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 propagate_v to_o his_o posterity_n for_o from_o adam_n to_o the_o law_n write_v by_o moses_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n and_o impute_v and_o that_o can_v not_o be_v unless_o there_o have_v be_v some_o law_n at_o least_o unwritten_a and_o innate_a for_o have_v there_o be_v no_o law_n neither_o write_v nor_o innate_a sin_n can_v not_o be_v impute_v ver_fw-la 13._o but_o it_o be_v impute_v because_o the_o punishment_n be_v inflict_v if_o so_o be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n it_o reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n not_o only_o over_o those_o that_o be_v of_o ripe_a year_n but_o also_o over_o infant_n which_o sin_v original_o in_o he_o see_v all_o man_n be_v in_o adam_n one_o man_n though_o not_o actual_o or_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n actual_a transgression_n ver_fw-la 14._o the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v there_o be_v death_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n therefore_o there_o be_v sin_n therefore_o a_o law_n and_o sin_n from_o one_o pass_v unto_o all_o he_o call_v adam_n 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 â—f_v one_o many_o be_v dead_a much_o more_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o â—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 mâ—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 than_o those_o which_o adam_n lose_v vers._n 16._o and_o not_o as_o it_o be_v by_o one_o that_o sin_v so_o be_v the_o gift_n for_o the_o judgement_n be_v by_o one_o to_o condemnation_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n be_v of_o many_o offence_n unto_o justification_n the_o three_o branch_n of_o the_o comparison_n show_v the_o dissimilitude_n between_o the_o evil_a that_o enter_v only_o by_o adam_n sin_v and_o the_o gift_n which_o be_v by_o jesus_n christ_n because_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n from_o one_o sin_n of_o adam_n proceed_v to_o the_o just_a condemnation_n of_o himself_o and_o of_o all_o that_o by_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n be_v comprehend_v in_o his_o loin_n but_o grace_n or_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o that_o one_o original_a sin_n but_o from_o a_o multitude_n of_o actual_a sin_n commit_v by_o every_o one_o to_o a_o full_a justification_n from_o all_o sin_n the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v condemnation_n be_v from_o one_o offence_n but_o 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 â—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 comparison_n illustrate_v and_o confirm_v the_o former_a after_o this_o manner_n as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n only_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o many_o be_v account_v and_o deal_v with_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n as_o sinner_n because_o they_o be_v derive_v from_o he_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n only_o many_o shall_v be_v make_v righteous_a that_o be_v shall_v be_v account_v as_o righteous_a to_o wit_n all_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n bear_v of_o he_o after_o the_o spirit_n for_o equal_a it_o be_v that_o the_o poison_n of_o sin_n shall_v not_o pierce_v deep_o or_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n spread_v further_o upon_o his_o offspring_n than_o the_o virtue_n
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 faitâ—_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
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 siâ—_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 haâ—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 they_o shall_v be_v in_o any_o wise_a pollute_a by_o they_o but_o by_o name_n that_o they_o beware_v of_o image_n wherein_o antichrist_n will_v glory_v and_o by_o these_o deceive_v the_o world_n the_o second_o epistle_n of_o john_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n as_o luke_n write_v the_o book_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o a_o certain_a noble_a theophilus_n for_o the_o use_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a so_o john_n write_v this_o familiar_a epistle_n to_o one_o noble_a and_o holy_a matron_n and_o her_o child_n not_o only_o that_o he_o may_v appropriate_v the_o doctrine_n which_o he_o have_v commend_v in_o his_o former_a epistle_n to_o the_o universal_a church_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o this_o private_a family_n but_o also_o that_o he_o may_v teach_v the_o pastor_n how_o they_o ought_v to_o teach_v public_o and_o from_o house_n to_o house_n from_o the_o apostle_n example_n act._n 20_o 20._o the_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v three_o the_o preface_n contain_v the_o direction_n of_o the_o epistle_n and_o salutation_n to_o vers_n 4._o a_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o a_o constant_a exercise_n of_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n to_z vers_n 12._o the_o three_o be_v the_o conclusion_n vers._n 1._o the_o elder_n unto_o the_o elect_a lady_n and_o her_o child_n who_o i_o love_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o not_o i_o only_o but_o also_o all_o they_o that_o have_v know_v the_o truth_n the_o direction_n of_o the_o epistle_n show_v who_o to_o who_o and_o with_o what_o mind_n he_o write_v this_o epistle_n the_o writer_n be_v john_n the_o apostle_n who_o make_v no_o doubt_n of_o his_o authority_n in_o this_o family_n content_a with_o the_o title_n of_o the_o ordinary_a and_o common_a ministry_n he_o call_v himself_o a_o elder_n by_o which_o name_n he_o be_v now_o very_o ancient_a he_o also_o note_v his_o age_n to_o the_o end_n that_o his_o admonition_n who_o can_v not_o live_v long_o by_o reason_n of_o his_o age_n may_v be_v the_o more_o deep_o fix_v in_o they_o the_o person_n whereunto_o it_o be_v chief_o write_v be_v the_o elect_a lady_n to_o signify_v civil_a and_o due_a honour_n he_o call_v her_o lady_n acknowledge_v her_o more_o happy_a spiritual_a condition_n in_o the_o lord_n he_o call_v her_o elect_n because_o in_o that_o this_o matron_n have_v from_o the_o sincerity_n of_o her_o faith_n declare_v herself_o to_o be_v elect_a a_o far_o more_o excellent_a commendation_n than_o that_o she_o be_v account_v a_o lady_n in_o a_o civil_a condition_n by_o man_n her_o child_n be_v adjoin_v because_o they_o be_v partaker_n with_o their_o mother_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ._n as_o for_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o
the_o second_o assertion_n follow_v from_o a_o solid_a consolation_n which_o this_o way_n of_o our_o justification_n afford_v against_o wrath_n and_o sin_n the_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n be_v two_o in_o the_o first_o be_v propound_v a_o consolation_n in_o repeat_v the_o several_a fruit_n of_o our_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n to_o verse_n the_o six_o in_o the_o other_o be_v set_v forth_o the_o solidity_n of_o this_o comfort_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 1._o therefore_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o chap._n in_o which_o he_o recite_v nine_o benefit_n or_o fruit_n which_o depend_v upon_o each_o other_o to_o show_v the_o consolation_n which_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n afford_v to_o we_o the_o first_o fruit_n be_v peace_n or_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n now_o appease_v by_o our_o mediator_n or_o through_o christ_n who_o have_v make_v peace_n for_o we_o vers._n 2._o by_o who_o also_o we_o have_v access_n by_o faith_n into_o his_o grace_n wherein_o we_o stand_v the_o second_o fruit_n be_v a_o daily_a lead_n by_o the_o hand_n as_o it_o be_v through_o christ_n by_o faith_n into_o the_o favour_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v use_v and_o enjoy_v it_o more_o and_o more_o and_o be_v even_o whole_o take_v into_o it_o stand_v the_o three_o fruit_n be_v the_o confirmation_n of_o we_o in_o this_o state_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v not_o fall_v from_o it_o but_o constant_o stand_v and_o rejoice_v the_o four_o fruit_n be_v a_o rejoice_v in_o the_o most_o assure_a hope_n of_o enjoy_v of_o celestial_a glory_n hereafter_o with_o god_n vers._n 3._o and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o we_o glory_n in_o tribulation_n also_o know_v that_o tribulation_n work_v patience_n 4._o and_o patience_n experience_n and_o experience_n hope_v the_o five_o fruit_n be_v a_o glory_v in_o all_o tribulation_n and_o that_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o affliction_n to_o which_o we_o be_v liable_a in_o this_o life_n after_o we_o be_v justify_v know_v the_o six_o fruit_n be_v the_o give_v occasion_n of_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n upon_o a_o certain_a knowledge_n or_o persuasion_n of_o persevere_v in_o holiness_n by_o the_o cross._n because_o thereby_o god_n teach_v we_o patience_n and_o by_o patience_n in_o we_o afford_v we_o new_a instruction_n of_o his_o grace_n towards_o we_o give_v we_o experience_n and_o by_o experience_n increase_v and_o confirm_v our_o faith_n and_o hope_v of_o present_a and_o full_a freedom_n hereafter_o from_o tribulation_n vers._n 5._o and_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a because_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o seven_o fruit_n be_v a_o certainty_n of_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o good_a hope_v for_o or_o freedom_n from_o be_v ashamed_a which_o the_o frustration_n of_o conceive_a hope_n cause_v for_o hope_n arise_v from_o justify_v faith_n after_o this_o manner_n stir_v up_o and_o increase_v deceive_v not_o nor_o make_v he_o that_o hope_v ashamed_a shed_v abroad_o the_o eight_o fruit_n confirm_v the_o former_a be_v a_o sense_n of_o divine_a love_n towards_o we_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o fill_v they_o which_o as_o a_o certain_a earnest_n stablish_v we_o in_o the_o hope_n of_o future_a good_a thing_n the_o spirit_n the_o nine_o fruit_n be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n more_o plentiful_o give_v to_o we_o who_o believe_v in_o christ_n which_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o this_o sense_n of_o divine_a love_n towards_o we_o and_o witness_n together_o with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o work_n in_o we_o all_o his_o other_o work_n belong_v to_o regeneration_n consolation_n and_o salvation_n all_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n have_v right_a to_o all_o these_o privilege_n if_o there_o be_v any_o that_o be_v babe_n in_o christ_n or_o under_o any_o tentation_n and_o know_v not_o that_o they_o be_v justify_v and_o be_v not_o acquaint_v with_o the_o consolation_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o sorrow_n under_o their_o sin_n no_o wonder_n that_o they_o receive_v no_o comfort_n from_o these_o fruit_n vers._n 6._o for_o when_o we_o be_v yet_o without_o strength_n in_o due_a time_n christ_n die_v for_o the_o ungodly_a 7._o for_o scarce_o for_o a_o righteous_a man_n will_v one_o die_v yet_o peradventure_o for_o a_o good_a man_n some_o will_v even_o dare_v to_o die_v 8._o but_o god_n commend_v his_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o that_o while_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n christ_n die_v for_o we_o 9_o much_o more_o than_o be_v now_o justify_v by_o his_o blood_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o wrath_n through_o he_o the_o second_o part._n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n wherein_o he_o show_v the_o solidity_n of_o consolation_n against_o wrath_n and_o sin_n by_o a_o twofold_a comparison_n whereof_o the_o first_o be_v of_o christ_n with_o christ_n to_o ver_fw-la 12._o the_o other_o be_v of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o second_o adam_n with_o adam_n our_o first_o parent_n to_o the_o end_n there_o be_v three_o member_n of_o the_o comparison_n of_o christ_n with_o christ_n wherein_o be_v prove_v that_o they_o which_o be_v justify_v shall_v be_v save_v from_o wrath_n by_o three_o argument_n the_o fiâ—st_a member_n of_o the_o comparison_n be_v of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n love_n towards_o we_o before_o justification_n with_o the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o after_o our_o justification_n to_o this_o sense_n when_o we_o lie_v in_o misery_n and_o sin_n destitute_a of_o all_o strength_n to_o deliver_v ourselves_o christ_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n die_v for_o we_o sinner_n ver_fw-la 6._o such_o great_a love_n among_o man_n be_v scarce_o find_v towards_o a_o righteous_a man_n unless_o perchance_o for_o a_o good_a man_n and_o some_o way_n profitable_a to_o we_o some_o will_v dare_v to_o die_v ver_fw-la 7._o whereupon_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n be_v commend_v to_o we_o from_o this_o that_o when_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n not_o yet_o justify_v christ_n die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o wrath_n ver_fw-la 8._o therefore_o much_o more_o effectual_a shall_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n be_v towards_o we_o now_o justify_v by_o his_o blood_n that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v by_o he_o from_o wrath_n ver_fw-la 9_o the_o argument_n be_v sufficient_a because_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n towards_o we_o now_o justify_v can_v be_v less_o than_o it_o be_v towards_o we_o when_o we_o lie_v in_o our_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o first_o argument_n vers._n 10._o for_o if_o whâ—n_o we_o be_v enemy_n we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n much_o more_o be_v reconcile_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v by_o his_o life_n the_o second_o member_n of_o the_o comparison_n be_v the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n before_o justification_n and_o of_o his_o life_n after_o justification_n after_o this_o manner_n if_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v effectual_a for_o the_o reconcile_n of_o we_o unto_o god_n it_o shall_v be_v effectual_a to_o free_v we_o from_o wrath_n now_o be_v justify_v and_o reconcile_v because_o it_o be_v absurd_a to_o determine_v that_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o live_v in_o heaven_n shall_v not_o preserve_v we_o from_o wrath_n for_o who_o that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v he_o both_o die_v and_o arise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o argument_n vers._n 11._o and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o we_o also_o joy_v in_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o we_o have_v now_o receive_v the_o atonement_n the_o three_o member_n of_o the_o comparison_n be_v of_o the_o efficacy_n or_o virtue_n of_o christ_n to_o procure_v and_o effect_v that_o god_n may_v be_v we_o as_o a_o thing_n proper_o our_o own_o which_o be_v great_a with_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o wrath_n which_o be_v less_o to_o this_o sense_n we_o have_v not_o this_o advantage_n only_o by_o christ_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v preserve_v from_o wrath_n but_o that_o which_o be_v chief_a of_o all_o we_o make_v our_o boast_n or_o rejoice_v in_o god_n as_o our_o peculiar_a possession_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v not_o only_o obtain_v reconciliation_n for_o we_o but_o have_v apply_v it_o to_o we_o now_o justify_v by_o faith_n and_o have_v make_v god_n reconcile_v peculiar_o we_o therefore_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o be_v preserve_v from_o wrath_n and_o this_o be_v the_o three_o argument_n in_o all_o which_o be_v show_v the_o solid_a consolation_n of_o those_o which_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n vers._n 12._o wherefore_o as_o by_o
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 by_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n not_o write_v before_o moses_n what_o need_n be_v there_o of_o any_o write_a law_n and_o see_v righteousness_n come_v not_o by_o the_o law_n as_o be_v say_v before_o to_o what_o end_n be_v the_o law_n he_o answer_v by_o show_v a_o threefold_a end_n of_o give_v the_o law_n first_o the_o law_n enter_v that_o the_o offence_n may_v abound_v i._n e._n the_o law_n forbid_v sin_n and_o enjoin_v righteousness_n in_o that_o space_n of_o time_n betwixt_o adam_n and_o christ_n come_v in_o that_o sin_n which_o be_v daily_o commit_v and_o yet_o because_o of_o ignorance_n not_o acknowledge_v may_v be_v know_v to_o be_v sin_n and_o that_o the_o natural_a wickedness_n of_o man_n may_v appear_v which_o occasion_n that_o by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o the_o law_n require_v righteousness_n by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o concupiscence_n be_v stir_v up_o against_o the_o law_n and_o that_o by_o this_o the_o sin_n which_o lie_v hide_v in_o man_n may_v be_v manifest_v and_o know_v to_o abound_v but_o where_o the_o second_o end_n that_o from_o the_o abundance_n of_o sin_n in_o those_o that_o be_v to_o be_v justify_v the_o exceed_a abundant_a grace_n of_o christ_n towards_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v may_v appear_v see_v that_o where_o sin_n abound_v in_o the_o conviction_n of_o man_n that_o be_v to_o be_v justify_v there_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n justify_v be_v find_v to_o superabound_a even_o as_o the_o three_o end_n that_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n as_o a_o king_n by_o the_o law_n may_v more_o clear_o appear_v show_v forth_o its_o condemn_a power_n the_o power_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n as_o a_o superior_a king_n hold_v forth_o in_o the_o gospel_n may_v be_v more_o â—minent_a prevail_a not_o only_o to_o the_o abolish_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o the_o confer_v of_o eternal_a life_n upon_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v therefore_o by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o the_o force_n of_o sin_n reign_v over_o man_n not_o justify_v crowd_v they_o to_o the_o prison_n of_o eternal_a death_n may_v more_o clear_o appear_v by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o the_o virtue_n power_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n overcome_v and_o subdue_a sin_n lead_v man_n powerful_o unto_o eternal_a life_n may_v more_o manifest_o be_v declare_v chap._n vi_o the_o three_o proof_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n free_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o that_o it_o conduce_v very_o much_o to_o the_o promote_a of_o sanctity_n and_o holiness_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o show_v that_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n or_o the_o doctrine_n concern_v the_o free_a ground_n of_o justification_n several_a way_n promote_v endeavour_n after_o sanctification_n to_o verse_n 12._o in_o the_o other_o part_n he_o exhort_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o what_o shall_v we_o say_v then_o shall_v we_o continue_v in_o sin_n that_o grace_n may_v abound_v 2._o god_n forbid_v how_o shall_v we_o that_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n live_v any_o long_a therein_o by_o answer_v a_o objection_n which_o seem_v to_o arise_v from_o this_o doctrine_n he_o set_v down_o a_o confirmation_n of_o the_o proposition_n that_o this_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n or_o of_o free_a justification_n make_v for_o the_o promote_a of_o holiness_n some_o may_v say_v shall_v we_o persevere_v in_o our_o sin_n we_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n may_v appear_v more_o abundant_a as_o this_o doctrine_n of_o free_a justification_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n seem_v to_o intimate_v he_o answer_v by_o deny_v and_o reject_v far_o from_o we_o be_v such_o a_o thought_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v they_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n ought_v not_o to_o indulge_v themselves_o in_o any_o sin_n but_o to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n and_o this_o proposition_n he_o confirm_v by_o ten_o argument_n argum._n 1._o we_o be_v dead_a unto_o sin_n in_o as_o much_o as_o when_o we_o give_v up_o our_o name_n unto_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v and_o sanctify_v by_o he_o we_o renounce_v sin_n that_o we_o may_v not_o have_v any_o more_o to_o do_v with_o it_o than_o the_o dead_a have_v with_o the_o live_n therefore_o we_o that_o be_v justify_v ought_v not_o any_o long_a to_o live_v in_o sin_n vers._n 3._o know_v you_o not_o that_o so_o many_o of_o we_o as_o be_v baptize_v into_o jesus_n christ_n be_v baptize_v into_o his_o death_n argum._n 2._o we_o as_o you_o know_v which_o be_v free_o justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v also_o take_v into_o the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o death_n by_o baptism_n by_o which_o sacrament_n we_o have_v bind_v ourselves_o to_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o christ_n have_v bind_v himself_o unto_o we_o to_o communicate_v the_o power_n of_o his_o death_n that_o we_o may_v die_v unto_o sin_n therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o undulge_v 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 â—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
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 unâ—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 conâ—â—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
