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CHRIST THE Hope of GLORY.
CHRIST THE Hope of GLORY.
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COL. I. 27. That God would make known what is the Riches of the Glory of this Mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you the Hope of Glory.
COL. I. 27. That God would make known what is the Riches of the Glory of this Mystery among the Gentiles, which is christ in you the Hope of Glory.
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IN handling these Words, I shall observe this Method, (1.) Speak to the Coherence. (2.) Explain the Terms of the Text. (3.) Draw both parts of the Text together into one Doctrinal Observation.
IN handling these Words, I shall observe this Method, (1.) Speak to the Coherence. (2.) Explain the Terms of the Text. (3.) Draw both parts of the Text together into one Doctrinal Observation.
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The Coherence lies thus:
The Coherence lies thus:
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Colosse was a City in Phrygia in the lesser Asia, where by the Ministry of Epaphras, a Church was gathered,Colosse was a city in Phrygia in the lesser Asia, where by the Ministry of Epaphras, a Church was gathered,
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and soon after troubled by certain Seducers, pressing upon them the Observation of Mosaical Ceremonies, and many Human Traditions.
and soon After troubled by certain Seducers, pressing upon them the Observation of Mosaical Ceremonies, and many Human Traditions.
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Epaphras goes to Rome to acquaint Paul with the present state of this Church, verse 8. whereupon he,Epaphras Goes to Room to acquaint Paul with the present state of this Church, verse 8. whereupon he,
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as the great Apostle of the Gentiles, upon whom the Care of all the Churches lay, writes this Epistle to the Collossians; taking notice of their Conversion to the Faith,
as the great Apostle of the Gentiles, upon whom the Care of all the Churches lay, writes this Epistle to the Colossians; taking notice of their Conversion to the Faith,
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and giving Thanks to God upon that account, v. 3. Praying for them, That they might be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, that they might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing,
and giving Thanks to God upon that account, v. 3. Praying for them, That they might be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding, that they might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing,
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and be strengthned with all might, unto all patience and long-suffering, with joyfulness, verse 9, 10, 11. Then he takes occasion to set forth the Excellency of Christ preached unto the Gentiles, laying open the Benefits of our Redeemer, vers. 12, 13, 14. And then he gives an admirable Character of the Divine Person of the Redeemer, from the 15 th verse to the 23 d. exhorting them thereupon to persevere, v. 23. by divers Arguments drawn from the Necessity of Perseverance;and be strengthened with all might, unto all patience and long-suffering, with joyfulness, verse 9, 10, 11. Then he Takes occasion to Set forth the Excellency of christ preached unto the Gentiles, laying open the Benefits of our Redeemer, vers. 12, 13, 14. And then he gives an admirable Character of the Divine Person of the Redeemer, from the 15 that verse to the 23 d. exhorting them thereupon to persevere, v. 23. by diverse Arguments drawn from the Necessity of Perseverance;
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from the Multitude of those who had embraced the Gospel; from his own Ministry;
from the Multitude of those who had embraced the Gospel; from his own Ministry;
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from the Afflictions they suffered for the Gospel, v. 24. and from that Obligation that lay upon him to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles, v. 25. extolling the Dignity of the Gospel as a Mystery hid from Ages,
from the Afflictions they suffered for the Gospel, v. 24. and from that Obligation that lay upon him to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles, v. 25. extolling the Dignity of the Gospel as a Mystery hid from Ages,
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but now made manifest to the Saints, v. 26. And in the beginning of this 27 th verse, he sets forth the Riches of this Mystery;
but now made manifest to the Saints, v. 26. And in the beginning of this 27 that verse, he sets forth the Riches of this Mystery;
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He shews in the Words of the Text, how all this is contained in Christ, of whom they were now possessed;
He shows in the Words of the Text, how all this is contained in christ, of whom they were now possessed;
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they had him in their very hearts, dwelling there, which is, Christ in you the Hope of Glory. So much for the Coherence.
they had him in their very hearts, Dwelling there, which is, christ in you the Hope of Glory. So much for the Coherence.
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I now come to open the Terms of the Text;
I now come to open the Terms of the Text;
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To shew you what is meant by Christ; and what by the Hope of Glory. And because there is more of Mystery in the first part of the Text, Christ in us; than in the second part, the Hope of Glory; not but that there is great Mystery in this too,
To show you what is meant by christ; and what by the Hope of Glory. And Because there is more of Mystery in the First part of the Text, christ in us; than in the second part, the Hope of Glory; not but that there is great Mystery in this too,
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as will appear by and by:
as will appear by and by:
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But I say, there is more of Mystery in the first part, because we have some Natural Notions of Hope and Glory, that may help to lead us up into the Spiritual Sense of the Apostle here.
But I say, there is more of Mystery in the First part, Because we have Some Natural Notions of Hope and Glory, that may help to led us up into the Spiritual Sense of the Apostle Here.
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But we can have no natural Notion of Christ being in us;
But we can have no natural Notion of christ being in us;
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this is above all the Apprehensions of Reason, and must be taken in by pure Faith, from the Word of God revealing it:
this is above all the Apprehensions of Reason, and must be taken in by pure Faith, from the Word of God revealing it:
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Therefore I will dispatch the second part of the Text first;
Therefore I will dispatch the second part of the Text First;
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and shew, What we are to understand by the Hope of Glory. First, What by Hope, Secondly, What by Glory.
and show, What we Are to understand by the Hope of Glory. First, What by Hope, Secondly, What by Glory.
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All Hope presupposes Desire, tho every Desire doth not amount to Hope; It must be desire continued. Hope implies that;
All Hope presupposes Desire, though every Desire does not amount to Hope; It must be desire continued. Hope Implies that;
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Desire maintain'd and kept up in the Soul. We may have a sudden liking, a pleasing, transient fancy to such or such a thing from the first glance of the eye upon it; this is not properly Hope.
Desire maintained and kept up in the Soul. We may have a sudden liking, a pleasing, Transient fancy to such or such a thing from the First glance of the eye upon it; this is not properly Hope.
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The Moralists tell us it is durabilis Affectus, a durable, permanent, fixed, habitual Desire, when the Mind is set upon such a thing, dwells upon it, must have it, is continually reaching out after it from an eager Propensity towards it,
The Moralists tell us it is durabilis Affectus, a durable, permanent, fixed, habitual Desire, when the Mind is Set upon such a thing, dwells upon it, must have it, is continually reaching out After it from an eager Propensity towards it,
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so as it cannot be satisfied without it: This is continued Desire, strong Desire; Valdè vult; the Will is bent upon it, cannot be taken off from looking, waiting, and longing after it.
so as it cannot be satisfied without it: This is continued Desire, strong Desire; Valdè vult; the Will is bent upon it, cannot be taken off from looking, waiting, and longing After it.
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And this is the Nature of that Hope in the Text.
And this is the Nature of that Hope in the Text.
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Secondly, What are we to understand by Glory, which begets all this waiting and longing Desire? Now, Brethren!Secondly, What Are we to understand by Glory, which begets all this waiting and longing Desire? Now, Brothers!
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I must rise upon you a little: We have a great Subject before us.
I must rise upon you a little: We have a great Subject before us.
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I will give you first the plainest Exposition of it, and then go as far higher as I can.
I will give you First the Plainest Exposition of it, and then go as Far higher as I can.
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By Glory we commonly understand the Happiness of Saints in Heaven; the Perfection of Grace in Glory.
By Glory we commonly understand the Happiness of Saints in Heaven; the Perfection of Grace in Glory.
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It is the highest Degree of that Good, that man is capable of to Eternity. It is the Consummation of Divine Election:
It is the highest Degree of that Good, that man is capable of to Eternity. It is the Consummation of Divine Election:
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The actual accomplishment of all that Good that God intended man from Eternity.
The actual accomplishment of all that Good that God intended man from Eternity.
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Having given you this plain Account of Glory, let us now look a little further into it,
Having given you this plain Account of Glory, let us now look a little further into it,
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and consider it as flowing from God the Fountain of it.
and Consider it as flowing from God the Fountain of it.
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Let us, as well as our weak eyes will bear, look upon this Excelling, Overcoming Object, Heavenly Glory.
Let us, as well as our weak eyes will bear, look upon this Excelling, Overcoming Object, Heavenly Glory.
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It is called Rom. 5. 2. The Glory of God, because God is the Author of it:
It is called Rom. 5. 2. The Glory of God, Because God is the Author of it:
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He is the Fountain and first Subject of it;
He is the Fountain and First Subject of it;
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and therefore he is stiled, Acts 7. 2. The God of Glory; and the Father of Glory, Eph. 1. 17. Compare Matth. 5. 16. with Rom. 8. 30. and you will find that we are said to glorifie God;
and Therefore he is styled, Acts 7. 2. The God of Glory; and the Father of Glory, Ephesians 1. 17. Compare Matthew 5. 16. with Rom. 8. 30. and you will find that we Are said to Glorify God;
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and God also is said to glorifie us; but with this difference; We glorifie God by declaring those Divine Excellencies that were in God before;
and God also is said to Glorify us; but with this difference; We Glorify God by declaring those Divine Excellencies that were in God before;
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God glorifies us, by putting an Excellency upon us which we had not before. We glorifie God here on Earth, God glorifies us in Heaven;
God Glorifies us, by putting an Excellency upon us which we had not before. We Glorify God Here on Earth, God Glorifies us in Heaven;
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as our Saviour saith, John 17. 4, 5. I have glorified thee on earth;
as our Saviour Says, John 17. 4, 5. I have glorified thee on earth;
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now, O Father, glorifie thou me with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. now, Oh Father, Glorify thou me with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
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What was that? I wish I were able to tell you: It may be some of you may think I say too much; and others too little.
What was that? I wish I were able to tell you: It may be Some of you may think I say too much; and Others too little.
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I desire, as God will help me, to say something of it, that may lead your Thoughts into a further Consideration of this matter:
I desire, as God will help me, to say something of it, that may led your Thoughts into a further Consideration of this matter:
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Therefore I shall endeavour to open that difficult Scripture, Glorifie thou me with that glory which I had with thee before the World was, John 17. 5. I conceive thus;
Therefore I shall endeavour to open that difficult Scripture, glorify thou me with that glory which I had with thee before the World was, John 17. 5. I conceive thus;
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That Christ's Human Nature upon his Ascension to Heaven, was, according to its finite capacity, lifted up by vertue of the Hypostatical Union, into the Essential Glory of the Godhead;
That Christ's Human Nature upon his Ascension to Heaven, was, according to its finite capacity, lifted up by virtue of the Hypostatical union, into the Essential Glory of the Godhead;
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which did not so shine forth in the Man Christ here on Earth, as it doth now in Heaven:
which did not so shine forth in the Man christ Here on Earth, as it does now in Heaven:
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It was under an Eclipse then in his state of Humiliation;
It was under an Eclipse then in his state of Humiliation;
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but now this Glory is fully communicated to the Human Nature of Christ, and through Christ unto us, John 17. 22. compared with Joh. 14. 20. I am in my father,
but now this Glory is Fully communicated to the Human Nature of christ, and through christ unto us, John 17. 22. compared with John 14. 20. I am in my father,
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and ye in me, and I in you, saith he: I say, the Glory of the Godhead is communicated to the Human Nature of Christ,and you in me, and I in you, Says he: I say, the Glory of the Godhead is communicated to the Human Nature of christ,
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and through Christ unto us who are united to him:
and through christ unto us who Are united to him:
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And by vertue of this Union, the other Two Persons of the Trinity, the Father and the Holy Ghost, are said to dwell in us, and to be in us:
And by virtue of this union, the other Two Persons of the Trinity, the Father and the Holy Ghost, Are said to dwell in us, and to be in us:
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The Father dwells in us, and we in him, 1 John 4. 12, 13, 16. If we dwell in Love, we dwell in God, and God dwells in us;
The Father dwells in us, and we in him, 1 John 4. 12, 13, 16. If we dwell in Love, we dwell in God, and God dwells in us;
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that is, we have deep Apprehensions of the Love of God. And the Spirit dwells in us, Rom. 8. 11. comp.
that is, we have deep Apprehensions of the Love of God. And the Spirit dwells in us, Rom. 8. 11. comp.
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with 1 Cor. 3. 16. I speak this, to shew how near we are brought to God in Glory, to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
with 1 Cor. 3. 16. I speak this, to show how near we Are brought to God in Glory, to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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And thus you see how Saints are glorified in Christ;
And thus you see how Saints Are glorified in christ;
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blessed with all Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Places in Christ, Eph. 1. 3. And how Christ is glorified in them, John 17. 10. Christ takes the Saints into his own Glory, which is their Glorification, perfective of their Happiness.
blessed with all Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Places in christ, Ephesians 1. 3. And how christ is glorified in them, John 17. 10. christ Takes the Saints into his own Glory, which is their Glorification, perfective of their Happiness.
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And this Manifestation of the Glory of Christ in and upon the Saints, is said to be a glorifying of Christ, John 17. 10. The Original Glory of Christ shining out upon us, is our Glorification;
And this Manifestation of the Glory of christ in and upon the Saints, is said to be a glorifying of christ, John 17. 10. The Original Glory of christ shining out upon us, is our Glorification;
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which doth consist in the Beatifical Vision, in beholding the Glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ;
which does consist in the Beatifical Vision, in beholding the Glory of God, in the face of jesus christ;
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we see him face to face, 1 Cor. 13. 12. Mat. 18. 10. We see him as he is;
we see him face to face, 1 Cor. 13. 12. Mathew 18. 10. We see him as he is;
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which transforms us into his likeness, 1 Joh. 3. 2. We then appear with him in glory, Col. 3. 4. Joh. 7. 24.
which transforms us into his likeness, 1 John 3. 2. We then appear with him in glory, Col. 3. 4. John 7. 24.
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What can we conceive of this Glory? What is this Glory? The Scripture sets it forth by Allusions to things that are natural; and so shall I.
What can we conceive of this Glory? What is this Glory? The Scripture sets it forth by Allusions to things that Are natural; and so shall I.
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Glory, then, is a Splendor or Lustre arising up, and resulting from the Beauty and Excellency of a thing above other things.Glory, then, is a Splendour or Lustre arising up, and resulting from the Beauty and Excellency of a thing above other things.
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So God outshines all Creatures, being transcendingly Good.
So God outshines all Creatures, being transcend Good.
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So that Glory, in its perfection, as it is in God the Fountain of it, it is a continual Effulgency and Brightness flowing from God the Perfection of Beauty. He dwells in inaccessible Light.
So that Glory, in its perfection, as it is in God the Fountain of it, it is a continual Effulgency and Brightness flowing from God the Perfection of Beauty. He dwells in inaccessible Light.
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This is called sometimes, The brightness of his glory, Heb. 1. 3. always sending forth resplendent Beams and Rays of Light, which do reach us in Heaven,
This is called sometime, The brightness of his glory, Hebrew 1. 3. always sending forth resplendent Beams and Rays of Light, which do reach us in Heaven,
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and do reflect a Glory upon us.
and do reflect a Glory upon us.
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Thus the Glory of God is set forth in Scripture by things that are most glorious in our sight:
Thus the Glory of God is Set forth in Scripture by things that Are most glorious in our sighed:
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And I must tell you, That Faith sees something in God, that is beyond all these Metaphors of Light and Brightness;
And I must tell you, That Faith sees something in God, that is beyond all these Metaphors of Light and Brightness;
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I say, beyond all these Notions of Light and Brightness, a more excelling Glory; in comparison of which, all created Glory is no Glory.
I say, beyond all these Notions of Light and Brightness, a more excelling Glory; in comparison of which, all created Glory is no Glory.
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But the Beatifical Vision is abo•e all the Visions of this Glory, that Faith now gives us,
But the Beatifical Vision is abo•e all the Visions of this Glory, that Faith now gives us,
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because it fills and satisfies the whole Capacity of our Souls: We are then possessed of all, and desire no more.
Because it fills and Satisfies the Whole Capacity of our Souls: We Are then possessed of all, and desire no more.
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The School-men tell us, Heaven is Appetitus quietivum, doth satisfie and quiet the Desires of a man.
The Schoolmen tell us, Heaven is Appetitus quietivum, does satisfy and quiet the Desires of a man.
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So saith the Scripture, Psal. 17. 15. When I awake, I shall be satisfied with thy likeness; speaking of the Resurrection.
So Says the Scripture, Psalm 17. 15. When I awake, I shall be satisfied with thy likeness; speaking of the Resurrection.
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If the Love of the world is in you, the love of the father is not in you, 1 John 2. 15. If we are still flying out in our affections after worldly things, it is a sign our minds are not quieted and satisfied with God alone.If the Love of the world is in you, the love of the father is not in you, 1 John 2. 15. If we Are still flying out in our affections After worldly things, it is a Signen our minds Are not quieted and satisfied with God alone.
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School-Divines say further, That in Hell there is fear, but Heaven is above all Hope:
School divines say further, That in Hell there is Fear, but Heaven is above all Hope:
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And they give this reason for it, Because in Hell there is Successio Poenarum, a Succession of Punishment, which causes Fear;
And they give this reason for it, Because in Hell there is Successio Poenarum, a Succession of Punishment, which Causes fear;
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but, say they, in Heaven, Glory is absque Successione, without Succession; i. e. 'Tis all present before ' em.
but, say they, in Heaven, Glory is absque Succession, without Succession; i. e. It's all present before ' em.
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I suppose they mean this, That the Saints above, have a kind of actual Comprehension of their Eternal Beatitude, in which there is nothing past,
I suppose they mean this, That the Saints above, have a kind of actual Comprehension of their Eternal Beatitude, in which there is nothing past,
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or to come, but all as present before them. They don't Hope, but certainly know that their Blessedness doth continue for ever:
or to come, but all as present before them. They don't Hope, but Certainly know that their Blessedness does continue for ever:
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That is, I say, the Saints above, after the Resurrection, cannot be more happy to all Eternity,
That is, I say, the Saints above, After the Resurrection, cannot be more happy to all Eternity,
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than they are the first moment of their Glorification. And this I mean by an actual Comprehension of our Eternal Beatitude:
than they Are the First moment of their Glorification. And this I mean by an actual Comprehension of our Eternal Beatitude:
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All is as present to Glorified Saints. Brethren!
All is as present to Glorified Saints. Brothers!
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If these things seem difficult to you, and do pass your knowledge, are above your comprehension, it is your happiness it is so, that there is more Glory reserved for you, than you can conceive.
If these things seem difficult to you, and do pass your knowledge, Are above your comprehension, it is your happiness it is so, that there is more Glory reserved for you, than you can conceive.
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Eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, neither hath it entred into the heart of man, the things that God hath prepared for them that love him. Besides, pray consider;Eye hath not seen, ear hath not herd, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, the things that God hath prepared for them that love him. Beside, pray Consider;
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we that are Ministers, do prophesie but in part; we see but through a glass darkly;
we that Are Ministers, do prophesy but in part; we see but through a glass darkly;
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no wonder then if these things seem abstruse and enigmatical.
no wonder then if these things seem abstruse and enigmatical.
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The more spiritually-minded you are about these deep things of God, seriously considering the Sufferings of Christ,
The more Spiritually minded you Are about these deep things of God, seriously considering the Sufferings of christ,
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and the Glory that shall follow, as 1 Pet. 1. 11. the more plain and evident will this Glory be unto you.
and the Glory that shall follow, as 1 Pet. 1. 11. the more plain and evident will this Glory be unto you.
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You will know more of it than the Tongue of Men or Angels can express.
You will know more of it than the Tongue of Men or Angels can express.
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There are certain Elevations of an enlightned mind, that do sometimes raise our Apprehensions of Divine Mysteries above and beyond our ordinary thoughts of them.
There Are certain Elevations of an enlightened mind, that do sometime raise our Apprehensions of Divine Mysteres above and beyond our ordinary thoughts of them.
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The Spirit takes us up into the Mount of Glory, and shews us the things of Christ more demonstatively than any Minister in the World is able to do.
The Spirit Takes us up into the Mount of Glory, and shows us the things of christ more demonstatively than any Minister in the World is able to do.
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When we are heaving at some heavy body, we lift here, and we lift there,
When we Are heaving At Some heavy body, we lift Here, and we lift there,
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and it may be upon some sudden strain, we move it a little, though ordinarily we cannot stir it:
and it may be upon Some sudden strain, we move it a little, though ordinarily we cannot stir it:
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So there are some certain strains of Faith, that give us that discerning of Spiritual Things, that we never had before, lifting up our heads within the Vail.
So there Are Some certain strains of Faith, that give us that discerning of Spiritual Things, that we never had before, lifting up our Heads within the vail.
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Let us then wait upon God for such further manifestations of his Spirit, and pray, That he would shine in our hearts the Light of the Knowledge of his Glory.
Let us then wait upon God for such further manifestations of his Spirit, and pray, That he would shine in our hearts the Light of the Knowledge of his Glory.
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What shall I say more? Now we live upon Creatures, and have but a remote View of God in them and through them; and this is our Grace.
What shall I say more? Now we live upon Creatures, and have but a remote View of God in them and through them; and this is our Grace.
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But when we come to Heaven, God will be all in all:
But when we come to Heaven, God will be all in all:
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We shall stand in no need of Creature-Comforts to Eternity, but shall derive all our support, satisfaction,
We shall stand in no need of Creature comforts to Eternity, but shall derive all our support, satisfaction,
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and joy, immediately from God himself.
and joy, immediately from God himself.
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His Spirit will be instead of Meat, Drink, and Cloaths to our bodies, and will to Eternity fill up the Capacity of our Souls with Ravishing Joys and Delights: And this is our Glory.
His Spirit will be instead of Meat, Drink, and Clothes to our bodies, and will to Eternity fill up the Capacity of our Souls with Ravishing Joys and Delights: And this is our Glory.
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The sum of all is, That Christ received into the heart by Faith, as our Jesus, our Redeemer and Saviour, doth beget in the Soul thus relying upon him,
The sum of all is, That christ received into the heart by Faith, as our jesus, our Redeemer and Saviour, does beget in the Soul thus relying upon him,
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an earnest Expectation, and lively Hope of all that Good that may consummate and perfect mans Happiness to Eternity.
an earnest Expectation, and lively Hope of all that Good that may consummate and perfect men Happiness to Eternity.
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And this in the Text is called Glory, Christ in us the Hope of Glory. So much for that part of the Text.
And this in the Text is called Glory, christ in us the Hope of Glory. So much for that part of the Text.
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I come now to the First Part of the Text. What are we to understand by Christ in us? And this is Mystery upon Mystery:
I come now to the First Part of the Text. What Are we to understand by christ in us? And this is Mystery upon Mystery:
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It is evident, that in Scripture Christ is said to be in us, and we in him;
It is evident, that in Scripture christ is said to be in us, and we in him;
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he to abide in us, and we to abide in him. I shall now only give you a more general Exposition of these Words;he to abide in us, and we to abide in him. I shall now only give you a more general Exposition of these Words;
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in the general sense of the Text. I say, Christ is said to be in us, and we in him;
in the general sense of the Text. I say, christ is said to be in us, and we in him;
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To abide in us, and we in him, John 15. 4. And all this must be spiritually understood; all this is by Believing;To abide in us, and we in him, John 15. 4. And all this must be spiritually understood; all this is by Believing;
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by Faith we receive him, and by continued Acts of Faith we do keep him dwelling in our hearts, Eph. 3. 17. We abide in Christ, and Christ in us;
by Faith we receive him, and by continued Acts of Faith we do keep him Dwelling in our hearts, Ephesians 3. 17. We abide in christ, and christ in us;
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we are in him, and he in us, when we do persevere in the Faith;
we Are in him, and he in us, when we do persevere in the Faith;
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when we have in our hearts an inward belief and persuasion of all the Gospel saith, concerning Christ as our Redeemer and Saviour:
when we have in our hearts an inward belief and persuasion of all the Gospel Says, Concerning christ as our Redeemer and Saviour:
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He is in the thoughts and imaginations of our hearts continually; and we do act towards him according to what we believe of him; this is believing indeed.
He is in the thoughts and Imaginations of our hearts continually; and we do act towards him according to what we believe of him; this is believing indeed.
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And here comes in hope, as most suitable to the apprehensions of our Faith concerning Christ as our Jesus: Christ in you, NONLATINALPHABET;
And Here comes in hope, as most suitable to the apprehensions of our Faith Concerning christ as our jesus: christ in you,;
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some render the Greek thus, Christ among you, outwardly Preached to you, is the hope of Glory. This is Doctrinally true;
Some render the Greek thus, christ among you, outwardly Preached to you, is the hope of Glory. This is Doctrinally true;
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but this is not enough to beget Hope: Many hear, and don't believe; they have much of Christ without them, but nothing of Christ within them.
but this is not enough to beget Hope: Many hear, and don't believe; they have much of christ without them, but nothing of christ within them.
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Hope arises from something within impressed upon the mind;
Hope arises from something within impressed upon the mind;
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the Soul doth not stir till then, doth not put forth any act of Hope till Faith comes;
the Soul does not stir till then, does not put forth any act of Hope till Faith comes;
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That sets all the wheels in motion, draws our affections after him;
That sets all the wheels in motion, draws our affections After him;
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such is the power of Faith, that we cannot but love and desire what we believe to be so good and desirable.
such is the power of Faith, that we cannot but love and desire what we believe to be so good and desirable.
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Hope naturally springs out of Faith; and in this Hope you have the comfort of your Faith;
Hope naturally springs out of Faith; and in this Hope you have the Comfort of your Faith;
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you see the benefits of Faith, rejoycing in what you believe.
you see the benefits of Faith, rejoicing in what you believe.
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Gospel truths are very advantageous to a believer, when he sees the advantage that accrues to him by them;
Gospel truths Are very advantageous to a believer, when he sees the advantage that accrues to him by them;
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and therefore is filled with joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, by believing.
and Therefore is filled with joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, by believing.
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We should be little concerned in our Faith, were it not for the Hope it begets.
We should be little concerned in our Faith, were it not for the Hope it begets.
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It is life Eternal to know Christ;
It is life Eternal to know christ;
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in the light of that knowledge you perceive how you live in him, and by him:
in the Light of that knowledge you perceive how you live in him, and by him:
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As Faith carries up our Souls to Heaven, so it brings down all the good things of Heaven to our Souls.
As Faith carries up our Souls to Heaven, so it brings down all the good things of Heaven to our Souls.
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Faith is a very enriching Grace; rich in Faith, saith the Apostle; when the Soul takes notice of this, it cannot but Hope:
Faith is a very enriching Grace; rich in Faith, Says the Apostle; when the Soul Takes notice of this, it cannot but Hope:
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What Faith hath obtained of God through Christ, Hope goes out after, longs for, and patiently waits for things unseen:
What Faith hath obtained of God through christ, Hope Goes out After, longs for, and patiently waits for things unseen:
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Faith hath ensured them, and therefore Hope will expect them. So that Christ outwardly Preached, is the Hope of Glory; that is, Doctrinally so:
Faith hath insured them, and Therefore Hope will expect them. So that christ outwardly Preached, is the Hope of Glory; that is, Doctrinally so:
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It is Doctrinally true, but it is not experimentally true to you and me, that Christ is our Hope of Glory, till we do believe in him:
It is Doctrinally true, but it is not experimentally true to you and me, that christ is our Hope of Glory, till we do believe in him:
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Christ must be ours, before this Hope in the Text can be ours:
christ must be ours, before this Hope in the Text can be ours:
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Christ is not ours, till we receive him by Faith from an inward Revelation of him, Gal. 1. 16. Till then, he is a Christ without us, not in us. With the heart man believes;
christ is not ours, till we receive him by Faith from an inward Revelation of him, Gal. 1. 16. Till then, he is a christ without us, not in us. With the heart man believes;
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It is an inward act of the mind to believe in Christ. The Soul doth converse with Christ about its own Salvation;
It is an inward act of the mind to believe in christ. The Soul does converse with christ about its own Salvation;
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our Thoughts are much taken up in considering him; applying to our selves the benefits of his Death.
our Thoughts Are much taken up in considering him; applying to our selves the benefits of his Death.
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If Christ be thus in you, you cannot but have Hope.
If christ be thus in you, you cannot but have Hope.
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I am upon the general Exposition, and shall shew you more at large, how Christ is in us by believing.
I am upon the general Exposition, and shall show you more At large, how christ is in us by believing.
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I say Faith lets Christ into the Understanding, Will, and Affections.
I say Faith lets christ into the Understanding, Will, and Affections.
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Naturally when the Vnderstanding acts upon any Object, it draws the species and image of that Object into its self:
Naturally when the Understanding acts upon any Object, it draws the species and image of that Object into its self:
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Hence they say, Intellectus intelligendo fit omnia; the Understanding is every thing it understands;
Hence they say, Intellectus intelligendo fit omnia; the Understanding is every thing it understands;
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That is, it takes in the Idea, Shape Image of that thing which it knows, under all its distinguishing Properties;
That is, it Takes in the Idea, Shape Image of that thing which it knows, under all its distinguishing Properties;
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else there would be confusion in the Understanding; we should not know one thing from another, which is not to know at all.
Else there would be confusion in the Understanding; we should not know one thing from Another, which is not to know At all.
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So Faith brings in Christ into the Soul under a peculiar Character, as the fairest of Ten thousand;
So Faith brings in christ into the Soul under a peculiar Character, as the Fairest of Ten thousand;
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proposes him as the greatest truth to the Understanding; as the greatest good to the Will, and frames conceptions of him accordingly;
proposes him as the greatest truth to the Understanding; as the greatest good to the Will, and frames conceptions of him accordingly;
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thus is Christ formed in us.
thus is christ formed in us.
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Faith doth not take in Christ notionally only, to lye by, as other notions do in which we are little concerned;
Faith does not take in christ notionally only, to lie by, as other notions do in which we Are little concerned;
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but it takes him in in reference to our selves, as a new Mould into which the Soul is to be cast,
but it Takes him in in Referente to our selves, as a new Mould into which the Soul is to be cast,
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as a Spirit and Principle of new life: He comes to rule and reign, and to reduce man to a conformity to himself.
as a Spirit and Principle of new life: He comes to Rule and Reign, and to reduce man to a conformity to himself.
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And here lies the difference between historical and saving Knowledg; one is purely Speculative, the other is Experimentally Practical;
And Here lies the difference between historical and Saving Knowledge; one is purely Speculative, the other is Experimentally Practical;
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that is, there is always something done upon it, in and by the Soul, 2 Cor. 3. 18. We do behold as in a glass the glory of God, and are changed. Pray observe that Text:
that is, there is always something done upon it, in and by the Soul, 2 Cor. 3. 18. We do behold as in a glass the glory of God, and Are changed. Pray observe that Text:
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There is a Beholding, and there is a Transformation upon that beholding, a being changed into the same Glory.
There is a Beholding, and there is a Transformation upon that beholding, a being changed into the same Glory.
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We do not know Christ savingly, if every thing we know of him doth not help to change us more and more into his Image;
We do not know christ savingly, if every thing we know of him does not help to change us more and more into his Image;
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I say, we do not know Christ savingly till then.
I say, we do not know christ savingly till then.
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You must judge of your saving knowledge of Gospel Truths, by the lively impressions they make upon your hearts.
You must judge of your Saving knowledge of Gospel Truths, by the lively impressions they make upon your hearts.
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Are you brought to act, do, think, that which you never did before? Do you find Christ hath had a quickning influence upon your Hearts? is indeed become your life? He savingly knows Jesus Christ, who doth act towards him according to what he believes of him.
are you brought to act, do, think, that which you never did before? Do you find christ hath had a quickening influence upon your Hearts? is indeed become your life? He savingly knows jesus christ, who does act towards him according to what he believes of him.
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Let men talk of this or that concerning Christ, and pretend to understand all Mysteries, to have all knowledge;
Let men talk of this or that Concerning christ, and pretend to understand all Mysteres, to have all knowledge;
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yet unless they can shew the work of the Gospel written in their hearts, as the Apostle speaks of the work of the Law, Rom. 2. 15. I say,
yet unless they can show the work of the Gospel written in their hearts, as the Apostle speaks of the work of the Law, Rom. 2. 15. I say,
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unless they can shew the work of the Gospel written in their hearts, I am sure they are nothing.
unless they can show the work of the Gospel written in their hearts, I am sure they Are nothing.
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For it is impossible to receive Christ by the saving knowledge of Faith, and not to have his Image impressed upon all the faculties of the Soul by that Faith which first brought it in.
For it is impossible to receive christ by the Saving knowledge of Faith, and not to have his Image impressed upon all the faculties of the Soul by that Faith which First brought it in.
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The very conceptions of Faith concerning Christ, are the very thoughts of a mans own heart;
The very conceptions of Faith Concerning christ, Are the very thoughts of a men own heart;
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so he is, so he thinks, so he acts, even as he believes.
so he is, so he thinks, so he acts, even as he believes.
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Gospel truths cannot enter into our rational Nature at any other door, than that of Faith:
Gospel truths cannot enter into our rational Nature At any other door, than that of Faith:
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When Faith comes, there needs nothing else to turn that Soul unto God. Every man is an his Faith is.
When Faith comes, there needs nothing Else to turn that Soul unto God. Every man is an his Faith is.
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Faith contains the true inward sense of the Soul about Jesus Christ:
Faith contains the true inward sense of the Soul about jesus christ:
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And God is the Author and Finisher of this Faith, and understood to be so by all true Believers.
And God is the Author and Finisher of this Faith, and understood to be so by all true Believers.
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Pray let us close up all with this;
Pray let us close up all with this;
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for I am only now labouring as well as I can to shew you in general,
for I am only now labouring as well as I can to show you in general,
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how Faith lets Christ into the Soul. The main thing in Conversion, is Faith; and the main thing in Faith, is the Power of God in working it.
how Faith lets christ into the Soul. The main thing in Conversion, is Faith; and the main thing in Faith, is the Power of God in working it.
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These two things are principally taken notice of by all Believers.
These two things Are principally taken notice of by all Believers.
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They observe them in others, much more in themselves, Acts 11. 17, 18. compared with Acts 14. 23. What notice did they take there of the Faith God had wrought in those? They perceived they had received the same Faith with themselves;
They observe them in Others, much more in themselves, Acts 11. 17, 18. compared with Acts 14. 23. What notice did they take there of the Faith God had wrought in those? They perceived they had received the same Faith with themselves;
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that God had granted unto the Gentiles, Repentance unto life. Faith is the main thing in Conversion:
that God had granted unto the Gentiles, Repentance unto life. Faith is the main thing in Conversion:
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Christ is the same in himself, both before and after Conversion: So are all Gospel-truths the same in themselves;
christ is the same in himself, both before and After Conversion: So Are all Gospel truths the same in themselves;
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only then we did not believe them, and now we do. It is Faith makes all the difference;
only then we did not believe them, and now we do. It is Faith makes all the difference;
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and the principal thing in Faith, is the power of God in working it. How doth Paul admire the goodness of God to him, that he should obtain Mercy,
and the principal thing in Faith, is the power of God in working it. How does Paul admire the Goodness of God to him, that he should obtain Mercy,
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and believe in Jesus! Lord, saith he, What wilt thou have me to do? He never called him Lord before:
and believe in jesus! Lord, Says he, What wilt thou have me to do? He never called him Lord before:
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The High Priest was his Lord and Master before, from whom he received his orders what to do against the Saints.
The High Priest was his Lord and Master before, from whom he received his order what to do against the Saints.
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Now he is Sick of that imployment;
Now he is Sick of that employment;
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he lays down his Commission at the feet of Christ, and desires he would give him instructions what to do: None should be his Lord;
he lays down his Commission At the feet of christ, and Desires he would give him instructions what to do: None should be his Lord;
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None should now command him but Christ; Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? The beginning of Faith and Conversion, lyes in looking unto Christ for Power to believe.
None should now command him but christ; Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? The beginning of Faith and Conversion, lies in looking unto christ for Power to believe.
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And our first Faith usually breaks out in an Outcry to God to help our unbebelief.
And our First Faith usually breaks out in an Outcry to God to help our unbebelief.
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All true Converts are sensible of this, they in Acts 7. 47. How did they Praise God for their Conversion? They ascribe it all to him.
All true Converts Are sensible of this, they in Acts 7. 47. How did they Praise God for their Conversion? They ascribe it all to him.
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I say, our first Faith in the Lord Jesus, comes in with a sense of God's Power in working it;
I say, our First Faith in the Lord jesus, comes in with a sense of God's Power in working it;
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and Faith is known to be the gift of God, by those who have it.
and Faith is known to be the gift of God, by those who have it.
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They who begin their Faith in the strength of their own Reason, thinking to take in such considerations of God and Christ,
They who begin their Faith in the strength of their own Reason, thinking to take in such considerations of God and christ,
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and to draw such arguments from Scripture, as can induce them to believe, will find themselves mistaken.
and to draw such Arguments from Scripture, as can induce them to believe, will find themselves mistaken.
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I am persuaded the doubts and fears of many Believers have their rise from hence;
I am persuaded the doubts and fears of many Believers have their rise from hence;
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That they did not begin their Faith in such an humble dependance upon God for strength to believe;
That they did not begin their Faith in such an humble dependence upon God for strength to believe;
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they did not, I say, do this as they should.
they did not, I say, do this as they should.
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And it appears that that is the cause of their fears, because nothing but such a dependance upon Christ for Grace does cure them.
And it appears that that is the cause of their fears, Because nothing but such a dependence upon christ for Grace does cure them.
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When once they have learned the right way of believing and trusting in Christ, they enter into rest, there is an end of all their fears.
When once they have learned the right Way of believing and trusting in christ, they enter into rest, there is an end of all their fears.
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There are Promises in Scripture made unto Faith; and there are Promises made of Faith.
There Are Promises in Scripture made unto Faith; and there Are Promises made of Faith.
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These, so far as we may be concerned in them, seem to be made to Believers quite void of Faith:
These, so Far as we may be concerned in them, seem to be made to Believers quite void of Faith:
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Though to Unbelievers remaining in unbelief, nothing is promised; yet all things are promised to Unbelievers, going out by Faith unto Jesus Christ:
Though to Unbelievers remaining in unbelief, nothing is promised; yet all things Are promised to Unbelievers, going out by Faith unto jesus christ:
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Or, if you will, I had rather express it thus;
Or, if you will, I had rather express it thus;
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These promises of our first faith, of the first Grace, of giving the Spirit, and the like, they are made to Christ in the behalf of Unbelievers, such who were from Eternity ordained unto Life;
These promises of our First faith, of the First Grace, of giving the Spirit, and the like, they Are made to christ in the behalf of Unbelievers, such who were from Eternity ordained unto Life;
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so many of them whose Names were written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
so many of them whose Names were written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
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The Covenant of Grace made between God and us, doth respect the Covenant of Redemption between the Father and the Son. This first Faith is wrought in us in such a manner, that we are sensible of the Divine Power and Efficacy of God's Grace in working it.
The Covenant of Grace made between God and us, does respect the Covenant of Redemption between the Father and the Son. This First Faith is wrought in us in such a manner, that we Are sensible of the Divine Power and Efficacy of God's Grace in working it.
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Though God doth lead out our Souls into rational considerations of Himself and his Son;
Though God does led out our Souls into rational considerations of Himself and his Son;
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yet we find that these considerations do flow into our Minds from an inward Revelation made of Christ.
yet we find that these considerations do flow into our Minds from an inward Revelation made of christ.
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We do know, that such thoughts of God and Christ, could never have come into our minds,
We do know, that such thoughts of God and christ, could never have come into our minds,
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if the Holy Ghost had not suggested them. In his Light we see Light; and our coming to Christ, is always by the Father's drawing.
if the Holy Ghost had not suggested them. In his Light we see Light; and our coming to christ, is always by the Father's drawing.
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CHAP. II. More Particularly, How Christ is in us by Faith: How Faith brings Christ into the Soul:
CHAP. II More Particularly, How christ is in us by Faith: How Faith brings christ into the Soul:
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Or, how Christ conveys himself into our hearts through Faith: And also, How we may discern this in our selves.
Or, how christ conveys himself into our hearts through Faith: And also, How we may discern this in our selves.
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THis is the Point, and a Point of greatest concernment it is unto us all: And therefore, I beseech you follow me with your strictest Attention.
THis is the Point, and a Point of greatest concernment it is unto us all: And Therefore, I beseech you follow me with your Strictest Attention.
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First, That Christ may be in us, it is necessary that he should be first outwardly proposed unto us.First, That christ may be in us, it is necessary that he should be First outwardly proposed unto us.
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There is an outward Light of the letter proposing Christ to us; and there is an inward Light of the Spirit revealing Christ in us.
There is an outward Light of the Letter proposing christ to us; and there is an inward Light of the Spirit revealing christ in us.
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It is one thing to speak Notionally, from the outward Light of the Letter;
It is one thing to speak Notionally, from the outward Light of the letter;
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another thing to speak Experimentally, from an inward Light of the thing it self in our own Souls.
Another thing to speak Experimentally, from an inward Light of the thing it self in our own Souls.
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Besides the outward Light of the Word, there is in every true Believer an inward Light, flowing through the Word from the Object, or thing spoken of.
Beside the outward Light of the Word, there is in every true Believer an inward Light, flowing through the Word from the Object, or thing spoken of.
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The Spirit reveals Christ the Object, and so making us Light in the Lord, in his Light we see Light.
The Spirit reveals christ the Object, and so making us Light in the Lord, in his Light we see Light.
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As we cannot see the Sun but by its own Light, so neither can we see Christ but in his own Light.
As we cannot see the Sun but by its own Light, so neither can we see christ but in his own Light.
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By Faith we go unto Christ, by Faith we go into Christ, and we sit down in his Light, entertaining our selves with Spiritual Contemplations of his Glory.
By Faith we go unto christ, by Faith we go into christ, and we fit down in his Light, entertaining our selves with Spiritual Contemplations of his Glory.
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I say, that Christ presents himself to us in a Gospel Promise, as our God and Saviour:
I say, that christ presents himself to us in a Gospel Promise, as our God and Saviour:
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He offers himself to us as such;
He offers himself to us as such;
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and by offering himself, or under that proposal, he doth act as a Gracious God towards us.
and by offering himself, or under that proposal, he does act as a Gracious God towards us.
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Here lyes the Converting point, the effectual working of the Word;
Here lies the Converting point, the effectual working of the Word;
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when together with the outward proposal, Christ lets forth some Virtue from himself, to draw in the Heart unto him.
when together with the outward proposal, christ lets forth Some Virtue from himself, to draw in the Heart unto him.
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When God owns us for his Children, who were not his Children before, yet his Adoption makes us Children;
When God owns us for his Children, who were not his Children before, yet his Adoption makes us Children;
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that is the time of our effectual Calling:
that is the time of our effectual Calling:
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When under the outward Preaching of the Gospel, Christ doth so powerfully impress his own first act of Love upon us, in dying for us, that we cannot but be sensible of it.
When under the outward Preaching of the Gospel, christ does so powerfully Impress his own First act of Love upon us, in dying for us, that we cannot but be sensible of it.
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His Love is shed abroad in our hearts, we are overcome by it; we cannot but call him Father, who by calling us Children, hath made us so;
His Love is shed abroad in our hearts, we Are overcome by it; we cannot but call him Father, who by calling us Children, hath made us so;
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letting in at the same time the Spirit of the Son into our hearts.
letting in At the same time the Spirit of the Son into our hearts.
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God's owning us for his Children, is a sufficient proof that he is our Father, we cannot but call him so ever after Zec. 13. 9.
God's owning us for his Children, is a sufficient proof that he is our Father, we cannot but call him so ever After Zechariah 13. 9.
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Thus Christ makes himself inwardly known to us, by giving us Faith in himself; for there is no other way of knowing Christ, but by believing.
Thus christ makes himself inwardly known to us, by giving us Faith in himself; for there is no other Way of knowing christ, but by believing.
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Sense and Reason cannot bring Christ into the Soul, but Faith can, giving that account of him from the Word, that is fully satisfactory.
Sense and Reason cannot bring christ into the Soul, but Faith can, giving that account of him from the Word, that is Fully satisfactory.
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How Glorious is Christ in the Eye of Faith! How is a believing Soul taken with him as the Fairest of Ten thousand!
How Glorious is christ in the Eye of Faith! How is a believing Soul taken with him as the Fairest of Ten thousand!
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And this is the first step, according to the Method of the Holy Ghost, that God takes in bringing Christ into the Soul.
And this is the First step, according to the Method of the Holy Ghost, that God Takes in bringing christ into the Soul.
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Secondly, Christ is let into the Soul by an appropriating act of Faith, by which we do take him into our hearts as our Jesus:Secondly, christ is let into the Soul by an appropriating act of Faith, by which we do take him into our hearts as our jesus:
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Every Believer saith for himself, the Lord Jesus, my Righteousness, and my Life, and my Salvation, my God, and my Lord!
Every Believer Says for himself, the Lord jesus, my Righteousness, and my Life, and my Salvation, my God, and my Lord!
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The Soul knows this by that sense that Faith gives of that act by which we do receive him;
The Soul knows this by that sense that Faith gives of that act by which we do receive him;
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I say, by that sense that Faith gives of that appropriating act by which we do receive Christ as our Jesus.
I say, by that sense that Faith gives of that appropriating act by which we do receive christ as our jesus.
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Those who understand themselves in an act of believing, know it to be so. Saving Faith, so far as it reaches, is all evidence;
Those who understand themselves in an act of believing, know it to be so. Saving Faith, so Far as it reaches, is all evidence;
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it carries conviction along with it of those Truths which we believe.
it carries conviction along with it of those Truths which we believe.
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Heb. 11. 1. I told you the last time, How Faith doth Spiritually draw in the object upon which it acts, into every believing Soul. Faith is in us, Christ is in our Faith,Hebrew 11. 1. I told you the last time, How Faith does Spiritually draw in the Object upon which it acts, into every believing Soul. Faith is in us, christ is in our Faith,
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as the object of it, always in the view and eye of Faith.
as the Object of it, always in the view and eye of Faith.
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Faith hath nothing else to act upon for Justification, but Christ held forth in the Word:
Faith hath nothing Else to act upon for Justification, but christ held forth in the Word:
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Now Faith takes Christ out of the Word into the Heart. And this I would a little open to you;
Now Faith Takes christ out of the Word into the Heart. And this I would a little open to you;
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for here lyes the Mystery of your Faith; this is the critical Act of Faith. I say thus;
for Here lies the Mystery of your Faith; this is the critical Act of Faith. I say thus;
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Faith takes in the Promise, and in and with the Promise, Christ himself, who is wrapt up in it. Faith takes in the Promise;
Faith Takes in the Promise, and in and with the Promise, christ himself, who is wrapped up in it. Faith Takes in the Promise;
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and in and with the Promise, the Mercy it self that is Promised.
and in and with the Promise, the Mercy it self that is Promised.
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Our Title to, and Interest in the Lord Jesus Christ, it doth arise out of this Act of Faith.
Our Title to, and Interest in the Lord jesus christ, it does arise out of this Act of Faith.
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By this Act of Faith, all is compleated both on God's part and our part, that may confirm our Title to Christ.
By this Act of Faith, all is completed both on God's part and our part, that may confirm our Title to christ.
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God hath past his word in the Promise, Faith lays hold upon that Promise, receives Christ from the hand of the Father as his Gift, hath it from God's own Mouth that Christ is ours;
God hath passed his word in the Promise, Faith lays hold upon that Promise, receives christ from the hand of the Father as his Gift, hath it from God's own Mouth that christ is ours;
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and Faith doth so interpret the Promise of God to the Soul, by a particular application of it unto us by Name;
and Faith does so interpret the Promise of God to the Soul, by a particular application of it unto us by Name;
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which gives us that security of mind about our real Interest in Christ, that we do no longer doubt of it.
which gives us that security of mind about our real Interest in christ, that we do no longer doubt of it.
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We are under a sense of the greatness of the Gift, of the free Grace of the Donor, of our Propriety and Interest in so great a Gift;
We Are under a sense of the greatness of the Gift, of the free Grace of the Donor, of our Propriety and Interest in so great a Gift;
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and all this by our actual receiving the Promise, and in and with the Promise, Christ himself promised.
and all this by our actual receiving the Promise, and in and with the Promise, christ himself promised.
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Faith draws both into the heart together, Christ and the Promise; and Faith keeps them together;
Faith draws both into the heart together, christ and the Promise; and Faith keeps them together;
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it is impossible to have and to hold one without the other. A Promise of Christ, is Christ to a Believer;
it is impossible to have and to hold one without the other. A Promise of christ, is christ to a Believer;
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Faith takes hold of Christ in and by the Promise. Faith carries in the Promise, as well as Christ, into the Soul:
Faith Takes hold of christ in and by the Promise. Faith carries in the Promise, as well as christ, into the Soul:
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To prevent all after challenges, The Devil is ready to question our Interest in Christ;
To prevent all After challenges, The devil is ready to question our Interest in christ;
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How came you by Christ? By Peace? And Pardon? What have you to shew that Christ is yours? Then the Soul holds up a Promise.
How Come you by christ? By Peace? And Pardon? What have you to show that christ is yours? Then the Soul holds up a Promise.
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Here is the offer that God hath made of Christ to me, saith a Believer;
Here is the offer that God hath made of christ to me, Says a Believer;
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and what should hinder my acceptance of it? I have accepted it, and I will keep my hold on this Promise;
and what should hinder my acceptance of it? I have accepted it, and I will keep my hold on this Promise;
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It is the Word of God to me, who cannot lye;
It is the Word of God to me, who cannot lie;
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and what have you, Satan, to say against this? Thus by resisting the Devil, we make him fly from us.
and what have you, Satan, to say against this? Thus by resisting the devil, we make him fly from us.
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And this Armour of Light doth so dazzle the Eyes of the Prince of darkness, that he is not able to stand before it.
And this Armour of Light does so dazzle the Eyes of the Prince of darkness, that he is not able to stand before it.
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Many complain that Christ is not theirs, but they do not consider, that it is long of themselves, because they don't receive him:
Many complain that christ is not theirs, but they do not Consider, that it is long of themselves, Because they don't receive him:
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To as many as received him, to them he gives power to become the Childreu of Cod. You will never be able to apprehend your self to be a Child of God, till you receive Christ;To as many as received him, to them he gives power to become the Childreu of Cod. You will never be able to apprehend your self to be a Child of God, till you receive christ;
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do that, and you will quickly find the Spirit witnessing with your spirit, that you are a true Child of God.
do that, and you will quickly find the Spirit witnessing with your Spirit, that you Are a true Child of God.
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Thirdly, We always have in this appropriating act of Faith, by which we take Christ into our Souls, a respect and reference to Christ without us, to him as actually Incarnate, according to the Word,Thirdly, We always have in this appropriating act of Faith, by which we take christ into our Souls, a respect and Referente to christ without us, to him as actually Incarnate, according to the Word,
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and personally Glorified now in Heaven, yet Spiritually present in us.
and personally Glorified now in Heaven, yet Spiritually present in us.
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I speak this against a late Generation of Men, who speak so much of the Light within them,
I speak this against a late Generation of Men, who speak so much of the Light within them,
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and would seem to understand the same that we do by Christ in us; though it is evident they put a mere natural Principle for Christ;
and would seem to understand the same that we do by christ in us; though it is evident they put a mere natural Principle for christ;
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it is not the Person of Christ as God-Man who dyed at Jerusalem, and is now Glorified in Heaven,
it is not the Person of christ as God-Man who died At Jerusalem, and is now Glorified in Heaven,
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and in our Nature in Heaven;
and in our Nature in Heaven;
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it is not this Christ whom they rely upon, but a Principle of Light in themselves, which they call Christ; a mere imaginary Christ.
it is not this christ whom they rely upon, but a Principle of Light in themselves, which they call christ; a mere imaginary christ.
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If our Faith doth not terminate upon the Person of Christ without us, and fix distinctly upon him, observing what was done in, by,
If our Faith does not terminate upon the Person of christ without us, and fix distinctly upon him, observing what was done in, by,
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and upon his Person, as Dying for us; Rising, Ascending up to Heaven, continually making Intercession there for us:
and upon his Person, as Dying for us; Rising, Ascending up to Heaven, continually making Intercession there for us:
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I say, if our Faith doth not begin with the Person of Christ, and end in the Person of Christ, we may be mistaken in all our seeming Spiritual apprehensions of Christ.
I say, if our Faith does not begin with the Person of christ, and end in the Person of christ, we may be mistaken in all our seeming Spiritual apprehensions of christ.
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The Spirit of Christ is the Spirit of a real Person, of the second Person in the Trinity, who is very God and very Man. To talk of the Spirit of Christ, without any relation and reference to the Divine Person of Christ, is mere Enthusiasm,
The Spirit of christ is the Spirit of a real Person, of the second Person in the Trinity, who is very God and very Man. To talk of the Spirit of christ, without any Relation and Referente to the Divine Person of christ, is mere Enthusiasm,
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and overthrows the foundation of Christian Religion.
and overthrows the Foundation of Christian Religion.
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When the Scriptures speak of Christ as dwelling in us, it still refers to the Person of Christ, to what was really done,
When the Scriptures speak of christ as Dwelling in us, it still refers to the Person of christ, to what was really done,
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and acted by, and upon that Person.
and acted by, and upon that Person.
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Rom. 8. 11. His Spirit dwells in you, i. e. the Spirit of him that Rose from the Dead,Rom. 8. 11. His Spirit dwells in you, i. e. the Spirit of him that Rose from the Dead,
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and is now Alive in Heaven.
and is now Alive in Heaven.
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When we speak of Christ being in us, we do not mean his Corporal, Personal Presence, but his Spiritual Presence.
When we speak of christ being in us, we do not mean his Corporal, Personal Presence, but his Spiritual Presence.
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If any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his, so saith the Apostle, Rom. 8. 9, 10. Though his Person be taken away from us, Acts 1. 11. and is contained in Heaven till his second Coming;If any man hath not the Spirit of christ, he is none of his, so Says the Apostle, Rom. 8. 9, 10. Though his Person be taken away from us, Acts 1. 11. and is contained in Heaven till his second Coming;
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Yet the Life, Power and Spirit of Christ doth dwell in us now; and this is the Spiritual Presence of Christ in the hearts of Believers now;
Yet the Life, Power and Spirit of christ does dwell in us now; and this is the Spiritual Presence of christ in the hearts of Believers now;
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this is a good proof of Christ being in us of a truth, in power and spirit, 2 Cor. 13. 3, 4, 5. Fourthly, Christ appears to be in Believers by the inward Communion they have with him, by the daily moving of their hearts towards him;
this is a good proof of christ being in us of a truth, in power and Spirit, 2 Cor. 13. 3, 4, 5. Fourthly, christ appears to be in Believers by the inward Communion they have with him, by the daily moving of their hearts towards him;
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the Soul gathering up it self more and more into Christ, often revolving what Christ hath done for them.
the Soul gathering up it self more and more into christ, often revolving what christ hath done for them.
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Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. We have frequent serious Thoughts of Christ:Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son jesus christ. We have frequent serious Thoughts of christ:
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That which is in you, is in your Thoughts, must be in your Thoughts, you are full of him.
That which is in you, is in your Thoughts, must be in your Thoughts, you Are full of him.
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Some can think of nothing but the world, and the things of the world; and it is a sign Christ is not in them: That's the Fourth.
some can think of nothing but the world, and the things of the world; and it is a Signen christ is not in them: That's the Fourth.
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Fifthly; By the suitable actings of the Soul towards Christ in the most proper and seasonable Exercise of those Graces that such or such a Manifestation of Christ unto us, may call for.Fifthly; By the suitable actings of the Soul towards christ in the most proper and seasonable Exercise of those Graces that such or such a Manifestation of christ unto us, may call for.
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A Soul in communion with Christ, is very observant of him, very attentive to him, eyes him strictly;
A Soul in communion with christ, is very observant of him, very attentive to him, eyes him strictly;
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As the eye of the servant looks unto the hand of his master, and the eye of the maiden to the hand of her mistress, so do our eyes wait upon thee, O God; As the eye of the servant looks unto the hand of his master, and the eye of the maiden to the hand of her mistress, so do our eyes wait upon thee, Oh God;
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Psal. 123. 9. You would take it ill, and count it a great neglect in a servant,
Psalm 123. 9. You would take it ill, and count it a great neglect in a servant,
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if while you are speaking to him, he should look another way, not minding what you say: And so doth Christ:
if while you Are speaking to him, he should look Another Way, not minding what you say: And so does christ:
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If you will not keep him company when he comes to visit you;
If you will not keep him company when he comes to visit you;
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if you will not sit with him, and converse with him, and perform your part of Communion with him, readily answering to his Call, making suitable Returns to all the Motions of his Holy Spirit, you offend the Holy Ghost,
if you will not fit with him, and converse with him, and perform your part of Communion with him, readily answering to his Call, making suitable Returns to all the Motions of his Holy Spirit, you offend the Holy Ghost,
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and give him just occasion to leave you to your worldly, sullen frame of Spirit.
and give him just occasion to leave you to your worldly, sullen frame of Spirit.
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See what the Spouse in the Canticles lost by such a carriage, chap. 5. 2. She was in a sleepy frame when Christ came to visit her, not at all disposed to entertain him:
See what the Spouse in the Canticles lost by such a carriage, chap. 5. 2. She was in a sleepy frame when christ Come to visit her, not At all disposed to entertain him:
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He calls, and knocks at the door, uses many loving compellations to allure her to open to him:
He calls, and knocks At the door, uses many loving compellations to allure her to open to him:
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Open to me, my love, my dove, my sister, my undefiled. What kind, soft words are here!Open to me, my love, my dove, my sister, my undefiled. What kind, soft words Are Here!
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Christ would fain have had Admittance;
christ would fain have had Admittance;
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tells her how long he had waited, that he was now benighted, and suffered the injury of the weather, was wringing wet: Nothing would do; she is loth to rise;
tells her how long he had waited, that he was now benighted, and suffered the injury of the weather, was wringing wet: Nothing would do; she is loath to rise;
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I have put off my coat, how shall I put it on; I have put off my coat, how shall I put it on;
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I have washed my feet, and how shall I defile them? What! set her naked feet upon the bare ground! not she;I have washed my feet, and how shall I defile them? What! Set her naked feet upon the bore ground! not she;
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tho but a step or two to the door. After she had paused a while, she bethought her self, and arose;
though but a step or two to the door. After she had paused a while, she bethought her self, and arose;
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I rose up to open to my beloved, and my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: I rose up to open to my Beloved, and my Beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone:
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And well he might after such ill usage.
And well he might After such ill usage.
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If Christ be in you, be sure you use him well, lest he withdraw from you.
If christ be in you, be sure you use him well, lest he withdraw from you.
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They who know what it is to have Christ within them, unless it be under some such Temptations as the Spouse was assaulted with, they will do all they can to keep him dwelling in their hearts: They study to please him;
They who know what it is to have christ within them, unless it be under Some such Temptations as the Spouse was assaulted with, they will do all they can to keep him Dwelling in their hearts: They study to please him;
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their Carriage towards him is suitable to the Apprehensions their Fath hath of him.
their Carriage towards him is suitable to the Apprehensions their Fath hath of him.
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There are many things in Christ, that fall under the consideration of a Believer, some at one time, and some at another;
There Are many things in christ, that fallen under the consideration of a Believer, Some At one time, and Some At Another;
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some upon one occasion, and some upon another, as the matter they come to Christ about, may require;
Some upon one occasion, and Some upon Another, as the matter they come to christ about, may require;
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and as he is pleased to let out himself more or less to us: This must be attended to:
and as he is pleased to let out himself more or less to us: This must be attended to:
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We must answer the Call of Christ, by stirring up that Grace by which we may best experience the sense of what Christ is to us, doth for us, requires of us, at such or such a season, under such or such circumstances, in reference to this or that particular discovery Christ makes of himself unto us.
We must answer the Call of christ, by stirring up that Grace by which we may best experience the sense of what christ is to us, does for us, requires of us, At such or such a season, under such or such Circumstances, in Referente to this or that particular discovery christ makes of himself unto us.
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Sometimes our duty lies in acting this Grace, sometimes in acting that Grace; whether it be Faith, Love, Fear, Joy, &c. Tho we cannot act one Grace aright,
Sometime our duty lies in acting this Grace, sometime in acting that Grace; whither it be Faith, Love, fear, Joy, etc. Though we cannot act one Grace aright,
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but we must in some degree act every Grace;
but we must in Some degree act every Grace;
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for all Graces run into that one, which bears the name for the time, as most suited to the present occasion we have for the Exercise of our Grace.
for all Graces run into that one, which bears the name for the time, as most suited to the present occasion we have for the Exercise of our Grace.
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Hence the Saints sometimes speak of one Grace, and sometimes of another Grace. Sometimes it is Faith, sometimes it is Love, Zeal, Joy.
Hence the Saints sometime speak of one Grace, and sometime of Another Grace. Sometime it is Faith, sometime it is Love, Zeal, Joy.
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I protest by our rejoicing in Christ Jesus. I protest by our rejoicing in christ jesus.
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Sometimes it is this, sometimes it is that Grace, that their Souls are most taken up with.
Sometime it is this, sometime it is that Grace, that their Souls Are most taken up with.
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There is that in Christ that will draw out every Grace in its season; and we should at all times be in the actual exercise of some Grace:
There is that in christ that will draw out every Grace in its season; and we should At all times be in the actual exercise of Some Grace:
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If you ask, Which? I say, That which best suits the present occasion that is given for the exercise of your Grace.
If you ask, Which? I say, That which best suits the present occasion that is given for the exercise of your Grace.
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We should labour to pitch our Thoughts upon that in Christ, that doth most directly relate to our present case;
We should labour to pitch our Thoughts upon that in christ, that does most directly relate to our present case;
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and many are the cases of our Souls;
and many Are the cases of our Souls;
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God hath ordered it so, that we might have recourse to all his Attributes, sometimes to one, sometimes to another:
God hath ordered it so, that we might have recourse to all his Attributes, sometime to one, sometime to Another:
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God hath suited our dependance upon him to his several Attributes, and to the several Properties of his Name, and of his Son's Name.
God hath suited our dependence upon him to his several Attributes, and to the several Properties of his Name, and of his Son's Name.
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He expects our Faith in him should be always grounded upon that in Christ, which we see makes most for our present Relief:
He expects our Faith in him should be always grounded upon that in christ, which we see makes most for our present Relief:
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Whether we want Wisdom, Righteousness, Strength, Patience, Pardon, Comfort, we must eye that in Christ that is the next immediate Encouragement to our Faith for that thing.
Whither we want Wisdom, Righteousness, Strength, Patience, Pardon, Comfort, we must eye that in christ that is the next immediate Encouragement to our Faith for that thing.
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In the next place I shall shew you the necessity of Christ being in us; and that upon a double ground.
In the next place I shall show you the necessity of christ being in us; and that upon a double ground.
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First; Because otherwise there can be no Vital Union between Christ and us; no real Communion with him, no saving Application of him to our Souls;First; Because otherwise there can be no Vital union between christ and us; no real Communion with him, no Saving Application of him to our Souls;
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no Communication of Life and Grace to us. A Branch can't bear fruit, unless it abide in the Vine;
no Communication of Life and Grace to us. A Branch can't bear fruit, unless it abide in the Vine;
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no more can ye, except ye abide in me, John 15. 4. He saith further, Every branch that brings not forth fruit, v. 2. (A dreadful Text;no more can you, except you abide in me, John 15. 4. He Says further, Every branch that brings not forth fruit, v. 2. (A dreadful Text;
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it should make Professors tremble at the reading of it); every branch in me that brings not fruit.
it should make Professors tremble At the reading of it); every branch in me that brings not fruit.
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No wonder to hear of fruitless Professors out of Christ;
No wonder to hear of fruitless Professors out of christ;
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but to hear how fruitless many are who are in Christ, that is outwardly by Profession!
but to hear how fruitless many Are who Are in christ, that is outwardly by Profession!
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We may seem to be in Christ, when Christ is not really in us. The unfruitfulness of many Professors, gives sad Demonstration of this Truth.
We may seem to be in christ, when christ is not really in us. The unfruitfulness of many Professors, gives sad Demonstration of this Truth.
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When Christ is really in us, we must needs be in him;
When christ is really in us, we must needs be in him;
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there is a mutual in-being in each other, John 17. 21. That they may be all one,
there is a mutual inbeing in each other, John 17. 21. That they may be all one,
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as thou Father art in me, and I in thee, that they may be one in us. as thou Father art in me, and I in thee, that they may be one in us.
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This is meant, not of a Personal, but of a Mystical Union, a Spiritual Union, Christ letting in the Virtue, the Power of his Resurrection upon us, so purging our hearts from corruption,
This is meant, not of a Personal, but of a Mystical union, a Spiritual union, christ letting in the Virtue, the Power of his Resurrection upon us, so purging our hearts from corruption,
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and redeeming us from our vain conversation. Secondly; Christ must be in us, because Christ hath much to do within us.
and redeeming us from our vain Conversation. Secondly; christ must be in us, Because christ hath much to do within us.
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He hath a kingdom to set up, Luke 17. 21. Many strong holds of Satan to pull down;He hath a Kingdom to Set up, Lycia 17. 21. Many strong holds of Satan to pull down;
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the strong man to cast out; many lusts and corruptions to mortifie; many Graces to raise up and strengthen:
the strong man to cast out; many Lustiest and corruptions to mortify; many Graces to raise up and strengthen:
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He sanctifies us throughout, not only in Body, but in Mind and Spirit; and therefore he must deal inwardly with us:
He Sanctifies us throughout, not only in Body, but in Mind and Spirit; and Therefore he must deal inwardly with us:
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He takes away an heart of stone, and gives an heart of flesh; and this is inward work:
He Takes away an heart of stone, and gives an heart of Flesh; and this is inward work:
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The Spirit of Christ strives with our Spirits about this; deals with the hearts of men to turn them unto himself.
The Spirit of christ strives with our Spirits about this; deals with the hearts of men to turn them unto himself.
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Many Checks, many Calls, many Pangs, many Throws, before Christ be formed in us, Gal. 2. 19. He is a Jew, who is one inwardly;
Many Checks, many Calls, many Pangs, many Throws, before christ be formed in us, Gal. 2. 19. He is a Jew, who is one inwardly;
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and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter, Rom. 2. 29. This inward man is renewed and strengthned day by day, by Christ living in us, Gal. 2. 20. comp.and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, and not in the Letter, Rom. 2. 29. This inward man is renewed and strengthened day by day, by christ living in us, Gal. 2. 20. comp.
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with 2 Cor. 4. 16. Tho Christ hath done much without us, in dying for us,
with 2 Cor. 4. 16. Tho christ hath done much without us, in dying for us,
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yet if he did not come into us by his Spirit, we should be little the better for all he hath done without us.
yet if he did not come into us by his Spirit, we should be little the better for all he hath done without us.
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Christ is a Saviour out of us by his Merit, and in us by the Virtue and Efficacy of his Spirit.
christ is a Saviour out of us by his Merit, and in us by the Virtue and Efficacy of his Spirit.
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He makes a powerful entrance at our first Conversion;
He makes a powerful Entrance At our First Conversion;
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he creates new Principles, by which he works further and further upon the heart, till he hath reduced it to perfect conformity to himself.
he creates new Principles, by which he works further and further upon the heart, till he hath reduced it to perfect conformity to himself.
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Now here may come in a Query; Possibly some may say, Could not Christ have done all within us? What need he do any thing without us? Might he not come and live in us, without dying for us? Might he not enter in the Soul,
Now Here may come in a Query; Possibly Some may say, Could not christ have done all within us? What need he do any thing without us? Might he not come and live in us, without dying for us? Might he not enter in the Soul,
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and sanctifie us, though he had not first suffered outwardly for us? I answer, No;
and sanctify us, though he had not First suffered outwardly for us? I answer, No;
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1. Because the Justice of God had been then unsatisfied: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, were all unsatisfied:
1. Because the justice of God had been then unsatisfied: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, were all unsatisfied:
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They could have nothing to do with fallen Man in a way of Mercy, till Satisfaction was made to Divine Justice.
They could have nothing to do with fallen Man in a Way of Mercy, till Satisfaction was made to Divine justice.
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2. Supposing such a Sanctification, man must be damned notwithstanding, for his former sins.
2. Supposing such a Sanctification, man must be damned notwithstanding, for his former Sins.
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Now no man will be at the pains to wash and cleanse a Vessel that must presently be broken in pieces, and thrown away.
Now no man will be At the pains to wash and cleanse a Vessel that must presently be broken in Pieces, and thrown away.
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What Christ did in Person in our Nature without us, that he doth Spiritually in our Hearts.
What christ did in Person in our Nature without us, that he does Spiritually in our Hearts.
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As he suffered on the Cross for us, truly so he suffers much in us, and by us, meets with much opposition from in-dwelling Corruption:
As he suffered on the Cross for us, truly so he suffers much in us, and by us, meets with much opposition from indwelling Corruption:
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The Fight of Faith is great and long, even to our lives end; our Warfare is not accomplished till then.
The Fight of Faith is great and long, even to our lives end; our Warfare is not accomplished till then.
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Tho Christ hath satisfied the Law and Justice of God in dying for us, yet the same power must be put forth to make us believe this,
Tho christ hath satisfied the Law and justice of God in dying for us, yet the same power must be put forth to make us believe this,
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as in raising up Christ from the dead.
as in raising up christ from the dead.
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Christ meets with a Legal Conscience in every man, that will not readily admit of the Grace of God, till it be overpowered by the Spirit of Christ, and sprinkled with his Blood.
christ meets with a Legal Conscience in every man, that will not readily admit of the Grace of God, till it be overpowered by the Spirit of christ, and sprinkled with his Blood.
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It is a mighty work of Divine Power, to bring over a trembling, convinced sinner, to trust in Christ for the Pardon of all his Sins.
It is a mighty work of Divine Power, to bring over a trembling, convinced sinner, to trust in christ for the Pardon of all his Sins.
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There are many carnal Reasonings against this, many thoughts and imaginations that do with a great deal of confidence exalt themselves against the Mystery of God's Grace in Christ.
There Are many carnal Reasonings against this, many thoughts and Imaginations that do with a great deal of confidence exalt themselves against the Mystery of God's Grace in christ.
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Now all these Thoughts must be brought into Captivity to the Obedience of Christ:
Now all these Thoughts must be brought into Captivity to the obedience of christ:
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And this is a mighty work of Divine Power, like levelling of Mountains, and breaking Rocks asunder, giving hearts of Flesh, that may take in Impressions of God's Love to us in Christ,
And this is a mighty work of Divine Power, like levelling of Mountains, and breaking Rocks asunder, giving hearts of Flesh, that may take in Impressions of God's Love to us in christ,
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and thankfully accept of Eternal Life, as the Free Gift of God.
and thankfully accept of Eternal Life, as the Free Gift of God.
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When it pleases God to open the wonderful Mysteries of his Grace to us, by shining into our hearts, he doth at last fully convince us of that which we could never believe before Were there more of this inward Religion among us;
When it Pleases God to open the wondered Mysteres of his Grace to us, by shining into our hearts, he does At last Fully convince us of that which we could never believe before Were there more of this inward Religion among us;
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more of the Power and Efficacy of the Gospel experienced in the hearts of Professors, the savour of it would be much stronger in our lives.
more of the Power and Efficacy of the Gospel experienced in the hearts of Professors, the savour of it would be much Stronger in our lives.
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Christ within makes every thing in the Soul bow down before him.
christ within makes every thing in the Soul bow down before him.
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Let us not then keep at a distance from Christ, but gather up nearer and nearer to him by Faith, till we are united and joined to the Lord in one Spirit,
Let us not then keep At a distance from christ, but gather up nearer and nearer to him by Faith, till we Are united and joined to the Lord in one Spirit,
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and then the Power of Christ will rest upon us, 2 Cor. 12. 11. We shall be strengthned with might in our inward man, Eph. 3. 16, 17. It must needs be so, if Christ be in us.
and then the Power of christ will rest upon us, 2 Cor. 12. 11. We shall be strengthened with might in our inward man, Ephesians 3. 16, 17. It must needs be so, if christ be in us.
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How strong is the Devil in the hearts of Wicked Men? How doth he rage and rule in the children of disobedience? Eph. 2. 2. Let Satan enter into Iudas, what bold Attempts doth he make upon his Master? How ready to betray him? Thus when the Devil is in men,
How strong is the devil in the hearts of Wicked Men? How does he rage and Rule in the children of disobedience? Ephesians 2. 2. Let Satan enter into Iudas, what bold Attempts does he make upon his Master? How ready to betray him? Thus when the devil is in men,
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how mad are they? How doth he hurry them on to all manner of Wickedness;
how mad Are they? How does he hurry them on to all manner of Wickedness;
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till Christ, who is stronger than this strong man, enters in and binds him, casting him forth, Matt. 12. 25. Unconverted men act like so many mad-men; the Devil is in them; Satan reigns in them;
till christ, who is Stronger than this strong man, enters in and binds him, casting him forth, Matt. 12. 25. Unconverted men act like so many madmen; the devil is in them; Satan reigns in them;
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and it will never be otherwise, till Christ comes into them: The Power of Satan's Kingdom is founded in the Darkness of our Minds;
and it will never be otherwise, till christ comes into them: The Power of Satan's Kingdom is founded in the Darkness of our Minds;
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and when one beam of Saving Gospel-Light shines in upon us, we are turned from the Power of Satan unto God, the whole Soul is subjected to him;
and when one beam of Saving Gospel light shines in upon us, we Are turned from the Power of Satan unto God, the Whole Soul is subjected to him;
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every rebellious Thought is captivated to the Obedience of Christ.
every rebellious Thought is captivated to the obedience of christ.
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Till we feel Christ thus living in us, we know not where we are, nor what our state is.
Till we feel christ thus living in us, we know not where we Are, nor what our state is.
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If Christ be not in you, I am sure you are not in Christ;
If christ be not in you, I am sure you Are not in christ;
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and what the sad consequence of that is, you may see Ephes. 2. 12. At that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the common-wealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise;
and what the sad consequence of that is, you may see Ephesians 2. 12. At that time you were without christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and Strangers from the Covenants of promise;
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without God in the world, having no Hope: But Christ in us is our Hope of Glory.without God in the world, having no Hope: But christ in us is our Hope of Glory.
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CHAP. III. I Shall now draw both Parts of the Text into one Doctrinal Observation, which is plainly this, That Christ in us is our Hope of Glory;
CHAP. III. I Shall now draw both Parts of the Text into one Doctrinal Observation, which is plainly this, That christ in us is our Hope of Glory;
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or Christ dwelling in our hearts by Faith now, is the only sure ground and foundation of our Hope of Glory hereafter.
or christ Dwelling in our hearts by Faith now, is the only sure ground and Foundation of our Hope of Glory hereafter.
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And therefore (1 Tim. 1. 1.) Christ is called our Hope. Why he is so called;
And Therefore (1 Tim. 1. 1.) christ is called our Hope. Why he is so called;
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and how our Hope is grounded upon him, I am now to shew; (1.) From the Nature of Faith, by which we receive Christ. And
and how our Hope is grounded upon him, I am now to show; (1.) From the Nature of Faith, by which we receive christ. And
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(2.) From the Object of Faith, Christ received, or, Christ in us. I shall shew you, How Faith, by receiving Christ into the Soul, begets Hope:
(2.) From the Object of Faith, christ received, or, christ in us. I shall show you, How Faith, by receiving christ into the Soul, begets Hope:
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And also, How Christ received, doth feed, nourish, and maintain this Hope, keep it up. I begin with the
And also, How christ received, does feed, nourish, and maintain this Hope, keep it up. I begin with the
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First, To consider the Nature of Faith, as it is a Cause of Hope. When the Apostle saith, Christ in us is the Hope of Glory; First, To Consider the Nature of Faith, as it is a Cause of Hope. When the Apostle Says, christ in us is the Hope of Glory;
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he means Christ received by us, or Christ believed on: For nothing but Faith can raise up Hope; no, not from Christ himself.
he means christ received by us, or christ believed on: For nothing but Faith can raise up Hope; no, not from christ himself.
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Faith is before all other Graces, is the Mother of them all.
Faith is before all other Graces, is the Mother of them all.
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Hope, Love, Fear, Joy, Zeal, and the like, are but the several Motions of the Heart towards Christ,
Hope, Love, fear, Joy, Zeal, and the like, Are but the several Motions of the Heart towards christ,
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as he is represented to us by Faith. Faith raises and sanctifies our Affections;
as he is represented to us by Faith. Faith raises and Sanctifies our Affections;
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lets them out upon Christ, so leading out our Souls towards him, by all those holy Passions that may be any way expressive of the high Veneration we have for him.
lets them out upon christ, so leading out our Souls towards him, by all those holy Passion that may be any Way expressive of the high Veneration we have for him.
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Our Affections do express the sense of our Souls, whether we like or dislike; how we stand affected towards any thing proposed to us.
Our Affections do express the sense of our Souls, whither we like or dislike; how we stand affected towards any thing proposed to us.
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My business is, To shew how Faith begets Hope; how naturally Hope rises out of Faith, and is founded upon it.
My business is, To show how Faith begets Hope; how naturally Hope rises out of Faith, and is founded upon it.
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And I shall argue from the Nature of Faith, as it stands in relation to Hope;
And I shall argue from the Nature of Faith, as it Stands in Relation to Hope;
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so it is spoken of, Heb. 11. 1. Faith is the substance of things hoped for,
so it is spoken of, Hebrew 11. 1. Faith is the substance of things hoped for,
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and the evidence of things not seen. and the evidence of things not seen.
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It is the Substance, NONLATINALPHABET, Quasi fulcrum rerum sperendarum. It is Calvin 's Notation upon the word, NONLATINALPHABET, Institut. lib. 3. c. 2. Sect. 41. Faith is that which under-props Hope,
It is the Substance,, Quasi fulcrum rerum sperendarum. It is calvin is Notation upon the word,, Institute. lib. 3. c. 2. Sect. 41. Faith is that which underprops Hope,
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and therefore rendred the substance of things hoped for;
and Therefore rendered the substance of things hoped for;
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à substando, denoting not only the subsistance of the things hoped for, in the Understanding of a Believer,à substando, denoting not only the subsistence of the things hoped for, in the Understanding of a Believer,
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but also the help that Faith gives our Minds to conceive of things to come, as if they were now before our eyes, and in our hands.
but also the help that Faith gives our Minds to conceive of things to come, as if they were now before our eyes, and in our hands.
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Faith is Hypostasis, that which under-props our Hope, that which Hope stands upon. Faith bears up Hope;
Faith is Hypostasis, that which underprops our Hope, that which Hope Stands upon. Faith bears up Hope;
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Hope stands upon the shoulders of Faith, and looks over into Eternity, upon things to come, which are lifted up as it were by Faith, out of their Futurity,
Hope Stands upon the shoulders of Faith, and looks over into Eternity, upon things to come, which Are lifted up as it were by Faith, out of their Futurity,
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and rendred as present to us in their very substance; that is, The Objects of a lively Hope do affect the Mind of a Believer,
and rendered as present to us in their very substance; that is, The Objects of a lively Hope do affect the Mind of a Believer,
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as much as present Objects do our Senses. Hence Faith is also called NONLATINALPHABET, the Index, Ostension, Probation, or Conviction of things hoped for;
as much as present Objects do our Senses. Hence Faith is also called, the Index, Ostension, Probation, or Conviction of things hoped for;
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that is, it is the evidence of things not appearing; the sight or intellectual Vision of things not seen;
that is, it is the evidence of things not appearing; the sighed or intellectual Vision of things not seen;
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it is the Perspicuity or plain Appearance of things obscure; it is the presence of things absent;
it is the Perspicuity or plain Appearance of things Obscure; it is the presence of things absent;
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the demonstration of things occult and hidden;
the demonstration of things occult and hidden;
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and all this, because Faith doth secure to us what is hoped for from the Promise of God:
and all this, Because Faith does secure to us what is hoped for from the Promise of God:
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Evidence is a rational, intellectual thing, the demonstration of something to our Understandings:
Evidence is a rational, intellectual thing, the demonstration of something to our Understandings:
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But the Substance of a Thing is the Thing it self, it is as if it were so, to a Lively Hope thus raised and influenced by Faith.
But the Substance of a Thing is the Thing it self, it is as if it were so, to a Lively Hope thus raised and influenced by Faith.
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Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen. Besides, Faith sees that in Christ that answers all Objections against our Hope.Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen. Beside, Faith sees that in christ that answers all Objections against our Hope.
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His Power and Ability to save, is unquestionable to every true Believer;
His Power and Ability to save, is unquestionable to every true Believer;
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whether he will save such vile sinners as we are, many doubts may come in at this door;
whither he will save such vile Sinners as we Are, many doubts may come in At this door;
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but it is of the Essence of Saving Faith to believe the Power and Ability of Christ to save to the uttermost;
but it is of the Essence of Saving Faith to believe the Power and Ability of christ to save to the uttermost;
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there can be no Faith till then, neither weak nor strong. Where there is nothing to relye upon, there can be no reliance.
there can be no Faith till then, neither weak nor strong. Where there is nothing to rely upon, there can be no reliance.
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That which we rely upon must be sure and certain in it self.
That which we rely upon must be sure and certain in it self.
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Hence Christ is compared to a Rock, to a Foundation, to a Corner-Stone that bears up the Weight of the whole Building.
Hence christ is compared to a Rock, to a Foundation, to a Corner-Stone that bears up the Weight of the Whole Building.
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He is one mighty to save, and must be looked upon as such, before a poor trembling Sinner will venture to trust in him.
He is one mighty to save, and must be looked upon as such, before a poor trembling Sinner will venture to trust in him.
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I grant, they who don't question his Power, may doubt of his Will; as that Leper, Matth. 18. 2. If thou wilt, thou canst make me whole.
I grant, they who don't question his Power, may doubt of his Will; as that Leper, Matthew 18. 2. If thou wilt, thou Canst make me Whole.
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Yet when things come to extremity between God and a Sinner, Faith in the Power and Ability in Christ to save us, will carry it against all surmizes of any unwillingness in him to save us:
Yet when things come to extremity between God and a Sinner, Faith in the Power and Ability in christ to save us, will carry it against all Surmises of any unwillingness in him to save us:
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When we are put to it indeed, Faith will make the venture; the Consideration whether he will or will not save thee, is out of doors then;
When we Are put to it indeed, Faith will make the venture; the Consideration whither he will or will not save thee, is out of doors then;
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you'll cast your selves upon him at all adventure; if I perish, I perish; tho thou killest me, I will trust in thee:
You'll cast your selves upon him At all adventure; if I perish, I perish; though thou Killest me, I will trust in thee:
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To whom should we go? with thee only are the words of eternal life.
To whom should we go? with thee only Are the words of Eternal life.
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There is no other name under heaven, salvation is in no other, Acts 4. 12. There is many a soul goes o Christ for Salvation, who at the same time may fear,There is no other name under heaven, salvation is in no other, Acts 4. 12. There is many a soul Goes oh christ for Salvation, who At the same time may Fear,
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and think, and it may be, say, That Christ will not save them, will not own them, nor look upon them;
and think, and it may be, say, That christ will not save them, will not own them, nor look upon them;
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but having none else to flye unto ▪ to him they must, and to him they will go at last, if they belong to God;
but having none Else to fly unto ▪ to him they must, and to him they will go At last, if they belong to God;
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Lord save us, we perish, say they. They come to Christ under fears of perishing, as appears by their Outcries;Lord save us, we perish, say they. They come to christ under fears of perishing, as appears by their Outcries;
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and yet not without some hope of Deliverance, as appears by their Coming.
and yet not without Some hope of Deliverance, as appears by their Coming.
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I am persuaded many a dear Child of God goes out of the world, under such a trembling Act of Faith;
I am persuaded many a dear Child of God Goes out of the world, under such a trembling Act of Faith;
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and blessed are they that do so; for certainly that is dying in the Lord. It may not be so comfortable, yet it is a safe state.
and blessed Are they that do so; for Certainly that is dying in the Lord. It may not be so comfortable, yet it is a safe state.
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And this may be not only the concluding Act of Faith in a dying hour, but Faith may and doth so act in weak Christians at other seasons;
And this may be not only the concluding Act of Faith in a dying hour, but Faith may and does so act in weak Christians At other seasons;
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it brings them to the feet of Christ full of Fears and Doubts, and there they lye,
it brings them to the feet of christ full of Fears and Doubts, and there they lie,
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and there they will lye, till help comes from the Lord. They are long a coming to Christ, but come they will, first or last;
and there they will lie, till help comes from the Lord. They Are long a coming to christ, but come they will, First or last;
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It shews they have some hope, more it may be than they themselves take notice of:
It shows they have Some hope, more it may be than they themselves take notice of:
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They express it rather by their Actions than by their Words: They act like those who have hope, tho they speak like those who have none; Master, save us, we perish!
They express it rather by their Actions than by their Words: They act like those who have hope, though they speak like those who have none; Master, save us, we perish!
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I must allow something for these doubts and fears of our Acceptance with God upon the account of our own unworthiness,
I must allow something for these doubts and fears of our Acceptance with God upon the account of our own unworthiness,
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as consistent with the Nature of Saving Faith in the main: Yet whatever shew of Humility they have, they are but a proud piece of Unbelief:
as consistent with the Nature of Saving Faith in the main: Yet whatever show of Humility they have, they Are but a proud piece of Unbelief:
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And I will further say, That these distrustful Thoughts of Christ's Willingness to save us, are most directly opposite to the Hope in the Text,
And I will further say, That these distrustful Thoughts of Christ's Willingness to save us, Are most directly opposite to the Hope in the Text,
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and do arise, I am persuaded, from a secret Distrust of his All-sufficiency and Power; tho we may not discern this in our selves.
and do arise, I am persuaded, from a secret Distrust of his All-sufficiency and Power; though we may not discern this in our selves.
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That act of Unbelief that is uppermost, and most palpable, goes for all the Unbelief that is in our heart,
That act of Unbelief that is uppermost, and most palpable, Goes for all the Unbelief that is in our heart,
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when it is quite otherwise, if they were searched to the bottom. Unbelief hath many Strings and Fibres;
when it is quite otherwise, if they were searched to the bottom. Unbelief hath many Strings and Fibres;
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it is a complicated thing, all evil is in it, even Atheism it self; let us carry it how we will, it is a denial of God.
it is a complicated thing, all evil is in it, even Atheism it self; let us carry it how we will, it is a denial of God.
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See how the Psalmist, Psal. 77. 7, 8, 9. under a fit of Unbelief, doth not so much question himself, as God's Faithfulness and Truth;
See how the Psalmist, Psalm 77. 7, 8, 9. under a fit of Unbelief, does not so much question himself, as God's Faithfulness and Truth;
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Is his Mercy clean gone? doth his promise fail for evermore? hath God forgotten to be gracious? He had forgot himself,Is his Mercy clean gone? does his promise fail for evermore? hath God forgotten to be gracious? He had forgotten himself,
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and he thought that God had forgot himself:
and he Thought that God had forgotten himself:
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But as I told you before, Faith in the Power of Christ, will carry it at last against all our fears:
But as I told you before, Faith in the Power of christ, will carry it At last against all our fears:
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At what time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. At what time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
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As there is something in Fear that makes us draw back from God, so there is something in it that puts us forward.
As there is something in fear that makes us draw back from God, so there is something in it that puts us forward.
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The greater the extremity is, the more apt we are to venture.
The greater the extremity is, the more apt we Are to venture.
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As a man pursued by an Enemy, and running for his life, tho he may boggle at some difficult pass, he tries, and tries again;
As a man pursued by an Enemy, and running for his life, though he may boggle At Some difficult pass, he tries, and tries again;
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draws back his foot, thinks he feels the ground sink under him; but the Enemy being now at his heels, he must through, or Perish;
draws back his foot, thinks he feels the ground sink under him; but the Enemy being now At his heels, he must through, or Perish;
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and so he ventures without any more ado, and glad he is to find firm ground under his feet;
and so he ventures without any more ado, and glad he is to find firm ground under his feet;
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he did not think so, till he was upon it. And so it is with a weak Believer;
he did not think so, till he was upon it. And so it is with a weak Believer;
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Faith doth not presently drop all its fears when it is coming to Christ.
Faith does not presently drop all its fears when it is coming to christ.
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Act reliance upon Christ, and you will find support, which was the thing you doubted of;
Act reliance upon christ, and you will find support, which was the thing you doubted of;
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by taking hold of Christ, you will stay your selves, and feel your selves upheld.
by taking hold of christ, you will stay your selves, and feel your selves upheld.
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A Soul when actually come to Christ, is rid of many fears it was under all the while it was coming,
A Soul when actually come to christ, is rid of many fears it was under all the while it was coming,
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and lives under a more comfortable Hope ever after. Thus you see how Faith begets Hope, how naturally it arises out of Faith.
and lives under a more comfortable Hope ever After. Thus you see how Faith begets Hope, how naturally it arises out of Faith.
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In the Next place, I shall shew you, how Christ received; or, Christ in us, doth cherish, maintain, and keep up this Hope in Believers:
In the Next place, I shall show you, how christ received; or, christ in us, does cherish, maintain, and keep up this Hope in Believers:
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Christ in us, the hope of Glory, saith the Text. Brethren! Glory is a great thing, and the Hope of Glory is a great Hope: christ in us, the hope of Glory, Says the Text. Brothers! Glory is a great thing, and the Hope of Glory is a great Hope:
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And great hopes must have a great foundation to support them.
And great hope's must have a great Foundation to support them.
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There must be that in the ground of my Hope, that will, at least, make it probable to me, that the thing I Hope for, is attainable that way, else it is not a rational ground of Hope.
There must be that in the ground of my Hope, that will, At least, make it probable to me, that the thing I Hope for, is attainable that Way, Else it is not a rational ground of Hope.
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Now I will make it evident to you, That a Believer is the most rational man in the world in all the actings of his Faith and Hope.
Now I will make it evident to you, That a Believer is the most rational man in the world in all the actings of his Faith and Hope.
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He goes upon sure ground, he hath the clearest Evidence, the fullest Conviction, the most demonstrable Proof on his side, that can be, which heightens his Hope exceedingly.
He Goes upon sure ground, he hath the Clearest Evidence, the Fullest Conviction, the most demonstrable Proof on his side, that can be, which heightens his Hope exceedingly.
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Do you make good the foundation, that Christ is in you of a truth; and I will make good the Hope built upon it;
Do you make good the Foundation, that christ is in you of a truth; and I will make good the Hope built upon it;
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and prove it to be sufficiently grounded, provided you are grounded, and setled, and stablished in the Faith. Col. 1. 23. comp.
and prove it to be sufficiently grounded, provided you Are grounded, and settled, and established in the Faith. Col. 1. 23. comp.
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with Col. 2. 7. I am sure you will not be moved away from the Hope of the Gospel.
with Col. 2. 7. I am sure you will not be moved away from the Hope of the Gospel.
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I shall shew you, that Christ is the only foundation of a Christians Hope of Glory: I prove it many ways.
I shall show you, that christ is the only Foundation of a Christians Hope of Glory: I prove it many ways.
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First, Christ removes all that may obstruct our Hope of Glory. First, christ removes all that may obstruct our Hope of Glory.
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Secondly, He hath done all that may raise and strengthen our Hope of Glory: All that conduces to it, that any ways tends to invest us in it, and make it ours.Secondly, He hath done all that may raise and strengthen our Hope of Glory: All that conduces to it, that any ways tends to invest us in it, and make it ours.
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Thirdly, Christ hath given us a famous instance of the full actual accomplishment of his whole Undertaking for us in himself.Thirdly, christ hath given us a famous instance of the full actual accomplishment of his Whole Undertaking for us in himself.
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Fourthly, He hath given us some present earnest of all this in our selves.Fourthly, He hath given us Some present earnest of all this in our selves.
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Fifthly and Lastly. Lest Death should dash all our Hopes, he hath assured us of a Glorious Resurrection.Fifthly and Lastly. Lest Death should dash all our Hope's, he hath assured us of a Glorious Resurrection.
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If I make out all this to you, there will be no scruple left in the Case, you must needs be convinced, That Christ in you is your hope of Glory.
If I make out all this to you, there will be no scruple left in the Case, you must needs be convinced, That christ in you is your hope of Glory.
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I begin with the First, Christ hath removed all that may obstruct our Hope of Glory.
I begin with the First, christ hath removed all that may obstruct our Hope of Glory.
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1. He hath overcome the Devil, that grand Adversary to our Souls.
1. He hath overcome the devil, that grand Adversary to our Souls.
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The strong man is bound, Matth. 12. 29. Captivity is led captive, Ephes. 2. 4, 8. Satan falls like lightning from heaven, Luke 10. 18. He that had the power of death is destroyed, Heb. 2. 14. The prince of this world is cast out. The strong man is bound, Matthew 12. 29. Captivity is led captive, Ephesians 2. 4, 8. Satan falls like lightning from heaven, Lycia 10. 18. He that had the power of death is destroyed, Hebrew 2. 14. The Prince of this world is cast out.
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Joh. 12. 37. Principalities and powers are spoyled, triumphed over, Col. 2. 15. And thus the head of the old serpent is bruised, Gen. 3. 15. We are turned from the power of Satan unto God, Acts 26. 18. And for this very purpose, the Son of God was manifest, that he might destroy the works of the Devil, 1 Joh. 3. 8. You see how full, how particular, the Scripture is in setting forth the Victory that Christ gained over the Devil:
John 12. 37. Principalities and Powers Are spoiled, triumphed over, Col. 2. 15. And thus the head of the old serpent is Bruised, Gen. 3. 15. We Are turned from the power of Satan unto God, Acts 26. 18. And for this very purpose, the Son of God was manifest, that he might destroy the works of the devil, 1 John 3. 8. You see how full, how particular, the Scripture is in setting forth the Victory that christ gained over the devil:
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And all, that he might secure unto us this Hope of Glory. The devil was once in Hope to bring us all into the same place of Torment with himself;
And all, that he might secure unto us this Hope of Glory. The Devil was once in Hope to bring us all into the same place of Torment with himself;
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but Christ hath appeared, and hath destroyed, and overcome that great destroyer of Souls.
but christ hath appeared, and hath destroyed, and overcome that great destroyer of Souls.
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2. Christ hath freed us from the Curse of the Law, and the Wrath of God. Gal. 3. 13. comp.
2. christ hath freed us from the Curse of the Law, and the Wrath of God. Gal. 3. 13. comp.
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with 1 Thess. 1. 10. He hath redeemed us from the curse, being made a curse for us;
with 1 Thess 1. 10. He hath redeemed us from the curse, being made a curse for us;
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and hath delivered us from the wrath to come. He was wounded for our transgressions:
and hath Delivered us from the wrath to come. He was wounded for our transgressions:
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He was made under the law, Gal. 4. 4. He fulfilled all righteousness, required in the law. Matth. 3. 15. AndHe was made under the law, Gal. 4. 4. He fulfilled all righteousness, required in the law. Matthew 3. 15. And
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3. Christ hath taken away all Sin, that causes shame, and is therefore directly opposed to this Glory in the Text. Sin is a reproach to a man, it fills him with shame and confusion of Face, is a blot upon him, leaves a note of infamy upon him:
3. christ hath taken away all since, that Causes shame, and is Therefore directly opposed to this Glory in the Text. since is a reproach to a man, it fills him with shame and confusion of Face, is a blot upon him, leaves a note of infamy upon him:
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Now Jesus Christ he bore our Sins in his own body on the tree, 1 Pet. 2. 24. That we being dead to sin, might live to righteousness.
Now jesus christ he boar our Sins in his own body on the tree, 1 Pet. 2. 24. That we being dead to sin, might live to righteousness.
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While we live in Sin, and live unto Sin;
While we live in since, and live unto since;
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we live to the dishonour of God, to the reproach of our Profession, and of all the pretended Hopes that we were under of our Eternal Salvation.
we live to the dishonour of God, to the reproach of our Profession, and of all the pretended Hope's that we were under of our Eternal Salvation.
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He was made sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5. 21. He gave himself for us, to redeem us from all iniquity, Tit. 2. 14.He was made since for us, who knew no since, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5. 21. He gave himself for us, to Redeem us from all iniquity, Tit. 2. 14.
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Thus you see how Christ hath removed all that may obstruct our Hope of Glory.
Thus you see how christ hath removed all that may obstruct our Hope of Glory.
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Secondly; He hath done all that may raise and strengthen our Hope of Glory: All that conduces to it, that any way tends to invest us in it, and make it ours.Secondly; He hath done all that may raise and strengthen our Hope of Glory: All that conduces to it, that any Way tends to invest us in it, and make it ours.
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1. He satisfies the Justice of God in order to the free Remission of our Sins.
1. He Satisfies the justice of God in order to the free Remission of our Sins.
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We are justified freely by his Grace, through the redemption that is in Jesus, Rom. 3. 24, 25, 26. 2. Christ doth not only justifie us, procure Pardon of our Sins;
We Are justified freely by his Grace, through the redemption that is in jesus, Rom. 3. 24, 25, 26. 2. christ does not only justify us, procure Pardon of our Sins;
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but he also reconciles us to the Holiness of God, by his sanctifying Spirit. Before, we were Enemies to God in our minds by wicked works;
but he also reconciles us to the Holiness of God, by his sanctifying Spirit. Before, we were Enemies to God in our minds by wicked works;
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but being justified, God doth immediately begin to sanctifie, to reconcile us to himself, to the Power, Purity, and Strictness of Gospel-Holiness;
but being justified, God does immediately begin to sanctify, to reconcile us to himself, to the Power, Purity, and Strictness of Gospel-holiness;
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he transforms us more and more into his own Image from Glory to Glory; (all this tends to Glory you see) by the Spirit of the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. 8. God's Holiness inclines him to hate Sin, and his Justice to punish it:
he transforms us more and more into his own Image from Glory to Glory; (all this tends to Glory you see) by the Spirit of the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. 8. God's Holiness inclines him to hate since, and his justice to Punish it:
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And till these Two Attributes of God be for us, there is no Hope of Glory. Christ by taking our Nature, put himself into a capacity of suffering for us.
And till these Two Attributes of God be for us, there is no Hope of Glory. christ by taking our Nature, put himself into a capacity of suffering for us.
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He took not on him the Nature of Angels; this is some ground of Hope to Man;
He took not on him the Nature of Angels; this is Some ground of Hope to Man;
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and having drawn his heart to believe in him, rely upon him, it is a sure sign he intends good unto him.
and having drawn his heart to believe in him, rely upon him, it is a sure Signen he intends good unto him.
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Christ being become Man, he doth through our own nature, convey himself to us in the most intimate, familiar manner that can be.
christ being become Man, he does through our own nature, convey himself to us in the most intimate, familiar manner that can be.
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His Spirit enters into us, passes through all the Faculties of our Souls, leaving a Spiritual Inclination in them all towards God, which by degrees prevails over all the sinful inclinations of our corrupt natures, making us at last perfectly conformable to the Son of God; and this is our Sanctification.
His Spirit enters into us, passes through all the Faculties of our Souls, leaving a Spiritual Inclination in them all towards God, which by Degrees prevails over all the sinful inclinations of our corrupt nature's, making us At last perfectly conformable to the Son of God; and this is our Sanctification.
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Christ in us demonstrates the Love of God to us, sheds it abroad in our hearts by his Spirit. christ in us demonstrates the Love of God to us, sheds it abroad in our hearts by his Spirit.
