must be drawn out of some general Promise or Proposition which Faith doth first assent to and evidence, For all particular Conclusions of personal Justification, must be drawn out of Some general Promise or Proposition which Faith does First assent to and evidence, c-acp d j n2 pp-f j n1, vmb vbi vvn av pp-f d n1 vvb cc n1 r-crq n1 vdz ord vvi p-acp cc n1, (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
65 before it can bring in the Conclusion; before it can bring in the Conclusion; c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
66 which universal Proposition must contain that sort or kinde of persons, of whom Justification may be affirmed: which universal Proposition must contain that sort or kind of Persons, of whom Justification may be affirmed: r-crq j n1 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, pp-f r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
67 But there is no sort or kinde of persons of whom Justification may be affirmed Universally, But there is no sort or kind of Persons of whom Justification may be affirmed Universally, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 pp-f r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn av-j, (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
68 but onely such as do believe, which I prove thus; but only such as do believe, which I prove thus; cc-acp av-j d c-acp vdb vvi, r-crq pns11 vvb av; (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
69 All the world is distributed into Believers and Unbelievers, Mark 16. 15, 16. John 3. 17, 18. But Justification cannot be affirmed of Unbelievers universally; All the world is distributed into Believers and Unbelievers, Mark 16. 15, 16. John 3. 17, 18. But Justification cannot be affirmed of Unbelievers universally; d dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, vvb crd crd, crd np1 crd crd, crd p-acp n1 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f n2 av-j; (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
70 Would it not be accounted a mad evidencing of Justification by Faith, to argue thus, All Unbelievers are justified: Would it not be accounted a mad evidencing of Justification by Faith, to argue thus, All Unbelievers Are justified: vmd pn31 xx vbi vvn dt j n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi av, d n2 vbr vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
71 But I am an Unbeliever, Ergo, I am justified? where the major is false confestly; But I am an Unbeliever, Ergo, I am justified? where the Major is false confessedly; cc-acp pns11 vbm dt n1, fw-la, pns11 vbm vvn? q-crq dt j vbz j av-j; (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
72 and the minor also must needs be false, because he is supposed to be a Believer that makes the Syllogism, and the minor also must needs be false, Because he is supposed to be a Believer that makes the Syllogism, cc dt j av vmb av vbi j, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 cst vvz dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
73 and therefore the conclusion must run mad: and Therefore the conclusion must run mad: cc av dt n1 vmb vvi j: (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
74 And if Faith can onely evidence that he that believes is justified, then can it not evidence any Justification before Believing. And if Faith can only evidence that he that believes is justified, then can it not evidence any Justification before Believing. cc cs n1 vmb av-j n1 cst pns31 cst vvz vbz vvn, av vmb pn31 xx n1 d n1 p-acp vvg. (5) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
75 Peradventure it may be said (which onely can be said) That Faith may evidence Justification Syllogistically, Peradventure it may be said (which only can be said) That Faith may evidence Justification Syllogistically, av pn31 vmb vbi vvn (r-crq av-j vmb vbi vvn) cst n1 vmb n1 n1 av-j, (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 6
76 thus, All the elect are justified: thus, All the elect Are justified: av, d dt n-vvn vbr vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 6
77 But (saith a Believers Conscience) I am elect, Ergo, (saith the same Conscience) I am justified: To which I might answer, That the major is utterly false; But (Says a Believers Conscience) I am elect, Ergo, (Says the same Conscience) I am justified: To which I might answer, That the Major is utterly false; cc-acp (vvz dt n2 n1) pns11 vbm j, fw-la, (vvz dt d n1) pns11 vbm vvn: p-acp r-crq pns11 vmd vvi, cst dt j vbz av-j j; (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
78 but because that is the Question, I meddle not with it. but Because that is the Question, I meddle not with it. cc-acp c-acp d vbz dt n1, pns11 vvb xx p-acp pn31. (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
79 To the minor I answer by denying it, Because we speak not now of what is true in it self (in which sense I acknowledge it to be true, that he that believes is elected) but of what is truly evidenced by Faith; To the minor I answer by denying it, Because we speak not now of what is true in it self (in which sense I acknowledge it to be true, that he that believes is elected) but of what is truly evidenced by Faith; p-acp dt j pns11 vvb p-acp vvg pn31, c-acp pns12 vvb xx av pp-f r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31 n1 (p-acp r-crq n1 pns11 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi j, cst pns31 cst vvz vbz vvn) cc-acp pp-f r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
80 and Faith cannot truly evidence Election before it hath evidenced Justification: For I renew the same Argument thus, Faith doth evidence Election Axiomatically or Syllogistically; and Faith cannot truly evidence Election before it hath evidenced Justification: For I renew the same Argument thus, Faith does evidence Election Axiomatically or Syllogistically; cc n1 vmbx av-j n1 n1 p-acp pn31 vhz vvn n1: c-acp pns11 vvb dt d n1 av, n1 vdz n1 n1 av-j cc av-j; (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
81 not Axiomatically, for the Scriptures no where speak to particular persons, Thou Peter or Thomas, &c. art Elected: not Axiomatically, for the Scriptures no where speak to particular Persons, Thou Peter or Thomas, etc. art Elected: xx av-j, p-acp dt n2 av-dx q-crq vvi p-acp j n2, pns21 np1 cc np1, av vb2r vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
82 If Syllogistically, then either by something before Election, or by the consequences and effects of it. If Syllogistically, then either by something before Election, or by the consequences and effects of it. cs av-j, av av-d p-acp pi p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31. (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
83 Before Election there is nothing to evidence it by; and if Faith must evidence it by its effects, then it evidenceth Justification before Election, Before Election there is nothing to evidence it by; and if Faith must evidence it by its effects, then it Evidenceth Justification before Election, p-acp n1 pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 pn31 p-acp; cc cs n1 vmb n1 pn31 p-acp po31 n2, cs pn31 vvz n1 p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
84 because Justification is one of the effects of Election. Because Justification is one of the effects of Election. c-acp n1 vbz pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1. (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
85 In the mean time, what a miserable circle is the poor restless doubting soul conjured into, through the want of its Evidence, In the mean time, what a miserable circle is the poor restless doubting soul conjured into, through the want of its Evidence, p-acp dt j n1, r-crq dt j n1 vbz dt j j vvg n1 vvn p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
86 and knows not where to finde it! and knows not where to find it! cc vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31! (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
87 his Faith must first evidence his Justification by his Election, and then it must evidence his Election by his Justification, till in the issue this new Gospel leave him without all Evidence of Eternal Life. his Faith must First evidence his Justification by his Election, and then it must evidence his Election by his Justification, till in the issue this new Gospel leave him without all Evidence of Eternal Life. po31 n1 vmb ord n1 po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av pn31 vmb n1 po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 d j n1 vvb pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
88 2. But the very truth is, it is not Faith which doth evidence Syllogistically, and it is most absurd to say we are justified by Faith, 2. But the very truth is, it is not Faith which does evidence Syllogistically, and it is most absurd to say we Are justified by Faith, crd p-acp dt j n1 vbz, pn31 vbz xx n1 r-crq vdz n1 av-j, cc pn31 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 7
89 because Faith doth evidence our Justification Syllogistically; let the Argument be this, If we are said to be justified ▪ by Faith, Because Faith does evidence our Justification Syllogistically; let the Argument be this, If we Are said to be justified ▪ by Faith, c-acp n1 vdz n1 po12 n1 av-j; vvb dt n1 vbb d, cs pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn ▪ p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 7
90 because Faith doth evidence Justification Syllogistically, then we may be said to be justified by sense and reason, Because Faith does evidence Justification Syllogistically, then we may be said to be justified by sense and reason, c-acp n1 vdz n1 n1 av-j, cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 7
91 as well as by Faith, which is absurd: The reason is, because sense & reason concur with Faith in a Syllogistical evidence; as well as by Faith, which is absurd: The reason is, Because sense & reason concur with Faith in a Syllogistical evidence; c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1, r-crq vbz j: dt n1 vbz, c-acp n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1; (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 8
92 for clearing of which, let us again set before us the former Syllogism, He that believeth is justified; for clearing of which, let us again Set before us the former Syllogism, He that Believeth is justified; c-acp vvg pp-f r-crq, vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1, pns31 cst vvz vbz vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 8
93 But I believe, Therefore I am justified: The major onely is the assent or act of Faith: But I believe, Therefore I am justified: The Major only is the assent or act of Faith: cc-acp pns11 vvb, av pns11 vbm vvn: dt j av-j vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 8
94 The Assumption, an act of sense or spiritual Experience: The Conclusion, an act of Reason, That he that believes is justified; this Faith doth evidence: The Assump, an act of sense or spiritual Experience: The Conclusion, an act of Reason, That he that believes is justified; this Faith does evidence: dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1: dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 cst vvz vbz vvn; d n1 vdz n1: (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 8
95 That I believe, is evidenced to me by mine own Spiritual Experience: That I believe, is evidenced to me by mine own Spiritual Experience: cst pns11 vvb, vbz vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp po11 d j n1: (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 8
96 That therefore I am justified, is the evidence of reason, inferring the Conclusion out of the premises; That Therefore I am justified, is the evidence of reason, inferring the Conclusion out of the premises; cst av pns11 vbm vvn, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 av pp-f dt n2; (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 8
97 wherefore Faith must be said to justifie in some other respect, then that it doth evidence Justification, Wherefore Faith must be said to justify in Some other respect, then that it does evidence Justification, q-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-jn n1, av cst pn31 vdz n1 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 8
98 or else we cannot be said to be justified by Faith at all. or Else we cannot be said to be justified by Faith At all. cc av pns12 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d. (5) part (DIV2) 10 Page 8
99 A third Argument to prove that the Justification by Faith is not meerly a Justification in our Consciences, is this. A third Argument to prove that the Justification by Faith is not merely a Justification in our Consciences, is this. dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, vbz d. (5) part (DIV2) 11 Page 8
100 That Interpretation of the Phrase which makes us, at least concurrent causes with God, in the formal act of our own Justification, is not true: That Interpretation of the Phrase which makes us, At least concurrent Causes with God, in the formal act of our own Justification, is not true: cst n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz pno12, p-acp ds j n2 p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 d n1, vbz xx j: (5) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
101 The reason is, because our Justification by Faith in regard of the formal act of pronouncing us just, is in Scripture attributed wholly unto God: The reason is, Because our Justification by Faith in regard of the formal act of pronouncing us just, is in Scripture attributed wholly unto God: dt n1 vbz, c-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f vvg pno12 av, vbz p-acp n1 vvn av-jn p-acp np1: (5) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
102 It is God that justifieth, Rom. 8. 33. that imputeth Righteousness, Rom. 4. 6, 8. We do no more justifie our selves then we glorifie our selves: It is God that Justifieth, Rom. 8. 33. that imputeth Righteousness, Rom. 4. 6, 8. We do no more justify our selves then we Glorify our selves: pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz, np1 crd crd d vvz n1, np1 crd crd, crd pns12 vdb av-dx av-dc vvi po12 n2 av pns12 vvi po12 n2: (5) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
103 It is God alone doth both, and we are passive in both, Rom. 8. 30. It is God alone does both, and we Are passive in both, Rom. 8. 30. pn31 vbz np1 av-j vdz d, cc pns12 vbr j p-acp d, np1 crd crd (5) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
104 But to interpret our justification by Faith, meerly for a justification in our own Conscienes, is to make us (at least) concurrent causes with God, in the formal act of our own Justification; But to interpret our justification by Faith, merely for a justification in our own Consciences, is to make us (At least) concurrent Causes with God, in the formal act of our own Justification; p-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 d n1, vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 (p-acp ds) j n2 p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 13 Page 8
105 This is so clear that it needs no proof: This is so clear that it needs not proof: d vbz av j cst pn31 vvz xx n1: (5) part (DIV2) 13 Page 9
106 For us to be justified in our own Consciences, what is it, but for our own Consciences to pronounce us just? and what is this but for our selves to justifie our selves? And so our Justification by Faith is not Gods act onely, For us to be justified in our own Consciences, what is it, but for our own Consciences to pronounce us just? and what is this but for our selves to justify our selves? And so our Justification by Faith is not God's act only, c-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 d n2, r-crq vbz pn31, cc-acp p-acp po12 d n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 av? cc q-crq vbz d p-acp p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n2? cc av po12 n1 p-acp n1 vbz xx npg1 n1 av-j, (5) part (DIV2) 13 Page 9
107 but our own also in part: It is true that the Spirit of God doth justifie us in our own Consciences, but our own also in part: It is true that the Spirit of God does justify us in our own Consciences, cc-acp po12 d av p-acp n1: pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi pno12 p-acp po12 d n2, (5) part (DIV2) 13 Page 9
108 but not without the concurrent testimony and justification of our Consciences: but not without the concurrent testimony and justification of our Consciences: cc-acp xx p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2: (5) part (DIV2) 13 Page 9
109 The Spirit (NONLATINALPHABET) beareth witness (not to our Spirits, but) with our Spirits; The Spirit () bears witness (not to our Spirits, but) with our Spirits; dt n1 () vvz n1 (xx p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp) p-acp po12 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 13 Page 9
110 verily if our hearts condemn us, we can have no evidence nor assurance before God, 1 John 3. 19, 20, 21. verily if our hearts condemn us, we can have no evidence nor assurance before God, 1 John 3. 19, 20, 21. av-j cs po12 n2 vvb pno12, pns12 vmb vhi dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd (5) part (DIV2) 13 Page 9
111 You know what was here excepted, viz. That if we were altogether passive in being justified, You know what was Here excepted, viz. That if we were altogether passive in being justified, pn22 vvb r-crq vbds av vvn, n1 cst cs pns12 vbdr av j p-acp vbg vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
112 then we are justified before we believe: then we Are justified before we believe: cs pns12 vbr vvn c-acp pns12 vvb: (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
113 An Exception so childish, That if all Error were not a piece of witchery, I should wonder it should proceed out of that mouth. an Exception so childish, That if all Error were not a piece of witchery, I should wonder it should proceed out of that Mouth. dt n1 av j, cst cs d n1 vbdr xx dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmd vvi pn31 vmd vvi av pp-f d n1. (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
114 To believe, is indeed a formal vital act of the soul, in genere physico; but the use of it in Justification, is to qualifie us passively, that we may be morally and orderly capable of being justified by another, To believe, is indeed a formal vital act of the soul, in genere Physico; but the use of it in Justification, is to qualify us passively, that we may be morally and orderly capable of being justified by Another, p-acp vvi, vbz av dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp fw-la fw-la; p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j, cst pns12 vmb vbi av-j cc av-j j pp-f vbg vvn p-acp j-jn, (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
115 even by God, the great Judge of life and death: even by God, the great Judge of life and death: av p-acp np1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
116 Will any sober man impute to us, that because we maintain Justification by Faith in this sense, Will any Sobrium man impute to us, that Because we maintain Justification by Faith in this sense, vmb d j n1 vvb p-acp pno12, cst c-acp pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
117 therefore we set up our selves as Judges together with God of our own souls? or that we have therefore a joynt concurrence with him, in making that gracious Law, by and according to which we are justified, Therefore we Set up our selves as Judges together with God of our own Souls? or that we have Therefore a joint concurrence with him, in making that gracious Law, by and according to which we Are justified, av pns12 vvd a-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2 av p-acp np1 pp-f po12 d n2? cc cst pns12 vhb av dt j n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp vvg d j n1, p-acp cc vvg p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
118 or in pronouncing a sentence of Absolution upon our selves? He would be thought more worthy to be derided then disputed with, that should infer, or in pronouncing a sentence of Absolution upon our selves? He would be Thought more worthy to be derided then disputed with, that should infer, cc p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2? pns31 vmd vbi vvn av-dc j pc-acp vbi vvn cs vvn p-acp, cst vmd vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
119 Because some Offenders against our Laws are not capable of Pardon, unless they can read the Book; Because Some Offenders against our Laws Are not capable of Pardon, unless they can read the Book; c-acp d n2 p-acp po12 n2 vbr xx j pp-f n1, cs pns32 vmb vvi dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
120 therefore he that reads, must needs be one of the State in making that Law, or a Judge with his Judge in absolving himself according to that Law: Therefore he that reads, must needs be one of the State in making that Law, or a Judge with his Judge in absolving himself according to that Law: av pns31 cst vvz, vmb av vbi crd pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg d n1, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg px31 vvg p-acp d n1: (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 10
121 If a Magistrate grant a pardon to an Offender upon condition that he accept it, his acceptance is indeed his own act; If a Magistrate grant a pardon to an Offender upon condition that he accept it, his acceptance is indeed his own act; cs dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cst pns31 vvb pn31, po31 n1 vbz av po31 d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 10