for_o if_o i_o do_v what_o i_o woâ—ld_v not_o than_o i_o assent_v to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o it_o be_v good_a and_o the_o same_o sign_n of_o their_o sanctification_n have_v all_o those_o that_o bewail_v the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o obedience_n vers._n 7._o now_o than_o it_o be_v no_o more_o i_o that_o do_v it_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o argum._n 3._o of_o comfort_n because_o to_o he_o that_o lament_v his_o imperfection_n and_o disallow_v it_o that_o evil_a shall_v not_o be_v impute_v which_o be_v also_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o all_o the_o other_o holy_a combatant_n but_o to_o sin_v dwell_v in_o he_o because_o god_n esteem_v those_o that_o weep_v over_o the_o evil_n of_o their_o nature_n from_o their_o better_a part_n viz._n that_o which_o be_v renew_v which_o do_v and_o shall_v prevail_v in_o the_o mortification_n and_o abolition_n of_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o from_o which_o renew_a part_n he_o be_v call_v the_o christian_a champion_n it_o be_v no_o more_o i_o say_v he_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o vers._n 18._o for_o i_o know_v that_o in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n for_o to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a i_o find_v not_o the_o other_o difficulty_n or_o sharp_a contest_v consist_v in_o a_o threefold_a conflict_n first_o betwixt_o himself_o and_o the_o old_a man_n or_o that_o part_n which_o be_v not_o yet_o renew_v and_o himself_o the_o new_a man_n or_o the_o renew_a part_n and_o here_o he_o himself_o renew_v condemn_v himself_o unrenewed_a as_o void_a of_o any_o good_a and_o a_o fit_a receptacle_n for_o all_o evil_a i_o know_v say_v he_o that_o there_o do_v not_o dwell_v in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n or_o corrupt_a and_o unrenewed_a nature_n which_o i_o receive_v from_o my_o carnal_a generation_n any_o spiritual_a good_a thing_n whereby_o i_o may_v please_v god_n he_o prove_v what_o he_o say_v and_o propound_v the_o second_o conflict_n betwixt_o his_o will_n renew_v and_o the_o weakness_n of_o his_o flesh_n or_o his_o perverse_a nature_n hinder_v that_o the_o holy_a motion_n stir_v up_o by_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o bring_v into_o act_n and_o perform_v vers._n 19_o for_o the_o good_a that_o i_o will_v i_o do_v not_o but_o the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o that_o i_o do_v the_o three_o conflict_n betwixt_o the_o regenerate_v will_n and_o the_o flesh_n or_o the_o old_a man_n not_o only_o hinder_v the_o execution_n of_o the_o will_v renew_v but_o also_o produce_v evil_a effect_n contrary_a to_o the_o renew_a will._n some_o may_v wonder_v what_o he_o mean_v when_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o commission_n of_o evil_n see_v we_o all_o know_v from_o the_o scripture_n how_o holy_o and_o unblamable_o our_o apostle_n behave_v himself_o in_o all_o thing_n after_o his_o conversion_n but_o it_o will_v be_v no_o wonder_n when_o we_o consider_v that_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o abundant_a measure_n of_o holiness_n which_o be_v bestow_v upon_o he_o he_o can_v not_o behold_v those_o rebellious_a motion_n of_o his_o nature_n but_o he_o will_v accuse_v himself_o of_o the_o omission_n of_o good_a and_o the_o commission_n of_o evil_n for_o he_o take_v notice_n of_o those_o motion_n either_o hinder_v he_o from_o perform_v all_o the_o part_n of_o his_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o man_n which_o he_o strict_o desire_v to_o do_v or_o pollute_v some_o way_n or_o other_o all_o his_o action_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n what_o wonder_v therefore_o if_o after_o this_o manner_n he_o set_v out_o himself_o as_o a_o great_a sinner_n vers._n 20._o now_o if_o i_o do_v that_o i_o will_v not_o it_o be_v no_o more_o i_o that_o do_v it_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o the_o conquest_n follow_v after_o this_o sharp_a conflict_n repeat_v the_o consolation_n of_o himself_o and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o saint_n that_o the_o sin_n commit_v will_v not_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o bewail_v this_o his_o imperfection_n but_o to_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n or_o his_o habitual_a corruption_n indwell_v design_v to_o destruction_n and_o abolition_n and_o because_o he_o conflict_v with_o sin_n therefore_o be_v he_o denominate_v from_o the_o better_a and_o renew_v part_n as_o above_z vers_n 17._o and_o not_o from_o the_o worse_a part_n verse_n 21._o i_o find_v then_o a_o law_n that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o i_o the_o three_o sharp_a conflict_n follow_v consist_v of_o a_o threefold_a contention_n the_o first_o be_v betwixt_o himself_o regenerate_v endeavour_v after_o holiness_n and_o a_o evil_a inclination_n cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o impel_v he_o with_o a_o kind_n of_o necessity_n and_o as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o law_n incite_v and_o provoke_v to_o evil_n vers._n 22._o for_o i_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n after_o the_o inward_a man_n 23._o but_o i_o see_v another_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n the_o second_o contention_n be_v betwixt_o the_o inner_a spiritual_a man_n renew_v with_o his_o affection_n and_o the_o law_n of_o god_n on_o the_o one_o part_n and_o the_o outward_a or_o old_a man_n not_o renew_v furnish_v with_o his_o instrument_n and_o faculty_n with_o his_o rebellious_a motion_n on_o the_o other_o side_n against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o law_n or_o inclination_n of_o his_o renew_a mind_n fight_v and_o sometime_o prevail_a and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o evil_a disposition_n of_o his_o nature_n this_o be_v the_o fight_n whereof_o he_o speak_v gal._n 5.17_o the_o flesh_n lust_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o these_o be_v contrary_a that_o you_o can_v do_v the_o thing_n which_o you_o will_v which_o wrestle_v only_o they_o understand_v that_o feel_v it_o within_o they_o and_o the_o force_n of_o sin_n some_o way_n or_o other_o pollute_v their_o most_o holy_a action_n all_o their_o life_n long_o vers._n 24._o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n the_o three_o contention_n be_v betwixt_o evil_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o holy_a servant_n of_o god_n lie_v prostrate_a under_o the_o oppression_n of_o the_o conquer_a perverseness_n of_o his_o nature_n or_o this_o body_n of_o death_n groan_v lament_a and_o cry_v out_o to_o god_n for_o deliverance_n vers._n 25._o i_o thank_v god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n after_o this_o fierce_a combat_n follow_v the_o victory_n and_o comfort_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n justify_v together_o with_o his_o thanksgiving_n to_o god_n his_o deliverer_n who_o have_v provide_v comfort_n in_o his_o son_n not_o for_o those_o that_o continue_v in_o sin_n but_o which_o bewail_v their_o sin_n and_o imperfection_n vers._n 25._o so_o then_o with_o the_o mind_n i_o myself_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o with_o the_o flesh_n the_o law_n of_o sin_n at_o length_n with_o a_o compose_a mind_n after_o his_o be_v affect_v with_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o with_o joy_n because_o of_o his_o hoped-for_a liberty_n by_o christ_n the_o apostle_n at_o length_n propound_v himself_o a_o fellow-soldier_n with_o other_o saint_n in_o this_o holy_a war_n against_o the_o remainder_n of_o sin_n after_o this_o manner_n i_o therefore_o a_o apostle_n that_o for_o comfort_n to_o those_o who_o bewail_v their_o sin_n i_o may_v brief_o recollect_v what_o i_o have_v speak_v of_o myself_o i_o profess_v that_o i_o have_v not_o attain_v to_o that_o measure_n of_o sanctity_n after_o which_o i_o aspire_v but_o together_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o saint_n mourning_n and_o conflict_v under_o the_o hope_n of_o freedom_n i_o go_v forward_o and_o as_o if_o i_o be_v divide_v from_o myself_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n wrestle_v in_o i_o with_o my_o mind_n or_o my_o spiritual_a part_n delightful_o i_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o with_o my_o flesh_n or_o my_o unregenerate_a part_n i_o be_o as_o a_o captive_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o prevalency_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n chap._n viii_o the_o five_o confirmation_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n be_v this_o that_o this_o way_n of_o justify_v afford_v solid_a consolation_n not_o only_o against_o all_o evil_a to_o be_v dread_v after_o this_o life_n but_o also_o against_o all_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n to_o which_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v liable_a in_o this_o life_n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n the_o first_o be_v to_o comfort_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v against_o the_o fear_n of_o condemnation_n which_o may_v trouble_v those_o that_o bewail_v the_o imperfection_n
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
you_o vers._n 10._o and_o if_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n reas._o 3_o see_v that_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o though_o your_o body_n indeed_o in_o respect_n to_o the_o remnant_n of_o sin_n not_o to_o be_v abolish_v but_o by_o death_n be_v destine_v to_o death_n and_o shall_v certain_o die_v yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n which_o be_v give_v to_o you_o be_v eternal_a life_n itself_o in_o you_o or_o begin_v in_o your_o soul_n because_o of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o you_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o you_o vers._n 11._o but_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n by_o his_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o you_o reas._n 4._o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o you_o will_v never_o forsake_v his_o habitation_n but_o will_v render_v you_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a and_o immortal_a receptacle_n to_o which_o end_n god_n will_v no_o less_o certain_o and_o powerful_o raise_v even_o your_o mortal_a body_n to_o life_n immortal_a as_o he_o have_v raise_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a therefore_o to_o you_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n vers._n 12._o therefore_o brethren_n we_o be_v debtor_n not_o to_o the_o flâ—sh_n to_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n the_o consolation_n which_o he_o have_v apply_v to_o the_o roman_n from_o their_o immunity_n from_o condemnation_n be_v draw_v into_o use_n exhort_v they_o to_o the_o study_n of_o holiness_n by_o which_o they_o shall_v strengthen_v their_o consolation_n the_o argument_n of_o his_o exhortation_n be_v six_o the_o first_o argument_n we_o be_v bind_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o obey_v the_o holy_a ghost_n continual_o mind_v we_o of_o our_o duty_n both_o inward_o and_o by_o the_o word_n but_o we_o â—re_n no_o debtor_n to_o the_o flesh_n or_o to_o serve_v the_o lust_n of_o our_o nature_n because_o we_o be_v nothing_o indebt_v to_o that_o beside_o hatred_n and_o all_o mean_n of_o mortification_n therefore_o ought_v we_o to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 13._o for_o if_o you_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n you_o shall_v die_v but_o if_o you_o through_o the_o spirit_n do_v mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n you_o shall_v live_v argum._n 2._o if_o you_o set_v up_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n for_o a_o rule_n that_o you_o may_v order_v your_o life_n according_a to_o that_o you_o shall_v eternal_o die_v therefore_o as_o you_o will_v not_o perish_v follow_v after_o holiness_n argum._n 3._o if_o you_o obey_v the_o holy_a ghost_n use_v only_o those_o mean_n prescribe_v by_o it_o and_o make_v use_n of_o that_o power_n communicate_v by_o the_o spirit_n to_o you_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n for_o the_o mortify_a the_o corrupt_a affection_n and_o deed_n of_o your_o body_n without_o doubt_n you_o shall_v obtain_v eternal_a life_n through_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 14._o for_o as_o many_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n argum._n 4._o confirm_v the_o former_a all_o that_o follow_v the_o command_n and_o guidance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n testify_v themselves_o to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o regenerate_a spirit_n therefore_o that_o you_o may_v prove_v yourselves_o the_o son_n of_o god_n obey_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 15._o for_o you_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n again_o to_o fear_v but_o you_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_n father_n argum._n 5._o further_n confirm_v that_o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n because_o after_o they_o flee_v to_o christ_n and_o embrace_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v set_v free_a by_o faith_n from_o the_o servile_a fear_n of_o condemnation_n which_o the_o spirit_n strike_v all_o those_o with_o who_o seek_v life_n from_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n from_o hence_o the_o argument_n after_o you_o have_v embrace_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n a_o servile_a fear_n of_o condemnation_n according_a to_o the_o tenor_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v no_o more_o give_v unto_o you_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n that_o you_o may_v most_o familiar_o call_v upon_o god_n the_o father_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n every_o one_o in_o his_o own_o tongue_n therefore_o you_o be_v both_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o also_o it_o become_v you_o to_o behave_v yourselves_o as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 16._o the_o spirit_n itself_o bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n argum._n 6._o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n seal_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o witness_n together_o with_o our_o spirit_n or_o conscience_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n we_o be_v therefore_o bind_v as_o it_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 17._o and_o if_o child_n than_o heir_n heir_n of_o god_n and_o joynt-heir_n with_o christ_n if_o so_o be_v that_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o that_o we_o may_v be_v also_o glorify_v together_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n comprehend_v the_o consolation_n of_o justify_v person_n by_o faith_n against_o the_o sharpness_n of_o affliction_n in_o this_o life_n he_o premise_n a_o conclusion_n draw_v from_o what_o be_v say_v before_o wherein_o he_o prove_v that_o they_o who_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n be_v not_o only_a heir_n of_o god_n and_o have_v right_a to_o all_o his_o good_a thing_n but_o also_o coheir_n with_o christ_n and_o bring_v by_o adoption_n into_o communion_n with_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n and_o into_o the_o inheritance_n with_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n this_o be_v the_o right_n of_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v to_o the_o inheritance_n which_o inheritance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v bring_v into_o the_o possession_n of_o he_o subjoin_v the_o condition_n of_o suffer_v with_o christ._n and_o this_o afford_v thirteen_o argument_n of_o consolation_n the_o first_o argument_n of_o comfort_n communion_n with_o christ_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o glorious_a inheritance_n will_v follow_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o in_o his_o suffering_n therefore_o let_v we_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o our_o affliction_n vers._n 18._o for_o i_o reckon_v that_o the_o suffering_n of_o this_o present_a time_n be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v reveal_v in_o we_o argum._n 2._o this_o be_v no_o hard_a condition_n because_o cast_v up_o the_o account_n i_o find_v that_o whatever_o we_o suffer_v in_o this_o life_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n be_v unworthy_a to_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o glory_n that_o shall_v hereafter_o be_v reveal_v and_o at_o length_n be_v bestow_v upon_o we_o whether_o we_o respect_v the_o quality_n of_o the_o thing_n or_o the_o duration_n of_o time_n therefore_o let_v we_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o our_o tribulation_n vers._n 19_o for_o the_o earnest_a expectation_n of_o the_o creature_n wait_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n argum._n 3._o figurate_o propound_v the_o whole_a frame_n of_o the_o world_n in_o its_o kind_n suffer_v together_o with_o we_o sustain_v itself_o in_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n to_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o very_o earnest_o as_o it_o be_v with_o the_o head_n stretch_v out_o expect_v that_o wished-for_a time_n therefore_o we_o also_o with_o this_o hope_n ought_v to_o support_v ourselves_o vers._n 20._o for_o the_o creature_n be_v make_v subject_a to_o vanity_n not_o willing_o but_o by_o reason_n of_o he_o who_o have_v subject_v the_o same_o in_o hope_n he_o explicate_v this_o argument_n show_v first_o that_o create_a thing_n be_v subject_a to_o vanity_n i._n e._n a_o corruptible_a condition_n and_o to_o the_o abuse_n of_o the_o vain_a man_n who_o abuse_v the_o creature_n to_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o prostitute_v it_o to_o their_o service_n to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o their_o vain_a lust_n second_o that_o the_o creature_n be_v not_o subject_a to_o this_o vanity_n willing_o or_o of_o its_o natural_a propensity_n or_o its_o natural_a use_n to_o which_o it_o be_v create_v of_o god_n but_o for_o the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n or_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n which_o have_v subject_v the_o creature_n to_o this_o curse_n with_o sinful_a man_n for_o who_o sake_n the_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 thâ—_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 mind_n which_o veil_n represent_v by_o the_o type_n of_o the_o external_a veil_n cover_v moses_n his_o face_n by_o christ_n be_v take_v away_o from_o all_o the_o faithful_a for_o righteousness_n life_n virtue_n and_o last_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n be_v publish_v and_o communicate_v to_o the_o faithful_a in_o christ_n but_o hitherto_o this_o veil_n do_v remain_v upon_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o unbelieve_a jew_n vers._n 16._o nevertheless_o when_o it_o shall_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n the_o veil_n shall_v be_v take_v away_o he_o have_v hope_n of_o the_o jew_n conversion_n when_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o israelite_n or_o the_o doctrine_n of_o moses_n now_o veil_v shall_v be_v turn_v by_o they_o to_o god_n i._n e._n shall_v be_v bring_v according_a to_o this_o typical_a signification_n to_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n then_o the_o veil_n of_o ignorance_n and_o of_o the_o darkness_n of_o ceremony_n shall_v be_v take_v from_o they_o as_o the_o veil_n be_v take_v from_o the_o face_n of_o moses_n when_o he_o enter_v in_o unto_o god_n sit_v betwixt_o the_o cherubin_n chief_o that_o they_o may_v see_v god_n their_o lord_n and_o their_o saviour_n christ_n and_o may_v acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v the_o true_a end_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n vers._n 17._o now_o the_o lord_n be_v that_o spirit_n and_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n the_o reason_n of_o this_o be_v give_v because_o 1._o christ_n be_v the_o spirit_n or_o the_o soul_n of_o all_o ceremony_n that_o a_o spiritual_a thing_n be_v signify_v by_o they_o 2._o christ_n be_v also_o the_o spirit_n or_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n because_o he_o fulfil_v the_o law_n in_o who_o alone_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v to_o be_v find_v 3._o christ_n