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We hope for little from those who have no kindness for us, no love to us:
We hope for little from those who have no kindness for us, no love to us:
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But the love of God most eminently appears to us in Christ;
But the love of God most eminently appears to us in christ;
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Ephes. 2. 4. God having given us his Son, how shall he not with him give us all things? There is ground enough for Hope.Ephesians 2. 4. God having given us his Son, how shall he not with him give us all things? There is ground enough for Hope.
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Faith having Christ, raises our Hope for every thing else: If Christ be ours, all is ours.
Faith having christ, raises our Hope for every thing Else: If christ be ours, all is ours.
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Thirdly; Christ hath given us a famous Instance in himself, of the full actual accomplishment of his whole Undertaking for us;Thirdly; christ hath given us a famous Instance in himself, of the full actual accomplishment of his Whole Undertaking for us;
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which I find insisted upon in Scripture, as an Encouragement to Believers.
which I find insisted upon in Scripture, as an Encouragement to Believers.
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Saith the Apostle, Heb. 2. 9. There are many Promises and Prophesies not yet come to pass, many things we do not see fulfilled:
Says the Apostle, Hebrew 2. 9. There Are many Promises and prophecies not yet come to pass, many things we do not see fulfilled:
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But do we see nothing fulfilled? Ay, saith he, we see Jesus entred into Glory, that is enough for us,
But do we see nothing fulfilled? Ay, Says he, we see jesus entered into Glory, that is enough for us,
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so 1 Pet. 1. 21. saith he, God hath raised up Christ from the dead, and given him Glory;
so 1 Pet. 1. 21. Says he, God hath raised up christ from the dead, and given him Glory;
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to what end, pray? That your Faith and Hope might be in God.
to what end, pray? That your Faith and Hope might be in God.
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Believers by virtue of their Union to Christ, their Head and Representative, they are in Heaven already, made to sit together in Heavenly places in Christ, Ephes. 2. 6. All is already fulfilled in Christ that you hope for.
Believers by virtue of their union to christ, their Head and Representative, they Are in Heaven already, made to fit together in Heavenly places in christ, Ephesians 2. 6. All is already fulfilled in christ that you hope for.
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You hope for full pardon of Sin, full sense of Comfort, full sense of your Justification;
You hope for full pardon of since, full sense of Comfort, full sense of your Justification;
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you hope for thorough Mortification of your Sin, perfect Sanctification; you hope for full deliverance from all afflictions, for a Resurrection from the Grave;
you hope for thorough Mortification of your since, perfect Sanctification; you hope for full deliverance from all afflictions, for a Resurrection from the Grave;
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you hope to ascend up to Heaven, to be Glorified there: All this is past upon Christ already;
you hope to ascend up to Heaven, to be Glorified there: All this is past upon christ already;
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he hath finished Transgression, as to what concerns the business of our sins, Christ hath finished it;
he hath finished Transgression, as to what concerns the business of our Sins, christ hath finished it;
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he hath finished Transgression, and brought in Everlasting Righteousness: It is not a thing to be done, but already actually done; he hath finished Transgression.
he hath finished Transgression, and brought in Everlasting Righteousness: It is not a thing to be done, but already actually done; he hath finished Transgression.
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Sin when finished brings forth death, saith James, this is the perfection of Sin, in the utmost extent of its fatal Energy and Efficacy;since when finished brings forth death, Says James, this is the perfection of since, in the utmost extent of its fatal Energy and Efficacy;
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when it is finished it brings forth Death. But Christ's finishing Sin, was to prevent Death, the dispatching it out of the World.
when it is finished it brings forth Death. But Christ's finishing since, was to prevent Death, the dispatching it out of the World.
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He by finishing Sin, utterly abolished Death, and Sin too, by the infinite Merit of his precious Blood.
He by finishing since, utterly abolished Death, and since too, by the infinite Merit of his precious Blood.
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Christ's finishing Transgression, was the blotting it out, the undoing and reversing of all that Evil that Sin had brought upon us, that it might not be able to bring down a Curse upon us any more.
Christ's finishing Transgression, was the blotting it out, the undoing and reversing of all that Evil that since had brought upon us, that it might not be able to bring down a Curse upon us any more.
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The consideration of this famous instance, is a wonderful support to our Faith.
The consideration of this famous instance, is a wondered support to our Faith.
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Let me tell you this, that a bare word of Promise concerning things to be done for us, by God, without this famous instance of their being done and actually accomplished in the Man Christ Jesus, would not have been such a confirmation of our Faith,
Let me tell you this, that a bore word of Promise Concerning things to be done for us, by God, without this famous instance of their being done and actually accomplished in the Man christ jesus, would not have been such a confirmation of our Faith,
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tho in it self it ought to be; yet through our weakness and infirmity, it would not have been such a convincing confirmation,
though in it self it ought to be; yet through our weakness and infirmity, it would not have been such a convincing confirmation,
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as now it is in conjunction with this undeniable instance.
as now it is in conjunction with this undeniable instance.
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It strengthens the very Word of God, and helps us with more confidence to settle upon it.
It strengthens the very Word of God, and helps us with more confidence to settle upon it.
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There is nothing we hope for, but the Man Christ Jesus is already possessed of;
There is nothing we hope for, but the Man christ jesus is already possessed of;
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he is Risen, he is Ascended, he is sate down at the right Hand of God upon his Throne, he is Glorified in our Nature;
he is Risen, he is Ascended, he is sat down At the right Hand of God upon his Throne, he is Glorified in our Nature;
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and what is done to man, may be done again. So that Christ is the most rational ground of a Christians Hope that can be.
and what is done to man, may be done again. So that christ is the most rational ground of a Christians Hope that can be.
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Fourthly, Christ hath not only given us a famous instance in himself, of the coming to pass of all that is promised to us;Fourthly, christ hath not only given us a famous instance in himself, of the coming to pass of all that is promised to us;
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but in the Fourth place, he gives us present earnest of all this in our selves.
but in the Fourth place, he gives us present earnest of all this in our selves.
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We have the first fruits, the earnest of the spirit in our hearts, 2 Cor. 1. 22. We are sealed by the holy spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance, Ephes. 1. 13, 14. They who are so sealed, do walk in the comfort of the Holy-Ghost, Acts 9. 31. as well they may under so great an Assurance of Glory hereafter.We have the First fruits, the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts, 2 Cor. 1. 22. We Are sealed by the holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance, Ephesians 1. 13, 14. They who Are so sealed, do walk in the Comfort of the Holy ghost, Acts 9. 31. as well they may under so great an Assurance of Glory hereafter.
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Some Rays of this Glory do shine in upon the hearts of Believers here: A spirit of glory rests upon them now, 1 Pet. 4. 14.
some Rays of this Glory do shine in upon the hearts of Believers Here: A Spirit of glory rests upon them now, 1 Pet. 4. 14.
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Now from these Beginnings we may hope for all that is to follow.
Now from these Beginnings we may hope for all that is to follow.
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Our Light is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon us in some measure already,
Our Light is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon us in Some measure already,
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and is continually rising higher and higher towards a Noon-day Light, which is our perfect day.
and is continually rising higher and higher towards a Noonday Light, which is our perfect day.
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Thus we are transformed now from Glory to Glory. Believers find it so in themselves: And therefore experience should beget Hope, Rom. 5. 4. And then,
Thus we Are transformed now from Glory to Glory. Believers find it so in themselves: And Therefore experience should beget Hope, Rom. 5. 4. And then,
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Lastly: Lest Death should dash all our Hopes, Christ hath assured us of a Glorious Resurrection:Lastly: Lest Death should dash all our Hope's, christ hath assured us of a Glorious Resurrection:
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If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable, 1 Cor. 15. 19. Christ hath taken off this Objection, that we might not be in bondage through fear of death, Heb. 2. 16. It is evident he hath power to raise the dead,If in this life only we have hope in christ, we Are of all men most miserable, 1 Cor. 15. 19. christ hath taken off this Objection, that we might not be in bondage through Fear of death, Hebrew 2. 16. It is evident he hath power to raise the dead,
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as he hath raised himself from the Grave.
as he hath raised himself from the Grave.
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They deny matter of Fact, who deny the Resurrection. 1 Cor. 15. 13. If there be no resurrection, then Christ is not risen;
They deny matter of Fact, who deny the Resurrection. 1 Cor. 15. 13. If there be no resurrection, then christ is not risen;
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but that is matter of fact, he is risen; we know it: Christ is the first fruits of them that sleep in the Grave:
but that is matter of fact, he is risen; we know it: christ is the First fruits of them that sleep in the Grave:
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The first begotten of the dead, Rev. 1. 5. The first who rose from the dead, Acts 26. 23. He is the first-born from the dead, Col. 1. 18. And he will change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like to his glorious body, Phil. 3. 21. See what ground there is for your Hope of Glory, from the Resurrection of Christ.The First begotten of the dead, Rev. 1. 5. The First who rose from the dead, Acts 26. 23. He is the firstborn from the dead, Col. 1. 18. And he will change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like to his glorious body, Philip 3. 21. See what ground there is for your Hope of Glory, from the Resurrection of christ.
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That which is sown in dishonour, shall be raised in glory, 1 Cor. 15. 43. This still maintains your Hope of Glory. Therefore my beloved brethren, saith Paul, be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, That which is sown in dishonour, shall be raised in glory, 1 Cor. 15. 43. This still maintains your Hope of Glory. Therefore my Beloved brothers, Says Paul, be steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
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for as much as you know your labour is not in vain in the Lord, v. 58. Were there no Resurrection, all the pains we take in Religion, would be labour in vain;for as much as you know your labour is not in vain in the Lord, v. 58. Were there no Resurrection, all the pains we take in Religion, would be labour in vain;
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but we know our labour is not in vain. Thus you see how Christ in us, is our Hope of Glory;
but we know our labour is not in vain. Thus you see how christ in us, is our Hope of Glory;
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because Christ without us, is now personally in Heaven:
Because christ without us, is now personally in Heaven:
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And if since his Ascension and Glorification, he is pleased to descend down into us by his Spirit,
And if since his Ascension and Glorification, he is pleased to descend down into us by his Spirit,
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and dwell in us, this is a sure sign he intends to bring us to the same place of Glory with himself.
and dwell in us, this is a sure Signen he intends to bring us to the same place of Glory with himself.
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Christ was to bring many sons to glory, Heb. 2. 7. And he sends his Spirit as an earnest to assure us of this.
christ was to bring many Sons to glory, Hebrew 2. 7. And he sends his Spirit as an earnest to assure us of this.
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The Spirit never quite leaves that soul, into whom he once comes.
The Spirit never quite leaves that soul, into whom he once comes.
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He abides with us for ever, John 14. 16. He comes to take possession for Christ;He abides with us for ever, John 14. 16. He comes to take possession for christ;
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he enters in in his name, he sets his mark upon the Soul; casts out the Devil, seals up the Soul for Christ;
he enters in in his name, he sets his mark upon the Soul; Cast out the devil, Seals up the Soul for christ;
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Thou art mine, saith the Spirit of Christ:Thou art mine, Says the Spirit of christ:
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The Spirit it self bears witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God, Rom. 8. 16. Saints are sensible of this,The Spirit it self bears witness with our spirits, that we Are the children of God, Rom. 8. 16. Saints Are sensible of this,
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and do give themselves unto the Lord: As Christ gives himself unto the Saints, so they give themselves unto the Lord.
and do give themselves unto the Lord: As christ gives himself unto the Saints, so they give themselves unto the Lord.
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My beloved is mine, and I am his; they do mutually own each other. And this is the happy day of our Espousals;My Beloved is mine, and I am his; they do mutually own each other. And this is the happy day of our Espousals;
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we are married unto the Lord, and he is become an husband to us, and ever after we dwell comfortably together in Love.
we Are married unto the Lord, and he is become an husband to us, and ever After we dwell comfortably together in Love.
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Brethren: If we set our minds to know these things, the Spirit will shew us out of the Word, what Christ is now doing for us in Heaven;Brothers: If we Set our minds to know these things, the Spirit will show us out of the Word, what christ is now doing for us in Heaven;
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That he is gone to prepare a place for us, John 14. 2. To make intercession for us, Rom. 8. 34. He is entred in for us as a forerunner, Heb. 6. 20. that we may follow after.
That he is gone to prepare a place for us, John 14. 2. To make Intercession for us, Rom. 8. 34. He is entered in for us as a forerunner, Hebrew 6. 20. that we may follow After.
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He will come again, and receive us to himself, John 14. 3. We shall partake of his glory, Joh. 17. 22. We shall sit down with him on his Throne, Rev. 3. 21. These are good grounds of Hope;He will come again, and receive us to himself, John 14. 3. We shall partake of his glory, John 17. 22. We shall fit down with him on his Throne, Rev. 3. 21. These Are good grounds of Hope;
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we should seriously weigh and consider these things, we should ponder them well in our hearts.
we should seriously weigh and Consider these things, we should ponder them well in our hearts.
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Some apply themselves with great earnestness to outward Duties of Religion:
some apply themselves with great earnestness to outward Duties of Religion:
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Others, they study the Controversial part, and rest in an Orthodox Judgment, in the bare knowledge of the Truth:
Others, they study the Controversial part, and rest in an Orthodox Judgement, in the bore knowledge of the Truth:
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And may be neither the one nor the other do attend to the acting of their Faith upon Christ, which only brings down Religion to our selves, engages our Hearts and Consciences in it:
And may be neither the one nor the other do attend to the acting of their Faith upon christ, which only brings down Religion to our selves, engages our Hearts and Consciences in it:
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And I am sure till then, let our Profession and Knowledge be what it will, we are not real Christians in the sight of God;
And I am sure till then, let our Profession and Knowledge be what it will, we Are not real Christians in the sighed of God;
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Christ is not in us of a truth. christ is not in us of a truth.
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I see many Professors wrapt up close in their several Forms, crying, Lo here, and Lo there; each one contending for his own Opinion, pleasing themselves with their different ways and methods of outward Devotion:
I see many Professors wrapped up close in their several Forms, crying, Lo Here, and Lo there; each one contending for his own Opinion, pleasing themselves with their different ways and methods of outward Devotion:
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Here they rest, and are no further concerned in Religion, than to join to such or such a Party, going under such or such a Name.
Here they rest, and Are no further concerned in Religion, than to join to such or such a Party, going under such or such a Name.
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We may see many Professorts of all sorts and forms, walking softly to Hell, talking of Christ all the way they go. This is Truth; This is Gospel; This is the Protestant Religion;
We may see many Professorts of all sorts and forms, walking softly to Hell, talking of christ all the Way they go. This is Truth; This is Gospel; This is the Protestant Religion;
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This and that is a good Sermon:
This and that is a good Sermon:
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And yet it is visible, that the most important Truths of the Gospel have not that weight with them as they should:
And yet it is visible, that the most important Truths of the Gospel have not that weight with them as they should:
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They do not carry on the grand design of their Profession: They don't live and walk as if they really believed what they so solemnly profess.
They do not carry on the grand Design of their Profession: They don't live and walk as if they really believed what they so solemnly profess.
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This is the Charge I have against the Professors of this Age; I am afraid of them;
This is the Charge I have against the Professors of this Age; I am afraid of them;
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I am afraid of you, I am afraid of my self. Let every one examine himself.
I am afraid of you, I am afraid of my self. Let every one examine himself.
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If you know these things, happy are ye if you do them.
If you know these things, happy Are you if you do them.
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Let us either resolve to live up to our Christian Principles, or lay aside that Name to live, by which we deceive both our selves and others.
Let us either resolve to live up to our Christian Principles, or lay aside that Name to live, by which we deceive both our selves and Others.
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Let us lay aside all Hope of Salvation by Christ;
Let us lay aside all Hope of Salvation by christ;
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or study Christ more who is the only sure Ground and Foundation of our Hope of Glory.
or study christ more who is the only sure Ground and Foundation of our Hope of Glory.
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CHAP. IV. THAT I may take occasion to look a little further into the Text, I shall put this Query from the running of the Words as they lye before us, Christ in us, our Hope of Glory. The Query is this:
CHAP. IV. THAT I may take occasion to look a little further into the Text, I shall put this Query from the running of the Words as they lie before us, christ in us, our Hope of Glory. The Query is this:
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If Christ be in us, can we hope for any thing more? If Christ be ours, all is ours;
If christ be in us, can we hope for any thing more? If christ be ours, all is ours;
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How then can Christ in us, beget Hope of any thing further? Is there any thing more than Christ? Can Christ be nearer to us,
How then can christ in us, beget Hope of any thing further? Is there any thing more than christ? Can christ be nearer to us,
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than to be within us? Is any thing beyond Christ? Any thing more desirable than Christ? One would think that Christ in us, should compleat our Fruition,
than to be within us? Is any thing beyond christ? Any thing more desirable than christ? One would think that christ in us, should complete our Fruition,
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and not lead out our Souls to a Hope and Expectation of something else. This is the Query.
and not led out our Souls to a Hope and Expectation of something Else. This is the Query.
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I answer; We must distinguish between the Spiritual and Personal Presence of Christ: Christ is present with us in Spirit here;I answer; We must distinguish between the Spiritual and Personal Presence of christ: christ is present with us in Spirit Here;
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but he will be personally present with us in Glory hereafter. It is a great deal more;
but he will be personally present with us in Glory hereafter. It is a great deal more;
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or, as the Apostle speaks, far better for us to be with Christ;
or, as the Apostle speaks, Far better for us to be with christ;
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that is, with his Glorified Person, than for Christ to be in us now by his Spirit.
that is, with his Glorified Person, than for christ to be in us now by his Spirit.
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This is in order to that;
This is in order to that;
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to fit us for himself, and to make us meet for the inheritance of the saints in light.
to fit us for himself, and to make us meet for the inheritance of the Saints in Light.
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All is ours, if Christ be ours: All ours; How? Not in hand, not in full possession;
All is ours, if christ be ours: All ours; How? Not in hand, not in full possession;
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but only in Hope, in the account and reckoning of Faith; all is made over and secured to us;
but only in Hope, in the account and reckoning of Faith; all is made over and secured to us;
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our Title is firm and good to the whole Inheritance, and all that God hath promised;
our Title is firm and good to the Whole Inheritance, and all that God hath promised;
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but still the Inheritance is reserved, 1 Pet. 1. 4. We are not yet entred into it, are not yet invested with all that belongs to us.
but still the Inheritance is reserved, 1 Pet. 1. 4. We Are not yet entered into it, Are not yet invested with all that belongs to us.
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God hath begun a good work here, which he will not finish till the Resurrection. Our Grace lies in the Spiritual Presence of Christ in us here;
God hath begun a good work Here, which he will not finish till the Resurrection. Our Grace lies in the Spiritual Presence of christ in us Here;
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our Glory lies in the Personal Presence of Christ with us in Heaven hereafter. We must speak of these things as men, and you must bear with our infirmity,
our Glory lies in the Personal Presence of christ with us in Heaven hereafter. We must speak of these things as men, and you must bear with our infirmity,
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and with the weakness of our expression. I beseech you consider what I am now saying:
and with the weakness of our expression. I beseech you Consider what I am now saying:
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The Glorified Person of Christ will not bear that which the Spirit of Christ bears now in the Saints.
The Glorified Person of christ will not bear that which the Spirit of christ bears now in the Saints.
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The Spirit comes to sanctifie us, comes where Sin is, and casts it out.
The Spirit comes to sanctify us, comes where since is, and Cast it out.
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Tho the Spirit never mingles with our Sins, yet the Spirit will hold Communion with those in whom Sin dwells, which the Glorified Person of Christ will not.
Tho the Spirit never mingles with our Sins, yet the Spirit will hold Communion with those in whom since dwells, which the Glorified Person of christ will not.
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No unclean thing shall enter Heaven:
No unclean thing shall enter Heaven:
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We must not think to come so near to the Person of Christ, till we are perfectly sanctified.
We must not think to come so near to the Person of christ, till we Are perfectly sanctified.
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We must be without spot, or blemish, or wrinkle, or any such thing, before we can have immediate Fellowship with the Father and the Son in Glory.
We must be without spot, or blemish, or wrinkle, or any such thing, before we can have immediate Fellowship with the Father and the Son in Glory.
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The Presence of the Spirit now, tho it be an inward, intimate Presence, yet it is but a mediate Presence through the Word, through Gospel-Ordinances:
The Presence of the Spirit now, though it be an inward, intimate Presence, yet it is but a mediate Presence through the Word, through Gospel ordinances:
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But the mutual Presence of God and the Saints with each other in Heaven, is an immediate Presence, face to face.
But the mutual Presence of God and the Saints with each other in Heaven, is an immediate Presence, face to face.
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We had need have no spot upon our face then, but be throughly washed and cleansed, that no filth may be found in our skirts.
We had need have no spot upon our face then, but be thoroughly washed and cleansed, that no filth may be found in our skirts.
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Christ hath espoused us now by his Spirit to himself here under all our Infirmities:
christ hath espoused us now by his Spirit to himself Here under all our Infirmities:
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And he sends his Spirit to put a Beauty and a Comeliness upon us, to adorn the Bride, to clothe her with beautiful garments against the day of his coming, that she may be fit to stand in the Presence of the Bridegroom, as the king's daughter, all glorious within, and without too;
And he sends his Spirit to put a Beauty and a Comeliness upon us, to adorn the Bride, to cloth her with beautiful garments against the day of his coming, that she may be fit to stand in the Presence of the Bridegroom, as the king's daughter, all glorious within, and without too;
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then, being perfectly sanctified both in Body, Mind, and Spirit. The Spirit of Christ gives us access now into the Grace of God;
then, being perfectly sanctified both in Body, Mind, and Spirit. The Spirit of christ gives us access now into the Grace of God;
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but nothing but the glorified Person of Christ can gives us access into the Glory of God;
but nothing but the glorified Person of christ can gives us access into the Glory of God;
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Come ye blessed: All are admitted into Heaven by the glorified Person of Jesus Christ.Come you blessed: All Are admitted into Heaven by the glorified Person of jesus christ.
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The Spirit of Christ acting now through the Word, in the Absence of the Person of Christ, prepares us for his coming, keeps us waiting for that blessed day:
The Spirit of christ acting now through the Word, in the Absence of the Person of christ, prepares us for his coming, keeps us waiting for that blessed day:
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Rev. 22. 17. The spirit and the bride say, Come. Rev. 22. 17. The Spirit and the bride say, Come.
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The spirit saith so in the Word, saith so in the hearts of the Saints, that is, makes them to say so:
The Spirit Says so in the Word, Says so in the hearts of the Saints, that is, makes them to say so:
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The whole Church, and every particular Member saith the same thing for himself, Amen, so come Lord Jesus, come quickly.
The Whole Church, and every particular Member Says the same thing for himself, Amen, so come Lord jesus, come quickly.
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If Believers were asked one by one, Whether they desire the Coming of their Lord, they would all agree with John, and say, Amen, so come Lord Jesus;
If Believers were asked one by one, Whither they desire the Coming of their Lord, they would all agree with John, and say, Amen, so come Lord jesus;
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they care not how soon, Come quickly. They are all of a mind in that thing.
they care not how soon, Come quickly. They Are all of a mind in that thing.
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The earnest longings of every gracious Soul after Christ, are from the Spirit of Christ breathing in Believers, kindling and keeping up strong desires in them after Christ:
The earnest longings of every gracious Soul After christ, Are from the Spirit of christ breathing in Believers, kindling and keeping up strong Desires in them After christ:
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They retain these desires in their Spirits after death.
They retain these Desires in their Spirits After death.
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The Souls under the Altar cry out, How long, Lord, holy and true, &c. Rev. 6. 9, 10. We are still to conceive of the Spirit, as the Spirit of Christ.
The Souls under the Altar cry out, How long, Lord, holy and true, etc. Rev. 6. 9, 10. We Are still to conceive of the Spirit, as the Spirit of christ.
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It is Christ in us shedding abroad his Love in our hearts, uniting them to himself:
It is christ in us shedding abroad his Love in our hearts, uniting them to himself:
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He will see we shall not forget him;
He will see we shall not forget him;
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therefore he dwells in us by his Spirit, to keep up love in our hearts to his Person.
Therefore he dwells in us by his Spirit, to keep up love in our hearts to his Person.
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And is not this a good ground of hope, That Christ and Saints shall have a joyful meeting ere long, who do thus continually remember each other:
And is not this a good ground of hope, That christ and Saints shall have a joyful meeting ere long, who do thus continually Remember each other:
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The heart of Christ is towards them, and their hearts are towards him. They are joined together in one spirit now.
The heart of christ is towards them, and their hearts Are towards him. They Are joined together in one Spirit now.
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The Glory of the Saints lies in beholding the Glorified Person of Christ, because in him they see the Human Nature so highly dignified and exalted in the Divine Person of Christ.
The Glory of the Saints lies in beholding the Glorified Person of christ, Because in him they see the Human Nature so highly dignified and exalted in the Divine Person of christ.
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They see the express Image of God in Christ shining out in the brightness of Glory:
They see the express Image of God in christ shining out in the brightness of Glory:
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They see the Image of Christ in themselves, shining out in the Perfection of Grace. When he shall appear, they shall be like him, which is their Glory.
They see the Image of christ in themselves, shining out in the Perfection of Grace. When he shall appear, they shall be like him, which is their Glory.
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Thus Christ dwelling in us now by his Spirit, raises our Souls to the Hope of this Glory in the Text.
Thus christ Dwelling in us now by his Spirit, raises our Souls to the Hope of this Glory in the Text.
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The Application contains a Threefold Exhortation:
The Application contains a Threefold Exhortation:
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(1.) That you would be persuaded to examine and prove your Hopes, Whether they be well grounded, yea or no.
(1.) That you would be persuaded to examine and prove your Hope's, Whither they be well grounded, yea or no.
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(2.) If you find them otherwise, not sufficiently grounded upon Christ, that you would be persuaded to throw away those vain Hopes, to lay them aside. And
(2.) If you find them otherwise, not sufficiently grounded upon christ, that you would be persuaded to throw away those vain Hope's, to lay them aside. And
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(3.) That you would earnestly labour every one of you, to come under the Power of this true Christian Hope in the Text;
(3.) That you would earnestly labour every one of you, to come under the Power of this true Christian Hope in the Text;
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and then you will know where you are. I begin with the
and then you will know where you Are. I begin with the
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First: Let us examine and prove our Hope to be well-grounded upon Christ within us. 2 Cor. 13. 5. Know ye not your own selves, First: Let us examine and prove our Hope to be well-grounded upon christ within us. 2 Cor. 13. 5. Know you not your own selves,
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how that Christ is in you of a truth, except ye be Reprobates;how that christ is in you of a truth, except you be Reprobates;
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that is, such (who dying in that state) God will reject at the last day.
that is, such (who dying in that state) God will reject At the last day.
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We should do all we can to secure our Hopes, lest our Crown be taken from us. Hope rises out of Faith;
We should do all we can to secure our Hope's, lest our Crown be taken from us. Hope rises out of Faith;
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yet we must not so take it upon trust, as not to be able to give a Reason of it, 1 Pet 3. 15. Hope without Faith, is Presumption, Hope without Faith, is without a Reason, a foolish Hope.
yet we must not so take it upon trust, as not to be able to give a Reason of it, 1 Pet 3. 15. Hope without Faith, is Presumption, Hope without Faith, is without a Reason, a foolish Hope.
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Till we are justified by Faith, we can have no Hope, but we lye under all the damning Circumstances of our sins, exposed to the Wrath and Vengeance of God.
Till we Are justified by Faith, we can have no Hope, but we lie under all the damning circumstances of our Sins, exposed to the Wrath and Vengeance of God.
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To be without Christ, implies all misery: Then we have no hope, Eph. 2. 12. He that hath the Son, hath life;
To be without christ, Implies all misery: Then we have no hope, Ephesians 2. 12. He that hath the Son, hath life;
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and he that hath not the Son of God, hath not life, nor shall ever see life, 1 John 5. 12. We should not rest till we know this, because it may be known.and he that hath not the Son of God, hath not life, nor shall ever see life, 1 John 5. 12. We should not rest till we know this, Because it may be known.
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The Spirit is given us to this very end, 1 John 3 24. To shew us that we are in Christ,
The Spirit is given us to this very end, 1 John 3 24. To show us that we Are in christ,
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and Christ in us, John 14. 20, 21. Such a manifestation of Christ to us, is a great Argument of his love to us, ver. 21. The Spirit doth testifie of Christ, John 15. 26. Besides, it is a Glory to Christ, to make him our Hope of Glory. We render him great in the eyes of men,and christ in us, John 14. 20, 21. Such a manifestation of christ to us, is a great Argument of his love to us, ver. 21. The Spirit does testify of christ, John 15. 26. Beside, it is a Glory to christ, to make him our Hope of Glory. We render him great in the eyes of men,
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when we look upon him as one who makes us great.
when we look upon him as one who makes us great.
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The generality of men know nothing of Christ, but what the Faith and Hope of Christians speak him to be.
The generality of men know nothing of christ, but what the Faith and Hope of Christians speak him to be.
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They understand the Language of your Hope, who have none themselves.
They understand the Language of your Hope, who have none themselves.
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How mean thoughts soever they have of Christ, yet they cannot but look upon him as one greatly admired by others, whose expectations from him are so high. Ambition is natural to men;
How mean thoughts soever they have of christ, yet they cannot but look upon him as one greatly admired by Others, whose Expectations from him Are so high. Ambition is natural to men;
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all would have Glory, tho few take the right way to obtain it.
all would have Glory, though few take the right Way to obtain it.
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The present satisfaction men take in sins, may be great, yet their Hopes of any future good from them, are very small:
The present satisfaction men take in Sins, may be great, yet their Hope's of any future good from them, Are very small:
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When they give themselves time to think, they are usually surprized with some fear of the ill consequence of their sins;
When they give themselves time to think, they Are usually surprised with Some Fear of the ill consequence of their Sins;
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they are under some secret bodings of some evil that will follow: Let them ask their Consciences if it be not so.
they Are under Some secret bodings of Some evil that will follow: Let them ask their Consciences if it be not so.
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Therefore that you may have more solid grounds of Future Blessedness, search for Christ within you;
Therefore that you may have more solid grounds of Future Blessedness, search for christ within you;
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rest not till you feel the quicking Influences of his Divine Power and Spirit in your selves;
rest not till you feel the quicking Influences of his Divine Power and Spirit in your selves;
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till you feel Christ living in you.
till you feel christ living in you.
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It is one thing to walk as men, another thing to walk as Christians, in the Spirit of Christ.
It is one thing to walk as men, Another thing to walk as Christians, in the Spirit of christ.
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Did we pray more to the Father to reveal his Son in us, form Christ in us, make us Partakers of the Divine Nature;
Did we pray more to the Father to reveal his Son in us, from christ in us, make us Partakers of the Divine Nature;
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waiting for the coming down of the Spirit upon us;
waiting for the coming down of the Spirit upon us;
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we should be endued with Power from on High, we should know what it is to do all things in the strength of Christ, to have all our Works wrought in God:
we should be endued with Power from on High, we should know what it is to do all things in the strength of christ, to have all our Works wrought in God:
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What it is to act supernaturally, which every Christian should aim at, experimentally to know what it is to act supernaturally:
What it is to act supernaturally, which every Christian should aim At, experimentally to know what it is to act supernaturally:
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They who do so, will know that they do so;
They who do so, will know that they do so;
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They cannot be well ignorant of that which is so new, so much another thing from all that is Natural.
They cannot be well ignorant of that which is so new, so much Another thing from all that is Natural.
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They are lifted up above themselves, they are carried away by the Spirit of God, and they may know that they are in that Spirit;
They Are lifted up above themselves, they Are carried away by the Spirit of God, and they may know that they Are in that Spirit;
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every such appearance of God in the Soul, is a manifestation of the Spirit; not only to others, but more especially to our selves.
every such appearance of God in the Soul, is a manifestation of the Spirit; not only to Others, but more especially to our selves.
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The Spirit bears Witness, that the Spirit is truth; The Spirit witnesseth with, and to our Spirits.
The Spirit bears Witness, that the Spirit is truth; The Spirit Witnesseth with, and to our Spirits.
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When the Spirit comes as a witness, he stands forth distinct from our Spirit, that the joynt Testimony of the Spirit of God with ours, may be discerned from the single Testimony of our own Spirit, which could not be,
When the Spirit comes as a witness, he Stands forth distinct from our Spirit, that the joint Testimony of the Spirit of God with ours, may be discerned from the single Testimony of our own Spirit, which could not be,
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if the Holy Ghost when giving in his Witness, laying down his proposition, did not stand forth by himself, in distinction from the spirit of a man, that the truth may be confirmed out of the mouth of two Witnesses, at least in the Conscience of a Believer.
if the Holy Ghost when giving in his Witness, laying down his proposition, did not stand forth by himself, in distinction from the Spirit of a man, that the truth may be confirmed out of the Mouth of two Witnesses, At least in the Conscience of a Believer.
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Some of the Heathen of old had their Extasies and Raptures, were sensible they were acted by a spirit higher than their own,
some of the Heathen of old had their Ecstasies and Raptures, were sensible they were acted by a Spirit higher than their own,
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and thought themselves Divinely Inspired, when they were under the greatest Infatuation of Satan imaginable.
and Thought themselves Divinely Inspired, when they were under the greatest Infatuation of Satan imaginable.
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But it doth not hence follow, that those who are truly inspired by God, may not know it:
But it does not hence follow, that those who Are truly inspired by God, may not know it:
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Were Christ in us of a truth, we should find our selves strong in the power of his Might.
Were christ in us of a truth, we should find our selves strong in the power of his Might.
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He that is in us, is greater than he that is in the World; could we take hold of this great one, and go forth in his Name, Spirit,
He that is in us, is greater than he that is in the World; could we take hold of this great one, and go forth in his Name, Spirit,
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and Strength, we should do great things; I can do all things, saith Paul, through Christ that strengthneth me;
and Strength, we should do great things; I can do all things, Says Paul, through christ that strengtheneth me;
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what do we then in the strength of Christ, which we know we could not do of our selves? I live,
what do we then in the strength of christ, which we know we could not do of our selves? I live,
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yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.
yet not I, but christ lives in me.
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We should labour after some experience of this in our own selves, not to rest satisfied till we can experimentally say it of our selves:
We should labour After Some experience of this in our own selves, not to rest satisfied till we can experimentally say it of our selves:
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Without this experience, we live but at a low rate, do no more than others, and sometimes not so much neither;
Without this experience, we live but At a low rate, do no more than Others, and sometime not so much neither;
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whereas we should hold forth Christ, and walk in his Spirit, having our conversation more in Heaven, resisting the Devil, overcoming the World, denying our selves,
whereas we should hold forth christ, and walk in his Spirit, having our Conversation more in Heaven, resisting the devil, overcoming the World, denying our selves,
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as those who are strengthned by Christ in our inward man so to do.
as those who Are strengthened by christ in our inward man so to do.
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While I am putting you upon this search to feel for Christ within you, as the Ground of your Hope;
While I am putting you upon this search to feel for christ within you, as the Ground of your Hope;
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I shall lay down Two Cautions:
I shall lay down Two Cautions:
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1. This Mystical Union between Christ and Believers, this Spiritual In-being of Christ in our hearts, is a great Mystery. We cannot fully comprehend it in this world.
1. This Mystical union between christ and Believers, this Spiritual Inbeing of christ in our hearts, is a great Mystery. We cannot Fully comprehend it in this world.
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Some experience we now have of such a thing in our selves; but a perfect, distinct knowledge of these deep Mysteries, is reserved for Heaven.
some experience we now have of such a thing in our selves; but a perfect, distinct knowledge of these deep Mysteres, is reserved for Heaven.
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Then we shall have a clearer Revelation of the Mystery of the Trinity:
Then we shall have a clearer Revelation of the Mystery of the Trinity:
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At that day, saith Christ, you shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, At that day, Says christ, you shall know that I am in my Father, and you in me,
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and I in you, John 14. 20. At that day, but not before: In that day you shall know it perfectly;and I in you, John 14. 20. At that day, but not before: In that day you shall know it perfectly;
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now you know something, you see something, tho but darkly; and we must be content.
now you know something, you see something, though but darkly; and we must be content.
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2. Never take that to be from the Spirit of Christ in you, that leads you from the Scripture,
2. Never take that to be from the Spirit of christ in you, that leads you from the Scripture,
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and would make you wise above what is written.
and would make you wise above what is written.
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Some have run into strong delusions this way, fancying every thing they do or say, to be by Divine Inspiration.
some have run into strong delusions this Way, fancying every thing they do or say, to be by Divine Inspiration.
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What tho some are deceived in thinking they have the Spirit of Christ, when they have him not? It doth not therefore follow, that those who have the Spirit indeed and in truth, may not know that they have him. One man's Error in this case, cannot overthrow another man's Experience.
What though Some Are deceived in thinking they have the Spirit of christ, when they have him not? It does not Therefore follow, that those who have the Spirit indeed and in truth, may not know that they have him. One Man's Error in this case, cannot overthrow Another Man's Experience.
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He that hath not the Spirit, may think he hath him; but he that hath the Spirit indeed, may know he hath the Spirit.
He that hath not the Spirit, may think he hath him; but he that hath the Spirit indeed, may know he hath the Spirit.
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Because some men mistake the Truth, it doth not follow therefore, it cannot be known by any.
Because Some men mistake the Truth, it does not follow Therefore, it cannot be known by any.
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When you seek for Christ in your selves, and for further Teachings of his Spirit, you should always pray over some Word;
When you seek for christ in your selves, and for further Teachings of his Spirit, you should always pray over Some Word;
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have your eye upon some Scripture which you beg a right understanding of; for no inward Revelation is now to be expected;
have your eye upon Some Scripture which you beg a right understanding of; for no inward Revelation is now to be expected;
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but only of things already revealed in the Word, which the Spirit opens to us; that is, Christ in us doth this.
but only of things already revealed in the Word, which the Spirit Opens to us; that is, christ in us does this.
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But in Heaven we have an Intuitive Knowledge of the things themselves in God, who is the First Spring, the First Cause, the Fountain of all supernatural Truths contained in the Bible.
But in Heaven we have an Intuitive Knowledge of the things themselves in God, who is the First Spring, the First Cause, the Fountain of all supernatural Truths contained in the bible.
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In Heaven we shall know the Truth only as it is in Jesus; now we know it as it is in our Bibles;
In Heaven we shall know the Truth only as it is in jesus; now we know it as it is in our Bibles;
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we know it by the Word, as a Sign and Symbol of the Will of God, from whence we abstract all our knowledge of Divine things in a discoursive way.
we know it by the Word, as a Signen and Symbol of the Will of God, from whence we abstract all our knowledge of Divine things in a discursive Way.
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But Intuitive Knowledge in Heaven is another thing;
But Intuitive Knowledge in Heaven is Another thing;
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there needs no written Word, no other Bible in Heaven, but Christ the Essential Word of God, who will shew us all in himself, all Gospel-Truths do center in him;
there needs no written Word, no other bible in Heaven, but christ the Essential Word of God, who will show us all in himself, all Gospel truths do centre in him;
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which shews, that for us to be with Christ in Glory, is more than for Christ to be in us by his Spirit here.
which shows, that for us to be with christ in Glory, is more than for christ to be in us by his Spirit Here.
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Secondly; Let us lay aside all vain Hopes, that confound and make us ashamed, Job 6. 20. The Vanity of Hope lies not so much in the Object of Hope,Secondly; Let us lay aside all vain Hope's, that confound and make us ashamed, Job 6. 20. The Vanity of Hope lies not so much in the Object of Hope,
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as in our Hope it self: The Object may be real, to wit, Life and Eternal Glory:
as in our Hope it self: The Object may be real, to wit, Life and Eternal Glory:
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They are gay things, desirable things, and they are real things too: But we must see that our Hope be well-grounded:
They Are gay things, desirable things, and they Are real things too: But we must see that our Hope be well-grounded:
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If the Grounds be weak, such as by no just Consequence of Reason will bear what we infer from them, then our Hope is vain;
If the Grounds be weak, such as by no just Consequence of Reason will bear what we infer from them, then our Hope is vain;
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we must give a reason of the hope that is in us; and such a reason as may answer all Objections against our Hope.
we must give a reason of the hope that is in us; and such a reason as may answer all Objections against our Hope.
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The Object of Hope is Bonum arduum futurum, sed possibile:
The Object of Hope is Bonum arduum Future, sed possibile:
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If there be not a possibility of obtaining what we hope for, upon the ground we go upon, our Hope is vain,
If there be not a possibility of obtaining what we hope for, upon the ground we go upon, our Hope is vain,
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and will certainly make us ashamed, the issue not answering our expectation, Job 11. 20. comp. with Prov. 10. 28. There are Two Things which men ground their vain Hope of Salvation, of Heaven and Glory upon;
and will Certainly make us ashamed, the issue not answering our expectation, Job 11. 20. comp. with Curae 10. 28. There Are Two Things which men ground their vain Hope of Salvation, of Heaven and Glory upon;
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in both which they overlook Christ, and pass him by.
in both which they overlook christ, and pass him by.
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1. Their own Righteousness, so far as they can pretend to any, they make the most of it, grow proud of it, look to be considered by God for it;
1. Their own Righteousness, so Far as they can pretend to any, they make the most of it, grow proud of it, look to be considered by God for it;
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as if he was beholden to them for their good Lives, and inoffensive Carriage; that they run not into the same excess of Riot with others. But alas!
as if he was beholden to them for their good Lives, and inoffensive Carriage; that they run not into the same excess of Riot with Others. But alas!
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what a sandy foundation is this to build our Hope of Heaven upon!
what a sandy Foundation is this to built our Hope of Heaven upon!
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Be not offended at what I am saying, but weigh it well in the Balance of the Sanctuary; consider it strictly by Gospel-Light: I say this;
Be not offended At what I am saying, but weigh it well in the Balance of the Sanctuary; Consider it strictly by Gospel light: I say this;
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We may as soon be saved in our Sins, as by our own Righteousness.
We may as soon be saved in our Sins, as by our own Righteousness.
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It is as contrary to the Gospel to trust in our own Righteousness, as to the Law, not to do it.
It is as contrary to the Gospel to trust in our own Righteousness, as to the Law, not to do it.
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Our Sins are not more opposite to the Holiness of the Law, than trusting in our own Righteousness is to the Free Grace of the Gospel.
Our Sins Are not more opposite to the Holiness of the Law, than trusting in our own Righteousness is to the Free Grace of the Gospel.
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Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saveth us, Tit. 3. 5. It is true, a Holy Life becomes a Christian;Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he Saveth us, Tit. 3. 5. It is true, a Holy Life becomes a Christian;
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we cannot be Christians without it; but it doth not make a Christian:
we cannot be Christians without it; but it does not make a Christian:
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Nothing but Faith in Christ doth make a Christian, from whence all true Holiness found in Believers, doth spring.
Nothing but Faith in christ does make a Christian, from whence all true Holiness found in Believers, does spring.
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I have sometimes told you, That Preaching of Holiness, pressing Holiness with little or no mention of Christ, will never bring men to Christ;
I have sometime told you, That Preaching of Holiness, pressing Holiness with little or no mention of christ, will never bring men to christ;
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but Preaching up Christ will bring men to Holiness; that is the right spring and root of all true Godliness.
but Preaching up christ will bring men to Holiness; that is the right spring and root of all true Godliness.
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It doth as much belong to Christ to Sanctifie us, as to Justifie us. We must go out of our selves for Sanctification, as well as Justification.
It does as much belong to christ to Sanctify us, as to Justify us. We must go out of our selves for Sanctification, as well as Justification.
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Who shall bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Not one: None but God. Who shall bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Not one: None but God.
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No unjustified person can be sanctified. He whose sins are imputed to him, must needs be under the power of them:
No unjustified person can be sanctified. He whose Sins Are imputed to him, must needs be under the power of them:
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Sin will live under its own Guilt: If that be removed, sin dies presently. If it cannot kill us, it ceases to reign over us.
since will live under its own Gilded: If that be removed, since die presently. If it cannot kill us, it ceases to Reign over us.
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The strength of sin is the law. The strength of since is the law.
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When the Law cannot by any Act of Justice belonging to it, curse us for our sin, sin in us grows weaker as to its own Acts hereafter;
When the Law cannot by any Act of justice belonging to it, curse us for our since, sin in us grows Weaker as to its own Acts hereafter;
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because we are no longer under the Law, but under Grace, which teacheth us to deny-ungodliness. A man will never be brought off from his own course, by all the teachings of the Terrors of the Law, till the Grace of God begins to tutor him, to instruct him.
Because we Are no longer under the Law, but under Grace, which Teaches us to deny-ungodliness. A man will never be brought off from his own course, by all the teachings of the Terrors of the Law, till the Grace of God begins to tutor him, to instruct him.
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The Law was not intended to be our Teacher, but our Judge:
The Law was not intended to be our Teacher, but our Judge:
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It was given to man in his Perfect State, who knew the whole compass of his Duty, had the Law written in his heart.
It was given to man in his Perfect State, who knew the Whole compass of his Duty, had the Law written in his heart.
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The breach of the Law left him under the Curse, where he doth, and will lye, till free Grace relieve him,
The breach of the Law left him under the Curse, where he does, and will lie, till free Grace relieve him,
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and brings him under the Blessing of the Gospel. The Law shews fallen man his Transgression, but cannot shew him any Righteousness in himself,
and brings him under the Blessing of the Gospel. The Law shows fallen man his Transgression, but cannot show him any Righteousness in himself,
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because there is nothing exactly answering the Law found in man fallen. Malum est ex quolibet defectu;
Because there is nothing exactly answering the Law found in man fallen. Malum est ex quolibet defectu;
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The whole Action is sinful, because imperfect.
The Whole Actium is sinful, Because imperfect.
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The Righteousness of the Law, in a strict Legal sense, (for I must be forced to distinguish;
The Righteousness of the Law, in a strict Legal sense, (for I must be forced to distinguish;
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I know many in this Age will not understand me; but they that have ears to hear, let them hear:
I know many in this Age will not understand me; but they that have ears to hear, let them hear:
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I say, The Righteousness of the Law in a strict Legal sense) admits of no degrees;
I say, The Righteousness of the Law in a strict Legal sense) admits of no Degrees;
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it must be perfect or none:
it must be perfect or none:
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It is true, a gradual tendency towards the exact Righteousness of the Law, is commendable in any;
It is true, a gradual tendency towards the exact Righteousness of the Law, is commendable in any;
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but because it is not a fulfilling of the Law, the Law will not reward it,
but Because it is not a fulfilling of the Law, the Law will not reward it,
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but punish that man as a Sinner; not because he goes so far in his Obedience, but because he goes no further.
but Punish that man as a Sinner; not Because he Goes so Far in his obedience, but Because he Goes no further.
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A man may do many things, but if he doth not always do every thing that is right in the Law, the Law will curse that man,
A man may do many things, but if he does not always do every thing that is right in the Law, the Law will curse that man,
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and his former Righteousness shall not be remembred. 2. The second false Ground of hope, is the Gracious and Merciful Nature of God. How is this cried up!and his former Righteousness shall not be remembered. 2. The second false Ground of hope, is the Gracious and Merciful Nature of God. How is this cried up!
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his Philanthropia, God's Love to his creature man!
his Philanthropia, God's Love to his creature man!
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And this they think will make God unnatural to himself, and cause him to lay aside his Justice, that he may shew kindness to them who have acted so contrary to him.
And this they think will make God unnatural to himself, and cause him to lay aside his justice, that he may show kindness to them who have acted so contrary to him.
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And therefore they hope God will have as little regard to his own Justice and Holiness, as they have had.
And Therefore they hope God will have as little regard to his own justice and Holiness, as they have had.
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All I shall say is this;
All I shall say is this;
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That those who reject the only way of Salvation by Christ, in whom the Justice and Mercy of God are reconciled, will find it a hard matter to plead the Mercy of God for themselves in a direct Opposition to his Justice:
That those who reject the only Way of Salvation by christ, in whom the justice and Mercy of God Are reconciled, will find it a hard matter to plead the Mercy of God for themselves in a Direct Opposition to his justice:
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Whether they can dye in Peace under these Thoughts, let them see to that. Men may talk what they will of their Good Works, and of their inherent Holiness;
Whither they can die in Peace under these Thoughts, let them see to that. Men may talk what they will of their Good Works, and of their inherent Holiness;
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but sure I am, Nothing but the Righteousness of Christ imputed to us, will remove that Guilt that cleaves to us in every thing that we do;
but sure I am, Nothing but the Righteousness of christ imputed to us, will remove that Gilded that cleaves to us in every thing that we do;
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and you will never be Justified till that be done.
and you will never be Justified till that be done.
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What is all your Duties, Performances, all Holy Works, What is all this to the Pardon of thy Sin, Man? God never absolves the sinner, never looks upon him as Righteous, till he be found in Christ, not having on his own Righteousness.
What is all your Duties, Performances, all Holy Works, What is all this to the Pardon of thy since, Man? God never absolves the sinner, never looks upon him as Righteous, till he be found in christ, not having on his own Righteousness.
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CHAP. V. Thirdly; Let us labour to come under the Power of this Christian Hope.
CHAP. V. Thirdly; Let us labour to come under the Power of this Christian Hope.
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WHether I shall Prophesie good to you, or evil, from this Text, I know not, it is according to the frame the Word finds you in, which I am now to deliver to you.
Whither I shall Prophesy good to you, or evil, from this Text, I know not, it is according to the frame the Word finds you in, which I am now to deliver to you.
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If in this life only you have hope in Christ, you are of all men and women the most miserable. But I hope better things of you, of every one of you, tho I thus speak;If in this life only you have hope in christ, you Are of all men and women the most miserable. But I hope better things of you, of every one of you, though I thus speak;
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knowing that you all have immortal Souls, that cannot always live upon the Bodies portion;
knowing that you all have immortal Souls, that cannot always live upon the Bodies portion;
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I am jealous over you with a Godly Jealousie, and would provoke you to give a reason of the hope that is in you;
I am jealous over you with a Godly Jealousy, and would provoke you to give a reason of the hope that is in you;
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not so much to satisfie me, as to satisfie your selves: Give such a Reason as may satisfie your own Consciences:
not so much to satisfy me, as to satisfy your selves: Give such a Reason as may satisfy your own Consciences:
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And this is all I aim at.
And this is all I aim At.
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All of us must be either under Hope, or under fear, or in a dead, stupid, senseless frame:
All of us must be either under Hope, or under Fear, or in a dead, stupid, senseless frame:
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I will suppose you are all under some hope of Eternal Glory; for rruly I see little else appear in the Faces of Professors.
I will suppose you Are all under Some hope of Eternal Glory; for rruly I see little Else appear in the Faces of Professors.
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They all hope to be Saved and go to Heaven;
They all hope to be Saved and go to Heaven;
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I am not willing to weaken your Hopes, nor disturb you in them, unless I see cause:
I am not willing to weaken your Hope's, nor disturb you in them, unless I see cause:
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And truly I wish, that this Hope do not prove a presumptuous Confidence in some, arising from carnal security.
And truly I wish, that this Hope do not prove a presumptuous Confidence in Some, arising from carnal security.
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But be it what it will, let us look into the matter, it may be while I am speaking of the Power of Hope, some of you may be made sensible of the weakness of your Hope.
But be it what it will, let us look into the matter, it may be while I am speaking of the Power of Hope, Some of you may be made sensible of the weakness of your Hope.
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Hope hath powerful influences upon the Mind of a man, makes strong impressions, and gives a sense of it self unto those that have it:
Hope hath powerful influences upon the Mind of a man, makes strong impressions, and gives a sense of it self unto those that have it:
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we can't but take notice of our own Hopes: Many pretend to this Hope, say they have it, who have it not:
we can't but take notice of our own Hope's: Many pretend to this Hope, say they have it, who have it not:
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They are willing to deceive themselves, to flatter their own Souls, to think better of their State than it is;
They Are willing to deceive themselves, to flatter their own Souls, to think better of their State than it is;
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but can give no reason that will hold, why they think so: And yet they will not be persuaded otherwise;
but can give no reason that will hold, why they think so: And yet they will not be persuaded otherwise;
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they take it ill to be suspected by those who see further into their State than they do;
they take it ill to be suspected by those who see further into their State than they do;
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till a through conviction of Sin and Wrath come upon them, they will never be otherwise minded.
till a through conviction of since and Wrath come upon them, they will never be otherwise minded.
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But then all their Hopes vanish, their Light goes out in utter Darkness, their Spiders Web breaks and becomes vain when they lay any stress upon it;
But then all their Hope's vanish, their Light Goes out in utter Darkness, their Spiders Web breaks and becomes vain when they lay any stress upon it;
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their Hope is as the giving up of the Ghost, which makes them ashamed, fills them with Confusion of Face.
their Hope is as the giving up of the Ghost, which makes them ashamed, fills them with Confusion of Face.
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Whereas a true lively Christian Hope, will carry us through Death it self, Prov. 14. 32. This Hope in the Text is not an empty name,
Whereas a true lively Christian Hope, will carry us through Death it self, Curae 14. 32. This Hope in the Text is not an empty name,
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but a real thing, a real Grace, and hath real effects that may be felt, and will be felt by those who are under the Power of it.
but a real thing, a real Grace, and hath real effects that may be felt, and will be felt by those who Are under the Power of it.
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You know what it is to be in fear, how discompos'd and cast down, how perplexed and troubled, how pale and wan.
You know what it is to be in Fear, how discomposed and cast down, how perplexed and troubled, how pale and wan.
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By the contrary frame, you may know what it is to be under the Power of Hope, which is so reviving,
By the contrary frame, you may know what it is to be under the Power of Hope, which is so reviving,
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and begets such strong consolation, Heb. 6. 18. It is a blessed hope, Tit. 2. 13. It will comfort us in a Dungeon, there we may sing as prisoners of hope, Zech. 9. 12. It is an helmet to receive all Blows, securing the head from hurt, Ephes. 6. 17. It is an anchor to keep the Soul steady in a tempestuous season, Heb. 6. 19. Great is the patience of Hope, 1 Thes. 1. 3. It bespeaks a troubled Soul,
and begets such strong consolation, Hebrew 6. 18. It is a blessed hope, Tit. 2. 13. It will Comfort us in a Dungeon, there we may sing as Prisoners of hope, Zechariah 9. 12. It is an helmet to receive all Blows, securing the head from hurt, Ephesians 6. 17. It is an anchor to keep the Soul steady in a tempestuous season, Hebrew 6. 19. Great is the patience of Hope, 1 Thebes 1. 3. It bespeaks a troubled Soul,
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as Psal. 42. Why art thou cast down, O my soul, why art thou disquieted within me: Hope thou in God.
as Psalm 42. Why art thou cast down, Oh my soul, why art thou disquieted within me: Hope thou in God.
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There is little comfort for a Christian in this world, if the hope of eternal life be cut off, 1 Cor. 15. 19. First, The usual Effects of this Hope, when it is in any other Power, are these:
There is little Comfort for a Christian in this world, if the hope of Eternal life be Cut off, 1 Cor. 15. 19. First, The usual Effects of this Hope, when it is in any other Power, Are these:
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1. Hope of Glory, and an earnest expectation of the coming of Christ, are joyned together,
1. Hope of Glory, and an earnest expectation of the coming of christ, Are joined together,
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and indeed they are almost the same: Waiting for his Coming; looking for and hastning to the Coming of the Day of the Lord:
and indeed they Are almost the same: Waiting for his Coming; looking for and hastening to the Coming of the Day of the Lord:
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Christ was called the hope of Israel, Acts 28. 20. Because our Fathers looked for his first Coming;
christ was called the hope of Israel, Acts 28. 20. Because our Father's looked for his First Coming;
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and so he is now called the Hope of Glory, because the Saints do so earnestly look for his second Coming. 1 Cor. 17. 2 Pet. 3. 12. 2. This Hope and Prayer go together.
and so he is now called the Hope of Glory, Because the Saints do so earnestly look for his second Coming. 1 Cor. 17. 2 Pet. 3. 12. 2. This Hope and Prayer go together.
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The Schools tell us, that Petitio is Interpretativa spei; we cannot better express our Hopes, than by wishing, Praying, and earnest breathing after what we Hope for.
The Schools tell us, that Petitio is Interpretive Spei; we cannot better express our Hope's, than by wishing, Praying, and earnest breathing After what we Hope for.
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Would you know, whether you shall enter into Glory, and be Eternally Saved? If you have the Spirit of Prayer, you will certainly be Saved:
Would you know, whither you shall enter into Glory, and be Eternally Saved? If you have the Spirit of Prayer, you will Certainly be Saved:
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But mistake not the gift of Prayer (which may be nothing but words) for the grace of Prayer, that lies in the inward earnestness of the heart, sometimes in Groans that are unutterable:
But mistake not the gift of Prayer (which may be nothing but words) for the grace of Prayer, that lies in the inward earnestness of the heart, sometime in Groans that Are unutterable:
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If you can pray inwardly in the frame of your Hearts, with Fervency and Affection in the Name of Christ, this is Praying in the Holy Ghost;
If you can pray inwardly in the frame of your Hearts, with Fervency and Affection in the Name of christ, this is Praying in the Holy Ghost;
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let your words be never so few, and your expressions never so broken and imperfect,
let your words be never so few, and your expressions never so broken and imperfect,
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if the desire of your Souls be after Christ, it is laid down as an infallible Mark of your title to Heaven.
if the desire of your Souls be After christ, it is laid down as an infallible Mark of your title to Heaven.
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Gal. 4. 6, 7. Because you are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Gal. 4. 6, 7. Because you Are Sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
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Wherefore we are no more servants but Sons; and if sons, then heirs of God through Christ. Wherefore we Are no more Servants but Sons; and if Sons, then Heirs of God through christ.
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The Spirit of Prayer is a convincing Evidence to those that have it, or else the Spirit of God would miss of his end,
The Spirit of Prayer is a convincing Evidence to those that have it, or Else the Spirit of God would miss of his end,
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if he did not assure us by that assuring act which is put forth for that very purpose: Therefore be much in Prayer.
if he did not assure us by that assuring act which is put forth for that very purpose: Therefore be much in Prayer.
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If you are not in that measure of lively Hope as you would, be much in Prayer for Hope.
If you Are not in that measure of lively Hope as you would, be much in Prayer for Hope.
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Saints can't but Pray much under Hope.
Saints can't but Pray much under Hope.
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Hope invites to Prayer, and disposes to it, if it be but to tell God what we Hope for, which we cannot do but under some present renewed Acts of Hope, which possibly we may not perceive in our selves.
Hope invites to Prayer, and disposes to it, if it be but to tell God what we Hope for, which we cannot do but under Some present renewed Acts of Hope, which possibly we may not perceive in our selves.
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Yet however, Pray under all your despondencies for Hope, that God would raise it, and kindle it in you.
Yet however, Pray under all your Despondencies for Hope, that God would raise it, and kindle it in you.
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Though you pray but faintly, weakly, through fear and diffidence, yet pray on: God usually comes in with strengthning Grace in the time of Prayer:
Though you pray but faintly, weakly, through Fear and diffidence, yet pray on: God usually comes in with strengthening Grace in the time of Prayer:
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He saith to the fearful Soul, Fear not;
He Says to the fearful Soul, fear not;
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there is a sudden reviving, a shedding abroad of the Love of God in our hearts by the Holy Ghost.
there is a sudden reviving, a shedding abroad of the Love of God in our hearts by the Holy Ghost.
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We may be under dismal apprehensions of of the Wrath of God in the beginning of Prayer,
We may be under dismal apprehensions of of the Wrath of God in the beginning of Prayer,
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and yet conclude with rejoying and triumphing in his Grace towards us. There are many instances of this in the Psalms.
and yet conclude with rejoying and triumphing in his Grace towards us. There Are many instances of this in the Psalms.
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Faith, if it be right, knows not how to conclude a Prayer, till it hath taken some hold of Christ for relief;
Faith, if it be right, knows not how to conclude a Prayer, till it hath taken Some hold of christ for relief;
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we cannot say Amen, till then, we cannot come to the conclusion till then; and then the Soul rises up in a comfortable frame under some Hope of Mercy.
we cannot say Amen, till then, we cannot come to the conclusion till then; and then the Soul rises up in a comfortable frame under Some Hope of Mercy.
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Thus Hope is raised, nourished, and increased in us by earnest fervent Prayer. 3. Hope of Glory and Mortification of Sin go together.
Thus Hope is raised, nourished, and increased in us by earnest fervent Prayer. 3. Hope of Glory and Mortification of since go together.
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He that hath this hope, saith the Apostle, purifies himself as God is pure, 1 Joh. 1. 3. Every Sin in any measure Mortified, brings on a further degree of Glory upon us,He that hath this hope, Says the Apostle, Purifies himself as God is pure, 1 John 1. 3. Every since in any measure Mortified, brings on a further degree of Glory upon us,
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and leaves a deeper impression of the Image of God upon the Soul;
and leaves a Deeper impression of the Image of God upon the Soul;
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you resemble him more, which brings you nearer to your Heavenly State, when you shall be exactly like him.
you resemble him more, which brings you nearer to your Heavenly State, when you shall be exactly like him.
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4. Hope of Glory, and Chearfulness under all outward Afflictions, go together. 2 Cor. 4. 16, 17, 18. We faint not, because of that far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
4. Hope of Glory, and Cheerfulness under all outward Afflictions, go together. 2 Cor. 4. 16, 17, 18. We faint not, Because of that Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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You should always hold fast the rejoycing of your hope firm unto the end, Heb. 3. 6. Gird up the loyns of your mind, be sober, and hope unto the End;
You should always hold fast the rejoicing of your hope firm unto the end, Hebrew 3. 6. Gird up the loins of your mind, be Sobrium, and hope unto the End;
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for the Grace that is to be brought unto you at the Revelation of Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 1. 13. We are often assaulted by Temptations, outward Afflictions,for the Grace that is to be brought unto you At the Revelation of jesus christ, 1 Pet. 1. 13. We Are often assaulted by Temptations, outward Afflictions,
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and inward Desertions are ready to sink our hope:
and inward Desertions Are ready to sink our hope:
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We say sometimes as the Church did, Lament. 3. 18. My strength and my hope is perished from the Lord.
We say sometime as the Church did, Lament. 3. 18. My strength and my hope is perished from the Lord.
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Our hopes seems to be plucked up even by the roots, as a tree that is removed, Job. 19. 10. yet revives again,Our hope's seems to be plucked up even by the roots, as a tree that is removed, Job. 19. 10. yet revives again,
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and springs up as God turns his face towards us, filling us with joy and peace in believing;
and springs up as God turns his face towards us, filling us with joy and peace in believing;
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then we abound in hope tbrough the power of the Holy Ghost. Rom. 15. 13. Directions how to get under the Power of this Cristian Hope;then we abound in hope tbrough the power of the Holy Ghost. Rom. 15. 13. Directions how to get under the Power of this Christian Hope;
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for a Power it hath, and it is nothing to us, till we come under that Power.
for a Power it hath, and it is nothing to us, till we come under that Power.
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1. Labour to understand your Hopes; What it is you look for from Christ, how great the inheritance is.
1. Labour to understand your Hope's; What it is you look for from christ, how great the inheritance is.
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A Minor under Age, who is born to a great Estate, is little affected with it, till he comes to know what he is Heir to;
A Minor under Age, who is born to a great Estate, is little affected with it, till he comes to know what he is Heir to;
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what Houses, Mannors and Lordships belong to him, then he counts himself rich indeed:
what Houses, Manors and Lordship's belong to him, then he counts himself rich indeed:
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The Apostle prays for this, Ephes. 1. 17, 18. That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory, may give to you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
The Apostle prays for this, Ephesians 1. 17, 18. That the God of our Lord jesus christ, the Father of Glory, may give to you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of him:
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The eyes of your understanding being enlightned, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling,
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling,
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and what the riches of the Glory of his inheritance in the Saints. and what the riches of the Glory of his inheritance in the Saints.
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Did you know what a rich, Glorious Inheritance is reserved for you, this would mightily raise, quicken, strengthen your Hope:
Did you know what a rich, Glorious Inheritance is reserved for you, this would mightily raise, quicken, strengthen your Hope:
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You would count your Hope something then, and rejoyce more in it. That is the First Direction; Labour to understand your Hopes:
You would count your Hope something then, and rejoice more in it. That is the First Direction; Labour to understand your Hope's:
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Read over the Inventory of God's Gifts bequeathed to you in the Covenant of Grace, till you can say, This is mine,
Read over the Inventory of God's Gifts bequeathed to you in the Covenant of Grace, till you can say, This is mine,
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and that is mine, and all is mine through Christ. 2. Call over former experiences. What God hath already done for you.
and that is mine, and all is mine through christ. 2. Call over former experiences. What God hath already done for you.
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Experience begets Hope, as in Jacob, Gen. 32. 10, 11, 12. With my staff did I come over this Jordan,
Experience begets Hope, as in Jacob, Gen. 32. 10, 11, 12. With my staff did I come over this Jordan,
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and now I am become two Bands;
and now I am become two Bans;
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Lord, I am not worthy of the least of thy mercies, deliver me from the hand of my Brother Esau: Lord, I am not worthy of the least of thy Mercies, deliver me from the hand of my Brother Esau:
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Thou that hast done such great things for me, go on and deliver me. Be not afraid of present danger, but remember what the Lord hath done for you;
Thou that hast done such great things for me, go on and deliver me. Be not afraid of present danger, but Remember what the Lord hath done for you;
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suppress all discouraging thoughts that may arise in thee.
suppress all discouraging thoughts that may arise in thee.
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Deut. 7. 17, 18, 19. If thou shalt say in thine heart, these Nations are more than I, Deuteronomy 7. 17, 18, 19. If thou shalt say in thine heart, these nations Are more than I,
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how shall I dispossess them? Thou shalt not be afraid of them, but shall well remember what the Lord thy God did to Pharaoh,
how shall I dispossess them? Thou shalt not be afraid of them, but shall well Remember what the Lord thy God did to Pharaoh,
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and unto all Egypt Thou shalt not be afrighted at them, for the Lord thy God is among you,
and unto all Egypt Thou shalt not be affrighted At them, for the Lord thy God is among you,
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and he will put out these Nations by little and little, v. 21, 22 We complain, things go on but slowly, there is little done;and he will put out these nations by little and little, v. 21, 22 We complain, things go on but slowly, there is little done;
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God chuses to do things by little and little; consider what hath been done, and don't make it less than it is;
God chooses to do things by little and little; Consider what hath been done, and don't make it less than it is;
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it may seem little in comparison of what shall be, yet in it self, as it is, 'tis very great.
it may seem little in comparison of what shall be, yet in it self, as it is, it's very great.
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And therefore let us argue as David did, 1 Sam 17 37. Psal. 3. 7, 8. Psal. 9. 10, 11. Psal 143 5, 6, 7, 8. so Jehosaphat, 2 Chron. 20. 7, 9, 12. so Paul, 2 Cor. 1. 10. God that hath delivered, and doth deliver,
And Therefore let us argue as David did, 1 Same 17 37. Psalm 3. 7, 8. Psalm 9. 10, 11. Psalm 143 5, 6, 7, 8. so Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 20. 7, 9, 12. so Paul, 2 Cor. 1. 10. God that hath Delivered, and does deliver,
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and we trust will yet deliver. and we trust will yet deliver.
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The remembrance of what God hath done, and doth do, will strengthen our Hope in him for the future.
The remembrance of what God hath done, and does doe, will strengthen our Hope in him for the future.
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3. Converse much with the Scriptures, especially with the Promises, that through Patience and comfort of the Scriptures you may have hope, Rom 15. 4. How did David raise his Hope from the Word of God, Psal. 119. in many places, v 42, 72. and elsewhere in that Psalm? When a man gives his word to us again and again, we believe him,
3. Converse much with the Scriptures, especially with the Promises, that through Patience and Comfort of the Scriptures you may have hope, Rom 15. 4. How did David raise his Hope from the Word of God, Psalm 119. in many places, v 42, 72. and elsewhere in that Psalm? When a man gives his word to us again and again, we believe him,
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and reckon our selves sure of what we ask, having so many repeated promises that it shall be done.
and reckon our selves sure of what we ask, having so many repeated promises that it shall be done.
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The Word of God is a living Word in this respect, because as often as we mingle it with Faith, it represents God speaking afresh to us in particular:
The Word of God is a living Word in this respect, Because as often as we mingle it with Faith, it represents God speaking afresh to us in particular:
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Faith hearing this again and again, is more confirmed.
Faith hearing this again and again, is more confirmed.
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Faith at first came by hearing, and the oftner it hears God speaking in his Word, the more it is strengthned in a lively Hope of all that God hath promised.
Faith At First Come by hearing, and the oftener it hears God speaking in his Word, the more it is strengthened in a lively Hope of all that God hath promised.
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4. Look upon it as your Duty to Hope in God.
4. Look upon it as your Duty to Hope in God.
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He hath commanded us, because he knows we are apt to doubt and question his Promises.
He hath commanded us, Because he knows we Are apt to doubt and question his Promises.
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It is not presumption, but Duty to Hope in God, relying upon his free Grace, and not upon our own deserts;
It is not presumption, but Duty to Hope in God, relying upon his free Grace, and not upon our own deserts;
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which never begets a true humble Christian Hope, but a proud, arrogant Confidence in a mans self:
which never begets a true humble Christian Hope, but a proud, arrogant Confidence in a men self:
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Whereas the fiducial Confidence of Hope is always derived from Faith, Eph. 3. 12. 5 thly. and Lastly. Look unto the God of Hope.
Whereas the fiducial Confidence of Hope is always derived from Faith, Ephesians 3. 12. 5 thly. and Lastly. Look unto the God of Hope.
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Live in a constant dependance upon his Spirit to work it in you.
Live in a constant dependence upon his Spirit to work it in you.
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It is through the Power of the Holy Ghost we abound in hope, Rom. 15. 13. That we are brought under the Power of a Christian Hope, which arises from such hidden causes, such deep grounds, not known to flesh and blood, that none but God can demonstrate the reasonableness and certainty of our Hope.It is through the Power of the Holy Ghost we abound in hope, Rom. 15. 13. That we Are brought under the Power of a Christian Hope, which arises from such hidden Causes, such deep grounds, not known to Flesh and blood, that none but God can demonstrate the reasonableness and certainty of our Hope.
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He knows how to beget us again to a lively Hope by the Resurrection of Christ from the Dead, which is more than a Promise:
He knows how to beget us again to a lively Hope by the Resurrection of christ from the Dead, which is more than a Promise:
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It is the actual accomplishing of that in another, that makes it credible to us, that God can raise the Dead,
It is the actual accomplishing of that in Another, that makes it credible to us, that God can raise the Dead,
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and that as he hath raised up Christ, so he will also raise up us at the last Day.
and that as he hath raised up christ, so he will also raise up us At the last Day.
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To the former directions add these Two things following.
To the former directions add these Two things following.
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If you would ground your Hope aright upon Christ within you, so as to come under the Power of it. Then
If you would ground your Hope aright upon christ within you, so as to come under the Power of it. Then
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1. Consider well, whether Christ be indeed in you; whether you have felt the quickning influences of his Spirit in your own Souls.
1. Consider well, whither christ be indeed in you; whither you have felt the quickening influences of his Spirit in your own Souls.
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Christ is your life, Col. 3. 4. comp with John 11. 25. Consider then whether he be indeed your Life;
christ is your life, Col. 3. 4. comp with John 11. 25. Consider then whither he be indeed your Life;
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use all your Spiritual senses about this; it is no easy matter to understand this Mystery.
use all your Spiritual Senses about this; it is no easy matter to understand this Mystery.
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There are many who lead a Natural, Rational, Moral Life under a Christian Profession, and may be estranged from the Life of God all their Days.
There Are many who led a Natural, Rational, Moral Life under a Christian Profession, and may be estranged from the Life of God all their Days.
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You see how Paul distinguishes in the case, lest he should mistake himself, or be mistaken by others.
You see how Paul Distinguishes in the case, lest he should mistake himself, or be mistaken by Others.
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Gal. 2. 20. I live, saith he, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. Gal. 2. 20. I live, Says he, yet not I, but christ lives in me.
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And so may a Saint now say, I understand Gospel Mysteries, yet not I as a man, by the Light of my own Reason,
And so may a Saint now say, I understand Gospel Mysteres, yet not I as a man, by the Light of my own Reason,
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but as a Man in Christ, in the Light of Faith;
but as a Man in christ, in the Light of Faith;
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by which I know, not only that such things are revealed in the Word, but also, that they shall be accomplished unto all those who rely upon Christ:
by which I know, not only that such things Are revealed in the Word, but also, that they shall be accomplished unto all those who rely upon christ:
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Neither can I give any other reason for their accomplishment, but so it is Written, and thus saith the Lord.
Neither can I give any other reason for their accomplishment, but so it is Written, and thus Says the Lord.
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This is to speak like a Christian, when we resolve all into Christ, becoming fools in our selves, that we may be wise in him.
This is to speak like a Christian, when we resolve all into christ, becoming Fools in our selves, that we may be wise in him.
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The Life I now live in the Flesh, saith he, I live by the Faith of the Son of God;
The Life I now live in the Flesh, Says he, I live by the Faith of the Son of God;
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take away that Faith, and all my Hope as a Christian vanishes away.
take away that Faith, and all my Hope as a Christian Vanishes away.
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You had need have a true Spiritual Light rightly discerning of Spiritual things, to know that Christ is in you, as your Life;
You had need have a true Spiritual Light rightly discerning of Spiritual things, to know that christ is in you, as your Life;
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It cannot be known but by Faith.
It cannot be known but by Faith.
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Though Faith be very rational in all its arguings from Gospel Principles, yet Faith it self is not properly an act of Reason,
Though Faith be very rational in all its arguings from Gospel Principles, yet Faith it self is not properly an act of Reason,
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but rather an act above Reason;
but rather an act above Reason;
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it carries the Understanding above its Reason, to act my Understanding so, as to assent to that which I have no Natural Reason for:
it carries the Understanding above its Reason, to act my Understanding so, as to assent to that which I have no Natural Reason for:
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This is the knowledge of Faith; a strange way of knowing, which the world counts Foolishness.
This is the knowledge of Faith; a strange Way of knowing, which the world counts Foolishness.
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Supernatural truths don't rise up into our Minds, as the product and consequent of our Reason;
Supernatural truths don't rise up into our Minds, as the product and consequent of our Reason;
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this is humane knowledge according to our Logick.
this is humane knowledge according to our Logic.
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But all supernatural truths are let down through the Word by the Spirit of God into our Understandings;
But all supernatural truths Are let down through the Word by the Spirit of God into our Understandings;
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they are too deep, too mysterious and profound to be conveyed to our Understandings by the ordinary course of Reason:
they Are too deep, too mysterious and profound to be conveyed to our Understandings by the ordinary course of Reason:
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And therefore God opens another door, and lets them into the Soul by Faith. Thus he writes his Law in our Hearts, puts his Truth into our inward parts;
And Therefore God Opens Another door, and lets them into the Soul by Faith. Thus he writes his Law in our Hearts, puts his Truth into our inward parts;
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Where is the Scribe? Where is the Wise? Where is the Disputer of this World? How doth God confound the Wisdom of the Wise, from whom he hides these things, which he reveals to Babes and Sucklings:
Where is the Scribe? Where is the Wise? Where is the Disputer of this World? How does God confound the Wisdom of the Wise, from whom he hides these things, which he reveals to Babes and Sucklings:
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Poor humble Souls, they have the knowledge of the Heavenly Mysteries, and the World knows not how they came by it.
Poor humble Souls, they have the knowledge of the Heavenly Mysteres, and the World knows not how they Come by it.
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Whence hath this man this wisdom, and this knowledge, having never learned? say they of Christ, Matth. 13. 54. comp.Whence hath this man this Wisdom, and this knowledge, having never learned? say they of christ, Matthew 13. 54. comp.
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with John 7. 15. They wonder'd that any, not brought up in their Schools, should be more knowing than themselves.
with John 7. 15. They wondered that any, not brought up in their Schools, should be more knowing than themselves.
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It is an astonishment to the World, to consider what knowledge poor humble Saints have of things, which they do in no wise understand.
It is an astonishment to the World, to Consider what knowledge poor humble Saints have of things, which they do in no wise understand.
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2. Have a care of too gross conceptions of Christ within you. You must understand the Text Spiritually:
2. Have a care of too gross conceptions of christ within you. You must understand the Text Spiritually:
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As Reason brings Natural things into your Minds, and gives you an Intellectual Vision of them;
As Reason brings Natural things into your Minds, and gives you an Intellectual Vision of them;
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So Faith brings Heavenly things into your Minds, and gives you a Spiritual Vision of them.
So Faith brings Heavenly things into your Minds, and gives you a Spiritual Vision of them.
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Christ is first known to us by Faith: There is no knowing him but by Believing in him;
christ is First known to us by Faith: There is no knowing him but by Believing in him;
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no coming to him, no seeing of him, but as the Soul moves towards him in the Light of Faith.
no coming to him, no seeing of him, but as the Soul moves towards him in the Light of Faith.
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God shines in our hearts, saith the Scripture, the Light of the knowledge of his Glory in the face of Jesus Christ;
God shines in our hearts, Says the Scripture, the Light of the knowledge of his Glory in the face of jesus christ;
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and this Light of knowledge is Faith.
and this Light of knowledge is Faith.
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When we Believe, we know Christ, we See him, we Come to him, we Rely upon him, Rejoyce in him, we Love and Obey him;
When we Believe, we know christ, we See him, we Come to him, we Rely upon him, Rejoice in him, we Love and Obey him;
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all the actings of the Soul towards Christ, they are from Faith, representing him to us out of the Word.
all the actings of the Soul towards christ, they Are from Faith, representing him to us out of the Word.
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And when we believe the Report of the Gospel concerning him, we are persuaded, and must be persuaded of the Truth of that which by a present Act of Faith we do Believe:
And when we believe the Report of the Gospel Concerning him, we Are persuaded, and must be persuaded of the Truth of that which by a present Act of Faith we do Believe:
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There goes no more to your knowledge, persuasion, and satisfaction, than real Believing. Faith in its own Nature, is all Evidence;
There Goes no more to your knowledge, persuasion, and satisfaction, than real Believing. Faith in its own Nature, is all Evidence;
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though Flesh and Blood do contradict this Evidence, seek to cast clouds over it, yet those doubts that arise, they come not from Faith,
though Flesh and Blood do contradict this Evidence, seek to cast Clouds over it, yet those doubts that arise, they come not from Faith,
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but Unbelief that accompanies it more or less in every act we perform. The more Faith, the more Hope;
but Unbelief that Accompanies it more or less in every act we perform. The more Faith, the more Hope;
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the more Unbelief, the less Hope. Hope will be in a proportion to the degree of our Faith:
the more Unbelief, the less Hope. Hope will be in a proportion to the degree of our Faith:
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The Spirit works Faith in us, and then shews us Christ in the Light of it.
The Spirit works Faith in us, and then shows us christ in the Light of it.
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Christ is let into the Soul by Faith, there he is, and there he dwells, transforming us into his own Image by our Faith in him.
christ is let into the Soul by Faith, there he is, and there he dwells, transforming us into his own Image by our Faith in him.
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As Faith works by Love, so the Spirit works by Faith; I mean by our Faith in him.
As Faith works by Love, so the Spirit works by Faith; I mean by our Faith in him.
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The Spirit knows how to improve our Faith in Christ, to draw arguments from thence, to bring us to any thing which the Gospel calls for.
The Spirit knows how to improve our Faith in christ, to draw Arguments from thence, to bring us to any thing which the Gospel calls for.
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I am persuaded I speak to many who have Christ within them, who would not quit their Interest in him for Ten thousand Worlds;
I am persuaded I speak to many who have christ within them, who would not quit their Interest in him for Ten thousand World's;
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if so, you must fetch the reason of this from your Hope in Christ: What! Not part with Christ upon any terms, and yet Hope for nothing from him;
if so, you must fetch the reason of this from your Hope in christ: What! Not part with christ upon any terms, and yet Hope for nothing from him;
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not part with Christ upon any terms, and yet get nothing by him!
not part with christ upon any terms, and yet get nothing by him!
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He doth not offer himself to you upon these terms, but that ye may be enriched by him in all things.
He does not offer himself to you upon these terms, but that you may be enriched by him in all things.
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You dishonour Christ, and forget your Faith, when you don't Hope for great things from him. I Beseech you, Sirs!
You dishonour christ, and forget your Faith, when you don't Hope for great things from him. I Beseech you, Sirs!
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Bethink your selves a little of your standing in Christ; what hold you have taken of Eternal life in him;
Bethink your selves a little of your standing in christ; what hold you have taken of Eternal life in him;
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and don't after all say, I have no Hope. Neither would I have you content your selves in bare saying you have Hope:
and don't After all say, I have no Hope. Neither would I have you content your selves in bore saying you have Hope:
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But stir it up, act it, shew it, rejoyce in it daily.
But stir it up, act it, show it, rejoice in it daily.
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Hope to the end, that others may see, how happy you count your selves in Jesus Christ;
Hope to the end, that Others may see, how happy you count your selves in jesus christ;
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tell every one you meet, That Christ in you, is your hope of Glory.
tell every one you meet, That christ in you, is your hope of Glory.
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We often Preach and Hear of Faith and Hope, but we practice those Graces at leasure.
We often Preach and Hear of Faith and Hope, but we practice those Graces At leisure.
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Sermons of Faith and Hope, don't beget these Graces in us, nor draw them out into act: Pray consider of this;
Sermons of Faith and Hope, don't beget these Graces in us, nor draw them out into act: Pray Consider of this;
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were our hearts changed under the Preaching of the Word, into a frame suitable to it, this would be a token for good unto us, that the Lord is indeed among us.
were our hearts changed under the Preaching of the Word, into a frame suitable to it, this would be a token for good unto us, that the Lord is indeed among us.
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If Sermons of Hope did end in lively actings of Hope, we should all go home Rejoycing, Blessing and Praising of God for his abundant Mercy towards us.
If Sermons of Hope did end in lively actings of Hope, we should all go home Rejoicing, Blessing and Praising of God for his abundant Mercy towards us.
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Great Hopes can't easily be forgotten; we naturally run into our Hopes;
Great Hope's can't Easily be forgotten; we naturally run into our Hope's;
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we are fond of them, they present themselves to our Thoughts continually, have easy access to us, they take up our Minds daily, making pleasing representations to us of the Good that is coming towards us:
we Are found of them, they present themselves to our Thoughts continually, have easy access to us, they take up our Minds daily, making pleasing representations to us of the Good that is coming towards us:
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I would leave you under the Contemplation of these things.
I would leave you under the Contemplation of these things.
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Did we converse more with our Hopes of Heaven and Glory, this would keep sorrow from our hearts,
Did we converse more with our Hope's of Heaven and Glory, this would keep sorrow from our hearts,
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and cause us always to rejoyce in the Lord.
and cause us always to rejoice in the Lord.
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Here is a present Cordial for the Poorest, the most Afflicted and Disconsolate Soul. How uncomfortable soever your present circumstances may be,
Here is a present Cordial for the Poorest, the most Afflicted and Disconsolate Soul. How uncomfortable soever your present Circumstances may be,
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if you would get up into this Hope, what happy Men and Women would you be!
if you would get up into this Hope, what happy Men and Women would you be!
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you would count your selves happy, and be filled with joy unspeakable, and full of Glory.
you would count your selves happy, and be filled with joy unspeakable, and full of Glory.
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None of your wants would pinch you, you would be lifted up above the afflicting sense and smart of any outward Cross that may now lye heavy upon you:
None of your Wants would pinch you, you would be lifted up above the afflicting sense and smart of any outward Cross that may now lie heavy upon you:
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All your Afflictions would be light, if compared to this Eternal weight of Glory, which weighs down all troubles,
All your Afflictions would be Light, if compared to this Eternal weight of Glory, which weighs down all Troubles,
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and doth wonderfully alleviate and moderate all your Griefs.
and does wonderfully alleviate and moderate all your Griefs.
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You may be AS sorrowful in the Judgment of others, and yet always rejoycing in your own Spirits from the Power of Hope.
You may be AS sorrowful in the Judgement of Others, and yet always rejoicing in your own Spirits from the Power of Hope.
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It may be some will say, How can this be? Were we never so high in these Hopes,
It may be Some will say, How can this be? Were we never so high in these Hope's,
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yet we should grow weary and restless under them, because all is put off to the Resurrection, till the Coming of Christ;
yet we should grow weary and restless under them, Because all is put off to the Resurrection, till the Coming of christ;
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and who can tell when that will be? Hope deferred makes the heart sick; we may faint under our desires before they come to pass, Prov. 13. 10. I Answer; In worldly hope it is so;
and who can tell when that will be? Hope deferred makes the heart sick; we may faint under our Desires before they come to pass, Curae 13. 10. I Answer; In worldly hope it is so;
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worldly hope is not so strengthned, is not so established, hath not that overcoming Power and Virtue in it, as this Christian Hope hath; for these Two Reasons:
worldly hope is not so strengthened, is not so established, hath not that overcoming Power and Virtue in it, as this Christian Hope hath; for these Two Reasons:
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1. Because of the firm Assurance we have of the certain Accomplishment of our Hopes; which cannot be said of any outward, humane, worldly hope.
1. Because of the firm Assurance we have of the certain Accomplishment of our Hope's; which cannot be said of any outward, humane, worldly hope.
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As Christians, we know our hope will not make us ashamed, Rom. 5. 5. comp. with Rom. 8. 38, 39. A Christian knows his Hope is founded upon immutable Promises,
As Christians, we know our hope will not make us ashamed, Rom. 5. 5. comp. with Rom. 8. 38, 39. A Christian knows his Hope is founded upon immutable Promises,
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and this doth strangely animate the Power of a Christian Hope.
and this does strangely animate the Power of a Christian Hope.
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2. We cannot flag in our Christian Hope, because of the present satisfaction it gives us:
2. We cannot flag in our Christian Hope, Because of the present satisfaction it gives us:
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Wordly Hope is but a lank thing, promises fair, but hath little present influence upon the minds of men to give them any real satisfaction;
Wordly Hope is but a lank thing, promises fair, but hath little present influence upon the minds of men to give them any real satisfaction;
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but a Christian Hope doth give present satisfaction:
but a Christian Hope does give present satisfaction:
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There is always something in hand, some pledges, some earnest of all that is to follow;
There is always something in hand, Some pledges, Some earnest of all that is to follow;
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and this is sufficient for our present occasions, to serve the turn till we have finished our Pilgrimage here below.
and this is sufficient for our present occasions, to serve the turn till we have finished our Pilgrimage Here below.
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They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength; they shall mount up as with eagles wings; They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength; they shall mount up as with Eagles wings;
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they shall run and not be weary;
they shall run and not be weary;
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they shall walk and not faint, Isa. 40. 31. There is a strange Strength and Virtue in a Christian Hope.they shall walk and not faint, Isaiah 40. 31. There is a strange Strength and Virtue in a Christian Hope.
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The Hope of a Christian is a feeding Hope, a Soul-satisfying Hope; there is no languishing under it, it feeds upon the present overflowings of the Promise.
The Hope of a Christian is a feeding Hope, a Soul-satisfying Hope; there is no languishing under it, it feeds upon the present overflowings of the Promise.
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Tho the thing it self is not yet brought forth out of the Promises, yet the Actings of Faith and Hope do cause a strange present overflowing from the Promise, that drops into the heart like Oil to refresh it:
Tho the thing it self is not yet brought forth out of the Promises, yet the Actings of Faith and Hope do cause a strange present overflowing from the Promise, that drops into the heart like Oil to refresh it:
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I say, the Promises are continually dropping in fresh Comforts, giving us fresh Tastes of the Love and Goodness of God.
I say, the Promises Are continually dropping in fresh Comforts, giving us fresh Tastes of the Love and goodness of God.
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Now under this satisfaction, our expectation is raised; and this again heightens our present satisfaction; we have enough now, are full, are rich, have all our hearts can now hold;
Now under this satisfaction, our expectation is raised; and this again heightens our present satisfaction; we have enough now, Are full, Are rich, have all our hearts can now hold;
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and yet we do see more a coming, with a further Capacity, Skill, and Wisdom to improve it.
and yet we do see more a coming, with a further Capacity, Skill, and Wisdom to improve it.
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I shall see him, but not now, Numb. 24. 17. The Soul cannot bear more of God in this world, than what comes in by Faith and Hope;I shall see him, but not now, Numb. 24. 17. The Soul cannot bear more of God in this world, than what comes in by Faith and Hope;
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and tho we are satisfied in our present state, yet we wait for a change.
and though we Are satisfied in our present state, yet we wait for a change.
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The Husbandman is satisfied to see the Seed sown, coming up in the green tender blade;
The Husbandman is satisfied to see the Seed sown, coming up in the green tender blade;
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but the joy of Harvest is another thing, Nothing but the full Fruition of all that good you are capable of to Eternity, can swallow up our Faith and Hope, which will be continually reaching out after those things which are before, till we have attained them.
but the joy of Harvest is Another thing, Nothing but the full Fruition of all that good you Are capable of to Eternity, can swallow up our Faith and Hope, which will be continually reaching out After those things which Are before, till we have attained them.
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In Heaven there will be no need of Hope;
In Heaven there will be no need of Hope;
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but prize it while you live upon the earth, at a distance from your Heavenly Countrey.
but prize it while you live upon the earth, At a distance from your Heavenly Country.
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If you would know, Whether indeed you are under the Power of Christian Hope, then try the Strength of it in your selves, What it doth in you;
If you would know, Whither indeed you Are under the Power of Christian Hope, then try the Strength of it in your selves, What it does in you;
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How it supports and comforts you.
How it supports and comforts you.
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1. Under all delays of Providence in fulfilling the Promises, can you wait the Lord's leisure,
1. Under all delays of Providence in fulfilling the Promises, can you wait the Lord's leisure,
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and not make haste, but patiently wait for what you yet see not? this is a sign of Hope in Power, Rom. 8. 25.
and not make haste, but patiently wait for what you yet see not? this is a Signen of Hope in Power, Rom. 8. 25.
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2. Doth your Hope support you, not only under delays, but when God seems to act contrary to his Promises, to let out his Anger against you? It is no easie matter for us to turn towards God by Faith and Hope,
2. Does your Hope support you, not only under delays, but when God seems to act contrary to his Promises, to let out his Anger against you? It is no easy matter for us to turn towards God by Faith and Hope,
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when God turns away in Anger from us, hiding his face.
when God turns away in Anger from us, hiding his face.
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It was well said of the Prophet, I will wait for the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob,
It was well said of the Prophet, I will wait for the Lord, that Hideth his face from the house of Jacob,
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and I will look for him. and I will look for him.
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3. When things seem desperate as to all second causes in the judgment of man, can you then count upon the Truth and Certainty of the Promise? And
3. When things seem desperate as to all second Causes in the judgement of man, can you then count upon the Truth and Certainty of the Promise? And
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4. When you are actually surprized with Fears, what doth Hope do then? Doth it check your fears? Doth it raise you above them? Psal. 56. 3. What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
4. When you Are actually surprised with Fears, what does Hope doe then? Does it check your fears? Does it raise you above them? Psalm 56. 3. What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
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In the 4 th. verse it is read thus, What time I am afraid, I will not fear: A brave Resolution:
In the 4 th. verse it is read thus, What time I am afraid, I will not Fear: A brave Resolution:
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I will not fear what man, what flesh can do unto me: What is man? What is flesh to the great God of Heaven and Earth? What time I am afraid, I will not fear. I will not Fear what man, what Flesh can do unto me: What is man? What is Flesh to the great God of Heaven and Earth? What time I am afraid, I will not Fear.
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If God be for me, it matters not who is against me.
If God be for me, it matters not who is against me.
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When you can thus reason your selves out of all your carnal fears, it is a sign you are under the Power of Christian Hope.
When you can thus reason your selves out of all your carnal fears, it is a Signen you Are under the Power of Christian Hope.
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When Grace doth master that sinful Passion that is contrary to it, that is Grace in Power, reigning Grace;
When Grace does master that sinful Passion that is contrary to it, that is Grace in Power, reigning Grace;
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it keeps Sin under, it shall not have dominion over us.
it keeps since under, it shall not have dominion over us.
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CHAP. VI. How Hope rises from Christ in us higher and higher, till we abound in Hope,
CHAP. VI. How Hope rises from christ in us higher and higher, till we abound in Hope,
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and come more fully under the Power of it. FIrst, viz. By a frequent serious Consideration of Christ in his Divine Person and Offices;
and come more Fully under the Power of it. First, viz. By a frequent serious Consideration of christ in his Divine Person and Offices;
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what his end was in coming into the World, in taking our Nature upon him, and in dying for us in that Nature.
what his end was in coming into the World, in taking our Nature upon him, and in dying for us in that Nature.
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We should ponder these things in our minds, and be intent upon them.
We should ponder these things in our minds, and be intent upon them.
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We are exhorted to this in order to hope, Heb. 3. 1. and 6. verses comp.
We Are exhorted to this in order to hope, Hebrew 3. 1. and 6. Verses comp.
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Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High-Priest of our Profession, Jesus Christ: Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, Consider the Apostle and High-Priest of our Profession, jesus christ:
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To what end? That you may hold fast your confidence, and the rejoicing of your hope, firm unto the end, v. 6. There are Two Effects of this serious and frequent Consideration of Christ. (1.) We shall know him better;
To what end? That you may hold fast your confidence, and the rejoicing of your hope, firm unto the end, v. 6. There Are Two Effects of this serious and frequent Consideration of christ. (1.) We shall know him better;
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what he is in himself. (2.) We shall better understand our own Interest in him, what he is to us;
what he is in himself. (2.) We shall better understand our own Interest in him, what he is to us;
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which will mightily raise our Hope. 1. We shall know what he is in himself;
which will mightily raise our Hope. 1. We shall know what he is in himself;
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I say we shall know this better, the more frequently and seriously we consider of him.
I say we shall know this better, the more frequently and seriously we Consider of him.
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This was that which raised Paul 's Hope, 2 Tim. 1. 12. I know whom I have believed,
This was that which raised Paul is Hope, 2 Tim. 1. 12. I know whom I have believed,
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and am persuaded he is able to keep that which I have committed to him. They that know thy name, saith the Psalmist, Psal. 9. 10. will trust in thee. and am persuaded he is able to keep that which I have committed to him. They that know thy name, Says the Psalmist, Psalm 9. 10. will trust in thee.
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By reflecting often upon Christ in us, and conversing much with him, we see further and further into the Mystery of the Gospel;
By reflecting often upon christ in us, and conversing much with him, we see further and further into the Mystery of the Gospel;
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Christ opens himself more to us, shines in more clearly upon us;
christ Opens himself more to us, shines in more clearly upon us;
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gives us a fuller discerning of the deep things of God, which lye at the bottom of the Covenant;
gives us a fuller discerning of the deep things of God, which lie At the bottom of the Covenant;
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we must dig deep to find them out.
we must dig deep to find them out.
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When we set our selves to it in good earnest, praying the Father to reveal his Son in us, Christ will further manifest himself unto us, Joh. 14. 21. That is not spoken of the first saving discovery of Christ in Conversion,
When we Set our selves to it in good earnest, praying the Father to reveal his Son in us, christ will further manifest himself unto us, John 14. 21. That is not spoken of the First Saving discovery of christ in Conversion,
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but of a further Revelation of Christ to a Soul after Conversion.
but of a further Revelation of christ to a Soul After Conversion.
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He that keeps my commandments, and loves me, to him will I further manifest my self. He that keeps my Commandments, and loves me, to him will I further manifest my self.
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So v. 23. If a man love me, and keep my words, we will come unto him,
So v. 23. If a man love me, and keep my words, we will come unto him,
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and make our abode with him. and make our Abided with him.
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It is not meant of his first coming to a Soul in Conversion, but of an after-Visit that God will give every Converted Soul who waits for him.
It is not meant of his First coming to a Soul in Conversion, but of an after-Visit that God will give every Converted Soul who waits for him.
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His Spirit shall teach us all things, and bring all things to our remembrance.
His Spirit shall teach us all things, and bring all things to our remembrance.
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The Spirit seldom makes any Repetition of a Sermon in our Consciences, but it is with further light, clearing up matters to us, that which we did not so well understand before.
The Spirit seldom makes any Repetition of a Sermon in our Consciences, but it is with further Light, clearing up matters to us, that which we did not so well understand before.
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When we act our Faith afresh upon any Gospel-Truth which we have formerly heard and believed, we grow more expert in the knowledge of that Truth;
When we act our Faith afresh upon any Gospel truth which we have formerly herd and believed, we grow more expert in the knowledge of that Truth;
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we discern that by an after-Act of Faith, which we could not discern by all former Actings of our Faith:
we discern that by an after-Act of Faith, which we could not discern by all former Actings of our Faith:
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And thus it pleases God to supply what is wanting in our Faith, and raise it up by degrees to an higher pitch, making us to grow and encrease in our knowledge of Christ, which makes Hope to grow and encrease in us:
And thus it Pleases God to supply what is wanting in our Faith, and raise it up by Degrees to an higher pitch, making us to grow and increase in our knowledge of christ, which makes Hope to grow and increase in us:
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We abound more and more in Hope, the more we know of Christ.
We abound more and more in Hope, the more we know of christ.
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2. Secondly, We shall better understand our own Interest in him, get a greater Assurance of that which strengthens our Hope exceedingly.
2. Secondly, We shall better understand our own Interest in him, get a greater Assurance of that which strengthens our Hope exceedingly.
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Whilst we are under doubts about our Interest in Christ, questioning our state, our Hope is small, it runs very low:
While we Are under doubts about our Interest in christ, questioning our state, our Hope is small, it runs very low:
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Our fears being greater than our Hopes, we are much dejected; there is not that holy boasting and glorying in God, as heretofore;
Our fears being greater than our Hope's, we Are much dejected; there is not that holy boasting and glorying in God, as heretofore;
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the Soul is now under a Cloud, sits in darkness, sees little or no light.
the Soul is now under a Cloud, sits in darkness, sees little or no Light.
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And it is a great Work of the Spirit of God, as a Comforter, to revive our Hopes.
And it is a great Work of the Spirit of God, as a Comforter, to revive our Hope's.
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Faith may hold out in some Spiritual Reasonings and Arguings from a bare Promise, when Hope may fail as to any present comfortable Influence upon the Soul. Faith may keep some hold of the Promise,
Faith may hold out in Some Spiritual Reasonings and Arguings from a bore Promise, when Hope may fail as to any present comfortable Influence upon the Soul. Faith may keep Some hold of the Promise,
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when Hope is ready to let go the things promised, or at least, to put them afar off from us.
when Hope is ready to let go the things promised, or At least, to put them afar off from us.
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Tho it is not impossible, yet, saith a drooping Soul, it seems to me very improbable, that such an one as I should be saved.
Tho it is not impossible, yet, Says a drooping Soul, it seems to me very improbable, that such an one as I should be saved.
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Here is Hope at a very low ebb, labouring under those Difficulties and seeming Improbabilities that shake us exceedingly:
Here is Hope At a very low ebb, labouring under those Difficulties and seeming Improbabilities that shake us exceedingly:
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But God orders the matter so, that a weak Hope puts us upon labouring after a stronger Faith.
But God order the matter so, that a weak Hope puts us upon labouring After a Stronger Faith.
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When you find yonr Hopes sinking, then look to your Faith, for the fault lies there;
When you find yonr Hope's sinking, then look to your Faith, for the fault lies there;
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raise that, and Hope will quickly recover it self.
raise that, and Hope will quickly recover it self.