122 yet in a Moral consideration, 'tis onely a passive condition making him capable of being pardoned according to the Magistrates will (though a man have in himself more ability to read and accept of a Pardon, yet in a Moral consideration, it's only a passive condition making him capable of being pardoned according to the Magistrates will (though a man have in himself more ability to read and accept of a Pardon, av p-acp dt j n1, pn31|vbz av-j dt j n1 vvg pno31 j pp-f vbg vvn vvg p-acp dt n2 vmb (c-acp dt n1 vhb p-acp px31 dc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pp-f dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 10
123 then a sinner hath to believe) and no man (I trow) will say that by his acceptance, he is a concurrent cause in the formal act of his own Absolution: then a sinner hath to believe) and not man (I trow) will say that by his acceptance, he is a concurrent cause in the formal act of his own Absolution: cs dt n1 vhz p-acp vvi) cc xx n1 (pns11 vvb) vmb vvi cst p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 10
124 In like maner we say, we are not social causes with God, either in making the law of Grace, In like manner we say, we Are not social Causes with God, either in making the law of Grace, p-acp j n1 pns12 vvb, pns12 vbr xx j n2 p-acp np1, av-d p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 10
125 or in pronouncing our selves just according to that law (and therefore Justification by Faith, cannot be onely justification in Conscience) yet Faith is required on our part, which, or in pronouncing our selves just according to that law (and Therefore Justification by Faith, cannot be only justification in Conscience) yet Faith is required on our part, which, cc p-acp vvg po12 n2 av vvg p-acp d n1 (cc av n1 p-acp n1, vmbx vbi av-j n1 p-acp n1) av n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1, r-crq, (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 10
126 though Physically it be an act, yet morally it is but a passive condition, by which we are made capable of being justified, according to the order and constitution of God: though Physically it be an act, yet morally it is but a passive condition, by which we Are made capable of being justified, according to the order and constitution of God: cs av-j pn31 vbb dt n1, av av-j pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn j pp-f vbg vvn, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 10
127 It is God that glorifies us, and not we our selves, yet surely God doth not glorifie us before we believe. It is God that Glorifies us, and not we our selves, yet surely God does not Glorify us before we believe. pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz pno12, cc xx pns12 po12 n2, av av-j np1 vdz xx vvi pno12 c-acp pns12 vvb. (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 10
128 I shall adde but one thing more, which I wish may be seriously considered: I shall add but one thing more, which I wish may be seriously considered: pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 av-dc, r-crq pns11 vvb vmb vbi av-j vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 10
129 If justification by Faith must be understood of justification in our Consciences, then is not the word Justification taken properly, If justification by Faith must be understood of justification in our Consciences, then is not the word Justification taken properly, cs n1 p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, av vbz xx dt n1 n1 vvn av-j, (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 10
130 for a justification before God, in all the Scriptures, from the beginning to the end; We read of no justification in Scripture but by Faith or Works; for a justification before God, in all the Scriptures, from the beginning to the end; We read of no justification in Scripture but by Faith or Works; p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp d dt n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; pns12 vvb pp-f dx n1 p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1 cc vvz; (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 10
131 when the Scriptures speak of justification by Works, Mr. Eyre says it must be understood of a justification before men; when the Scriptures speak of justification by Works, Mr. Eyre Says it must be understood of a justification before men; c-crq dt n2 vvb pp-f n1 p-acp vvz, n1 np1 vvz pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2; (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 10
132 when it speaks of justification by Faith, he says in like maner, it must be understood of a justification before our own Consciences, when it speaks of justification by Faith, he Says in like manner, it must be understood of a justification before our own Consciences, c-crq pn31 vvz pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz p-acp j n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 d n2, (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 11
133 and neither of these the justification before God, and verily, neither of them of much worth in the Apostles judgement, 1 Cor. 4. 3. And yet of any other justification before God, which is neither of these two, we do not read in all the Scripture; and neither of these the justification before God, and verily, neither of them of much worth in the Apostles judgement, 1 Cor. 4. 3. And yet of any other justification before God, which is neither of these two, we do not read in all the Scripture; cc av-dx pp-f d dt n1 p-acp np1, cc av-j, av-dx pp-f pno32 pp-f d j p-acp dt n2 n1, crd np1 crd crd cc av pp-f d j-jn n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz av-dx pp-f d crd, pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp d dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 11
134 The Antinomians may read their eyes out before they produce us one Text for it: The Antinomians may read their eyes out before they produce us one Text for it: dt njp2 vmb vvi po32 n2 av c-acp pns32 vvb pno12 crd n1 p-acp pn31: (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 11
135 And what a most incredible thing is it, that a word so often used, should never be read in its most natural and true signification? and that so glorious a Blessing as Justification before God, should never be mentioned by its own name in all the Bible? yea verily, the whole comfort of this inestimable Blessing will be utterly taken from us; And what a most incredible thing is it, that a word so often used, should never be read in its most natural and true signification? and that so glorious a Blessing as Justification before God, should never be mentioned by its own name in all the bible? yea verily, the Whole Comfort of this inestimable Blessing will be utterly taken from us; cc q-crq dt av-ds j n1 vbz pn31, cst dt n1 av av vvn, vmd av-x vbi vvn p-acp po31 av-ds j cc j n1? cc cst av j dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vmd av-x vbi vvn p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp d dt n1? uh av-j, dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno12; (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 11
136 for if the Scripture doth not say that any man is justified before God, then no mans Faith can evidence to him that he is justified before God: for if the Scripture does not say that any man is justified before God, then no men Faith can evidence to him that he is justified before God: c-acp cs dt n1 vdz xx vvi cst d n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, av dx ng1 n1 vmb n1 p-acp pno31 cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp np1: (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 11
137 And if justification by Faith be not justification before God, then is there no justification before God for any man living promised in Scripture: And if justification by Faith be not justification before God, then is there no justification before God for any man living promised in Scripture: cc cs n1 p-acp n1 vbb xx n1 p-acp np1, av vbz pc-acp dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 vvg vvd p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 11
138 peradventure they may grant that Justification in this or that place is meant of justification before God; Peradventure they may grant that Justification in this or that place is meant of justification before God; av pns32 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d cc d n1 vbz vvn pp-f n1 p-acp np1; (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 11
139 but their grant doth neither make nor mar, if the evidence of the Text do not compel and convince the understanding. but their grant does neither make nor mar, if the evidence of the Text do not compel and convince the understanding. cc-acp po32 n1 vdz av-dx vvi ccx vvi, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdb xx vvi cc vvi dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 11
140 Having thus cleared the coast of this Exception, which for ought I can see is the onely Obstruction in the way; Having thus cleared the coast of this Exception, which for ought I can see is the only Obstruction in the Way; vhg av vvn dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq p-acp pi pns11 vmb vvi vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 16 Page 11
141 I pass on to propound some Arguments, by which it may be proved, That we are justified by Faith in the sight of God, and not before. I pass on to propound Some Arguments, by which it may be proved, That we Are justified by Faith in the sighed of God, and not before. pns11 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi d n2, p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc xx a-acp. (5) part (DIV2) 16 Page 11
142 The first is drawn from the nature of Justification, which is an Absolution of a Sinner from Condemnation, by that gracious Sentence and signal Promise in the Gospel, He that believes shall not enter into condemnation: The First is drawn from the nature of Justification, which is an Absolution of a Sinner from Condemnation, by that gracious Sentence and signal Promise in the Gospel, He that believes shall not enter into condemnation: dt ord vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp cst j n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns31 cst vvz vmb xx vvi p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
143 We are not to conceive of Justification as an internal immanent act of God, resolving privatly in his own brest, not to prosecute his right against a Sinner; We Are not to conceive of Justification as an internal immanent act of God, resolving privately in his own breast, not to prosecute his right against a Sinner; pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pp-f n1 p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f np1, vvg av-j p-acp po31 d n1, xx pc-acp vvi po31 n-jn p-acp dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
144 but it must be some declared, promulged act, which may be our legal discharge from the accusation & condemnation of the Law; but it must be Some declared, promulged act, which may be our Legal discharge from the accusation & condemnation of the Law; cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi d vvn, j n1, r-crq vmb vbi po12 j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
145 for as sin is not imputed where there is no Law, Rom. 5. 13. so neither is Righteousness imputed without Law. for as since is not imputed where there is no Law, Rom. 5. 13. so neither is Righteousness imputed without Law. c-acp c-acp n1 vbz xx vvn c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1, np1 crd crd av d vbz n1 vvn p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
146 And as our condemnation is no secret act or resolution of God to condemn, but the very voice and sentence of the Law, Cursed is he that sinneth (and therefore he whom God in his eternal Decree hath purposed to save, may yet for the present be under the sentence of condemnation, And as our condemnation is no secret act or resolution of God to condemn, but the very voice and sentence of the Law, Cursed is he that Sinneth (and Therefore he whom God in his Eternal decree hath purposed to save, may yet for the present be under the sentence of condemnation, cc c-acp po12 n1 vbz dx j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn vbz pns31 cst vvz (cc av pns31 ro-crq n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi, vmb av p-acp dt n1 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
147 as the Ephesians, whom God had chosen to eternal Life, Eph. 1. 4. were yet sometimes the children of Wrath, chap. 2. 3.) so on the contrary, our Justification must be some declared, promulged act or sentence of God, which may stand good in Law, as the Ephesians, whom God had chosen to Eternal Life, Ephesians 1. 4. were yet sometime the children of Wrath, chap. 2. 3.) so on the contrary, our Justification must be Some declared, promulged act or sentence of God, which may stand good in Law, c-acp dt np1, r-crq np1 vhd vvn p-acp j n1, np1 crd crd vbdr av av dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 crd crd) av p-acp dt n-jn, po12 n1 vmb vbi d vvn, j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vmb vvi j p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
148 for the discharge of the sinner from condemnation. for the discharge of the sinner from condemnation. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
149 Indeed to our private forgiveness one of another, it being meerly an act of Charity, there is no more required, Indeed to our private forgiveness one of Another, it being merely an act of Charity, there is no more required, np1 p-acp po12 j n1 crd pp-f n-jn, pn31 vbg av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz dx av-dc vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
150 then a Resolution within our selves to lay aside our thoughts of revenge, and not to prosecute our right against him that hath injured us. then a Resolution within our selves to lay aside our thoughts of revenge, and not to prosecute our right against him that hath injured us. cs dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi av po12 n2 pp-f n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi po12 n-jn p-acp pno31 cst vhz vvn pno12. (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
151 But the forgiveness of a Magistrate being an act of Authority, must be by some formal Act of Oblivion, by which all former Acts and Orders against Delinquents may be invalidated; But the forgiveness of a Magistrate being an act of authority, must be by Some formal Act of Oblivion, by which all former Acts and Order against Delinquents may be invalidated; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq d j n2 cc n1 p-acp n2-jn vmb vbi vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
152 A Vote in the House, or a Declaration that such an Act shall come forth, is no legal security to a Delinquent. A Vote in the House, or a Declaration that such an Act shall come forth, is no Legal security to a Delinquent. dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 cst d dt n1 vmb vvi av, vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
153 So then, Gods forgiveness being an Act of Authority, must neither be an hidden secret purpose in his own heart, So then, God's forgiveness being an Act of authority, must neither be an hidden secret purpose in his own heart, av av, npg1 n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb av-dx vbi dt j-vvn j-jn n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 12
154 nor a meer promise or Declaration of an Act of Pardon that shall be made hereafter; nor a mere promise or Declaration of an Act of Pardon that shall be made hereafter; ccx dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vmb vbi vvn av; (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 13
155 but a formal Act of Pardon it must be, that shall make the Law of condemnation to be of no force against him that pleads it. but a formal Act of Pardon it must be, that shall make the Law of condemnation to be of no force against him that pleads it. cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vmb vbi, cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f dx n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz pn31. (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 13
156 And this formal Act of Pardon can be no other then the sentence of the Gospel, He that believes shall be saved, which is sometimes called the Law of Faith, Rom. 3. 27. sometimes the Law of Righteousness, Rom. 9. 31. in reference to which it is that the Lord says, He that believes, is passed from death to life, John 5. 24. so that as every man is then condemned when the Law condemns him (whatsoever the purposes of God may be, unknown to us) so on the contrary, a man is then justified when the Gospel justifies him, and not before. And this formal Act of Pardon can be no other then the sentence of the Gospel, He that believes shall be saved, which is sometime called the Law of Faith, Rom. 3. 27. sometime the Law of Righteousness, Rom. 9. 31. in Referente to which it is that the Lord Says, He that believes, is passed from death to life, John 5. 24. so that as every man is then condemned when the Law condemns him (whatsoever the Purposes of God may be, unknown to us) so on the contrary, a man is then justified when the Gospel Justifies him, and not before. cc d j n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi dx n-jn cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 cst vvz vmb vbi vvn, r-crq vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd av dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz, pns31 cst vvz, vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd av cst p-acp d n1 vbz av vvn c-crq dt n1 vvz pno31 (r-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi, j p-acp pno12) av p-acp dt n-jn, dt n1 vbz av vvn c-crq dt n1 vvz pno31, cc xx a-acp. (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 13
157 The Argument then is in sum this, The Argument then is in sum this, dt n1 av vbz p-acp n1 d, (5) part (DIV2) 18 Page 13
158 If there be no Act of Grace declared and published in the word, which may be a legal discharge of the Sinner while he is in unbelief; If there be no Act of Grace declared and published in the word, which may be a Legal discharge of the Sinner while he is in unbelief; cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 pp-f n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pns31 vbz p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 19 Page 13
159 then no unbelieving Sinner is justified: then not unbelieving Sinner is justified: cs xx vvg n1 vbz vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 19 Page 13
160 The reason is, because Justification imports a legal discharge of the Sinner, by some Act of Grace declared and published in the Gospel. The reason is, Because Justification imports a Legal discharge of the Sinner, by Some Act of Grace declared and published in the Gospel. dt n1 vbz, c-acp n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 19 Page 13
161 But there is no Act of Grace declared and published in the Word, which may be a legal discharge of the sinner whiles he remains in unbelief. But there is no Act of Grace declared and published in the Word, which may be a Legal discharge of the sinner while he remains in unbelief. p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pns31 vvz p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 20 Page 13
162 Ergo. If there be any such Act, let it be produced. 2. The second Argument is this: Ergo. If there be any such Act, let it be produced. 2. The second Argument is this: fw-la cs pc-acp vbb d d n1, vvb pn31 vbi vvn. crd dt ord n1 vbz d: (5) part (DIV2) 20 Page 13
163 They that are under condemnation, cannot at the same time be justified; They that Are under condemnation, cannot At the same time be justified; pns32 cst vbr p-acp n1, vmbx p-acp dt d n1 vbi vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 13
164 but all the world is under condemnation before Faith, Ergo, none of the world are justified before Faith: but all the world is under condemnation before Faith, Ergo, none of the world Are justified before Faith: cc-acp d dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp n1, fw-la, pix pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 13
165 The major must needs be true, because Justification and Condemnation are contraries, and contraries cannot be verified of the same subject at the same time. The Major must needs be true, Because Justification and Condemnation Are contraries, and contraries cannot be verified of the same Subject At the same time. dt n1 vmb av vbi j, c-acp n1 cc n1 vbr n2-jn, cc n2-jn vmbx vbi vvn pp-f dt d n-jn p-acp dt d n1. (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 13
166 Justification is a moral life, and Condemnation a moral death; Justification is a moral life, and Condemnation a moral death; n1 vbz dt j n1, cc n1 dt j n1; (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 14
167 a man can no more be in a justified Estate and a state of Condemnation both at once, a man can no more be in a justified Estate and a state of Condemnation both At once, dt n1 vmb av-dx av-dc vbi p-acp dt vvn n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 av-d p-acp a-acp, (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 14
168 then he can be alive or dead both at once, or a blessed man and a cursed man both at once. then he can be alive or dead both At once, or a blessed man and a cursed man both At once. cs pns31 vmb vbi j cc j av-d p-acp a-acp, cc dt j-vvn n1 cc dt j-vvn n1 av-d p-acp a-acp. (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 14
