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A35951 An expositon of all St. Pauls epistles together with an explanation of those other epistles of the apostles St. James, Peter, John & Jude : wherein the sense of every chapter and verse is analytically unfolded and the text enlightened. / David Dickson ...; Expositio analytica omnium Apostolicarum Epistolarum. English Dickson, David, 1583?-1663.; Retchford, William.; Dickson, David, 1583?-1663. Epistle of Paul to the Hebrews. 1659 (1659) Wing D1403; ESTC R7896 807,291 340

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one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n for_o that_o all_o have_v sin_v another_o comparison_n be_v of_o christ_n and_o adam_n tend_v to_o show_v that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v no_o less_o effectual_a to_o save_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n than_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n be_v of_o force_n to_o destroy_v those_o that_o be_v not_o justify_v there_o be_v six_o part_n of_o the_o comparison_n the_o first_o as_o by_o one_o man_n viz._n adam_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n that_o be_v the_o son_n of_o adam_n by_o nature_n in_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o as_o in_o a_o common_a parent_n all_o have_v sin_v so_o by_o one_o man_n christ_n jesus_n the_o second_o adam_n righteousness_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o life_n by_o righteousness_n and_o so_o life_n be_v communicate_v to_o all_o man_n which_o be_v the_o son_n of_o christ_n by_o grace_n such_o as_o all_o be_v which_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o as_o in_o a_o common_a parent_n surety_n and_o advocate_n all_o be_v justify_v this_o antithesis_fw-la remain_v to_o be_v collect_v from_o what_o follow_v and_o especial_o from_o the_o end_n of_o ver_fw-la 14._o where_o christ_n be_v make_v the_o anti-type_n of_o adam_n because_o he_o be_v the_o gate_n and_o fountain_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n as_o adam_n be_v the_o gate_n and_o fountain_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n vers._n 13._o for_o until_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n but_o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v when_o there_o be_v no_o law_n 14._o nevertheless_o death_n reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n even_o over_o they_o that_o have_v not_o sin_v after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n who_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v he_o prove_v that_o sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n by_o one_o man_n adam_n and_o be_v 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a_o type_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v viz._n of_o the_o second_o adam_n christ_n that_o we_o may_v understand_v how_o christ_n ought_v to_o answer_v in_o his_o save_a effect_n to_o those_o destructive_a effect_n of_o adam_n and_o that_o by_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n who_o will_v represent_v christ_n the_o saviour_n of_o man_n in_o the_o lose_a original_n of_o mankind_n that_o christ_n may_v be_v no_o less_o acknowledge_v the_o fountain_n head_n and_o root_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n to_o be_v derive_v to_o those_o that_o be_v he_o as_o adam_n be_v the_o fountain_n head_n and_o root_n of_o propagate_a sin_n and_o death_n to_o he_o vers._n 15._o but_o not_o as_o the_o offence_n so_o also_o be_v the_o free_a gift_n for_o if_o through_o the_o offence_n ●f_v one_o many_o be_v dead_a much_o more_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o ●he_v gift_n by_o grace_n which_o be_v by_o one_o man_n jesus_n christ_n have_v abound_v unto_o many_o the_o second_o member_n of_o the_o comparison_n wherein_o they_o disagree_v which_o be_v first_o brief_o propound_v afterward_o more_o large_o explain_v the_o offence_n be_v not_o like_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n for_o that_o good_a which_o proceed_v from_o god_n be_v of_o divine_a efficacy_n and_o virtue_n therefore_o infinite_o surpass_v the_o evil_n which_o be_v from_o man_n wherefore_o if_o the_o offence_n of_o one_o man_n i._n e._n adam_n can_v bring_v forth_o death_n to_o many_o that_o be_v natural_o propagate_v from_o he_o much_o more_o the_o infinite_a grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o one_o m●n_z jesus_n christ_n who_o also_o be_v god_n shall_v abundant_o convey_v life_n to_o they_o which_o be_v spiritual_o bear_v of_o christ._n the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v he_o will_v have_v we_o know_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n be_v more_o potent_a to_o save_v than_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n to_o destroy_v and_o the_o gift_n which_o be_v bestow_v through_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v more_o excellent_a 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the_o gift_n of_o grace_n be_v a_o acquittal_n from_o all_o offence_n vers._n 17._o for_o if_o by_o one_o man_n offence_n death_n reign_v by_o one_o much_o more_o they_o which_o receive_v abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v reign_v in_o life_n by_o one_o jesus_n christ._n the_o four_o branch_n of_o the_o comparison_n with_o a_o confirmation_n of_o the_o former_a after_o this_o manner_n if_o by_o one_o only_a sin_n of_o adam_n death_n enter_v as_o a_o king_n subdue_a mankind_n to_o it_o much_o more_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n receive_v that_o abundant_a grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v reign_v in_o life_n by_o one_o jesus_n christ_n by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o excellent_a therefore_o the_o kingdom_n of_o life_n be_v which_o make_v its_o subject_n king_n and_o companion_n with_o christ_n in_o life_n eternal_a than_o the_o kingdom_n of_o death_n which_o destroy_v all_o its_o subject_n by_o so_o much_o the_o gift_n of_o christ_n in_o respect_n to_o its_o efficacy_n excel_v the_o offence_n of_o adam_n vers._n 18._o therefore_o as_o by_o the_o offence_n of_o one_o judgement_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n to_o condemnation_n even_o so_o lie_v the_o righteousness_n of_o one_o the_o free_a gift_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n unto_o ●ustification_n of_o life_n the_o five_o branch_n of_o the_o comparison_n as_o by_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n only_o the_o guilt_n come_v upon_o all_o that_o spring_v of_o adam_n by_o a_o natural_a propagation_n to_o their_o condemnation_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n only_o wherein_o he_o be_v obedient_a to_o his_o father_n unto_o the_o death_n the_o satisfaction_n come_v to_o justification_n of_o all_o man_n which_o spring_n of_o christ_n by_o a_o spiritual_a regeneration_n vers._n 19_o for_o as_o by_o one_o man_n disobedience_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o shall_v many_o be_v make_v righteous_a the_o six_o branch_n of_o the_o 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of_o christ_n obedience_n upon_o he_o and_o it_o be_v mere_a that_o as_o one_o sin_n of_o adam_n be_v impute_v to_o his_o child_n to_o condemnation_n and_o death_n so_o the_o entire_a obedience_n of_o christ_n only_o shall_v be_v impute_v to_o his_o son_n to_o justification_n and_o the_o obtain_n of_o eternal_a life_n vers._n 20._o moreover_o the_o law_n enter_v that_o the_o offence_n may_v abound_v but_o where_o sin_n abound_v grace_n do_v much_o more_o abound_v 21._o that_o as_o sin_n have_v reign_v unto_o death_n even_o so_o may_v grace_v reign_n through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n he_o illustrate_v and_o conclude_v this_o whole_a comparison_n by_o show_v the_o abundance_n of_o sin_n in_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v render_v the_o grace_n of_o christ_n more_o illustrious_a and_o this_o he_o do_v by_o answer_v a_o objection_n concern_v the_o end_n and_o use_v of_o the_o publish_v law_n it_o may_v be_v question_v if_o death_n reign_v 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ourselves_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o endeavour_n after_o holiness_n vers._n 4._o therefore_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n even_o so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n argum._n 3._o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n be_v seal_v to_o we_o in_o our_o baptism_n for_o the_o abolish_n of_o the_o old_a man_n of_o sin_n i._n e._n not_o only_o that_o we_o may_v be_v bind_v to_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v certain_a concern_v the_o mortify_n and_o subdue_a of_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o indulge_v ourselves_o in_o sin_n but_o endeavour_v the_o mortify_n of_o it_o argum._n 4._o as_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n be_v seal_v to_o we_o in_o our_o baptism_n so_o also_o in_o his_o resurrection_n that_o as_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o bless_a and_o immortal_a life_n by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n who_o powerful_o raise_v he_o so_o shall_v we_o endeavour_v by_o faith_n apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n to_o arise_v from_o sin_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n powerful_o renew_v we_o therefore_o ought_v we_o not_o to_o continue_v in_o sin_n but_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 5._o for_o if_o we_o have_v be_v plant_v together_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o death_n we_o shall_v be_v also_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o resurrection_n argum._n 5._o draw_v from_o our_o spiritual_a and_o near_a union_n with_o christ_n by_o faith_n which_o union_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o communication_n of_o that_o virtue_n which_o flow_v from_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n for_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v plant_v into_o christ_n as_o the_o branch_n into_o the_o vine_n and_o this_o engraft_v bring_v we_o into_o that_o conformity_n with_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o die_v unto_o sin_n christ_n die_v and_o follow_v after_o newness_n of_o life_n christ_n rise_v again_o may_v be_v clear_o see_v in_o a_o certain_a likeness_n to_o himself_o hence_o he_o confirm_v his_o former_a argument_n when_o we_o be_v plant_v together_o with_o christ_n by_o faith_n we_o be_v so_o near_o unite_v to_o he_o that_o there_o follow_v of_o necessity_n a_o conformity_n with_o he_o in_o his_o death_n to_o the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o his_o resurrection_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n therefore_o unless_o we_o will_v acknowledge_v no_o union_n with_o he_o and_o implant_n into_o he_o we_o must_v renounce_v all_o sin_n and_o
endeavour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 6._o know_v this_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n argum._n 6._o from_o that_o judicial_a union_n which_o we_o have_v with_o christ_n crucify_v the_o force_n of_o which_o argument_n that_o it_o may_v be_v see_v four_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v maintain_v 1._o that_o christ_n hang_v upon_o the_o cross_n as_o our_o surety_n sustain_v our_o person_n before_o god_n tribunal_n 2._o that_o he_o undergo_v the_o punishment_n due_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n or_o the_o old_a man_n so_o call_v because_o the_o evil_n of_o nature_n in_o those_o that_o be_v regenerate_v wax_v old_a and_o hasten_v to_o destruction_n 3._o that_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o to_o slay_v the_o old_a man_n in_o we_o 4._o in_o that_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o to_o represent_v our_o person_n we_o be_v thereby_o oblige_v to_o labour_n after_o mortification_n of_o sin_n by_o his_o spirit_n that_o after_o justification_n we_o shall_v no_o long_o serve_v sin_n from_o hence_o the_o argument_n we_o know_v or_o believe_v that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v judicial_o with_o christ_n to_o this_o end_n that_o in_o we_o who_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n may_v be_v weaken_v the_o body_n of_o death_n so_o that_o filthiness_n of_o habitual_a corruption_n compact_v as_o it_o be_v into_o one_o monstrous_a body_n prepare_v with_o all_o its_o member_n to_o actual_a sin_v that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o after_o we_o be_v justify_v serve_v sin_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n unless_o we_o will_v cast_v away_o the_o faith_n of_o our_o judicial_a union_n with_o christ_n hang_v upon_o the_o cross._n vers._n 7._o for_o he_o that_o be_v dead_a be_v free_v from_o sin_n argum._n 7._o from_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o union_n with_o christ_n die_v on_o the_o cross_n whosoever_o be_v dead_a to_o his_o old_a lord_n sin_n be_v justify_v and_o free_v from_o the_o yoke_n and_o dominion_n of_o sin_n that_o he_o may_v not_o serve_v it_o any_o long_o nor_o obey_v the_o command_n of_o it_o you_o may_v assume_v but_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n die_v for_o sin_n upon_o the_o cross_n we_o be_v dead_a to_o ●our_n old_a master_n sin_n therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o free_v from_o the_o yoke_n and_o dominion_n of_o sin_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o any_o long_o obey_v its_o command_n for_o what_o service_n can_v sin_v further_o exact_v from_o we_o who_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n have_v slay_v as_o it_o be_v vers._n 8._o now_o if_o we_o be_v dead_a with_o christ_n we_o believe_v that_o we_o shall_v also_o live_v with_o he_o argum._n 8._o if_o we_o die_v with_o christ_n i._n e._n be_v unite_v to_o he_o die_v in_o his_o power_n endeavour_v to_o mortify_v sin_n we_o need_v not_o doubt_v but_o we_o shall_v live_v a_o spiritual_a new_a and_o heavenly_a life_n with_o he_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o endeavour_v the_o mortify_n of_o sin_n vers._n 9_o know_v that_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a die_v no_o more_o death_n have_v no_o more_o dominion_n over_o he_o argum._n 9_o confirm_v the_o former_a we_o believe_v that_o christ_n rise_v to_o a_o immortal_a life_n neither_o be_v he_o for_o ever_o hereafter_o liable_a unto_o death_n but_o always_o live_v he_o both_o will_n and_o be_v able_a to_o perpetuate_v in_o we_o a_o new_a life_n that_o death_n may_v no_o more_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o therefore_o as_o we_o do_v not_o believe_v in_o vain_a that_o by_o his_o power_n we_o shall_v live_v a_o new_a and_o eternal_a life_n so_o ought_v we_o to_o labour_n that_o the_o new_a life_n to_o which_o we_o have_v rise_v with_o christ_n may_v be_v continue_v not_o to_o suffer_v sin_n shall_v any_o more_o prevail_v or_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o vers._n 10._o for_o in_o that_o he_o die_v he_o die_v unto_o sin_n once_o but_o in_o that_o he_o live_v he_o live_v unto_o god_n 11._o likewise_o reckon_v you_o also_o yourselves_o to_o be_v dead_a indeed_o unto_o sin_n but_o alive_a unto_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n argum._n 10._o as_o christ_n die_v but_o once_o to_o wash_v away_o and_o abolish_v sin_n and_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a he_o live_v for_o ever_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n so_o you_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o argument_n of_o faith_n gather_v and_o reckon_v yourselves_o in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v once_o dead_a nor_o to_o be_v oblige_v to_o die_v for_o sin_n any_o more_o that_o you_o be_v once_o dead_a by_o the_o dethrone_n of_o sin_n neither_o be_v you_o bind_v to_o serve_v sin_n any_o long_o that_o you_o be_v once_o dead_a to_o the_o destroy_n of_o sin_n nor_o can_v you_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n to_o mortify_v sin_n but_o in_o his_o resurrection_n you_o be_v bind_v to_o live_v unto_o god_n or_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o that_o you_o may_v so_o live_v you_o have_v strength_n and_o help_n enough_o by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n therefore_o the_o doctrine_n of_o free_a justification_n by_o faith_n be_v so_o far_o from_o open_v a_o door_n of_o liberty_n to_o sin_n that_o on_o the_o contrary_a nothing_o be_v more_o effectual_a and_o conducible_a to_o the_o promote_a of_o sanctity_n and_o holiness_n second_o part._n vers._n 12._o let_v not_o sin_n therefore_o reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o the_o apostle_n infer_v out_o of_o what_o go_v before_o a_o exhortation_n to_o all_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n that_o they_o follow_v after_o holiness_n the_o proposition_n to_o be_v prove_v be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o former_a viz._n they_o that_o be_v justify_v ought_v not_o to_o continue_v in_o sin_n but_o labour_n after_o holiness_n he_o produce_v thirteen_o argument_n whereof_o the_o three_o former_a be_v include_v in_o the_o follow_a exhortation_n the_o branch_n of_o this_o exhortation_n be_v three_o and_o the_o argument_n as_o many_o couch_v in_o the_o exhortation_n to_o the_o confirm_v of_o the_o proposition_n the_o first_o branch_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v that_o they_o will_v not_o obey_v sin_n by_o indulge_v the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o the_o body_n argum._n 1._o the_o first_o argument_n be_v this_o to_o obey_v the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o the_o body_n be_v to_o suffer_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n the_o reign_n of_o sin_n or_o of_o the_o devil_n from_o whence_o you_o be_v free_v which_o they_o that_o be_v justify_v shall_v tremble_v at_o therefore_o be_v now_o justify_v you_o ought_v not_o to_o follow_v after_o sin_n but_o holiness_n vers._n 13._o neither_o yield_v you_o your_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n but_o yield_v yourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o those_o that_o be_v alive_a from_o the_o dead_a and_o your_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o god_n the_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v that_o they_o will_v not_o fight_v for_o this_o tyrant_n viz._n sin_n make_v use_n of_o the_o faculty_n of_o their_o soul_n or_o body_n as_o servant_n to_o contend_v for_o it_o wherein_o be_v the_o second_o argument_n to_o serve_v sin_n be_v to_o yield_v the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o member_n of_o the_o body_n as_o weapon_n of_o iniquity_n to_o fight_v for_o sin_n and_o the_o devil_n against_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n which_o all_o that_o be_v justify_v aught_o to_o abhor_v therefore_o they_o that_o be_v justify_v ought_v not_o to_o serve_v sin_n yield_v the_o three_o member_n of_o the_o exhortation_n that_o they_o will_v yield_v themselves_o soldier_n and_o servant_n unto_o god_n who_o have_v free_v they_o from_o death_n wherein_o be_v the_o three_o argument_n god_n have_v call_v you_o back_o from_o death_n in_o sin_n and_o eternal_a perdition_n unto_o life_n that_o you_o may_v be_v servant_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o may_v contend_v for_o god_n against_o his_o enemy_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o labour_n after_o holiness_n vers._n 14._o for_o sin_n shall_v not_o have_v dominion_n over_o you_o for_o you_o arae_fw-la not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n argum._n 4._o if_o you_o contend_v and_o fight_v against_o sin_n the_o tyrant_n shall_v not_o recover_v his_o dominion_n over_o you_o which_o he_o have_v lose_v neither_o shall_v sin_v reign_n over_o you_o but_o you_o shall_v become_v conqueror_n through_o christ_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o labour_n after_o holiness_n for_o you_o be_v not_o argum._n 5._o confirm_v the_o former_a you_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n under_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n wherein_o
the_o commandment_n exact_v strict_a obedience_n but_o afford_v no_o strength_n to_o assist_v in_o our_o obedience_n but_o you_o be_v under_o grace_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n with_o the_o command_n confer_v life_n to_o believer_n and_o strength_n to_o obey_v therefore_o certain_a of_o the_o victory_n against_o sin_n you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 15._o what_o then_o shall_v we_o sin_v because_o we_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n god_n forbid_v he_o repeat_v and_o reject_v the_o absurd_a objection_n of_o libertine_n who_o take_v occasion_n from_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o sin_n more_o free_o when_o the_o contrary_a follow_v viz._n because_o we_o be_v under_o grace_n therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o indulge_v to_o ourselves_o a_o liberty_n of_o sin_v vers._n 16._o know_v you_o not_o that_o to_o who_o you_o yield_v yourselves_o servant_n to_o obey_v his_o servant_n you_o be_v to_o who_o you_o obey_v whether_o of_o sin_n unto_o death_n or_o of_o obedience_n unto_o righteousness_n argum._n 6._o serve_v by_o the_o way_n to_o confute_v the_o objection_n see_v there_o be_v a_o necessity_n that_o you_o be_v servant_n to_o he_o who_o you_o obey_v and_o that_o you_o receive_v a_o reward_n proportionable_a to_o your_o work_n whether_o you_o obey_v sin_n or_o the_o divine_a command_n unless_o you_o will_v be_v account_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o will_v receive_v the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a death_n it_o behoove_v you_o to_o beware_v that_o you_o indulge_v not_o yourselves_o in_o sin_n and_o if_o you_o will_v be_v account_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n that_o you_o may_v be_v pronounce_v righteous_a and_o heir_n of_o life_n of_o necessity_n you_o must_v labour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 17._o but_o god_n be_v thank_v that_o you_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n but_o you_o have_v obey_v from_o the_o heart_n that_o form_n of_o doctrine_n which_o be_v deliver_v to_o you_o argum._n 7._o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o time_n of_o your_o bondage_n be_v past_a in_o which_o you_o be_v servant_n to_o sin_n before_o your_o regeneration_n and_o now_o convert_v you_o have_v begin_v to_o yield_v sincere_a obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n the_o impression_n whereof_o you_o have_v receive_v as_o from_o a_o print_n therefore_o to_o return_v to_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n or_o to_o depart_v from_o the_o sound_a doctrine_n be_v unworthy_a but_o it_o behoove_v you_o to_o persevere_v in_o your_o obedience_n to_o the_o doctrine_n into_o which_o you_o be_v deliver_v vers._n 18._o be_v then_o make_v free_a from_o sin_n you_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n argum._n 8._o be_v now_o free_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o omnipotent_a arm_n of_o god_n you_o be_v servant_n of_o righteousness_n to_o holiness_n therefore_o by_o the_o law_n of_o servitude_n be_v servant_n to_o righteousness_n you_o be_v bind_v to_o become_v servant_n also_o unto_o holiness_n vers._n 19_o i_o speak_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n because_o of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o your_o flesh_n for_o as_o you_o have_v yield_v your_o member_n servant_n to_o uncleanness_n and_o to_o iniquity_n unto_o iniquity_n even_o so_o now_o yield_v your_o member_n servant_n to_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n after_o his_o excuse_n of_o his_o homely_a similitude_n which_o in_o many_o thing_n hold_v no_o proportion_n with_o these_o spiritual_a thing_n yet_o notwithstanding_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v please_v to_o use_v because_o of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o roman_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o those_o that_o be_v carnal_a which_o can_v not_o so_o easy_o apprehend_v a_o high_a or_o more_o spiritual_a way_n of_o speak_v he_o repeat_v the_o exhortation_n and_o add_v argum._n 9_o you_o have_v sometime_o yield_v your_o member_n unto_o uncleanness_n and_o have_v be_v altogether_o servant_n to_o unrighteousness_n therefore_o now_o it_o be_v fit_v that_o with_o equal_a industry_n at_o least_o you_o yield_v your_o member_n servant_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o to_o holiness_n not_o to_o be_v less_o studious_a of_o do_v well_o than_o heretofore_o you_o have_v be_v of_o sin_v and_o do_v ill_o vers._n 20._o for_o when_o you_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n you_o be_v free_a from_o righteousness_n argum._n 10._o confirm_v the_o former_a when_o you_o be_v servant_n of_o sin_n you_o be_v free_a from_o righteousness_n for_o you_o be_v not_o at_o all_o servant_n unto_o righteousness_n therefore_o now_o it_o be_v equal_a see_v you_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n that_o you_o shall_v be_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o not_o at_o all_o servant_n unto_o it_o vers._n 21._o what_o fruit_n have_v you_o then_o in_o those_o thing_n whereof_o you_o be_v now_o ashamed_a for_o the_o end_n of_o those_o thing_n be_v death_n argum._n 11._o you_o have_v gain_v no_o other_o fruit_n for_o your_o former_a sinful_a course_n of_o life_n but_o shame_n which_o be_v now_o upon_o you_o nor_o can_v you_o expect_v any_o other_o fruit_n for_o the_o future_a but_o eternal_a death_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o sin_n therefore_o it_o behoove_v you_o to_o beware_v that_o you_o serve_v sin_n no_o long_o vers._n 22._o but_o now_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o become_v servant_n to_o god_n you_o have_v your_o fruit_n unto_o holiness_n and_o the_o end_n everlasting_a life_n arg._n 12._o after_o you_o gain_v your_o liberty_n from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n you_o become_v servant_n unto_o god_n and_o have_v your_o fruit_n unto_o holiness_n increase_a and_o abound_v daily_o therein_o at_o length_n you_o shall_v obtain_v eternal_a life_n therefore_o ought_v you_o diligent_o to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 23._o for_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n arg._n 13._o confirm_v those_o which_o go_v before_o after_o this_o manner_n whatsoever_o have_v hitherto_o be_v speak_v in_o this_o argument_n be_v sufficient_a and_o firm_a for_o it_o be_v decree_v by_o a_o divine_a sentence_n to_o render_v a_o reward_n to_o sinner_n according_a to_o their_o desert_n which_o be_v eternal_a death_n and_o to_o bestow_v life_n eternal_a with_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n which_o be_v chain_v to_o eternal_a life_n not_o of_o debt_n but_o free_o of_o his_o grace_n and_o that_o no_o way_n but_o in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n therefore_o ought_v we_o not_o to_o continue_v in_o sin_n lest_o we_o perish_v but_o with_o faith_n in_o christ_n we_o must_v join_v the_o practice_n of_o holiness_n which_o holiness_n with_o eternal_a life_n god_n will_v free_o give_v to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o follow_v after_o holiness_n as_o it_o be_v large_o prove_v before_o chap._n vii_o in_o the_o former_a chap._n he_o exhort_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n to_o holiness_n and_o because_o they_o who_o most_o follow_v after_o holiness_n be_v most_o sensible_a and_o lament_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n dwell_v in_o they_o not_o yet_o extinguish_v therefore_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o these_o arise_v the_o four_o confirmation_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o free_a justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o that_o it_o yield_v consolation_n to_o the_o afflict_a conscience_n of_o the_o saint_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o imperfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o they_o there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o that_o they_o who_o be_v justify_v shall_v take_v comfort_n against_o their_o imperfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n he_o handle_v the_o freedom_n of_o justify_v person_n from_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o their_o interest_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o first_o place_n of_o consolation_n to_o ver_fw-la 7._o the_o second_o contain_v a_o apology_n for_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o law_n two_o objection_n against_o the_o law_n be_v answer_v to_o verse_n 14._o in_o the_o three_o be_v contain_v the_o second_o place_n of_o consolation_n wherein_o from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o fait●_n in_o christ_n the_o apostle_n propound_v the_o wrestle_n which_o he_o have_v with_o the_o remnant_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o victory_n which_o he_o gain_v that_o by_o his_o example_n and_o experience_n trouble_a conscience_n may_v take_v comfort_n the_o first_o part._n vers._n 1._o know_v you_o not_o brethren_n for_o i_o speak_v to_o they_o that_o know_v the_o law_n how_o that_o the_o law_n have_v dominion_n over_o a_o man_n as_o long_o as_o he_o live_v 2._o for_o the_o woman_n which_o have_v a_o husband_n be_v bind_v by_o the_o law_n to_o her_o husband_n so_o long_o as_o he_o live_v but_o if_o the_o husband_n be_v dead_a she_o be_v loose_v from_o the_o law_n of_o her_o husband_n 3._o so_o then_o if_o while_o
sin_n take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n wrought_v in_o i_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n for_o without_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v dead_a reason_n 2._o because_o the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o or_o the_o habitual_a pravity_n of_o our_o nature_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o actual_a sin_n but_o the_o law_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n but_o the_o occasion_n to_o sin_n not_o give_v but_o take_v for_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o say_v he_o or_o the_o evil_n of_o nature_n take_v occasion_n from_o the_o law_n forbid_v lust_n so_o much_o the_o more_o be_v inflame_v and_o excite_v and_o endeavour_v after_o what_o be_v forbid_v beget_v in_o i_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o evil_a motion_n against_o the_o law_n for_o without_o the_o law_n which_o he_o confirm_v by_o a_o sign_n because_o the_o law_n not_o be_v know_v sin_n lie_v hide_v and_o be_v as_o dead_a but_o when_o the_o law_n come_v it_o be_v stir_v up_o and_o appear_v as_o filthiness_n be_v not_o see_v in_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o sun_n but_o that_o arise_v it_o appear_v and_o stink_v not_o by_o the_o sun_n fault_n but_o by_o its_o own_o therefore_o the_o law_n be_v holy_a vers._n 9_o for_o i_o be_v alive_a without_o the_o law_n once_o but_o when_o the_o commandment_n come_v sin_n revive_v and_o i_o die_v by_o his_o own_o experience_n he_o further_o explain_v the_o matter_n show_v that_o former_o when_o he_o be_v a_o pharisee_n and_o unregenerate_a in_o his_o own_o opinion_n he_o be_v alive_a that_o be_v very_o just_a and_o in_o no_o wise_a guilty_a of_o eternal_a death_n but_o when_o his_o eye_n be_v open_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o true_a sense_n of_o the_o law_n be_v unfold_v than_o he_o understand_v the_o force_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o he_o be_v guilty_a of_o eternal_a death_n vers._n 10._o and_o the_o commandment_n which_o be_v ordain_v to_o life_n i_o find_v to_o be_v unto_o death_n from_o this_o experience_n he_o say_v that_o he_o learn_v two_o thing_n first_o that_o the_o end_n of_o the_o command_n and_o the_o effect_n be_v good_a in_o itself_o because_o the_o command_n be_v good_a in_o itself_o and_o by_o itself_o ordain_v to_o life_n if_o man_n obey_v it_o the_o other_o that_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o law_n by_o accident_n be_v death_n so_o far_o as_o it_o threaten_v death_n to_o the_o sinner_n and_o urge_v he_o from_o justice_n with_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n vers._n 11._o for_o sin_n take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n deceive_v i_o and_o by_o it_o slay_v i_o 12._o wherefore_o the_o law_n be_v holy_a and_o the_o commandment_n holy_a and_o just_a and_o good_a the_o three_o reason_n in_o defence_n of_o the_o law_n the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n only_o take_v occasion_n from_o the_o law_n or_o the_o command_n as_o he_o have_v learn_v by_o experience_n for_o sin_n while_o he_o think_v of_o what_o be_v forbid_v in_o the_o law_n invite_v and_o entice_v he_o to_o forbid_a thing_n and_o pollute_v he_o and_o so_o by_o the_o command_n make_v he_o more_o and_o more_o obnoxious_a to_o death_n therefore_o the_o law_n be_v altogether_o holy_a and_o particular_o that_o which_o forbid_v concupiscence_n be_v holy_a just_a and_o good_a because_o it_o be_v give_v by_o a_o holy_a god_n according_a to_o equity_n and_o for_o our_o profit_n vers._n 13._o be_v that_o than_o which_o be_v good_a make_v death_n un●o_v i_o god_n forbid_v but_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v appear_v sin_n work_v death_n in_o i_o by_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o sin_n by_o the_o commandment_n may_v become_v exceed_o sinful_a the_o second_o objection_n some_o may_v say_v therefore_o have_v that_o which_o be_v good_a be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n he_o answer_v by_o reject_v the_o reproach_n for_o the_o occasion_n be_v to_o be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o use_n of_o a_o thing_n from_o the_o abuse_n of_o it_o he_o therefore_o acquit_v the_o law_n and_o cast_v all_o the_o blame_n upon_o the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o true_o say_v he_o it_o be_v not_o the_o law_n but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n and_o discover_v itself_o to_o be_v sin_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o be_v stir_v up_o in_o i_o and_o kindle_v by_o the_o good_a law_n of_o god_n it_o enkindle_v rebellious_a motion_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o upon_o this_o account_n do_v it_o cause_n death_n that_o so_o sin_n in_o i_o by_o the_o command_n may_v appear_v above_o measure_n sinful_a which_o be_v speak_v most_o seasonable_o to_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o who_o otherwise_o will_v deny_v inborn_a concupiscence_n now_o natural_a to_o all_o to_o be_v sin_n be_v it_o not_o find_v to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o actual_a sin_n and_o death_n and_o this_o defence_n he_o make_v for_o the_o law_n the_o three_o part._n vers._n 14._o for_o we_o know_v that_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a but_o i_o be_o carnal_a sell_v under_o sin_n the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n wherein_o be_v set_v down_o the_o second_o head_n of_o comfort_n to_o those_o who_o bewail_v the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n from_o the_o apostle_n example_n wrestle_v with_o the_o same_o evil_n and_o get_v the_o victory_n by_o the_o favour_n and_o benefit_n of_o free_a justification_n as_o appear_v from_o vers_fw-la the_o last_o this_o be_v the_o force_n of_o the_o argument_n i_o bewail_v in_o myself_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n wrestle_v against_o it_o take_v comfort_n from_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n therefore_o you_o holy_a champion_n take_v comfort_n in_o your_o wrestle_a and_o conflict_n in_o the_o conflict_n of_o the_o apostle_n appear_v a_o threefold_a difficulty_n and_o a_o threefold_a victory_n in_o the_o retreat_n in_o all_o which_o be_v mix_v some_o argument_n of_o comfort_n draw_v from_o the_o apostle_n experience_n the_o first_o difficulty_n arise_v from_o a_o threefold_a contention_n the_o first_o be_v of_o the_o law_n and_o himself_o i_o say_v he_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o believer_n acknowledge_v the_o law_n to_o be_v spiritual_a which_o whole_o favour_v the_o holiness_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o be_v whole_o refer_v to_o a_o spiritual_a course_n of_o life_n but_o when_o i_o look_v upon_o myself_o and_o compare_v the_o imperfection_n of_o my_o obedience_n with_o the_o spiritualness_n of_o the_o law_n i_o be_o compel_v in_o respect_n to_o the_o old_a man_n in_o i_o not_o yet_o mortify_v to_o acknowledge_v myself_o carnal_a and_o as_o a_o slave_n sell_v to_o subjection_n under_o sin_n out_o of_o who_o bond_n i_o can_v deliver_v myself_o but_o i_o be_o carry_v away_o whither_o i_o will_v not_o vers._n 15._o for_o that_o which_o i_o do_v i_o allow_v not_o for_o what_o i_o will_v that_o do_v i_o not_o but_o what_o i_o hate_v that_o i_o do_v he_o prove_v what_o he_o have_v say_v and_o show_v the_o second_o contest_v betwixt_o his_o action_n and_o his_o judgement_n renew_v that_o which_o i_o do_v i_o do_v not_o approve_v viz._n when_o i_o examine_v my_o action_n to_o the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o the_o law_n i_o be_o force_v not_o to_o approve_v but_o condemn_v many_o thing_n in_o my_o action_n the_o three_o disagreement_n he_o show_v to_o be_v betwixt_o his_o action_n and_o his_o will_n renew_v i_o do_v not_o that_o good_a which_o i_o will_v say_v he_o hinder_v by_o the_o body_n of_o death_n in_o i_o and_o that_o evil_a which_o i_o hate_v that_o i_o do_v fail_v of_o the_o rule_n where_o i_o will_v not_o for_o i_o will_v perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o i_o fall_v short_a and_o in_o many_o thing_n i_o offend_v vers._n 16._o if_o then_o i_o do_v that_o which_o i_o will_v not_o i_o consent_v unto_o the_o law_n that_o it_o be_v good_a the_o first_o difficulty_n you_o have_v see_v the_o victory_n follow_v and_o three_o argument_n of_o consolation_n whereby_o the_o apostle_n comfort_v himself_o and_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o fellow-combatant_n argum._n 1._o i_o myself_o be_o in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o bewail_v their_o imperfect_a holiness_n and_o find_v the_o same_o conflict_n in_o myself_o as_o they_o do_v from_o the_o imperfection_n of_o my_o obedience_n therefore_o they_o have_v consolation_n that_o mourn_v over_o the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o holiness_n see_v they_o suffer_v nothing_o different_a from_o other_o saint_n nay_o not_o from_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o i_o consent_v argum._n 2._o of_o consolation_n because_o from_o this_o con●●ict_n it_o appear_v that_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v in_o he_o that_o wrestle_v and_o a_o consent_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o it_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a