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By often proving and examining our selves about our Interest in Christ, we come to know it more perfectly, to be assured of it.
By often proving and examining our selves about our Interest in christ, we come to know it more perfectly, to be assured of it.
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Want of Assurance doth come from the want of Light in the Understanding; hence that Phrase, Col. 2. 2. The full assurance of understanding.
Want of Assurance does come from the want of Light in the Understanding; hence that Phrase, Col. 2. 2. The full assurance of understanding.
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When we have intire satisfaction in our Judgment and Understandings, that things are so and so, we know that Christ is in us of a truth.
When we have entire satisfaction in our Judgement and Understandings, that things Are so and so, we know that christ is in us of a truth.
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We had need make good proof of this, for all depends upon it:
We had need make good proof of this, for all depends upon it:
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It is a Truth Saints are apt to question, when a good Work is begun in them, which they and others take to be Conversion,
It is a Truth Saints Are apt to question, when a good Work is begun in them, which they and Others take to be Conversion,
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and which indeed is so, yet the Devil labours to persuade them otherwise; puts in many Exceptions:
and which indeed is so, yet the devil labours to persuade them otherwise; puts in many Exceptions:
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Tho he knows he cannot overthrow their state, yet such is his Malice, he would rob them of the comfort of it,
Though he knows he cannot overthrow their state, yet such is his Malice, he would rob them of the Comfort of it,
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and hide it from them if he can.
and hide it from them if he can.
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He seeks to blind the minds of men, to keep out the Light of the Gospel from shining in upon us;
He seeks to blind the minds of men, to keep out the Light of the Gospel from shining in upon us;
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and when it doth shine in, he raises all the Mists and Fogs he can to obscure it;
and when it does shine in, he raises all the Mists and Fogs he can to Obscure it;
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he would fain turn day into night, and draw a Cloud over that Day-star that is risen in our hearts;
he would fain turn day into night, and draw a Cloud over that Daystar that is risen in our hearts;
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and therefore we had need have recourse to Christ within us.
and Therefore we had need have recourse to christ within us.
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We should often have recourse to Christ within us, look well upon him, and consider him;
We should often have recourse to christ within us, look well upon him, and Consider him;
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comparing Christ in our hearts, with Christ in the Word;
comparing christ in our hearts, with christ in the Word;
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for we may take a false Christ into our hearts, an Idol instead of the true Christ;
for we may take a false christ into our hearts, an Idol instead of the true christ;
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as the Galatians, chap. 1. 6. They had another Gospel quite different from what Paul preached to them:
as the Galatians, chap. 1. 6. They had Another Gospel quite different from what Paul preached to them:
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There was no such Christ, no such Gospel as they fancied to themselves: They had a wrong notion of things;
There was no such christ, no such Gospel as they fancied to themselves: They had a wrong notion of things;
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thought they must join something to Christ, did not stick to say, Unless they were circumcised, they could not be saved;
Thought they must join something to christ, did not stick to say, Unless they were circumcised, they could not be saved;
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Christ himself could not save them without Circumcision.
christ himself could not save them without Circumcision.
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We should examine our selves about this, Whether our sole dependance be upon Christ, or whether we join any thing with him in Justification, piecing up a Righteousness partly from Christ, and partly from our selves.
We should examine our selves about this, Whither our sole dependence be upon christ, or whither we join any thing with him in Justification, piecing up a Righteousness partly from christ, and partly from our selves.
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I am not against Works of Holiness and Gospel-Obedience;
I am not against Works of Holiness and Gospel obedience;
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but if we do not warily and wisely distinguish between Faith as Justifying, and Faith as it orders and governs the Life according to the Rule of Gospel-Obedience, we shall run into endless Disputes, and never understand one another.
but if we do not warily and wisely distinguish between Faith as Justifying, and Faith as it order and governs the Life according to the Rule of Gospel obedience, we shall run into endless Disputes, and never understand one Another.
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Therefore, I say, let us consider whether or no we rely upon Christ and his Righteousness for our Justification in the sight of God.
Therefore, I say, let us Consider whither or not we rely upon christ and his Righteousness for our Justification in the sighed of God.
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We should examine the Principle by which we are carried out to holiness of life afterward.
We should examine the Principle by which we Are carried out to holiness of life afterwards.
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We may know this by searching our hearts, and putting close Questions to our selves,
We may know this by searching our hearts, and putting close Questions to our selves,
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Whether our whole Trust and Confidence be reposed in him alone? Whether we desire to be found in him, not having on our own righteousness? If we are clear in this,
Whither our Whole Trust and Confidence be reposed in him alone? Whither we desire to be found in him, not having on our own righteousness? If we Are clear in this,
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and can say from the bottom of our hearts, None but Christ, None but Christ, is the stay and prop of our Souls;
and can say from the bottom of our hearts, None but christ, None but christ, is the stay and prop of our Souls;
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we have nothing else to trust in, or rely upon;
we have nothing Else to trust in, or rely upon;
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then all our Hope of Eternal Life must needs flow from him, and be grounded upon him only.
then all our Hope of Eternal Life must needs flow from him, and be grounded upon him only.
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Here we fix, and are immoveable from the Hope of the Gospel all our days.
Here we fix, and Are immoveable from the Hope of the Gospel all our days.
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Secondly, By imploring the help of the Spirit to shew us those things of Christ which we read and hear from the Word.Secondly, By imploring the help of the Spirit to show us those things of christ which we read and hear from the Word.
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Without this, all our Reasonings and Considerations of Gospel Mysteries will come to little; we shall not have one right thought of him;
Without this, all our Reasonings and Considerations of Gospel Mysteres will come to little; we shall not have one right Thought of him;
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We are not sufficient of our selves, as of our selves, to think a good thought, 2 Cor. 3. 5. As of our selves, i. e.We Are not sufficient of our selves, as of our selves, to think a good Thought, 2 Cor. 3. 5. As of our selves, i. e.
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not by our own Wit, Parts, and Learning; He speaks this chiefly of Ministers.
not by our own Wit, Parts, and Learning; He speaks this chiefly of Ministers.
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And if They stand in need of help from God to guide their Thoughts and Meditations of Christ, certainly private Christians do.
And if They stand in need of help from God to guide their Thoughts and Meditations of christ, Certainly private Christians do.
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The Spirit shall teach you all things, Joh. 14. 26. He will guide you into all truth, John 16. 13. He shall receive of mine,
The Spirit shall teach you all things, John 14. 26. He will guide you into all truth, John 16. 13. He shall receive of mine,
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and shew it unto you, v. 15. And therefore when you set your selves to think of any Gospel-Truth, be sure you look up to God to enlighten you,and show it unto you, v. 15. And Therefore when you Set your selves to think of any Gospel truth, be sure you look up to God to enlighten you,
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and to give you good Understanding of that Truth as it is in Jesus; or else all your Reading, Hearing, Studying, Discourse, and Thinking, will come to nothing.
and to give you good Understanding of that Truth as it is in jesus; or Else all your Reading, Hearing, Studying, Discourse, and Thinking, will come to nothing.
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The Help of the Spirit lies in Two Things: (1.) In Teaching. (2.) In Testifying. 1. In Teaching.
The Help of the Spirit lies in Two Things: (1.) In Teaching. (2.) In Testifying. 1. In Teaching.
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The Teaching of the Spirit, and the Testimony of the Spirit, are Two Things: We are Taught, that we may Believe;
The Teaching of the Spirit, and the Testimony of the Spirit, Are Two Things: We Are Taught, that we may Believe;
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but we are sealed after we believe, Ephes. 1. 13. For the Spirit bears witness, not only to the Truth of the Word,
but we Are sealed After we believe, Ephesians 1. 13. For the Spirit bears witness, not only to the Truth of the Word,
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but to the Truth of a Work of Grace in our hearts; and that must be wrought, before the Spirit can witness to it;
but to the Truth of a Work of Grace in our hearts; and that must be wrought, before the Spirit can witness to it;
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and therefore Sealing comes after Anointing, and is distinguished from it, 2 Cor. 1. 21, 22. He that anoints us is God, who also hath sealed us,
and Therefore Sealing comes After Anointing, and is distinguished from it, 2 Cor. 1. 21, 22. He that anoints us is God, who also hath sealed us,
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and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. Who also hath sealed us; and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. Who also hath sealed us;
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he speaks of it as a distinct thing, as a further work of God upon the Soul;
he speaks of it as a distinct thing, as a further work of God upon the Soul;
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first Anointing, then also Sealing, giving us the Earnest:
First Anointing, then also Sealing, giving us the Earnest:
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There seems to be some difference between these Two Phrases, Sealing, and giving Earnest; who also hath Sealed us,
There seems to be Some difference between these Two Phrases, Sealing, and giving Earnest; who also hath Sealed us,
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and given us the Earnest of his Spirit in our hearts. Sealing implies bare Assurance;and given us the Earnest of his Spirit in our hearts. Sealing Implies bore Assurance;
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but the Earnest so assures us, as to put part of the Inheritance into our hand:
but the Earnest so assures us, as to put part of the Inheritance into our hand:
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An Earnest is something in hand;
an Earnest is something in hand;
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but Sealing is a demonstrative Evidence of the Truth and Certainty of a Thing to the Understanding only; 'tis all Intellectual.
but Sealing is a demonstrative Evidence of the Truth and Certainty of a Thing to the Understanding only; it's all Intellectual.
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I shall first shew you, How we are led to the Knowledge of Christ in us, by the Teaching of the Spirit;
I shall First show you, How we Are led to the Knowledge of christ in us, by the Teaching of the Spirit;
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and then shew, How we are confirmed in that Knowledg, by the Testimony of the Spirit;
and then show, How we Are confirmed in that Knowledge, by the Testimony of the Spirit;
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and both in order to the raising and strengthning our Hope. 1. The Spirit shews us Christ within, formed in our hearts;
and both in order to the raising and strengthening our Hope. 1. The Spirit shows us christ within, formed in our hearts;
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then teaches us to argue from Christ within us.
then Teaches us to argue from christ within us.
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Consider that Scripture, Rom. 8. from 10. to 17. and see what work Paul makes of it;
Consider that Scripture, Rom. 8. from 10. to 17. and see what work Paul makes of it;
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how he argues from Christ within; If Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin;
how he argues from christ within; If christ be in you, the body is dead Because of since;
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but the Spirit is life, because of righteousness.
but the Spirit is life, Because of righteousness.
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If the Spirit be in you, then you are assured of the resurrection of the body.
If the Spirit be in you, then you Are assured of the resurrection of the body.
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If the Spirit of Christ be in you, then you are led by the Spirit, then you know that you are the children of God;
If the Spirit of christ be in you, then you Are led by the Spirit, then you know that you Are the children of God;
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and if children, then heirs, joint-heirs with Christ, that we may be glorified together. So you see he argues up to a lively Hope of Glory;and if children, then Heirs, Joint heirs with christ, that we may be glorified together. So you see he argues up to a lively Hope of Glory;
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as if he had said, All this doth naturally follow from Christ being in you: He that hath the Son, hath life, 1 Joh. 5. 12. Believers may have Christ,
as if he had said, All this does naturally follow from christ being in you: He that hath the Son, hath life, 1 John 5. 12. Believers may have christ,
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and may have life in him and by him, and yet not know that they have it.
and may have life in him and by him, and yet not know that they have it.
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These things have I written to you, (v. 13.) that believe in the Name of the Son of God, that you may know that ye have eternal life. These things have I written to you, (v. 13.) that believe in the Name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have Eternal life.
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John wrote this Epistle purposely to satisfie weak Believers, that whatsoever they thought of themselves, they had Eternal Life,John wrote this Epistle purposely to satisfy weak Believers, that whatsoever they Thought of themselves, they had Eternal Life,
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and he would have them know as much. Put then the Trial of your state upon this very point, Whether you have Christ, and in him Eternal Life:
and he would have them know as much. Put then the Trial of your state upon this very point, Whither you have christ, and in him Eternal Life:
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Do you make good the former, and we who are Ministers of the Gospel, may, by the Blessing of God undertake to prove the latter, to your great Comfort and Satisfaction.
Do you make good the former, and we who Are Ministers of the Gospel, may, by the Blessing of God undertake to prove the latter, to your great Comfort and Satisfaction.
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These things have I written to you that believe, that you may know you have eternal life. These things have I written to you that believe, that you may know you have Eternal life.
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Then Believers themselves stand in need of such Writings, and Sermons as may help to open the Mysteries of Christ to them;
Then Believers themselves stand in need of such Writings, and Sermons as may help to open the Mysteres of christ to them;
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and to this end is a Gospel-Ministry appointed to make manifest a savour of his knowledg in every place, 2 Cor. 2. 14, 15. We are a sweet savour of Christ unto God, in them that perish under our ministry, saith he.
and to this end is a Gospel ministry appointed to make manifest a savour of his knowledge in every place, 2 Cor. 2. 14, 15. We Are a sweet savour of christ unto God, in them that perish under our Ministry, Says he.
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We must seek to please God in our Preaching, and not men, whatever the issue be.
We must seek to please God in our Preaching, and not men, whatever the issue be.
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Men have no savour, don't savour such Sermons and Gospel-Discourses that do lead them into the Mysteries of the Gospel;
Men have no savour, don't savour such Sermons and Gospel-Discourses that do led them into the Mysteres of the Gospel;
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they are for a more Rational way of Preaching; they love Moral Preaching;
they Are for a more Rational Way of Preaching; they love Moral Preaching;
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but this Mystical, Mysterious Preaching of Christ, and Faith in him, and Union to him, this they count foolishness; they don't savour it;
but this Mystical, Mysterious Preaching of christ, and Faith in him, and union to him, this they count foolishness; they don't savour it;
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but, saith he, we are a sweet savour of Christ to God, even in them that perish. but, Says he, we Are a sweet savour of christ to God, even in them that perish.
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2. The Spirit doth not only teach us to know Christ in us, but confirms us in that knowledge, by an after-Testimony, bearing witness with our spirits, that so it is.
2. The Spirit does not only teach us to know christ in us, but confirms us in that knowledge, by an after-Testimony, bearing witness with our spirits, that so it is.
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This fixes and settles our minds in a firm persuasion of the Truth.
This fixes and settles our minds in a firm persuasion of the Truth.
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Had we no other witness but our own Spirits, we should vary and fluctuate in our minds about these great Points of the Gospel;
Had we no other witness but our own Spirits, we should vary and fluctuate in our minds about these great Points of the Gospel;
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we should be of one mind to day, and of another to morrow. Reason is not always consistent with it self;
we should be of one mind to day, and of Another to morrow. Reason is not always consistent with it self;
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varies in its apprehensions of things, argues pro and con, according to the different appearance of things, the different Impressions that contrary Reasonings make upon our unstable minds;
Varies in its apprehensions of things, argues Pro and con, according to the different appearance of things, the different Impressions that contrary Reasonings make upon our unstable minds;
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I say, all these things make Reason very uncertain. Fancy and Imagination are very uncertain and variable, and do strongly influence mens understandings:
I say, all these things make Reason very uncertain. Fancy and Imagination Are very uncertain and variable, and do strongly influence men's understandings:
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It is hard to know whether Sense or Reason do lead us;
It is hard to know whither Sense or Reason do led us;
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but the Testimony of the Spirit of God is a more uniform Testimony, doth never vary from it self, always passes the same Judgment about the same point:
but the Testimony of the Spirit of God is a more uniform Testimony, does never vary from it self, always passes the same Judgement about the same point:
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It is not yea and nay; it doth not say and unsay, but stands to the first judgment;
It is not yea and nay; it does not say and unsay, but Stands to the First judgement;
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it is purposely given to testifie of Christ, and of the infallible consequents of our Faith in him; which must needs beget Hope.
it is purposely given to testify of christ, and of the infallible consequents of our Faith in him; which must needs beget Hope.
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The oftner we appeal to this witness, and hear the Testimony of the Spirit in our hearts concerning Christ, the more are we confirmed in our Faith and Hope.
The oftener we appeal to this witness, and hear the Testimony of the Spirit in our hearts Concerning christ, the more Are we confirmed in our Faith and Hope.
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They who are full of the Holy Ghost, they are full of Faith and Hope.
They who Are full of the Holy Ghost, they Are full of Faith and Hope.
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When we have found out Christ within us, we should appeal to the Spirit of God,
When we have found out christ within us, we should appeal to the Spirit of God,
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Whether it be not so indeed? Whether Christ be not in us of a Truth? None knows the Son, but the Father;
Whither it be not so indeed? Whither christ be not in us of a Truth? None knows the Son, but the Father;
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and it is by his Spirit he reveals him in us.
and it is by his Spirit he reveals him in us.
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Ask the Spirit then, Whether this be the Christ of God, which your Faith hath taken hold of,
Ask the Spirit then, Whither this be the christ of God, which your Faith hath taken hold of,
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and brought into your Soul, to Live, Rule, and Reign there.
and brought into your Soul, to Live, Rule, and Reign there.
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Did we live in more Communion with the Holy Ghost, we could not be so much estranged from the Life of Christ, we should not be so unacquainted with Christ.
Did we live in more Communion with the Holy Ghost, we could not be so much estranged from the Life of christ, we should not be so unacquainted with christ.
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No man can say, That Jesus is the Lord, but by the Spirit.
No man can say, That jesus is the Lord, but by the Spirit.
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Say what you will of Christ, you understand not what you say, till the Spirit reveal him in you.
Say what you will of christ, you understand not what you say, till the Spirit reveal him in you.
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There is no thinking, talking, no meditating on Christ in our own Light and Strength, if the Holy Ghost doth not help us.
There is no thinking, talking, no meditating on christ in our own Light and Strength, if the Holy Ghost does not help us.
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Believers have a sense of this, that God hath taught them, and shined into their hearts;
Believers have a sense of this, that God hath taught them, and shined into their hearts;
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it is in his Light they see Light, and have a true Spiritual Discerning of the Mystery of God in Christ.
it is in his Light they see Light, and have a true Spiritual Discerning of the Mystery of God in christ.
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You know in the first days of the Gospel, the Spirit bore witness unto the Divine Person of Christ, That he came from God, and was God;
You know in the First days of the Gospel, the Spirit boar witness unto the Divine Person of christ, That he Come from God, and was God;
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for the world could believe neither, John 15. 26, 27. comp.
for the world could believe neither, John 15. 26, 27. comp.
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with Acts 5. 32. It was the great business of the Spirit, I say, to testifie to the world, That Christ was sent of God,
with Acts 5. 32. It was the great business of the Spirit, I say, to testify to the world, That christ was sent of God,
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and that he was very God.
and that he was very God.
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This the Holy Ghost did by many signs, and wonderful effects of the Divine Power of Christ, wrought through Faith in his Name.
This the Holy Ghost did by many Signs, and wondered effects of the Divine Power of christ, wrought through Faith in his Name.
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And so ever since, the same Spirit breathing in the Consciences of Believers, doth testifie of Christ in them, with that Evidence and Power, that they cannot withstand, they are convinced and satisfied, That Salvation is only by him;
And so ever since, the same Spirit breathing in the Consciences of Believers, does testify of christ in them, with that Evidence and Power, that they cannot withstand, they Are convinced and satisfied, That Salvation is only by him;
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and that relying upon him, their Souls are secured to all Eternity. This begets Peace in their (before affrightned) Consciences.
and that relying upon him, their Souls Are secured to all Eternity. This begets Peace in their (before affrighted) Consciences.
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If you ask, how doth the Holy Ghost bring over the Mind of a man, to be so fully persuaded of the truth of that which Flesh and Blood cannot reveal unto him?
If you ask, how does the Holy Ghost bring over the Mind of a man, to be so Fully persuaded of the truth of that which Flesh and Blood cannot reveal unto him?
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I Answer; The Holy Ghost doth this as a Spirit of Power, Luk. 24. 49. Christ is said to Teach us as one having Authority:I Answer; The Holy Ghost does this as a Spirit of Power, Luk. 24. 49. christ is said to Teach us as one having authority:
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There is Power and Authority, as well as Teaching, Reasoning and Objective light.
There is Power and authority, as well as Teaching, Reasoning and Objective Light.
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I say, the Spirit acts as a Spirit of Power, impressing a sense of God's Love so upon our Hearts, that we cannot but count upon it, rejoyce in it, feeling it shed abroad into our Hearts.
I say, the Spirit acts as a Spirit of Power, impressing a sense of God's Love so upon our Hearts, that we cannot but count upon it, rejoice in it, feeling it shed abroad into our Hearts.
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The Testimony of the Spirit, is a convincing, undeniable Evidence, able to persuade of the truth of that he bears witness to, against all surmises of Flesh and Blood.
The Testimony of the Spirit, is a convincing, undeniable Evidence, able to persuade of the truth of that he bears witness to, against all surmises of Flesh and Blood.
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Were not the Spirit of Christ, a Spirit of Power, it would be impossible he should ever establish such a a Doctrine,
Were not the Spirit of christ, a Spirit of Power, it would be impossible he should ever establish such a a Doctrine,
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so contrary to all the sentiments of Nature, and to all rational Inferences men can make from any principles of Reason.
so contrary to all the sentiments of Nature, and to all rational Inferences men can make from any principles of Reason.
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The Spirit comes as a Spirit of Power, will have the Heart open, will bring over Man to assent,
The Spirit comes as a Spirit of Power, will have the Heart open, will bring over Man to assent,
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though it be to what his Understanding cannot reach;
though it be to what his Understanding cannot reach;
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and this the Spirit of God doth, by particular Application of the Blood of Christ to us by Name;
and this the Spirit of God does, by particular Application of the Blood of christ to us by Name;
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so revealing Christ in us, that we cannot but feel the Virtue of his Blood in our Conscience, cannot but know him,
so revealing christ in us, that we cannot but feel the Virtue of his Blood in our Conscience, cannot but know him,
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and own him as our Jesus. In all Hope there is a peculiar Application of Promises to our selves;
and own him as our jesus. In all Hope there is a peculiar Application of Promises to our selves;
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He that believes, hath eternal Life, John 3. 36. Is not only persuaded there is such a thing,He that believes, hath Eternal Life, John 3. 36. Is not only persuaded there is such a thing,
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but that he hath it already begun in him, and shall be further let into it ere long;
but that he hath it already begun in him, and shall be further let into it ere long;
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We shall be like him, 1 John 3. 2. We shall be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life, Tit. 3. 7. For the hope which is laid up for you, Col. 1. 5. There is a particular Application to our selves, of those things we Hope for.We shall be like him, 1 John 3. 2. We shall be made Heirs according to the hope of Eternal life, Tit. 3. 7. For the hope which is laid up for you, Col. 1. 5. There is a particular Application to our selves, of those things we Hope for.
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It is impossible for a man to Hope, and be no way concerned in his Hope;
It is impossible for a man to Hope, and be no Way concerned in his Hope;
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it is impossible to leave himself quite out of his Hope. If Christ in you, be your hope of Glory;
it is impossible to leave himself quite out of his Hope. If christ in you, be your hope of Glory;
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Then look upon him as the only sure bottom and foundation of all your Hopes, you will prize him the more:
Then look upon him as the only sure bottom and Foundation of all your Hope's, you will prize him the more:
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We naturally love and esteem that which gives us hope of any goood coming towards us.
We naturally love and esteem that which gives us hope of any good coming towards us.
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The Reason why Christ is so little regarded, so lightly set by, is because men are afraid they shall be losers by him:
The Reason why christ is so little regarded, so lightly Set by, is Because men Are afraid they shall be losers by him:
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Go and sell all, and follow me; Go and fell all, and follow me;
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this is an hard saying to such as understand not the gain of Godliness, the excellency of Christ, that he is able to do more for them, than all the World can.
this is an hard saying to such as understand not the gain of Godliness, the excellency of christ, that he is able to do more for them, than all the World can.
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Paul was so persuaded, Rom. 8. 37. Nothing could separate him from the Love of God in Christ Jesus;Paul was so persuaded, Rom. 8. 37. Nothing could separate him from the Love of God in christ jesus;
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Neither life nor death, nor all evils that it was possible for men and devils to bring upon him: Neither life nor death, nor all evils that it was possible for men and Devils to bring upon him:
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In all these things, saith he, we are more than conquerors. In all these things, Says he, we Are more than conquerors.
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As if he had said, we are so far from being losers, that we are great gainers, come off with advantage.
As if he had said, we Are so Far from being losers, that we Are great gainers, come off with advantage.
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Thanks be to God, who hath given us the victory, 1 Cor. 15. 57. Thanks be to God who also causes us to triumph in Christ, 2 Cor. 2. 14. Thus he overcomes the world, who believes Jesus is the Son of God, 1 John 5. 4, 5. Quenches all the fiery darts of the wicked one, Eph. 6. 16. Overcomes by the blood of the Lamb, Rev. 12. 11.Thanks be to God, who hath given us the victory, 1 Cor. 15. 57. Thanks be to God who also Causes us to triumph in christ, 2 Cor. 2. 14. Thus he overcomes the world, who believes jesus is the Son of God, 1 John 5. 4, 5. Quenches all the fiery darts of the wicked one, Ephesians 6. 16. Overcomes by the blood of the Lamb, Rev. 12. 11.
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But after all this, If any should Object and say, We cannot rejoyce in this Hope of Glory by Christ;
But After all this, If any should Object and say, We cannot rejoice in this Hope of Glory by christ;
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we cannot bring our hearts under the Power of this Hope, as you have been persuading us to do.
we cannot bring our hearts under the Power of this Hope, as you have been persuading us to do.
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I Answer; You cannot, but God can; God by his Spirit of Power, can do this in you, and upon you.I Answer; You cannot, but God can; God by his Spirit of Power, can do this in you, and upon you.
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We have a cloud of Witnesses to this, in all those Saints in former Ages, who have gone Triumphing to Heaven in a Joyful Hope and Expectation of Eternal Glory;
We have a cloud of Witnesses to this, in all those Saints in former Ages, who have gone Triumphing to Heaven in a Joyful Hope and Expectation of Eternal Glory;
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and you will find it so in your selves, when the Spirit of God comes upon you, as a Spirit of Power.
and you will find it so in your selves, when the Spirit of God comes upon you, as a Spirit of Power.
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Let me tell you, The impressions of the Spirit, are strange things, till you come under them;
Let me tell you, The impressions of the Spirit, Are strange things, till you come under them;
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then you feel the powerful effects of them in your own Souls; will see that done which you thought could never have been done;
then you feel the powerful effects of them in your own Souls; will see that done which you Thought could never have been done;
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find that made easy to you, which you thought was impossible. And thus it will be when you are begotten again to a lively Hope.
find that made easy to you, which you Thought was impossible. And thus it will be when you Are begotten again to a lively Hope.
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Many Professors have a dead Hope of Eternal Life and Glory, which make no impression upon them;
Many Professors have a dead Hope of Eternal Life and Glory, which make no impression upon them;
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but a lively Hope, hath lively Effects that will be felt.
but a lively Hope, hath lively Effects that will be felt.
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It may be you will further Object, and say, It is true, there are some who have this Hope, and this Joy;
It may be you will further Object, and say, It is true, there Are Some who have this Hope, and this Joy;
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But may not all this be a Delusion upon false Grounds? All I shall say in Answer, is this:
But may not all this be a Delusion upon false Grounds? All I shall say in Answer, is this:
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I wish you would make the same Objections against your Worldly Hopes, as you do against this Christian Hope;
I wish you would make the same Objections against your Worldly Hope's, as you do against this Christian Hope;
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I am sure you have more cause.
I am sure you have more cause.
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How prone are men to Object against the Hope of the Gospel? And how willing are men to be flattering themselves with all Worldly Hopes!
How prove Are men to Object against the Hope of the Gospel? And how willing Are men to be flattering themselves with all Worldly Hope's!
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they follow them, are mightily pleased with them, they all run well, and are well founded.
they follow them, Are mightily pleased with them, they all run well, and Are well founded.
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But this Hope of Glory by Jesus Christ, that is an ignote thing, they know not what to make of it.
But this Hope of Glory by jesus christ, that is an ignote thing, they know not what to make of it.
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Look to it, Those who are willing to nourish vain Hopes now, will have Hope little enough ere long;
Look to it, Those who Are willing to nourish vain Hope's now, will have Hope little enough ere long;
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they will be Punished with Everlasting Despair in Hell. But alas! with what confidence and security do Men Hope in the Creature!
they will be Punished with Everlasting Despair in Hell. But alas! with what confidence and security do Men Hope in the Creature!
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but with what trepidation and doubtfulness do some Trembling Souls Hope in Christ!
but with what trepidation and doubtfulness do Some Trembling Souls Hope in christ!
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Methinks their Reason might instruct their Faith, to argue otherwise from Gospel Principles, the consequence of which, Sanctifi'd Reason may discern, and ought to attend unto:
Methinks their Reason might instruct their Faith, to argue otherwise from Gospel Principles, the consequence of which, Sanctified Reason may discern, and ought to attend unto:
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You find a Thousand Instances in every Age of such whose Worldly Hopes have disappointed them, and made them ashamed:
You find a Thousand Instances in every Age of such whose Worldly Hope's have disappointed them, and made them ashamed:
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But never since the World began, could there be one Instance produced of any Believer, whose Hope in Christ hath made him ashamed:
But never since the World began, could there be one Instance produced of any Believer, whose Hope in christ hath made him ashamed:
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It is strange that we should rejoyce so much under that Hope, which seldom or never answers our expectation;
It is strange that we should rejoice so much under that Hope, which seldom or never answers our expectation;
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and be so much cast down and dispirited under those Hopes of Glory that never fail:
and be so much cast down and dispirited under those Hope's of Glory that never fail:
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I wish you would but ask your selves the Reason of this:
I wish you would but ask your selves the Reason of this:
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It is a sign we are rather Carnal than Spiritual, and savour more the things of this Earth, than the things of Heaven.
It is a Signen we Are rather Carnal than Spiritual, and savour more the things of this Earth, than the things of Heaven.
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It is a shame to think how little Influence this Hope of Glory hath upon us.
It is a shame to think how little Influence this Hope of Glory hath upon us.
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We usually count our selves the better for our Hopes; but it seems the Hope of Glory adds little to us;
We usually count our selves the better for our Hope's; but it seems the Hope of Glory adds little to us;
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we lay it by, as that which speaks of something to come, a great while hence, in another world, we know not when;
we lay it by, as that which speaks of something to come, a great while hence, in Another world, we know not when;
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we cannot get our minds to attend to it, and look for the accomplishment of it.
we cannot get our minds to attend to it, and look for the accomplishment of it.
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And thus we bereave our selves of much good, by suffering our Hope to languish,
And thus we bereave our selves of much good, by suffering our Hope to languish,
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as it will do, if we don't take comfort in it, and daily solace our selves with the thoughts of it.
as it will do, if we don't take Comfort in it, and daily solace our selves with the thoughts of it.
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To think of our Hopes, is enough to revive us at any time, especially when we count them sure and certain.
To think of our Hope's, is enough to revive us At any time, especially when we count them sure and certain.
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I know not whence it is, but you may observe many Christians to be more in the Exercise of Faith and Love, than of Hope.
I know not whence it is, but you may observe many Christians to be more in the Exercise of Faith and Love, than of Hope.
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We reverence the Word, and dare not disbelieve that, when we are under little or no Hope of what is promised to us in the Word.
We Reverence the Word, and Dare not disbelieve that, when we Are under little or no Hope of what is promised to us in the Word.
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A little Fear drowns our Hope:
A little fear drowns our Hope:
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We believe the Truth of the Promises, but in modesty suspend the application of them to our selves;
We believe the Truth of the Promises, but in modesty suspend the application of them to our selves;
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as if it were a piece of Humility to Believe much, and Hope but little. God is good, and gracious, and faithful, saith the drooping Soul; here is Faith:
as if it were a piece of Humility to Believe much, and Hope but little. God is good, and gracious, and faithful, Says the drooping Soul; Here is Faith:
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But I am unworthy, I am less than the least of all his mercies, unfit to receive any thing at his hand:But I am unworthy, I am less than the least of all his Mercies, unfit to receive any thing At his hand:
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Thus by sinking our Hope, we do insensibly weaken our Faith; for a weak Faith doth always follow a languid Hope;
Thus by sinking our Hope, we do insensibly weaken our Faith; for a weak Faith does always follow a languid Hope;
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the Promises will grow out of credit with us, when in an affected Despondency we humour our selves too much, in refusing our own Mercies.
the Promises will grow out of credit with us, when in an affected Despondency we humour our selves too much, in refusing our own mercies.
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It would make our hearts ake, if God should take us at our word, and say,
It would make our hearts ache, if God should take us At our word, and say,
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Because you will not have this or that Mercy, you shall not have it;
Because you will not have this or that Mercy, you shall not have it;
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because you will not have life by applying this and that Promise to your selves, I reverse it, call it in, declare, you shall never have that Mercy;
Because you will not have life by applying this and that Promise to your selves, I reverse it, call it in, declare, you shall never have that Mercy;
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I say, it would make our hearts ake, if God should take us at our word,
I say, it would make our hearts ache, if God should take us At our word,
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when in a froward, sullen fit of Despondency.
when in a froward, sullen fit of Despondency.
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It is a slight to his rich Grace, to be so shy of it, to take but little, when much is offered.
It is a slight to his rich Grace, to be so shy of it, to take but little, when much is offered.
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Express then the greatness of your Faith, by the greatness of your Hope.
Express then the greatness of your Faith, by the greatness of your Hope.
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As God hath abounded, yea, superabounded in his Grace towards you, so do you abound more and more in your Hope in him.
As God hath abounded, yea, superabounded in his Grace towards you, so do you abound more and more in your Hope in him.
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Faith is but a Notion, a mere empty Speculation, when the good things of the Promise are not brought down to our selves, by a lively Hope;
Faith is but a Notion, a mere empty Speculation, when the good things of the Promise Are not brought down to our selves, by a lively Hope;
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that we may taste and see how gracious the Lord is: We never suck the sweet of a Promise till then.that we may taste and see how gracious the Lord is: We never suck the sweet of a Promise till then.
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Therefore judge of your Faith by your Hope, and judge of your Hope by your Faith;
Therefore judge of your Faith by your Hope, and judge of your Hope by your Faith;
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Whether it be well grounded upon the Word; if it be, it can never rise too high;
Whither it be well grounded upon the Word; if it be, it can never rise too high;
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otherwise Hope is an aspiring Passion, and usually flies too high, when it is not fixed upon a right Object;
otherwise Hope is an aspiring Passion, and usually flies too high, when it is not fixed upon a right Object;
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the Soul is overset by it.
the Soul is overset by it.
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How are some men intoxicated and drunk with their vain hopes? There is no fear of any such excess in true Christian Hope.
How Are Some men intoxicated and drunk with their vain hope's? There is no Fear of any such excess in true Christian Hope.
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No man was ever questioned by God for having too much Grace; we may all complain of too little:
No man was ever questioned by God for having too much Grace; we may all complain of too little:
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More Grace, is the constant Desire of every holy Soul; as there is a Propensity in God to give it;
More Grace, is the constant Desire of every holy Soul; as there is a Propensity in God to give it;
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To him that hath, more shall be given: God loves to accumulate his Favours, to load us with his Benefits;To him that hath, more shall be given: God loves to accumulate his Favours, to load us with his Benefits;
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he gives liberally, that he may draw out our Hope to follow him for more and more still.
he gives liberally, that he may draw out our Hope to follow him for more and more still.
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Let us then abound in Hope, holding fast our Confidence firm unto the End. Let us then abound in Hope, holding fast our Confidence firm unto the End.
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What it is to KNOW GOD in CHRIST. JOHN VIII. 54, 55. Of whom ye say, That he is your God;
What it is to KNOW GOD in CHRIST. JOHN VIII. 54, 55. Of whom you say, That he is your God;
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yet ye have not known him; but I know him.
yet you have not known him; but I know him.
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CHAP. I. EVery one of you in this Assembly, may be ready to say, That the God of Abraham is your God;
CHAP. I. EVery one of you in this Assembly, may be ready to say, That the God of Abraham is your God;
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but what if I prove to the faces of some Professors, that they have not yet known the Lord? I am from these words to shew, who among you do,
but what if I prove to the faces of Some Professors, that they have not yet known the Lord? I am from these words to show, who among you do,
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and who among you do not yet savingly know the Lord. This Enquiry will be as Comfortable to some, as it may be Terrible to others;
and who among you do not yet savingly know the Lord. This Enquiry will be as Comfortable to Some, as it may be Terrible to Others;
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the Lord make it an Awakening Word to us all. There is no dallying in this matter;
the Lord make it an Awakening Word to us all. There is no dallying in this matter;
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'tis Life Eternal to know God, and Eternal Death not to know him. Ye say he is your God, yet ye have not known him.
it's Life Eternal to know God, and Eternal Death not to know him. You say he is your God, yet you have not known him.
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A likely matter indeed, That God should be your God, and you not know him! I am sure you know him not, because you know not me:
A likely matter indeed, That God should be your God, and you not know him! I am sure you know him not, Because you know not me:
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I know him, but you do not: I know him, and none else do, but such as I reveal him to:
I know him, but you do not: I know him, and none Else doe, but such as I reveal him to:
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Since you refuse to learn of me, I do pronounce you a company of ignorant, formal Professors, quite beside the Truth and Power of Religion, aliens and strangers from the commonwealth of Israel, without God in the world;
Since you refuse to Learn of me, I do pronounce you a company of ignorant, formal Professors, quite beside the Truth and Power of Religion, aliens and Strangers from the commonwealth of Israel, without God in the world;
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worshipping you know not whom, doing your devotions to an unknown God.
worshipping you know not whom, doing your devotions to an unknown God.
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The Knowledge of God, and of Jesus Christ, are often put together in Scripture, because we cannot know one,
The Knowledge of God, and of jesus christ, Are often put together in Scripture, Because we cannot know one,
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if we do not know both, 2 Pet. •. 2. Joh. 14. 6, 7, 9. No man cometh unto the Father, but by me:
if we do not know both, 2 Pet. •. 2. John 14. 6, 7, 9. No man comes unto the Father, but by me:
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If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father. If you had known me, you should have known my Father also: He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father.
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And through the knowledge of both, there is a multiplication of grace and peace to us, 2 Pet. 1. 2. Some seek to know every thing but Christ;
And through the knowledge of both, there is a multiplication of grace and peace to us, 2 Pet. 1. 2. some seek to know every thing but christ;
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Paul desires to know nothing but Christ, 1 Cor. 2. 2. The Lord grant that may be the unfeigned desire of every Soul here present. The Coherence.Paul Desires to know nothing but christ, 1 Cor. 2. 2. The Lord grant that may be the unfeigned desire of every Soul Here present. The Coherence.
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Because the sense of the Text depends very much upon what goes before in this and the 7 th Chapter;
Because the sense of the Text depends very much upon what Goes before in this and the 7 that Chapter;
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therefore I shall give you a brief Analysis of both these Chapters, down to the very Words of the Text.
Therefore I shall give you a brief Analysis of both these Chapters, down to the very Words of the Text.
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In these two Chapters there are hot Disputes and Contests between Christ and the Jews, about the Divinity of his Person,
In these two Chapters there Are hight Disputes and Contests between christ and the jews, about the Divinity of his Person,
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and the Truth of his Doctrine; Christ maintains both.
and the Truth of his Doctrine; christ maintains both.
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In the beginning of the 7 th Chapter, Christ and his Brethren have a consultation about his going up to Jerusalem to the Feast of Tabernacles, which was at hand, verse 2. The Point they deliberate upon was this, viz. Whether he should go up at the beginning of the Feast;
In the beginning of the 7 that Chapter, christ and his Brothers have a consultation about his going up to Jerusalem to the Feast of Tabernacles, which was At hand, verse 2. The Point they deliberate upon was this, viz. Whither he should go up At the beginning of the Feast;
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his Brethren who did not yet believe in him, verse 5. were for it, tho upon very slight grounds, vers. 3, 4. Christ is against it, refuses to go then, verse 8. I go not yet unto this feast, but go ye;
his Brothers who did not yet believe in him, verse 5. were for it, though upon very slight grounds, vers. 3, 4. christ is against it, refuses to go then, verse 8. I go not yet unto this feast, but go you;
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I will go when I see my time;
I will go when I see my time;
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my time is not yet full come, vers. 8. Christ knew the proper seasons and moments for every part of his Work;my time is not yet full come, vers. 8. christ knew the proper seasons and moments for every part of his Work;
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so he sends 'em away, but himself abode still in Galilee, vers. 9. Upon this, there were great Enquiries after Christ, where he was,
so he sends they away, but himself Abided still in Galilee, vers. 9. Upon this, there were great Enquiries After christ, where he was,
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and why he was not there? This occasioned a murmuring among the people concerning him, verse 12. About the middle of the Feast Jesus appears among 'em, Teaching in the Temple to the admiration of all that heard him, vers. 14, 15. The Points of Doctrine that he there handles, with his Answers to all their Cavils and Objections, I shall for brevity sake omit;
and why he was not there? This occasioned a murmuring among the people Concerning him, verse 12. About the middle of the Feast jesus appears among they, Teaching in the Temple to the admiration of all that herd him, vers. 14, 15. The Points of Doctrine that he there handles, with his Answers to all their Cavils and Objections, I shall for brevity sake omit;
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you may read 'em in that Chapter, from the 16 th. to the 37 th verse; so ends his Sermon at the midst of the Feast.
you may read they in that Chapter, from the 16 th. to the 37 that verse; so ends his Sermon At the midst of the Feast.
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Verse 37. He begins another Sermon at the end of the Feast, for the Feast lasted Eight days;Verse 37. He begins Another Sermon At the end of the Feast, for the Feast lasted Eight days;
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and in the last day, that great day of the Feast, wherein there used to be the greatest Assemblies, Lev. 23. 36 On the eighth day shall be a holy Convocation, a solemn Assembly:
and in the last day, that great day of the Feast, wherein there used to be the greatest Assemblies, Lev. 23. 36 On the eighth day shall be a holy Convocation, a solemn Assembly:
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And upon this day, that the people might have something to meditate on by the way,
And upon this day, that the people might have something to meditate on by the Way,
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and to carry home with 'em, Christ pr•aches an excellent Sermon about Spiritual Water vers. 37 38, &c. which had different effects upon his •earers;
and to carry home with they, christ pr•aches an excellent Sermon about Spiritual Water vers. 37 38, etc. which had different effects upon his •earers;
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some believed, and some believed not; as it was then, so it is now. The Feast being over, Christ continues Preaching in the same place;
Some believed, and Some believed not; as it was then, so it is now. The Feast being over, christ continues Preaching in the same place;
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you have him early in the morning, teaching the people in the Temple, Chap ▪ 8. 2. But the Scribes and Pbarisees purposely to interrupt his Preaching, put an ensnaring question to him, about a woman taken in the very Act of Adultery, what his Judgment was concerning her,
you have him early in the morning, teaching the people in the Temple, Chap ▪ 8. 2. But the Scribes and Pbarisees purposely to interrupt his Preaching, put an ensnaring question to him, about a woman taken in the very Act of Adultery, what his Judgement was Concerning her,
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Whether she should be put Death, according to Law in that case, Levit. 20. 10. How he managed himself in acquitting the Woman, to the Shame and Conviction of all his Opposers, I refer to your own reading, from the 1 st. verse of this 8 th. Chapter, to the 12 th. verse.
Whither she should be put Death, according to Law in that case, Levit. 20. 10. How he managed himself in acquitting the Woman, to the Shame and Conviction of all his Opposers, I refer to your own reading, from the 1 Saint. verse of this 8 th. Chapter, to the 12 th. verse.
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Having dispatched that business, he falls to Preaching again, of many weighty and very useful Points, suited to the present condition of his Auditors.
Having dispatched that business, he falls to Preaching again, of many weighty and very useful Points, suited to the present condition of his Auditors.
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First, He preaches himself to be the true light of the world, vers. 12. which occasioned a long Dispute between him and the Pharisees, about the validity of that Testimony which he gave of himself;First, He Preaches himself to be the true Light of the world, vers. 12. which occasioned a long Dispute between him and the Pharisees, about the validity of that Testimony which he gave of himself;
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Christ vindicates both himself and his Doctrine, and proves both to be from Heaven:
christ vindicates both himself and his Doctrine, and Proves both to be from Heaven:
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'Tis observable, how in the close of one Point, Christ gives occasion for another, which he knew their Objections would lead him into ( vers 32, 33.) about Spiritual Freedom, declaring what that is;
It's observable, how in the close of one Point, christ gives occasion for Another, which he knew their Objections would led him into (vers 32, 33.) about Spiritual Freedom, declaring what that is;
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and that the Jews had not yet attained to it, because they were the servants of sin, vers. 34. in bondage to their own Corruptions and Lusts;
and that the jews had not yet attained to it, Because they were the Servants of since, vers. 34. in bondage to their own Corruptions and Lustiest;
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this he urges close upon 'em, notwithstanding their vain-glorious boasting of their descent from Abraham. Now because my Text comes in upon this Discourse, I shall give you some account of it.
this he urges close upon they, notwithstanding their vainglorious boasting of their descent from Abraham. Now Because my Text comes in upon this Discourse, I shall give you Some account of it.
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The Jews to prove themselves to be Freemen, and never in bondage, alledge that they were Abraham's seed, vers. 33. They said, Abraham was their father, v. 39. and God was their father, ver. 41. Christ denies both,
The jews to prove themselves to be Freemen, and never in bondage, allege that they were Abraham's seed, vers. 33. They said, Abraham was their father, v. 39. and God was their father, ver. 41. christ Denies both,
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and says the Devil was their Father, which he proves by their contempt of him and his Doctrine,
and Says the devil was their Father, which he Proves by their contempt of him and his Doctrine,
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as more at large appears in this Chapter. The Sum of all is this; viz. They vainly pretend to an Interest in God, who dishonour the Son of God;
as more At large appears in this Chapter. The Sum of all is this; viz. They vainly pretend to an Interest in God, who dishonour the Son of God;
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it is my Father that honoureth me; Of whom ye say he is your God, yet ye have not known him.
it is my Father that Honoureth me; Of whom you say he is your God, yet you have not known him.
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First, I shall make good the Words of our Saviour against the Jews, and prove, That they knew not God,First, I shall make good the Words of our Saviour against the jews, and prove, That they knew not God,
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because they knew not Christ the Son of God. God cannot be savingly known, but as he hath revealed himself in Christ.
Because they knew not christ the Son of God. God cannot be savingly known, but as he hath revealed himself in christ.
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God hath revealed himself to the Jews in his word, not only as the Creator of Heaven and Earth,
God hath revealed himself to the jews in his word, not only as the Creator of Heaven and Earth,
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and as that God who brought them out of Egypt, (so they knew him);
and as that God who brought them out of Egypt, (so they knew him);
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but that he intended to send his Son into the world, the Seed of the Woman to redeem Man. Zech. 9. 11. Isa. 45. 17. Had the Jews believed this, they would never have treated Christ so scornfully, saying, Where is thy Father? v. 19. Such a spiritual Redeemer they looked not for, they thought the Messiah should be some Temporal Prince, who should come of some Noble Family, with great attendance, armed with Power and Strength to deliver them from the Roman Yoak;
but that he intended to send his Son into the world, the Seed of the Woman to Redeem Man. Zechariah 9. 11. Isaiah 45. 17. Had the jews believed this, they would never have treated christ so scornfully, saying, Where is thy Father? v. 19. Such a spiritual Redeemer they looked not for, they Thought the Messiah should be Some Temporal Prince, who should come of Some Noble Family, with great attendance, armed with Power and Strength to deliver them from the Roman Yoke;
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to restore the people to their Liberties, to enlarge his Dominion over other Nations, keeping up the Mosaical Polity every where;
to restore the people to their Liberties, to enlarge his Dominion over other nations, keeping up the Mosaical Polity every where;
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they never dreamed that the Son of God was to come in man's Nature to dye for Sinners, to bring in a new Everlasting Righteousness and Life;
they never dreamed that the Son of God was to come in Man's Nature to die for Sinners, to bring in a new Everlasting Righteousness and Life;
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though all this was foretold in the Old-Testament, yet they did not so understand it. All outward deliverances promised to the Jews, were through Christ.
though all this was foretold in the Old-Testament, yet they did not so understand it. All outward Deliverances promised to the jews, were through christ.
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So to unbelieving Ahaz, Isa. 7. 14. All Mercies promised to the Jews, hung upon the Kingdom of David, which pointed to Christ.
So to unbelieving Ahaz, Isaiah 7. 14. All mercies promised to the jews, hung upon the Kingdom of David, which pointed to christ.
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Isa. 55. 3, 4. Jer. 23. 3, 4, 5, 6. Ezek. 34. 22, 23. and Ezek 37. 25, &c. All the hope of Israel in all Ages, was reposed in Christ only:Isaiah 55. 3, 4. Jer. 23. 3, 4, 5, 6. Ezekiel 34. 22, 23. and Ezekiel 37. 25, etc. All the hope of Israel in all Ages, was reposed in christ only:
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Zech. 9. 9. &c. Amos 9. 11. &c. The Gospel being first to be Preached to the Jews, Christ ceased not to Preach to them;Zechariah 9. 9. etc. Amos 9. 11. etc. The Gospel being First to be Preached to the jews, christ ceased not to Preach to them;
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notwithstanding all their scorn and contempt of Him and his Doctrine, expressed by their Contumelious words,
notwithstanding all their scorn and contempt of Him and his Doctrine, expressed by their Contumelious words,
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and wicked attempts to take away his Life. They took up stones and cast at him, v. 59. 'Tis evident that the greatest part of the Jews did not know God, though the Psalmist says, Psal. 76. 1, 2. In •udah is God known, his name is great in Israel;
and wicked attempts to take away his Life. They took up stones and cast At him, v. 59. It's evident that the greatest part of the jews did not know God, though the Psalmist Says, Psalm 76. 1, 2. In •udah is God known, his name is great in Israel;
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in Salem also is his Tabernacle, and his dwelling-place in Sion. in Salem also is his Tabernacle, and his dwelling-place in Sion.
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Yet Christ here reproves them for their ignorance of God, even in •erusalem. According to that of the Prophet Isa. 1. 3. The •x knoweth his owner,
Yet christ Here reproves them for their ignorance of God, even in •erusalem. According to that of the Prophet Isaiah 1. 3. The •x Knoweth his owner,
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and the •ss his masters crib: but Israel doth not know, my people •oth not consider: and the •ss his Masters crib: but Israel does not know, my people •oth not Consider:
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o, My people is sottish, they have not known me, they are sottish ch•ldren, they have no understanding, Jer. 4. 22. No wonder the Gentile world knew not God;
oh, My people is sottish, they have not known me, they Are sottish ch•ldren, they have no understanding, Jer. 4. 22. No wonder the Gentile world knew not God;
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but that his own people the Jews should not know him, this is strange!
but that his own people the jews should not know him, this is strange!
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They knew there was a God, and did worship him according to the Law, but not according to the Gospel;
They knew there was a God, and did worship him according to the Law, but not according to the Gospel;
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therefore though they said they knew him, yet not doing the Duty of those who rightly know God, they are said not to know him. But,
Therefore though they said they knew him, yet not doing the Duty of those who rightly know God, they Are said not to know him. But,
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Secondly, to bring down the point nearer to our selves.Secondly, to bring down the point nearer to our selves.
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1. Obs. Many do pretend to an Interest in the God of Abraham, as their God and Father, who yet know him not.
1. Obs. Many do pretend to an Interest in the God of Abraham, as their God and Father, who yet know him not.
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As there were many carnal Israelites of old, who had a form of knowledg in the Law, Rom. 2. 20. So there are many formal Christians now, who have a form of knowledg according to the Letter of the Gospel,
As there were many carnal Israelites of old, who had a from of knowledge in the Law, Rom. 2. 20. So there Are many formal Christians now, who have a from of knowledge according to the letter of the Gospel,
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and yet do not truly know God in Christ Jesus.
and yet do not truly know God in christ jesus.
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Many call God their God and Father, whom he will never own for his true Children.
Many call God their God and Father, whom he will never own for his true Children.
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God owns none for his Children, who do not own Christ for his Son, carrying it towards him accordingly:
God owns none for his Children, who do not own christ for his Son, carrying it towards him accordingly:
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Our relation to God as Children, springs from our relation to Christ the Son of God;
Our Relation to God as Children, springs from our Relation to christ the Son of God;
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our union to Christ by Faith, proves our adoption;
our Union to christ by Faith, Proves our adoption;
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but whilst we are without Christ, we are looked upon as aliens and strangers, as without God in the world, Eph. 2. 12.
but while we Are without christ, we Are looked upon as aliens and Strangers, as without God in the world, Ephesians 2. 12.
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I shall include all that I have further to say from this Text, in this general observation, viz.
I shall include all that I have further to say from this Text, in this general observation, viz.
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2. O•s. A right saving Knowledge of God, is only in and through Christ: We cannot know God unto Salvation any other way.
2. O•s. A right Saving Knowledge of God, is only in and through christ: We cannot know God unto Salvation any other Way.
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From the Analysis of these two Chapters, and the coherence of the Text with the Context it plainly appears by these words of our Saviour to the Jews, That none do truly know God the Father, who do not acknowledg Christ to be the Son of God.
From the Analysis of these two Chapters, and the coherence of the Text with the Context it plainly appears by these words of our Saviour to the jews, That none do truly know God the Father, who do not acknowledge christ to be the Son of God.
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All the saving Knowledge we have of God, is from the Knowledge Christ hath of God, who lying in the bosom of the Father, hath declared him to us, John 1. 18. John 14. 9. We ought not to speak any thing of God, but what he has said of himself in his word:
All the Saving Knowledge we have of God, is from the Knowledge christ hath of God, who lying in the bosom of the Father, hath declared him to us, John 1. 18. John 14. 9. We ought not to speak any thing of God, but what he has said of himself in his word:
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Theology is the Doctrine of God concerning himself, concerning his works and his will.
Theology is the Doctrine of God Concerning himself, Concerning his works and his will.
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Christ, as man, was ignorant of some things, and knew no more than the Father revealed to him.
christ, as man, was ignorant of Some things, and knew no more than the Father revealed to him.
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Mark 13. 32. so Joh. 7. 16, 17. My doctrine, says he, is not mine, but his that sent me; Mark 13. 32. so John 7. 16, 17. My Doctrine, Says he, is not mine, but his that sent me;
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'tis of God, I speak not of my self, or from my self, but as I hear.it's of God, I speak not of my self, or from my self, but as I hear.
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John 5. 30. So he received the Revelation from the Father, Rev. 1. 1. As our Knowledge of God flows from the Knowledge Christ has of God;John 5. 30. So he received the Revelation from the Father, Rev. 1. 1. As our Knowledge of God flows from the Knowledge christ has of God;
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So our Knowledge of Christ is from himself.
So our Knowledge of christ is from himself.
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John. 14. 21. As he does by his Spirit reveal himself to us, so he doth reveal the Father to us in himself.John. 14. 21. As he does by his Spirit reveal himself to us, so he does reveal the Father to us in himself.
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Mat. 11. 27. John 6. 46. No man hath seen God at any time, no not Moses himself hath seen the Father,Mathew 11. 27. John 6. 46. No man hath seen God At any time, no not Moses himself hath seen the Father,
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but had all from Christ, who gave the Law upon the Mount, Acts 7. 38. Whatever Notices there may be in the minds of men, of a Deity, yet they know not God aright without faith in Christ.
but had all from christ, who gave the Law upon the Mount, Acts 7. 38. Whatever Notices there may be in the minds of men, of a Deity, yet they know not God aright without faith in christ.
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Saving Knowledge, is that by which we understand the right way of a sinners salvation by Christ;
Saving Knowledge, is that by which we understand the right Way of a Sinners salvation by christ;
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or it's the Knowledge that shews us what we must do to be saved.
or it's the Knowledge that shows us what we must do to be saved.
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A convinced sinner is at a great loss about his Salvation, till God open to him the Mystery of his free Grace in Christ, giving him thereby the Knowledge of Salvation, Luk. 17. 7. God's love is towards the Elect, before they know him, but it is not in them till they know him;
A convinced sinner is At a great loss about his Salvation, till God open to him the Mystery of his free Grace in christ, giving him thereby the Knowledge of Salvation, Luk. 17. 7. God's love is towards the Elect, before they know him, but it is not in them till they know him;
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then they understand how they are beloved of God;
then they understand how they Are Beloved of God;
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his love is shed abroad in their Hearts, Rom. 5. 5. 'Tis in them: John 17. 26. And I in them; Not only for them, but in them;
his love is shed abroad in their Hearts, Rom. 5. 5. It's in them: John 17. 26. And I in them; Not only for them, but in them;
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before we knew God or Christ, Christ had suffered for us, interceded for us; but before Faith, he is not said to be in us:
before we knew God or christ, christ had suffered for us, interceded for us; but before Faith, he is not said to be in us:
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i. e. Not to live in us by his Spirit, that we may live to God, Gal. 2. 20.i. e. Not to live in us by his Spirit, that we may live to God, Gal. 2. 20.
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This Saving Knowledge of God, which I am now speaking of, is not the Knowledge of his Essence,
This Saving Knowledge of God, which I am now speaking of, is not the Knowledge of his Essence,
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but of his Grace, Love, and Good-Will towards us in Christ, and this the only begotten Son declares to us, John 1. 18. NONLATINALPHABET. This word NONLATINALPHABET, is plenior & perfectior rerum explitio.
but of his Grace, Love, and Goodwill towards us in christ, and this the only begotten Son declares to us, John 1. 18.. This word, is plenior & perfectior rerum explitio.
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CHAP. II. THat I may more distinctly open to you the nature of this saving knowledge of God in Christ, I shall shew 1. What may be known of God out of Christ. 2. All that may be known of God out of Christ, is better known in and by Christ. 3. What may be known of God in and by Christ, that cannot be known any other way. 4. What it is to know God in Christ. 5. What a true saving knowledge of God implies.
CHAP. II THat I may more distinctly open to you the nature of this Saving knowledge of God in christ, I shall show 1. What may be known of God out of christ. 2. All that may be known of God out of christ, is better known in and by christ. 3. What may be known of God in and by christ, that cannot be known any other Way. 4. What it is to know God in christ. 5. What a true Saving knowledge of God Implies.
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1. What may be known of God out of Christ, viz. The invisible things of God,
1. What may be known of God out of christ, viz. The invisible things of God,
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even his eternal Power and Godhead, Rom. 1. 19, 20. This Natural Philosophical knowledge of God,even his Eternal Power and Godhead, Rom. 1. 19, 20. This Natural Philosophical knowledge of God,
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though it be not sufficient to Save us, yet 'tis sufficient to Damn us; to render us inexcusable, and consequently to justifie our Damnation.
though it be not sufficient to Save us, yet it's sufficient to Damn us; to render us inexcusable, and consequently to justify our Damnation.
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It may convince us of Sin, but does not enable us to shun it, or to do Good;
It may convince us of since, but does not enable us to shun it, or to do Good;
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to addict our selves to it in a constant way, this is a special work of the Holy Spirit.
to addict our selves to it in a constant Way, this is a special work of the Holy Spirit.
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Natural Concience knows something of God, but nothing of Christ, till our Ears are opened. Psal. 40. 6. Aures perfodit, digged or bored our Ears;
Natural Conscience knows something of God, but nothing of christ, till our Ears Are opened. Psalm 40. 6. Aures perfodit, dug or bored our Ears;
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There is an obstruction, a stoppage in all our Natural faculties, that Spiritual objects can't enter, till we are Spiritually enlightned, till God moves our Hearts to assent to this Divine Revelation of God in Christ,
There is an obstruction, a stoppage in all our Natural faculties, that Spiritual objects can't enter, till we Are Spiritually enlightened, till God moves our Hearts to assent to this Divine Revelation of God in christ,
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so giving us knowledge, which is an effect of Divine Power, 2 Pet. 1. 2, 3. Eph 1. 19 ▪ 2 Thes. •. 11. Which overthrows the Pelagian Doctrine, asserting it to be in man's power to believe, contrary to 2 Cor. 4. 7. and 2 Cor. 2. 5. in the Power of God, i. e.
so giving us knowledge, which is an Effect of Divine Power, 2 Pet. 1. 2, 3. Ephesians 1. 19 ▪ 2 Thebes •. 11. Which overthrows the Pelagian Doctrine, asserting it to be in Man's power to believe, contrary to 2 Cor. 4. 7. and 2 Cor. 2. 5. in the Power of God, i. e.
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In the irresistible efficacy of his Grace: Though all Natural men do resist Grace at first, yet Grace overcomes them at last;
In the irresistible efficacy of his Grace: Though all Natural men do resist Grace At First, yet Grace overcomes them At last;
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takes away all final prevailing resistance, turning the heart of stone into a heart of flesh, Ezek. 36. 26. Besides to be able to resist the Grace of God, is no Argument of man's Power,
Takes away all final prevailing resistance, turning the heart of stone into a heart of Flesh, Ezekiel 36. 26. Beside to be able to resist the Grace of God, is no Argument of Man's Power,
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but of his Weakness, Malice, and Pride.
but of his Weakness, Malice, and Pride.
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The Gentiles knew God by the Creation, but not by the Scriptures, forbidding inward Lust and Concupiscence, which natural light does not, Rom 7. 7. They judged thoughts to be free;
The Gentiles knew God by the Creation, but not by the Scriptures, forbidding inward Lust and Concupiscence, which natural Light does not, Rom 7. 7. They judged thoughts to be free;
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for this reason the Gentiles are said, not to know God, 1 Thes. 4. 5. 2. All that may be known of God out of Christ, is better known in and by Christ:
for this reason the Gentiles Are said, not to know God, 1 Thebes 4. 5. 2. All that may be known of God out of christ, is better known in and by christ:
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By Reason we know that the World was made, but by Faith we know it more certainly, Heb. 11. 3. The light of Nature gathers up something from the Works of God,
By Reason we know that the World was made, but by Faith we know it more Certainly, Hebrew 11. 3. The Light of Nature gathers up something from the Works of God,
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but Faith gathers up more from the Word of God; the Word speaks more distinctly than the Works of God do;
but Faith gathers up more from the Word of God; the Word speaks more distinctly than the Works of God do;
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these hold forth something of God in the general Notion of a Deity, but leave us in the dark where to find out this God:
these hold forth something of God in the general Notion of a Deity, but leave us in the dark where to find out this God:
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They speak out God to our Reason, by some remote consequences, leading us up to a first cause,
They speak out God to our Reason, by Some remote consequences, leading us up to a First cause,
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and in a discursive way convincing us of the Being of a God;
and in a discursive Way convincing us of thee Being of a God;
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but few men have such Logical heads, as to keep themselves under the power of these reasonings;
but few men have such Logical Heads, as to keep themselves under the power of these reasonings;
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they are apt ever and anon, to sink at last into practical Atheism:
they Are apt ever and anon, to sink At last into practical Atheism:
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He is a Practical Atheist, who does not order his life according to those inward speculations he has of God.
He is a Practical Atheist, who does not order his life according to those inward speculations he has of God.
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The Word holds forth God more powerfully, and directly to our Faith, shewing us that God in Christ, which it speaks of:
The Word holds forth God more powerfully, and directly to our Faith, showing us that God in christ, which it speaks of:
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Since in the Wisdom of God, i. e. by the Fabrick of Heaven and Earth, setting forth the Wisdom of God, the World cannot by all its Wit and Wisdom, comfortably know God unto Salvation,
Since in the Wisdom of God, i. e. by the Fabric of Heaven and Earth, setting forth the Wisdom of God, the World cannot by all its Wit and Wisdom, comfortably know God unto Salvation,
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therefore he calls us to Faith in Christ, 1 Cor. 1. 21.
Therefore he calls us to Faith in christ, 1 Cor. 1. 21.
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3. What may be known of God in and by Christ, that cannot be known any other way, viz.
3. What may be known of God in and by christ, that cannot be known any other Way, viz.
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His Pardoning Grace, which as Sinners, we are most of all concerned to know;
His Pardoning Grace, which as Sinners, we Are most of all concerned to know;
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all other Attributes of God make against us, without the knowledge of this, which makes all to be for us.
all other Attributes of God make against us, without the knowledge of this, which makes all to be for us.
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The way of a Sinners Salvation, is no where revealed, but in Christ;
The Way of a Sinners Salvation, is no where revealed, but in christ;
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the last word the Law speaks, is Death, in the day thou eatest, thou shalt dye, and so leaves us under that Sentence, till the day of Execution.
the last word the Law speaks, is Death, in the day thou Eatest, thou shalt die, and so leaves us under that Sentence, till the day of Execution.
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The Devils knew God, without a Redeemer, and therefore tremble, Jam. 1. 19. The Gentiles knew God,
The Devils knew God, without a Redeemer, and Therefore tremble, Jam. 1. 19. The Gentiles knew God,
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but not in Christ, Rom. 1. 20. The Jews knew God as the Creator of the World,
but not in christ, Rom. 1. 20. The jews knew God as the Creator of the World,
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as their Deliverer out of Egypt, as the founder of their Commonwealth, but not as the Father of Christ, the true Messiah:
as their Deliverer out of Egypt, as the founder of their Commonwealth, but not as the Father of christ, the true Messiah:
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All this knowledge of God out of Christ, does represent him to us only as our Judge;
All this knowledge of God out of christ, does represent him to us only as our Judge;
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which leads a Sinner to utter Despair, overwhelms him with a sense of God's Wrath. 'Tis only in Christ that we look upon God as a Saviour, freely pardoning all our Sins:
which leads a Sinner to utter Despair, overwhelms him with a sense of God's Wrath. It's only in christ that we look upon God as a Saviour, freely pardoning all our Sins:
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This Pardoning Grace flows down to us only through Christ, In whom we have redemption through his blood,
This Pardoning Grace flows down to us only through christ, In whom we have redemption through his blood,
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even the forgiveness of sins, Col. 1. 14. Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ:
even the forgiveness of Sins, Col. 1. 14. Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in jesus christ:
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whom God hath set forth to be ap•opitiation through Faith in his blood, to deelare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God, Rom. 3. 24, 25. This is a faithful saying,
whom God hath Set forth to be ap•opitiation through Faith in his blood, to deelare his righteousness for the remission of Sins that Are past, through the forbearance of God, Rom. 3. 24, 25. This is a faithful saying,
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and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, 1 Tim. 1. 15. Who hath saved us, and called ws with a holy calling:
and worthy of all acceptation, that christ jesus Come into the world to save Sinners, 1 Tim. 1. 15. Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling:
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Not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus, before the world began;
Not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in christ jesus, before the world began;
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But is now made manifest, by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death,
But is now made manifest, by the appearing of our Saviour jesus christ, who hath abolished death,
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and hath brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1. 9, 10. From all these Texts it plainly appears, that God never had a thought from all Eternity of Pardoning Sinners,and hath brought life and immortality to Light through the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1. 9, 10. From all these Texts it plainly appears, that God never had a Thought from all Eternity of Pardoning Sinners,
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but only in and through Christ;
but only in and through christ;
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and what applications we have made, and do make every day unto God in the Name of Christ for the Pardon of Sin, does highly concern every one of us seriously to consider.
and what applications we have made, and do make every day unto God in the Name of christ for the Pardon of since, does highly concern every one of us seriously to Consider.
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This hidden Mystery of Gods Pardoning Grace, unknown to the World before, Mat. 13 35. is revealed to us in and by Christ, being intimate with the Father,
This hidden Mystery of God's Pardoning Grace, unknown to the World before, Mathew 13 35. is revealed to us in and by christ, being intimate with the Father,
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even in his bosom, Joh. 1. 18. And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth, John 3. 32. Let us receive his Testimony,even in his bosom, John 1. 18. And what he hath seen and herd, that he Testifieth, John 3. 32. Let us receive his Testimony,
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and set to our seal that God is true, and will never pardon any who believe not in Jesus The end of his Coming into the World in our Nature, was to manifest the Name of God to his Elect, Joh. 17. 6. to tell us all things relating to our salvation, Joh. 4. 25. Therefore let us hear him, Mat. 17. 5. by Christ Angels have a clearer knowledge of God, Eph. 3. 1. He is seen of Angels as the Redeemer of the World,
and Set to our seal that God is true, and will never pardon any who believe not in jesus The end of his Coming into the World in our Nature, was to manifest the Name of God to his Elect, John 17. 6. to tell us all things relating to our salvation, John 4. 25. Therefore let us hear him, Mathew 17. 5. by christ Angels have a clearer knowledge of God, Ephesians 3. 1. He is seen of Angels as the Redeemer of the World,
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and he only gives us understanding of those truths that lead unto Eternal Life, 1 Joh. 5. 20. He is the way, the truth, and the life;
and he only gives us understanding of those truths that led unto Eternal Life, 1 John 5. 20. He is the Way, the truth, and the life;
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no man comes unto the Father but by him, Joh. 14. 6. 4. What it is to know God in Christ: no man comes unto the Father but by him, John 14. 6. 4. What it is to know God in christ:
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Of this only in general, to make way to the last Head, which I shall more enlarge upon.
Of this only in general, to make Way to the last Head, which I shall more enlarge upon.
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He that knows Christ to be God, knows God in Christ; this needs no proof. But what is it know Christ to be God?
He that knows christ to be God, knows God in christ; this needs no proof. But what is it know christ to be God?
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Answer. To own him to be the Eternal Son of God.Answer. To own him to be the Eternal Son of God.
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When do we own him as such? Ans. when we acknowledge him to be indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world, Joh. 4. 42. Trusting in him for the Pardon of Sin. Jer. 31. 34. They shall all know me, from the least to the greatest, saith the Lord:
When do we own him as such? Ans. when we acknowledge him to be indeed the christ, the Saviour of the world, John 4. 42. Trusting in him for the Pardon of Sin. Jer. 31. 34. They shall all know me, from the least to the greatest, Says the Lord:
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for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will Remember their since no more.
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Till we know God, to be a God of Forgiveness, casting our selves by Faith upon Christ,
Till we know God, to be a God of Forgiveness, casting our selves by Faith upon christ,
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for the pardon of our Sins, we do not savingly know the Lord. To know, in the sense of the Text, includes in it, Faith, Love, and Approbation;
for the pardon of our Sins, we do not savingly know the Lord. To know, in the sense of the Text, includes in it, Faith, Love, and Approbation;
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Faith in the Truth, Love to the Truth, and a hearty Approbation of the Truth which we profess to know;
Faith in the Truth, Love to the Truth, and a hearty Approbation of the Truth which we profess to know;
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testifying all this, by our ready subjection and obedience to it.
testifying all this, by our ready subjection and Obedience to it.
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As to know, is to love and approve, Psal. 1. 6. So not to know, is to disallow, to disown, to disapprove, to hate that which I do; I allow not NONLATINALPHABET.
As to know, is to love and approve, Psalm 1. 6. So not to know, is to disallow, to disown, to disapprove, to hate that which I do; I allow not.
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Rom. 7. 15. I know not; and therefore know not, because I allow not, I hate it:Rom. 7. 15. I know not; and Therefore know not, Because I allow not, I hate it:
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So the Lord said to the foolish Virgins, Mat. 25. 12. I know you not, i. e.
So the Lord said to the foolish Virgins, Mathew 25. 12. I know you not, i. e.
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I do refuse, reject, and condemn you.
I do refuse, reject, and condemn you.
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So Joh. 17 25. The World is said not to know the Father, because they rejected that Revelation which he made of himself in Christ The Galatians in their Pagan state, are said not to know God, Gal 4. 8. some knowledge of God they had by the creatures,
So John 17 25. The World is said not to know the Father, Because they rejected that Revelation which he made of himself in christ The Galatians in their Pagan state, Are said not to know God, Gall 4. 8. Some knowledge of God they had by the creatures,
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but none in Christ, and therefore are said not to know God.
but none in christ, and Therefore Are said not to know God.
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This saving-knowledge of God in Christ is altogether Spiritual, and lies in the sp•cial light of Faith, discerning the God-head of Christ;
This Saving-knowledge of God in christ is altogether Spiritual, and lies in the sp•cial Light of Faith, discerning the Godhead of christ;
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and therefore inclining us to trust in the Merits of his Precious Blood, for the Pardon of all our Sins.
and Therefore inclining us to trust in the Merits of his Precious Blood, for the Pardon of all our Sins.
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'Tis a very gross corrupt Interpretation of that Text, 2 Cor. 5 16. that the Lutheran Divines give, Tho we have known Christ after the flesh,
It's a very gross corrupt Interpretation of that Text, 2 Cor. 5 16. that the Lutheran Divines give, Though we have known christ After the Flesh,
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yet now henceforth know we him no more. i. e. yet now henceforth know we him no more. i. e.
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say they, in favour of their Ubiquity, Tho we have known him as a Body circumscribed and limited to a certain place while on earth,
say they, in favour of their Ubiquity, Though we have known him as a Body circumscribed and limited to a certain place while on earth,
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yet since his Ascention, we know him so no more; but suppose a Corporeal Ubiquity by virtue of his Divine Glorified Person;
yet since his Ascension, we know him so no more; but suppose a Corporeal Ubiquity by virtue of his Divine Glorified Person;
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which is in effect to deny the Truth of his Human Nature, by ascribing that to it, which is altogether inconsistent with it.
which is in Effect to deny the Truth of his Human Nature, by ascribing that to it, which is altogether inconsistent with it.
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The Apostle's meaning is plainly this, Henceforth know we no man after the flesh, i. e.
The Apostle's meaning is plainly this, Henceforth know we no man After the Flesh, i. e.
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I and all true Believers since our Conversion, bear no affection, no carnal worldly respect to any man living.
I and all true Believers since our Conversion, bear no affection, no carnal worldly respect to any man living.
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Tho once we knew Christ after the flesh, i. e. as the world knew him by his outward appearance only, slighting and condemning that in him, in his state of Humiliation, which the world so much despised.
Tho once we knew christ After the Flesh, i. e. as the world knew him by his outward appearance only, slighting and condemning that in him, in his state of Humiliation, which the world so much despised.
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Then we looked upon him as a mere Man, as an Impostor worthy of death; therefore we blasphemed him, and persecuted all his Followers:
Then we looked upon him as a mere Man, as an Impostor worthy of death; Therefore we blasphemed him, and persecuted all his Followers:
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This was the sense of the flesh:
This was the sense of the Flesh:
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But now we look upon him in the Light of the Spirit, as the Son of God, who died to save us from our sins.
But now we look upon him in the Light of the Spirit, as the Son of God, who died to save us from our Sins.
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They counted Paul 's Ministry inferior to that of the other Apostles, because he had not conversed with Christ on earth.
They counted Paul is Ministry inferior to that of the other Apostles, Because he had not conversed with christ on earth.
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What tho, says Paul, I have not known him after the flesh, as you have, who boast much of this, That you knew his Parents, his Brethren and Sisters, where he was born and bred, & c.? Yet I spiritually know him by Faith,
What though, Says Paul, I have not known him After the Flesh, as you have, who boast much of this, That you knew his Parents, his Brothers and Sisters, where he was born and bred, & c.? Yet I spiritually know him by Faith,
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as the Redeemer of the world, tho I have not known him after the flesh, as you have;
as the Redeemer of the world, though I have not known him After the Flesh, as you have;
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neither do I desire henceforth so to know him;
neither do I desire henceforth so to know him;
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i. e. to account of him according to any mere human Endowments, or outward worldly Circumstances;i. e. to account of him according to any mere human Endowments, or outward worldly circumstances;
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but I judge of him according to his Divine, Supernatural Excellencies, and so I admire and magnifie him.
but I judge of him according to his Divine, Supernatural Excellencies, and so I admire and magnify him.
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When Paul says, We know Christ no more after the flesh, flesh here is not taken for the substance of the flesh,
When Paul Says, We know christ no more After the Flesh, Flesh Here is not taken for the substance of the Flesh,
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but for the quality, or natural Passions of his Human body, being liable to all those natural,
but for the quality, or natural Passion of his Human body, being liable to all those natural,
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yet sin-less Infirmities of Human Flesh: He was hungry, athirst, weary, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with griefs:
yet sinless Infirmities of Human Flesh: He was hungry, athirst, weary, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with griefs:
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'Tis not said, we know no more the flesh of Christ, but we know no more Christ after the flesh; i. e.
It's not said, we know no more the Flesh of christ, but we know no more christ After the Flesh; i. e.
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according to that mean, outward appearance he made in the world, in his state of Humiliation:
according to that mean, outward appearance he made in the world, in his state of Humiliation:
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Our thoughts run higher now, to Christ glorified in Heaven, in our Nature.
Our thoughts run higher now, to christ glorified in Heaven, in our Nature.
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These words, Not to know Christ any more after the flesh, must not be taken in Servetus 's sense,
These words, Not to know christ any more After the Flesh, must not be taken in Servetus is sense,
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as if the Human Nature of Christ were now quite swallowed up by the Divine;
as if the Human Nature of christ were now quite swallowed up by the Divine;
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as if Christ had now put off his Human Body, and was turned into a Spirit.
as if christ had now put off his Human Body, and was turned into a Spirit.
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This overthrows the whole Foundation of Christian Religion.
This overthrows the Whole Foundation of Christian Religion.
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Tho the Papists many of 'em seem to be against the Lutheran Ubiquity, yet 'tis evident, That neither the Doctrine of Consubstantiation,
Though the Papists many of they seem to be against the Lutheran Ubiquity, yet it's evident, That neither the Doctrine of Consubstantiation,
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nor Transubstantiation, can possibly stand without a Corporal Ubiquity; and therefore both must fall to the ground, as having no foundation in Scripture.
nor Transubstantiation, can possibly stand without a Corporal Ubiquity; and Therefore both must fallen to the ground, as having no Foundation in Scripture.
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The Apostle's meaning is, That we don't know Christ now, according to the sense of the flesh,
The Apostle's meaning is, That we don't know christ now, according to the sense of the Flesh,
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but by a Divine Spiritual Knowledge, as New Creatures. Vers. 17. Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.
but by a Divine Spiritual Knowledge, as New Creatures. Vers. 17. Therefore if any man be in christ, he is a new creature.
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CHAP. III. What a true saving Knowledge of God implies. Being the Fifth and last Head.
CHAP. III. What a true Saving Knowledge of God Implies. Being the Fifth and last Head.
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WHat that Saving Knowledge of God in Christ, that every new Creature hath, does imply, I shall more particularly shew; some things first premised; viz.
WHat that Saving Knowledge of God in christ, that every new Creature hath, does imply, I shall more particularly show; Some things First premised; viz.
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1. True Religion flows from, and is grounded upon a right Knowledge of the True God.
1. True Religion flows from, and is grounded upon a right Knowledge of the True God.
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2. A Religion without a God, is a very strange unaccountable thing, no reason can be given for it.
2. A Religion without a God, is a very strange unaccountable thing, no reason can be given for it.
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3. A man without a God, is a very lonely solitary Creature, he would not know what to do with himself under extraordinary difficulties and distresses,
3. A man without a God, is a very lonely solitary Creature, he would not know what to do with himself under extraordinary difficulties and Distresses,
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if he had not a God to go unto, and to rely upon.
if he had not a God to go unto, and to rely upon.
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4. Man by Nature is a devout Creature, he will have a God, and a Religion;
4. Man by Nature is a devout Creature, he will have a God, and a Religion;
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he hath a Conscience, and therefore he must have a God, and a Religion of some sort or other.
he hath a Conscience, and Therefore he must have a God, and a Religion of Some sort or other.
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5. Man by Nature is prone to Idolatry, grossly mistaken in the choice of his God.
5. Man by Nature is prove to Idolatry, grossly mistaken in the choice of his God.
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6. Many of the more civilized sober Professors, even of Christianity, are apt to rest in general Notions of a Deity;
6. Many of the more civilized Sobrium Professors, even of Christianity, Are apt to rest in general Notions of a Deity;
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when they don't know God himself, they don't know him who is God. My Text leads me to speak of The Knowledge of God in Christ;
when they don't know God himself, they don't know him who is God. My Text leads me to speak of The Knowledge of God in christ;
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if what I shall say be not so plain and easie as you would have it:
if what I shall say be not so plain and easy as you would have it:
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Pray remember that I am speaking of that great mystery of godliness, God manifest in the flesh;
Pray Remember that I am speaking of that great mystery of godliness, God manifest in the Flesh;
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which no tongue, neither of men or angels, is able fully to set forth and to express: which not tongue, neither of men or Angels, is able Fully to Set forth and to express:
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Yet I hope (through the guidance of the Spirit of God) what I shall deliver upon this high Subject, will fall in with the Conceptions of your Faith,
Yet I hope (through the guidance of the Spirit of God) what I shall deliver upon this high Subject, will fallen in with the Conceptions of your Faith,
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and with the Spiritual Apprehensions of an Enlightned Mind. Now I proceed:
and with the Spiritual Apprehensions of an Enlightened Mind. Now I proceed:
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A True Saving Knowledge of God, implies these Three Things: 1. A Knowledge of God in the Person of Christ Incarnate.
A True Saving Knowledge of God, Implies these Three Things: 1. A Knowledge of God in the Person of christ Incarnate.
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That God manifest in the Flesh of Christ, is the only True God. 3. That this only True God manifest in the Flesh, is our God.
That God manifest in the Flesh of christ, is the only True God. 3. That this only True God manifest in the Flesh, is our God.
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CHAP. IV. Of the Knowledge of God, in the Person of Christ. WHat this Personal Knowledge of God in Christ is, I shall explain.
CHAP. IV. Of the Knowledge of God, in the Person of christ. WHat this Personal Knowledge of God in christ is, I shall explain.
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We conceive God to be a distinct Being from all created Beings; above all, beyond all, and before all;
We conceive God to be a distinct Being from all created Beings; above all, beyond all, and before all;
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the only Jehovah, the Great Essentiator, who is an Eternal Being himself, and gives Being to all other things;
the only Jehovah, the Great Essentiator, who is an Eternal Being himself, and gives Being to all other things;
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this God we cannot see with our bodily eyes, but with the eyes of a mind spiritually enlightned we may;
this God we cannot see with our bodily eyes, but with the eyes of a mind spiritually enlightened we may;
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i. e. we may see him by an eye of Faith, conceiving him to be all that which he hath revealed himself to be in Christ.i. e. we may see him by an eye of Faith, conceiving him to be all that which he hath revealed himself to be in christ.
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Till we see God in the Person of Christ the Mediator, we have no certain Object for our Faith to fix upon;
Till we see God in the Person of christ the Mediator, we have no certain Object for our Faith to fix upon;
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our natural Notions of God will never carry us to any Person who is God; the Scriptures only lead us to Christ, as the Son of God:
our natural Notions of God will never carry us to any Person who is God; the Scriptures only led us to christ, as the Son of God:
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The Person of the Father and of the Holy-Ghost, are invisible;
The Person of the Father and of the Holy ghost, Are invisible;
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but the Second Person hath made himself visible, by taking our Nature upon him, and is the only True Visible Image of the Invisible God: He is God-Man;
but the Second Person hath made himself visible, by taking our Nature upon him, and is the only True Visible Image of the Invisible God: He is God-Man;
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which signifies not Two Personalities, but Two Natures united in One Divine Person:
which signifies not Two Personalities, but Two Nature's united in One Divine Person:
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The Person of Christ Incarnate is Divine, tho many in the days of his flesh here, saw his Person, who did not own his Divinity;
The Person of christ Incarnate is Divine, though many in the days of his Flesh Here, saw his Person, who did not own his Divinity;
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they saw him who was God, but did not own him to be God; 'tis Saving Knowledge only, that gives us a true sight of God in Christ;
they saw him who was God, but did not own him to be God; it's Saving Knowledge only, that gives us a true sighed of God in christ;
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we never see him till then: God in Christ, is God indeed; all other representations of God, do change his Glory into a lye;
we never see him till then: God in christ, is God indeed; all other representations of God, do change his Glory into a lie;
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they are all idols and vanities: The Heathens became vain in their imaginations, multiplying gods to themselves;
they Are all Idols and vanities: The heathens became vain in their Imaginations, multiplying God's to themselves;
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but never agreed who was the only true God. Christ said to the Jews, vers. 19. Ye neither know me, nor my Father;
but never agreed who was the only true God. christ said to the jews, vers. 19. You neither know me, nor my Father;
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if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also; because the Will of the Father concerning the Salvation of Sinners, is revealed by Christ.if you had known me, you should have known my Father also; Because the Will of the Father Concerning the Salvation of Sinners, is revealed by christ.
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To believe the Being of a God, That there is a God, and to believe in God, are two things:
To believe the Being of a God, That there is a God, and to believe in God, Are two things:
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The light of Nature leads to the former, but not to the latter;
The Light of Nature leads to the former, but not to the latter;
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because we must have a particular, distinct Knowledge of God, i. e. of him in particular, who is God, the only True, Living, Eternal God;
Because we must have a particular, distinct Knowledge of God, i. e. of him in particular, who is God, the only True, Living, Eternal God;
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we must know his Name, his Attributes, his Power, Wisdom, Infinite Love and Mercy:
we must know his Name, his Attributes, his Power, Wisdom, Infinite Love and Mercy:
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We must be able to prove all this from Divine Revelation, before we can have sufficient ground for our Faith and Hope in him;
We must be able to prove all this from Divine Revelation, before we can have sufficient ground for our Faith and Hope in him;
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to believe we know not why, in we know not whom, is not Faith, but fond Credulity;
to believe we know not why, in we know not whom, is not Faith, but found Credulity;
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this way we render Faith a very irrational thing; a mere fancy:
this Way we render Faith a very irrational thing; a mere fancy:
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We cannot prove the Attributes of God, but by the Almighty Acts and Works of God;
We cannot prove the Attributes of God, but by the Almighty Acts and Works of God;
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we believe him to be God, for his Works sake, which the Word gives us so full an account of.
we believe him to be God, for his Works sake, which the Word gives us so full an account of.
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'Tis strange to see what a slight Knowledg of God men do rest in, reposing so great a trust as they pretend to do, in one whom they know not whether he be able to answer that trust;
It's strange to see what a slight Knowledge of God men do rest in, reposing so great a trust as they pretend to do, in one whom they know not whither he be able to answer that trust;
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they worship they know not whom; they trust they know not whom:
they worship they know not whom; they trust they know not whom:
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Tho they own God, whoever he be, to be Almighty, Infinite in Wisdom, Love, &c. yet they chuse a God for themselves, who is none of all this, and so deceive themselves.
Though they own God, whoever he be, to be Almighty, Infinite in Wisdom, Love, etc. yet they choose a God for themselves, who is none of all this, and so deceive themselves.
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General Notions of Infinite Power, Wisdom, &c. unless we see where to place them, and to whom they do belong, are but empty speculations, no sufficient ground for our Faith.
General Notions of Infinite Power, Wisdom, etc. unless we see where to place them, and to whom they do belong, Are but empty speculations, no sufficient ground for our Faith.
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Christ has outdone all that ever were called gods;
christ has outdone all that ever were called God's;
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and therefore he only deserves that Name, who has in himself revealed the true God to us;
and Therefore he only deserves that Name, who has in himself revealed the true God to us;
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all the Idols of the world are vanities.
all the Idols of the world Are vanities.
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The Son of God hath made himself visible, by taking our flesh upon him, and through that veil we look in upon the whole Trinity,
The Son of God hath made himself visible, by taking our Flesh upon him, and through that veil we look in upon the Whole Trinity,
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and know all that is called God in Christ Jesus:
and know all that is called God in christ jesus:
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He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father, John 14. 9. hath seen the Infinite Power of that Holy Spirit put forth by me.He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father, John 14. 9. hath seen the Infinite Power of that Holy Spirit put forth by me.
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No mere Creature holds forth two Natures;
No mere Creature holds forth two Nature's;
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but the Person of Christ does, and therefore is the only Image of the Invisible God, holding forth all that is contained in the Infinite Essence of the Divine Nature,
but the Person of christ does, and Therefore is the only Image of the Invisible God, holding forth all that is contained in the Infinite Essence of the Divine Nature,
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truly representing God in all his Essential Properties, as God and his Father.
truly representing God in all his Essential Properties, as God and his Father.
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Christ is properly the Image of the Father, not of the God-head, for that is really in him, he is very God: The thing it self cannot be said to be the Image of it self;
christ is properly the Image of the Father, not of the Godhead, for that is really in him, he is very God: The thing it self cannot be said to be the Image of it self;
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Christ and the Father are one in the Essence of the God-head.
christ and the Father Are one in the Essence of the Godhead.
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I and my father are one, John 10. 30. But Christ is not the same Person with him whose Image he is:I and my father Are one, John 10. 30. But christ is not the same Person with him whose Image he is:
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When Christ is said to be the Image of God, God is taken personally for the Father, not essentially for the Divine Nature:
When christ is said to be the Image of God, God is taken personally for the Father, not essentially for the Divine Nature:
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I am not now speaking of the Characteristical Differences of the Three Persons, but of the Unity of Essence in which they all agree:
I am not now speaking of the Characteristical Differences of the Three Persons, but of the Unity of Essence in which they all agree:
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These three are one: If you would know what manner of God, the Father is, you must look upon Christ his Image,These three Are one: If you would know what manner of God, the Father is, you must look upon christ his Image,
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and conceive of him according to that manifestation of himself in the Flesh of Christ, who has in that very flesh expressed and acted over all the Divine Attributes of God, in the Miracles he wrought upon earth, letting out a Divine Power through our humane Nature, acting as God in our flesh:
and conceive of him according to that manifestation of himself in the Flesh of christ, who has in that very Flesh expressed and acted over all the Divine Attributes of God, in the Miracles he wrought upon earth, letting out a Divine Power through our humane Nature, acting as God in our Flesh:
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Something of God's Glory appears in the Works of Creation, but the Brightness of his Glory shines out only in the Face of Christ;
Something of God's Glory appears in the Works of Creation, but the Brightness of his Glory shines out only in the Face of christ;
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as men are known by their faces, so God is known by Christ:
as men Are known by their faces, so God is known by christ:
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God having in an ineffable manner communicated his Essence to Christ, he is therefore NONLATINALPHABET, the express image of his person:
God having in an ineffable manner communicated his Essence to christ, he is Therefore, the express image of his person:
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As he holds forth the Glory of God to us, he is called NONLATINALPHABET, the brightness of his glory.
As he holds forth the Glory of God to us, he is called, the brightness of his glory.
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This is that Divine Person, upon whom the eye of our Faith must be fixed;
This is that Divine Person, upon whom the eye of our Faith must be fixed;
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I say the eye of our Faith, because many who looked upon Christ with their bodily eyes when he was upon Earth, saw the man Christ,
I say the eye of our Faith, Because many who looked upon christ with their bodily eyes when he was upon Earth, saw the man christ,
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but saw not God in that man; Nay, they Crucified him as a Blasphemer, for saying he was God.
but saw not God in that man; Nay, they crucified him as a Blasphemer, for saying he was God.
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Obj. How can we now see God in the Person of Christ since his Ascension? Who shall Ascend into Heaven after him?Object How can we now see God in the Person of christ since his Ascension? Who shall Ascend into Heaven After him?
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Answ. You may as well, (nay, upon some accounts bette•), discern God now in the Person of Christ since his Ascension,Answer You may as well, (nay, upon Some accounts bette•), discern God now in the Person of christ since his Ascension,
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as they could who were present with him upon Earth; for they could not discern his Godhead, but by Faith, and so may we now. But you will further
as they could who were present with him upon Earth; for they could not discern his Godhead, but by Faith, and so may we now. But you will further
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Object. We cannot see his Person. Answ. Not with our bodily Eyes, neither would that help us to discern his God-head,Object. We cannot see his Person. Answer Not with our bodily Eyes, neither would that help us to discern his Godhead,
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if we could so see him with our bodily eyes, unless the Father did inwardly reveal him,
if we could so see him with our bodily eyes, unless the Father did inwardly reveal him,
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and this he does now to his Saints, as well as then;
and this he does now to his Saints, as well as then;
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then he did convincingly reveal the God-head of Christ, in the Person of Christ livingupon Earth,
then he did convincingly reveal the Godhead of christ, in the Person of christ livingupon Earth,
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now he does reveal the same God-head of Christ, in the same Person of Christ,
now he does reveal the same Godhead of christ, in the same Person of christ,
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though not as living upon Earth, but as represented to us in the word, and living now in Heaven.
though not as living upon Earth, but as represented to us in the word, and living now in Heaven.
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We must consider Christ, as held forth in the word, it's enough that he was once upon Earth,
We must Consider christ, as held forth in the word, it's enough that he was once upon Earth,
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and that we have such a perfect Character of him;
and that we have such a perfect Character of him;
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such a full authentick description of the Person of Christ Incarnate, and of his coming again, left upon record in the Scriptures, the word is nigh thee, act your faith upon that,
such a full authentic description of the Person of christ Incarnate, and of his coming again, left upon record in the Scriptures, the word is High thee, act your faith upon that,
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and you will quickly have a spiritual discerning of God in Christ.
and you will quickly have a spiritual discerning of God in christ.
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You cannot believe all that the Scripture says of Christ, but you must believe him to be God, the very Son of God, by eternal Generation from the Father;
You cannot believe all that the Scripture Says of christ, but you must believe him to be God, the very Son of God, by Eternal Generation from the Father;
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and if you believe this, you cannot but believe the eternal Procession of the Spirit from them both.
and if you believe this, you cannot but believe the Eternal Procession of the Spirit from them both.
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How can you conceive a living eternal Father, and a living eternal Son, without a living eternal Spirit? The account the Scriptures give of the Son of God incarnate, is ground enough for our Faith to fix upon;
How can you conceive a living Eternal Father, and a living Eternal Son, without a living Eternal Spirit? The account the Scriptures give of the Son of God incarnate, is ground enough for our Faith to fix upon;
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set but your Faith a-work upon Christ, and you'l quickly have a spiritual sight of God in him;
Set but your Faith awork upon christ, and You'll quickly have a spiritual sighed of God in him;
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Faith will observe that in Christ, that speaks out his Godhead;
Faith will observe that in christ, that speaks out his Godhead;
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'twill spy out such Rays and Beams of Divine Majesty, shining out in his Person, that will create in us a holy Reverence towards him,
it'll spy out such Rays and Beams of Divine Majesty, shining out in his Person, that will create in us a holy reverence towards him,
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and cause us to fall down and worship him. Though Christ be Personally Ascended, yet he is Spiritually present with us, and in us;
and cause us to fallen down and worship him. Though christ be Personally Ascended, yet he is Spiritually present with us, and in us;
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faith knows how in the light of the word, to follow him up to Heaven, to sit down in Heavenly places by him,
faith knows how in the Light of the word, to follow him up to Heaven, to fit down in Heavenly places by him,
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and to keep up a constant Communion with him.
and to keep up a constant Communion with him.
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As Christ was in Heaven as God, when he was upon Earth as Man, John 3. 13. So,
As christ was in Heaven as God, when he was upon Earth as Man, John 3. 13. So,
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tho now he is contained in Heaven as Man, yet he fills both Earth and Heaven as God:
though now he is contained in Heaven as Man, yet he fills both Earth and Heaven as God:
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Tho his finite Humane Nature cannot co-extend it self to an Ubiquity, to reach as far as the Divine,
Though his finite Humane Nature cannot coextend it self to an Ubiquity, to reach as Far as the Divine,
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yet the Two Natures in Christ are always hypostatically united;
yet the Two Nature's in christ Are always hypostatically united;
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and tho the Divine Nature do act in, with and through the Humane, yet it does in many things act above,
and though the Divine Nature do act in, with and through the Humane, yet it does in many things act above,
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and beyond it, even under this hypostatical Union, by which God intended to advance Humane Nature,
and beyond it, even under this hypostatical union, by which God intended to advance Humane Nature,
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but without any Contraction or Diminution of the Divine.
but without any Contraction or Diminution of the Divine.
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If you ask, What is that Object which we should set before us in every Act of Worship, Publick or Private? I Answer; The Father, Son,
If you ask, What is that Object which we should Set before us in every Act of Worship, Public or Private? I Answer; The Father, Son,
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and Holy-Ghost, one God, and Three Persons;
and Holy ghost, one God, and Three Persons;
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Through Christ, by one Spirit, we have access unto the Father, Eph. 2. 18. According to that Oeconomy we worship one God all along, applying our selves in a distinct manner to each Person, according to the Word, that the whole of our Worship may center in one God.Through christ, by one Spirit, we have access unto the Father, Ephesians 2. 18. According to that Oeconomy we worship one God all along, applying our selves in a distinct manner to each Person, according to the Word, that the Whole of our Worship may centre in one God.
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We shall become vain in our imaginations, if we worship God any otherwise.
We shall become vain in our Imaginations, if we worship God any otherwise.
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Our own Notions of Omnipotency, &c. let them rise never so high, are but mere empty Speculations, till we know the subject to whom they belong:
Our own Notions of Omnipotency, etc. let them rise never so high, Are but mere empty Speculations, till we know the Subject to whom they belong:
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If they are true, they are true of something; Attributes ascribed to nothing, are nothing in themselves;
If they Are true, they Are true of something; Attributes ascribed to nothing, Are nothing in themselves;
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but when we see in whom they are vested, they command a Reverence in us towards so great an Object;
but when we see in whom they Are vested, they command a reverence in us towards so great an Object;
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they that know thy name, will trust in thee; they that know thy name, will trust in thee;
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the name leads us to the thing, to God himself, as an Infinite, Eternal Being, cloathed with all those Attributes that render him worthy of all Honour, Praise, and Glory from us.
the name leads us to the thing, to God himself, as an Infinite, Eternal Being, clothed with all those Attributes that render him worthy of all Honour, Praise, and Glory from us.
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The Heathens for want of a right Object to fix their natural Notions of a Deity upon, set up such Similitudes and Images of God,
The heathens for want of a right Object to fix their natural Notions of a Deity upon, Set up such Similitudes and Images of God,
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as did no way represent him, but rendred him like unto corruptible things:
as did not Way represent him, but rendered him like unto corruptible things:
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God forbid us to make any Image or Likeness of him, and set up his Son,
God forbid us to make any Image or Likeness of him, and Set up his Son,
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as his only True, Living Image, that we might conceive of him according to that Image, and no otherwise.
as his only True, Living Image, that we might conceive of him according to that Image, and no otherwise.
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The Sum of all is this:
The Sum of all is this:
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The New Testament declares Christ to be the Son of God, equal with the Father, the express image of his person:
The New Testament declares christ to be the Son of God, equal with the Father, the express image of his person:
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Flesh and blood cannot reveal this to us, i. e. can't perswade us to believe it;
Flesh and blood cannot reveal this to us, i. e. can't persuade us to believe it;
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but when it pleases the Father to reveal his Son in us, then we see the Eternal Father in his Son;
but when it Pleases the Father to reveal his Son in us, then we see the Eternal Father in his Son;
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in knowing one, we know both, because both are one and the same God:
in knowing one, we know both, Because both Are one and the same God:
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We see the Eternal Spirit in Christ also, who is called the Spirit of Christ, residing in him without measure:
We see the Eternal Spirit in christ also, who is called the Spirit of christ, residing in him without measure:
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'Tis by the Son that we know both the Father and the Spirit, as One God, and Three Persons; One, and yet Three; Three, and yet One.
It's by the Son that we know both the Father and the Spirit, as One God, and Three Persons; One, and yet Three; Three, and yet One.
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God has said it, therefore let us admire and believe:
God has said it, Therefore let us admire and believe:
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The greatest things that are, cause no admiration till we believe them, and then we sit down astonished.