and_o give_v he_o to_o be_v the_o head_n over_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o church_n argum._n 11._o all_o our_o enemy_n the_o devil_n the_o wicked_a in_o the_o world_n persecutor_n heretic_n and_o impostor_n the_o power_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o prison_n banishment_n all_o kind_n of_o death_n be_v put_v under_o christ_n foot_n that_o he_o may_v order_v they_o and_o dispose_v of_o they_o to_o our_o good_a and_o put_v they_o under_o our_o foot_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n the_o head_n argum._n 12._o christ_n be_v appoint_v head_n over_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o church_n that_o be_v the_o father_n have_v commit_v the_o full_a power_n and_o administration_n of_o all_o thing_n unto_o he_o that_o he_o only_o shall_v be_v the_o most_o near_a head_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n for_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o church_n and_o all_o its_o member_n for_o the_o vivification_n exciting_a to_o all_o spiritual_a duty_n and_o preservation_n of_o spiritual_a life_n in_o they_o by_o the_o immediate_a presence_n and_o operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o its_o several_a member_n therefore_o unless_o you_o will_v doubt_v of_o your_o head_n wisdom_n power_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o his_o office_n you_o shall_v be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n vers._n 23._o which_o be_v his_o body_n the_o fullness_n of_o he_o that_o fill_v all_o in_o all_o argum._n 13._o the_o church_n be_v the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o believer_n be_v his_o member_n therefore_o you_o shall_v not_o doubt_v but_o he_o will_v look_v to_o and_o have_v a_o care_n of_o your_o salvation_n unless_o you_o will_v deny_v that_o believer_n be_v his_o member_n the_o fullness_n argum._n 14._o the_o church_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n so_o far_o as_o he_o be_v its_o mystical_a head_n so_o that_o he_o do_v not_o judge_v himself_o to_o be_v perfect_v and_o complete_v till_o all_o and_o every_o of_o the_o elect_n be_v gather_v into_o one_o unite_v to_o he_o have_v attain_v that_o full_a increase_n suitable_a to_o and_o appoint_v for_o every_o member_n and_o till_o at_o last_o they_o enjoy_v with_o he_o a_o plenary_a happiness_n therefore_o you_o shall_v be_v as_o sure_o of_o the_o perfect_a of_o your_o salvation_n as_o you_o be_v that_o christ_n will_v not_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v incomplete_a imperfect_a and_o maim_a fill_v argum._n 15._o christ_n fill_v all_o in_o all_o that_o be_v according_a to_o every_o creature_n capacity_n as_o he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o nature_n he_o work_v all_o thing_n as_o he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n he_o perfect_v all_o thing_n which_o belong_v to_o the_o spiritual_a life_n sanctification_n and_o salvation_n of_o believer_n fill_v all_o his_o member_n by_o degree_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v question_v but_o he_o will_v accomplish_v the_o begin_v work_n of_o faith_n sanctification_n and_o salvation_n in_o you_o this_o that_o he_o fill_v all_o in_o all_o be_v adjoin_v by_o way_n of_o correction_n or_o exposition_n to_o the_o former_a phrase_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o church_n lest_o we_o shall_v conceive_v that_o christ_n or_o our_o perfection_n depend_v upon_o any_o beside_o himself_o who_o of_o his_o own_o free_a love_n have_v bring_v this_o necessity_n upon_o himself_o of_o communicate_v himself_o to_o we_o unworthy_a wretch_n who_o stir_v up_o this_o desire_n of_o we_o in_o himself_o who_o himself_o have_v the_o power_n to_o satisfy_v this_o his_o own_o desire_n and_o who_o by_o degree_n fulfil_v his_o desire_n of_o sanctify_v we_o and_o indue_a we_o with_o faith_n and_o will_v proceed_v to_o fulfil_v it_o till_o he_o have_v perform_v all_o thing_n necessary_a to_o the_o perfect_a of_o salvation_n and_o that_o in_o all_o the_o faithful_a the_o great_a and_o least_o to_o he_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n his_o power_n and_o his_o constancy_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n chap._n ii_o the_o apostle_n proceed_v to_o prosecute_v the_o same_o argument_n prove_v sometime_o in_o the_o supposition_n that_o the_o believe_a ephesian_n sometime_o positive_o that_o all_o believer_n be_v save_v by_o grace_n the_o proposition_n to_o be_v make_v good_a be_v this_o you_o o_o ephesian_n be_v save_v by_o grace_n or_o believer_n be_v save_v by_o grace_n his_o argument_n be_v fifteen_o upon_o the_o last_o whereof_o he_o insist_o to_o the_o latter_a end_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 1._o and_o you_o have_v he_o quicken_v who_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n argu._n 1_o if_o you_o o_o ephesian_n be_v consider_v in_o the_o common_a state_n of_o nature_n you_o will_v be_v find_v to_o have_v be_v in_o that_o condition_n that_o you_o can_v not_o have_v recover_v thence_o but_o by_o grace_n there_o be_v seven_o part_n of_o this_o argument_n every_o one_o whereof_o heighten_v our_o first_o misery_n and_o prove_v grace_n to_o be_v the_o only_a cause_n of_o salvation_n dead_a 1_o in_o the_o state_n of_o nature_n you_o be_v not_o only_o defile_v with_o but_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o not_o only_o judicial_o dead_a because_o guilty_a of_o or_o liable_a to_o death_n but_o also_o real_o in_o effect_n spiritual_o dead_a so_o that_o the_o dead_a can_v as_o easy_o raise_v themselves_o to_o life_n or_o perform_v action_n of_o be_v as_o you_o can_v free_v yourselves_o from_o this_o death_n or_o do_v any_o good_a deed_n therefore_o you_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n vers._n 2._o wherein_o in_o time_n past_o you_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o course_n of_o this_o world_n according_a to_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n the_o spirit_n that_o now_o work_v in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n 2_o in_o reference_n to_o this_o natural_a life_n you_o do_v whole_o pass_v that_o in_o sin_n be_v whole_o busy_v and_o walk_v in_o they_o or_o else_o wax_v worse_o and_o worse_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n of_o this_o world_n 3_o you_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a man_n who_o favour_n this_o natural_a life_n only_o and_o follow_v their_o manner_n and_o custom_n as_o the_o rule_n of_o life_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n the_o prince_n 4_o you_o follow_v the_o captain_n of_o this_o way_n the_o devil_n the_o prince_n of_o unclean_a spirit_n who_o with_o his_o executioner_n or_o other_o evil_a angel_n fly_v in_o the_o air_n rule_n and_o govern_v effectual_o which_o work_v 5_o the_o devil_n do_v reign_v and_o execute_v his_o will_n in_o you_o as_o now_o he_o do_v in_o the_o disobedient_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 3._o among_o who_o also_o we_o all_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o time_n past_a in_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o flesh_n fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o our_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o be_v by_o nature_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n ever_o as_o other_o 6_o you_o do_v fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o your_o flesh_n and_o wallow_v in_o they_o do_v commit_v whatever_o your_o vain_a mind_n dictate_v whatever_o your_o corrupt_a appetite_n and_o affection_n of_o the_o flesh_n prescribe_v to_o these_o the_o apostle_n add_v himself_o before_o his_o conversion_n that_o they_o may_v see_v this_o argument_n propound_v in_o a_o hypothesis_n will_v serve_v to_o confirm_v the_o general_a thesis_n child_n 7._o by_o nature_n you_o be_v child_n of_o wrath_n that_o be_v guilty_a of_o death_n and_o liable_a to_o divine_a wrath_n which_o god_n may_v just_o pour_v upon_o we_o even_o to_o our_o utter_a destruction_n hereunto_o he_o join_v all_o other_o man_n as_o they_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o state_n of_o nature_n therefore_o we_o be_v behold_v to_o grace_n for_o our_o salvation_n vers._n 4._o but_o god_n who_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n for_o his_o great_a love_n wherewith_o he_o love_v we_o argum._n 2._o god_n out_o of_o his_o rich_a mercy_n and_o love_n have_v deliver_v we_o who_o believe_v from_o this_o most_o miserable_a condition_n therefore_o our_o salvation_n be_v of_o grace_n the_o several_a part_n of_o this_o argument_n manifest_v the_o same_o god_n 1._o he_o show_v god_n to_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n of_o our_o deliverance_n who_o alone_o be_v meet_v for_o so_o great_a a_o work_n rich_a 2._o that_o grace_n may_v appear_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v mention_v to_o be_v the_o abundant_a or_o rich_a mercy_n of_o god_n whereby_o as_o it_o be_v touch_v with_o a_o sense_n of_o our_o misery_n he_o be_v move_v to_o deliver_v we_o for_o his_o 3._o the_o love_n of_o god_n wherewith_o he_o love_v we_o from_o eternity_n be_v annex_v as_o the_o cause_n both_o of_o mercy_n and_o salvation_n we_o 4._o it_o be_v of_o mercy_n that_o god_n be_v please_v to_o take_v we_o rather_o than_o other_o and_o choose_v we_o for_o his_o son_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n ver._n 5._o even_o when_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n have_v quicken_v we_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
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 heâ—_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 noâ—_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
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
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 a_o man_n holy_a to_o the_o church_n whatsoever_o he_o be_v within_o another_o internal_a of_o the_o conscience_n and_o inner_a man_n which_o make_v a_o man_n holy_a before_o god_n 2._o the_o purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n he_o make_v to_o be_v by_o the_o exercise_n of_o such_o and_o such_o ordinance_n of_o divine_a service_n for_o the_o time_n then_o external_n or_o church-holiness_n of_o the_o outward_a man_n be_v procure_v by_o such_o and_o such_o exercise_n of_o divine_a ordinance_n in_o the_o church_n as_o serve_v to_o make_v a_o man_n to_o be_v repute_v and_o hold_v for_o clean_a before_o man_n and_o so_o to_o be_v receive_v for_o a_o member_n of_o the_o church_n as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v numb_a 19_o 3._o from_o his_o form_n of_o reason_v we_o learn_v that_o whatsoever_o liberty_n and_o access_n of_o come_v to_o the_o church_n be_v make_v to_o the_o jew_n of_o old_a by_o these_o ceremony_n of_o the_o law_n as_o much_o and_o more_o liberty_n be_v make_v to_o the_o christian_a to_o come_v in_o to_o god_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 4._o in_o describe_v christ_n sacrifice_n he_o say_v christ_n through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n then_o 1._o christ_n be_v both_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o priest_n in_o one_o person_n he_o offer_v himself_o as_o man_n through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n that_o be_v by_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o his_o own_o godhead_n by_o which_o he_o preach_v before_o his_o incarnation_n to_o sinner_n 1_o pet._n 3.19_o 2._o his_o sacrifice_n be_v without_o spot_n he_o be_v that_o spotless_a lamb_n in_o who_o be_v no_o sin_n nor_o imperfection_n nor_o defect_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o the_o sacrifice_n require_v 3._o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n which_o make_v it_o to_o purchase_v eternal_a redemption_n unto_o we_o flow_v from_o the_o infinite_a worth_n of_o his_o eternal_a godhead_n 4._o albeit_o christ_n two_o nature_n have_v their_o distinct_a respect_n in_o the_o action_n of_o his_o office_n yet_o christ_n be_v one_o and_o undivided_a in_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o office_n 5._o the_o fruit_n and_o force_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v set_v down_o in_o this_o that_o this_o blood_n shall_v purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n that_o be_v shall_v both_o absolve_v a_o man_n from_o his_o foregon_v sin_n and_o also_o enable_v he_o to_o serve_v god_n for_o time_n to_o come_v then_o 1._o sin_n be_v but_o dead_a work_n flow_v from_o nature_n dead_a in_o sin_n and_o not_o only_o deserve_v but_o also_o draw_v on_o death_n upon_o the_o sinner_n 2._o the_o conscience_n lie_v pollute_v with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o dead_a work_n till_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n apply_v bring_v intimation_n of_o absolution_n 3._o christ_n blood_n do_v not_o purge_v the_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o a_o man_n shall_v go_v wallow_v in_o they_o again_o but_o that_o he_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n more_o acceptable_o 4._o the_o purge_a virtue_n of_o christ_n blood_n be_v join_v with_o the_o sanctify_a and_o renew_v of_o the_o absolve_v sinner_n and_o what_o god_n have_v conjoin_v let_v no_o man_n put_v asunder_o 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 which_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 now_o lest_o any_o man_n shall_v stumble_v at_o christ_n death_n he_o show_v a_o necessity_n thereof_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o office_n of_o mediation_n and_o the_o purchase_n to_o be_v make_v by_o his_o redemption_n the_o force_n of_o the_o reason_n be_v this_o remission_n of_o sin_n can_v not_o have_v be_v give_v under_o the_o law_n except_o the_o mediator_n have_v be_v to_o pay_v the_o price_n of_o the_o same_o under_o the_o gospel_n nor_o can_v the_o faithful_a and_o call_v one_o either_o then_o or_o now_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n for_o a_o inheritance_n otherwise_o than_o by_o the_o mediator_n death_n therefore_o it_o behove_v the_o true_a mediator_n by_o mean_n of_o death_n to_o pay_v the_o promise_a price_n of_o the_o purchase_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a life_n then_o 1._o the_o remission_n of_o transgression_n and_o the_o inheritance_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v both_o fruit_n of_o christ_n passion_n 2._o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o passion_n extend_v themselves_o unto_o they_o who_o be_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n as_o well_o as_o unto_o we_o under_o the_o new_a 3._o the_o way_n of_o purchase_n of_o these_o benefit_n be_v by_o redemption_n that_o be_v to_o say_v by_o lawful_a purchase_n such_o as_o may_v satisfy_v justice_n 4._o the_o way_n in_o special_a be_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o mediator_n death_n his_o life_n be_v lay_v down_o to_o redeem_v we_o his_o one_o life_n as_o good_a as_o all_o we_o 5._o for_o this_o cause_n christ_n take_v the_o office_n of_o a_o mediator_n unto_o himself_o that_o he_o may_v have_v right_a and_o interest_n by_o death_n to_o make_v this_o purchase_n 6._o and_o therefore_o except_o he_o have_v real_o die_v the_o purchase_n can_v not_o have_v be_v lawful_o make_v 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 another_o reason_n to_o prove_v the_o necessity_n of_o christ_n death_n from_o the_o force_n of_o the_o word_n covenant_n which_o signify_v also_o a_o testament_n the_o force_n of_o the_o reason_n be_v this_o christ_n jer._n 31.31_o promise_v to_o make_v a_o new_a covenant_n and_o therefore_o also_o a_o new_a testament_n &_o iâ—_n to_o make_v a_o new_a testament_n than_o also_o he_o promise_v
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 unto_o we_o by_o our_o defunct_a lord_n who_o be_v dead_a and_o be_v alive_a to_o execute_v his_o own_o will_n for_o evermore_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o instrument_n and_o evidence_n the_o apostle_n notary_n the_o sacrament_n be_v seal_n witness_n from_o heaven_n the_o father_n the_o word_n and_o the_o spirit_n witness_n on_o earth_n the_o water_n the_o blood_n and_o the_o spirit_n 2._o christ_n jesus_n be_v both_o the_o maker_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v in_o jer._n 31._o and_o the_o mediator_n thereof_o also_o the_o testator_n and_o executor_n of_o that_o bless_a testament_n 3._o christ_n death_n be_v conclude_v and_o resolve_v upon_o and_o intimate_v before_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n 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_o the_o testator_n live_v he_o clear_v his_o reason_n from_o the_o nature_n of_o testament_n among_o man_n which_o not_o before_o but_o after_o a_o man_n death_n have_v force_n but_o here_o it_o may_v be_v object_v how_o can_v this_o be_v see_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o testament_n of_o christ_n benefit_n not_o a_o few_o be_v bestow_v upon_o the_o church_n before_o his_o death_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n not_o only_a remission_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a life_n but_o also_o many_o grace_n and_o blessing_n in_o this_o life_n both_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a i_o answer_v albeit_o christ_n death_n be_v not_o accomplish_v in_o act_n till_o of_o late_a yet_o for_o the_o certainty_n of_o his_o death_n to_o follow_v and_o the_o unchangeableness_n of_o his_o mind_n towards_o his_o church_n before_o his_o death_n he_o be_v reckon_v both_o with_o god_n and_o the_o church_n for_o dead_a and_o the_o promise_n of_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o his_o people_n accept_v for_o the_o time_n as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v perform_v for_o which_o cause_n he_o be_v call_v rev._n 13.8_o the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o christ_n be_v still_o represent_v as_o a_o slay_a man_n in_o all_o these_o sacrifice_n which_o the_o apostle_n point_v at_o as_o meeting_z this_o doubt_n in_o the_o next_o word_n which_o follow_v hereafter_o vers._n 18._o vers._n 18._o whereupon_o neither_o the_o first_o testament_n be_v dedicate_v without_o blood_n he_o prove_v the_o necessity_n of_o christ_n death_n yet_o far_o under_o the_o law_n his_o bloodshed_n be_v represent_v by_o type_n of_o bloody_a sacrifice_n therefore_o it_o behove_v those_o type_n to_o be_v answer_v by_o his_o real_a bloodshed_n and_o death_n then_o 1._o what_o the_o type_n of_o the_o law_n do_v signify_v christ_n behove_v to_o accomplish_v in_o verity_n 2._o the_o old_a church_n be_v teach_v that_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n signify_v by_o these_o type_n the_o covenant_n stand_v betwixt_o god_n and_o they_o 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 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 a_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n be_v pretend_v to_o be_v offer_v for_o obtain_v remission_n it_o serve_v not_o the_o purpose_n because_o without_o shed_v of_o blood_n there_o be_v no_o remission_n either_o therefore_o must_v such_o as_o pretend_v to_o offer_v christ_n for_o obtain_v the_o remission_n of_o sin_n grant_v that_o christ_n be_v daily_o murder_v by_o they_o and_o his_o blood_n shed_v anew_o in_o their_o pretend_a offer_v or_o else_o that_o by_o their_o offer_n no_o new_a remission_n be_v purchase_v but_o the_o truth_n be_v christ_n blood_n be_v once_o shed_v and_o never_o to_o be_v shed_v again_o and_o that_o once_o offer_v and_o blood_n shed_v be_v sufficient_a for_o everlasting_a remission_n without_o any_o new_a offer_n of_o he_o again_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 another_o reason_n of_o the_o necessity_n of_o christ_n death_n in_o force_n thus_o much_o if_o thing_n figurative_o holy_a behove_v to_o be_v cleanse_v with_o the_o typical_a blood_n of_o beast_n then_o thing_n true_o holy_a behove_v to_o be_v cleanse_v with_o better_a blood_n even_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o messiah_n hence_o we_o learn_v 1._o that_o for_o the_o signification_n cause_n god_n will_v not_o have_v the_o tabernacle_n nor_o any_o instrument_n of_o service_n about_o it_o to_o â—e_v esteem_v holy_a till_o blood_n be_v shed_v to_o sprinkle_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v thereby_o that_o without_o the_o shed_n of_o christ_n blood_n he_o will_v not_o accept_v of_o any_o thing_n from_o we_o as_o holy_a 2._o that_o the_o blood_n of_o beast_n be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v representation_n but_o better_a blood_n even_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o messiah_n behove_v to_o be_v shed_v to_o give_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o signification_n for_o as_o far_o as_o heaven_n be_v above_o the_o earthly_a sanctuary_n and_o man_n soul_n above_o the_o vessel_n thereof_o so_o far_o better_a behove_v to_o be_v that_o blood_n which_o make_v soul_n acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o to_o get_v entrance_n into_o heaven_n than_o the_o blood_n of_o levitical_a sacrifice_n be_v 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 he_o clear_v the_o matter_n how_o christ_n have_v offer_v a_o better_a sacrifice_n than_o the_o levitical_a yea_o and_o behove_v to_o offer_v a_o better_a because_o he_o be_v enter_v into_o a_o better_a sanctuary_n another_o man_n in_o another_o manner_n and_o to_o another_o end_n than_o the_o high_a priest_n under_o
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 their_o sin_n and_o bear_v their_o own_o judgement_n but_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o own_o elect_a people_n mat._n 1.21_o he_o shall_v save_v his_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n 2._o he_o say_v that_o unto_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o he_o shall_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n then_o 1._o after_o that_o once_o offer_v of_o christ_n and_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n he_o be_v not_o to_o be_v corporal_o present_a on_o earth_n again_o till_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n the_o apostle_n acknowledge_v corporal_a presence_n no_o often_o 2._o to_o look_v for_o christ_n corporal_a presence_n upon_o earth_n then_o and_o not_o till_o then_o be_v the_o property_n of_o true_a believer_n 3._o corporal_a presence_n be_v join_v with_o appearance_n the_o one_o be_v put_v here_o for_o the_o other_o 3._o he_o will_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n then_o in_o his_o first_o come_n he_o be_v not_o without_o our_o sin_n yet_o lie_v upon_o he_o by_o imputation_n as_o his_o baseness_n and_o misery_n declare_v but_o the_o glorious_a manner_n of_o his_o second_o come_v shall_v make_v evident_a that_o he_o be_v without_o sin_n that_o be_v full_o exonor_v by_o that_o one_o offer_v of_o the_o debt_n thereof_o which_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o 4._o in_o stead_n of_o say_v that_o those_o who_o look_v for_o he_o shall_v be_v without_o sin_n he_o say_v that_o christ_n shall_v appear_v without_o sin_n to_o teach_v we_o 1._o that_o the_o defray_v the_o debt_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o such_o for_o who_o christ_n have_v undertake_v lie_v upon_o christ_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o believer_n for_o who_o he_o undertake_v 2._o and_o that_o if_o his_o once_o sacrifice_v himself_o for_o they_o do_v not_o expiate_v their_o sin_n sufficient_o than_o sin_n shall_v cleave_v unto_o christ_n until_o his_o second_o come_v 3._o that_o christ_n freedom_n from_o sin_n shall_v evidence_n our_o freedom_n from_o sin_n for_o who_o he_o become_v surety_n 5._o he_o will_v appear_v unto_o they_o who_o look_v for_o he_o unto_o salvation_n then_o 1._o the_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o believer_n shall_v not_o be_v until_o christ_n second_o come_v though_o their_o soul_n be_v bless_v before_o yet_o the_o full_a blessedness_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v defer_v till_o then_o 2._o as_o christ_n glory_n shall_v testify_v then_o that_o his_o once_o offering_n free_v he_o of_o the_o suretyship_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o our_o salvation_n shall_v testify_v that_o his_o offer_n be_v sufficient_a to_o exonor_v we_o 3._o they_o that_o love_v not_o his_o come_n can_v look_v for_o salvation_n the_o sum_n of_o chap._n x._o this_o once_o offer_v of_o christ_n put_v the_o main_a difference_n betwixt_o this_o sacrifice_n and_o those_o offering_n of_o the_o law_n which_o because_o they_o be_v repeat_v can_v never_o perfect_v the_o worshipper_n vers_fw-la 1._o for_o if_o they_o can_v have_v perfect_v the_o worshipper_n they_o shall_v have_v cease_v to_o be_v repeat_v vers_fw-la 2._o now_o cease_v they_o do_v not_o but_o be_v repeat_v vers_fw-la 3._o because_o they_o can_v not_o take_v away_o sin_n vers_fw-la 4._o wherefore_o as_o the_o scripture_n do_v witness_n psal._n 40._o sacrifice_n of_o the_o law_n be_v to_o be_v abolish_v and_o christ_n his_o sacrifice_n to_o come_v in_o their_o room_n vers_fw-la 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o by_o which_o sacrifice_n once_o offer_v we_o be_v for_o ever_o sanctify_v vers_fw-la 10._o and_o as_o their_o sacrifice_n be_v imperfect_a so_o be_v their_o priesthood_n also_o ever_o repeat_v the_o same_o sacrifice_n which_o can_v not_o because_o they_o be_v repeat_v abolish_v sin_n vers_fw-la 11._o but_o christ_n have_v end_v his_o sacrifice_a in_o his_o once_o offering_n and_o enter_v to_o his_o glory_n to_o subdue_v his_o enemy_n vers_fw-la 12_o 13._o have_v by_o that_o once_o offer_v do_v all_o to_o his_o follower_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o perfect_v they_o vers_n 14._o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o new_a 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 chrisâ—â—_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 37._o and_o till_o he_o come_v you_o must_v live_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sense_n but_o if_o you_o will_v not_o you_o shall_v be_v reject_v vers_fw-la 38._o but_o i_o and_o you_o be_v not_o of_o that_o sort_n that_o shall_v make_v apostasy_n but_o of_o the_o number_n of_o true_a believer_n who_o shall_v persevere_v and_o be_v save_v vers_fw-la 39_o the_o doctrine_n of_o chap._n x._o that_o he_o may_v yet_o further_o show_v the_o impossibility_n of_o offering_n christ_n often_o he_o give_v the_o often_o repetition_n of_o levitical_a sacrifice_n year_n by_o year_n for_o a_o reason_n of_o their_o imperfection_n and_o inability_n to_o perfect_v the_o worshipper_n and_o therefore_o of_o necessity_n christ_n sacrifice_n can_v not_o be_v repeat_v except_o we_o shall_v make_v it_o imperfect_a like_o the_o levitical_a and_o unable_a to_o perfect_v the_o worshipper_n as_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n be_v the_o force_n of_o his_o reason_n be_v this_o the_o most_o solemn_a sacrifice_n offer_v by_o the_o highpriest_n himself_o levit._fw-la 16._o and_o lest_o subject_a to_o repetition_n of_o all_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v not_o so_o often_o as_o each_o month_n or_o each_o week_n or_o each_o day_n as_o some_o sacrifice_n be_v but_o once_o a_o year_n only_o yet_o because_o they_o be_v repeat_v year_n by_o year_n they_o be_v declare_v by_o this_o mean_n unable_a ever_o to_o make_v the_o comer_n thereunto_o perfect_a therefore_o christ_n sacrifice_n can_v not_o be_v often_o offer_v lest_o for_o that_o same_o reason_n it_o shall_v be_v find_v imperfect_a also_o and_o this_o be_v his_o drift_n in_o vers_fw-la 1._o he_o prove_v his_o reason_n to_o be_v good_a thus_o if_o they_o can_v have_v perfect_v the_o comer_n than_o they_o shall_v not_o have_v be_v repeat_v but_o cease_v from_o be_v offer_v because_o