of_o their_o sanctification_n and_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n which_o consolation_n he_o appropriate_v to_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v endeavour_v after_o holiness_n seclude_v those_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o delight_n in_o sin_n to_o ver_fw-la 9_o which_o he_o apply_v to_o the_o roman_n to_o ver_fw-la 12._o and_o thus_o apply_v he_o show_v the_o use_n of_o it_o to_o ver_fw-la 17._o the_o second_o part_n contain_v the_o consolation_n of_o the_o justify_v in_o respect_n to_o the_o calamity_n of_o this_o life_n to_o which_o the_o godly_a be_v liable_a to_o ver_fw-la 31._o the_o three_o part_n contain_v the_o triumph_n of_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v over_o all_o their_o enemy_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o there_o be_v therefore_o now_o no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n from_o what_o have_v be_v speak_v he_o infer_v consolation_n to_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v against_o the_o fear_n of_o condemnation_n which_o the_o conscience_n of_o sin_n dwell_v in_o we_o may_v easy_o affright_v we_o with_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n say_v he_o to_o those_o which_o by_o true_a faith_n be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n and_o because_o many_o profess_v the_o faith_n they_o have_v not_o he_o describe_v true_a believer_n and_o justify_v person_n from_o this_o property_n that_o they_o do_v not_o indulge_v themselves_o in_o sin_n neither_o do_v they_o willing_o follow_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o walk_v after_o the_o command_n of_o god_n and_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n inward_o persuade_v they_o to_o direct_v the_o course_n of_o their_o life_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n vers._n 2._o for_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n have_v make_v i_o free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n that_o this_o consolation_n belong_v to_o they_o that_o be_v true_o justify_v and_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n he_o prove_v by_o three_o argument_n argum._n 1._o the_o law_n of_o faith_n of_o life_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o christ_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v free_v every_o believer_n and_o i_o in_o particular_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n therefore_o to_o they_o that_o be_v justify_v true_o unite_v unto_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n for_o by_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n he_o understand_v the_o law_n of_o faith_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n because_o by_o faith_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o spirit_n be_v receive_v and_o communion_n with_o the_o life_n of_o christ._n and_o by_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n he_o understand_v the_o law_n of_o work_n as_o rom._n 3.27_o or_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n by_o which_o law_n or_o covenant_n conviction_n of_o sin_n be_v make_v and_o condemnation_n unto_o death_n of_o they_o that_o be_v guilty_a vers._n 3._o for_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n argum._n 2._o see_v the_o law_n be_v find_v weak_a to_o procure_v for_o we_o justification_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o humane_a nature_n now_o corrupt_v not_o able_a to_o yield_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n god_n send_v his_o son_n in_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o we_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n like_v unto_o we_o sin_n except_v in_o the_o flesh_n of_o his_o son_n crucify_v condemn_v our_o sin_n that_o satisfaction_n be_v make_v for_o we_o it_o may_v be_v abolish_v in_o we_o therefore_o sin_n in_o we_o that_o be_v justify_v who_o be_v in_o christ_n can_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o condemnation_n and_o thus_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o we_o vers._n 4._o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n argum._n 3._o to_o this_o very_a end_n sin_n be_v condemn_v in_o christ_n that_o be_v condemn_v and_o dead_a for_o we_o that_o we_o be_v once_o dead_a and_o condemn_v in_o he_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o the_o law_n be_v satisfy_v in_o we_o i_o say_v who_o follow_v not_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o guidance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n therefore_o now_o no_o condemnation_n remain_v we_o vers._n 5._o for_o they_o that_o be_v after_o the_o flesh_n do_v mind_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o they_o that_o be_v after_o the_o spirit_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o give_v four_o reason_n why_o he_o make_v this_o consolation_n peculiar_a to_o they_o that_o follow_v after_o holiness_n seclude_v all_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o continue_v in_o sin_n the_o first_o reason_n they_o that_o be_v carnal_a and_o unregenerate_a savour_n and_o affect_v only_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v carnal_a and_o wicked_a but_o those_o that_o be_v regenerate_v savour_n and_o affect_v spiritual_a thing_n therefore_o be_v no_o wonder_n that_o only_o they_o that_o follow_v after_o holiness_n be_v admit_v to_o the_o consolation_n of_o a_o immunity_n from_o condemnation_n and_o they_o which_o be_v carnal_a be_v exclude_v vers._n 6._o for_o to_o be_v carnal_o mind_v be_v death_n but_o to_o be_v spiritual_o mind_v be_v life_n and_o peace_n reason_n 2._o the_o wisdom_n of_o carnal_a man_n which_o be_v the_o governor_n of_o their_o counsel_n and_o action_n and_o be_v carry_v only_o to_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v the_o flesh_n whether_o in_o respect_n to_o god_n or_o eternal_a life_n and_o so_o it_o incline_v to_o death_n but_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o a_o habit_n direct_v the_o action_n of_o regenerate_a man_n be_v carry_v to_o those_o thing_n which_o belong_v to_o spiritual_a life_n and_o peace_n therefore_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n if_o only_o they_o that_o be_v regenerate_v and_o spiritual_a be_v exempt_v from_o condemnation_n but_o not_o they_o that_o be_v carnal_a vers._n 7._o because_o the_o carnal_a mind_n be_v enmity_n against_o god_n for_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n neither_o indeed_o can_v be_v reason_n 3._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n itself_o the_o principal_a virtue_n of_o politic_a wit_n be_v enmity_n against_o god_n for_o it_o only_o seek_v and_o care_n for_o its_o own_o reject_v god_n neither_o be_v it_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o can_v be_v subject_a for_o it_o can_v but_o subject_n to_o its_o own_o carnal_a end_n the_o soul_n heaven_n god_n and_o all_o thing_n and_o pursue_v after_o these_o so_o far_o as_o it_o think_v they_o conducible_a to_o carnal_a end_n therefore_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n that_o carnal_a man_n be_v not_o free_v from_o condemnation_n vers._n 8._o so_o then_o they_o that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n reason_n 4._o whoever_o be_v unregenerate_a in_o the_o state_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n or_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n because_o they_o can_v but_o follow_v after_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v they_o therefore_o no_o wonder_n they_o be_v not_o free_v from_o condemnation_n vers._n 9_o but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n if_o so_o be_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o now_o if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o apply_v the_o character_n of_o justify_v person_n out_o of_o the_o judgement_n of_o charity_n to_o the_o roman_n he_o also_o apply_v to_o the_o same_o roman_n to_o who_o he_o write_v the_o consolation_n which_o arise_v from_o freedom_n from_o condemnation_n he_o prudent_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n bespeak_v they_o that_o they_o will_v not_o indulge_v hypocrisy_n in_o any_o and_o he_o give_v four_o reason_n of_o this_o application_n the_o first_o reason_n you_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o dominion_n of_o the_o flesh_n you_o be_v not_o unregenerate_a but_o in_o a_o spiritual_a condition_n follow_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o spirit_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o you_o or_o which_o be_v the_o same_o to_o you_o belong_v the_o foresay_a consolation_n reas._n 2._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o frame_v your_o heart_n and_o life_n unto_o holiness_n for_o unless_o i_o shall_v thus_o judge_v of_o you_o i_o shall_v think_v you_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o christ_n for_o he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o yet_o a_o live_a member_n of_o christ_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o
nor_o our_o sin_n take_v away_o vers._n 18._o then_o they_o also_o which_o be_v fall_v asleep_a in_o christ_n be_v perish_v absurd_a 6._o and_o argum._n 6._o it_o will_v follow_v from_o their_o doctrine_n who_o deny_v the_o resurrection_n that_o the_o saint_n who_o be_v dead_a be_v perish_v therefore_o it_o be_v false_a vers._n 19_o if_o in_o this_o life_n only_o we_o have_v hope_n in_o christ_n we_o be_v of_o all_o man_n most_o miserable_a absurdity_n 7._o argum._n 7._o it_o will_v follow_v from_o their_o opinion_n that_o christian_n be_v of_o all_o man_n most_o miserable_a because_o the_o hope_n of_o happiness_n by_o this_o error_n be_v not_o only_o cut_v off_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o also_o in_o this_o present_a life_n because_o they_o willing_o for_o the_o cause_n of_o religion_n subject_n themselves_o most_o foolish_o to_o many_o inconvenience_n and_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o many_o advantage_n if_o there_o be_v not_o a_o future_a resurrection_n therefore_o the_o opinion_n of_o those_o that_o deny_v the_o resurrection_n be_v false_a and_o absurd_a vers._n 20._o but_o now_o be_v christ_n rise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o become_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o they_o that_o sleep_v argum._n 8._o as_o the_o first_o fruit_n be_v pledge_n and_o a_o earnest_n of_o a_o future_a harvest_n so_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o pledge_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n vers._n 21._o for_o since_o by_o man_n come_v death_n by_o man_n come_v also_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a argum._n 9_o because_o it_o be_v no_o less_o agreeable_a to_o the_o goodness_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n to_o restore_v all_o the_o son_n of_o grace_n from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o man_n christ_n than_o it_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o justice_n and_o wisdom_n to_o send_v forth_o death_n by_o the_o man_n adam_n upon_o all_o the_o son_n of_o nature_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n as_o death_n come_v by_o adam_n so_o shall_v the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a by_o christ_n therefore_o our_o doctrine_n of_o the_o resurrection_n be_v true_a vers._n 22._o for_o as_o in_o adam_n all_o die_n even_o so_o in_o christ_n shall_v all_o be_v make_v alive_a argum._n 10._o because_o as_o in_o adam_n all_o his_o posterity_n be_v dead_a first_o judicial_o and_o afterward_o actual_o so_o in_o christ_n all_o his_o son_n or_o child_n i._n e._n the_o faithful_a be_v judicial_o rise_v and_o shall_v actual_o rise_v for_o there_o be_v the_o like_a reason_n in_o both_o of_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o judge_n and_o the_o execution_n of_o the_o sentence_n vers._n 23._o but_o every_o man_n in_o his_o own_o order_n christ_n the_o first-fruit_n afterward_o they_o that_o be_v christ_n at_o his_o come_n argum._n 11._o in_o this_o he_o answer_v to_o a_o question_n why_o christ_n be_v raise_v those_o that_o be_v dead_a in_o christ_n be_v not_o yet_o rise_v he_o answer_v and_o propound_v the_o eleven_o argum._n that_o the_o order_n which_o god_n have_v appoint_v aught_o to_o be_v observe_v viz._n that_o christ_n as_o the_o first-fruit_n shall_v rise_v first_o and_o afterward_o the_o whole_a harvest_n of_o christian_n by_o christ_n at_o his_o second_o come_v christ_n as_o the_o first-fruit_n be_v rise_v first_o therefore_o his_o member_n viz._n all_o the_o faithful_a as_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o harvest_n shall_v rise_v vers._n 24._o then_o come_v the_o end_n when_o he_o shall_v have_v deliver_v up_o the_o kingdom_n to_o god_n even_o the_o father_n when_o he_o shall_v have_v put_v down_o all_o rule_n and_o authority_n and_o power_n he_o further_o declare_v this_o argument_n show_v that_o by_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n two_o thing_n be_v conjoin_v in_o time_n with_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n viz._n the_o deliver_v up_o the_o kingdom_n by_o the_o son_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o put_v down_o of_o all_o rule_n authority_n and_o contrary_a power_n whereof_o this_o be_v the_o meaning_n after_o christ_n shall_v have_v subdue_v and_o abolish_v all_o adverse_a power_n as_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o what_o kind_n soever_o he_o will_v vanquish_v those_o power_n so_o far_o forth_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o any_o long_o be_v injurious_a to_o his_o member_n all_o of_o they_o be_v thrust_v down_o to_o hell_n at_o last_o christ_n shall_v present_v his_o church_n which_o be_v call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n give_v he_o of_o his_o father_n every_o way_n perfect_a and_o deliver_v it_o up_o as_o it_o be_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o father_n three_o have_v now_o perfect_v his_o mediatory_a office_n and_o lay_v aside_o that_o manner_n of_o rule_v by_o those_o mean_n which_o he_o now_o use_v for_o the_o gather_n and_o govern_v of_o his_o church_n four_o have_v finish_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v commit_v to_o he_o by_o his_o father_n to_o finish_v he_o shall_v resign_v up_o the_o kingdom_n also_o commit_v to_o he_o over_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n to_o the_o perfect_a the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n he_o shall_v i_o say_v deliver_v up_o the_o kingdom_n to_o god_n according_a to_o his_o humanity_n and_o to_o his_o father_n according_a to_o his_o divinity_n not_o that_o he_o shall_v cease_v to_o reign_v immediate_o but_o mediate_o and_o as_o before_o not_o that_o he_o shall_v leave_v off_o to_o reign_v with_o the_o father_n but_o shall_v cease_v to_o reign_v as_o depute_v by_o the_o father_n to_o conflict_n with_o his_o enemy_n or_o to_o administer_v any_o long_o in_o a_o laborious_a and_o painful_a work_n of_o gather_v his_o church_n otherwise_o there_o be_v no_o end_n of_o his_o kingdom_n he_o shall_v indeed_o reign_v much_o more_o glorious_o than_o now_o he_o do_v when_o his_o adversary_n be_v conquer_v without_o the_o ministry_n of_o angel_n or_o man_n he_o shall_v govern_v together_o with_o the_o father_n and_o fill_v all_o his_o with_o light_n love_n life_n with_o his_o virtue_n immediate_o vers._n 25._o for_o he_o must_v reign_v till_o he_o have_v put_v all_o enemy_n under_o his_o foot_n 26._o the_o last_o enemy_n that_o shall_v be_v destroy_v be_v death_n argum._n 12._o this_o confirm_v the_o former_a sense_n that_o be_v give_v christ_n must_v reign_v until_o he_o subdue_v all_o his_o enemy_n and_o death_n the_o last_o enemy_n therefore_o he_o shall_v destroy_v death_n and_o by_o consequence_n there_o shall_v be_v a_o resurrection_n vers._n 27._o for_o he_o have_v put_v all_o thing_n under_o his_o foot_n but_o when_o he_o say_v all_o thing_n be_v put_v under_o he_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o he_o be_v except_v which_o do_v put_v all_o thing_n under_o he_o that_o no_o man_n may_v quarrel_v at_o the_o word_n all_o he_o except_v god_n from_o the_o number_n of_o all_o those_o thing_n that_o shall_v be_v subdue_v unto_o christ_n because_o it_o be_v god_n who_o subdue_v all_o other_o thing_n to_o christ_n except_o himself_o vers._n 28._o and_o when_o all_o thing_n shall_v be_v subdue_v unto_o he_o then_o shall_v the_o son_n also_o himself_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o that_o put_v all_o thing_n under_o he_o that_o god_n may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o this_o he_o further_o illustrate_v because_o the_o mediatory_a kingdom_n of_o christ_n be_v deliver_v up_o as_o be_v now_o say_v the_o son_n himself_o be_v to_o be_v subject_v unto_o god_n who_o have_v subdue_v all_o thing_n to_o he_o that_o god_n may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o i._n e._n christ_n as_o man_n have_v lay_v aside_o his_o mediatory_a embassage_n will_v most_o full_o manifest_v that_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v do_v by_o he_o as_o man_n be_v do_v in_o the_o power_n authority_n and_o name_v of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o as_o man_n be_v less_o than_o the_o father_n be_v for_o ever_o unite_v to_o his_o body_n the_o church_n be_v subject_a to_o the_o father_n that_o the_o mediation_n and_o mean_n and_o instrument_n and_o help_n which_o be_v now_o use_v be_v lay_v aside_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n may_v supply_v all_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n immediate_o and_o may_v by_o his_o power_n be_v all_o mean_n in_o all_o his_o saint_n and_o may_v altogether_o extinguish_v the_o necessity_n of_o all_o mean_n instrument_n and_o help_v by_o his_o immediate_a presence_n with_o they_o most_o full_o for_o ever_o and_o he_o will_v more_o than_o supply_v the_o room_n of_o all_o those_o and_o he_o himself_o by_o his_o power_n and_o efficacy_n will_v be_v more_o than_o all_o these_o and_o what_o ever_o may_v be_v needful_a for_o the_o most_o happy_a felicity_n of_o all_o his_o saint_n vers._n 29._o else_o what_o shall_v they_o do_v which_o be_v baptize_v for_o the_o dead_a if_o the_o dead_a rise_v not_o at_o all_o why_o be_v they_o baptize_v then_o for_o
the_o gospel_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n through_o christ_n be_v the_o minister_a of_o the_o spirit_n because_o according_a to_o and_o by_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v administer_v whereby_o the_o hearer_n be_v quicken_v and_o strengthen_v to_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v propound_v kill_v compar_fw-la 2._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n of_o work_n or_o the_o write_a letter_n only_o convince_v of_o sin_n and_o kill_v the_o sinner_n by_o pronounce_v to_o he_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o grace_n in_o the_o new_a covenant_n show_v liberty_n from_o sin_n absolve_v the_o sinner_n and_o so_o bring_v he_o life_n vers._n 7._o but_o if_o the_o ministration_n of_o death_n write_v and_o engrave_v on_o stone_n be_v glorious_a so_o that_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n can_v not_o steadfast_o behold_v the_o face_n of_o moses_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o countenance_n which_o glory_n be_v to_o be_v do_v away_o 8._o how_o shall_v not_o the_o ministration_n of_o the_o spirit_n rather_o be_v glorious_a in_o stones_n compar_fw-la 3._o the_o law_n of_o work_n which_o only_a administer_v death_n for_o according_a to_o this_o covenant_n no_o man_n do_v obtain_v righteousness_n or_o life_n be_v engrave_v in_o stone_n to_o signify_v that_o the_o heart_n by_o it_o can_v be_v mollify_v nor_o renew_v but_o remain_v dead_a but_o the_o gospel_n of_o grace_n be_v write_v in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o the_o heart_n i._n e._n in_o heart_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n quicken_v and_o mollify_v it_o be_v so_o imprint_v that_o the_o virtue_n of_o divine_a grace_n may_v be_v discern_v in_o all_o the_o expression_n of_o the_o heart_n glorious_a compar_fw-la 4._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n which_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o death_n to_o all_o that_o have_v sin_v be_v true_o glorious_a as_o it_o appear_v in_o moses_n for_o justice_n be_v glorious_a in_o punish_v of_o sin_n but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n which_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o spirit_n quicken_a be_v more_o glorious_a for_o as_o in_o moses_n pronounce_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n against_o sinner_n his_o bodily_a glory_n do_v shine_v but_o o_o how_o much_o spiritual_a glory_n do_v shine_v in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n set_v sinner_n at_o liberty_n by_o his_o grace_n vers._n 9_o for_o if_o the_o ministration_n of_o condemnation_n be_v glory_n much_o more_o do_v the_o ministration_n of_o righteousness_n exceed_v in_o glory_n compar_fw-la 4._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n or_o the_o old_a covenant_n of_o work_n be_v a_o ministry_n of_o condemnation_n for_o sin_n therefore_o indeed_o glorious_a but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o absolution_n from_o sin_n and_o therefore_o so_o much_o the_o more_o glorious_a by_o how_o much_o absolution_n and_o justification_n do_v excel_v condemnation_n and_o sin_n because_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n we_o be_v all_o accuse_v of_o sin_n we_o be_v all_o condemn_v and_o make_v obnoxious_a to_o death_n therefore_o its_o ministry_n be_v call_v the_o ministry_n of_o sin_n condemnation_n and_o death_n vers._n 10._o for_o even_o that_o which_o be_v make_v glorious_a have_v no_o glory_n in_o this_o respect_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o glery_n that_o excel_v compar_fw-la 5._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n although_o it_o be_v glorious_a be_v exceed_o excel_v by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o of_o grace_n that_o it_o not_o deserve_v to_o be_v call_v glorious_a but_o let_v it_o vanish_v rather_o in_o comparison_n as_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o star_n when_o the_o sun_n appear_v be_v obscure_v but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v simple_o and_o by_o way_n of_o excellency_n glorious_a vers._n 11._o for_o if_o that_o which_o be_v do_v away_o be_v glorious_a much_o more_o that_o which_o remain_v be_v glorious_a compar_fw-la 6._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n in_o respect_n to_o the_o annex_v ceremony_n have_v only_o the_o glory_n of_o temporal_a dispensation_n because_o so_o long_o it_o be_v to_o endure_v whilst_o man_n in_o the_o infancy_n of_o the_o church_n convict_v of_o sin_n and_o of_o their_o own_o impotency_n to_o deliver_v themselves_o be_v teach_v to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n and_o as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o schoolmaster_n may_v be_v lead_v to_o he_o which_o manner_n of_o instruct_v the_o church_n be_v now_o at_o its_o full_a growth_n and_o continue_v under_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o reveal_v gospel_n be_v abolish_v as_o unprofitable_a but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n have_v permanent_a glory_n until_o the_o glorious_a come_n of_o christ._n vers._n 12._o see_v then_o that_o we_o have_v such_o hope_n we_o use_v great_a plainness_n of_o speech_n 13._o and_o not_o as_o moses_n which_o put_v a_o veil_n over_o his_o face_n that_o th●_n child_n of_o israel_n can_v not_o steadfast_o look_v to_o the_o end_n of_o that_o which_o be_v abolish_v compar_fw-la 7._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v plain_a and_o perspicuous_a so_o that_o the_o minister_n thereof_o can_v plain_o and_o confident_o preach_v the_o way_n of_o salvation_n have_v christ_n now_o reveal_v who_o in_o time_n past_o be_v to_o come_v be_v hope_v for_o but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n as_o it_o do_v appear_v in_o the_o type_n of_o the_o moysaicall_a ministration_n be_v obscure_a and_o wrap_v up_o in_o type_n put_v he_o follow_v this_o comparison_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n illustrate_v the_o latter_a part_n thereof_o to_o the_o last_o verse_n in_o this_o sense_n moses_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o law_n turn_v from_o the_o tabernacle_n from_o the_o altar_n from_o the_o ark_n and_o the_o propitiatory_a speak_v with_o his_o face_n veil_v signify_v to_o the_o people_n and_o typical_o relate_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o legal_a covenant_n of_o work_n and_o of_o its_o ministry_n divide_v from_o christ_n and_o do_v also_o figure_n out_o the_o blindness_n of_o the_o people_n under_o the_o legal_a covenant_n because_o they_o do_v not_o perceive_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n and_o temporal_a ceremony_n now_o abolish_v vers._n 14._o but_o their_o mind_n be_v blind_v for_o until_o this_o day_n remain_v the_o same_o veil_n untaken_v away_o in_o the_o read_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n which_o veil_n be_v do_v away_o in_o christ._n 15._o but_o even_o unto_o this_o day_n when_o moses_n be_v read_v the_o veil_n be_v upon_o their_o heart_n the_o apostle_n observe_v that_o now_o blindness_n also_o may_v be_v perceive_v in_o the_o jew_n who_o while_o they_o read_v the_o old_a testament_n they_o see_v nothing_o beside_o the_o veil_n of_o ceremony_n because_o the_o veil_n of_o ignorance_n and_o infidelity_n remain_v upon_o their_o 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to_o die_v the_o article_n of_o the_o covenant_n also_o evince_v it_o to_o be_v a_o testament_n and_o the_o promiser_n bind_v to_o make_v his_o word_n good_a and_o so_o to_o die_v for_o jer._n 31._o the_o lord_n christ_n promise_v to_o reconcile_v his_o people_n to_o god_n to_o take_v away_o their_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v their_o god_n justice_n require_v satisfaction_n of_o they_o before_o they_o can_v be_v reconcile_v satisfaction_n they_o can_v not_o make_v themselves_o therefore_o he_o who_o promise_v to_o make_v the_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n be_v bind_v to_o make_v the_o satisfaction_n for_o they_o to_o god_n and_o if_o satisfaction_n for_o they_o then_o to_o undergo_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o they_o and_o so_o to_o die_v then_o 1._o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o testament_n and_o the_o benefit_n promise_v therein_o to_o wit_n remission_n of_o sin_n reconciliation_n sanctification_n and_o life_n eternal_a be_v legacy_n free_o leave_v 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he_o take_v the_o blood_n of_o calf_n and_o of_o goat_n with_o water_n and_o scarlet_a wool_n and_o hyssop_n and_o sprinkle_v both_o the_o book_n and_o all_o the_o people_n 20._o say_v this_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o testament_n which_o god_n have_v enjoin_v unto_o you_o 21._o moreover_o he_o sprinkle_v with_o blood_n both_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o all_o the_o vessel_n of_o the_o ministry_n from_o moses_n example_n we_o learn_v 1._o that_o the_o lord_n word_n shall_v be_v manifest_v to_o all_o the_o people_n and_o none_o of_o they_o debar_v from_o take_v knowledge_n thereof_o 2._o that_o the_o word_n must_v be_v speak_v plain_o with_o a_o distinct_a voice_n in_o the_o common_a language_n and_o not_o mutter_v in_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n 3._o that_o with_o the_o use_n of_o holy_a rite_n appoint_v of_o god_n the_o preach_a of_o god_n word_n shall_v be_v join_v to_o show_v the_o institution_n and_o force_n of_o god_n ordinance_n to_o his_o people_n 2._o in_o that_o the_o book_n and_o the_o people_n and_o instrument_n of_o service_n be_v all_o to_o be_v sprinkle_v we_o learn_v that_o every_o thing_n which_o we_o touch_v or_o meddle_v with_o or_o make_v use_n of_o be_v unclean_a unto_o we_o be_v it_o never_o so_o holy_a in_o itself_o except_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n make_v it_o clean_o unto_o we_o and_o cleanse_v we_o in_o the_o use_n of_o it_o vers._n 22._o and_o almost_o all_o thing_n be_v by_o the_o law_n purge_v with_o blood_n and_o without_o shed_v of_o blood_n be_v no_o remission_n he_o say_v almost_o because_o of_o some_o purge_n which_o be_v do_v by_o wash_v and_o yet_o even_o that_o wash_n also_o draw_v the_o virtue_n of_o ceremonial_a purge_n from_o the_o sacrifice_n whereunto_o the_o wash_n be_v annex_v 2._o in_o say_v without_o shed_v of_o blood_n there_o be_v no_o remission_n of_o sin_n he_o teach_v we_o that_o wheresoever_o a_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v for_o obtain_v remission_n of_o sin_n there_o shed_v of_o blood_n must_v real_o be_v and_o where_o 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free_a promise_n make_v to_o our_o father_n and_o be_v derive_v to_o we_o together_o with_o all_o other_o benefit_n through_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n vers._n 2._o grace_n and_o peace_n be_v multiply_v unto_o you_o through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n our_o lord_n the_o three_o thing_n in_o the_o inscription_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v a_o salutation_n wherein_o be_v his_o prayer_n and_o confirmation_n of_o it_o in_o his_o prayer_n he_o wish_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a hebrew_n a_o full_a manifestation_n multiplication_n and_o increase_v of_o all_o save_a gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o multiplication_n of_o peace_n or_o of_o all_o benefit_n which_o conduce_v to_o the_o promote_a and_o perfect_v of_o their_o present_a and_o future_a felicity_n and_o that_o by_o the_o increase_n of_o save_a faith_n or_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n as_o they_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 3._o according_a as_o his_o divine_a power_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v unto_o life_n and_o godliness_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o that_o have_v call_v we_o to_o glory_n and_o virtue_n he_o confirm_v the_o hope_n of_o his_o desire_n viz._n that_o god_n will_v multiply_v grace_n and_o peace_n towards_o they_o by_o faith_n in_o five_o argument_n divine_a power_n argum._n 1._o the_o power_n or_o effectual_a grace_n work_v powerful_o have_v bestow_v upon_o you_o all_o expedient_n which_o belong_v to_o holiness_n or_o grace_n to_o life_n or_o peace_n by_o the_o knowledge_n or_o faith_n of_o he_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o right_n to_o as_o also_o the_o admission_n of_o you_o into_o the_o profession_n therefore_o god_n will_v increase_v and_o multiply_v those_o gift_n until_o you_o obtain_v perfection_n of_o life_n and_o holiness_n for_o there_o be_v the_o like_a reason_n for_o the_o beginning_n and_o progress_n as_o touch_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n have_v call_v argum._n 2._o god_n have_v call_v you_o to_o virtue_n or_o grace_n and_o to_o glory_n or_o peace_n therefore_o he_o will_v perfect_v those_o thing_n in_o you_o to_o which_o he_o have_v call_v you_o vers._n 4._o whereby_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o exceed_v great_a and_o precious_a promise_n that_o by_o these_o you_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n have_v escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n argum._n 3._o confirm_v the_o former_a god_n have_v give_v you_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o as_o they_o be_v very_o great_a because_o of_o the_o great_a thing_n viz._n of_o righteousness_n and_o eternal_a life_n so_o also_o they_o be_v precious_a and_o main_o necessary_a to_o you_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o life_n therefore_o he_o will_v perform_v those_o promise_n by_o multiply_v even_o unto_o perfection_n those_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v that_o by_o these_o argum._n 4._o for_o this_o end_n he_o have_v give_v both_o the_o promise_n and_o beginning_n of_o these_o thing_n promise_v to_o you_o that_o you_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n not_o as_o to_o the_o essence_n but_o as_o to_o the_o virtue_n and_o perfection_n which_o represent_v the_o nature_n of_o god_n in_o heavenly_a wisdom_n holiness_n and_o happiness_n as_o in_o a_o lively_a image_n therefore_o he_o will_v multiply_v to_o you_o grace_n and_o peace_n that_o he_o may_v attain_v his_o end_n in_o perfect_v of_o you_o have_v escape_v argum._n 5._o now_o you_o have_v escape_v from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o death_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o sin_n be_v free_v from_o destruction_n wherein_o the_o world_n lie_v through_o lust_n or_o concupiscence_n therefore_o the_o same_o gracious_a good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d multiply_v to_o you_o grace_n which_o be_v oppose_v to_o sin_n and_o peace_n which_o be_v oppose_v to_o destruction_n vers._n 5._o and_o beside_o this_o give_v all_o diligence_n add_v to_o your_o faith_n virtue_n and_o to_o virtue_n knowledge_n after_o the_o preface_n he_o exhort_v they_o to_o a_o serious_a endeavour_n of_o grow_v in_o faith_n and_o godliness_n reckon_v up_o by_o degree_n the_o chief_a christian_a virtue_n whereof_o the_o first_o be_v faith_n which_o open_v unto_o we_o the_o first_o entrance_n to_o god_n to_o this_o be_v adjoin_v virtue_n or_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n in_o general_n because_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v dead_a and_o ineffectual_a prudence_n or_o knowledge_n follow_v which_o consist_v in_o a_o full_a knowledge_n of_o heavenly_a mystery_n and_o the_o application_n of_o they_o to_o practice_n vers._n 6._o and_o to_o knowledge_n temperance_n and_o to_o temperance_n patience_n and_o to_o patience_n godliness_n after_o this_o he_o require_v temperance_n whereby_o every_o one_o keep_v himself_o from_o those_o enticement_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v take_v off_o from_o his_o duty_n he_o will_v have_v patience_n or_o fortitude_n which_o consist_v in_o bear_v adversity_n and_o not_o in_o cease_v from_o our_o duty_n for_o the_o evil_n which_o pursue_v we_o annex_v to_o temperance_n and_o these_o virtue_n be_v four_o which_o be_v common_o call_v cardinal_n to_o these_o he_o will_v have_v three_o other_o join_v 1._o godliness_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o the_o very_a worship_n of_o god_n vers._n 7._o and_o to_o godliness_n brotherly_a kindness_n and_o to_o brotherly_a kindness_n charity_n the_o other_o virtue_n which_o he_o will_v have_v add_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d brotherly_n love_v whereby_o we_o embrace_v our_o brethren_n or_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n the_o last_o virtue_n be_v charity_n or_o common_a love_n which_o be_v to_o be_v extend_v to_o all_o man_n even_o to_o enemy_n vers._n 8._o for_o if_o these_o thing_n be_v in_o you_o and_o abound_v they_o make_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v neither_o be_v barren_a nor_o unfruitful_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n
those_o true_a principle_n concern_v god_n through_o their_o own_o false_a reason_n they_o draw_v false_a conclusion_n about_o god_n and_o the_o worship_v of_o he_o last_o they_o apparent_o manifest_v their_o ingratitude_n and_o folly_n by_o their_o work_n they_o frame_v the_o image_n of_o man_n and_o beast_n whereby_o they_o will_v represent_v god_n or_o the_o property_n of_o god_n to_o the_o eye_n thus_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lay_v they_o change_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n dishonour_v by_o so_o vile_a a_o comparison_n into_o those_o abominable_a image_n vers._n 24._o wherefore_o god_n also_o give_v they_o up_o to_o uncleanness_n through_o the_o lust_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n to_o dishonour_v their_o own_o body_n between_o themselves_o 25._o who_o change_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n into_o a_o lie_n and_o worship_v and_o serve_v the_o creature_n more_o than_o the_o creator_n who_o be_v bless_v for_o ever_o amen_n the_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n of_o man_n against_o god_n be_v manifest_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n he_o show_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n to_o be_v pour_v out_o upon_o the_o wicked_a and_o withal_o the_o greatness_n of_o their_o iniquity_n in_o that_o god_n give_v they_o up_o judicial_o to_o their_o own_o affection_n and_o most_o just_o leave_v they_o to_o themselves_o for_o a_o punishment_n of_o their_o abominable_a idolatry_n that_o they_o which_o rob_v god_n of_o his_o glory_n may_v suffer_v in_o and_o by_o themselves_o the_o foul_a ignominy_n and_o that_o they_o which_o change_v the_o glorious_a attribute_n of_o god_n into_o lie_v image_n which_o be_v nothing_o less_o than_o what_o they_o be_v call_v shall_v change_v themselves_o into_o beast_n by_o their_o unbridled_a lust_n they_o be_v say_v to_o worship_n and_o serve_v thing_n create_v pass_v by_o the_o creator_n for_o although_o idolater_n seem_v in_o the_o false_a representation_n of_o god_n by_o a_o image_n to_o intend_v he_o honour_n and_o worship_n yet_o god_n altogether_o reject_v that_o worship_n and_o leave_v it_o whole_o to_o the_o image_n or_o creature_n with_o who_o he_o will_v not_o by_o any_o mean_n share_v his_o worship_n god_n be_v call_v in_o this_o place_n bless_v for_o ever_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o injurious_a carriage_n of_o idolater_n can_v detract_v nothing_o from_o the_o felicity_n of_o god_n but_o that_o his_o glory_n and_o blessedness_n will_v abide_v for_o ever_o to_o who_o we_o all_o of_o we_o aught_o with_o the_o apostle_n to_o ascribe_v it_o say_v amen_o vers._n 26._o for_o this_o cause_n god_n give_v they_o up_o unto_o vile_a affection_n for_o even_o their_o woman_n do_v change_v their_o natural_a use_n into_o that_o which_o be_v against_o nature_n 27._o and_o likewise_o also_o the_o man_n leave_v the_o natural_a use_n of_o the_o woman_n burn_v in_o their_o lust_n one_o towards_o another_o man_n with_o man_n work_v that_o which_o be_v unseemly_a and_o receive_v in_o themselves_o that_o recompense_n of_o their_o error_n which_o be_v meet_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n be_v propound_v a_o further_a demonstration_n of_o man_n unrighteousness_n and_o god_n wrath_n against_o the_o wicked_a to_o wit_n that_o god_n give_v they_o up_o judicial_o to_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o defile_v spirit_n who_o serve_v their_o own_o corrupt_a affection_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n that_o against_o nature_n the_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o their_o abominable_a sodomitical_a filthiness_n below_o beast_n in_o their_o unnatural_a lust_n by_o way_n of_o requital_n shall_v debase_v themselves_o who_o by_o their_o idolatry_n have_v abase_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o resemble_v he_o to_o creature_n and_o fiction_n of_o their_o own_o vers._n 28._o and_o even_o as_o they_o do_v not_o like_a to_o retain_v god_n in_o their_o knowledge_n god_n give_v they_o over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o convenient_a 29._o be_v fill_v with_o all_o unrighteousness_n fornication_n wickedness_n covetousness_n maliciousness_n full_a of_o envy_n murder_n debate_n deceit_n malignity_n whisperer_n 30._o backbiter_n hater_n of_o god_n despiteful_a proud_a boaster_n inventor_n of_o evil_a thing_n disobedient_a to_o parent_n 31._o without_o understanding_n covenant-breaker_n without_o natural_a affection_n implacable_a unmerciful_a he_o proceed_v further_a to_o manifest_v the_o unrighteousness_n of_o man_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n to_o wit_n that_o god_n most_o just_o give_v they_o up_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n who_o refuse_v to_o retain_v in_o their_o mind_n the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o which_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n be_v apparent_a in_o all_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n that_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o use_n of_o common_a judgement_n as_o if_o they_o have_v turn_v beast_n they_o run_v mad_a into_o all_o wickedness_n against_o the_o law_n of_o nation_n and_o nature_n without_o the_o least_o show_n of_o reason_n fill_v that_o we_o may_v not_o imagine_v they_o guilty_a of_o one_o fault_n only_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v up_o a_o catalogue_n of_o about_o three_o and_o twenty_o with_o which_o these_o be_v fill_v that_o be_v leave_v to_o themselves_o with_o all_o unrighteousness_n that_o be_v with_o all_o unrighteousness_n against_o their_o neighbour_n fornication_n under_o this_o he_o comprehend_v all_o unlawful_a lie_v of_o the_o man_n with_o the_o woman_n maliciousness_n that_o be_v a_o desire_n to_o hurt_v join_v with_o fraud_n and_o endeavour_n wickedness_n that_o be_v a_o frowardness_n of_o mind_n open_o discover_v itself_o malignity_n that_o be_v with_o roughness_n and_o harshness_n of_o manner_n whisperer_n such_o as_o privy_o backbite_v their_o neighbour_n on_o purpose_n to_o dissolve_v the_o bond_n of_o friendship_n backbiter_n such_o as_o injure_v the_o reputation_n and_o fame_n of_o other_o hater_n of_o god_n such_o be_v they_o who_o out_o of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n will_v not_o endure_v to_o hear_v any_o thing_n of_o god_n spiteful_a such_o be_v those_o that_o be_v cruel_a oppress_v other_o by_o force_n boaster_n such_o as_o make_v a_o show_n of_o great_a matter_n inventor_n of_o evil_a thing_n such_o as_o devise_v new_a kind_n of_o sin_n without_o understanding_n such_o be_v they_o which_o be_v hurry_v like_o brute_n beast_n without_o any_o show_n of_o reason_n which_o way_n soever_o their_o lust_n draw_v they_o vers._n 32._o who_o know_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o they_o which_o commit_v such_o thing_n be_v worthy_a of_o death_n not_o only_o do_v the_o same_o but_o have_v pleasure_n in_o they_o that_o do_v they_o the_o last_o demonstration_n of_o man_n unrighteousness_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n leave_v they_o to_o themselves_o appear_v with_o a_o threefold_a aggravation_n 1_o they_o practise_v the_o foresay_a wickedness_n against_o the_o dictate_v of_o conscience_n for_o they_o know_v that_o those_o wickedness_n be_v displease_v unto_o god_n 2_o they_o s●●ned_v against_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o the_o due_a desert_n of_o sin_n they_o know_v they_o worthy_a of_o death_n that_o commit_v such_o thing_n 3_o they_o themselves_o only_a do_v not_o commit_v such_o thing_n but_o not_o only_o by_o their_o silence_n but_o consent_n flattery_n and_o authority_n become_v patron_n to_o they_o that_o do_v confirm_v and_o harden_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o wise_a man_n out_o of_o christ_n who_o be_v so_o far_o from_o the_o righteousness_n of_o work_n that_o they_o do_v nothing_o but_o abuse_v the_o know_a principle_n of_o righteousness_n provoke_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n against_o themselves_o and_o more_o and_o more_o pollute_v themselves_o with_o all_o manner_n of_o filthiness_n to_o their_o final_a perdition_n chap._n ii_o in_o this_o chapter_n we_o have_v the_o three_o argument_n set_v down_o to_o prove_v the_o position_n viz._n concern_v the_o righteousness_n not_o by_o work_n bvy_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v propound_v in_o the_o first_o and_o second_o verse_n in_o the_o remain_a part_n of_o the_o chapter_n it_o be_v confirm_v and_o the_o objection_n remove_v vers._n 1._o therefore_o thou_o be_v inexcusable_a o_o man_n whosoever_o thou_o be_v that_o judge_v for_o wherein_o thou_o judge_v another_o thou_o condemne_v thyself_o for_o thou_o that_o judge_v do_v the_o same_o thing_n 2._o but_o we_o be_v sure_a that_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v according_a to_o truth_n against_o they_o which_o commit_v such_o thing_n the_o three_o argument_n against_o justification_n by_o work_n from_o the_o self-condemnation_n of_o all_o man_n draw_v from_o the_o last_o verse_n of_o the_o former_a chapter_n every_o man_n condemn_v other_o and_o do_v the_o same_o thing_n which_o he_o condemn_v in_o his_o own_o judgement_n be_v condemn_v without_o excuse_n therefore_o every_o man_n be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n that_o on_o the_o