The greatest things that Are, cause no admiration till we believe them, and then we fit down astonished.
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That Three Personalities belong to One Infinite Essence, must needs be true, because God in effect says it, who knows himself best:
That Three Personalities belong to One Infinite Essence, must needs be true, Because God in Effect Says it, who knows himself best:
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I am that I am, says God, i. e. I am all that is revealed, and I am that I am besides.I am that I am, Says God, i. e. I am all that is revealed, and I am that I am beside.
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Secret things belong to God, not to know what is not revealed, is not culpable ignorance,
Secret things belong to God, not to know what is not revealed, is not culpable ignorance,
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but a holy Nescience that will become us.
but a holy Nescience that will become us.
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'Tis fit that God should so reveal himself to us, that he may appear incomprehensible by us;
It's fit that God should so reveal himself to us, that he may appear incomprehensible by us;
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had he revealed himself as comprehensible by us, we should have had no reason to believe him to be God;
had he revealed himself as comprehensible by us, we should have had no reason to believe him to be God;
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for he must have been a finite God, and therefore none at all:
for he must have been a finite God, and Therefore none At all:
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'Twas fit therefore that God should shew himself to man in his transceedent Excellencies, as incomprehensible by man;
'Twas fit Therefore that God should show himself to man in his transceedent Excellencies, as incomprehensible by man;
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so that his very incomprehensibleness, which may occasion some doubt and hessitation in us, yet if rightly considered, it may be brought in as a strong argument, to prove the truth and certainty of his Divinity.
so that his very incomprehensibleness, which may occasion Some doubt and hessitation in us, yet if rightly considered, it may be brought in as a strong argument, to prove the truth and certainty of his Divinity.
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Men are now for Comprehending, not Believing; but all men are not Philosophers. Besides;
Men Are now for Comprehending, not Believing; but all men Are not Philosophers. Beside;
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the Philosophical Reasons you bring for the Being of a God, may prove there is a God,
the Philosophical Reasons you bring for the Being of a God, may prove there is a God,
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and that you know there is a God; but they do not prove, that you know who that God is.
and that you know there is a God; but they do not prove, that you know who that God is.
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Let me tell you, the wisest among you cannot comprehend God, you cannot know him to Perfection;
Let me tell you, the Wisest among you cannot comprehend God, you cannot know him to Perfection;
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but the weakest among you may be made to Believe, what you can't Comprehend.
but the Weakest among you may be made to Believe, what you can't Comprehend.
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If there be any Atheists, or Scepticks here, who either deny, or doubt of the Being of a God, let them be persuaded for once to make trial of Christ, to cast themselves upon the Infinite, Almighty, Incomprehensible God.
If there be any Atheists, or Sceptics Here, who either deny, or doubt of thee Being of a God, let them be persuaded for once to make trial of christ, to cast themselves upon the Infinite, Almighty, Incomprehensible God.
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held forth by Christ in the Gospel.
held forth by christ in the Gospel.
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We stand in need of that which none can do for us, but an Infinite God;
We stand in need of that which none can do for us, but an Infinite God;
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let us not then be startled, when we hear of such a God, but get under the shadow of the Almighty as fast as we can;
let us not then be startled, when we hear of such a God, but get under the shadow of the Almighty as fast as we can;
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then we shall count our selves safe to Eternity. We may as soon comprehend the Trinity of Persons, as the Infinite Essence of God; both are alike incomprehensible.
then we shall count our selves safe to Eternity. We may as soon comprehend the Trinity of Persons, as the Infinite Essence of God; both Are alike incomprehensible.
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Three finite Persons have each of them an Essence, numerically different from each other;
Three finite Persons have each of them an Essence, numerically different from each other;
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but the Three Persons in the Trinity have but one and the same numerical Essence of the Godhead among them all;
but the Three Persons in the Trinity have but one and the same numerical Essence of the Godhead among them all;
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else there would not be One only God, but as many Gods as Persons.
Else there would not be One only God, but as many God's as Persons.
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From what hath been said, it appears, that God in Christ is the true God, God indeed:
From what hath been said, it appears, that God in christ is the true God, God indeed:
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Which is the first thing implyed in a saving-knowledge of God: The second is this, viz.
Which is the First thing employed in a Saving-knowledge of God: The second is this, viz.
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CHAP. V. God in Christ the ONLY True God. 2. WHat it is to know him as the only true God.
CHAP. V. God in christ the ONLY True God. 2. WHat it is to know him as the only true God.
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They know not God aright, who do not know that there is, and can be but One only God, none like him;
They know not God aright, who do not know that there is, and can be but One only God, none like him;
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this takes us off from all Idolatry, and directs our Worship to the true object of all Divine Worship;
this Takes us off from all Idolatry, and directs our Worship to the true Object of all Divine Worship;
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This is life eternal, to know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent, Joh. 17. 3. The Lord our God, is one Lord, Deut. 6. 4. I even I am he, This is life Eternal, to know thee the only true God, and jesus christ whom thou hast sent, John 17. 3. The Lord our God, is one Lord, Deuteronomy 6. 4. I even I am he,
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and there is no God with me. i. e.and there is no God with me. i. e.
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none besides me, none equal to me, Deut. 32. 39. Who is God, save the Lord? Who is a rock save our God, Psal. 18. 31. We are strictly commanded to have no other gods before him, Exod. 20. 3. Because there is none other God but one:
none beside me, none equal to me, Deuteronomy 32. 39. Who is God, save the Lord? Who is a rock save our God, Psalm 18. 31. We Are strictly commanded to have no other God's before him, Exod 20. 3. Because there is none other God but one:
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To us there is but one God the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him;
To us there is but one God the Father, of whom Are all things, and we in him;
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and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him, 1 Cor. 8. 4, 6. There is one God, and one Mediator, 1 Tim. 2. 5. To Worship many gods,and one Lord jesus christ, by whom Are all things, and we by him, 1 Cor. 8. 4, 6. There is one God, and one Mediator, 1 Tim. 2. 5. To Worship many God's,
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as the Heathens did, is to Blaspheme them all, to ascribe Impotency, and Insufficiency to them;
as the heathens did, is to Blaspheme them all, to ascribe Impotency, and Insufficiency to them;
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one hand is too weak, where many are required; there can be but one infinite Supreme God:
one hand is too weak, where many Are required; there can be but one infinite Supreme God:
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What we ascribe to other gods, we detract from the true God;
What we ascribe to other God's, we detract from the true God;
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we are commanded to Love God with all our hearts, soul and strength, Luke 10. 27. If all be due unto one God, What remains for any other? We never truly rely upon God,
we Are commanded to Love God with all our hearts, soul and strength, Lycia 10. 27. If all be due unto one God, What remains for any other? We never truly rely upon God,
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when we put confidence in any thing else, He only is my rock, and my salvation;
when we put confidence in any thing Else, He only is my rock, and my salvation;
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my soul wait thou upon God, Psal. 62. 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee, Psal. 77. 25. God is one, there is none like him, therefore to be worshiped with a peculiar singular Worship, appropriated to him only;my soul wait thou upon God, Psalm 62. 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee, Psalm 77. 25. God is one, there is none like him, Therefore to be worshipped with a peculiar singular Worship, appropriated to him only;
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which for the height and spirituality of it, belongs to him, and to none else; he will not give his Glory to another:
which for the height and spirituality of it, belongs to him, and to none Else; he will not give his Glory to Another:
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There is a Glory belonging to God that is truly Divine, that is too much, and too great to be ascribed unto any Creature.
There is a Glory belonging to God that is truly Divine, that is too much, and too great to be ascribed unto any Creature.
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When we come before the Lord, if our hearts are not enlarged, and extended to a further Degree of Zeal and Fervency, deriving some elevation more than ordinary, from the greatness and excellency of the object that inflames our Devotions, makes us to be otherwise affected towards God,
When we come before the Lord, if our hearts Are not enlarged, and extended to a further Degree of Zeal and Fervency, deriving Some elevation more than ordinary, from the greatness and excellency of the Object that inflames our Devotions, makes us to be otherwise affected towards God,
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than we find our selves to be towards other things;
than we find our selves to be towards other things;
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we are not under a true sense of the Greatness and Majesty of God, neither do we know him,
we Are not under a true sense of the Greatness and Majesty of God, neither do we know him,
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as we ought to know him;
as we ought to know him;
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they who know God in Christ, do love him more, fear him more, rejoyce in him more,
they who know God in christ, do love him more, Fear him more, rejoice in him more,
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than we do in other things;
than we do in other things;
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they are carried out in an extraordinary manner towards him, from the high apprehensions they have of his glorious Majesty.
they Are carried out in an extraordinary manner towards him, from the high apprehensions they have of his glorious Majesty.
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What made the Angels and Elders Rev. 5. 12. ad finem. raise their Note so high in that Doxology,
What made the Angels and Elders Rev. 5. 12. ad finem. raise their Note so high in that Doxology,
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but because they thought him worthy of the highest Honour, more worthy than all Creatures in Heaven or Earth.
but Because they Thought him worthy of the highest Honour, more worthy than all Creatures in Heaven or Earth.
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So Rev. 4. 8. ad finem. There is that in God, that calls for the highest Adoration and Worship. Thou art worthy.
So Rev. 4. 8. ad finem. There is that in God, that calls for the highest Adoration and Worship. Thou art worthy.
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i. e. It is most decent, fit, and convenient to pay this just Reveretce to the great God: 'Tis highly rational;i. e. It is most decent, fit, and convenient to pay this just Reveretce to the great God: It's highly rational;
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the worth and excellency of the Object calls for it;
the worth and excellency of the Object calls for it;
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'tis injustice towards God, to rob him of his Glory, by not rendring to him the Praises due unto his Name.
it's injustice towards God, to rob him of his Glory, by not rendering to him the Praises due unto his Name.
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How was Paul affected with the consideration of God in Christ Jesus, 1. Tim. 1. 17.
How was Paul affected with the consideration of God in christ jesus, 1. Tim. 1. 17.
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We shall be apt to come in a slight common Spirit to the worship of God, till we apprehend it to be a special peculiar Service of a higher Nature, requiring more intenseness of Spirit, more zeal and ardency of Affection,
We shall be apt to come in a slight Common Spirit to the worship of God, till we apprehend it to be a special peculiar Service of a higher Nature, requiring more intenseness of Spirit, more zeal and ardency of Affection,
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then we exert and put forth upon any other occasion; because we have to do with God who is above all.
then we exert and put forth upon any other occasion; Because we have to do with God who is above all.
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If your Hearts are not now fixed upon God, wholly taken up with serious thoughts of God, Trembling at his Word:
If your Hearts Are not now fixed upon God, wholly taken up with serious thoughts of God, Trembling At his Word:
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You do not behave your selves wisely in the House of God.
You do not behave your selves wisely in the House of God.
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This one only true God, is known by this distinguishing Character, as the Father of Jesus Christ:
This one only true God, is known by this distinguishing Character, as the Father of jesus christ:
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to be convinced of the truth of a Deity, and of the Mystery of Christ's Incarnation holding forth this God unto us, are the Two points upon which all our Religion hangs, every Gospel-truth, hath relation to both these depending upon 'em, and naturally flowing from them.
to be convinced of the truth of a Deity, and of the Mystery of Christ's Incarnation holding forth this God unto us, Are the Two points upon which all our Religion hangs, every Gospel truth, hath Relation to both these depending upon they, and naturally flowing from them.
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Since we all profess our selves to be Worshippers of God, it highly concerns us to know that true God,
Since we all profess our selves to be Worshippers of God, it highly concerns us to know that true God,
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and that this God is but one, even he who hath appeared in Christ Jesus. To Worship God out of Christ, is to Woiship as the Heathens do;
and that this God is but one, even he who hath appeared in christ jesus. To Worship God out of christ, is to Woiship as the heathens do;
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in plain English, 'tis to Worship the Devil. 1 Cor. 10. 20. The things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God;
in plain English, it's to Worship the devil. 1 Cor. 10. 20. The things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to Devils, and not to God;
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I would not you should have fellowship with devils. I am afraid there is a great deal of Heathenish Worship among us;I would not you should have fellowship with Devils. I am afraid there is a great deal of Heathenish Worship among us;
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the Devil carries away all that Worship, that is not directed to God in Christ. There is no other medium of Worship but Christ;
the devil carries away all that Worship, that is not directed to God in christ. There is no other medium of Worship but christ;
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'tis not the intention of Worshipping the True God in or by an Image, that will justifie Image-worship, from being down-right Idolatry.
it's not the intention of Worshipping the True God in or by an Image, that will justify Image-worship, from being downright Idolatry.
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We may be mistaken in Worshipping one God, if that prove a False one:
We may be mistaken in Worshipping one God, if that prove a False one:
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Nay, if we intend the True God, yet as represented by that which by nature is no God, Gal. 4. 8. 'tis a false object of Worship.
Nay, if we intend the True God, yet as represented by that which by nature is no God, Gal. 4. 8. it's a false Object of Worship.
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All Creatures but the Devil do pay a Worship to something which they call God; he only is a constant Blasphemer;
All Creatures but the devil do pay a Worship to something which they call God; he only is a constant Blasphemer;
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though he be no Atheist, yet he is no Worshipper of God, but a Malicious Blasphemer of him;
though he be no Atheist, yet he is no Worshipper of God, but a Malicious Blasphemer of him;
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he pretends to no manner of Worship; he intends no such thing towards God;
he pretends to no manner of Worship; he intends no such thing towards God;
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though he promotes Idolatry in others, yet does what in him lies to eclipse his Glory altogether,
though he promotes Idolatry in Others, yet does what in him lies to eclipse his Glory altogether,
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and to set up himself for the God of this world.
and to Set up himself for the God of this world.
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The Devil would be a God to this end, that Wickedness may be accounted Godliness, receiving its denomination from Satan, usurping the name and title of God.
The devil would be a God to this end, that Wickedness may be accounted Godliness, receiving its denomination from Satan, usurping the name and title of God.
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But from such a God, and such Godliness, good Lord deliver us.
But from such a God, and such Godliness, good Lord deliver us.
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Therefore that we may have clear distinct apprehensions of the only True God, let us keep the eye of our Faith fixed upon Christ, in all the acts of Worship we perform unto God;
Therefore that we may have clear distinct apprehensions of the only True God, let us keep the eye of our Faith fixed upon christ, in all the acts of Worship we perform unto God;
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believing him, and him only to be the True Living God, who hath Manifested himself to us in the Flesh of Christ.
believing him, and him only to be the True Living God, who hath Manifested himself to us in the Flesh of christ.
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CHAP. VI. To know this only True God, to be OVR God. 1. WHAT it is for God to be our God.
CHAP. VI. To know this only True God, to be OUR God. 1. WHAT it is for God to be our God.
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God as Creator and Sovereign Lord of Heaven and Earth, might have dealt with his creature Man, in a way of Absolute Prerogative, commanding duty without promising any Reward, being Debtor to none;
God as Creator and Sovereign Lord of Heaven and Earth, might have dealt with his creature Man, in a Way of Absolute Prerogative, commanding duty without promising any Reward, being Debtor to none;
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he might without shewing any cause, why, have given to, or taken from man, what he pleased;
he might without showing any cause, why, have given to, or taken from man, what he pleased;
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all was his own, whether he gave, or took away, he did with his own as he pleased.
all was his own, whither he gave, or took away, he did with his own as he pleased.
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Thus he might have disposed of Man, from time to time, according to the secret good pleasure of his Will;
Thus he might have disposed of Man, from time to time, according to the secret good pleasure of his Will;
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not made known to us, but by the unavoidable events of it upon us.
not made known to us, but by the unavoidable events of it upon us.
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This had been a Government, not so suitable to our rational Natures, to which God was resolved to accommodate himself, in all his dealings with us;
This had been a Government, not so suitable to our rational Nature's, to which God was resolved to accommodate himself, in all his dealings with us;
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therefore, having made Man a knowing Creature, he reveals his Will to him, tells him what he expects from him,
Therefore, having made Man a knowing Creature, he reveals his Will to him, tells him what he expects from him,
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and binds himself by Covenant to continue man in Life, as long as he continues in his Obedience, which his perfect State inclined him to.
and binds himself by Covenant to continue man in Life, as long as he continues in his obedience, which his perfect State inclined him to.
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Thus God set Life and Death before him, left him to his choice; what he did, he must do knowingly and willingly;
Thus God Set Life and Death before him, left him to his choice; what he did, he must do knowingly and willingly;
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if he injure himself, the whole blame must lye upon himself;
if he injure himself, the Whole blame must lie upon himself;
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he could not rebel against God, but he must rebel against his own Reason, and wilfully act against his own Light; I say, wilfully:
he could not rebel against God, but he must rebel against his own Reason, and wilfully act against his own Light; I say, wilfully:
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For there was nothing in his perfect Nature, that could incline him to the Sin he committed;
For there was nothing in his perfect Nature, that could incline him to the since he committed;
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his will chose it without any direction from the understanding;
his will chosen it without any direction from the understanding;
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for it was absoltuely impossible, that the perfect understanding of man in Innocency, should be guilty of such a mistake, and dictate such a wickedness;
for it was absoltuely impossible, that the perfect understanding of man in Innocency, should be guilty of such a mistake, and dictate such a wickedness;
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no, the Devil dictated it, and the mutable will of man was deceived by the Tempter,
no, the devil dictated it, and the mutable will of man was deceived by the Tempter,
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and fell under a Curse, from that time forward;
and fell under a Curse, from that time forward;
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the law could do nothing but Curse fallen man, who had now lost his legal Interest in the Love and Favour of God.
the law could do nothing but Curse fallen man, who had now lost his Legal Interest in the Love and Favour of God.
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There is nothing due to a Sinner by Law, but Death, the wages of sin is death;
There is nothing due to a Sinner by Law, but Death, the wages of since is death;
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by nature we are Children of wrath, fallen under the heavy displeasure of God, and must Perish Eternally,
by nature we Are Children of wrath, fallen under the heavy displeasure of God, and must Perish Eternally,
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unless some means be found out to reconcile us to God again;
unless Some means be found out to reconcile us to God again;
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some dayes-man to umpire the business between God and us, and to take up the quarrel.
Some Dayman to umpire the business between God and us, and to take up the quarrel.
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Christ undertook this, to make our peace with God, to bring us nigh by his blood, shed for the remission of our sins, that God being pacified towards us, might become our God and loving Father;
christ undertook this, to make our peace with God, to bring us High by his blood, shed for the remission of our Sins, that God being pacified towards us, might become our God and loving Father;
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ceasing from his anger, receiving us into a state of Grace and Favour with himself. God lost none of his Power over us, when we fell;
ceasing from his anger, receiving us into a state of Grace and Favour with himself. God lost none of his Power over us, when we fell;
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'tis so far from that, that we fell into the hands of the living God;
it's so Far from that, that we fell into the hands of the living God;
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sin fitted us for destruction, Rom. 9. 22. Laid our Necks, as it were upon the block, exposed us to the stroke of Divine Vengeance.
since fitted us for destruction, Rom. 9. 22. Laid our Necks, as it were upon the block, exposed us to the stroke of Divine Vengeance.
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In respect of power, God is God over all still; but in respect of Grace, he ceases to be God;
In respect of power, God is God over all still; but in respect of Grace, he ceases to be God;
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i. e. a gracious God, to those who are shut out of his love, having forfeited all their Interest in it.i. e. a gracious God, to those who Are shut out of his love, having forfeited all their Interest in it.
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When God comes to a sinner, and says (as to Abraham, Gen. 17. 7.) I am thy God;
When God comes to a sinner, and Says (as to Abraham, Gen. 17. 7.) I am thy God;
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'tis as much as if he should say, what I am in my self, I'll be on thy behalf, I'll be all in all to thee;
it's as much as if he should say, what I am in my self, I'll be on thy behalf, I'll be all in all to thee;
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I'll confer all blessings temporal and spiritual upon thee; I'll communicate all good to thee, Grace and Protection;
I'll confer all blessings temporal and spiritual upon thee; I'll communicate all good to thee, Grace and Protection;
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I ll be with thee, whereever thou goest, to bless thee. Alas!
I ll be with thee, wherever thou goest, to bless thee. Alas!
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What if God be Almighty and Alsufficient in himself, unless he will help me, and do good to me, what am I the better;
What if God be Almighty and All-sufficient in himself, unless he will help me, and do good to me, what am I the better;
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therefore says God, whatever I am, have, or can do, shall be for thy good;
Therefore Says God, whatever I am, have, or can do, shall be for thy good;
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my Power, Wisdom, Goodness, Mercy, shall be applied to thee and thine, for Blessing and Salvation, Psal. 144. 15. I will be thy God: In words, a short promise;
my Power, Wisdom, goodness, Mercy, shall be applied to thee and thine, for Blessing and Salvation, Psalm 144. 15. I will be thy God: In words, a short promise;
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but in sense, the most ample promise in the whole Bible;
but in sense, the most ample promise in the Whole bible;
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God here is taken relatively, as he stands related to his people, and his people to him;
God Here is taken relatively, as he Stands related to his people, and his people to him;
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he is the God of such a people, and they are the people of such a God.
he is the God of such a people, and they Are the people of such a God.
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Hos. 2. 23. God dwells among them, Exod. 29. 45, 46. As a God nigh at hand to help them, ready upon all occasions to do them good;Hos. 2. 23. God dwells among them, Exod 29. 45, 46. As a God High At hand to help them, ready upon all occasions to do them good;
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he does not only dwell, but walk among us, he goes into every room of the House;
he does not only dwell, but walk among us, he Goes into every room of the House;
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takes care of every thing, keeps all in good order, Levit. 26. 12. 2 Cor. 6. 16. Zech. 2. 10, 11, 12. This dwelling denotes, not only the general presence of his Power,
Takes care of every thing, keeps all in good order, Levit. 26. 12. 2 Cor. 6. 16. Zechariah 2. 10, 11, 12. This Dwelling denotes, not only the general presence of his Power,
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but the special presence of his Grace.
but the special presence of his Grace.
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So he was with Joseph, Gen. 39. 2. And when he withdraws his favour and assistance, he is said, not to be among us, Numb. 14. 42. Then they are smitten by their Enemies,
So he was with Joseph, Gen. 39. 2. And when he withdraws his favour and assistance, he is said, not to be among us, Numb. 14. 42. Then they Are smitten by their Enemies,
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but when God appears, then their Enemies fly before them, Psal 79. 9, 10. For God to be our God and our Father, secures us to eternity;
but when God appears, then their Enemies fly before them, Psalm 79. 9, 10. For God to be our God and our Father, secures us to eternity;
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whatever Chastisements we pass through, all will issue well, 2 Sam. 7. 14. 15. if God be our God and Father.
whatever Chastisements we pass through, all will issue well, 2 Sam. 7. 14. 15. if God be our God and Father.
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For God to be our God, is equivalent to other expressions of Scripture of the like import, viz. to be for us, Rom. 8. 31. To be on our side, Psal. 124. 1, 2. To be round about us,
For God to be our God, is equivalent to other expressions of Scripture of the like import, viz. to be for us, Rom. 8. 31. To be on our side, Psalm 124. 1, 2. To be round about us,
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as the Mountains about Jerusalem, Psal. 125. 2. To be with us, in us, always nigh at hand to help us.
as the Mountains about Jerusalem, Psalm 125. 2. To be with us, in us, always High At hand to help us.
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God is ours, when all that he hath is ours, for our use and benefit. 2. How comes God to be our God.
God is ours, when all that he hath is ours, for our use and benefit. 2. How comes God to be our God.
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This comes originally from himself, because he truly bestows himself upon us in the new Covenant;
This comes originally from himself, Because he truly bestows himself upon us in the new Covenant;
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by vertue of which he becomes ours, and we become his, Gen. 17. 7. God and the Saints have a propriety in each other.
by virtue of which he becomes ours, and we become his, Gen. 17. 7. God and the Saints have a propriety in each other.
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Heb. 8. 10. I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people. Hebrew 8. 10. I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people.
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God gives himself to us, and then we resign up our selves to him, Isa. 44. 5. We must prove God to be ours, by some grant or deed of gift which God has made of himself to us in his word,
God gives himself to us, and then we resign up our selves to him, Isaiah 44. 5. We must prove God to be ours, by Some grant or deed of gift which God has made of himself to us in his word,
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before we can lay claim to him:
before we can lay claim to him:
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As God became the God of Abraham by Covenant and Promise, so he becomes our God;
As God became the God of Abraham by Covenant and Promise, so he becomes our God;
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he makes a Covenant with us in Christ, to be our God;
he makes a Covenant with us in christ, to be our God;
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that for his sake he will freely pardon our sins, and receive us into a state of Grace and Favour again;
that for his sake he will freely pardon our Sins, and receive us into a state of Grace and Favour again;
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thus God offers himself in the Covenant to be our God:
thus God offers himself in the Covenant to be our God:
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But an outward tender of grace, if not closed in with, and accepted, is but a bare offer, not a gift, till we receive it;
But an outward tender of grace, if not closed in with, and accepted, is but a bore offer, not a gift, till we receive it;
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when God intends to give grace, he secretly joyns with the outward call, speaks himself to the heart,
when God intends to give grace, he secretly joins with the outward call, speaks himself to the heart,
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and inclines us to receive it; herein lyes the difference between an outward and an inward effectual Call.
and inclines us to receive it; herein lies the difference between an outward and an inward effectual Call.
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An effectual Call, is that which hath its effect upon the Soul, makes us answer to the call, and obey it;
an effectual Call, is that which hath its Effect upon the Soul, makes us answer to the call, and obey it;
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we are called to come to Christ, and when we actually come, then is the Call effectual, and not before;
we Are called to come to christ, and when we actually come, then is the Call effectual, and not before;
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when God offered himself to Abraham, it was with a purpose not to be refused, and therefore he inclined the heart of Abraham to believe.
when God offered himself to Abraham, it was with a purpose not to be refused, and Therefore he inclined the heart of Abraham to believe.
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You may live long under an outward Call, and not be effectually called, i. e. not called with such a Call,
You may live long under an outward Call, and not be effectually called, i. e. not called with such a Call,
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as God gives his Elect at thir Conversion, many are called, but few chosen, i. e.
as God gives his Elect At their Conversion, many Are called, but few chosen, i. e.
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few called with such a Call as God gives his Elect. We cannot be sure of our Election, till we are thus effectually called:
few called with such a Call as God gives his Elect. We cannot be sure of our Election, till we Are thus effectually called:
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To be frequent Hearers of the word, calling us to Christ, and yet find no inclinations in our hearts to come to him, is a sign that God hath not yet spoken to us himself;
To be frequent Hearers of the word, calling us to christ, and yet find no inclinations in our hearts to come to him, is a Signen that God hath not yet spoken to us himself;
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Ministers have, but God hath not yet by his Spirit set home his word upon our hearts:
Ministers have, but God hath not yet by his Spirit Set home his word upon our hearts:
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The inclinations of the Soul towards Christ, that arise from an effectually Call are very strong, they put the Soul upon coming to Christ, urge us to it every day;
The inclinations of the Soul towards christ, that arise from an effectually Call Are very strong, they put the Soul upon coming to christ, urge us to it every day;
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there is something writ upon the heart, whch he that runs may read, Conscience is reading over that inward Writing every day to the Soul, calls for a speedy answer;
there is something writ upon the heart, which he that runs may read, Conscience is reading over that inward Writing every day to the Soul, calls for a speedy answer;
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why is not this done that God requires, that God has left upon record in thy heart? Why so backward,
why is not this done that God requires, that God has left upon record in thy heart? Why so backward,
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why so slow of heart to believe? Arise, arise, away to Christ as fast as you can, run for your life to the City of refuge that God has appointed.
why so slow of heart to believe? Arise, arise, away to christ as fast as you can, run for your life to the city of refuge that God has appointed.
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They who know what an inward Call is, cannot resist it;
They who know what an inward Call is, cannot resist it;
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an awakened Conscience is, in hast, will have the business dispatched out of hand, nothing can stop that man who is effectually called.
an awakened Conscience is, in haste, will have the business dispatched out of hand, nothing can stop that man who is effectually called.
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O that every one here present were under such a Call this day God is able to give it,
O that every one Here present were under such a Call this day God is able to give it,
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and I am sure none of you are able to resist it.
and I am sure none of you Are able to resist it.
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Christ is offered to us in the New Covenant, as our Peace-maker, and Mediator, therefore called, the covenant of the people, Isa. 42. 6. the sure foundation of it, Isa. 26. 16. The Covenant made with Abraham, is said to be confirmed of God in Christ before his Incarnation, Gal. 3. 17. This Covenant was made between the Father and the Son from Eternity, Isa. 42. 6. Tit. 1. 2. 2 Tim. 1. 9.
christ is offered to us in the New Covenant, as our Peacemaker, and Mediator, Therefore called, the Covenant of the people, Isaiah 42. 6. the sure Foundation of it, Isaiah 26. 16. The Covenant made with Abraham, is said to be confirmed of God in christ before his Incarnation, Gal. 3. 17. This Covenant was made between the Father and the Son from Eternity, Isaiah 42. 6. Tit. 1. 2. 2 Tim. 1. 9.
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The first outward declaration or revelation of it was in time, Gen. 3. 15. The actual application of this Grace to our selves, is, when we first Believe:
The First outward declaration or Revelation of it was in time, Gen. 3. 15. The actual application of this Grace to our selves, is, when we First Believe:
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We enter into Covenant by Faith, we set our seal to the truth of the Promise,
We enter into Covenant by Faith, we Set our seal to the truth of the Promise,
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and receive that right, that Christ Believed on, gives to Eternal life.
and receive that right, that christ Believed on, gives to Eternal life.
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Faith it self gives no right to Salvation unto us, but what it first receives from Christ;
Faith it self gives no right to Salvation unto us, but what it First receives from christ;
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we have nothing to do with the promise, till we are in Christ by Faith, Eph. 2. 12. Rom. 8. 32. Faith discerns the Grace and Love of God to us in Christ,
we have nothing to do with the promise, till we Are in christ by Faith, Ephesians 2. 12. Rom. 8. 32. Faith discerns the Grace and Love of God to us in christ,
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and accepts of the offer of life upon Gospel terms, which the Soul could never be brought to, till Faith came.
and accepts of the offer of life upon Gospel terms, which the Soul could never be brought to, till Faith Come.
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Who has believed the report, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been reveal'd, i. e.Who has believed the report, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed, i. e.
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to beget Faith which wins over a Sinner to Christ:
to beget Faith which wins over a Sinner to christ:
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We should be much in the first direct acts of Faith, coming to Christ, casting our selves on Christ, relying on Christ;
We should be much in the First Direct acts of Faith, coming to christ, casting our selves on christ, relying on christ;
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these direct acts of Faith, often repeated, will sooner clear up our Interest in Christ,
these Direct acts of Faith, often repeated, will sooner clear up our Interest in christ,
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than our judging by marks, signs, effects and fruits, which can give no clearer Evidence of their truth,
than our judging by marks, Signs, effects and fruits, which can give no clearer Evidence of their truth,
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than Faith does of its truth in a real closing with Christ, in an absolute Promise;
than Faith does of its truth in a real closing with christ, in an absolute Promise;
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this is the first act of Saving Grace, antecedent to all qualifications in us, or conditions performed by us; this alters our State:
this is the First act of Saving Grace, antecedent to all qualifications in us, or conditions performed by us; this alters our State:
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They understand not the Gospel, who keep off from Christ, for want of such and such qualifications;
They understand not the Gospel, who keep off from christ, for want of such and such qualifications;
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which Christ expects not we should bring to him, but derive from him;
which christ expects not we should bring to him, but derive from him;
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an humble sense of our vileness and unworthiness, is qualification enough for a Sinner to come to Christ, and cast himself upon him.
an humble sense of our vileness and unworthiness, is qualification enough for a Sinner to come to christ, and cast himself upon him.
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When God has once said he will be our God, he is ever after minding us of that, speaking it over again and again upon all occasions, Isa. 43. 1, 2, 3. &c. Isa. 41. 10. Heb. 8. 11, 12. I will, and they shall;
When God has once said he will be our God, he is ever After minding us of that, speaking it over again and again upon all occasions, Isaiah 43. 1, 2, 3. etc. Isaiah 41. 10. Hebrew 8. 11, 12. I will, and they shall;
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God undertakes both parts of the Covenant.
God undertakes both parts of the Covenant.
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The Covenant in the first initial Grace of it, must be first executed on God's part towards us,
The Covenant in the First initial Grace of it, must be First executed on God's part towards us,
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before it can be executed on our part towards God;
before it can be executed on our part towards God;
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God begins with us, doth his part first, and that enables us to do our part, i. e. we cannot give up our selves to him to be his people, till he has writ his Laws in our Hearts,
God begins with us, does his part First, and that enables us to do our part, i. e. we cannot give up our selves to him to be his people, till he has writ his Laws in our Hearts,
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and put his Spirit within us, thereby declaring himself to be our God, and strongly inclining us to give up our selves to him as his People.
and put his Spirit within us, thereby declaring himself to be our God, and strongly inclining us to give up our selves to him as his People.
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God first enters into Covenant with us, brings us under the bond of it, and then governs us ever after by the Grace of that Covenant freely conferred upon us:
God First enters into Covenant with us, brings us under the bound of it, and then governs us ever After by the Grace of that Covenant freely conferred upon us:
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There may be conditions in the Covenant, that speak out the order of it, what is first,
There may be conditions in the Covenant, that speak out the order of it, what is First,
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and what follows upon it, according to the method of the All-wise God in bringing hom-Sinners to Christ:
and what follows upon it, according to the method of the Alwise God in bringing hom-Sinners to christ:
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But I do not conceive there are any conditions previously required in us, in order to our first entring into Covenant.
But I do not conceive there Are any conditions previously required in us, in order to our First entering into Covenant.
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God takes whom he will into Covenant, and leaves out whom he will;
God Takes whom he will into Covenant, and leaves out whom he will;
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'tis not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews Mercy;
it's not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows Mercy;
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'tis a Covenant of Free Grace, consisting of absolute Promises, what God will do; our doing comes afterwards, as a fruit and effect of God's work in us:
it's a Covenant of Free Grace, consisting of absolute Promises, what God will do; our doing comes afterwards, as a fruit and Effect of God's work in us:
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That which is done by us in the virtue and power of that which is first done in us by God, must be ascribed to him, and not to our selves;
That which is done by us in the virtue and power of that which is First done in us by God, must be ascribed to him, and not to our selves;
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Turn thou me, and I shall be turned; Turn thou me, and I shall be turned;
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God gives the first turn, before we can perceive any such thing as Conversion in our selves;
God gives the First turn, before we can perceive any such thing as Conversion in our selves;
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God lays in the principle, and then draws us in the Power of it after himself:
God lays in the principle, and then draws us in the Power of it After himself:
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The Terms of the Covenant may be outwardly propounded to many, who never enter into Covenant with God, nor God with them;
The Terms of the Covenant may be outwardly propounded to many, who never enter into Covenant with God, nor God with them;
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the Covenant is never executed in them, and towards them, though it be often preacht to them.
the Covenant is never executed in them, and towards them, though it be often preached to them.
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How often would I have gathered you, and you would not? Mat. 23. 37. When the word of God's grace comes to us, we either receive it, or put it from us;How often would I have gathered you, and you would not? Mathew 23. 37. When the word of God's grace comes to us, we either receive it, or put it from us;
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and 'twill be no joy of heart to us in a dying Hour, to think how often we have refused our own Mercies offered to us, which nothing but our final unbelief can hinder us of;
and it'll be no joy of heart to us in a dying Hour, to think how often we have refused our own mercies offered to us, which nothing but our final unbelief can hinder us of;
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you who do not now believe, know assuredly that you will never believe, 'till God turn your hearts;
you who do not now believe, know assuredly that you will never believe, till God turn your hearts;
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and he then begins to turn them, when he puts you upon seeking earnestly to him for it,
and he then begins to turn them, when he puts you upon seeking earnestly to him for it,
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as that which none can do besides: I wish this sign of Conversion were more apparent in us all;
as that which none can do beside: I wish this Signen of Conversion were more apparent in us all;
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how diligently should we wait upon God for converting Grace in the use of means? the reason why many receive so little benefit from the word, is because they expect so little from it;
how diligently should we wait upon God for converting Grace in the use of means? the reason why many receive so little benefit from the word, is Because they expect so little from it;
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they do not come with raised expectations of a powerful Revelation of the Arm of God upon their hearts;
they do not come with raised Expectations of a powerful Revelation of the Arm of God upon their hearts;
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you that do, have, I doubt not, seen, and felt the mighty works of God upon your Souls.
you that do, have, I doubt not, seen, and felt the mighty works of God upon your Souls.
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Faith begins at the promises, is raised from thence, and ever after waits for the performance of them;
Faith begins At the promises, is raised from thence, and ever After waits for the performance of them;
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it shall be done according to your Faith.
it shall be done according to your Faith.
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Some think they must bring Faith to the Covenant, as a preparatory Qualification for all the Grace that is there promised;
some think they must bring Faith to the Covenant, as a preparatory Qualification for all the Grace that is there promised;
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whereas we must come to the Covenant for our first Faith, and fetch it thence;
whereas we must come to the Covenant for our First Faith, and fetch it thence;
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the Spirit by the outward proposal of the Covenant kindles Faith in us, by which we cast our selves upon the free Grace of God in Christ:
the Spirit by the outward proposal of the Covenant kindles Faith in us, by which we cast our selves upon the free Grace of God in christ:
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We have nothing to believe till then. Do this, and then look for the Law written in your hearts;
We have nothing to believe till then. Do this, and then look for the Law written in your hearts;
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for the Spirit of God, and all the fruits of the Spirit in your repentance; Love, Obedience, and holy walking with God;
for the Spirit of God, and all the fruits of the Spirit in your Repentance; Love, obedience, and holy walking with God;
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all Graces flow from the Covenant of Grace.
all Graces flow from the Covenant of Grace.
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Pray that God will give you a heart to assent to, and close with Christ upon the terms of the Covenant,
prey that God will give you a heart to assent to, and close with christ upon the terms of the Covenant,
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and then see if all be not made good to you.
and then see if all be not made good to you.
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God will do much for the Glory of his Grace, but he will do nothing to nourish your Pride and Conceitedness of your selves, and your own righteousness;
God will do much for the Glory of his Grace, but he will do nothing to nourish your Pride and Conceitedness of your selves, and your own righteousness;
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seek all from Grace, and you have all;
seek all from Grace, and you have all;
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but if you go about to establish your own righteousness, you will never attain unto righteousness,
but if you go about to establish your own righteousness, you will never attain unto righteousness,
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if you seek it not by Faith, Rom. 9. 32. 3. How come we to discern God to be our God in Christ;
if you seek it not by Faith, Rom. 9. 32. 3. How come we to discern God to be our God in christ;
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or what is there in Christ, that makes out this unto us?
or what is there in christ, that makes out this unto us?
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1. Christ, as Man, does own God to be his God, and the God of all who are in him.
1. christ, as Man, does own God to be his God, and the God of all who Are in him.
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My Father, and your Father, my God and your God, John 20. 17. God is not only the God of Christ Personal,My Father, and your Father, my God and your God, John 20. 17. God is not only the God of christ Personal,
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but of Christ Mystical, his Head both ways, 1 Cor. 11. 3. When we are one in Christ,
but of christ Mystical, his Head both ways, 1 Cor. 11. 3. When we Are one in christ,
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then the God of Christ is our God; we cannot since the fall, have an Interest in God, but through a Mediator;
then the God of christ is our God; we cannot since the fallen, have an Interest in God, but through a Mediator;
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he is the great Peace maker;
he is the great Peace maker;
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'tis Christ makes God to be ours, who otherwise would be against us, not for us;
it's christ makes God to be ours, who otherwise would be against us, not for us;
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God is in Christ, reconciling the World unto himself:
God is in christ, reconciling the World unto himself:
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As Christ owns God to be his God, so God the Father owns Christ incarnate as his wellbelovedSon;
As christ owns God to be his God, so God the Father owns christ incarnate as his wellbelovedSon;
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and the same love he beareth to him, he beareth to all his Members, John 17. 23, 26. We can have no immediate Knowledg of God in his own Divine Essence;
and the same love he bears to him, he bears to all his Members, John 17. 23, 26. We can have no immediate Knowledge of God in his own Divine Essence;
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So he is perfectly known only to himself; all that concerns us to know of him, he has revealed in Christ:
So he is perfectly known only to himself; all that concerns us to know of him, he has revealed in christ:
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Without a personal knowledge of God in Christ, we cannot act our Faith upon him, nor have any real Communion with him;
Without a personal knowledge of God in christ, we cannot act our Faith upon him, nor have any real Communion with him;
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Notions are not Persons or Subsistencies, but Mental Conceptions;
Notions Are not Persons or Subsistencies, but Mental Conceptions;
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neither can we apply our selves to those Speculations, if we know not the Person to whom they belong;
neither can we apply our selves to those Speculations, if we know not the Person to whom they belong;
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all Divine Attributes relate to their proper Subject; nay more, all Divine Attributes are of the essence of God, they are God himself;
all Divine Attributes relate to their proper Subject; nay more, all Divine Attributes Are of the essence of God, they Are God himself;
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neither do our thoughts of Omnipotency, Allsufficiency, &c. signify any thing to our relief, unless we know him who is all this;
neither do our thoughts of Omnipotency, All-sufficiency, etc. signify any thing to our relief, unless we know him who is all this;
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we cannot know Omnipotency to be God himself, unless we see it acted, and expressed by him who is God;
we cannot know Omnipotency to be God himself, unless we see it acted, and expressed by him who is God;
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'tis a hard matter to prove the reality of that which was never acted;
it's a hard matter to prove the reality of that which was never acted;
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and 'tis impossible to know that such Attributes have been exerted, unless we know by whom.
and it's impossible to know that such Attributes have been exerted, unless we know by whom.
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None of the idol gods were ever able to act over any one of the essential Attributes of God;
None of the idol God's were ever able to act over any one of the essential Attributes of God;
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by the help of the Devil they pretended something that way, but it was a mere pretence, easily disproved by any considering man, strictly examining, either their Predictions of future Events,
by the help of the devil they pretended something that Way, but it was a mere pretence, Easily disproved by any considering man, strictly examining, either their Predictions of future Events,
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or their feigned Miracles, which were all mere Delusions, false and groundless.
or their feigned Miracles, which were all mere Delusions, false and groundless.
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Christ out-did them all, he did the works of God indeed, and for his work-sake ought to be believed to be God indeed.
christ outdid them all, he did the works of God indeed, and for his Work-sake ought to be believed to be God indeed.
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2. In Christ we see God's Wrath appeased, his Justice satisfied for all our Offences, all causes of Enmity between God and us are taken away by Christ, Eph. 2. 13, 14. The body of sin destroyed, Rom. 6. 6. We Crucified to the World, Gal. 6. 14. The Image of God restored, his Law writ in our hearts.
2. In christ we see God's Wrath appeased, his justice satisfied for all our Offences, all Causes of Enmity between God and us Are taken away by christ, Ephesians 2. 13, 14. The body of since destroyed, Rom. 6. 6. We crucified to the World, Gal. 6. 14. The Image of God restored, his Law writ in our hearts.
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3. The Spirit of Christ dwelling in us, tells us so, teaches us to cry Abba Father.
3. The Spirit of christ Dwelling in us, tells us so, Teaches us to cry Abba Father.
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As no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 12. 3. So none can say, that God is their God, but by the Holy Ghost:
As no man can say that jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 12. 3. So none can say, that God is their God, but by the Holy Ghost:
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By the Spirit of Christ, which is the Spirit of God, Rom. 8. 9. When God himself tells you by his own Spirit, that he is your God, he makes you to understand what he says,
By the Spirit of christ, which is the Spirit of God, Rom. 8. 9. When God himself tells you by his own Spirit, that he is your God, he makes you to understand what he Says,
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and to see how happy you are, in having God for your God:
and to see how happy you Are, in having God for your God:
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Till we come to some sense of this, we lose the comfort of our Religion, it has little Influence upon us;
Till we come to Some sense of this, we loose the Comfort of our Religion, it has little Influence upon us;
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whence does the power of godliness arise, but from the power of God, who is the Author of true Religion,
whence does the power of godliness arise, but from the power of God, who is the Author of true Religion,
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and puts that power into it, that belongs to true godliness;
and puts that power into it, that belongs to true godliness;
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take away the relation that is between Godliness and God, and you quite destroy the power of godliness:
take away the Relation that is between Godliness and God, and you quite destroy the power of godliness:
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Religion is a weak thing, if it be not maintained and supported by the authority and power of God himself.
Religion is a weak thing, if it be not maintained and supported by the Authority and power of God himself.
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4. We see that of God in Jesus Christ, that makes us fall down and Worship him as our God, crying out with Thomas, John 20. 28. My Lord, and my God.
4. We see that of God in jesus christ, that makes us fallen down and Worship him as our God, crying out with Thomas, John 20. 28. My Lord, and my God.
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When we look upon Christ with an eye of Faith, we do with open face behold,
When we look upon christ with an eye of Faith, we do with open face behold,
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as in a glass the glory of the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. 18. God causes his glory to pass before us, lets out some beams of his Divine Majesty, that we may know him to be the Lord;
as in a glass the glory of the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. 18. God Causes his glory to pass before us, lets out Some beams of his Divine Majesty, that we may know him to be the Lord;
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such Manifestations of God to the Soul through Christ have, I hope, fallen under your own experience many a time,
such Manifestations of God to the Soul through christ have, I hope, fallen under your own experience many a time,
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and that you are not now without such a sight of God in Christ, as does create in you a holy Reverence towards him, a holy trembling at his word;
and that you Are not now without such a sighed of God in christ, as does create in you a holy reverence towards him, a holy trembling At his word;
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if you receive it as the word of God, of your God, it must have this effect upon you;
if you receive it as the word of God, of your God, it must have this Effect upon you;
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any thing from our God, that bears his Name, comes with authority, commands a due respect from us.
any thing from our God, that bears his Name, comes with Authority, commands a due respect from us.
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Since we are redeemed with the precious Blood of Christ, 1 Pet. 1. 19. Justified by his Blood, saved from Wrath through him, reconciled to God by the death of his Son, Rom. 5. 9, 10. We may conclude from all that has passed between God and Christ, concerning our Salvation, that God is our God: Christ has made him so.
Since we Are redeemed with the precious Blood of christ, 1 Pet. 1. 19. Justified by his Blood, saved from Wrath through him, reconciled to God by the death of his Son, Rom. 5. 9, 10. We may conclude from all that has passed between God and christ, Concerning our Salvation, that God is our God: christ has made him so.
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When we know who is our God, what he will be unto us, and do for us, we may enter into rest for ever, rejoycing in his Salvation.
When we know who is our God, what he will be unto us, and do for us, we may enter into rest for ever, rejoicing in his Salvation.
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Two things prove God to be ours. 1. His giving himself to us in a Promise.
Two things prove God to be ours. 1. His giving himself to us in a Promise.
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2. Our receiving him in that Promise by Faith, which holds him fast, will not let him go;
2. Our receiving him in that Promise by Faith, which holds him fast, will not let him go;
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neither will God wrest himself out of the hand of our Faith, for that would be to recede from his own Promise, to deny himself;
neither will God wrest himself out of the hand of our Faith, for that would be to recede from his own Promise, to deny himself;
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no he will approve himself to be every way ours;
no he will approve himself to be every Way ours;
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taking a universal Care of us, and providing eternally for us, causing his fulness to flow in upon our Souls more and more every day.
taking a universal Care of us, and providing eternally for us, causing his fullness to flow in upon our Souls more and more every day.
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Jer. 17. 8. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreadeth her roots by the river,
Jer. 17. 8. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreadeth her roots by the river,
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and shall not see when heat cometh; but her leaf shall be green, nor shall cease from yeilding fruit. and shall not see when heat comes; but her leaf shall be green, nor shall cease from yielding fruit.
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CHAP. VII. Some further Evidences of God's being OVR God. 1. LOOK into your own hearts for this;
CHAP. VII. some further Evidences of God's being OUR God. 1. LOOK into your own hearts for this;
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see what impressions of his Love and Fear you can find there, what measure of the Spirit of his Son breathing in you;
see what impressions of his Love and fear you can find there, what measure of the Spirit of his Son breathing in you;
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examine, prove your own selves, that you may know whether Christ be in you of a truth;
examine, prove your own selves, that you may know whither christ be in you of a truth;
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he who has God for his God, his heart is much set upon Christ, who has brought this about,
he who has God for his God, his heart is much Set upon christ, who has brought this about,
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and by a Spirit of Adoption made it known to us, that God is our Father;
and by a Spirit of Adoption made it known to us, that God is our Father;
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the Spirit does not tell us this only by an external Declaration of it in the word;
the Spirit does not tell us this only by an external Declaration of it in the word;
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but by an internal operation, or breathing in our hearts as the Spirit of the Son, inclining us to go to God,
but by an internal operation, or breathing in our hearts as the Spirit of the Son, inclining us to go to God,
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as Children of our Heavenly Father. We know God to be our Father by a Divine Instinct;
as Children of our Heavenly Father. We know God to be our Father by a Divine Instinct;
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the spirit of the Son leads us naturally to our Heavenly Father;
the Spirit of the Son leads us naturally to our Heavenly Father;
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the Spirit of the Son knows no other Father but God, and God acts as a Father towards all, in whom he sees the Spirit of his Son;
the Spirit of the Son knows no other Father but God, and God acts as a Father towards all, in whom he sees the Spirit of his Son;
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when we are joyned to the Lord in one Spirit, we stand in the same relation to God the Father,
when we Are joined to the Lord in one Spirit, we stand in the same Relation to God the Father,
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as Christ our elder Brother does;
as christ our elder Brother does;
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then it is, I and the children which thou hast given me, Heb. 2. 13. All Children of the same Father;
then it is, I and the children which thou hast given me, Hebrew 2. 13. All Children of the same Father;
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I the first born, and these my Brethren: Being partakers of the Divine Nature, that Nature tells us who is our Heavenly Father;
I the First born, and these my Brothers: Being partakers of the Divine Nature, that Nature tells us who is our Heavenly Father;
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we need not say with Philip, shew us the Father;
we need not say with Philip, show us the Father;
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we shall see the Father in the Son, and move towards him in the Spirit of the Son, feeling in our selves such childlike affections towards God,
we shall see the Father in the Son, and move towards him in the Spirit of the Son, feeling in our selves such childlike affections towards God,
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as will make us call him Father.
as will make us call him Father.
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We must be clear in the actings of our Faith upon Christ, before we can apprehend God to be our Father;
We must be clear in the actings of our Faith upon christ, before we can apprehend God to be our Father;
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still remembring, that it's the Father of Christ, who is our Father.
still remembering, that it's the Father of christ, who is our Father.
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2. By that inward satisfaction and rest we find in our selves under this new Covenant-relation to God, he that believes, doth enter into rest, Heb. 4. 3. Soul, take thine ease;
2. By that inward satisfaction and rest we find in our selves under this new Covenant relation to God, he that believes, does enter into rest, Hebrew 4. 3. Soul, take thine ease;
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a Child of God may truly say so;
a Child of God may truly say so;
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upon our believing in Christ, there is a secret shedding abroad of that love of God in the Soul;
upon our believing in christ, there is a secret shedding abroad of that love of God in the Soul;
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when we turn to God, God turns about to us, looks pleasingly upon us;
when we turn to God, God turns about to us, looks pleasingly upon us;
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we tast and see that God is gracious, this is the sinners welcome into a state of Grace, he sees it much better with him than before.
we taste and see that God is gracious, this is the Sinners welcome into a state of Grace, he sees it much better with him than before.
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3. By the confidence we put in him for help and comfort in all our times of need.
3. By the confidence we put in him for help and Comfort in all our times of need.
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The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, Psalm 23. 1. We see that in God, that answers all our fears;The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, Psalm 23. 1. We see that in God, that answers all our fears;
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do we want strength? the Lord is our strength; would a rock or fortress stand us in any stead? God is both;
do we want strength? the Lord is our strength; would a rock or fortress stand us in any stead? God is both;
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would a Buckler, a high Tower? the Lord is all this to a Believer,
would a Buckler, a high Tower? the Lord is all this to a Believer,
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and Faith understands as much, Psal. 18. 1, 2. And therefore is confident in God, knows that every Promise will be established.
and Faith understands as much, Psalm 18. 1, 2. And Therefore is confident in God, knows that every Promise will be established.
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God will act like a God towards us, like a God to Israel, as 1 Chron. 17 24, 25. We may safely trust in him, Dan. 3. 17. Our God is the God of Salvation, Psal. 68. 20. Isa. 41. 10. We should apply to him for help upon all occasions, Isa. 8. 19. And let others have a care of medling with the people of God to their hurt.
God will act like a God towards us, like a God to Israel, as 1 Chronicles 17 24, 25. We may safely trust in him, Dan. 3. 17. Our God is the God of Salvation, Psalm 68. 20. Isaiah 41. 10. We should apply to him for help upon all occasions, Isaiah 8. 19. And let Others have a care of meddling with the people of God to their hurt.
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Jer. 2. 3. All that devour him, shall offend, evil shall come upon them, saith the Lord.
Jer. 2. 3. All that devour him, shall offend, evil shall come upon them, Says the Lord.
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They are sensible how God stands engaged to them, and they to God;
They Are sensible how God Stands engaged to them, and they to God;
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God promises to do great things for them, and they promise to walk in his ways,
God promises to do great things for them, and they promise to walk in his ways,
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and to keep his statutes, Deut. 26. 16. ad finem. Not to do this, is to deny God, Josh. 24. 27. You say he is your God, don't unsay it again by your wilful Disobedience.
and to keep his statutes, Deuteronomy 26. 16. ad finem. Not to do this, is to deny God, Josh. 24. 27. You say he is your God, don't unsay it again by your wilful Disobedience.
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When God owns any for his people, he makes them to own him for their God;
When God owns any for his people, he makes them to own him for their God;
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he works answerable Dispositions in their hearts towards himself;
he works answerable Dispositions in their hearts towards himself;
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as he avouches them to be his people, so they avouch him to be their God, Hos. 2. 23. I will say, i. e. I will make them my people, Dei dicere, est efficere;
as he avouches them to be his people, so they avouch him to be their God, Hos. 2. 23. I will say, i. e. I will make them my people, Dei dicere, est efficere;
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our saying, is to believe and obey; when we disobey God, we disown him;
our saying, is to believe and obey; when we disobey God, we disown him;
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we set up something else for our God, we say unto God, Depart from us, Job. 21. 14, 15. 4. By his appearing for us, against all our sworn Enemies, as he did for Israel of old, bringing them out of Egypt with a Mighty hand;
we Set up something Else for our God, we say unto God, Depart from us, Job. 21. 14, 15. 4. By his appearing for us, against all our sworn Enemies, as he did for Israel of old, bringing them out of Egypt with a Mighty hand;
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when things come to extremities between God and his People, he will then save them,
when things come to extremities between God and his People, he will then save them,
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because he is their God, Psalm 3. 7. For his own name sake, Isa. 43. 25. David knew the strength of the Argument, Psal. 119. 94. Though God may severely Chastise his people,
Because he is their God, Psalm 3. 7. For his own name sake, Isaiah 43. 25. David knew the strength of the Argument, Psalm 119. 94. Though God may severely Chastise his people,
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yet he will not take away his Loving kindness utterly from them;
yet he will not take away his Loving kindness utterly from them;
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he will not make an utter end of them, God cannot do this, Hos. 11. 8. 5. By our zealous appearing for God upon all occasions.
he will not make an utter end of them, God cannot do this, Hos. 11. 8. 5. By our zealous appearing for God upon all occasions.
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The way of the Lord is strength to the upright, Prov. 10. 29. The people that do know their God, shall be strong, The Way of the Lord is strength to the upright, Curae 10. 29. The people that do know their God, shall be strong,
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and do exploits, Dan. 11. 32. 6. The Apostle, Phil. 3. 3. when he would prove himself, and the Philippians, to be the peculiar people of God, to belong to him indeed;and do exploits, Dan. 11. 32. 6. The Apostle, Philip 3. 3. when he would prove himself, and the Philippians, to be the peculiar people of God, to belong to him indeed;
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he gives Three Signs of it, viz. Worship God in the spirit, rejoyce in Christ Jesus, have no confidence in the flesh.
he gives Three Signs of it, viz. Worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in christ jesus, have no confidence in the Flesh.
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They who say God is their God, from a true saving Knowledg of God in Christ;
They who say God is their God, from a true Saving Knowledge of God in christ;
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they believe there is no other God, that he is the only true God.
they believe there is no other God, that he is the only true God.
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Who is God, save the Lord? who is a rock, save our God? Psal. 18. 31. Above all gods, 2 Chron. 2. 5. And him only will they serve, Mat. 4. 10. He is their guide unto death, Psal. 48. 14. They forsake all false gods, and return unto him with their whole heart, Jer. 24. 7. He is the only object of their Faith, Fear, and Worship;Who is God, save the Lord? who is a rock, save our God? Psalm 18. 31. Above all God's, 2 Chronicles 2. 5. And him only will they serve, Mathew 4. 10. He is their guide unto death, Psalm 48. 14. They forsake all false God's, and return unto him with their Whole heart, Jer. 24. 7. He is the only Object of their Faith, fear, and Worship;
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they separate themselves from all Idol Worship, 2 Cor. 6. 16.
they separate themselves from all Idol Worship, 2 Cor. 6. 16.
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Lastly, That you may the better know whether God be your God, let me mind you of Three things, which God hath expresly promised to do for us, as he is our God.Lastly, That you may the better know whither God be your God, let me mind you of Three things, which God hath expressly promised to do for us, as he is our God.
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1. To deliver us from all outward Misery, Rev. 21. 3, 4, 7. God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
1. To deliver us from all outward Misery, Rev. 21. 3, 4, 7. God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
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And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be neither death, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be neither death, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:
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for the former things are passed away.
for the former things Are passed away.
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He that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
He that Overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
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2. To raise our Dead Bodies to an immortal Condition, Mat. 22. 31, 32. 3. To prepare Heaven for us.
2. To raise our Dead Bodies to an immortal Condition, Mathew 22. 31, 32. 3. To prepare Heaven for us.
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Heb. 11. 16. God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he hath prepared for them a City. Hebrew 11. 16. God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he hath prepared for them a city.
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CHAP. VIII. The APPLICATION.
CHAP. VIII. The APPLICATION.
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IF God manifest in the Flesh, be your God, as you say he is, then consider how you carry it towards God;
IF God manifest in the Flesh, be your God, as you say he is, then Consider how you carry it towards God;
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whether you have glorified him as God. Our carriage towards God, should be answerable to the apprehensions of our Faith concerning him:
whither you have glorified him as God. Our carriage towards God, should be answerable to the apprehensions of our Faith Concerning him:
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If I be a Father, where is my honour? if a master, where is my fear? Mal. 1. 6. We should give unto God the things that are God's;If I be a Father, where is my honour? if a master, where is my Fear? Malachi 1. 6. We should give unto God the things that Are God's;
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to withhold from him what is due unto his Name, is to rob him of his Glory;
to withhold from him what is due unto his Name, is to rob him of his Glory;
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some who profess they know God, in works denybim, Tit. 1. 16. declaring to all the World, that the fear of God is not before their eyes. Some who profess they know God, in works denybim, Tit. 1. 16. declaring to all the World, that the Fear of God is not before their eyes.
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I am pleading the Cause of God this day, and would lead you all into a due respect towards that God, whom you call your God;
I am pleading the Cause of God this day, and would led you all into a due respect towards that God, whom you call your God;
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What your God, and not Governed by him, not Relye upon him;
What your God, and not Governed by him, not Rely upon him;
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not Consult with him, How can this be? Either you mistake the Notion of a God,
not Consult with him, How can this be? Either you mistake the Notion of a God,
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or else you will fully act against your own light; The wicked contemn God, Psal. 10. 13. and say, Who is Lord over us.
or Else you will Fully act against your own Light; The wicked contemn God, Psalm 10. 13. and say, Who is Lord over us.
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I hope there are none in this Assembly so Atheistically inclined; if any such be here, their own Consciences will confute them ere long.
I hope there Are none in this Assembly so Atheistically inclined; if any such be Here, their own Consciences will confute them ere long.
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I shall apply my self to you, who own God in Christ for your God;
I shall apply my self to you, who own God in christ for your God;
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and I this day appeal to God in every one of your Consciences, Whether you have and do carry it towards him, according to what you profess to know of him? Who among us is not guilty in this matter? O! that the sense of our former neglects, may quicken us up to a more diligent observance of his Holy will,
and I this day appeal to God in every one of your Consciences, Whither you have and do carry it towards him, according to what you profess to know of him? Who among us is not guilty in this matter? OH! that the sense of our former neglects, may quicken us up to a more diligent observance of his Holy will,
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and to pay that just reverence that is due unto his Name.
and to pay that just Reverence that is due unto his Name.
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Pray consider what use do you make of your God, your own God, Psal. 67. 6. We should make use of our own things, we should never boast of a Propriety in that, which is not useful and beneficial to us;
Pray Consider what use do you make of your God, your own God, Psalm 67. 6. We should make use of our own things, we should never boast of a Propriety in that, which is not useful and beneficial to us;
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then tell me, What dost thou expect from thy God? And what think you does your God expect from you? When Paul was brought to the knowledge of God in Christ, the first Word he said after his Conversion, was, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? I am devoted to thy service while I live:
then tell me, What dost thou expect from thy God? And what think you does your God expect from you? When Paul was brought to the knowledge of God in christ, the First Word he said After his Conversion, was, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? I am devoted to thy service while I live:
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so Thomas, My God, and my Lord;
so Thomas, My God, and my Lord;
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we never own God for our God, till we are savingly enlightned, then we turn about towards him,
we never own God for our God, till we Are savingly enlightened, then we turn about towards him,
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then we fall down and Worship him, and have an awful sense of God abiding in us ever after;
then we fallen down and Worship him, and have an awful sense of God abiding in us ever After;
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then we follow him crying, Abba, Father; then my God and my Father in every Prayer we make:
then we follow him crying, Abba, Father; then my God and my Father in every Prayer we make:
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You may know a Child of God by his daily Crying, Abba, Father; the reason why many restrain Prayer, don't call upon God from one end of the Week to the other, is,
You may know a Child of God by his daily Crying, Abba, Father; the reason why many restrain Prayer, don't call upon God from one end of the Week to the other, is,
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because they do'nt own him to be their God: 'Tis impossible to own him, and not to pray to him continually upon all occasions;
Because they Don't own him to be their God: It's impossible to own him, and not to pray to him continually upon all occasions;
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he is a strange Christian who stands in no need of God every day;
he is a strange Christian who Stands in no need of God every day;
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and if so, Why don't you go to him upon your knees every day and beg his help? Not to do this, is to live without God in the World.
and if so, Why don't you go to him upon your knees every day and beg his help? Not to do this, is to live without God in the World.
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I appeal to your Consciences concerning your God; you know, he is a jealous God, he can't endure to behold iniquity;
I appeal to your Consciences Concerning your God; you know, he is a jealous God, he can't endure to behold iniquity;
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he is a consuming fire to unbelieving impenitent Sinners;
he is a consuming fire to unbelieving impenitent Sinners;
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he will prove so to them at last, and since your God is such a God,
he will prove so to them At last, and since your God is such a God,
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How dare you put forth your hand to the least Iniquity? What trembling should seize upon you,
How Dare you put forth your hand to the least Iniquity? What trembling should seize upon you,
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when you sin against such a God? I beseech you go home and think seriously of your God:
when you sin against such a God? I beseech you go home and think seriously of your God:
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Either you have a God, or you have none;
Either you have a God, or you have none;
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if you acknowledge none, then profess your selves to be Atheists, and let us never see your faces more in the Assemblies of God's People;
if you acknowledge none, then profess your selves to be Atheists, and let us never see your faces more in the Assemblies of God's People;
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if you own a God for your God, subject your selves to him, and be willing to be ruled by him.
if you own a God for your God, Subject your selves to him, and be willing to be ruled by him.
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We can't look God in the face, and say our Father, if we know him not to be ours.
We can't look God in the face, and say our Father, if we know him not to be ours.
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God offers himself to many who reject him, Israel would none of me, Psal. 81. 10, 11, 12. Let us have a care of this, lest God make us to know to our sorrow, what it is to be forsaken by him.
God offers himself to many who reject him, Israel would none of me, Psalm 81. 10, 11, 12. Let us have a care of this, lest God make us to know to our sorrow, what it is to be forsaken by him.
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Christ for a time was under desertion, and he knew how to cary himself under it, better than we do.
christ for a time was under desertion, and he knew how to carry himself under it, better than we do.
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My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me.
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Christ did, and so may we plead our Interest in God as our God, and yet be forsaken by him for a time;
christ did, and so may we plead our Interest in God as our God, and yet be forsaken by him for a time;
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my God, my God, says a deserted Soul; hadst thou never been mine, the hiding of thy face had not been so terrible;my God, my God, Says a deserted Soul; Hadst thou never been mine, the hiding of thy face had not been so terrible;
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but to lose the sight of my God, with whom I enjoy'd such sweet communion heretofore;
but to loose the sighed of my God, with whom I enjoyed such sweet communion heretofore;
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this goes to my heart, as a Sword passing through it. Few under desertion are able to say as Christ did, my God, my God;
this Goes to my heart, as a Sword passing through it. Few under desertion Are able to say as christ did, my God, my God;
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we are apt to think he has cast us off, and that we hear him say, lo ruhamah, I will no more have Mercy;
we Are apt to think he has cast us off, and that we hear him say, lo Ruhamah, I will no more have Mercy;
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lo ammi, Ye are not my people, and I will not be your God, Hos. 1. 6, 9. We think every Hand-writing of any bitter thing against us, is a Bill of Divorce,lo ammi, You Are not my people, and I will not be your God, Hos. 1. 6, 9. We think every Handwriting of any bitter thing against us, is a Bill of Divorce,
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and that God will be our God no more; when he frowns upon us, we start back farther than he would have us.
and that God will be our God no more; when he frowns upon us, we start back farther than he would have us.
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If we don't fear him, whom we call our God, we have no God who is properly ours, whom we own as such in our Consciences.
If we don't Fear him, whom we call our God, we have no God who is properly ours, whom we own as such in our Consciences.
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No, no! Such are without God; their Belly is their God, their Riches, Power, Parts, Places, are their God;
No, no! Such Are without God; their Belly is their God, their Riches, Power, Parts, Places, Are their God;
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they think they can do any thing for themselves in this World; never seriously thinking of the immortality of their Souls, of a future State;
they think they can do any thing for themselves in this World; never seriously thinking of the immortality of their Souls, of a future State;
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if they may enjoy the pleasures of Sin that are but for a season, they don't consider how short that season is, nor what comes after;
if they may enjoy the pleasures of since that Are but for a season, they don't Consider how short that season is, nor what comes After;
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they'd Eat, and Drink, and be Merry, though to morrow they may dye;
they Eat, and Drink, and be Merry, though to morrow they may die;
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and what care they? the things of another World are Mysteries to them, they won't trouble their heads about them:
and what care they? the things of Another World Are Mysteres to them, they won't trouble their Heads about them:
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This is the true real State of Thousands and Ten thousands in the World. Could we see into their Hearts, we should find it just so, and no otherwise;
This is the true real State of Thousands and Ten thousands in the World. Could we see into their Hearts, we should find it just so, and no otherwise;
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let their outward profession be what it will, their inward thoughts are as you have heard, let them deny it if they can;
let their outward profession be what it will, their inward thoughts Are as you have herd, let them deny it if they can;
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I am sure, if they will tell themselves what they think, they must acknowledge all this to be so, and no otherwise.
I am sure, if they will tell themselves what they think, they must acknowledge all this to be so, and no otherwise.
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If God be not your God, then he is none of yours, i. e. he is against you;
If God be not your God, then he is none of yours, i. e. he is against you;
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you'll shortly feel the weight of his Almighty hand pressing you sore, and giving you an irrecoverable stroke;
You'll shortly feel the weight of his Almighty hand pressing you soar, and giving you an irrecoverable stroke;
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'tis a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God.
it's a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the Living God.
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If God be for us, Who can be against us? But if God be against us, Who can be for us, to secure us from his Vengeance? None can deliver out of his hand;
If God be for us, Who can be against us? But if God be against us, Who can be for us, to secure us from his Vengeance? None can deliver out of his hand;
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if God be not your God, you are under the power of the Devil, he is your God, Act. 26. 18. Col. 1. 13. I don't ask what your Opinions are, some difference may be among us there;
if God be not your God, you Are under the power of the devil, he is your God, Act. 26. 18. Col. 1. 13. I don't ask what your Opinions Are, Some difference may be among us there;
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but I ask, Who is your God? I hope we are all agreed in this;
but I ask, Who is your God? I hope we Are all agreed in this;
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To us there is but one God, and one Lord Jesus Christ:
To us there is but one God, and one Lord jesus christ:
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If so, if God in Christ be indeed your God, then his word must be the rule of all your actions both Civil and Religious:
If so, if God in christ be indeed your God, then his word must be the Rule of all your actions both Civil and Religious:
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how careful should you be to keep his Word, to do according to the revealed will of your own God? you can't answer the contrary to your Consciences.
how careful should you be to keep his Word, to do according to the revealed will of your own God? you can't answer the contrary to your Consciences.
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'Tis a reasonable motion to put you upon worshipping your own God. Deut. 10. 20, 21. Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God;
It's a reasonable motion to put you upon worshipping your own God. Deuteronomy 10. 20, 21. Thou shalt Fear the Lord thy God;
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him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.
him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.
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He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee great things. He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee great things.
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I have not chosen your God for you, you your selves have chosen him, as Josh. 24. 22, 23, 24. Ye are witnesses against your selves;
I have not chosen your God for you, you your selves have chosen him, as Josh. 24. 22, 23, 24. You Are Witnesses against your selves;
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that ye have chosen the Lord to serve him, &c. vide. You say, he is your God,that you have chosen the Lord to serve him, etc. vide. You say, he is your God,
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then I say you ought to Fear and Obey him: For all people will walk every one in the name of his God;
then I say you ought to fear and Obey him: For all people will walk every one in the name of his God;
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and we will walk in the name of the Lord our God, for ever and ever, Micah 4. 5. All your Godliness lies in the respect you shew to your God.and we will walk in the name of the Lord our God, for ever and ever, micah 4. 5. All your Godliness lies in the respect you show to your God.
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If you shall still ask, How shall we know that God is our God? Ans. God comes himself and tells us so;
If you shall still ask, How shall we know that God is our God? Ans. God comes himself and tells us so;
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not only in his Word, but by some particular Manifestation of himself to our Souls, according to the Word, John 14. 21. God does act over the grace of such a promise, gives us undeniable experience of it in our own Souls, that he has made good such a promise to us:
not only in his Word, but by Some particular Manifestation of himself to our Souls, according to the Word, John 14. 21. God does act over the grace of such a promise, gives us undeniable experience of it in our own Souls, that he has made good such a promise to us:
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Here is more than a bare promise; here is the Spirit of promise sealing the truth of it to our souls:
Here is more than a bore promise; Here is the Spirit of promise sealing the truth of it to our Souls:
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The Holy Ghost is called the Spirit of Promise, not only because he himself is the great Promise of the Father,
The Holy Ghost is called the Spirit of Promise, not only Because he himself is the great Promise of the Father,
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but because he is the best Interpreter of all the promises;
but Because he is the best Interpreter of all the promises;
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gives us light into them all, searches the deep things of God, that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God, 1 Cor. 2. 10, 11, 12. We take that that lies uppermost in a promise;
gives us Light into them all, Searches the deep things of God, that we might know the things that Are freely given to us of God, 1 Cor. 2. 10, 11, 12. We take that that lies uppermost in a promise;
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but we don't dig deep enough to discover the hid treasures that are there;
but we don't dig deep enough to discover the hid treasures that Are there;
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in the light of the Spirit we may look down to the bottom of a promise,
in the Light of the Spirit we may look down to the bottom of a promise,
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and see all that is contained in it, gathering up the unsearchable riches of Christ. The Spirit makes us to understand our interest in God, bearing witness to our Adoption,
and see all that is contained in it, gathering up the unsearchable riches of christ. The Spirit makes us to understand our Interest in God, bearing witness to our Adoption,
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and shedding abroad the Love of God in our Hearts; so that we are full of a sense of God's love:
and shedding abroad the Love of God in our Hearts; so that we Are full of a sense of God's love:
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In the midst of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delight my soul, Psal. 94. 19. q. d. When I could think of nothing to revive my drooping Soul, thy comforts did it presently.In the midst of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delight my soul, Psalm 94. 19. q. worser. When I could think of nothing to revive my drooping Soul, thy comforts did it presently.
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Let us wait for this particular manifestation of God to us, till he know us by name,
Let us wait for this particular manifestation of God to us, till he know us by name,
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as Joh. 10. 3. Exod. 33. 12. I know thee by name, and thou hast found grace in my sight.
as John 10. 3. Exod 33. 12. I know thee by name, and thou hast found grace in my sighed.
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What an accent did Christ put upon the word Mary, when he spoke to her!
What an accent did christ put upon the word Marry, when he spoke to her!
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She knew his Voice presently, and turned her self, saying, Rabboni, Master, Joh. 20. 16. He first calls her Woman, v. 15. as if he knew not whom she was;
She knew his Voice presently, and turned her self, saying, Rabboni, Master, John 20. 16. He First calls her Woman, v. 15. as if he knew not whom she was;
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and 'tis plain she knew not who he was, though many words passed between them;
and it's plain she knew not who he was, though many words passed between them;
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but when he called her by her Name Mary, he secretly told her his Name Jesus: She did not own him for her Lord and Master till then.
but when he called her by her Name Marry, he secretly told her his Name jesus: She did not own him for her Lord and Master till then.
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Though all Believers have not always a full sense and assurance that God is their God;
Though all Believers have not always a full sense and assurance that God is their God;
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yet they always cleave to him as their God;
yet they always cleave to him as their God;
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they look towards him, long for clearer evidences of his Love, desire nothing more than that God would be their God:
they look towards him, long for clearer evidences of his Love, desire nothing more than that God would be their God:
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Sometimes Grace spends all its strength in desires after more Grace, so that what we have is hardly discernable by us;
Sometime Grace spends all its strength in Desires After more Grace, so that what we have is hardly discernible by us;
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we pray for more grace, as if we had none at all, though the manner of our praying argues the contrary:
we pray for more grace, as if we had none At all, though the manner of our praying argues the contrary:
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Where there is but little Water in the Bucket, we sometimes pour it all into the Pump to fetch up more;
Where there is but little Water in the Bucket, we sometime pour it all into the Pump to fetch up more;
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as he that hath, receives more;
as he that hath, receives more;
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so he that hath, desires more, and that makes him forget what he hath, Phil. 3. 13. Our longing after clearer views of God in Christ may seem to obscure, at least to take us off from the consideration of the present sight we have of him.
so he that hath, Desires more, and that makes him forget what he hath, Philip 3. 13. Our longing After clearer views of God in christ may seem to Obscure, At least to take us off from the consideration of the present sighed we have of him.
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The Majesty of God out of Christ, is too high for Mortal men to approach unto;
The Majesty of God out of christ, is too high for Mortal men to approach unto;
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therefore consider your Immanuel, God manifest in the Flesh:
Therefore Consider your Immanuel, God manifest in the Flesh:
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Pray for a Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him, Eph. 1. 17. 'Tis granted to some,
Pray for a Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of him, Ephesians 1. 17. It's granted to Some,
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but not to others, Mat. 1•. 27. Mat. 13. 11. 'tis a signal effect of the Covenant of Grace, Heb. 8. 11. made to know that God is our God;
but not to Others, Mathew 1•. 27. Mathew 13. 11. it's a signal Effect of the Covenant of Grace, Hebrew 8. 11. made to know that God is our God;
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to know, or rather to be known of him, Gal. 4. 9. There is a mutual understanding between God and the Saints, of the interest they have one in another.
to know, or rather to be known of him, Gal. 4. 9. There is a mutual understanding between God and the Saints, of the Interest they have one in Another.
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I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine, Joh. 10. 14.I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine, John 10. 14.
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CHRIST The ONLY Saviour of his People from Sin. LUKE I. 77. To give knowledge of salvation unto his people, by the remission of their sins, through the tender mercy of our God, &c.
CHRIST The ONLY Saviour of his People from Sin. LYCIA I. 77. To give knowledge of salvation unto his people, by the remission of their Sins, through the tender mercy of our God, etc.
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CHAP. I. Some things impli'd in the Text, viz. ALL men by nature are in a lost undone Estate.
CHAP. I. some things implied in the Text, viz. ALL men by nature Are in a lost undone Estate.
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No man knows how to recover himself out of this lost undone estate, i. e. no man by nature knows this great Mystery, without the light of the Scriptures revealing it to us, No man knows how to recover himself out of this lost undone estate, i. e. no man by nature knows this great Mystery, without the Light of the Scriptures revealing it to us,
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and laying before us the only way of Salvation by Jesus Christ, declaring all the counsel of God in this matter, Act. 20. 27. His Wise contrivance for the Salvation of man by Christ, called the Mysterious hidden Wisdom of God, 1 Cor. 2. 7. kept secret since the World began,
and laying before us the only Way of Salvation by jesus christ, declaring all the counsel of God in this matter, Act. 20. 27. His Wise contrivance for the Salvation of man by christ, called the Mysterious hidden Wisdom of God, 1 Cor. 2. 7. kept secret since the World began,
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but now is made manifest by the Scriptures, Rom. 16. 25, 26. That no man knows this but by a Scripture-light, appears by these Texts, Act. 2. 37. Men and brethren, what shall we do? They knew not what to do.
but now is made manifest by the Scriptures, Rom. 16. 25, 26. That no man knows this but by a Scripture light, appears by these Texts, Act. 2. 37. Men and brothers, what shall we do? They knew not what to do.
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Sirs, what must I do to be saved, Acts 16. 30. and 1 Cor. 2. 9, 10. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard; Sirs, what must I do to be saved, Acts 16. 30. and 1 Cor. 2. 9, 10. Eye hath not seen, nor ear herd;
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neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him:
neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him:
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but God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit.
but God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit.
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When we were yet without strength, and could do nothing to help our selves, in due time Christ died for the ungodly, Rom. 5. 6. This outward revelation in the letter of the Scripture, of God's intended Grace towards Sinners, is little regarded by the generality of men; When we were yet without strength, and could do nothing to help our selves, in due time christ died for the ungodly, Rom. 5. 6. This outward Revelation in the Letter of the Scripture, of God's intended Grace towards Sinners, is little regarded by the generality of men;
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they cast the Word of God behind their backs, and count the Doctrine of the Cross foolishness.
they cast the Word of God behind their backs, and count the Doctrine of the Cross foolishness.
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There are Two Causes of this.
There Are Two Causes of this.
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1. They are not convinced of their lost Estate, Rev. 3. 17. The whole need not a physician, Mat. 9. 12.
1. They Are not convinced of their lost Estate, Rev. 3. 17. The Whole need not a Physician, Mathew 9. 12.
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2. When they are convinced, I mean when they are under the highest degree of Conviction that a natural man is capable of,
2. When they Are convinced, I mean when they Are under the highest degree of Conviction that a natural man is capable of,
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yet they can't reach the mystery of the Gospel; 'tis foolishness to them;
yet they can't reach the mystery of the Gospel; it's foolishness to them;
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nay, the more they are Convinced of the sinfulness of sin, the further they see into the horrid nature of it, the more improbable,
nay, the more they Are Convinced of the sinfulness of since, the further they see into the horrid nature of it, the more improbable,
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nay, impossible, does it seem to them, that ever their sins should be pardoned:
nay, impossible, does it seem to them, that ever their Sins should be pardoned:
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'Tis an easier matter to convince them of sin, than it is under that Conviction, to perswade them to believe in Christ for the pardon of sin;
It's an Easier matter to convince them of since, than it is under that Conviction, to persuade them to believe in christ for the pardon of since;
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there is something in Nature that helps forward the Conviction of sin, natural Conscience joyns with the Law to accuse for sin;
there is something in Nature that helps forward the Conviction of since, natural Conscience joins with the Law to accuse for since;
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but there is nothing in Nature that does any way promote our belief of the Gospel;
but there is nothing in Nature that does any Way promote our belief of the Gospel;
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the first is a common work of the Spirit; this latter, a special saving work. Therefore,
the First is a Common work of the Spirit; this latter, a special Saving work. Therefore,
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4. Obs. Besides the written word, which God has put into every man's hand, who lives under the outward light of the Gospel, God ordained,
4. Obs. Beside the written word, which God has put into every Man's hand, who lives under the outward Light of the Gospel, God ordained,
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and appointed Ministers to go up and down as his Embassadors, to beseech and intreat sinners to be reconciled unto God,
and appointed Ministers to go up and down as his ambassadors, to beseech and entreat Sinners to be reconciled unto God,
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and put them in mind of what is written in the Word; to exhort them to read it, to hear it, to consider seriously of it;
and put them in mind of what is written in the Word; to exhort them to read it, to hear it, to Consider seriously of it;
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God sends his Ministers to discourse them, to expostulate the case with them; so unwilling is God that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance, and live.
God sends his Ministers to discourse them, to expostulate the case with them; so unwilling is God that any should perish, but that all should come to Repentance, and live.
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If any object, Why may not the written word suffice, without the Ministry, to bring men to the knowledge of Salvation? I answer.
If any Object, Why may not the written word suffice, without the Ministry, to bring men to the knowledge of Salvation? I answer.
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All cannot read, therefore they must be spoken to, and instructed by Preaching. Besides,
All cannot read, Therefore they must be spoken to, and instructed by Preaching. Beside,
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'Tis not for us to prescribe unto God, what means he should use to fit us for Heaven;
It's not for us to prescribe unto God, what means he should use to fit us for Heaven;
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he hath appointed this Ordinance of Preaching.
he hath appointed this Ordinance of Preaching.
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It preased God by the foolishness of preaching, to save them that believe, 1 Cor. 1. 21. Therefore let it not displease us.It pressed God by the foolishness of preaching, to save them that believe, 1 Cor. 1. 21. Therefore let it not displease us.
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Besides, should God speak to us immediately in his own voice, we should not be able to bear it,
Beside, should God speak to us immediately in his own voice, we should not be able to bear it,
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as they Deut. 5. 25, 26, 27. Therefore he speaks in our voice and language to us, that he may more secretly and silently convey himself to our hearts, by the ministry of man, speaking in his Name, and uttering his words;
as they Deuteronomy 5. 25, 26, 27. Therefore he speaks in our voice and language to us, that he may more secretly and silently convey himself to our hearts, by the Ministry of man, speaking in his Name, and uttering his words;
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which are capable of more of the Spirit of God, than our hearts can well bear;
which Are capable of more of the Spirit of God, than our hearts can well bear;
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the Word of God, and the Spirit of God, do perfectly agree, but it is not so between the Spirit of God, and our hearts;
the Word of God, and the Spirit of God, do perfectly agree, but it is not so between the Spirit of God, and our hearts;
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the Spirit enters not without opposition;
the Spirit enters not without opposition;
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therefore to avoid all clamour abroad, and noise in the streets, God chuses this more soft, easie way, by putting his power into the word preached by man,
Therefore to avoid all clamour abroad, and noise in the streets, God chooses this more soft, easy Way, by putting his power into the word preached by man,
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so making it effectual to what degree he pleases.
so making it effectual to what degree he Pleases.
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Thus God gets within us ere we are aware, his word spoken by man, comes home to our hearts with power, in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit, shewing us the way of Salvation.
Thus God gets within us ere we Are aware, his word spoken by man, comes home to our hearts with power, in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit, showing us the Way of Salvation.
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Having thus led you to the Text, by these things that are impli'd in it,
Having thus led you to the Text, by these things that Are implied in it,
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and must be first supposed, in order to a right understanding of the words read to you, which I shall now speak more directly to.
and must be First supposed, in order to a right understanding of the words read to you, which I shall now speak more directly to.
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1. As relating to John 's Ministry in particular.
1. As relating to John is Ministry in particular.
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The words of the Text, are part of that Prophecy which Zacharias uttered, when he was filled with the Holy-Ghost, vers. 67. Concerning Christ,
The words of the Text, Are part of that Prophecy which Zacharias uttered, when he was filled with the Holy ghost, vers. 67. Concerning christ,
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and concerning John; he begins with Christ, great things he speaks of him, lays open the whole mystery of the Gospel,
and Concerning John; he begins with christ, great things he speaks of him, lays open the Whole mystery of the Gospel,
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and of the Churches Salvation by Christ.
and of the Churches Salvation by christ.
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Then in the same breath continuing his Discourse, he makes a sudden Transition, and directs his Speech to the Infant John then present, as I suppose.
Then in the same breath Continuing his Discourse, he makes a sudden Transition, and directs his Speech to the Infant John then present, as I suppose.
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And thou child shalt be called; And thou child shalt be called;
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and here is a description of his Person, and thou child. And of his Office, shalt be called a Prophet of the highest.
and Here is a description of his Person, and thou child. And of his Office, shalt be called a Prophet of the highest.
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John was to teach them the way of Salvation, to tell them the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand,John was to teach them the Way of Salvation, to tell them the Kingdom of Heaven was At hand,
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and to call them to Faith and Repentance, in order to the remission of sin.
and to call them to Faith and Repentance, in order to the remission of since.
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The time of John 's Ministry was a middle state, between the Law and Gospel, between Moses and Christ;
The time of John is Ministry was a middle state, between the Law and Gospel, between Moses and christ;
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he is preferred before all the Prophets, Mat. 11. 11. And yet as to clearness of light, inferior to the Apostles and Gospel-Ministers in the renewed state of the Church;
he is preferred before all the prophets, Mathew 11. 11. And yet as to clearness of Light, inferior to the Apostles and Gospel ministers in the renewed state of the Church;
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though he knew more than all that were before him, yet he saw less than they who came after him;
though he knew more than all that were before him, yet he saw less than they who Come After him;
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This John is the voice of one crying in the wilderness, exhorting the people to believe on him that should come after him, Acts 19. 4. Christ,This John is the voice of one crying in the Wilderness, exhorting the people to believe on him that should come After him, Acts 19. 4. christ,
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as Man was six Months younger than John, came a little after into the world, and a little after him into the Ministry;
as Man was six Months younger than John, Come a little After into the world, and a little After him into the Ministry;
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it was meet it should be so; John being his fore-runner, a Messenger sent before to prepare the way.
it was meet it should be so; John being his forerunner, a Messenger sent before to prepare the Way.
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Mark begins his Gospel from the Ministry of John, because then the Judaical worship began to cease, The Law and the Prophets were until John, Luk. 16. 16. i. e. All the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, Mat. 11. 13. They spoke of the Messiah to come;Mark begins his Gospel from the Ministry of John, Because then the Judaical worship began to cease, The Law and the prophets were until John, Luk. 16. 16. i. e. All the prophets and the Law prophesied until John, Mathew 11. 13. They spoke of the Messiah to come;
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John shews he is already come in the flesh, points to him, Behold the lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world, John 1. 29. Therefore John 's Ministry is called the beginning in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Mark 1. 1. This Gospel-Administration we are now under, began in John the Baptist, who brought that New-Testament Ordinance of Baptism into the Church.John shows he is already come in the Flesh, points to him, Behold the lamb of God, which Takes away the since of the world, John 1. 29. Therefore John is Ministry is called the beginning in the Gospel of jesus christ, Mark 1. 1. This Gospel administration we Are now under, began in John the Baptist, who brought that New testament Ordinance of Baptism into the Church.
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Thus much of that, which peculiarly relates to John. I am now come to that which relates.
Thus much of that, which peculiarly relates to John. I am now come to that which relates.
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2. To a Gospel Ministry in general, and shall shew you from this Text, what it is, what you are to expect from it, what you should aim at in your attendance upon it;
2. To a Gospel Ministry in general, and shall show you from this Text, what it is, what you Are to expect from it, what you should aim At in your attendance upon it;
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which is briefly this, viz. The knowledge of Salvation for the remission of sin;
which is briefly this, viz. The knowledge of Salvation for the remission of since;
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this is that which we are sent to teach, and which you come hither to learn;
this is that which we Are sent to teach, and which you come hither to Learn;
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if you propose to your selves any other end than his, you are not like to thrive under Ordinances.
if you propose to your selves any other end than his, you Are not like to thrive under Ordinances.
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In the Description of John Baptist 's Office, we may see the nature, use, and end of a Gospel Ministry, all must be called to that Office who are imployed in it;
In the Description of John Baptist is Office, we may see the nature, use, and end of a Gospel Ministry, all must be called to that Office who Are employed in it;
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they must prepare the way, and seek to lead their Hearers to Christ, Preaching remission of sin through faith in him, shewing how all flows from the tender Mercy of God, setting forth Christ as the true light of them who sit in darkness, &c.
they must prepare the Way, and seek to led their Hearers to christ, Preaching remission of since through faith in him, showing how all flows from the tender Mercy of God, setting forth christ as the true Light of them who fit in darkness, etc.
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Before Christ's time, the Patriarchs, Priests, Levites, and Prophets, carried on this Ministry: After Christ's Incarnation, John the Baptist was the first Gospel-Minister;
Before Christ's time, the Patriarchs, Priests, Levites, and prophets, carried on this Ministry: After Christ's Incarnation, John the Baptist was the First Gospel minister;
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after him, the Apostles and Evangelists, by an extraordinary Call;
After him, the Apostles and Evangelists, by an extraordinary Call;
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then Pastors, and Teachers, as the ordinary Ministers of the Gospel, who continue still in the Church,
then Pastors, and Teachers, as the ordinary Ministers of the Gospel, who continue still in the Church,
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and whose duty still it is to seek the Salvation of their Hearers, and Hearers should come to learn the way of Salvation by Christ.
and whose duty still it is to seek the Salvation of their Hearers, and Hearers should come to Learn the Way of Salvation by christ.
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To give knowledge of Salvation, &c. Not that Preachers can infuse knowledge into their Hearers, none but God can do this,
To give knowledge of Salvation, etc. Not that Preachers can infuse knowledge into their Hearers, none but God can do this,
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as Dan. 1. 17. There the words have a greater Emphasis than here, when applied to men, who only prepare the way by Instruction, afford some outward help to bring us to the knowledge of Salvation;
as Dan. 1. 17. There the words have a greater Emphasis than Here, when applied to men, who only prepare the Way by Instruction, afford Some outward help to bring us to the knowledge of Salvation;
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they do aditum patefacere, they prepare the way, make it plain, lay it open, setting before you the credenda what you are to believe, and do;
they do aditum patefacere, they prepare the Way, make it plain, lay it open, setting before you the credenda what you Are to believe, and do;
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they tell you, what way and method, what manner and means, God has made choice of, to bring about Salvation;
they tell you, what Way and method, what manner and means, God has made choice of, to bring about Salvation;
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for they give us notice of all this, speaking in a plain familiar manner, that men may know what is contained in the Bible, what the main drift and scope of the Gospel is, which we cannot be ignorant of,
for they give us notice of all this, speaking in a plain familiar manner, that men may know what is contained in the bible, what the main drift and scope of the Gospel is, which we cannot be ignorant of,
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when it's told us in such plain and intelligible terms, which if we do not stop our ears, will inform us,
when it's told us in such plain and intelligible terms, which if we do not stop our ears, will inform us,
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whether we will or no, of the History of the Bible; we cannot but conceive something of the matter;
whither we will or no, of the History of the bible; we cannot but conceive something of the matter;
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they are willingly ignorant, who being so taught, yet slight all they hear, and won't regard it;
they Are willingly ignorant, who being so taught, yet slight all they hear, and won't regard it;
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where there has been such an outward manifestation of the Truth, we may say as 2 Cor. 4. 2, 3. If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost.
where there has been such an outward manifestation of the Truth, we may say as 2 Cor. 4. 2, 3. If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that Are lost.
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Ministers should do what in them lies, to help the understanding of their Hearers;
Ministers should do what in them lies, to help the understanding of their Hearers;
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bringing down things to their Capacities, giving the sense, and causing the people to understand the reading, Neh. 8. 8. This is the way for a Minister to save himself,
bringing down things to their Capacities, giving the sense, and causing the people to understand the reading, Neh 8. 8. This is the Way for a Minister to save himself,
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and them that hear him, 1 Tim. 4. 16. Many common Hearers can't understand what they read and hear,
and them that hear him, 1 Tim. 4. 16. Many Common Hearers can't understand what they read and hear,
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unless some man guide them, as the Eunuch said of himself, Act. 8. 30, 31. When we have in handling the word, commended our selves to every man's Conscience in the sight of God, 2 Cor. 4. 2. we must leave the success of our Ministry to him;
unless Some man guide them, as the Eunuch said of himself, Act. 8. 30, 31. When we have in handling the word, commended our selves to every Man's Conscience in the sighed of God, 2 Cor. 4. 2. we must leave the success of our Ministry to him;
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whether the word be a savour of life or death to him. Paul may Plant, and Apollo may Water, but it's God who giveth all the encrease.
whither the word be a savour of life or death to him. Paul may Plant, and Apollo may Water, but it's God who gives all the increase.
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You see how Ministers give the Knowledge of Salvation, by Publishing the Gospel, i. e. by Preaching Christ, Rom. 16. 25. They say to the People, what the Angel did to the Shepherds, Luk. 2. 10, 11. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people,
You see how Ministers give the Knowledge of Salvation, by Publishing the Gospel, i. e. by Preaching christ, Rom. 16. 25. They say to the People, what the Angel did to the Shepherd's, Luk. 2. 10, 11. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people,
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For unto you is born a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. For unto you is born a Saviour, which is christ the Lord.
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A great multtitude of the Heavenly Host, join with the Angel in praising God for his good will towards men, v. 14. This is the Ministers work now, to declare these glad Tidings, this faithful saying, so worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, 1 Tim. 1. 15. Christ commanded his Apostles to go into all the world,
A great multtitude of the Heavenly Host, join with the Angel in praising God for his good will towards men, v. 14. This is the Ministers work now, to declare these glad Tidings, this faithful saying, so worthy of all acceptation, that christ jesus Come into the world to save Sinners, 1 Tim. 1. 15. christ commanded his Apostles to go into all the world,
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and preach the gospel to every creature, Mark 16. 15. To tell them plainly, there is no other name under Heaven by which we can be saved, but the name of Christ.and preach the gospel to every creature, Mark 16. 15. To tell them plainly, there is no other name under Heaven by which we can be saved, but the name of christ.
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One would think this were enough to set all the world upon enquiring after Christ.
One would think this were enough to Set all the world upon inquiring After christ.
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But who hath believed our report, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed: But who hath believed our report, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed:
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Men will not receive this Testimony that God hath given of his Son. We who are Ministers, cannot finish our course with joy,
Men will not receive this Testimony that God hath given of his Son. We who Are Ministers, cannot finish our course with joy,
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and the ministry which we have received of the Lord Jesus, if we do not testifie of the gospel of the grace of God, Act. 20. 24. And as for me, I would say with Samuel, 1 Sam. 12. 23. God forbid that I should sin against the Lord, in ceasing to pray for you,
and the Ministry which we have received of the Lord jesus, if we do not testify of the gospel of the grace of God, Act. 20. 24. And as for me, I would say with Samuel, 1 Sam. 12. 23. God forbid that I should sin against the Lord, in ceasing to pray for you,
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and to shew you the good and the right way. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. and to show you the good and the right Way. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
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Having shewed, what this knowledge or notice is, which Ministers give to the People of the way of Salvation by Christ;
Having showed, what this knowledge or notice is, which Ministers give to the People of the Way of Salvation by christ;
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I shall now speak something of the notice the People take of this, how they resent it,
I shall now speak something of the notice the People take of this, how they resent it,
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how they receive it, what impression it makes upon the generality of Professors.
how they receive it, what impression it makes upon the generality of Professors.
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They assent to it, seem to be convinced of it, and do profess to believe it;
They assent to it, seem to be convinced of it, and do profess to believe it;
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but in such a cold careless manner, that they are not at all concerned in the matter;
but in such a cold careless manner, that they Are not At all concerned in the matter;
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Putting the greatest cheat upon themselves that can be;
Putting the greatest cheat upon themselves that can be;
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'tis below the reason of a man in all it's other actings, to counterfeit knowledge in things so nearly relating to himself,
it's below the reason of a man in all it's other actings, to counterfeit knowledge in things so nearly relating to himself,
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and of so dreadful a consequence if neglected, and not strictly attended to;
and of so dreadful a consequence if neglected, and not strictly attended to;
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to profess to believe in Christ for Salvation, and yet never come to him for that Salvation, never deal with him about it, is such a gross piece of Hypocrisy and self-deceit;
to profess to believe in christ for Salvation, and yet never come to him for that Salvation, never deal with him about it, is such a gross piece of Hypocrisy and self-deceit;
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that one would wonder men should be guilty of:
that one would wonder men should be guilty of:
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Such a formal profession comes not from any true conviction, or real belief of what they profess;
Such a formal profession comes not from any true conviction, or real belief of what they profess;
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but from custom, education, and a desire to be like other men; they walk in the shadow of other mens Religion, who have none of their own;
but from custom, education, and a desire to be like other men; they walk in the shadow of other men's Religion, who have none of their own;
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they take up the name of Believers, and say they have Faith, when they know, or may know they have none;
they take up the name of Believers, and say they have Faith, when they know, or may know they have none;
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such a feigned Faith undoes Thousands.
such a feigned Faith undoes Thousands.
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Since they say they have Faith, and profess it, how does it appear they have it not? Appear!
Since they say they have Faith, and profess it, how does it appear they have it not? Appear!
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As plain as the Sun at Noon! As plain as the Sun At Noon!
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If a man say he is convinced there is but one remedy in the whole World that can cure that disease he is sick of,
If a man say he is convinced there is but one remedy in the Whole World that can cure that disease he is sick of,
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and yet refuse it when it's offered to him;
and yet refuse it when it's offered to him;
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I am sure if he be in his right Wits, he lyes in saying he is so convinc'd; what!
I am sure if he be in his right Wits, he lies in saying he is so convinced; what!
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convinced that his House is on fire, and yet not call out for help, and seek to quench it;
convinced that his House is on fire, and yet not call out for help, and seek to quench it;
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or that this is a Cup of Poyson in his hand, and yet drink it off!
or that this is a Cup of Poison in his hand, and yet drink it off!
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This is to take away the force and power of reason over man, to make him unconcerned in,
This is to take away the force and power of reason over man, to make him unconcerned in,
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and for himself, even when he is under the greatest sense of imminent danger, that such a through conviction must needs bring him to;
and for himself, even when he is under the greatest sense of imminent danger, that such a through conviction must needs bring him to;
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nothing brings things nearer to a man's reason, then conviction does;
nothing brings things nearer to a Man's reason, then conviction does;
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'tis an Act of the understanding, by which he owns and acknowledges that for truth, which he never assented to before;
it's an Act of the understanding, by which he owns and acknowledges that for truth, which he never assented to before;
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it is not a meer Speculation only, but proceeds from the Judgment of a practical understanding, about a matter that meerly concerns himself;
it is not a mere Speculation only, but proceeds from the Judgement of a practical understanding, about a matter that merely concerns himself;
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telling him, that something must be done in the case.
telling him, that something must be done in the case.
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Those in the Acts, when convinced, cry out, Men and brethren, what shall we do? they knew something was to be done, they bestir themselves under their convictions.