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 wâ—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
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 tâ—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
speak_v in_o the_o singular_a number_n the_o first_o triumph_n be_v over_o all_o enemy_n together_o in_o one_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o conjunction_n of_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v with_o god_n if_o god_n be_v for_o we_o who_o shall_v be_v against_o we_o i._o e._n see_v god_n be_v for_o we_o about_o to_o fulfil_v in_o we_o his_o eternal_a purpose_n of_o sanctification_n and_o glorification_n who_o or_o man_n or_o devil_n may_v rise_v up_o against_o we_o to_o hinder_v our_o salvation_n vers._n 32._o he_o that_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n but_o deliver_v he_o up_o for_o we_o all_o how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o also_o free_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n the_o second_o triumph_n be_v concern_v the_o want_n of_o some_o good_a necessary_a to_o salvation_n lean_v upon_o such_o great_a love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o that_o he_o give_v his_o son_n to_o death_n for_o we_o after_o this_o manner_n god_n who_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n than_o who_o he_o have_v nothing_o dear_a but_o give_v he_o up_o to_o death_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o all_o the_o elect_n can_v but_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o with_o he_o all_o other_o gift_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n and_o last_o salvation_n and_o glory_n itself_o what_o therefore_o can_v be_v want_v to_o we_o to_o salvation_n vers._n 33._o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_n it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v the_o three_o triumph_n be_v over_o every_o accuser_n the_o devil_n the_o world_n our_o own_o conscience_n lean_v upon_o the_o absolve_a sentence_n of_o god_n justify_v we_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o those_o who_o god_n have_v elect_v that_o be_v none_o will_v do_v it_o but_o in_o vain_a it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v i._n e._n from_o our_o sin_n and_o from_o any_o action_n bring_v against_o we_o he_o absolve_v the_o elect_a therefore_o in_o christ_n we_o triumph_v over_o all_o vers._n 34._o who_o be_v it_o that_o condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v yea_o rather_o that_o it_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v even_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n who_o also_o make_v intercession_n for_o you_o the_o four_o triumph_n be_v over_o every_o judge_n or_o any_o one_o that_o shall_v assume_v that_o office_n and_o shall_v undertake_v to_o condemn_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v see_v god_n have_v justify_v we_o who_o shall_v dare_v to_o condemn_v we_o see_v christ_n be_v dead_a for_o we_o yea_o as_o a_o conqueror_n be_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o there_o in_o glory_n intercede_v for_o we_o no_o condemnation_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v by_o we_o unless_o we_o shall_v say_v that_o the_o death_n resurrection_n and_o ascension_n of_o christ_n his_o sit_v in_o glory_n and_o intercession_n be_v in_o vain_a which_o be_v blasphemous_a therefore_o we_o triumph_v in_o christ._n vers._n 35._o who_o shall_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n shall_v tribulation_n or_o distress_n or_o persecution_n or_o famine_n or_o nakedness_n or_o peril_n or_o sword_n the_o five_o triumph_n be_v over_o outward_a affliction_n whereof_o he_o reckon_v up_o six_o kind_n wherein_o he_o comprehend_v all_o adversity_n with_o which_o christian_n in_o any_o kind_n by_o the_o unthankful_a world_n be_v use_v to_o be_v persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n deny_v concern_v all_o that_o any_o enemy_n by_o these_o evil_n can_v hinder_v the_o full_a effect_n and_o sweet_a sense_n of_o divine_a love_n towards_o we_o but_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o length_n partake_v of_o it_o vers._n 36._o as_o it_o be_v write_v for_o thy_o sake_n we_o be_v kill_v all_o the_o day_n long_o we_o be_v account_v as_o sheep_n for_o the_o slaughter_n lest_o he_o shall_v seem_v to_o triumph_v over_o a_o feign_a enemy_n he_o prove_v out_o of_o psal._n 44.22_o that_o all_o the_o true_a servant_n of_o god_n which_o then_o live_v be_v liable_a to_o all_o those_o misery_n that_o they_o may_v apply_v to_o themselves_o the_o word_n of_o the_o psalm_n say_v for_o thy_o sake_n o_o god_n be_v we_o kill_v all_o the_o day_n long_o and_o be_v handle_v as_o if_o we_o be_v sheep_n for_o the_o slaughter_n vers._n 37._o nay_o in_o all_o these_o thing_n we_o be_v more_o than_o conqueror_n through_o he_o that_o love_v we_o he_o follow_v his_o triumph_v declare_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o victory_n which_o christian_n in_o his_o time_n have_v over_o these_o evil_n by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n for_o they_o return_v always_o from_o the_o battle_n more_o than_o conqueror_n neither_o wound_v nor_o weary_v suffer_v no_o loss_n but_o more_o healthy_a and_o strong_a more_o holy_a and_o increase_v in_o every_o grace_n even_o then_o when_o they_o seem_v to_o the_o world_n to_o be_v most_o overcome_v the_o glory_n of_o which_o triumph_n he_o whole_o ascribe_v to_o the_o love_n of_o christ._n vers._n 38._o for_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o angel_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v 39_o nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n the_o six_o and_o last_o act_n of_o triumph_n be_v over_o unbeleef_n and_o all_o doubt_n which_o may_v arise_v from_o any_o creature_n or_o any_o present_a or_o future_a cause_n by_o life_n and_o death_n he_o understand_v prosperity_n and_o adversity_n by_o which_o we_o may_v be_v either_o allure_v or_o affright_v by_o angel_n he_o understand_v good_a and_o evil_a spirit_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a they_o shall_v concur_v to_o the_o separate_n of_o we_o from_o christ._n by_o principality_n and_o power_n he_o mean_v the_o power_n of_o king_n emperor_n governor_n tyrant_n in_o the_o whole_a world_n by_o thing_n present_a and_o thing_n to_o come_v he_o understand_v all_o those_o occurrence_n which_o have_v already_o fall_v out_o or_o may_v before_o death_n come_v upon_o we_o by_o height_n and_o depth_n he_o mean_v the_o creature_n place_v above_o or_o below_o we_o by_o any_o other_o creature_n any_o create_a thing_n universal_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n or_o any_o thing_n beside_o god_n that_o may_v seem_v terrible_a over_o all_o these_o in_o a_o full_a confidence_n of_o faith_n he_o triumph_v because_o of_o the_o powerful_a and_o efficacious_a certain_a and_o immutable_a love_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o be_v please_v to_o promote_v we_o to_o eternal_a life_n from_o the_o embrace_v of_o who_o love_n and_o a_o save_a sense_n thereof_o nothing_o shall_v ever_o separate_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ._n whereof_o he_o give_v this_o reason_n because_o the_o efficacy_n of_o god_n free_a love_n convey_v unto_o we_o be_v found_v in_o christ_n infinite_a merit_n and_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o we_o be_v keep_v through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n chap._n ix_o the_o six_o and_o last_o confirmation_n remain_v of_o free_a justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o not_o of_o work_n from_o experience_n partly_o of_o the_o reject_a israelite_n who_o seek_v after_o righteousness_n by_o work_n do_v not_o attain_v it_o or_o be_v not_o justify_v at_o all_o partly_o of_o the_o believe_a gentile_n who_o be_v destitute_a of_o work_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n whence_o it_o follow_v that_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n only_o be_v true_a and_o solid_a because_o he_o see_v this_o argument_n liable_a to_o several_a cavil_n he_o be_v careful_a every_o way_n to_o fortify_v it_o and_o open_v it_o in_o the_o three_o next_o chapter_n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o four_o objection_n be_v prevent_v against_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n touch_v the_o rejection_n of_o the_o jew_n in_o the_o answer_v whereof_o he_o exact_o handle_v the_o doctrine_n of_o predestination_n to_o vers_n 24._o in_o the_o second_o he_o prove_v out_o of_o the_o scripture_n the_o rejection_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o call_n of_o the_o elect_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n to_o vers_n 30._o in_o the_o three_o to_o confirm_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n without_o work_n he_o produce_v the_o experience_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o seek_v for_o righteousness_n by_o work_n be_v not_o justify_v and_o the_o experience_n of_o the_o believe_a gentile_n who_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o pretence_n of_o work_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ._n vers._n 1._o i_o say_v the_o truth_n in_o christ_n i_o lie_v not_o my_o conscience_n also_o bear_v i_o witness_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n he_o
show_n of_o good_a work_n and_o they_o that_o affect_v justification_n thereby_o fond_o desire_v to_o be_v justify_v as_o it_o be_v by_o work_n or_o a_o show_n of_o good_a work_n the_o three_o cause_n because_o they_o know_v not_o christ_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o humility_n and_o the_o infirmity_n of_o his_o flesh_n in_o who_o they_o shall_v believe_v that_o they_o may_v be_v justify_v but_o despise_v he_o and_o to_o their_o own_o destruction_n set_v themselves_o against_o he_o stumble_v at_o he_o as_o at_o a_o stumble_a stone_n vers._n 33._o as_o it_o be_v write_v behold_v i_o lay_v in_o zion_n a_o stumble_a stone_n and_o rock_n of_o offence_n and_o whosoever_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a both_o part_n of_o this_o experience_n he_o confirm_v from_o the_o prophet_n prediction_n isai._n 8.14_o and_o 28.16_o after_o this_o manner_n behold_v i_o will_v lay_v say_v god_n christ_n in_o the_o church_n who_o beginning_n be_v out_o of_o zion_n a_o try_a stone_n a_o rock_n of_o offence_n as_o the_o incredulous_a jew_n have_v experience_v and_o whoever_o believe_v in_o he_o in_o the_o expectation_n of_o he_o that_o be_v in_o his_o righteousness_n and_o life_n eternal_a he_o shall_v not_o be_v frustrate_v as_o the_o believe_a jew_n have_v find_v by_o experience_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n have_v firm_o prove_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n chap._n x._o he_o further_o prosecute_v the_o argument_n of_o the_o jew_n temporal_a rejection_n show_v this_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n in_o that_o the_o jew_n foolish_o and_o stubborn_o reject_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o show_v the_o folly_n of_o the_o jew_n to_o ver_fw-la 14._o in_o the_o other_o their_o stubbornness_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 1._o brethren_n my_o heart_n desire_v and_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o israel_n be_v that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v the_o apostle_n be_v about_o to_o show_v the_o just_a cause_n of_o the_o jew_n rejection_n he_o preface_v as_o before_o from_o his_o good_a affection_n lest_o any_o thing_n shall_v be_v think_v to_o be_v speak_v by_o he_o out_o of_o hatred_n vers._n 2._o for_o i_o hear_v they_o record_n that_o they_o have_v a_o zeal_n of_o god_n but_o not_o according_a to_o knowledge_n he_o show_v their_o preposterous_a zeal_n for_o god_n to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o affection_n which_o zeal_n be_v worthy_a of_o humane_a commiseration_n though_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v commend_v because_o it_o do_v not_o arise_v out_o of_o knowledge_n but_o ignorance_n therefore_o it_o be_v blind_a zeal_n the_o zeal_n of_o fool_n vers._n 3._o for_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o god_n righteousness_n and_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n have_v not_o submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n he_o prove_v the_o folly_n of_o the_o roman_n by_o six_o argument_n the_o first_o argument_n out_o of_o ignorance_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n impute_v to_o we_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n they_o affect_v the_o inherent_a righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o work_n and_o proud_o reject_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n offer_v to_o they_o therefore_o they_o betray_v their_o folly_n vers._n 4._o for_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v the_o second_o argum._n christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n to_o he_o that_o believe_v i._n e._n the_o whole_a law_n be_v therefore_o give_v that_o man_n acknowledge_v their_o sin_n manifest_v by_o the_o law_n may_v flee_v unto_o christ_n and_o may_v obtain_v righteousness_n by_o faith_n therefore_o the_o jew_n do_v foolish_o who_o make_v a_o show_n of_o the_o law_n do_v not_o acknowledge_v christ_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n vers._n 5._o for_o moses_n describe_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n that_o the_o man_n which_o do_v those_o thing_n shall_v live_v by_o they_o argum._n 3._o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n or_o work_n as_o moses_n testify_v confer_v life_n upon_o none_o but_o those_o that_o perform_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v command_v in_o the_o law_n which_o be_v impossible_a therefore_o the_o jew_n foolish_o affect_v such_o a_o kind_n of_o righteousness_n vers._n 6._o but_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o faith_n speak_v on_o this_o wise_a say_v not_o in_o thy_o heart_n who_o shall_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n that_o be_v to_o bring_v christ_n down_o from_o above_o 7._o or_o who_o shall_v descend_v into_o the_o deep_a that_o be_v to_o bring_v christ_n up_o again_o from_o the_o dead_a argum._n 4._o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n as_o the_o same_o moses_n witness_v forbid_v those_o that_o believe_v in_o god_n from_o be_v trouble_v for_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v so_o difficult_a or_o impossible_a as_o to_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n or_o to_o descend_v into_o the_o deep_a because_o see_v christ_n have_v already_o overcome_v those_o difficulty_n descend_v from_o heaven_n and_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a to_o be_v any_o further_o trouble_v how_o to_o attain_v righteousness_n life_n eternal_a and_o freedom_n from_o death_n be_v no_o less_o than_o to_o destroy_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n and_o to_o inquire_v how_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o descend_v from_o heaven_n or_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a therefore_o the_o jew_n betray_v their_o folly_n who_o renounce_v this_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n vers._n 8._o but_o what_o say_v it_o the_o word_n be_v nigh_o thou_o even_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n that_o be_v the_o word_n of_o faith_n which_o we_o preach_v argum._n 5._o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o give_v security_n to_o those_o that_o believe_v touch_v the_o difficulty_n in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n so_o also_o it_o hold_v forth_o a_o easy_a way_n to_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o same_o which_o the_o apostle_n preach_v be_v near_o we_o that_o receive_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n we_o may_v acquiesce_v in_o it_o and_o confess_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o with_o the_o mouth_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v to_o we_o be_v not_o trouble_v cast_v your_o care_n upon_o god_n and_o believe_v he_o that_o speak_v in_o the_o gospel_n and_o show_v forth_o your_o faith_n by_o your_o work_n therefore_o the_o jew_n reject_v this_o easy_a way_n of_o righteousness_n propound_v be_v very_o foolish_a vers._n 9_o that_o if_o thou_o shall_v confess_v with_o thy_o mouth_n the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o shall_v believe_v in_o thy_o heart_n that_o god_n have_v raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a thou_o shall_v be_v save_v argum._n 6._o open_v and_o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v propound_v under_o this_o most_o sweet_a condition_n viz._n if_o thou_o apply_v with_o sincere_a affection_n to_o thyself_o the_o redemption_n procure_v by_o christ_n and_o manifest_v in_o his_o resurrection_n by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o study_v to_o glorify_v christ_n with_o a_o sincere_a confession_n without_o doubt_n thou_o shall_v obtain_v salvation_n therefore_o the_o jew_n refuse_v this_o condition_n of_o justification_n and_o salvation_n betray_v their_o folly_n vers._n 10._o for_o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o with_o the_o mouth_n confession_n be_v make_v unto_o salvation_n this_o he_o confirm_v with_o five_o reason_n the_o first_o reason_n be_v from_o the_o connection_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o confession_n in_o the_o mouth_n according_a to_o the_o order_n appoint_v by_o god_n which_o be_v that_o by_o faith_n from_o the_o heart_n in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o may_v obtain_v righteousness_n or_o justification_n and_o that_o justify_v by_o faith_n we_o may_v proceed_v to_o the_o possession_n of_o salvation_n glorify_v christ_n by_o confession_n of_o the_o mouth_n or_o outward_a work_n therefore_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v join_v faith_n in_o christ_n from_o the_o heart_n and_o confession_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o mouth_n or_o inward_a faith_n and_o outward_a work_n aught_o to_o be_v join_v together_o vers._n 11._o for_o the_o scripture_n say_v whosoever_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a reason_n 2._o confirm_v the_o connection_n of_o true_a faith_n and_o salvation_n from_o the_o testimony_n of_o isai._n 28.16_o which_o show_v that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v frustrate_v in_o their_o hope_n or_o their_o expect_a salvation_n whoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n therefore_o the_o connection_n of_o faith_n and_o salvation_n be_v firm_a vers._n 12._o for_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n between_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o greek_a for_o the_o same_o lord_n over_o all_o be_v rich_a unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o