contrary_n he_o be_v condemn_v in_o the_o second_o verse_n a_o reason_n of_o this_o be_v subjoin_v because_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v just_a and_o according_a to_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o deed_n condemn_v every_o sinner_n both_o he_o that_o judge_v and_o he_o that_o be_v judge_v therefore_o he_o which_o according_a to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n condemn_v another_o to_o death_n for_o sin_n condemn_v himself_o do_v the_o like_a thing_n vers._n 3._o and_o think_v thou_o this_o o_o man_n that_o judge_v they_o which_o do_v such_o thing_n and_o do_v the_o same_o that_o thou_o shall_v escape_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n this_o argument_n in_o the_o follow_a part_n of_o the_o chapter_n be_v confirm_v remove_v the_o four_o pretend_a objection_n whereby_o man_n may_v evade_v the_o force_n of_o the_o argument_n object_n 1._o he_o secure_o contemn_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n who_o because_o god_n have_v hitherto_o spare_v he_o promise_v himself_o impunity_n or_o freedom_n from_o punishment_n when_o he_o judge_v other_o i_o be_o not_o afraid_a say_v he_o of_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n the_o apostle_n refute_v this_o objection_n and_o prove_v it_o null_a by_o six_o reason_n reas._o 1_o that_o such_o a_o imagination_n be_v vain_a and_o foolish_a for_o think_v thou_o etc._n etc._n which_o be_v the_o same_o as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v in_o vain_a do_v thou_o think_v to_o escape_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n vers._n 4._o or_o despise_v thou_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a not_o know_v that_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n despise_v reas._o 2._o such_o a_o imagination_n put_v contempt_n and_o abuse_n upon_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o bounty_n forbearance_n and_o gentleness_n of_o god_n when_o any_o one_o because_o god_n have_v spare_v hitherto_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n and_o conceive_v hope_n to_o go_v unpunished_a bounty_n reas._n 3_o that_o the_o bounty_n of_o god_n ought_v to_o invite_v and_o move_v to_o repentance_n not_o to_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n out_o of_o hope_n to_o go_v unpunished_a vers._n 5._o but_o after_o thy_o hardness_n and_o impenitent_a heart_n treasure_v up_o unto_o thyself_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n hardness_n reas._n 4._o that_o such_o a_o thought_n be_v the_o harden_v of_o our_o heart_n in_o sin_n and_o a_o seal_n of_o they_o up_o that_o we_o can_v repent_v treasure_n reas._n 5._o that_o he_o who_o secure_o contemn_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n heap_n up_o unto_o himself_o a_o kind_n of_o treasure_n of_o punishment_n from_o divine_a justice_n to_o the_o time_n of_o that_o last_o and_o terrible_a judgement_n wherein_o that_o whole_a treasure_n of_o punishment_n in_o the_o most_o righteous_a anger_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v open_o pour_v out_o upon_o he_o vers._n 6._o who_o will_v render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n 7._o to_o they_o who_o by_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well-doing_n seek_v for_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o immortality_n eternal_a life_n 8._o but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v contentious_a and_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n but_o obey_v unrighteousness_n indignation_n and_o wrath_n 9_o tribulation_n and_o anguish_n upon_o every_o soul_n of_o man_n that_o do_v evil_a of_o the_o jew_n first_o and_o also_o of_o the_o gentile_a 10._o but_o glory_n honour_n and_o peace_n to_o every_o man_n that_o work_v good_a to_o the_o jew_n first_o and_o also_o to_o the_o gentile_a reas._n 6._o god_n will_v give_v to_o every_o man_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n according_a to_o his_o work_n good_a or_o evil_n his_o reward_n of_o grace_n or_o punishment_n of_o his_o justice_n to_o wit_n eternal_a life_n to_o they_o that_o persevere_v in_o obedience_n to_o the_o truth_n hope_v for_o a_o reward_n vers_n 6_o 7._o and_o beside_o the_o sign_n of_o wrath_n in_o this_o life_n eternal_a death_n also_o after_o this_o life_n as_o it_o be_v just_a for_o a_o angry_a god_n to_o inflict_v upon_o the_o adversary_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o servant_n of_o unrighteousness_n verse_n 8._o he_o confirm_v this_o reason_n in_o that_o god_n will_v have_v no_o respect_n to_o any_o nation_n or_o outward_a privilege_n in_o the_o inflict_a of_o his_o punishment_n but_o the_o jew_n which_o have_v the_o chief_a favour_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v first_o in_o their_o punishment_n and_o that_o he_o will_v inflict_v upon_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o the_o heathen_n or_o gentile_n their_o deserve_a torment_n verse_n 9_o and_o to_o the_o same_o manner_n in_o his_o reward_n without_o difference_n of_o nation_n he_o will_v glorify_v i._n e._n with_o all_o gift_n that_o may_v external_o accomplish_v a_o man_n such_o as_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o inward_o which_o be_v signify_v by_o peace_n and_o will_v heap_v upon_o the_o pious_a and_o honest_a jew_n according_a to_o all_o the_o privilege_n which_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o that_o nation_n and_o will_v crown_v the_o pious_a and_o honest_a gentile_a in_o his_o place_n with_o eternal_a life_n verse_n 10._o from_o whence_o it_o follow_v that_o he_o be_v deceive_v who_o indulge_v hope_n of_o impunity_n because_o god_n have_v hitherto_o spare_v he_o vers._n 11._o for_o there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n with_o god_n he_o confirm_v the_o former_a reason_n from_o the_o equity_n of_o god_n in_o that_o he_o be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n and_o he_o meet_v with_o the_o second_o objection_n propound_v verse_n 2._o against_o the_o severe_a judgement_n of_o god_n against_o sinner_n some_o may_v object_v in_o the_o execute_n of_o judgement_n respect_n be_v to_o be_v have_v as_o well_o of_o the_o heathen_a who_o live_v out_o of_o the_o church_n without_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o law_n or_o the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n as_o also_o of_o the_o jew_n which_o be_v a_o disciple_n of_o god_n and_o a_o hearer_n of_o the_o law_n god_n forbid_v that_o either_o of_o they_o shall_v perish_v for_o both_o seem_v unjust_a although_o they_o be_v sinner_n he_o refute_v this_o objection_n and_o prove_v it_o just_a that_o every_o sinner_n shall_v perish_v by_o five_o reason_n reas._o 1_o because_o there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n with_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v exempt_v from_o condemnation_n those_o that_o persevere_v in_o sin_n whether_o jew_n or_o gentile_n for_o any_o reason_n which_o appertain_v to_o the_o person_n not_o the_o cause_n and_o here_o it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o god_n look_v with_o a_o equal_a eye_n upon_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n out_o of_o christ_n not_o in_o the_o degree_n of_o punishment_n but_o in_o the_o guilt_n of_o eternal_a death_n which_o all_o sinner_n be_v worthy_a of_o although_o not_o in_o the_o like_a degree_n vers._n 12._o for_o as_o many_o as_o have_v sin_v without_o law_n do_v by_o nature_n the_o thing_n contain_v in_o the_o law_n those_o have_v not_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v judge_v by_o the_o law_n reas._n 2._o this_o confirm_v and_o unfold_v the_o other_o because_o they_o that_o have_v sin_v without_o the_o law_n scil_n write_v against_o the_o law_n write_v upon_o their_o heart_n by_o nature_n even_o by_o the_o same_o law_n within_o they_o shall_v perish_v without_o the_o write_a law_n by_o the_o sentence_n of_o justice_n and_o whoever_o have_v sin_v in_o the_o law_n or_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o law_n write_v shall_v be_v condemn_v even_o by_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o write_v law_n vers._n 13._o for_o not_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o law_n be_v just_a before_o god_n but_o the_o doer_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v justify_v reas._o 3_o especial_o intend_v against_o the_o jew_n who_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o righteousness_n can_v be_v account_v for_o righteous_a before_o god_n even_o they_o that_o be_v hearer_n of_o the_o law_n unless_o they_o perform_v perfect_a obedidience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o because_o neither_o jew_n nor_o gentile_n can_v do_v by_o consequence_n neither_o can_v they_o be_v exempt_v from_o deserve_a condemnation_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a especial_o the_o jew_n which_o be_v hearer_n of_o the_o law_n and_o do_v not_o keep_v it_o be_v most_o worthy_a of_o judgement_n vers._n 14._o for_o when_o the_o gentile_n which_o have_v not_o the_o law_n do_v by_o nature_n the_o thing_n contain_v in_o the_o law_n these_o have_v not_o the_o law_n be_v a_o law_n unto_o themselves_o 15._o which_o show_v the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o their_o heart_n their_o conscience_n also_o bear_v witness_n and_o their_o thought_n the_o mean_a while_n accuse_v or_o else_o excuse_v one_o another_o reas._n 4._o especial_o intend_v against_o the_o gentile_n which_o though_o they_o have_v not_o the_o write_a law_n yet_o they_o have_v a_o law_n within_o
because_o we_o be_v mutable_a as_o also_o the_o condition_n of_o work_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o infirmity_n be_v impossible_a but_o that_o which_o be_v of_o grace_n that_o which_o be_v by_o faith_n that_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v necessary_o firm_a because_o it_o lean_v upon_o the_o unchangeable_a good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o christ._n vers._n 17._o as_o it_o be_v write_v i_o have_v make_v thou_o a_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n before_o he_o who_o he_o believe_v even_o god_n who_o quicken_v the_o dead_a and_o call_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o as_o though_o they_o be_v the_o three_o part._n the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v in_o which_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n be_v commend_v to_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o all_o believer_n that_o they_o may_v learn_v by_o his_o example_n to_o believe_v more_o and_o more_o t●e_v ground_n upon_o which_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n be_v commend_v be_v six_o reason_n 1._o because_o abraham_n through_o his_o faith_n by_o the_o special_a sentence_n of_o god_n be_v declare_v the_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n and_o so_o the_o father_n of_o we_o that_o believe_v according_a to_o the_o faith_n for_o as_o abraham_n beget_v isaac_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o divine_a promise_n and_o not_o by_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n even_o so_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o divine_a promise_n promise_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n abraham_n take_v all_o believer_n into_o the_o number_n of_o his_o child_n to_o be_v reckon_v among_o his_o seed_n and_o thus_o in_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o promise_n he_o beget_v or_o conceive_v the_o faithful_a as_o child_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o he_o show_v more_o clear_o by_o call_v abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a not_o only_o before_o god_n or_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o be_v after_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n and_o in_o the_o account_n of_o god_n but_o also_o to_o the_o likeness_n of_o god_n by_o a_o kind_n of_o similitude_n answer_v to_o god_n who_o he_o believe_v for_o in_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n abraham_n stand_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o countenance_n of_o god_n almighty_n who_o speak_v unto_o he_o believe_v the_o promise_n those_o son_n which_o god_n promise_v he_o look_v upon_o as_o present_v by_o faith_n and_o thus_o after_o a_o sort_n he_o become_v the_o father_n of_o they_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o god_n quicken_a reason_v 2._o because_o abraham_n by_o faith_n fix_v his_o eye_n upon_o the_o truth_n and_o omnipotency_n of_o god_n effectual_o bring_v life_n out_o of_o death_n and_o a_o be_v out_o of_o nothing_o and_o effectual_o call_v thing_n that_o be_v not_o yet_o as_o if_o they_o be_v or_o have_v a_o be_v to_o which_o omnipotent_a truth_n when_o abraham_n believe_v his_o faith_n put_v on_o a_o kind_n of_o similitude_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n almighty_n vers._n 18._o who_o against_o hope_n believe_v in_o hope_n that_o he_o may_v become_v the_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n according_a to_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v so_o shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v reason_n 3._o because_o abraham_n believe_v in_o spiritual_a hope_n i._n e._n he_o have_v in_o his_o heart_n a_o firm_a and_o invincible_a confidence_n with_o a_o lively_a and_o strong_a hope_n of_o the_o promise_a issue_n against_o hope_n viz._n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o natural_a reason_n which_o do_v object_v nothing_o but_o impossibility_n and_o as_o it_o be_v affirm_v that_o they_o can_v not_o be_v his_o seed_n as_o god_n have_v speak_v vers._n 19_o and_o be_v not_o weak_a in_o faith_n he_o consider_v not_o his_o own_o body_n now_o dead_a when_o he_o be_v about_o a_o hundred_o year_n old_a neither_o yet_o the_o deadness_n of_o sarah_n womb_n reas._n 4._o because_o he_o be_v not_o weak_a in_o faith_n he_o do_v not_o consider_v or_o do_v not_o stand_v upon_o those_o impediment_n that_o lay_v before_o his_o faith_n from_o himself_o and_o his_o wife_n as_o now_o dead_a in_o respect_n to_o natural_a generation_n but_o rather_o magnify_v the_o power_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n which_o have_v promise_v vers._n 20._o he_o stagger_v not_o at_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n through_o unbelief_n but_o be_v strong_a in_o faith_n give_v glory_n to_o god_n reas._n 5._o because_o he_o dispute_v not_o against_o the_o promise_n not_o be_v stop_v by_o those_o objection_n which_o unbelief_n suggest_v but_o valiant_o defend_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o set_v himself_o against_o temptation_n ascribe_v to_o god_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o omnipotency_n vers._n 21._o and_o be_v full_o persuade_v that_o what_o he_o have_v promise_v he_o be_v also_o able_a to_o perform_v reas._n 6._o because_o he_o give_v to_o god_n speak_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o truth_n out_o of_o a_o most_o full_a persuasion_n of_o god_n power_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o promise_n for_o the_o promise_v once_o make_v there_o be_v no_o doubt_n to_o be_v make_v of_o his_o will_n to_o perform_v what_o he_o promise_v but_o the_o question_n which_o remain_v be_v touch_v the_o power_n of_o he_o that_o promise_v which_o question_n be_v lay_v aside_o abraham_n rest_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o he_o who_o he_o know_v to_o be_v almighty_a vers._n 22._o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n reas._n 7._o wherein_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n be_v commend_v in_o that_o his_o faith_n by_o this_o act_n show_v itself_o to_o be_v true_a such_o a_o faith_n which_o unit_v humble_v and_o empty_v man_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n to_o god_n that_o promise_v be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n because_o he_o embrace_v for_o his_o righteousness_n the_o blessing_n promise_v in_o that_o seed_n which_o be_v to_o come_v i._n e._n christ._n vers._n 23._o now_o it_o be_v not_o write_v for_o his_o sake_n alone_o that_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o 24._o but_o for_o we_o also_o to_o who_o it_o shall_v be_v impute_v if_o we_o believe_v on_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n our_o lord_n from_o the_o dead_a now_o the_o apostle_n show_v forth_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n faith_n fit_v to_o the_o common_a use_n of_o believer_n give_v a_o pledge_n as_o it_o be_v by_o this_o example_n promise_v that_o our_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o like_a manner_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o righteousness_n and_o that_o he_o may_v invite_v we_o to_o believe_v he_o first_o compare_v the_o gospel_n minister_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n touch_v the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o to_o the_o promise_n make_v unto_o abraham_n and_o further_o he_o require_v of_o we_o faith_n in_o god_n who_o offer_v we_o this_o grace_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v with_o abraham_n and_o last_o he_o affirm_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n who_o have_v willing_o satisfy_v himself_o in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n who_o he_o have_v raise_v also_o from_o the_o dead_a that_o he_o may_v impute_v and_o apply_v to_o we_o the_o righteousness_n obtain_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n no_o less_o certain_o to_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o righteousness_n than_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o abraham_n faith_n be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n and_o so_o sure_a it_o be_v that_o this_o be_v not_o write_v for_o his_o sake_n alone_o but_o for_o we_o to_o who_o in_o like_a manner_n this_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v impute_v for_o righteousness_n vers._n 25._o who_o be_v deliver_v for_o our_o offence_n and_o be_v raise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n he_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o this_o certainty_n in_o a_o twofold_a judicial_a act_n of_o god_n towards_o christ._n the_o first_o act_n be_v the_o deliver_v up_o of_o christ_n our_o surety_n to_o death_n for_o our_o offence_n the_o other_o be_v the_o raise_n of_o he_o for_o our_o justification_n in_o the_o first_o whereof_o god_n testify_v that_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o redeem_a be_v translate_v upon_o christ_n by_o covenant_n and_o in_o the_o other_o that_o he_o be_v abundant_o satisfy_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o that_o the_o redeem_a in_o the_o person_n of_o their_o surety_n be_v justify_v from_o whence_o it_o follow_v that_o to_o those_o who_o be_v redeem_a see_v they_o by_o faith_n agree_v in_o this_o covenant_n reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n faith_n be_v impute_v to_o righteousness_n or_o the_o righteousness_n obtain_v by_o christ_n be_v apply_v to_o they_o that_o as_o in_o the_o person_n of_o their_o surety_n they_o be_v justify_v so_o also_o they_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o themselves_o chap._n v._n the_o first_o confirmation_n of_o this_o divine_a ground_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o sinner_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n you_o have_v have_v
scripture_n call_v reprobate_a silver_n that_o which_o be_v not_o true_a and_o genuine_a and_o that_o approve_a which_o be_v sincere_a so_o the_o apostle_n call_v he_o reprobate_n who_o answer_v not_o 〈◊〉_d profession_n and_o be_v not_o sincere_a and_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o be_v if_o we_o shall_v imagine_v that_o here_o he_o take_v reprobate_a in_o a_o absolute_a sense_n we_o be_v to_o take_v notice_n of_o nothing_o but_o the_o necessary_a connection_n betwixt_o a_o profane_a life_n if_o it_o be_v suppose_v to_o continue_v to_o the_o end_n and_o reprobation_n for_o whoever_o die_v in_o his_o sin_n show_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o reprobate_n for_o it_o be_v absurd_a and_o no_o way_n agreeable_a to_o the_o write_n of_o this_o our_o apostle_n to_o affirm_v that_o he_o make_v any_o doubt_n of_o his_o election_n or_o think_v the_o decree_n of_o his_o election_n changeable_a for_o on_o the_o other_o side_n because_o he_o be_v persuade_v of_o his_o election_n and_o regeneration_n the_o demonstration_n whereof_o he_o give_v in_o the_o holiness_n of_o his_o life_n take_v all_o heed_n lest_o by_o a_o evil_a life_n he_o shall_v show_v forth_o in_o himself_o the_o sign_n of_o hypocrisy_n not_o in_o any_o wise_a of_o reprobation_n chap._n x._o hitherto_o he_o have_v speak_v of_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n by_o way_n of_o concession_n as_o if_o they_o be_v indifferent_a in_o this_o chapter_n he_o set_v down_o a_o twofold_a use_n of_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n the_o one_o public_a in_o the_o idol_n temple_n simple_o unlawful_a to_o vers_n 23._o the_o other_o private_a in_o their_o house_n which_o without_o the_o case_n of_o scandal_n be_v lawful_a but_o in_o case_n of_o scandal_n unlawful_a from_o which_o he_o dehort_v to_o the_o end_n that_o which_o pertain_v to_o the_o public_a eat_n of_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n in_o the_o idol_n temple_n he_o dissuade_v from_o by_o five_o argument_n vers._n 1._o moreover_o brethren_n i_o will_v not_o that_o you_o shall_v be_v ignorant_a how_o that_o all_o your_o father_n be_v under_o the_o cloud_n and_o all_o pass_v through_o the_o sea_n 2._o and_o be_v all_o baptize_v to_o moses_n in_o the_o cloud_n and_o in_o the_o sea_n argum._n 1._o there_o be_v danger_n lest_o you_o fall_v into_o those_o sin_n and_o punishment_n into_o which_o the_o israelite_n fall_v if_o you_o proceed_v to_o participate_v of_o and_o be_v present_a at_o idolatrous_a banquet_n and_o covet_v after_o thing_n offer_v in_o sacrifice_n to_o idol_n therefore_o you_o ought_v not_o to_o eat_v thing_n sacrifice_v to_o idol_n in_o the_o idol_n temple_n that_o the_o likeness_n of_o the_o israelite_n example_n may_v appear_v he_o show_v that_o they_o have_v the_o like_a privilege_n with_o we_o because_o the_o iseaelite_n be_v our_o father_n not_o of_o the_o israelite_n only_o but_o also_o of_o the_o christian_n among_o the_o gentile_n viz._n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n and_o propagation_n of_o they_o to_o we_o their_o posterity_n for_o as_o they_o be_v wont_n to_o be_v call_v father_n who_o live_v in_o ancient_a time_n with_o some_o certain_a relation_n of_o propagate_a religion_n to_o we_o so_o he_o call_v the_o israelite_n our_o father_n because_o they_o go_v before_o we_o in_o the_o partake_n of_o the_o same_o religion_n the_o same_o covenant_n and_o like_a sacrament_n for_o the_o walk_n under_o the_o cloud_n and_o the_o sea_n which_o be_v over_o their_o head_n as_o if_o they_o have_v with_o we_o be_v bapize_v into_o the_o doctrine_n and_o outward_a profession_n of_o moses_n of_o obtain_v salvation_n by_o the_o messiah_n vers._n 3._o and_o do_v all_o eat_v the_o same_o spiritual_a meat_n 4._o and_o do_v all_o drink_n the_o same_o spiritual_a drink_n for_o they_o drink_v of_o that_o spiritual_a rock_n that_o follow_v they_o and_o that_o rock_n be_v christ._n 5._o but_o with_o many_o of_o they_o god_n be_v not_o well_o please_v for_o they_o be_v overthrow_v in_o the_o wilderness_n they_o do_v also_o as_o it_o be_v partake_v of_o the_o same_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o we_o eat_v manna_n and_o drink_v out_o of_o the_o rock_n or_o water_n gush_v out_o of_o the_o rock_n which_o follow_v the_o camp_n of_o the_o israelite_n which_o be_v call_v spiritual_a meat_n and_o drink_n because_o they_o have_v a_o spiritual_a meaning_n figure_v the_o same_o grace_n of_o christ_n which_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v yet_o notwithstanding_o many_o of_o those_o israelite_n because_o they_o displease_v god_n perish_v in_o the_o wilderness_n vers._n 6._o now_o these_o thing_n be_v our_o example_n to_o the_o intent_n we_o shall_v not_o lust_n after_o evil_a thing_n as_o they_o also_o lust_v furthermore_o he_o reckon_v up_o the_o sin_n for_o which_o god_n inflict_v punishment_n and_o death_n itself_o upon_o they_o for_o a_o example_n to_o posterity_n from_o which_o sin_n the_o apostle_n dehort_v the_o corinthian_n lest_o they_o also_o perish_v and_o first_o he_o exhort_v they_o in_o general_a lest_o they_o covet_v evil_a thing_n as_o they_o do_v i._n e._n lest_o they_o indulge_v their_o fleshly_a lust_n as_o those_o ancient_a israelite_n do_v who_o by_o their_o lust_n be_v hurry_v beyond_o the_o bound_n appoint_v by_o god_n vers._n 7._o neither_o be_v you_o idolater_n as_o be_v some_o of_o they_o as_o it_o be_v write_v the_o people_n sit_v down_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o rise_v up_o to_o play_v 8._o neither_o let_v we_o commit_v fornication_n as_o some_o of_o they_o commit_v and_o fall_v in_o one_o day_n three_o and_o twenty_o thousand_o 9_o neither_o let_v we_o tempt_v christ_n as_o some_o of_o they_o also_o tempt_v and_o be_v destroy_v of_o serpent_n 10._o neither_o murmur_v you_o as_o some_o of_o they_o also_o murmur_v and_o be_v destroy_v of_o the_o destroyer_n more_o especial_o he_o admonish_v they_o that_o they_o be_v not_o idolater_n or_o fornicator_n or_o tempter_n of_o christ_n try_v how_o true_a and_o just_a christ_n be_v and_o that_o by_o unlawful_a way_n or_o murmurer_n against_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n as_o the_o scripture_n witness_n of_o the_o israelite_n the_o meaning_n of_o this_o dehortation_n be_v this_o that_o you_o be_v not_o among_o any_o idolatrous_a banquet_n make_v in_o the_o honour_n of_o any_o idol_n lest_o you_o suffer_v that_o which_o the_o israelite_n do_v sacrifice_v to_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o golden_a calf_n who_o indulge_v their_o gluttony_n and_o sport_n be_v in_o stead_n of_o religion_n vers_fw-la 7._o be_v not_o take_v with_o the_o desire_n of_o please_a idolater_n that_o for_o their_o sake_n you_o be_v mix_v with_o they_o in_o idolatrous_a banquet_n lest_o god_n also_o deliver_v you_o to_o your_o heart_n lust_n that_o together_o with_o the_o pollution_n of_o your_o soul_n you_o defile_v also_o your_o body_n by_o fornication_n adultery_n and_o so_o perish_v with_o those_o israelite_n vers_fw-la 8._o tempt_v not_o christ_n by_o abuse_v of_o his_o knowledge_n and_o pretend_v christian_n liberty_n for_o your_o lust_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o than_o to_o provoke_v christ_n to_o anger_n as_o the_o israelite_n in_o the_o wilderness_n provoke_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n or_o christ_n who_o go_v before_o they_o in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o perish_v by_o serpent_n vers_fw-la 9_o last_o murmur_n not_o because_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o you_o by_o christian_a religion_n to_o be_v present_a at_o the_o idolatrous_a feast_n of_o your_o friend_n in_o the_o idol_n temple_n lest_o you_o perish_v with_o the_o murmur_a israelite_n vers._n 11._o now_o all_o these_o thing_n happen_v unto_o they_o for_o ensample_n and_o they_o be_v write_v for_o our_o admonition_n upon_o who_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n be_v come_v 12._o wherefore_o let_v he_o that_o think_v he_o stand_v take_v heed_n lest_o he_o fall_v further_o he_o show_v that_o the_o use_n of_o these_o example_n belong_v unto_o all_o man_n live_v and_o those_o that_o shall_v live_v hereafter_o he_o declare_v the_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n and_o the_o same_o punishment_n if_o they_o shall_v mix_v themselves_o with_o idolatrous_a feast_n rebuke_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n their_o vain_a confidence_n who_o fear_v not_o the_o danger_n but_o feed_v secure_o upon_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n in_o the_o idol_n temple_n vers._n 13._o there_o have_v no_o temptation_n take_v you_o but_o such_o as_o be_v common_a to_o man_n but_o god_n be_v faithful_a who_o will_v not_o suffer_v you_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o that_o you_o be_v able_a but_o will_v with_o the_o temptation_n also_o make_v a_o way_n to_o escape_v that_o you_o may_v be_v able_a to_o bear_v it_o he_o prevent_v a_o objection_n from_o the_o fear_n of_o evil_a thing_n which_o do_v hang_v over_o they_o from_o the_o idolater_n their_o fellow_n citizen_n if_o they_o shall_v
in_o question_n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o confirm_v the_o corinthian_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o by_o name_n of_o the_o article_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n to_o vers_n 12._o in_o the_o second_o he_o confirm_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o our_o body_n to_z vers_n 35._o in_o the_o three_o he_o confute_v the_o objection_n against_o this_o faith_n that_o the_o faithful_a be_v confirm_v may_v be_v more_o constant_a to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o moreover_o brethren_n i_o declare_v unto_o you_o the_o gospel_n which_o i_o preach_v unto_o you_o which_o also_o you_o have_v receive_v and_o wherein_o you_o stand_v that_o which_o belong_v to_o the_o first_o because_o by_o deny_v of_o the_o resurrection_n he_o know_v the_o whole_a gospel_n be_v overthrow_v first_o he_o confirm_v the_o corinthian_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o general_n silent_o admonish_v they_o that_o they_o will_v not_o fall_v from_o it_o use_v five_o argument_n the_o first_o argument_n i_o constant_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o you_o therefore_o keep_v firm_o my_o doctrine_n you_o receive_v argum._n 2._o you_o have_v now_o receive_v the_o truth_n by_o faith_n therefore_o keep_v it_o wherein_o you_o stand_v argum._n 3._o you_o have_v keep_v this_o doctrine_n hitherto_o and_o even_o now_o also_o you_o profess_v it_o therefore_o keep_v it_o vers._n 2._o by_o which_o also_o you_o be_v save_v if_o you_o keep_v in_o memory_n what_o i_o preach_v unto_o you_o unless_o you_o have_v believe_v in_o vain_a argum._n 4._o by_o this_o gospel_n you_o be_v to_o obtain_v salvation_n unless_o your_o faith_n be_v hypocritical_a therefore_o keep_v it_o vers._n 3._o for_o i_o deliver_v unto_o you_o first_o of_o all_o that_o which_o i_o also_o receive_v how_o that_o christ_n die_v for_o our_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n 4._o and_o that_o he_o be_v bury_v and_o that_o he_o rise_v again_o the_o three_o day_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n argum._n 5._o confirm_v also_o that_o which_o go_v before_o because_o that_o which_o be_v preach_v and_o believe_v by_o you_o concern_v the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n be_v reveal_v from_o heaven_n therefore_o keep_v it_o christ_n afterward_o especial_o confirm_v their_o faith_n first_o concern_v the_o death_n of_o christ_n for_o our_o sin_n because_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v preach_v and_o believe_v 2_o concern_v the_o bury_n of_o christ_n because_o also_o it_o be_v believe_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o last_o concern_v the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n he_o confirm_v their_o faith_n by_o a_o eightfold_n testimony_n the_o first_o testimony_n be_v of_o the_o scripture_n vers._n 5._o and_o that_o he_o be_v see_v of_o cephas_n then_o of_o the_o twelve_o 6._o after_o that_o he_o be_v see_v of_o above_o five_o hundred_o brethren_n at_o once_o of_o who_o the_o great_a part_n remain_v unto_o this_o present_a but_o some_o be_v fall_v asleep_o 7._o after_o that_o he_o be_v see_v of_o james_n then_o of_o all_o the_o apostle_n 2._o testimony_n be_v of_o peter_n the_o apostle_n who_o see_v christ_n alive_a again_o 3._o testimony_n be_v of_o the_o twelve_o apostle_n gather_v together_o 4._o testimony_n be_v of_o the_o five_o hundred_o brethren_n many_o of_o who_o then_o see_v he_o 5._o testimony_n be_v of_o james._n 6._o testimony_n be_v of_o all_o the_o apostle_n who_o at_o the_o second_o time_n be_v together_o see_v christ_n alive_a again_o vers._n 8._o and_o last_o of_o all_o he_o be_v see_v of_o i_o also_o as_o of_o one_o bear_v out_o of_o due_a time_n 9_o for_o i_o be_o the_o least_o of_o the_o apostle_n that_o be_o not_o meet_v to_o be_v call_v a_o apostle_n because_o i_o persecute_v the_o church_n of_o god_n 10._o but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n i_o be_o what_o i_o be_o and_o his_o grace_n which_o be_v bestow_v on_o i_o be_v not_o in_o vain_a but_o i_o labour_v more_o abundant_o than_o they_o all_o yet_o not_o i_o but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v within_o i_o 7._o be_v the_o testimony_n of_o paul_n himself_o which_o although_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v little_o value_v by_o some_o because_o that_o after_o christ_n death_n and_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n he_o as_o a_o abortive_a offspring_n be_v sudden_o send_v forth_o into_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o also_o because_o for_o his_o past_a life_n in_o the_o state_n of_o nature_n he_o may_v deserve_o be_v account_v the_o least_o of_o the_o apostle_n yet_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o grace_n bestow_v upon_o he_o he_o show_v that_o his_o testimony_n may_v be_v compare_v with_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o rest_n because_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v by_o so_o much_o the_o clear_a manifest_v towards_o he_o than_o towards_o the_o other_o apostle_n by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o his_o conversion_n be_v more_o wonderful_a than_o the_o conversion_n of_o the_o other_o apostle_n and_o by_o how_o much_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v more_o approve_v by_o work_v in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o and_o his_o great_a labour_n in_o the_o gospel_n and_o be_v more_o famous_a than_o that_o which_o be_v expect_v in_o the_o other_o apostle_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o effect_n the_o whole_a praise_n of_o this_o excellency_n he_o give_v whole_o to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n but_o no_o part_n of_o the_o glory_n to_o himself_o vers._n 11._o therefore_o whether_o it_o be_v i_o or_o they_o so_o we_o preach_v and_o so_o we_o believe_v 8._o testimony_n be_v the_o consent_n of_o paul_n and_o the_o other_o apostle_n in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n to_o all_o which_o testimony_n the_o corinthian_n set_v to_o their_o faith_n for_o a_o seal_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 12._o now_o if_o christ_n be_v preach_v that_o he_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a how_o say_v some_o among_o you_o that_o there_o be_v no_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o which_o he_o prove_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o resurrection_n deliver_v to_o they_o be_v true_a and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o those_o that_o deny_v the_o resurrection_n be_v false_a the_o proposition_n be_v propound_v in_o this_o verse_n he_o bring_v fifteen_o argument_n to_o the_o proof_n seven_o of_o they_o be_v draw_v from_o a_o sevenfold_a absurdity_n that_o will_v follow_v vers._n 13._o but_o if_o there_o be_v no_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a then_o be_v christ_n not_o rise_v the_o first_o argument_n and_o first_o absurdity_n it_o follow_v from_o their_o own_o doctrine_n that_o christ_n be_v not_o rise_v therefore_o it_o be_v false_a for_o between_o christ_n the_o head_n and_o believer_n who_o be_v the_o member_n there_o be_v such_o a_o union_n that_o the_o resurrection_n of_o these_o be_v deny_v his_o resurrection_n also_o be_v deny_v &_o e_fw-la contra_fw-la vers._n 14._o and_o if_o christ_n be_v not_o rise_v then_o be_v our_o preach_v vain_a and_o your_o faith_n be_v also_o vain_a 2._o absurdity_n and_o argum._n 2._o by_o consequence_n it_o follow_v from_o their_o tenant_n that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v vain_a therefore_o it_o be_v false_a vain_a absurdity_n 3_o and_o argum._n 3._o it_o will_v follow_v he_o say_v that_o your_o faith_n be_v vain_a therefore_o their_o doctrine_n be_v false_a for_o unless_o christ_n have_v rise_v neither_o righteousness_n nor_o eternal_a life_n nor_o any_o other_o effect_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n have_v be_v expect_v vers._n 15._o yea_o and_o we_o be_v find_v false_a witness_n of_o god_n because_o we_o have_v testify_v of_o god_n that_o he_o raise_v up_o christ_n who_o he_o raise_v not_o up_o if_o so_o be_v that_o the_o dead_a rise_v not_o absurd_a 4._o and_o argum._n 4._o it_o will_v follow_v that_o we_o speak_v a_o false_a testimony_n not_o only_o of_o christ_n but_o also_o of_o god_n the_o raiser_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v not_o the_o raiser_n of_o christ_n if_o there_o be_v no_o resurrection_n therefore_o their_o doctrine_n be_v false_a vers._n 16._o for_o if_o the_o dead_a rise_v not_o then_o be_v not_o christ_n raise_v the_o reason_n be_v because_o if_o the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o resurrection_n be_v false_a the_o doctrine_n also_o of_o christ_n resurrection_n be_v false_a neither_o can_v consist_v vers._n 17._o and_o if_o christ_n be_v not_o raise_v your_o faith_n be_v vain_a you_o be_v yet_o in_o your_o sin_n absurd_a 5._o and_o argum._n 5._o it_o will_v follow_v also_o from_o their_o doctrine_n that_o beside_o the_o vanity_n of_o your_o faith_n that_o you_o be_v yet_o in_o your_o sin_n without_o redemption_n therefore_o it_o be_v false_a for_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o unless_o he_o have_v rise_v again_o our_o redemption_n have_v be_v none_o