169 What? that the Apostle describes justification by non-condemnation, Rom. 8. 1. and opposeth it unto condemnation, What? that the Apostle describes justification by Noncondemnation, Rom. 8. 1. and Opposeth it unto condemnation, q-crq? cst dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd cc vvz pn31 p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 14
170 as inconsistent with the same person at the same time, ver. 33, 34. and are at as mortal enmity one with another, as inconsistent with the same person At the same time, ver. 33, 34. and Are At as Mortal enmity one with Another, c-acp j p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt d n1, fw-la. crd, crd cc vbr p-acp c-acp j-jn n1 crd p-acp n-jn, (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 14
171 as good and evil, light and darkness. as good and evil, Light and darkness. c-acp j cc j-jn, j cc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 14
172 But now that all the world is under condemnation before Faith (which is the minor ) are the very words of the Lord Jesus, John 3. 18. He that believeth not, is condemned already: But now that all the world is under condemnation before Faith (which is the minor) Are the very words of the Lord jesus, John 3. 18. He that Believeth not, is condemned already: p-acp av cst d dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp n1 (r-crq vbz dt j) vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz xx, vbz vvn av: (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
173 The Lord is proving that he came not into the world to condemn the world; he proves it by a disjunction thus, Then either he must condemn them that believe, The Lord is proving that he Come not into the world to condemn the world; he Proves it by a disjunction thus, Then either he must condemn them that believe, dt n1 vbz vvg cst pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1; pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 av, av av-d pns31 vmb vvi pno32 cst vvb, (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
174 or them that do not believe; not them that believe, For he that believeth is not condemned; or them that do not believe; not them that believe, For he that Believeth is not condemned; cc pno32 cst vdb xx vvi; xx pno32 cst vvb, c-acp pns31 cst vvz vbz xx vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
175 nor them that do not believe, For he that believeth not is condemned already, to wit, by the sentence of the Law, Cursed is every one that sinneth; nor them that do not believe, For he that Believeth not is condemned already, to wit, by the sentence of the Law, Cursed is every one that Sinneth; ccx pno32 cst vdb xx vvi, c-acp pns31 cst vvz xx vbz vvn av, p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn vbz d pi cst vvz; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
176 so that Christ should not need to come into the world to condemn it, which is also the meaning of that other phrase, verse 36. He that believeth not, the wrath of God abideth on him; so that christ should not need to come into the world to condemn it, which is also the meaning of that other phrase, verse 36. He that Believeth not, the wrath of God Abideth on him; av cst np1 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, r-crq vbz av dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1, n1 crd pns31 cst vvz xx, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno31; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
177 that is, the wrath of God by the Law is upon every sinner, yet not so necessarily, that is, the wrath of God by the Law is upon every sinner, yet not so necessarily, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp d n1, av xx av av-j, (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
178 but that by believing he may escape it; but that by believing he may escape it; cc-acp cst p-acp vvg pns31 vmb vvi pn31; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
179 but if he believeth not, then the wrath of God abideth on him, the sentence of the Law shall stand good against him for ever. but if he Believeth not, then the wrath of God Abideth on him, the sentence of the Law shall stand good against him for ever. cc-acp cs pns31 vvz xx, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi j p-acp pno31 p-acp av. (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
180 If then it be objected, that when it is said, He that believeth not, is condemned; If then it be objected, that when it is said, He that Believeth not, is condemned; cs av pn31 vbb vvn, cst c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, pns31 cst vvz xx, vbz vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
181 condemnation must be understood of the condemnation of Conscience, not before God; I Answer, 1. The condemnation here spoken of ▪ is the condemnation of the Law, condemnation must be understood of the condemnation of Conscience, not before God; I Answer, 1. The condemnation Here spoken of ▪ is the condemnation of the Law, n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, xx p-acp np1; pns11 vvb, crd dt n1 av vvn pp-f ▪ vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 14
182 and that pronounceth all men guilty, not onely in their own conscience, but before God, Rom. 3. 19. That all the world may become guilty before God. and that pronounceth all men guilty, not only in their own conscience, but before God, Rom. 3. 19. That all the world may become guilty before God. cc d vvz d n2 j, xx av-j p-acp po32 d n1, cc-acp p-acp np1, np1 crd crd cst d dt n1 vmb vvi j p-acp np1. (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
183 2. The condemnation in conscience of the unbelieving world, is either true or false; 2. The condemnation in conscience of the unbelieving world, is either true or false; crd dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvg n1, vbz d j cc j; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
184 If true, then it is according to the judgement of God, and speaks as the thing is, If true, then it is according to the judgement of God, and speaks as the thing is, cs j, cs pn31 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 vbz, (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
185 and so God condemns as well as the conscience; and so God condemns as well as the conscience; cc av np1 vvz a-acp av c-acp dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
186 and in this case we may say as John doth, 1 John 3. 20. If our hearts condemn us, God is greater then our hearts and knoweth all things, and by consequence doth much more condemn us; and in this case we may say as John does, 1 John 3. 20. If our hearts condemn us, God is greater then our hearts and Knoweth all things, and by consequence does much more condemn us; cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 vdz, crd np1 crd crd cs po12 n2 vvb pno12, np1 vbz jc cs po12 n2 cc vvz d n2, cc p-acp n1 vdz d dc vvb pno12; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
187 If false, then (seeing all the unbelieving world is under the same condemnation) the conscience of an unbeliever when it condemns him for drunkenness, adultery, swearing, &c. is erroneous; If false, then (seeing all the unbelieving world is under the same condemnation) the conscience of an unbeliever when it condemns him for Drunkenness, adultery, swearing, etc. is erroneous; cs j, av (vvg d dt vvg n1 vbz p-acp dt d n1) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp n1, n1, vvg, av vbz j; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
188 and the way to comfort them, is to perswade them so, and thereby to blinde their eyes, and the Way to Comfort them, is to persuade them so, and thereby to blind their eyes, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, vbz pc-acp vvi pno32 av, cc av pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
189 and harden their hearts, and sear up their consciences, that they may never see nor be affected with sin, till they fall irrecoverably into everlasting flames. 3. The condemnation with which the unbeliever is condemned, is expressed verse 36. by the abiding of the wrath of God upon him. 4. It is also opposed unto salvation, verse 17. God sent not his Son to condemn the world, but to save it; and harden their hearts, and sear up their Consciences, that they may never see nor be affected with since, till they fallen irrecoverably into everlasting flames. 3. The condemnation with which the unbeliever is condemned, is expressed verse 36. by the abiding of the wrath of God upon him. 4. It is also opposed unto salvation, verse 17. God sent not his Son to condemn the world, but to save it; cc vvi po32 n2, cc vvb a-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi ccx vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vvb av-j p-acp j n2. crd dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, vbz vvn n1 crd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31. crd pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, n1 crd np1 vvd xx po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
190 and surely the condemnation which is opposed to Salvation, is more then the condemnation of a mans own conscience; and surely the condemnation which is opposed to Salvation, is more then the condemnation of a men own conscience; cc av-j dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, vbz av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
191 for that may very well consist with Salvation; for that may very well consist with Salvation; p-acp d vmb av av vvi p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
192 yea they that are saved, are for the most part more subject to it in this life, then they that perish. yea they that Are saved, Are for the most part more Subject to it in this life, then they that perish. uh pns32 cst vbr vvn, vbr p-acp dt av-ds n1 dc j-jn p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1, cs pns32 cst vvb. (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 15
193 3. A third Argument is drawn from the several comparisons by which justification by Faith is illustrated: 3. A third Argument is drawn from the several comparisons by which justification by Faith is illustrated: crd dt ord n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2 p-acp r-crq n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 23 Page 15
194 Sometimes 'tis compared to the Israelites looking up to the Brazen Serpent for healing, Joh. 3. 14. & Num. 21. 8, 9. As then they were not first healed, Sometime it's compared to the Israelites looking up to the Brazen Serpent for healing, John 3. 14. & Num. 21. 8, 9. As then they were not First healed, av pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt np2 vvg a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvg, np1 crd crd cc np1 crd crd, crd p-acp cs pns32 vbdr xx ord vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 23 Page 16
195 and then looked up to see what healed them; but they did first look upon the Serpent and then they were healed: and then looked up to see what healed them; but they did First look upon the Serpent and then they were healed: cc av vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi r-crq vvd pno32; cc-acp pns32 vdd ord vvi p-acp dt n1 cc av pns32 vbdr vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 23 Page 16
196 Even so is it the will of God, That whosoever seeth and believeth the Son, shall be justified, John 6. 40. He is not first justified and then seeth the Son; Even so is it the will of God, That whosoever sees and Believeth the Son, shall be justified, John 6. 40. He is not First justified and then sees the Son; av-j av vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1, cst r-crq vvz cc vvz dt n1, vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd crd pns31 vbz xx ord vvn cc av vvz dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 23 Page 16
197 sometimes Faith is compared to eating, and Justification to the nourishment which we receive by our meat, John 6. 51, 52, 53, 54. We are not first nourished and then eat the meat that nourisheth us; sometime Faith is compared to eating, and Justification to the nourishment which we receive by our meat, John 6. 51, 52, 53, 54. We Are not First nourished and then eat the meat that Nourishes us; av n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd pns12 vbr xx ord vvn cc av vvb dt n1 cst vvz pno12; (5) part (DIV2) 23 Page 16
198 but we eat our meat that we may be nourished by it. but we eat our meat that we may be nourished by it. cc-acp pns12 vvb po12 n1 cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (5) part (DIV2) 23 Page 16
199 In like maner we are not first justified, and then believe on Christ that hath justified us; In like manner we Are not First justified, and then believe on christ that hath justified us; p-acp j n1 pns12 vbr xx ord vvn, cc av vvb p-acp np1 cst vhz vvn pno12; (5) part (DIV2) 23 Page 16
200 but we believe in Christ that we may be justified. but we believe in christ that we may be justified. cc-acp pns12 vvb p-acp np1 cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 23 Page 16
201 4. A fourth Argument is drawn from the perpetual opposition between Faith and Works, from whence the Argument is this, What place and order Works had to justification in the Covenant of Works, the same place and order Faith hath to our justification in the Covenant of Grace: 4. A fourth Argument is drawn from the perpetual opposition between Faith and Works, from whence the Argument is this, What place and order Works had to justification in the Covenant of Works, the same place and order Faith hath to our justification in the Covenant of Grace: crd dt ord n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc vvz, p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz d, q-crq n1 cc n1 vvz vhn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvz, dt d n1 cc n1 n1 vhz p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 16
202 But Works were to go before our Justification in the Covenant of Works, Ergo, Faith is to go before our Justification in the Covenant of Grace: But Works were to go before our Justification in the Covenant of Works, Ergo, Faith is to go before our Justification in the Covenant of Grace: cc-acp vvz vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvz, fw-la, n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 16
203 To the minor I say nothing, because there is not a man in the world that doth deny it as I know of, To the minor I say nothing, Because there is not a man in the world that does deny it as I know of, p-acp dt j pns11 vvb pix, c-acp pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vdz vvi pn31 c-acp pns11 vvb pp-f, (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 16
204 and that being granted, the major also must be out of question: and that being granted, the Major also must be out of question: cc cst vbg vvn, dt j av vmb vbi av pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 16
205 If the tenor of the first Covenant, Do this and live, by the consent of all People and Nations, Jews and Gentiles, will undeniably evince that Works were necessary Antecedents of justification in that Covenant; If the tenor of the First Covenant, Do this and live, by the consent of all People and nations, jews and Gentiles, will undeniably evince that Works were necessary Antecedents of justification in that Covenant; cs dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, vdb d cc vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n2, np2 cc np1, vmb av-j vvi cst vvz vbdr j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 16
206 why then should not, Believe in the Lord Jesus and thou shalt be saved (which is the tenor of the New Covenant, Rom. 10. 6, 9.) plead as strongly for the like necessity of the Antecedency of Faith to justification in this Covenant? 2. Faith and Works have the like order to justification in their respective Covenants, why then should not, Believe in the Lord jesus and thou shalt be saved (which is the tenor of the New Covenant, Rom. 10. 6, 9.) plead as strongly for the like necessity of the Antecedency of Faith to justification in this Covenant? 2. Faith and Works have the like order to justification in their respective Covenants, q-crq av vmd xx, vvb p-acp dt n1 np1 cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn (r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd, crd) vvb a-acp av-j c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1? crd n1 cc vvz vhb dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n2, (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 17
207 or else justification by Faith and justification by Works are not opposed; or Else justification by Faith and justification by Works Are not opposed; cc av n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp vvz vbr xx vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 17
208 for Opposita sunt circa idem. The Jews looked after Righteousness by the works of the Law, The Apostle tells them they must seek it by Faith; for Opposita sunt circa idem. The jews looked After Righteousness by the works of the Law, The Apostle tells them they must seek it by Faith; p-acp np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. dt np2 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vvz pno32 pns32 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 17
209 Now, if they say we must be justified by Works, to wit, formally and before God; Now, if they say we must be justified by Works, to wit, formally and before God; av, cs pns32 vvb pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvz, pc-acp vvi, av-j cc p-acp np1; (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 17
210 and the Apostle say, Nay, but we must be justified by Faith, to wit, declaratively, and before Conscience; and the Apostle say, Nay, but we must be justified by Faith, to wit, declaratively, and before Conscience; cc dt n1 vvb, uh-x, cc-acp pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi, av-j, cc p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 17
211 then the establishing of justification by Faith, will not destroy justification by Works; then the establishing of justification by Faith, will not destroy justification by Works; av dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp vvz; (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 17
212 and so there will be nothing but falshoods and equivocations, in all the Apostles Disputations against Justification by Works: and so there will be nothing but falsehoods and equivocations, in all the Apostles Disputations against Justification by Works: cc av pc-acp vmb vbi pix p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp d dt n2 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp vvz: (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 17
213 And how easily might the Jews and the Apostle have been reconciled? They say, We must be justified by Works; And how Easily might the jews and the Apostle have been reconciled? They say, We must be justified by Works; cc c-crq av-j vmd dt np2 cc dt n1 vhb vbn vvn? pns32 vvb, pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvz; (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 17
214 and he says, We must be justified by Faith; it is but distinguishing; Works do justifie us before God, but Faith must evidence and declare this to us, and they are agreed. and he Says, We must be justified by Faith; it is but distinguishing; Works do justify us before God, but Faith must evidence and declare this to us, and they Are agreed. cc pns31 vvz, pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1; pn31 vbz p-acp vvg; vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp np1, cc-acp n1 vmb n1 cc vvi d p-acp pno12, cc pns32 vbr vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 24 Page 17
215 5. Adde further what the Apostle says, 1 Cor. 6. 11. Such were some of you, 5. Add further what the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 6. 11. Such were Some of you, crd vvb av-j r-crq dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd d vbdr d pp-f pn22, (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 17
216 but you are washed, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus: but you Are washed, but you Are justified in the name of the Lord jesus: cc-acp pn22 vbr vvn, cc-acp pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 17
217 Where the opposition between the time past and the time present, doth evidently argue that the words have this sense, Such and such you were in time past (Fornicators, Idolaters, &c. and therefore must have been shut out of the Kingdom of God verse 10.) But ( Now) you are washed: (Now ) and not before, you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, that is, through Faith in his name: Where the opposition between the time past and the time present, does evidently argue that the words have this sense, Such and such you were in time passed (Fornicators, Idolaters, etc. and Therefore must have been shut out of the Kingdom of God verse 10.) But (Now) you Are washed: (Now) and not before, you Are justified in the name of the Lord jesus, that is, through Faith in his name: c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 j cc dt n1 j, vdz av-j vvi cst dt n2 vhb d n1, d cc d pn22 vbdr p-acp n1 vvd (n2, n2, av cc av vmb vhi vbn vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 crd) cc-acp (av) pn22 vbr vvn: (av) cc xx a-acp, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, cst vbz, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
218 compare Acts 3. 16. and 10. 43. If then the Corinthians were not justified before Faith, compare Acts 3. 16. and 10. 43. If then the Corinthians were not justified before Faith, vvb n2 crd crd cc crd crd cs av dt njp2 vbdr xx vvn p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