contention_n and_o condemn_v of_o each_o other_o propound_v a_o rule_n of_o due_a carriage_n of_o themselves_o in_o such_o a_o case_n to_o wit_n that_o every_o one_o of_o they_o shall_v labour_v after_o solid_a ground_n for_o the_o support_v their_o faith_n either_o for_o the_o do_v or_o omit_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v controvert_v touch_v the_o ceremonial_a law_n and_o thus_o he_o add_v a_o four_o argument_n that_o they_o will_v not_o condemn_v one_o another_o because_o in_o the_o foresay_a case_n some_o may_v do_v it_o with_o a_o well-grounded_n persuasion_n and_o another_o upon_o the_o like_a foundation_n may_v abstain_v therefore_o it_o be_v not_o fit_v that_o they_o shall_v condemn_v one_o another_o for_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o council_n at_o jerusalem_n free_v the_o gentile_n from_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n for_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n be_v never_o impose_v upon_o they_o but_o the_o apostle_n take_v away_o from_o the_o jew_n the_o necessity_n of_o ceremony_n for_o some_o time_n leave_v they_o to_o a_o free_a use_n till_o after_o a_o season_n the_o gospel_n shine_v forth_o more_o clear_o they_o may_v plain_o see_v that_o their_o synagogue_n be_v to_o be_v bury_v wherefore_o the_o gentile_n may_v with_o a_o full_a persuasion_n lie_v aside_o those_o ceremony_n and_o the_o jew_n observe_v they_o at_o least_o so_o long_o as_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n suffer_v the_o temple_n at_o jerusalem_n to_o stand_v whereunto_o the_o chief_a ceremony_n be_v tie_v vers._n 6._o he_o that_o regard_v a_o day_n regard_v it_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o that_o regard_v not_o the_o day_n to_o the_o lord_n he_o do_v not_o regard_v it_o he_o that_o eat_v eat_v to_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o give_v god_n thanks_o and_o he_o that_o eat_v not_o to_o the_o lord_n he_o eat_v not_o and_o give_v god_n thank_v argum._n 5._o because_o the_o jew_n observe_v a_o day_n prescribe_v by_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n and_o abstain_v from_o meat_n forbid_v in_o like_a manner_n the_o gentile_a not_o observe_v the_o law_n of_o moses_n both_o of_o they_o act_v with_o thanksgiving_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o jew_n because_o he_o have_v meat_n enough_o not_o forbid_v the_o gentile_a because_o he_o may_v eat_v any_o meat_n give_v thanks_o therefore_o neither_o to_o be_v condemn_v by_o the_o other_o vers._n 7._o for_o none_o of_o we_o live_v to_o himself_o and_o no_o man_n die_v to_o himself_o 8._o for_o whether_o we_o live_v we_o live_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o whether_o we_o die_v we_o die_v unto_o the_o lord_n whether_o we_o live_v therefore_o or_o die_v we_o be_v the_o lord_n 9_o for_o to_o this_o end_n christ_n both_o die_v and_o rose_z and_o revive_v that_o he_o may_v be_v lord_n both_o of_o the_o dead_a and_o live_a he_o confirm_v the_o end_n propound_v to_o he_o that_o do_v observe_v and_o to_o he_o that_o do_v not_o observe_v the_o ceremony_n and_o withal_o add_v a_o six_o argument_n they_o that_o be_v not_o in_o their_o own_o power_n but_o another_o nor_o live_v to_o themselves_o nor_o die_v to_o themselves_o but_o only_o to_o christ_n they_o be_v bind_v to_o direct_v their_o action_n and_o omission_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o not_o to_o condemn_v their_o fellow-servant_n but_o we_o or_o none_o of_o the_o faithful_a life_n or_o die_v to_o himself_o nor_o be_v at_o his_o own_o dispose_n ver_fw-la 7._o but_o we_o live_v and_o die_v to_o christ_n to_o his_o honour_n to_o who_o appertain_v the_o care_n over_o we_o in_o life_n and_o death_n ver_fw-la 8._o which_o he_o prove_v because_o christ_n die_v and_o rise_v again_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v be_v lord_n over_o his_o redeem_a one_o live_v and_o die_v therefore_o it_o follow_v that_o the_o faithful_a ought_v not_o to_o condemn_v or_o contemn_v one_o another_o vers._n 10._o but_o why_o do_v thou_o judge_v thy_o brother_n or_o why_o do_v thou_o set_v at_o nought_o thy_o brother_n for_o we_o shall_v all_o stand_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ._n argum._n 7._o the_o faithful_a be_v brethren_n whether_o jew_n or_o gentile_n therefore_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o judge_v or_o contemn_v one_o another_o we_o shall_v appear_v argum._n 8._o all_o be_v to_o be_v judge_v at_o the_o tribunal_n of_o christ_n therefore_o all_o aught_o to_o take_v heed_n that_o they_o do_v not_o rash_o condemn_v one_o another_o vers._n 11._o for_o as_o it_o be_v write_v as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v to_o i_o and_o every_o tongue_n shall_v confess_v to_o god_n that_o he_o confirm_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o isaias_n foretell_v chap._n 45.23_o that_o christ_n shall_v be_v judge_n of_o all_o and_o that_o all_o shall_v acknowledge_v subjection_n to_o he_o as_o to_z god_n vers._n 12._o so_o then_o every_o one_o of_o we_o shall_v give_v account_n of_o himself_o to_o god_n 13._o let_v we_o not_o therefore_o judge_v one_o another_o any_o more_o argum._n 9_o draw_v from_o the_o former_a every_o one_o be_v to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o himself_o to_o christ_n ver_fw-la 12._o therefore_o every_o one_o ought_v to_o prepare_v himself_o for_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o to_o judge_v his_o brother_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 13._o but_o judge_v this_o rather_o that_o no_o man_n put_v a_o stumbling-block_n or_o a_o occasion_n to_o fall_v in_o his_o brother_n way_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o after_o the_o conclusion_n of_o his_o general_a exhortation_n he_o begin_v a_o special_a proper_o belong_v to_o they_o that_o be_v strong_a that_o they_o abuse_v not_o their_o liberty_n with_o offence_n to_o the_o weak_a vers_fw-la 13._o vers._n 14._o i_o know_v and_o be_o persuade_v by_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o there_o be_v nothing_o unclean_a of_o itself_o but_o he_o that_o esteem_v any_o thing_n to_o be_v unclean_a to_o he_o it_o be_v unclean_a he_o prevent_v a_o objection_n some_o may_v say_v i_o be_o persuade_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n that_o no_o meat_n be_v impure_a or_o prohibit_v under_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o i_o may_v eat_v any_o meat_n indifferent_o he_o answer_v by_o deny_v the_o consequence_n because_o pure_a meat_n be_v make_v impure_a to_o he_o that_o eat_v after_o two_o sort_n first_o if_o he_o that_o eat_v think_v it_o unlawful_a vers._n 15._o but_o if_o thy_o brother_n be_v grieve_v with_o thy_o meat_n now_o walk_v thou_o uncharitable_o destroy_v not_o he_o with_o thy_o meat_n for_o who_o christ_n die_v second_o meat_n be_v impure_a if_o any_o one_o persuade_v of_o his_o liberty_n eat_v to_o the_o offence_n of_o his_o brother_n in_o which_o case_n he_o prove_v that_o he_o must_v not_o eat_v with_o scandal_n or_o that_o he_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o he_o abuse_v not_o his_o liberty_n and_o that_o by_o eleven_o argument_n argum._n 1._o it_o fight_v against_o charity_n to_o act_v in_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o the_o offence_n of_o the_o weak_a therefore_o we_o must_v not_o abuse_v our_o liberty_n destroy_v argum._n 2._o to_o lay_v a_o stumble_a block_n before_o the_o weak_a from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o deed_n tend_v to_o the_o destruction_n of_o a_o brother_n for_o who_o christ_n die_v and_o he_o that_o put_v a_o offence_n in_o his_o brother_n way_n in_o a_o judicial_a sense_n destroy_v his_o brother_n for_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o lie_v he_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o bring_v destruction_n upon_o he_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o abuse_v our_o liberty_n for_o who_o argum._n 3._o he_o that_o eat_v with_o offence_n thereby_o oppose_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o the_o intent_n of_o it_o for_o he_o die_v that_o the_o weak_a may_v be_v save_v but_o he_o that_o eat_v with_o offence_n do_v what_o be_v in_o he_o to_o destroy_v he_o that_o be_v weak_a therefore_o we_o must_v not_o abuse_v our_o liberty_n vers._n 16._o let_v not_o then_o your_o good_a be_v evil_o speak_v of_o argum._n 4._o eat_v with_o offence_n cause_v the_o christian_a faith_n to_o be_v evil_a speak_v of_o and_o to_o be_v bring_v into_o contempt_n and_o that_o christian_a liberty_n be_v evil_o report_v of_o by_o those_o that_o be_v weak_a and_o without_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o abuse_v our_o liberty_n vers._n 17._o for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_v but_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n argum._n 5._o because_o as_o it_o be_v 1_o cor._n 8.8_o meat_n and_o drink_v nothing_o promote_v the_o spiritual_a kingdom_n of_o christ_n but_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n and_o the_o other_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n therefore_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o abstain_v from_o meat_n or_o thing_n indifferent_a when_o there_o be_v danger_n that_o by_o a_o unseasonable_a use_n of_o
be_v the_o people_n of_o god_n as_o a_o field_n or_o building_n aught_o to_o be_v close_o unite_v to_o one_o another_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n therefore_o ought_v they_o not_o to_o be_v rend_v into_o party_n one_o from_o another_o vers._n 10._o according_a unto_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o i_o as_o a_o wise_a master-builder_n i_o have_v lay_v the_o foundation_n and_o another_o build_v thereon_o but_o let_v every_o man_n take_v heed_n how_o he_o build_v thereupon_o argum._n 8._o be_v propound_v under_o the_o form_n of_o a_o admonition_n whereby_o he_o more_o sharp_o wound_v their_o ambitious_a teacher_n the_o author_n of_o schism_n which_o strive_v by_o their_o boast_n of_o philosophy_n and_o eloquence_n every_o one_o to_o gain_v disciple_n after_o they_o this_o be_v the_o argument_n it_o be_v dangerous_a lest_o while_o each_o of_o these_o ordinary_a teacher_n serve_v their_o own_o ambition_n they_o build_v some_o kind_n of_o doctrine_n upon_o the_o apostle_n foundation_n which_o agree_v not_o with_o the_o foundation_n therefore_o schism_n be_v not_o to_o be_v foment_v vers._n 11._o for_o other_o foundation_n can_v no_o man_n lay_v than_o that_o be_v lay_v which_o be_v jesus_n christ._n he_o give_v a_o reason_n why_o he_o direct_v his_o admonition_n only_o to_o their_o ordinary_a teacher_n about_o superstructure_n because_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o save_a doctrine_n concern_v jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o sure_a and_o only_a foundation_n be_v lay_v by_o the_o apostle_n from_o which_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a for_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a teacher_n to_o depart_v vers._n 12._o now_o if_o any_o man_n build_v on_o this_o foundation_n gold_n silver_n precious_a stone_n wood_n hay_o stubble_n therefore_o he_o compare_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o a_o building_n the_o apostle_n to_o builder_n lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o save_a doctrine_n those_o teacher_n that_o follow_v after_o he_o compare_v to_o those_o that_o build_v the_o wall_n upon_o the_o foundation_n lay_v by_o the_o apostle_n of_o who_o some_o teach_v â—ound_v doctrine_n agreeable_a to_o the_o foundation_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o and_o the_o spiritual_a manner_n of_o handle_v it_o other_o stuff_v their_o preach_n with_o philosophical_a flower_n and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o word_n build_v as_o it_o be_v wood_n stubble_n hay_o not_o solid_a matter_n nor_o tend_v to_o salvation_n vers._n 13._o every_o man_n work_n shall_v be_v make_v manifest_a for_o the_o day_n shall_v declare_v it_o because_o it_o shall_v be_v reveal_v by_o fire_n and_o the_o fire_n shall_v try_v every_o man_n work_n of_o what_o sort_n it_o be_v that_o they_o may_v here_o know_v their_o danger_n he_o foretells_a the_o trial_n of_o every_o one_o work_n in_o his_o preach_v the_o gospel_n no_o less_o exact_a than_o that_o of_o goldsmith_n in_o try_v their_o metal_n by_o fire_n at_o leastwise_o in_o the_o last_o day_n wherein_o god_n will_v judge_v of_o all_o person_n and_o work_n vers._n 14._o if_o any_o man_n work_n abide_v which_o he_o have_v build_v thereupon_o he_o shall_v receive_v a_o reward_n in_o which_o day_n at_o least_o whosoever_o have_v build_v solid_a and_o precious_a doctrine_n agreeable_a to_o the_o foundation_n shall_v receive_v a_o reward_n of_o his_o faithfulness_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n vers._n 15._o if_o any_o man_n work_n shall_v be_v burn_v he_o shall_v suffer_v loss_n but_o he_o himself_o shall_v be_v save_v yet_o so_o as_o by_o fire_n but_o if_o any_o one_o shall_v mingle_v philosophical_a speculation_n the_o hay_n of_o humane_a wisdom_n the_o stubble_n of_o wordy_a eloquence_n with_o his_o preach_n or_o shall_v add_v any_o other_o device_n of_o his_o own_o which_o can_v endure_v the_o sentence_n of_o divine_a judgement_n he_o shall_v suffer_v loss_n of_o all_o his_o labour_n but_o the_o preacher_n shall_v be_v save_v but_o so_o as_o by_o fire_n i._n e._n if_o so_o be_v he_o be_v able_a to_o abide_v the_o fiery_a and_o exact_a trial_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o will_v accurate_o separate_v the_o sincere_a from_o hypocrite_n as_o the_o fire_n purge_v the_o rust_n from_o the_o metal_n the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v the_o preacher_n himself_o shall_v be_v save_v if_o otherwise_o he_o be_v find_v sincere_a in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ._n vers._n 16._o know_v you_o not_o that_o you_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o argum._n 9_o appertain_v to_o preacher_n as_o also_o hearer_n because_o when_o they_o know_v themselves_o to_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o wicked_a thing_n to_o defile_v and_o do_v violence_n to_o the_o church_n or_o temple_n of_o god_n even_o their_o own_o conscience_n be_v witness_n therefore_o this_o schism_n be_v not_o further_a to_o be_v foment_v unless_o they_o will_v do_v injury_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o vers._n 17._o if_o any_o man_n defile_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v god_n destroy_v for_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n be_v holy_a which_o temple_n you_o be_v argum._n 10._o from_o the_o pernicious_a effect_n it_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v lest_o god_n destroy_v you_o with_o your_o vanity_n and_o dissension_n while_o you_o defile_v his_o temple_n therefore_o this_o schism_n be_v not_o to_o be_v foment_v any_o further_a vers._n 18._o let_v no_o man_n deceive_v himself_o if_o any_o man_n among_o you_o seem_v to_o be_v wise_a in_o this_o world_n let_v he_o become_v a_o fool_n that_o he_o may_v be_v wise_a argum._n 11._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o prevention_n of_o a_o objection_n in_o maintain_v this_o schism_n you_o seem_v wise_a to_o yourselves_o but_o your_o self-confidence_n deceive_v you_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o schism_n and_o therefore_o you_o be_v to_o beware_v of_o it_o and_o that_o you_o may_v beware_v of_o the_o schism_n he_o prescribe_v the_o way_n how_o they_o shall_v beware_v which_o be_v this_o that_o he_o which_o seem_v to_o excel_v in_o humane_a wisdom_n renounce_v this_o vain_a opinion_n of_o his_o own_o wisdom_n and_o yield_v up_o himself_o in_o obedience_n unto_o god_n follow_v the_o plain_a manner_n of_o preach_v which_o though_o it_o seem_v foolishness_n to_o man_n yet_o it_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o wise_a vers._n 19_o for_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v foolishness_n with_o god_n for_o it_o be_v write_v he_o take_v the_o wise_a in_o their_o own_o craftiness_n 20._o and_o again_o the_o lord_n know_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o wise_a that_o they_o be_v vain_a he_o confirm_v the_o counsel_n that_o he_o have_v give_v from_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n concern_v carnal_a wisdom_n that_o god_n account_v it_o foolishness_n especial_o when_o carnal_a wisdom_n reject_v the_o institution_n of_o god_n and_o despise_v the_o simplicity_n of_o they_o which_o he_o prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n the_o first_o be_v of_o job_n 5.13_o the_o sense_n whereof_o be_v however_o vain_a man_n may_v seem_v wise_a to_o themselves_o and_o the_o world_n yet_o god_n so_o frustrate_v their_o device_n and_o turn_v they_o into_o snare_n that_o they_o may_v fall_v by_o their_o own_o counsel_n rather_o than_o by_o other_o and_o thus_o he_o convince_v they_o of_o folly_n another_o testimony_n be_v in_o psal._n 94.11_o where_o god_n declare_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o wise_a to_o be_v vain_a which_o savour_v only_o humane_a thing_n for_o those_o thing_n which_o they_o imagine_v to_o make_v most_o for_o their_o happiness_n contribute_v least_o vers._n 21._o therefore_o let_v no_o man_n glory_n in_o man_n for_o all_o thing_n be_v you_o 22._o whether_o paul_n or_o apollo_n or_o cephas_n or_o the_o world_n or_o life_n or_o death_n or_o thing_n present_a or_o thing_n to_o come_v all_o be_v you_o argum._n 12._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o dehortation_n from_o the_o schism_n which_o he_o reprehend_v because_o schism_n and_o make_v party_n concern_v their_o teacher_n be_v unholy_a boast_n in_o man_n therefore_o this_o schism_n be_v not_o to_o be_v foment_v they_o glory_v in_o their_o teacher_n when_o they_o ascribe_v too_o much_o to_o they_o depend_v upon_o they_o and_o make_v they_o as_o it_o be_v master_n of_o their_o faith_n when_o they_o ought_v only_o to_o depend_v upon_o god_n who_o speak_v by_o his_o minister_n when_o and_o as_o much_o as_o he_o please_v all_o thing_n confirm_v this_o dehortation_n he_o add_v argum._n 13._o because_o all_o your_o teacher_n the_o least_o and_o the_o great_a even_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o and_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n thing_n present_a and_o thing_n to_o come_v life_n and_o death_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o can_v be_v reckon_v up_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n that_o they_o may_v be_v serviceable_a to_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o faithful_a therefore_o you_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
reason_n 4._o because_o what_o he_o be_v about_o to_o write_v appertain_v not_o only_o to_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n but_o to_o all_o the_o saint_n and_o church_n in_o all_o achaia_n to_o wit_n to_o know_v this_o asserted_a truth_n which_o he_o be_v about_o to_o write_v vers._n 2._o grace_n be_v to_o you_o and_o peace_n from_o god_n our_o father_n and_o from_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n reason_n 5._o comprehend_v in_o the_o salutation_n or_o apostolical_a benediction_n because_o paul_n the_o author_n of_o this_o epistle_n will_v not_o that_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n shall_v any_o way_n be_v eclipse_v although_o he_o know_v there_o be_v most_o corrupt_a person_n among_o they_o not_o only_o which_o lie_v hide_v but_o open_o show_v themselves_o enemy_n to_o the_o apostle_n but_o constant_o account_v the_o church_n at_o corinth_n a_o true_a church_n to_o which_o by_o his_o authority_n he_o apply_v the_o benediction_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o doubt_v not_o to_o wish_v they_o all_o good_a thing_n therefore_o they_o be_v oblige_v to_o receive_v the_o thing_n which_o he_o write_v with_o that_o submission_n and_o readiness_n of_o mind_n that_o be_v fit_v the_o first_o part._n vers._n 3._o bless_a be_v god_n even_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o the_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n the_o apostle_n prove_v that_o the_o corinthian_n ought_v not_o to_o despise_v he_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o cross_n or_o affliction_n and_o that_o by_o twelve_o argument_n argum._n 1._o in_o the_o midst_n of_o affliction_n i_o find_v god_n the_o father_n most_o merciful_a and_o abundant_a in_o all_o consolation_n so_o that_o i_o have_v cause_n rather_o to_o bless_v god_n than_o to_o complain_v of_o my_o calamity_n send_v of_o god_n therefore_o ought_v you_o not_o to_o contemn_v i_o or_o to_o be_v offend_v because_o of_o my_o affliction_n vers._n 4._o who_o comfort_v we_o in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o comfort_v they_o which_o be_v in_o any_o trouble_n by_o the_o comfort_n wherewith_o we_o ourselves_o be_v comfort_v of_o god_n argum._n 2._o by_o the_o experience_n which_o i_o have_v in_o affliction_n i_o be_o make_v more_o fit_a to_o minister_v comfort_n 〈◊〉_d other_o that_o be_v afflict_v therefore_o ought_v you_o not_o to_o be_v offend_v in_o i_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 5._o for_o as_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n abound_v in_o we_o so_o our_o consolation_n also_o abound_v by_o christ._n argum._n 3._o affliction_n be_v a_o part_n of_o martyrdom_n and_o for_o the_o gospel_n or_o for_o christ_n be_v inflict_v upon_o i_o with_o honour_n that_o they_o may_v be_v call_v the_o affliction_n of_o christ_n by_o way_n of_o participation_n for_o what_o thing_n be_v inflict_v upon_o the_o martyr_n christ_n take_v upon_o himself_o as_o act._n 9_o saul_n saul_n why_o do_v thou_o persecute_v i_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n in_o we_o argum._n 4._o christ_n give_v testimony_n from_o his_o superabundant_a and_o seasonable_a consolation_n towards_o i_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o my_o affliction_n that_o the_o misery_n which_o i_o suffer_v be_v inflict_v upon_o i_o for_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 6._o and_o whether_o we_o be_v afflict_v it_o be_v for_o your_o consolation_n and_o salvation_n which_o be_v effectual_a in_o endure_v the_o same_o suffering_n which_o we_o also_o suffer_v or_o whether_o we_o be_v comfort_v it_o be_v for_o your_o consolation_n and_o salvation_n argum._n 5._o those_o affliction_n as_o also_o these_o comfort_n tend_v to_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o corinthian_n who_o may_v be_v strengthen_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o build_v up_o divers_a way_n to_o salvation_n and_o take_v comfort_n from_o the_o apostle_n experience_n therefore_o ought_v they_o not_o to_o be_v offend_v in_o the_o apostle_n suffering_n which_o effectual_o produce_v argum._n 6._o because_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o