manner_n the_o first_o comparison_n be_v in_o the_o opposite_a state_n of_o a_o natural_a and_o a_o spiritual_a body_n the_o first_o adam_n be_v make_v a_o live_a soul_n not_o give_v life_n which_o have_v a_o life_n indeed_o but_o support_v as_o other_o creature_n be_v with_o meat_n and_o drink_n etc._n etc._n and_o not_o such_o as_o can_v continue_v life_n to_o the_o body_n without_o nourishment_n but_o christ_n the_o last_o adam_n be_v make_v a_o quicken_a spirit_n who_o can_v communicate_v virtue_n to_o those_o that_o be_v he_o by_o his_o spirit_n that_o without_o nourishment_n of_o the_o body_n the_o most_o bless_a union_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n may_v be_v preserve_v vers._n 46._o howbeit_o that_o be_v not_o first_o which_o be_v spiritual_a but_o that_o which_o be_v natural_a and_o afterward_o that_o which_o be_v spiritual_a the_o second_o comparison_n in_o respect_n to_o order_n the_o first_o adam_n have_v the_o precedency_n in_o the_o natural_a state_n of_o the_o body_n the_o second_o adam_n be_v latter_a in_o the_o spiritual_a state_n of_o the_o body_n for_o the_o imperfect_a state_n ought_v to_o precede_v so_o god_n be_v wont_a to_o proceed_v to_o the_o high_a perfection_n he_o say_v not_o simple_o that_o adam_n be_v before_o christ_n but_o that_o the_o natural_a state_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v first_o in_o time_n in_o adam_n in_o christ_n and_o in_o we_o and_o our_o spiritual_a state_n which_o be_v from_o christ_n be_v latter_a vers._n 47._o the_o first_o man_n be_v of_o the_o earth_n earthy_a the_o second_o man_n be_v the_o lord_n from_o heaven_n the_o three_o comparison_n in_o the_o order_n and_o dignity_n of_o the_o person_n the_o first-man_n mere_a man_n be_v of_o the_o earth_n earthy_a who_o body_n rise_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o be_v resolve_v again_o into_o earth_n upon_o the_o substraction_n of_o food_n whereupon_o he_o can_v communicate_v unto_o we_o nothing_o but_o a_o terrene_a life_n but_o the_o second_o adam_n be_v both_o man_n and_o god_n from_o heaven_n who_o although_o he_o have_v a_o body_n from_o the_o earth_n yet_o because_o he_o be_v god_n from_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o be_v call_v heavenly_a as_o he_o can_v support_v his_o body_n that_o it_o shall_v not_o see_v corruption_n though_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n terrene_a and_o resoluble_a into_o dust_n and_o as_o it_o be_v raise_v out_o of_o the_o grave_n he_o can_v make_v it_o every_o way_n glorious_a immortal_a and_o heavenly_a not_o need_v earthly_a support_n so_o in_o like_a manner_n can_v he_o make_v our_o body_n such_o vers._n 48._o as_o be_v the_o earthy_a such_o be_v they_o that_o be_v earthy_a and_o as_o be_v the_o heavenly_a such_o be_v they_o also_o that_o be_v heavenly_a from_o these_o he_o prove_v the_o future_a mutation_n of_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o body_n from_o earthly_a to_o heavenly_a from_o natural_a to_o spiritual_a by_o four_o argument_n argum._n 1._o such_o as_o be_v the_o earthly_a adam_n the_o head_n of_o our_o stock_n after_o the_o fleshly_a propagation_n such_o it_o become_v we_o to_o be_v bear_v viz._n mortal_a therefore_o as_o the_o heavenly_a adam_n our_o head_n in_o respect_n to_o regeneration_n and_o glorification_n be_v after_o his_o resurrection_n viz._n spiritual_a glorious_a incorruptible_a immortal_a such_o shall_v we_o be_v that_o be_v bear_v again_o of_o he_o after_o our_o resurrection_n vers._n 49._o and_o as_o we_o have_v bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a we_o shall_v also_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a argum._n 2._o from_o its_o future_a certainty_n as_o sure_o as_o we_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n in_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o substance_n be_v make_v conform_a to_o he_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n so_o sure_o shall_v we_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n in_o the_o glorious_a quality_n of_o our_o substance_n vers._n 50._o now_o this_o i_o say_v brethren_n that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n neither_o do_v corruption_n inherit_v incorruption_n argum._n 3._o the_o promise_n of_o glorify_v our_o body_n or_o of_o bring_v we_o into_o the_o glorious_a kingdom_n of_o god_n aught_o to_o be_v fulfil_v but_o flesh_n and_o blood_n i._n e._n our_o body_n as_o now_o they_o be_v corruptible_a can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n unless_o they_o be_v fit_v for_o that_o glorious_a state_n therefore_o our_o body_n shall_v be_v make_v meet_a by_o the_o mutation_n of_o their_o quality_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n corruption_n by_o way_n of_o confirmation_n to_o this_o reason_n he_o add_v argum._n 4._o corruption_n can_v inherit_v incorruption_n therefore_o necessary_a it_o be_v that_o our_o body_n be_v change_v in_o their_o quality_n from_o corruptibility_n to_o incorruptibility_n vers._n 51._o behold_v i_o show_v you_o a_o mystery_n we_o shall_v not_o all_o sleep_n but_o we_o shall_v all_o be_v change_v objection_n 3_o what_o shall_v become_v of_o those_o that_o be_v alive_a at_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n how_o shall_v they_o arise_v which_o shall_v not_o die_v but_o be_v find_v alive_a by_o the_o judge_n at_o his_o come_n he_o answer_v by_o open_v the_o mystery_n viz._n that_o all_o shall_v not_o die_v nor_o rise_v again_o but_o they_o shall_v be_v take_v that_o remain_v alive_a at_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o change_v into_o a_o eternal_a state_n of_o immortality_n either_o in_o glory_n or_o torment_n which_o change_n shall_v be_v in_o stead_n of_o death_n and_o a_o resurrection_n vers._n 52._o in_o a_o moment_n in_o the_o twinkle_n of_o a_o eye_n at_o the_o last_o trumpet_n for_o the_o trumpet_n shall_v sound_v and_o the_o dead_a shall_v be_v raise_v incorruptible_a and_o we_o shall_v be_v change_v he_o show_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o change_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o twinkle_n of_o a_o eye_n i._n e._n in_o a_o moment_n all_o that_o be_v alive_a and_o dead_a shall_v be_v summon_v by_o a_o fearful_a alarm_n to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n vers._n 53._o for_o this_o corruptible_a must_v put_v on_o incorruption_n and_o this_o mortal_a must_v put_v on_o immortality_n he_o give_v two_o reason_n of_o this_o change_n first_o mortality_n must_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o immortality_n and_o this_o mortal_a body_n must_v put_v on_o immortality_n therefore_o they_o shall_v be_v change_v that_o be_v find_v alive_a at_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n vers._n 54._o so_o when_o this_o corruptible_a shall_v have_v put_v on_o incorruption_n and_o this_o mortal_a shall_v have_v put_v on_o immortality_n then_o shall_v be_v bring_v to_o pass_v the_o say_n that_o be_v write_v death_n be_v swallow_v up_o of_o victory_n 55._o o_o death_n where_o be_v thy_o sting_n o_o grave_n where_o be_v thy_o victory_n reason_n 2._o the_o prophecy_n of_o hosea_n ought_v to_o be_v fulfil_v chap._n 13._o v._n 14._o who_o foretold_v our_o full_a victory_n over_o death_n and_o the_o grave_n therefore_o they_o that_o be_v alive_a shall_v be_v change_v at_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o shall_v be_v in_o stead_n of_o death_n vers._n 56._o the_o sting_n of_o death_n be_v sin_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o law_n that_o this_o victory_n may_v appear_v the_o great_a he_o intimate_v the_o victory_n we_o shall_v have_v over_o sin_n and_o the_o law_n without_o which_o the_o grave_n can_v prevail_v any_o thing_n over_o we_o for_o unless_o satisfaction_n be_v give_v to_o the_o law_n sin_n wrath_n and_o death_n remain_v in_o full_a power_n but_o after_o satisfaction_n be_v make_v to_o the_o law_n for_o we_o sin_n and_o wrath_n be_v take_v away_o wherewith_o death_n be_v arm_v as_o with_o a_o sting_n which_o be_v disarm_v be_v abolish_v and_o triumph_v over_o vers._n 57_o but_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n who_o give_v we_o the_o victory_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n he_o show_v a_o twofold_a use_n of_o this_o victory_n the_o first_o be_v that_o thanks_o may_v be_v give_v to_o god_n who_o have_v give_v we_o through_o christ_n victory_n over_o death_n sin_n and_o the_o law_n yea_o very_o he_o have_v impute_v the_o victory_n of_o christ_n to_o we_o and_o have_v make_v it_o we_o for_o he_o have_v die_v for_o we_o and_o by_o his_o resurrection_n have_v obtain_v for_o we_o victory_n over_o death_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o conqueror_n vers._n 58._o therefore_o my_o belove_a brethren_n be_v you_o steadfast_a unmoveable_a always_o abound_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n forasmuch_o as_o you_o know_v that_o your_o labour_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n another_o use_n of_o this_o doctrine_n be_v this_o that_o under_o hope_n of_o the_o free_a gift_n at_o the_o day_n of_o resurrection_n we_o will_v persevere_v constant_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n
and_o the_o body_n also_o and_o endeavour_n the_o perfect_a of_o holiness_n go_v forward_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n use_v one_o argument_n for_o all_o the_o promise_v fore-spoken_a of_o make_v to_o you_o by_o god_n do_v just_o require_v that_o from_o you_o therefore_o apply_v yourselves_o diligent_o to_o these_o duty_n vers._n 2._o receive_v we_o we_o have_v wrong_v no_o man_n we_o have_v corrupt_v no_o man_n we_o have_v defraud_v no_o man_n in_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o chapter_n he_o endeavour_v to_o oblige_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o corinthian_n to_o he_o the_o sign_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o they_o be_v produce_v in_o the_o unfolding_n of_o which_o he_o insist_o to_o the_o end_n the_o proposition_n be_v clear_o propound_v which_o be_v to_o be_v confirm_v o_o corinthian_n you_o ought_v to_o receive_v we_o i_o e._n to_o be_v persuade_v of_o my_o love_n towards_o you_o you_o ought_v to_o love_v i_o again_o and_o to_o lay_v up_o my_o exhortation_n in_o your_o enlarge_a heart_n three_o argument_n be_v take_v from_o the_o three_o sign_n of_o the_o apostle_n good_a will_n towards_o they_o no_o man_n argum._n 1._o that_o they_o shall_v receive_v the_o apostle_n and_o the_o first_o sign_n of_o his_o little_a ill_n towards_o they_o because_o i_o do_v not_o ill_o deserve_v of_o any_o one_o either_o by_o bring_v reproach_n or_o corrupt_v by_o perverse_a doctrine_n or_o defraud_v any_o one_o by_o any_o mean_n vers._n 3._o i_o speak_v not_o this_o to_o condemn_v you_o for_o i_o have_v say_v before_o that_o you_o be_v in_o our_o heart_n to_o die_v and_o live_v with_o you_o argum._n 2._o sign_n 2._o because_o when_o i_o speak_v of_o the_o thing_n foregoing_a it_o be_v only_o for_o the_o clear_n of_o myself_o i_o be_o so_o far_o from_o condemn_v the_o church_n of_o the_o believe_a corinthian_n that_o out_o of_o love_n i_o have_v determine_v the_o contrary_a to_o cleave_v to_o you_o in_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n in_o life_n and_o death_n that_o no_o change_n at_o any_o time_n may_v draw_v my_o affection_n from_o you_o vers._n 4._o great_a be_v my_o boldness_n of_o speech_n towards_o you_o great_a be_v my_o glory_v of_o you_o i_o be_o fill_v with_o comfort_n i_o be_o exceed_o joyful_a in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n argum._n 3._o sign_n 3._o because_o news_n be_v receive_v concern_v your_o repentance_n my_o heart_n so_o rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o affliction_n that_o i_o dare_v safe_o speak_v the_o confidence_n of_o my_o mind_n towards_o you_o concern_v your_o perseverance_n and_o glory_n of_o you_o among_o other_o vers._n 5._o for_o when_o we_o be_v come_v into_o macedonia_n our_o flesh_n have_v no_o rest_n but_o we_o be_v trouble_v on_o every_o side_n without_o be_v fight_n within_o be_v fear_n 6._o nevertheless_o god_n that_o comfort_v those_o that_o be_v cast_v down_o comfort_v we_o by_o the_o come_n of_o titus_n he_o be_v about_o to_o explain_v the_o experiment_n of_o his_o good_a will_n towards_o they_o propound_v his_o affliction_n wherewith_o he_o be_v press_v in_o macedonia_n whilst_o he_o expect_v news_n from_o they_o he_o be_v oppress_v partly_o by_o persecution_n of_o the_o enemy_n partly_o by_o the_o intestine_a evil_n of_o the_o church_n partly_o by_o the_o anxiety_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o also_o with_o the_o trouble_n of_o his_o body_n that_o there_o be_v no_o rest_n to_o his_o outward_a man_n against_o all_o which_o trouble_v by_o mercy_n of_o god_n consolation_n be_v sufficient_o administer_v to_o he_o by_o the_o come_n of_o titus_n who_o have_v now_o return_v from_o the_o corinthian_n and_o bring_v joyful_a news_n concern_v their_o state_n vers._n 7._o and_o not_o by_o his_o come_n only_o but_o by_o the_o consolation_n wherewith_o he_o be_v comfort_v in_o you_o when_o he_o tell_v we_o your_o earnest_a desire_n your_o moarn_v your_o fervent_a mind_n towards_o i_o so_o that_o i_o rejoice_v the_o more_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v eight_o cause_n of_o his_o joyfulness_n whereof_o many_o be_v sign_n of_o his_o good_a will_n towards_o they_o 1_o because_o titus_n be_v return_v safe_a 2_o because_o titus_n have_v receive_v consolation_n from_o you_o corinthian_n 3_o because_o i_o have_v hear_v by_o titus_n concern_v your_o pious_a affection_n towards_o i_o and_o desire_v of_o see_v i_o concern_v your_o weep_n for_o the_o wickedness_n commit_v among_o you_o concern_v your_o zeal_n against_o the_o incestuous_a person_n and_o against_o my_o backbiter_n from_o whence_o have_v abound_v joy_n to_o i_o much_o surpass_v all_o that_o grief_n which_o i_o have_v take_v for_o that_o matter_n vers._n 8._o for_o though_o i_o make_v you_o sorry_a with_o a_o letter_n i_o do_v not_o repent_v though_o i_o do_v repent_v for_o i_o perceive_v that_o the_o same_o epistle_n have_v make_v you_o sorry_a though_o it_o be_v but_o for_o a_o season_n before_o he_o propound_v the_o four_o cause_n of_o his_o consolation_n he_o solve_v a_o objection_n which_o solution_n do_v make_v much_o to_o the_o purpose_n they_o may_v say_v thou_o have_v make_v we_o sorrowful_a in_o the_o former_a epistle_n the_o answer_n be_v fourfold_a answ._n 1._o i_o be_v compel_v and_o not_o without_o grief_n have_v i_o make_v you_o sad_a but_o this_o grief_n through_o your_o repentance_n have_v cease_v for_o when_o the_o apostle_n write_v the_o epistle_n be_v uncertain_a concern_v the_o event_n he_o be_v sad_a i._n e._n that_o he_o say_v that_o he_o himself_o repent_v but_o when_o he_o see_v the_o event_n he_o be_v free_v from_o grief_n i._n e._n now_o he_o say_v he_o do_v not_o repent_v answ._n 2_o that_o sadness_n which_o be_v move_v by_o my_o epistle_n be_v short_a vers._n 9_o now_o i_o rejoice_v not_o that_o you_o be_v make_v sorry_a but_o that_o you_o sorrow_v to_o repentance_n for_o you_o be_v make_v sorry_a after_o a_o godly_a manner_n that_o you_o may_v receive_v damage_n by_o we_o in_o nothing_o 10._o for_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n to_o salvation_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o world_n work_v death_n he_o answer_v 3._o that_o sadness_n be_v turn_v into_o joy_n both_o to_o you_o and_o i_o because_o it_o be_v find_v now_o good_a and_o profitable_a to_o repentance_n which_o he_o prove_v because_o it_o bring_v forth_o repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o otherwise_o than_o worldly_a sorrow_n be_v wont_a which_o only_o increase_v sin_n and_o misery_n and_o bring_v death_n as_o well_o to_o the_o soul_n as_o to_o the_o body_n vers._n 11._o for_o behold_v this_o selfsame_a thing_n that_o you_o sorrow_v after_o a_o godly_a sort_n what_o carefulness_n it_o wrought_v in_o you_o yea_o what_o clear_v of_o yourselves_o yea_o what_o indignation_n yea_o what_o fear_n yea_o what_o vehement_a desire_n yea_o what_o zeal_n yea_o what_o revenge_n in_o all_o thing_n you_o have_v approve_v yourselves_o to_o be_v clear_a in_o this_o matter_n he_o prove_v that_o their_o sadness_n be_v after_o god_n or_o pious_a because_o it_o produce_v seven_o effect_n in_o they_o even_o so_o many_o sign_n of_o their_o repentance_n whereof_o the_o first_o be_v the_o shake_n off_o security_n with_o a_o carefulness_n to_o mend_v what_o be_v amiss_o 2_o be_v a_o apology_n that_o now_o by_o no_o mean_n they_o approve_v either_o the_o fact_n of_o the_o incestuous_a person_n or_o their_o own_o negligence_n 3_o be_v a_o indignation_n against_o the_o sin_n both_o of_o the_o incestuous_a person_n and_o their_o own_o in_o suffer_v he_o 4_o be_v a_o fear_n lest_o they_o shall_v be_v compass_v with_o divine_a justice_n or_o a_o new_a sin_n 5_o be_v a_o desire_n of_o take_v off_o the_o scandal_n and_o satisfy_v all_o good_a man_n 6._o his_o zeal_n and_o fervent_a desire_n in_o prosecute_a all_o mean_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o evil_n and_o repair_v of_o the_o damage_n 7._o be_v his_o revenge_n in_o chastise_v the_o incestuous_a person_n and_o all_o their_o dulness_n in_o all_o which_o the_o corinthian_n have_v declare_v their_o repentance_n and_o have_v show_v themselves_o no_o way_n delight_v with_o wickedness_n but_o that_o they_o be_v clear_a vers._n 12._o wherefore_o though_o i_o write_v unto_o you_o i_o do_v it_o not_o for_o his_o cause_n that_o have_v do_v the_o wrong_n nor_o for_o his_o cause_n that_o suffer_v wrong_v but_o that_o our_o care_n for_o you_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n may_v appear_v unto_o you_o the_o four_o answer_n to_o the_o objection_n be_v i_o have_v not_o write_v that_o epistle_n either_o only_o or_o chief_o that_o in_o chastise_v of_o the_o incestuous_a person_n satisfaction_n may_v be_v give_v to_o the_o father_n with_o who_o wife_n the_o son_n have_v commit_v adultery_n or_o that_o the_o incestuous_a person_n may_v be_v correct_v which_o true_o be_v not_o to_o be_v neglect_v but_o especial_o
you_o a_o full_a knowledge_n that_o you_o may_v be_v more_o steadfast_a in_o faith_n till_o at_o length_n in_o a_o perfect_a happiness_n with_o all_o other_o believer_n you_o may_v by_o experience_n full_o know_v and_o comprehend_v this_o love_n of_o god_n therefore_o hold_v on_o and_o proceed_v daily_o in_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n vers._n 19_o and_o to_o know_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n which_o pass_v knowledge_n that_o you_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n argum._n 9_o so_o great_a be_v god_n love_n towards_o you_o in_o christ_n and_o so_o great_a be_v christ_n love_n towards_o all_o his_o and_o towards_o you_o that_o it_o can_v never_o be_v know_v enough_o for_o it_o surmount_v the_o understanding_n of_o both_o man_n and_o angel_n and_o of_o this_o i_o wish_v you_o a_o more_o full_a knowledge_n that_o you_o may_v persevere_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n that_o you_o may_v be_v fill_v argum._n 10._o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n which_o 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sure_a and_o certain_o establish_v chap._n iu._n now_o follow_v the_o second_o part_n of_o this_o epistle_n wherein_o he_o give_v several_a precept_n touch_v holiness_n of_o life_n and_o manner_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o joint_o exhort_v all_o to_o the_o study_n of_o christian_a peace_n and_o unity_n in_o the_o church_n to_o vers_n 17._o in_o the_o other_o he_o give_v precept_n to_o every_o one_o several_o touch_v the_o order_n and_o lead_v of_o their_o life_n holy_o to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o i_o therefore_o the_o prisoner_n of_o the_o lord_n beseech_v you_o that_o you_o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o vocation_n wherewith_o you_o be_v call_v 2._o with_o all_o lowliness_n and_o meekness_n with_o long-suffering_a forbear_v one_o another_o in_o love_n 3._o endeavour_v to_o keep_v the_o union_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n as_o for_o the_o first_o have_v begin_v with_o a_o grave_a entreaty_n and_o a_o general_a exhortation_n to_o a_o holy_a conversation_n which_o indifferent_o concern_v all_o thing_n that_o follow_v viz._n that_o they_o shall_v be_v holy_a as_o god_n who_o call_v they_o be_v holy_a vers_fw-la 1._o he_o descend_v to_o a_o particular_a exhortation_n unto_o the_o study_n of_o peace_n and_o unity_n lay_v down_o seven_o special_a virtue_n which_o be_v necessary_o require_v to_o preserve_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n that_o so_o concord_n may_v abound_v in_o all_o its_o member_n the_o 1_o be_v humility_n to_o which_o pride_n be_v opposite_a 2_o gentleness_n to_o which_o cruelty_n be_v opposite_a 3_o quietness_n of_o mind_n or_o easiness_n to_o be_v please_v to_o which_o be_v oppose_v rashness_n or_o a_o readiness_n to_o be_v angry_a 4_o forbearance_n to_o which_o revenge_n be_v oppose_v 5_o charity_n whence_o he_o will_v have_v the_o rise_v of_o all_o other_o virtue_n especial_o forbearance_n to_o which_o be_v oppose_v hatred_n of_o one_o neighbour_n and_o self-love_n and_o 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etc._n one_o hope_n argum._n 3._o all_o be_v call_v to_o one_o hope_v of_o their_o call_n that_o be_v to_o the_o same_o eternal_a happiness_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 5._o one_o lord_n one_o faith_n one_o baptism_n argum._n 4._o there_o be_v one_o lord_n of_o we_o all_o even_o christ_n who_o we_o be_v all_o bind_v to_o obey_v and_o who_o shall_v not_o be_v divide_v in_o his_o member_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n one_o faith_n argum._n 5._o there_o be_v one_o faith_n or_o one_o doctrine_n which_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v and_o such_o also_o be_v that_o save_a gift_n of_o grace_n viz._n justify_v faith_n by_o which_o we_o believe_v therefore_o the_o unity_n of_o believer_n shall_v be_v preserve_v baptism_n argum._n 6._o there_o be_v one_o baptism_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v confirm_v we_o all_o in_o the_o fellowship_n of_o one_o mystical_a body_n vers._n 6_o one_o god_n and_o father_n of_o all_o who_o be_v above_o all_o and_o through_o all_o and_o in_o you_o all_o argum._n 7._o we_o have_v all_o one_o god_n who_o require_v that_o those_o that_o worship_v he_o shall_v be_v unanimous_a and_o we_o have_v all_o one_o father_n who_o will_n be_v that_o his_o son_n shall_v be_v link_v together_o in_o a_o brotherly_a love_n who_o in_o excellency_n infinite_o surmount_v all_o who_o in_o his_o providence_n sustain_v and_o govern_v all_o and_o who_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n by_o grace_n dwell_v in_o all_o the_o elect_a therefore_o you_o ought_v diligent_o to_o practice_v concord_n among_o yourselves_o vers._n 7._o but_o unto_o every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v give_v grace_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o christ._n argum._n 8._o how_o different_a soever_o our_o gift_n be_v yet_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n shall_v not_o therefore_o be_v ●_o break_a but_o rather_o maintain_v because_o grace_n be_v give_v to_o every_o one_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n which_o christ_n think_v 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lot_n it_o be_v not_o obtain_v by_o any_o humane_a merit_n but_o by_o free_a election_n and_o once_o give_v it_o be_v not_o take_v away_o 5_o it_o be_v call_v the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n because_o by_o that_o we_o shall_v have_v society_n with_o the_o saint_n alone_o who_o communion_n make_v the_o inheritance_n more_o delightful_a to_o we_o 6_o this_o inheritance_n consist_v in_o the_o most_o perfect_a light_n viz._n of_o knowledge_n holiness_n joy_n glory_n immortal_a and_o eternal_a life_n vers._n 13._o who_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o have_v translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n the_o 2._o reas._o of_o his_o thanksgiving_n explain_v the_o former_a because_o the_o father_n have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o have_v translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n this_o benefit_n be_v commend_v to_o we_o by_o these_o four_o thing_n 1_o because_o power_n be_v 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christ_n the_o redeemer_n of_o which_o description_n there_o be_v twelve_o article_n the_o image_n artic._n 1._o christ_n be_v the_o most_o perfect_a image_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n not_o only_o because_o he_o be_v the_o substantial_a character_n of_o the_o father_n person_n substantial_o represent_v the_o father_n that_o so_o the_o father_n can_v be_v behold_v unless_o in_o the_o son_n and_o brightness_n of_o he_o but_o also_o because_o the_o incarnate_a son_n have_v represent_v to_o the_o world_n in_o word_n and_o deed_n in_o sanctity_n power_n and_o mercy_n the_o father_n nature_n will_n and_o goodness_n the_o first_o bear_v artic._n 2._o christ_n be_v the_o first_o bear_v of_o every_o creature_n i._n e._n beget_v from_o eternity_n before_o every_o creature_n and_o because_o of_o his_o eternal_a generation_n of_o the_o father_n he_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o all_o creature_n by_o right_a as_o the_o first_o bear_v in_o the_o law_n be_v lord_n of_o his_o brethren_n and_o the_o family_n vers._n 16._o for_o ●y_a he_o be_v all_o thing_n create_v that_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o that_o be_v in_o earth_n visible_a and_o invisible_a whether_o they_o be_v throne_n or_o dominion_n or_o principality_n or_o power_n all_o thing_n be_v create_v by_o he_o and_o for_o he_o artic._n 3._o illustrate_v the_o former_a christ_n be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n or_o the_o creator_n of_o all_o creature_n for_o by_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n create_v he_o amplify_v this_o article_n by_o a_o threefold_a distribution_n of_o the_o creature_n 1_o from_o the_o place_n wherein_o they_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n 2_o from_o their_o nature_n into_o visible_a and_o invisible_a 3_o from_o the_o division_n of_o angel_n both_o from_o their_o dignity_n office_n and_o honourable_a name_n from_o which_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n appear_v who_o have_v create_v all_o from_o he_o artic._n 4._o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o for_o who_o and_o for_o who_o glory_n all_o thing_n be_v 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7._o christ_n be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n i._n e._n of_o his_o body_n from_o whence_o the_o vital_a spirit_n sense_n and_o spiritual_a motion_n flow_v through_o all_o the_o member_n who_o both_o govern_v and_o defend_v all_o of_o they_o the_o beginning_n artic._n 8._o christ_n be_v the_o beginning_n fountain_n and_o spring_n of_o the_o church_n viz._n that_o new_a adam_n the_o root_n and_o principle_n of_o the_o regeneration_n of_o the_o saint_n by_o who_o virtue_n all_o saint_n be_v beget_v the_o first_o bear_v artic._n 9_o christ_n be_v the_o first_o bear_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o they_o that_o sleep_v because_o he_o alone_o have_v rise_v by_o his_o own_o strength_n and_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a to_o life_n everlasting_a that_o in_o artic._n 10._o he_o have_v the_o pre-eminence_n in_o all_o and_o aught_o to_o have_v among_o angel_n and_o man_n among_o the_o live_n and_o dead_a and_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o former_a degree_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ._n vers._n 19_o for_o it_o please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v artic._n 11._o confirm_v the_o pre-eminence_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o dignity_n of_o his_o pre-eminence_n because_o from_o the_o good_a will_n of_o god_n not_o only_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o the_o man_n christ_n but_o also_o the_o godhead_n itself_o most_o full_o comprehend_v all_o fullness_n vers._n 20._o and_o have_v make_v peace_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n by_o he_o to_o reconcile_v all_o thing_n unto_o himself_o by_o he_o i_o say_v whether_o they_o be_v thing_n in_o earth_n or_o thing_n in_o heaven_n artic._n 12._o christ_n by_o the_o good_a will_n and_o purpose_n of_o
god_n be_v a_o mediator_n by_o who_o god_n will_v have_v expiation_n for_o sin_n make_v his_o life_n be_v lay_v down_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o expiation_n be_v make_v by_o his_o death_n he_o will_v that_o reconciliation_n and_o a_o renew_n of_o friendship_n betwixt_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v make_v that_o be_v the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n no_o less_o betwixt_o god_n and_o those_o member_n which_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n than_o betwixt_o god_n and_o those_o that_o be_v in_o heaven_n yea_o he_o will_v have_v reconciliation_n make_v in_o himself_o or_o by_o the_o intuition_n of_o his_o glory_n among_o the_o heavenly_a angel_n and_o earthly_a man_n among_o who_o by_o reason_n of_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o natural_a disagree_v last_o he_o will_v have_v the_o elect_a angel_n to_o be_v confirm_v who_o various_a and_o changeable_a nature_n be_v already_o demonstrate_v by_o the_o fall_n of_o wicked_a angel_n and_o that_o by_o a_o gather_n of_o they_o together_o to_o himself_o for_o the_o angel_n be_v add_v to_o christ_n as_o a_o surplusage_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n for_o the_o use_n of_o his_o body_n that_o be_v the_o church_n that_o they_o may_v be_v minister_a spirit_n for_o the_o use_n of_o the_o redeem_a one_o all_o which_o as_o they_o do_v confirm_v the_o solidity_n and_o certainty_n of_o redemption_n so_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o colossian_n very_o much_o in_o christ_n and_o aught_o also_o to_o confirm_v we_o vers._n 21._o and_o you_o that_o be_v sometime_o alienate_v and_o enemy_n in_o your_o mind_n by_o wicked_a work_n yet_o now_o have_v he_o reconcile_v 22._o in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n to_o present_v you_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a and_o unreprovable_a in_o his_o sight_n the_o 5._o reason_n of_o his_o thanksgiving_n be_v the_o grace_n of_o reconciliation_n make_v with_o the_o colossian_n by_o name_n he_o amplify_v this_o benefit_n by_o nine_o argument_n 1_o he_o say_v that_o you_o be_v sometime_o alienate_v from_o god_n stranger_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o the_o life_n of_o god_n 2_o you_o be_v not_o only_o bear_v stranger_n but_o be_v make_v more_o and_o more_o stranger_n by_o the_o custom_n of_o sin_v 3_o neither_o this_o only_a but_o you_o be_v enemy_n and_o with_o a_o hostile_a mind_n do_v both_o disdain_n and_o speak_v against_o god_n 4_o that_o you_o be_v enemy_n not_o only_o in_o your_o sensitive_a appetite_n and_o your_o affection_n but_o also_o in_o your_o mind_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o most_o excellent_a faculty_n the_o mistress_n and_o captain_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n 5_o that_o you_o have_v express_v the_o enmity_n conceive_v in_o your_o mind_n by_o wicked_a work_n 6_o that_o nevertheless_o christ_n now_o have_v reconcile_v you_o 7_o that_o he_o have_v obtain_v reconciliation_n in_o take_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n the_o humane_a nature_n like_v to_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n sin_n only_o except_v 8_o that_o by_o his_o death_n he_o have_v pay_v the_o price_n of_o your_o redemption_n and_o reconciliation_n 9_o that_o christ_n have_v determine_v with_o himself_o that_o at_o length_n you_o shall_v remain_v holy_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n without_o any_o spot_n of_o sin_n and_o misery_n viz._n to_o the_o day_n of_o his_o come_n all_o which_o do_v chief_o make_v for_o the_o uphold_v of_o their_o faith_n vers._n 23._o if_o you_o continue_v in_o the_o faith_n ground_v and_o settle_v and_o be_v not_o move_v away_o from_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o you_o have_v hear_v and_o which_o be_v preach_v to_o every_o creature_n which_o be_v under_o heaven_n whereof_o i_o paul_n be_o make_v a_o minister_n the_o four_o manner_n of_o confirm_v the_o colossian_n faith_n follow_v by_o a_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o which_o he_o pass_v give_v a_o caution_n for_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v suspend_v the_o benefit_n common_o apply_v to_o they_o give_v as_o it_o be_v the_o characteristical_a note_n of_o they_o to_o who_o the_o benefit_n of_o reconciliation_n belong_v viz._n that_o they_o who_o have_v right_a to_o these_o benefit_n may_v remain_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n upon_o which_o the_o other_o degree_n of_o perseverance_n depend_v the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v chief_o three_o if_o argum._n 1._o it_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o condition_n of_o perseverance_n your_o constancy_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o hope_v of_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o sign_n not_o only_o of_o your_o reconciliation_n make_v through_o christ_n but_o also_o of_o your_o holiness_n and_o salvation_n to_o be_v perfect_v by_o he_o therefore_o persevere_v you_o in_o the_o mean_a while_o three_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o their_o perseverance_n 1_o that_o they_o be_v ground_v in_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v that_o they_o lay_v hold_v upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o faith_n solid_o lay_v in_o the_o truth_n goodness_n and_o power_n of_o god_n 2_o that_o they_o be_v settle_v i._n e._n now_o they_o be_v ground_v in_o christ_n they_o may_v fix_o abide_v may_v adhere_v to_o christ_n and_o be_v join_v to_o this_o truth_n 3_o that_o they_o resist_v all_o temptation_n with_o which_o they_o may_v by_o any_o manner_n be_v move_v from_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n or_o the_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o the_o gospel_n the_o force_n of_o this_o argument_n be_v you_o shall_v not_o possess_v the_o good_a thing_n fore-spoken_a of_o except_o you_o have_v persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n therefore_o persevere_v you_o preach_v argum._n 2._o of_o his_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n the_o gospel_n which_o you_o have_v hear_v from_o epaphras_n your_o pastor_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o gospel_n preach_v by_o the_o other_o servant_n of_o god_n to_o every_o creature_n through_o the_o whole_a world_n or_o all_o kind_n of_o man_n jew_n and_o gentile_n without_o difference_n therefore_o abide_v you_o found_v and_o settle_v in_o the_o same_o faith_n whereof_o argum._n 3._o i_o paul_n myself_o be_o make_v a_o minister_n to_o preach_v this_o gospel_n to_o the_o gentile_n with_o great_a approbation_n from_o god_n and_o his_o blessing_n pour_v upon_o all_o that_o be_v faithful_a among_o the_o gentile_n therefore_o persevere_v you_o in_o that_o faith_n vers._n 24._o who_o now_o rejoice_v in_o my_o suffering_n for_o you_o and_o fill_v up_o that_o which_o be_v behind_o of_o the_o affliction_n of_o christ_n in_o my_o flesh_n for_o his_o body_n sake_n which_o be_v the_o church_n he_o insist_o in_o this_o argument_n and_o commend_v his_o ministry_n to_o they_o by_o fourteen_o argument_n all_o which_o confirm_v his_o glorious_a ministry_n argum._n 1._o i_o paul_n in_o the_o administration_n of_o this_o gospel_n do_v bear_v affliction_n with_o joy_n therefore_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a argum._n 2._o i_o bear_v those_o affliction_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o you_o colossian_n or_o for_o your_o confirmation_n in_o the_o faith_n therefore_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a among_o you_o argum._n 3._o see_v that_o after_o the_o personal_a suffering_n of_o christ_n for_o our_o redemption_n the_o suffering_n of_o the_o martyr_n remain_v for_o a_o testimony_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n doctrine_n i_o paul_n in_o some_o part_n do_v so_o fill_v up_o the_o appoint_a measure_n of_o those_o affliction_n that_o i_o be_o prepare_v to_o seal_v this_o my_o ministry_n even_o with_o my_o death_n therefore_o this_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a argum._n 4._o i_o suffer_v these_o affliction_n for_o christ_n honour_n and_o his_o whole_a church_n edification_n viz._n that_o his_o mystical_a body_n may_v be_v knit_v together_o in_o faith_n therefore_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a all_o these_o make_v to_o the_o take_v away_o the_o offence_n of_o the_o cross_a incumbent_n upon_o the_o apostle_n vers._n 25._o wherefore_o i_o be_o make_v a_o minister_n according_a to_o the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n which_o be_v give_v to_o i_o for_o you_o to_o fulfil_v the_o word_n of_o god_n argum._n 5._o i_o be_o appoint_v a_o minister_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n and_o be_o make_v a_o apostle_n of_o the_o gentile_n both_o by_o special_a authority_n and_o divine_a dispensation_n therefore_o be_v my_o ministry_n glorious_a to_o fulfil_v arg._n 6._o i_o be_o constitute_v a_o apostle_n especial_o for_o this_o end_n that_o full_o manifest_v the_o gospel_n among_o the_o gentile_n i_o may_v fulfil_v by_o my_o ministry_n not_o only_o my_o office_n but_o also_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n and_o the_o prophecy_n concern_v the_o call_n of_o the_o gentile_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v to_o come_v unto_o they_o therefore_o this_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a vers._n 26._o even_o the_o mystery_n that_o have_v be_v bid_v from_o age_n and_o from_o
and_o by_o baptism_n seal_v to_o you_o so_o that_o there_o be_v no_o need_n to_o seek_v any_o thing_n out_o of_o christ_n that_o belong_v to_o the_o full_a pay_v the_o price_n of_o redemption_n therefore_o we_o must_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o you_o be_v rise_v argum._n 7._o you_o believer_n by_o baptism_n be_v bring_v into_o the_o communion_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n or_o his_o victory_n that_o he_o gain_v over_o death_n and_o sin_n by_o which_o you_o be_v not_o only_o rise_v to_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o holiness_n but_o also_o you_o shall_v rise_v in_o respect_n of_o your_o body_n to_o a_o glorious_a and_o immortal_a life_n so_o that_o nothing_o as_o to_o holiness_n and_o eternal_a life_n be_v to_o be_v desire_v out_o of_o christ_n therefore_o you_o must_v not_o at_o all_o depart_n from_o he_o through_o the_o faith_n but_o yet_o lest_o too_o much_o be_v attribute_v to_o external_a baptism_n from_o the_o work_n as_o they_o say_v do_v he_o require_v the_o faith_n of_o god_n efficacious_o work_v in_o those_o that_o be_v baptize_v i._n e._n that_o we_o believe_v that_o god_n who_o powerful_o raise_v christ_n from_o the_o dead_a according_a to_o his_o promise_n will_v also_o effectual_o raise_v we_o according_a to_o his_o promise_n to_o all_o manner_n of_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o by_o how_o much_o the_o near_o we_o embrace_v the_o power_n of_o god_n that_o raise_v christ_n our_o head_n from_o the_o dead_a by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o we_o shall_v make_v progress_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n vers._n 13._o and_o you_o be_v dead_a in_o your_o sin_n and_o the_o uncircumcision_n of_o your_o flesh_n have_v he_o quicken_v together_o with_o he_o have_v forgive_v you_o all_o trespass_n argum._n 8._o god_n have_v make_v you_o colossian_n in_o time_n past_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o lie_v in_o the_o uncircumcision_n of_o irregenerate_a nature_n partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a and_o immortal_a life_n of_o christ_n as_o to_o right_v and_o a_o inchoate_n possession_n all_o your_o sin_n by_o grace_n be_v forgive_v therefore_o as_o to_o a_o plenary_a remission_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o a_o holy_a and_o immortal_a life_n nothing_o be_v to_o be_v seek_v out_o of_o christ._n this_o benefit_n be_v call_v a_o quicken_a together_o with_o christ_n although_o christ_n have_v rise_v some_o year_n before_o they_o be_v convert_v because_o in_o what_o moment_n soever_o any_o one_o be_v by_o faith_n unite_v to_o christ_n in_o the_o same_o moment_n be_v he_o unite_v to_o he_o now_o reign_v in_o heaven_n yea_o in_o his_o die_a burial_n and_o rise_v again_o after_o a_o judicial_a or_o forinsical_a manner_n so_o that_o in_o all_o thing_n in_o which_o he_o have_v or_o do_v sustain_v our_o person_n it_o be_v no_o less_o than_o if_o we_o have_v in_o a_o physical_a manner_n be_v present_a and_o consent_v to_o every_o act_n of_o he_o in_o our_o behalf_n vers._n 14._o blot_v out_o the_o hand-writing_n of_o ordinance_n that_o be_v against_o we_o which_o be_v contrary_a to_o we_o and_o take_v it_o out_o of_o the_o way_n nail_v it_o to_o his_o cross._n argum._n 9_o in_o which_o also_o he_o explain_v how_o christ_n obtain_v remission_n of_o sin_n for_o we_o viz._n by_o take_v away_o the_o hand-writing_n in_o this_o sense_n the_o covenant_n of_o work_n be_v a_o hand-writing_n establish_v partly_o in_o threaten_n partly_o in_o appoint_a positive_a ceremonial_n exclude_v the_o gentile_n from_o the_o church_n be_v against_o we_o and_o contrary_a to_o we_o but_o christ_n have_v blot_v out_o this_o hand-writing_n take_v it_o out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o nail_v it_o to_o his_o cross_n therefore_o you_o must_v not_o look_v back_o to_o the_o legal_a covenant_n or_o ceremonial_a appointment_n in_o they_o to_o seek_v for_o any_o thing_n neither_o must_v you_o depart_v in_o the_o least_o from_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o you_o be_v deliver_v from_o that_o hand-writing_n he_o compare_v this_o covenant_n of_o work_n with_o its_o appurtenance_n to_o a_o hand-writing_n by_o which_o any_o one_o bind_v himself_o for_o the_o pay_v of_o a_o debt_n for_o whosoever_o be_v convict_v of_o sin_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n be_v also_o by_o the_o force_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n obnoxious_a to_o wrath_n and_o as_o often_o as_o we_o be_v convince_v of_o sin_n so_o often_o also_o by_o nature_n we_o confirm_v the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o legal_a covenant_n by_o the_o judgement_n of_o our_o conscience_n against_o ourselves_o as_o by_o a_o hand-writing_n the_o conscience_n of_o every_o one_o perform_v this_o much_o more_o which_o have_v receive_v the_o write_a law_n and_o daily_o bear_v the_o punishment_n of_o the_o law_n for_o the_o break_n of_o it_o but_o chief_o all_o justiciaries_n be_v compel_v to_o subscribe_v to_o this_o hand-writing_n who_o acknowledge_v no_o righteousness_n beside_o inherent_a or_o that_o which_o be_v by_o work_n of_o which_o number_n be_v those_o that_o judaize_v and_o 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it_o separate_v the_o jew_n from_o the_o gentile_n and_o the_o gentile_n from_o the_o jew_n partly_o because_o it_o be_v a_o yoke_n which_o neither_o they_o nor_o their_o father_n can_v bear_v partly_o because_o as_o often_o as_o they_o do_v any_o work_n of_o the_o law_n either_o moral_a or_o ceremonial_a to_o be_v justify_v thereby_o so_o often_o by_o the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o work_n and_o the_o profession_n of_o their_o imperfection_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o levitical_a ceremony_n they_o do_v argue_v themselves_o guilty_a or_o rather_o do_v acknowledge_v themselves_o guilty_a of_o death_n as_o for_o example_n when_o they_o offer_v sacrifice_n and_o do_v repeat_v they_o they_o not_o only_o acknowledge_v themselves_o sinner_n against_o the_o moral_a law_n but_o do_v also_o real_o confess_v that_o their_o frequent_a sacrifice_n can_v not_o purge_v their_o conscience_n from_o sin_n and_o so_o the_o hand-writing_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n be_v always_o contrary_a to_o they_o but_o christ_n have_v blot_v out_o this_o hand-writing_n and_o take_v it_o out_o of_o the_o way_n nail_v it_o to_o his_o cross_n insomuch_o as_o he_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o they_o that_o be_v he_o have_v pay_v for_o the_o redeem_v the_o penalty_n due_a upon_o the_o hand-writing_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o have_v complete_v and_o abolish_v the_o positive_a ordinance_n concern_v those_o vanish_v ceremony_n by_o the_o real_a sacrifice_n of_o his_o own_o body_n once_o offer_v vers._n 15._o and_o have_v spoil_v principality_n and_o power_n he_o make_v a_o show_n of_o they_o open_o triumph_v over_o they_o in_o it_o argum._n 10._o christ_n have_v bring_v all_o the_o devil_n who_o exercise_n their_o power_n and_o tyranny_n upon_o the_o elect_n overthrow_v by_o the_o price_n of_o redemption_n pay_v upon_o the_o cross_n and_o glorious_o triumph_v over_o they_o open_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n angel_n and_o man_n who_o eye_n be_v open_a unto_o their_o own_o disgrace_n and_o our_o deliverance_n therefore_o it_o remain_v that_o nothing_o be_v to_o be_v seek_v out_o of_o christ._n the_o devil_n be_v call_v principality_n and_o power_n 1_o because_o in_o the_o world_n they_o potent_o exercise_v authority_n over_o all_o the_o reprobate_a child_n of_o disobedience_n and_o all_o the_o unregenerate_a which_o do_v nothing_o else_o but_o execute_v the_o will_n of_o the_o devil_n 2_o because_o they_o be_v sergeant_n execute_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n hold_v those_o captive_n that_o be_v not_o reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ._n 3_o because_o they_o fight_v against_o christ_n the_o redeemer_n neither_o do_v they_o dismiss_v the_o redeem_v and_o reconcile_v from_o the_o prison_n of_o darkness_n unless_o compel_v by_o the_o strong_a power_n of_o christ._n they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v spoil_v by_o christ_n on_o the_o cross_n 1_o inasmuch_o as_o