Those in the Acts, when convinced, cry out, Men and brothers, what shall we do? they knew something was to be done, they Bestir themselves under their convictions.
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What shall we say of those who sit still under a profession of Faith, and do nothing? Let them say what they will, they are not convinced, they do not indeed believe,
What shall we say of those who fit still under a profession of Faith, and do nothing? Let them say what they will, they Are not convinced, they do not indeed believe,
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though they read and hear the Scriptures, and own their Divine Authority;
though they read and hear the Scriptures, and own their Divine authority;
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what then, if the Spirit come not along with the word, there is that cursed Principle of unbelief in their hearts, that will be too hard for the Word and the Minister to;
what then, if the Spirit come not along with the word, there is that cursed Principle of unbelief in their hearts, that will be too hard for the Word and the Minister to;
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they will put the Word from them, and if the Minister come up close to them,
they will put the Word from them, and if the Minister come up close to them,
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and say, Thou art the man, they will fly in his face too, because he does not Prophesy good to them.
and say, Thou art the man, they will fly in his face too, Because he does not Prophesy good to them.
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CHAP. II. The Preacher's Power of binding and loosing. I Have one thing more about a Gospel Ministry, which I would mind you of, and bring into practice;
CHAP. II The Preacher's Power of binding and losing. I Have one thing more about a Gospel Ministry, which I would mind you of, and bring into practice;
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I see a necessity of it, to awaken Professors in this declining Age, where Religion seems to have lost its Primitive Glory,
I see a necessity of it, to awaken Professors in this declining Age, where Religion seems to have lost its Primitive Glory,
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and that powerful Influence that formerly it had upon the minds of men, who stood more in awe of their Religion, than we do now;
and that powerful Influence that formerly it had upon the minds of men, who stood more in awe of their Religion, than we do now;
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gave another-gates account of it to their own Conscience, than I fear many now-a-days can do.
gave another-gates account of it to their own Conscience, than I Fear many nowadays can do.
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I conceive it belongs to the Office of a Gospel Minister, not only to declare the way of Salvation by Christ,
I conceive it belongs to the Office of a Gospel Minister, not only to declare the Way of Salvation by christ,
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and shew how remission of sin is to be had;
and show how remission of since is to be had;
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but also to bind or loose their Hearers, as they do either come up to the Word, or reject it;
but also to bind or lose their Hearers, as they do either come up to the Word, or reject it;
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and this done Authoritatively in the Name of Christ, according to Scripture-rule, is a real discharge,
and this done Authoritatively in the Name of christ, according to Scriptural rule, is a real discharge,
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or a real Condemnation of that person who falls under such a Sentence.
or a real Condemnation of that person who falls under such a Sentence.
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I don't speak of binding and loosing, as 'tis an Act of Church-Discipline, in casting Offenders out of the Church,
I don't speak of binding and losing, as it's an Act of Church discipline, in casting Offenders out of the Church,
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and receiving them into it again upon their Repentance;
and receiving them into it again upon their Repentance;
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for so it is in use among us, and in that sense only we generally take it.
for so it is in use among us, and in that sense only we generally take it.
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But I conceive there is a binding and loosing mentioned in Scripture, distinct from all Church-Censures in a way of Discipline,
But I conceive there is a binding and losing mentioned in Scripture, distinct from all Church censures in a Way of Discipline,
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and is always to follow the Preaching of the Doctrine of the Gospel, loosing those from their sins, who do believe it,
and is always to follow the Preaching of the Doctrine of the Gospel, losing those from their Sins, who do believe it,
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and binding their sins upon them who believe it not; and this I take to be an essential part of a Gospel Ministry.
and binding their Sins upon them who believe it not; and this I take to be an essential part of a Gospel Ministry.
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Where Ministers do perceive in any of their Hearers, a visible contempt of the grace that is offered in the Gospel, they ought to be is readiness to avenge all such Disobedience, 2 Cor. 10. 6. by binding their sins upon them, pronouncing such persons to abide under the wrath of God, 'till they do by Faith embrace a Promise of Pardon.
Where Ministers do perceive in any of their Hearers, a visible contempt of the grace that is offered in the Gospel, they ought to be is readiness to avenge all such Disobedience, 2 Cor. 10. 6. by binding their Sins upon them, pronouncing such Persons to abide under the wrath of God, till they do by Faith embrace a Promise of Pardon.
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Those two places, viz. Mat. 16. 19. Joh. 20. 23. relate to the Doctrine of the Gospel, shewing what follows upon it,
Those two places, viz. Mathew 16. 19. John 20. 23. relate to the Doctrine of the Gospel, showing what follows upon it,
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and also do confirm the Authority of it, for the comfort of those who believe it,
and also do confirm the authority of it, for the Comfort of those who believe it,
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and for the terror of those who reject it.
and for the terror of those who reject it.
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That place, Mat. 18. 18. relates to the Discipline of the Church, in all publick Censures pass'd upon impenitent Offenders:
That place, Mathew 18. 18. relates to the Discipline of the Church, in all public Censures passed upon impenitent Offenders:
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So that he who acknowledges his Fault, and repents of it, being admonish'd by the Church, is absolved, not only by man,
So that he who acknowledges his Fault, and repents of it, being admonished by the Church, is absolved, not only by man,
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but by God, and taken into the Communion of the Church again.
but by God, and taken into the Communion of the Church again.
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The Church of Rome admits of binding and loosing in the latter sense, but they engross it all to themselves,
The Church of Room admits of binding and losing in the latter sense, but they engross it all to themselves,
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and apply it wholly to their Sacrament of Penance.
and apply it wholly to their Sacrament of Penance.
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The Council of Trent Anathematizes those who allow the power of binding and loosing in any sense to the ordinary Preachers of the Gospel;
The Council of Trent Anathematizes those who allow the power of binding and losing in any sense to the ordinary Preachers of the Gospel;
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but Calvin is expresly against them; Non separanda est, says he, haec potestas remittendi Peccata, à docendi officio, i. e.
but calvin is expressly against them; Non separanda est, Says he, haec potestas remittendi Peccata, à docendi Officio, i. e.
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The power of binding and loosing must not be separated from the office of an ordinary Gospel Minister.
The power of binding and losing must not be separated from the office of an ordinary Gospel Minister.
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There be other Scriptures to confirm this, as 2 Cor. 5. 19. Luk. 4. 18. The sum of the Gospel is, to preach deliverance to captives.
There be other Scriptures to confirm this, as 2 Cor. 5. 19. Luk. 4. 18. The sum of the Gospel is, to preach deliverance to captives.
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So Luk. 24. 47. and Luk. 10. 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12. vide.
So Luk. 24. 47. and Luk. 10. 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12. vide.
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I am not for Popish Absolutions, but I think it the Duty of Ministers to tell their People whom God will save, and whom he will not;
I am not for Popish Absolutions, but I think it the Duty of Ministers to tell their People whom God will save, and whom he will not;
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whose sins are, and whose are not remitted to them;
whose Sins Are, and whose Are not remitted to them;
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and to do this Authoritatively, by a particular Application, that may reach the persons themselves whom they most suspect, ay,
and to do this Authoritatively, by a particular Application, that may reach the Persons themselves whom they most suspect, ay,
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and privately to tell them by name, that they are the persons they meant, warning them to consider their danger,
and privately to tell them by name, that they Are the Persons they meant, warning them to Consider their danger,
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lest sudden Destruction from the Lord do come upon them. 'Tis evident that general Preaching does little good without this;
lest sudden Destruction from the Lord do come upon them. It's evident that general Preaching does little good without this;
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men shift it off, and distinguish themselves out of the power of Religion, think their Profession secures them from all that is threatned in the word,
men shift it off, and distinguish themselves out of the power of Religion, think their Profession secures them from all that is threatened in the word,
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and denounced against the Prophane and Ungodly;
and denounced against the Profane and Ungodly;
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Doctrines and Exhortations won't do, without this particular Application of the blessing to whom it belongs,
Doctrines and Exhortations won't do, without this particular Application of the blessing to whom it belongs,
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and of the curse of God to them over whose Heads it certainly hangs; we must do our Duty herein;
and of the curse of God to them over whose Heads it Certainly hangs; we must do our Duty herein;
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there be some weak ones, who can't speak peace to themselves, we must speak it to them in the Name of the Lord;
there be Some weak ones, who can't speak peace to themselves, we must speak it to them in the Name of the Lord;
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there be others who won't speak Terror to themselves, but go on in their wickedness, and bless themselves;
there be Others who won't speak Terror to themselves, but go on in their wickedness, and bless themselves;
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I say it is out Duty to curse them in the Name of the Lord,
I say it is out Duty to curse them in the Name of the Lord,
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and plainly tell them, that they who do such things, shall not inherit the kingdom of God, Gal. 5. 21. 1 Cor. 6. 9. Eph. 5. 5. There are too too many now-a days who count hearing the word a very indifferent thing.
and plainly tell them, that they who do such things, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God, Gal. 5. 21. 1 Cor. 6. 9. Ephesians 5. 5. There Are too too many now-a days who count hearing the word a very indifferent thing.
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They can come to it, and they can forbear; 'tis all one to them which they do, they are not much concerned either way;
They can come to it, and they can forbear; it's all one to them which they do, they Are not much concerned either Way;
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when they come, they think hearing the word, if it does them no good, 'twill do them no harm.
when they come, they think hearing the word, if it does them no good, it'll do them no harm.
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But there is a great mistake here, let me tell you; there is a blessing or a curse at the end of every Sermon you hear,
But there is a great mistake Here, let me tell you; there is a blessing or a curse At the end of every Sermon you hear,
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and one or 'tother will certainly light upon you;
and one or tother will Certainly Light upon you;
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Scoffers may puff at the Judgments of God, and say, that Ministers take too much upon them, in passing such a peremptory Sentence on them;
Scoffers may puff At the Judgments of God, and say, that Ministers take too much upon them, in passing such a peremptory Sentence on them;
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what care they what men say;
what care they what men say;
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ay, but know who ever thou art, so Sermon-proof in your own opinion, that the Minister shall never take hold of thee;
ay, but know who ever thou art, so Sermonproof in your own opinion, that the Minister shall never take hold of thee;
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I say, thou art by those very words, those binding words pronounced against thee in the Name of the Lord by a Minister of the Gospel,
I say, thou art by those very words, those binding words pronounced against thee in the Name of the Lord by a Minister of the Gospel,
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as surely Condemned already, as if thou were already in Hell;
as surely Condemned already, as if thou were already in Hell;
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the wrath of God will certainly come upon you, unless you repent, and so I leave you, think of it at leisure.
the wrath of God will Certainly come upon you, unless you Repent, and so I leave you, think of it At leisure.
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If we do not our Duty, who have these Keys committed to us, we shall be questioned at the last day for not shutting this man or that woman out of the Kingdom of Heaven, whom we saw walking so disorderly under so visible a neglect of their own Salvation.
If we do not our Duty, who have these Keys committed to us, we shall be questioned At the last day for not shutting this man or that woman out of the Kingdom of Heaven, whom we saw walking so disorderly under so visible a neglect of their own Salvation.
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Obj. This way of Preaching may grieve the Saints. Ans. What! to hear that impenitent unbelieving Sinners remaining so, shall never enter into Heaven;Object This Way of Preaching may grieve the Saints. Ans. What! to hear that impenitent unbelieving Sinners remaining so, shall never enter into Heaven;
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if this grieve them, they must be grieved, we can't help it; better they grieved, than others eternally Damn'd for want of such an awakening word.
if this grieve them, they must be grieved, we can't help it; better they grieved, than Others eternally Damned for want of such an awakening word.
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Am I your enemy because I tell you the truth; if so, I desire never to be friends with you upon other terms.Am I your enemy Because I tell you the truth; if so, I desire never to be Friends with you upon other terms.
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Brethren! What we do of this kind, errante clave, affects no man's Conscience:Brothers! What we do of this kind, errante clave, affects no Man's Conscience:
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But if you find that you are the persons to whom God intends Comfort, you ought to receive it;
But if you find that you Are the Persons to whom God intends Comfort, you ought to receive it;
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if the persons to whom the Curse belongs, you ought to apply it to your selves, and to tremble under it;
if the Persons to whom the Curse belongs, you ought to apply it to your selves, and to tremble under it;
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for what is bound on Earth, is bound in Heaven: The Curse will certainly come upon you, if you repent not;
for what is bound on Earth, is bound in Heaven: The Curse will Certainly come upon you, if you Repent not;
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you may reverse the Sentence we pass, by a speedy turning to God before you dye;
you may reverse the Sentence we pass, by a speedy turning to God before you die;
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else 'twill be confirmed against you at the last Day, to your eternal Destruction, by an irreversible Sentence.
Else it'll be confirmed against you At the last Day, to your Eternal Destruction, by an irreversible Sentence.
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You will frequently find, it may be not presently, that as you are bound or loosed by the Preachers of the Gospel,
You will frequently find, it may be not presently, that as you Are bound or loosed by the Preachers of the Gospel,
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so suitable impressions of God's Love, or Anger, are made upon your Souls, even in this World.
so suitable impressions of God's Love, or Anger, Are made upon your Souls, even in this World.
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God does this to keep up the Authority of his Ministers, that they may effectually comfort Believers, and as effectually terrifie Unbelievers;
God does this to keep up the authority of his Ministers, that they may effectually Comfort Believers, and as effectually terrify Unbelievers;
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therefore if we are bold against some, 2 Cor. 10. 2. and do use sharpness according to the power which the Lord Jesus has given us for your edification, 2 Cor. 13. 10. For that we aim at in all these denunciations of God's wrath against the impenitent, 1 Cor. 5. 5. I say,
Therefore if we Are bold against Some, 2 Cor. 10. 2. and do use sharpness according to the power which the Lord jesus has given us for your edification, 2 Cor. 13. 10. For that we aim At in all these denunciations of God's wrath against the impenitent, 1 Cor. 5. 5. I say,
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if we come with a Rod, and seem not so kind and gentle to you,
if we come with a Rod, and seem not so kind and gentle to you,
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as you would have us, 1 Cor. 4. 21. If at any time we are found unto you such as ye would not, 'tis because we do not find you such as we would, 2 Cor. 12. 20. The Sum of All.
as you would have us, 1 Cor. 4. 21. If At any time we Are found unto you such as you would not, it's Because we do not find you such as we would, 2 Cor. 12. 20. The Sum of All.
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This Phrase of giving the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, is Metaphorical, from one who has the Supreme Power in a House, or City;
This Phrase of giving the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, is Metaphorical, from one who has the Supreme Power in a House, or city;
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so Eliakim as Chief Governour of the King's Houshold, had the keys of the house laid upon his shoulder, Isa. 22. 22. Prefiguring the Kingdom of Christ, who gives the Keys, i. e. the Power of binding and loosing here on Earth, to his Ministers.
so Eliakim as Chief Governor of the King's Household, had the keys of the house laid upon his shoulder, Isaiah 22. 22. Prefiguring the Kingdom of christ, who gives the Keys, i. e. the Power of binding and losing Here on Earth, to his Ministers.
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Q. How can the power of Remitting Sin, which belongs to God only, Mark. 2. 7. be ascribed to men?Q. How can the power of Remitting since, which belongs to God only, Mark. 2. 7. be ascribed to men?
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A. Christ in Commanding the Apostles, and in them all Ministers, to remit Sin;A. christ in Commanding the Apostles, and in them all Ministers, to remit since;
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does not transfer upon them that which is his own peculiar Prerogative, i. e. he does not resign to them his Power of forgiving Sin,
does not transfer upon them that which is his own peculiar Prerogative, i. e. he does not resign to them his Power of forgiving since,
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but only Commands them in his Name to testifie to their hearers, that the Sins of all those who Believe in Jesus, are Pardoned,
but only Commands them in his Name to testify to their hearers, that the Sins of all those who Believe in jesus, Are Pardoned,
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and to pronounce them Pardoned by God:
and to pronounce them Pardoned by God:
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So that Ministers are not the Authors of Forgiveness, but only God's witnesses, testifying his Grace towards Repenting Believing Sinners.
So that Ministers Are not the Authors of Forgiveness, but only God's Witnesses, testifying his Grace towards Repenting Believing Sinners.
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Nothing makes more for our comfort, than to know that our Sins are Pardoned;
Nothing makes more for our Comfort, than to know that our Sins Are Pardoned;
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and to this end God hath appointed his Ministers in his Name to tell Believers so;
and to this end God hath appointed his Ministers in his Name to tell Believers so;
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and to declare unto all, that they who Believe shall be Saved, and have all their Sins remitted to them for Christ's sake.
and to declare unto all, that they who Believe shall be Saved, and have all their Sins remitted to them for Christ's sake.
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Thus I have shewed you what is implied in this Text:
Thus I have showed you what is implied in this Text:
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And till men are wrought up by the Preaching of the Gospel, to a real conviction of these Truths, viz. 1. That all men are Sinners by Nature,
And till men Are wrought up by the Preaching of the Gospel, to a real conviction of these Truths, viz. 1. That all men Are Sinners by Nature,
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and under Condemnation by Law. 2. That there is no Salvation to be expected or hoped for, without a full and free Remission of all their Sins. 3. That this Remission of Sin can never be obtained, till full satisfaction be first given to the Law and Justice of God,
and under Condemnation by Law. 2. That there is no Salvation to be expected or hoped for, without a full and free Remission of all their Sins. 3. That this Remission of since can never be obtained, till full satisfaction be First given to the Law and justice of God,
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for all our Offences and Trespasses against him. 4. That none but Christ is able to make this satisfaction for Sin. 5. That in order hereunto, i. e. for the effecting and compleating this satisfaction, the Son of God took our flesh upon him,
for all our Offences and Trespasses against him. 4. That none but christ is able to make this satisfaction for Sin. 5. That in order hereunto, i. e. for the effecting and completing this satisfaction, the Son of God took our Flesh upon him,
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and Dyed in that Flesh for us;
and Died in that Flesh for us;
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shed his Blood for the Remission of our Sins. 6. That all who come unto this Jesus, casting themselves by Faith upon him, shall certainly find Mercy, shall have all their sins Pardoned, and shall be Eternally Saved.
shed his Blood for the Remission of our Sins. 6. That all who come unto this jesus, casting themselves by Faith upon him, shall Certainly find Mercy, shall have all their Sins Pardoned, and shall be Eternally Saved.
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Till we can prevail with our hearers to own and acknowledge these Generals, 'tis impossible they should Believe in the Lord Jesus, to the saving of their Souls.
Till we can prevail with our hearers to own and acknowledge these Generals, it's impossible they should Believe in the Lord jesus, to the Saving of their Souls.
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That Faith that is saving, does necessarily presuppose and include in it a real assent unto,
That Faith that is Saving, does necessarily presuppose and include in it a real assent unto,
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and full conviction of all the forementionned Truths. Possibly some will say, We know all this already;
and full conviction of all the forementionned Truths. Possibly Some will say, We know all this already;
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have heard these things over and over;
have herd these things over and over;
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it may be so, but pray hear them over once more, and consider them well in the light of this Text, that tells you plainly there is no other way of Salvation.
it may be so, but pray hear them over once more, and Consider them well in the Light of this Text, that tells you plainly there is no other Way of Salvation.
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Sometimes it pleases God by one Text set home by the Spirit upon our hearts, to lead us into a more serious consideration of many other Truths relating to it, which we formerly gathered out of the letter of the Word, without any application of the matter contained in them to our selves.
Sometime it Pleases God by one Text Set home by the Spirit upon our hearts, to led us into a more serious consideration of many other Truths relating to it, which we formerly gathered out of the Letter of the Word, without any application of the matter contained in them to our selves.
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We who are Ministers, must insist upon these things; we have nothing else to say to Sinners, till they are convinced of these truths;
We who Are Ministers, must insist upon these things; we have nothing Else to say to Sinners, till they Are convinced of these truths;
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this is the first opening of the Gospel;
this is the First opening of the Gospel;
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we cannot proceed one step farther, till some credit be given to these first Principles of the Christian Religion.
we cannot proceed one step farther, till Some credit be given to these First Principles of the Christian Religion.
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I hope you who are here present, and do frequent this Assembly, do attend upon the Ministry of the Word, under a real conviction of these truths:
I hope you who Are Here present, and do frequent this Assembly, do attend upon the Ministry of the Word, under a real conviction of these truths:
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Therefore give me leave to put One question to you, to every one of you, to your Consciences I put it, viz. Whether you have answered this Conviction, by your personal Coming to Christ,
Therefore give me leave to put One question to you, to every one of you, to your Consciences I put it, viz. Whither you have answered this Conviction, by your personal Coming to christ,
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and actual casting your selves upon him for the Pardon of all your Sins? If this be not yet done, I am sure you cannot Answer it to God, nor your own Consciences.
and actual casting your selves upon him for the Pardon of all your Sins? If this be not yet done, I am sure you cannot Answer it to God, nor your own Consciences.
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Pray consult your convictions, and shew your selves men: To say no more.
Pray consult your convictions, and show your selves men: To say no more.
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Two things I shall speak to from this Text, viz. 1. What Remission of Sin is. 2. How Salvation consists in the Remission of Sin.
Two things I shall speak to from this Text, viz. 1. What Remission of since is. 2. How Salvation consists in the Remission of Sin.
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CHAP. III. I. What Remission of Sin is. I Intend to speak distinctly to these Two Heads;
CHAP. III. I. What Remission of since is. I Intend to speak distinctly to these Two Heads;
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yet not so distinctly neither, but I may now and then run them both together in my Discourse, which cannot well be avoided in truths of so near an affinity to each other, as these are.
yet not so distinctly neither, but I may now and then run them both together in my Discourse, which cannot well be avoided in truths of so near an affinity to each other, as these Are.
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I begin with the first, viz. Remission of Sin: What are we to understand by that?
I begin with the First, viz. Remission of since: What Are we to understand by that?
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Remission of Sin, implies our justification:
Remission of since, Implies our justification:
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It can signifie nothing less in Mark 1. 4. and Mat. 26. 28. They who labour most to find a difference, are very much put to it, to make it out:
It can signify nothing less in Mark 1. 4. and Mathew 26. 28. They who labour most to find a difference, Are very much put to it, to make it out:
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They say, that imputation of Righteousness, is distinct from Remission of Sin;
They say, that imputation of Righteousness, is distinct from Remission of since;
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but the Scripture seems to make them the same, Rom. 4. 5, 6, 7. I think they are so inseparably joined together, that no man, who has obtained the Pardon of all his Sins, ever was,
but the Scripture seems to make them the same, Rom. 4. 5, 6, 7. I think they Are so inseparably joined together, that no man, who has obtained the Pardon of all his Sins, ever was,
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or can be at a loss for a Righteousness to compleat his Justification, and entitle him to the reward of Eternal Life promised in the Law.
or can be At a loss for a Righteousness to complete his Justification, and entitle him to the reward of Eternal Life promised in the Law.
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I conceive the Pardon of all our Sins, is a Righteousness we may boldly appear before God in;
I conceive the Pardon of all our Sins, is a Righteousness we may boldly appear before God in;
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because it lays before God that full satisfaction that Christ made for Sin, by his active and passive Obedience, which is not only satisfactory for Sin,
Because it lays before God that full satisfaction that christ made for since, by his active and passive obedience, which is not only satisfactory for since,
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but also meritorious of Eternal Life; so that all the ends of Justification are accomplished in the Remission of Sin:
but also meritorious of Eternal Life; so that all the ends of Justification Are accomplished in the Remission of since:
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What precise conceptions we may have of Remission of Sin, and imputation of Righteousness, as differing in the notion, will not argue any real difference in the things themselves.
What precise conceptions we may have of Remission of since, and imputation of Righteousness, as differing in the notion, will not argue any real difference in the things themselves.
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We must have a care we do not separate what God has so intimately joined together.
We must have a care we do not separate what God has so intimately joined together.
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This hath occasioned all those unhappy Controversies about Justification, as I shall shew anon.
This hath occasioned all those unhappy Controversies about Justification, as I shall show anon.
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They who want a sufficient Justifying Righteousness, after the full Remission of all their Sins, do not rightly resolve Remission of Sin into the proper procuring causes of it, viz. the satisfaction that Christ made for Sin by what he did and suffered for us, from his Birth to his Death;
They who want a sufficient Justifying Righteousness, After the full Remission of all their Sins, do not rightly resolve Remission of since into the proper procuring Causes of it, viz. the satisfaction that christ made for since by what he did and suffered for us, from his Birth to his Death;
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so it became him to fulfil all Righteousness, that he might be the end of the Law for Righteousness to them who Believe:
so it became him to fulfil all Righteousness, that he might be the end of the Law for Righteousness to them who Believe:
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So that Christ himself is our Righteousness, the Lord Jehovah our Righteousness; the Law is as well satisfied with what Christ hath Done and Suffered for us,
So that christ himself is our Righteousness, the Lord Jehovah our Righteousness; the Law is as well satisfied with what christ hath Done and Suffered for us,
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as if we our selves and perfectly kept the Law, or Died by it for our Sins.
as if we our selves and perfectly kept the Law, or Died by it for our Sins.
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'Tis dangerous separating Christ and his Righteousness;
It's dangerous separating christ and his Righteousness;
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as if we were to derive a justifying-Righteousness from Christ distinct from the Person of Christ:
as if we were to derive a justifying-Righteousness from christ distinct from the Person of christ:
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This notion has insensibly led men to seek a Righteousness in themselves, not wrought out for them,
This notion has insensibly led men to seek a Righteousness in themselves, not wrought out for them,
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but wrought in them by Christ; this indeed is the right way of Sanctification, but not of our Justification.
but wrought in them by christ; this indeed is the right Way of Sanctification, but not of our Justification.
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The Scripture directs us to seek our Justification in the Person of Christ only, by Receiving him, Believing in him;
The Scripture directs us to seek our Justification in the Person of christ only, by Receiving him, Believing in him;
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to them is Remission of Sin Promised, and everlasting life, John 1. 12. John 3. 15, 16. John 6. 40, 47. Rom. 4. 5. Rom. 3. 26. Acts 10. 43. Acts 26. 18. Some do too nicely distinguish between freedom from Punishment, and a right to eternal Life;
to them is Remission of since Promised, and everlasting life, John 1. 12. John 3. 15, 16. John 6. 40, 47. Rom. 4. 5. Rom. 3. 26. Acts 10. 43. Acts 26. 18. some do too nicely distinguish between freedom from Punishment, and a right to Eternal Life;
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as if one could be obtained without the other, which is impossible: Certainly not to Die, is to Live;
as if one could be obtained without the other, which is impossible: Certainly not to Die, is to Live;
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not to Die eternally, is to Live eternally; the expulsion of Darkness, is the bringing in of Light:
not to Die eternally, is to Live eternally; the expulsion of Darkness, is the bringing in of Light:
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He who is counted worthy to escape the Punishment threatned by Law, is worthy to receive the Reward promised by Law;
He who is counted worthy to escape the Punishment threatened by Law, is worthy to receive the Reward promised by Law;
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I see not what should hinder it, since no fault of Omission or Commission can be charged upon him whose Sins are Pardoned.
I see not what should hinder it, since no fault of Omission or Commission can be charged upon him whose Sins Are Pardoned.
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If after the full Remission of all our Sins, we were to receive eternal Life from the Law,
If After the full Remission of all our Sins, we were to receive Eternal Life from the Law,
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then some Righteousness distinct from Pardon, a Righteousness wrought by our selves after Pardon, would be antecedently necessary to our justification unto life:
then Some Righteousness distinct from Pardon, a Righteousness wrought by our selves After Pardon, would be antecedently necessary to our justification unto life:
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But that is not so, for every Pardoned Sinner receives eternal Life from the hand of Free-Grace,
But that is not so, for every Pardoned Sinner receives Eternal Life from the hand of Free-Grace,
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as the Gift of God, freely given, without any consideration of any works of Righteousness done by us.
as the Gift of God, freely given, without any consideration of any works of Righteousness done by us.
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Gal. 2. 6. Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, Gal. 2. 6. Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law,
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but by the faith of Jesus Christ;
but by the faith of jesus christ;
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even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ,
even we have believed in jesus christ, that we might be justified by the faith of christ,
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and not by the works of the law, for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
and not by the works of the law, for by the works of the law shall no Flesh be justified.
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If there had been law which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law, Gal. 3. 21. But since the Law does not give Life,If there had been law which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law, Gal. 3. 21. But since the Law does not give Life,
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therefore that Righteousness that lets us into eternal Life, is not of the Law, but that of Faith, Phil. 3. 9.
Therefore that Righteousness that lets us into Eternal Life, is not of the Law, but that of Faith, Philip 3. 9.
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The Law admits of no Pardon, allows of none, is not at all concerned about that matter,
The Law admits of no Pardon, allows of none, is not At all concerned about that matter,
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but seeks its own satisfaction in a way of strict justice; the Law is all for Justice;
but seeks its own satisfaction in a Way of strict Justice; the Law is all for justice;
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Mercy comes in by another Covenant:
Mercy comes in by Another Covenant:
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'Twas never in the nature and constitution of the Law, to give life to a Sinner;
'Twas never in the nature and constitution of the Law, to give life to a Sinner;
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the Law can't do that, Rom. 8. 3. It can give life to a Righteous man, but not to a Sinner;
the Law can't do that, Rom. 8. 3. It can give life to a Righteous man, but not to a Sinner;
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The Law will prosecute him to death;
The Law will prosecute him to death;
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'twould act contrary to it self, to its own eternal Sanction, and declared judgment, if it should do otherwise;
'twould act contrary to it self, to its own Eternal Sanction, and declared judgement, if it should do otherwise;
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and therefore the Law as a Covenant of Life and Death, is fully determined in the Death of Christ towards all Believers, who are no longer under the Law, but under Grace.
and Therefore the Law as a Covenant of Life and Death, is Fully determined in the Death of christ towards all Believers, who Are no longer under the Law, but under Grace.
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Yet I say, the rigour of the Law in it self, is not relaxed by the Pardon of Sin, only it does not exert its condemning power upon the persons of Believers,
Yet I say, the rigour of the Law in it self, is not relaxed by the Pardon of since, only it does not exert its condemning power upon the Persons of Believers,
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because Christ has already Suffered for their Sins;
Because christ has already Suffered for their Sins;
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but still the Law remains, and ever will remain a Sin-condemning, and Sin-avenging Law, it has as much power as ever to stay the Sinner,
but still the Law remains, and ever will remain a Sin-condemning, and Sin-avenging Law, it has as much power as ever to stay the Sinner,
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but it can slay him but once;
but it can slay him but once;
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and the stroke of the Law is so heavy in that case, that it need not smite him a second time.
and the stroke of the Law is so heavy in that case, that it need not smite him a second time.
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Christ indeed being God, as well as Man, recovered from that deadly blow the Law gave him for our Sins,
christ indeed being God, as well as Man, recovered from that deadly blow the Law gave him for our Sins,
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and so saved himself and us.
and so saved himself and us.
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Here is no relaxation of the Law, but a full execution of it, full satisfaction given to it;
Here is no relaxation of the Law, but a full execution of it, full satisfaction given to it;
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the whole debt is paid to the utmost farthing by Christ our surety. Now all the Life, Glory and Happiness that follows upon this, comes in by Grace:
the Whole debt is paid to the utmost farthing by christ our surety. Now all the Life, Glory and Happiness that follows upon this, comes in by Grace:
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Christ having Redeemed us from the Curse of the Law and the Law being fully satisfied, cannot be against any thing that Christ shall do for his Redeemed ones;
christ having Redeemed us from the Curse of the Law and the Law being Fully satisfied, cannot be against any thing that christ shall do for his Redeemed ones;
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he may freely bestow what he will upon them, having brought them under a Covenant of Grace;
he may freely bestow what he will upon them, having brought them under a Covenant of Grace;
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he may, and he will pursue that Covenant to the utmost, towards them for their good, till he has made them as happy,
he may, and he will pursue that Covenant to the utmost, towards them for their good, till he has made them as happy,
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as infinite Love and Grace can make them:
as infinite Love and Grace can make them:
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Sin being taken away, and expiated by the Death of Christ, Believers do pass over of course into his Life; they Rise with him;
since being taken away, and expiated by the Death of christ, Believers do pass over of course into his Life; they Rise with him;
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he who has called us into a Communion with him in his Death, will not deny us Communion with him in his Life and Resurrection;
he who has called us into a Communion with him in his Death, will not deny us Communion with him in his Life and Resurrection;
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otherwise the benefits accruing to us by his Death in a freedom from Punishment, would never have made us happy, had we been quite shut out from his Life;
otherwise the benefits accrueing to us by his Death in a freedom from Punishment, would never have made us happy, had we been quite shut out from his Life;
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'twas for that end he Died for us, that we might Live for ever in him, by him, and with him:
'twas for that end he Died for us, that we might Live for ever in him, by him, and with him:
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The Law, and the works of the Law, contribute nothing to this Life;
The Law, and the works of the Law, contribute nothing to this Life;
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and for our Evangelical Holiness, that is but the fruit and effect of this eternal Life derived from Christ, already begun in us,
and for our Evangelical Holiness, that is but the fruit and Effect of this Eternal Life derived from christ, already begun in us,
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and exerting it self gradually according to the measure of our imperfect Sanctification here:
and exerting it self gradually according to the measure of our imperfect Sanctification Here:
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All our Evangelical works, are but so many expressions of that new Life which we are raised up unto in this World, by the Power of Christ's Resurrection, which hath a quickning influence upon our Souls, raising us up to newness of Life:
All our Evangelical works, Are but so many expressions of that new Life which we Are raised up unto in this World, by the Power of Christ's Resurrection, which hath a quickening influence upon our Souls, raising us up to newness of Life:
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There was some distance, though but a little at first, between the Death and Resurrection of Christ, only Three Days;
There was Some distance, though but a little At First, between the Death and Resurrection of christ, only Three Days;
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during that time they could not draw comfort from his Death, till he Rose again:
during that time they could not draw Comfort from his Death, till he Rose again:
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But since the time of his actual Resurrection, the Death and Resurrection of Christ stand closer together in our thoughts,
But since the time of his actual Resurrection, the Death and Resurrection of christ stand closer together in our thoughts,
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and have a joint Spiritual influence upon our Hearts; we presently pass in the actings of our Faith from one to the other;
and have a joint Spiritual influence upon our Hearts; we presently pass in the actings of our Faith from one to the other;
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from the effects of his Death, in the Pardon and Mortification, of Sin, to the effects of his Resurrection, in our Spiritual Vivification and quickning up to new Obedience;
from the effects of his Death, in the Pardon and Mortification, of since, to the effects of his Resurrection, in our Spiritual Vivification and quickening up to new obedience;
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thus the Death of Christ lets us into his Life;
thus the Death of christ lets us into his Life;
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being planted together in the likeness of his Death, we shall be also in the likeness of his Resurrection, Rom. 6. 5. We deal with the Blood of Christ for our justification from Sin;
being planted together in the likeness of his Death, we shall be also in the likeness of his Resurrection, Rom. 6. 5. We deal with the Blood of christ for our justification from since;
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and with the Spirit of Christ risen from the Dead for our Sanctification:
and with the Spirit of christ risen from the Dead for our Sanctification:
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Did we clearly discern how our Sanctification flows from the Resurrection of Christ, as a consequent of that forgiveness of Sin purchased by his Blood, Eph. 1. 7. we should not so confound Justification and Sanctification, as some do.
Did we clearly discern how our Sanctification flows from the Resurrection of christ, as a consequent of that forgiveness of since purchased by his Blood, Ephesians 1. 7. we should not so confound Justification and Sanctification, as Some doe.
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So much as we ascribe to our works in justification, so much we take off from the Blood of Christ, to which the whole of our Justification is ascribed:
So much as we ascribe to our works in justification, so much we take off from the Blood of christ, to which the Whole of our Justification is ascribed:
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'Tis a Righteousness without works, by which we are Justified; therefore it can never pass thorough our hands;
It's a Righteousness without works, by which we Are Justified; Therefore it can never pass through our hands;
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no part of it is wrought by us;
no part of it is wrought by us;
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'tis all imputed to us for Pardon of Sin, that we may live and not die;
it's all imputed to us for Pardon of since, that we may live and not die;
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and this is Justification unto life. Justification has different names in Scripture, from the different respects it bears to us:
and this is Justification unto life. Justification has different names in Scripture, from the different respects it bears to us:
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as we are obnoxious to Punishment, 'tis called Remission;
as we Are obnoxious to Punishment, it's called Remission;
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as it relates to a state of Sin, which is a state of servitude and bondage, 'tis called Redemption;
as it relates to a state of since, which is a state of servitude and bondage, it's called Redemption;
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as we are Enemies to God, 'tis called Reconciliation. Remission of Sin is absolutely necessary in order to Salvation;
as we Are Enemies to God, it's called Reconciliation. Remission of since is absolutely necessary in order to Salvation;
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I will shew you the necessity of pardon, and of Preaching this Comfortable Doctrine to all.
I will show you the necessity of pardon, and of Preaching this Comfortable Doctrine to all.
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Having given you a general account of that comfortable Gospel Doctrine, concerning the full and free remission of all our sins, through Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ;
Having given you a general account of that comfortable Gospel Doctrine, Concerning the full and free remission of all our Sins, through Faith in the Lord jesus christ;
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and shewed you from Scripture, how the remission of sin implies our Justification;
and showed you from Scripture, how the remission of since Implies our Justification;
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I opened to you that common distinction by which Divines do well express the whole nature of Justification,
I opened to you that Common distinction by which Divines doe well express the Whole nature of Justification,
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as consisting in the Remission of Sin, and imputation of Righteousness;
as consisting in the Remission of since, and imputation of Righteousness;
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and shewed you how these Two are inseparably linked together whereever the former is, viz. Remission of all Sin, there is also the latter, viz. Imputation of Righteousness.
and showed you how these Two Are inseparably linked together wherever the former is, viz. Remission of all since, there is also the latter, viz. Imputation of Righteousness.
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I shall now proceed to the further opening of the nature of Remission of Sin, in these following Particulars:
I shall now proceed to the further opening of the nature of Remission of since, in these following Particulars:
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1. Remission of Sin does not change the nature of Sin;
1. Remission of since does not change the nature of since;
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that that which is Sin should be counted no Sin, that Evil should be called Good, Isa. 5. 20. Sin is as really Sin after Pardon, as before;
that that which is since should be counted no since, that Evil should be called Good, Isaiah 5. 20. since is as really since After Pardon, as before;
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only Pardon frees us from the guilt of Sin, takes away meritum poenae, the deserved Punishment:
only Pardon frees us from the guilt of since, Takes away Merit Poenae, the deserved Punishment:
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This it takes away, not from the Sin, but from the Sinner only; still the wages of sin is death, i. e.
This it Takes away, not from the since, but from the Sinner only; still the wages of since is death, i. e.
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Sin deserves Death even after 'tis Pardoned, but this Death is not inflicted upon him to whom Sin is Pardoned;
since deserves Death even After it's Pardoned, but this Death is not inflicted upon him to whom since is Pardoned;
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and this absolving from Guilt, is properly the Justification of a Sinner as such in himself,
and this absolving from Gilded, is properly the Justification of a Sinner as such in himself,
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but now looked upon by God, as Righteous in Christ, by virtue of his Pardon. To make this yet more clear, take it thus:
but now looked upon by God, as Righteous in christ, by virtue of his Pardon. To make this yet more clear, take it thus:
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Any act contrary to Law, is properly NONLATINALPHABET, Transgression, or Sin;
Any act contrary to Law, is properly, Transgression, or since;
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and Sin in respect of its guilt binding us over to Punishment, is called a Debt.
and since in respect of its guilt binding us over to Punishment, is called a Debt.
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The fact or action it self, cannot be Remitted, because that which is done, is done,
The fact or actium it self, cannot be Remitted, Because that which is done, is done,
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and cannot be said not to be done;
and cannot be said not to be done;
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yet the guilt of that evil act may be Remitted, and is Remitted, when the Punishment which we have deserved is Remitted;
yet the guilt of that evil act may be Remitted, and is Remitted, when the Punishment which we have deserved is Remitted;
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and this is properly pardon of Sin; Sin is not imputed:
and this is properly pardon of since; since is not imputed:
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To impute is an act of Reason and Judgment, NONLATINALPHABET, rationem ineo, ratiocinando deduco, 'tis a mental act, a rational inference, or conclusion from such premises.
To impute is an act of Reason and Judgement,, rationem ineo, ratiocinando deduco, it's a mental act, a rational Inference, or conclusion from such premises.
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So when applied to God, 'tis an act of Divine Reason and Wisdom;
So when applied to God, it's an act of Divine Reason and Wisdom;
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to impute Sin is to deal with men according to the just demerit of sin, to give it its due reward, its wages according to reason and justice;
to impute since is to deal with men according to the just demerit of since, to give it its due reward, its wages according to reason and Justice;
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'tis an act of the Divine understanding:
it's an act of the Divine understanding:
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God does think with himself, what Sin deserves, and doth resolve upon the Punishment of it,
God does think with himself, what since deserves, and does resolve upon the Punishment of it,
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as a thing most just and reasonable.
as a thing most just and reasonable.
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So not to impute Sin, or to forgive Sin, is not to enter into Judgment with the Sinner, Psal. 143. 2. according to the strict terms of the Law of Works:
So not to impute since, or to forgive since, is not to enter into Judgement with the Sinner, Psalm 143. 2. according to the strict terms of the Law of Works:
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For when God so enters into Judgment with us, the reason of the Law, and Justice of God, must needs carry it against the Sinner;
For when God so enters into Judgement with us, the reason of the Law, and justice of God, must needs carry it against the Sinner;
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and yet not to impute Sin, is an act of Judgement too, an act of Divine Reason and Understanding in God:
and yet not to impute since, is an act of Judgement too, an act of Divine Reason and Understanding in God:
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But in this act of Judgement, whereby God does not impute Sin, God judges of sin according to the terms of the New Covenant, having in his Eye,
But in this act of Judgement, whereby God does not impute since, God judges of since according to the terms of the New Covenant, having in his Eye,
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and under his Consideration, the full satisfaction that Christ has made for Sin;
and under his Consideration, the full satisfaction that christ has made for since;
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upon this account he judges it most reasonable not to impute Sin to those for whom Christ has died.
upon this account he judges it most reasonable not to impute since to those for whom christ has died.
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Civilians do admit of a supposed imaginary solution, when really nothing is paid;Civilians do admit of a supposed imaginary solution, when really nothing is paid;
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this among men is to forgive the Debt, acceptum ferre: Whence comes the term, Acceptilatio, the Creditor counting the Money as Received, which he forgives the Debtor.
this among men is to forgive the Debt, acceptum Far: Whence comes the term, Acceptilatio, the Creditor counting the Money as Received, which he forgives the Debtor.
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But in God's forgiveness, there is a great deal more than this, here is real payment made, full satisfaction given by Christ our Surety;
But in God's forgiveness, there is a great deal more than this, Here is real payment made, full satisfaction given by christ our Surety;
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and the Grace of Pardon lies in the free application of all this unto us; this is God's Grace towards us;
and the Grace of Pardon lies in the free application of all this unto us; this is God's Grace towards us;
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yet the Pardon of the Sins of Believers, is but justice towards Christ; 'tis Grace towards us, that God should accept of satisfaction from the hand of another;
yet the Pardon of the Sins of Believers, is but Justice towards christ; it's Grace towards us, that God should accept of satisfaction from the hand of Another;
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but upon full satisfaction given, 'tis an act of Justice to remit the Debt.
but upon full satisfaction given, it's an act of justice to remit the Debt.
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2. Pardoning Grace takes away that that makes a man unrighteous in the sight of God, it takes away sin;
2. Pardoning Grace Takes away that that makes a man unrighteous in the sighed of God, it Takes away since;
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how that is, I have in part shewed already, and shall more fully demonstrate.
how that is, I have in part showed already, and shall more Fully demonstrate.
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'Tis evident, that Gods counts them righteous whose sins are pardoned, and that he has nothing in his eye then,
It's evident, that God's counts them righteous whose Sins Are pardoned, and that he has nothing in his eye then,
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but the full satisfaction Christ made for sin; which is the Foundation of Pardon, and also meritorious of eternal Life;
but the full satisfaction christ made for since; which is the Foundation of Pardon, and also meritorious of Eternal Life;
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it was not only bare satisfaction that Christ made, for that is but Justice, paying what is due, not a Penny over or under;
it was not only bore satisfaction that christ made, for that is but justice, paying what is due, not a Penny over or under;
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but in Christ's satisfaction, there is a redundancy of Merit, procuring Grace and Glory for us;
but in Christ's satisfaction, there is a redundancy of Merit, procuring Grace and Glory for us;
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the Merit of Christ procures the favour of God for us, and a right to all the blessings promised in the Gospel,
the Merit of christ procures the favour of God for us, and a right to all the blessings promised in the Gospel,
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and his Spirit effectually applies all this to us, and works all this in us.
and his Spirit effectually Applies all this to us, and works all this in us.
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3. Remission of sin, as it is held forth and offered in the Gospel, presupposes nothing in man,
3. Remission of since, as it is held forth and offered in the Gospel, presupposes nothing in man,
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as the cause and condition of it, moving God to pardon him, but only denotes God's gracious Indulgence towards him, not reckoning his sin to him, upon his believing in Christ;
as the cause and condition of it, moving God to pardon him, but only denotes God's gracious Indulgence towards him, not reckoning his since to him, upon his believing in christ;
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see how pardoning Grace finds us, Col. 2. 13. And you being dead in your sins,
see how pardoning Grace finds us, Col. 2. 13. And you being dead in your Sins,
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and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickned together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses. and the uncircumcision of your Flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all Trespasses.
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So Heb. 8. 10, 11, 12. God does not eye any Qualifications in us, but promises to do all himself;
So Hebrew 8. 10, 11, 12. God does not eye any Qualifications in us, but promises to do all himself;
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I will, and they shall, &c.I will, and they shall, etc.
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'Tis objected, That Faith is the beginning of Sanctification, and if Faith be required unto Justification,
It's objected, That Faith is the beginning of Sanctification, and if Faith be required unto Justification,
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then some part at least of our Sanctification is required unto justification. Answ. No part at all;
then Some part At least of our Sanctification is required unto justification. Answer No part At all;
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for though Faith be a supernatural Principle infused by God in order to our Sanctification, as well as our Justification;
for though Faith be a supernatural Principle infused by God in order to our Sanctification, as well as our Justification;
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yet it first Justifies before it Sanctifies; I speak of Faith now, not in its first Principle, but in its first actings;
yet it First Justifies before it Sanctifies; I speak of Faith now, not in its First Principle, but in its First actings;
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I say, it first acts upon Christ by receiving him, before it begins actually to sanctify us;
I say, it First acts upon christ by receiving him, before it begins actually to sanctify us;
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there is a great difference between the Instrumentality of Faith in receiving Christ for our Justification,
there is a great difference between the Instrumentality of Faith in receiving christ for our Justification,
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and the efficacy of Faith applying Christ received for our Sanctification;
and the efficacy of Faith applying christ received for our Sanctification;
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to speak properly, 'tis not God's working Faith, but Faith working in us, and upon us, that Sanctifies;
to speak properly, it's not God's working Faith, but Faith working in us, and upon us, that Sanctifies;
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God always gives Christ in and with our first Faith for Justification and Pardon, this must be first finished and compleated,
God always gives christ in and with our First Faith for Justification and Pardon, this must be First finished and completed,
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before Faith will or can begin to sanctifie us, because Faith fetches all its sanctifying Virtue from Christ received;
before Faith will or can begin to sanctify us, Because Faith Fetches all its sanctifying Virtue from christ received;
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but our first act of receiving Christ, is that that justifies:
but our First act of receiving christ, is that that Justifies:
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Sanctification always follows upon it, and is gradually carried on by a justifying Faith to our lives end:
Sanctification always follows upon it, and is gradually carried on by a justifying Faith to our lives end:
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in is not pardoned because it is mortified; but because it is pardoned, therefore it's mortified.
in is not pardoned Because it is mortified; but Because it is pardoned, Therefore it's mortified.
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Remission of sin presupposes no real change in the man himself, as moving God thereunto:
Remission of since presupposes no real change in the man himself, as moving God thereunto:
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Neither does remission of sin alter the nature of sin, but only the state of the Sinner;
Neither does remission of since altar the nature of since, but only the state of the Sinner;
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his sin is not imputed to him: To forgive sin is, not to remember it, Jer. 31. 34. There 'tis;
his since is not imputed to him: To forgive since is, not to Remember it, Jer. 31. 34. There it's;
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but God won't look towards it, his thoughts are so taken up with the blood of Christ,
but God won't look towards it, his thoughts Are so taken up with the blood of christ,
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and the Interest that Believers have in that blood, that he willingly forgets their sins, he will not deal with them after their sins,
and the Interest that Believers have in that blood, that he willingly forgets their Sins, he will not deal with them After their Sins,
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nor reward them according to their iniquities, Psal 103. 10. And that they may be sure of this, he casts their sins into the depths of the sea, Mich. 7. 19. As far as the east is from the west,
nor reward them according to their iniquities, Psalm 103. 10. And that they may be sure of this, he Cast their Sins into the depths of the sea, Mich. 7. 19. As Far as the east is from the west,
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so far hath he removed our transgression from us, Psal. 103. 12. Not only from himself,so Far hath he removed our Transgression from us, Psalm 103. 12. Not only from himself,
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but from us, he sees no iniquity in Jacob. If pardoning Grace does not presuppose,
but from us, he sees no iniquity in Jacob. If pardoning Grace does not presuppose,
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but make a real change in a man for the better, yet forasmuch as we are imperfectly Sanctified, the Pardon of sin,
but make a real change in a man for the better, yet forasmuch as we Are imperfectly Sanctified, the Pardon of since,
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and the being and presence of sin may and do consist together in every true Believer here below, provided they do not allow themselves in the practise of it.
and the being and presence of since may and do consist together in every true Believer Here below, provided they do not allow themselves in the practice of it.
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4. Remission of sin is an act of Mercy, not Justice, yet not contrary to Justice;
4. Remission of since is an act of Mercy, not justice, yet not contrary to justice;
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because the sins that are pardoned to us, are punished in Christ; 'tis from God's Justice that he will not pardon sin without satisfaction;
Because the Sins that Are pardoned to us, Are punished in christ; it's from God's justice that he will not pardon since without satisfaction;
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'tis from his Mercy that he will accept of satisfaction from the hand of another.
it's from his Mercy that he will accept of satisfaction from the hand of Another.
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This answers that plausible Objection that is commonly made against our Salvation by Grace, viz. Wicked men are condemned for their evil works,
This answers that plausible Objection that is commonly made against our Salvation by Grace, viz. Wicked men Are condemned for their evil works,
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therefore Saints are justified for their good works.
Therefore Saints Are justified for their good works.
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Answ. This does not follow, because one is an act of Justice, and the other of Mercy.Answer This does not follow, Because one is an act of justice, and the other of Mercy.
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Rom. 6. 23. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Rom. 6. 23. The wages of since is death, but the gift of God is Eternal life, through jesus christ our Lord.
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Death is wages due by Law; eternal Life is a free gift through Jesus Christ.
Death is wages due by Law; Eternal Life is a free gift through jesus christ.
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5. Remission of sin, as 'tis an act of Mercy, so 'tis act of Power too;
5. Remission of since, as it's an act of Mercy, so it's act of Power too;
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God has Power to forgive sin; none but the Creditor can forgive the Debtor; God is the greater Creditor, and we are all his Debtors;
God has Power to forgive since; none but the Creditor can forgive the Debtor; God is the greater Creditor, and we Are all his Debtors;
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against thee only have I sinned; therefore God only has Power to forgive sin;against thee only have I sinned; Therefore God only has Power to forgive since;
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but yet it is not an act of mere absolute Power neither, but an act of Divine Jurisdiction, that carries in it a due respect unto the Law, which God as the righteous Judge,
but yet it is not an act of mere absolute Power neither, but an act of Divine Jurisdiction, that carries in it a due respect unto the Law, which God as the righteous Judge,
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and most wise Governour of the world will not violate.
and most wise Governor of the world will not violate.
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Therefore Remission of Sin, under this provision that God has made in Christ for the satisfaction of his Law and Justice, is called Justification, Rom. 4. 5, 6. God is Just as well as Merciful in Pardoning Sin, Rom 3. 25, 26. So that Pardon flows from the Love of God, acting towards us for Christ's sake, i. e. upon the account of his Merit and Satisfaction, which respect the Justice of God:
Therefore Remission of since, under this provision that God has made in christ for the satisfaction of his Law and justice, is called Justification, Rom. 4. 5, 6. God is Just as well as Merciful in Pardoning since, Rom 3. 25, 26. So that Pardon flows from the Love of God, acting towards us for Christ's sake, i. e. upon the account of his Merit and Satisfaction, which respect the justice of God:
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The truth is, the satisfaction of Christ is the foundation of Pardon; this satisfaction lyes in the expiatory Sacrifice offered by Christ upon the Cross;
The truth is, the satisfaction of christ is the Foundation of Pardon; this satisfaction lies in the expiatory Sacrifice offered by christ upon the Cross;
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hence expiation or atonement, is joyned with pardon in Scripture.
hence expiation or atonement, is joined with pardon in Scripture.
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Numb. 15. 25. Levit. 4. 20. The priest was to make an atonement, that the sin should be forgiven;
Numb. 15. 25. Levit. 4. 20. The priest was to make an atonement, that the since should be forgiven;
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An expiatory Sacrifice led the way to forgiveness under the Law, and so it does now under the Gospel;
an expiatory Sacrifice led the Way to forgiveness under the Law, and so it does now under the Gospel;
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without shedding of Blood, there is no remission of sin:
without shedding of Blood, there is no remission of since:
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If you have not the Blood of Christ is your eye, when you go to God for Pardon, never think to speed.
If you have not the Blood of christ is your eye, when you go to God for Pardon, never think to speed.
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CHAP. IV. The APPLICATION.
CHAP. IV. The APPLICATION.
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I Shall shut up all with a word of Exhortation, urging every one of you to a frequent, deep, serious consideration of this grand fundamental truth, concerning the only way of Salvation by the remission of sin through Faith in Christ Jesus.
I Shall shut up all with a word of Exhortation, urging every one of you to a frequent, deep, serious consideration of this grand fundamental truth, Concerning the only Way of Salvation by the remission of since through Faith in christ jesus.
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I know the time will shortly come, when all our Notions, and Disputes must be resolved into our believing or not believing in Christ for Pardon of sin;
I know the time will shortly come, when all our Notions, and Disputes must be resolved into our believing or not believing in christ for Pardon of since;
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therefore be perswaded to begin your Religion in pure Faith trusting in Christ only for the remission of all your sins, through the merit of his Blood;
Therefore be persuaded to begin your Religion in pure Faith trusting in christ only for the remission of all your Sins, through the merit of his Blood;
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begin here, lay this as the Foundation of all your Religion, make this sure, and then you will more clearly see upon what account you stand righteous before God;
begin Here, lay this as the Foundation of all your Religion, make this sure, and then you will more clearly see upon what account you stand righteous before God;
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if you joyn any thing with Christ here, and miss your way in the first setting out, you'll go wider and wider from the Gospel every stop you take,
if you join any thing with christ Here, and miss your Way in the First setting out, You'll go wider and wider from the Gospel every stop you take,
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and be forced to wrest the Scriptures all along, to make good your first grand mistake;
and be forced to wrest the Scriptures all along, to make good your First grand mistake;
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therefore I say, beg of God to bring your hearts to a true reliance upon the free-Grace and Mercy of God in Christ Jesus for the pardon of all your sins.
Therefore I say, beg of God to bring your hearts to a true reliance upon the free-Grace and Mercy of God in christ jesus for the pardon of all your Sins.
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Take this as a clue in your hands to guide you into such an understanding of all other truths, as is consonant to this;
Take this as a Clue in your hands to guide you into such an understanding of all other truths, as is consonant to this;
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put no other sense upon any Scripture that is not consistent with, and agreeable to this great fundamental Principle, keeping close to the just analogy of Faith, in all your tenents and opinions:
put no other sense upon any Scripture that is not consistent with, and agreeable to this great fundamental Principle, keeping close to the just analogy of Faith, in all your tenants and opinions:
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I know there are other things to be considered besides Remission of Sin;
I know there Are other things to be considered beside Remission of since;
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but be sure you begin here, don't suppose that some previous qualifications in your selves are required to incline God to pardon your sins,
but be sure you begin Here, don't suppose that Some previous qualifications in your selves Are required to incline God to pardon your Sins,
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for this will carry you unavoidably into a self-righteousness, and then Christ will profit you nothing.
for this will carry you avoidable into a self-righteousness, and then christ will profit you nothing.
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We are not pardon'd because we repent and lead holy lives, but we repent and lead holy lives,
We Are not pardoned Because we Repent and led holy lives, but we Repent and led holy lives,
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because we are fully Pardoned for Christ's sake:
Because we Are Fully Pardoned for Christ's sake:
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Shut all self-righteousness out of your justification, and take all that is Christ's into it, both his active and passive Obedience;
Shut all self-righteousness out of your justification, and take all that is Christ's into it, both his active and passive obedience;
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though I had rather joyn them together as the Scriptures do, and say, That by the obedience of one man, many are made righteous, i. e.
though I had rather join them together as the Scriptures do, and say, That by the Obedience of one man, many Are made righteous, i. e.
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by the Obedience of Christ in Suffering and doing all that the Law required:
by the obedience of christ in Suffering and doing all that the Law required:
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And in the Application of this Grace to us, 'tis clear to me, that upon the Remission of all our Sins, Righteousness is imputed to us;
And in the Application of this Grace to us, it's clear to me, that upon the Remission of all our Sins, Righteousness is imputed to us;
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and this is that which the Apostle calls Righteousness without works, Rom. 4. 6, 7, 8. The Righteousness of works,
and this is that which the Apostle calls Righteousness without works, Rom. 4. 6, 7, 8. The Righteousness of works,
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so far as it can be attained in this life, is but an effect of the Righteousness of Faith.
so Far as it can be attained in this life, is but an Effect of the Righteousness of Faith.
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You know not the right way of Salvation, till you know how to obtain the Pardon of all your Sins;
You know not the right Way of Salvation, till you know how to obtain the Pardon of all your Sins;
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then you will see how Christ is become your Righteousness.
then you will see how christ is become your Righteousness.
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Let us not be too curious in placing one part of our Justification upon his Passive,
Let us not be too curious in placing one part of our Justification upon his Passive,
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and another part upon his Active Obedience. Let us be sure to place all upon Christ, and then we are right;
and Another part upon his Active obedience. Let us be sure to place all upon christ, and then we Are right;
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the Spirit does not reveal the whole Mystery of Christ at once to Believers;
the Spirit does not reveal the Whole Mystery of christ At once to Believers;
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there is a great deal of Christ to be learned by those who are Justified and Pardoned,
there is a great deal of christ to be learned by those who Are Justified and Pardoned,
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even after they are in a state of Grace.
even After they Are in a state of Grace.
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Let us believe Christ to be our Righteousness, and leave it to him to make out the way and manner of his being so:
Let us believe christ to be our Righteousness, and leave it to him to make out the Way and manner of his being so:
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Our terms and distinctions applied to the fundamental Points of Religion, have occasioned many mistakes about them.
Our terms and Distinctions applied to the fundamental Points of Religion, have occasioned many mistakes about them.
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Let us therefore attend more strictly to the simplicity of our own Faith, and not call in our Reason to prompt our Faith,
Let us Therefore attend more strictly to the simplicity of our own Faith, and not call in our Reason to prompt our Faith,
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but rather submit our Reason to the instructions of Faith.
but rather submit our Reason to the instructions of Faith.
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I would have all Christians study their own Faith more, and dwell more in the light of it;
I would have all Christians study their own Faith more, and dwell more in the Light of it;
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then they will be more familiarly acquainted with it, and better understand themselves in every act of Faith they put forth.
then they will be more familiarly acquainted with it, and better understand themselves in every act of Faith they put forth.
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Let us give our Faith time to act, to open it self further to us, and our selves time to take in the full sense of our Faith:
Let us give our Faith time to act, to open it self further to us, and our selves time to take in the full sense of our Faith:
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Generally our acts of Faith are too short, sudden, and transient.
Generally our acts of Faith Are too short, sudden, and Transient.
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We make a formal profession of Faith, and say, We believe in Christ for the Pardon of Sin,
We make a formal profession of Faith, and say, We believe in christ for the Pardon of since,
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but don't so well weigh and consider what we say, or what we bel•eve; we turn off presently to something else, as if we had done with our Faith,
but don't so well weigh and Consider what we say, or what we bel•eve; we turn off presently to something Else, as if we had done with our Faith,
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when the Mystery of it is not half apprehended by us: We should attend to it, ponder it well in our minds, look round it;
when the Mystery of it is not half apprehended by us: We should attend to it, ponder it well in our minds, look round it;
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this is the way to keep up a presence of mind in us about what we Believe. One act of Faith attended to, will fill us with such thoughts and apprehensions of the Love of Christ, that will furnish us with matter of discourse for many days:
this is the Way to keep up a presence of mind in us about what we Believe. One act of Faith attended to, will fill us with such thoughts and apprehensions of the Love of christ, that will furnish us with matter of discourse for many days:
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But I don't find Professors so much concerned in their own Faith; so much affected with it as they should;
But I don't find Professors so much concerned in their own Faith; so much affected with it as they should;
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they pass it over as a plain ordinary piece of Religion, and having once declared they believe in Christ for the Pardon of Sin, they have no more to do with him:
they pass it over as a plain ordinary piece of Religion, and having once declared they believe in christ for the Pardon of since, they have no more to do with him:
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Whereas the Mystery of Faith should be studied all our lives long, we should pray as Paul did, Eph •. •7, &c. vide.
Whereas the Mystery of Faith should be studied all our lives long, we should pray as Paul did, Ephesians •. •7, etc. vide.
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That we may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the Saints. That we may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the Saints.
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Faith has more in it than most People are aware of:
Faith has more in it than most People Are aware of:
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'tis not so easy a matter to know, comprehend, and remember what is contained in an act of Saving-Faith;
it's not so easy a matter to know, comprehend, and Remember what is contained in an act of Saving-faith;
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we should discourse more with our own Faith, look into all particulars, search to the bottom, by gathering up more and more of the unsearcheable riches of Christ.
we should discourse more with our own Faith, look into all particulars, search to the bottom, by gathering up more and more of the unsearchable riches of christ.
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He that would judge of a curious piece of Workmanship, brings it to the light, views it round in every part, till he has gathered up all the excellencies of it into his mind,
He that would judge of a curious piece of Workmanship, brings it to the Light, views it round in every part, till he has gathered up all the excellencies of it into his mind,
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then he can speak knowingly, in the praise and commendation of such a thing, having made observations before of all that was admirable in it.
then he can speak knowingly, in the praise and commendation of such a thing, having made observations before of all that was admirable in it.
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So you should sit down and consider the consequence of an act of Faith upon Christ for Justification and Pardon;
So you should fit down and Consider the consequence of an act of Faith upon christ for Justification and Pardon;
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what depends upon it, what you gain by it, what you expect from it, all is yours if Christ be yours;
what depends upon it, what you gain by it, what you expect from it, all is yours if christ be yours;
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therefore be persuaded to enter into your Chambers and Closets;
Therefore be persuaded to enter into your Chambers and Closets;
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sit down with a Bible in your hands, stir up your Faith, consider the state of a Believer,
fit down with a bible in your hands, stir up your Faith, Consider the state of a Believer,
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and then gather up what makes for your comfort out of the Word of God. O how would your Faces shine!
and then gather up what makes for your Comfort out of the Word of God. O how would your Faces shine!
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you would be filled with joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, by Believing;
you would be filled with joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, by Believing;
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there is not that Joy among Believers, because they don't think enough of what they Believe.
there is not that Joy among Believers, Because they don't think enough of what they Believe.
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Do ▪ you Believe in Christ for the Remission of Sin? Then there is a great deal in Christ, a great deal in Sin, a great deal in the actings of thy own Soul under this Faith, to be considered of:
Do ▪ you Believe in christ for the Remission of since? Then there is a great deal in christ, a great deal in since, a great deal in the actings of thy own Soul under this Faith, to be considered of:
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The knowledge, experience, and evidence of Faith, are things that should be particularly examined and seriously thought of:
The knowledge, experience, and evidence of Faith, Are things that should be particularly examined and seriously Thought of:
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There is a full business in Faith, enough to imploy a gracious Soul all his days;
There is a full business in Faith, enough to employ a gracious Soul all his days;
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Faith fills the mind with deep apprehensions of our own great concernments in Christ Jesus.
Faith fills the mind with deep apprehensions of our own great concernments in christ jesus.
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Were we wise indeed unto Salvation, we should think of nothing oftner, than of what we believe;
Were we wise indeed unto Salvation, we should think of nothing oftener, than of what we believe;
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there may be Faith, and there may be Truth in the heart, and yet these Two may not be sufficiently mingled together;
there may be Faith, and there may be Truth in the heart, and yet these Two may not be sufficiently mingled together;
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therefore we should often apply our Faith to the Word, that what it does not see at one time, it may see at another;
Therefore we should often apply our Faith to the Word, that what it does not see At one time, it may see At Another;
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what it does not reach by one act, it may take in by the next.
what it does not reach by one act, it may take in by the next.
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The oftner Faith looks into the Word, the more distinctly does it gather up the full sense of the Word;
The oftener Faith looks into the Word, the more distinctly does it gather up the full sense of the Word;
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it dwells in us in more Wisdom and Spiritual Understanding:
it dwells in us in more Wisdom and Spiritual Understanding:
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Did we take this course we should quickly find the benefit of it, out of our Bellies would flow Rivers of living water;
Did we take this course we should quickly find the benefit of it, out of our Bellies would flow rivers of living water;
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we should be more skilful in the word of Righteousness, more expert Believers, ready to give a reason of the hope that is in us;
we should be more skilful in the word of Righteousness, more expert Believers, ready to give a reason of the hope that is in us;
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Believers have much to say in defence of Christ, the Gospel, and their own Profession;
Believers have much to say in defence of christ, the Gospel, and their own Profession;
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and the more they study the point, the more ready are they to give an answer to them, who ask them any questions about their Religion;
and the more they study the point, the more ready Are they to give an answer to them, who ask them any questions about their Religion;
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they keep the word fresh in their Memories, by reflecting often upon it, conversing much with it.
they keep the word fresh in their Memories, by reflecting often upon it, conversing much with it.
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Whilst I am exhorting you to a more frequent Consideration of the fundamentals of Christianity, don't mistake me,
While I am exhorting you to a more frequent Consideration of the fundamentals of Christianity, don't mistake me,
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as if I were putting you upon reading many Books, upon studying Controversies, and knotty Disputes;
as if I were putting you upon reading many Books, upon studying Controversies, and knotty Disputes;
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no, no, study your own hearts and the Bible more; keep under the power of those truths that are plainly revealed:
no, no, study your own hearts and the bible more; keep under the power of those truths that Are plainly revealed:
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We lose much of the joy of Faith, by diverting our Minds to things of an inferior Nature;
We loose much of the joy of Faith, by diverting our Minds to things of an inferior Nature;
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I observe among all sorts of Professors, there is more stir about uninstituted things, more zeal for their own unscriptural Traditions and Customs,
I observe among all sorts of Professors, there is more stir about uninstituted things, more zeal for their own unscriptural Traditions and Customs,
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than for the grand fundamentals of Faith and Holiness; there is utterly a fault among us in this matter.
than for the grand fundamentals of Faith and Holiness; there is utterly a fault among us in this matter.
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If you would keep up the joy of your Salvation, you must consult often with your Faith about the prime fundamentals of Religion, and muse often upon them; examine your Faith about them;
If you would keep up the joy of your Salvation, you must consult often with your Faith about the prime fundamentals of Religion, and muse often upon them; examine your Faith about them;
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consider what a priviledg it is to have all your sins blotted out, and laid upon Christ, who shed his Blood for the remission of them;
Consider what a privilege it is to have all your Sins blotted out, and laid upon christ, who shed his Blood for the remission of them;
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you must think, and think again upon this, till you find your hearts overcome with the sense of God's Free-Grace towards you in Christ.
you must think, and think again upon this, till you find your hearts overcome with the sense of God's Free-Grace towards you in christ.
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You cannot conceive before-hand, what further Light will break forth, what further Discoveries God will make of the Mystery of his Grace;
You cannot conceive beforehand, what further Light will break forth, what further Discoveries God will make of the Mystery of his Grace;
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one thought rises strangely out of another in holy Mediation;
one Thought rises strangely out of Another in holy Mediation;
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things come into our minds, that all our hearing and reading could not furnish us with;
things come into our minds, that all our hearing and reading could not furnish us with;
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when we are in our thoughts pursuing spiritual truths through all the consequences of them, there is that let into our minds, which before we were not in a fit posture to receive or understand,
when we Are in our thoughts pursuing spiritual truths through all the consequences of them, there is that let into our minds, which before we were not in a fit posture to receive or understand,
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but when Faith hath set all before us which we have attained unto, and drawn,
but when Faith hath Set all before us which we have attained unto, and drawn,
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as it were, a Scheme of the whole Gospel in our minds, the Spirit knows how to carry on his work further in such a Soul.
as it were, a Scheme of the Whole Gospel in our minds, the Spirit knows how to carry on his work further in such a Soul.
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Having already given you a general, and also a more particular account of the nature of remission of sin;
Having already given you a general, and also a more particular account of the nature of remission of since;
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I shall now proceed to the 2 d. Head propounded, whic• is this, viz. To shew you
I shall now proceed to the 2 d. Head propounded, whic• is this, viz. To show you
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2 How Salvation consists in the remission of all our sins.
2 How Salvation consists in the remission of all our Sins.
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And to make way to this, I shall speak something of the necessity of remission of sin, in order to Salvation;
And to make Way to this, I shall speak something of the necessity of remission of since, in order to Salvation;
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which can never be attained without it. The necessity of Forgiveness, and of Preaching this comfortable Doctrine to all.
which can never be attained without it. The necessity of Forgiveness, and of Preaching this comfortable Doctrine to all.
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1. Because all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God, Rom. 3. 23. and are therefore liable to Condemnation.
1. Because all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God, Rom. 3. 23. and Are Therefore liable to Condemnation.
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2. No man is able to make satisfaction for his sins; if we could, we should not need a Pardon.
2. No man is able to make satisfaction for his Sins; if we could, we should not need a Pardon.
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3. There is no escaping Divine Vengeance, no flying from Justice; and it's a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a living God;
3. There is no escaping Divine Vengeance, no flying from justice; and it's a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of a living God;
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if this be so, then either sin must be Pardoned, or we must perish under it;
if this be so, then either since must be Pardoned, or we must perish under it;
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therefore, blessed is that man whose Iniquities are forgiven.
Therefore, blessed is that man whose Iniquities Are forgiven.
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Further to evidence the necessity of Pardon, consider this, viz. That all our Sanctification, all our inherent holiness, all our good works, will stand us in no stead without a Pardon,
Further to evidence the necessity of Pardon, Consider this, viz. That all our Sanctification, all our inherent holiness, all our good works, will stand us in no stead without a Pardon,
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because of the imperfection and sin that cleaves to them; this makes Pardon so necessary; to remit sin, is not to condemn us for sin;
Because of the imperfection and since that cleaves to them; this makes Pardon so necessary; to remit since, is not to condemn us for since;
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he that bel•eveth on him, is not condemned, John 3. 18. Not to condemn, is to justifie;he that bel•eveth on him, is not condemned, John 3. 18. Not to condemn, is to justify;
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to justifie, is not to impute sin, but to impute righteousness without works; either the sin that cleaves to all our good works must be imputed to us,
to justify, is not to impute since, but to impute righteousness without works; either the since that cleaves to all our good works must be imputed to us,
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or else a righteousness must be found out for us without works, that does not touch upon any of our works,
or Else a righteousness must be found out for us without works, that does not touch upon any of our works,
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but is imputed to us, not done by us;
but is imputed to us, not done by us;
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man fell by his own sin, but he rises by anothers righteousness, which covers all his sins.
man fell by his own since, but he rises by another's righteousness, which covers all his Sins.
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CHAP. V. How Salvation consists in the Remission of Sin.
CHAP. V. How Salvation consists in the Remission of Sin.
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THE knowledge of Salvation that the Law gave, was by a legal Righteousness in keeping the whole Law;
THE knowledge of Salvation that the Law gave, was by a Legal Righteousness in keeping the Whole Law;
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That which the Gospel gives, is by the remission of sin. How Salvation consists in this, viz. remission of sin.
That which the Gospel gives, is by the remission of since. How Salvation consists in this, viz. remission of since.
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Because it takes away that which hinders our Salvation, viz. The guilt of sin, and the wrath of God.
Because it Takes away that which hinders our Salvation, viz. The guilt of since, and the wrath of God.
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The expiatory Sacrifices under the Law, were called Sin-Offerings, because the sin of the people; i. e. their guilt was transferred to the Sacrifice, and laid upon that;
The expiatory Sacrifices under the Law, were called Sin-Offerings, Because the since of the people; i. e. their guilt was transferred to the Sacrifice, and laid upon that;
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it was to bear the iniquity of the Congregation, to make atonement for them before the Lord, Levit 10. 17. i. e. The sin was imputed to the Sacrifice;it was to bear the iniquity of the Congregation, to make atonement for them before the Lord, Levit 10. 17. i. e. The since was imputed to the Sacrifice;
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the wrath of God, and the Punishment due by Law for sin, was inflicted upon the Sacrifice;
the wrath of God, and the Punishment due by Law for since, was inflicted upon the Sacrifice;
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in this sense Christ is said to be made sin for us, 2 Cor. 5. 21. Because he suffered in our stead, his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, 1 Pet. 2. 24. He bare our sins, alluding to the Sacrifices that were lifted upon the Alter;
in this sense christ is said to be made since for us, 2 Cor. 5. 21. Because he suffered in our stead, his own self bore our Sins in his own body on the tree, 1 Pet. 2. 24. He bore our Sins, alluding to the Sacrifices that were lifted upon the Altar;
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this is to offer up sacrifice, Heb. 7. 27. NONLATINALPHABET, from NONLATINALPHABET, sursum tollo. So Christ lifted up,this is to offer up sacrifice, Hebrew 7. 27., from, Sursum tollo. So christ lifted up,
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or took up the heavy burden of all our sins upon his own back.
or took up the heavy burden of all our Sins upon his own back.
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God looked upon Christ, lying under the imputation of our sins, as the object of his wrath,
God looked upon christ, lying under the imputation of our Sins, as the Object of his wrath,
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and vengeance, that he might ever after look upon us, under the imputation of his righteousness,
and vengeance, that he might ever After look upon us, under the imputation of his righteousness,
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as the objects of his love and delight;
as the objects of his love and delight;
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to bear iniquity, is to suffer the punishment due for it, Levit. 5. 1. To bear iniquity,
to bear iniquity, is to suffer the punishment due for it, Levit. 5. 1. To bear iniquity,
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and to be cut off for it, is all one, Levit. 20. 17. He shall bear his judgment, Gal. 5. 10. The blood of the sacrifice was to make atonement for the soul of man, Levit. 17. 11. I am shewing you how remission of sin, takes away guilt by a non-imputation of it to us; God forgives, as men forgive.and to be Cut off for it, is all one, Levit. 20. 17. He shall bear his judgement, Gal. 5. 10. The blood of the sacrifice was to make atonement for the soul of man, Levit. 17. 11. I am showing you how remission of since, Takes away guilt by a non-imputation of it to us; God forgives, as men forgive.
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Mat. 6. 12, 14. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our Debtors.
Mathew 6. 12, 14. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our Debtors.
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So Mat. 18. 21. 35. Among men, Debts are remitted, when nothing is required of the Debtor;
So Mathew 18. 21. 35. Among men, Debts Are remitted, when nothing is required of the Debtor;
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the Creditor counts the Money as received, which he remits to the Debtor;
the Creditor counts the Money as received, which he remits to the Debtor;
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so it's in our Justification, God deals with Believers, as with those for whose sins he hath received satisfaction,
so it's in our Justification, God deals with Believers, as with those for whose Sins he hath received satisfaction,
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though not from their hands, yet from Christs; so their sins are Pardoned and taken away.
though not from their hands, yet from Christ; so their Sins Are Pardoned and taken away.
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The same word, 1 Sam. 15. 25. That we render Pardon, signifies to take away, NONLATINALPHABET, & nunc tolle peccatum meum; from NONLATINALPHABET abstulit, condonavit, pardon;
The same word, 1 Sam. 15. 25. That we render Pardon, signifies to take away,, & nunc Take peccatum meum; from abstulit, condonavit, pardon;
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so takes away sin, that God will not visit it upon us, he will not require it;
so Takes away since, that God will not visit it upon us, he will not require it;
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which Joseph 's brethren feared their brother would;
which Joseph is brothers feared their brother would;
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Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him. Joseph will Peradventure hate us, and will Certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.
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Reddendo reddet, in requiting, he will requite;Reddendo reddet, in requiting, he will requite;
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i. e. he will fully requite this evil, he will make it revert upon our own heads;i. e. he will Fully requite this evil, he will make it revert upon our own Heads;
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so the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies from NONLATINALPHABET redire fecit: Both these significations are to be carried into the Construction of these Texts, viz. That remission takes away sin;
so the word signifies from Redire fecit: Both these significations Are to be carried into the Construction of these Texts, viz. That remission Takes away since;
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and the taking away of sin is the remission of sin, by which a sinner is freed from the guilt of sin, from the curse of the Law,
and the taking away of since is the remission of since, by which a sinner is freed from the guilt of since, from the curse of the Law,
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and from the wrath of God; hence it appears, that Salvation lies chiefly in remission of sin.
and from the wrath of God; hence it appears, that Salvation lies chiefly in remission of since.
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Psal. 32. 1, 2. Blessed is he whose transgressions is forgiven, blessed is he whose sin is covered, blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity.
Psalm 32. 1, 2. Blessed is he whose transgressions is forgiven, blessed is he whose since is covered, blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity.
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Neither does the consideration of any good works done by man, come in as a motive for God to pardon our sins,
Neither does the consideration of any good works done by man, come in as a motive for God to pardon our Sins,
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because to pardon sin, is to impute Righteousness without works:
Because to pardon since, is to impute Righteousness without works:
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i. e. God looks upon pardoned sinners as righteous, through Faith in Christ, though their works be not answerable to the Law of Righteousness laid down in the Covenant of works.i. e. God looks upon pardoned Sinners as righteous, through Faith in christ, though their works be not answerable to the Law of Righteousness laid down in the Covenant of works.
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Christ comes in, in the room and place of our Good Works, and Free Grace confers that upon us for Christ's sake, which our own Good Works were to procure for us under the Law:
christ comes in, in the room and place of our Good Works, and Free Grace confers that upon us for Christ's sake, which our own Good Works were to procure for us under the Law:
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For by grace are ye saved, through faith, and that not of your selves; it is the gift of God; For by grace Are you saved, through faith, and that not of your selves; it is the gift of God;
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not of works, lest any man should boast, Eph. 2. 8, 9. Thus Christ is the end of the law,
not of works, lest any man should boast, Ephesians 2. 8, 9. Thus christ is the end of the law,
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for righteousness, to every one that believeth, Rom. 10. 4. The end of the Law, under the Mosaical Dispensation,for righteousness, to every one that Believeth, Rom. 10. 4. The end of the Law, under the Mosaical Dispensation,
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whether Moral or Ceremonial, was to lead a sinner to Christ for Righteousness;
whither Moral or Ceremonial, was to led a sinner to christ for Righteousness;
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this Righteousness lies in the full satisfaction that Christ made to the Law, for the sin of man;
this Righteousness lies in the full satisfaction that christ made to the Law, for the since of man;
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we must bring to the Law, either a perfect Righteousness of our own, or a full satisfaction for all our sins, which is equivalent to man's perfect Righteousness,
we must bring to the Law, either a perfect Righteousness of our own, or a full satisfaction for all our Sins, which is equivalent to Man's perfect Righteousness,
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and not only equivalent, but much beyond it;
and not only equivalent, but much beyond it;
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for our own perfect Righteousness, had we continued in it, would have kept us in a happy Paradisical state here on earth.
for our own perfect Righteousness, had we continued in it, would have kept us in a happy Paradisical state Here on earth.
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I know Divines speak of our Translation afterwards into Heaven; but of that the Scripture is silent;
I know Divines speak of our translation afterwards into Heaven; but of that the Scripture is silent;
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'tis evident, that had we kept the Law, we had not died;
it's evident, that had we kept the Law, we had not died;
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but upon the satisfaction Christ has made to the Law, we obtain Eternal Life, have a more abundant entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven;
but upon the satisfaction christ has made to the Law, we obtain Eternal Life, have a more abundant Entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven;
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and this satisfaction accepted for us, is in the infinite merit of it, our Righteousness:
and this satisfaction accepted for us, is in the infinite merit of it, our Righteousness:
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Thus the Law obtains its end, in that full satisfaction that Christ gave it for the sin of man,
Thus the Law obtains its end, in that full satisfaction that christ gave it for the since of man,
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and can demand no more of any believing sinner for his Justification;
and can demand no more of any believing sinner for his Justification;
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it becomes the Law to bring things to a righteous Conclusion between the Justice of God and a sinner.
it becomes the Law to bring things to a righteous Conclusion between the justice of God and a sinner.
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The Law cannot do unjustly, but is righteous in condemning the Unbeliever, and righteous in passing by the Believing sinner.
The Law cannot do unjustly, but is righteous in condemning the Unbeliever, and righteous in passing by the Believing sinner.
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If any ask, How comes a Believing sinner to escape the Vengeance of the Law, to get out of the hands of a sin-revenging Law? Answ. Because the Law hath obtained its end in Christ,
If any ask, How comes a Believing sinner to escape the Vengeance of the Law, to get out of the hands of a Sin revenging Law? Answer Because the Law hath obtained its end in christ,
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and done full execution upon him for the sin of man, to its own satisfaction;
and done full execution upon him for the since of man, to its own satisfaction;
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and this secures a man from the curse of the Law, as much as his own perfect righteousness would have done.
and this secures a man from the curse of the Law, as much as his own perfect righteousness would have done.
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The Papists deny the imputation of Christ's Righteousness, and derive Remission of Sin from inherent Righteousness;
The Papists deny the imputation of Christ's Righteousness, and derive Remission of since from inherent Righteousness;
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whereas inherent Righteousness never frees us from all Sin in this World; he is a liar who says he hath no Sin:
whereas inherent Righteousness never frees us from all since in this World; he is a liar who Says he hath no since:
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But imputed Righteousness is opposed to all Sin in us, and covers it all. We are holy, and unblameable, and unreproveable in the sight of God, Col. 1. 22. New Obedience, and the practice of Holiness, is the consequent of Pardon;
But imputed Righteousness is opposed to all since in us, and covers it all. We Are holy, and unblameable, and unreprovable in the sighed of God, Col. 1. 22. New obedience, and the practice of Holiness, is the consequent of Pardon;
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which must not be taken for a permission, or licence to Sin. Pardoning-Grace lays a strict injunction upon us to Sin no more,
which must not be taken for a permission, or licence to Sin. Pardoning-Grace lays a strict injunction upon us to since no more,
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as Christ did upon the man whom he healed at the Pool of Bethesda, Behold, thou art made whole;
as christ did upon the man whom he healed At the Pool of Bethesda, Behold, thou art made Whole;
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sin no more lest a worse thing come upon thee, John 5. 14. Christ Died primarily for our Justification from all Sins committed by us;sin no more lest a Worse thing come upon thee, John 5. 14. christ Died primarily for our Justification from all Sins committed by us;
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and also for our Sanctification to prevent the Commission of further sin, To that end he purchased for us his holy spirit, that we might live to God, 2 Cor. 5. 15. That being dead to sin we should live to righteousness, 1 Pet. 2. 24. The blood of Christ purges the conscience from dead works to serve the living God, Heb. 9. 14. There are two special parts of the covenant of grace, Heb. 8. 10, 11, 12. viz. Remission of sin, and a change of Heart and Nature, they always go together;
and also for our Sanctification to prevent the Commission of further since, To that end he purchased for us his holy Spirit, that we might live to God, 2 Cor. 5. 15. That being dead to sin we should live to righteousness, 1 Pet. 2. 24. The blood of christ purges the conscience from dead works to serve the living God, Hebrew 9. 14. There Are two special parts of the Covenant of grace, Hebrew 8. 10, 11, 12. viz. Remission of since, and a change of Heart and Nature, they always go together;
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to fancy a change of State, without a change of Nature, is but a fancy.
to fancy a change of State, without a change of Nature, is but a fancy.
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Though Justification be a continued act, yet that it may be continued to us in a comfortable sense of it, Believers must sue out their Pardon for every new sin,
Though Justification be a continued act, yet that it may be continued to us in a comfortable sense of it, Believers must sue out their Pardon for every new since,
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and by renewed acts of Faith, apply the Blood of Christ in particular for the Pardon of this or that sin.
and by renewed acts of Faith, apply the Blood of christ in particular for the Pardon of this or that since.
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In Justification, all sin is Pardoned, past, present, and future, that no place may be left for Condemnation, John 5. 24. Sins to come are virtually Remitted to a Believer, i. e. we are by Faith put into a state of Pardon, Faith knows whither to go for Pardon upon all occasions:
In Justification, all since is Pardoned, past, present, and future, that no place may be left for Condemnation, John 5. 24. Sins to come Are virtually Remitted to a Believer, i. e. we Are by Faith put into a state of Pardon, Faith knows whither to go for Pardon upon all occasions:
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Tho the Commission of new sins does not cast a Believer out of a state of Grace, does not null and make void his former Justification in the sight of God,
Though the Commission of new Sins does not cast a Believer out of a state of Grace, does not null and make void his former Justification in the sighed of God,
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yet he may lose the comfortable sense of it in his own Conscience, and lye under (though not judiciary Punishments) yet under such castigatory Chastisements from an Angry Father, that may be a great bitterness of Soul unto him, till by a renewed act of Faith he does apply himself to Christ for Pardon,
yet he may loose the comfortable sense of it in his own Conscience, and lie under (though not judiciary Punishments) yet under such castigatory Chastisements from an Angry Father, that may be a great bitterness of Soul unto him, till by a renewed act of Faith he does apply himself to christ for Pardon,
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and make his peace with God.
and make his peace with God.
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Faith it self can't speak peace to an impenitent Believer, who as to this or that sin may be called impenitent, though as to his state he be a Believer.
Faith it self can't speak peace to an impenitent Believer, who as to this or that since may be called impenitent, though as to his state he be a Believer.
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Till Faith do bring down the Blood of Christ by a particular application of it to the Conscience of a man for the Pardon of this or that particular sin, he may and will be very uneasy under it;
Till Faith do bring down the Blood of christ by a particular application of it to the Conscience of a man for the Pardon of this or that particular since, he may and will be very uneasy under it;
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and the longer Repentance is deferred, the more angry reflections will Conscience make against that man;
and the longer Repentance is deferred, the more angry reflections will Conscience make against that man;
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he may be brought to question his own state by deferring his Repentance so long:
he may be brought to question his own state by deferring his Repentance so long:
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Care must be taken to set upon this work of Repentance out of hand, and when we go about it, we must still keep Christ in our eye,
Care must be taken to Set upon this work of Repentance out of hand, and when we go about it, we must still keep christ in our eye,
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and not sorrow as without hope;
and not sorrow as without hope;
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that sorrow for sin, that in the beginning may be Godly sorrow, may by the cunning of the Devil rise so high,
that sorrow for since, that in the beginning may be Godly sorrow, may by the cunning of the devil rise so high,
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as to become ungodly sorrow, sinking the Soul into despair: Many do begin in the Spirit, and end in the Flesh;
as to become ungodly sorrow, sinking the Soul into despair: Many do begin in the Spirit, and end in the Flesh;
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therefore care must be taken to keep our selves in a due temper of mind, that we be not overwhelmed with sorrow;
Therefore care must be taken to keep our selves in a due temper of mind, that we be not overwhelmed with sorrow;
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that sorrow for sin that hinders us from coming to Christ is sinful, and not to be allowed in a Christian.
that sorrow for since that hinders us from coming to christ is sinful, and not to be allowed in a Christian.
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So that Repentance is required not as a previous condition of our Justification, but as that without which no man can,
So that Repentance is required not as a previous condition of our Justification, but as that without which no man can,
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or will ever come to Christ for Justification;
or will ever come to christ for Justification;
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Faith first works Repentance under a secret hope of Pardon, and then applies Christ not for the sake of Repentance,
Faith First works Repentance under a secret hope of Pardon, and then Applies christ not for the sake of Repentance,
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but because by Repentance a man becomes willing to receive Christ;
but Because by Repentance a man becomes willing to receive christ;
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'tis a vain thing to pretend to Faith in Christ for Pardon, unless we see the Fruits of Faith in our selves, in the exercise of all other Graces,
it's a vain thing to pretend to Faith in christ for Pardon, unless we see the Fruits of Faith in our selves, in the exercise of all other Graces,
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and in those good works of Holiness that always accompany Saving-Faith.
and in those good works of Holiness that always accompany Saving-faith.
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Faith never speaks but in some act, it never gives a comfortable sense of it self,
Faith never speaks but in Some act, it never gives a comfortable sense of it self,
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but in some present act, now 'tis impossible truly to act Faith without an universal consent of the Soul to this act;
but in Some present act, now it's impossible truly to act Faith without an universal consent of the Soul to this act;
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it diffuses its influence all over the Soul, touches the Soul in every part, strikes upon every string, puts the whole Soul in tune;
it diffuses its influence all over the Soul, touches the Soul in every part, strikes upon every string, puts the Whole Soul in tune;
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every thing in a man does answer and correspond to such an act of Faith;
every thing in a man does answer and correspond to such an act of Faith;
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you may see your Faith in your Hope, Love, fear, Zeal, Repentance, &c. All Graces rise or fall as Faith does, 'tis like the spring of a Watch, it sets all the Wheels in motion.
you may see your Faith in your Hope, Love, Fear, Zeal, Repentance, etc. All Graces rise or fallen as Faith does, it's like the spring of a Watch, it sets all the Wheels in motion.
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We may have a clearer discerning of Faith by a reflex act, whence all assurance springs,
We may have a clearer discerning of Faith by a reflex act, whence all assurance springs,
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then we can by a direct act, though you cannot see your selves closing in with Christ for Pardon;
then we can by a Direct act, though you cannot see your selves closing in with christ for Pardon;
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whilst you only intend that thing, and would fain prove Faith by it self and by its own justfying act;
while you only intend that thing, and would fain prove Faith by it self and by its own justfying act;
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yet if you look through your Love, your Repentance, through all the fruits of Faith in your Lives, you will more clearly discern it in its Saving, Justifying Act, that you do really and sincerely take Christ as your only Righteousness,
yet if you look through your Love, your Repentance, through all the fruits of Faith in your Lives, you will more clearly discern it in its Saving, Justifying Act, that you do really and sincerely take christ as your only Righteousness,
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and to shew that you do so, you produce those things as proofs of your sincerity, which this Faith hath put you upon,
and to show that you do so, you produce those things as proofs of your sincerity, which this Faith hath put you upon,
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and which you could never bring your selves to, till Faith came drawing the whole Soul after Christ,
and which you could never bring your selves to, till Faith Come drawing the Whole Soul After christ,
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and strongly inclining you to a holy life;
and strongly inclining you to a holy life;
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this is God's way of teaching his Children, by putting Principles of Faith and Holiness into their Hearts, powerfully inclining them to live to God;
this is God's Way of teaching his Children, by putting Principles of Faith and Holiness into their Hearts, powerfully inclining them to live to God;
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this is set forth by God's teaching the Ants to provide their Meat in the Summer, Prov. 6. 8. i. e. God inclines them naturally to do this;
this is Set forth by God's teaching the Aunts to provide their Meat in the Summer, Curae 6. 8. i. e. God inclines them naturally to do this;
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so does God Spiritually incline his Children by his Spirit dwelling in them, to act as Christians ought to do.
so does God Spiritually incline his Children by his Spirit Dwelling in them, to act as Christians ought to do.
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The sum of all is this:
The sum of all is this:
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The Justifying-Righteousness of a Believing sinner before God, lies in the Remission of sin, and God's Gracious acceptation of sinful man, upon the sole account of the Obedience of Christ our Mediator, apprehended by Faith and imputed to him for Righteousness;
The Justifying-Righteousness of a Believing sinner before God, lies in the Remission of since, and God's Gracious acceptation of sinful man, upon the sole account of the obedience of christ our Mediator, apprehended by Faith and imputed to him for Righteousness;
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thus the Righteousness of God without the Law is manifest.
thus the Righteousness of God without the Law is manifest.
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In humane Judicatories, Forgiveness implies a meer non-imputation of the fault only, but no imputation of Righteousness;
In humane Judges, Forgiveness Implies a mere non-imputation of the fault only, but no imputation of Righteousness;
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because in our Courts, a man is Tried for some particular Offence, and if he be found Guilty,
Because in our Courts, a man is Tried for Some particular Offence, and if he be found Guilty,
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and through the Favour of the Prince obtain his Pardon, that Pardon looks no further than that time;
and through the Favour of the Prince obtain his Pardon, that Pardon looks no further than that time;
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for the aftercourse of his life he is accountable to the Law, and must be Judged by it;
for the aftercourse of his life he is accountable to the Law, and must be Judged by it;
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he stands upon his good Behaviour, and must be a doer of Righteousness to avoid the Condemnation of the Law;
he Stands upon his good Behaviour, and must be a doer of Righteousness to avoid the Condemnation of the Law;
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if not, he must answer for his misdoing, and be judged according to Law.
if not, he must answer for his misdoing, and be judged according to Law.
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But 'tis not so in Divinity, for when we obtain the Pardon of sin by Faith, that Pardon is general and universal to a man's life's end;
But it's not so in Divinity, for when we obtain the Pardon of since by Faith, that Pardon is general and universal to a Man's life's end;
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'tis not only a Pardon of this or that sin to such a time, but a Pardon of all sins for ever;
it's not only a Pardon of this or that since to such a time, but a Pardon of all Sins for ever;
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such a Pardon does necessarily imply in it an imputation of Righteousness, because no sin can ever be imputed to him;
such a Pardon does necessarily imply in it an imputation of Righteousness, Because no since can ever be imputed to him;
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his Pardon is valid in all times to come;
his Pardon is valid in all times to come;
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though the Law be still a rule of Obedience, yet he is no longer under the Law as a Covenant of life, but under Grace;
though the Law be still a Rule of obedience, yet he is no longer under the Law as a Covenant of life, but under Grace;
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and for all his miscarriages under the New Covenant, he must apply himself to the Grace of that Covenant for Mercy and Pardon,
and for all his miscarriages under the New Covenant, he must apply himself to the Grace of that Covenant for Mercy and Pardon,
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but he shall never be judged by the Law more;
but he shall never be judged by the Law more;
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the satisfaction of Christ is instead of all legal Righteousness to him, and to that he stands, the Law having accepted of it, delivers him up to Christ untouched by the hand of Vengeance, to be governed ever after by the Law of Grace, which establishes the holiness of the Law;
the satisfaction of christ is instead of all Legal Righteousness to him, and to that he Stands, the Law having accepted of it, delivers him up to christ untouched by the hand of Vengeance, to be governed ever After by the Law of Grace, which establishes the holiness of the Law;
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though it shuts it out of our Justification, yet not out of our lives, but strictly enjoins it.
though it shuts it out of our Justification, yet not out of our lives, but strictly enjoins it.
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CHAP. VI. The APPLICATION.
CHAP. VI. The APPLICATION.
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SINCE God hath given us the knowledge of Salvation by the Remission of sin, let us act according to that knowledge,
SINCE God hath given us the knowledge of Salvation by the Remission of since, let us act according to that knowledge,
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and begin our Religion with Remission of sin; I mean, let us first study that point well;
and begin our Religion with Remission of since; I mean, let us First study that point well;
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when we are over that, are got into the Mystery of that great Gospel-Truth, we shall more clearly see upon what account it is we are dealt with, looked upon,
when we Are over that, Are god into the Mystery of that great Gospel truth, we shall more clearly see upon what account it is we Are dealt with, looked upon,
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and accepted as Righteous in Christ unto Eternal Life. Faith ought to have both the active and passive Obedience of Christ in its eye;
and accepted as Righteous in christ unto Eternal Life. Faith ought to have both the active and passive obedience of christ in its eye;
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but I would not too nicely distinguish between them, abstracting the active from the Passive; ascribing the Remission of sin to one, and our title to life to the other;
but I would not too nicely distinguish between them, abstracting the active from the Passive; ascribing the Remission of since to one, and our title to life to the other;
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because I find some who do so, apt to drop the Righteousness of Christ; that will not serve the turn;
Because I find Some who do so, apt to drop the Righteousness of christ; that will not serve the turn;
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they must have a Righteousness of their own, an Evangelical righteousness, to strengthen their title to Life;
they must have a Righteousness of their own, an Evangelical righteousness, to strengthen their title to Life;
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thus while they set up a Law of Grace requiring such and such things to be done by us in order to our Justification, they turn Grace into Works, set up a New Covenant of Works, differing from the first only in this, that whereas the first Covenant in Innocency justified upon the account of perfect Obedience, this upon the account of our imperfect Obedience.
thus while they Set up a Law of Grace requiring such and such things to be done by us in order to our Justification, they turn Grace into Works, Set up a New Covenant of Works, differing from the First only in this, that whereas the First Covenant in Innocency justified upon the account of perfect obedience, this upon the account of our imperfect obedience.
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We know but in part, there will be some difference among us in our Notions and Conceptions of these things,
We know but in part, there will be Some difference among us in our Notions and Conceptions of these things,
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and more in our Words and Expressions; the same thoughts in one and another seldom come forth in the same words.
and more in our Words and Expressions; the same thoughts in one and Another seldom come forth in the same words.
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I have offered you what I take to be most agreeable to the Mind of God;
I have offered you what I take to be most agreeable to the Mind of God;
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Do you search the Scriptures, and judge:
Do you search the Scriptures, and judge:
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I do conceive that the New Covenant of Grace requires as compleat and perfect a Righteousness,
I do conceive that the New Covenant of Grace requires as complete and perfect a Righteousness,
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nay, a higher Righteousness for the Justification of a Sinner, than the Law of Innocency did for the Justification of a sinless man:
nay, a higher Righteousness for the Justification of a Sinner, than the Law of Innocency did for the Justification of a sinless man:
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That was but the Righteousness of man;
That was but the Righteousness of man;
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this must be the Righteousness of God reckoned or imputed to us, not his essential Righteousness,
this must be the Righteousness of God reckoned or imputed to us, not his essential Righteousness,
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but that which is wrought out for us by him who is God, and which God approves of;
but that which is wrought out for us by him who is God, and which God approves of;
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and being thus justified, God does graciously accept of our sincere imperfect Obedience, together with our persons.
and being thus justified, God does graciously accept of our sincere imperfect obedience, together with our Persons.
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Let us not puzzle our selves about a second Justification; get the Pardon of all your sins sealed to you in the Blood of Christ,
Let us not puzzle our selves about a second Justification; get the Pardon of all your Sins sealed to you in the Blood of christ,
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and fear no after-charge at the last day; that will answer all: I see no room for a Second Justification.
and Fear no after-charge At the last day; that will answer all: I see no room for a Second Justification.