corinthian_n be_v effectual_o to_o be_v promote_v by_o his_o suffering_n such_o kind_n of_o affliction_n by_o which_o as_o by_o the_o way_n to_o salvation_n free_o give_v they_o be_v earnest_o to_o strive_v therefore_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o hope_n argum._n 7._o i_o have_v certain_a hope_n of_o you_o that_o you_o will_v not_o despise_v we_o nor_o take_v ill_a the_o affliction_n which_o you_o shall_v suffer_v therefore_o you_o be_v bind_v not_o to_o frustrate_v our_o hope_n concern_v you_o vers._n 7._o and_o our_o hope_n of_o you_o be_v steadfast_a know_v that_o as_o you_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o suffering_n so_o shall_v you_o be_v also_o of_o the_o consolation_n argum._n 8._o i_o know_v that_o you_o be_v make_v both_o partaker_n of_o our_o suffering_n by_o your_o sympathy_n and_o shall_v partake_v of_o our_o consolation_n therefore_o you_o be_v bind_v not_o to_o despise_v we_o because_o of_o the_o affliction_n which_o we_o suffer_v vers._n 8._o for_o we_o will_v not_o brethren_n have_v you_o ignorant_a of_o our_o trouble_n which_o come_v to_o we_o in_o asia_n that_o we_o be_v press_v out_o of_o measure_n above_o strength_n insomuch_o that_o we_o despair_v even_o of_o life_n 9_o but_o we_o have_v the_o sentence_n of_o death_n in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o trust_v in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o god_n which_o raise_v the_o dead_a 10._o who_o deliver_v we_o from_o so_o great_a a_o death_n and_o do_v deliver_v in_o who_o we_o trust_v that_o he_o will_v yet_o deliver_v we_o argum._n 9_o from_o his_o special_a example_n and_o late_a suffering_n in_o asia_n so_o far_o be_o i_o from_o be_v ashamed_a of_o my_o affliction_n that_o i_o be_o desirous_a all_o shall_v understand_v how_o great_a they_o be_v and_o also_o my_o infirmity_n that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v the_o more_o therefore_o ought_v you_o not_o to_o despise_v i_o for_o my_o affliction_n he_o show_v the_o greatness_n of_o his_o affliction_n and_o his_o own_o infirmity_n in_o this_o that_o in_o the_o tumult_n at_o ephesus_n whereof_o he_o speak_v act._n 19.23_o or_o some_o such_o like_a danger_n he_o knâ—w_v not_o which_o way_n to_o turn_v himself_o to_o escape_v the_o danger_n of_o his_o life_n expect_v in_o himself_o nothing_o but_o certain_a death_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o trust_v argum._n 10._o i_o have_v learn_v by_o this_o experience_n and_o the_o like_a not_o to_o confide_v in_o myself_o but_o in_o god_n alone_o who_o can_v deliver_v from_o imminent_a death_n those_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v and_o raise_v up_o they_o which_o be_v dead_a to_o which_o end_n god_n be_v please_v to_o bring_v i_o into_o danger_n therefore_o you_o ought_v not_o to_o despise_v my_o affliction_n we_o hope_v argum._n 11._o by_o this_o late_a experience_n and_o such_o like_a god_n have_v stir_v up_o in_o i_o a_o firm_a hope_n of_o my_o deliverance_n for_o the_o future_a though_o i_o fall_v into_o new_a calamity_n therefore_o ought_v you_o not_o to_o despise_v my_o affliction_n vers._n 11._o you_o also_o help_v together_o by_o prayer_n for_o we_o that_o for_o the_o gift_n bestow_v upon_o we_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o many_o person_n thanks_o may_v be_v give_v by_o many_o on_o your_o behalf_n argum._n 12._o because_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o suffering_n and_o his_o deliverance_n shall_v stir_v up_o the_o corinthian_n among_o other_o to_o pray_v for_o he_o and_o so_o to_o obtain_v his_o deliverance_n for_o the_o future_a and_o by_o consequence_n also_o to_o thanksgiving_n by_o many_o unto_o god_n which_o argument_n be_v consider_v the_o corinthian_n can_v not_o despise_v paul_n for_o the_o affliction_n which_o he_o suffer_v at_o least_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v offend_v in_o he_o the_o second_o part._n vers._n 12._o for_o our_o rejoice_v be_v this_o the_o testimony_n of_o our_o conscience_n that_o in_o simplicity_n and_o godly_a sincerity_n not_o with_o fleshly_a wisdom_n but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o have_v have_v our_o conversation_n in_o the_o world_n and_o more_o abundant_o to_o youward_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o he_o remove_v their_o suspicion_n of_o his_o estrange_a mind_n from_o they_o which_o the_o false_a apostle_n his_o adversary_n seem_v to_o foment_n with_o frivolous_a argument_n and_o prove_v that_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o surmise_v any_o change_n of_o his_o carriage_n towards_o they_o or_o that_o his_o mind_n be_v alienate_v from_o they_o by_o six_o argument_n after_o which_o he_o answer_v two_o or_o three_o objection_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o the_o contrary_a by_o his_o adversary_n argum._n 1._o wherein_o he_o give_v a_o account_n why_o his_o safety_n ought_v to_o be_v commend_v to_o they_o all_o and_o also_o prove_v that_o he_o continue_v the_o same_o as_o the_o corinthian_n have_v find_v he_o in_o so_o
he_o can_v not_o any_o where_o rest_n also_o that_o great_a hope_n of_o promote_a the_o gospel_n be_v offer_v as_o in_o troas_n until_o he_o have_v know_v of_o titus_n who_o he_o have_v send_v to_o corinth_n concern_v their_o affair_n for_o the_o cause_n of_o meet_v he_o he_o go_v into_o macedonia_n that_o by_o he_o he_o may_v be_v make_v more_o certain_a concern_v the_o affair_n of_o the_o corinthian_n and_o that_o he_o may_v learn_v whether_o as_o yet_o it_o be_v a_o convenient_a time_n to_o come_v to_o the_o corinthians_n all_o which_o sign_n of_o his_o ready_a mind_n towards_o the_o corinthian_n be_v consider_v the_o apostle_n persuade_v himself_o that_o the_o suspicion_n that_o his_o mind_n be_v alienate_v from_o they_o be_v remove_v the_o second_o part._n vers._n 14._o now_o thanks_o be_v unto_o god_n which_o always_o cause_v we_o to_o triumph_v in_o christ_n and_o make_v manifest_v the_o savour_n of_o his_o knowledge_n by_o we_o in_o every_o place_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v in_o which_o he_o defend_v his_o ministry_n and_o prove_v it_o to_o be_v commendable_a by_o five_o argument_n intimate_v by_o the_o way_n that_o he_o whilst_o he_o be_v absent_a from_o they_o be_v not_o idle_a but_o be_v busy_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o success_n argum._n 1._o because_o christ_n in_o his_o ministry_n and_o he_o himself_o in_o christ_n do_v triumph_n concern_v his_o enemy_n by_o snatch_v many_o out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n and_o by_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o savour_n argum._n 2._o because_o by_o his_o ministry_n whatsoever_o the_o success_n be_v the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o its_o efficacy_n be_v manifest_v in_o every_o place_n whilst_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n do_v breathe_v a_o quicken_a life_n by_o which_o sinner_n be_v quicken_v and_o convert_v unto_o god_n vers._n 15._o for_o we_o be_v unto_o god_n a_o sweet_a savour_n of_o christ_n in_o they_o that_o be_v save_v and_o in_o they_o that_o perish_v 16._o to_o the_o one_o we_o be_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n and_o to_o the_o other_o a_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n and_o who_o be_v sufficient_a for_o these_o thing_n by_o prevent_v a_o objection_n that_o the_o apostle_n and_o their_o preach_v will_v give_v a_o ill_a savour_n to_o many_o he_o answer_v and_o add_v argum._n 3._o that_o notwithstanding_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o with_o their_o ministry_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o through_o christ_n bring_v a_o acceptable_a savour_n to_o god_n no_o less_o in_o the_o conviction_n and_o perdition_n of_o the_o reprobate_n to_o which_o the_o gospel_n by_o accident_n be_v a_o savour_n of_o death_n than_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o salvation_n of_o those_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v save_v to_o who_o the_o gospel_n both_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n and_o proper_a effect_n be_v a_o quicken_a savour_n to_o life_n and_o salvation_n who_o be_v sufficient_a argum._n 4._o because_o see_v that_o few_o be_v fit_a and_o sufficient_a minister_n as_o the_o interrogation_n show_v who_o ministry_n god_n may_v prosper_v and_o accept_v that_o he_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o that_o be_v make_v fit_a for_o these_o thing_n which_o be_v speak_v of_o secret_o check_v the_o false_a apostle_n which_o be_v not_o fit_a minister_n for_o the_o conversion_n of_o sinner_n although_o they_o do_v prefer_v themselves_o before_o the_o apostle_n vers._n 17._o for_o we_o be_v not_o as_o many_o which_o corrupt_v the_o word_n of_o god_n but_o as_o of_o sincerity_n but_o as_o of_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n speak_v we_o in_o christ._n he_o confirm_v the_o next_o argument_n more_o open_o note_v his_o enemy_n and_o those_o that_o envy_v he_o and_o also_o add_v argum._n 5._o from_o the_o unlikeness_n betwixt_o himself_o and_o many_o preacher_n if_o they_o do_v not_o mix_v false_a doctrine_n yet_o they_o do_v mingle_v their_o own_o passion_n with_o true_a doctrine_n serve_v their_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n and_o bend_v the_o doctrine_n to_o the_o favour_n of_o man_n but_o the_o apostle_n 1_o in_o sincerity_n i._n e._n neither_o mix_v false_a doctrine_n nor_o corrupt_a affection_n 2_o of_o god_n i._n e._n with_o confidence_n and_o authority_n know_v from_o whence_o it_o come_v 3_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n i._n e._n calling_n god_n to_o witness_v and_o look_v at_o his_o glory_n 4_o in_o christ_n i._n e._n he_o do_v speak_v in_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o strength_n from_o which_o it_o follow_v that_o his_o ministry_n be_v commendable_a and_o not_o to_o be_v contemn_v in_o any_o wise_a chap._n iii_o he_o proceed_v to_o defend_v his_o ministry_n against_o slanderer_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o prove_v his_o ministry_n to_o be_v commendable_a by_o five_o argument_n to_o vers_n 6._o in_o the_o second_o he_o illustrate_v and_o confirm_v the_o last_o argument_n by_o compare_v the_o legal_a ministry_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n with_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n vers._n 1._o do_v we_o begin_v again_o to_o commend_v ourselves_o or_o need_v we_o as_o some_o other_o epistle_n of_o commendation_n to_o you_o or_o letter_n of_o commendation_n from_o you_o argum._n 1._o of_o the_o commendation_n of_o his_o ministry_n contain_v also_o his_o clear_n himself_o from_o the_o desire_n of_o vainglory_n the_o efficacy_n of_o my_o ministry_n be_v so_o apparent_a to_o all_o the_o church_n that_o i_o need_v not_o any_o commendatory_a letter_n from_o any_o particular_a person_n or_o from_o you_o or_o from_o other_o neither_o do_v i_o say_v these_o thing_n because_o i_o care_v for_o vainglory_n but_o that_o i_o may_v defend_v my_o ministry_n against_o my_o enemy_n for_o your_o good_a therefore_o my_o ministry_n be_v commendable_a vers._n 2._o you_o be_v our_o epistle_n write_v in_o our_o heart_n know_v and_o read_v of_o all_o man_n argum._n 2._o because_o your_o conversion_n o_o corinthian_n to_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n by_o my_o ministry_n suffice_v in_o my_o conscience_n and_o you_o for_o a_o commendatory_a epistle_n which_o be_v understand_v and_o acknowledge_v among_o all_o vers._n 3._o forasmuch_o as_o you_o be_v manifest_o declare_v to_o be_v the_o epistle_n of_o christ_n minister_v by_o we_o write_v not_o with_o ink_n but_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o live_a god_n not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n but_o in_o fleshy_a table_n of_o the_o heart_n argum._n 3._o by_o confirmation_n of_o the_o former_a because_o my_o ministry_n be_v effectual_a not_o only_o in_o bring_v you_o to_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n but_o also_o to_o your_o save_a regeneration_n by_o the_o special_a operation_n of_o christ_n spirit_n this_o be_v that_o which_o he_o say_v that_o they_o be_v the_o epistle_n which_o christ_n himself_o by_o his_o ministry_n have_v write_v by_o write_v his_o will_n in_o their_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n after_o a_o more_o excellent_a manner_n than_o any_o thing_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v write_v with_o ink_n upon_o paper_n or_o table_n of_o stone_n vers._n 4._o and_o such_o trust_n have_v we_o through_o christ_n to_o god-ward_o 5._o not_o that_o we_o be_v sufficient_a of_o ourselves_o to_o think_v any_o thing_n as_o of_o ourselves_o but_o our_o sufficiency_n be_v of_o god_n argum._n 4._o because_o he_o himself_o as_o it_o become_v a_o faithful_a servant_n do_v not_o ascribe_v the_o whole_a confidence_n of_o glory_v to_o himself_o but_o to_o his_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n which_o argument_n he_o illustrate_v partly_o by_o confess_v his_o natural_a impotency_n to_o think_v that_o which_o be_v good_a or_o to_o the_o least_o beginning_n of_o a_o good_a work_n much_o less_o to_o the_o convert_v the_o corinthian_n partly_o by_o acknowledge_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n as_o the_o fountain_n of_o his_o sufficiency_n in_o that_o he_o be_v fit_v to_o communicate_v so_o much_o grace_n to_o other_o vers._n 6._o who_o also_o have_v make_v we_o able_a minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n not_o of_o the_o letter_n but_o of_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o letter_n kill_v but_o the_o spirit_n give_v lâ—fe_n argum._n 5._o because_o his_o ministry_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n not_o of_o the_o law_n and_o covenant_n of_o work_n he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n with_o a_o sevenfold_a comparison_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o both_o covenant_n the_o second_o part._n not_o of_o the_o letter_n compar_fw-la 1._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n be_v only_o the_o letter_n write_v or_o speak_v without_o efficacy_n without_o all_o spiritual_a virtue_n to_o perform_v that_o which_o it_o command_v but_o the_o ministry_n of_o
the_o solidity_n of_o this_o his_o confidence_n or_o persuasion_n be_v confirm_v by_o seven_o sign_n all_o which_o do_v stir_v up_o his_o mind_n to_o faithfulness_n sign_n 1._o be_v a_o desire_n of_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o life_n that_o he_o may_v obtain_v immortality_n or_o be_v endue_v instead_o of_o a_o corruptible_a body_n with_o immortal_a glory_n a_o argument_n certain_o of_o a_o mind_n conscious_a of_o its_o sincerity_n and_o certify_v of_o future_a happiness_n vers._n 3._o if_o so_o be_v that_o be_v clothe_v we_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v naked_a he_o limit_n this_o sign_n and_o privilege_n of_o be_v endue_v with_o future_a glory_n that_o it_o may_v belong_v to_o those_o only_a who_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o life_n to_o a_o immortal_a and_o immutable_a state_n be_v not_o find_v naked_a i._n e._n not_o destitute_a of_o that_o true_a cover_n whereby_o our_o filthy_a nakedness_n be_v cover_v which_o cover_v be_v christ_n or_o christ_n righteousness_n which_o can_v alone_o cover_v our_o sin_n wherein_o our_o nakedness_n consist_v this_o therefore_o be_v the_o second_o sign_n of_o his_o solid_a desire_n of_o go_v out_o of_o this_o life_n and_o of_o a_o mind_n very_o conscious_a of_o the_o faithful_a administration_n of_o his_o office_n that_o he_o know_v himself_o to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o to_o who_o alone_o the_o certainty_n of_o be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o glory_n belong_v to_o wit_n of_o those_o who_o be_v clothe_v already_o with_o that_o cover_n whereby_o the_o foul_a nakedness_n of_o sinner_n be_v cover_v i._n e._n the_o righteousness_n â—f_fw-fr christ_n with_o which_o except_o a_o man_n be_v clothe_v in_o this_o life_n he_o shall_v be_v find_v naked_a in_o the_o other_o and_o shall_v remain_v naked_a for_o ever_o vers._n 4._o for_o we_o that_o be_v in_o this_o tabernacle_n do_v groan_n be_v burden_v not_o for_o that_o we_o will_v be_v unclothe_v but_o clothe_v upon_o that_o mortality_n may_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o life_n sign_n 3._o that_o the_o desire_n of_o his_o depart_v this_o life_n arise_v from_o this_o confidence_n be_v holy_a i._n e._n it_o be_v derive_v not_o so_o much_o from_o the_o weariness_n of_o natural_a life_n but_o from_o the_o hope_n of_o a_o better_a this_o be_v that_o which_o he_o say_v although_o he_o groan_v and_o be_v sorrowful_a in_o his_o body_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o be_v unclothe_v of_o this_o body_n but_o that_o this_o body_n may_v be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o immortality_n and_o that_o mortality_n may_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o immortality_n vers._n 5._o now_o he_o that_o have_v wrought_v we_o for_o the_o selfsame_a thing_n be_v god_n who_o also_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o earnest_n of_o this_o spirit_n sign_n 4._o that_o this_o desire_n be_v not_o natural_a but_o the_o supernatural_a work_n of_o god_n stir_v up_o and_o form_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o own_o by_o the_o special_a work_n of_o god_n it_o be_v god_n that_o have_v wrought_v form_v and_o create_v we_o for_o this_o thing_n his_o confidence_n therefore_o be_v solid_a who_o also_o sign_n 5._o that_o this_o confidence_n of_o a_o better_a life_n be_v seal_v by_o the_o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n have_v as_o it_o be_v a_o taste_n and_o experience_n of_o that_o life_n in_o the_o peace_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n i._n e._n in_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o that_o happiness_n which_o be_v to_o come_v vers._n 6._o therefore_o we_o be_v always_o confident_a know_v that_o whilst_o we_o be_v at_o home_n in_o the_o body_n we_o be_v absent_a from_o the_o lord_n sign_n 6._o that_o this_o confidence_n be_v firm_o ground_v in_o the_o certain_a persuasion_n of_o his_o nigh_a access_n to_o the_o lord_n which_o shall_v be_v vouchsafe_v to_o he_o after_o death_n when_o doubtless_o even_o as_o in_o one_o house_n he_o shall_v dwell_v with_o god_n who_o now_o in_o the_o body_n be_v as_o absent_v from_o the_o lord_n vers._n 7._o for_o we_o walk_v by_o faith_n not_o by_o sight_n 8._o we_o be_v confident_a i_o say_v and_o willing_a rather_o to_o be_v absent_a from_o the_o body_n and_o to_o be_v present_a with_o the_o lord_n sign_n 7._o confirm_v the_o former_a that_o he_o know_v himself_o to_o walk_v by_o faith_n in_o this_o life_n and_o not_o by_o sight_n of_o the_o beatifical_a vision_n which_o abide_v for_o we_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v who_o in_o our_o sense_n be_v absent_a from_o the_o lord_n while_o we_o be_v present_a iâ—_n the_o body_n therefore_o more_o vehement_o and_o confident_o he_o do_v both_o desire_n and_o choose_v to_o go_v to_o the_o lord_n rather_o than_o to_o remain_v in_o the_o body_n vers._n 9_o wherefore_o we_o labour_v that_o whether_o present_a or_o absent_a we_o may_v be_v accept_v of_o he_o that_o this_o confidence_n confirm_v by_o so_o many_o sign_n of_o sincerity_n be_v the_o impellent_fw-fr cause_n to_o his_o faithfulness_n in_o his_o ministry_n he_o now_o express_o declare_v because_o whatsoever_o change_n towards_o life_n or_o death_n do_v happen_v to_o he_o out_o of_o this_o confidence_n he_o do_v endeavour_v to_o please_v god_n with_o no_o less_o diligence_n than_o those_o which_o contend_v for_o honour_n that_o both_o in_o this_o life_n or_o pilgrimage_n and_o in_o his_o death_n or_o approach_v to_o god_n he_o may_v be_v make_v acceptable_a to_o he_o vers._n 10._o for_o we_o must_v all_o appear_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n that_o every_o one_o may_v receive_v the_o thing_n do_v in_o his_o body_n according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v do_v whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n his_o second_o impellent_fw-fr cause_n to_o faithfulness_n in_o his_o ministry_n be_v the_o consideration_n of_o punishment_n and_o reward_n which_o abide_v every_o one_o according_a to_o their_o work_n at_o the_o last_o judgement_n in_o which_o god_n will_v inflict_v punishment_n upon_o the_o wicked_a but_o to_o the_o godly_a who_o good_a work_n after_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v only_o remain_v he_o shall_v render_v reward_n vers._n 11._o know_v therefore_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o persuade_v man_n but_o we_o be_v make_v manifest_a unto_o god_n and_o i_o trust_v also_o we_o be_v manifest_a in_o your_o conscience_n he_o show_v by_o calling_n god_n and_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o corinthian_n to_o be_v his_o witness_n that_o this_o argument_n have_v urge_v he_o to_o faithfulness_n in_o the_o ministry_n for_o the_o apprehension_n of_o that_o future_a terrible_a judgement_n have_v affect_v this_o that_o he_o exhort_v all_o to_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n by_o faith_n vers._n 12._o for_o we_o commend_v not_o ourselves_o again_o unto_o you_o but_o give_v you_o occasion_n to_o glory_n on_o our_o behalf_n that_o you_o may_v have_v somewhat_o to_o answer_v they_o which_o glory_n in_o appearance_n and_o not_o in_o heart_n he_o solve_v two_o objection_n which_o his_o adversary_n may_v object_v against_o he_o so_o earnest_o glory_v of_o his_o faithfulness_n object_n 1._o thou_o o_o paul_n glory_v some_o one_o may_v say_v whilst_o thou_o commend_v thyself_o he_o answer_v that_o he_o do_v not_o say_v these_o thing_n for_o that_o end_n but_o that_o the_o corinthian_n may_v have_v that_o for_o his_o defence_n whereby_o to_o repress_v their_o vain_a and_o boast_a teacher_n who_o do_v diminish_v the_o authority_n of_o the_o apostle_n among_o they_o and_o do_v glory_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o man_n otherwise_o than_o their_o conscience_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o matter_n do_v permit_v for_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o piety_n or_o matter_n of_o glory_v in_o heart_n they_o glory_v in_o their_o adulterate_a eloquence_n vers._n 13._o for_o whether_o we_o be_v beside_o ourselves_o it_o be_v to_o god_n or_o whether_o we_o be_v sober_a it_o be_v for_o your_o cause_n object_n 2._o but_o o_o paul_n thou_o be_v beside_o thyself_o who_o do_v so_o open_o confute_v such_o teacher_n he_o answer_v that_o he_o do_v not_o dispute_v but_o give_v a_o reason_n of_o the_o fact_n as_o it_o do_v become_v a_o wise_a man_n to_o wit_n that_o he_o utter_v those_o thing_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o their_o salvation_n for_o say_v he_o if_o i_o praise_v my_o ministry_n which_o seem_v to_o be_v the_o part_n of_o one_o beside_o himself_o i_o do_v it_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n lest_o my_o gospel_n shall_v be_v undervalue_v if_o i_o speak_v humble_o of_o myself_o as_o sober_a man_n use_v to_o do_v i_o do_v it_o for_o your_o good_a vers._n 14._o for_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n constrain_v we_o because_o we_o thus_o judge_v that_o if_o one_o dâ—ed_v for_o all_o then_o be_v all_o dead_a the_o three_o impellent_fw-fr cause_n to_o faithfulness_n contain_v a_o reason_n of_o the_o former_a say_n be_v his_o love_n wherewith_o he_o love_v christ_n which_o do_v cast_v