219 Why are Englishmen? It is to no purpose to say here, That now they were declared in their own Consciences to be justified, Why Are Englishmen? It is to no purpose to say Here, That now they were declared in their own Consciences to be justified, q-crq vbr np2? pn31 vbz pc-acp dx n1 pc-acp vvi av, cst av pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
220 and so they were not before, whiles they lived in those abominable sins. and so they were not before, while they lived in those abominable Sins. cc av pns32 vbdr xx a-acp, cs pns32 vvd p-acp d j n2. (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
221 For 1. Why may not we understand the word (Sanctified) in the same sense, seeing we are said to be sanctified by Faith, Acts 26. 18. and 15. 9. 1 Pet. 1. 22. as well as justified by Faith? And so suppose that these Corinthians had a seed of Grace before, For 1. Why may not we understand the word (Sanctified) in the same sense, seeing we Are said to be sanctified by Faith, Acts 26. 18. and 15. 9. 1 Pet. 1. 22. as well as justified by Faith? And so suppose that these Corinthians had a seed of Grace before, p-acp crd q-crq vmb xx pns12 vvi dt n1 (vvn) p-acp dt d n1, vvg pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, n2 crd crd cc crd crd crd np1 crd crd c-acp av c-acp vvn p-acp n1? cc av vvb cst d njp2 vhd dt n1 pp-f n1 a-acp, (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
222 but buried under the dirt and rubbish of vile sins, till by Faith they came to see that they were sanctified: but buried under the dirt and rubbish of vile Sins, till by Faith they Come to see that they were sanctified: cc-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, c-acp p-acp n1 pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbdr vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
223 There is nothing can be alledged for Justification before believing, which will not hold as strongly for Sanctification before believing; There is nothing can be alleged for Justification before believing, which will not hold as strongly for Sanctification before believing; pc-acp vbz pix vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp vvg, r-crq vmb xx vvi c-acp av-j c-acp n1 p-acp vvg; (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
224 nor any reason why Sanctification should not be understood for a Sanctification declared, as well as Justification for a Justification declared. 2. The Justification which they now had, was that which gave them right and title to the Kingdom of God, which right and title they had not before, no more then others that did yet continue in Idolatry, Fornication, Uncleanness, and the other sins specified: nor any reason why Sanctification should not be understood for a Sanctification declared, as well as Justification for a Justification declared. 2. The Justification which they now had, was that which gave them right and title to the Kingdom of God, which right and title they had not before, no more then Others that did yet continue in Idolatry, Fornication, Uncleanness, and the other Sins specified: ccx d n1 c-crq n1 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd, c-acp av c-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd. crd dt n1 r-crq pns32 av vhd, vbds d r-crq vvd pno32 j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq j-jn cc n1 pns32 vhd xx a-acp, av-dx dc cs n2-jn cst vdd av vvi p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc dt j-jn n2 vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
225 It is acknowledged of all hands, that Justification includes an adjudging of us unto life, or a giving us a right to the Heavenly Kingdom; It is acknowledged of all hands, that Justification includes an adjudging of us unto life, or a giving us a right to the Heavenly Kingdom; pn31 vbz vvn pp-f d n2, cst n1 vvz dt j pp-f pno12 p-acp n1, cc dt vvg pno12 dt n-jn p-acp dt j n1; (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
226 if then these Corinthians had this right before they believed, then did their Faith give them no more security of Salvation in point of right then they had before, if then these Corinthians had this right before they believed, then did their Faith give them no more security of Salvation in point of right then they had before, cs av d njp2 vhd d n-jn c-acp pns32 vvd, av vdd po32 n1 vvi pno32 av-dx dc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n-jn cs pns32 vhd a-acp, (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
227 or then might be affirmed of them who did yet abide in their sins; or then might be affirmed of them who did yet abide in their Sins; cc av vmd vbi vvn pp-f pno32 r-crq vdd av vvi p-acp po32 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
228 and by consequence, if they had lived and dyed in their sins, they might have gone to Heaven notwithstanding; and by consequence, if they had lived and died in their Sins, they might have gone to Heaven notwithstanding; cc p-acp n1, cs pns32 vhd vvn cc vvd p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp n1 a-acp; (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 18
229 though for want of Faith, to see this their right, they could not have departed with so much comfort of Spirit: though for want of Faith, to see this their right, they could not have departed with so much Comfort of Spirit: cs p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d po32 n-jn, pns32 vmd xx vhi vvn p-acp av d n1 pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
230 For if faith do onely declare that we have a Title to the Heavenly Kingdom, For if faith do only declare that we have a Title to the Heavenly Kingdom, c-acp cs n1 vdb av-j vvi cst pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
231 then it makes no relative change in our condition, from a state of death into a state of life; then it makes no relative change in our condition, from a state of death into a state of life; cs pn31 vvz dx j n1 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
232 and so whether we believe or no, all is one as to the certainty of our Salvation, and so whither we believe or no, all is one as to the certainty of our Salvation, cc av cs pns12 vvb cc uh-dx, d vbz pi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
233 though we want the evidence and perswasion of it. though we want the evidence and persuasion of it. cs pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
234 If it be here said, that all whom God in his secret justification hath adjudged unto life, shall have the evidence thereof by Faith. If it be Here said, that all whom God in his secret justification hath adjudged unto life, shall have the evidence thereof by Faith. cs pn31 vbb av vvn, cst d r-crq np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vhz vvn p-acp n1, vmb vhi dt n1 av p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
235 I Answer, This evidence is of such necessity, as that if they have it not, they shall lose that life to which they are adjudged, or no; I Answer, This evidence is of such necessity, as that if they have it not, they shall loose that life to which they Are adjudged, or no; pns11 vvb, d n1 vbz pp-f d n1, c-acp cst cs pns32 vhb pn31 xx, pns32 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, cc av-dx; (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
236 If not, then whether they believe or do not believe, they shall be saved: If not, then whither they believe or do not believe, they shall be saved: cs xx, cs cs pns32 vvb cc vdb xx vvi, pns32 vmb vbi vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
237 If it be, then is there no absolute justification before Faith, and justification must be conditional, If it be, then is there no absolute justification before Faith, and justification must be conditional, cs pn31 vbb, av vbz pc-acp dx j n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 vmb vbi j, (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
238 and the immediate and absolute right to life must be acknowledged to be a consequent of Faith, which will at once overthrow Mr. Eyres Opinion, and the immediate and absolute right to life must be acknowledged to be a consequent of Faith, which will At once overthrow Mr. Eyres Opinion, cc dt j cc j n-jn p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt j pp-f n1, r-crq vmb p-acp a-acp vvi n1 npg1 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
239 and confirm this Argument without any more ado. and confirm this Argument without any more ado. cc vvi d n1 p-acp d dc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 19
240 What remains to be done, is to remove those Objections which seem of weight to Mr. Eyre for confirmation of his Opinion. What remains to be done, is to remove those Objections which seem of weight to Mr. Eyre for confirmation of his Opinion. q-crq vvz pc-acp vbi vdn, vbz pc-acp vvi d n2 r-crq vvb pp-f n1 p-acp n1 np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 26 Page 19
241 The first is drawn from those Scriptures which seem to hold forth an immediate actual reconciliation of sinners to God upon the death of Christ, without the intervention of Faith: The First is drawn from those Scriptures which seem to hold forth an immediate actual reconciliation of Sinners to God upon the death of christ, without the intervention of Faith: dt ord vbz vvn p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi av dt j j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 27 Page 19
242 As Matth. 3. 17. This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; As Matthew 3. 17. This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; c-acp np1 crd crd d vbz po11 j-vvn n1, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vbm av vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 27 Page 19
243 viz. with sinners, and Rom. 5. 10. We were reconciled unto God by the death of his Son. viz. with Sinners, and Rom. 5. 10. We were reconciled unto God by the death of his Son. n1 p-acp n2, cc np1 crd crd pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 (5) part (DIV2) 27 Page 19
244 Answ. To the former of these places I answer: 1. That the well ▪ pleasedness of God need not be extended beyond the person of Christ, who gave himself unto the death, Answer To the former of these places I answer: 1. That the well ▪ pleasedness of God need not be extended beyond the person of christ, who gave himself unto the death, np1 p-acp dt j pp-f d n2 pns11 vvb: crd cst dt n1 ▪ n1 pp-f np1 vvb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd px31 p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
245 an offering and a sacrifice unto God of a sweet smelling savor, Eph. 5. 2. 2. If we should extend it also unto men (which is neither necessary nor probable) yet will the words prove no more, an offering and a sacrifice unto God of a sweet smelling savour, Ephesians 5. 2. 2. If we should extend it also unto men (which is neither necessary nor probable) yet will the words prove no more, dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp np1 pp-f dt j j-vvg n1, np1 crd crd crd cs pns12 vmd vvi pn31 av p-acp n2 (r-crq vbz dx j ccx j) av vmb dt n2 vvb av-dx av-dc, (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
246 then that it is through Christ that God is well pleased with men, whensoever it be that he is well pleased: then that it is through christ that God is well pleased with men, whensoever it be that he is well pleased: cs cst pn31 vbz p-acp np1 cst np1 vbz av vvn p-acp n2, c-crq pn31 vbb d pns31 vbz av vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
247 Verbs and Participles of the present Tense (though the Verb in this place be not the present Tense, Verbs and Participles of the present Tense (though the Verb in this place be not the present Tense, n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1 (c-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 vbb xx dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
248 but the first Aorist ) have sometimes the signification of the future Tense, as John 4. 25. The Messiah cometh, that is, will shortly come; but the First Aorist) have sometime the signification of the future Tense, as John 4. 25. The Messiah comes, that is, will shortly come; cc-acp dt ord n1) vhi av dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-acp np1 crd crd dt np1 vvz, cst vbz, vmb av-j vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
249 and chap. 5. 25. The hour is coming, and now is, that is, will shortly be; and chap. 5. 25. The hour is coming, and now is, that is, will shortly be; cc n1 crd crd dt n1 vbz vvg, cc av vbz, cst vbz, vmb av-j vbi; (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
250 and 14. 3. If I go, I come again (so in the Greek) that is, I will come again, 2 Cor. 3. 16. When it (namely Israel) shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away: and 14. 3. If I go, I come again (so in the Greek) that is, I will come again, 2 Cor. 3. 16. When it (namely Israel) shall turn to the Lord, the Vail shall be taken away: cc crd crd cs pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb av (av p-acp dt njp) cst vbz, pns11 vmb vvi av, crd np1 crd crd c-crq pn31 (av np1) vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av: (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
251 The Verbs in the Greek are both of the present Tense, hundreds of the like instances are obvious; The Verbs in the Greek Are both of the present Tense, hundreds of the like instances Are obvious; dt n2 p-acp dt jp vbr d pp-f dt j n1, crd pp-f dt j n2 vbr j; (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
252 somtimes they are Notes of affirmation without reference to any determinate time, as Rom. 8. 24. By hope we are saved; sometimes they Are Notes of affirmation without Referente to any determinate time, as Rom. 8. 24. By hope we Are saved; av pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, c-acp np1 crd crd p-acp n1 pns12 vbr vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
253 not presently, for it follows immediately, hope that is seen is not hope, for what a man seeth, not presently, for it follows immediately, hope that is seen is not hope, for what a man sees, xx av-j, c-acp pn31 vvz av-j, vvb cst vbz vvn vbz xx n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz, (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
254 why doth he yet hope for? Ergo, to be saved by hope, imports that a man is not yet saved; why does he yet hope for? Ergo, to be saved by hope, imports that a man is not yet saved; q-crq vdz pns31 av vvi p-acp? fw-la, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, vvz cst dt n1 vbz xx av vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
255 but the meaning is, That it is in the way of hope and patient expectation that men are saved, whensoever it be that they are saved: but the meaning is, That it is in the Way of hope and patient expectation that men Are saved, whensoever it be that they Are saved: cc-acp dt n1 vbz, cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 cst n2 vbr vvn, c-crq pn31 vbb d pns32 vbr vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
256 So 1 Cor. 15. 57. Thanks be unto God that giveth us the victory, to wit, the victory over death by and in the Resurrection; So 1 Cor. 15. 57. Thanks be unto God that gives us the victory, to wit, the victory over death by and in the Resurrection; av crd np1 crd crd n2 vbb p-acp np1 cst vvz pno12 dt n1, p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
257 and the meaning is, That it is through God that we have the Victory, be it when it will be that we have it; and the meaning is, That it is through God that we have the Victory, be it when it will be that we have it; cc dt n1 vbz, cst pn31 vbz p-acp np1 cst pns12 vhb dt n1, vbb pn31 q-crq pn31 vmb vbi cst pns12 vhb pn31; (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
258 for if the words must needs be understood as if we had the Victory presently, for if the words must needs be understood as if we had the Victory presently, c-acp cs dt n2 vmb av vbi vvn c-acp cs pns12 vhd dt n1 av-j, (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 20
259 then Paul, and the Christians of his age were raised before they were dead, and the Christians of following ages before they were born: then Paul, and the Christians of his age were raised before they were dead, and the Christians of following ages before they were born: av np1, cc dt np1 pp-f po31 n1 vbdr vvn c-acp pns32 vbdr j, cc dt np1 pp-f vvg n2 c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 21
260 So Heb. 10. 35. Your confidence hath a great recompence of reward, that is, shall have, Jam. 1. 17. Every good gift cometh down from above, not as if it must needs be coming down when the Apostle spake those words; So Hebrew 10. 35. Your confidence hath a great recompense of reward, that is, shall have, Jam. 1. 17. Every good gift comes down from above, not as if it must needs be coming down when the Apostle spoke those words; av np1 crd crd po22 n1 vhz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, vmb vhi, np1 crd crd np1 j n1 vvz a-acp p-acp a-acp, xx c-acp cs pn31 vmb av vbi vvg a-acp c-crq dt n1 vvd d n2; (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 21
261 but that whensoever any receives a good gift, it is from God: but that whensoever any receives a good gift, it is from God: cc-acp cst c-crq d vvz dt j n1, pn31 vbz p-acp np1: (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 21
262 But why do we fight against God? Is it not the testimony of the holy Ghost as express as words can deliver it, That without Faith it is impossible to please God, or to be pleasing unto God, But why do we fight against God? Is it not the testimony of the holy Ghost as express as words can deliver it, That without Faith it is impossible to please God, or to be pleasing unto God, cc-acp q-crq vdb pns12 vvi p-acp np1? vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 c-acp j c-acp n2 vmb vvi pn31, cst p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp np1, (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 21
263 as Enoch was by Faith, Heb. 11. 5. 6. It was a poor answer that Mr. Eyre gave to Mr. Good, when he asked him, as Enoch was by Faith, Hebrew 11. 5. 6. It was a poor answer that Mr. Eyre gave to Mr. Good, when he asked him, c-acp np1 vbds p-acp n1, np1 crd crd crd pn31 vbds dt j n1 cst n1 np1 vvd p-acp n1 j, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31, (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 21
264 Whether God were well pleased with unregenerate men, to say, He was well pleased with unregenerate men, but not with their unregeneracy; Whither God were well pleased with unregenerate men, to say, He was well pleased with unregenerate men, but not with their unregeneracy; cs np1 vbdr av vvn p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi, pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp j n2, cc-acp xx p-acp po32 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 21
265 as if God were well pleased with unregenerate men whiles unregenerate, but afterwards were well pleased with their unregeneracy also. as if God were well pleased with unregenerate men while unregenerate, but afterwards were well pleased with their unregeneracy also. c-acp cs np1 vbdr av vvn p-acp j n2 cs j, cc-acp av vbdr av vvn p-acp po32 n1 av. (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 21
266 The like Answer I give to Rom. 5. 10. we were reconciled unto God by the death of his Son, to wit, That Christs death was the price of our Reconciliation, The like Answer I give to Rom. 5. 10. we were reconciled unto God by the death of his Son, to wit, That Christ death was the price of our Reconciliation, dt j n1 pns11 vvb p-acp np1 crd crd n1 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1, cst npg1 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 21
267 and and so it is through the death of Christ that we are reconciled, be it when it will be that we are reconciled: and and so it is through the death of christ that we Are reconciled, be it when it will be that we Are reconciled: cc cc av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst pns12 vbr vvn, vbb pn31 q-crq pn31 vmb vbi cst pns12 vbr vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 21
268 Here then we must distinguish, as it were, of three Periods of the will of God. 1. As it may be conceived, immediatly after sin committed, Here then we must distinguish, as it were, of three Periods of the will of God. 1. As it may be conceived, immediately After since committed, av cs pns12 vmb vvi, c-acp pn31 vbdr, pp-f crd n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. crd p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, av-j p-acp n1 vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 21
269 before the consideration of the death of Christ: before the consideration of the death of christ: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 21
270 And now is the Lord at enmity with the sinner, though not averse from all ways and means, by which he may return to Friendship with him again. 2. As it may be conceived after the consideration of the death of Christ; And now is the Lord At enmity with the sinner, though not averse from all ways and means, by which he may return to Friendship with him again. 2. As it may be conceived After the consideration of the death of christ; cc av vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cs xx j p-acp d n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 av. crd p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 21