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Can it be imagined that defects of our Grace here in this imperfect state, should be brought in as proofs against the truth of Grace in our perfect state hereafter:
Can it be imagined that defects of our Grace Here in this imperfect state, should be brought in as proofs against the truth of Grace in our perfect state hereafter:
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If Grace in its perfection cannot sufficiently evidence its Truth, I see not but there may be matter of doubt among the Saints in heaven it self,
If Grace in its perfection cannot sufficiently evidence its Truth, I see not but there may be matter of doubt among the Saints in heaven it self,
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whether they be real Saints or no. 'Tis the weakness and imperfection of things, that casts them under a suspicion;
whither they be real Saints or no. It's the weakness and imperfection of things, that Cast them under a suspicion;
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but when they shine out in their full beauty and glory, there is no room for any objection;
but when they shine out in their full beauty and glory, there is no room for any objection;
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Does any man question whether the Sun be risen at Noon-day? If perfect Day, will not pass for Day,
Does any man question whither the Sun be risen At Noonday? If perfect Day, will not pass for Day,
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then there is no difference between Day and Night; Light and Darkness must be all one.
then there is no difference between Day and Night; Light and Darkness must be all one.
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'Tis not a right way to a setled peace of Conscience that some take, who instead of an humble application to free Grace for the Pardon of sin, do apply themselves to their own goods works;
It's not a right Way to a settled peace of Conscience that Some take, who instead of an humble application to free Grace for the Pardon of since, do apply themselves to their own goods works;
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considering how holy they have been, how holy they are, how holy they intend to be;
considering how holy they have been, how holy they Are, how holy they intend to be;
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and all this in order to their Justification at last;
and all this in order to their Justification At last;
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'tis a hard matter to keep men humble under such thoughts, they will be glorying in the flesh,
it's a hard matter to keep men humble under such thoughts, they will be glorying in the Flesh,
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and think themselves something when they are nothing: To look for Justification by our own Holiness, will prove an ineffectual motive unto Holiness;
and think themselves something when they Are nothing: To look for Justification by our own Holiness, will prove an ineffectual motive unto Holiness;
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either they are discouraged from the visible imperfection of their Holiness, or else they grow remiss in it, thinking that any thing will serve to justifie them;
either they Are discouraged from the visible imperfection of their Holiness, or Else they grow remiss in it, thinking that any thing will serve to justify them;
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since perfect Righteousness is not required; such as they have must serve the turn, rather then fail of eternal life;
since perfect Righteousness is not required; such as they have must serve the turn, rather then fail of Eternal life;
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any thing will do under the umbrage of (it may be) but a pretended sincerity;
any thing will do under the umbrage of (it may be) but a pretended sincerity;
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a good meaning must answer for a bad life; and on they go in their wonted evil course;
a good meaning must answer for a bad life; and on they go in their wonted evil course;
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all is but imperfection and weakness;
all is but imperfection and weakness;
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and the Covenant of Grace not requiring perfection, will bear with that, and pass it by.
and the Covenant of Grace not requiring perfection, will bear with that, and pass it by.
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I confess there is Grace enough in the Gospel to Pardon all, your sins;
I confess there is Grace enough in the Gospel to Pardon all, your Sins;
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but whether the best of you have good works enough to justifie your Persons, you had best see to that.
but whither the best of you have good works enough to justify your Persons, you had best see to that.
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I dare appeal to all your Consciences in point of experience, whether you do not find your selves growing more holy,
I Dare appeal to all your Consciences in point of experience, whither you do not find your selves growing more holy,
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and conscientiously strict in your walking with God, under an humble dependance upon the Free Grace of God in Christ Jesus for the Pardon of all your sins,
and conscientiously strict in your walking with God, under an humble dependence upon the Free Grace of God in christ jesus for the Pardon of all your Sins,
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than ever you did under your greatest endeavours to save your selves by your own works:
than ever you did under your greatest endeavours to save your selves by your own works:
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The Grace of God teaches to deny all ungodliness, and nothing will effectually do it but that.
The Grace of God Teaches to deny all ungodliness, and nothing will effectually do it but that.
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The great question among us this day about Justification, is, Whether our Good Works, and Evangelical Righteousness, have not some place in our Justification,
The great question among us this day about Justification, is, Whither our Good Works, and Evangelical Righteousness, have not Some place in our Justification,
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as con-causes, or social causes, having some partial influence at least that way? I would propound two Expedients for Peace.
as Consequences, or social Causes, having Some partial influence At least that Way? I would propound two Expedients for Peace.
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1. Since the main point of difference is about the use of our Good Works at the day of Judgment,
1. Since the main point of difference is about the use of our Good Works At the day of Judgement,
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when we shall be sententially justified, or pronounced just by God, I would have the decision of this left to that day;
when we shall be sententially justified, or pronounced just by God, I would have the decision of this left to that day;
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for I fear we are not likely to agree sooner:
for I Fear we Are not likely to agree sooner:
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Then 'twill appear, that evidences of Faith are no cause of the Justification of our persons in the sight of God.
Then it'll appear, that evidences of Faith Are no cause of the Justification of our Persons in the sighed of God.
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That will be resolved into pure Faith, resting upon Christ for Righteousness and life.
That will be resolved into pure Faith, resting upon christ for Righteousness and life.
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2. Since we cannot agree in the nature, use, and proper ends of Evangelical Righteousness, let us more strictly intend the thing it self,
2. Since we cannot agree in the nature, use, and proper ends of Evangelical Righteousness, let us more strictly intend the thing it self,
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and labour every one of us to be more Evangelically holy and righteous in our lives and conversations.
and labour every one of us to be more Evangelically holy and righteous in our lives and conversations.
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Did we live more by Faith in Christ Jesus, we should quickly see how all good works rise out of that Faith by which all true Believers are already justified.
Did we live more by Faith in christ jesus, we should quickly see how all good works rise out of that Faith by which all true Believers Are already justified.
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All that An inomianism that the Orthodox Preachers of Free Grace are falsly charged with, lies here;
All that an inomianism that the Orthodox Preachers of Free Grace Are falsely charged with, lies Here;
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Because they maintain, (and I hope ever will maintain) that the first thing a convinced sinner is to eye, in his turning to God, is the Free Grace and Mercy of God in Christ for the Pardon of Sin. Evangelical Conviction leads him to a reliance upon Christ, in some degree of Saving Faith,
Because they maintain, (and I hope ever will maintain) that the First thing a convinced sinner is to eye, in his turning to God, is the Free Grace and Mercy of God in christ for the Pardon of Sin. Evangelical Conviction leads him to a reliance upon christ, in Some degree of Saving Faith,
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for the pardon of all his Sins;
for the pardon of all his Sins;
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and this Faith begets in him a secret hope of Pardon, and is the spring of all after Sanctification;
and this Faith begets in him a secret hope of Pardon, and is the spring of all After Sanctification;
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viz. of Mortification of Sin, of Repentance, of all new Obedience.viz. of Mortification of since, of Repentance, of all new obedience.
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Let this be remembred as the main thing we contend about, that we begin our Religion at the Grace of God,
Let this be remembered as the main thing we contend about, that we begin our Religion At the Grace of God,
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and not think to ground our Faith in Christ, upon any legal preparations, or works of our own.
and not think to ground our Faith in christ, upon any Legal preparations, or works of our own.
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We ought not to hold a convinced sinner one moment under Legal Terrors, without making an offer of Grace in Christ to him.
We ought not to hold a convinced sinner one moment under Legal Terrors, without making an offer of Grace in christ to him.
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I see not what should hinder a sinner under the height of Legal Conviction, from hanging himself, as Judas did:
I see not what should hinder a sinner under the height of Legal Conviction, from hanging himself, as Judas did:
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I am sure a thorough Legal Conviction of Sin, will sink any man into utter despair,
I am sure a thorough Legal Conviction of since, will sink any man into utter despair,
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if Faith in Christ come not in immediately to his relief:
if Faith in christ come not in immediately to his relief:
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Indeed those who are but half convinced by the Law, and know not the strict Spiritual sense of it, may betake themselves to their works and duties,
Indeed those who Are but half convinced by the Law, and know not the strict Spiritual sense of it, may betake themselves to their works and duties,
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and think to save themselves that way; but this is so vain a thought, I will not spend time to confute it;
and think to save themselves that Way; but this is so vain a Thought, I will not spend time to confute it;
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you who have lived so long under the Light of the Gospel, can answer that your selves. Besides:
you who have lived so long under the Light of the Gospel, can answer that your selves. Beside:
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Pure Legal Convictions, have a greater tendency to Despair, than to Faith; they naturally work despair;
Pure Legal Convictions, have a greater tendency to Despair, than to Faith; they naturally work despair;
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but 'tis the work of God, a supernatural work of his Spirit, that any under such Convictions are made to believe in Christ.
but it's the work of God, a supernatural work of his Spirit, that any under such Convictions Are made to believe in christ.
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The Conviction becomes Evangelical in all who believe, and it is Faith makes it so: Evangelical Conviction includes Legal:
The Conviction becomes Evangelical in all who believe, and it is Faith makes it so: Evangelical Conviction includes Legal:
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Faith indeed pointing to Christ, abates something of the Terror of the Law, and by a clearer Gospel-light expounds the law into its true sense and meaning, which no natural man can gather from the bare Letter of the Law;
Faith indeed pointing to christ, abates something of the Terror of the Law, and by a clearer Gospel light expounds the law into its true sense and meaning, which no natural man can gather from the bore letter of the Law;
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and thus Faith by the Law, lets us further into the knowledge of sin, than the Law alone, without the Gospel, could ever do.
and thus Faith by the Law, lets us further into the knowledge of since, than the Law alone, without the Gospel, could ever do.
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And this is that Faith we preach, as the beginning of all true Conversion, and the only spring of all true Holiness:
And this is that Faith we preach, as the beginning of all true Conversion, and the only spring of all true Holiness:
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We cannot begin to lead a holy life, till we first look unto Christ by Faith for the pardon of sin.
We cannot begin to led a holy life, till we First look unto christ by Faith for the pardon of since.
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CHRIST THE Great Redeemer of Body and Soul. 1 COR. VI. 20. For ye are bought with a price;
CHRIST THE Great Redeemer of Body and Soul. 1 COR. VI. 20. For you Are bought with a price;
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therefore glorifie God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
Therefore Glorify God in your body, and in your Spirit, which Are God's.
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CHAP. I.
CHAP. I.
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FOR ye are bought with a price, &c. i. e. with the Price of the Blood of Christ, who has redeemed us to himself,
FOR you Are bought with a price, etc. i. e. with the Price of the Blood of christ, who has redeemed us to himself,
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and purchased an everlasting Right in, and Dominion over our bodies and souls; therefore glorifie God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. Or thus:
and purchased an everlasting Right in, and Dominion over our bodies and Souls; Therefore Glorify God in your body, and in your Spirit, which Are God's. Or thus:
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Obs. The absolute Dominion that God has over us, and the special right that he hath in us,Obs. The absolute Dominion that God has over us, and the special right that he hath in us,
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and to us, not only as our Creator, but as our Redeemer, lays a strong Obligation upon us to glorifie God in our body,
and to us, not only as our Creator, but as our Redeemer, lays a strong Obligation upon us to Glorify God in our body,
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and in our Spirit, which are his.
and in our Spirit, which Are his.
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'Tis fit that man should have the use of his own things, what he has bought and paid for;
It's fit that man should have the use of his own things, what he has bought and paid for;
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we stand much upon our Property, would not have that invaded, meum & tuum must be preserved inviolable to every one:
we stand much upon our Property, would not have that invaded, meum & tuum must be preserved inviolable to every one:
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Pray see you don't invade God's property, which you cannot do without manifest injustice to God, and wrong to your selves;
Pray see you don't invade God's property, which you cannot do without manifest injustice to God, and wrong to your selves;
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we are depending Creatures, because we are Creatures;
we Are depending Creatures, Because we Are Creatures;
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our being, well-being, our safety, comfort, and sufficiency lyes in another, and not in our selves.
our being, well-being, our safety, Comfort, and sufficiency lies in Another, and not in our selves.
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A Creature separated and cut off from all Divine influences, must needs wither away and sink into nothing;
A Creature separated and Cut off from all Divine influences, must needs wither away and sink into nothing;
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God hath bought you, have a care of selling your selves away from him, into other hands, of alienating your selves from God,
God hath bought you, have a care of selling your selves away from him, into other hands, of alienating your selves from God,
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as if you could shift well enough without him;
as if you could shift well enough without him;
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have a care of living to your selves, of bringing forth fruit to your selves, Hos. 10. 1. All that you are and have, is God's,
have a care of living to your selves, of bringing forth fruit to your selves, Hos. 10. 1. All that you Are and have, is God's,
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and all that you do, should be for God. 'Tis a rule in Civil Law, quodcunque per servum adquiritur, id Domino adquiri:
and all that you do, should be for God. It's a Rule in Civil Law, quodcunque per servum adquiritur, id Domino adquiri:
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Whatever a Servant gets, he gets to, and for his Master;
Whatever a Servant gets, he gets to, and for his Master;
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and that a Servant running away from his Master, does furtum sui facere, he steals away himself, he takes away that which is none of his own;
and that a Servant running away from his Master, does Furtum sui facere, he steals away himself, he Takes away that which is none of his own;
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a Servant was reckoned among the Goods, Utensils, and Possessions of his Master; he had nothing at his own disposal, all was his Masters, and for his use:
a Servant was reckoned among the Goods, Utensils, and Possessions of his Master; he had nothing At his own disposal, all was his Masters, and for his use:
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So are all Believers, vessels of honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, prepared unto every good work, 2 Tim. 2. 21. Whose they are, and whom they serve, Acts 27. 23. Did we better consider whose we are, we should quickly see whom we ought to serve:
So Are all Believers, vessels of honour, sanctified, and meet for the Masters use, prepared unto every good work, 2 Tim. 2. 21. Whose they Are, and whom they serve, Acts 27. 23. Did we better Consider whose we Are, we should quickly see whom we ought to serve:
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They live without God indeed, who cast him off, will not be governed by him, but resolve to live as they list, to speak and act as they please;
They live without God indeed, who cast him off, will not be governed by him, but resolve to live as they list, to speak and act as they please;
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our lips are our own, Psal. 12. 4. Our hands, our strength, our estates are our own, who is Lord over us? I shall from this Text shew you whose you are, to whom you belong, who is your Lord and Master, to whom you are accountable for every thing done in the Body;our lips Are our own, Psalm 12. 4. Our hands, our strength, our estates Are our own, who is Lord over us? I shall from this Text show you whose you Are, to whom you belong, who is your Lord and Master, to whom you Are accountable for every thing done in the Body;
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even to him who hath bought you, and hath the first right to every thing that is your;
even to him who hath bought you, and hath the First right to every thing that is your;
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his servants must serve him, Rev. 22. 3.his Servants must serve him, Rev. 22. 3.
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That I may the better clear up the interest and right that God hath in you,
That I may the better clear up the Interest and right that God hath in you,
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and the Service and Duty you owe to him as your Lord and Master, I shall cast all I have to say from this Text, under these following heads, viz.
and the Service and Duty you owe to him as your Lord and Master, I shall cast all I have to say from this Text, under these following Heads, viz.
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1. Who are they, who are said to be bought. 2. Who was the Buyer. 3. What was the price paid by Christ for our Redemption.
1. Who Are they, who Are said to be bought. 2. Who was the Buyer. 3. What was the price paid by christ for our Redemption.
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4. Who set the price of our Redemption so high. 5. To whom was the price paid.
4. Who Set the price of our Redemption so high. 5. To whom was the price paid.
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6. For whom, and to what end was it paid.
6. For whom, and to what end was it paid.
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7. How by the Law of Redemption, the Redeemed pass over Body and Soul into the possession of the Redeemer.
7. How by the Law of Redemption, the Redeemed pass over Body and Soul into the possession of the Redeemer.
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First, Who are they who are said to be bought. Ye are bought, i. e. First, Who Are they who Are said to be bought. You Are bought, i. e.
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The believing Corinthians, and all other Believers, whose hearts God has drawn to close in with Christ, by a true saving Faith,
The believing Corinthians, and all other Believers, whose hearts God has drawn to close in with christ, by a true Saving Faith,
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as their only Redeemer and Saviour.
as their only Redeemer and Saviour.
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Till Faith be wrought in us, we can have no sure evidence that we are among God's Redeemed ones;
Till Faith be wrought in us, we can have no sure evidence that we Are among God's Redeemed ones;
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'tis Faith only that tells us this from the word of God, ye are bought; this implies that we were sold under sin, reduced to a miserable state of Bondage by our Apostacy from God, which none could deliver us from,
it's Faith only that tells us this from the word of God, you Are bought; this Implies that we were sold under since, reduced to a miserable state of Bondage by our Apostasy from God, which none could deliver us from,
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but Jesus Christ our mighty Redeemer and Saviour. Secondly, Who was the Buyer.
but jesus christ our mighty Redeemer and Saviour. Secondly, Who was the Buyer.
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Christ our Redeemer, who was God and Man. The right of Redemption among the Jews lay in the next Kinsman, who was to purchase the Widow's land,
christ our Redeemer, who was God and Man. The right of Redemption among the jews lay in the next Kinsman, who was to purchase the Widow's land,
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and to marry her person, Deut. 25. 5. comp.
and to marry her person, Deuteronomy 25. 5. comp.
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with Ruth 4. 3, 4. That Christ might claim kindred with us, in order to a Marriage afterwards to be compleated, he took part of our flesh, Heb. 2. 14. A body hast thou prepared me, Heb. 10. 5. I am willing to take it up,
with Ruth 4. 3, 4. That christ might claim kindred with us, in order to a Marriage afterwards to be completed, he took part of our Flesh, Hebrew 2. 14. A body hast thou prepared me, Hebrew 10. 5. I am willing to take it up,
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lo, I come to dye in that Body for all the Elect;
lo, I come to die in that Body for all the Elect;
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that having overcome death, I may be Married to them, and become their Head and Husband;
that having overcome death, I may be Married to them, and become their Head and Husband;
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had an Angel offered himself, supposing him otherwise qualified, he could not have been our Redeemer,
had an Angel offered himself, supposing him otherwise qualified, he could not have been our Redeemer,
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because he must be akin to us, bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh, who undertakes that Office;
Because he must be akin to us, bone of our bone, and Flesh of our Flesh, who undertakes that Office;
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therefore I say, Christ took up that Body prepared of the Father, died in it, rose in it, ascended into Heaven in it, is now glorified in it, to shew what he intended to bring fallen Man unto, as many as should believe in him.
Therefore I say, christ took up that Body prepared of the Father, died in it, rose in it, ascended into Heaven in it, is now glorified in it, to show what he intended to bring fallen Man unto, as many as should believe in him.
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Thirdly, What was the price paid by Christ for our Redemption.Thirdly, What was the price paid by christ for our Redemption.
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Viz. His own Blood, 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19. Pretium pretiorum, the greatest price that ever was paid for any thing that ever was bought;
Viz. His own Blood, 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19. Price pretiorum, the greatest price that ever was paid for any thing that ever was bought;
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all the Gold and Silver in the World heaped together, is not to be compared to the value of the Blood of Christ;
all the Gold and Silver in the World heaped together, is not to be compared to the valve of the Blood of christ;
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by this you see the great love of Christ to the Souls of Men, who in themselves were hopeless and helpless;
by this you see the great love of christ to the Souls of Men, who in themselves were hopeless and helpless;
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could do nothing towards the Redemption of their own Souls, but Christ being God and Man, pours out his Soul as man,
could do nothing towards the Redemption of their own Souls, but christ being God and Man, pours out his Soul as man,
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and takes it up again as God, when he had done his work, that we might have a sure ground for our Faith and Hope to rest upon;
and Takes it up again as God, when he had done his work, that we might have a sure ground for our Faith and Hope to rest upon;
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not doubting but as Christ raised himself from the dead, so he will also raise us at the last day, who dye in him;
not doubting but as christ raised himself from the dead, so he will also raise us At the last day, who die in him;
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that we may live by him, with him, and upon him for ever;
that we may live by him, with him, and upon him for ever;
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who is the Resurrection and the life, as his death is imputed to us, and spiritually acted over upon us, in the mortification of sin;
who is the Resurrection and the life, as his death is imputed to us, and spiritually acted over upon us, in the mortification of since;
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so is his life actually communicated in some degree to all Believers here, by the same spirit that dwells in him, and in them;
so is his life actually communicated in Some degree to all Believers Here, by the same Spirit that dwells in him, and in them;
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and this eternal spirit of life in Christ will never cease, working higher and higher in the mystical Body of Christ, diffusing it self more abundantly through all the Members, till Mortallity be quite swallowed up of life;
and this Eternal Spirit of life in christ will never cease, working higher and higher in the mystical Body of christ, diffusing it self more abundantly through all the Members, till Mortality be quite swallowed up of life;
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this will be more manifest, when Christ, who is our life shall appear.
this will be more manifest, when christ, who is our life shall appear.
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You see that God went not out of himself for a Mediator, but appointed the Second person of the Trinity to that Office, that the whole transaction between God and Man, might go through his hands, who is both God and Man.
You see that God went not out of himself for a Mediator, but appointed the Second person of the Trinity to that Office, that the Whole transaction between God and Man, might go through his hands, who is both God and Man.
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Fourthly, Who set he price of our Redemption so high? 1. God the Father, who also found out this Ransom;Fourthly, Who Set he price of our Redemption so high? 1. God the Father, who also found out this Ransom;
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he knew the whole world could not raise it; it must come out of the Treasury of Heaven;
he knew the Whole world could not raise it; it must come out of the Treasury of Heaven;
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God himself was at the charge of our Redemption, and whatever it cost him, was resolved to effect it;
God himself was At the charge of our Redemption, and whatever it cost him, was resolved to Effect it;
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and therefore he spared not his own Son, but parts with the greatest Jewel in the Crown of Heaven, to buy off sinful man from that Thraldom and Bondage he was involved in,
and Therefore he spared not his own Son, but parts with the greatest Jewel in the Crown of Heaven, to buy off sinful man from that Thraldom and Bondage he was involved in,
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and could never have extricated himself out of. 2. The Law sets the price by consequence, not that the Law provides a Mediator;
and could never have extricated himself out of. 2. The Law sets the price by consequence, not that the Law provides a Mediator;
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the Law seeks its own satisfaction, in saving, and damning men;
the Law seeks its own satisfaction, in Saving, and damning men;
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it promises Salvation upon our perfect Obedience, and all who come short of that, it threatens with eternal Damnation;
it promises Salvation upon our perfect obedience, and all who come short of that, it threatens with Eternal Damnation;
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Cursed is every one, &c. In the day thou eatest, thou shalt die. Cursed is every one, etc. In the day thou Eatest, thou shalt die.
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Nothing does establish this Law, and give it its full course towards Believers, but faith in Christ Jesus, who was made a curse,
Nothing does establish this Law, and give it its full course towards Believers, but faith in christ jesus, who was made a curse,
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and died according to Law for our sins;
and died according to Law for our Sins;
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and being risen again, he brings those whom he freed from the curse of the Law, under the blessing of the Gospel, giving eternal Life as a free-gift to all who thankfully receive it from his hand by faith, owning him as the Author and Donor of it.
and being risen again, he brings those whom he freed from the curse of the Law, under the blessing of the Gospel, giving Eternal Life as a Free gift to all who thankfully receive it from his hand by faith, owning him as the Author and Donor of it.
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3. The nature of the Offence, as committed against an infinite God, requires a price equivalent to it, of infinite value;
3. The nature of the Offence, as committed against an infinite God, requires a price equivalent to it, of infinite valve;
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none but God could satisfie God; the wrath of God is asswaged by the blood of God;
none but God could satisfy God; the wrath of God is assuaged by the blood of God;
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and that he might bleed, he became Man;
and that he might bleed, he became Man;
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the Second Person of the Trinity, as incarnate, died for man, tasted death for us in our nature, which he still kept hypostatically untied to his own Divine Person;
the Second Person of the Trinity, as incarnate, died for man, tasted death for us in our nature, which he still kept hypostatically untied to his own Divine Person;
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for Christ by dying, did not lay down humane Nature, but humane Life only, which he took up again,
for christ by dying, did not lay down humane Nature, but humane Life only, which he took up again,
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and now lives for ever as a quickning Spirit; communicating eternal Life to Believers, through his humane nature, now glorified in Heaven:
and now lives for ever as a quickening Spirit; communicating Eternal Life to Believers, through his humane nature, now glorified in Heaven:
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Therefore Christ is said to be our life, Col. 3. 4. And this life is in his son, 1 John 5.11. Hid with Christ in God, Col. 3. 3. The life which we derive from mere humane nature, will quickly fail;
Therefore christ is said to be our life, Col. 3. 4. And this life is in his son, 1 John 5.11. Hid with christ in God, Col. 3. 3. The life which we derive from mere humane nature, will quickly fail;
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but the life which we derive by faith form the Divine Person of the Son of God, is everlasting, John 3. 16. As the father hath life in himself,
but the life which we derive by faith from the Divine Person of the Son of God, is everlasting, John 3. 16. As the father hath life in himself,
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so hath he given to the son to have life in himself, John 5. 26. i. e. He is life essentially, the essence of the Deity is communicated by the Father to Christ incarnate,so hath he given to the son to have life in himself, John 5. 26. i. e. He is life essentially, the essence of the Deity is communicated by the Father to christ incarnate,
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and so he becomes the Fountain of life to us;
and so he becomes the Fountain of life to us;
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therefore let all those who hope to inherit eternal life, join themselves by faith to Christ the only Fountain of life:
Therefore let all those who hope to inherit Eternal life, join themselves by faith to christ the only Fountain of life:
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How little of this hidden life does appear in the effects of it among Professors! We live more by sense than faith;
How little of this hidden life does appear in the effects of it among Professors! We live more by sense than faith;
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very solicitous about natural life, but how few do carry it as those who have eternal life abiding in them? 1 John 3. 15. Living in the flesh by the faith of the Son of God, Gal. 2. 20. Who fell a Sacrifice for our sins,
very solicitous about natural life, but how few do carry it as those who have Eternal life abiding in them? 1 John 3. 15. Living in the Flesh by the faith of the Son of God, Gal. 2. 20. Who fell a Sacrifice for our Sins,
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but rose again, and now lives for ever;
but rose again, and now lives for ever;
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And gives eternal life to as many as the father hath given him, John 17. 2. He has undertaken to the Father to draw all the Elect into a participation of that eternal life, which he as man possess now in Heaven;And gives Eternal life to as many as the father hath given him, John 17. 2. He has undertaken to the Father to draw all the Elect into a participation of that Eternal life, which he as man possess now in Heaven;
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and because he lives, we shall live for ever in him.
and Because he lives, we shall live for ever in him.
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The Second person in the Trinity died as a man in our human nature, to satisfie the Law;
The Second person in the Trinity died as a man in our human nature, to satisfy the Law;
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and to evidence the reality of his death, he lay buried three days in the Grave, he was alive as God, when dead as Man;
and to evidence the reality of his death, he lay buried three days in the Grave, he was alive as God, when dead as Man;
cc p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvd vvn crd n2 p-acp dt j, pns31 vbds j c-acp np1, c-crq j c-acp n1;
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what a profound Mystery is this, that the Deity of Christ should suffer his human Body to fall under the power of death for three days;
what a profound Mystery is this, that the Deity of christ should suffer his human Body to fallen under the power of death for three days;
r-crq dt j n1 vbz d, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd n2;
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this shews the strength of sin, the strength of the law, and the strength of the wrath of God:
this shows the strength of since, the strength of the law, and the strength of the wrath of God:
d vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1:
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that so great a man as Christ was, could not stand under, and live;
that so great a man as christ was, could not stand under, and live;
cst av j dt n1 c-acp np1 vbds, vmd xx vvi p-acp, cc vvi;
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die he must by the sanction of the law, being found in the likeness of sinful flesh, Rom. 8. 3. bearing our sins in his own Body on the Tree;
die he must by the sanction of the law, being found in the likeness of sinful Flesh, Rom. 8. 3. bearing our Sins in his own Body on the Tree;
vvb pns31 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, np1 crd crd n1 po12 n2 p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1;
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but the dignity of his person was such, and the extremity of his sufferings so great, that his three days death, was equivalent to eternal death, he did that in three days, which a damned sinner in Hell cannot effect to eternity;
but the dignity of his person was such, and the extremity of his sufferings so great, that his three days death, was equivalent to Eternal death, he did that in three days, which a damned sinner in Hell cannot Effect to eternity;
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for that which is doing to eternity, can never be actually done and compleated, i. e. Christ gave full satisfaction to the Law in three days,
for that which is doing to eternity, can never be actually done and completed, i. e. christ gave full satisfaction to the Law in three days,
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and therefore could not longer be detained in the Grave;
and Therefore could not longer be detained in the Grave;
cc av vmd xx av-jc vbi vvn p-acp dt j;
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there was no Law nor Reason for it, having paid the utmost farthing of our whole Debt, the Prison-doors were opened, and Christ let out:
there was no Law nor Reason for it, having paid the utmost farthing of our Whole Debt, the Prison-doors were opened, and christ let out:
pc-acp vbds dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pn31, vhg vvn dt j n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n1, dt n2 vbdr vvn, cc np1 vvb av:
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That which keeps the Damned in Hell for ever, is, because they can never fully satisfie the law of God by all their sufferings,
That which keeps the Damned in Hell for ever, is, Because they can never Fully satisfy the law of God by all their sufferings,
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therefore they must suffer on still to eternity;
Therefore they must suffer on still to eternity;
av pns32 vmb vvi p-acp av p-acp n1;
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but Christ by one offering, hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified, Heb. 10. 14. Christ could have chose whether he would have died or no,
but christ by one offering, hath perfected for ever them that Are sanctified, Hebrew 10. 14. christ could have chosen whither he would have died or no,
cc-acp np1 p-acp crd n1, vhz vvn p-acp av pno32 cst vbr vvn, np1 crd crd np1 vmd vhi vvd cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn cc uh-dx,
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but for this end he came into the World, and did voluntarily yield up himself to the Death of the Cross;
but for this end he Come into the World, and did voluntarily yield up himself to the Death of the Cross;
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but rising the Third Day he lives for ever, and has brought eternal life into human Nature, to be communicated to all his Members;
but rising the Third Day he lives for ever, and has brought Eternal life into human Nature, to be communicated to all his Members;
cc-acp vvg dt ord n1 pns31 vvz p-acp av, cc vhz vvn j n1 p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d po31 n2;
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who cannot forfeit that life which they derive from the second Adam, as we all did that which we derived from the first Adam. In Adam all die,
who cannot forfeit that life which they derive from the second Adam, as we all did that which we derived from the First Adam. In Adam all die,
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and in Christ all are made alive, 1 Cor. 15. 22.and in christ all Are made alive, 1 Cor. 15. 22.
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CHAP. II. To whom was this PRICE paid?
CHAP. II To whom was this PRICE paid?
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FIfthly. To whom was this Price paid? viz. Into the hands of God the Father, to appease his wrath under which we were, Joh. 3. 36. God's justice requires this, 'tis NONLATINALPHABET, the judgment of God, that sinners are worthy of death, Rom. 1. 32. To this end Christ is our propitiation, Rom. 3. 25. Reconciling God to us, that we may be received into his favour again;FIfthly. To whom was this Price paid? viz. Into the hands of God the Father, to appease his wrath under which we were, John 3. 36. God's Justice requires this, it's, the judgement of God, that Sinners Are worthy of death, Rom. 1. 32. To this end christ is our propitiation, Rom. 3. 25. Reconciling God to us, that we may be received into his favour again;
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hence God declares in the new Covenant, I will be merciful to their unrighteousness;
hence God declares in the new Covenant, I will be merciful to their unrighteousness;
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and their sins, and their iniquities will I remember no more, Heb. 8. 12. Sing, O ye heavens, &c. Isa. 44. 23. vide.and their Sins, and their iniquities will I Remember no more, Hebrew 8. 12. Sing, Oh you heavens, etc. Isaiah 44. 23. vide.
cc po32 n2, cc po32 n2 vmb pns11 vvb av-dx av-dc, np1 crd crd vvb, uh pn22 n2, av np1 crd crd fw-la.
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That satisfaction that Christ gave to the Justice of God, lay in his bearing the Punishment of our sins, which is the wrath of God in all the dreadful effects of it. 2 Cor. 5. 21. 1 Pet. 2. 24. He was made a curse for us, Gal. 3. 13. Died for us, Mat. 20. 28. Isa. 53. 5. Was cut off for our sins, Dan. 9. 26. Death was required to make satisfaction for sin;
That satisfaction that christ gave to the justice of God, lay in his bearing the Punishment of our Sins, which is the wrath of God in all the dreadful effects of it. 2 Cor. 5. 21. 1 Pet. 2. 24. He was made a curse for us, Gal. 3. 13. Died for us, Mathew 20. 28. Isaiah 53. 5. Was Cut off for our Sins, Dan. 9. 26. Death was required to make satisfaction for since;
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In the day thou eatest, &c. The Wages of sin is death, Rom. 6. 23. There is no escaping this death for us,In the day thou Eatest, etc. The Wages of since is death, Rom. 6. 23. There is no escaping this death for us,
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but by dealing with the Justice of God in some way, that may satisfie Justice and save the sinner;
but by dealing with the justice of God in Some Way, that may satisfy justice and save the sinner;
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this Christ undertook, and by his own Death effected for us.
this christ undertook, and by his own Death effected for us.
d np1 vvd, cc p-acp po31 d n1 vvn p-acp pno12.
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He gave himself for our sins, Gal. 1. 4. His Blood was the Price of our Redemption.He gave himself for our Sins, Gal. 1. 4. His Blood was the Price of our Redemption.
pns31 vvd px31 p-acp po12 n2, np1 crd crd po31 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f po12 n1.
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Price here is not taken (as vulgarly) for Money, but whatever may satisfie him in whose hands the captive is;
Price Here is not taken (as vulgarly) for Money, but whatever may satisfy him in whose hands the captive is;
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that is the Price of Redemption: God does not seek to make a gain of us;
that is the Price of Redemption: God does not seek to make a gain of us;
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that which he stand upon, is the vindication of the honour of his Law and Justice, the maintaining his Truth and Faithfulness.
that which he stand upon, is the vindication of the honour of his Law and justice, the maintaining his Truth and Faithfulness.
cst r-crq pns31 vvb p-acp, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, dt vvg po31 n1 cc n1.
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To declare his righteousness, that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth ion Jesus, Rom. 3. 26.To declare his righteousness, that he might be just, and the justifier of him which Believeth ion jesus, Rom. 3. 26.
pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi j, cc dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vvz n1 np1, np1 crd crd
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Christ did not pay the Price of our Redemption to the Devil, but to God the Father, who had power to condemn us,
christ did not pay the Price of our Redemption to the devil, but to God the Father, who had power to condemn us,
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and as a Judge to detain us in prison, till his Justice was satisfied; therefore Christ deals with the Law-giver, takes the penalty upon himself.
and as a Judge to detain us in prison, till his justice was satisfied; Therefore christ deals with the Lawgiver, Takes the penalty upon himself.
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Whilst the condemning power of the Law is in force against us, the Devil has a right in us,
While the condemning power of the Law is in force against us, the devil has a right in us,
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and to us, as God's Executioner by virtue of that Law which casts us into his hands;
and to us, as God's Executioner by virtue of that Law which Cast us into his hands;
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but when the Law is satisfied, and the Curse taken off, the Devil's claim ceases; where there is no condemnation, there can be no punishment inflicted:
but when the Law is satisfied, and the Curse taken off, the Devil's claim ceases; where there is no condemnation, there can be no punishment inflicted:
cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 vvn a-acp, dt ng1 n1 vvz; c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 vvn:
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Just punishment is according to Law;
Just punishment is according to Law;
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but where no sentence of judgment can be passed, there can be no execution of the minatory part of the Law upon that man; Currat lex, & fiat justitia;
but where no sentence of judgement can be passed, there can be no execution of the minatory part of the Law upon that man; Currat lex, & fiat justitia;
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but where the due course of Law is stopped, and by some means prevented, there can be no trial,
but where the due course of Law is stopped, and by Some means prevented, there can be no trial,
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and consequently no judgment pass upon that man unto condemnation:
and consequently no judgement pass upon that man unto condemnation:
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The Devil detains us Captives, not in his own right, but in God's, whose Prisoners we are.
The devil detains us Captives, not in his own right, but in God's, whose Prisoners we Are.
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Our Redemption by Christ, is a spiritual Redemption, both of our Bodies and Souls;
Our Redemption by christ, is a spiritual Redemption, both of our Bodies and Souls;
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as we are said to be sold under sin by our own default, so we are said to be Redeemed or freed from sin, by Christ's giving satisfaction for our offences;
as we Are said to be sold under since by our own default, so we Are said to be Redeemed or freed from since, by Christ's giving satisfaction for our offences;
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the Price was paid to God, Christ offered up himself to God, Heb. 9. 14. Who as a Righteous Judge has power to cast Body and Soul into Hell:
the Price was paid to God, christ offered up himself to God, Hebrew 9. 14. Who as a Righteous Judge has power to cast Body and Soul into Hell:
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'Twas his Divine Majesty that we offended, 'twas his wrath we lay under, Rom. 1. 18. John 3. 36. We don't ask pardon of the Devil, but of God;
'Twas his Divine Majesty that we offended, 'twas his wrath we lay under, Rom. 1. 18. John 3. 36. We don't ask pardon of the devil, but of God;
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'tis to his judgment that we are bound over, Gal. 3. 22. Rom. 3. 9. Rom. 11. 32. 'Twas God that cast the Devils into Hell, 2 Pet. 2. 4. So he delivers Impenitent sinners up to the Devil as his Executioner,
it's to his judgement that we Are bound over, Gal. 3. 22. Rom. 3. 9. Rom. 11. 32. 'Twas God that cast the Devils into Hell, 2 Pet. 2. 4. So he delivers Impenitent Sinners up to the devil as his Executioner,
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as that Lord delivered the unjust servant to the tormentors, Mat. 18. 34. And the Judge to the officer, Mat. 5. 25. The power of the Devil over us, mentioned Col. 1. 13. 2 Tim. 2. 26. is but a secondary power derived from God the Judge,
as that Lord Delivered the unjust servant to the tormentors, Mathew 18. 34. And the Judge to the officer, Mathew 5. 25. The power of the devil over us, mentioned Col. 1. 13. 2 Tim. 2. 26. is but a secondary power derived from God the Judge,
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as Christ said of his Murtherers, You could have no power over me, if it were not given from above, John 19. 11. 'Tis God who has power over all plagues, Rev. 16. 9. Even over death it self, Heb. 5. 7. He hath the keys of hell and death, Rev. 1. 18. When we are redeemed from the curse of the law,
as christ said of his Murderers, You could have no power over me, if it were not given from above, John 19. 11. It's God who has power over all plagues, Rev. 16. 9. Even over death it self, Hebrew 5. 7. He hath the keys of hell and death, Rev. 1. 18. When we Are redeemed from the curse of the law,
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and from the wrath of God, 1 Thes. 1. 10. we are Redeemed from all the adjuncts and effects of these,and from the wrath of God, 1 Thebes 1. 10. we Are Redeemed from all the adjuncts and effects of these,
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as a vain conversation, from the power of Sin, Satan, and Death: Our Captivity lies in our alienation and distance from God;
as a vain Conversation, from the power of since, Satan, and Death: Our Captivity lies in our alienation and distance from God;
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and when we are brought nigh by the Blood of Christ, and reconciled to God, the ransom being paid by Christ, we are delivered from the wrath of God,
and when we Are brought High by the Blood of christ, and reconciled to God, the ransom being paid by christ, we Are Delivered from the wrath of God,
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and all the consequents of it.
and all the consequents of it.
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As in Civil Corporal Redemptions, the Price is paid, not to the Jaylor, to the Hangman, to the Tormentors,
As in Civil Corporal Redemptions, the Price is paid, not to the Jailor, to the Hangman, to the Tormentors,
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but to the Supreme Judge, in whose power the Prisoner is;
but to the Supreme Judge, in whose power the Prisoner is;
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if he be discharged by the Judge, he is freed of course from his Chains, from the Dungeon,
if he be discharged by the Judge, he is freed of course from his Chains, from the Dungeon,
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and the noysome stench of it. Thus you see how we are bought with a Price;
and the noisome stench of it. Thus you see how we Are bought with a Price;
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not one Penny or Farthing of this comes out of our own Purses, Isa 45. 13. Isa. 53. 3. No good thought, no good word, no good work of our own, no not any act of our own Faith does belong to this sum, as part of the Price.
not one Penny or Farthing of this comes out of our own Purses, Isaiah 45. 13. Isaiah 53. 3. No good Thought, no good word, no good work of our own, no not any act of our own Faith does belong to this sum, as part of the Price.
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We buy, but without money, Isa. 55. 1. what is so bought, is freely given:We buy, but without money, Isaiah 55. 1. what is so bought, is freely given:
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The hope of eternal Glory, is proposed in the Gospel as a motive to, and reward of our good works;
The hope of Eternal Glory, is proposed in the Gospel as a motive to, and reward of our good works;
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but still 'tis Faith in Christ alone, that lets us into this hope, begets it in us,
but still it's Faith in christ alone, that lets us into this hope, begets it in us,
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and being justified by Faith, perfectly justified in this life, our good works, though imperfect in themselves, are rewarded of mere grace;
and being justified by Faith, perfectly justified in this life, our good works, though imperfect in themselves, Are rewarded of mere grace;
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yet the imperfection of them makes them uncapable of a reward from Justice;
yet the imperfection of them makes them uncapable of a reward from justice;
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and if that imperfection were not covered and pardoned, Grace it self would turn away from them, and disregard them;
and if that imperfection were not covered and pardoned, Grace it self would turn away from them, and disregard them;
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but being justified from the guilt of all our sins, God remembers them no more, he will not see iniquity in Jacob;
but being justified from the guilt of all our Sins, God remembers them no more, he will not see iniquity in Jacob;
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there it is, but God having pardoned it, he passes it by, and overlooks it, so as not to charge it upon us to our condemnation.
there it is, but God having pardoned it, he passes it by, and overlooks it, so as not to charge it upon us to our condemnation.
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God considers the Holiness of his children, as if it were by it self, shining out under the covering of all their infirmities, through their Faith and Sincerity:
God considers the Holiness of his children, as if it were by it self, shining out under the covering of all their infirmities, through their Faith and Sincerity:
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'Tis not the degree, but the truth of their Holiness, that God takes most notice of;
It's not the degree, but the truth of their Holiness, that God Takes most notice of;
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he is pleased to see the fruits of his own Spirit in Believers;
he is pleased to see the fruits of his own Spirit in Believers;
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he looks through their good works, upon their Faith from whence they spring, and so accepts both of their persons and their works for his Son's sake.
he looks through their good works, upon their Faith from whence they spring, and so accepts both of their Persons and their works for his Son's sake.
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Though Faith be an appointed means instrumentally necessary to apply and put on Christ, by whom alone we are justified in the sight of God;
Though Faith be an appointed means instrumentally necessary to apply and put on christ, by whom alone we Are justified in the sighed of God;
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we shall never be the less justified for deriving all from Christ alone;
we shall never be the less justified for deriving all from christ alone;
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converting our own inherent holiness to those proper uses the Gospel hath assigned it unto, viz. the glory of God in this World, a testimony of our obedience and thankfulness to him,
converting our own inherent holiness to those proper uses the Gospel hath assigned it unto, viz. the glory of God in this World, a testimony of our Obedience and thankfulness to him,
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an example to others, provoking them to good works, and a meet fruit of true, saving, justifying Faith;
an Exampl to Others, provoking them to good works, and a meet fruit of true, Saving, justifying Faith;
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these are motives strong enough to good works, without advancing them into the room and place of Christ, robbing him of the Glory of our full and free Redemption.
these Are motives strong enough to good works, without advancing them into the room and place of christ, robbing him of the Glory of our full and free Redemption.
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What the Socinians object against this, purposely to overthrow the satisfaction of Christ, denying any Price to be really paid to the Father for our Redemption, I shall speak to next time,
What the socinians Object against this, purposely to overthrow the satisfaction of christ, denying any Price to be really paid to the Father for our Redemption, I shall speak to next time,
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and clear the Text from their Cavils.
and clear the Text from their Cavils.
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The Socinians, that they may overthrow the necessity of Satisfaction for Sin, deny the Divinity of Christ,
The socinians, that they may overthrow the necessity of Satisfaction for since, deny the Divinity of christ,
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and that he paid any Price to the Father, for our Redemption:
and that he paid any Price to the Father, for our Redemption:
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They say the word Redemption is but a Metaphor, signifying only simple deliverance or freedom from Bondage, without any Satisfaction given to any;
They say the word Redemption is but a Metaphor, signifying only simple deliverance or freedom from Bondage, without any Satisfaction given to any;
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they make Mercy and Justice no essential Properties in God, but only mere voluntary effects of his Free-will,
they make Mercy and justice no essential Properties in God, but only mere voluntary effects of his Freewill,
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because God, say they, may pardon sin without satisfaction, by an Arbitrary Act of his Absolute Power:
Because God, say they, may pardon since without satisfaction, by an Arbitrary Act of his Absolute Power:
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For this they quote many Scriptures, speaking of God's redeeming his people out of the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh, Deut. 7. 8. Deut. 15. 15. Neh. 1. 10. Jer. 15. 21. Answ. 'Tis granted, that the Hebrew word used in all those formentioned places, is NONLATINALPHABET which signifies redimere absque pretio, and 'tis applied to civil, bodily, temporal Redemptions;
For this they quote many Scriptures, speaking of God's redeeming his people out of the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh, Deuteronomy 7. 8. Deuteronomy 15. 15. Neh 1. 10. Jer. 15. 21. Answer It's granted, that the Hebrew word used in all those forementioned places, is which signifies redimere absque Precio, and it's applied to civil, bodily, temporal Redemptions;
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but when the Holy-Ghost speaks of our Spiritual Redemption by Christ, either in the thing it self, or in the Type:
but when the Holy ghost speaks of our Spiritual Redemption by christ, either in the thing it self, or in the Type:
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He uses another word NONLATINALPHABET redimere pretio: So Exod. 15. 13. NONLATINALPHABET redimisti, That this word NONLATINALPHABET signifies to redeem by price, appears plainly, Lev. 25. 49, 50, 51. in buying the Field of Naomi, Ruth 4. 6. and the field of Hanameel, for money, seventeen shekels of silver, I weighed him the money, Jer. 32. 7, 8, 9, 10. The same word is applied to Christ, Gen. 48. 16. The angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads.
He uses Another word redimere Precio: So Exod 15. 13. redimisti, That this word signifies to Redeem by price, appears plainly, Lev. 25. 49, 50, 51. in buying the Field of Naomi, Ruth 4. 6. and the field of Hanameel, for money, seventeen shekels of silver, I weighed him the money, Jer. 32. 7, 8, 9, 10. The same word is applied to christ, Gen. 48. 16. The angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads.
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The Angel in the precedent verse is called God.
The Angel in the precedent verse is called God.
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And he blessed Joseph and said, God, before whom my fathers, Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day; And he blessed Joseph and said, God, before whom my Father's, Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day;
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the angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads. the angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads.
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Hence Christ is called our NONLATINALPHABET, Isa. 43. 14. Thus saith the Lord your redeemer, the holy One of Israel.
Hence christ is called our, Isaiah 43. 14. Thus Says the Lord your redeemer, the holy One of Israel.
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Thus saith the Lord, the King of Israel, and his redeemer, the Lord of hosts, Isa. 44. 6. NONLATINALPHABET, Redemptor ejus. This word NONLATINALPHABET, signifies a near kinsman, as well as a Redeemer, Ruth 4. 4. Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, NONLATINALPHABET, a Redeemer, NONLATINALPHABET, Redemptor propinquus, Ruth 3. 12. a near kinsman: Christ was both, Heb. 2. 14. ad finem, vide. Thus Says the Lord, the King of Israel, and his redeemer, the Lord of hosts, Isaiah 44. 6., Redemptor His. This word, signifies a near kinsman, as well as a Redeemer, Ruth 4. 4. Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman,, a Redeemer,, Redemptor propinquus, Ruth 3. 12. a near kinsman: christ was both, Hebrew 2. 14. ad finem, vide.
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So in the New Testamen, the word used for Redemption, or to redeem, is, NONLATINALPHABET, from NONLATINALPHABET, forum, to buy,
So in the New Testament, the word used for Redemption, or to Redeem, is,, from, forum, to buy,
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as in a market, with ready money, as in the Text, NONLATINALPHABET, Ye are bought with a price.
as in a market, with ready money, as in the Text,, You Are bought with a price.
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So Rev. 5. 9. Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood.
So Rev. 5. 9. Thou wast slave, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood.
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And Rev. 14. 3, 4. The Hundred forty four thousand, were NONLATINALPHABET, redeemed, or bought from the earth, and from among men.
And Rev. 14. 3, 4. The Hundred forty four thousand, were, redeemed, or bought from the earth, and from among men.
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Hence NONLATINALPHABET, Gal. 3. 13. Christ hath Redeemed us from the Curse of the Law, emercatus, as Merchants who give a valuable consideration for the Commodities they buy;
Hence, Gal. 3. 13. christ hath Redeemed us from the Curse of the Law, emercatus, as Merchant's who give a valuable consideration for the Commodities they buy;
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so Christ, emendo, exemit, has redeemed us by buying us off:
so christ, emendo, exemit, has redeemed us by buying us off:
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The same word you have, Gal. 4. 5. God sent forth his Son to redeem them that were under the Law, by laying down a sufficient price.
The same word you have, Gal. 4. 5. God sent forth his Son to Redeem them that were under the Law, by laying down a sufficient price.
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Hence Christ is said to give his life a ransom for many, Mat. 20. 28. He gave himself a ransom for all, 1 Tim. 2. 6. The words used in those places are, NONLATINALPHABET, from NONLATINALPHABET, solvo, to loose one from his bands,
Hence christ is said to give his life a ransom for many, Mathew 20. 28. He gave himself a ransom for all, 1 Tim. 2. 6. The words used in those places Are,, from, solvo, to lose one from his bans,
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as Paul was, Acts 22. 30. NONLATINALPHABET, he loosed him from his bands. It signifies also to loose from sin, by the Free Pardon of it;
as Paul was, Acts 22. 30., he loosed him from his bans. It signifies also to lose from since, by the Free Pardon of it;
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NONLATINALPHABET; Whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, shall be loosed in Heaven, Mat. 16. 19. The same word is applied to Christ, 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19. NONLATINALPHABET: Ye are not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ;
; Whatsoever thou shalt lose on earth, shall be loosed in Heaven, Mathew 16. 19. The same word is applied to christ, 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19.: You Are not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of christ;
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or with the honourable, invaluable Blood of Christ;
or with the honourable, invaluable Blood of christ;
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NONLATINALPHABET. As Servants under the Law were redeemed by Price or Compensation, Lev. 25. 52. so are we under the Gospel;
. As Servants under the Law were redeemed by Price or Compensation, Lev. 25. 52. so Are we under the Gospel;
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we are Servi emptitii, bought Servants.
we Are Servi emptitii, bought Servants.
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By all this it appears, That our Redemption by Christ is not a bare simple deliverance and freedom from Misery, by a meer act of Power only,
By all this it appears, That our Redemption by christ is not a bore simple deliverance and freedom from Misery, by a mere act of Power only,
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but a real Price was paid.
but a real Price was paid.
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It pleased God to redeem man in a way of Justice, as most agreeable to his holy Nature, who as a Righteous God punishes sinners, Psal. 11. 5, 6, 7. Rev. 16. 15, 16. Rom. 3. 26. Natural Conscience is convinced of the equity of this, that a sinner is worthy of death, Rom. 1. 32. Justice cannot be taken off from inflicting this Punishment,
It pleased God to Redeem man in a Way of justice, as most agreeable to his holy Nature, who as a Righteous God Punishes Sinners, Psalm 11. 5, 6, 7. Rev. 16. 15, 16. Rom. 3. 26. Natural Conscience is convinced of the equity of this, that a sinner is worthy of death, Rom. 1. 32. justice cannot be taken off from inflicting this Punishment,
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but by Satisfaction given by Christ:
but by Satisfaction given by christ:
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If sin could have been forgiven without it, Christ would never have undergone such Sufferings as he did.
If since could have been forgiven without it, christ would never have undergone such Sufferings as he did.
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A Believer may plead both Mercy and Justice for the Pardon of Sin:
A Believer may plead both Mercy and justice for the Pardon of since:
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Art thou afraid Grace will not reach thee? then know, that Justice it self will discharge thee:
Art thou afraid Grace will not reach thee? then know, that justice it self will discharge thee:
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Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? who is he that condemneth? it is Christ that died, Rom. 8. 33, 34.Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? who is he that Condemneth? it is christ that died, Rom. 8. 33, 34.
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CHAP. III. SIxthly, For whom, and to what end was this Price paid?
CHAP. III. SIxthly, For whom, and to what end was this Price paid?
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For all the Elect, that not one of them might be lost, John 6. 39. 'Twas the love of God that procured this Ransom;
For all the Elect, that not one of them might be lost, John 6. 39. 'Twas the love of God that procured this Ransom;
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God so loved the world, &c. John 3. 16. Rom. 3. 24, 25. We are brought nigh to God by the blood of Christ, Eph. 2. 13. Justice being satisfied, nothing can now obstruct the free course of his mercy towards us;God so loved the world, etc. John 3. 16. Rom. 3. 24, 25. We Are brought High to God by the blood of christ, Ephesians 2. 13. justice being satisfied, nothing can now obstruct the free course of his mercy towards us;
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Christ knew he was able to rescue us out of the power of Sin and Satan, undertook this when he laid down the ransom;
christ knew he was able to rescue us out of the power of since and Satan, undertook this when he laid down the ransom;
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but the actual accomplishment of this in us, is a work of time; many for whom Christ shed his Blood, are not presently freed from Sin and Satan;
but the actual accomplishment of this in us, is a work of time; many for whom christ shed his Blood, Are not presently freed from since and Satan;
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they both have power over them, till Christ by his Word and Spirit hath subdued them,
they both have power over them, till christ by his Word and Spirit hath subdued them,
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and set his Elect at perfect liberty;
and Set his Elect At perfect liberty;
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some degrees of this liberty they attain in this World, but not their full and perfect liberty till the Resurrection;
Some Degrees of this liberty they attain in this World, but not their full and perfect liberty till the Resurrection;
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then the strong man shall be quite cast out, by one stronger than himself;
then the strong man shall be quite cast out, by one Stronger than himself;
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then will those Scriptures, ( Heb. 2. 14. Col. 2. 14, 15.) be fulfilled in us.
then will those Scriptures, (Hebrew 2. 14. Col. 2. 14, 15.) be fulfilled in us.
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Our Redemption by Christ, is the greatest expression of God's love to us, that ever was, Rom. 5. 8. Rom. 8. 32. Joh. 15. 13. Seventhly, By the law of Redemption, the Redeemed pass over Body and Soul into the possession of the Redeemer, they become his, Isa. 43. 1. vide. His peculiar people, the lot of his Inheritance, Deut 4. 20. Deut. 32. 9. God calls them so, from their Redemption out of Egypt, which was a Type of our Redemption by Christ:
Our Redemption by christ, is the greatest expression of God's love to us, that ever was, Rom. 5. 8. Rom. 8. 32. John 15. 13. Seventhly, By the law of Redemption, the Redeemed pass over Body and Soul into the possession of the Redeemer, they become his, Isaiah 43. 1. vide. His peculiar people, the lot of his Inheritance, Deuteronomy 4. 20. Deuteronomy 32. 9. God calls them so, from their Redemption out of Egypt, which was a Type of our Redemption by christ:
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therefore Believers are called in the New Testament, NONLATINALPHABET a peculiar people, or a purchased people, 1 Pet. 2. 9. To buy, is to acquire,
Therefore Believers Are called in the New Testament, a peculiar people, or a purchased people, 1 Pet. 2. 9. To buy, is to acquire,
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or procure unto ones self a special right in any thing so bought;
or procure unto ones self a special right in any thing so bought;
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thus the Church is purchased by the Blood of Christ NONLATINALPHABET, Act. 20. 28. Possession follows Purchase, the Purchased Possession, Eph. 1. 14. NONLATINALPHABET is to do something about us;
thus the Church is purchased by the Blood of christ, Act. 20. 28. Possession follows Purchase, the Purchased Possession, Ephesians 1. 14. is to do something about us;
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God does clasp us round as it were, and incircle us; he draws us to himself;
God does clasp us round as it were, and incircle us; he draws us to himself;
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separating us from the rest of Mankind; These are mine, says Christ; I am the sole Proprietor;
separating us from the rest of Mankind; These Are mine, Says christ; I am the sole Proprietor;
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I have purchased an everlasting right in them, and dominion over them;
I have purchased an everlasting right in them, and dominion over them;
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they are my own, I am their Lord and King, they are at my disposal, 1 Cor. 7 23. I am their father and redeemer, Isa. 63. 16. A dwelling-house in a walled city,
they Are my own, I am their Lord and King, they Are At my disposal, 1 Cor. 7 23. I am their father and redeemer, Isaiah 63. 16. A dwelling-house in a walled City,
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if it were not redeemed within a whole year after 'twas sold, it was established for ever to him that bought it, Levit. 25. 30. But the Saints are Christ's own for ever;if it were not redeemed within a Whole year After 'twas sold, it was established for ever to him that bought it, Levit. 25. 30. But the Saints Are Christ's own for ever;
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as soon as he has bought them, he will never sell them, never part with them.
as soon as he has bought them, he will never fell them, never part with them.
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What right did God recover in and to us, by Redeeming us?
What right did God recover in and to us, by Redeeming us?
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1. God has an original right to, and dominion over all Creatures, by the Law of Creation:
1. God has an original right to, and dominion over all Creatures, by the Law of Creation:
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Hath not the Potter power over the clay, of the same lump, to make what vessels he pleases unto honour or dishonour? Rom. 9. 21.Hath not the Potter power over the clay, of the same lump, to make what vessels he Pleases unto honour or dishonour? Rom. 9. 21.
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2. God as a Creator and Judge, hath a right to man fallen, to dispose of him according to justice, to execute his vengeance upon him, To make his power known upon vessels of wrath fitted to destruction, Rom. 9. 22. But
2. God as a Creator and Judge, hath a right to man fallen, to dispose of him according to Justice, to execute his vengeance upon him, To make his power known upon vessels of wrath fitted to destruction, Rom. 9. 22. But
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3. God's Justice would not permit, that man should be received into favour, and freed from that misery he had brought upon himself, 'till a sufficient Price was paid for his ransom;
3. God's justice would not permit, that man should be received into favour, and freed from that misery he had brought upon himself, till a sufficient Price was paid for his ransom;
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nothing but the Blood of Christ could quench that flaming Sword of God's just Anger, that kept man,
nothing but the Blood of christ could quench that flaming Sword of God's just Anger, that kept man,
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when cast out of Paradise, from the Tree of Life.
when cast out of Paradise, from the Tree of Life.
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So that the right that God recovered, was for the good of man, a right to shew Mercy to the worst of Penitent sinners, without any reflection upon his Justice, That he might be just,
So that the right that God recovered, was for the good of man, a right to show Mercy to the worst of Penitent Sinners, without any reflection upon his justice, That he might be just,
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and the justifier of him that believeth in Jesus, Rom. 3. 26. That a Holy God should justifie a sinful man, is the greatest Mystery that ever the World heard of;and the justifier of him that Believeth in jesus, Rom. 3. 26. That a Holy God should justify a sinful man, is the greatest Mystery that ever the World herd of;
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but God, who works wonders, hath in his infinite Wisdom, Job 28. 23. glorified his Justice and Mercy both in our Salvation by Christ.
but God, who works wonders, hath in his infinite Wisdom, Job 28. 23. glorified his justice and Mercy both in our Salvation by christ.
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God had a special right by Election in all his chosen Ones;
God had a special right by Election in all his chosen Ones;
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but foreseeing the fall of his Elect, he provides for their Redemption in case of Transgression; Election was unto Eternal Life;
but Foreseeing the fallen of his Elect, he provides for their Redemption in case of Transgression; Election was unto Eternal Life;
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but sin intervening between Election and Salvation, threatens Eternal Death, puts such a rub in the way, which must be removed,
but since intervening between Election and Salvation, threatens Eternal Death, puts such a rub in the Way, which must be removed,
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or else the Elect themselves could not be Saved;
or Else the Elect themselves could not be Saved;
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therefore that Election might stand and obtain its end, Rom. 11. 7. God provides for our Redemption, laies help upon one that is Mighty;
Therefore that Election might stand and obtain its end, Rom. 11. 7. God provides for our Redemption, lays help upon one that is Mighty;
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we were chosen in him, in whom we have redemption, Eph. 1. 4, 7. God had an Eye to Christ in our Election, 'tis that makes it sure:we were chosen in him, in whom we have redemption, Ephesians 1. 4, 7. God had an Eye to christ in our Election, it's that makes it sure:
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What wonderful difficulties does Election meet with!
What wondered difficulties does Election meet with!
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enough, if it were possible, to hinder the Salvation even of the Elect, Mat. 24. 24. But Christ has secured them, John 10. •8.
enough, if it were possible, to hinder the Salvation even of the Elect, Mathew 24. 24. But christ has secured them, John 10. •8.
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I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand. I give unto them Eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand.
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The end of our Redemption, was, not to rescue us quite out of the hand of God, to take us out of his power, for that cannot be;
The end of our Redemption, was, not to rescue us quite out of the hand of God, to take us out of his power, for that cannot be;
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but to let us into his Love, to reconcile us to him, to bring us to a nearer conjunction with him than ever, John 17. 21. That which moved God to Redeem us, was his Love and Pity, Isa. 63. 9.
but to let us into his Love, to reconcile us to him, to bring us to a nearer conjunction with him than ever, John 17. 21. That which moved God to redeem us, was his Love and Pity, Isaiah 63. 9.
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CHAP. IV. Seventhly.
CHAP. IV. Seventhly.
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How by tbe Law of Redemption, the Redeemed pass over Body and Soul into the possession of the Redeemer.
How by The Law of Redemption, the Redeemed pass over Body and Soul into the possession of the Redeemer.
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LAstly. The relation that Christ hath to, and the interest and propriety that he hath in all Believers as their Redeemer, obliges them in Reason, Justice, Equity and Conscience, to Dedicate and Devote themselves, all that they are,LAstly. The Relation that christ hath to, and the Interest and propriety that he hath in all Believers as their Redeemer, obliges them in Reason, justice, Equity and Conscience, to Dedicate and Devote themselves, all that they Are,
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and have, to his Service, to Glorifie God in their Body and Spirit, which are God's.
and have, to his Service, to glorify God in their Body and Spirit, which Are God's.
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All the Persons of the Trinity have a special Interest in the Persons of all true Believers. 1. God the Father.
All the Persons of the Trinity have a special Interest in the Persons of all true Believers. 1. God the Father.
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Their Body and Spirit are God's, says the Text, they are Redeemed unto God, Rev. 5 9. 2. God the Son,
Their Body and Spirit Are God's, Says the Text, they Are Redeemed unto God, Rev. 5 9. 2. God the Son,
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as they are Members of Christ, 1 Cor. 6. 15. 3. God the Holy Ghost,
as they Are Members of christ, 1 Cor. 6. 15. 3. God the Holy Ghost,
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as they are the Temples of the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 6. 19. 1 Cor. 3. 6. Eph. 2. 21. 2 Cor. 6. 16. The Spiritual House of God, 1 Pet. 2. 5. If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy, 1 Cor. 3. 17. for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
as they Are the Temples of the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 6. 19. 1 Cor. 3. 6. Ephesians 2. 21. 2 Cor. 6. 16. The Spiritual House of God, 1 Pet. 2. 5. If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy, 1 Cor. 3. 17. for the temple of God is holy, which temple you Are.
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Redemption, fixing such a right and propriety in the Redeemer, over the Redeemed, must necessarily imply obedience and subjection on our part; Ye are not your own.
Redemption, fixing such a right and propriety in the Redeemer, over the Redeemed, must necessarily imply Obedience and subjection on our part; You Are not your own.
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How shall we live any longer in sin? Rom. 6. 2. Being made free from sin, we should become servants of righteousness, v. 18. Believers are not sui juris, to live as they list.How shall we live any longer in since? Rom. 6. 2. Being made free from since, we should become Servants of righteousness, v. 18. Believers Are not sui Juris, to live as they list.
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Rom. 14. 7, 8, 9. 1 Pet. 4. 2. For me to live is Christ, Phil. 1. 21. My business is to serve him, not to comply with the lusts of men. 1 Cor. 7. 23.Rom. 14. 7, 8, 9. 1 Pet. 4. 2. For me to live is christ, Philip 1. 21. My business is to serve him, not to comply with the Lustiest of men. 1 Cor. 7. 23.
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What to Glorifie God in our body? viz.
What to glorify God in our body? viz.
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When in all our outward actions we govern our selves by the law of Christ, following the rule of his word,
When in all our outward actions we govern our selves by the law of christ, following the Rule of his word,
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and the guidance of his Spirit:
and the guidance of his Spirit:
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The Body is for the Lord, who is our Head to govern our bodies in all their motions;
The Body is for the Lord, who is our Head to govern our bodies in all their motions;
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Christ is the Saviviour of the body, and will raise it up to eternal life, Rom. 6. 5. and make it conformable to his glorious body:
christ is the Saviour of the body, and will raise it up to Eternal life, Rom. 6. 5. and make it conformable to his glorious body:
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Our Bodies are the Members of Christ;
Our Bodies Are the Members of christ;
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and as such, they ought to subject themselves to the command of the Soul under Christ, mortifying the deeds of the Body through the Spirit, Rom. 8. 13. The whole man is the temple of the Lord, 1 Cor. 3. 16. Our Bodies are,
and as such, they ought to Subject themselves to the command of the Soul under christ, mortifying the Deeds of the Body through the Spirit, Rom. 8. 13. The Whole man is the temple of the Lord, 1 Cor. 3. 16. Our Bodies Are,
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as it were, the Porch of this temple, therefore we should not touch any unclean thing, 2 Cor. 6. 16, 17. lest we grieve the Spirit of God who dwells in us.
as it were, the Porch of this temple, Therefore we should not touch any unclean thing, 2 Cor. 6. 16, 17. lest we grieve the Spirit of God who dwells in us.
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The Sanctification and Holiness of the Body, is opposed to any outward pollution of it, by which we do defile and dishonour the Body, 1 Thes. 4. 3, 4, 5. If Christ has such an undoubted right to your Bodies as they are his members, and temples of the Holy-Ghost;
The Sanctification and Holiness of the Body, is opposed to any outward pollution of it, by which we do defile and dishonour the Body, 1 Thebes 4. 3, 4, 5. If christ has such an undoubted right to your Bodies as they Are his members, and Temples of the Holy ghost;
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then be sure you keep them holy and undefiled.
then be sure you keep them holy and undefiled.
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I need not exhort you to flee Fornication, you are all convinced of the evil of that;
I need not exhort you to flee Fornication, you Are all convinced of the evil of that;
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but the outward Attire, I will not say of whom, ( Prov. 7. 10.) lest I put some to the blush, does not become serious Worshippers of the true God;
but the outward Attire, I will not say of whom, (Curae 7. 10.) lest I put Some to the blush, does not become serious Worshippers of the true God;
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a more grave, sober, modest Apparel, would convincingly testify to others, the due respect and reverence you have for the holy Spirit dwelling in you;
a more grave, Sobrium, modest Apparel, would convincingly testify to Others, the due respect and Reverence you have for the holy Spirit Dwelling in you;
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your Bodies are the temples of the Holy-Ghost;
your Bodies Are the Temples of the Holy ghost;
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do not then prophane these temples by antick exotick dresses, the sure emblems of a vain mind;
do not then profane these Temples by antic exotic Dresses, the sure emblems of a vain mind;
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such plumes and wethercocks as some wear upon their heads, become not the Pinacle of these Temples of the Holy-Ghost:
such plumes and weathercocks as Some wear upon their Heads, become not the Pinnacle of these Temples of the Holy ghost:
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Therefore if there be any fellowship of the Spirit, cloathe your selves as women professing Godliness;
Therefore if there be any fellowship of the Spirit, cloth your selves as women professing Godliness;
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and that I may apply this to both Sexes, 1 Cor. 11. 14. I must tell you, it argues a very Effeminate age, to see so many men's head thatch'd with Womens hair;
and that I may apply this to both Sexes, 1 Cor. 11. 14. I must tell you, it argues a very Effeminate age, to see so many men's head thatched with Women's hair;
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what may be brought by some, as an argument in point of health for the cutting of their own Hair, will never justifie what is put on by most in the room of it.
what may be brought by Some, as an argument in point of health for the cutting of their own Hair, will never justify what is put on by most in the room of it.
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When you have trickt up your selves, according to the Mode and Fashion of the world,
When you have tricked up your selves, according to the Mode and Fashion of the world,
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before you go forth to be seen of others, put this question to your selves, Is this to Glorifie God in my body? or will it not rather open the mouths of many to blaspheme that profession of Godliness that I have taken up? Answer it to your Consciences if you can:
before you go forth to be seen of Others, put this question to your selves, Is this to glorify God in my body? or will it not rather open the mouths of many to Blaspheme that profession of Godliness that I have taken up? Answer it to your Consciences if you can:
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He that does not keep his body in a due subjection to the Spirit of Grace, will never keep his heart long in a right frame.
He that does not keep his body in a due subjection to the Spirit of Grace, will never keep his heart long in a right frame.
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What to Glorifie God in our Spirit?
What to glorify God in our Spirit?
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To serve God only with our bodies, is Hypocrisy, it must be with Body and Spirit, else our service is not reasonable service, Rom. 12. 1. If our minds are not pure in the sight of God,
To serve God only with our bodies, is Hypocrisy, it must be with Body and Spirit, Else our service is not reasonable service, Rom. 12. 1. If our minds Are not pure in the sighed of God,
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and our outward profession answerable thereunto in the sight of men;
and our outward profession answerable thereunto in the sighed of men;
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Paul sets forth this inward service Rom. 1. 9. God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, and with a pure conscience. Paul sets forth this inward service Rom. 1. 9. God is my witness, whom I serve with my Spirit in the gospel of his Son, and with a pure conscience.
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2 Tim. 1. 3. void of offence towards God.
2 Tim. 1. 3. void of offence towards God.
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Acts 24. 16. In simplicity and godly sincerity, 2 Cor. 1. 12. When with our minds we serve the law of God, Rom. 7. 25. God is a Spirit,
Acts 24. 16. In simplicity and godly sincerity, 2 Cor. 1. 12. When with our minds we serve the law of God, Rom. 7. 25. God is a Spirit,
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and will be Worshipped in spirit and truth:
and will be Worshipped in Spirit and truth:
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You have reason to enure your selves to this Spiritual worship, because ere long you will be all Spirit,
You have reason to enure your selves to this Spiritual worship, Because ere long you will be all Spirit,
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when you have laid down these earthly tabernacles.
when you have laid down these earthly Tabernacles.
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I mean, it is the will of God, that the Souls of men should after death, live a while out of the body in a separate state, till the Resurrection, conversing with an innumerable company of Angels and Spirits of just men made perfect.
I mean, it is the will of God, that the Souls of men should After death, live a while out of the body in a separate state, till the Resurrection, conversing with an innumerable company of Angels and Spirits of just men made perfect.
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Though Believers now are Spiritually joined to the general Assembly of the First-born, and in the apprehensions of their Faith do rejoyce in that relation they stand in to the Church-triumphant;
Though Believers now Are Spiritually joined to the general Assembly of the Firstborn, and in the apprehensions of their Faith do rejoice in that Relation they stand in to the Church-triumphant;
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yet after death they will have actual communion with those blessed Spirits above; though we cannot so clearly apprehend what this happy Paradisical state is after death;
yet After death they will have actual communion with those blessed Spirits above; though we cannot so clearly apprehend what this happy Paradisical state is After death;
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yet those who are spiritually minded, conceive so much of it by Faith, as makes them long to be dissolved and to be with Christ;
yet those who Are spiritually minded, conceive so much of it by Faith, as makes them long to be dissolved and to be with christ;
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they grow weary of all earthly converses, waiting till their change comes, that they may enter into rest from all their Labours,
they grow weary of all earthly converses, waiting till their change comes, that they may enter into rest from all their Labours,
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and from that hard travel of Soul, which they cannot be freed from till their warfare be fully accomplish'd;
and from that hard travel of Soul, which they cannot be freed from till their warfare be Fully accomplished;
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then they put off their Armour as more than Conquerors, and sit down in an everlasting Peace, with palms in their hands,
then they put off their Armour as more than Conquerors, and fit down in an everlasting Peace, with palms in their hands,
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and crowns upon their heads, triumphing in the Grace of Christ to all Eternity.
and crowns upon their Heads, triumphing in the Grace of christ to all Eternity.
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Could we look through the dark Entry of the Grace into Eternity, lifting up our heads within the Vail, we should see a Glorious Light that would dazzle our eyes;
Could we look through the dark Entry of the Grace into Eternity, lifting up our Heads within the vail, we should see a Glorious Light that would dazzle our eyes;
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we should have a stronger taste of the powers of the world to come. The wiser sort of Heathens were not without some thoughts of a future happy estate;
we should have a Stronger taste of the Powers of the world to come. The Wiser sort of heathens were not without Some thoughts of a future happy estate;
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they did praesentire in posterum: They had some bodings in their minds, of some great good or evil that should befal them after death.
they did praesentire in posterum: They had Some bodings in their minds, of Some great good or evil that should befall them After death.
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What a shame is it for Christians to be so little affected with the future eternal state of their Immortal Souls?
What a shame is it for Christians to be so little affected with the future Eternal state of their Immortal Souls?
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Believers, while they are in this world, are joyned to the Lord in one Spirit;
Believers, while they Are in this world, Are joined to the Lord in one Spirit;
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i. e. in one spiritual body, or in the same spiritual nature with Christ, Heb. 2. 11. We live the life of Christ;i. e. in one spiritual body, or in the same spiritual nature with christ, Hebrew 2. 11. We live the life of christ;
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the Head and the Members being acted by the same Spirit.
the Head and the Members being acted by the same Spirit.
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Christians have not every one a diverse spirit, as every man hath a divers Soul, numerically distinct from the Soul of another man;
Christians have not every one a diverse Spirit, as every man hath a diverse Soul, numerically distinct from the Soul of Another man;
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but as all Members of the Body have the same Soul, though each of them divers operations, Rom. 12. 4. so we have all of us one and the same Spirit,
but as all Members of the Body have the same Soul, though each of them diverse operations, Rom. 12. 4. so we have all of us one and the same Spirit,
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though the operations of it be divers, 1 Cor. 12. 4, 13. Therefore if there be any fellowship of the Spirit, let us glorifie God in our bodies,
though the operations of it be diverse, 1 Cor. 12. 4, 13. Therefore if there be any fellowship of the Spirit, let us Glorify God in our bodies,
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and in our spirits, which are God's. and in our spirits, which Are God's.
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CHRIST The ONLY MEDIATOR OF THE NEW COVENANT. HEB. XII. 24. And to Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant.
CHRIST The ONLY MEDIATOR OF THE NEW COVENANT. HEBREW. XII. 24. And to jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant.
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BEfore I speak to the Words of the Text, I shall premise Two Things.
BEfore I speak to the Words of the Text, I shall premise Two Things.
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1. Compare the Covenant of Grace with the Covenant of Works, shewing in what they agree, and in what they differ.
1. Compare the Covenant of Grace with the Covenant of Works, showing in what they agree, and in what they differ.
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2. Compare the New Covenant with the Mount - Sinai - Covenant.
2. Compare the New Covenant with the Mount - Sinai - Covenant.
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CHAP. I. Christ the ONLY Mediator, &c. FIRST, I shall Compare the Covenant of Works, with the Covenant of Grace, in sundry particulars.
CHAP. I christ the ONLY Mediator, etc. FIRST, I shall Compare the Covenant of Works, with the Covenant of Grace, in sundry particulars.
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1. The Covenant of Grace frees a Sinner from two things, which by the Covenant of Works are in force against him. 1. From the Curse.
1. The Covenant of Grace frees a Sinner from two things, which by the Covenant of Works Are in force against him. 1. From the Curse.
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2. From perfect Obedience as a Condition of life to be performed by man himself.
2. From perfect obedience as a Condition of life to be performed by man himself.
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My meaning is, That the Covenant of Grace does not take away the Condition of perfect obedience,
My meaning is, That the Covenant of Grace does not take away the Condition of perfect Obedience,
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but only the Performance of it by us:
but only the Performance of it by us:
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It is enough that Christ hath performed it for us, by whose Obedience we are made Righteous.
It is enough that christ hath performed it for us, by whose obedience we Are made Righteous.
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2. The Covenant of Grace is so far a friend to the Covenant of Works,
2. The Covenant of Grace is so Far a friend to the Covenant of Works,
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or rather to the Good Works commanded by that Covenant, that it takes in all the moral Duties of that Covenant;
or rather to the Good Works commanded by that Covenant, that it Takes in all the moral Duties of that Covenant;
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they are as much our Duty now under the Gospel, as they were under the Law;
they Are as much our Duty now under the Gospel, as they were under the Law;
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and our coming short in any of them, is as much our sin now as then;
and our coming short in any of them, is as much our since now as then;
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we ought as much to strive against it;
we ought as much to strive against it;
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nay, which is more than could be expected under the Law, we are called to repent of it:
nay, which is more than could be expected under the Law, we Are called to Repent of it:
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The Law neither gave Grace to repent, neither did it admit of any Repentance:
The Law neither gave Grace to Repent, neither did it admit of any Repentance:
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You see how little countenance the Covenant of Grace, rightly understood, gives to Licentiousness, how much it promotes Holiness, even the perfection of Holiness:
You see how little countenance the Covenant of Grace, rightly understood, gives to Licentiousness, how much it promotes Holiness, even the perfection of Holiness:
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For when all the Grace of that Covenant is given forth, it will issue in Perfection;
For when all the Grace of that Covenant is given forth, it will issue in Perfection;
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then the Saints will be perfect.
then the Saints will be perfect.
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The reason why under the Gospel, imperfect Obedience is accepted, is not because the Imperfections of it are approved,
The reason why under the Gospel, imperfect obedience is accepted, is not Because the Imperfections of it Are approved,
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but because they are pardoned and covered. 3. The Covenant of Works shews what man must do to be justified;
but Because they Are pardoned and covered. 3. The Covenant of Works shows what man must do to be justified;
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The Covenant of Grace, what a justified man ought to do, how he should carry himself ever after towards God.
The Covenant of Grace, what a justified man ought to do, how he should carry himself ever After towards God.
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Holiness of life, by the Covenant of Works, went before Justification, as the procuring meritorious cause of it;
Holiness of life, by the Covenant of Works, went before Justification, as the procuring meritorious cause of it;
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but according to the Covenant of Grace, it is the consequent or effect of Justification.
but according to the Covenant of Grace, it is the consequent or Effect of Justification.
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4. The Covenant of Grace, in the application of it to us, begins in the pardon of sin:
4. The Covenant of Grace, in the application of it to us, begins in the pardon of since:
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No Grace reaches us, till pardoning Grace begins with us; we are under a curse till then, concluded or shut up under wrath;
No Grace reaches us, till pardoning Grace begins with us; we Are under a curse till then, concluded or shut up under wrath;
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but pardoning Mercy opens the door for all manner of Mercies to enter in, turns the whole stream and course of God's Grace towards us.
but pardoning Mercy Opens the door for all manner of mercies to enter in, turns the Whole stream and course of God's Grace towards us.
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Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven, &c. Psalm 32. 1. This leads the way to all other blessings.Blessed is the man whose Transgression is forgiven, etc. Psalm 32. 1. This leads the Way to all other blessings.
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5. In the Covenant of Grace, God declares what he will be to us, and do for us,
5. In the Covenant of Grace, God declares what he will be to us, and do for us,
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and also what he will enable us to be to him, and to do for his Glory;
and also what he will enable us to be to him, and to do for his Glory;
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his free Grace undertakes both Parts of the Covenant.
his free Grace undertakes both Parts of the Covenant.
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6. The Covenant of Grace, presupposes full satisfaction made by Christ for all our sins against the Covenant of Works, else God would not be just in justifying a Believer, Rom. 3. 25, 26. 7. The Covenant of Grace finds nothing in man to commed him to God, but what it brings along with it:
6. The Covenant of Grace, presupposes full satisfaction made by christ for all our Sins against the Covenant of Works, Else God would not be just in justifying a Believer, Rom. 3. 25, 26. 7. The Covenant of Grace finds nothing in man to communed him to God, but what it brings along with it:
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To suppose any preparatory qualifications, conditions, causes or motives, to make way for us into the favour of God, does quite overthrow the nature of free Grace,
To suppose any preparatory qualifications, conditions, Causes or motives, to make Way for us into the favour of God, does quite overthrow the nature of free Grace,
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and take off greatly from the glory of it.
and take off greatly from the glory of it.
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1. None can have an interest in the Covenant of Grace, or be said in a Gospel sence, to be in Covenant, in whom the essential parts of the Covenant are not already in some measure fulfilled, viz. To have the Law written in their heart, to have a right Spirit put into us, to own God for our God, to delight in his Law in the inward man;
1. None can have an Interest in the Covenant of Grace, or be said in a Gospel sense, to be in Covenant, in whom the essential parts of the Covenant Are not already in Some measure fulfilled, viz. To have the Law written in their heart, to have a right Spirit put into us, to own God for our God, to delight in his Law in the inward man;
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these are so far from being conditions of the Covenant, giving us an interest in it, that they are rather the Covenant it self fulfilled in us, which is an undeniable proof of our being in Covenant.
these Are so Far from being conditions of the Covenant, giving us an Interest in it, that they Are rather the Covenant it self fulfilled in us, which is an undeniable proof of our being in Covenant.
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9. The New Covenant does not so much imply an outward Law or Rule of government set before us,
9. The New Covenant does not so much imply an outward Law or Rule of government Set before us,
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as an inward Law, or rather, a spirit and principle of Love and Obedience, inclining us to a willing performance of all those Duties that either Law or Gospel call for.
as an inward Law, or rather, a Spirit and principle of Love and obedience, inclining us to a willing performance of all those Duties that either Law or Gospel call for.
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The Covenant of Grace brings forth a new creature created in Christ Jesus unto good works, that he should walk in them;
The Covenant of Grace brings forth a new creature created in christ jesus unto good works, that he should walk in them;
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you put a force upon the new creature, if you turn him out of his walk.
you put a force upon the new creature, if you turn him out of his walk.
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By the Covenant of Grace, our Justification hangs not upon doing, but upon believing.
By the Covenant of Grace, our Justification hangs not upon doing, but upon believing.
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That which much perplexes the point of Justification, is, the separating of Faith and Justification too far asunder, which hath many ill consequences in it.
That which much perplexes the point of Justification, is, the separating of Faith and Justification too Far asunder, which hath many ill consequences in it.
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1. If you suppose Faith as a quality preexisting in the Soul before Justification, and standing a while alone by it self, in order to our Justification, this lets in previous qualifications in us as necessary to Justification:
1. If you suppose Faith as a quality preexisting in the Soul before Justification, and standing a while alone by it self, in order to our Justification, this lets in previous qualifications in us as necessary to Justification:
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And if Faith, as a quality in us, have any causal influence into our justification; so must Repentance and all good Works, which are linked to it.
And if Faith, as a quality in us, have any causal influence into our justification; so must Repentance and all good Works, which Are linked to it.
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This lets us into a justification by Works of our own doing, and by qualities inherent in our selves, which is downright Popery.
This lets us into a justification by Works of our own doing, and by qualities inherent in our selves, which is downright Popery.
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2. If we place our personal Justification before Faith;
2. If we place our personal Justification before Faith;
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this runs us up to an actual Justification of our persons from eternity, which is of as ill consequence as the former.
this runs us up to an actual Justification of our Persons from eternity, which is of as ill consequence as the former.
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Therefore the safest way is to put them both togethet. What God hath joined, let no man put asunder. He that believes, is justified;
Therefore the Safest Way is to put them both togethet. What God hath joined, let no man put asunder. He that believes, is justified;
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and he that is justified, Believes; there can be no justification without Faith, nor no true Faith without justification.
and he that is justified, Believes; there can be no justification without Faith, nor no true Faith without justification.
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God's act in justifying, doth symphonize and correspond to our act in Believing: There cannot be actual giving, without actual receiving;
God's act in justifying, does symphonize and correspond to our act in Believing: There cannot be actual giving, without actual receiving;
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one is naturally necessary to the other.
one is naturally necessary to the other.
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I know Faith and Justification are different notions, and may in our way of speaking and expression, be put one before the other;
I know Faith and Justification Are different notions, and may in our Way of speaking and expression, be put one before the other;
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but the things themselves are always together; God justifies us, by working Faith in us.
but the things themselves Are always together; God Justifies us, by working Faith in us.
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The Covenant of Grace requires nothing to be done by us, as an antecedent moral condition,
The Covenant of Grace requires nothing to be done by us, as an antecedent moral condition,
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or procuring cause of our Justification; it supposes Faith in all who actually partake of the Grace of this Covenant.
or procuring cause of our Justification; it supposes Faith in all who actually partake of the Grace of this Covenant.
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Nay, the Covenant of Grace, I mean, the outward proposal of the terms of the New Covenant, is an outward means appointed by God for the working or begetting of Faith in us.
Nay, the Covenant of Grace, I mean, the outward proposal of the terms of the New Covenant, is an outward means appointed by God for the working or begetting of Faith in us.
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Faith comes by hearing, i. e. by hearing the Doctrine of our Redemption by Christ;
Faith comes by hearing, i. e. by hearing the Doctrine of our Redemption by christ;
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and this Faith so wrought by hearing the Word, disposes the Soul ever after to Repentance,
and this Faith so wrought by hearing the Word, disposes the Soul ever After to Repentance,
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and new obedience, which are the inseparable effects of Faith in all who are justified: He who doth not shew his Faith by his Works, is no sound Believer.
and new Obedience, which Are the inseparable effects of Faith in all who Are justified: He who does not show his Faith by his Works, is no found Believer.
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Though it be commonly said by many, That Repentance is in order to justification; the sense cannot be, that Repentance is instrumentally necessary to justification, as Faith is:
Though it be commonly said by many, That Repentance is in order to justification; the sense cannot be, that Repentance is instrumentally necessary to justification, as Faith is:
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Do but keep up the different relation that Faith hath to justification, from all other Graces and good Works,
Do but keep up the different Relation that Faith hath to justification, from all other Graces and good Works,
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and we shall quickly understand one another; and not confound Faith and Works together in our justification.
and we shall quickly understand one Another; and not confound Faith and Works together in our justification.
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We may differ in our expressions; but that should make no real difference, if the same thing be meant and intended.
We may differ in our expressions; but that should make no real difference, if the same thing be meant and intended.
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This account of Faith (or to this effect, for I will tie none to my words) does answer all the ends of true Religion, it exalts Christ, ascribes our free Justification and Pardon to him, and his Righteousness only;
This account of Faith (or to this Effect, for I will tie none to my words) does answer all the ends of true Religion, it exalts christ, ascribes our free Justification and Pardon to him, and his Righteousness only;
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it secures our own Souls, it suppresses and discountenances all Vice, all licentious loose living; it establishes the Law as a Rule of life;
it secures our own Souls, it suppresses and discountenances all Vice, all licentious lose living; it establishes the Law as a Rule of life;
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it promotes all practical Holiness by the most forcible motives that can be.
it promotes all practical Holiness by the most forcible motives that can be.
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We can never keep up Religion in the power of it, if we do not keep up the plain notion of it, in the sense that is commonly received by all sober sincere Christians.
We can never keep up Religion in the power of it, if we do not keep up the plain notion of it, in the sense that is commonly received by all Sobrium sincere Christians.
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Arguings pro and con may have their use among the Learned;
Arguings Pro and con may have their use among the Learned;
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but still let us be sure to sail by the Pole-Star, to keep that in our Eye,
but still let us be sure to sail by the Pole-Star, to keep that in our Eye,
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as a fixed point that governs all our motions.
as a fixed point that governs all our motions.
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My meaning is this, let us ultimately resolve Religion in the main fundamentals of it, into such naked simple truths,
My meaning is this, let us ultimately resolve Religion in the main fundamentals of it, into such naked simple truths,
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as may fall under the capacity of all plain meaning Christians; that they may know what we Believe, and what we Profess:
as may fallen under the capacity of all plain meaning Christians; that they may know what we Believe, and what we Profess:
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That we all aim at the same thing in our Preaching;
That we all aim At the same thing in our Preaching;
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and that the same Spirit may still appear in all the diversity of gifts that is among us.
and that the same Spirit may still appear in all the diversity of Gifts that is among us.
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The reason why the Apostle, Gal. 3. 17. calls the Mount - Sinai - Covenant a Law, is because the Mount - Sinai - Covenant is a mixt Covenant, made up partly of the Law, and partly of the Gospel;
The reason why the Apostle, Gal. 3. 17. calls the Mount - Sinai - Covenant a Law, is Because the Mount - Sinai - Covenant is a mixed Covenant, made up partly of the Law, and partly of the Gospel;
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and the Apostle in that place, opposes the Legalities of the Sinai - Covenant, to the promise made to Abraham: There was no reason why he should oppose the Gospel part of the Sinai - Covennat, to the Covenant with Abraham, for they were both the same, they were coincident, there was no opposition between them;
and the Apostle in that place, opposes the Legalities of the Sinai - Covenant, to the promise made to Abraham: There was no reason why he should oppose the Gospel part of the Sinai - Covenant, to the Covenant with Abraham, for they were both the same, they were coincident, there was no opposition between them;
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therefore he calls the Mount - Sinai - Covenant a Law, in opposition to the Covenant of pure Grace made with Abraham.
Therefore he calls the Mount - Sinai - Covenant a Law, in opposition to the Covenant of pure Grace made with Abraham.
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The Covenant of Works made with Adam, as to any benefit from it, ceased at the entrance of sin, which laid all mankind under a curse:
The Covenant of Works made with Adam, as to any benefit from it, ceased At the Entrance of since, which laid all mankind under a curse:
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This curse cannot be taken away but by a New Covenant; you see how sin disordered the whole world, put all things out of frame.
This curse cannot be taken away but by a New Covenant; you see how since disordered the Whole world, put all things out of frame.
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God's Government of the world, as to the outward administration of it, must be altered, or else the whole world must be destroyed;
God's Government of the world, as to the outward administration of it, must be altered, or Else the Whole world must be destroyed;
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there must be a new Constitution, a new Covenant: What havock did sin make in one day!
there must be a new Constitution, a new Covenant: What havoc did since make in one day!
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that put God upon a second Creation, making all things new, casting all into a new mould, to prevent the utter destruction of all mankind, that otherwise must have ensued.
that put God upon a second Creation, making all things new, casting all into a new mould, to prevent the utter destruction of all mankind, that otherwise must have ensued.
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This Covenant of Grace may be considered Four ways. 1. In the promise of the seed of the Woman made to Adam, at least in his hearing;
This Covenant of Grace may be considered Four ways. 1. In the promise of the seed of the Woman made to Adam, At least in his hearing;
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couched in the threatning denounced against the Serpent, Gen. 3. 15. 2. In the Promise made to Abraham, Gen. 17. 7. 3. In the Mount - Sinai - Covenant with all Israel, Exod. 19. 8. this Covenant had the nature of a Testament, therefore confirmed by Death;
couched in the threatening denounced against the Serpent, Gen. 3. 15. 2. In the Promise made to Abraham, Gen. 17. 7. 3. In the Mount - Sinai - Covenant with all Israel, Exod 19. 8. this Covenant had the nature of a Testament, Therefore confirmed by Death;
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hence beasts slain in Sacrifice, Heb. 9. 16, 18. 4. In the New Covenant with Jews and Gentiles now under the Gospel.
hence beasts slave in Sacrifice, Hebrew 9. 16, 18. 4. In the New Covenant with jews and Gentiles now under the Gospel.
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CHAP. II. SEcondly. The comparison of the New Covenant made with Jews and Gentiles, now under the Gospel;
CHAP. II SEcondly. The comparison of the New Covenant made with jews and Gentiles, now under the Gospel;
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with the Mount - Sinai - Covenant made with the Jews only under the Law.
with the Mount - Sinai - Covenant made with the jews only under the Law.
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When Abraham 's Posterity grew numerous, even into a Nation, then commenced the Mount - Sinai - Covenant, containing the moral, judicial,
When Abraham is Posterity grew numerous, even into a nation, then commenced the Mount - Sinai - Covenant, containing the moral, judicial,
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and ceremonial Laws, given not with an intent to disannul the Promise made Four hundred and thirty Years before, Gal. 3. 17. which it must have done, had the Law been then given to bring Israel under a Covenant of Works.
and ceremonial Laws, given not with an intent to disannul the Promise made Four hundred and thirty years before, Gal. 3. 17. which it must have done, had the Law been then given to bring Israel under a Covenant of Works.
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The Church of Israel continued under this Sinai-Covenant, till this better, this second, this New Covenant was introduced, Heb. 8. 6, 7, 8. This Mount - Sinai - Covenant, is in Scripture called, the First, or the Old Covenant, in comparison of the New, established by Christ in the Gospel.
The Church of Israel continued under this Sinai-Covenant, till this better, this second, this New Covenant was introduced, Hebrew 8. 6, 7, 8. This Mount - Sinai - Covenant, is in Scripture called, the First, or the Old Covenant, in comparison of the New, established by christ in the Gospel.
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In this Sinai - Covenant, there was a revival, or a repitition of the Law of Works,
In this Sinai - Covenant, there was a revival, or a repartition of the Law of Works,
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and a Typical pointing to the time of the promise, when Christ himself should appear; hence the Law is said to be our Schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.
and a Typical pointing to the time of the promise, when christ himself should appear; hence the Law is said to be our Schoolmaster to bring us to christ.
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The Sinai - Covenant had all the institutions of Worship annexed to it, Heb. 9. 1, 2, 3. but this whole System of Levitical Worship in all its Rites and Ceremonies, was to be disanull'd, that a more Spiritual and Evangelical Church-state might be established by a standing irrevocable Law, NONLATINALPHABET Sancitum est, Heb. 8. 6. The Sinai - Covenant was suited to the times of the Old-Testament;
The Sinai - Covenant had all the institutions of Worship annexed to it, Hebrew 9. 1, 2, 3. but this Whole System of Levitical Worship in all its Rites and Ceremonies, was to be Disannulled, that a more Spiritual and Evangelical Church-state might be established by a standing irrevocable Law, Sancitum est, Hebrew 8. 6. The Sinai - Covenant was suited to the times of the Old-Testament;
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'twas that dispensation which God thought fit to place the Church under at that season, till the fulness of times should come,
'twas that Dispensation which God Thought fit to place the Church under At that season, till the fullness of times should come,
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for a clearer discovery of God's free Grace in Christ, who was born under the Sinai Covenant, made under the Law, to redeem us from the curse of it, Gal 3. 13. Gal 4. 4, 5.
for a clearer discovery of God's free Grace in christ, who was born under the Sinai Covenant, made under the Law, to Redeem us from the curse of it, Gall 3. 13. Gall 4. 4, 5.
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The Covenant of Works put a double bar to man's Salvation since the Fall. 1 st. The Curse lay upon man for sin, which must be removed,
The Covenant of Works put a double bar to Man's Salvation since the Fallen. 1 Saint. The Curse lay upon man for since, which must be removed,
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or death was unavoidable. 2 d. Perfect Righteousness was to be performed, without which life was not attainable by that Covenant;
or death was unavoidable. 2 d. Perfect Righteousness was to be performed, without which life was not attainable by that Covenant;
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neither of these done then under the Sinai - Covenant.
neither of these done then under the Sinai - Covenant.
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Therefore Christ by virtue of the New Covenant-sanction, authorising him as Mediator to undertake both, he dies to free us from the Curse of the Law,
Therefore christ by virtue of the New Covenant-sanction, authorising him as Mediator to undertake both, he die to free us from the Curse of the Law,
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and by his active Righteousness, or Obedience, made us Righteous, as Rom. 5. 18, 19. It is as plain as words can express it, that it is not by our own Evangelical obedience, by works of Righteousness that we do,
and by his active Righteousness, or obedience, made us Righteous, as Rom. 5. 18, 19. It is as plain as words can express it, that it is not by our own Evangelical Obedience, by works of Righteousness that we do,
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but by the Obedience of that one Man Christ, that we are made Righteous unto Justification of life.
but by the obedience of that one Man christ, that we Are made Righteous unto Justification of life.
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So that Gospel Grace, in the right notion of it, doth not consist in abating the rigour of the Law;
So that Gospel Grace, in the right notion of it, does not consist in abating the rigour of the Law;
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or that for Christ's sake, our sincere imperfect obedience shall be accepted unto Justification, instead of that which is perfect:
or that for Christ's sake, our sincere imperfect Obedience shall be accepted unto Justification, instead of that which is perfect:
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But it lies here, viz. in exempting us from a personal performance of perfect Righteousness required by Law unto our Justification,
But it lies Here, viz. in exempting us from a personal performance of perfect Righteousness required by Law unto our Justification,
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and admitting Christ to answer the Law for us in our stead, who accordingly fulfilled all Righteousness for us, is become the end of the Law for Righteousness, to every one that believes, Rom. 10. 4. This is that Righteousness without works imputed to us, Rom. 4. 6. or the righteousness of God by Faith, Phil. 3. 9. Rom. 1. 17. the Obedience or righteousness of that one man Christ (as before) opposed to our own Righteousness, Phil. 3. 9. Rom. 10. 3.
and admitting christ to answer the Law for us in our stead, who accordingly fulfilled all Righteousness for us, is become the end of the Law for Righteousness, to every one that believes, Rom. 10. 4. This is that Righteousness without works imputed to us, Rom. 4. 6. or the righteousness of God by Faith, Philip 3. 9. Rom. 1. 17. the obedience or righteousness of that one man christ (as before) opposed to our own Righteousness, Philip 3. 9. Rom. 10. 3.
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Let us not carry it, as if there were no way to Preach up Holiness and Sanctification,
Let us not carry it, as if there were no Way to Preach up Holiness and Sanctification,
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but by Preaching down Justification by Faith alone in Christ Jesus:
but by Preaching down Justification by Faith alone in christ jesus:
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Were some persons as zealous for the Doctrine of Freegrace, as they who assert it, are for good Works and strict Holiness of life, there would not be that offence given by setting up a new way of Justification by our own Evangelical Obedience:
Were Some Persons as zealous for the Doctrine of Free grace, as they who assert it, Are for good Works and strict Holiness of life, there would not be that offence given by setting up a new Way of Justification by our own Evangelical obedience:
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All who oppose this new scheme, are presently branded with Antinomian•sm; a beadroll of abominable errors are reckoned up, and obliquely charged upon them.
All who oppose this new scheme, Are presently branded with Antinomian•sm; a beadroll of abominable errors Are reckoned up, and obliquely charged upon them.
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But the strength of this way of Arguing I understand not.
But the strength of this Way of Arguing I understand not.