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
themselves_o fair_o before_o man_n only_o sign_v 2._o that_o they_o compel_v the_o galatian_n to_o admit_v of_o circumcision_n not_o out_o of_o love_n but_o only_o lest_o they_o shall_v suffer_v persecution_n by_o the_o jew_n for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o cross_n or_o free_a justification_n by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n vers._n 13._o for_o neither_o they_o themselves_o who_o be_v circumcise_v keep_v the_o law_n but_o desire_v to_o have_v you_o circumcise_v that_o they_o may_v glory_v in_o your_o flesh_n sign_n 3._o that_o although_o they_o be_v circumcise_v long_o since_o yet_o they_o little_a care_n for_o the_o observance_n of_o the_o law_n which_o they_o require_v of_o other_o but_o desire_n sign_v 4._o that_o they_o seek_v occasion_n from_o the_o circumcision_n of_o the_o galatian_n to_o glory_n among_o the_o jew_n that_o they_o have_v convert_v many_o proselyte_n to_o the_o law_n vers._n 14._o but_o god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v glory_v save_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o the_o world_n in_o the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o comparison_n the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v show_v in_o these_o two_o thing_n 1._o that_o he_o only_o glory_v in_o his_o free_a redemption_n by_o christ_n crucify_v and_o in_o his_o suffering_n for_o the_o doctrine_n 2._o that_o he_o do_v not_o affect_v earthly_a pomp_n but_o contemn_v the_o world_n with_o all_o its_o pomp_n and_o glory_n which_o persecute_v and_o despise_v he_o for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o cross_a sake_n and_o by_o the_o cross_n learn_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o to_o contemn_v the_o world_n vers._n 15._o for_o in_o christ_n jesus_n neither_o circumcision_n avail_v any_o thing_n nor_o uncircumcision_n but_o a_o new_a creature_n he_o give_v four_o reason_n of_o his_o endeavour_n which_o be_v so_o many_o sign_n of_o his_o sincerity_n reason_n 1._o i_o know_v that_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n neither_o circumcision_n nor_o uncircumcision_n be_v respect_v by_o god_n but_o a_o new_a creature_n i._n e._n i_o know_v that_o it_o be_v necessary_a when_o any_o one_o be_v admit_v by_o faith_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o justify_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v more_o and_o more_o renew_v and_o sanctify_a but_o other_o privilege_n be_v of_o no_o value_n without_o newness_n of_o life_n therefore_o i_o will_v only_o glory_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ._n vers._n 16._o and_o as_o many_o as_o walk_v according_a to_o this_o rule_n peace_n be_v on_o they_o and_o mercy_n and_o upon_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n reas._n 2._o the_o rule_n of_o my_o intention_n be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a canonical_a scripture_n to_o which_o as_o to_o one_o only_a rule_n or_o one_o only_a canon_n the_o doctrine_n and_o life_n of_o all_o be_v to_o be_v conformable_a therefore_o i_o will_v only_o glory_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n peace_n reas._n 3_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o whosoever_o shall_v order_v their_o faith_n and_o life_n by_o this_o rule_n they_o shall_v also_o obtain_v peace_n i._n e._n a_o sense_n of_o their_o reconciliation_n to_o god_n all_o kind_n of_o blessing_n or_o a_o accumulation_n of_o good_a thing_n and_o mercy_n or_o a_o remedy_n for_o the_o purge_n away_o all_o evil_n therefore_o i_o will_v only_o glory_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ._n israel_n reas._n 4._o they_o be_v alone_o the_o true_a israel_n of_o god_n that_o follow_v this_o rule_n therefore_o all_o thing_n lay_v aside_o i_o will_v only_o glory_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n by_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 17._o from_o henceforth_o let_v no_o man_n trouble_v i_o for_o i_o bear_v in_o my_o body_n the_o mark_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n after_o the_o comparison_n as_o a_o conqueror_n he_o triumph_v over_o his_o emulator_n forbid_v they_o to_o make_v he_o any_o further_a work_n either_o by_o gainsaying_n his_o doctrine_n or_o by_o detract_n from_o his_o authority_n because_o he_o bear_v the_o ensign_n of_o his_o felicity_n towards_o christ_n viz._n the_o mark_n of_o a_o servant_n most_o devote_a to_o christ_n i._n e._n he_o have_v all_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o apostle_n and_o a_o faithful_a witness_n clear_o to_o be_v see_v in_o he_o vers._n 18._o brethren_n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v with_o your_o spirit_n amen_n he_o shut_v up_o the_o epistle_n with_o his_o accustom_a seal_n wish_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o jesus_n christ_n manifest_v believe_v and_o effectual_a may_v abide_v in_o their_o mind_n heart_n and_o whole_a life_n that_o from_o thence_o they_o may_v draw_v consolation_n both_o in_o life_n and_o death_n to_o which_o amen_o be_v subjoin_v as_o a_o testimony_n of_o his_o vote_n and_o the_o faith_n of_o a_o apostle_n and_o for_o a_o seal_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o precedent_a doctrine_n the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n to_o the_o ephesian_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n the_o city_n of_o the_o ephesian_n be_v the_o metropolis_n of_o lesser_n asia_n in_o which_o the_o apostle_n two_o whole_a year_n preach_v the_o gospel_n act._n 19_o and_o when_o last_o he_o go_v up_o to_o jerusalem_n he_o foretold_v a_o change_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o ephesian_n act._n 20._o against_o which_o he_o fortify_v they_o by_o this_o epistle_n when_o he_o be_v now_o hold_v captive_a at_o rome_n and_o plain_o despair_v of_o his_o return_n he_o endeavour_v diligent_o to_o confirm_v their_o mind_n in_o faith_n and_o truth_n there_o be_v two_o principal_a part_n of_o the_o epistle_n beside_o the_o preface_n and_o the_o conclusion_n the_o first_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n to_o chap._n 4._o the_o other_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o gratitude_n and_o thankfulness_n tend_v to_o holiness_n of_o life_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o epistle_n that_o which_o belong_v to_o the_o first_o part_n first_o of_o all_o he_o show_v that_o the_o whole_a reason_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v free_a and_o solid_o found_v on_o christ_n in_o the_o first_o chapter_n furthermore_o he_o amplify_v this_o grace_n from_o the_o former_a misery_n of_o the_o ephesian_n chap._n 2._o three_o the_o scandal_n of_o the_o cross_n lie_v upon_o he_o be_v take_v away_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o constancy_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o faith_n by_o the_o glorious_a commendation_n of_o his_o ministry_n and_o by_o manifest_v the_o cause_n for_o which_o he_o suffer_v chap._n 3._o in_o the_o second_o part_n he_o give_v precept_n of_o keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n of_o holiness_n of_o life_n as_o well_o in_o general_n as_o in_o particular_a in_o the_o shun_v of_o evil_a and_o follow_v after_o virtue_n by_o which_o the_o life_n of_o every_o one_o be_v order_v in_o a_o christian_a manner_n chap._n 4._o and_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o chap._n 5._o after_o these_o he_o descend_v to_o household_n duty_n to_o which_o and_o all_o other_o christian_a duty_n that_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v he_o arm_v the_o faithful_a in_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o chap._n 5._o and_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o chap._n 6._o chap._n i._n this_o chapter_n beside_o the_o preface_n contain_v two_o part_n in_o the_o first_o be_v a_o thanksgiving_n tend_v to_o prove_v that_o the_o whole_a business_n of_o salvation_n both_o of_o jew_n and_o gentile_n be_v mere_o of_o grace_n and_o whole_o build_v on_o christ_n to_o vers_n 15._o in_o the_o other_o be_v a_o commemoration_n of_o the_o apostle_n continual_a thanksgiving_n and_o prayer_n offer_v to_o god_n for_o the_o ephesian_n tend_v to_o the_o confirmation_n of_o faith_n the_o assurance_n of_o their_o salvation_n and_o of_o the_o perseverance_n of_o all_o true_o faithful_a unto_o the_o end_n the_o preface_n in_o the_o two_o first_o verse_n contain_v a_o direction_n of_o the_o epistle_n and_o a_o salutation_n of_o the_o ephesian_n which_o be_v very_o short_a because_o he_o have_v not_o to_o do_v here_o with_o envious_a person_n or_o enemy_n but_o with_o conformable_a and_o obedient_a man_n to_o who_o it_o will_v be_v sufficient_a brief_o to_o intimate_v his_o divine_a authority_n in_o write_v this_o epistle_n and_o the_o apostle_n good_a will_n towards_o they_o and_o opinion_n of_o they_o vers._n 1._o paul_n a_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o the_o saint_n which_o be_v at_o ephesus_n and_o to_o the_o faithful_a in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o the_o direction_n of_o the_o epistle_n we_o have_v the_o description_n of_o the_o writer_n from_o his_o name_n office_n and_o authority_n and_o then_o of_o those_o to_o who_o he_o write_v from_o the_o condition_n in_o which_o they_o stand_v towards_o god_n and_o from_o the_o place_n which_o they_o do_v inhabit_v on_o the_o
and_o hypocritical_a faith_n but_o the_o lively_a faith_n effectual_o work_v by_o charity_n towards_o all_o saint_n and_o open_o manifest_v to_o i_o a_o apostle_n and_o other_o therefore_o you_o ephesian_n shall_v be_v confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 16._o cease_v not_o to_o give_v thanks_o for_o you_o make_v mention_n of_o you_o in_o my_o prayer_n arg._n 2._o you_o be_v esteem_v worthy_a that_o thanks_o shall_v be_v daily_o give_v unto_o god_n for_o you_o even_o as_o i_o do_v therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v strengthen_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n mention_v argum._n 3._o because_o the_o sincerity_n of_o your_o faith_n be_v manifest_v in_o the_o love_n of_o the_o saint_n i_o continual_o keep_v you_o in_o my_o memory_n and_o make_v daily_a mention_n of_o you_o in_o my_o prayer_n beg_v that_o the_o work_n of_o god_n may_v be_v perfect_v in_o you_o and_o your_o faith_n confirm_v therefore_o unless_o you_o think_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o i_o who_o pray_v for_o you_o be_v in_o vain_a you_o ought_v to_o have_v your_o faith_n strengthen_v vers._n 17._o that_o the_o god_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o father_n of_o glory_n may_v give_v unto_o you_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o now_o he_o come_v to_o set_v down_o the_o sum_n of_o his_o prayer_n which_o he_o put_v up_o for_o they_o wherein_o be_v contain_v the_o other_o argument_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n give_v unto_o you_o arg._n 4._o in_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v give_v they_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n he_o intimate_v that_o they_o have_v more_o and_o great_a cause_n viz._n in_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o wisdom_n and_o the_o sum_n of_o save_a revelation_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n than_o they_o do_v yet_o understand_v you_o have_v such_o and_o so_o many_o argument_n in_o scripture_n for_o your_o confirmation_n in_o faith_n that_o i_o can_v wish_v any_o thing_n more_o to_o the_o strengthen_n of_o faith_n than_o a_o large_a measure_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o have_v more_o wisdom_n give_v you_o and_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o word_n be_v more_o clear_o disclose_v to_o you_o you_o may_v know_v what_o be_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n towards_o you_o therefore_o even_o from_o this_o my_o evidence_n and_o prayer_n for_o you_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n the_o god_n of_o our_o lord_n arg._n 5._o draw_v from_o the_o description_n of_o god_n of_o who_o this_o gift_n be_v crave_v god_n who_o bestow_v the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n or_o of_o wisdom_n on_o the_o saint_n be_v the_o glorious_a god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o of_o all_o we_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n who_o both_o out_o of_o covenant_n as_o he_o be_v our_o god_n and_o out_o of_o fatherly_a affection_n as_o he_o be_v our_o father_n will_v give_v the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n to_o you_o upon_o our_o request_n for_o it_o therefore_o even_o from_o those_o relation_n which_o pass_v between_o god_n christ_n and_o you_o you_o shall_v be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n vers._n 18._o the_o eye_n of_o your_o understanding_n be_v enlighten_v that_o you_o may_v know_v what_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o his_o call_n and_o what_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o inheritance_n in_o the_o saint_n argum._n 6._o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o i_o shall_v express_v with_o tongue_n what_o and_o how_o great_a those_o good_a thing_n which_o god_n by_o call_v you_o to_o christ_n have_v command_v you_o to_o hope_v for_o or_o how_o glorious_a the_o riches_n of_o that_o inheritance_n be_v which_o be_v prepare_v for_o you_o in_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o heaven_n i_o only_o beg_v that_o your_o eye_n may_v be_v enlighten_v that_o you_o may_v apprehend_v they_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 19_o and_o what_o be_v the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o his_o power_n to_o us-ward_n who_o believe_v according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o his_o mighty_a power_n argum._n 7._o that_o power_n of_o god_n be_v unspeakable_a which_o he_o have_v put_v forth_o into_o act_n in_o the_o convert_n you_o to_o and_o in_o thus_o long_o uphold_v you_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o which_o he_o have_v in_o a_o manner_n bind_v himself_o that_o he_o will_v put_v forth_o that_o so_o by_o the_o infinite_a power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o strength_n believer_n may_v be_v carry_v on_o to_o salvation_n i_o only_o pray_v for_o the_o illumination_n of_o your_o eye_n that_o you_o may_v know_v it_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n this_o argument_n he_o confirm_v by_o a_o threefold_a comparison_n 1._o of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n with_o the_o adversary_n power_n and_o with_o the_o ephesian_n weakness_n in_o which_o respect_n he_o call_v the_o greatness_n of_o that_o power_n superexcellent_a which_o be_v actual_o apparent_a in_o they_o that_o they_o may_v know_v there_o be_v no_o power_n in_o satan_n the_o world_n sin_n death_n or_o any_o other_o hindrance_n without_o they_o which_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n do_v not_o and_o will_v not_o for_o ever_o overcome_v 2._o of_o the_o powerful_a work_n of_o god_n in_o their_o conversion_n with_o the_o original_n of_o that_o work_n that_o be_v god_n omnipotency_n in_o which_o respect_n he_o make_v mention_n of_o the_o efficacy_n or_o work_v of_o his_o mighty_a power_n that_o they_o may_v know_v the_o work_n of_o god_n in_o convert_v they_o and_o indue_a they_o with_o faith_n and_o holiness_n be_v such_o a_o manifestation_n of_o that_o work_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o actual_a and_o exerted_a power_n of_o the_o omnipotent_a god_n as_o be_v suitable_a to_o omnipotency_n and_o become_v a_o omnipotent_a god_n in_o a_o word_n it_o be_v a_o work_n very_o well_o befit_v god_n 3_o of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n now_o actual_o declare_v in_o their_o conversion_n with_o that_o power_n which_o god_n have_v show_v in_o raise_v christ_n from_o the_o dead_a 1._o that_o they_o may_v know_v that_o as_o a_o great_a power_n be_v require_v to_o a_o man_n conversion_n regeneration_n and_o endowment_n with_o faith_n and_o other_o save_a grace_n as_o to_o revive_v one_o dead_a and_o bury_v 2._o that_o they_o may_v know_v the_o very_a same_o power_n be_v exercise_v in_o our_o conversion_n as_o in_o christ_n resurrection_n 3._o that_o they_o may_v understand_v it_o be_v no_o less_o easy_a for_o god_n to_o bring_v to_o pass_v all_o other_o thing_n which_o pertain_v to_o the_o perfect_a of_o our_o salvation_n than_o it_o be_v for_o he_o to_o perform_v the_o forementioned_a particular_n vers._n 20._o which_o he_o wrought_v in_o christ_n when_o he_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o set_v he_o at_o his_o own_o right_a hand_n in_o heavenly_a place_n argum._n 8._o take_a from_o the_o raise_n up_o of_o christ_n our_o head_n christ_n our_o head_n who_o be_v kill_v in_o our_o stead_n god_n raise_v from_o the_o dead_a in_o our_o stead_n and_o for_o our_o good_a unto_o eternal_a life_n therefore_o you_o who_o be_v his_o member_n even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o affliction_n and_o in_o death_n itself_o shall_v be_v steadfast_a in_o faith_n touch_v your_o deliverance_n and_o set_v he_o argum._n 9_o from_o christ_n ascension_n and_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n christ_n our_o redeemer_n be_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o reign_v with_o the_o father_n be_v partner_n in_o that_o great_a authority_n that_o he_o may_v take_v we_o into_o fellowship_n in_o that_o happiness_n and_o make_v we_o partner_n of_o that_o condition_n in_o which_o he_o be_v therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o hope_n of_o your_o future_a glorification_n in_o heaven_n unless_o you_o imagine_v christ_n dominion_n be_v to_o no_o purpose_n vers._n 21._o far_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o may_v and_o dominion_n and_o every_o name_n that_o be_v name_v not_o only_o in_o this_o world_n but_o also_o in_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v argum._n 10._o christ_n even_o in_o his_o flesh_n be_v exalt_v far_o above_o all_o both_o angel_n and_o man_n so_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v so_o high_a so_o powerful_a so_o excellent_a either_o in_o the_o earth_n this_o present_a world_n or_o in_o heaven_n the_o world_n to_o come_v as_o that_o christ_n shall_v not_o be_v infinite_o high_a even_o as_o he_o be_v man_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n want_v in_o he_o to_o the_o perfect_a nor_o can_v any_o thing_n oppose_v he_o to_o hinder_v he_o from_o perfect_v our_o salvation_n therefore_o you_o shall_v be_v strengthen_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 22._o and_o have_v put_v all_o thing_n under_o his_o foot_n