christ_n pay_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n have_v obtain_v by_o covenant_n of_o the_o father_n that_o all_o the_o redeem_v shall_v be_v deliver_v from_o the_o prison_n of_o darkness_n ignorance_n sin_n and_o death_n 2_o inasmuch_o as_o christ_n infinite_a in_o power_n when_o he_o have_v once_o satisfy_v justice_n on_o the_o cross_n break_v the_o bar_n and_o chain_n of_o sin_n judgement_n and_o the_o law_n wherewith_o the_o devil_n hold_v the_o redeem_v bind_v that_o henceforth_o they_o can_v have_v any_o power_n 3_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o have_v make_v his_o redeem_v his_o possession_n and_o peculiar_a people_n that_o they_o may_v not_o any_o long_o be_v the_o flock_n of_o satan_n christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v make_v a_o show_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o to_o have_v open_o triumph_v on_o the_o cross_n 1_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o have_v valiant_o receive_v overcome_v and_o extinguish_v all_o their_o temptation_n and_o poison_a dart_n whether_o immediate_o cast_v by_o they_o against_o he_o hang_v on_o the_o cross_n or_o hurl_v by_o the_o poisonous_a tongue_n of_o furious_a adversary_n or_o brandish_v by_o the_o provocation_n of_o the_o ingratitude_n of_o his_o disciple_n fly_v from_o he_o 2_o inasmuch_o as_o christ_n have_v turn_v the_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n all_o their_o subtlety_n and_o machination_n by_o which_o they_o seek_v his_o life_n incessant_o stir_v up_o their_o slave_n to_o crucify_v he_o till_o he_o hang_v upon_o the_o cross_n to_o their_o own_o destruction_n and_o to_o the_o most_o open_a ruin_n of_o their_o dominion_n 3_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o have_v show_v himself_o lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n by_o sign_n and_o wonder_n in_o the_o very_a time_n of_o his_o crucify_a 4_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o have_v show_v open_o his_o power_n by_o convert_v the_o thief_n hang_v at_o his_o right_a hand_n and_o the_o centurion_n stand_v at_o his_o foot_n 5_o inasmuch_o as_o the_o price_n of_o redemption_n be_v already_o pay_v the_o conqueror_n not_o only_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o angel_n but_o also_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o these_o devil_n and_o also_o in_o the_o bear_n of_o all_o beholder_n cry_v out_o that_o his_o work_n be_v finish_v and_o that_o to_o his_o own_o eternal_a glory_n and_o the_o perpetual_a ignominy_n of_o ●his_n enemy_n from_o which_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o must_v not_o depart_v from_o christ_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o any_o good_a or_o that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o any_o evil_n the_o three_o part._n vers._n 16._o let_v no_o man_n therefore_o judge_v you_o in_o meat_n or_o drink_n or_o in_o respect_n of_o a_o holy_a day_n or_o of_o the_o new_a moon_n or_o of_o the_o sabbath_n day_n the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o which_o by_o way_n of_o consequence_n he_o bring_v in_o a_o special_a admonition_n to_o beware_v of_o some_o special_a corruption_n of_o the_o false_a apostle_n the_o admonition_n be_v three_o 1_o that_o they_o do_v not_o regard_v the_o judgement_n and_o censure_n of_o any_o who_o shall_v dare_v to_o condemn_v they_o for_o not_o observe_v of_o moysaicall_a ceremony_n as_o for_o example_n for_o meat_n or_o drink_n or_o for_o neglect_v a_o holiday_n or_o a_o part_n of_o any_o holiday_n or_o for_o not_o observe_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o jew_n vers._n 17._o which_o be_v a_o shadow_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v but_o the_o body_n be_v of_o christ._n the_o reason_n of_o the_o admonition_n be_v because_o those_o legal_a ceremony_n be_v the_o shadow_n of_o future_a thing_n which_o be_v only_o to_o remain_v until_o the_o body_n or_o christ_n the_o truth_n and_o substance_n of_o they_o shall_v come_v which_o therefore_o ought_v to_o cease_v after_o his_o come_n vers._n 18._o let_v no_o man_n beguile_v you_o of_o your_o reward_n in_o a_o voluntary_a humility_n and_o worship_v of_o angel_n intrude_a into_o those_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v not_o see_v vain_o puff_v up_o by_o his_o fleshly_a mind_n 2_o be_v that_o they_o beware_v of_o the_o worship_v and_o invocation_n of_o angel_n for_o this_o end_n he_o allege_v seven_o argument_n argum._n 1._o because_o whosoever_o do_v teach_v you_o this_o worship_v in_o very_a deed_n he_o endeavour_v to_o defraud_v you_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o religion_n or_o life_n eternal_a voluntary_o argum._n 2._o because_o not_o from_o the_o authority_n of_o god_n but_o of_o his_o own_o will_n and_o lust_n he_o do_v deliver_v this_o doctrine_n humility_n argum._n 3._o because_o he_o that_o teach_v the_o worship_v of_o angel_n do_v hypocritical_o abuse_v you_o with_o the_o pretence_n of_o humility_n intrude_a argum._n 4._o because_o he_o that_o teach_v the_o worship_v of_o angel_n proceed_v bold_o without_o the_o light_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n yea_o without_o the_o light_n of_o right_a reason_n for_o he_o never_o see_v any_o thing_n concern_v this_o doctrine_n either_o in_o holy_a writ_n or_o with_o bodily_a eye_n or_o by_o the_o light_n of_o sound_a reason_n vain_o argum._n 5._o because_o whosoever_o teach_v the_o worship_v of_o angel_n be_v not_o humble_a as_o he_o pretend_v but_o swell_v in_o his_o own_o carnal_a opinion_n be_v most_o vain_o puff_v up_o vers._n 19_o and_o not_o hold_v the_o head_n from_o which_o all_o the_o body_n by_o joint_n and_o band_n have_v nourishment_n minister_v and_o knit_v together_o increase_v with_o the_o increase_n of_o god_n arg._n 6._o because_o whosoever_o teach_v the_o worship_v of_o angel_n be_v void_a of_o true_a faith_n he_o be_v not_o join_v nor_o cleave_v unto_o christ_n although_o he_o know_v all_o other_o thing_n yet_o he_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o he_o yea_o he_o be_v divide_v from_o christ_n our_o head_n and_o do_v renounce_v he_o from_o which_o arg._n 7._o because_o in_o christ_n alone_o be_v the_o storehouse_n from_o which_o all_o grace_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v require_v to_o life_n and_o spiritual_a growth_n be_v abundant_o derive_v to_o all_o his_o member_n so_o that_o neither_o be_v it_o necessary_a to_o ask_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o angel_n neither_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v do_v in_o that_o kind_n without_o dishonour_n do_v to_o christ_n either_o by_o invoke_v the_o angel_n or_o by_o worship_v they_o after_o any_o other_o manner_n therefore_o you_o be_v to_o beware_v of_o the_o invocation_n of_o angel_n in_o this_o argument_n by_o the_o comparison_n of_o the_o humane_a natural_a head_n christ_n be_v describe_v by_o a_o sixfold_a similitude_n 1_o as_o the_o humane_a natural_a head_n have_v a_o body_n subject_a to_o it_o so_o christ_n have_v the_o church_n subject_n to_o he_o as_o his_o mystical_a body_n 2_o as_o sense_n and_o motion_n be_v derive_v from_o the_o humane_a head_n to_o the_o whole_a body_n and_o so_o to_o all_o its_o member_n so_o sense_n and_o spiritual_a motion_n be_v derive_v from_o christ_n to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n 3_o as_o from_o the_o humane_a head_n the_o conjunction_n of_o the_o nerve_n and_o ligament_n which_o go_v through_o the_o whole_a body_n be_v extend_v so_o from_o the_o head_n christ_n the_o holy_a spirit_n flow_v and_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v diffuse_v through_o the_o whole_a body_n mystical_a 4_o as_o by_o those_o juncture_n life_n sense_n and_o motion_n be_v administer_v to_o the_o whole_a body_n so_o by_o these_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n be_v administer_v to_o the_o faithful_a 5_o as_o by_o these_o the_o member_n be_v compact_v with_o the_o head_n and_o among_o themselves_o so_o by_o these_o christ_n and_o his_o member_n be_v unite_v 6_o as_o by_o these_o in_o the_o natural_a body_n so_o by_o these_o in_o christ_n body_n mystical_a first_o of_o all_o there_o be_v make_v a_o increase_n of_o every_o member_n and_o also_o of_o the_o whole_a body_n mystical_a 7_o as_o there_o be_v the_o increase_n of_o nature_n so_o here_o of_o grace_n the_o increase_n of_o god_n i._n e._n great_a and_o solid_a according_a to_o the_o measure_n give_v to_o every_o one_o vers._n 20._o wherefore_o if_o you_o be_v dead_a with_o christ_n from_o the_o rudiment_n of_o the_o world_n why_o as_o though_o live_v in_o the_o world_n be_v you_o subject_a to_o ordinance_n the_o three_o admonition_n follow_v with_o a_o reprehension_n because_o they_o have_v subject_v themselves_o to_o decree_n or_o humane_a tradition_n and_o doctrine_n of_o man_n determine_v religion_n in_o those_o thing_n which_o god_n have_v not_o determine_v there_o be_v five_o argument_n of_o the_o admonition_n or_o reprehension_n 1_o because_o you_o be_v free_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o carnal_a rudiment_n of_o religion_n such_o as_o judaical_a ceremony_n so_o that_o you_o have_v no_o further_o to_o do_v with_o they_o you_o ought_v not_o to_o admit_v the_o
decree_n and_o precept_n of_o man_n as_o if_o as_o yet_o after_o the_o manner_n of_o child_n under_o rudiment_n you_o be_v obnoxious_a to_o such_o sort_n of_o element_n the_o force_n of_o this_o first_o argument_n consist_v in_o these_o five_o thing_n 1_o christ_n have_v fulfil_v that_o which_o be_v prefigure_v by_o moses_n his_o ceremony_n and_o by_o his_o death_n have_v abrogate_a those_o typical_a ceremony_n and_o that_o shadowy_a manner_n of_o teach_v the_o church_n and_o worship_v god_n so_o that_o the_o legal_a covenant_n can_v exact_v any_o thing_n more_o from_o he_o than_o that_o which_o be_v pay_v and_o perfect_v in_o his_o death_n 2_o christ_n die_v all_o in_o covenant_n be_v dead_a judicial_o with_o he_o who_o person_n christ_n have_v bear_v therefore_o the_o legal_a covenant_n can_v exact_v nothing_o more_o from_o they_o for_o who_o sake_n christ_n die_v than_o the_o law_n of_o man_n require_v of_o those_o that_o be_v dead_a for_o all_o in_o he_o be_v reckon_v as_o dead_a 3_o all_o ceremonial_a precept_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o authority_n command_v be_v divine_a and_o heavenly_a until_o christ_n but_o now_o abolish_v through_o christ_n they_o cease_v to_o be_v divine_a and_o begin_v to_o be_v humane_a element_n or_o rudiment_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a not_o so_o much_o in_o respect_n to_o the_o thing_n command_v as_o to_o the_o mundane_a authority_n command_v they_o 4_o so_o long_o as_o the_o colossian_n be_v not_o convert_v to_o christ_n but_o do_v live_v in_o the_o world_n as_o worldling_n free_a from_o righteousness_n so_o they_o be_v slave_n to_o devil_n and_o man_n obnoxious_a to_o all_o manner_n of_o servitude_n and_o to_o all_o kind_n of_o evil_n 5_o but_o now_o after_o they_o be_v one_o body_n with_o christ_n they_o be_v make_v free_a by_o faith_n and_o also_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n from_o all_o evil_a neither_o ought_v they_o to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o any_o yoke_n unless_o to_o that_o which_o christ_n will_v have_v they_o subjugate_v and_o consequent_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v subject_a in_o the_o business_n of_o religion_n to_o the_o opinion_n and_o tradition_n of_o man_n vers._n 21._o touch_v not_o taste_v not_o handle_v not_o argum._n 2._o because_o those_o your_o superstitious_a commander_n and_o author_n of_o humane_a decree_n by_o their_o precise_a prohibition_n of_o thing_n leave_v at_o liberty_n do_v also_o discover_v their_o tyranny_n and_o intolerable_a hypocrisy_n in_o the_o rigid_a exaction_n of_o their_o command_n such_o as_o he_o recite_v with_o some_o indignation_n taste_v not_o touch_v not_o and_o the_o like_a in_o which_o they_o be_v not_o only_o willing_a to_o continue_v the_o levitical_a law_n contrary_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n but_o also_o to_o superadde_a their_o rigid_a exaction_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v abolish_v therefore_o do_v not_o you_o subject_v yourselves_o to_o they_o vers._n 22._o which_o all_o be_v to_o perish_v with_o the_o use_n after_o the_o commandment_n and_o doctrine_n of_o man_n argum._n 3._o because_o these_o corporeal_a thing_n institute_v by_o god_n to_o use_v that_o at_o length_n in_o use_v they_o may_v be_v consume_v and_o perish_v etc._n etc._n therefore_o it_o be_v unjust_a to_o prohibit_v their_o use_n under_o the_o pretence_n of_o religion_n therefore_o do_v not_o you_o subject_v yourselves_o to_o these_o command_n of_o man_n argum._n 4._o because_o decree_n of_o this_o sort_n be_v not_o the_o command_n of_o god_n but_o the_o command_n of_o man_n according_a to_o which_o god_n have_v declare_v that_o he_o will_v not_o be_v worship_v therefore_o do_v not_o you_o admit_v they_o vers._n 23._o which_o thing_n have_v indeed_o a_o show_n of_o wisdom_n in_o will-worship_n and_o humility_n and_o neglect_v of_o the_o body_n not_o in_o honour_n to_o the_o satisfy_n of_o the_o flesh_n argum._n 5._o with_o the_o confutation_n of_o a_o objection_n because_o although_o these_o observation_n have_v a_o show_n of_o wisdom_n as_o part_v of_o a_o voluntary_a and_o not_o compel_v worship_n as_o exercise_n of_o humility_n towards_o angel_n as_o of_o obedience_n towards_o the_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n as_o somewhat_o conduce_v to_o the_o mortification_n of_o flesh_n yet_o in_o very_a deed_n they_o have_v only_o a_o mere_a show_n of_o wisdom_n and_o be_v of_o no_o value_n or_o esteem_v before_o god_n last_o so_o much_o as_o they_o seem_v to_o detract_v from_o the_o body_n so_o much_o they_o add_v to_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o corrupt_a nature_n which_o always_o most_o earnest_o desire_v in_o its_o forgery_n about_o religion_n to_o satisfy_v itself_o chap._n iii_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v concern_v the_o endeavour_n after_o a_o christian_a life_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o be_v contain_v general_a exhortation_n pertain_v to_o true_a piety_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n to_o vers._n 18._o in_o the_o other_o be_v special_a exhortation_n which_o belong_v to_o certain_a and_o particular_a condition_n of_o man_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o if_o you_o then_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n seek_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n the_o general_a exhortation_n be_v nine_o 1_o be_v to_o the_o study_n of_o heavenly_a thing_n that_o they_o no_o long_o spend_v their_o endeavour_n and_o labour_n in_o seek_v earthly_a pleasure_n honour_n and_o riches_n but_o that_o they_o seek_v christian_a virtue_n and_o those_o that_o pertain_v to_o eternal_a life_n if_o you_o be_v rise_v the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v six_o all_o which_o prove_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o study_v heavenly_a thing_n 1_o in_o baptism_n you_o have_v take_v upon_o you_o a_o resemblance_n of_o the_o resurrection_n or_o of_o pursue_v a_o new_a and_o spiritual_a life_n and_o ingraft_v by_o faith_n into_o christ_n you_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n rise_v who_o for_o the_o 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that_o they_o savour_v heavenly_a thing_n i._n e._n that_o they_o study_v to_o know_v esteem_v care_v for_o effect_n and_o with_o earnestness_n pursue_v those_o thing_n which_o pertain_v to_o a_o heavenly_a life_n and_o not_o those_o thing_n that_o pertain_v to_o this_o terrestrial_a life_n which_o although_o they_o may_v be_v lawful_a and_o necessary_a yet_o they_o be_v to_o be_v look_v after_o by_o the_o by_o only_o vers._n 3._o for_o you_o be_v dead_a and_o your_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n argum._n 4._o you_o by_o faith_n in_o baptism_n be_v partaker_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v oblige_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n to_o die_v to_o the_o world_n and_o sin_n yea_o you_o be_v dead_a to_o they_o or_o in_o respect_n of_o they_o viz._n after_o a_o judicial_a and_o spiritual_a manner_n savour_v not_o any_o more_o those_o earthly_a thing_n or_o serve_v they_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o savour_v and_o follow_v thing_n above_o heavenly_a 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death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n argum._n 10._o christ_n out_o of_o his_o love_n to_o the_o elect_n the_o child_n of_o god_n will_v partake_v of_o the_o same_o humane_a nature_n with_o they_o that_o he_o may_v by_o his_o death_n satisfy_v for_o they_o and_o so_o abolish_v the_o power_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o he_o as_o a_o executioner_n have_v by_o the_o law_n against_o all_o sinner_n therefore_o the_o reputation_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o to_o be_v diminish_v because_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n vers._n 15._o and_o deliver_v they_o who_o through_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v all_o their_o life_n time_n subject_a to_o bondage_n argum._n 11._o among_o the_o fruit_n and_o end_n of_o christ_n death_n this_o be_v one_o that_o he_o may_v deliver_v he_o from_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a under_o which_o fear_n all_o sinner_n be_v hold_v all_o their_o life_n long_o till_o they_o see_v themselves_o free_v from_o sin_n and_o death_n upon_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n die_v for_o they_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 16._o for_o very_o he_o take_v not_o on_o he_o the_o nature_n of_o angel_n but_o he_o take_v on_o he_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n argum._n 12._o christ_n by_o assume_v the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n or_o humane_a nature_n into_o the_o unity_n of_o his_o person_n wherein_o from_o eternity_n he_o subsist_v he●_n advance_v the_o humane_a nature_n in_o respect_n to_o privilege_n dignity_n and_o honour_n above_o the_o nature_n of_o angel_n which_o he_o take_v not_o therefore_o the_o reputation_n of_o christ_n be_v no●_n to_o be_v lessen_v because_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n vers._n 17._o wherefore_o in_o all_o thing_n it_o behove_v he_o to_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o his_o brethren_n that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o merciful_a high_a priest_n in_o thing_n pertain_v to_o god_n to_o make_v reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n argum._n 13._o christ_n ought_v to_o be_v make_v like_o his_o brethren_n the_o elect_n in_o nature_n property_n affection_n and_o all_o infirmity_n except_o sin_n that_o his_o brethren_n may_v be_v the_o more_o certain_a and_o assure_v of_o his_o faithfulness_n and_o mercy_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o his_o priestly_a office_n and_o perpetual_a intercession_n with_o god_n for_o they_o therefore_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v diminish_v because_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n vers._n 18._o for_o in_o that_o he_o himself_o have_v suffer_v be_v tempt_v he_o be_v able_a to_o succour_v they_o that_o be_v tempt_v argum._n 14._o confirm_v the_o former_a christ_n by_o his_o suffer_a affliction_n and_o temptation_n in_o the_o humane_a nature_n be_v fit_v by_o his_o experience_n of_o suffering_n in_o who_o we_o may_v trust_v to_o be_v able_a and_o willing_a to_o succour_v we_o under_o the_o like_a trial_n therefore_o his_o reputation_n be_v not_o to_o be_v diminish_v because_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o thus_o as_o in_o the_o former_a chapter_n it_o be_v demonstrate_v that_o christ_n be_v the_o true_a son_n of_o god_n so_o in_o this_o chapter_n he_o have_v demonstrate_v he_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o one_o true_a god-man_n and_o have_v remove_v the_o scandal_n of_o infirmity_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n which_o all_o the_o believe_a hebrew_n do_v dash_v against_o chap._n iii_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o prophetical_a office_n and_o person_n of_o christ_n be_v vindicate_v in_o the_o foregoing_a discourse_n even_o under_o all_o his_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n he_o exhort_v they_o now_o to_o a_o consideration_n of_o this_o excellency_n that_o they_o may_v hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n and_o not_o apostatise_v from_o it_o to_o this_o end_n produce_v fifteen_o argument_n vers._n 1._o wherefore_o holy_a brethren_n partaker_n of_o the_o heavenly_a call_n consider_v the_o apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n christ_n jesus_n the_o proposition_n concern_v the_o hold_v fast_o their_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n be_v contain_v in_o a_o exhortation_n to_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o christ_n the_o apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n argum._n 1._o you_o be_v sanctify_v and_o by_o faith_n make_v partaker_n of_o a_o effectual_a call_n to_o heavenly_a thing_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o this_o faith_n apostle_n argum._n 2._o you_o have_v jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o apostle_n or_o teacher_n of_o your_o faith_n send_v from_o god_n and_o our_o high_a priest_n who_o have_v expiate_v our_o sin_n by_o his_o blood_n you_o have_v he_o i_o say_v the_o author_n of_o this_o profession_n therefore_o it_o be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o vers._n 2._o who_o be_v faithful_a to_o he_o that_o appoint_v he_o as_o also_o moses_n be_v faithful_a in_o all_o his_o house_n argum._n 3._o christ_n in_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o apostleship_n and_o priesthood_n commit_v to_o he_o be_v not_o less_o faithful_a than_o moses_n who_o obtain_v testimony_n from_o god_n that_o he_o be_v faithful_a in_o all_o his_o house_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o hold_v fast_o your_o christian_a profession_n because_o the_o hebrew_n ascribe_v too_o much_o to_o moses_n and_o can_v hardly_o be_v draw_v away_o from_o moysaicall_a ceremony_n that_o they_o may_v be_v bring_v to_o christ_n therefore_o here_o on_o set_a purpose_n he_o compare_v christ_n with_o moses_n vers._n 3._o for_o this_o man_n be_v count_v worthy_a of_o more_o glory_n than_o moses_n inasmuch_o as_o he_o who_o have_v build_v the_o house_n have_v more_o honour_n than_o the_o house_n argum._n 4._o christ_n be_v so_o much_o more_o excellent_a than_o moses_n and_o the_o whole_a church_n also_o by_o how_o much_o the_o builder_n of_o the_o house_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o house_n itself_o or_o any_o part_n of_o it_o moses_n also_o be_v but_o a_o member_n of_o that_o church_n and_o a_o part_n only_o of_o that_o house_n therefore_o the_o profession_n of_o your_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o vers._n 4._o for_o every_o house_n be_v build_v by_o some_o man_n but_o he_o that_o build_v all_o thing_n be_v god_n argum._n 5._o confirm_v the_o former_a under_o the_o same_o comparison_n as_o no_o house_n not_o part_n of_o a_o house_n be_v build_v by_o itself_o but_o by_o another_o man_n so_o neither_o the_o church_n nor_o moses_n who_o be_v a_o member_n of_o the_o church_n be_v build_v by_o himself_o but_o owe_v his_o building_n to_o some_o high_a architect_n but_o christ_n who_o be_v prove_v god_n be_v the_o builder_n of_o the_o church_n and_o of_o every_o member_n of_o it_o and_o also_o of_o all_o thing_n therefore_o he_o be_v more_o excellent_a than_o moses_n and_o the_o faith_n and_o profession_n of_o his_o doctrine_n be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o vers._n 5._o and_o moses_n very_o be_v faithful_a in_o all_o his_o house_n as_o a_o servant_n for_o a_o testimony_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v to_o be_v speak_v after_o 6._o but_o christ_n as_o a_o son_n over_o his_o own_o house_n who_o house_n be_v we_o if_o we_o hold_v fast_o the_o confidence_n and_o the_o rejoice_v of_o the_o hope_v firm_a unto_o the_o end_n argum._n 6._o moses_n be_v faithful_a as_o a_o servant_n in_o another_o family_n to_o testify_v and_o that_o indeed_o dark_o which_o afterward_o more_o full_o and_o open_o be_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o christ_n and_o his_o dominion_n but_o christ_n be_v faithful_a as_o son_n and_o heir_n who_o be_v over_o his_o house_n and_o speak_v from_o his_o own_o authority_n therefore_o christ_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o moses_n and_o the_o profession_n of_o his_o doctrine_n be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o who_o house_n argum._n 7._o if_o we_o firm_o hold_v fast_o the_o confidence_n and_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n procure_v for_o we_o by_o christ_n and_o to_o be_v communicate_v in_o which_o hope_n we_o now_o make_v our_o boast_n we_o shall_v declare_v ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o house_n or_o his_o true_a church_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n will_v dwell_v therefore_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o vers._n 7._o wherefore_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v today_o if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o voice_n 8._o harden_n not_o your_o heart_n as_o in_o the_o provocation_n in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n 9_o when_o your_o father_n tempt_v i_o prove_v i_o and_o see_v my_o work_n forty_o year_n argum._n 8._o from_o psal._n 95.8_o 9_o etc._n etc._n unless_o you_o hold_v fast_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n you_o will_v disobey_v the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o in_o the_o scripture_n forbid_v you_o to_o harden_v your_o heart_n when_o you_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n
holiness_n dwell_v yet_o our_o high_a priest_n be_v merciful_a and_o sometime_o feel_v those_o temptation_n in_o his_o flesh_n which_o we_o feel_v yet_o without_o sin_n therefore_o we_o may_v bold_o press_v unto_o he_o and_o we_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v to_o enter_v into_o that_o rest_n vers._n 16._o let_v we_o therefore_o come_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n argum._n 11._o god_n do_v not_o sit_v in_o the_o throne_n of_o justice_n upon_o our_o approach_n to_o he_o in_o christ_n but_o in_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o he_o may_v communicate_v help_n to_o we_o in_o time_n of_o need_n under_o all_o our_o necessity_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o come_v with_o boldness_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v rest_v under_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o propitiatory_a which_o be_v the_o same_o with_o enter_v into_o god_n rest_n by_o faith_n chap._n v._n the_o excellency_n 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and_o commiseration_n proportion_v to_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o people_n misery_n wherewith_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v touch_v towards_o sinner_n whether_o sin_v out_o of_o ignorance_n or_o voluntary_a error_n and_o deliberate_a counsel_n for_o that_o there_o be_v two_o note_n of_o imperfection_n in_o the_o priesthood_n 1_o that_o they_o themselves_o be_v obnoxious_a to_o the_o same_o infirmity_n i._n e._n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n and_o the_o misery_n consequent_a to_o sin_n so_o also_o 2_o this_o second_o ne'er_o demonstrate_v the_o former_a that_o they_o be_v oblige_v out_o of_o duty_n to_o offer_v sacrifice_n no_o less_o for_o their_o own_o sin_n than_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n this_o be_v the_o first_o argument_n vers._n 4._o and_o no_o man_n take_v this_o honour_n unto_o himself_o but_o he_o that_o be_v call_v of_o god_n as_o be_v aaron_n 5._o so_o also_o christ_n glorifi_v not_o himself_o to_o be_v make_v a_o high_a priest_n but_o he_o that_o say_v unto_o he_o thou_o be_v my_o son_n to_o day_n have_v i_o beget_v thou_o argum._n 2._o as_o the_o lawful_a priest_n be_v call_v to_o the_o honour_n of_o this_o office_n so_o christ_n be_v not_o only_o lawful_o call_v by_o the_o father_n as_o aaron_n but_o also_o further_o be_v acknowledge_v and_o declare_v the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n in_o this_o priestly_a office_n therefore_o he_o be_v much_o more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a priest_n the_o antecedent_n be_v prove_v out_o of_o psalm_n 2._o where_o the_o father_n speak_v to_o his_o son_n vers_n 7._o call_v he_o his_o son_n who_o he_o beget_v before_o he_o command_v he_o vers_n 8._o to_o ask_v of_o he_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n or_o intercede_v for_o the_o salvation_n of_o man_n which_o be_v part_n of_o the_o priest_n office_n therefore_o in_o this_o psalm_n he_o be_v not_o only_o call_v by_o the_o father_n to_o his_o priestly_a office_n but_o also_o be_v acknowledge_v his_o son_n and_o so_o more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a priest_n vers._n 6._o as_o he_o say_v also_o in_o another_o place_n thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n argum._n 3._o from_o psal._n 110._o christ_n be_v appoint_v by_o the_o father_n a_o priest_n for_o ever_o of_o who_o priesthood_n there_o be_v no_o end_n according_a to_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n the_o type_n therefore_o he_o be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a high_a priest_n vers._n 7._o who_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n when_o he_o have_v offer_v up_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o strong_a cry_v and_o tear_n unto_o he_o that_o be_v able_a to_o save_v he_o from_o death_n and_o be_v hear_v in_o that_o he_o fear_v argum._n 4._o this_o argument_n consist_v of_o five_o branch_n which_o may_v be_v so_o many_o argument_n 1_o christ_n be_v so_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o he_o be_v man_n also_o the_o son_n in_o our_o flesh_n the_o infirmity_n whereof_o sometime_o he_o feel_v without_o sin_n and_o so_o be_v a_o more_o excellent_a man_n than_o the_o levitical_a priest_n 2_o he_o offer_v up_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n and_o himself_o to_o death_n for_o his_o people_n and_o so_o offer_v a_o more_o excellent_a sacrifice_n than_o the_o levitical_a priest_n 3_o he_o intercede_v with_o a_o great_a sense_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o guilt_n with_o strong_a cry_v and_o tear_n and_o so_o in_o his_o sympathy_n towards_o we_o excel_v the_o levitical_a priest_n 4_o with_o great_a confidence_n he_o plead_v our_o cause_n than_o any_o of_o the_o typical_a priest_n can_v even_o then_o when_o in_o the_o pang_n of_o death_n and_o sense_n of_o the_o divine_a wrath_n or_o curse_n due_a to_o our_o sin_n his_o sanctify_a humane_a nature_n conflict_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n 5_o he_o pray_v with_o great_a efficacy_n and_o fruit_n than_o any_o typical_a priest_n for_o he_o be_v free_v according_a to_o his_o prayer_n from_o fear_n which_o the_o sight_n of_o a_o angry_a god_n put_v upon_o his_o sense_n and_o holy_a reason_n because_o have_v pay_v a_o sufficient_a price_n for_o we_o all_o cause_n of_o anger_n and_o fear_n be_v take_v away_o therefore_o christ_n be_v a_o far_o more_o excellent_a priest_n than_o the_o levitical_a priest_n vers._n 8._o though_o he_o be_v a_o son_n yet_o learn_v he_o obedience_n by_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o suffer_v argum._n 5._o draw_v from_o the_o former_a which_o with_o the_o removal_n of_o the_o scandal_n of_o the_o cross_n show_v also_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n priesthood_n christ_n be_v not_o employ_v in_o behold_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n slay_v and_o himself_o free_a from_o all_o suffering_n as_o the_o levitical_a priest_n in_o the_o slay_v of_o sacrifice_n but_o although_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n yet_o he_o real_o feel_v by_o
without_o blood_n which_o he_o offer_v for_o himself_o and_o for_o the_o error_n of_o the_o people_n he_o proceed_v in_o describe_v the_o anniversary_n rite_n which_o be_v of_o this_o sort_n 1_o the_o high_a priest_n alone_o without_o any_o companion_n 2_o once_o a_o year_n no_o often_o 3_o never_a without_o the_o offering_n the_o blood_n of_o a_o calf_n and_o a_o hee-goat_n in_o a_o basin_n 4_o this_o blood_n he_o offer_v for_o his_o own_o sin_n great_a and_o small_a and_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n all_o these_o outward_a worldly_a and_o shadowy_a thing_n be_v in_o no_o wise_a efficacious_a in_o themselves_o for_o they_o prefigure_v the_o enter_v of_o christ_n into_o heaven_n by_o his_o own_o blood_n the_o true_a propitiatory_a this_o be_v the_o first_o argument_n of_o the_o earthly_a imperfection_n in_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n vers._n 8._o the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o signify_v that_o the_o way_n into_o the_o holy_a of_o all_o be_v not_o yet_o make_v manifest_a while_o as_o the_o first_o tabernacle_n be_v yet_o stand_v argum._n 2._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o exposition_n of_o the_o next_o mystery_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n while_o it_o obtain_v a_o stand_a tabernacle_n and_o that_o ceremonial_a worship_n about_o the_o sanctuary_n the_o way_n to_o heaven_n or_o the_o true_a sanctuary_n be_v not_o manifest_o declare_v as_o it_o be_v now_o under_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n that_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n teach_v by_o exclude_v the_o priest_n from_o the_o inward_a sanctuary_n by_o admit_v the_o high_a priest_n once_o a_o year_n the_o sanctuary_n remain_v shut_v all_o the_o year_n after_o therefore_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a vers._n 9_o which_o be_v a_o figure_n for_o the_o time_n then_o present_a in_o which_o be_v offer_v both_o gift_n and_o sacrifice_n that_o can_v not_o make_v he_o that_o do_v the_o service_n perfect_a as_o pertain_v to_o the_o conscience_n argum._n 3._o the_o rite_n of_o the_o foresay_a expiatory_a and_o the_o other_o such_o exercise_n of_o the_o levitical_a high_a priest_n be_v typical_a and_o parabolical_a and_o a_o mere_a pattern_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v by_o christ_n therefore_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n be_v no_o way_n to_o be_v equallize_v with_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ._n for_o the_o time_n argum._n 4._o the_o thing_n which_o be_v do_v by_o the_o high_a priest_n and_o the_o levitical_a priest_n serve_v only_o for_o the_o time_n present_a of_o the_o law_n institution_n viz._n in_o the_o infancy_n and_o beginning_n of_o the_o church_n wherein_o gift_n and_o typical_a sacrifice_n be_v offer_v therefore_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n be_v far_o inferior_a to_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ._n can_v not_o argum._n 5._o the_o gift_n and_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v offer_v by_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n can_v not_o sanctify_v the_o conscience_n of_o he_o that_o worship_v or_o take_v away_o the_o evil_a conscience_n of_o sin_n commit_v therefore_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n etc._n etc._n vers._n 10._o which_o stand_v only_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o divers_a wash_n and_o carnal_a ordinance_n impose_v on_o they_o until_o the_o time_n of_o reformation_n argum._n 6._o confirm_v the_o former_a those_o thing_n which_o be_v offer_v by_o the_o levitical_a priest_n consist_v only_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o divers_a wash_n and_o carnal_a rite_n which_o do_v not_o commend_v a_o man_n to_o god_n 1_o cor._n 8.2_o but_o only_o they_o do_v these_o thing_n as_o sanctify_v in_o the_o flesh_n ceremonial_o they_o may_v be_v account_v pure_a worshipper_n therefore_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n be_v nothing_o be_v compare_v to_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ._n until_o argum._n 7._o these_o gift_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o other_o office_n of_o the_o levitical_a priest_n be_v impose_v as_o a_o yoke_n and_o burden_n only_o till_o the_o time_n of_o reformation_n i._n e._n till_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n who_o will_v reform_v the_o imperfect_a sacrifice_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o old_a priesthood_n and_o they_o be_v abolish_v he_o will_v introduce_v a_o more_o perfect_a gift_n and_o sacrifice_n therefore_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n be_v more_o perfect_a etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o but_o christ_n be_v come_v a_o high_a priest_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v by_o a_o great_a and_o more_o perfect_a tabernacle_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n that_o be_v to_o say_v not_o of_o this_o build_n argum._n 8._o christ_n be_v the_o high_a priest_n not_o of_o type_n but_o of_o spiritual_a good_a thing_n of_o justification_n sanctification_n and_o salvation_n which_o be_v figure_v by_o the_o type_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n by_o a_o great_a argum._n 9_o christ_n have_v a_o great_a and_o more_o perfect_a tabernacle_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n not_o of_o a_o common_a structure_n viz._n the_o tabernacle_n of_o his_o body_n which_o be_v form_v in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o virgin_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n after_o a_o special_a manner_n without_o the_o spot_n of_o original_a sin_n in_o which_o tabernacle_n the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n dwell_v therefore_o his_o priesthood_n be_v far_o more_o excellent_a than_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 12._o neither_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o goat_n and_o calf_n but_o by_o his_o own_o blood_n he_o enter_v in_o once_o into_o the_o holy_a place_n have_v obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n for_o we_o argum._n 10._o christ_n offer_v not_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n or_o goat_n as_o the_o levitical_a priest_n but_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o the_o same_o be_v make_v the_o priest_n and_o the_o sacrifice_n therefore_o his_o priesthood_n etc._n etc._n once_o argum._n 11._o christ_n have_v once_o enter_v into_o the_o true_a holy_a place_n i._n e._n heaven_n and_o there_o abide_v not_o often_o as_o the_o levitical_a priest_n into_o the_o typical_a holy_a place_n therefore_o his_o priesthood_n etc._n etc._n eternal_a argum._n 12._o christ_n have_v purchase_v eternal_a redemption_n with_o his_o own_o blood_n which_o be_v impossible_a for_o the_o levitical_a priest_n therefore_o his_o priesthood_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 13._o for_o if_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o of_o goat_n and_o the_o ash_n of_o 〈◊〉_d heifer_n sprinkle_v the_o unclean_a sanctify_v to_o the_o purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n 14._o how_o much_o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n purge_v your_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n shall_v purge_n argum._n 13._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o blood_n of_o christ_n purge_v the_o conscience_n partly_o as_o the_o conscience_n see_v full_a satisfaction_n make_v in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n to_o divine_a justice_n for_o itself_o close_v with_o its_o perfect_a discharge_n and_o rest_v therein_o partly_o as_o the_o power_n of_o sanctify_v the_o heart_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n flow_v from_o he_o for_o if_o he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n a_o minori_fw-la the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o other_o type_n perform_v what_o they_o be_v appoint_v to_o viz._n ecclesiastical_a purification_n of_o the_o outward_a man_n that_o he_o may_v be_v sanctify_v to_o the_o work_n of_o external_a worship_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o antitype_n perform_v that_o which_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o type_n viz._n the_o purify_n of_o the_o conscience_n from_o sin_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n sin_n be_v call_v dead_a work_n because_o they_o deserve_v death_n and_o make_v sinner_n guilty_a of_o death_n by_o the_o spirit_n argum._n 14._o in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n the_o eternal_a spirit_n or_o christ_n as_o god_n act_v the_o chief_a part_n of_o the_o priest_n and_o offer_v up_o himself_o as_o a_o man_n without_o spot_n for_o a_o sacrifice_n therefore_o his_o priesthood_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a as_o god_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o man_n and_o his_o holy_a humanity_n than_o a_o beast_n vers._n 15._o and_o for_o this_o cause_n he_o be_v the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n that_o by_o mean_n of_o death_n for_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o transgression_n that_o be_v under_o the_o first_o testament_n they_o which_o be_v call_v may_v receive_v the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a inheritance_n argum._n 15._o under_o the_o old_a covenant_n neither_o remission_n of_o sin_n nor_o the_o inheritance_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v give_v to_o they_o that_o be_v call_v but_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o christ_n death_n intercede_v under_o the_o new_a covenant_n to_o which_o end_n he_o be_v now_o the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v ordain_v for_o all_o they_o that_o be_v call_v therefore_o his_o priesthood_n be_v more_o excellent_a