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Thus Christ as Mediator of the New Testament, satisfied for the Transgressions of the Old Covenant, That they which are called, might receive the promise of eternal inheritance, Heb. 9. 15, 16. Dan. 9. 24. He brought in everlasting Righteousness,
Thus christ as Mediator of the New Testament, satisfied for the Transgressions of the Old Covenant, That they which Are called, might receive the promise of Eternal inheritance, Hebrew 9. 15, 16. Dan. 9. 24. He brought in everlasting Righteousness,
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and by one offering hath perfected for ever them that are Sanctified, Heb. 10. 14. So Redeeming us from the Law, the Sinai Law,
and by one offering hath perfected for ever them that Are Sanctified, Hebrew 10. 14. So Redeeming us from the Law, the Sinai Law,
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for of that the Apostle there speaks, Gal. 3. 10, 17. Let us have a care of living in the Spirit of the Old Covenant, going about to establish our own Righteousness;
for of that the Apostle there speaks, Gal. 3. 10, 17. Let us have a care of living in the Spirit of the Old Covenant, going about to establish our own Righteousness;
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Since by virtue of the New Covenant, God hath accepted Christ in our stead to be o•• •econd Adam, every way to answer the demands of the Law,
Since by virtue of the New Covenant, God hath accepted christ in our stead to be o•• •econd Adam, every Way to answer the demands of the Law,
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or Covenant of Works, which was revived at Mount - Sinai, and added because of Transgression, that Christ by coming under the Law might make satisfaction for that Transgression.
or Covenant of Works, which was revived At Mount - Sinai, and added Because of Transgression, that christ by coming under the Law might make satisfaction for that Transgression.
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There was a necessity of a New Covenant, that the fulfilling of the Old by Jesus Christ might be imputed to us;
There was a necessity of a New Covenant, that the fulfilling of the Old by jesus christ might be imputed to us;
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there must be a Law for that, before it could be, that the benefit of Christ's Sufferings and active Obedience might redound unto us.
there must be a Law for that, before it could be, that the benefit of Christ's Sufferings and active obedience might redound unto us.
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The New Covenant (as comprehending that of Redemption) obliged Christ to satisfie for our breach of the Old:
The New Covenant (as comprehending that of Redemption) obliged christ to satisfy for our breach of the Old:
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But though Believers are Redeemed from the curse of the Law, yet they are still under the Law to Christ their Mediator, who satisfied for their breaking of it, 1 Cor. 9. 21. they are indeed dead to the law by the body of Christ, Rom. 7. 4. i. e. Not under the condemning power of the Law,
But though Believers Are Redeemed from the curse of the Law, yet they Are still under the Law to christ their Mediator, who satisfied for their breaking of it, 1 Cor. 9. 21. they Are indeed dead to the law by the body of christ, Rom. 7. 4. i. e. Not under the condemning power of the Law,
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because Christ bore the curse of it on his own Body;
Because christ boar the curse of it on his own Body;
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yet still obedience to the Law is strictly required of all Believers, though not in order to their Justification, but for other ends;
yet still Obedience to the Law is strictly required of all Believers, though not in order to their Justification, but for other ends;
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all doing for life is now over, that is no Antinomian Doctrine.
all doing for life is now over, that is no Antinomian Doctrine.
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Gospel motives to Holiness from the Love of God in Christ Jesus, are far more forcible than those drawn from the terror of the Law.
Gospel motives to Holiness from the Love of God in christ jesus, Are Far more forcible than those drawn from the terror of the Law.
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The New Covenant is a mild gentle Covenant, full of Grace;
The New Covenant is a mild gentle Covenant, full of Grace;
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therefore called the Covenant of Grace, consisting not of precepts and threatnings, but of absolute Promises.
Therefore called the Covenant of Grace, consisting not of Precepts and threatenings, but of absolute Promises.
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I will, and they shall, Heb. 8. 10, 11, 12. The Covenant of Grace, is one and the same for substance all along ever since the fall;I will, and they shall, Hebrew 8. 10, 11, 12. The Covenant of Grace, is one and the same for substance all along ever since the fallen;
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there have been several discoveries of it. 1. In the promise to Adam in more general terms. 2. In that to Abraham, limiting the seed to his family.
there have been several discoveries of it. 1. In the promise to Adam in more general terms. 2. In that to Abraham, limiting the seed to his family.
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And when the Posterity of Abraham multiplied into a Nation, the Covenant was put into a National form,
And when the Posterity of Abraham multiplied into a nation, the Covenant was put into a National from,
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and was made with Israel, as with a people, and only with the people of Israel.
and was made with Israel, as with a people, and only with the people of Israel.
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But when Christ came, the last edition of the Covenant was more comprehensive both of Jew and Gentile, reckoning all Believers to be the spiritual Seed of Abraham; and was more expressive of spiritual Blessiugs than before.
But when christ Come, the last edition of the Covenant was more comprehensive both of Jew and Gentile, reckoning all Believers to be the spiritual Seed of Abraham; and was more expressive of spiritual Blessiugs than before.
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This is called a New Covenant, another Covenant, because it was so different from the outward form,
This is called a New Covenant, Another Covenant, Because it was so different from the outward from,
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and Systeme of the Sinai Covenant; and of this New and better Covenant, Christ is the Mediator;
and System of the Sinai Covenant; and of this New and better Covenant, christ is the Mediator;
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We are come unto Mount-Sion, to Jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant. The Apostle persuades to more exact holiness of life.
We Are come unto Mount-Sion, to jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant. The Apostle persuades to more exact holiness of life.
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1. From the greatness of Gospel Grace. 2. From the sweet alluring nature of it;
1. From the greatness of Gospel Grace. 2. From the sweet alluring nature of it;
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it must needs draw our hearts towards it, make us fall in love with it, thankfully receiving it with Reverence and Fear,
it must needs draw our hearts towards it, make us fallen in love with it, thankfully receiving it with reverence and fear,
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lest we should not walk worthy of it unto all well-pleasing:
lest we should not walk worthy of it unto all Well-pleasing:
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Grace pleases a Believer so well, that he cannot but study to please God in all things ever after;
Grace Pleases a Believer so well, that he cannot but study to please God in all things ever After;
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the Law of Grace constrains him.
the Law of Grace constrains him.
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Obs. The clearer Gospel-Light we live under, the more holy we should be in our lives and conversations;Obs. The clearer Gospel light we live under, the more holy we should be in our lives and conversations;
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not continuing in sin, because Grace abounds.
not Continuing in since, Because Grace abounds.
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Since we are delivered from the terror and bondage of the Law, let us not desire to be under it;
Since we Are Delivered from the terror and bondage of the Law, let us not desire to be under it;
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Gal. 4. 21. We are not under the Law, but under Grace;Gal. 4. 21. We Are not under the Law, but under Grace;
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or which is all one, are not come unto Mount Sinai, but unto Mount Sion; God was very terrible upon Mount Sinai, but very amiable and gentle upon Mount Sion; sitting upon a Throne of Grace, ready to shew Mercy to all who come unto him, Heb. 7. 25. he will in no wise cast off any.
or which is all one, Are not come unto Mount Sinai, but unto Mount Sion; God was very terrible upon Mount Sinai, but very amiable and gentle upon Mount Sion; sitting upon a Throne of Grace, ready to show Mercy to all who come unto him, Hebrew 7. 25. he will in no wise cast off any.
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So that Believers now are in a far better case than they were under the Old Testament;
So that Believers now Are in a Far better case than they were under the Old Testament;
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they enjoy now far greater Priviledges, and among the rest, we have a more powerful Mediator than Moses was,
they enjoy now Far greater Privileges, and among the rest, we have a more powerful Mediator than Moses was,
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even Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant.
even jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant.
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CHAP. III. Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant. IN opening these Words, I shall speak to these following Heads;
CHAP. III. jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant. IN opening these Words, I shall speak to these following Heads;
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viz. 1. What a Mediator is. 2. The difference between Moses and Christ. 3. The necessity of a Mediator between God and fallen man. 4. How Christ was fitted and qualified for the Office of a Mediator.viz. 1. What a Mediator is. 2. The difference between Moses and christ. 3. The necessity of a Mediator between God and fallen man. 4. How christ was fitted and qualified for the Office of a Mediator.
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5. What are those special Mediatory Acts that Christ puts forth. 6. Answer some Popish Objections,
5. What Are those special Mediatory Acts that christ puts forth. 6. Answer Some Popish Objections,
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and open some Scriptures very much perverted by them. 7. Shew what use we should make of Christ our Mediator. First, What a Mediator is:
and open Some Scriptures very much perverted by them. 7. Show what use we should make of christ our Mediator. First, What a Mediator is:
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viz. One who interposes himself as a middle person between two or more who are at variance, that he may reconcile them,viz. One who interposes himself as a middle person between two or more who Are At variance, that he may reconcile them,
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and joyn them together in a New Covenant. A Mediator is one coming between two parties at variance, to take up the quarrel, and reconcile them.
and join them together in a New Covenant. A Mediator is one coming between two parties At variance, to take up the quarrel, and reconcile them.
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Medium refertur ad duo extrema, the middle refers to two extremes;Medium refertur ad duo extrema, the middle refers to two extremes;
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so a Mediator is not of one, Gal. 3. 20. There must be two at variance;
so a Mediator is not of one, Gal. 3. 20. There must be two At variance;
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God is one, there must be some other at variance with God, else no need of a Mediator,
God is one, there must be Some other At variance with God, Else no need of a Mediator,
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whilst God and man were one, i. e. united in love and affection;
while God and man were one, i. e. united in love and affection;
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for then they are said to be one, Joh. 17 21. 1 Cor. 6. 17. of the same nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. But there being a difference between God and man Christ is not the Mediator of one, i. e. of God only,
for then they Are said to be one, John 17 21. 1 Cor. 6. 17. of the same nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. But there being a difference between God and man christ is not the Mediator of one, i. e. of God only,
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but of God and man, God and sinful man; for God and a just man are not at variance.
but of God and man, God and sinful man; for God and a just man Are not At variance.
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The first Covenant in Innocency was made between persons perfectly united and agreed; the second Covenant between persons mortally offended; therefore this needed a Mediator;
The First Covenant in Innocency was made between Persons perfectly united and agreed; the second Covenant between Persons mortally offended; Therefore this needed a Mediator;
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extrema unjuntur in medio. So here, 2 Cor. 5 18, 19. A Mediator stands in the middle to unite both extremes.extrema unjuntur in medio. So Here, 2 Cor. 5 18, 19. A Mediator Stands in the middle to unite both extremes.
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So Christ is the Prince of Peace, Isa. 9 6. The Parties disagreeing are God and Man;
So christ is the Prince of Peace, Isaiah 9 6. The Parties disagreeing Are God and Man;
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the cause of the difference is sin, Isa. 59. 2. which cannot be expiated but by the blood of Christ;
the cause of the difference is since, Isaiah 59. 2. which cannot be expiated but by the blood of christ;
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and because God would not contend for ever, Isa. 57. •6.
and Because God would not contend for ever, Isaiah 57. •6.
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he sent his Son to dye for our sins, and so to make Peace, Rom. 5. 10. A Mediator is one who takes hold of both disagreeing Parties, one with his right, the other with his left hand,
he sent his Son to die for our Sins, and so to make Peace, Rom. 5. 10. A Mediator is one who Takes hold of both disagreeing Parties, one with his right, the other with his left hand,
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so bringing them together in Love, as Job 9. 33. Isa. 41. 10. God and Man agreeing in one Mediator, do walk together, Amos 3. 3. The Person of the Mediator, as Mediator, is inferior to the Father, by a voluntary exinanition of himself in the form of a servant;
so bringing them together in Love, as Job 9. 33. Isaiah 41. 10. God and Man agreeing in one Mediator, do walk together, Amos 3. 3. The Person of the Mediator, as Mediator, is inferior to the Father, by a voluntary exinanition of himself in the from of a servant;
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but he is above us, 1. As God, by his Divine Nature. 2. As Man, by the Purity of his Humane Nature. 3. By vertue of his Office,
but he is above us, 1. As God, by his Divine Nature. 2. As Man, by the Purity of his Humane Nature. 3. By virtue of his Office,
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and high Prerogatives belonging to it. Mediator and Saviour are all one; for Mediation is in order to Salvation, one the means, the other the end;
and high Prerogatives belonging to it. Mediator and Saviour Are all one; for Mediation is in order to Salvation, one the means, the other the end;
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He is our Saviour, because he is our Mediator, Heb. 7. 25. The knowledg of a Mediator is not from the Creatures, but from the Scriptures;He is our Saviour, Because he is our Mediator, Hebrew 7. 25. The knowledge of a Mediator is not from the Creatures, but from the Scriptures;
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'tis a point of revealed Religion, to know who is our Mediator, even the Son of God.
it's a point of revealed Religion, to know who is our Mediator, even the Son of God.
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Secondly, The difference between Moses and Christ, as to their Mediation.Secondly, The difference between Moses and christ, as to their Mediation.
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1. Christ as Mediator of the new Covenant, effectually wins and draws to it, all those to whom the benefit of this Covenant belongs;
1. christ as Mediator of the new Covenant, effectually wins and draws to it, all those to whom the benefit of this Covenant belongs;
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he undertakes for the full accomplishment of the Covenant on both sides.
he undertakes for the full accomplishment of the Covenant on both sides.
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So did not Moses, He was mediator of the old covenant, Gal. 3. 19. Exod. 20. 19. Deut. 5. 4, 5. 2. The Mediator of the New Testament must die, because he is the Testator, as well as Mediator.
So did not Moses, He was Mediator of the old Covenant, Gal. 3. 19. Exod 20. 19. Deuteronomy 5. 4, 5. 2. The Mediator of the New Testament must die, Because he is the Testator, as well as Mediator.
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Heb. 9. 15, 16, 17. vide. The Priests under the Law did offer Sacrifice, but did not offer up themselves as Christ did.Hebrew 9. 15, 16, 17. vide. The Priests under the Law did offer Sacrifice, but did not offer up themselves as christ did.
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Moses was only a Ministerial Mediator;Moses was only a Ministerial Mediator;
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he was not the Author of the Covenant, but only a Witness to the delivery and publication of it in God's Name by his Hand.
he was not the Author of the Covenant, but only a Witness to the delivery and publication of it in God's Name by his Hand.
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But Christ himself is the Author of the New Covenant, and he stands engaged to make good the terms of it, to take up the difference between God and us, Eph. 2. 14. He is our peace. Man's reconciliation with God was drawn into a Covenant, therefore Christ is called the Mediator of the New Covenant;
But christ himself is the Author of the New Covenant, and he Stands engaged to make good the terms of it, to take up the difference between God and us, Ephesians 2. 14. He is our peace. Man's reconciliation with God was drawn into a Covenant, Therefore christ is called the Mediator of the New Covenant;
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he is both our Mediator and our Ransom; he that is our NONLATINALPHABET is also our NONLATINALPHABET, 1 John 2. 1, 2. 3. The Priest and Sacrifices of old were tipes of Christ, the great Mediator of the New Testament;
he is both our Mediator and our Ransom; he that is our is also our, 1 John 2. 1, 2. 3. The Priest and Sacrifices of old were tipes of christ, the great Mediator of the New Testament;
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the only high Priest, who is both Priest and Sacrifice. 4. Under the Law, many Sacrifices, and they often repeated.
the only high Priest, who is both Priest and Sacrifice. 4. Under the Law, many Sacrifices, and they often repeated.
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Heb. 10. 11. But in the Gospel but one Sacrifice, and but once offered. Heb. 9. 28. Heb. 10. 12, 14, 18.Hebrew 10. 11. But in the Gospel but one Sacrifice, and but once offered. Hebrew 9. 28. Hebrew 10. 12, 14, 18.
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5. Christ does not only intercede with the Father for us, Joh. 16. 23. but promises to do it himself, John 14. 14. He does not only intercede for us as an Advocate,
5. christ does not only intercede with the Father for us, John 16. 23. but promises to do it himself, John 14. 14. He does not only intercede for us as an Advocate,
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but himself hears our Prayers, and grants our Petitions, so could not Moses; he is an extraordinary Mediator, not only procuring remission from the Party offended,
but himself hears our Prayers, and grants our Petitions, so could not Moses; he is an extraordinary Mediator, not only procuring remission from the Party offended,
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but actually remitting the offence himself.
but actually remitting the offence himself.
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6. The new Covenant comprehends both Jew and Gentile, Eph. 2. 14, 15. Eph. 1. 10. So did not the old.
6. The new Covenant comprehends both Jew and Gentile, Ephesians 2. 14, 15. Ephesians 1. 10. So did not the old.
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7. There was only Typical forgiveness in the old Covenant, as pertaining to the conscience, Heb. 9. 9, 10, 13, 14. Heb. 10. 1, 2, 3. But real forgiveness in the new, Heb. 10. 16, 17. A real purging the Conscience, Heb. 9 14.
7. There was only Typical forgiveness in the old Covenant, as pertaining to the conscience, Hebrew 9. 9, 10, 13, 14. Hebrew 10. 1, 2, 3. But real forgiveness in the new, Hebrew 10. 16, 17. A real purging the Conscience, Hebrew 9 14.
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8. Moses was not Surety of the new Covenant unto God on the part of the people,
8. Moses was not Surety of the new Covenant unto God on the part of the people,
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but only an Internuncius, or middle agent between them, declaring the mind of God unto the people.
but only an Internuncius, or middle agent between them, declaring the mind of God unto the people.
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9. The Sinai Covenant had relation to the Covenant of Grace, and therefore the Ceremonial Law was annexed to it.
9. The Sinai Covenant had Relation to the Covenant of Grace, and Therefore the Ceremonial Law was annexed to it.
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Circumcision was a Seal, not of the Covenant of works, as the Jews misconceived, but of the second Covenant of Righteousness by Faith, Rom. 4. 11. Confirmed before of God in Christ, Gal. 3. 17. The Law was given 430 Years after the promise made to Abraham, threatning the sinner, not with an intent that the Curse should be executed,
Circumcision was a Seal, not of the Covenant of works, as the jews misconceived, but of the second Covenant of Righteousness by Faith, Rom. 4. 11. Confirmed before of God in christ, Gal. 3. 17. The Law was given 430 years After the promise made to Abraham, threatening the sinner, not with an intent that the Curse should be executed,
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or the hand-writing against us fulfilled, but rather blotted out, Col. 2. 14. Is the law then against the promises? Gal. 3. 21. 'Tis certain the Law as threatning, is against the Promises, against us,
or the handwriting against us fulfilled, but rather blotted out, Col. 2. 14. Is the law then against the promises? Gal. 3. 21. It's certain the Law as threatening, is against the Promises, against us,
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and contrary to us, as Col. 2. 14. But not so against the Promises, as to vacate and abolish them,
and contrary to us, as Col. 2. 14. But not so against the Promises, as to vacate and Abolah them,
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but is rather subservient to them, stirring up the sinner to fly to the Promise for a Pardon.
but is rather subservient to them, stirring up the sinner to fly to the Promise for a Pardon.
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When the people, just after the giving of the Law, had grievously sinned in making the Calf,
When the people, just After the giving of the Law, had grievously sinned in making the Calf,
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and God threatned to consume them, Exod. 32. 9, 10. Moses does not plead the Mount Sinai Covenant,
and God threatened to consume them, Exod 32. 9, 10. Moses does not plead the Mount Sinai Covenant,
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but the Covenant made with Abraham, vers. 13. So Deut. 9. 27. 2 Kings 13. 23. The condition of the Sinai - Covenant being performed by Christ, the New Covenant becomes absolute to us;
but the Covenant made with Abraham, vers. 13. So Deuteronomy 9. 27. 2 Kings 13. 23. The condition of the Sinai - Covenant being performed by christ, the New Covenant becomes absolute to us;
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nothing more can be demanded of us in a way of satisfaction for sin, Heb. 10. 14. Christ as our Advocate pleads this,
nothing more can be demanded of us in a Way of satisfaction for since, Hebrew 10. 14. christ as our Advocate pleads this,
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and that we ought to be discharged from the Curse of the Law. All doing for life is over in the New Covenant, our Surety has done that,
and that we ought to be discharged from the Curse of the Law. All doing for life is over in the New Covenant, our Surety has done that,
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and therefore is become the Mediator of a better Covenant, Heb. 8. 6. Having made way for our receiving the Promise, Heb. 9. 15. This full satisfaction is the main thing we are to believe in order to our Salvation;
and Therefore is become the Mediator of a better Covenant, Hebrew 8. 6. Having made Way for our receiving the Promise, Hebrew 9. 15. This full satisfaction is the main thing we Are to believe in order to our Salvation;
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this is the sense of every act of Justifying-Faith, to which Salvation is annexed;
this is the sense of every act of Justifying faith, to which Salvation is annexed;
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we must mean this in believing, or we mean nothing, neither do we understand those Scriptures, Mark. 6. 16. Joh. 3. 16, 36. The Obedience of Christ comes instead of our doing for life, he is the Lord our righteousness, Jer. 23. 6. Christ being made of God our Righteousness for Justification, it is the will of God that he should by his Spirit sanctifie us, and make us inherently holy:
we must mean this in believing, or we mean nothing, neither do we understand those Scriptures, Mark. 6. 16. John 3. 16, 36. The obedience of christ comes instead of our doing for life, he is the Lord our righteousness, Jer. 23. 6. christ being made of God our Righteousness for Justification, it is the will of God that he should by his Spirit sanctify us, and make us inherently holy:
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Our Mediator does not only take away the guilt of sin, which legal Sacrifices could not do, they only purified the Flesh, Heb. 9. 13. but not the Conscience;
Our Mediator does not only take away the guilt of since, which Legal Sacrifices could not do, they only purified the Flesh, Hebrew 9. 13. but not the Conscience;
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the Blood of Christ only does this, v. 14. So the Spirit of Christ by Faith purifies the Heart, sanctifies the whole person, 1 Thes. 5. 23. since we are come to the Mediator of the New Covenant, let us see we don't abuse the free Grace of God, Heb. 12. 25. In the New Covenant great Grace is revealed to Believers,
the Blood of christ only does this, v. 14. So the Spirit of christ by Faith Purifies the Heart, Sanctifies the Whole person, 1 Thebes 5. 23. since we Are come to the Mediator of the New Covenant, let us see we don't abuse the free Grace of God, Hebrew 12. 25. In the New Covenant great Grace is revealed to Believers,
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and great wrath against all Unbelievers, Mat. 3. 7, 10, 12. Isa. 61. 2. vide. 3. The necessity of a Mediator between God and Fallen man;
and great wrath against all Unbelievers, Mathew 3. 7, 10, 12. Isaiah 61. 2. vide. 3. The necessity of a Mediator between God and Fallen man;
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If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him:
If one man since against Another, the judge shall judge him:
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but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? 1 Sam. 2. 25. This necessity appears
but if a man since against the Lord, who shall entreat for him? 1 Sam. 2. 25. This necessity appears
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1. From God's just anger against us. 2. From our inability to appease his wrath; I put them both together.
1. From God's just anger against us. 2. From our inability to appease his wrath; I put them both together.
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Adam was the Son of God by Creation, Luk. 1. ult. but soon alienated himself and all his Posterity from God his Father and Creator;Adam was the Son of God by Creation, Luk. 1. ult. but soon alienated himself and all his Posterity from God his Father and Creator;
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neither could we ever become the Children of God again, but by Christ, John 1. 12. Heb. 2. 10, &c. Angels, though they need no Redeemer, yet they need a Mediator;
neither could we ever become the Children of God again, but by christ, John 1. 12. Hebrew 2. 10, etc. Angels, though they need no Redeemer, yet they need a Mediator;
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a Head, in and through whom they have access to God, and communion with him;
a Head, in and through whom they have access to God, and communion with him;
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much more does fallen man need a Mediator, by whom he may come unto the Father, Joh. 14. 6. 'Tis impossible to see God any otherwise than through Christ, John 1. 18. if any man sin, as every man does, let him not despair,
much more does fallen man need a Mediator, by whom he may come unto the Father, John 14. 6. It's impossible to see God any otherwise than through christ, John 1. 18. if any man since, as every man does, let him not despair,
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for we have an Advocate with the Father, 1 Joh. 2. 1, 2. in whom God is well pleased, Mat. 3. 17. We cannot have immediate access to God himself,
for we have an Advocate with the Father, 1 John 2. 1, 2. in whom God is well pleased, Mathew 3. 17. We cannot have immediate access to God himself,
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but through a Mediator we may.
but through a Mediator we may.
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3. By those terrors of Conscience which we are under, when our hearts smite us for any sin, accusing us, Rom. 2. 15. telling us that God knows all this evil and much more by us, 1 John 3. 20. Then whither shall I go from thy spirit? whither shall I flee from thy presence, Psalm 139. 7. How terrible is God out of Christ to a convinced sinner.
3. By those terrors of Conscience which we Are under, when our hearts smite us for any since, accusing us, Rom. 2. 15. telling us that God knows all this evil and much more by us, 1 John 3. 20. Then whither shall I go from thy Spirit? whither shall I flee from thy presence, Psalm 139. 7. How terrible is God out of christ to a convinced sinner.
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4. The dreadful Punishments that are inflicted upon sinners, upon the fallen Angels, upon the old word;
4. The dreadful Punishments that Are inflicted upon Sinners, upon the fallen Angels, upon the old word;
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many particular instances in former and latter times, do render it a very fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, Heb. 10. 31. When a guilty sinner has none to speak for him, what trembling must needs seize upon him,
many particular instances in former and latter times, do render it a very fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, Hebrew 10. 31. When a guilty sinner has none to speak for him, what trembling must needs seize upon him,
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lest God tear him in peices, and there be none to deliver him? Psal. 50. 22. 5. By the Sacrifices of the Old Testament, and also of the Heathens, which were designed to pacifie God, some means was to be used;
lest God tear him in Pieces, and there be none to deliver him? Psalm 50. 22. 5. By the Sacrifices of the Old Testament, and also of the heathens, which were designed to pacify God, Some means was to be used;
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all the Sacrifices of old appointed by God himself, could never expiate sin, nor pacifie God,
all the Sacrifices of old appointed by God himself, could never expiate since, nor pacify God,
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but as they pointed to the great Sacrifice in the New Testament.
but as they pointed to the great Sacrifice in the New Testament.
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Christ is the great Reconciler, Col. 1. 20. We come to Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, to be freed from the curse of the Old,
christ is the great Reconciler, Col. 1. 20. We come to jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, to be freed from the curse of the Old,
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and invested in the priviledges of the New.
and invested in the privileges of the New.
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The Covenant of Works made at the Creation with Adam in Innocency, being broken, and the legal Administration of the Mount - Sinai - Covenant being faulty and unprofitable, Heb. 8. 7, 13. Our Fathers not continuing in it, God regarded them not, Heb. 8. 9. And being thus alienated and enemies in their minds, by wicked Works;
The Covenant of Works made At the Creation with Adam in Innocency, being broken, and the Legal Administration of the Mount - Sinai - Covenant being faulty and unprofitable, Hebrew 8. 7, 13. Our Father's not Continuing in it, God regarded them not, Hebrew 8. 9. And being thus alienated and enemies in their minds, by wicked Works;
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God thus provoked, gave up man a child of wrath, to be a slave to sin, Satan,
God thus provoked, gave up man a child of wrath, to be a slave to since, Satan,
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and Death, Rom. 1. 28. Heb. 2. 14, 15. Yet God so loved the world, John. 3. 16. Whilst we were yet without strength, Rom. 5. 6. when we were sinners, v. 8. and enemies, v. 10. Then did God reconcile us to himself, by the death of his Son;
and Death, Rom. 1. 28. Hebrew 2. 14, 15. Yet God so loved the world, John. 3. 16. While we were yet without strength, Rom. 5. 6. when we were Sinners, v. 8. and enemies, v. 10. Then did God reconcile us to himself, by the death of his Son;
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entring into a New Covenant with us, by appointing Christ to be the Mediator, 1 Tim. 2. 5. and Surety of a better Covenant, Heb. 7. 22. Heb. 8. 6. so reconciling us to himself, 2 Cor. 5. 18. God the Father provided this Mediator, John 3. 16. Rom. 3. 25. Isa. 49. 1. 1 Cor. 1. 30. You may see the greatness of the sin,
entering into a New Covenant with us, by appointing christ to be the Mediator, 1 Tim. 2. 5. and Surety of a better Covenant, Hebrew 7. 22. Hebrew 8. 6. so reconciling us to himself, 2 Cor. 5. 18. God the Father provided this Mediator, John 3. 16. Rom. 3. 25. Isaiah 49. 1. 1 Cor. 1. 30. You may see the greatness of the since,
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and of the Punishment too, in the greatness of the Mediator; God himself in the person of his Son, became our Mediator and Redeemer.
and of the Punishment too, in the greatness of the Mediator; God himself in the person of his Son, became our Mediator and Redeemer.
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6. The Law was ordained in the hand of a Mediator, to shew, that 'tis not in the power of any man since the Fall to satisfie the Law, Gal. 3. 19. By the hand of a Mediator we must understand, not only Moses, but the virtue and power of the great Mediator Christ, of whom Moses was a Type.
6. The Law was ordained in the hand of a Mediator, to show, that it's not in the power of any man since the Fallen to satisfy the Law, Gal. 3. 19. By the hand of a Mediator we must understand, not only Moses, but the virtue and power of the great Mediator christ, of whom Moses was a Type.
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Thus you see the necessity of a Mediator. Fallen man himself could not deal with God because of sin;
Thus you see the necessity of a Mediator. Fallen man himself could not deal with God Because of since;
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Angels could not, being not of Humane nature;
Angels could not, being not of Humane nature;
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and since there is but one God, then either the Majesty of Heaven must descend down to us immediately, which could not be;
and since there is but one God, then either the Majesty of Heaven must descend down to us immediately, which could not be;
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or else this one God must become our Mediator, our Immanuel;
or Else this one God must become our Mediator, our Immanuel;
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his Godhead, and our humane Nature being joyned together in the Divine Person of the Son.
his Godhead, and our humane Nature being joined together in the Divine Person of the Son.
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The low estate of man, made of the dust of the Earth, laying aside all consideration of sin, made it impossible for man to be brought so near to God as Christ has brought him:
The low estate of man, made of the dust of the Earth, laying aside all consideration of since, made it impossible for man to be brought so near to God as christ has brought him:
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'Tis something difficult to apprehend how Adam in Innocency held Communion with God, how he could pray without a Mediator.
It's something difficult to apprehend how Adam in Innocency held Communion with God, how he could pray without a Mediator.
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But after he fell, for those few hours, before the Promise of Christ came to him;
But After he fell, for those few hours, before the Promise of christ Come to him;
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no doubt he was full of horror:
no doubt he was full of horror:
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The Text says, he was afraid, and hid himself from the presence of the Lord, Gen. 3. 8, 9, 10. But Christ interposes, took our nature upon him, to convey his to us, to make that ours by Grace, which was his by Nature,
The Text Says, he was afraid, and hid himself from the presence of the Lord, Gen. 3. 8, 9, 10. But christ interposes, took our nature upon him, to convey his to us, to make that ours by Grace, which was his by Nature,
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so uniting us to God again.
so uniting us to God again.
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CHAP. IV. 4. How Christ was fitted and qualified for the Office of a Mediator.
CHAP. IV. 4. How christ was fitted and qualified for the Office of a Mediator.
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HE had the Nature of both parties in him as our Immanuel, Isa. 7. 14. He had a right in both,
HE had the Nature of both parties in him as our Immanuel, Isaiah 7. 14. He had a right in both,
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as God manifest in the Flesh;
as God manifest in the Flesh;
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he stood in the middle between both parties, and may be called the Third, Isa. 19. 24. because Israel was joined in league and amity with Egypt and Assyria, they all had an interest in one another, all were Blessed of God, v. 25. So God and man considered as united in a Third Person, who is God-man, they both have an interest in him,
he stood in the middle between both parties, and may be called the Third, Isaiah 19. 24. Because Israel was joined in league and amity with Egypt and Assyria, they all had an Interest in one Another, all were Blessed of God, v. 25. So God and man considered as united in a Third Person, who is God-man, they both have an Interest in him,
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and he is them, NONLATINALPHABET, Mediator is one who stands in the middle between Two, partaking of both the extreams:
and he is them,, Mediator is one who Stands in the middle between Two, partaking of both the extremes:
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In this sense Christ is a middle Person, medius, not only by Office, but by Nature,
In this sense christ is a middle Person, medius, not only by Office, but by Nature,
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as God-man, Divinity and Humanity being substantially united in his Person; he must be God, that he may be able to satisfie;
as God-man, Divinity and Humanity being substantially united in his Person; he must be God, that he may be able to satisfy;
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he must be man that he may be in a capacity to die: So that medius may refer to the Person, Mediator to the Office;
he must be man that he may be in a capacity to die: So that medius may refer to the Person, Mediator to the Office;
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the Office depends upon the Person; such an Office requires such a Person, who was God-man.
the Office depends upon the Person; such an Office requires such a Person, who was God-man.
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Christ is a Mediator, according to both his Natures as God-man, as his Divine Person is Incarnate;
christ is a Mediator, according to both his Nature's as God-man, as his Divine Person is Incarnate;
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in Christ's Mediation both natures are imployed, and do act distinctly: His Deity did what was Divine, his Humanity what was Humane;
in Christ's Mediation both nature's Are employed, and do act distinctly: His Deity did what was Divine, his Humanity what was Humane;
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and what was done according to either Nature, is ascribed to his Person:
and what was done according to either Nature, is ascribed to his Person:
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The Person of the Mediator hath something common to both the dissenting parties, viz. The same essence of the Godhead,
The Person of the Mediator hath something Common to both the dissenting parties, viz. The same essence of the Godhead,
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though not the same Personality with the Father and the Holy Ghost; and the same humane Nature with us, not numerical, but specifical.
though not the same Personality with the Father and the Holy Ghost; and the same humane Nature with us, not numerical, but specifical.
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In the Incarnation of Christ, humane Nature is not individuated to a formal subsistency in this particular Man by the Divine Essence,
In the Incarnation of christ, humane Nature is not individuated to a formal subsistency in this particular Man by the Divine Essence,
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but by the Personality of the Son; and therefore the Son is said to be Incarnate;
but by the Personality of the Son; and Therefore the Son is said to be Incarnate;
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because the Person of the Son gives humane Nature a subsistency in himself. The Person of Christ joins Two Natures not disagreeing;
Because the Person of the Son gives humane Nature a subsistency in himself. The Person of christ joins Two Nature's not disagreeing;
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for the sinless Humanity of Christ, was never contrary to his Divinity, though inferior to it.
for the sinless Humanity of christ, was never contrary to his Divinity, though inferior to it.
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Christ thus Incarnate, lays out himself to reconcile God and man, which his Two Natures do fit him for, disposing and giving an aptitude to the Office of a Mediator;
christ thus Incarnate, lays out himself to reconcile God and man, which his Two Nature's do fit him for, disposing and giving an aptitude to the Office of a Mediator;
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for Christ is Mediator oeconomically and by Office;
for christ is Mediator Economically and by Office;
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Christ's assuming humane Nature, was part of his Humiliation, and did fit him for his Mediatory Office, Phil. 2. 7, 8. Though as has been said, there was no enmity between God and Christ's sinless humane Nature,
Christ's assuming humane Nature, was part of his Humiliation, and did fit him for his Mediatory Office, Philip 2. 7, 8. Though as has been said, there was no enmity between God and Christ's sinless humane Nature,
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yet as 'tis in us, 'tis defiled and contrary to God, therefore Christ mediates for us with the Father.
yet as it's in us, it's defiled and contrary to God, Therefore christ mediates for us with the Father.
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Though Christ Offered up himself a Sacrifice for us in humane Nature, yet the whole Divine Person may be said to be offered up in that Nature, John 10. 17, 18. Christ speaks there as Mediator;
Though christ Offered up himself a Sacrifice for us in humane Nature, yet the Whole Divine Person may be said to be offered up in that Nature, John 10. 17, 18. christ speaks there as Mediator;
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the power that he had of laying down, and taking up his life, was the power of the Divine Person, not of his humane Nature.
the power that he had of laying down, and taking up his life, was the power of the Divine Person, not of his humane Nature.
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Some of the Schoolmen have this apt similitude, viz. As a man draws a Sword out of a Scabbard, holding the Sword in one hand,
some of the Schoolmen have this apt similitude, viz. As a man draws a Sword out of a Scabbard, holding the Sword in one hand,
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and the Scabbard in the other;
and the Scabbard in the other;
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so the Divine Person of Christ separated his Soul from the Body, as a Sword from the Scabard,
so the Divine Person of christ separated his Soul from the Body, as a Sword from the Scabbard,
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and yet kept both parts united to himself, Toletus. Christ took our Flesh, in which he was mortal,
and yet kept both parts united to himself, Toletus. christ took our Flesh, in which he was Mortal,
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and freed even our flesh from that mortality, when he raised it from the dead.
and freed even our Flesh from that mortality, when he raised it from the dead.
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Aug. de Civ. D. l. 9. c. 15. mortalitatem habuit transeuntem; and so raising us, ex mortuis facit immortales: Who could swallow up death,Aug. the Civ. D. l. 9. c. 15. mortalitatem Habuit transeuntem; and so raising us, ex mortuis facit immortales: Who could swallow up death,
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but he who was life it self? It makes much for the relief of fearful Consciences, that our Mediator is God-man;
but he who was life it self? It makes much for the relief of fearful Consciences, that our Mediator is God-man;
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we should tremble at the mention of God only, but when we hear he is Man as well as God;
we should tremble At the mention of God only, but when we hear he is Man as well as God;
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then we come willingly to a man like our selves;
then we come willingly to a man like our selves;
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God hath hid and veiled his Majesty under our flesh, that the brightness of his Glory might not overcome us.
God hath hid and veiled his Majesty under our Flesh, that the brightness of his Glory might not overcome us.
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When God appeared of old to the Patriarchs, it was in some visible shape, which he took up for that time, and laid down again;
When God appeared of old to the Patriarchs, it was in Some visible shape, which he took up for that time, and laid down again;
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but now he has really taken the substance and truth of humane Nature into a fixed union to the Person of his Son; never to be dissolved. Heb. 1. 1.
but now he has really taken the substance and truth of humane Nature into a fixed Union to the Person of his Son; never to be dissolved. Hebrew 1. 1.
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Christus Incarnandus, was Mediator under the Old Testament, as Exod. 23. 20, 21. This could not be a created Angel,Christus Incarnate, was Mediator under the Old Testament, as Exod 23. 20, 21. This could not be a created Angel,
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because he had power to forgive sin, therefore it was Christ to come; apud Deum facta & facienda, things actually done, and to be done hereafter;
Because he had power to forgive since, Therefore it was christ to come; apud God facta & facienda, things actually done, and to be done hereafter;
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things present, and to come, are all one, Jesus Christ the same yesterday, to day,
things present, and to come, Are all one, jesus christ the same yesterday, to day,
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and for ever, Heb. 13. 8. Who was verily fore-ordained, 1 Pet. 1. 20. Faith in Christ to come, saved our fore-fathers, Christ was an effectual Mediator then, in esse cognito, not in esse reali; this gives present efficacy to a moral Cause;and for ever, Hebrew 13. 8. Who was verily foreordained, 1 Pet. 1. 20. Faith in christ to come, saved our Forefathers, christ was an effectual Mediator then, in esse cognito, not in esse reali; this gives present efficacy to a moral Cause;
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hence Abraham had the benefit of Christ's Mediation, therefore he rejoyced, John 8. 56, 58. The Israelites are said to tempt Christ, 1 Cor. 10. 9. Therefore he was with the Church then,
hence Abraham had the benefit of Christ's Mediation, Therefore he rejoiced, John 8. 56, 58. The Israelites Are said to tempt christ, 1 Cor. 10. 9. Therefore he was with the Church then,
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so verse 4. called a rock;
so verse 4. called a rock;
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David calls Christ, Lord, Psal. 110. 1. Which shews that Christ had power over him, to save him, to redeem him;David calls christ, Lord, Psalm 110. 1. Which shows that christ had power over him, to save him, to Redeem him;
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so that you see Christ, tho not actually Incarnate, procured Remission of sin for the Saints then, who acted Faith on Christ to come;
so that you see christ, though not actually Incarnate, procured Remission of since for the Saints then, who acted Faith on christ to come;
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they saw him a far off, Numb. 24. 17. Promises do signifie something before they are fulfilled;
they saw him a Far off, Numb. 24. 17. Promises do signify something before they Are fulfilled;
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the Merits of Christ's Blood being known to God, before it was actually shed, had its vertue and influence from the beginning.
the Merits of Christ's Blood being known to God, before it was actually shed, had its virtue and influence from the beginning.
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According to the Divine Oeconomy, Christ mediates with the Father only; he is never in Scripture brought in, praying to the Son or the Spirit;
According to the Divine Oeconomy, christ mediates with the Father only; he is never in Scripture brought in, praying to the Son or the Spirit;
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Christ as God-man is Mediator to himself, as he is essentially God; and Christ as Mediator, is inferior to himself.
christ as God-man is Mediator to himself, as he is essentially God; and christ as Mediator, is inferior to himself.
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As he is essentially God, so he is the Party offended; but as Mediator God-man, so he is the party that makes reconciliation:
As he is essentially God, so he is the Party offended; but as Mediator God-man, so he is the party that makes reconciliation:
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A Mediator is not of one, i. e. He consists of two distinct Natures;
A Mediator is not of one, i. e. He consists of two distinct Nature's;
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Angels, and Saints are mere Creatures, and never will be more, and therefore will make but sorry Mediators;
Angels, and Saints Are mere Creatures, and never will be more, and Therefore will make but sorry Mediators;
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the Man Christ is the highest Creature Image of God, because he is God as well as Man. The Hypostatical union of the two natures in Christ, is the Foundation of our spiritual and mystical union to God;
the Man christ is the highest Creature Image of God, Because he is God as well as Man. The Hypostatical Union of the two nature's in christ, is the Foundation of our spiritual and mystical Union to God;
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God and his Creature Man, meet in Christ the Mediator. We must not understand our union to Christ so grosly, as if we were Deified;
God and his Creature Man, meet in christ the Mediator. We must not understand our Union to christ so grossly, as if we were Deified;
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I abhor that blasphemous Famelistical Notion of our being Christed and Godded;
I abhor that blasphemous Familistical Notion of our being Christed and Godded;
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no, the new Creature in its nearest union, and highest communion with God, is but a Creature, and never will be more;
no, the new Creature in its nearest Union, and highest communion with God, is but a Creature, and never will be more;
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nothing that is infinite, eternal, and uncreated, can in its immensity enter into us, but we may enter into it;
nothing that is infinite, Eternal, and uncreated, can in its immensity enter into us, but we may enter into it;
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hence the Saints are said to enter into life, Mat. 18. 8. Mat. 19. 17. As a Barrel cast into the Sea, is in the fulness of the Sea,
hence the Saints Are said to enter into life, Mathew 18. 8. Mathew 19. 17. As a Barrel cast into the Sea, is in the fullness of the Sea,
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tho the fulness of the Sea be not in the Barrel, 'tis filled according to its Capacity, and can hold no more:
though the fullness of the Sea be not in the Barrel, it's filled according to its Capacity, and can hold no more:
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So is the life of Christ derived to us by gradual Communications in a way of influence from Christ the Fountain of life;
So is the life of christ derived to us by gradual Communications in a Way of influence from christ the Fountain of life;
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we live, because he lives who hath life in himself, and is a quickning Spirit in us;
we live, Because he lives who hath life in himself, and is a quickening Spirit in us;
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certainly great things are intended by, and implied in our union to Christ; I remember a late eminent Divine, now in Glory, expresses it thus:
Certainly great things Are intended by, and implied in our Union to christ; I Remember a late eminent Divine, now in Glory, Expresses it thus:
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That provided we keep below the Hypostatical union of the two natures in Christ;
That provided we keep below the Hypostatical Union of the two nature's in christ;
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we cannot ascend too high in our thoughts and conceptions of the mystical union between Christ and his Members;
we cannot ascend too high in our thoughts and conceptions of the mystical Union between christ and his Members;
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all that is below the hypostatical union, may be allowed to this:
all that is below the hypostatical Union, may be allowed to this:
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So that I would not have any interpret our union to Christ, and communion with him, into so low a sense,
So that I would not have any interpret our Union to christ, and communion with him, into so low a sense,
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as not to apprehend how Believers by vertue of their union to Christ, stand in a nearer relation to God than the Angels do, whose Nature Christ took not;
as not to apprehend how Believers by virtue of their Union to christ, stand in a nearer Relation to God than the Angels do, whose Nature christ took not;
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I say, Believers are under a more special, immediate influence of the eternal Spirit;
I say, Believers Are under a more special, immediate influence of the Eternal Spirit;
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their life is hid with Christ in God, and will be better understood by us in Heaven,
their life is hid with christ in God, and will be better understood by us in Heaven,
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than it is here on Earth; though we should be studying it more and more:
than it is Here on Earth; though we should be studying it more and more:
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I am sorry to see the most spiritual expressions of the Gospel, sealed up as it were by a common short exposition of them, that goes with most for the full sense of the Text;
I am sorry to see the most spiritual expressions of the Gospel, sealed up as it were by a Common short exposition of them, that Goes with most for the full sense of the Text;
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it contains, it may be, truth, but not all the truth; or at least does not fully express all the truth;
it contains, it may be, truth, but not all the truth; or At least does not Fully express all the truth;
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'tis looked upon as very unsafe to put a further and higher construction upon the words, than others has done before; though they will bear it:
it's looked upon as very unsafe to put a further and higher construction upon the words, than Others has done before; though they will bear it:
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I think while we keep within the Analogy of Faith, not wounding any vital part,
I think while we keep within the Analogy of Faith, not wounding any vital part,
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or fundamental Principle of Religion, nor wresting the Scriptures to a forced sense, we may admit any farther light that shines through the word unto us, waiting upon God to lead us by his Spirit further and further into the knowledge of the truth,
or fundamental Principle of Religion, nor wresting the Scriptures to a forced sense, we may admit any farther Light that shines through the word unto us, waiting upon God to led us by his Spirit further and further into the knowledge of the truth,
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as 'tis in Jesus, that our light may shine out into the perfect day. Christ being thus qualified for his Office, is
as it's in jesus, that our Light may shine out into the perfect day. christ being thus qualified for his Office, is
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1. Called the Messenger or Angel of the Covenant, Mal. 3. 1. Because he does declare and interpret the terms of the Covenant between God and Man,
1. Called the Messenger or Angel of the Covenant, Malachi 3. 1. Because he does declare and interpret the terms of the Covenant between God and Man,
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as Moses did, Exod. 20. 19. Deut. 5. 5, 27. In this he was a type of Christ, Deut. 18. 15, 18, 19. Therefore Christ as Mediator is referred to in the Old Testament, Isa. 7. 14. Isa. 8. 8.
as Moses did, Exod 20. 19. Deuteronomy 5. 5, 27. In this he was a type of christ, Deuteronomy 18. 15, 18, 19. Therefore christ as Mediator is referred to in the Old Testament, Isaiah 7. 14. Isaiah 8. 8.
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2. The Angel absolutely, Exod. 23. 20. 3. The Angel of his Face or Presence Isa. 63. 9.
2. The Angel absolutely, Exod 23. 20. 3. The Angel of his Face or Presence Isaiah 63. 9.
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4. NONLATINALPHABET, 1 John 2. 1. An advocate, The Holy Ghost, has the same name NONLATINALPHABET John. 14. 16. 26. Because as Christ makes intercession for us above, his Spirit makes intercession in us here, Rom. 8. 26. God is in Christ reconciling the World unto himself;
4., 1 John 2. 1. an advocate, The Holy Ghost, has the same name John. 14. 16. 26. Because as christ makes Intercession for us above, his Spirit makes Intercession in us Here, Rom. 8. 26. God is in christ reconciling the World unto himself;
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if ever we meet with God in peace, it must be in and through this great Mediator Jesus Christ.
if ever we meet with God in peace, it must be in and through this great Mediator jesus christ.
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5. What are those special Mediotory acts that Christ puts forth?
5. What Are those special Mediotory acts that christ puts forth?
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CHAP. V. Of Christ's Mediatory Acts. WHAT are those special Mediatory Acts that Christ puts forth?
CHAP. V. Of Christ's Mediatory Acts. WHAT Are those special Mediatory Acts that christ puts forth?
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Some proper to his Prophetical, some to his Priestly, and some to his Kingly Office.
some proper to his Prophetical, Some to his Priestly, and Some to his Kingly Office.
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To his Prophetical Office. 1. To know, and rightly to state the case between God and Man. 2. To propose and declare the terms of the Agreement between God and Man, contained in the New Covenant.
To his Prophetical Office. 1. To know, and rightly to state the case between God and Man. 2. To propose and declare the terms of the Agreement between God and Man, contained in the New Covenant.
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To his Priestly Office. 1. To make satisfaction, in order to our Redemption. 2. To make intercession for us by Arguments drawn from that satisfaction.
To his Priestly Office. 1. To make satisfaction, in order to our Redemption. 2. To make Intercession for us by Arguments drawn from that satisfaction.
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To his Kingly Office. 1. To Protect and Govern his Church, defending it against all the sworn Enemies of it. 2. To give Rules, Laws,
To his Kingly Office. 1. To Pact and Govern his Church, defending it against all the sworn Enemies of it. 2. To give Rules, Laws,
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and Ordinances to his Church, for the avoiding of all Will-Worship. But I shall not tye my self to this Method.
and Ordinances to his Church, for the avoiding of all Will-Worship. But I shall not tie my self to this Method.
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But speak of Christ's Mediatory Acts. First, As Mediating with God for us. Secondly, As Mediating with us on God's behalf.
But speak of Christ's Mediatory Acts. First, As Mediating with God for us. Secondly, As Mediating with us on God's behalf.
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1. As Mediating with God for us, 1. By giving satisfaction to his Father's Justice.
1. As Mediating with God for us, 1. By giving satisfaction to his Father's justice.
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He undertook this as our Surety, Heb. 7. 22. Heb. 10. 7. And actually performed this Undertaking, 1 Tim. 2. 6. Mat. 20. 28. John 10. 15. To give satisfaction, is tantum facere, quantum satis est.
He undertook this as our Surety, Hebrew 7. 22. Hebrew 10. 7. And actually performed this Undertaking, 1 Tim. 2. 6. Mathew 20. 28. John 10. 15. To give satisfaction, is Tantum facere, quantum satis est.
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Christ as a Priest offering himself up to death for us, was one of the chiefest acts of his Mediation, that he might take away the guilt of sin;
christ as a Priest offering himself up to death for us, was one of the chiefest acts of his Mediation, that he might take away the guilt of since;
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bur this was not all, for as our Mediator, he puts forth a further act, viz.
burr this was not all, for as our Mediator, he puts forth a further act, viz.
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2. By promising to sanctify us, to free us from the filth of sin, Eph. 5. 25, 26, 27. He shews there that Christ upon giving himself for the Church, laid himself under Engagements to sanctifie and cleanse it;
2. By promising to sanctify us, to free us from the filth of since, Ephesians 5. 25, 26, 27. He shows there that christ upon giving himself for the Church, laid himself under Engagements to sanctify and cleanse it;
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here the law of the spirit of life in Christ, makes us free from the law of sin and death, Rom. 8. 2. Thus Christ by himself purges our sins, Heb. 1. 3. 3. By making Intercession for us. 1. On Earth.
Here the law of the Spirit of life in christ, makes us free from the law of since and death, Rom. 8. 2. Thus christ by himself purges our Sins, Hebrew 1. 3. 3. By making Intercession for us. 1. On Earth.
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John 17. 9. 20. I pray for them, and for all that shall believe on me through their word. 2. In Heaven.
John 17. 9. 20. I pray for them, and for all that shall believe on me through their word. 2. In Heaven.
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Heb. 9. 24. Rom. 8. 34. 1 John 2. 1. Heb. 7. 25. He ever lives to make Intercession for us; 'tis continual Intercession;Hebrew 9. 24. Rom. 8. 34. 1 John 2. 1. Hebrew 7. 25. He ever lives to make Intercession for us; it's continual Intercession;
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should it cease but for a Moment, we should be in great danger;
should it cease but for a Moment, we should be in great danger;
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therefore Christ is continually representing in Heaven, what he has done, and suffered for us in the flesh.
Therefore christ is continually representing in Heaven, what he has done, and suffered for us in the Flesh.
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2. As Mediating with us on God's behalf.
2. As Mediating with us on God's behalf.
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Christ as Mediator, came about the Father's business, Luk. 2. 49. And deals with us Prodigals, about our returning to our Heavenly Father.
christ as Mediator, Come about the Father's business, Luk. 2. 49. And deals with us Prodigals, about our returning to our Heavenly Father.
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1. By declaring the Father's Will to us, John 1. 18. John 6. 38, 39, 40. John 17. 8, 14. 2. By applying his Merits in the efficacy of them unto us.
1. By declaring the Father's Will to us, John 1. 18. John 6. 38, 39, 40. John 17. 8, 14. 2. By applying his Merits in the efficacy of them unto us.
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The son quickneth whom he will, John 5. 21. If when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the deatb of his Son; The son Quickeneth whom he will, John 5. 21. If when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the deatb of his Son;
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much more being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life, Rom. 5. 10. There is a mighty Power in the Death and Resurrection of Christ, Phil. 3. 10. Rom. 6. 3, 4, 5. When we are planted in the likeness of both, we shall then as Branches abiding in the true Vine, bring forth much fruit, John 15. 5.much more being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life, Rom. 5. 10. There is a mighty Power in the Death and Resurrection of christ, Philip 3. 10. Rom. 6. 3, 4, 5. When we Are planted in the likeness of both, we shall then as Branches abiding in the true Vine, bring forth much fruit, John 15. 5.
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The efficacy of Christ's Mediation, and the effectual Application of the Merits of his Blood to us, in our Justification, appears,
The efficacy of Christ's Mediation, and the effectual Application of the Merits of his Blood to us, in our Justification, appears,
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1. In our Regeneration, Tit. 3. 5, 6. 2. By preserving us from final Apostacy, John 10. 28. John 17. 12.
1. In our Regeneration, Tit. 3. 5, 6. 2. By preserving us from final Apostasy, John 10. 28. John 17. 12.
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3. By raising us up unto glory at the last day, John 6. 39, 40. John 17. 22.
3. By raising us up unto glory At the last day, John 6. 39, 40. John 17. 22.
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In order to all this, God chose us in Christ our Mediator from Eternity, Eph. 1. 4. The office of a Mediator lies in Trans, acting all things with God, that concerns the people, NONLATINALPHABET, Heb. 2. 17. That he may save his people from their sins, Mat. 1. 21.
In order to all this, God chosen us in christ our Mediator from Eternity, Ephesians 1. 4. The office of a Mediator lies in Trans, acting all things with God, that concerns the people,, Hebrew 2. 17. That he may save his people from their Sins, Mathew 1. 21.
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Christ is Mediator of Redemption to man, 1 Tim. 2. 5. Heb. 2. 16. Of Conservation,
christ is Mediator of Redemption to man, 1 Tim. 2. 5. Hebrew 2. 16. Of Conservation,
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and Confirmation unto Angels, who need such a Mediator, Job 4. 10. Angels were mutable Creatures, till Confirmed by Christ,
and Confirmation unto Angels, who need such a Mediator, Job 4. 10. Angels were mutable Creatures, till Confirmed by christ,
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for which they are, no doubt, very thankful unto God.
for which they Are, no doubt, very thankful unto God.
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We ought to be thankful, not only for deliverance out of evils already come upon us,
We ought to be thankful, not only for deliverance out of evils already come upon us,
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but also for being kept from many evils that might have befallen us, as Psal 86. 12, 13 Psal. 144. 9, 10, 11. Upon this account Christ is to be worshipped not only by men,
but also for being kept from many evils that might have befallen us, as Psalm 86. 12, 13 Psalm 144. 9, 10, 11. Upon this account christ is to be worshipped not only by men,
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but by Angels, Heb. 1 6. And Angels being sensible of so great a benefit by Christ their Head, they do willingly Minister to his Members, Mat. 18. 10. Heb. 1. 14. They rejoyce at the Conversion of sinners, Luke 15. 10. They gain more knowledge in Gospel Mysteries by the Church, Eph. 3. 10. 1 Pet. 1. 12. They have all Prophetick Revelations from Christ, Rev. 19. 10. The testimony of Jesus, is the spirit of prophesy.
but by Angels, Hebrew 1 6. And Angels being sensible of so great a benefit by christ their Head, they do willingly Minister to his Members, Mathew 18. 10. Hebrew 1. 14. They rejoice At the Conversion of Sinners, Lycia 15. 10. They gain more knowledge in Gospel Mysteres by the Church, Ephesians 3. 10. 1 Pet. 1. 12. They have all Prophetic Revelations from christ, Rev. 19. 10. The testimony of jesus, is the Spirit of prophesy.
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All such Gospel discoveries, are called the Revelation of Jesus Christ, Rev. 1. 1. The word of God, and the testimony of Jesus, v. 2. Who is the faithful witness, v. 5. Men and Angels bare record to the truth of this;
All such Gospel discoveries, Are called the Revelation of jesus christ, Rev. 1. 1. The word of God, and the testimony of jesus, v. 2. Who is the faithful witness, v. 5. Men and Angels bore record to the truth of this;
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John did, Rev. 1. 2. That Heavenly Host of Angels did it, Luk. 2. 13. 14. Angels are a part of the Church, which is preserved by Christ, Heb. 12. 22. They are called the Sons of God, Job 1. 6 Job 2. 1. Elect,John did, Rev. 1. 2. That Heavenly Host of Angels did it, Luk. 2. 13. 14. Angels Are a part of the Church, which is preserved by christ, Hebrew 12. 22. They Are called the Sons of God, Job 1. 6 Job 2. 1. Elect,
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and therefore in Christ, 1 Tim. 5. 21. Therefore that the Angels stand, and that fallen man is raised up again, both are from Christ, our great Mediator and Intercessor, whose Prayers are always heard for the Church, Zech. 1. 12, 13, &c. Because Christ hath the same will with the Father, John 10. 30. Because Christ is well beloved, his Person is Accepted,
and Therefore in christ, 1 Tim. 5. 21. Therefore that the Angels stand, and that fallen man is raised up again, both Are from christ, our great Mediator and Intercessor, whose Prayers Are always herd for the Church, Zechariah 1. 12, 13, etc. Because christ hath the same will with the Father, John 10. 30. Because christ is well Beloved, his Person is Accepted,
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and we in him, Ephes. 1. 6. and his Prayers are offered on the Altar of his Godhead, Heb. 9. 14. 6. Answer Some Popish Objections, and open some Scriptures very much perverted by them.
and we in him, Ephesians 1. 6. and his Prayers Are offered on the Altar of his Godhead, Hebrew 9. 14. 6. Answer some Popish Objections, and open Some Scriptures very much perverted by them.
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1. Obj. Christ is Mediator in respect of his Humane Nature, only as man, from 1 Tim. 2. 5. There is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, tbe Man Christ Jesus.
1. Object christ is Mediator in respect of his Humane Nature, only as man, from 1 Tim. 2. 5. There is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, The Man christ jesus.
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Answ. Man here is taken in the concrete, for the whole Person of the Mediator, not in the abstract, for his Humane Nature only;Answer Man Here is taken in the concrete, for the Whole Person of the Mediator, not in the abstract, for his Humane Nature only;
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in saying the man Christ, we don't exclude his Divinity;
in saying the man christ, we don't exclude his Divinity;
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quia in homine Deus est, Ambros. The Man Christ, and Christ as a man, differ very much;quia in homine Deus est, Ambos The Man christ, and christ as a man, differ very much;
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the First signifies God-man, the Second only Man: Therefore we say against the Lutherans, That though Christ, who is man, be every where,
the First signifies God-man, the Second only Man: Therefore we say against the Lutherans, That though christ, who is man, be every where,
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yet Christ as man is not every where; these Two Propositions are not equipollent; The First is true, the Second is false;
yet christ as man is not every where; these Two Propositions Are not equipollent; The First is true, the Second is false;
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'tis the Error of the Vbiquitarians. If Christ were only God, or only Man, then not medius inter Deum & hominem, and consequently no Mediator.
it's the Error of the Ubiquitarians. If christ were only God, or only Man, then not medius inter God & hominem, and consequently no Mediator.
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Therefore how can Saints, who are only men, become fit Mediators? When we say the Man Christ, the Species is explained and limited by the individuum to such a man, who is the Christ of God, God and Man.
Therefore how can Saints, who Are only men, become fit Mediators? When we say the Man christ, the Species is explained and limited by the individuum to such a man, who is the christ of God, God and Man.
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2. Obj. Since Christ our Mediator is Ascended and Glorified, and is to resign up his Mediatory Kingdom, 'tis necessary that others be preferred to that Office, v. 9. the Virgin Mary, the Apostles, Martyrs, and Confessors, &c.
2. Object Since christ our Mediator is Ascended and Glorified, and is to resign up his Mediatory Kingdom, it's necessary that Others be preferred to that Office, v. 9. the Virgae Marry, the Apostles, Martyrs, and Confessors, etc.
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Answ. 1. Christ has not yet resigned up his Mediatory Kingdom. 2. The Apostle 1 John 2. 1, 2. confutes this,Answer 1. christ has not yet resigned up his Mediatory Kingdom. 2. The Apostle 1 John 2. 1, 2. confutes this,
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and says, We now have an advocate with the Father, Iesus Christ the righteous.
and Says, We now have an advocate with the Father, Iesus christ the righteous.
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So Psal. 110. 4. Thou art a priest for ever, always making intercession for us, Rom. 8. 34. Heb. 9. 24. I grant indeed, according to 1 Cor. 15. 24. that Christ will resign up his Mediatory Kingdom to the Father;
So Psalm 110. 4. Thou art a priest for ever, always making Intercession for us, Rom. 8. 34. Hebrew 9. 24. I grant indeed, according to 1 Cor. 15. 24. that christ will resign up his Mediatory Kingdom to the Father;
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when Sin, Death, and all the Enemies of the Church are overcome, there will be no need of such a Mediator then,
when since, Death, and all the Enemies of the Church Are overcome, there will be no need of such a Mediator then,
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as Christ now is, riding on conquering and to conquer, Rev. 6. 2. So long as there are any to be conquered, Christ is in a Warlike posture on Horseback;
as christ now is, riding on conquering and to conquer, Rev. 6. 2. So long as there Are any to be conquered, christ is in a Warlike posture on Horseback;
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but when all are subdued, then he possesses the Kingdom in peace with his Father, Reigns with him as God to Eternity, Triumphing in the final overthrow of all his Enemies:
but when all Are subdued, then he Possesses the Kingdom in peace with his Father, Reigns with him as God to Eternity, Triumphing in the final overthrow of all his Enemies:
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Though he then cease from those Mediatory acts, which the present necessities of his suffering Church and People call for;
Though he then cease from those Mediatory acts, which the present necessities of his suffering Church and People call for;
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yet he continues a Mediator still;
yet he continues a Mediator still;
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he did not finish that Office in the Garden, or upon the Cross, that he should be no more a Mediator.
he did not finish that Office in the Garden, or upon the Cross, that he should be no more a Mediator.
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When 'tis said Christ shall deliver up the Kingdom to the Father, this is not to be so taken,
When it's said christ shall deliver up the Kingdom to the Father, this is not to be so taken,
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as if the Father did not now Reign, or that the Son should not Reign afterwards:
as if the Father did not now Reign, or that the Son should not Reign afterwards:
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But because while the Prince of Darkness reigns, and the far greater part of the World goes after him, God seems not to reign while they won't own him for their King:
But Because while the Prince of Darkness reigns, and the Far greater part of the World Goes After him, God seems not to Reign while they won't own him for their King:
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But when Christ shall have conquered all his Enemies, and brought all the Elect into a due subjection to God,
But when christ shall have conquered all his Enemies, and brought all the Elect into a due subjection to God,
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then he shall deliver up the Kingdom in a quiet setled state to the Father, so as the Son shall Reign with him for ever;
then he shall deliver up the Kingdom in a quiet settled state to the Father, so as the Son shall Reign with him for ever;
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for of his kingdom there is no end, Luke 1. 33. The subjection spoken of here, is not any thing unworthy of Christ,for of his Kingdom there is no end, Lycia 1. 33. The subjection spoken of Here, is not any thing unworthy of christ,
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but makes rather for his glory, to have his humanity more visibly subject to the Divine Nature.
but makes rather for his glory, to have his humanity more visibly Subject to the Divine Nature.
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For as long as Christ holds his Mediatory Kingdom, having all Judgment committed to himself; doing all himself, though by Commission from his Father;
For as long as christ holds his Mediatory Kingdom, having all Judgement committed to himself; doing all himself, though by Commission from his Father;
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yet while he is exerting this Regal Authority by virtue of his Mediatory Office, it does not so well appear,
yet while he is exerting this Regal authority by virtue of his Mediatory Office, it does not so well appear,
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how as Man he is subject to the Father, as it will do when God shall be all in all:
how as Man he is Subject to the Father, as it will do when God shall be all in all:
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Yet still the Efficacy of Christ's Offices is eternal, though the present Execution of them may in divers respects then cease.
Yet still the Efficacy of Christ's Offices is Eternal, though the present Execution of them may in diverse respects then cease.
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Obj. 3. The Papists hold, That though there be but one Mediator of Redemption, yet there may be many Mediators of Intercession.Object 3. The Papists hold, That though there be but one Mediator of Redemption, yet there may be many Mediators of Intercession.
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Answ. If many Mediators, in any sense, had been necessary to save man, this had reflected upon the Grace of God;Answer If many Mediators, in any sense, had been necessary to save man, this had reflected upon the Grace of God;
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since the sin of one man was enough to damn all mankind.
since the since of one man was enough to damn all mankind.
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By one man's disobedience many were made sinners, Rom 5. 19. Wy should not the Obedience of one, especially such a Man as Christ, make many Righteous? Therefore 'tis said, 1 Tim. 2. 5, 6. One Mediator gave himself a ransom for all. By one Man's disobedience many were made Sinners, Rom 5. 19. Wy should not the obedience of one, especially such a Man as christ, make many Righteous? Therefore it's said, 1 Tim. 2. 5, 6. One Mediator gave himself a ransom for all.
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There is one Lord, Ephes. 4. 5.There is one Lord, Ephesians 4. 5.
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Obj. 4. From Psal. 132. 10. The Papists infer from thence, That God does not hear us for Christ's sake only,Object 4. From Psalm 132. 10. The Papists infer from thence, That God does not hear us for Christ's sake only,
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but for David 's sake too.
but for David is sake too.
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Answ. When 'tis said for David 's sake, 'tis not meant for the Merit, Intercession or Mediation of David, as we understand when we say for Christ's sake:Answer When it's said for David is sake, it's not meant for the Merit, Intercession or Mediation of David, as we understand when we say for Christ's sake:
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But here 'tis for the sake of the Covenant made with David and his seed, from whom should spring the Messiah; this Covenant is mentioned, Psal. 89. 3, 4, 24. Hence the Saints expostulate with God in the same Psalm, v. 49, 50. So these words in Psalm 132. 10. are explained in the next, v. 11.
But Here it's for the sake of the Covenant made with David and his seed, from whom should spring the Messiah; this Covenant is mentioned, Psalm 89. 3, 4, 24. Hence the Saints expostulate with God in the same Psalm, v. 49, 50. So these words in Psalm 132. 10. Are explained in the next, v. 11.
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CHAP. VI. The APPLICATION. 7. WHAT use we should make of Christ our Mediator.
CHAP. VI. The APPLICATION. 7. WHAT use we should make of christ our Mediator.
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Are we come to Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant? Then let us never think to obtain any New Covenant-mercy without the Mediation of Christ;
are we come to jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant? Then let us never think to obtain any New Covenant-mercy without the Mediation of christ;
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'tis great presumption to come alone, and in our own names to the Throne of Grace;
it's great presumption to come alone, and in our own names to the Throne of Grace;
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all the force and efficacy of our Prayers, depends upon the Intercession of Christ, who is our Advocate with the Father, our great High-Priest, always appearing in Heaven for us;
all the force and efficacy of our Prayers, depends upon the Intercession of christ, who is our Advocate with the Father, our great High-Priest, always appearing in Heaven for us;
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he undertakes that our Prayers shall be heard, Mat. 21. 22. Whatsoever ye ask in prayer believing, ye shall receive.
he undertakes that our Prayers shall be herd, Mathew 21. 22. Whatsoever you ask in prayer believing, you shall receive.
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Mark 11. 24. Joh. 14. 6. No coming unto the Father but by me; and whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do.
Mark 11. 24. John 14. 6. No coming unto the Father but by me; and whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that will I do.
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If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do it, V. 13, 14. Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you, John 16. 23. What encouragement does Christ give us to pray in his Name, to make use of him for our Mediator in all things, wherein we have to do with God! He presents his People,If you shall ask any thing in my name I will do it, V. 13, 14. Whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you, John 16. 23. What encouragement does christ give us to pray in his Name, to make use of him for our Mediator in all things, wherein we have to do with God! He presents his People,
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and their services, to God for acceptance:
and their services, to God for acceptance:
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What can a man do for himself? How can he deal with God, without a Mediator? I have sinned (says Job 7. 20.) What shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? A Sinner knows not what to do without a Mediator.
What can a man do for himself? How can he deal with God, without a Mediator? I have sinned (Says Job 7. 20.) What shall I do unto thee, Oh thou preserver of men? A Sinner knows not what to do without a Mediator.
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We can have no Communion with God, but by a Mediator; no Mediator but Christ;
We can have no Communion with God, but by a Mediator; no Mediator but christ;
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our fellowship is with the Father and with the Son, i. e. with the Father by the Son, and no otherwise:
our fellowship is with the Father and with the Son, i. e. with the Father by the Son, and no otherwise:
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'Tis not enough to own one God, unless we own one Mediator, the man Christ, 1 Tim. 2. 5. I am the door, no entring but by me, John 10. 9. No other name under heaven, whereby we must be saved, Acts 4. 12. Christ is the Ladder reaching from Earth to Heaven, Gen. 28. 12. No climbing up to Heaven any other way;
It's not enough to own one God, unless we own one Mediator, the man christ, 1 Tim. 2. 5. I am the door, no entering but by me, John 10. 9. No other name under heaven, whereby we must be saved, Acts 4. 12. christ is the Ladder reaching from Earth to Heaven, Gen. 28. 12. No climbing up to Heaven any other Way;
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they are Thieves and Robbers who attempt it;
they Are Thieves and Robbers who attempt it;
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we can have no access to God, but through Christ, John 10. 1, 7, 8, 9. All our Spiritual Sacrifices are acceptable to God through Christ, 1 Pet. 2. 5. All Blessings come upon us through Christ, Tit. 3. 6. and in Christ, Eph. 1. 3. Let us come in that Name for the Remission of Sins, Acts 10. 43. By him let us offer the Sacrifice of Praise to God continually, Heb. 13. 15. Let us be sure to eye Christ in all the actings of our Faith upon God, 1 Pet. 1. 21. By him believing in God:
we can have no access to God, but through christ, John 10. 1, 7, 8, 9. All our Spiritual Sacrifices Are acceptable to God through christ, 1 Pet. 2. 5. All Blessings come upon us through christ, Tit. 3. 6. and in christ, Ephesians 1. 3. Let us come in that Name for the Remission of Sins, Acts 10. 43. By him let us offer the Sacrifice of Praise to God continually, Hebrew 13. 15. Let us be sure to eye christ in all the actings of our Faith upon God, 1 Pet. 1. 21. By him believing in God:
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And in all our accesses unto God, that we may come boldly by the Faith of him, Eph. 3. 12. Since our High Priest hath such fellow-feeling of all our infirmities, sympathysing with us;
And in all our Accesses unto God, that we may come boldly by the Faith of him, Ephesians 3. 12. Since our High Priest hath such fellow-feeling of all our infirmities, sympathysing with us;
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therefore let us come boldly unto the throne of grace, Heb. 4. 15, 16. To Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant. Therefore let us come boldly unto the throne of grace, Hebrew 4. 15, 16. To jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant.
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The New Covenant implies, That God will deal with men upon new terms, upon other Terms than he did before under the first Covenant;
The New Covenant Implies, That God will deal with men upon new terms, upon other Terms than he did before under the First Covenant;
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this is a better Covenant, established upon better Promises, more encouraging, more relieving to a poor Sinner.
this is a better Covenant, established upon better Promises, more encouraging, more relieving to a poor Sinner.
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The Mediator of the New Covenant, lives for ever to make intercession for us, Heb. 7. 25. From this the Apostle argues, That they shall be Saved to the uttermost,
The Mediator of the New Covenant, lives for ever to make Intercession for us, Hebrew 7. 25. From this the Apostle argues, That they shall be Saved to the uttermost,
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or evermore, as in the Margin, NONLATINALPHABET, in eternum, or perfectè servare, or vivificare, NONLATINALPHABET, to quicken or make alive:
or evermore, as in the Margin,, in eternum, or perfectè servare, or vivificare,, to quicken or make alive:
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Christ as Mediator will do every thing that tends to the perfecting of eternal life;
christ as Mediator will do every thing that tends to the perfecting of Eternal life;
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Christ is a very powerful Advocate, heard in all the requests he makes to the Father, John 11. 41, 42. If so,
christ is a very powerful Advocate, herd in all the requests he makes to the Father, John 11. 41, 42. If so,
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then the perseverance of the Saints is built upon a sure bottom, because Christ has prayed for them, John 17. 24. That they may be kept, v. 15. That their Faith fail not, Luke 22. 32. Christ's Mediation, as useful and necessary as it is, extends not it self beyond his Church and Chosen, Rom 8. 33, 34. Acts 20. 28. Eph. 5. 25. John 10. 14. He plainly declares this, John. 17. 9, 20. His Mediation reaches no further than the Covenant;
then the perseverance of the Saints is built upon a sure bottom, Because christ has prayed for them, John 17. 24. That they may be kept, v. 15. That their Faith fail not, Lycia 22. 32. Christ's Mediation, as useful and necessary as it is, extends not it self beyond his Church and Chosen, Rom 8. 33, 34. Acts 20. 28. Ephesians 5. 25. John 10. 14. He plainly declares this, John. 17. 9, 20. His Mediation reaches no further than the Covenant;
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every Mediator is the Mediator of a Covenant;
every Mediator is the Mediator of a Covenant;
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all men are not taken into the Covenant of Grace, though Christ prayed for his Enemies here on Earth, Luke 23. 34. That was because he knew some of his Elect were to be found among his Murtherers;
all men Are not taken into the Covenant of Grace, though christ prayed for his Enemies Here on Earth, Lycia 23. 34. That was Because he knew Some of his Elect were to be found among his Murderers;
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this Prayer of Christ took effect, for some of them were afterwards converted, Acts 2. 23, 37. You see how effectual the Mediation of Christ is;
this Prayer of christ took Effect, for Some of them were afterwards converted, Acts 2. 23, 37. You see how effectual the Mediation of christ is;
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therefore if we intend to speed at the Throne of Grace, let us be sure to direct all our Prayers to God by Faith in the Name of Christ Jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant.
Therefore if we intend to speed At the Throne of Grace, let us be sure to Direct all our Prayers to God by Faith in the Name of christ jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant.
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As we are directed to come to God by Christ, and through Christ;
As we Are directed to come to God by christ, and through christ;
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so we must be sure to come to God in Christ, to God in a Mediator, as well as by him.
so we must be sure to come to God in christ, to God in a Mediator, as well as by him.
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Christ, though he be another Person, yet he is not another God from the Father;
christ, though he be Another Person, yet he is not Another God from the Father;
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and the Holy Ghost, he is alius, but not aliud, not differing in the essence of the Deity from the Father;
and the Holy Ghost, he is alius, but not Aliud, not differing in the essence of the Deity from the Father;
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we shall become vain in our imaginations, if we set our selves to conceive of God out of Christ;
we shall become vain in our Imaginations, if we Set our selves to conceive of God out of christ;
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we are apt to pass through the Mediator to the Father, as to a God distinct from the Mediator:
we Are apt to pass through the Mediator to the Father, as to a God distinct from the Mediator:
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Some Christians have been very much at a loss in the actings of their Faith upon God through Christ,
some Christians have been very much At a loss in the actings of their Faith upon God through christ,
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because they have not looked unto God in Christ so much as they should:
Because they have not looked unto God in christ so much as they should:
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Christ calls us to the knowledge of himself, that we might know the Father in him, John 14. 7. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.
christ calls us to the knowledge of himself, that we might know the Father in him, John 14. 7. If you had known me, you should have known my Father also.
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He that hath seen me, hath seen the father, v. 9. I am in the father,
He that hath seen me, hath seen the father, v. 9. I am in the father,
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and the father in me,, v. 10. God in Christ is the only true object of all Divine Worship.and the father in me,, v. 10. God in christ is the only true Object of all Divine Worship.
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In him the Godhead dwells bodily, Col. 2. 9. We can have no Communion with the Godhead,In him the Godhead dwells bodily, Col. 2. 9. We can have no Communion with the Godhead,
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but through the Flesh of Christ; as he is God Incarnate, our Emanuel, and Mediator;
but through the Flesh of christ; as he is God Incarnate, our Emmanuel, and Mediator;
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Faith first takes hold of the Flesh of Christ, and through that veil draws nigh to God who is a Spirit, Heb, 10. 19, 20. John 6. 56. The main end of Christ in dying for us, was to bring us to God, 1 Pet. 3. 18. And that he may effect this, he shews us God in himself.
Faith First Takes hold of the Flesh of christ, and through that veil draws High to God who is a Spirit, Hebrew, 10. 19, 20. John 6. 56. The main end of christ in dying for us, was to bring us to God, 1 Pet. 3. 18. And that he may Effect this, he shows us God in himself.
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They who have not seen God in Christ, they know not what God is, they have never yet seen him who is invisible:
They who have not seen God in christ, they know not what God is, they have never yet seen him who is invisible:
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This is the Excellency of the Christian Religion, That it brings us to the knowledge of that very Person who is God, which cannot be said of any other Religion whatever.
This is the Excellency of the Christian Religion, That it brings us to the knowledge of that very Person who is God, which cannot be said of any other Religion whatever.
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CHRIST THE Foundation of our Adoption. GAL. IV. 5. That we might receive the Adoption of sons.
CHRIST THE Foundation of our Adoption. GAL. IV. 5. That we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
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CHAP. I. Of Adoption in general. THE Apostle here shews the difference between the Jewish and the Gentile Church;
CHAP. I. Of Adoption in general. THE Apostle Here shows the difference between the Jewish and the Gentile Church;
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That was as an Heir in his Minority, This as an Heir come to full age.
That was as an Heir in his Minority, This as an Heir come to full age.
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All Old Testament Saints were God's Heirs;
All Old Testament Saints were God's Heirs;
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But living under a darker Dispensation of Gospel Grace, before the coming of Christ in the flesh, in that respect they were under age,
But living under a Darker Dispensation of Gospel Grace, before the coming of christ in the Flesh, in that respect they were under age,
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and in bondage under the Elements of the World;
and in bondage under the Elements of the World;
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but when the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, v. 4, 5. i. e. To free them from the servile Discipline of the Law;
but when the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to Redeem them that were under the law, v. 4, 5. i. e. To free them from the servile Discipline of the Law;
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pouring our a more ample measure of his Spirit upon Believers now; That we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
pouring our a more ample measure of his Spirit upon Believers now; That we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
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Old Testament Sains were Children as well as we;
Old Testament Sains were Children as well as we;
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they are so called, Deut. 14. 1. Jer. 31. 20. Isa. 63. 16. Doubtless thou art our Father;
they Are so called, Deuteronomy 14. 1. Jer. 31. 20. Isaiah 63. 16. Doubtless thou art our Father;
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they had God for their Portion, Lam. 3. 24. were Heirs, as well as we, Gal. 4. 1. But their time and ours was not the same;
they had God for their Portion, Lam. 3. 24. were Heirs, as well as we, Gal. 4. 1. But their time and ours was not the same;
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they lived in the beginning of Gospel time, when Grace first broke out;
they lived in the beginning of Gospel time, when Grace First broke out;
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the Glass was then first set a running, and is now run to a fulness, v. 4. i. e. to the time appointed of the father, v. 2. For the fuller manifestation of Gospel-Grace;
the Glass was then First Set a running, and is now run to a fullness, v. 4. i. e. to the time appointed of the father, v. 2. For the fuller manifestation of Gospel-grace;
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Adoption is not to be restrained altogether to the times of the New Testament;
Adoption is not to be restrained altogether to the times of the New Testament;
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the Saints of Old had their share of it, sucked some comfort from those more obscure Promises of Gospel-Grace;
the Saints of Old had their share of it, sucked Some Comfort from those more Obscure Promises of Gospel-grace;
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they were acted by some love, as well as fear;
they were acted by Some love, as well as Fear;
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truly, Saints now are not altogether without their fears under this abundance of Grace that is revealed to them;
truly, Saints now Are not altogether without their fears under this abundance of Grace that is revealed to them;
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so that their Adoption and ours, differ not in substance, but in the manner of Revelation;
so that their Adoption and ours, differ not in substance, but in the manner of Revelation;
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'tis clearer to us, than it was to them.
it's clearer to us, than it was to them.
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Adoption in Scripture is taken more largely, as including those who are Sons of God by Name only,
Adoption in Scripture is taken more largely, as including those who Are Sons of God by Name only,
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as all common Professors, who are but externally in Covenant, such are called the Sons of God,
as all Common Professors, who Are but externally in Covenant, such Are called the Sons of God,
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and of the Kingdom, Gen. 6. 2. Mat. 8. 12. But such Children may prove Bastards, not true sons of God.
and of the Kingdom, Gen. 6. 2. Mathew 8. 12. But such Children may prove Bastards, not true Sons of God.
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So God chuseth the Nation of the Jews to be his peculiar People, this is called Adoption, Rom. 9. 4. Exod. 4. 22. Jer. 31. 1. This was a type,
So God chooseth the nation of the jews to be his peculiar People, this is called Adoption, Rom. 9. 4. Exod 4. 22. Jer. 31. 1. This was a type,
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or resemblance of our spiritual Adoption in Christ;
or resemblance of our spiritual Adoption in christ;
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and in this strict sense I now take it, as it is applicable only to those who are the Children of God from special Saving Grace, who have the Nature, Affection, and Disposition of Children.
and in this strict sense I now take it, as it is applicable only to those who Are the Children of God from special Saving Grace, who have the Nature, Affection, and Disposition of Children.
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Christ is the Son of God by eternal Generation, Angels by Creation, Believers by a voluntary Adoption;
christ is the Son of God by Eternal Generation, Angels by Creation, Believers by a voluntary Adoption;
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and of this I am now to speak. First, What this Adoption is. 1. As to the thing it self.
and of this I am now to speak. First, What this Adoption is. 1. As to the thing it self.
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Adoption is a high expression of God•s love to us;
Adoption is a high expression of God•s love to us;
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a clear evidence of that great intimacy and nearness that is between God and Believers, who are admitted into fellowship with the Father,
a clear evidence of that great intimacy and nearness that is between God and Believers, who Are admitted into fellowship with the Father,
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and with his Son Jesus Christ. How our Adoption rises from the Son-ship of Christ, by vertue of our Union to,
and with his Son jesus christ. How our Adoption rises from the Sonship of christ, by virtue of our union to,
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and Communion with him, I shall shew in its proper place.
and Communion with him, I shall show in its proper place.
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For the present, take this general description of it, viz. 'Tis a gracious act of God, giving all Believers power to become the Children of God, John 1. 12. looking upon them ever after as such;
For the present, take this general description of it, viz. It's a gracious act of God, giving all Believers power to become the Children of God, John 1. 12. looking upon them ever After as such;
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taking them into his Family, and under his eternal Care, Eph. 2. 19. Eph 3. 15. NONLATINALPHABET, quasi filii constituti, constituted, ordained,
taking them into his Family, and under his Eternal Care, Ephesians 2. 19. Ephesians 3. 15., quasi Sons constituti, constituted, ordained,
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and appointed by God to be his Children, to be in the state and condition of Children unto him.
and appointed by God to be his Children, to be in the state and condition of Children unto him.
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Power to become, i. e. jus, or right to Adoption;
Power to become, i. e. jus, or right to Adoption;
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the word NONLATINALPHABET, signifies a lawful Liberty, or License given by God, 1 Cor. 8. 9. So here, Believers do not usurp a Name or Title that does not belong to them;
the word, signifies a lawful Liberty, or License given by God, 1 Cor. 8. 9. So Here, Believers do not usurp a Name or Title that does not belong to them;
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God has called them his Children, and made them his Children; therefore they may lawfully and rightfully be called by that Name:
God has called them his Children, and made them his Children; Therefore they may lawfully and rightfully be called by that Name:
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The word also implies a special Prerogative, Dignity, and Honour conferred upon them, which is primarily intended in this place.
The word also Implies a special Prerogative, Dignity, and Honour conferred upon them, which is primarily intended in this place.
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As Justification, so Adoption makes only a relative change of state in the Judgment of God;
As Justification, so Adoption makes only a relative change of state in the Judgement of God;
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reckoning, or reputing us to be his Children, whom he will love and own as such.
reckoning, or reputing us to be his Children, whom he will love and own as such.
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2. As to its order and place in Divinity, how comes it in, and where, after what? 'Tis an Article of Faith;
2. As to its order and place in Divinity, how comes it in, and where, After what? It's an Article of Faith;
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I am now enquiring, What joint in the whole body of Divinity is the proper Seat of this Article;
I am now inquiring, What joint in the Whole body of Divinity is the proper Seat of this Article;
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that we may know what immediately goes before it, and what immediately follows after it:
that we may know what immediately Goes before it, and what immediately follows After it:
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We have not a right Method or Scheme of Divinity in our Heads, till we see the coherence, dependance,
We have not a right Method or Scheme of Divinity in our Heads, till we see the coherence, dependence,
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and reference that one Gospel-truth hath with, upon, and to another, that stands next it. There is some variation here among Divines, tho no material difference;
and Referente that one Gospel truth hath with, upon, and to Another, that Stands next it. There is Some variation Here among Divines, though no material difference;
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some referring it to Predestination, some to Vocation, some to Justification, some to Sanctification, and some to Glorification;
Some referring it to Predestination, Some to Vocation, Some to Justification, Some to Sanctification, and Some to Glorification;
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indeed it has some reference to all those, as will appear by and by.
indeed it has Some Referente to all those, as will appear by and by.
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I conceive Adoption comes orderly to be considered after Justification, as an Appendix, or consequent of it;
I conceive Adoption comes orderly to be considered After Justification, as an Appendix, or consequent of it;
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it presupposes Faith, John 1. 12. And therefore is no part of Justification, but a Spiritual priviledge flowing from it.
it presupposes Faith, John 1. 12. And Therefore is no part of Justification, but a Spiritual privilege flowing from it.
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Believers have a double right to Heaven, one from Redemption, the other from Filiation;
Believers have a double right to Heaven, one from Redemption, the other from Filiation;
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this is an accumulative right, ex abundanti, given purposely to confirm them in their hope of Glory, Rom. 8. 17. Adoption tends to Glorification,
this is an accumulative right, ex abundanti, given purposely to confirm them in their hope of Glory, Rom. 8. 17. Adoption tends to Glorification,
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and gives a right to it;
and gives a right to it;
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I mean, it is not the Meritorious cause, but only causa dispositiva, it doth naturally tend, both to Sanctification, and Glorification.
I mean, it is not the Meritorious cause, but only causa dispositiva, it does naturally tend, both to Sanctification, and Glorification.
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God draws Arguments from one act of his Grace towards us, to proceed further and further in a way of Grace with us;
God draws Arguments from one act of his Grace towards us, to proceed further and further in a Way of Grace with us;
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having made us his Children, it pleases him to give us a Kingdom.
having made us his Children, it Pleases him to give us a Kingdom.
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Secondly, How it is brought about, as to the cause, manner, and time of it. 1. The cause of it.Secondly, How it is brought about, as to the cause, manner, and time of it. 1. The cause of it.
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1. The free Grace of God the Father, not any Merit of ours, John 3. 1. Eph. 1. 5. Therefore we should be thankful to him for it, Col. 1. 12. To the father who hath made us meet, &c. He hath wrought us for the self-same thing, 2 Cor. 5. 5. Who hath not only conferred a right of inheriting Glory,
1. The free Grace of God the Father, not any Merit of ours, John 3. 1. Ephesians 1. 5. Therefore we should be thankful to him for it, Col. 1. 12. To the father who hath made us meet, etc. He hath wrought us for the selfsame thing, 2 Cor. 5. 5. Who hath not only conferred a right of inheriting Glory,
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but also hath suited and qualified our hearts and nature by his Grace, to enjoy this glory, and delight in it.
but also hath suited and qualified our hearts and nature by his Grace, to enjoy this glory, and delight in it.
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2. As God the Father is the prime Author of Adoption, so Christ is the exemplar;
2. As God the Father is the prime Author of Adoption, so christ is the exemplar;
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the Spirit impressing upon us the similitude of that exemplar, we become the Children of God.
the Spirit impressing upon us the similitude of that exemplar, we become the Children of God.
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I shall open this a little, and shew you what influence Christ has into our Adoption:
I shall open this a little, and show you what influence christ has into our Adoption:
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God gives the Elect to Christ as his Children, as the Heirs of God, and joint-Heirs with Christ;
God gives the Elect to christ as his Children, as the Heirs of God, and Joint heirs with christ;
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they lostt-heir Inheritance in the first Adam, and recovered it in the second Adam; they now stand in the same relation to God, (in their measure) as Christ does;
they lostt-heir Inheritance in the First Adam, and recovered it in the second Adam; they now stand in the same Relation to God, (in their measure) as christ does;
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I, and the children thou hast given me, Heb. 2. 13. The Son of God must become the Son of Man, that we might be made the Sons of God in him, Gal. 4 4, 5. Here comes in our Adoption by vertue of our relation to Christ our elder Brother,I, and the children thou hast given me, Hebrew 2. 13. The Son of God must become the Son of Man, that we might be made the Sons of God in him, Gal. 4 4, 5. Here comes in our Adoption by virtue of our Relation to christ our elder Brother,
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as one with him, Gal. 3. 28. All God's Adopted Children are found in his natural Son, mystically united to him, deriving from him that filial relation which they have to God:
as one with him, Gal. 3. 28. All God's Adopted Children Are found in his natural Son, mystically united to him, deriving from him that filial Relation which they have to God:
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Al God's Chidren are of one mould, of one shape and fashion, all conformable to the image of his Son;
All God's Children Are of one mould, of one shape and fashion, all conformable to the image of his Son;
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this is the Mark by which they are known and distinguished from others.
this is the Mark by which they Are known and distinguished from Others.
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The great enquiry that God makes, is, What of Christ there is in us? what of Christ there is held forth by us? God owns none for his Children, but such as resemble Christ;
The great enquiry that God makes, is, What of christ there is in us? what of christ there is held forth by us? God owns none for his Children, but such as resemble christ;
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Christ is the express Image of the Father, and Christians are the express Image of Christ.
christ is the express Image of the Father, and Christians Are the express Image of christ.
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The reason why God the Father is so well pleased with the man Christ, is, because he sees his own Image in him;
The reason why God the Father is so well pleased with the man christ, is, Because he sees his own Image in him;
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he sees himself, his own essence in Christ, not so in the Saints;
he sees himself, his own essence in christ, not so in the Saints;
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the Image of the Father in Christ, and the Image of Christ in the Saints, do agree in many things, yet they differ in some;
the Image of the Father in christ, and the Image of christ in the Saints, do agree in many things, yet they differ in Some;
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the Image of Christ in the Saints, is not the essence of God, for that is incommunicable to any mere Creature;
the Image of christ in the Saints, is not the essence of God, for that is incommunicable to any mere Creature;
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but it is a lively resemblance of all the communicable attributes of God in some degree and measure drawn from the very face of Christ, upon the faces, hearts, and lives of all Christians;
but it is a lively resemblance of all the communicable attributes of God in Some degree and measure drawn from the very face of christ, upon the faces, hearts, and lives of all Christians;
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yet still, Christ is the original, by eternal Generation;
yet still, christ is the original, by Eternal Generation;
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the Saints are but so many Copies drawn in time from that Original, and they are drawn to the life, not only in a way of outward resemblance,
the Saints Are but so many Copies drawn in time from that Original, and they Are drawn to the life, not only in a Way of outward resemblance,
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but by a real inward participation of the Life and Spirit of Christ, according to their finite capacity.
but by a real inward participation of the Life and Spirit of christ, according to their finite capacity.
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As the humane Nature does subsist in the Divine Person of Christ;
As the humane Nature does subsist in the Divine Person of christ;
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so our humane Persons, so far as we are new Creatures, do Subsist in Christ, in whom we spiritually live, move,
so our humane Persons, so Far as we Are new Creatures, do Subsist in christ, in whom we spiritually live, move,
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and have our Being, as New Creatures;
and have our Being, as New Creatures;
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the Divine Graces of Christ do subsist in the Saints, by the Spirit of Christ dwelling in them;
the Divine Graces of christ do subsist in the Saints, by the Spirit of christ Dwelling in them;
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i. e. They act the same Graces finitely, which Christ acts infinitely;i. e. They act the same Graces finitely, which christ acts infinitely;
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they receive of his fulness, but cannot contain all his fulness, they have not a capacity for that;
they receive of his fullness, but cannot contain all his fullness, they have not a capacity for that;
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they enter into his fulness, but all his fulness cannot enter into them.
they enter into his fullness, but all his fullness cannot enter into them.
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3. Our Adoption is brought about, not only by the Father and the Son, but also by the Spirit;
3. Our Adoption is brought about, not only by the Father and the Son, but also by the Spirit;
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bearing Witness with our spirit to the truth of the Image of Christ drawn upon the Soul, inferring from thence our Adoption.
bearing Witness with our Spirit to the truth of the Image of christ drawn upon the Soul, inferring from thence our Adoption.
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The same Image bears the same name, implies (in a measure) the same nature and Spirit to be in us, that is in Christ, puts us into the same relation to God, that the Man Christ stands in;
The same Image bears the same name, Implies (in a measure) the same nature and Spirit to be in us, that is in christ, puts us into the same Relation to God, that the Man christ Stands in;
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the names of things would never occur to our memories, if the likeness of the object we look upon, did not teach us what to call it; conveniunt rebus Nomina &c. The Spirit witnesses by inward impressins, tho no voice be heard;
the names of things would never occur to our memories, if the likeness of the Object we look upon, did not teach us what to call it; conveniunt rebus Nomina etc. The Spirit Witnesses by inward impressins, though no voice be herd;
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and these impressions are always according to the word;
and these impressions Are always according to the word;
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the Spirit does not speak from himself, suggesting any thing to us not contained in the word; but of this more hereafter.
the Spirit does not speak from himself, suggesting any thing to us not contained in the word; but of this more hereafter.
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I am now shewing how Adoption is carried on by the Spirit, therefore called the Spirit of Adoption,
I am now showing how Adoption is carried on by the Spirit, Therefore called the Spirit of Adoption,
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because given only to the Adopted;
Because given only to the Adopted;
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and because he bears witness to them of the good Will of God, wherewith the Father hath accepted them in the beloved, that he might be a Father to them:
and Because he bears witness to them of the good Will of God, wherewith the Father hath accepted them in the Beloved, that he might be a Father to them:
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Tho the Spirit works all other saving Graces in us, yet because Adoption is the prime,
Though the Spirit works all other Saving Graces in us, yet Because Adoption is the prime,
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and chief work of the Spirit, therefore he is called the Spirit of Adoption. 2. The manner of it.
and chief work of the Spirit, Therefore he is called the Spirit of Adoption. 2. The manner of it.
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This is clearly set down, Gal. 3. 25. ad finem. 'Tis Faith makes us the Children of God, by joyning us to Christ;
This is clearly Set down, Gal. 3. 25. and finem. It's Faith makes us the Children of God, by joining us to christ;
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our union to, and communion with Christ, the natural Son of God, is the Foundation of our Adoption, Gal. 3. 29. Christ by coming into the World in our Nature, made way for our Adoption, of which Baptism is the symbol or sign;
our Union to, and communion with christ, the natural Son of God, is the Foundation of our Adoption, Gal. 3. 29. christ by coming into the World in our Nature, made Way for our Adoption, of which Baptism is the symbol or Signen;
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we are Baptized into Christ, we put on Christ, are incorporated into him by Faith;
we Are Baptised into christ, we put on christ, Are incorporated into him by Faith;
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are all one in him, Gal. 3. 27, 28. If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, Are all one in him, Gal. 3. 27, 28. If you be Christ's, then Are you Abraham's seed,
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and heirs according to the promise, Gal. 3. 29. All Abraham 's believing Posterity are blessed in Isaac, i. e. and Heirs according to the promise, Gal. 3. 29. All Abraham is believing Posterity Are blessed in Isaac, i. e.
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in Christ, Gal. 3. 16. They are Children, and remain in the House of God, i. e. in the Church for ever, John 8. 35. 3. The time of it.
in christ, Gal. 3. 16. They Are Children, and remain in the House of God, i. e. in the Church for ever, John 8. 35. 3. The time of it.
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1. From Eternity, in the purpose of God.
1. From Eternity, in the purpose of God.
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This is virtual Adoption, Eph. 1. 5. Hence the Elect, not yet called, are said to be the Children of God, John 11. 52. compare with John 10. 16. God intended Adoption in Predestination,
This is virtual Adoption, Ephesians 1. 5. Hence the Elect, not yet called, Are said to be the Children of God, John 11. 52. compare with John 10. 16. God intended Adoption in Predestination,
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and in the fulness of time, sent Christ to effect it, Gal. 4. 4, 5. And his Spirit to evidence it, Gal. 4. 6. We were Adopted in the purpose of God, before we were born; this is virtual Adoption.
and in the fullness of time, sent christ to Effect it, Gal. 4. 4, 5. And his Spirit to evidence it, Gal. 4. 6. We were Adopted in the purpose of God, before we were born; this is virtual Adoption.
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2. At our effectual vocation, then actual Adoption begins; we receive the first fruits of it here;
2. At our effectual vocation, then actual Adoption begins; we receive the First fruits of it Here;
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it follows Faith, at least, as to our sense of it, Ephesians 1. 13. 3. At our Glorification, then will our Adoption be compleated and perfected in our Bodies and Souls;
it follows Faith, At least, as to our sense of it, Ephesians 1. 13. 3. At our Glorification, then will our Adoption be completed and perfected in our Bodies and Souls;
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we shall actually enjoy all the Priviledges of it; then there will be a clearer manifestation of the Sons of God;
we shall actually enjoy all the Privileges of it; then there will be a clearer manifestation of the Sons of God;
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the glorious Liberty of the Children of God, will more fully appear, then now it does, Rom. 8. 19, 21. Hence the Consummation of our Redemption, at the last day, is called Adoption, Rom. 8. 23. 24. But I now speak only of the present fruits of Adoption, which the Saints enjoy in this life.
the glorious Liberty of the Children of God, will more Fully appear, then now it does, Rom. 8. 19, 21. Hence the Consummation of our Redemption, At the last day, is called Adoption, Rom. 8. 23. 24. But I now speak only of the present fruits of Adoption, which the Saints enjoy in this life.
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CHAP. II. Thirdly, How it differs from humane Adoption.
CHAP. II Thirdly, How it differs from humane Adoption.