271 and now is the Lord not onely appeasable, but doth also promise that he will be reconciled with sinners, upon such terms as himself shall propose. 3. As the same will of God may be considered after an intercession on Christs part, and now is the Lord not only appeasable, but does also promise that he will be reconciled with Sinners, upon such terms as himself shall propose. 3. As the same will of God may be considered After an Intercession on Christ part, cc av vbz dt n1 xx av-j j, cc-acp vdz av vvi cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, p-acp d n2 c-acp px31 vmb vvi. crd p-acp dt d n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
272 and Faith on the sinners part, and now is God actually reconciled and in Friendship with the sinner; and Faith on the Sinners part, and now is God actually reconciled and in Friendship with the sinner; cc n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc av vbz np1 av-j vvn cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
273 when then the Apostle says, We are reconciled through the death of Christ, he doth not mean, That immediatly upon the death of Christ we are actually reconciled unto God (for in the very next verse he saith, That through Christ we have now (and not before) received the atonement, or reconciliation, which in plainer terms is this, That now, that is, when then the Apostle Says, We Are reconciled through the death of christ, he does not mean, That immediately upon the death of christ we Are actually reconciled unto God (for in the very next verse he Says, That through christ we have now (and not before) received the atonement, or reconciliation, which in plainer terms is this, That now, that is, c-crq av dt n1 vvz, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vdz xx vvi, cst av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1 (c-acp p-acp dt av ord n1 pns31 vvz, cst p-acp np1 pns12 vhb av (cc xx a-acp) vvd dt n1, cc n1, r-crq p-acp jc n2 vbz d, cst av, cst vbz, (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
274 since we are Believers, we are actually reconciled unto God.) But his meaning is, That through the death of Christ it is, that the promise of reconciliation is made, by and according to which we are actually reconciled unto God after we believe, suitable to that of the Lord Jesus, This is the new Testament in my blood (obtained and sealed by my blood) which was shed for the remission of the sins of many, Matth. 26. 28. The ground of all this is, since we Are Believers, we Are actually reconciled unto God.) But his meaning is, That through the death of christ it is, that the promise of reconciliation is made, by and according to which we Are actually reconciled unto God After we believe, suitable to that of the Lord jesus, This is the new Testament in my blood (obtained and sealed by my blood) which was shed for the remission of the Sins of many, Matthew 26. 28. The ground of all this is, c-acp pns12 vbr n2, pns12 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1.) p-acp po31 n1 vbz, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vbz, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, p-acp cc vvg p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1 c-acp pns12 vvb, j p-acp d pp-f dt n1 np1, d vbz dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1 (vvn cc vvn p-acp po11 n1) r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f d d vbz, (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
275 because the death of Christ was not solutio ejusdem, but tantidem, not the payment of that which was in the obligation, Because the death of christ was not Solution ejusdem, but tantidem, not the payment of that which was in the obligation, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds xx fw-la fw-la, p-acp fw-la, xx dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
276 but of the equivalent, being not the payment of the debtor, but of the surety; but of the equivalent, being not the payment of the debtor, but of the surety; cc-acp pp-f dt j, vbg xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pp-f dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
277 and therefore it doth not deliver us ipso facto, but according to the compact and agreement between the Father and him, and Therefore it does not deliver us ipso facto, but according to the compact and agreement between the Father and him, cc av pn31 vdz xx vvi pno12 fw-la fw-la, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc pno31, (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
278 when he undertook to be our surety: If a debtor bring me what he owes me, it dischargeth him presently; when he undertook to be our surety: If a debtor bring me what he owes me, it dischargeth him presently; c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi po12 n1: cs dt n1 vvb pno11 r-crq pns31 vvz pno11, pn31 vvz pno31 av-j; (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
279 but the payment of a surety, is a payment refusable of it self, and therefore effects not the discharge of the principal debtor, but the payment of a surety, is a payment refusable of it self, and Therefore effects not the discharge of the principal debtor, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt n1 j pp-f pn31 n1, cc av n2 xx dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
280 but at the time, and according to the conditions agreed upon between the Surety and the Creditor. but At the time, and according to the conditions agreed upon between the Surety and the Creditor. cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 22
281 If then our Adversaries could prove, either that it was the will of God in giving up Christ to the death, If then our Adversaries could prove, either that it was the will of God in giving up christ to the death, cs av po12 n2 vmd vvi, d cst pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg a-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 23
282 or the will of Christ in giving himself to the death, that this death of his should be available to the immediate and actual Reconciliation and Justification of the sinner, without any condition performed on the sinners part, it were somthing to the purpose: or the will of christ in giving himself to the death, that this death of his should be available to the immediate and actual Reconciliation and Justification of the sinner, without any condition performed on the Sinners part, it were something to the purpose: cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg px31 p-acp dt n1, cst d n1 pp-f png31 vmd vbi j p-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1, pn31 vbdr pi p-acp dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 23
283 But till this be done (which indeed can never be done) they were as good say nothing: But till this be done (which indeed can never be done) they were as good say nothing: cc-acp c-acp d vbb vdn (r-crq av vmb av-x vbi vdn) pns32 vbdr a-acp j vvb pix: (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 23
284 When Christ gives us an account both of his own and his Fathers will in this matter, he tells us, That this is the will of him that sent him, That whosoever seeth the Son and believeth on him, may have everlasting life, John 6. 40. without which Faith, Christ shall profit us nothing, Gal. 5. 4. 1 John 5. 11, 12. He that hath not the Son hath not life. So much for that Objection. When christ gives us an account both of his own and his Father's will in this matter, he tells us, That this is the will of him that sent him, That whosoever sees the Son and Believeth on him, may have everlasting life, John 6. 40. without which Faith, christ shall profit us nothing, Gal. 5. 4. 1 John 5. 11, 12. He that hath not the Son hath not life. So much for that Objection. c-crq np1 vvz pno12 dt n1 av-d pp-f po31 d cc po31 ng1 n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz pno12, cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno31, cst r-crq vvz dt n1 cc vvz p-acp pno31, vmb vhi j n1, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq n1, np1 vmb vvi pno12 pix, np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd, crd pns31 cst vhz xx dt n1 vhz xx n1. av av-d c-acp cst n1. (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 23
285 The next (which was one of the two made use of against me after Sermon) is this. The next (which was one of the two made use of against me After Sermon) is this. dt ord (r-crq vbds crd pp-f dt crd vvn n1 pp-f p-acp pno11 p-acp n1) vbz d. (5) part (DIV2) 30 Page 23
286 Object. 2. If we are justified in Christ, then we are justified before we believe: But we are justified in Christ. Ergo. Object. 2. If we Are justified in christ, then we Are justified before we believe: But we Are justified in christ. Ergo. n1. crd cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1, cs pns12 vbr vvn c-acp pns12 vvb: cc-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1. fw-la (5) part (DIV2) 31 Page 23
287 Answ. We may conceive of a Threefold Justification. 1. a Justification purposed in the decree of God, Gal. 3. 8. The Scriptures foreseeing that God would justifie the Gentiles through Faith. Answer We may conceive of a Threefold Justification. 1. a Justification purposed in the Decree of God, Gal. 3. 8. The Scriptures Foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles through Faith. np1 pns12 vmb vvi pp-f dt j n1. crd dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd dt n2 vvg cst np1 vmd vvi dt n2-j p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 23
288 2. A Justification purchased and impetrated in the death of Christ, who by his death hath obtained eternal Redemption for us, Heb. 9. 12. which Redemption is the Remission of sins, Eph ▪ 1. 7. 3. There it also a Justification exemplified in the resurrection of Christ, who himself was justified in his own resurrection, 2. A Justification purchased and impetrated in the death of christ, who by his death hath obtained Eternal Redemption for us, Hebrew 9. 12. which Redemption is the Remission of Sins, Ephesians ▪ 1. 7. 3. There it also a Justification exemplified in the resurrection of christ, who himself was justified in his own resurrection, crd dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn j n1 p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd r-crq n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 ▪ crd crd crd a-acp pn31 av dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq n1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 23
289 and thereby became the exemplary cause of Justification to believers, by vertue of which themselves shall also be justified in such time, and thereby became the exemplary cause of Justification to believers, by virtue of which themselves shall also be justified in such time, cc av vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq px32 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
290 and upon such terms as shall be agreed upon between the Father and Christ! (I use the term of an exemplary cause, rather then of a common person, and upon such terms as shall be agreed upon between the Father and christ! (I use the term of an exemplary cause, rather then of a Common person, cc p-acp d n2 c-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc np1! (pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, av-c cs pp-f dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
291 because a common person may be the effect of those whom he represents (as the Parliament of the Commonwealth) but Christ is such a common person, Because a Common person may be the Effect of those whom he represents (as the Parliament of the Commonwealth) but christ is such a Common person, c-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d r-crq pns31 vvz (c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) p-acp np1 vbz d dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
292 as that he is the cause of those whom he represents in every thing in which he represents them) so that when we say, We are justified in Christ, the meaning is no more but this, That Christ is made the cause and patern, according to which Justication shall certainly follow on them that believe: as that he is the cause of those whom he represents in every thing in which he represents them) so that when we say, We Are justified in christ, the meaning is no more but this, That christ is made the cause and pattern, according to which Justification shall Certainly follow on them that believe: c-acp cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pno32) av cst c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 vbz av-dx dc p-acp d, cst np1 vbz vvn dt n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp r-crq n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb: (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
293 But what is this to our deliverance from condemnation? or what benefit do we receive by it before we believe? Should a man argue thus in any other benefits we receive by Christ and from Christ as the exemplary cause, he would make himself deservedly ridiculous. But what is this to our deliverance from condemnation? or what benefit do we receive by it before we believe? Should a man argue thus in any other benefits we receive by christ and from christ as the exemplary cause, he would make himself deservedly ridiculous. cc-acp q-crq vbz d p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1? cc q-crq n1 vdb pns12 vvb p-acp pn31 c-acp pns12 vvb? vmd dt n1 vvb av p-acp d j-jn n2 pns12 vvb p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vmd vvi px31 av-vvn j. (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
294 For example, We are said to be risen with Christ, Christ himself being risen from the dead, For Exampl, We Are said to be risen with christ, christ himself being risen from the dead, p-acp n1, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, np1 px31 vbg vvn p-acp dt j, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
295 and become the first fruits of them that slept, 1 Cor. 15. 20. So that Christ in his resurrection, is the exemplary cause of our resurrection, in which we are therefore said to bear the image of the heavenly Adam, verse 49. Would any sober man infer; and become the First fruits of them that slept, 1 Cor. 15. 20. So that christ in his resurrection, is the exemplary cause of our resurrection, in which we Are Therefore said to bear the image of the heavenly Adam, verse 49. Would any Sobrium man infer; cc vvb dt ord n2 pp-f pno32 cst vvd, vvn np1 crd crd av cst np1 p-acp po31 n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, n1 crd vmd d j n1 vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
296 Therefore our own personal resurrection is past already, to wit, before our selves are dead; Therefore our own personal resurrection is passed already, to wit, before our selves Are dead; av po12 d j n1 vbz vvn av, pc-acp vvi, p-acp po12 n2 vbr j; (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
297 or that we are not to be raised at all, because we are risen already in Christ? Yet no man living can shew any reason of difference why we may not as justly infer that our resurrection is passed already, or that we Are not to be raised At all, Because we Are risen already in christ? Yet no man living can show any reason of difference why we may not as justly infer that our resurrection is passed already, cc cst pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn av p-acp np1? av dx n1 j-vvg vmb vvi d n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns12 vmb xx p-acp av-j vvi cst po12 n1 vbz vvn av, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
298 because we are risen in Christ; as that our Justification is past before we believe, because we are justified in Christ: Because we Are risen in christ; as that our Justification is passed before we believe, Because we Are justified in christ: c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1; c-acp cst po12 n1 vbz vvn a-acp pns12 vvb, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1: (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
299 No doubt but most men would account the just contrary a necessary consequence. Again, We are sanctified in Christ as well as justified in Christ: No doubt but most men would account the just contrary a necessary consequence. Again, We Are sanctified in christ as well as justified in christ: uh-dx n1 p-acp ds n2 vmd vvi dt j j-jn dt j n1. av, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1 c-acp av c-acp vvn p-acp np1: (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 24
300 Our old man is crucified with him, Rom. 6. 6. and he is said to be made Sanctification to us as well as Righteousness, 1 Cor. 1. 30. And why then may we not inveigh against Regeneration and personal Sanctification, Our old man is Crucified with him, Rom. 6. 6. and he is said to be made Sanctification to us as well as Righteousness, 1 Cor. 1. 30. And why then may we not inveigh against Regeneration and personal Sanctification, po12 j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd cc pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp av c-acp n1, crd np1 crd crd cc q-crq av vmb pns12 xx vvi p-acp n1 cc j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
301 as well as against personal Justification? for if we are sanctified in Christ, then we are sanctified before Faith, as well as against personal Justification? for if we Are sanctified in christ, then we Are sanctified before Faith, c-acp av c-acp p-acp j n1? c-acp cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1, cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
302 and we need not mortifie sin and dye to the world, &c. all this is done already in Christ, in whom we are sanctified before Faith, we need onely to have it declared to us, that we are sanctified. and we need not mortify since and die to the world, etc. all this is done already in christ, in whom we Are sanctified before Faith, we need only to have it declared to us, that we Are sanctified. cc pns12 vvb xx vvi n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1, av d d vbz vdn av p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vvb av-j pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vbr vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
303 To draw up the Answer more close; Justification is either causal and virtual, or actual and formal: To draw up the Answer more close; Justification is either causal and virtual, or actual and formal: p-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 av-dc av-j; n1 vbz d n1 cc j, cc j cc j: (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
304 The former is no other then a Justification of Christ himself, with a connotation of others, who by virtue of this Justification of his, are themselves to be justified in due time; The former is no other then a Justification of christ himself, with a connotation of Others, who by virtue of this Justification of his, Are themselves to be justified in due time; dt j vbz dx n-jn cs dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png31, vbr px32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1; (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
305 as our resurrection in Christ is nothing else but Christ himself risen, as the first fruits of them that slept, as our resurrection in christ is nothing Else but christ himself risen, as the First fruits of them that slept, c-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz pix av cc-acp np1 px31 vvn, c-acp dt ord n2 pp-f pno32 cst vvd, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
306 and so become the exemplary cause of a resurrection afterwards to follow us; and so become the exemplary cause of a resurrection afterwards to follow us; cc av vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av pc-acp vvi pno12; (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
307 but as the resurrection of Christ makes no real change in us till our selves be risen; but as the resurrection of christ makes no real change in us till our selves be risen; cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dx j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2 vbb vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
308 so neither doth the justification of Christ make any moral change in us from death to life, till our selves be justified: so neither does the justification of christ make any moral change in us from death to life, till our selves be justified: av d vdz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi d j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp po12 n2 vbb vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
309 Actual and formal justification is, when we are acquitted from the guilt of sin by the gracious sentence of the Gospel, He that believes shall not enter into condemnation: Actual and formal justification is, when we Are acquitted from the guilt of since by the gracious sentence of the Gospel, He that believes shall not enter into condemnation: j cc j n1 vbz, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 cst vvz vmb xx vvi p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
310 Now then if we speak of Justification formal, then ▪ I deny that we are justified in Christ (which is the opponents Assumption.) And if we speak of Justification causal, Now then if we speak of Justification formal, then ▪ I deny that we Are justified in christ (which is the opponents Assump.) And if we speak of Justification causal, av av cs pns12 vvb pp-f n1 j, av ▪ pns11 vvb cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1 (r-crq vbz dt n2 np1.) cc cs pns12 vvb pp-f n1 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