than_o etc._n etc._n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 16._o for_o where_o a_o testament_n be_v there_o must_v also_o of_o necessity_n be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o testator_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o to_o take_v off_o the_o scandal_n of_o the_o cross_n he_o first_o prove_v the_o necessity_n of_o christ_n death_n by_o six_o argument_n to_o vers_n 25._o furthermore_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o his_o offer_v once_o upon_o the_o cross_n he_o prove_v it_o by_o five_o argument_n to_o the_o end_n argum._n 1._o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o new_a testament_n of_o christ_n therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o the_o death_n of_o the_o testator_n christ_n shall_v intercede_v vers._n 17._o for_o a_o testament_n be_v of_o force_n after_o man_n be_v dead_a otherwise_o it_o be_v of_o no_o strength_n at_o all_o while_n the_o testator_n live_v argum._n 2._o confirm_v the_o former_a unless_o christ_n have_v die_v the_o covenant_n or_o testament_n have_v not_o be_v firm_a for_o even_o among_o man_n a_o testament_n be_v not_o valid_a while_o the_o testator_n be_v alive_a but_o only_o after_o his_o death_n for_o while_o he_o live_v it_o may_v be_v change_v but_o not_o when_o he_o be_v dead_a therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o christ_n shall_v die_v vers._n 18._o whereupon_o neither_o the_o first_o testament_n be_v dedicate_v without_o blood_n argum._n 3._o as_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v not_o dedicate_v unto_o god_n without_o typical_a blood_n so_o neither_o the_o new_a testament_n can_v be_v dedicate_v or_o offer_v by_o way_n of_o satisfaction_n for_o sinful_a man_n without_o the_o true_a blood_n of_o christ_n the_o true_a mediator_n the_o antitype_n therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a christ_n shall_v die_v vers._n 19_o for_o when_o moses_n have_v speak_v every_o precept_n to_o all_o the_o people_n according_a to_o the_o law_n he_o take_v the_o blood_n of_o calf_n and_o of_o goat_n with_o water_n and_o scarlet_a wool_n and_o hyssop_n and_o sprinkle_v both_o the_o book_n and_o all_o the_o people_n 20._o say_v this_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o testament_n which_o god_n have_v enjoin_v unto_o you_o he_o explicate_v and_o prove_v this_o argument_n out_o of_o the_o history_n exod._n 24._o concern_v the_o dedication_n of_o the_o first_o tabernacle_n by_o blood_n where_o moses_n sprinkle_v the_o book_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o people_n with_o the_o blood_n of_o calf_n and_o goat_n withal_o expound_v the_o signification_n and_o use_n of_o the_o ceremony_n that_o that_o blood_n be_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n or_o a_o symbol_n of_o the_o covenant_n typical_o make_v in_o those_o ceremony_n and_o true_o to_o be_v fulfil_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n vers._n 21._o moreover_o he_o sprinkle_v with_o blood_n both_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o all_o the_o vessel_n of_o the_o ministry_n 22._o and_o almost_o all_o thing_n be_v by_o the_o law_n purge_v with_o blood_n and_o without_o shed_v of_o blood_n be_v no_o remission_n argum._n 4._o as_o under_o the_o law_n all_o thing_n be_v purge_v either_o with_o blood_n or_o wash_n draw_v virtue_n to_o purge_v from_o the_o sacrifice_n so_o that_o without_o typical_a shed_n of_o blood_n there_o be_v no_o remission_n of_o sin_n so_o in_o the_o new_a covenant_n there_o can_v be_v no_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o by_o the_o shed_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n therefore_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v necessary_a the_o tabernacle_n and_o the_o holy_a vessel_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o without_o pollution_n be_v say_v to_o be_v sprinkle_v with_o blood_n because_o in_o respect_n to_o we_o be_v we_o not_o purify_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n all_o thing_n become_v pollute_v unto_o we_o therefore_o the_o use_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a thing_n must_v be_v sanctify_v to_o we_o by_o christ_n otherwise_o to_o the_o impure_a all_o thing_n be_v impure_a in_o as_o much_o as_o in_o all_o thing_n unbeliever_n pollute_v themselves_o vers._n 23._o it_o be_v therefore_o necessary_a that_o the_o pattern_n of_o thing_n in_o the_o heaven_n shall_v be_v purify_v with_o these_o but_o the_o heavenly_a thing_n themselves_o with_o better_a sacrifice_n than_o these_o argum._n 5._o if_o the_o type_n ought_v to_o be_v purge_v with_o typical_a blood_n heavenly_a thing_n signify_v by_o those_o type_n aught_o to_o be_v consecrate_v by_o better_a sacrifice_n i._n e._n with_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o mediator_n himself_o who_o in_o his_o virtue_n comprehend_v all_o sacrifice_n and_o by_o consequence_n the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v necessary_a vers._n 24._o for_o christ_n be_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a place_n make_v with_o hand_n which_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o the_o true_a but_o into_o heaven_n itself_o now_o to_o appear_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n for_o we_o argum._n 6._o confirm_v the_o former_a christ_n be_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o typical_a holy_a place_n make_v with_o hand_n but_o into_o heaven_n signify_v by_o the_o holy_a place_n that_o constant_o appear_v there_o he_o may_v intercede_v for_o we_o therefore_o it_o behove_v he_o to_o offer_v up_o a_o more_o excellent_a sacrifice_n viz._n himself_o as_o much_o as_o heaven_n exceed_v the_o earthly_a holy_a place_n and_o by_o consequence_n his_o death_n be_v necessary_a vers._n 25._o nor_o yet_o that_o he_o shall_v offer_v himself_o often_o a●_n the_o highpriest_n enter_v into_o the_o holy_a place_n every_o year_n with_o blood_n of_o other_o now_o he_o prove_v the_o sufficiency_n of_o the_o one_o oblation_n of_o christ_n upon_o the_o cross_n by_o five_o argument_n argum._n 1._o christ_n enter_v not_o often_o into_o the_o terrestrial_a sanctuary_n that_o he_o may_v often_o offer_v up_o himself_o as_o the_o levitical_a highpriest_n who_o offer_v not_o his_o own_o but_o other_o blood_n yearly_a but_o be_v once_o enter_v into_o heaven_n therefore_o that_o one_o oblation_n of_o himself_o upon_o the_o cross_n be_v sufficient_a whereby_o he_o be_v admit_v into_o heaven_n vers._n 26._o for_o than_o must_v he_o often_o have_v suffer_v since_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n but_o now_o once_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n have_v he_o appear_v to_o put_v away_o sin_n by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o argum._n 2._o unless_o that_o one_o oblation_n of_o christ_n upon_o the_o cross_n have_v be_v sufficient_a he_o must_v by_o often_o offer_v himself_o die_v often_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n for_o if_o a_o oblation_n of_o the_o body_n of_o chirst_n ought_v to_o have_v be_v often_o offer_v up_o for_o sin_n it_o will_v have_v be_v necessary_a that_o the_o oblation_n shall_v have_v begin_v at_o what_o time_n sin_n begin_v to_o be_v commit_v i._n e._n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o from_o that_o time_n that_o sacrifice_n ought_v to_o have_v be_v so_o often_o repeat_v as_o new_a sin_n be_v commit_v after_o the_o sacrifice_n the_o course_n of_o sacrifice_n be_v act_v over_o and_o over_o without_o number_n but_o this_o be_v absurd_a therefore_o his_o once_a offer_v up_o upon_o the_o cross_n be_v sufficient_a but_o now_o once_o argum._n 3._o christ_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n appear_v to_o that_o end_n that_o by_o his_o one_o oblation_n of_o himself_o he_o may_v abolish_v the_o sin_n of_o his_o people_n present_a past_a and_o to_o come_v for_o to_o the_o obtain_n and_o application_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o mortification_n and_o abolish_n of_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o redeem_a or_o elect_a there_o be_v virtue_n enough_o in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n therefore_o his_o one_o oblation_n be_v sufficient_a vers._n 27._o and_o as_o it_o be_v appoint_v unto_o man_n once_o to_o die_v but_o after_o this_o the_o judgement_n 28._o so_o christ_n be_v once_o offer_v to_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o and_o unto_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o shall_v he_o appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n argum._n 4._o as_o it_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n that_o all_o man_n shall_v once_o die_v and_o after_o death_n come_v to_o judgement_n so_o it_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n that_o christ_n shall_v only_o once_o offer_v up_o himself_o to_o expiate_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o i._n e._n of_o his_o elect_n and_o that_o he_o shall_v come_v the_o second_o time_n judge_v both_o of_o quick_a and_o dead_a therefore_o his_o one_o oblation_n of_o himself_o upon_o the_o cross_n be_v sufficient_a the_o second_o time_n argum._n 5._o christ_n come_v the_o second_o time_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n shall_v make_v it_o manifest_a to_o all_o the_o world_n that_o he_o with_o one_o oblation_n of_o himself_o have_v most_o full_o satisfy_v for_o sin_n and_o that_o the_o imputation_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n or_o misery_n and_o whatever_o footstep_n there_o be_v of_o sin_n be_v remove_v
from_o himself_o as_o the_o surety_n and_o from_o he_o for_o who_o he_o stand_v engage_v and_o that_o salvation_n be_v obtain_v for_o the_o faithful_a who_o expect_v his_o come_n therefore_o his_o once_a oblation_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o our_o redemption_n be_v complete_a it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n shall_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n in_o respect_n to_o his_o first_o come_n wherein_o though_o he_o be_v most_o free_a from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n inherent_a yet_o he_o be_v not_o free_a from_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o or_o we_o which_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o and_o thereupon_o he_o become_v obnoxious_a to_o infirmity_n and_o misery_n till_o he_o satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n but_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n he_o shall_v appear_v in_o glory_n which_o will_v testify_v the_o total_a abolition_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o consequence_n will_v demonstrate_v that_o that_o one_o oblation_n upon_o the_o cross_n be_v abundant_o sufficient_a to_o take_v away_o sin_n chap._n x._o he_o proceed_v to_o extol_v the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n above_o the_o levitical_a there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o prove_v that_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n once_o make_v be_v more_o excellent_a than_o all_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n to_o ver_fw-la 19_o in_o the_o second_o part_n he_o make_v use_v of_o this_o doctrine_n by_o way_n of_o exhortation_n to_o boldness_n and_o constancy_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n with_o patience_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o for_o the_o law_n have_v a_o shadow_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v and_o not_o the_o very_a image_n of_o the_o thing_n can_v never_o with_o those_o sacrifice_n which_o they_o offer_v year_n by_o year_n continual_o make_v the_o comer_n thereunto_o perfect_a the_o argument_n for_o prove_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n above_o the_o levitical_a sacrifice_n be_v twelve_o argum._n 1._o the_o levitical_a sacrifice_n prescribe_v in_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n only_o contain_v the_o shadow_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n not_o a_o lively_a representation_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o as_o it_o appear_v in_o the_o mirror_n of_o the_o gospel_n from_o the_o thing_n themselves_o as_o now_o exhibit_v and_o consider_v in_o themselves_o therefore_o they_o be_v far_o inferior_a to_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n represent_v by_o they_o never_o argum._n 2._o even_o the_o most_o excellent_a levitical_a sacrifice_n yearly_o perform_v by_o the_o highpriest_n can_v not_o justify_v or_o sanctify_v those_o for_o who_o or_o by_o who_o they_o be_v offer_v therefore_o they_o be_v inferior_a to_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ._n vers._n 2._o for_o than_o will_v they_o not_o have_v cease_v to_o be_v offer_v because_o that_o the_o worshipper_n once_o purge_v shall_v have_v have_v no_o more_o conscience_n of_o sin_n argum._n 3._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o levitical_a sacrifice_n by_o their_o often_o repetition_n argue_v their_o imperfection_n and_o weakness_n to_o justify_v the_o sinner_n for_o who_o they_o be_v offer_v therefore_o they_o be_v inferior_a to_o christ_n sacrifice_n for_o then_o a_o reason_n be_v give_v of_o the_o former_a if_o those_o sacrifice_n have_v justify_v the_o worshipper_n the_o frequent_a offer_v they_o have_v cease_v because_o the_o worshipper_n purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o quiet_v in_o conscience_n by_o one_o oblation_n have_v no_o need_n to_o repeat_v it_o often_o but_o those_o levitical_a sacrifice_n cease_v not_o to_o be_v often_o offer_v because_o the_o law_n command_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o therefore_o those_o sacrifice_n do_v not_o justify_v their_o worshipper_n vers._n 3._o but_o in_o those_o sacrifice_n there_o be_v a_o remembrance_n again_o make_v of_o sin_n every_o year_n argum._n 4._o confirm_v the_o same_o thing_n even_o their_o most_o principal_a sacrifice_n among_o they_o carry_v along_o with_o they_o a_o repeat_v mention_n of_o all_o sin_n past_a which_o have_v be_v in_o vain_a if_o by_o the_o former_a sacrifice_n they_o have_v be_v abolish_v therefore_o these_o sacrifice_n be_v far_o inferior_a to_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ._n vers._n 4._o for_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o of_o goat_n shall_v take_v away_o sin_n argum._n 5._o confirm_v also_o the_o second_o these_o sacrifice_n be_v mean_a as_o of_o beast_n than_o that_o they_o can_v take_v away_o sin_n therefore_o far_o inferior_a to_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ._n vers._n 5._o wherefore_o when_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n he_o say_v sacrifice_n and_o offer_v thou_o will_v nor_o but_o a_o body_n have_v thou_o prepare_v i_o 6._o in_o burnt-offering_n and_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n thou_o ●ast_o have_v no_o pleasure_n 7._o then_o say_v i_o lo_o i_o come_v in_o the_o volume_n of_o the_o book_n it_o be_v write_v of_o i_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o god_n 8._o above_o when_o he_o say_v sacrifice_n and_o offer_v and_o burnt-offering_n and_o offer_v for_o sin_n thou_o will_v not_o neither_o have_v pleasure_v therein_o which_o be_v offer_v by_o the_o law_n 9_o then_o say_v he_o lo_o i_o come_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o god_n he_o take_v away_o the_o first_o that_o he_o may_v establish_v the_o second_o he_o prove_v this_o argument_n from_o psal._n 40._o wherein_o christ_n be_v introduce_v by_o the_o prophet_n as_o to_o the_o time_n he_o be_v make_v man_n and_o appear_v in_o the_o flesh_n publish_v the_o abolition_n of_o legal_a sacrifice_n by_o his_o father_n and_o that_o in_o their_o stead_n his_o obedience_n in_o the_o body_n be_v appoint_v even_o to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n in_o that_o he_o say_v his_o ear_n be_v open_v or_o god_n have_v prepare_v he_o a_o body_n by_o both_o phrase_n be_v signify_v that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n incarnate_a be_v form_v to_o obedience_n unto_o his_o father_n forseeing_a the_o legal_a sacrifice_n not_o accept_v as_o not_o able_a to_o expiate_v sin_n he_o offer_v himself_o up_o to_o death_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n according_a to_o the_o prophecy_n which_o in_o the_o volume_n of_o the_o book_n be_v contain_v concern_v he_o and_o so_o he_o take_v away_o the_o levitical_a sacrifice_n that_o he_o may_v establish_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ._n vers._n 10._o by_o the_o which_o will_v we_o be_v sanctify_v through_o the_o offering_n of_o the_o body_n of_o jesus_n christ_n once_o for_o all_o argum._n 7._o by_o the_o oblation_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n we_o be_v justify_v and_o sanctify_v which_o can_v not_o be_v justify_v nor_o sanctify_v by_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n therefore_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n by_o divine_a institution_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a vers._n 11._o and_o every_o priest_n stand_v daily_a minister_a and_o offer_v oftentimes_o the_o same_o sacrifice_n which_o can_v never_o take_v away_o sin_n 12._o but_o this_o man_n after_o he_o have_v offer_v one_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n for_o ever_o sit_v down_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n argum._n 8._o the_o priest_n offer_v the_o daily_a sacrifice_n daily_o stand_v as_o minister_n labour_v and_o offer_v the_o same_o sacrifice_n ineffectual_a to_o take_v away_o sin_n but_o christ_n by_o one_o oblation_n once_o offer_v as_o lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n sit_v down_o and_o reign_v as_o partner_n of_o glory_n with_o his_o father_n therefore_o his_o sacrifice_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a vers._n 13._o from_o henceforth_o expect_v till_o his_o enemy_n be_v make_v his_o footstool_n argum._n 9_o after_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n nothing_o remain_v to_o be_v do_v for_o the_o expiation_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o believer_n or_o the_o elect_n only_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n sin_n dwell_v in_o we_o death_n and_o a_o full_a subjection_n of_o the_o rest_n of_o we_o and_o christ_n enemy_n remain_v that_o the_o redeem_a may_v enjoy_v a_o full_a happiness_n be_v free_v from_o all_o their_o enemy_n therefore_o his_o sacrifice_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a vers._n 14._o for_o by_o one_o offering_n he_o have_v perfect_v for_o ever_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v argum._n 10._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o oblation_n of_o christ_n once_o make_v have_v a_o infinite_a virtue_n not_o only_o to_o satisfy_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o elect_n or_o believer_n who_o have_v devote_v themselves_o in_o holiness_n unto_o god_n but_o also_o effectual_o to_o bestow_v holiness_n and_o salvation_n gradual_o to_o be_v accomplish_v and_o eternal_o to_o endure_v upon_o all_o those_o which_o be_v be_v and_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o therefore_o his_o oblation_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a and_o that_o be_v now_o offer_v up_o
esteem_v by_o we_o vers._n 10._o for_o it_o become_v he_o for_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n and_o by_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n in_o bring_v many_o son_n unto_o glory_n to_o make_v the_o captain_n of_o their_o salvation_n perfect_a through_o suffering_n 1._o another_o reason_n of_o christ_n suffer_v this_o way_n of_o our_o save_n by_o christ_n suffering_n make_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o good_a then_o when_o the_o reason_n of_o christ_n death_n be_v see_v the_o scandal_n of_o his_o cross_n cease_v 2._o there_o be_v a_o work_n to_o do_v here_o a_o great_a many_o of_o son_n to_o be_v bring_v to_o glory_n then_o 1._o all_o the_o elect_n and_o save_v soul_n be_v in_o the_o rank_n of_o child_n 2._o albeit_o they_o be_v few_o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o world_n yet_o be_v they_o many_o of_o they_o all_z together_z 3._o there_o be_v not_o one_o of_o they_o all_o who_o can_v go_v to_o heaven_n or_o salvation_n but_o by_o christ_n lead_v and_o conduct_n 3._o the_o captain_n of_o their_o salvation_n must_v be_v make_v perfect_a through_o suffer_v then_o 1._o how_o perfect_a soever_o christ_n be_v in_o himself_o yet_o before_o his_o suffering_n he_o lack_v one_o thing_n which_o his_o office_n towards_o we_o require_v to_o wit_n experimental_a suffering_n of_o such_o sorrow_n as_o his_o soldier_n and_o follower_n be_v subject_a unto_o 2._o when_o his_o suffering_n be_v end_v he_o be_v perfect_o fit_v to_o comfort_v we_o see_v he_o find_v our_o sorrow_n in_o himself_o sometime_o 4._o he_o say_v it_o become_v god_n for_o who_o and_o by_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n that_o the_o matter_n shall_v be_v so_o bring_v about_o then_o 1._o all_o thing_n be_v for_o god_n glory_n at_o the_o end_n and_o so_o shall_v the_o manner_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v also_o 2._o all_o thing_n be_v by_o god_n hand_n and_o power_n bring_v about_o and_o reason_n too_o that_o he_o dispose_v of_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n as_o he_o please_v 3._o this_o way_n become_v god_n most_o of_o any_o it_o bring_v he_o great_a glory_n by_o the_o shame_n sorrow_n and_o death_n of_o one_o to_o bring_v glory_n and_o joy_n and_o life_n to_o many_o vers._n 11._o for_o both_o he_o that_o sanctify_v and_o they_o who_o be_v sanctify_v be_v all_o of_o one_o for_o which_o cause_n he_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o call_v they_o brethren_n 1._o if_o any_o shall_v further_o ask_v how_o can_v he_o die_v or_o how_o can_v justice_n accept_v he_o in_o our_o stead_n he_o answer_v because_o he_o be_v one_o of_o our_o kind_n and_o nature_n then_o 1._o there_o be_v a_o natural_a band_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o his_o follower_n they_o be_v of_o the_o same_o stock_n of_o the_o same_o natural_a substance_n 2._o christ_n natural_a band_n with_o we_o make_v he_o a_o direct_a entress_n to_o redeem_v we_o 2._o he_o call_v christ_n he_o that_o sanctify_v and_o the_o believer_n they_o who_o be_v sanctify_v then_o 1._o the_o band_n of_o nature_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o man_n be_v reckon_v unto_o those_o only_o who_o be_v sanctify_v with_o none_o other_o will_n christ_n reckon_v kindred_n 2._o therefore_o they_o must_v study_v to_o holiness_n that_o will_v claim_v kindred_n to_o christ._n 3._o the_o sanctification_n which_o it_o behove_v we_o to_o have_v must_v proceed_v from_o christ_n no_o holiness_n until_o a_o man_n be_v in_o he_o 3._o he_o say_v christ_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o call_v the_o sanctify_a brethren_n then_o 1._o as_o christ_n have_v dimit_v himself_o to_o our_o nature_n so_o also_o to_o the_o style_n of_o consanguinity_n with_o we_o 2._o christ_n be_v as_o kind_o affection_a to_o his_o follower_n as_o ever_o brother_n be_v to_o another_o he_o will_v not_o misken_fw-mi his_o own_o albeit_o unworthy_a 3._o that_o which_o may_v serve_v to_o our_o glory_n and_o comfort_n christ_n will_v think_v it_o no_o disgrace_n to_o himself_o vers._n 12._o say_v i_o will_v declare_v thy_o name_n unto_o my_o brethren_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o church_n will_v i_o sing_v praise_n unto_o thou_o he_o prove_v that_o he_o call_v we_o brethren_n from_o psal._n 20._o vers_fw-la 22._o the_o messiah_n there_o take_v upon_o he_o to_o preach_v to_o man_n and_o to_o praise_v the_o father_n then_o 1._o with_o our_o nature_n christ_n take_v on_o also_o the_o yoke_n of_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n 2._o he_o join_v with_o we_o in_o the_o discharge_v of_o they_o 3._o he_o be_v first_o in_o the_o exercise_n not_o only_o because_o he_o discharge_v they_o in_o his_o own_o proper_a person_n but_o also_o because_o still_o by_o his_o spirit_n where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o his_o name_n he_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o moving_z and_o moderate_v the_o spirit_n of_o his_o own_o delectable_a organ_n vers._n 13._o and_o again_o i_o will_v put_v my_o trust_n in_o he_o and_o again_o behold_v i_o and_o the_o child_n which_o god_n have_v give_v i_o 1._o the_o next_o proof_n be_v from_o psal._n 18._o vers._n 2._o where_o christ_n under_o the_o type_n of_o david_n promise_v to_o believe_v in_o the_o father_n then_o 1._o christ_n be_v one_o of_o the_o number_n of_o believer_n one_o of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n confederate_a by_o faith_n and_o therefore_o he_o behove_v to_o be_v a_o man_n to_o this_o end_n 2._o then_o have_v we_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o unbeleef_n the_o comfort_n of_o the_o soundness_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n believe_a as_o well_o as_o of_o his_o other_o perfection_n 2._o the_o three_o proof_n be_v from_o isa._n 8.18_o wherein_o christ_n under_o the_o type_n of_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n present_v himself_o with_o his_o choose_a child_n before_o the_o father_n then_o 1._o christ_n be_v our_o father_n also_o and_o we_o his_o child_n 2._o we_o be_v give_v to_o he_o of_o the_o father_n 3._o we_o be_v not_o present_v before_o the_o father_n without_o our_o mediator_n christ._n 4._o christ_n and_o we_o his_o little_a one_o join_v together_o and_o separate_v from_o the_o world_n be_v a_o pleasant_a sight_n for_o the_o father_n to_o behold_v vers._n 14._o forasmuch_o then_o as_o the_o child_n be_v partaker_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n he_o also_o himself_o likewise_o take_v part_n of_o the_o same_o that_o through_o death_n he_o may_v destroy_v he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n 1._o he_o give_v further_a reason_n of_o his_o incarnation_n and_o first_o he_o behove_v by_o death_n to_o destroy_v the_o devil_n that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n and_o so_o behove_v to_o be_v a_o man_n that_o he_o may_v die_v then_o 1._o sinner_n without_o christ_n be_v under_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a 2._o satan_n have_v power_n of_o death_n as_o the_o burrio_fw-la have_v power_n over_o the_o pit_n and_o gallow_n at_o death_n to_o take_v they_o away_o to_o torment_v who_o be_v not_o deliver_v from_o his_o power_n 3._o christ_n have_v destroy_v satan_n power_n and_o tyranny_n in_o this_o point_n in_o behalf_n of_o all_o his_o elect_n and_o true_a believer_n 4._o the_o way_n how_o christ_n have_v overcome_v satan_n be_v by_o his_o own_o death_n ransome_v his_o own_o 5._o for_o as_o death_n behove_v to_o be_v the_o way_n it_o behove_v also_o christ_n to_o be_v a_o mortal_a man_n as_o well_o as_o god_n that_o he_o may_v die_v 2._o again_o he_o say_v christ_n take_v part_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n with_o the_o child_n that_o be_v with_o the_o elect_n give_v to_o he_o then_o 1._o love_n to_o the_o elect_n make_v the_o son_n of_o god_n come_v down_o and_o make_v himself_o a_o man_n also_o 2._o christ_n in_o his_o humane_a nature_n be_v as_o kind_o a_o man_n as_o any_o of_o the_o elect_n have_v flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o bone_n as_o well_o as_o we_o his_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v not_o only_o like_a to_o we_o but_o be_v a_o part_n of_o our_o substance_n who_o be_v come_v of_o the_o same_o stock_n of_o adam_n and_o eve_n as_o sure_o as_o we_o and_o not_o make_v either_o by_o creation_n of_o nothing_o or_o by_o transubstantiation_a of_o some_o other_o thing_n than_o our_o substance_n vers._n 15._o and_o deliver_v they_o who_o through_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v all_o their_o life_n time_n subject_a to_o bondage_n another_o fruit_n of_o christ_n death_n be_v the_o delivery_n of_o believer_n from_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n wherein_o they_o do_v lie_v before_o belief_n then_o 1._o there_o be_v a_o natural_a fear_n of_o death_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o hell_n root_v in_o all_o man_n always_o albeit_o not_o as_o yet_o feel_v yet_o easy_o waken_v 2._o this_o fear_n put_v man_n in_o bondage_n that_o they_o dare_v not_o meditate_v on_o death_n or_o god_n
himself_o to_o be_v make_v a_o highpriest_n but_o he_o that_o say_v unto_o he_o thou_o be_v my_o son_n to_o day_n have_v i_o beget_v thou_o 1._o our_o lord_n be_v commend_v for_o not_o glorify_v himself_o by_o intrusion_n in_o his_o office_n then_o 1._o such_o as_o pretend_v to_o be_v christ_n servant_n must_v beware_v to_o intrude_v themselves_o into_o any_o office_n and_o must_v attend_v as_o christ_n do_v god_n call_v to_o god_n employment_n 2._o he_o that_o usurp_v a_o call_v do_v glorify_v himself_o and_o take_v the_o honour_n that_o be_v not_o give_v he_o for_o which_o he_o must_v give_v a_o reckon_a 2._o thou_o be_v my_o son_n this_o day_n have_v i_o beget_v thou_o do_v import_v by_o the_o apostle_n allege_v not_o only_a christ_n godhead_n and_o declaration_n to_o be_v god_n son_n but_o also_o the_o declaration_n of_o he_o to_o be_v highpriest_n in_o his_o man-head_n take_v out_o from_o among_o man_n so_o deep_o be_v the_o consequence_n of_o scripture_n when_o the_o spirit_n bring_v forth_o his_o own_o mind_n from_o it_o vers._n 6._o as_o he_o say_v also_o in_o another_o place_n thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n he_o allege_v another_o place_n more_o clear_a then_o howbeit_o truth_n may_v be_v prove_v from_o one_o place_n yet_o it_o be_v needful_a also_o for_o the_o ●earers_n cause_n to_o allege_v more_o place_n till_o the_o hearer_n be_v convince_v vers._n 7._o who_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n when_o he_o have_v offer_v up_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o strong_a cry_v and_o tear_n unto_o he_o that_o be_v able_a to_o save_v he_o from_o death_n and_o be_v hear_v in_o that_o he_o fear_v have_v prove_v christ_n office_n he_o show_v his_o exercise_n of_o it_o in_o offer_v for_o our_o sin_n a_o more_o precious_a oblation_n than_o the_o typical_a even_o himself_o with_o tear_n to_o death_n in_o these_o word_n then_o christ_n be_v point_v out_o unto_o we_o 1._o a_o highpriest_n take_v from_o among_o man_n a_o very_a true_a man_n of_o our_o substance_n flesh_n of_o our_o flesh_n 2._o a_o man_n subject_n to_o the_o sinless_a infirmity_n of_o our_o nature_n as_o grief_n fear_v mourn_v death_n 3._o have_v a_o set-time_n during_o which_o he_o be_v to_o bear_v these_o our_o infirmity_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n 4._o exercise_v his_o priestly_a office_n in_o these_o his_o day_n and_o offer_v his_o precious_a tear_n and_o cry_v yea_o his_o life_n for_o we_o 5._o one_o who_o howsoever_o fear_n be_v upon_o his_o holy_a nature_n yet_o know_v he_o shall_v be_v deliver_v from_o death_n 6._o who_o as_o a_o man_n in_o confidence_n of_o delivery_n make_v prayer_n to_o the_o father_n 7._o who_o prayer_n be_v not_o refuse_v but_o accept_v and_o hear_v on_o our_o behalf_n 8._o and_o that_o these_o his_o suffering_n be_v end_v with_o the_o day_n of_o his_o humiliation_n 1._o these_o act_n of_o fear_n and_o tear_n etc._n etc._n be_v the_o proper_a act_n of_o his_o humane_a nature_n then_o 1._o as_o the_o divine_a nature_n have_v its_o own_o act_n proper_a to_o itself_o so_o have_v the_o humane_a nature_n act_v proper_a to_o itself_o also_o and_o some_o act_n be_v common_a to_o both_o the_o nature_n so_o of_o christ_n act_n some_o be_v divine_a some_o humane_a some_o be_v both_o divine_a and_o humane_a 2._o as_o man_n he_o be_v unable_a to_o bear_v our_o burden_n or_o to_o help_v himself_o and_o therefore_o behove_v to_o have_v the_o help_n of_o the_o godhead_n 3._o albeit_o he_o be_v god_n in_o his_o own_o person_n yet_o as_o man_n he_o behove_v to_o take_v our_o room_n and_o place_n and_o pray_v for_o assistance_n both_o as_o surety_n for_o we_o and_o teacher_n of_o we_o to_o give_v we_o example_n how_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o straits_n 2._o he_o fear_v death_n and_o offer_v prayer_n and_o tear_n and_o strong_a cry_n because_o not_o only_a death_n temporal_a present_v itself_o before_o he_o but_o which_o be_v much_o more_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o father_n wrath_n for_o sin_n due_o deserve_v by_o we_o be_v set_v in_o a_o cup_n to_o his_o head_n which_o shall_v have_v swallow_v he_o up_o for_o ever_o if_o he_o have_v not_o by_o the_o worthiness_n of_o his_o person_n overcome_v it_o and_o turn_v the_o eternal_a wrath_n and_o curse_v due_a unto_o we_o into_o a_o temporal_a equivalent_a to_o himself_o then_o 1._o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n who_o will_v it_o not_o terrify_v since_o it_o wrought_v so_o on_o christ_n and_o nature_n can_v choose_v but_o fear_n when_o sense_n feel_v wrath_n 2._o feel_a wrath_n seem_v to_o threaten_v yet_o more_o and_o worse_o and_o therefore_o beside_o feel_v do_v breed_v yet_o further_o fear_n 3._o the_o curse_n of_o god_n due_a to_o our_o sin_n virtual_o imply_v the_o deserve_a pain_n of_o hell_n be_v more_o terrible_a than_o can_v be_v tell_v and_o such_o as_o the_o creature_n can_v choose_v but_o fear_n and_o abhor_v 4._o christ_n suffering_n be_v no_o fantasy_n but_o very_o earnest_a vehement_a and_o terrible_a 5._o no_o weapon_n nor_o buckler_n against_o wrath_n but_o fly_v to_o god_n by_o supplication_n and_o cry_v and_o tear_n 3._o he_o pray_v to_o he_o that_o be_v able_a to_o save_v he_o and_o be_v hear_v then_o 1._o albeit_o sense_n of_o wrath_n see_v no_o out-gate_n but_o black_a fear_n be_v always_o before_o it_o yet_o faith_n look_v to_o god_n omnipotency_n see_v a_o out-gate_n 2._o christ_n prayer_n in_o our_o behalf_n receive_v no_o repulse_n but_o be_v hear_v 3._o christ_n both_o die_v and_o be_v save_v from_o death_n also_o because_o it_o can_v not_o keep_v dominion_n over_o he_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v save_v from_o death_n though_o we_o die_v vers._n 8._o though_o he_o be_v a_o son_n yet_o learn_v he_o obedience_n by_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o suffer_v he_o remove_v the_o scandal_n of_o his_o cross_n by_o show_v the_o necessity_n and_o use_n thereof_o albeit_o he_o be_v the_o son_n yet_o he_o learned_a obedience_n by_o those_o thing_n which_o he_o suffer_v then_o 1._o in_o the_o time_n of_o christ_n deep_a humiliation_n the_o union_n betwixt_o his_o godhead_n and_o man-head_n be_v not_o loose_v he_o remain_v the_o son_n of_o god_n still_o 2._o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o person_n exempt_v he_o not_o from_o suffering_n have_v once_o take_v on_o our_o debt_n 3._o christ_n know_v what_o suffering_n be_v before_o he_o suffer_v but_o he_o know_v not_o by_o experience_n till_o he_o actual_o suffer_v 4._o christ_n holy_a life_n be_v a_o part_n of_o his_o obedience_n to_o the_o father_n but_o his_o obedience_n in_o suffer_v for_o our_o sin_n be_v obedience_n in_o a_o high_a degree_n 5._o to_o obey_v god_n by_o way_n of_o action_n be_v a_o common_a lesson_n to_o every_o holy_a creature_n but_o that_o a_o sinless_a and_o holy_a person_n shall_v suffer_v for_o sin_n be_v a_o new_a lesson_n proper_a to_o christ_n a_o practic_n which_o never_o pass_v but_o in_o christ_n person_n only_o vers._n 9_o and_o be_v make_v perfect_a he_o become_v the_o author_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n unto_o all_o they_o that_o obey_v he_o 1._o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n be_v call_v his_o perfection_n then_o 1._o christ_n though_o perfect_a in_o his_o person_n yet_o he_o want_v something_o to_o make_v he_o perfect_a in_o his_o office_n till_o he_o suffer_v for_o he_o can_v not_o satisfy_v the_o father_n justice_n till_o he_o suffer_v nor_o yet_o can_v he_o have_v fellow-feeling_n from_o experience_n of_o the_o misery_n of_o his_o member_n 2._o after_o suffer_v christ_n lack_v nothing_o that_o may_v pacify_v god_n or_o comfort_n and_o save_v sinner_n 2._o the_o fruit_n follow_v be_v perfect_v he_o be_v become_v the_o author_n of_o salvation_n to_o all_o that_o obey_v he_o then_o 1._o the_o proper_a cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v in_o christ_n perfect_v by_o suffer_v not_o in_o any_o one_o part_n of_o his_o holiness_n or_o obedience_n in_o do_v or_o any_o part_n of_o his_o suffering_n but_o in_o he_o perfect_v by_o his_o obedience_n even_o to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross._n we_o may_v take_v comfort_n from_o and_o make_v use_n of_o his_o holy_a conception_n life_n and_o several_a virtue_n but_o we_o must_v remember_v that_o his_o accomplish_a obedience_n in_o do_v and_o suffer_v be_v our_o ransom_n joint_o consider_v and_o not_o any_o particular_a act_n look_v on_o alone_o 2._o none_o shall_v stumble_v at_o christ_n suffering_n which_o perfect_v he_o in_o his_o office_n and_o likewise_o perfect_v our_o ransom_n to_o the_o father_n 3._o christ_n feel_v the_o bitterness_n of_o his_o own_o suffering_n himself_o but_o we_o get_v the_o sweet_a fruit_n thereof_o even_o eternal_a life_n 4._o only_o they_o