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1. DIVINE Adoption presupposes a Title to the Heavenly Inneritance by Justification, John 1. 12. Humane Adoption gives all the Title that a Man, otherwise a Stranger to the Blood, hath to the Inheritance of him who adopts him.
1. DIVINE Adoption presupposes a Title to the Heavenly Inheritance by Justification, John 1. 12. Humane Adoption gives all the Title that a Man, otherwise a Stranger to the Blood, hath to the Inheritance of him who adopts him.
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2. Humane Adoption conveys only outward goods to a person, does not change his nature,
2. Humane Adoption conveys only outward goods to a person, does not change his nature,
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but the Father communicates to us the Spirit, and likeness of his natural Son, Rom. 8. 29.
but the Father communicates to us the Spirit, and likeness of his natural Son, Rom. 8. 29.
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3. Humane Adoption is for want of a natural Son, 'tis an act of law, imitating nature,
3. Humane Adoption is for want of a natural Son, it's an act of law, imitating nature,
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for the comfort of those who have no Children:
for the Comfort of those who have no Children:
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But Divine Adoption is from the abounding love of God to us, making us joint heirs with his well-beloved Son. Though God had a Son from eternity,
But Divine Adoption is from the abounding love of God to us, making us joint Heirs with his well-beloved Son. Though God had a Son from eternity,
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yet he had none of humane race, none of our kind, all being fallen in Adam.
yet he had none of humane raze, none of our kind, all being fallen in Adam.
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4. Our spiritual Sonship runs thus; If children, then heirs; 'tis not so among men, all Sons are not Heirs, but only the eldest;
4. Our spiritual Sonship runs thus; If children, then Heirs; it's not so among men, all Sons Are not Heirs, but only the eldest;
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but we shall every one possess the whole Inheritance: Come ye blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom, &c. Mat. 25. 34. 5. Adoption among men, implies a succession into the inheritance after the death of the Adopter:
but we shall every one possess the Whole Inheritance: Come you blessed of my father, inherit the Kingdom, etc. Mathew 25. 34. 5. Adoption among men, Implies a succession into the inheritance After the death of the Adopter:
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Haereditas est successio in universum jus defuncti, Civil. Hereditas est Successio in universum jus Defuncti, Civil.
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A Testament is of force after men are dead, Heb. 9. 17. The Heir, whether Natural or Adopted, has nothing to do with the Estate till then.
A Testament is of force After men Are dead, Hebrew 9. 17. The Heir, whither Natural or Adopted, has nothing to do with the Estate till then.
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But our Heavenly Father never dies, our Elder brother never dies;
But our Heavenly Father never die, our Elder brother never die;
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and yet we enter into possession, have a present Copartnership with the Father and the Son;
and yet we enter into possession, have a present Copartnership with the Father and the Son;
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Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ, 1 John 1. 3. Nay, we actually enjoy the whole inheritance with the Father and the Son;Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son jesus christ, 1 John 1. 3. Nay, we actually enjoy the Whole inheritance with the Father and the Son;
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indeed they are our inheritance, the only portion of our Souls:
indeed they Are our inheritance, the only portion of our Souls:
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Had God left us never so much to be enjoyed by it self, apart from God, 'twould be as nothing to us;
Had God left us never so much to be enjoyed by it self, apart from God, 'twould be as nothing to us;
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Heaven would not be Heaven, if God were not there;
Heaven would not be Heaven, if God were not there;
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therefore we are said to be glorified together, Rom. 8. 17. Christ will be always among his Brethren, John 17. 24. Their Glory lies in beholding his;
Therefore we Are said to be glorified together, Rom. 8. 17. christ will be always among his Brothers, John 17. 24. Their Glory lies in beholding his;
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the Father and the Son will have all things to be in common between them and the Saints, and that to all Eternity:
the Father and the Son will have all things to be in Common between them and the Saints, and that to all Eternity:
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Here is a Glorious Adoption indeed; the world never knew the like.
Here is a Glorious Adoption indeed; the world never knew the like.
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What manner of love is this, that we we should be called the children of God. What manner of love is this, that we we should be called the children of God.
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Tho our Heavenly Father never die, nor our Elder Brother never die, yet we must die before we can have full possession of the whole inheritance;
Though our Heavenly Father never die, nor our Elder Brother never die, yet we must die before we can have full possession of the Whole inheritance;
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so did the Man Christ, and so must we, If we suffer with him, we shall reign with him, 2 Tim. 2. 12.
so did the Man christ, and so must we, If we suffer with him, we shall Reign with him, 2 Tim. 2. 12.
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CHAP. III. Fourthly, The signs of Adoption. 1. A Loving peaceable disposition.
CHAP. III. Fourthly, The Signs of Adoption. 1. A Loving peaceable disposition.
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Blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called the children of God, Mat. 5. 9. Who is the God of peace,Blessed Are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God, Mathew 5. 9. Who is the God of peace,
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and hath commanded us with great earnestness, if it be possible, and as much as lies in us, to live peaceably with all men, Rom. 12. 18. So far as may be without wrong to the truth and our own Consciences, we must so follow Peace as not to quit Holiness, Heb. 12. 14. A zealous contending for the Truth, is very consistent with the peaceable Temper of a true Christian, We may have salt in our selves,
and hath commanded us with great earnestness, if it be possible, and as much as lies in us, to live peaceably with all men, Rom. 12. 18. So Far as may be without wrong to the truth and our own Consciences, we must so follow Peace as not to quit Holiness, Hebrew 12. 14. A zealous contending for the Truth, is very consistent with the peaceable Temper of a true Christian, We may have salt in our selves,
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and yet have peace one with another, Mark 9. 50. Adoption is an uniting principle;and yet have peace one with Another, Mark 9. 50. Adoption is an uniting principle;
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the Saints should live together in Love, as the Children of one Father, as joined in the same interest:
the Saints should live together in Love, as the Children of one Father, as joined in the same Interest:
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Behold, how good and how pleasant is it for brethren to dwell together in unity, Psal. 133. 1. What Abraham said unto Lot, Gen. 13. 8. we should say to each other, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, for we be brethren. Behold, how good and how pleasant is it for brothers to dwell together in unity, Psalm 133. 1. What Abraham said unto Lot, Gen. 13. 8. we should say to each other, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, for we be brothers.
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I wish there were more of this sign of Adoption among the Children of God this day:
I wish there were more of this Signen of Adoption among the Children of God this day:
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We have reason all of us to pray for more of that Wisdom that is from above, Which is first pure, then peaceable, gentle,
We have reason all of us to pray for more of that Wisdom that is from above, Which is First pure, then peaceable, gentle,
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and easy to be intreated, James 3. 17. 2. A spiritual and holy Conversation, Abraham's children do the works of Abraham: and easy to be entreated, James 3. 17. 2. A spiritual and holy Conversation, Abraham's children do the works of Abraham:
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Joh. 8. 39. Walk in the steps of his faith, Rom. 4. 12. Who is the father of us all, V. 16. The Children of God should not debase themselves to the sordid practices of the men of the World;
John 8. 39. Walk in the steps of his faith, Rom. 4. 12. Who is the father of us all, V. 16. The Children of God should not debase themselves to the sordid practices of the men of the World;
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they should shine out as lights in the midst of a crooked Generation, making streight paths for their feet, walking evenly and uprightly,
they should shine out as lights in the midst of a crooked Generation, making straight paths for their feet, walking evenly and uprightly,
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as those who are led by the Spirit of God, and thereby do approve themselves to be the Children of God, Rom. 8. 14
as those who Are led by the Spirit of God, and thereby do approve themselves to be the Children of God, Rom. 8. 14
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3. A reverential Fear of God in all our ways, 1 Pet. 1. 17. Mal. 1. 6. joined with filial Obedience, 1 Pet. 1. 14. which they are led to, not from a mercenary hope of reward,
3. A reverential fear of God in all our ways, 1 Pet. 1. 17. Malachi 1. 6. joined with filial obedience, 1 Pet. 1. 14. which they Are led to, not from a mercenary hope of reward,
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but from an innate Principle of Love to God as their Heavenly Father; they cannot but take after that will of God, of which they were begotten.
but from an innate Principle of Love to God as their Heavenly Father; they cannot but take After that will of God, of which they were begotten.
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4. A restless breathing and panting after God when he hides his face from us in any displeasure:
4. A restless breathing and panting After God when he hides his face from us in any displeasure:
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A child of God can't bear the least distance between God and his soul, Psa. 42. 1, 2. There is nothing that a gracious Soul more desires,
A child of God can't bear the least distance between God and his soul, Psa. 42. 1, 2. There is nothing that a gracious Soul more Desires,
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than the presence of God, Psal. 84 10. Psal. 65. 4. He is carried out by a Divine instinct after God, his joy is full when he is in communion with God,
than the presence of God, Psalm 84 10. Psalm 65. 4. He is carried out by a Divine instinct After God, his joy is full when he is in communion with God,
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and he is presently troubled when his face is hid.
and he is presently troubled when his face is hid.
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The more God sheds abroad his Love in our hearts, the more are our hearts captivated to him, made more willing in the day of his power to serve him;
The more God sheds abroad his Love in our hearts, the more Are our hearts captivated to him, made more willing in the day of his power to serve him;
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The Love of God is a conquering Love, a heart-subduing Love, it has a mighty constraining power over us, drawing the will after it.
The Love of God is a conquering Love, a heart-subduing Love, it has a mighty constraining power over us, drawing the will After it.
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The Law presses duty, but gives us no strength to perform it, it pricks us forward,
The Law presses duty, but gives us no strength to perform it, it pricks us forward,
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as with the point of a Sword, but does not bear us up in doing it:
as with the point of a Sword, but does not bear us up in doing it:
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The Law commands Holiness, but under the Gospel, Holiness commands us;
The Law commands Holiness, but under the Gospel, Holiness commands us;
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the Principles of it being inlaid in our renewed Natures, We consent unto the law, that it is good;
the Principles of it being inlaid in our renewed Nature's, We consent unto the law, that it is good;
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we delight in it after the inward man, Rom. 7. 16. 22. 'Tis written in our hearts, we are a Law to our selves,we delight in it After the inward man, Rom. 7. 16. 22. It's written in our hearts, we Are a Law to our selves,
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and therefore not without Law to God, but under the Law to Christ, 1 Cor. 9. 21. The Grace of the Gospel suits our wills to the will of God, the free Spirit of Christ inclines us to new Obedience;
and Therefore not without Law to God, but under the Law to christ, 1 Cor. 9. 21. The Grace of the Gospel suits our wills to the will of God, the free Spirit of christ inclines us to new obedience;
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God knows how to commend his Love to us, how to ingratiate himself with us, till he has so taken our hearts, that we begin to be sick of love towards him, Cant. 5. 9. Full of vehement desires and longings after him.
God knows how to commend his Love to us, how to ingratiate himself with us, till he has so taken our hearts, that we begin to be sick of love towards him, Cant 5. 9. Full of vehement Desires and longings After him.
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David 's heart was ready to break under this most holy frame, Psalm 119. 20. Till we are Adopted children, we are (as to our state) under the Law.David is heart was ready to break under this most holy frame, Psalm 119. 20. Till we Are Adopted children, we Are (as to our state) under the Law.
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To be under the Law, is to be without a Spirit of Grace; to be a debtor to the Law, when we have nothing to pay;
To be under the Law, is to be without a Spirit of Grace; to be a debtor to the Law, when we have nothing to pay;
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to be under the curse and servitude of the Law, acting out of Fear, not Love:
to be under the curse and servitude of the Law, acting out of fear, not Love:
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We can't Love God or Godliness, till we Believe God loves us in Christ; this molifies and changes the heart;
We can't Love God or Godliness, till we Believe God loves us in christ; this mollifies and changes the heart;
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we are holy by choice now, are a Law to our selves; ergo, the Doctrine of Free-Grace is no licentious Doctrine, as some would make us believe.
we Are holy by choice now, Are a Law to our selves; ergo, the Doctrine of Free-Grace is no licentious Doctrine, as Some would make us believe.
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'Tis not wrangling about Faith and Works, but living by Faith, that gives us an experimental knowledge of the truth and power of the Doctrine of Free-grace;
It's not wrangling about Faith and Works, but living by Faith, that gives us an experimental knowledge of the truth and power of the Doctrine of Free grace;
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which makes us own God as our God. We must break the First Commandment, before we can break any of the other Nine.
which makes us own God as our God. We must break the First Commandment, before we can break any of the other Nine.
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In a dying hour, Bellarmine 's Tutissimum est, will be good Doctrine.
In a dying hour, Bellarmine is Tutissimum est, will be good Doctrine.
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When we bring things to an issue between God and our own Souls about Justification, we shall conclude as Paul does, Rom. 3. 28. Then Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputes righteousness without works, Romans 4. 6.
When we bring things to an issue between God and our own Souls about Justification, we shall conclude as Paul does, Rom. 3. 28. Then Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputes righteousness without works, Romans 4. 6.
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CHAP. IV. Fifthly, the Privileges of Adoption.
CHAP. IV. Fifthly, the Privileges of Adoption.
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ADoption carries all the outward privileges of the Covenant along with it, Rom. 2. 4. But because this relates to Adoption at large, I shall confine my self to those special privileges of Adoption, that belong to the true Children of God only, viz.
ADoption carries all the outward privileges of the Covenant along with it, Rom. 2. 4. But Because this relates to Adoption At large, I shall confine my self to those special privileges of Adoption, that belong to the true Children of God only, viz.
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1. A filial confidence and boldness at the Throne of Grace;
1. A filial confidence and boldness At the Throne of Grace;
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In whom we have boldness and access with confidence, by the faith of him, Ephes. 3. 12. Heb. 4. 16. Adoption heightens our trust and confidence in God;In whom we have boldness and access with confidence, by the faith of him, Ephesians 3. 12. Hebrew 4. 16. Adoption heightens our trust and confidence in God;
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Christ as a Son, trusted in God, and so do all Christians, Heb. 2. 13. 2. Conformity to Christ;
christ as a Son, trusted in God, and so do all Christians, Hebrew 2. 13. 2. Conformity to christ;
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Christ is formed in them all, Gal. 4. 19. As Christ is, so are they, each one resembles the children of a King, Judg. 8. 18. They will be exactly like Christ at the Resurrection, Psal. 17. 15. They were from Eternity predestinated unto 〈 ◊ 〉 Rom. 8, 29.
christ is formed in them all, Gal. 4. 19. As christ is, so Are they, each one resembles the children of a King, Judges 8. 18. They will be exactly like christ At the Resurrection, Psalm 17. 15. They were from Eternity predestinated unto 〈 ◊ 〉 Rom. 8, 29.
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3. If 〈 ◊ 〉, then Heirs, Rom. 8. 17. Gal. 4. 7. We have not only a right,
3. If 〈 ◊ 〉, then Heirs, Rom. 8. 17. Gal. 4. 7. We have not only a right,
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but a present participation of the inheritance in some degree here; we have something in hand, and more in hope;
but a present participation of the inheritance in Some degree Here; we have something in hand, and more in hope;
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the earnest Penny, the first fruits we now have, the rest is reserved for us in Heaven, Eph. 1. 13, 14. 1 Pet. 3. 4. God makes us joint heirs with Christ, to share with him,
the earnest Penny, the First fruits we now have, the rest is reserved for us in Heaven, Ephesians 1. 13, 14. 1 Pet. 3. 4. God makes us joint Heirs with christ, to share with him,
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because the Heavenly inheritance is not diminished by being communicated to many: Every one has all.
Because the Heavenly inheritance is not diminished by being communicated to many: Every one has all.
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The Sons of God are Heirs, 1. Of Glory, 1 Pet. 1. 4. 5. 2. Of this World, 1 Cor. 3. 22. 3. Of the Promise, Heb. 6. 17. Heb. 11. 9. 4. Adoption translates us out of a Miserable estate, into a Happy estate;
The Sons of God Are Heirs, 1. Of Glory, 1 Pet. 1. 4. 5. 2. Of this World, 1 Cor. 3. 22. 3. Of the Promise, Hebrew 6. 17. Hebrew 11. 9. 4. Adoption translates us out of a Miserable estate, into a Happy estate;
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from being Children of the Devil, of Wrath, of Perdition, of Darkness, to become the Children of God, partakers of the Divine Nature, Brethren of Christ, Children of Light, Children of Abraham; being Aliens and strangers before, standing at a great distance from God, We are now brought nigh by the blood of Christ, Eph. 2. 12, 13. Are become children of the house, to abide there for ever;
from being Children of the devil, of Wrath, of Perdition, of Darkness, to become the Children of God, partakers of the Divine Nature, Brothers of christ, Children of Light, Children of Abraham; being Aliens and Strangers before, standing At a great distance from God, We Are now brought High by the blood of christ, Ephesians 2. 12, 13. are become children of the house, to abide there for ever;
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God is in Covenant with us, and we in him.
God is in Covenant with us, and we in him.
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I will receive you, and be a father to you, 2 Cor. 6. 17, 18. A great promise indeed, it secures us for ever;I will receive you, and be a father to you, 2 Cor. 6. 17, 18. A great promise indeed, it secures us for ever;
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like that which God made to David concerning his Son Solomon, 2 Sam. 7. 14, 15. I will be his father,
like that which God made to David Concerning his Son Solomon, 2 Sam. 7. 14, 15. I will be his father,
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and he shall be my Son, my mercy shall not depart away from him. and he shall be my Son, my mercy shall not depart away from him.
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Adoption casts us upon God, puts us under his Fatherly care for ever, Mat. 6. 25, 26, 32, 33. So Mordecai brought up Hester; when he took her for his own Daughter, Esther 2. 7. This title of being the Children of God is very honourable;
Adoption Cast us upon God, puts us under his Fatherly care for ever, Mathew 6. 25, 26, 32, 33. So Mordecai brought up Esther; when he took her for his own Daughter, Esther 2. 7. This title of being the Children of God is very honourable;
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how do the Saints glory in it!
how do the Saints glory in it!
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1 John 3. 1. it makes us great indeed, as was said of Christ, Luke 1. 32. He shall be great, and shall be called the son of the most High.
1 John 3. 1. it makes us great indeed, as was said of christ, Lycia 1. 32. He shall be great, and shall be called the son of the most High.
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How do men value themselves upon the account of their Birth, as descending from an Ancient Honourable Family? He that is born of God, is better born, more Nobly descended than they,
How do men valve themselves upon the account of their Birth, as descending from an Ancient Honourable Family? He that is born of God, is better born, more Nobly descended than they,
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and may vie Genealogies with the best of them:
and may vie Genealogies with the best of them:
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By Faith Moses refused to be called the Son of Pharaoh 's Daughter, chusing rather to suffer Affliction with the people of God;
By Faith Moses refused to be called the Son of Pharaoh is Daughter, choosing rather to suffer Affliction with the people of God;
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esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the Treasures in Egypt, Heb. 11. 23, 24, 25. I shall chuse rather to insist upon those privileges of Adoption that flow from that Christian Liberty, which always accompany it;
esteeming the reproach of christ greater riches than the Treasures in Egypt, Hebrew 11. 23, 24, 25. I shall choose rather to insist upon those privileges of Adoption that flow from that Christian Liberty, which always accompany it;
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If the son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed, John 8. 36. We are freed from the curse of the Law, by the merit of the death of Christ;If the son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed, John 8. 36. We Are freed from the curse of the Law, by the merit of the death of christ;
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Believers look above the Law and the Righteousness of it for their Justification; they have no respect to their own Works in Justification;
Believers look above the Law and the Righteousness of it for their Justification; they have no respect to their own Works in Justification;
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because they know they are justified without them; they eye only the Mercy of God in Christ for their Justification.
Because they know they Are justified without them; they eye only the Mercy of God in christ for their Justification.
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When the question is about Justification (and 'tis a question much agitated among us now-a-days) 'tis not how we are made Righteous in our selves,
When the question is about Justification (and it's a question much agitated among us nowadays) it's not how we Are made Righteous in our selves,
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but how we being Sinners in our selves, may be accounted Righteous and Just before God;
but how we being Sinners in our selves, may be accounted Righteous and Just before God;
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we must consult with the Gospel about this, not the Law; how God becomes propitious to Sinners;
we must consult with the Gospel about this, not the Law; how God becomes propitious to Sinners;
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'tis Christ, not the Law, gives us the reason of this:
it's christ, not the Law, gives us the reason of this:
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And when Conscience is satisfied in this point, That we shall not be Judged by the Law, the Saints do willingly yield Obedience to the Law, according to the measure of Grace they have received;
And when Conscience is satisfied in this point, That we shall not be Judged by the Law, the Saints do willingly yield obedience to the Law, according to the measure of Grace they have received;
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they know now, that for Christ's sake, their sincere, though imperfect Obedience will be accepted. We can never serve God chearfully till then;
they know now, that for Christ's sake, their sincere, though imperfect obedience will be accepted. We can never serve God cheerfully till then;
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we cannot believe that God counts himself truly Worshipped by our imperfect Obedience, till we believe he will accept of it through Christ:
we cannot believe that God counts himself truly Worshipped by our imperfect obedience, till we believe he will accept of it through christ:
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For the Law rejects all imperfect Works, 'tis Faith in Christ only procures their acceptance; For we are not under the Law, but under grace, i. e.
For the Law rejects all imperfect Works, it's Faith in christ only procures their acceptance; For we Are not under the Law, but under grace, i. e.
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We are not only freed from the Curse of the Law: But
We Are not only freed from the Curse of the Law: But
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Are put into such a state of Grace, that we seek not the Blessing from the Law (indeed it has none for us) but from the Gospel, which blesses us in the Name of Christ,
are put into such a state of Grace, that we seek not the Blessing from the Law (indeed it has none for us) but from the Gospel, which Blesses us in the Name of christ,
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and for his sake, Gal. 3. 23, 24. Before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith, which should afterwards be revealed.
and for his sake, Gal. 3. 23, 24. Before faith Come, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith, which should afterwards be revealed.
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Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. So Romans 8. 15.Wherefore the law was our Schoolmaster to bring us unto christ, that we might be justified by faith. So Romans 8. 15.
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And as we are freed from the curse of the Law, and also from the intollerable yoak,
And as we Are freed from the curse of the Law, and also from the intolerable yoke,
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and servile paedagogy of the Law. So
and servile pedagogy of the Law. So
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We are no longer tied up from the use of those indifferent things prohibited by the Law;
We Are no longer tied up from the use of those indifferent things prohibited by the Law;
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and this is another part of the glorious Liberty of the Children of God, which we should always use to God's Glory and the good of our Neighbour.
and this is Another part of the glorious Liberty of the Children of God, which we should always use to God's Glory and the good of our Neighbour.
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Indifferent things are of that middle nature, that in the simple use of them, or abstaining from them, there lies no Religion either way, i. e. Conscience is not bound to one,
Indifferent things Are of that middle nature, that in the simple use of them, or abstaining from them, there lies no Religion either Way, i. e. Conscience is not bound to one,
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or to the other, but free to either:
or to the other, but free to either:
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'Tis necessary to know this, to satisfy scrupulous Consciences, that may be under the power of a superstitious Opinion,
It's necessary to know this, to satisfy scrupulous Consciences, that may be under the power of a superstitious Opinion,
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as if the use of this or that were unlawful.
as if the use of this or that were unlawful.
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'Tis a dangerous thing to speak too freely of Christian Liberty, because many under that pretence, allow themselves in very unwarrantable courses, running into excess, laying aside all Moderation, Order and Government of themselves in the use of outward things:
It's a dangerous thing to speak too freely of Christian Liberty, Because many under that pretence, allow themselves in very unwarrantable courses, running into excess, laying aside all Moderation, Order and Government of themselves in the use of outward things:
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Therefore you must note, That Christian Liberty is altogether Spiritual, 2 Cor. 3. 17. Not to be used for an occasion to the Flesh, Gal. 5. 13. So that Luxury in Diet, Pride in Apparel, &c. can never be justified by the doctrine of Christian Liberty, which is principally intended to pacifie fearful Consciences in these Three Things. 1. Whether our sins be all pardoned. 2. Whether our imperfect Obedience pleases God. 3. Whether God allows the free use of all indifferent things.
Therefore you must note, That Christian Liberty is altogether Spiritual, 2 Cor. 3. 17. Not to be used for an occasion to the Flesh, Gal. 5. 13. So that Luxury in Diet, Pride in Apparel, etc. can never be justified by the Doctrine of Christian Liberty, which is principally intended to pacify fearful Consciences in these Three Things. 1. Whither our Sins be all pardoned. 2. Whither our imperfect obedience Pleases God. 3. Whither God allows the free use of all indifferent things.
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These are the puzzling points that are apt to disturb our Consciences, till we rightly understand the nature of Christian Liberty;
These Are the puzzling points that Are apt to disturb our Consciences, till we rightly understand the nature of Christian Liberty;
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which does not countenance that excess, that too many of the Richer sort run into, vying who shall be finest in their Apparel, most sumptuous in their Entertainments;
which does not countenance that excess, that too many of the Richer sort run into, vying who shall be Finest in their Apparel, most sumptuous in their Entertainments;
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these things are not forbidden, say they:
these things Are not forbidden, say they:
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'Tis true, the things themselves are not forbidden, but the immoderate use of them is forbidden.
It's true, the things themselves Are not forbidden, but the immoderate use of them is forbidden.
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Therefore let your moderation be seen in all things;
Therefore let your moderation be seen in all things;
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and know that your Christian Liberty lies as well in abstaining from indifferent things, when inexpedient, as in using them.
and know that your Christian Liberty lies as well in abstaining from indifferent things, when inexpedient, as in using them.
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Christian Liberty relates to Conscience, both thy own and thy Brothers:
Christian Liberty relates to Conscience, both thy own and thy Brother's:
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So use your Estates, that you may glorifie God and edifie your Brother, and we shall not question your Liberty;
So use your Estates, that you may Glorify God and edify your Brother, and we shall not question your Liberty;
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'tis not for nothing that so many woes are pronounced against the Rich, Luke 6. 24, 25, 26. Read that place,
it's not for nothing that so many woes Are pronounced against the Rich, Lycia 6. 24, 25, 26. Read that place,
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and also Amos 6. to v. 7. I don't quote these places, that you should throw away your Riches, and lay aside all Mirth;
and also Amos 6. to v. 7. I don't quote these places, that you should throw away your Riches, and lay aside all Mirth;
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no, do but throw out the sin that is in all these, and I have nothing to say against the lawful use of the things themselves,
no, do but throw out the since that is in all these, and I have nothing to say against the lawful use of the things themselves,
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but see you don't abuse them.
but see you don't abuse them.
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CHAP. V. The APPLICATION.
CHAP. V. The APPLICATION.
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LET us labour to live in the comfortable sense of our Adoption, as the only way to walk worthy of it, Mal. 1. 6. 'Tis a shame to do otherwise, Deut. 32. 6. The best way to keep up a sense of our Adoption, and of all the high priviledges belonging to it: Is
LET us labour to live in the comfortable sense of our Adoption, as the only Way to walk worthy of it, Malachi 1. 6. It's a shame to do otherwise, Deuteronomy 32. 6. The best Way to keep up a sense of our Adoption, and of all the high privileges belonging to it: Is
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1. To attend to the witness of the Spirit within us:
1. To attend to the witness of the Spirit within us:
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Our Adoption is a great mystery, the grounds and reasons of it lie very deep, quite out of the reach of a mere Humane understanding, that cannot discern the deep things of God;
Our Adoption is a great mystery, the grounds and Reasons of it lie very deep, quite out of the reach of a mere Humane understanding, that cannot discern the deep things of God;
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we shall certainly be at a loss in our own thoughts, how to clear up our Adoption,
we shall Certainly be At a loss in our own thoughts, how to clear up our Adoption,
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if the Spirit do not help us, and make it out plainly to our Spirit from the word;
if the Spirit do not help us, and make it out plainly to our Spirit from the word;
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and when that is done, we sit down astonished at the greatness of God's Love;
and when that is done, we fit down astonished At the greatness of God's Love;
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when the Spirit has satisfied us, that it is so, we can give no reason why it should be so;
when the Spirit has satisfied us, that it is so, we can give no reason why it should be so;
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but must resolve all into the Love of God in Christ, that passes our knowledg;
but must resolve all into the Love of God in christ, that passes our knowledge;
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Behold what manner of love is this, 1 John 3. 1. That we should not only be called,Behold what manner of love is this, 1 John 3. 1. That we should not only be called,
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but really be the Children of God:
but really be the Children of God:
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We must observe what inward evidence and demonstration the Spirit gives of our particular Adoption by name, that is properly the work of the Spirit in witnessing to us, the Spirit applies in particular the promises of Life and Pardon;
We must observe what inward evidence and demonstration the Spirit gives of our particular Adoption by name, that is properly the work of the Spirit in witnessing to us, the Spirit Applies in particular the promises of Life and Pardon;
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they are generally propounded by Ministers, but there comes a word behind; from the Spirit, Isa. 30. 21. privily assuring a man of his Adoption.
they Are generally propounded by Ministers, but there comes a word behind; from the Spirit, Isaiah 30. 21. privily assuring a man of his Adoption.
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You may know 'tis not a delusion of your own Spirit, nor of Satan.
You may know it's not a delusion of your own Spirit, nor of Satan.
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Not of your own Spirit, because this testimony to the truth of our interest in Christ, is usually given in when we have no sensible apprehension or feeling of the Love of God to us,
Not of your own Spirit, Because this testimony to the truth of our Interest in christ, is usually given in when we have no sensible apprehension or feeling of the Love of God to us,
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as Mat. 27. 46. The Spirit comes in to comfort us when we are most cast down,
as Mathew 27. 46. The Spirit comes in to Comfort us when we Are most cast down,
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and overwhelmed in our own spirits, and so not in a condition to speak comfort to our selves.
and overwhelmed in our own spirits, and so not in a condition to speak Comfort to our selves.
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Not from Satan, who at such a season seeks to drive you to utter despair, but the Spirit strengthens our Faith at such a time, sets it against all discouragement;
Not from Satan, who At such a season seeks to drive you to utter despair, but the Spirit strengthens our Faith At such a time, sets it against all discouragement;
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'tis not said, he that feels, but He that believes has everlasting life, John 3. 36. And there is a feeling that belongs to Faith, that none but the Spirit of God can give us the sense of;
it's not said, he that feels, but He that believes has everlasting life, John 3. 36. And there is a feeling that belongs to Faith, that none but the Spirit of God can give us the sense of;
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hence it is that the Saints know more certainly that they are the children of God,
hence it is that the Saints know more Certainly that they Are the children of God,
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than the men of the World do, that they are the Children of those whom they call their Fathers in the Flesh.
than the men of the World do, that they Are the Children of those whom they call their Father's in the Flesh.
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The witness of the Spirit is a secret information of the Love of God, and his Fatherly affection to us;
The witness of the Spirit is a secret information of the Love of God, and his Fatherly affection to us;
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a still voice from Heaven that God is thy God, which the heart rests in, and is fully satisfied;
a still voice from Heaven that God is thy God, which the heart rests in, and is Fully satisfied;
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'tis more than if an Angel should come from Heaven and tell thee, Thou art greatly beloved,
it's more than if an Angel should come from Heaven and tell thee, Thou art greatly Beloved,
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as Dan. 9. 23. The earnest of the Spirit in our hearts is more than all this, 2 Cor. 1. 22. We may without this testimony of the Spirit, know that there is such a thing as Adoption spoken of in Scripture;
as Dan. 9. 23. The earnest of the Spirit in our hearts is more than all this, 2 Cor. 1. 22. We may without this testimony of the Spirit, know that there is such a thing as Adoption spoken of in Scripture;
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but that we in particular are Adopted, none can assure us of this but the Spirit by a particular application of this Grace to our selves:
but that we in particular Are Adopted, none can assure us of this but the Spirit by a particular application of this Grace to our selves:
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The Spirit of God in us, speaks particularly to us, to our case, to our state, to our Souls.
The Spirit of God in us, speaks particularly to us, to our case, to our state, to our Souls.
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I hope he is so speaking to you now, so speaking in you at this time, shewing you what interest you have in Christ,
I hope he is so speaking to you now, so speaking in you At this time, showing you what Interest you have in christ,
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and what follows upon it, reasoning you into a belief of the thing in reference to your selves.
and what follows upon it, reasoning you into a belief of the thing in Referente to your selves.
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When the Spirit comes in as a witness, 'twill be believed the Spirit comes on purpose to answer all our doubts and objections, to make the matter plain and evident to us;
When the Spirit comes in as a witness, it'll be believed the Spirit comes on purpose to answer all our doubts and objections, to make the matter plain and evident to us;
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else the Spirit could not be so effectual a Comforter, if he did not bring convincing light along with him into our dark Souls:
Else the Spirit could not be so effectual a Comforter, if he did not bring convincing Light along with him into our dark Souls:
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You may put by all that we can say to you, and remain unsatisfied, after all the arguments that Ministers may use to convince you of your Adoption;
You may put by all that we can say to you, and remain unsatisfied, After all the Arguments that Ministers may use to convince you of your Adoption;
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you may hang down your heads every one of you, and say, notwithstanding all this, I fear I am not a Child of God:
you may hang down your Heads every one of you, and say, notwithstanding all this, I Fear I am not a Child of God:
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But when the Spirit himself comes into that Soul, there is no resisting the wisdom of the Holy Ghost;
But when the Spirit himself comes into that Soul, there is no resisting the Wisdom of the Holy Ghost;
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Ministers have not wisdom enough to quiet a troubled Conscience.
Ministers have not Wisdom enough to quiet a troubled Conscience.
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We may set outward light before a dark Soul, and yet that Soul be as dark as ever for want of inward light;
We may Set outward Light before a dark Soul, and yet that Soul be as dark as ever for want of inward Light;
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we may speak the truth as it is in Jesus, but we cannot give you a discerning of that truth;
we may speak the truth as it is in jesus, but we cannot give you a discerning of that truth;
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we may hold the object before you, but cannot give you eyes to see it;
we may hold the Object before you, but cannot give you eyes to see it;
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but the Spirit does both, gives us a capacity to learn and take in what he teaches us.
but the Spirit does both, gives us a capacity to Learn and take in what he Teaches us.
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I grant an enlightned mind may reason it self into some present sense of his Adoption,
I grant an enlightened mind may reason it self into Some present sense of his Adoption,
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but seeing so many things contrary to the Divine Nature in himself, he doubts again,
but seeing so many things contrary to the Divine Nature in himself, he doubts again,
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and questions his Adoption, and will be ever and anon at a loss, wavering in this matter, 'till the testimony of the Spirit confirm him, which is distinct from all his own spiritual reasonings, from all the right inferences that his Faith draws from the word:
and questions his Adoption, and will be ever and anon At a loss, wavering in this matter, till the testimony of the Spirit confirm him, which is distinct from all his own spiritual reasonings, from all the right inferences that his Faith draws from the word:
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I mean, the testimony of the Spirit hath a greater cogency and force with him, than all the apprehensions of his Faith can have;
I mean, the testimony of the Spirit hath a greater cogency and force with him, than all the apprehensions of his Faith can have;
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though Faith and the Spirit both go upon the same grounds, and quote the same Scriptures,
though Faith and the Spirit both go upon the same grounds, and quote the same Scriptures,
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yet the testimony of the Spirit is stronger, than the bare apprehensions of our Faith, and makes deeper impression upon the mind of Believers, than their Faith can;
yet the testimony of the Spirit is Stronger, than the bore apprehensions of our Faith, and makes Deeper impression upon the mind of Believers, than their Faith can;
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which impressions are more easily retained and remembred, than all the just consequences of our Faith;
which impressions Are more Easily retained and remembered, than all the just consequences of our Faith;
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we have not always that presence of mind, cannot so soon recollect our selves, as to be always under the light of that demonstration, that Faith well studied and acted, can,
we have not always that presence of mind, cannot so soon recollect our selves, as to be always under the Light of that demonstration, that Faith well studied and acted, can,
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and does sometimes make of our Adoption, and then the Spirit comes in, and helps us under our present Temptations, gives such an unquestionable Testimony of the truth of that which we were in some suspence about, that we can doubt no more,
and does sometime make of our Adoption, and then the Spirit comes in, and helps us under our present Temptations, gives such an unquestionable Testimony of the truth of that which we were in Some suspense about, that we can doubt no more,
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but are setled and established in our belief of it;
but Are settled and established in our belief of it;
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so that when the Soul is clouded, when Faith is not so ready and prompt as formerly to make clear aud evident proof of our Adoption, cannot set before us so plainly the reasons and grounds of it;
so that when the Soul is clouded, when Faith is not so ready and prompt as formerly to make clear and evident proof of our Adoption, cannot Set before us so plainly the Reasons and grounds of it;
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the Spirit's Testimony puts the matter out of doubt, and makes us not only to know,
the Spirit's Testimony puts the matter out of doubt, and makes us not only to know,
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but to feel that we are the true Children of God;
but to feel that we Are the true Children of God;
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by that Childlike disposition towards God and our Heavenly Father, which we find in our selves.
by that Childlike disposition towards God and our Heavenly Father, which we find in our selves.
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If you observe how the Children of God come out of their doubts about their Adoption, you'll find it to be this way;
If you observe how the Children of God come out of their doubts about their Adoption, You'll find it to be this Way;
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the same Scriptures and spiritual reasons, that Faith alone cannot set home at one time, do suddainly enter and prevail at another time;
the same Scriptures and spiritual Reasons, that Faith alone cannot Set home At one time, do suddenly enter and prevail At Another time;
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we see that in them now that convinces us, which we could not see before; and this is from the testimony of the Spirit, witnessing with our Spirit;
we see that in them now that convinces us, which we could not see before; and this is from the testimony of the Spirit, witnessing with our Spirit;
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our Spirit was alone before, labouring to perswade and convince, but could not; then in comes the Spirit, and gives such a corroborating Testimony with our Spirit;
our Spirit was alone before, labouring to persuade and convince, but could not; then in comes the Spirit, and gives such a corroborating Testimony with our Spirit;
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that in the mouth of these two Witnesses the truth is confirmed, and cleared up to our full satisfaction:
that in the Mouth of these two Witnesses the truth is confirmed, and cleared up to our full satisfaction:
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Worldly men boast of their being the Children of God, tho they do the works of the Devil;
Worldly men boast of their being the Children of God, though they do the works of the devil;
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this is from their own Spirit, not from God's. As we are to attend to the witness of the Spirit, so we should
this is from their own Spirit, not from God's. As we Are to attend to the witness of the Spirit, so we should
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2. Apply our selves often to God as our Father; say, Our father, which art in heaven;
2. Apply our selves often to God as our Father; say, Our father, which art in heaven;
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from the instinct of the Divine Nature in us, we cannot be beaten out of it,
from the instinct of the Divine Nature in us, we cannot be beaten out of it,
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but that God is our Father;
but that God is our Father;
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Doubtless thou art our father, tho Abraham be ignorant of us, Isa. 63. 16. We don't doubt of that, we will lie at thy feet,Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, Isaiah 63. 16. We don't doubt of that, we will lie At thy feet,
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and commit our selves to thy care, not questioning thy love to us.
and commit our selves to thy care, not questioning thy love to us.
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A woman may forget her sucking child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb, A woman may forget her sucking child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb,
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yet thou wilt not forget us, Isa. 49. 15, 16. Therefore cry Abba, Father; he is not the God of the Jews only, but of the Gentiles also;yet thou wilt not forget us, Isaiah 49. 15, 16. Therefore cry Abba, Father; he is not the God of the jews only, but of the Gentiles also;
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the believing Gentiles, may in their several Languages, cry Father with as much confidence, as the Jews cryed Abba; if you, from your hearts own God as your Father, he will answer to that name,
the believing Gentiles, may in their several Languages, cry Father with as much confidence, as the jews cried Abba; if you, from your hearts own God as your Father, he will answer to that name,
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and call you his Children, make the Tryal when you will in uprightness of heart, you will find his Fatherly Bowels will earn towards you;
and call you his Children, make the Trial when you will in uprightness of heart, you will find his Fatherly Bowels will earn towards you;
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he has stiled himself your Heavenly Father, and your naming that word in Faith, will have a secret influence upon your Souls,
he has styled himself your Heavenly Father, and your naming that word in Faith, will have a secret influence upon your Souls,
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and let in a sense of his Fatherly love to you, and make you pray like his Children;
and let in a sense of his Fatherly love to you, and make you pray like his Children;
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the more you do express a willingness to have God for your Father, counting your selves happy in that relation, the more willing is God to own you for his Children;
the more you do express a willingness to have God for your Father, counting your selves happy in that Relation, the more willing is God to own you for his Children;
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here is a poor Soul, says God, who counts himself utterly undone, if I do not become a Father to him;
Here is a poor Soul, Says God, who counts himself utterly undone, if I do not become a Father to him;
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he has cast himself down at my Feet, I cannot contain my self any longer, from owning him as my dear Child;
he has cast himself down At my Feet, I cannot contain my self any longer, from owning him as my dear Child;
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I must tell him so, Son, Daughter, be of good cheer, I am thy Father, and will be a Father to thee for ever;
I must tell him so, Son, Daughter, be of good cheer, I am thy Father, and will be a Father to thee for ever;
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all that I have is thine.
all that I have is thine.
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This is the highest degree of comfort we are capable of in this World, to live under a clear manifestation of the love of God to us in Christ Jesus.
This is the highest degree of Comfort we Are capable of in this World, to live under a clear manifestation of the love of God to us in christ jesus.
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Obj. I can sometimes call God Father, and do think my self to be his Child;Object I can sometime call God Father, and do think my self to be his Child;
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yet I am afraid he won't own me, because I have been a rebellious Child; I have sinned greatly against him, and am afraid to come into his presence.
yet I am afraid he won't own me, Because I have been a rebellious Child; I have sinned greatly against him, and am afraid to come into his presence.
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Ans. So it was with the Prodigal, Luk. 15. 21. But his Father, instead of taking notice of his former Miscarriages, sets himself to give him all the demonstrations of his love immaginable, in the highest expressions of his kindness to him, v. 22, 23, 24. And so does God carry it towards a returning Sinner.Ans. So it was with the Prodigal, Luk. 15. 21. But his Father, instead of taking notice of his former Miscarriages, sets himself to give him all the demonstrations of his love imaginable, in the highest expressions of his kindness to him, v. 22, 23, 24. And so does God carry it towards a returning Sinner.
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But if after all, doubts still remain, you are still under a secret Trepidation in your own mind, that you shall not be accepted of the Father, that he will not own you for his Child. Then,
But if After all, doubts still remain, you Are still under a secret Trepidation in your own mind, that you shall not be accepted of the Father, that he will not own you for his Child. Then,
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3. Consider your alliance to Christ; apply to him as your elder Brother;
3. Consider your alliance to christ; apply to him as your elder Brother;
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A brother is born for the day of adversity, Prov. 17. 17. Never was there such a Brother as Christ, he is not ashamed to call us Brethren, Heb. 2. 11. Tho he be so infinitely above us, being the only Natural Son of God, his first-born yet Believers, by the Grace of Adoption, are called his first-born too, Heb. 12. 23. Being mystically joyned to Christ, the natural Son of God;A brother is born for the day of adversity, Curae 17. 17. Never was there such a Brother as christ, he is not ashamed to call us Brothers, Hebrew 2. 11. Though he be so infinitely above us, being the only Natural Son of God, his firstborn yet Believers, by the Grace of Adoption, Are called his firstborn too, Hebrew 12. 23. Being mystically joined to christ, the natural Son of God;
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Adam in his innocency, was never so joyned in that nearness to God;Adam in his innocency, was never so joined in that nearness to God;
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the priviledge of the first-born under the Law belongs to Believers now, who are therefore made Priests unto God.
the privilege of the firstborn under the Law belongs to Believers now, who Are Therefore made Priests unto God.
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The Foundation of our Adoption lies in our Alliance to Christ our elder Brother, who is able to bring us into,
The Foundation of our Adoption lies in our Alliance to christ our elder Brother, who is able to bring us into,
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and to fix us in that relation to God. Because 1. He hath a great interest with the Father as his well-beloved Son;
and to fix us in that Relation to God. Because 1. He hath a great Interest with the Father as his well-beloved Son;
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you may think your selves not beloved, but you cannot think so of Christ, who is the express Image of the Father;
you may think your selves not Beloved, but you cannot think so of christ, who is the express Image of the Father;
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if Christ be so like the Father, and the Saints so like Christ, then stand before God in the Image of Christ,
if christ be so like the Father, and the Saints so like christ, then stand before God in the Image of christ,
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and you will find every cast of God's Eye upon his Son Christ, will reach your hearts;
and you will find every cast of God's Eye upon his Son christ, will reach your hearts;
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Christ in you, draws the eye and the heart of God towards you;
christ in you, draws the eye and the heart of God towards you;
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for all the acts of love and complacency that God puts forth towards the Person of the Son, do extend themselves to all the operations of the Spirit of the Son in the hearts of Believers;
for all the acts of love and complacency that God puts forth towards the Person of the Son, do extend themselves to all the operations of the Spirit of the Son in the hearts of Believers;
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let me tell you, God cannot disown you, but he must disown Christ, in whom you are, and who is in you;
let me tell you, God cannot disown you, but he must disown christ, in whom you Are, and who is in you;
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let God look either upon Christ, or upon Believers, he still sees them both together, one in another, John 17. 21, 22, 23. Then keep close to Christ, go to the Father in his name;
let God look either upon christ, or upon Believers, he still sees them both together, one in Another, John 17. 21, 22, 23. Then keep close to christ, go to the Father in his name;
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to his Father, and your Father; if not to your Father, yet go as to his Father;
to his Father, and your Father; if not to your Father, yet go as to his Father;
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when Faith cannot act one way, yet it may do the same thing another way;
when Faith cannot act one Way, yet it may do the same thing Another Way;
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when it cannot enter in at one door, it may enter in at the other door of the same House;
when it cannot enter in At one door, it may enter in At the other door of the same House;
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what can't be proved by one medium, may be proved by another;
what can't be proved by one medium, may be proved by Another;
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the Devil can never so block up all ways of access to God, but Faith will break through somewhere;
the devil can never so block up all ways of access to God, but Faith will break through somewhere;
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'twill either find a way, or make a way.
it'll either find a Way, or make a Way.
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2. Because he is a merciful and faithful High Priest, Heb. 2. 5. Every way fitted for the Office of a Mediator, touched with the feeling of our Infirmities;
2. Because he is a merciful and faithful High Priest, Hebrew 2. 5. Every Way fitted for the Office of a Mediator, touched with the feeling of our Infirmities;
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in all points tempted as we are, Heb. 4. 15. A body hast thou prepared me, Heb. 10. 5. i. e.
in all points tempted as we Are, Hebrew 4. 15. A body hast thou prepared me, Hebrew 10. 5. i. e.
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Framed to such a temper, that Christ through our nature, might best express God's love to man;
Framed to such a temper, that christ through our nature, might best express God's love to man;
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Christ acted over the life of God in man's nature, therefore it was necessary, that the humane Nature of Christ should be adapted and suited to the Divine Nature;
christ acted over the life of God in Man's nature, Therefore it was necessary, that the humane Nature of christ should be adapted and suited to the Divine Nature;
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which was done three ways, viz. First,
which was done three ways, viz. First,
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By the perfection of it, being free from all contagion of sin, by a miraculous conception;
By the perfection of it, being free from all contagion of since, by a miraculous conception;
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the Holy Ghost over-shadowing the Virgin Mary, and separating humane Nature in the first conception of Christ, from original sin that descends down upon it, in all who come into the World by natural Generation. Secondly,
the Holy Ghost overshadowing the Virgae Marry, and separating humane Nature in the First conception of christ, from original since that descends down upon it, in all who come into the World by natural Generation. Secondly,
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By the Hypostatical union of the humane Nature to the Divine, in the second Person of the Trinity, which eternally secures our humane Nature in Christ, from all possibility of the least defection, puts it quite out of the power of the Devil any way to corrupt or vitiate it, by all his subtil contrivances and temptations by which he did vainly attempt such a thing;
By the Hypostatical Union of the humane Nature to the Divine, in the second Person of the Trinity, which eternally secures our humane Nature in christ, from all possibility of the least defection, puts it quite out of the power of the devil any Way to corrupt or vitiate it, by all his subtle contrivances and temptations by which he did vainly attempt such a thing;
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perfect Nature in the first Adam (I don't say could not, but) did not preserve it self.
perfect Nature in the First Adam (I don't say could not, but) did not preserve it self.
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Adam did not fall for want of light and knowledge; no, he could never have fallen unless he would;Adam did not fallen for want of Light and knowledge; no, he could never have fallen unless he would;
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'twas from the mutability of his Will that he fell, but the humane Nature of Christ, the second Adam, being under the Government of a Divine immutable Will, can never fall;
'twas from the mutability of his Will that he fell, but the humane Nature of christ, the second Adam, being under the Government of a Divine immutable Will, can never fallen;
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hence it is, that our standing in Christ, is secured to eternity. Thirdly, By the pouring out of the Spirit without measure upon him;
hence it is, that our standing in christ, is secured to eternity. Thirdly, By the pouring out of the Spirit without measure upon him;
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that so strengthned all his humane Faculties, that 'twas impossible the Devil should ever impose upon him;
that so strengthened all his humane Faculties, that 'twas impossible the devil should ever impose upon him;
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such an overflowing fulness of the Spirit, leaves no room for any carnal impression to be made upon him;
such an overflowing fullness of the Spirit, leaves no room for any carnal impression to be made upon him;
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his humane Nature received such a Divine tincture from the essence of the Godhead, so powerfully influencing his Manhood, that the Devil found nothing in him to work upon;
his humane Nature received such a Divine tincture from the essence of the Godhead, so powerfully influencing his Manhood, that the devil found nothing in him to work upon;
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he met with God in every thought, in every word, in every Action of Christ, in every motion and affection of his heart;
he met with God in every Thought, in every word, in every Actium of christ, in every motion and affection of his heart;
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and finding one so much greater than himself, continually aiding and strengthning the Man Christ, he despairs of Victory, and leaves him.
and finding one so much greater than himself, continually aiding and strengthening the Man christ, he despairs of Victory, and leaves him.
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The Devil was not mistaken in the Nature of the Man Christ, which was really humane;
The devil was not mistaken in the Nature of the Man christ, which was really humane;
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but he was mistaken in the Person of Christ, which was solely Divine; such a Person, in such a Nature, he never thought to meet with;
but he was mistaken in the Person of christ, which was solely Divine; such a Person, in such a Nature, he never Thought to meet with;
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that which posed the Devil, was the Person of Christ;
that which posed the devil, was the Person of christ;
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he might know him to be God, and yet apply himself to him as Man, that he is sure he was;
he might know him to be God, and yet apply himself to him as Man, that he is sure he was;
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he could not conceive how humane Nature could subsist, but in a humane Person, and as such a Person, he set upon him;
he could not conceive how humane Nature could subsist, but in a humane Person, and as such a Person, he Set upon him;
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but found it hard to kick against the pricks; such a mighty Man he never grapled with before;
but found it hard to kick against the pricks; such a mighty Man he never grappled with before;
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he was so shamefully foyled in this encounter, that he never durst look Christ in the face afterwards;
he was so shamefully foiled in this encounter, that he never durst look christ in the face afterwards;
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he came behind him often like a Coward in disguise, and by his wicked Instruments annoyed him all he could,
he Come behind him often like a Coward in disguise, and by his wicked Instruments annoyed him all he could,
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but durst not send him a second Challenge, to fight it out with him once more hand to hand;
but durst not send him a second Challenge, to fight it out with him once more hand to hand;
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no, he had enough of that already;
no, he had enough of that already;
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now he foams and rages at a distance, throws his fiery darts here and there, strikes at the Image of Christ in the Saints, where ever he sees it,
now he foams and rages At a distance, throws his fiery darts Here and there, strikes At the Image of christ in the Saints, where ever he sees it,
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but dares not come up to his Person face to face; the great thing that the Devil dreads, in the second coming of Christ;
but dares not come up to his Person face to face; the great thing that the devil dreads, in the second coming of christ;
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he knows that is the time of his torment.
he knows that is the time of his torment.
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Therefore having such a high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens, Heb. 8. 1. who is not ashamed to call us Brethren, let us not be ashamed to call God Father.Therefore having such a high priest, who is Set on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens, Hebrew 8. 1. who is not ashamed to call us Brothers, let us not be ashamed to call God Father.
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Christ will bear us out in it;
christ will bear us out in it;
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the Children of God as such are not known to the World, 1 John 3. 1. Have hard usage from the World, 2 Cor. 48. 9, 10. Yet God knows them, is kind to them,
the Children of God as such Are not known to the World, 1 John 3. 1. Have hard usage from the World, 2 Cor. 48. 9, 10. Yet God knows them, is kind to them,
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and tender of them, Isa. 54. 11. Behold now we are the sons of God, 1 John 3. 2. Now under all our infirmities and afflictions, God is with us in the fire, and in the water;
and tender of them, Isaiah 54. 11. Behold now we Are the Sons of God, 1 John 3. 2. Now under all our infirmities and afflictions, God is with us in the fire, and in the water;
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he has a great love to, and very high esteem of all his Children;
he has a great love to, and very high esteem of all his Children;
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since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee, Isa. 43. 2, 3, 4. He will by no means take away his loving kindness utterly from them, Psal. 89 32, 33. Deut. 8. 5. We are apt to think otherwise.since thou wast precious in my sighed, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee, Isaiah 43. 2, 3, 4. He will by no means take away his loving kindness utterly from them, Psalm 89 32, 33. Deuteronomy 8. 5. We Are apt to think otherwise.
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Isa. 49. 14. Zion said, the Lord hath forsaken me, my Lord hath forgotten me.
Isaiah 49. 14. Zion said, the Lord hath forsaken me, my Lord hath forgotten me.
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We shall be apt to entertain hard thoughts of God upon all occasions, if we live not under the daily sense of our Adoption;
We shall be apt to entertain hard thoughts of God upon all occasions, if we live not under the daily sense of our Adoption;
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in which we see the Fatherly love of God flowing down so strongly towards us, through Christ;
in which we see the Fatherly love of God flowing down so strongly towards us, through christ;
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that we cannot but greatly rejoyce in it.
that we cannot but greatly rejoice in it.
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THE NECESSITY OF Preaching CHRIST. I COR. I. 23, 24. But we preach Christ crucified, &c.
THE NECESSITY OF Preaching CHRIST. I COR. I. 23, 24. But we preach christ Crucified, etc.
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THE design of the Apostle here, is to vindicate the Doctrine of our Salvation by Christ, from all those Aspersions that were cast upon it both by the Jews and Gentiles; the Gospel then was as much cry'd down by some,
THE Design of the Apostle Here, is to vindicate the Doctrine of our Salvation by christ, from all those Aspersions that were cast upon it both by the jews and Gentiles; the Gospel then was as much cried down by Some,
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as it was cry'd up by others. The Apostle tells you who were for it, and who were against it;
as it was cried up by Others. The Apostle tells you who were for it, and who were against it;
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he divides all men into two ranks, viz. The Called, and Uncalled; the Converted, and Unconverted;
he divides all men into two ranks, viz. The Called, and Uncalled; the Converted, and Unconverted;
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he tells you, that they who were effectually Called and Converted, were for the Gospel, but the Uncalled and Unconverted, were against it;
he tells you, that they who were effectually Called and Converted, were for the Gospel, but the Uncalled and Unconverted, were against it;
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and as it was then, so it is now. Hence note,
and as it was then, so it is now. Hence note,
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Obs. That all unregenerate Persons, whether Jews or Gentiles, will have a fling at the Gospel;Obs. That all unregenerate Persons, whither jews or Gentiles, will have a fling At the Gospel;
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'tis contrary to them, and they are as contrary to it; they can't reach the Mystery of it, and therefore do slight and contemn it;
it's contrary to them, and they Are as contrary to it; they can't reach the Mystery of it, and Therefore do slight and contemn it;
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but all who are effectually called, and savingly enlightned, do highly prize it;
but all who Are effectually called, and savingly enlightened, do highly prize it;
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they see much of the Power and Wisdom of God, in that excellent contrivance of Man's Salvation by Christ;
they see much of the Power and Wisdom of God, in that excellent contrivance of Man's Salvation by christ;
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they desire to know nothing but Christ, and him Crucified.
they desire to know nothing but christ, and him crucified.
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Let us have a care we do not darken the evidence of our Conversion, by a Spirit of opposition to the Gospel, in the main fundamental points of it.
Let us have a care we do not darken the evidence of our Conversion, by a Spirit of opposition to the Gospel, in the main fundamental points of it.
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I shall do little else in this Exercise, but open the terms of the text, observing some things by the way.
I shall do little Else in this Exercise, but open the terms of the text, observing Some things by the Way.
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But we preach Christ crucified, &c. He shews the matter and manner of his Preaching in this Chapter, what he Preached, and how.But we preach christ Crucified, etc. He shows the matter and manner of his Preaching in this Chapter, what he Preached, and how.
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1. The matter of his Preaching, or what he Preached, viz. The Gospel, v. 17. The Cross, v. 18. Or Christ Crucified, v. 23. 2. The manner of his Preaching, v. 17. Not with Wisdom of words.
1. The matter of his Preaching, or what he Preached, viz. The Gospel, v. 17. The Cross, v. 18. Or christ crucified, v. 23. 2. The manner of his Preaching, v. 17. Not with Wisdom of words.
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So 1 Cor. 2. 4. vide. Vnto the Jews a stumbling-block; they were offended at Christ's low, mean, humble state in the flesh;
So 1 Cor. 2. 4. vide. Unto the jews a stumbling-block; they were offended At Christ's low, mean, humble state in the Flesh;
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they did not look for any great matter from such a one;
they did not look for any great matter from such a one;
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Can any good thing come out of Nazareth ▪ When the Apostles Preached the Mystery of Christ's Incarnation,Can any good thing come out of Nazareth ▪ When the Apostles Preached the Mystery of Christ's Incarnation,
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how he was Born of a Virgin, what Miracles he did, how he was Crucified,
how he was Born of a Virgae, what Miracles he did, how he was crucified,
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how he rose from the Dead, ascended up to Heaven, and should come again to judg the World, the Jews were offended, did not believe these things to be true, Rom. 9. 33. Luke 2. 34. They saw nothing but weakness in the Doctrine of the Gospel,
how he rose from the Dead, ascended up to Heaven, and should come again to judge the World, the jews were offended, did not believe these things to be true, Rom. 9. 33. Lycia 2. 34. They saw nothing but weakness in the Doctrine of the Gospel,
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therefore the Jews require a Sign, v. 32. Signs and Wonders were to evidence the power of those who wrought them.
Therefore the jews require a Signen, v. 32. Signs and Wonders were to evidence the power of those who wrought them.
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Moses confirmed his Doctrine by many Signs and Wonders;Moses confirmed his Doctrine by many Signs and Wonders;
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so must you, say the Jews to Christ and his Apostles, if you would have us to follow you.
so must you, say the jews to christ and his Apostles, if you would have us to follow you.
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The Jews were used to Signs and Wonders from the beginning, as appears in the Old Testament;
The jews were used to Signs and Wonders from the beginning, as appears in the Old Testament;
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so they were instructed in the Wilderness, Deut. 32. 10. and convinced of the power of God, Psal. 77. 14. ad finem. This made them so desirous of Signs under the New Testament:
so they were instructed in the Wilderness, Deuteronomy 32. 10. and convinced of the power of God, Psalm 77. 14. ad finem. This made them so desirous of Signs under the New Testament:
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Hence that Complaint, Psal. 74. 9. We see not our Signs, we would fain see Signs, as Mat. 12. 38. Master, we would see a Sign from thee.
Hence that Complaint, Psalm 74. 9. We see not our Signs, we would fain see Signs, as Mathew 12. 38. Master, we would see a Signen from thee.
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So Mat. 16. 1. Luke 11. 16. Joh. 2. 18. Zacharias erred in this, Luke 1. 18. The Jews are sharply reproved by Christ for this, Mat. 16. 4. The Signs and Miracles by which the Gospel was already confirmed, should have satisfied them;
So Mathew 16. 1. Lycia 11. 16. John 2. 18. Zacharias erred in this, Lycia 1. 18. The jews Are sharply reproved by christ for this, Mathew 16. 4. The Signs and Miracles by which the Gospel was already confirmed, should have satisfied them;
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the Jews did not require a Sign, as Abraham, Gideon, and Hezekiah did, for the strengthning of their Faith;
the jews did not require a Signen, as Abraham, gideon, and Hezekiah did, for the strengthening of their Faith;
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but out of Curiosity, and contempt of Christ and the Gospel, resolving never to be satisfied, they must have Sign after Sign, they thought it absurd to trust in a Crucified Christ, to expect life from death;
but out of Curiosity, and contempt of christ and the Gospel, resolving never to be satisfied, they must have Signen After Signen, they Thought it absurd to trust in a crucified christ, to expect life from death;
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that he who did not save himself, should be able to save them: Unbelief, you see wants not its seeming reasons to fortify it self against the Gospel.
that he who did not save himself, should be able to save them: Unbelief, you see Wants not its seeming Reasons to fortify it self against the Gospel.
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Besides, they saw that such a Profession of Faith in Christ, exposed them to Sufferings, which made them the more against it, Gal. 5. 11. And unto the Greeks foolishness.
Beside, they saw that such a Profession of Faith in christ, exposed them to Sufferings, which made them the more against it, Gal. 5. 11. And unto the Greeks foolishness.
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By Greeks here we understand all Gentiles, who received all their Wisdom and Learning from the Greeks; or Jews and Gentiles are contradistinguished thus: One had the Written Law, the other had not, Rom. 2. 12, 13, 14. The Greeks would have the Mysteries of the Gospel made out by Reason, else they reject them as foolishness;
By Greeks Here we understand all Gentiles, who received all their Wisdom and Learning from the Greeks; or jews and Gentiles Are contradistinguished thus: One had the Written Law, the other had not, Rom. 2. 12, 13, 14. The Greeks would have the Mysteres of the Gospel made out by Reason, Else they reject them as foolishness;
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they count that foolishness, which transcends their Wisdom; they thought the Gospel an idle Fancy, a very simple absurd Doctrine;
they count that foolishness, which transcends their Wisdom; they Thought the Gospel an idle Fancy, a very simple absurd Doctrine;
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they required Philosophical reasons, which as men, they might comprehend; proving Christ in a Logical way to be, what the Scripture says he is.
they required Philosophical Reasons, which as men, they might comprehend; proving christ in a Logical Way to be, what the Scripture Says he is.
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Moses magna dicit, sed nihil probat, say Galen, Pliny, and Julian. They wanted Logical Demonstrations of Scripture Mysteries, from the true natural Causes of them, which cannot be;
Moses Magna dicit, sed nihil Probat, say Galen, pliny, and Julian. They wanted Logical Demonstrations of Scripture Mysteres, from the true natural Causes of them, which cannot be;
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for then they would not be Mysteries, if Flesh and Blood could understand them, Mat. 16. 17.
for then they would not be Mysteres, if Flesh and Blood could understand them, Mathew 16. 17.
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Thus you see both Jew and Gentile, all sorts of men unregenerate, have something to say against the Gospel, they set themselves studiously to object against it:
Thus you see both Jew and Gentile, all sorts of men unregenerate, have something to say against the Gospel, they Set themselves studiously to Object against it:
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All Unbelievers stand it out with God; hence NONLATINALPHABET is rendred both Disobedient, and Unbelieving, as Acts 26. 19. Acts 14. 2. NONLATINALPHABET. and Eph. 2. 2. NONLATINALPHABET. But unto them that are called, &c. v. 24. i. e. Effectually called to believe;
All Unbelievers stand it out with God; hence is rendered both Disobedient, and Unbelieving, as Acts 26. 19. Acts 14. 2.. and Ephesians 2. 2.. But unto them that Are called, etc. v. 24. i. e. Effectually called to believe;
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'tis by our actual believing, that we answer to an effectual Call, by which we are called to the Obedience of Faith;
it's by our actual believing, that we answer to an effectual Call, by which we Are called to the obedience of Faith;
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and when we believe, we obey God's Call, Rom. 1. 5, 6. Such are called according to his purpose, Rom. 8. 28. You see the different opinion the Converted and Unconverted have of Christ;
and when we believe, we obey God's Call, Rom. 1. 5, 6. Such Are called according to his purpose, Rom. 8. 28. You see the different opinion the Converted and Unconverted have of christ;
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highly to prize Christ is a sign of true Conversion;
highly to prize christ is a Signen of true Conversion;
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and to under-value him, to speak slightly of him, or his Doctrine, is a sign of the contrary;
and to undervalue him, to speak slightly of him, or his Doctrine, is a Signen of the contrary;
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Paul here opposes the Judgment of those who are Called, whether Jews or Greeks, to the Judgment of the Uncalled concerning Christ:Paul Here opposes the Judgement of those who Are Called, whither jews or Greeks, to the Judgement of the Uncalled Concerning christ:
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Would you know what Christ is, consult with Believers; they know him; he is precious to them;
Would you know what christ is, consult with Believers; they know him; he is precious to them;
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never regard what the blind World says of him, but hear what the Saints say, what Believers say who know him best.
never regard what the blind World Says of him, but hear what the Saints say, what Believers say who know him best.
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I confess 'tis a shame, and a reproach not to be excused, that Christians do not magnifie Christ more.
I confess it's a shame, and a reproach not to be excused, that Christians do not magnify christ more.
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I remember I have read of one, who professed he knew not which was the greater wonder, that Believers love Christ no more,
I Remember I have read of one, who professed he knew not which was the greater wonder, that Believers love christ no more,
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or that Unbelievers do hate him so much;
or that Unbelievers do hate him so much;
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no doubt the former is far the greater wonder, that they who know him so well, should love him no better,
no doubt the former is Far the greater wonder, that they who know him so well, should love him no better,
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than that they who know him not at all, should hate him so much; their blindness and ignorance runs them into that gross mistake;
than that they who know him not At all, should hate him so much; their blindness and ignorance runs them into that gross mistake;
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but what can cold lukewarm Believers plead, who have so much light, and yet so little love! Both Jews and Greeks, i. e.
but what can cold lukewarm Believers plead, who have so much Light, and yet so little love! Both jews and Greeks, i. e.
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All sorts of Believers, of what Countrey, Condition, or outward state soever, they all agree in this, viz. That Christ is the Power of God, and the Wisdom of God;
All sorts of Believers, of what Country, Condition, or outward state soever, they all agree in this, viz. That christ is the Power of God, and the Wisdom of God;
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'tis common to all Saints, and proper to them only as Saints and Believers, to have a high opinion of Christ. Christ the power of God.
it's Common to all Saints, and proper to them only as Saints and Believers, to have a high opinion of christ. christ the power of God.
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God shewed his power in Creating the World by Christ as God, John 1. 3. and by Redeeming it by Christ as God-man.
God showed his power in Creating the World by christ as God, John 1. 3. and by Redeeming it by christ as God-man.
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Christ in his Divine Nature is the God of Power, a mighty one, Isa. 9. 6. A rock, Isa. 32. 2. A Lyon,
christ in his Divine Nature is the God of Power, a mighty one, Isaiah 9. 6. A rock, Isaiah 32. 2. A lion,
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for his strength, Rev. 5. 5. So Angels are called Principalities and Powers, for their strength, Col. 1. 16. As they are called Intelligences for their Wisdom, which is very great, a Sam. 14. 17. To discern good and bad.
for his strength, Rev. 5. 5. So Angels Are called Principalities and Powers, for their strength, Col. 1. 16. As they Are called Intelligences for their Wisdom, which is very great, a Sam. 14. 17. To discern good and bad.
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They are continually prying into the Doctrine of the Gospel 1 Pet. 1. 12. Exod. 37. 9. They look to the Mercy-seat, a Type of Christ.
They Are continually prying into the Doctrine of the Gospel 1 Pet. 1. 12. Exod 37. 9. They look to the Mercy-seat, a Type of christ.
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We are now shewing how Christ the Mediator is the power of God, by whom great things have been done.
We Are now showing how christ the Mediator is the power of God, by whom great things have been done.
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1. God by Christ satisfies his Justice, and yet saves the Sinner, he reconciles Justice and Mercy together, Psal. 85. 10, 11. They both act to the height towards a Sinner:
1. God by christ Satisfies his justice, and yet saves the Sinner, he reconciles justice and Mercy together, Psalm 85. 10, 11. They both act to the height towards a Sinner:
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The Salvation of a Sinner is the greatest instance of Justice and Mercy as ever was;
The Salvation of a Sinner is the greatest instance of justice and Mercy as ever was;
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what is purchased, is also freely given;
what is purchased, is also freely given;
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he is our righteousness, giving us right to eternal Life, as well as our ransom, saving us from eternal Death, Jer. 23. 6. 1 Cor. 1. 30. He is made unto us Righteousness as well as Redemption, 2 Cor. 5. 21.
he is our righteousness, giving us right to Eternal Life, as well as our ransom, Saving us from Eternal Death, Jer. 23. 6. 1 Cor. 1. 30. He is made unto us Righteousness as well as Redemption, 2 Cor. 5. 21.
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2. Christ bore the wrath of God, without sinking or fainting under it, Isa. 53. 4.
2. christ boar the wrath of God, without sinking or fainting under it, Isaiah 53. 4.
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3. Christ hath overcome the devil, death, and the world, Heb 2. 14. Hos. 13. 14. John 16. 33. He is stronger than the strong man, Luke 11. 21. 22.
3. christ hath overcome the Devil, death, and the world, Hebrew 2. 14. Hos. 13. 14. John 16. 33. He is Stronger than the strong man, Lycia 11. 21. 22.
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4. Christ preserves his Church against all the most potent Enemies thereof, Mat. 16. 18. 5. Christ maintains a little Grace in his Children, amidst many strong corruptions and lusts;
4. christ preserves his Church against all the most potent Enemies thereof, Mathew 16. 18. 5. christ maintains a little Grace in his Children, amid many strong corruptions and Lustiest;
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Grace is but a little grain, and yet it lives and thrives, 'tis an abiding seed, 1 John 3. 5. under continual influences from Christ.
Grace is but a little grain, and yet it lives and thrives, it's an abiding seed, 1 John 3. 5. under continual influences from christ.
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In the next place, I shall speak of power and wisdom;
In the next place, I shall speak of power and Wisdom;
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not as they relate to the Person of Christ, but to his Doctrine, or to Christ Preached; we Preach Christ Crucified:
not as they relate to the Person of christ, but to his Doctrine, or to christ Preached; we Preach christ crucified:
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The Doctrine of Christ Crucifi'd is a powerful Doctrine, able to save those who believe it, Rom. 1. 16. 1 Cor. 1. 18. Heb. 4. 12. This Doctrine is called the Wisdom of God in a Mystery, 1 Cor. 2. 7. 'tis the revelation of a Mystery, Rom. 16. 25. There are many Mysteries in this Doctrine, The manifold wisdom of God, Ephes. 3. 10. This way of saving sinners by Christ Crucified, is called The wisdom of God; because he doth thereby manifest his deep and unsearchable wisdom;
The Doctrine of christ crucified is a powerful Doctrine, able to save those who believe it, Rom. 1. 16. 1 Cor. 1. 18. Hebrew 4. 12. This Doctrine is called the Wisdom of God in a Mystery, 1 Cor. 2. 7. it's the Revelation of a Mystery, Rom. 16. 25. There Are many Mysteres in this Doctrine, The manifold Wisdom of God, Ephesians 3. 10. This Way of Saving Sinners by christ crucified, is called The Wisdom of God; Because he does thereby manifest his deep and unsearchable Wisdom;
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they who are spiritually enlightened, do count it so, they desire to know nothing else, 1 Cor. 2. 2. The Gospel contains the Glorious method of a Sinner's Salvation by Christ, who is therefore called the Wisdom of God, Prov. 8. 12. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, Col. 2. 3. The Doctrine of the Gospel appears to be a powerful Doctrine,
they who Are spiritually enlightened, do count it so, they desire to know nothing Else, 1 Cor. 2. 2. The Gospel contains the Glorious method of a Sinner's Salvation by christ, who is Therefore called the Wisdom of God, Curae 8. 12. In whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge, Col. 2. 3. The Doctrine of the Gospel appears to be a powerful Doctrine,
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because it is so effectually a means for the Conversion of sinners, who are so much against Conversion;
Because it is so effectually a means for the Conversion of Sinners, who Are so much against Conversion;
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certainly there is Wisdom and Power in it, else it could never bring such a strange thing as that to pass.
Certainly there is Wisdom and Power in it, Else it could never bring such a strange thing as that to pass.
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Obj. The learned men of the world ▪ see not any Wisdom in the Gospel;Object The learned men of the world ▪ see not any Wisdom in the Gospel;
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the Greeks seek after Wisdom, but cannot find it there, and therefore they count it foolishness. They seek after Wisdom;
the Greeks seek After Wisdom, but cannot find it there, and Therefore they count it foolishness. They seek After Wisdom;
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And why not? Must we not speak reason in the Pulpit?
And why not? Must we not speak reason in the Pulpit?
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Answ. We speak wisdom among them that are perfect, 1 Cor. 2. 6. i. e. That have a true solid judgment of Spiritual things.Answer We speak Wisdom among them that Are perfect, 1 Cor. 2. 6. i. e. That have a true solid judgement of Spiritual things.
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But if you mean by reason, that which falls under our understanding, and is comprehensible by us as men;
But if you mean by reason, that which falls under our understanding, and is comprehensible by us as men;
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I say, we speak Mysteries above reason, which we propound only to your Faith;
I say, we speak Mysteres above reason, which we propound only to your Faith;
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the Doctrine of the Gospel is worthy of all acceptation, 1 Tim. 1. 15. Let not man oppose his wit to the Wisdom of God.
the Doctrine of the Gospel is worthy of all acceptation, 1 Tim. 1. 15. Let not man oppose his wit to the Wisdom of God.
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We speak Wisdom, but not the Wisdom of this world, but the Wisdom of God, in a Mystery, hidden Wisdom:
We speak Wisdom, but not the Wisdom of this world, but the Wisdom of God, in a Mystery, hidden Wisdom:
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When our frail reason can do nothing in discerning this wisdom, the Spirit comes and demonstrates the Truth to us with power, by an invincible internal perswasion, 1 Cor. 2. 5. Men may think by their Wit, Learning and prompt Parts, to run down the Doctrine of the Gospel:
When our frail reason can do nothing in discerning this Wisdom, the Spirit comes and demonstrates the Truth to us with power, by an invincible internal persuasion, 1 Cor. 2. 5. Men may think by their Wit, Learning and prompt Parts, to run down the Doctrine of the Gospel:
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But let them remember, that Christ is the Power and Wisdom of God.
But let them Remember, that christ is the Power and Wisdom of God.
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They who do not rely only upon Christ Crucisied for Justification unto life, do despise the Gospel, and count it foolishness;
They who do not rely only upon christ crucified for Justification unto life, do despise the Gospel, and count it foolishness;
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they are ashamed of the Gospel, Rom. 1. 16. Paul was not;
they Are ashamed of the Gospel, Rom. 1. 16. Paul was not;
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let us follow his Example, and labour to promote it, praying daily for the propagation of the Doctrine of the Gospel, That the way of God may be known upon earth,
let us follow his Exampl, and labour to promote it, praying daily for the propagation of the Doctrine of the Gospel, That the Way of God may be known upon earth,
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and his saving health among all nations, Psalm 67. 2. Because the foolishness of God is wiser then men, &c. V. 25. The Power and Wisdom of God, by anironical concession, are here called, weakness and foolishness, i. e. admit this according to the opinion of the unconverted Jews and Gentiles; Let them say what they will;and his Saving health among all Nations, Psalm 67. 2. Because the foolishness of God is Wiser then men, etc. V. 25. The Power and Wisdom of God, by anironical concession, Are Here called, weakness and foolishness, i. e. admit this according to the opinion of the unconverted jews and Gentiles; Let them say what they will;
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what they call foolishness is wiser then men, i. e. then the wisdom of men;
what they call foolishness is Wiser then men, i. e. then the Wisdom of men;
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and what they call weakness, is stronger than men, i. e. then the strength of men.
and what they call weakness, is Stronger than men, i. e. then the strength of men.
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Any thing that belongs to God, is to be preferred before that which is but Humane;
Any thing that belongs to God, is to be preferred before that which is but Humane;
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the least things of God, do infinitely exceed the greatest of mens:
the least things of God, do infinitely exceed the greatest of men's:
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When we consider that the Name of God is upon such a thing, it should create a reverence in us towards it;
When we Consider that the Name of God is upon such a thing, it should create a Reverence in us towards it;
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whatever is in God, is God.
whatever is in God, is God.
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The way that God has made choice of, and the means he hath pitched upon, must needs be the best;
The Way that God has made choice of, and the means he hath pitched upon, must needs be the best;
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for all things are great or little, weak or strong, as God makes them to be, by putting more or less of his fulness into them.
for all things Are great or little, weak or strong, as God makes them to be, by putting more or less of his fullness into them.
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Obj. They who count the Gospel foolishness, are the wise men of the world, therefore sure they are in the right.Object They who count the Gospel foolishness, Are the wise men of the world, Therefore sure they Are in the right.
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Answ. Not many wife are called, and when they are called, they see the folly of their carnal wisdom, by which they judged amiss of Christ before.Answer Not many wife Are called, and when they Are called, they see the folly of their carnal Wisdom, by which they judged amiss of christ before.
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The APPLICATION. LET us now consider seriously, how we stand affected towards Christ and the Gospel;
The APPLICATION. LET us now Consider seriously, how we stand affected towards christ and the Gospel;
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whether we do receive the truth in the love of it, viz. Whether we do indeed believe in the Lord Jesus,
whither we do receive the truth in the love of it, viz. Whither we do indeed believe in the Lord jesus,
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and are persuaded that nothing is required as a Meritorious procuring cause of our Justification in the sight of God;
and Are persuaded that nothing is required as a Meritorious procuring cause of our Justification in the sighed of God;
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(47) application (DIV2)
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but Christ and his Righteousness received and applied by Faith:
but christ and his Righteousness received and applied by Faith:
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(47) application (DIV2)
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And that all our Evangelical righteousness, so much contended for, is only to prove the truth and sincerity of our Faith, from whence it springs; (though I think there will not be any formal proving of such matters then):
And that all our Evangelical righteousness, so much contended for, is only to prove the truth and sincerity of our Faith, from whence it springs; (though I think there will not be any formal proving of such matters then):
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(47) application (DIV2)
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Yet if this be all, I would not contend about it, but leave others to their own methods, schemes and expressions, heartily wishing all may understand them,
Yet if this be all, I would not contend about it, but leave Others to their own methods, schemes and expressions, heartily wishing all may understand them,
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as clearly and Orthodoxly as they profess to understand themselves.
as clearly and Orthodoxly as they profess to understand themselves.
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Though I must tell you, those words will prove the most wholesome, and grow most in use among serious Professors, which they best understand,
Though I must tell you, those words will prove the most wholesome, and grow most in use among serious Professors, which they best understand,
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and which do most easily and plainly convey the Spiritual sense of the Gospel into their minds.
and which do most Easily and plainly convey the Spiritual sense of the Gospel into their minds.
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If any should say our own Evangelical Righteousness, hath some causal influence into our Justification (though I count it a very Unorthodox expression) yet I would in Charity think, that the reason why they say so, is out of a zeal to promote practical Holiness, by the strongest motive imaginable:
If any should say our own Evangelical Righteousness, hath Some causal influence into our Justification (though I count it a very Unorthodox expression) yet I would in Charity think, that the reason why they say so, is out of a zeal to promote practical Holiness, by the Strongest motive imaginable:
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And if they who say Holiness of life is only an effect of Justification; making it as indispensably necessary, in all who are justified, as the former.
And if they who say Holiness of life is only an Effect of Justification; making it as indispensably necessary, in all who Are justified, as the former.
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Is not Holiness secured and promoted this way, as well as the other way, and without any suspicion of derogating from Christ? Pray then,
Is not Holiness secured and promoted this Way, as well as the other Way, and without any suspicion of derogating from christ? prey then,
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Why should we contend so much for the former way, laying stumbling-blocks before others, who cannot get over them,
Why should we contend so much for the former Way, laying stumbling-blocks before Others, who cannot get over them,
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when all our ends are better answered the other way? Let none say we are Solifidians who hold this:
when all our ends Are better answered the other Way? Let none say we Are Solifidians who hold this:
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We know very well, that good works are required in the New Covenant, as well as Faith:
We know very well, that good works Are required in the New Covenant, as well as Faith:
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but all that is required in the New Covenant, is not required unto Justification.
but all that is required in the New Covenant, is not required unto Justification.
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Besides, Justifying-Faith doth many things by its influence, which must not be put into the justifying act of Faith,
Beside, Justifying faith does many things by its influence, which must not be put into the justifying act of Faith,
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for then we shall confound Justification and Sanctification, and make them as the Papists do, all one.
for then we shall confound Justification and Sanctification, and make them as the Papists do, all one.
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As the Apostle hath stated the point of Justification, we are not only to consider how we are justified in God's sight,
As the Apostle hath stated the point of Justification, we Are not only to Consider how we Are justified in God's sighed,
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but in the first place to consider how God himself is Just in his Justifying-act, Rom. 3. 26. If God be just in that act,
but in the First place to Consider how God himself is Just in his Justifying-act, Rom. 3. 26. If God be just in that act,
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and can Pardon sin without any impeachment of his Justice, then sure there is sufficient ground and reason for it;
and can Pardon since without any impeachment of his justice, then sure there is sufficient ground and reason for it;
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God can do no unjust thing;
God can do no unjust thing;
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and if God in justifying Believers be just, i. e. if there be merit enough in the Blood of Christ to bear him out in this act,
and if God in justifying Believers be just, i. e. if there be merit enough in the Blood of christ to bear him out in this act,
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then certainly we may safely rely upon this precious Blood for our Justification:
then Certainly we may safely rely upon this precious Blood for our Justification:
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That which Justifies God in his act of Justifying a Believing sinner, must needs be a sufficient cause of our Justification;
That which Justifies God in his act of Justifying a Believing sinner, must needs be a sufficient cause of our Justification;
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else it could not justifie God in his Justifying act, there would be no equitable reason for it, besides, to say that the Blood of Christ is the only procuring Meritorious cause of our Justification, i. e. of the acceptance of out Persons and Performances:
Else it could not justify God in his Justifying act, there would be no equitable reason for it, beside, to say that the Blood of christ is the only procuring Meritorious cause of our Justification, i. e. of the acceptance of out Persons and Performances:
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This is truth, but not all the truth belonging to Justification.
This is truth, but not all the truth belonging to Justification.
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For my next Query is, What is it that gives us an interest in the Blood of Christ, in the satisfaction he hath made for sin? Here nothing must come in as instrumentally necessary to our receiving and applying Christ ▪ but Faith only;
For my next Query is, What is it that gives us an Interest in the Blood of christ, in the satisfaction he hath made for since? Here nothing must come in as instrumentally necessary to our receiving and applying christ ▪ but Faith only;
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Repentance and new Obedience are the effects of the Faith;
Repentance and new obedience Are the effects of the Faith;
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either they are the effects of Faith, or of Unbelief ▪ None will say the latter,
either they Are the effects of Faith, or of Unbelief ▪ None will say the latter,
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then they must necessarily flow from the real interest that Faith gives us in Christ; if not, I don't see how we can attain to them.
then they must necessarily flow from the real Interest that Faith gives us in christ; if not, I don't see how we can attain to them.
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At this rate, they must be done in our own strength, not in Christ's, for being conditions,
At this rate, they must be done in our own strength, not in Christ's, for being conditions,
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as some say, of our interest in Christ, they must be performed, before we can have an interest in him.
as Some say, of our Interest in christ, they must be performed, before we can have an Interest in him.
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It is an excellent Note of Calvin, in his Commentaries upon Rom. 8. 30. Whom he did predestinate, them he called:
It is an excellent Note of calvin, in his Commentaries upon Rom. 8. 30. Whom he did predestinate, them he called:
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and whom he called, them he justified, &c. Scimus enim, ubi de salute agitur, libenter homines à seipsis incipere, fingeréque sibi praeparationes quibus Dei gratiam antevertant, i. e.and whom he called, them he justified, etc. Scimus enim, ubi de salute agitur, Libenter homines à seipsis incipere, fingeréque sibi praeparationes quibus Dei gratiam antevertant, i. e.
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'Tis natural for men in the business of Salvation, to begin at themselves, fancying some preparatory Works, by which they may prevent the Grace of God,
It's natural for men in the business of Salvation, to begin At themselves, fancying Some preparatory Works, by which they may prevent the Grace of God,
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and do something for themselves in their own strength, that may fit and qualifie them for an interest in Christ.
and do something for themselves in their own strength, that may fit and qualify them for an Interest in christ.
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In this rotten Principle, do many begin their Religion, which corrupts their minds ever after, from the simplicity that is in Christ,
In this rotten Principle, do many begin their Religion, which corrupts their minds ever After, from the simplicity that is in christ,
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and puts them upon seeking Justification;
and puts them upon seeking Justification;
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Not by Faith, but as it were by the works of the law, Rom. 9. 32. Supposing something in themselves to be the first cause of their acceptance with God.Not by Faith, but as it were by the works of the law, Rom. 9. 32. Supposing something in themselves to be the First cause of their acceptance with God.
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I wish all who call themselves Calvinists, would read that place, and seriously consider the sense of that Holy man in this main point of our Religion.
I wish all who call themselves Calvinists, would read that place, and seriously Consider the sense of that Holy man in this main point of our Religion.
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Some through mistake, have counted Luther an Antinomian, but none call Calvin so. 'Tis good to be zealous in promoting practical Holiness and Gospel-Obedience;
some through mistake, have counted Luther an Antinomian, but none call calvin so. It's good to be zealous in promoting practical Holiness and Gospel obedience;
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but let us be sure it be Gospel-Obedience, flowing from a principle of Faith in Christ Jesus:
but let us be sure it be Gospel obedience, flowing from a principle of Faith in christ jesus:
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For to Preach up Holiness, from any other Principle then that of Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, is not to Preach like Ministers of the New Testament.
For to Preach up Holiness, from any other Principle then that of Faith in our Lord jesus christ, is not to Preach like Ministers of the New Testament.
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Faith only is required in Justification, rather than to it, I so phrase it, because they are simultaneus; Repentance and New Obedience do follow Faith;
Faith only is required in Justification, rather than to it, I so phrase it, Because they Are simultaneus; Repentance and New obedience do follow Faith;
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let them be kept in their due place, and be allowed no causal concurrence unto our Justification,
let them be kept in their due place, and be allowed no causal concurrence unto our Justification,
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and we shall avoid all confusion; else there will be a fundamental difference between us;
and we shall avoid all confusion; Else there will be a fundamental difference between us;
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while some hold that Faith only gives us an interest in Christ, others, that Repentance and New Obedience do equally with Faith, give us an interest in Christ.
while Some hold that Faith only gives us an Interest in christ, Others, that Repentance and New obedience do equally with Faith, give us an Interest in christ.
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Some carry it, as if the end of Christ's coming into the world, was only to set up a New Covenant of Works upon milder and easier terms of sincere imperfect Obedience, which all men are to be exhorted to,
some carry it, as if the end of Christ's coming into the world, was only to Set up a New Covenant of Works upon milder and Easier terms of sincere imperfect obedience, which all men Are to be exhorted to,
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(47) application (DIV2)
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and urged to the performance of, upon a supposed general sufficient Grace, purchased by Christ, enabling all men (who do not wilfully refuse) to come up to the terms of this New Covenant.
and urged to the performance of, upon a supposed general sufficient Grace, purchased by christ, enabling all men (who do not wilfully refuse) to come up to the terms of this New Covenant.
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This Opinion hath many ill consequences in it, viz. Of a General Redemption taking away Original sin, restoring man to a freedom of will in doing good;
This Opinion hath many ill consequences in it, viz. Of a General Redemption taking away Original since, restoring man to a freedom of will in doing good;
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setting him upon his own legs again to stand or fall, as he comes up to,
setting him upon his own legs again to stand or fallen, as he comes up to,
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or falls short of the terms of this New conditional Covenant:
or falls short of the terms of this New conditional Covenant:
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So that all is resolved into mans own power and will, all being now put into an equal capacity of Salvation by Christ;
So that all is resolved into men own power and will, all being now put into an equal capacity of Salvation by christ;
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and having said this, they have done with Christ, have all in their own hands, may set up for themselves,
and having said this, they have done with christ, have all in their own hands, may Set up for themselves,
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and love to be put upon duty as persons sufficiently furnished for it already:
and love to be put upon duty as Persons sufficiently furnished for it already:
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But notwithstanding this specious new scheme of rational Divinity (as some call it), I must in faithfulness to God, to my own Conscience,
But notwithstanding this specious new scheme of rational Divinity (as Some call it), I must in faithfulness to God, to my own Conscience,
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and the Souls of them that hear me, tell you plainly, That they who trust in a general Redemption, will fall short of their particular Salvation, upon the Principles that those Universalists go upon.
and the Souls of them that hear me, tell you plainly, That they who trust in a general Redemption, will fallen short of their particular Salvation, upon the Principles that those Universalists go upon.
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We are all by nature dead in trespasses and sins, reprobate to every good Word and Work,
We Are all by nature dead in Trespasses and Sins, Reprobate to every good Word and Work,
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and shall so remain, till we do by a particular personal act of our own Faith, come to Christ for life, that we may be quickned by his Spirit, and made alive unto Righteousness.
and shall so remain, till we do by a particular personal act of our own Faith, come to christ for life, that we may be quickened by his Spirit, and made alive unto Righteousness.
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(47) application (DIV2)
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We must have life before we can live, or put forth any vital operations;
We must have life before we can live, or put forth any vital operations;
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we must be first quickned by Christ, the great quickning Spirit, before we can live to God,
we must be First quickened by christ, the great quickening Spirit, before we can live to God,
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or do any thing that is Spiritually good. 'Tis Faith that unites us to Christ, which is the gift of God to some;
or do any thing that is Spiritually good. It's Faith that unites us to christ, which is the gift of God to Some;
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for all men have not Faith; and till this Faith comes by hearing the Gospel, we are dead in sin.
for all men have not Faith; and till this Faith comes by hearing the Gospel, we Are dead in since.
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Christ came not only as a Lawgiver, to prescribe rules of living to dead sinners,
christ Come not only as a Lawgiver, to prescribe rules of living to dead Sinners,
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but to create in us a principle of life, to give us strength to perform what he requires of us,
but to create in us a principle of life, to give us strength to perform what he requires of us,
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as new Creatures created in Christ Jesus unto good Works: All our own endeavours after Holiness, while we are out of Christ, will prove ineffectual;
as new Creatures created in christ jesus unto good Works: All our own endeavours After Holiness, while we Are out of christ, will prove ineffectual;
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we must be first engrafted into the true Olive-Tree, deriving all our fruitfulness from the root that bears us, else we shall quickly wither away and come to nothing.
we must be First engrafted into the true Olive-Tree, deriving all our fruitfulness from the root that bears us, Else we shall quickly wither away and come to nothing.
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(47) application (DIV2)
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No acceptable service ever was, or can be done by man, till Faith brings us to Christ, without whom we can do nothing;
No acceptable service ever was, or can be done by man, till Faith brings us to christ, without whom we can do nothing;
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when Faith comes, life comes, strength comes, a Spiritual ability to do the will of God in some measure.
when Faith comes, life comes, strength comes, a Spiritual ability to do the will of God in Some measure.
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And as this Faith increases by the daily exercise of it, so we increase in Spiritual strength, perfecting Holiness more and more in the fear of God.
And as this Faith increases by the daily exercise of it, so we increase in Spiritual strength, perfecting Holiness more and more in the Fear of God.
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Let no man think to be made perfect in the flesh, Christ came not to reform corrupt Nature,
Let no man think to be made perfect in the Flesh, christ Come not to reform corrupt Nature,
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but to destroy it, and utterly to extirpate it; the old man will never learn to lead a new life;
but to destroy it, and utterly to extirpate it; the old man will never Learn to led a new life;
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die he must, and be Crucified;
die he must, and be crucified;
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he must be put off, that we may put on the New man, which after God, is created in Righteousness and true Holiness, Eph. 4. 24. This is the only way to true Holiness here, and to Eternal Happiness hereafter:
he must be put off, that we may put on the New man, which After God, is created in Righteousness and true Holiness, Ephesians 4. 24. This is the only Way to true Holiness Here, and to Eternal Happiness hereafter:
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To as many as the Lord our God shall effectually call to this Faith, to them,
To as many as the Lord our God shall effectually call to this Faith, to them,
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and to them only, doth the promise of Salvation by Christ belong; 'Tis the command of Christ, that all should Believe on him;
and to them only, does the promise of Salvation by christ belong; It's the command of christ, that all should Believe on him;
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they that do, and they only shall be saved by him, with all manner of Salvation, not only from Hell,
they that do, and they only shall be saved by him, with all manner of Salvation, not only from Hell,
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but from the power of sin, that they may live no longer therein; Paul knew no other way of Salvation according to his Gospel;
but from the power of since, that they may live no longer therein; Paul knew no other Way of Salvation according to his Gospel;
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they that do, must invent another Gospel to support their New Divinity.
they that do, must invent Another Gospel to support their New Divinity.
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I see no ground in Scripture for those preparatory Works that some urge, as antecedently necessary to our first Faith in Christ,
I see no ground in Scripture for those preparatory Works that Some urge, as antecedently necessary to our First Faith in christ,
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because Faith brings all along with it, viz. Conviction of Sin, Humiliation, Repentance, &c. Faith never comes to Christ,
Because Faith brings all along with it, viz. Conviction of since, Humiliation, Repentance, etc. Faith never comes to christ,
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but it shews us a reason why, and that reason is drawn from our lost undone Condition by Nature, which true Faith is never without some knowledge and sense of,
but it shows us a reason why, and that reason is drawn from our lost undone Condition by Nature, which true Faith is never without Some knowledge and sense of,
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and therefore sends us to Christ for help: By Nature, all men are equally indisposed to Faith, counting the Gospel, foolishness;
and Therefore sends us to christ for help: By Nature, all men Are equally indisposed to Faith, counting the Gospel, foolishness;
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when their time of their Coversion comes, whether prepared, or unprepared, whatever their present practice or frame is,
when their time of their Conversion comes, whither prepared, or unprepared, whatever their present practice or frame is,
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whether legally Convinced, or Unconvinced, sitting in gross darkness and unbelief;
whither legally Convinced, or Unconvinced, sitting in gross darkness and unbelief;
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the Power of God by the Preaching of the Gospel, works a convincing, saving Faith in all those, who are ordained unto life:
the Power of God by the Preaching of the Gospel, works a convincing, Saving Faith in all those, who Are ordained unto life:
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God calls one, and not another, of his meer good Pleasure, being not moved thereunto, by any thing in us, that may render one man more capable of Conversion, than another;
God calls one, and not Another, of his mere good Pleasure, being not moved thereunto, by any thing in us, that may render one man more capable of Conversion, than Another;
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sometimes they who (in an eye of reason) seem furthest off from the Kingdom of God,
sometime they who (in an eye of reason) seem furthest off from the Kingdom of God,
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and are most unlikely to be Converted; them doth God call by his Grace, even Publicans and Harlots.
and Are most unlikely to be Converted; them does God call by his Grace, even Publicans and Harlots.
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Before the stricter sort of formal Professors, who notwithstanding their Preparations, and seeming fitness for Conversion, are left behind in their Natural State;
Before the Stricter sort of formal Professors, who notwithstanding their Preparations, and seeming fitness for Conversion, Are left behind in their Natural State;
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when others who sought not after God, are found of him, and brought into a state of Grace;
when Others who sought not After God, Are found of him, and brought into a state of Grace;
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God doth this, to shew that the Battel is not to the strong, nor the Race to the swift, not of him that runeth,
God does this, to show that the Battle is not to the strong, nor the Raze to the swift, not of him that runeth,
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but of God that sheweth mercy to whom he will, Rom. 9. 15, 16. Many may outrun others in their acquired Qualifications, and yet not so run,
but of God that shows mercy to whom he will, Rom. 9. 15, 16. Many may outrun Others in their acquired Qualifications, and yet not so run,
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as to obtain the prize, 1 Cor. 9. 24. We are like to make but a sorry Market of it, unless we come without Money;as to obtain the prize, 1 Cor. 9. 24. We Are like to make but a sorry Market of it, unless we come without Money;
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many have been too rich, too well qualified in their own opinion for Christ;
many have been too rich, too well qualified in their own opinion for christ;
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but none were ever too poor and wretched for Christ, whose hearts were stirred up by the Preaching of the Word, to come unto him, and cast themselves upon him:
but none were ever too poor and wretched for christ, whose hearts were stirred up by the Preaching of the Word, to come unto him, and cast themselves upon him:
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There is nothing required by way of Preparation, as antecedently necessary to our first Faith in Christ, but hearing the Word;
There is nothing required by Way of Preparation, as antecedently necessary to our First Faith in christ, but hearing the Word;
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let the Hearer be who he will, never so unprepared, if he belong to God, the Word will one time or other, make it's own way to the heart of that man, and work Faith in him;
let the Hearer be who he will, never so unprepared, if he belong to God, the Word will one time or other, make it's own Way to the heart of that man, and work Faith in him;
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there is no resisting the Wisdom of the Holy-Ghost.
there is no resisting the Wisdom of the Holy ghost.
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The Doctrine of Faith, and the Doctrine of Good Works, are both very sound Christian Doctrines;
The Doctrine of Faith, and the Doctrine of Good Works, Are both very found Christian Doctrines;
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agreeing very well in their proper place and order:
agreeing very well in their proper place and order:
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As no man can enter into a state of Grace by good Works, so no man can conclude himself to be in a state of Grace, without Good works;
As no man can enter into a state of Grace by good Works, so no man can conclude himself to be in a state of Grace, without Good works;
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'tis one thing to prove that I am already in a state of Grace, another thing to shew how a Sinner may now enter into a state of Grace,
it's one thing to prove that I am already in a state of Grace, Another thing to show how a Sinner may now enter into a state of Grace,
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and what is first to be done, in order thereunto. 'Tis not said, he that worketh, but he that believeth, shall be saved;
and what is First to be done, in order thereunto. It's not said, he that works, but he that Believeth, shall be saved;
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and 'tis the work of God, that we believe;
and it's the work of God, that we believe;
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and none but God can bring over the heart of a Sinner to trust in Christ;
and none but God can bring over the heart of a Sinner to trust in christ;
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and under such a Faith, 'tis impossible not to lead a holy life.
and under such a Faith, it's impossible not to led a holy life.
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We had need be clear and distinct in our Conceptions of these things, since our Salvation depends upon our right understanding this Point.
We had need be clear and distinct in our Conceptions of these things, since our Salvation depends upon our right understanding this Point.
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I say, we had need consider, what we mean, and how we express our selves, lest instead of trusting in Christ, we trust in our selves, and drop the Gospel,
I say, we had need Consider, what we mean, and how we express our selves, lest instead of trusting in christ, we trust in our selves, and drop the Gospel,
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whilst we seem to maintain it. If any scoff at this Doctrine, and count it foolishness;
while we seem to maintain it. If any scoff At this Doctrine, and count it foolishness;
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I will only say, that the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God, is stronger than men. FINIS.
I will only say, that the foolishness of God is Wiser than men; and the weakness of God, is Stronger than men. FINIS.
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