311 then I do utterly deny the Proposition; viz. That if we are justified in Christ, then we are justified before we believe; then I do utterly deny the Proposition; viz. That if we Are justified in christ, then we Are justified before we believe; cs pns11 vdb av-j vvi dt n1; n1 cst cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1, cs pns12 vbr vvn c-acp pns12 vvb; (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 25
312 the Reason is, because to be justified in Christ, is not to be justified simply (no more then to be risen in Christ, is to be risen simply, the Reason is, Because to be justified in christ, is not to be justified simply (no more then to be risen in christ, is to be risen simply, dt n1 vbz, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn av-j (av-dx av-dc cs pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 26
313 or to be glorified in Christ, is to be glorified simply) and therefore the inference is a dicto secundum quid, ad dictum simpliciter: or to be glorified in christ, is to be glorified simply) and Therefore the Inference is a Dicto secundum quid, ad dictum simpliciter: cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av-j) cc av dt n1 vbz dt fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la: (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 26
314 They are credulous souls I'le assure you, that will be drawn by such Decoys as these into Schism and Faction, to the hardening and discomforting of more hearts in one hour, They Are credulous Souls I'll assure you, that will be drawn by such Decoys as these into Schism and Faction, to the hardening and discomforting of more hearts in one hour, pns32 vbr j n2 pns11|vmb vvi pn22, cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2 c-acp d p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f dc n2 p-acp crd n1, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 26
315 then the Opinion it self (should it obtain) will do good to, while the world stands. then the Opinion it self (should it obtain) will do good to, while the world Stands. cs dt n1 pn31 n1 (vmd pn31 vvi) vmb vdi j p-acp, cs dt n1 vvz. (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 26
316 Object. 3. The last and great Argument succeeds, and that is this: If we are in Covenant before we believe, then we are justified before we believe: Object. 3. The last and great Argument succeeds, and that is this: If we Are in Covenant before we believe, then we Are justified before we believe: n1. crd dt ord cc j n1 vvz, cc d vbz d: cs pns12 vbr p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vvb, cs pns12 vbr vvn c-acp pns12 vvb: (5) part (DIV2) 33 Page 26
317 But we are in Covenant before we believe. Ergo. But we Are in Covenant before we believe. Ergo. cc-acp pns12 vbr p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vvb. fw-la (5) part (DIV2) 33 Page 26
318 Answ. Were it supposed that we were in Covenant before Faith, yet would the Proposition be faulty: Answer Were it supposed that we were in Covenant before Faith, yet would the Proposition be faulty: np1 vbdr pn31 vvn cst pns12 vbdr p-acp n1 p-acp n1, av vmd dt n1 vbb j: (5) part (DIV2) 34 Page 26
319 The Reason, because the Blessings of the Covenant have an order and dependance one upon another, The Reason, Because the Blessings of the Covenant have an order and dependence one upon Another, dt n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb dt n1 cc n1 crd p-acp n-jn, (5) part (DIV2) 34 Page 26
320 and are enjoyed successively one after another: God in his Covenant promises Holiness and Glory as well as Justification; and Are enjoyed successively one After Another: God in his Covenant promises Holiness and Glory as well as Justification; cc vbr vvn av-j crd p-acp n-jn: np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz n1 cc n1 c-acp av c-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 34 Page 26
321 yet he would argue most absurdly that should say, We are sanctified and glorified before Faith, yet he would argue most absurdly that should say, We Are sanctified and glorified before Faith, av pns31 vmd vvi av-ds av-j cst vmd vvi, pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 34 Page 26
322 because we are in Covenant bfore Faith: But I am unwilling to multiply quarrels: If the great difference lay here, it were an easie matter to be reconciled. Because we Are in Covenant bfore Faith: But I am unwilling to multiply quarrels: If the great difference lay Here, it were an easy matter to be reconciled. c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp n1 av n1: cc-acp pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi n2: cs dt j n1 vvd av, pn31 vbdr dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 34 Page 26
323 2. I do utterly deny the Assumption; viz. That we are in Covenant with God before we believe; 2. I do utterly deny the Assump; viz. That we Are in Covenant with God before we believe; crd pns11 vdb av-j vvi dt n1; n1 cst pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1 c-acp pns12 vvb; (5) part (DIV2) 35 Page 26
324 if at least the Phrase of being in Covenant be understood, properly, for such an interest in the Covenant as gives a man right and title to the Blessings of the Covenant: if At least the Phrase of being in Covenant be understood, properly, for such an Interest in the Covenant as gives a man right and title to the Blessings of the Covenant: cs p-acp ds dt n1 pp-f vbg p-acp n1 vbi vvn, av-j, c-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp vvz dt n1 j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 35 Page 26
325 That in this sense we are not in Covenant before we believe, is that which I shall prove by and by. That in this sense we Are not in Covenant before we believe, is that which I shall prove by and by. cst p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr xx p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vvb, vbz d r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp cc p-acp. (5) part (DIV2) 35 Page 26
326 But first, I shall give Mr. Eyre a fair hearing, though he would not give it me, But First, I shall give Mr. Eyre a fair hearing, though he would not give it me, p-acp ord, pns11 vmb vvi n1 np1 dt j n-vvg, cs pns31 vmd xx vvi pn31 pno11, (5) part (DIV2) 35 Page 27
327 and I believe is resolved to give it to no body else, whiles the judgement of the cause must be left to the people. and I believe is resolved to give it to no body Else, while the judgement of the cause must be left to the people. cc pns11 vvb vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dx n1 av, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 35 Page 27
328 The proof of the Assumption stands thus: The proof of the Assump Stands thus: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz av: (5) part (DIV2) 36 Page 27
329 If the Spirit be given us before we believe, then we are in Covenant before we believe: If the Spirit be given us before we believe, then we Are in Covenant before we believe: cs dt n1 vbb vvn pno12 c-acp pns12 vvb, cs pns12 vbr p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vvb: (5) part (DIV2) 36 Page 27
330 But the Spirit is given us before we believe: But the Spirit is given us before we believe: cc-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pno12 c-acp pns12 vvb: (5) part (DIV2) 36 Page 27
331 Ergo, the proof of the minor is from the tenor of the New Covenant, Heb. 8. 10, 11. I will put my laws into their minde, Ergo, the proof of the minor is from the tenor of the New Covenant, Hebrew 8. 10, 11. I will put my laws into their mind, fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp po32 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 36 Page 27
332 and they shall all know me, which is a promise of giving the Spirit to work Faith. and they shall all know me, which is a promise of giving the Spirit to work Faith. cc pns32 vmb d vvi pno11, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1. (5) part (DIV2) 36 Page 27
333 Answ. The Explication of the terms of this Argument is a sufficient refutation of it: God is said to give in Scripture, sometimes when no receiving follows; Answer The Explication of the terms of this Argument is a sufficient refutation of it: God is said to give in Scripture, sometime when no receiving follows; np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f pn31: np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av c-crq dx j-vvg vvz; (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 27
334 and thus the Word (Give) signifies no more then the will of God, constituting and appointing: and thus the Word (Give) signifies no more then the will of God, constituting and appointing: cc av dt n1 (vvb) vvz dx dc cs dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg cc vvg: (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 27
335 Thus God (gave) his Son unto death, that is, constituted and appointed that he should die: Thus God (gave) his Son unto death, that is, constituted and appointed that he should die: av np1 (vvd) po31 n1 p-acp n1, cst vbz, vvn cc vvn cst pns31 vmd vvi: (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 27
336 There is no other name (given) under Heaven, Acts 4. 12. that is, no other name appointed; There is no other name (given) under Heaven, Acts 4. 12. that is, no other name appointed; pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 (vvn) p-acp n1, n2 crd crd cst vbz, dx j-jn n1 vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 27
337 so Eph. 1. 22. and 4. 11. and a hundred other places: so Ephesians 1. 22. and 4. 11. and a hundred other places: av np1 crd crd cc crd crd cc dt crd j-jn n2: (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 27
338 In this sense, the giving of the Spirit is no more then the sending, and as it were the constituting of the Spirit, to be by way of specialty the worker and cause of Faith. 2. The word (give) doth sometimes include a receiving and possession of the thing given, In this sense, the giving of the Spirit is no more then the sending, and as it were the constituting of the Spirit, to be by Way of specialty the worker and cause of Faith. 2. The word (give) does sometime include a receiving and possession of the thing given, p-acp d n1, dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz av-dx av-dc cs dt vvg, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr dt vvg pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 (vvb) vdz av vvi dt n-vvg cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 27
339 as in the ordinary use of the word; as in the ordinary use of the word; c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 27
340 and thus the Spirit is given when we receive him, and are as it were possest of him, and thus the Spirit is given when we receive him, and Are as it were possessed of him, cc av dt n1 vbz vvn c-crq pns12 vvb pno31, cc vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn pp-f pno31, (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 27
341 and he becomes ours, and dwells in us: and he becomes ours, and dwells in us: cc pns31 vvz png12, cc vvz p-acp pno12: (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 27
342 Thus the Lord promiseth to give the Spirit to them that ask him, Luke 11. 13. and we are said to receive the spirit by Faith, Gal. 3. 14. and the Spirit is said to dwell in us by Faith, Eph. 3. 16, 17. with Rom. 8. 10, 11. and of this latter way of giving the Spirit, is the Question to be understood. Thus the Lord promises to give the Spirit to them that ask him, Lycia 11. 13. and we Are said to receive the Spirit by Faith, Gal. 3. 14. and the Spirit is said to dwell in us by Faith, Ephesians 3. 16, 17. with Rom. 8. 10, 11. and of this latter Way of giving the Spirit, is the Question to be understood. av dt n1 vvz p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, av crd crd cc pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd cc dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp np1 crd crd, crd cc pp-f d d n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 28
343 2. The Spirit may be said to be given three ways. 1. Essentially. 2. Personally. 3. In reference to his operations: 2. The Spirit may be said to be given three ways. 1. Essentially. 2. Personally. 3. In Referente to his operations: crd dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn crd n2. crd av-j. crd av-j. crd p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2: (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
344 The Spirit is not given to us essentially, for so he is God, and is equally every where, The Spirit is not given to us essentially, for so he is God, and is equally every where, dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno12 av-j, c-acp av pns31 vbz np1, cc vbz av-j d c-crq, (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
345 nor can he be more peculiarly in one, then in another. Nor 2. Personally; nor can he be more peculiarly in one, then in Another. Nor 2. Personally; ccx vmb pns31 vbb av-dc j p-acp pi, av p-acp j-jn. ccx crd av-j; (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
346 for that cannot be conceived without a personal union, which would denominate us as truly to be the Spirit of God, for that cannot be conceived without a personal Union, which would denominate us as truly to be the Spirit of God, c-acp cst vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vmd vvi pno12 p-acp av-j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
347 as the like union in the man Christ Jesus, did denominate him to be the Son of God. 3. The Spirit therefore must be said to be given to us, in regard of some peculiar operations which he worketh in us, which are incommunicable to those which have not the Spirit: as the like Union in the man christ jesus, did denominate him to be the Son of God. 3. The Spirit Therefore must be said to be given to us, in regard of Some peculiar operations which he works in us, which Are incommunicable to those which have not the Spirit: c-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, vdd vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1. crd dt n1 av vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, r-crq vbr j p-acp d r-crq vhb xx dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
348 so that common convictions, illuminations, humiliations, some joys of heart, and the like, which are transient Works of the Spirit, common to them that are saved and to them that perish, Heb. 6. 4. Matth. 13. 20. and all other works which may either go before or be without Faith; so that Common convictions, illuminations, humiliations, Some Joys of heart, and the like, which Are Transient Works of the Spirit, Common to them that Are saved and to them that perish, Hebrew 6. 4. Matthew 13. 20. and all other works which may either go before or be without Faith; av cst j n2, n2, n2, d n2 pp-f n1, cc dt j, r-crq vbr j vvz pp-f dt n1, j p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn cc p-acp pno32 cst vvb, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc d j-jn n2 r-crq vmb d vvi a-acp cc vbb p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
349 these are none of them such kinde of works, as that in respect of them the Spirit should be said to be given to us: these Are none of them such kind of works, as that in respect of them the Spirit should be said to be given to us: d vbr pix pp-f pno32 d n1 pp-f n2, c-acp cst p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 dt n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
350 wherefore there being no peculiar work of grace before Faith it self, which may not be wrought in a Hypocrite (which hath not the Spirit) as well as in a childe of God; Wherefore there being no peculiar work of grace before Faith it self, which may not be wrought in a Hypocrite (which hath not the Spirit) as well as in a child of God; c-crq pc-acp vbg dx j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pn31 n1, r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 (r-crq vhz xx dt n1) c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
351 therefore the Spirit is neither given nor received before Faith be wrought, but is given and received together with Faith in the same instant of time, and not before. Therefore the Spirit is neither given nor received before Faith be wrought, but is given and received together with Faith in the same instant of time, and not before. av dt n1 vbz av-dx vvn ccx vvn p-acp n1 vbb vvn, cc-acp vbz vvn cc vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp dt d n-jn pp-f n1, cc xx a-acp. (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
352 Indeed, as every cause is in nature before its effect; Indeed, as every cause is in nature before its Effect; np1, c-acp d n1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 28
353 so the Spirit also in order of causes is before Faith, but that he is therefore given to us in the least atome of time before the being of Faith, is a meer non-sequitur, and contrary to the received maxime, Posita causa in actu, ponitur effectus; so the Spirit also in order of Causes is before Faith, but that he is Therefore given to us in the least atom of time before the being of Faith, is a mere nonsequitur, and contrary to the received maxim, Posita causa in Acts, ponitur effectus; av dt n1 av p-acp n1 pp-f n2 vbz p-acp n1, cc-acp cst pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vbg pp-f n1, vbz dt j j, cc n-jn p-acp dt vvd n1, np1 fw-la p-acp fw-la, fw-la fw-la; (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 29
354 which rule Mr. Eyre hath often abused, to prove a Justification immediatly upon the death or resurrection of Christ, which Rule Mr. Eyre hath often abused, to prove a Justification immediately upon the death or resurrection of christ, r-crq n1 n1 np1 vhz av vvn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 29
355 and yet here he cannot understand it; and yet Here he cannot understand it; cc av av pns31 vmbx vvi pn31; (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 29
356 so that as a man doth first build himself an house, and then dwells in it: so that as a man does First built himself an house, and then dwells in it: av cst p-acp dt n1 vdz ord vvi px31 dt n1, cc av vvz p-acp pn31: (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 29
357 So the Lord Jesus by his Spirit doth NONLATINALPHABET Heb. 3. 3. build, and organize, and prepare, (as we render the Greek wood, Luke 1. 17.) the soul to be a house unto himself, So the Lord jesus by his Spirit does Hebrew 3. 3. built, and organize, and prepare, (as we render the Greek wood, Lycia 1. 17.) the soul to be a house unto himself, av dt n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 vdz np1 crd crd vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi, (c-acp pns12 vvb dt jp n1, av crd crd) dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp px31, (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 29
358 and then by the same Spirit dwells in it immediatly. And this is that which I would have spoken publiquely in answer to this Argument, and then by the same Spirit dwells in it immediately. And this is that which I would have spoken publicly in answer to this Argument, cc av p-acp dt d n1 vvz p-acp pn31 av-j. cc d vbz d r-crq pns11 vmd vhi vvn av-j p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 29
359 if Mr. Eyre had not been beyond measure obstreperous. if Mr. Eyre had not been beyond measure obstreperous. cs n1 np1 vhd xx vbn p-acp n1 j. (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 29
360 Yet here it may be demanded, Whether Faith it self be not given to us by vertue of the Covenant made withus. Yet Here it may be demanded, Whither Faith it self be not given to us by virtue of the Covenant made withus. av av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cs n1 pn31 n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd n1. (5) part (DIV2) 39 Page 29
361 Answ. Faith is not given to us by vertue of the Covenant made with us, but by vertue of the Covenant made with Christ; Answer Faith is not given to us by virtue of the Covenant made with us, but by virtue of the Covenant made with christ; np1 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno12, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp np1; (5) part (DIV2) 40 Page 29
362 that is, God hath promised and covenanted with Christ, that if he will lay down his life for the redemption of sinners; that is, God hath promised and covenanted with christ, that if he will lay down his life for the redemption of Sinners; d vbz, np1 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, cst cs pns31 vmb vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (5) part (DIV2) 40 Page 29
363 those sinners shall be drawn to believe in Christ, and thereby to partake of the benefits of his death: those Sinners shall be drawn to believe in christ, and thereby to partake of the benefits of his death: d n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc av pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 40 Page 29
364 That this is so, the Scriptures are plain, Isa. 53. 10. When thou shalt make his soul an offering for him, he shall see his seed: That this is so, the Scriptures Are plain, Isaiah 53. 10. When thou shalt make his soul an offering for him, he shall see his seed: cst d vbz av, dt n2 vbr j, np1 crd crd c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi po31 n1 dt n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 40 Page 29
365 He shall see of the travel of his soul, by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justifie many; He shall see of the travel of his soul, by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; pns31 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 vmb po11 j n1 vvi d; (5) part (DIV2) 40 Page 29