repeat_v but_o christ_n entry_n into_o heaven_n to_o be_v perfect_a because_o but_o once_o not_o to_o be_v repeat_v 3._o the_o levitical_a priest_n enter_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o goat_n and_o calf_n but_o christ_n enter_v by_o his_o own_o blood_n 1._o and_o if_o christ_n enter_v but_o once_o into_o heaven_n after_o his_o suffer_v then_o we_o must_v not_o think_v that_o his_o body_n be_v any_o where_o else_o but_o in_o heaven_n only_o wherein_o it_o be_v once_o only_o enter_v 2._o if_o the_o blood_n whereby_o christ_n enter_v into_o heaven_n be_v his_o own_o blood_n then_o 1._o very_o christ_n body_n be_v like_o we_o in_o substance_n have_v blood_n in_o it_o as_o we_o and_o we_o must_v not_o conceive_v otherwise_o of_o his_o body_n than_o to_o be_v of_o the_o same_o substance_n and_o substantial_a property_n with_o we_o 2._o the_o blood_n belong_v to_o the_o same_o person_n to_o who_o the_o property_n of_o god_n belong_v so_o often_o in_o this_o epistle_n attribute_v unto_o christ._n his_o blood_n be_v the_o blood_n of_o god_n act._n 20.28_o that_o be_v the_o same_o jesus_n be_v god_n and_o man_n with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n in_o one_o person_n 3._o the_o fruit_n of_o christ_n bloody_a sacrifice_n he_o make_v the_o eternal_a redemption_n of_o those_o for_o who_o he_o offer_v it_o and_o to_o the_o typical_a sacrifice_n he_o ascribe_v no_o redemption_n at_o all_o in_o the_o comparison_n thereby_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v 1._o that_o from_o the_o world_n beginning_n to_o the_o end_n thereof_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n be_v by_o way_n of_o christ_n redemption_n that_o be_v by_o his_o lose_v they_o through_o payment_n of_o a_o price_n 2._o that_o the_o redemption_n be_v manifest_v to_o have_v force_n when_o after_o his_o bloody_a sacrifice_n he_o enter_v into_o heaven_n 3._o that_o such_o as_o be_v once_o redeem_v by_o christ_n be_v eternal_o redeem_v not_o for_o a_o time_n to_o fall_v away_o again_o but_o eternal_o to_o be_v save_v most_o certain_o vers._n 13._o for_o if_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o of_o goat_n and_o the_o ash_n of_o a_o heifer_n sprinkle_v the_o unclean_a sanctify_v to_o the_o purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n vers._n 14._o how_o much_o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n purge_v your_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n to_o prove_v that_o eternal_a redemption_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o christ_n sacrifice_n he_o reason_v thus_o if_o the_o typical_a sacrifice_n and_o rite_n of_o old_a be_v able_a to_o work_v that_o for_o which_o they_o be_v ordain_v that_o be_v external_a sanctification_n much_o more_o shall_v christ_n true_a sacrifice_n be_v able_a to_o work_v that_o for_o which_o it_o be_v appoint_v that_o be_v eternal_a remission_n of_o sin_n and_o inward_a sanctification_n unto_o eternal_a life_n then_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o sanctification_n one_o external_a of_o the_o flesh_n which_o make_v 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reconcile_v or_o to_o condemn_v the_o unreconciled_a sinner_n man_n devise_n for_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o dead_a be_v but_o delusion_n of_o the_o live_n vers._n 28._o so_o christ_n be_v once_o offer_v to_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o and_o unto_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o shall_v he_o appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n he_o apply_v the_o common_a law_n of_o die_v once_o to_o christ_n say_v christ_n be_v once_o offer_v to_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o then_o 1._o it_o be_v as_o unreasonable_a that_o christ_n shall_v offer_v himself_o often_o than_o once_o as_o it_o be_v to_o exact_v of_o he_o the_o lay_v down_o of_o his_o life_n often_o than_o once_o for_o that_o be_v to_o exact_v more_o than_o the_o severity_n of_o god_n justice_n require_v of_o he_o 2._o christ_n death_n be_v not_o for_o any_o sin_n in_o he_o but_o for_o our_o sin_n 3._o he_o take_v not_o away_o the_o sin_n of_o every_o man_n in_o particular_a for_o many_o dye_n in_o 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covenant_n jer._n 31._o proverb_n vers_fw-la 15_o 16_o 17_o 18._o have_v speak_v then_o of_o christ_n divine_a excellency_n and_o of_o the_o privilege_n which_o the_o faithful_a have_v in_o he_o i_o exhort_v you_o to_o make_v use_n of_o it_o in_o special_a see_v we_o have_v by_o chris●●_n blood_n access_n unto_o heaven_n vers_fw-la 19_o by_o so_o perfect_a a_o way_n as_o be_v christ_n fellowship_n of_o our_o nature_n vers_fw-la 20._o and_o so_o great_a moyen_fw-mi by_o christ_n before_o we_o there_o vers_n 21._o let_v we_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n for_o the_o better_a hold_v of_o our_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n through_o he_o vers_n 22._o and_o let_v we_o avow_v our_o religion_n constant_o vers_fw-la 23._o and_o help_v forward_o one_o another_o vers_n 24._o neglect_v no_o mean_n public_a nor_o private_a for_o that_o end_n as_o some_o apostate_n have_v do_v vers_fw-la 25._o for_o if_o we_o make_v wilful_a apostasy_n from_o his_o know_a truth_n no_o mercy_n to_o be_v look_v for_o vers_n 26._o but_o certain_a damnation_n of_o we_o as_o of_o his_o enemy_n vers_fw-la 27._o for_o if_o the_o despiser_n of_o the_o law_n be_v damn_v to_o death_n without_o mercy_n vers_fw-la 28._o what_o judgement_n abide_v those_o who_o so_o abuse_n jesus_n his_o grace_n and_o spirit_n as_o wilful_a apostate_n do_v vers_fw-la 29._o for_o god_n threaten_v in_o the_o law_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a vers_fw-la 30._o and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v as_o a_o foe_n in_o god_n hand_n vers_fw-la 31._o but_o rather_o prepare_v you_o for_o such_o suffering_n as_o you_o begin_v to_o feel_v at_o your_o conversion_n vers_fw-la 32._o partly_o in_o your_o own_o person_n and_o partly_o by_o your_o fellowship_n with_o sufferer_n vers_fw-la 33._o which_o you_o do_v joyful_o bear_v in_o hope_n of_o a_o reward_n vers_fw-la 34._o therefore_o retain_v your_o confidence_n vers_fw-la 35._o and_o be_v patient_a vers_fw-la 36._o god_n will_v come_v and_o help_v short_o vers_fw-la 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endowment_n may_v also_o have_v the_o gift_n of_o patience_n and_o so_o the_o image_n of_o christ_n may_v be_v complete_v in_o you_o that_o nothing_o may_v be_v want_v to_o you_o for_o perfection_n of_o the_o part_n of_o holiness_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o count_v it_o all_o joy_n when_o you_o fall_v into_o affliction_n vers._n 5._o if_o any_o of_o you_o lack_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n that_o give_v to_o all_o man_n liberal_o and_o upbraid_v not_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v he_o argum._n 4._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o answer_n to_o a_o objection_n wisdom_n be_v at_o hand_n which_o may_v effectual_o administer_v to_o all_o that_o be_v afflict_v that_o ask_v this_o gift_n of_o god_n reason_n both_o of_o joy_n and_o patience_n in_o these_o trial_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o rejoice_v in_o affliction_n who_o give_v he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n from_o the_o abundant_a grace_n of_o god_n who_o give_v to_o all_o that_o ask_v free_o abundant_o and_o without_o upbraid_v their_o unworthiness_n or_o ingratitude_n in_o pray_v and_o give_v to_o the_o penitent_a person_n whatsoever_o spiritual_a gift_n be_v ask_v as_o much_o as_o be_v sufficient_a to_o salvation_n vers._n 6._o but_o let_v he_o ask_v in_o faith_n nothing_o waver_v for_o he_o that_o waver_v be_v like_o a_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n drive_v with_o the_o wind_n and_o toss_v he_o explain_v the_o same_o argument_n from_o the_o pray_a party_n require_v that_o he_o ask_v in_o faith_n or_o confidence_n ground_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n concern_v give_v the_o gift_n not_o doubt_v whether_o god_n will_v grant_v that_o necessary_a gift_n promise_v to_o he_o of_o which_o confidence_n require_v and_o waver_v prohibit_v he_o give_v three_o reason_n for_o he_o reas._n 1_o because_o he_o that_o waver_v be_v toss_v hither_o and_o thither_o in_o his_o prayer_n doubtful_a whether_o he_o shall_v find_v god_n true_a and_o merciful_a be_v like_a to_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n which_o be_v by_o the_o wind_n drive_v hither_o and_o thither_o and_o vanish_v without_o profit_n vers._n 7._o for_o let_v not_o that_o man_n think_v that_o he_o shall_v receive_v anything_o of_o the_o lord_n reas._n 2._o because_o that_o waver_a which_o end_v not_o in_o the_o conclusion_n of_o faith_n make_v prayer_n of_o none_o effect_n which_o god_n do_v not_o grant_v vers._n 8._o a_o double-minded_n man_n be_v unstable_a in_o all_o his_o way_n reas._o 3_o because_o such_o a_o unfaithful_a doubter_n or_o uncertain_a what_o to_o determine_v be_v unstable_a and_o unconstant_a in_o his_o counsel_n and_o action_n and_o no_o less_o ready_a to_o depart_v from_o god_n than_o to_o remain_v with_o he_o hold_v nothing_o firm_o in_o the_o present_a business_n of_o religion_n which_o be_v before_o he_o vers._n 9_o let_v the_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o be_v exalt_v he_o return_v to_o his_o purpose_n and_o add_v the_o five_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o cross_n there_o may_v be_v matter_n of_o joy_n he_o that_o through_o affliction_n or_o the_o cross_n be_v humble_v by_o the_o lord_n can_v glory_v in_o his_o trial_n as_o in_o the_o mark_n of_o his_o adoption_n and_o exaltation_n to_o the_o dignity_n of_o be_v a_o adopt_a son_n of_o god_n and_o to_o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o preferment_n do_v far_o surpass_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o rich_a and_o the_o throne_n of_o king_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o glory_v in_o the_o trial_n which_o the_o cross_n make_v vers._n 10._o but_o the_o rich_a in_o that_o he_o be_v make_v low_o because_o as_o the_o flower_n of_o the_o grass_n he_o shall_v pass_v away_o 11._o for_o the_o sun_n be_v no_o soon_o rise_v with_o a_o burn_a heat_n but_o it_o wither_v the_o grass_n and_o the_o flower_n thereof_o fall_v and_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o fashion_n of_o it_o perish_v so_o also_o shall_v the_o rich_a man_n fade_v away_o in_o his_o way_n argum._n 6._o he_o that_o be_v rich_a and_o yet_o untouched_a by_o persecutor_n and_o affliction_n have_v no_o matter_n of_o joy_n in_o his_o prosperity_n but_o in_o the_o abasement_n of_o his_o mind_n or_o in_o his_o preparation_n to_o bear_v the_o cross_n or_o affliction_n with_o other_o that_o be_v afflict_v because_o the_o reason_n be_v give_v because_o he_o that_o be_v not_o so_o wise_a but_o trust_v in_o his_o riches_n be_v vain_a and_o shall_v come_v to_o nothing_o as_o the_o flower_n of_o the_o grass_n shall_v wither_v and_o perish_v with_o all_o his_o counsel_n vers._n 12._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o endure_v temptation_n for_o when_o he_o be_v try_v he_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o they_o that_o love_v he_o argum._n 7._o he_o that_o patient_o bear_v affliction_n and_o be_v find_v approve_v in_o the_o faith_n be_v already_o bless_a and_o shall_v at_o length_n obtain_v the_o promise_a crown_n of_o eternal_a life_n whereunto_o he_o be_v now_o prepare_v by_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o cross_n therefore_o this_o exercise_n by_o the_o cross_n be_v to_o be_v esteem_v matter_n of_o joy_n vers._n 13._o let_v no_o man_n say_v when_o he_o be_v tempt_v i_o be_o tempt_v of_o god_n for_o god_n can_v be_v tempt_v with_o evil_a neither_o tempt_v he_o any_o man_n admon_n 2._o touch_v a_o right_a judgement_n of_o inward_a temptation_n lest_o any_o one_o violate_v the_o sanctity_n of_o god_n even_o in_o their_o thought_n as_o if_o god_n solicit_v any_o one_o to_o sin_n which_o be_v a_o familiar_a thing_n with_o the_o son_n of_o adam_n to_o cast_v the_o blame_n upon_o god_n as_o the_o author_n there_o be_v eight_o argument_n of_o the_o admonition_n or_o dehortation_n all_o which_o prove_v that_o temptation_n to_o evil_a be_v not_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o god_n for_o god_n argum._n 1._o god_n can_v be_v solicit_v or_o move_v to_o sin_n therefore_o neither_o can_v he_o solicit_v any_o other_o to_o sin_n and_o consequent_o temptation_n to_o sin_n be_v not_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o god_n vers._n 14._o but_o every_o man_n be_v tempt_v when_o he_o be_v draw_v away_o of_o his_o own_o last_o and_o entice_v argum._n 2._o every_o man_n proper_a lust_n be_v the_o true_a cause_n of_o temptation_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o god_n he_o prove_v the_o antecedent_n by_o unfolding_a the_o method_n of_o temptation_n to_o sin_n in_o its_o five_o degree_n for_o first_o man_n be_v draw_v by_o his_o deprave_a lust_n from_o the_o true_a good_a that_o he_o may_v not_o rest_v quiet_a in_o it_o furthermore_o he_o be_v entice_v by_o a_o false_a appearance_n of_o good_a to_o follow_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a vers._n 15._o then_o when_o lust_n have_v conceive_v it_o bring_v forth_o sin_n and_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v finish_v bring_v forth_o death_n three_o he_o conceive_v in_o his_o will_n and_o heart_n the_o purpose_n of_o sin_v actual_o four_o he_o actual_o sin_n and_o five_o sin_n commit_v by_o its_o desert_n bring_v forth_o as_o it_o be_v and_o procure_v death_n and_o so_o original_a wickedness_n bring_v forth_o actual_a sin_n and_o by_o degree_n carry_v it_o on_o to_o further_a increase_n vers._n 16._o do_v not_o err_v my_o belove_a brethren_n argum._n 3._o you_o will_v mistake_v and_o hold_v a_o false_a and_o blasphemous_a opinion_n if_o you_o ascribe_v the_o cause_n of_o your_o impulse_n to_o sin_n unto_o god_n vers._n 17._o every_o good_a gift_n and_o every_o perfect_a gift_n be_v from_o above_o and_o come_v down_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n with_o who_o be_v no_o variableness_n neither_o shadow_n of_o turn_v argum._n 4._o god_n be_v the_o fountain_n and_o author_n of_o all_o good_a which_o be_v in_o we_o or_o that_o which_o be_v give_v to_o
will_v fall_v into_o the_o judgement_n and_o condemnation_n of_o god_n as_o he_o have_v threaten_v in_o the_o law_n vers._n 13._o be_v any_o among_o you_o afflict_v let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n admonit_fw-la 4._o be_v concern_v the_o manner_n of_o carry_v themselves_o in_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n but_o especial_o sickness_n whereof_o there_o be_v four_o branch_n 1._o touch_v those_o that_o be_v sick_a in_o mind_n by_o reason_n of_o any_o affliction_n that_o they_o may_v pray_v unto_o god_n i._n e._n in_o god_n they_o may_v have_v ease_n from_o their_o trouble_n 2._o touch_v they_o that_o be_v cheerful_a in_o mind_n lest_o they_o be_v drown_v in_o security_n forget_v god_n but_o that_o they_o change_v their_o cheerfulness_n of_o mind_n into_o praise_v of_o god_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o he_o i._n e._n that_o they_o by_o some_o spiritual_a exercise_n cherish_v their_o cheerfulness_n lest_o their_o joyfulness_n degenerate_a into_o fleshly_a lasciviousness_n vers._n 14._o be_v any_o sick_a among_o you_o let_v he_o call_v for_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n and_o let_v they_o pray_v over_o he_o anoint_v he_o with_o oil_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n 3._o touch_v the_o sick_a in_o body_n that_o before_o they_o fly_v to_o physician_n they_o will_v turn_v themselves_o to_o god_n and_o call_v for_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n who_o may_v stir_v up_o repentance_n faith_n and_o comfort_n in_o they_o furthermore_o that_o the_o elder_n pray_v to_o god_n for_o the_o sick_a person_n three_o that_o if_o any_o one_o among_o the_o elder_n of_o what_o order_n soever_o have_v the_o gift_n of_o heal_v which_o flourish_v in_o the_o church_n in_o the_o apostle_n time_n let_v he_o in_o the_o name_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o give_v this_o gift_n use_v it_o and_o by_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n disciple_n who_o mark_v 6.13_o have_v receive_v power_n from_o christ_n anoint_v many_o sick_a person_n with_o oil_n and_o heal_v they_o let_v he_o anoint_v he_o that_o be_v sick_a concern_v the_o restore_n of_o who_o health_n the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v certify_v he_o for_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o the_o elder_n which_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o gift_n of_o heal_a do_v not_o anoint_v any_o that_o be_v sick_a but_o those_o only_o concern_v restore_v of_o who_o health_n they_o be_v certify_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n vers._n 15._o and_o the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n shall_v save_v the_o sick_a and_o the_o lord_n shall_v raise_v he_o up_o and_o if_o he_o have_v commit_v sin_n they_o shall_v be_v forgive_v he_o he_o show_v that_o there_o will_v follow_v a_o double_a effect_n upon_o this_o unction_n and_o prayer_n 1._o if_o he_o that_o have_v pray_v for_o the_o gift_n of_o miraculous_a heal_n believe_v by_o special_a revelation_n touch_v the_o success_n this_o prayer_n come_v from_o such_o a_o faith_n will_v save_v the_o sick_a from_o a_o bodily_a disease_n for_o the_o lord_n say_v he_o will_v restore_v health_n to_o he_o and_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o the_o other_o effect_n be_v this_o if_o any_o special_a sin_n have_v draw_v the_o disease_n to_o the_o sick_a person_n god_n be_v entreat_v by_o the_o sick_a and_o the_o elder_n will_v forgive_v they_o vers._n 16._o confess_v your_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o and_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o that_o you_o may_v be_v heal_v the_o effectual_a fervent_a prayer_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n avail_v much_o 4._o concern_v the_o give_a assistance_n to_o one_o another_o in_o the_o wound_n and_o burden_n of_o conscience_n that_o whether_o admonish_v by_o the_o brethren_n of_o their_o sin_n or_o torment_v within_o by_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n they_o will_v confess_v their_o sin_n one_o to_o another_o and_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o mutual_o succour_v one_o another_o both_o by_o counsel_n and_o prayer_n to_o god_n that_o they_o may_v be_v heal_v there_o be_v four_o reason_n of_o the_o branch_n that_o you_o may_v be_v heal_v reas._n 1_o because_o so_o the_o wound_n of_o conscience_n and_o error_n of_o life_n may_v be_v heal_v with_o which_o as_o with_o disease_n they_o be_v sick_a much_o reas._o 2._o because_o the_o frequent_a prayer_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n or_o true_a believer_n stir_v up_o by_o faith_n and_o love_n avail_v much_o as_o a_o special_a mean_n sanctify_v by_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o thing_n necessary_a for_o we_o vers._n 17._o elias_n be_v a_o man_n subject_n to_o like_a passion_n as_o we_o be_v and_o he_o pray_v earnest_o that_o it_o may_v not_o rain_v and_o it_o rain_v not_o on_o the_o earth_n by_o the_o space_n of_o three_o year_n and_o six_o month_n 18._o and_o he_o pray_v again_o and_o the_o heaven_n give_v rain_n and_o earth_n bring_v forth_o her_o fruit_n reas._o 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a because_o the_o pray_n of_o elias_n be_v efficacious_a not_o therefore_o because_o it_o be_v free_a from_o infirmity_n and_o passion_n whereto_o other_o believer_n be_v obnoxious_a for_o he_o also_o be_v subject_a to_o like_a passion_n but_o because_o he_o pray_v fervent_o in_o faith_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n reveal_v to_o he_o that_o the_o heaven_n may_v be_v shut_v and_o open_v therefore_o if_o you_o shall_v earnest_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o he_o say_v your_o prayer_n shall_v prevail_v vers._n 19_o brethren_n if_o any_o of_o you_o do_v err_v from_o the_o truth_n and_o one_o convert_v he_o 20._o let_v he_o know_v that_o he_o which_o convert_v the_o sinner_n from_o the_o error_n of_o his_o way_n shall_v save_v a_o soul_n from_o death_n and_o shall_v hide_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n reas._n 4._o because_o if_o they_o admonish_v one_o another_o and_o confess_v their_o sin_n one_o to_o another_o and_o be_v instant_a in_o prayer_n to_o god_n one_o for_o another_o and_o become_v instrument_n of_o god_n for_o the_o convert_n of_o any_o wander_a sinner_n then_o they_o shall_v be_v for_o the_o future_a instrument_n of_o save_v the_o soul_n of_o their_o neighbour_n from_o death_n to_o which_o he_o that_o err_v hasten_v and_o also_o instrument_n for_o the_o future_a of_o cover_v and_o hide_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n of_o a_o err_a brother_n who_o unless_o he_o have_v repent_v his_o sin_n shall_v be_v produce_v at_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n for_o condemnation_n and_o death_n which_o now_o be_v after_o the_o admonition_n of_o the_o wander_a person_n and_o the_o repentance_n of_o he_o that_o be_v admonish_v cover_v the_o first_o epistle_n general_a of_o peter_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n the_o scope_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v to_o confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n the_o hebrew_n disperse_v among_o the_o gentile_n and_o convert_v to_o the_o faith_n and_o to_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o perseverance_n and_o progress_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n according_a to_o the_o vocation_n of_o every_o one_o as_o it_o appear_v from_o the_o end_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o epistle_n chap._n 5._o ver_fw-la 12._o for_o which_o end_n thank_v be_v give_v to_o god_n for_o their_o conversion_n he_o exhort_v they_o in_o general_a to_o a_o holy_a conversation_n and_o to_o exercise_v mutual_a charity_n in_o the_o first_o chapter_n and_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o second_o furthermore_o he_o descend_v in_o particular_a to_o duty_n of_o subject_n towards_o magistrate_n servant_n towards_o master_n to_o mutual_a duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n and_o brethren_n in_o christ_n as_o well_o among_o themselves_o as_o towards_o their_o persecutor_n in_o the_o remain_a part_n of_o the_o second_o chapter_n and_o in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o chapter_n he_o prosecute_v the_o same_o doctrine_n in_o the_o five_o chapter_n by_o instruct_v elder_n in_o the_o church_n and_o young_a man_n and_o man_n of_o what_o rank_n soever_o in_o their_o duty_n chap._n i._n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n beside_o the_o inscription_n of_o the_o epistle_n in_o the_o first_o by_o way_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o their_o conversion_n to_o the_o faith_n he_o commend_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o grace_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o condition_n whereunto_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v arrive_v that_o so_o he_o may_v confirm_v they_o in_o the_o faith_n to_o ver._n 13._o in_o the_o second_o from_o the_o mention_v of_o spiritual_a benefit_n bestow_v upon_o the_o believe_a hebrew_n he_o draw_v a_o exhortation_n to_o the_o study_n of_o piety_n in_o general_n and_o brotherly_a love_n in_o particular_a vers._n 1._o peter_n a_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o the_o stranger_n scatter_v throughout_o pontus_n galatia_n cappadocia_n asia_n and_o bythinia_n 2._o elect_a according_o to_o the_o foreknowledge_n of_o god_n the_o father_n through_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n
conscience_n which_o in_o every_o condition_n can_v inward_o give_v you_o a_o good_a testimony_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n they_o may_v be_v ashamed_a argum._n 8._o by_o the_o follow_n after_o these_o virtue_n you_o will_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o defame_v you_o and_o speak_v ill_a of_o you_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n vers._n 17._o for_o it_o be_v better_a if_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v so_o that_o you_o suffer_v for_o well_o do_v than_o for_o evil_n do_v argum._n 9_o for_o it_o be_v far_o better_a that_o you_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n shall_v be_v afflict_v for_o well_o do_v if_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v so_o than_o for_o do_v evil_n for_o from_o hence_o arre_v praise_n and_o commendation_n from_o the_o other_o judgement_n and_o disgrace_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v these_o virtue_n ve●s_n 18._o for_o christ_n also_o have_v once_o suffer_v for_o sin_n the_o just_a for_o the_o unjust_a that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o god_n be_v put_v to_o death_n in_o the_o flesh_n but_o quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n argum._n 10._o christ_n have_v once_o suffer_v for_o the_o expiate_a of_o sin_n therefore_o you_o believer_n being_n exempt_v from_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n be_v oblige_v if_o god_n will_v so_o have_v it_o to_o suffer_v trouble_n for_o the_o follow_v of_o these_o virtue_n just_o argum._n 11._o christ_n be_v just_a and_o innocent_a have_v suffer_v for_o we_o be_v unjust_a therefore_o we_o be_v believer_n who_o be_v not_o altogether_o innocent_a be_v bind_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n not_o to_o refuse_v the_o suffering_n of_o what_o god_n will_v have_v we_o suffer_v that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o argum._n 12._o christ_n the_o just_a one_o have_v suffer_v that_o he_o may_v confirm_v we_o be_v justify_v and_o suffer_v affliction_n to_o himself_o and_o bring_v we_o to_o god_n therefore_o believer_n be_v bind_v to_o follow_v he_o in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o virtue_n and_o patience_n of_o affliction_n for_o welldoing_a quicken_v argum._n 13._o see_v that_o the_o issue_n of_o christ_n suffering_n be_v happy_a because_o although_o he_o be_v dead_a by_o reason_n of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o flesh_n yet_o he_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n or_o deity_n you_o believer_n suffering_n affliction_n for_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n without_o doubt_n shall_v also_o obtain_v a_o joyful_a issue_n out_o of_o your_o suffering_n and_o death_n itself_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n although_o for_o that_o cause_n you_o be_v afflict_v vers._n 19_o by_o which_o also_o he_o go_v and_o preach_v unto_o the_o spirit_n in_o prison_n 20._o which_o sometime_o be_v disobedient_a when_o once_o the_o long_a suffering_n of_o god_n wait_v in_o the_o day_n of_o noah_n while_o the_o ark_n be_v a_o prepare_v wherein_o few_o that_o be_v eight_o soul_n be_v save_v by_o water_n 21._o the_o like_a figure_n whereunto_o even_o baptism_n do_v also_o now_o save_v we_o not_o the_o put_v away_o of_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o answer_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o god_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ._n argum._n 14._o the_o spirit_n or_o soul_n of_o those_o unbelieved_a and_o disobedient_a man_n be_v now_o in_o prison_n or_o hell_n to_o which_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o time_n past_a by_o noah_n the_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n come_v and_o preach_v repentance_n and_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n because_o in_o time_n past_a to_o wit_n in_o the_o time_n of_o noah_n they_o be_v disobedient_a abuse_v god_n long_o suffer_v towards_o they_o whilst_o the_o ark_n be_v prepare_v therefore_o it_o be_v expedient_a for_o you_o hebrew_n to_o obey_v this_o exhortation_n to_o the_o study_n of_o virtue_n lest_o you_o be_v involve_v in_o the_o same_o punishment_n few_o argum._n 15._o as_o those_o few_o soul_n which_o be_v in_o the_o ark_n be_v save_v in_o the_o deluge_n of_o water_n by_o the_o ark_n so_o all_o believer_n be_v baptize_v be_v preserve_v that_o they_o perish_v not_o in_o any_o affliction_n by_o baptism_n which_o answer_v to_o the_o type_n of_o the_o ark_n therefore_o you_o that_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n aught_o to_o fear_v nothing_o although_o you_o suffer_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n not_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o flesh_n he_o explain_v this_o argument_n show_v that_o he_o do_v not_o understand_v the_o outward_a baptism_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o wash_n away_o of_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o inward_a baptism_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o wash_n away_o of_o sin_n or_o the_o filthiness_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o sign_n and_o proper_a effect_n whereof_o be_v the_o engagement_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o god_n or_o that_o confidence_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n purge_v by_o faith_n have_v towards_o god_n by_o and_o through_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ._n he_o also_o add_v argum._n 16._o now_o you_o be_v endue_v with_o that_o confidence_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n purge_v by_o faith_n have_v towards_o god_n by_o and_o through_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n that_o for_o the_o follow_v after_o the_o scripture_n you_o shall_v fear_v affliction_n he_o add_v by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n partly_o because_o in_o christ_n resurrection_n be_v declare_v the_o sentence_n of_o god_n absolve_v we_o in_o christ_n from_o sin_n and_o death_n partly_o because_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a have_v powerful_o perfect_v those_o thing_n in_o and_o for_o believer_n which_o by_o his_o death_n he_o merit_v and_o obtain_v for_o they_o vers._n 22._o who_o be_v go_v into_o heaven_n and_o be_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n angel_n and_o authority_n and_o power_n be_v make_v subject_a unto_o he_o argum._n 17._o confirm_v the_o former_a and_o also_o the_o exhortation_n to_o the_o follow_v after_o virtue_n although_o for_o that_o cause_n affliction_n be_v bear_v christ_n the_o author_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v lift_v up_o into_o heaven_n to_o the_o high_a glory_n of_o rule_v over_o all_o thing_n and_o obtain_v supreme_a and_o everlasting_a power_n over_o all_o creature_n not_o any_o of_o the_o angel_n except_v therefore_o you_o believer_n ought_v strong_o to_o prosecute_v the_o study_n of_o virtue_n against_o all_o danger_n and_o terror_n be_v assure_v of_o your_o salvation_n because_o you_o have_v such_o a_o saviour_n in_o heaven_n chap._n iu._n he_o here_o prosecute_v the_o same_o argument_n which_o he_o handle_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o be_v contain_v exhortation_n to_o holiness_n to_o vers_n 12._o the_o other_o be_v consolatory_a against_o persecution_n to_o the_o end_n the_o exhortation_n to_o holiness_n be_v six_o the_o first_o be_v more_o general_a to_o vers_n 7._o the_o rest_n more_o especial_a vers._n 1._o forasmuch_o then_o as_o christ_n have_v suffer_v for_o we_o in_o the_o flesh_n arm_v yourselves_o likewise_o with_o the_o same_o mind_n for_o he_o that_o have_v suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n have_v cease_v from_o sin_n the_o argument_n to_o holiness_n in_o general_n be_v seven_o which_o that_o they_o may_v be_v the_o better_o conceive_v we_o must_v maintain_v that_o christ_n hang_v on_o the_o cross_n have_v after_o four_o manner_n of_o way_n act_v in_o our_o behalf_n first_o that_o he_o judicial_o represent_v we_o and_o bear_v our_o person_n do_v bear_v the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o punishment_n due_a to_o they_o 2._o that_o he_o be_v a_o surety_n for_o we_o do_v take_v upon_o himself_o the_o mortify_n or_o crucify_a of_o our_o old_a man_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o crucifixion_n 3._o he_o set_v forth_o himself_o a_o efficacious_a example_n to_o we_o whereto_o we_o may_v conform_v ourselves_o in_o the_o 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with_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n in_o who_o suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n believer_n be_v judge_v to_o have_v suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n therefore_o as_o they_o which_o have_v suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n or_o be_v dead_a have_v cease_v from_o sin_n for_o which_o they_o have_v suffer_v and_o be_v justify_v as_o well_o from_o sin_n as_o from_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n wherein_o they_o be_v already_o dead_a so_o you_o believe_a hebrew_n who_o i_o account_v as_o have_v judicial_o suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n or_o as_o dead_a aught_o to_o cease_v from_o sin_n and_o no_o further_o have_v any_o thing_n to_o do_v with_o it_o vers._n 2._o that_o he_o no_o long_o shall_v live_v the_o rest_n of_o his_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n argum._n 3._o the_o judicial_a freedom_n of_o believer_n from_o sin_n purchase_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v for_o this_o end_n that_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v in_o this_o mortal_a life_n 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not_o with_o they_o to_o the_o same_o excess_n of_o riot_n speak_v evil_a of_o you_o 5._o who_o shall_v give_v account_n to_o he_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o judge_v the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a argum._n 5._o by_o prevent_v a_o objection_n although_o unbeliever_n may_v be_v offend_v at_o your_o abstain_v from_o former_a vice_n and_o may_v blaspheme_v your_o religion_n for_o which_o they_o shall_v be_v punish_v in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n yet_o it_o behove_v not_o you_o therefore_o to_o be_v move_v because_o if_o god_n do_v not_o in_o this_o life_n yet_o he_o will_v in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n require_v a_o account_n of_o such_o reproach_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o study_n of_o holiness_n vers._n 6._o for_o for_o this_o cause_n be_v the_o gospel_n preach_v also_o to_o they_o that_o be_v dead_a that_o they_o may_v be_v judge_v according_a to_o man_n in_o the_o flesh_n but_o live_v according_a to_o god_n in_o the_o spirit_n argum._n 6._o serve_v to_o remove_v the_o stumbling-block_n lay_v by_o unbeliever_n who_o do_v blaspheme_v and_o condemn_v christian_n for_o the_o dissimilitude_n of_o their_o course_n to_o their_o own_o to_o the_o faithful_a that_o be_v already_o dead_a or_o not_o long_o since_o or_o in_o former_a age_n the_o gospel_n have_v be_v preach_v for_o this_o same_o end_n as_o to_o the_o promote_a of_o holiness_n and_o with_o the_o same_o success_n as_o to_o the_o judgement_n of_o worldly_a man_n and_o last_o with_o the_o same_o hope_n of_o fruit_n or_o benefit_n to_o wit_n that_o they_o be_v condemn_v of_o man_n and_o chastise_v of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n or_o outward_a man_n shall_v obtain_v spiritual_a life_n in_o their_o soul_n or_o inward_a man_n yea_o and_o life_n eternal_a with_o god_n therefore_o it_o be_v meet_v that_o you_o believe_a hebrew_n do_v not_o refuse_v to_o embrace_v the_o like_a manner_n and_o condition_n of_o life_n but_o in_o the_o same_o condition_n that_o you_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 7._o but_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n be_v you_o therefore_o sober_a and_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n argum._n 7._o the_o last_o judgement_n be_v at_o hand_n which_o will_v put_v a_o end_n to_o the_o convenience_n and_o inconvenience_n of_o this_o life_n therefore_o nothing_o regard_v either_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n be_v you_o therefore_o from_o these_o argument_n and_o chief_o the_o last_o he_o infer_v a_o exhortation_n to_o holiness_n and_o especial_o to_o six_o christian_a virtue_n unto_o prayer_n the_o first_o special_a exhortation_n be_v to_o diligent_a prayer_n and_o for_o this_o end_n let_v they_o be_v sober_a and_o vigilant_a that_o they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o fit_a to_o pray_v observe_v every_o occasion_n of_o pray_v and_o that_o in_o all_o their_o affair_n they_o so_o carry_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v not_o render_v unfit_a for_o prayer_n vers._n 8._o and_o above_o all_o thing_n have_v fervent_a charity_n among_o yourselves_o for_o charity_n shall_v cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n exhort_v 2._o the_o second_o special_a exhortation_n be_v charity_n which_o he_o require_v they_o chief_o to_o follow_v after_o above_o all_o thing_n with_o singular_a care_n and_o that_o their_o charity_n be_v fervent_a and_o earnest_a charity_n he_o render_v a_o special_a reason_n of_o this_o because_o charity_n prevent_v and_o in_o prevent_v cover_v anger_n brawling_n reproach_n contention_n and_o hatred_n lest_o they_o be_v stir_v up_o among_o man_n and_o break_v forth_o and_o spread_v abroad_o it_o do_v repress_v the_o break_n forth_o of_o these_o evil_n and_o remit_v and_o cover_v they_o and_o therefore_o in_o the_o first_o place_n you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o it_o vers._n 9_o use_v hospitality_n one_o to_o another_o without_o grudge_n exhort_v 3._o to_o hospitality_n which_o he_o command_v that_o it_o be_v not_o force_v but_o voluntary_a for_o that_o good_a turn_n which_o be_v do_v with_o murmur_a be_v destitute_a of_o charity_n vers._n 10._o as_o every_o man_n have_v receive_v the_o gift_n even_o so_o minister_v the_o same_o one_o to_o another_o as_o good_a steward_n of_o the_o manifold_a grace_n of_o god_n exhort_v 4._o to_o a_o mutual_a communication_n of_o all_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n there_o be_v two_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n include_v 1._o because_o gift_n be_v of_o grace_n and_o be_v give_v by_o god_n for_o the_o common_a use_n as_o good_a 2._o because_o he_o which_o have_v the_o gift_n be_v not_o master_n of_o it_o but_o a_o steward_n vers._n 11._o if_o any_o man_n speak_v let_v he_o speak_v as_o the_o oracle_n of_o god_n if_o any_o man_n minister_n let_v he_o do_v it_o as_o of_o the_o ability_n which_o god_n give_v that_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n may_v be_v glorify_v through_o jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o be_v praise_n and_o dominion_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n exhort_v 5._o the_o five_o more_o special_a exhortation_n that_o he_o which_o speak_v the_o word_n of_o god_n either_o out_o of_o special_a duty_n as_o a_o pastor_n or_o teacher_n or_o out_o of_o common_a duty_n as_o other_o christian_n in_o their_o mutual_a edification_n speak_v it_o with_o that_o reverence_n and_o faith_n which_o become_v the_o word_n of_o god_n i._n e._n that_o speak_v he_o show_v forth_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o divine_a word_n right_o conceive_v by_o faith_n with_o that_o reverence_n which_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n require_v lest_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v take_v in_o vain_a minister_v exhort_v 6._o that_o he_o which_o minister_v unto_o the_o necessity_n of_o other_o either_o by_o his_o assistance_n or_o good_n let_v he_o perform_v that_o ready_o and_o cheerful_o according_a to_o the_o ability_n god_n have_v give_v he_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v two_o that_o in_o all_o reas._n 1_o that_o glory_n may_v be_v give_v to_o god_n both_o from_o our_o work_n and_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o through_o jesus_n reas._n 2._o that_o glory_n may_v be_v give_v to_o god_n through_o christ_n by_o who_o grace_n and_o virtue_n alone_o the_o duty_n be_v perform_v to_o who_o he_o shut_v up_o these_o exhortation_n with_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n whereunto_o he_o be_v move_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o god_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 12._o belove_a think_v it_o not_o strange_a concern_v the_o fiery_a trial_n which_o be_v to_o try_v you_o as_o though_o some_o strange_a thing_n happen_v unto_o you_o the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o he_o encourage_v believer_n against_o persecution_n and_o exhort_v they_o not_o to_o be_v offend_v or_o trouble_v with_o persecution_n as_o a_o new_a thing_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v thirteen_o all_o which_o prove_v that_o
6._o they_o who_o be_v unite_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o truth_n preach_v by_o we_o shall_v also_o be_v unite_v with_o the_o father_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 4._o and_o these_o thing_n write_v we_o unto_o you_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a reas._n 7._o the_o sum_n of_o our_o preach_v which_o be_v write_v to_o you_o have_v this_o end_n that_o you_o be_v make_v certain_a of_o your_o election_n and_o glorification_n may_v have_v a_o true_a and_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v remain_v and_o be_v perfect_v therefore_o it_o be_v deserve_o to_o be_v account_v the_o most_o excellent_a vers._n 5._o this_o then_o be_v the_o message_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v of_o he_o and_o declare_v unto_o you_o that_o god_n be_v light_n and_o in_o he_o be_v no_o darkness_n at_o all_o reas._n 8._o the_o sum_n of_o our_o preach_n be_v that_o god_n be_v light_n or_o a_o most_o present_a and_o perfect_a remedy_n against_o the_o evil_n of_o ignorance_n error_n falsehood_n vice_n and_o misery_n which_o be_v in_o we_o and_o that_o god_n in_o himself_o be_v most_o free_a from_o these_o evil_n so_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o those_o that_o come_v unto_o he_o to_o be_v deceive_v not_o to_o be_v illuminate_v and_o direct_v not_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o not_o to_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o my_o preach_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n shall_v be_v excellent_a vers._n 6._o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o he_o and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n we_o lie_v and_o do_v not_o the_o truth_n the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o he_o propound_v partly_o negative_o and_o partly_o affirmative_o the_o note_n or_o sign_n of_o he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n who_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o note_n be_v five_o note_v 1_o be_v negative_o propound_v with_o his_o confirmation_n he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n do_v not_o walk_v in_o darkness_n be_v not_o give_v ever_o to_o sin_n lead_v his_o life_n according_a to_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n because_o if_o any_o one_o profess_v himself_o to_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n who_o be_v light_a and_o holiness_n and_o in_o 〈◊〉_d mean_a time_n walk_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o his_o sin_n he_o be_v a_o hypocrite_n and_o a_o liar_n see_v that_o he_o do_v not_o that_o which_o be_v right_a but_o that_o which_o he_o profess_v with_o his_o mouth_n he_o deny_v in_o his_o work_n vers._n 7._o but_o if_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n we_o have_v fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o and_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n his_o son_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n note_v 2._o be_v propound_v affirmative_o he_o that_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n or_o he_o that_o follow_v after_o holiness_n that_o he_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o god_n who_o be_v light_a and_o perfect_a holiness_n he_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n have_v communion_n true_o with_o god_n and_o the_o saint_n to_o who_o the_o fruit_n also_o of_o christ_n death_n to_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n do_v whole_o belong_v vers._n 8._o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v no_o sin_n we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o we_o note_v 3_o be_v negative_a he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n be_v not_o so_o just_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n that_o he_o deny_v that_o he_o can_v sin_v either_o in_o word_n or_o deed_n or_o that_o he_o have_v not_o sin_v after_o justification_n or_o that_o he_o as_o if_o he_o can_v not_o want_v the_o daily_a intercession_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o daily_o apply_v of_o his_o merit_n for_o the_o deliver_n of_o his_o conscience_n from_o new_a guilt_n be_v not_o touch_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o he_o must_v forthwith_o fly_v unto_o christ_n as_o his_o redeemer_n for_o whosoever_o either_o in_o word_n or_o deed_n do_v real_o so_o deny_v that_o he_o have_v sin_n in_o he_o for_o the_o present_a deceive_v himself_o and_o be_v a_o hypocrite_n in_o who_o there_o be_v no_o sincerity_n vers._n 9_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n note_v 4._o he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n be_v so_o affect_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n that_o he_o acknowledge_v they_o before_o god_n and_o do_v confess_v from_o his_o soul_n that_o he_o deserve_v eternal_a death_n and_o that_o his_o guilt_n can_v no_o otherwise_o be_v expiate_v but_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o can_v be_v sanctify_v but_o by_o the_o divine_a virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n or_o be_v free_a from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n faithful_n the_o apostle_n promise_v to_o he_o that_o do_v so_o confess_v his_o sin_n that_o upon_o the_o faithfulness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v be_v absolve_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n or_o sanctify_v from_o the_o stain_n of_o it_o for_o god_n be_v faithful_a who_o have_v promise_v these_o thing_n and_o god_n be_v just_a who_o have_v take_v satisfaction_n from_o christ_n the_o surety_n he_o do_v not_o exact_v the_o debt_n from_o he_o for_o who_o christ_n have_v satisfy_v but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o bestow_v all_o the_o good_a thing_n upon_o he_o that_o believe_v which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o his_o salvation_n vers._n 10._o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v not_o sin_v we_o make_v he_o a_o liar_n and_o his_o word_n be_v not_o in_o we_o note_v 5._o be_v negative_a he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n do_v neither_o deny_v nor_o extenuate_v his_o sin_n past_a as_o if_o either_o with_o that_o pharisee_fw-mi he_o have_v perform_v all_o the_o command_n of_o god_n from_o his_o youth_n or_o as_o if_o there_o be_v no_o original_a sin_n or_o as_o if_o it_o be_v not_o at_o all_o worthy_a of_o death_n neither_o be_v he_o impenitent_a as_o if_o the_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v commit_v be_v light_a and_o venial_a which_o need_v not_o the_o expiation_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n or_o as_o if_o there_o be_v not_o so_o much_o corruption_n in_o his_o nature_n but_o that_o by_o his_o free_a will_v he_o may_v confide_v in_o his_o own_o strength_n to_o dispose_v himself_o for_o grace_n and_o merit_v it_o or_o at_o leastwise_o be_v able_a to_o obtain_v it_o for_o he_o that_o either_o so_o or_o by_o any_o other_o mean_n direct_o or_o indirect_o deny_v that_o he_o have_v not_o sin_v and_o consequent_o deny_v that_o he_o be_v not_o nor_o have_v not_o be_v so_o guilty_a of_o death_n that_o he_o need_v such_o a_o expiation_n as_o the_o death_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v he_o be_v a_o blasphemer_n against_o god_n accuse_v he_o of_o a_o lie_n who_o have_v in_o his_o word_n condemn_v all_o as_o sinner_n and_o guilty_a of_o death_n and_o have_v affirm_v that_o there_o be_v no_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n neither_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n receive_v by_o faith_n at_o any_o time_n in_o his_o heart_n i._n e._n neither_o have_v he_o believe_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n not_o yet_o of_o the_o gospel_n chap._n ii_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o whole_a epistle_n enforce_v the_o use_n of_o the_o former_a doctrine_n to_o which_o end_n five_o exhortation_n be_v propound_v the_o first_o to_o vers_fw-la 9_o the_o second_o to_o vers_fw-la 15._o the_o three_o to_o vers_n 18._o the_o four_o to_o vers_n 29._o the_o five_o to_o verse_n the_o last_o vers._n 1._o my_o little_a child_n these_o thing_n write_v i_o unto_o you_o that_o you_o sin_v not_o and_o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a the_o first_o exhortation_n be_v to_o the_o follow_v after_o holiness_n that_o they_o sin_v not_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n beside_o a_o friendly_a compellation_n be_v eleven_o reas._o 1_o because_o this_o be_v the_o end_n and_o use_v of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o apostle_n write_v these_o thing_n write_v i_o unto_o you_o that_o you_o sin_v not_o say_v he_o therefore_o follow_v you_o holiness_n and_o if_o reas._o 2._o if_o you_o follow_v after_o holiness_n the_o sin_n which_o perhaps_o you_o shall_v fall_v into_o shall_v be_v take_v away_o through_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n jesus_n our_o advocate_n and_o lord_n therefore_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n when_o he_o name_v one_o
advocate_n he_o exclude_v all_o other_o for_o otherwise_o christ_n be_v not_o simple_o our_o advocate_n but_o one_o of_o our_o advocate_n the_o righteous_a reas._n 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a christ_n our_o advocate_n be_v righteous_a i._n e._n not_o only_o meet_v to_o intercede_v for_o sinner_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o his_o person_n but_o also_o righteous_a in_o his_o office_n who_o require_v nothing_o of_o the_o father_n in_o our_o behalf_n but_o what_o be_v just_o due_a to_o he_o intercede_v for_o we_o from_o the_o covenant_n and_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n also_o he_o be_v righteous_a that_o he_o may_v cover_v we_o with_o his_o impute_a righteousness_n and_o last_o he_o be_v righteous_a who_o upon_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n promote_v we_o in_o the_o follow_n after_o righteousness_n and_o raise_v we_o up_o again_o when_o we_o fall_v and_o at_o length_n perfect_o make_v we_o righteous_a or_o holy_a therefore_o believer_n ought_v both_o to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n they_o fall_v into_o sin_n to_o hope_v for_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n intercession_n vers._n 2._o and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o we_o only_o but_o also_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n reas._n 4._o confirm_v the_o second_o reason_n the_o death_n and_o expiatory_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v offer_v not_o only_o for_o we_o viz._n elect_a out_o of_o the_o jew_n and_o convert_v to_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n but_o also_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o elect_a or_o redeem_v in_o the_o world_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n which_o can_v be_v expiate_v unless_o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n but_o if_o you_o sin_n you_o may_v confident_o expect_v the_o virtue_n both_o of_o the_o rich_a expiation_n and_o intercession_n of_o christ._n vers._n 3._o and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o know_v he_o if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n reas._n 5._o by_o endeavour_v sincere_o to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n as_o by_o a_o sure_a sign_n you_o may_v know_v the_o truth_n of_o your_o faith_n or_o that_o you_o true_o believe_v in_o god_n and_o love_v he_o sincere_o therefore_o follow_v you_o after_o holiness_n or_o sin_v not_o vers._n 4._o he_o that_o say_v i_o know_v he_o and_o keep_v not_o his_o commandment_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o he_o reas._n 6._o he_o that_o profess_v that_o he_o know_v god_n i._n e._n that_o he_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o love_v he_o and_o do_v not_o follow_v after_o holiness_n for_o according_a to_o the_o stile_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o endeavour_v sincere_o after_o holiness_n be_v to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n be_v a_o hypocrite_n in_o who_o there_o be_v no_o sincerity_n or_o truth_n of_o faith_n therefore_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 5._o but_o who_o so_o keep_v his_o word_n in_o he_o very_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_v hereby_o know_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o he_o reas._n 7._o he_o that_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n prove_v the_o sincerity_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o god_n which_o love_n be_v perfect_v or_o manifest_v to_o be_v sincere_a from_o a_o endeavour_n of_o keep_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o obey_v it_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n hereby_o reas._n 8._o he_o that_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n or_o not_o to_o sin_n or_o to_o keep_v the_o word_n of_o god_n have_v a_o evidence_n of_o his_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o know_v that_o he_o dwell_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 6._o he_o that_o say_v he_o abide_v in_o he_o ought_v himself_o also_o to_o walk_v even_o as_o he_o walk_v reas._n 9_o confirm_v the_o former_a whosoever_o profess_v that_o he_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n aught_o to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n or_o to_o imitate_v christ_n in_o his_o life_n and_o conversation_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 7._o brethren_n i_o write_v no_o new_a commandment_n unto_o you_o but_o a_o old_a commandment_n which_o you_o have_v from_o the_o beginning_n the_o old_a commandment_n be_v the_o word_n which_o you_o have_v hear_v from_o the_o beginning_n reas._n 10._o i_o require_v no_o new_a duty_n from_o you_o when_o i_o urge_v you_o to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n or_o the_o observance_n of_o god_n commandment_n but_o i_o repeat_v a_o old_a commandment_n which_o you_o have_v not_o only_o hear_v from_o the_o beginning_n from_o christ_n and_o his_o minister_n but_o you_o have_v have_v it_o also_o commend_v to_o you_o out_o of_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n therefore_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 8._o again_o a_o new_a commandment_n i_o write_v unto_o you_o which_o thing_n be_v true_a in_o he_o and_o in_o you_o because_o the_o darkness_n be_v past_a and_o the_o true_a light_n now_o shine_v reas._n 11._o this_o commandment_n be_v not_o old_a in_o the_o oldness_n of_o the_o letter_n as_o in_o time_n past_o it_o be_v so_o long_o as_o you_o live_v irregenerate_a under_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n when_o the_o law_n do_v command_v and_o confer_v no_o strength_n to_o perform_v but_o it_o be_v now_o in_o the_o newness_n of_o spirit_n to_o the_o perform_v whereof_o christ_n will_v administer_v new_a grace_n to_o you_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n which_o what_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v he_o expound_v in_o the_o next_o word_n affirm_v that_o the_o command_n be_v new_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o christ_n who_o quicken_v the_o commandment_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o themselves_o who_o be_v now_o by_o regeneration_n make_v new_a creature_n i._n e._n to_o who_o grace_n be_v administer_v and_o be_v furthermore_o to_o be_v administer_v to_o obedience_n because_o the_o darkness_n the_o reason_n be_v give_v to_o this_o sense_n because_o you_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n you_o be_v not_o in_o a_o state_n of_o irregeneration_n but_o be_v renew_v for_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o legal_a covenant_n and_o the_o state_n of_o irregeneration_n be_v pass_v away_o and_o now_o christ_n who_o bring_v life_n and_o grace_n with_o he_o and_o be_v the_o true_a light_n be_v rise_v as_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n upon_o you_o that_o believe_v and_o have_v both_o communicate_v the_o light_n and_o also_o the_o heat_n of_o life_n to_o you_o therefore_o the_o commandment_n be_v new_a to_o you_o that_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v encourage_v to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n with_o more_o alacrity_n vers._n 9_o he_o that_o say_v he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n and_o hate_v his_o brother_n be_v in_o darkness_n even_o until_o now_o the_o second_o exhortation_n draw_v the_o former_a to_o the_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v ten_o beside_o those_o two_o which_o be_v next_o recite_v and_o may_v also_o be_v refer_v hither_o argum._n 1._o whosoever_o profess_v himself_o to_o be_v in_o the_o light_n or_o regenerate_v and_o hate_v his_o brother_n he_o lie_v yet_o unregenerate_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n and_o sin_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 10._o he_o that_o love_v his_o brother_n abide_v in_o the_o light_n and_o there_o be_v none_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v in_o he_o argum._n 2._o he_o that_o love_v his_o brother_n remain_v in_o the_o light_n and_o persevere_fw-la in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n in_o part_n possess_v the_o lot_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o saint_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o etc._n etc._n and_o none_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v argum._n 3._o he_o that_o love_v his_o brother_n do_v neither_o stumble_v himself_o in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n always_o see_v whither_o he_o go_v viz._n to_o god_n by_o faith_n in_o the_o way_n of_o obedience_n nor_o be_v he_o a_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v to_o other_o whereby_o they_o may_v either_o be_v draw_v into_o sin_n or_o harden_v in_o it_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 11._o but_o he_o that_o hate_v his_o brother_n be_v in_o darkness_n and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o know_v not_o whither_o he_o go_v because_o that_o darkness_n have_v blind_v his_o eye_n argum._n 4._o he_o that_o hate_v his_o brother_n he_o whole_o lie_v and_o persevere_fw-la in_o sin_n and_o swarve_v from_o the_o right_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o salvation_n he_o be_v carry_v to_o a_o precipice_n not_o know_v whither_o he_o go_v because_o his_o mind_n be_v darken_v with_o sin_n therefore_o you_o must_v follow_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 12._o i_o write_v unto_o you_o little_a child_n because_o your_o sin_n be_v forgive_v you_o for_o his_o name_n sake_n argum._n 5._o o_o faithful_a
part._n vers._n 11._o for_o this_o be_v the_o message_n which_o you_o hear_v from_o the_o beginning_n that_o we_o shall_v love_v one_o another_o from_o hence_o he_o proceed_v to_o the_o other_o exhortation_n viz._n the_o love_n of_o brethren_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v fifteen_o argum._n 1._o the_o precept_n concern_v the_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n be_v give_v to_o you_o by_o christ_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o your_o call_n therefore_o love_v your_o brethren_n vers._n 12._o not_o as_o cain_n who_o be_v of_o that_o wicked_a one_o and_o slay_v his_o brother_n and_o wherefore_o slay_v he_o he_o because_o his_o own_o work_n be_v evil_a and_o his_o brother_n righteous_a argum._n 2._o the_o faithful_a aught_o to_o be_v unlike_a to_o cain_n the_o son_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o murderer_n of_o his_o brother_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n wherefore_o argum._n 3._o confirm_v and_o illustrate_v the_o former_a those_o that_o do_v not_o love_v their_o brethren_n but_o hate_v they_o shall_v be_v find_v to_o hate_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o they_o and_o in_o this_o to_o be_v like_o cain_n who_o out_o of_o envy_n persecute_v with_o hatred_n the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o his_o brother_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 13._o marvel_v not_o my_o brethren_n if_o the_o world_n hate_v you_o argum._n 4._o by_o prevent_v and_o retort_v a_o objection_n that_o charity_n among_o brethren_n ought_v by_o no_o mean_n to_o wax_v cold_a because_o they_o see_v themselves_o hate_v by_o the_o world_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a they_o ought_v so_o much_o the_o more_o vehement_o to_o love_v one_o another_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 14._o we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n unto_o life_n because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n abide_v in_o death_n argum._n 5._o w●e_o be_v more_o assure_v by_o our_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n or_o the_o love_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o they_o as_o by_o a_o certain_a sign_n that_o we_o ourselves_o be_v regenerate_v and_o translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n he_o that_o do_v not_o argum._n 6._o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n remain_v unregenerate_a in_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n therefore_o that_o you_o may_v prove_v yourselves_o regenerate_v love_v your_o brethren_n vers._n 15._o whosoever_o hate_v his_o brother_n be_v a_o murderer_n and_o you_o know_v that_o no_o murderer_n have_v eternal_a life_n abide_v in_o he_o argum._n 7._o confirm_v the_o former_a he_o that_o do_v not_o love_v his_o brother_n hate_v he_o and_o therefore_o he_o be_v a_o murderer_n and_o consequent_o he_o have_v neither_o the_o beginning_n of_o eternal_a life_n in_o himself_o neither_o right_n to_o eternal_a life_n but_o remain_v obnoxious_a to_o eternal_a death_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o love_v the_o brethren_n unless_o you_o will_v be_v account_v such_o vers._n 16._o hereby_o perceive_v we_o the_o love_n of_o god_n because_o he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o and_o we_o ought_v to_o lay_v down_o our_o life_n for_o the_o brethren_n argum._n 8._o christ_n exceed_o love_v we_o when_o he_o lay_v down_o his_o own_o life_n for_o we_o therefore_o we_o imitate_v his_o example_n aught_o to_o love_v one_o another_o we_o argum._n 9_o we_o owe_v this_o gratitude_n to_o christ_n who_o have_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o and_o our_o brethren_n that_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o pour_v out_o our_o life_n for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n or_o our_o brethren_n therefore_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o ought_v we_o sincere_o to_o affect_v they_o and_o perform_v the_o inferior_a duty_n of_o love_n towards_o they_o vers._n 17._o but_o who_o have_v this_o world_n good_a and_o see_v his_o brother_n have_v need_v and_o shut_v up_o his_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n from_o he_o how_o dwell_v the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o he_o argum._n 10._o confirm_v the_o former_a they_o who_o do_v not_o so_o love_v their_o brethren_n as_o to_o communicate_v of_o their_o substance_n to_o those_o that_o want_v be_v move_v to_o it_o out_o of_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n be_v hypocrite_n and_o far_o from_o that_o love_n which_o be_v ready_a to_o lay_v down_o its_o life_n for_o the_o brethren_n vers._n 18._o my_o little_a child_n let_v we_o not_o love_v in_o word_n neither_o in_o tongue_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n hence_o be_v infer_v the_o exhortation_n itself_o that_o they_o testify_v their_o mutual_a love_n in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o not_o in_o word_n and_o in_o tongue_n only_o vers._n 19_o and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o shall_v assure_v our_o heart_n before_o he_o argum._n 11._o by_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n as_o by_o the_o fruit_n of_o sincere_a faith_n we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v sincere_a or_o true_o faithful_a and_o bear_v of_o god_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v the_o brethren_n before_o he_o argum._n 12._o by_o love_n we_o shall_v confirm_v our_o confidence_n with_o god_n and_o shall_v from_o this_o effect_n of_o faith_n help_v conscience_n in_o the_o conflict_n of_o faith_n to_o the_o give_v of_o we_o a_o testimony_n of_o our_o absolution_n and_o justification_n by_o faith_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 20._o for_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n 21._o belove_a if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n by_o compare_v of_o a_o watchful_a and_o a_o evil_a conscience_n in_o this_o verse_n in_o the_o effect_n of_o condemnation_n with_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o the_o follow_a verse_n in_o the_o effect_n of_o absolution_n as_o when_o a_o evil_a conscience_n condemn_v he_o that_o be_v altogether_o void_a of_o brotherly_a love_n the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n be_v ratify_v by_o god_n the_o supreme_a and_o omniscient_a judge_n until_o they_o fly_v unto_o christ_n so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n when_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o howsoever_o it_o accuse_v we_o of_o imperfection_n do_v not_o condemn_v we_o as_o if_o we_o be_v altogether_o destitute_a of_o this_o fruit_n of_o persevere_v in_o brotherly_a love_n we_o retain_v a_o confidence_n of_o go_v to_o god_n as_o our_o father_n in_o christ_n therefore_o by_o follow_v after_o brotherly_a love_n we_o shall_v assure_v our_o heart_n before_o he_o as_o it_o be_v vers_n 19_o vers._n 22._o and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n argum._n 13._o conscience_n of_o brotherly_a love_n give_v confidence_n of_o obtain_v those_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o ask_v of_o god_n according_a to_o his_o will_n because_o we_o can_v reason_v from_o our_o endeavour_n of_o keep_v and_o do_v god_n commandment_n which_o be_v please_v to_o he_o that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o that_o be_v true_a believer_n who_o through_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v in_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o who_o prayer_n god_n do_v not_o reject_v as_o he_o do_v the_o prayer_n of_o hypocrite_n and_o wicked_a man_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 23._o and_o this_o be_v his_o commandment_n that_o we_o shall_v believe_v on_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o love_v one_o another_o as_o he_o give_v we_o commandment_n argum._n 14._o confirm_v the_o former_a and_o answer_v a_o objection_n lest_o any_o man_n shall_v abuse_v the_o thing_n speak_v before_o to_o defend_v the_o merit_n of_o work_n or_o justification_n by_o work_n the_o commandment_n concern_v brotherly_a love_n be_v consequent_o include_v in_o the_o precept_n of_o save_a faith_n which_o be_v to_o be_v place_v upon_o christ._n for_o when_o god_n command_v faith_n in_o christ_n which_o work_v by_o love_n he_o also_o command_v that_o we_o shall_v love_v one_o another_o therefore_o if_o any_o man_n have_v respect_n to_o the_o precept_n concern_v faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n it_o be_v necessary_a also_o that_o he_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o command_n touch_v mutual_a love_n and_o that_o he_o obey_v it_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 24._o and_o he_o that_o keep_v his_o commandment_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o be_v in_o he_o and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o he_o abide_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o argum._n 15._o in_o who_o there_o be_v a_o endeavour_n to_o obey_v the_o command_n of_o god_n and_o namely_o the_o precept_n touch_v faith_n in_o christ_n which_o work_v efficacious_o by_o brotherly_a love_n he_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n and_o know_v that_o he_o have_v
of_o his_o prayer_n therefore_o for_o this_o cause_n you_o ought_v to_o believe_v in_o christ._n vers._n 16._o if_o any_o man_n see_v his_o brother_n sin_n a_o sin_n which_o be_v not_o unto_o death_n he_o shall_v ask_v and_o he_o shall_v give_v he_o life_n for_o they_o that_o sin_n not_o unto_o death_n there_o be_v a_o si●_n unto_o death_n i_o do_v not_o say_v that_o he_o shall_v pray_v for_o it_o argum._n 13._o he_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n not_o only_o pray_v for_o himself_o but_o also_o out_o of_o love_n for_o his_o sin_v brethren_n shall_v be_v hear_v to_o who_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o sin_n decline_v to_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n god_n will_v if_o he_o be_v but_o ask_v by_o a_o faithful_a man_n restore_v he_o to_o life_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n not_o unto_o death_n he_o except_v in_o case_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n when_o a_o professor_n of_o the_o faith_n or_o a_o brother_n as_o to_o the_o external_a communion_n of_o the_o church_n fall_v into_o open_a apostasy_n from_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o maintain_v cruel_a ha●red_v against_o the_o gospel_n and_o those_o that_o be_v faithful_a against_o the_o light_n of_o conscience_n illuminate_v once_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o command_v not_o to_o pray_v for_o he_o that_o commit_v this_o sin_n when_o it_o may_v be_v discern_v it_o be_v call_v a_o sin_n unto_o death_n because_o eternal_a death_n follow_v that_o sin_n and_o he_o that_o fall_v into_o it_o remain_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n until_o he_o be_v thrust_v down_o into_o hell_n vers._n 17._o all_o unrighteousness_n be_v sin_n and_o there_o be_v a_o sin_n not_o unto_o death_n he_o explain_v what_o he_o have_v say_v that_o although_o all_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n be_v sin_n wherefore_o it_o deserve_v the_o wage_n of_o death_n yet_o death_n follow_v not_o all_o sin_n because_o all_o kind_n of_o sin_n be_v remit_v except_o this_o sin_n which_o be_v call_v blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v never_o remit_v to_o any_o nor_o never_o shall_v vers._n 18._o we_o know_v that_o whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o but_o he_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o god_n keep_v himself_o and_o that_o wicked_a one_o touch_v he_o not_o argum._n 14._o he_o that_o be_v regenerate_v or_o true_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v that_o he_o sin_v not_o this_o sin_n yea_o nor_o do_v he_o lie_v always_o entangle_v in_o any_o sin_n but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o virtue_n of_o god_n seed_n remain_v in_o he_o keep_v himself_o lest_o the_o devil_n touch_v he_o to_o death_n with_o his_o sin_n therefore_o you_o must_v believe_v in_o christ._n vers._n 19_o and_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o god_n and_o the_o whole_a world_n lie_v in_o wickedness_n he_o apply_v this_o argument_n by_o way_n of_o assumption_n from_o the_o proposition_n to_o their_o comfort_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o which_o he_o write_v and_o confirm_v it_o by_o five_o reason_n viz._n that_o the_o faithful_a whereunto_o he_o write_v be_v keep_v together_o with_o himself_o and_o shall_v be_v preserve_v in_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n we_o know_v reas._n 1_o we_o be_v certain_o persuade_v of_o our_o regeneration_n therefore_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o sin_v that_o unpardonable_a sin_n neither_o shall_v be_v in_o bondage_n to_o it_o but_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o the_o devil_n full_o through_o christ._n the_o world_n reas._n 2._o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o world_n be_v only_o in_o the_o power_n of_o that_o malicious_a devil_n that_o he_o may_v throw_v they_o headlong_o out_o of_o one_o wickedness_n into_o another_o therefore_o we_o who_o be_v translate_v out_o of_o the_o world_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o in_o the_o power_n of_o that_o malicious_a one_o but_o shall_v be_v preserve_v as_o the_o freeman_n of_o god_n vers._n 20._o and_o we_o know_v that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v come_v and_o have_v give_v we_o a_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v know_v he_o that_o be_v true_a and_o we_o be_v in_o he_o that_o be_v true_a even_o in_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ._n this_o be_v the_o true_a god_n and_o eternal_a life_n reas._o 3_o we_o be_v certain_a of_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n our_o redeemer_n into_o the_o world_n who_o have_v enlighten_v our_o mind_n with_o his_o grace_n and_o have_v give_v we_o true_a faith_n in_o god_n therefore_o we_o shall_v not_o sin_n unto_o death_n but_o shall_v be_v preserve_v and_o we_o reas._o 4._o we_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n and_o christ_n wherein_o we_o be_v and_o dwell_v by_o faith_n therefore_o we_o shall_v be_v untouched_a by_o that_o sin_n this_o be_v reas._n 5._o christ_n be_v the_o very_a true_a god_n and_o life_n eternal_a who_o in_o himself_o be_v life_n and_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n to_o be_v communicate_v to_o the_o faithful_a and_o also_o the_o procurer_n giver_n and_o preserver_n of_o it_o therefore_o we_o be_v certain_o persuade_v of_o our_o perseverance_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n vers._n 21._o little_a child_n keep_v yourselves_o from_o idol_n amen_n for_o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o epistle_n he_o propose_v a_o short_a admonition_n that_o they_o have_v a_o care_n and_o keep_v themselves_o from_o idol_n in_o the_o plural_a number_n and_o that_o from_o all_o sort_n of_o idol_n which_o after_o any_o manner_n may_v thrust_v themselves_o into_o the_o place_n of_o truth_n or_o of_o the_o true_a god_n to_o draw_v they_o from_o believe_v of_o the_o true_a doctrine_n or_o from_o the_o true_a worship_n or_o obedience_n of_o god_n under_o any_o pretence_n whatsoever_o and_o that_o so_o much_o the_o more_o because_o these_o idol_n may_v be_v obtrude_v upon_o the_o faithful_a by_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o minister_n and_o by_o all_o possible_a cunning_n therefore_o he_o the_o more_o diligent_o command_v they_o to_o watch_v and_o to_o keep_v themselves_o from_o they_o lest_o 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communion_n with_o he_o by_o the_o free_a presence_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o spiritual_a presence_n he_o may_v know_v by_o its_o effect_n viz._n from_o a_o desire_n in_o he_o to_o obey_v god_n command_n concern_v lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n work_v by_o love_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o brotherly_a love_n chap._n iu._n in_o this_o chapter_n the_o apostle_n be_v whole_o in_o establish_v their_o faith_n and_o in_o stir_v up_o their_o love_n towards_o the_o brethren_n the_o chapter_n contain_v two_o part_n in_o the_o first_o he_o exhort_v to_o try_v the_o spirit_n that_o they_o may_v beware_v of_o impostor_n to_o vers_n 7._o in_o the_o other_o he_o again_o provoke_v they_o to_o brotherly_a love_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o belove_a believe_v not_o every_o spirit_n but_o try_v the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n because_o many_o false_a prophet_n be_v go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n the_o occasion_n of_o mention_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 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the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o he_o exhort_v to_o brotherly_a love_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v twenty_o argum._n 1._o love_n towards_o the_o brethren_n be_v from_o god_n viz._n as_o a_o special_a gift_n which_o be_v give_v only_o to_o the_o elect_a therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o endeavour_v after_o it_o everyone_o argum._n 2._o confirm_v the_o former_a he_o that_o be_v endue_v with_o love_n towards_o brethren_n as_o brethren_z be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o the_o regenerate_a therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o love_n know_v argum._n 3._o he_o that_o exercise_v love_n know_v god_n i._n e._n believe_v in_o he_o and_o love_v he_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o love_v the_o brethren_n vers._n 8._o he_o that_o love_v not_o know_v not_o god_n for_o god_n be_v love_n argum._n 4._o he_o that_o be_v altogether_o without_o love_n towards_o the_o brethren_n do_v neither_o believe_v god_n nor_o love_v he_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o 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his_o suffering_n may_v obtain_v eternal_a life_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v his_o adopt_a son_n or_o our_o brethren_n vers._n 10._o herein_o be_v love_n not_o that_o we_o love_v god_n but_o that_o he_o love_v we_o and_o send_v his_o son_n to_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n 11._o belove_a if_o god_n so_o love_v we_o we_o ought_v also_o to_o love_v one_o another_o argum._n 6._o confirm_v and_o illustrate_v the_o former_a god_n have_v free_o love_v we_o unworthy_a and_o undeserving_a and_o also_o enemy_n who_o have_v not_o only_o not_o merit_v his_o love_n but_o have_v no_o not_o first_o desire_v it_o but_o god_n have_v first_o love_v we_o and_o that_o most_o exceed_o by_o send_v his_o son_n who_o offer_v up_o himself_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o the_o expiate_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o obtain_v all_o the_o gift_n which_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o prepare_n of_o we_o to_o the_o possession_n of_o eternal_a life_n from_o whence_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o exercise_v brotherly_o love_v one_o towards_o another_o vers._n 11._o vers._n 12._o no_o man_n have_v see_v god_n at_o any_o time_n if_o we_o love_v one_o another_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o his_o love_n be_v perfect_v in_o we_o argum._n 7._o although_o god_n be_v invisible_a who_o can_v never_o with_o corporeal_a sense_n be_v see_v of_o any_o in_o his_o essence_n yet_o if_o we_o love_v one_o another_o we_o have_v communion_n with_o he_o and_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o love_n perfect_v argum._n 8._o from_o our_o love_n of_o brethren_n our_o love_n be_v perfect_v towards_o god_n or_o demonstrate_v to_o be_v sincere_a such_o god_n accept_v and_o approve_v therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 13._o hereby_o know_v we_o that_o we_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o because_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o spirit_n argum._n 9_o we_o have_v not_o only_a communion_n with_o god_n but_o we_o be_v also_o bring_v to_o a_o 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we_o testify_v bold_o concern_v that_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o man_n therefore_o all_o the_o faithful_a aught_o to_o do_v the_o same_o every_o one_o according_a to_o his_o measure_n vers._n 15._o whosoever_o shall_v confess_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n god_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o god_n argum._n 11._o infer_v from_o the_o former_a and_o confirm_v it_o because_o not_o only_o the_o apostle_n but_o also_o whoever_o he_o be_v who_o out_o of_o love_n to_o god_n and_o the_o brethren_n shall_v confess_v both_o in_o word_n and_o deed_n the_o excellency_n and_o virtue_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o we_o do_v he_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n as_o well_o as_o we_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 16_o and_o we_o have_v know_v and_o believe_v the_o love_n that_o god_n have_v to_o we_o god_n be_v love_n and_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o love_n dwell_v in_o god_n and_o god_n in_o he_o argum._n 12._o also_o 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