366 so Isa. 55. 4. 5. Behold thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, so Isaiah 55. 4. 5. Behold thou shalt call a Nation that thou Knowest not, av np1 crd crd crd vvb pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 cst pns21 vv2 xx, (5) part (DIV2) 40 Page 29
367 and nations that knew not thee, shall run unto thee, because of the Lord thy God, and Nations that knew not thee, shall run unto thee, Because of the Lord thy God, cc n2 cst vvd xx pno21, vmb vvi p-acp pno21, c-acp pp-f dt n1 po21 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 40 Page 29
368 and for the holy One of Israel, for he hath glorified thee, Psal. 2. 8. Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, &c. So Psal. 110. 3. Matth. 12. 21. And why did the Lord appoint Apostles and Ministers to carry the sound of the Gospel from one end of the earth to the other, and for the holy One of Israel, for he hath glorified thee, Psalm 2. 8. Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, etc. So Psalm 110. 3. Matthew 12. 21. And why did the Lord appoint Apostles and Ministers to carry the found of the Gospel from one end of the earth to the other, cc p-acp dt j pi pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno21, np1 crd crd vvb pp-f pno11, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 dt j-jn p-acp po21 n1, av av np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc q-crq vdd dt n1 vvb n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn, (5) part (DIV2) 40 Page 30
369 and subdueth Nations to the obedience of the Faith, but that he may accomplish his promises made to his Son? such as are recorded in Psal. 89. 25, 26, &c. and subdueth nations to the Obedience of the Faith, but that he may accomplish his promises made to his Son? such as Are recorded in Psalm 89. 25, 26, etc. cc vvz n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1? d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp np1 crd crd, crd, av (5) part (DIV2) 40 Page 30
370 Now to the words of the Covenant, Jer. 31. 31. repeated by the Apostle, Heb. 8. 10. This is the Covenant that I will make with the house of Israel: Now to the words of the Covenant, Jer. 31. 31. repeated by the Apostle, Hebrew 8. 10. This is the Covenant that I will make with the house of Israel: av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd d vbz dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) part (DIV2) 41 Page 30
371 I will put my laws into their mindes, and write them in their hearts, and I will be to them a God, I will put my laws into their minds, and write them in their hearts, and I will be to them a God, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno32 dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 41 Page 30
372 and they shall be to me a people. and they shall be to me a people. cc pns32 vmb vbi p-acp pno11 dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 41 Page 30
373 From whence Mr. Eyre infers, That the Spirit and Faith is given by vertue of the Covenant made with us. From whence Mr. Eyre infers, That the Spirit and Faith is given by virtue of the Covenant made with us. p-acp q-crq n1 np1 vvz, cst dt n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno12. (5) part (DIV2) 41 Page 30
374 But I answer. 1. That if Mr. Eyre will urge the words of this Text rigorously, they would prove more then he would have: But I answer. 1. That if Mr. Eyre will urge the words of this Text rigorously, they would prove more then he would have: cc-acp pns11 vvb. crd cst cs n1 np1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1 av-j, pns32 vmd vvi av-dc cs pns31 vmd vhi: (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 30
375 For it is manifest, That this Covenant contains a promise of sending Christ into the world, For it is manifest, That this Covenant contains a promise of sending christ into the world, c-acp pn31 vbz j, cst d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f vvg np1 p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 30
376 and giving him up to death for our sins; and giving him up to death for our Sins; cc vvg pno31 a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 30
377 as the Apostle doth directly prove, Heb. 10. 14, 15, 16. and why then may it not be inferred, That the elect are in Covenant with God, not onely before they believe, as the Apostle does directly prove, Hebrew 10. 14, 15, 16. and why then may it not be inferred, That the elect Are in Covenant with God, not only before they believe, c-acp dt n1 vdz av-j vvi, np1 crd crd, crd, crd cc q-crq av vmb pn31 xx vbi vvn, cst dt n-vvn vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1, xx av-j c-acp pns32 vvb, (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 30
378 but also before the death of the Mediator, and so his death was not to obtain all or any of the blessings of the Covenant, but also before the death of the Mediator, and so his death was not to obtain all or any of the blessings of the Covenant, cc-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av po31 n1 vbds xx pc-acp vvi d cc d pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 30
379 but onely (as the Socinians) to declare and confirm to us, That we may believe, that God of his own meer good will, without expecting any satisfaction, will do all this good for us; but only (as the socinians) to declare and confirm to us, That we may believe, that God of his own mere good will, without expecting any satisfaction, will do all this good for us; cc-acp av-j (c-acp dt njp2) pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmb vvi, cst np1 pp-f po31 d j j n1, p-acp vvg d n1, vmb vdi d d j p-acp pno12; (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 30
380 for if it be a good consequence: We are in Covenant before we believe, because the Covenant promiseth to give us Faith: for if it be a good consequence: We Are in Covenant before we believe, Because the Covenant promises to give us Faith: c-acp cs pn31 vbb dt j n1: pns12 vbr p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vvb, c-acp dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 30
381 Then is this also a good consequence, We are in covenant before the death of Christ, Then is this also a good consequence, We Are in Covenant before the death of christ, av vbz d av dt j n1, pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 30
382 because the Covenant promiseth to give Christ to death. Because the Covenant promises to give christ to death. c-acp dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 30
383 And what answer Mr. Eyre will give to avoid this consequence (for I presume he will not grant it) and to defend his position, that we are in Covenant with God upon the death of Christ, And what answer Mr. Eyre will give to avoid this consequence (for I presume he will not grant it) and to defend his position, that we Are in Covenant with God upon the death of christ, cc q-crq vvb n1 np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 (c-acp pns11 vvb pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31) cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cst pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 31
384 and not before, notwithstanding the Covenant Promise to give Christ; the same Answer will serve my turn for the vindication of my Assertion; and not before, notwithstanding the Covenant Promise to give christ; the same Answer will serve my turn for the vindication of my Assertion; cc xx a-acp, c-acp dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi np1; dt d n1 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 31
385 That we are in Covenant with God upon believing, and not before, notwithstanding the same Covenant promise Faith. That we Are in Covenant with God upon believing, and not before, notwithstanding the same Covenant promise Faith. cst pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg, cc xx a-acp, c-acp dt d n1 vvb n1. (5) part (DIV2) 42 Page 31
386 2. But upon a most serious perusual of this Text, I finde it so contradictory, to Mr. Eyr's purpose, that I cannot but wonder what he means to shelter his Opinion under the protection of it: 2. But upon a most serious perusual of this Text, I find it so contradictory, to Mr. Eyr's purpose, that I cannot but wonder what he means to shelter his Opinion under the protection of it: crd p-acp p-acp dt av-ds j j pp-f d n1, pns11 vvb pn31 av n1, p-acp n1 ng1 n1, cst pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 31
387 If we read the words in Heb. 8. 10. or Jer. 31. 33. and compare them with other places of Scripture, we shall finde three things of distinct consideration, the conclusion of which, is the only support of this feeble Argument. 1. There is the matter and blessings of the Covenant on Gods part: If we read the words in Hebrew 8. 10. or Jer. 31. 33. and compare them with other places of Scripture, we shall find three things of distinct consideration, the conclusion of which, is the only support of this feeble Argument. 1. There is the matter and blessings of the Covenant on God's part: cs pns12 vvb dt n2 p-acp np1 crd crd cc np1 crd crd cc vvi pno32 p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi crd n2 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq, vbz dt j n1 pp-f d j n1. crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 31
388 I will be their God, and they shall be my people: In which words, as many blessings, temporal and eternal are promised: I will be their God, and they shall be my people: In which words, as many blessings, temporal and Eternal Are promised: pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1, cc pns32 vmb vbi po11 n1: p-acp r-crq n2, c-acp d n2, j cc j vbr vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 31
389 so peculiarly pardon of sin, mentioned in the words next following (for which the Covenant on Mount Sinai, to which this opposed, made no provision) and therefore when the Apostle mentioneth this Covenant again, he leaves out those words, I will be their God, &c. and takes notice of the great blessing contained in them, so peculiarly pardon of since, mentioned in the words next following (for which the Covenant on Mount Sinai, to which this opposed, made no provision) and Therefore when the Apostle mentioneth this Covenant again, he leaves out those words, I will be their God, etc. and Takes notice of the great blessing contained in them, av j n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 ord vvg (c-acp r-crq dt n1 p-acp n1 np1, p-acp r-crq d vvn, vvd dx n1) cc av c-crq dt n1 vvz d n1 av, pns31 vvz av d n2, pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1, av cc vvz n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 31
390 namely, Pardon of sin, Heb. 10. 17. 2. There is expressed the bond and condition of it on our part, and that is, Faith; namely, Pardon of since, Hebrew 10. 17. 2. There is expressed the bound and condition of it on our part, and that is, Faith; av, n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd crd pc-acp vbz vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n1, cc d vbz, n1; (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 31
391 which is confessedly signified in those words, of putting Gods Laws in our mindes, and writing them in our hearts: which is confessedly signified in those words, of putting God's Laws in our minds, and writing them in our hearts: r-crq vbz av-vvn vvn p-acp d n2, pp-f vvg ng1 n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvg pno32 p-acp po12 n2: (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 31
392 In these two things is the tenor and formality of the New Covenant: They that believe, the Lord will be their God, and they shall be his people; In these two things is the tenor and formality of the New Covenant: They that believe, the Lord will be their God, and they shall be his people; p-acp d crd n2 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1: pns32 cst vvb, dt n1 vmb vbi po32 n1, cc pns32 vmb vbi po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 31
393 and this is the Covenant so long before promised, but most expresly Enacted in the days of the New Testament. and this is the Covenant so long before promised, but most expressly Enacted in the days of the New Testament. cc d vbz dt n1 av av-j a-acp vvd, cc-acp av-ds av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
394 But thirdly, There is also a Promise and Declaration that God will work this condition, by which, men shall have an interest in this Covenant, But Thirdly, There is also a Promise and Declaration that God will work this condition, by which, men shall have an Interest in this Covenant, p-acp ord, pc-acp vbz av dt n1 cc n1 cst np1 vmb vvi d n1, p-acp r-crq, n2 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
395 and a right and title to the blessings thereof: I will put my laws into their mindes, that is, I will give them Faith; and a right and title to the blessings thereof: I will put my laws into their minds, that is, I will give them Faith; cc dt n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n2 av: pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cst vbz, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
396 which Faith is not promised as an effect of the Covenant already made, but as the means by which we are brought into Covenant, which Faith is not promised as an Effect of the Covenant already made, but as the means by which we Are brought into Covenant, r-crq n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn, cc-acp c-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
397 and thereby invested in a right to all the blessings of it: and thereby invested in a right to all the blessings of it: cc av vvn p-acp dt j-jn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31: (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
398 So that the words are in this sense, This is the Covenant which I will make with the house of Israel, when I shall write my Laws in their hearts, I will be their God, &c. I do not herein give the Grammatical Translation of the words; So that the words Are in this sense, This is the Covenant which I will make with the house of Israel, when I shall write my Laws in their hearts, I will be their God, etc. I do not herein give the Grammatical translation of the words; av cst dt n2 vbr p-acp d n1, d vbz dt n1 r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp po32 n2, pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1, av pns11 vdb xx av vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n2; (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
399 though if a man should read the words thus, This is the Covenant which I will make, saith the Lord, that giveth his Laws into their mindes, though if a man should read the words thus, This is the Covenant which I will make, Says the Lord, that gives his Laws into their minds, c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi dt n2 av, d vbz dt n1 r-crq pns11 vmb vvi, vvz dt n1, cst vvz po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
400 and writeth them in their heart, &c. he would be so far from offering violence, either to the Greek Translation of the LXX, which the Apostle follows, and Writeth them in their heart, etc. he would be so Far from offering violence, either to the Greek translation of the LXX, which the Apostle follows, cc vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n1, av pns31 vmd vbi av av-j p-acp vvg n1, av-d p-acp dt jp n1 pp-f dt crd, r-crq dt n1 vvz, (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
401 or to the Hebrew Text in the Prophet; as that he might justifie it by many examples. or to the Hebrew Text in the Prophet; as that he might justify it by many Examples. cc p-acp dt njp n1 p-acp dt n1; c-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp d n2. (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
402 But the matter is of no consequence at all to either side: You see the sense which I give of the words. But the matter is of no consequence At all to either side: You see the sense which I give of the words. p-acp dt n1 vbz pp-f dx n1 p-acp d p-acp d n1: pn22 vvb dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvb pp-f dt n2. (5) part (DIV2) 43 Page 32
403 And that this is the true sense of the place, is most evident, if we compare it with other Scriptures where this Covenant is mentioned: And that this is the true sense of the place, is most evident, if we compare it with other Scriptures where this Covenant is mentioned: cc cst d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz av-ds j, cs pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp j-jn n2 c-crq d n1 vbz vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 32
404 For example, Jer. 24. 7. I will give them an heart to know me that I am the Lord; For Exampl, Jer. 24. 7. I will give them an heart to know me that I am the Lord; p-acp n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi pno32 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 cst pns11 vbm dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 32
405 and they shall be my people and I will be their God: and they shall be my people and I will be their God: cc pns32 vmb vbi po11 n1 cc pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 32
406 for (or when) they shall return unto me with their whole heart, where we have the very same Arguments as here; viz. The blessings promised: I will be their God: for (or when) they shall return unto me with their Whole heart, where we have the very same Arguments as Here; viz. The blessings promised: I will be their God: p-acp (cc r-crq) pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp po32 j-jn n1, c-crq pns12 vhb dt av d n2 c-acp av; n1 dt n2 vvd: pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 32
407 The condition on the peoples part, which is their returning with their whole heart, and the cause of this return: The condition on the peoples part, which is their returning with their Whole heart, and the cause of this return: dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, r-crq vbz po32 vvg p-acp po32 j-jn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 32
408 I will give them an heart: I will give them an heart: pns11 vmb vvi pno32 dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
409 The Apostle is yet more distinct, Heb. 10. 14, 15, 16, 17. He proves that Christ hath for ever perfected them that are sanctified; The Apostle is yet more distinct, Hebrew 10. 14, 15, 16, 17. He Proves that christ hath for ever perfected them that Are sanctified; dt n1 vbz av av-dc j, np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd pns31 vvz cst np1 vhz p-acp av vvn pno32 cst vbr vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
410 whereof (saith he) the holy Ghost is a witness to us; whereof (Says he) the holy Ghost is a witness to us; c-crq (vvz pns31) dt j n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12; (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
411 for after that he had said before, This is the Covenant that I will make with them, I will put my laws into their heart — And their sins and their iniquities I will remember no more: for After that he had said before, This is the Covenant that I will make with them, I will put my laws into their heart — And their Sins and their iniquities I will Remember no more: p-acp a-acp cst pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, d vbz dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp po32 n1 — cc po32 n2 cc po32 n2 pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
412 Before which last words must be repeated these ( Then he saith ) or ( Then it followeth ) and so the whole sentence runneth thus: Before which last words must be repeated these (Then he Says) or (Then it follows) and so the Whole sentence Runneth thus: p-acp r-crq ord n2 vmb vbi vvn d (av pns31 vvz) cc (av pn31 vvz) cc av dt j-jn n1 vvz av: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
413 For after he had said before, I will put my laws into their hearts; then he saith, Their sins and their iniquities I wil remember no more; For After he had said before, I will put my laws into their hearts; then he Says, Their Sins and their iniquities I will Remember no more; c-acp c-acp pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp po32 n2; cs pns31 vvz, po32 n2 cc po32 n2 pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc; (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
414 which clause (as is already observed) is one of the special and noble blessings contained in that general promise, I will be their God, which clause (as is already observed) is one of the special and noble blessings contained in that general promise, I will be their God, r-crq n1 (c-acp vbz av vvn) vbz crd pp-f dt j cc j n2 vvn p-acp d j n1, pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
415 and they shall be my people; and they shall be my people; cc pns32 vmb vbi po11 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
416 from which distribution of the words of the Covenant, we may (as before) observe: 1. Where begins the grand promise of the Covenant, to wit, in those words, I will be their God, from which distribution of the words of the Covenant, we may (as before) observe: 1. Where begins the grand promise of the Covenant, to wit, in those words, I will be their God, p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb (c-acp a-acp) vvb: crd q-crq vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi, p-acp d n2, pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
417 and they shall be my people. 2. The Qualification of the persons to whom this promise is made: and they shall be my people. 2. The Qualification of the Persons to whom this promise is made: cc pns32 vmb vbi po11 n1. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
418 They are such in whose hearts Gods Laws are written, that is, such as believe. 3. The efficient cause of this their Faith, and that is, God himself: They Are such in whose hearts God's Laws Are written, that is, such as believe. 3. The efficient cause of this their Faith, and that is, God himself: pns32 vbr d p-acp rg-crq n2 npg1 n2 vbr vvn, cst vbz, d c-acp vvb. crd dt j n1 pp-f d po32 n1, cc d vbz, np1 px31: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
419 I will write my laws in their hearts: I will write my laws in their hearts: pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp po32 n2: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
420 The same Covenant is delivered in other terms in Scripture, in all which the giving of the first Grace is promised, not as a part of the Covenant, The same Covenant is Delivered in other terms in Scripture, in all which the giving of the First Grace is promised, not as a part of the Covenant, dt d n1 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp n1, p-acp d r-crq dt vvg pp-f dt ord n1 vbz vvn, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
421 but as the means and qualification on mans part for his entrance into Covenant, as Ezek. 11. 19, 20. I will put a new spirit within them, that they may walk in my statutes and do them; but as the means and qualification on men part for his Entrance into Covenant, as Ezekiel 11. 19, 20. I will put a new Spirit within them, that they may walk in my statutes and do them; cc-acp c-acp dt n2 cc n1 p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n2 cc vdb pno32; (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
422 and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, which is the sum of the Covenant on Gods part; and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, which is the sum of the Covenant on God's part; cc pns32 vmb vbi po11 n1, cc pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
423 so in Ezek. 36. 25, 26, 27, 28. Again, the Lord promiseth, That he will cleanse and purifie them; so in Ezekiel 36. 25, 26, 27, 28. Again, the Lord promises, That he will cleanse and purify them; av p-acp np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd av, dt n1 vvz, cst pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32; (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
424 and so they shall be his people, and he will be their God, Ezek. 37. 23. which is the grand promise of the New Testament, and so they shall be his people, and he will be their God, Ezekiel 37. 23. which is the grand promise of the New Testament, cc av pns32 vmb vbi po31 n1, cc pns31 vmb vbi po32 n1, np1 crd crd r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 33
425 as the context makes it manifest: as the context makes it manifest: c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31 j: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 34
426 And after he had promised that they should walk in his judgements, and observe in his statutes; And After he had promised that they should walk in his Judgments, and observe in his statutes; cc c-acp pns31 vhd vvn cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp po31 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 34
427 it follows, Moreover, I will make a Covenant of peace with them, it shall be an everlasting Covenant, which in sum is this, I will be their God, it follows, Moreover, I will make a Covenant of peace with them, it shall be an everlasting Covenant, which in sum is this, I will be their God, pn31 vvz, av, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1, r-crq p-acp n1 vbz d, pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 34
428 and they shall be my people, verse 24. 26, 27. The premises being considered, it is an easie matter to take the elevation of all the strength which our opponents can gather out of this Text: and they shall be my people, verse 24. 26, 27. The premises being considered, it is an easy matter to take the elevation of all the strength which our opponents can gather out of this Text: cc pns32 vmb vbi po11 n1, n1 crd crd, crd dt n2 vbg vvn, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 r-crq po12 n2 vmb vvi av pp-f d n1: (5) part (DIV2) 44 Page 34
429 If they will argue rightly, they must cast their Argument into some such form as this. If they will argue rightly, they must cast their Argument into Some such from as this. cs pns32 vmb vvi av-jn, pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp d d n1 c-acp d. (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
430 They concerning whom God hath promised that he will give them Faith, they are in Covenant before they believe: They Concerning whom God hath promised that he will give them Faith, they Are in Covenant before they believe: pns32 vvg r-crq np1 vhz vvn cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n1 c-acp pns32 vvb: (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
431 But concerning the elect, God hath promised that he will give them Faith. Ergo. Here the major is utterly untrue; But Concerning the elect, God hath promised that he will give them Faith. Ergo. Here the Major is utterly untrue; cc-acp vvg dt j-vvn, np1 vhz vvn cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 n1. fw-la av dt j vbz av-j j; (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
432 for the promise of Faith (which in reference to us is rather a Declaration, de futuro, of what God will do, for the promise of Faith (which in Referente to us is rather a Declaration, de futuro, of what God will do, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (r-crq p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 vbz av-c dt n1, fw-fr fw-la, pp-f r-crq np1 vmb vdi, (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
433 then a promise) is the promise of the condition by which we are brought into Covenant; then a promise) is the promise of the condition by which we Are brought into Covenant; cs dt n1) vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
434 and therefore, though God hath declared that he will give Faith, it will by no means follow, that we are in Covenant before Faith: and Therefore, though God hath declared that he will give Faith, it will by no means follow, that we Are in Covenant before Faith: cc av, cs np1 vhz vvn cst pns31 vmb vvi n1, pn31 vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi, cst pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
435 But let them frame their Argument how they please, it concerns not me to be solicitous about that. But let them frame their Argument how they please, it concerns not me to be solicitous about that. cc-acp vvb pno32 vvi po32 n1 c-crq pns32 vvb, pn31 vvz xx pno11 pc-acp vbi j p-acp d. (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
436 I shall advance one Argument against them from this their place of refuge, and pass on: I shall advance one Argument against them from this their place of refuge, and pass on: pns11 vmb vvi crd n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d po32 n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi a-acp: (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
437 If God be not the God of any, nor they his people before they believe, then none are in Covenant with God before they believe: If God be not the God of any, nor they his people before they believe, then none Are in Covenant with God before they believe: cs np1 vbb xx dt n1 pp-f d, ccx pns32 po31 n1 c-acp pns32 vvb, cs pix vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vvb: (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
438 But God is not the God of any before they believe. Ergo. For the proposition, he is destitute of common sense that shall deny it: But God is not the God of any before they believe. Ergo. For the proposition, he is destitute of Common sense that shall deny it: cc-acp np1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f d c-acp pns32 vvb. fw-la p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz j pp-f j n1 cst vmb vvi pn31: (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
439 The being of the Covenant consists in that properly which God hath in us, and we in him. The Assumption is proved thus: The being of the Covenant consists in that properly which God hath in us, and we in him. The Assump is proved thus: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp d av-j r-crq n1 vhz p-acp pno12, cc pns12 p-acp pno31. dt n1 vbz vvn av: (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
440 If God promise to give Faith, that we may be his people, and he our God; If God promise to give Faith, that we may be his people, and he our God; cs np1 vvb pc-acp vvi n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi po31 n1, cc pns31 po12 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
441 then till that Faith be given, he is not our God, nor we his people; then till that Faith be given, he is not our God, nor we his people; av c-acp d n1 vbi vvn, pns31 vbz xx po12 n1, ccx pns12 po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 34
442 for it is in vain for God to give Faith for an end, which may be well enough attained without Faith: for it is in vain for God to give Faith for an end, which may be well enough attained without Faith: p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp j c-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vbi av av-d vvn p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 35
443 But God promiseth to give Faith, that he may be our God and we his people, Jer. 31. 33. Heb. 8. 10. Ezek. 11. 19, 20. and 36. 25, 26, 27, 28. & 37. 23, 24, 26, 27. besides multitudes of other Scriptures. But God promises to give Faith, that he may be our God and we his people, Jer. 31. 33. Hebrew 8. 10. Ezekiel 11. 19, 20. and 36. 25, 26, 27, 28. & 37. 23, 24, 26, 27. beside Multitudes of other Scriptures. cc-acp np1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi po12 n1 cc pns12 po31 n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd, crd cc crd crd, crd, crd, crd cc crd crd, crd, crd, crd p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn n2. (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 35
444 I have onely one observation to adde, which the most learned amongst the Jewish and Christian Writers do often take notice of, and that is this: I have only one observation to add, which the most learned among the Jewish and Christian Writers do often take notice of, and that is this: pns11 vhb av-j crd n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq dt av-ds j p-acp dt jp cc njp n2 vdb av vvi n1 pp-f, cc d vbz d: (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 35
445 That God is never said to be our God in reference to his giving of the first grace, That God is never said to be our God in Referente to his giving of the First grace, cst np1 vbz av-x vvn pc-acp vbi po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 vvg pp-f dt ord n1, (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 35
446 but onely in reference to the blessings which he promiseth to them that have Faith, Heb. 11. 16. He is not our God that he may give us Faith, but only in Referente to the blessings which he promises to them that have Faith, Hebrew 11. 16. He is not our God that he may give us Faith, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 cst vhb n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vbz xx po12 n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 35
447 but is every where said to give us Faith, that he may be our God: but is every where said to give us Faith, that he may be our God: cc-acp vbz d c-crq vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi po12 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 35
448 In times past you were not a people, but are now the people of God, 1 Pet. 2. 10. In times passed you were not a people, but Are now the people of God, 1 Pet. 2. 10. p-acp n2 p-acp pn22 vbdr xx dt n1, cc-acp vbr av dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd crd (5) part (DIV2) 45 Page 35
449 And now I might spare the pains of further proof of the position last defended; And now I might spare the pains of further proof of the position last defended; cc av pns11 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f jc n1 pp-f dt n1 ord vvd; (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 35
450 yet to the Scriptures already advanced, let me adde a few more, Isa. 55. 3. Come unto me (that is, Believe in me, John 6. 35.) and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you. yet to the Scriptures already advanced, let me add a few more, Isaiah 55. 3. Come unto me (that is, Believe in me, John 6. 35.) and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you. av p-acp dt n2 av vvn, vvb pno11 vvi dt d dc, np1 crd crd np1 p-acp pno11 (cst vbz, vvb p-acp pno11, np1 crd crd) cc pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp pn22. (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 35
451 2. The voice of the Gospel (which is the Covenant of Grace) is every where, Believe in the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved; 2. The voice of the Gospel (which is the Covenant of Grace) is every where, Believe in the Lord jesus, and thou shalt be saved; crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1) vbz d c-crq, vvb p-acp dt n1 np1, cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 35
452 in opposition to the Covenant of Works, which saith, Do this and live, Rom. 10. 5. 6. 9. This is the Covenant whereof Christ is Mediator, Heb. 9. 15. That they that are called (unto Faith) shall receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. in opposition to the Covenant of Works, which Says, Do this and live, Rom. 10. 5. 6. 9. This is the Covenant whereof christ is Mediator, Hebrew 9. 15. That they that Are called (unto Faith) shall receive the promise of the Eternal inheritance. p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvz, r-crq vvz, vdb d cc vvi, np1 crd crd crd crd d vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vbz n1, np1 crd crd d pns32 cst vbr vvn (p-acp n1) vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 35
453 3. The Covenant of Grace is preached to every man, and every man called upon to fulfil the conditions of it, that he may receive the blessings of it, which condition is Faith, Heb. 4. 1, 2, 10. Is there an absolute promise made to every man that God will give him grace? or is it sense to exhort men to take hold of Gods Covenant (as the phrase is, Isa. 66. 4, 6.) or to enter into Covenant with God, 3. The Covenant of Grace is preached to every man, and every man called upon to fulfil the conditions of it, that he may receive the blessings of it, which condition is Faith, Hebrew 4. 1, 2, 10. Is there an absolute promise made to every man that God will give him grace? or is it sense to exhort men to take hold of God's Covenant (as the phrase is, Isaiah 66. 4, 6.) or to enter into Covenant with God, crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, cc d n1 vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31, r-crq n1 vbz n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd vbz pc-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp d n1 cst np1 vmb vvi pno31 n1? cc vbz pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp vvb n1 pp-f npg1 n1 (c-acp dt n1 vbz, np1 crd crd, crd) cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 35
454 if the Covenant be onely an absolute promise on Gods part? or to exhort men to be stedfast in the Covenant of God, to hold fast the faith, and their confidence in Christ? as the Scriptures are wont to do, Heb. 3. 12, 13, 14. and 10. 23. or to accuse, if the Covenant be only an absolute promise on God's part? or to exhort men to be steadfast in the Covenant of God, to hold fast the faith, and their confidence in christ? as the Scriptures Are wont to do, Hebrew 3. 12, 13, 14. and 10. 23. or to accuse, cs dt n1 vbb av-j dt j n1 p-acp ng1 n1? cc pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1, cc po32 n1 p-acp np1? p-acp dt n2 vbr j pc-acp vdi, np1 crd crd, crd, crd cc crd crd cc p-acp vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 36
455 and blame, and damn men for unbelief, and rejecting of the Gospel? Was it ever known that men should be counted worthy of death, and blame, and damn men for unbelief, and rejecting of the Gospel? Was it ever known that men should be counted worthy of death, cc vvi, cc vvi n2 p-acp n1, cc vvg pp-f dt n1? vbds pn31 av vvn d n2 vmd vbi vvn j pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 36
456 for not being the objects of an absolute promise? 4. If the Covenant of grace be an absolute promise, for not being the objects of an absolute promise? 4. If the Covenant of grace be an absolute promise, c-acp xx vbg dt n2 pp-f dt j n1? crd cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 36
457 then no men in the world but wicked & ungodly men, are in covenant with God: then no men in the world but wicked & ungodly men, Are in Covenant with God: av dx n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j cc j n2, vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1: (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 36
458 When a covenant is fulfilled, it ceaseth to be any more a covenant. In this life we are properly said to be in covenant with God; When a Covenant is fulfilled, it ceases to be any more a Covenant. In this life we Are properly said to be in Covenant with God; c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi d av-dc dt n1. p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp np1; (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 36
459 when we shall be perfected in glory in the heavenly kingdom, we cannot properly be said to be in covenant: when we shall be perfected in glory in the heavenly Kingdom, we cannot properly be said to be in Covenant: c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vmbx av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 36
460 Now absolute promises of grace are made onely to wicked men; Now absolute promises of grace Are made only to wicked men; av j n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn av-j p-acp j n2; (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 36
461 when grace is given them, then is the covenant so far forth fulfilled, and so far forth they cease to be in covenant; when grace is given them, then is the Covenant so Far forth fulfilled, and so Far forth they cease to be in Covenant; c-crq n1 vbz vvn pno32, av vbz dt n1 av av-j av vvn, cc av av-j av pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 36
462 and so none but wicked men shall be perfectly in covenant with God: But it is beside my purpose & work to follow this pursuit any further. and so none but wicked men shall be perfectly in Covenant with God: But it is beside my purpose & work to follow this pursuit any further. cc av pix cc-acp j n2 vmb vbi av-j p-acp n1 p-acp np1: cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp po11 n1 cc vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 d av-jc. (5) part (DIV2) 46 Page 36
463 Thus then you have with advantage, the copy of the Sermon you have often desired; Thus then you have with advantage, the copy of the Sermon you have often desired; av av pn22 vhb p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vhb av vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 47 Page 36
464 to which, though it is likely, somthing is or will be said (which at this distance I am never like to hear of) yet sure I am that nothing can be answered consistent with the truth of Scriptures. to which, though it is likely, something is or will be said (which At this distance I am never like to hear of) yet sure I am that nothing can be answered consistent with the truth of Scriptures. p-acp r-crq, cs pn31 vbz j, pi vbz cc vmb vbi vvn (r-crq p-acp d n1 pns11 vbm av av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f) av av-j pns11 vbm cst pix vmb vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (5) part (DIV2) 47 Page 36
465 I am sorry for the breaches that are amongst you, for the grief of the godly, I am sorry for the Breaches that Are among you, for the grief of the godly, pns11 vbm j p-acp dt n2 cst vbr p-acp pn22, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (5) part (DIV2) 47 Page 36
466 and the hardning of multitudes to their own destruction. and the hardening of Multitudes to their own destruction. cc dt n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp po32 d n1. (5) part (DIV2) 47 Page 36
467 The God and Father of ▪ the Lord Jesus restore you to peace, and quiet that spirit of Division that is gone abroad amongst you: The God and Father of ▪ the Lord jesus restore you to peace, and quiet that Spirit of Division that is gone abroad among you: dt n1 cc n1 pp-f ▪ dt n1 np1 vvb pn22 p-acp n1, cc j-jn d n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz vvn av p-acp pn22: (5) part (DIV2) 47 Page 36
468 to his Grace I commend you, & rest, Imprimatur, Edm. Calamy. May 26. 1652. Yours in the nearest bonds, Benj: Woodbridge. FINIS. to his Grace I commend you, & rest, Imprimatur, Edm Calamy. May 26. 1652. Yours in the nearest bonds, Benj: Woodbridge. FINIS. p-acp po31 n1 pns11 vvb pn22, cc n1, fw-la, np1 np1. np1 crd crd png22 p-acp dt js n2, np1: np1. fw-la. (5) part (DIV2) 47 Page 36

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450 0 Viz. That we are in not Covenant before Faith. Viz. That we Are in not Covenant before Faith. av cst pns12 vbr p-acp xx n1 p-acp n1.