christ_n of_o contention_n not_o sincere_o suppose_v to_o add_v affliction_n to_o my_o bond_n 17._o but_o the_o other_o of_o love_n know_v that_o i_o be_o set_v for_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n argum._n 4._o propose_v by_o way_n of_o redargution_n to_o a_o objection_n though_o it_o be_v true_a that_o some_o envy_n my_o glory_n which_o i_o get_v by_o constancy_n under_o my_o bond_n such_o as_o be_v the_o jewish_a false_a apostle_n who_o be_v wont_a to_o contend_v with_o i_o about_o their_o legal_a ceremony_n and_o who_o preach_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n mix_v it_o with_o their_o leaven_n partly_o to_o trouble_v and_o vex_v i_o and_o to_o breed_v envy_n in_o their_o hearer_n partly_o lest_o i_o shall_v seem_v to_o surpass_v they_o in_o any_o thing_n and_o in_o the_o last_o place_n partly_o that_o by_o these_o mean_v they_o may_v add_v affliction_n to_o my_o bond_n yet_o there_o be_v other_o who_o preach_v christ_n with_o a_o honest_a mind_n and_o out_o of_o love_n endeavour_n to_o uphold_v my_o cause_n know_v that_o christ_n have_v appoint_v i_o a_o apostle_n for_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o now_o honour_v i_o with_o the_o glory_n of_o bond_n therefore_o you_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o my_o chain_n or_o offend_v at_o my_o cross_n vers._n 18._o what_o then_o notwithstanding_o every_o way_n whether_o in_o pretence_n or_o in_o truth_n christ_n be_v preach_v and_o i_o therein_o do_v rejoice_v yea_o and_o will_v rejoice_v argum._n 5._o every_o way_n i_o occasion_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o those_o that_o envy_v i_o for_o this_o i_o rejoice_v that_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n be_v make_v famous_a by_o my_o bond_n and_o by_o other_o preach_v let_v it_o be_v what_o it_o will_v therefore_o you_o also_o shall_v rejoice_v with_o i_o and_o not_o be_v offend_v at_o my_o bond_n vers._n 19_o for_o i_o know_v that_o this_o shall_v turn_v to_o my_o salvation_n through_o your_o prayer_n and_o the_o supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n argum._n 6._o i_o be_o so_o far_o from_o be_v deject_v at_o my_o affliction_n that_o i_o be_o full_o persuade_v that_o even_o this_o affliction_n shall_v turn_v to_o my_o salvation_n and_o that_o by_o the_o help_n of_o your_o prayer_n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n shall_v daily_o be_v more_o plentiful_o bestow_v upon_o i_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 20._o according_a to_o my_o earnest_a expectation_n and_o my_o hope_n that_o in_o nothing_o i_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a but_o that_o with_o all_o boldness_n as_o always_o so_o now_o also_o christ_n shall_v be_v magnify_v in_o my_o body_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o by_o death_n he_o explain_v this_o persuasion_n more_o particular_o and_o add_v argum._n 7._o in_o christ_n my_o advance_a head_n i_o do_v with_o hope_n expect_v not_o only_o that_o i_o shall_v never_o be_v ashamed_a as_o be_v destitute_a of_o christ_n help_n but_o also_o that_o christ_n shall_v be_v glorify_v in_o i_o by_o a_o free_a preach_n and_o confession_n of_o the_o gospel_n whether_o my_o life_n be_v further_o prolong_v or_o end_v by_o martyrdom_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 21._o for_o to_o i_o to_o live_v be_v christ_n and_o to_o die_v be_v gain_v argum._n 8._o i_o be_o prepare_v to_o die_v for_o christ_n and_o be_o indifferent_a whether_o i_o live_v or_o die_v whether_o i_o be_v afflict_v or_o no_o so_o that_o christ_n be_v glorify_v for_o christ_n be_v gain_v to_o i_o if_o i_o live_v long_o because_o be_v alive_a i_o shall_v preach_v christ_n christ_n be_v gain_v also_o though_o i_o die_v present_o because_o than_o i_o shall_v go_v to_o christ_n and_o for_o ever_o continue_v with_o he_o and_o therefore_o you_o regard_v nothing_o but_o what_o advance_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v offend_v at_o my_o chain_n vers._n 22._o but_o if_o i_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n this_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o my_o labour_n yet_o what_o i_o shall_v choose_v i_o wot_v not_o he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n in_o that_o it_o will_v be_v very_o difficult_a for_o he_o to_o choose_v what_o to_o do_v if_o he_o have_v his_o liberty_n either_o to_o die_v or_o live_v for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o work_n of_o his_o ministry_n encourage_v he_o still_o to_o live_v but_o his_o desire_n to_o enjoy_v christ_n persuade_v he_o to_o die_v so_o that_o he_o can_v not_o easy_o determine_v which_o of_o these_o he_o shall_v choose_v hence_o it_o be_v plain_a that_o the_o apostle_n be_v not_o trouble_v at_o his_o bond_n as_o long_o as_o they_o make_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o christ._n vers._n 23._o for_o i_o be_o in_o a_o straight_o betwixt_o two_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o depart_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n which_o be_v far_o better_a 24._o nevertheless_o to_o abide_v in_o the_o flesh_n be_v more_o needful_a for_o you_o he_o further_o illustrate_v the_o same_o show_v that_o he_o be_v mighty_o straighten_v on_o the_o one_o side_n with_o a_o desire_n to_o enjoy_v christ_n than_o which_o nothing_o can_v be_v more_o desirable_a if_o he_o respect_v his_o own_o advantage_n but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o see_v it_o will_v conduce_v to_o the_o church_n profit_n if_o his_o bodily_a life_n be_v yet_o continue_v it_o be_v therefore_o evident_a that_o not_o only_a affliction_n but_o death_n also_o will_v be_v acceptable_a to_o he_o for_o christ._n vers._n 25._o and_o have_v this_o confidence_n i_o know_v that_o i_o shall_v abide_v and_o continue_v with_o you_o all_o for_o your_o furtherance_n and_o joy_n of_o faith_n 26._o that_o your_o rejoice_v may_v be_v more_o abundant_a in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o i_o by_o my_o come_n to_o you_o again_o arg._n 9_o to_o remove_v the_o scandal_n of_o the_o cross_n lie_v upon_o he_o he_o further_o add_v that_o although_o i_o be_o prepare_v to_o die_v yet_o i_o be_o assure_v by_o revelation_n i_o shall_v not_o die_v yet_o but_o shall_v live_v to_o further_a your_o salvation_n and_o the_o joy_n of_o your_o faith_n and_o that_o i_o shall_v return_v to_o you_o and_o be_v with_o you_o that_o your_o glory_v in_o christ_n may_v abound_v consider_v and_o see_v the_o power_n of_o christ_n in_o my_o freedom_n and_o return_n therefore_o you_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v offend_v at_o my_o bond_n but_o to_o be_v confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n the_o three_o part._n vers._n 27._o only_o let_v your_o conversation_n be_v as_o become_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n that_o whether_o i_o come_v and_o see_v you_o or_o else_o be_v absent_a i_o may_v hear_v of_o your_o affair_n that_o you_o stand_v fast_o in_o one_o spirit_n with_o one_o mind_n strive_v togethar_n for_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v contain_v a_o exhortation_n to_o constancy_n in_o faith_n that_o they_o will_v persist_v unanimous_a in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n strive_v by_o faith_n against_o all_o adversary_n the_o argument_n hereof_o which_o prove_v they_o must_v steadfast_o persevere_v in_o the_o profession_n of_o faith_n be_v nine_o only_o argum._n 1._o i_o only_o desire_v one_o thing_n of_o you_o that_o you_o will_v walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o gospel_n that_o be_v that_o you_o will_v order_v your_o conversation_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o evangelical_n doctrine_n only_o look_v to_o your_o own_o duty_n but_o not_o meddle_v with_o any_o thing_n else_o therefore_o whatever_o do_v befall_v you_o must_v proceed_v steadfast_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n worthy_o argum._n 2._o the_o worthiness_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o chrisâ—_n and_o your_o right_n unto_o the_o city_n of_o the_o saint_n require_v this_o of_o you_o persevere_v therefore_o steadfast_o that_o whether_o argum._n 3._o whether_o i_o be_o present_a or_o absent_a i_o shall_v receive_v comfort_n from_o your_o courage_n and_o constancy_n in_o the_o faith_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 28._o and_o in_o nothing_o terrify_v by_o your_o adversary_n which_o be_v to_o they_o a_o evident_a token_n of_o perdition_n but_o to_o you_o of_o salvation_n and_o that_o of_o god_n argum._n 4._o there_o be_v no_o reason_n you_o shall_v be_v afraid_a of_o your_o adversary_n threaten_n or_o power_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n which_o be_v to_o they_o argum._n 5._o it_o be_v a_o token_n of_o sudden_a destruction_n to_o all_o your_o persecutor_n that_o they_o bear_v a_o hostile_a mind_n towards_o the_o church_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n to_o you_o argum._n 6._o your_o constant_a defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n against_o opposer_n be_v a_o certain_a mark_n and_o sign_n of_o victory_n and_o salvation_n which_o god_n will_v bestow_v upon_o you_o that_o be_v defender_n of_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n of_o god_n argum._n 7._o it_o come_v from_o god_n by_o his_o special_a counsel_n
that_o he_o do_v in_o himself_o cease_v to_o be_v what_o he_o be_v but_o that_o he_o lay_v aside_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o majesty_n and_o so_o hide_v it_o under_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n as_o if_o he_o have_v have_v none_o or_o as_o if_o he_o have_v so_o leave_v it_o off_o that_o it_o can_v not_o be_v perceive_v by_o the_o world_n nay_o nor_o by_o his_o servant_n that_o be_v eye-witness_n unless_o it_o be_v so_o much_o of_o it_o through_o the_o chink_n of_o his_o word_n and_o work_n as_o be_v requisite_a for_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n the_o degree_n or_o part_n of_o this_o voluntary_a humiliation_n or_o exinanition_n be_v five_o 1._o that_o he_o take_v or_o assume_v the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n or_o the_o true_a humane_a nature_n such_o as_o be_v find_v in_o the_o vile_a servant_n or_o in_o man_n of_o the_o low_a rank_n and_o unite_v the_o humane_a nature_n to_o himself_o by_o a_o personal_a union_n thus_o he_o debase_v himself_o from_o heaven_n to_o earth_n 2_o that_o in_o the_o humane_a nature_n he_o debase_v himself_o below_o the_o condition_n of_o free_a man_n to_o a_o external_a condition_n most_o reproachful_a among_o man_n which_o be_v servile_a for_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n the_o likeness_n he_o show_v the_o truth_n of_o his_o incarnation_n in_o that_o he_o be_v make_v like_o to_o we_o as_o one_o of_o we_o in_o the_o essential_a part_n of_o humane_a nature_n body_n and_o soul_n like_v in_o the_o natural_a property_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n and_o in_o all_o the_o affection_n like_v in_o the_o common_a infirmity_n which_o follow_v mankind_n last_o that_o he_o be_v like_a to_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n sin_n only_o except_v be_v find_v in_o fashion_n he_o confirm_v the_o truth_n of_o his_o incarnation_n that_o he_o be_v find_v in_o fashion_n as_o a_o man_n for_o all_o that_o be_v conversant_a with_o he_o both_o good_a and_o bad_a by_o all_o way_n whereby_o a_o 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humiliation_n less_o than_o his_o father_n for_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n which_o be_v the_o same_o in_o both_o father_n and_o son_n he_o can_v not_o be_v less_o and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o yoke_n of_o the_o law_n appoint_v for_o mere_a man_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o he_o also_o absolute_o submit_v himself_o to_o perform_v all_o thing_n which_o the_o father_n shall_v command_v for_o the_o perfect_a the_o redemption_n of_o man_n become_v obedient_a unto_o 4_o that_o he_o do_v all_o his_o life-time_n patient_o bear_v the_o yoke_n he_o take_v upon_o he_o fulfil_v his_o father_n command_n in_o all_o thing_n even_o unto_o death_n or_o the_o lay_n down_o his_o humane_a life_n for_o his_o sheep_n according_a to_o his_o father_n command_n of_o the_o cross_n 5_o that_o he_o be_v obedient_a to_o the_o violent_a curse_a most_o dishonourable_a death_n of_o the_o cross._n vers._n 9_o wherefore_o god_n also_o have_v high_o exalt_v he_o and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n which_o be_v above_o every_o name_n 10._o that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n 11._o and_o that_o every_o tongue_n shall_v confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v lord_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n here_o in_o these_o three_o verse_n we_o have_v christ_n reward_n according_a to_o his_o humane_a nature_n for_o his_o be_v humble_v for_o we_o which_o be_v by_o his_o exaltation_n and_o that_o for_o we_o too_o whence_o we_o may_v gather_v argument_n 8._o to_o this_o purpose_n as_o christ_n after_o he_o have_v humble_v himself_o to_o reconcile_v man_n unto_o god_n and_o to_o procure_v the_o confirmation_n of_o peace_n betwixt_o the_o party_n be_v exalt_v by_o god_n and_o crown_v with_o glory_n so_o you_o may_v expect_v exaltation_n if_o you_o humble_v yourselves_o that_o you_o may_v maintain_v the_o church_n concord_n therefore_o if_o you_o will_v keep_v the_o true_a way_n to_o glory_n you_o must_v imitate_v christ_n and_o humble_v yourselves_o for_o the_o preservation_n of_o unity_n wherefore_o the_o meaning_n be_v this_o because_o christ_n of_o his_o own_o accord_n have_v humble_v himself_o for_o our_o sake_n in_o our_o flesh_n be_v make_v obedient_a even_o unto_o death_n god_n have_v for_o our_o sake_n and_o in_o our_o flesh_n also_o advance_v he_o to_o the_o high_a honour_n for_o have_v raise_v christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o glorious_a and_o immortal_a life_n he_o lift_v he_o up_o to_o the_o high_a heaven_n and_o place_v he_o at_o his_o own_o right_a hand_n in_o dignity_n and_o authority_n above_o all_o creature_n he_o have_v according_a to_o his_o gracious_a will_n and_o the_o gracious_a dispensation_n of_o the_o business_n of_o our_o salvation_n give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n glorify_v he_o with_o that_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v from_o the_o begin_n with_o the_o father_n to_o wit_n by_o manifest_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o deity_n which_o before_o be_v obscure_v and_o by_o make_v know_v the_o hypostatical_a union_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n command_v and_o cause_v that_o christ_n crucify_v shall_v be_v preach_v rule_n be_v adore_v be_v call_v upon_o every_o where_o as_o true_a god_n and_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n at_o the_o name_n the_o apostle_n show_v how_o the_o efficacy_n and_o effect_n of_o this_o exaltation_n of_o christ_n do_v follow_v viz._n that_o every_o creature_n shall_v at_o length_n be_v subject_a unto_o christ_n so_o that_o unless_o it_o willing_o submit_v it_o shall_v at_o last_o be_v compel_v to_o acknowledge_v his_o name_n or_o his_o power_n authority_n and_o dominion_n which_o be_v express_v by_o a_o metonymy_n of_o bend_v the_o knee_n as_o to_o heavenly_a thing_n there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o angel_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n shall_v bow_v the_o knee_n that_o be_v submit_v to_o he_o for_o spirit_n proper_o have_v no_o knee_n as_o to_o earthly_a thing_n all_o man_n shall_v at_o last_o if_o not_o willing_o at_o least_o unwilling_o and_o compel_v confess_v christ_n crucify_v to_o be_v the_o judge_n the_o lord_n and_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o last_o for_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n by_o which_o name_n be_v understand_v the_o devil_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o damn_a who_o be_v in_o prison_n all_o those_o unclean_a spirit_n shall_v appear_v before_o his_o tribunal_n whether_o they_o will_v or_o no_o and_o shall_v yield_v to_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o judge_n with_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o dominion_n and_o majesty_n and_o thus_o all_o his_o enemy_n whoever_o they_o be_v that_o now_o oppose_v he_o shall_v bow_v the_o knee_n unto_o he_o and_o every_o tongue_n last_o lest_o all_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o name_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n shall_v whole_o seem_v to_o be_v defer_v till_o the_o last_o judgement_n he_o show_v that_o it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o every_o tongue_n or_o that_o of_o every_o country_n and_o nation_n christ_n shall_v receive_v glory_n either_o in_o the_o voluntary_a confession_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o convert_a gentile_n that_o christ_n be_v the_o lord_n and_o that_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n who_o will_v be_v honour_v in_o the_o glorify_v of_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n or_o see_v that_o many_o shall_v not_o be_v convert_v it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v at_o last_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o the_o dominion_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v clear_o and_o full_o manifest_v when_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n in_o earth_n and_o hell_n shall_v acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n vers._n 12._o wherefore_o my_o belove_a as_o you_o have_v always_o obey_v not_o
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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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god_n and_o his_o doctrine_n be_v not_o blaspheme_v precept_n 1._o concern_v the_o instruct_n of_o christian_a servant_n who_o be_v servant_n by_o condition_n and_o under_o the_o yoke_n of_o another_o the_o precept_n be_v this_o that_o they_o account_v their_o own_o master_n though_o infidel_n worthy_a of_o all_o honour_n who_o they_o serve_v as_o those_o that_o be_v place_v by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n in_o a_o degree_n above_o they_o that_o the_o name_n of_o god_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n be_v this_o lest_o if_o they_o shall_v do_v otherwise_o the_o gospel_n may_v be_v evil_o speak_v of_o and_o reproach_v by_o infidel_n through_o the_o miscarriage_n of_o christian_a servant_n vers._n 2._o and_o they_o that_o have_v believe_a master_n let_v they_o not_o despise_v they_o because_o they_o be_v brethren_n but_o rather_o do_v they_o service_n because_o they_o be_v faithful_a and_o belove_a partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n these_o thing_n teach_v and_o exhort_v but_o if_o 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teacher_n i._n e._n to_o put_v they_o from_o or_o to_o eject_v they_o out_o of_o the_o ministry_n or_o to_o excommunicate_v they_o from_o the_o church_n many_o such_o there_o be_v in_o those_o time_n who_o teach_v otherwise_o who_o depart_v either_o from_o the_o apostolical_a verity_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o their_o word_n or_o from_o apostolical_a simplicity_n in_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o teach_v other_o thing_n or_o otherwise_o than_o the_o apostle_n not_o rest_v satisfy_v in_o the_o simplicity_n of_o christian_a piety_n from_o who_o carriage_n and_o manner_n the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o the_o chastisement_n he_o give_v six_o reason_n and_o consent_v not_o reas._n 1_o they_o be_v obstinate_a who_o submit_v not_o themselves_o to_o the_o wholesome_a word_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o sound_a doctrine_n which_o in_o the_o maâ—â—er_n and_o manner_n of_o teach_v be_v after_o godliness_n vers._n 4._o he_o be_v proud_a know_v nothing_o but_o dote_v about_o question_n and_o strife_n of_o word_n whereof_o come_v envy_n strife_n rail_n evil_a surmising_n reas._n 2._o because_o they_o be_v proud_a puff_v up_o with_o a_o vain_a opinion_n of_o their_o own_o knowledge_n whereas_o they_o know_v nothing_o solid_o in_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n dote_v reas._n 3_o they_o be_v of_o such_o a_o contentious_a disposition_n that_o they_o dote_v about_o foolish_a question_n and_o strife_n of_o word_n whereof_o reas._o 4._o because_o by_o these_o cavillation_n they_o stir_v up_o envy_n contention_n rail_v evil_a surmizing_n vers._n 5._o perverse_a dispute_n of_o man_n of_o corrupt_a mind_n and_o destitute_a of_o the_o truth_n suppose_v that_o gain_n be_v godliness_n from_o such_o withdraw_v thyself_o reas._n 5._o because_o by_o their_o perverse_a dispute_n they_o discover_v themselves_o to_o be_v of_o a_o perverse_a and_o corrupt_a mind_n destitute_a of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o studious_a of_o gain_n than_o godliness_n yea_o to_o be_v such_o who_o make_v a_o gain_n of_o godliness_n whereupon_o he_o infer_v the_o censure_n of_o withdraw_a from_o they_o which_o be_v the_o consequence_n of_o excommunication_n vers._n 6._o but_o godliness_n with_o contentment_n be_v great_a gain_n precept_n 3._o of_o follow_v after_o godliness_n as_o the_o great_a gain_n and_o avoid_v covetousness_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n be_v eight_o reas._o 1_o because_o godliness_n be_v such_o a_o gain_n sufficient_a to_o itself_o render_v the_o mind_n content_v in_o every_o condition_n or_o it_o be_v a_o gain_n that_o carry_v along_o with_o it_o true_a sufficiency_n and_o contentment_n vers._n 7._o for_o we_o bring_v nothing_o into_o this_o world_n and_o it_o be_v certain_a we_o can_v carry_v nothing_o out_o reas._n 2._o because_o riches_n only_o have_v their_o use_n in_o this_o life_n not_o after_o death_n therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o hunt_v after_o riches_n vers._n 8._o and_o have_v food_n and_o raiment_n let_v we_o be_v therewith_o content_a reas._o 3_o because_o we_o may_v be_v without_o riches_n even_o in_o this_o life_n and_o aught_o to_o be_v content_a with_o meat_n and_o clothing_n whatever_o it_o be_v vers._n 9_o but_o they_o that_o will_v be_v rich_a fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o a_o snare_n and_o into_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n reas._n 4._o because_o they_o that_o most_o mind_n get_v of_o riches_n and_o resolve_o hunt_v after_o they_o be_v near_o to_o the_o great_a sin_n vexation_n of_o mind_n and_o misery_n in_o this_o world_n and_o eternal_a perdition_n hereafter_o vers._n 10._o for_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a which_o while_o some_o covet_v after_o they_o have_v err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o pierce_v themselves_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n reas._n 5._o because_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a as_o of_o ungodliness_n lie_v perjury_n cruelty_n and_o tyranny_n etc._n etc._n which_o some_o reas._o 6._o from_o the_o experience_n of_o some_o who_o be_v covetous_a of_o money_n fall_v away_o from_o the_o christian_a religion_n and_o become_v most_o miserable_a vers._n 11._o but_o thou_o o_o man_n of_o god_n flee_v these_o thing_n and_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n godliness_n faith_n love_n patience_n meekness_n reas._n 7._o with_o a_o special_a application_n because_o this_o vice_n be_v unworthy_a a_o minister_n who_o be_v a_o man_n of_o god_n and_o separate_v to_o the_o heavenly_a employment_n of_o god_n who_o therefore_o ought_v to_o avoid_v covetousness_n and_o earthly_a desire_n follow_v reas._n 8._o because_o it_o become_v the_o man_n of_o god_n or_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v in_o love_n with_o the_o riches_n of_o virtue_n and_o to_o accumulate_v these_o one_o upon_o another_o whereof_o he_o enumerate_v six_o vers._n 12._o fight_v the_o good_a sight_n of_o faith_n lay_v hold_v on_o eternal_a life_n whereunto_o thou_o be_v also_o call_v and_o have_v profess_v a_o good_a profession_n before_o many_o witness_n precept_n 4._o that_o all_o lawful_a mean_n be_v use_v for_o the_o propagate_a of_o the_o gospel_n and_o defend_v the_o truth_n of_o his_o doctrine_n he_o shall_v strive_v against_o all_o adversary_n and_o impediment_n whatsoever_o good_a the_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n or_o precept_n be_v four_o reas._n 1_o because_o this_o fight_n be_v good_a commendable_a and_o profitable_a life_n reas._n 2._o because_o so_o thou_o shall_v lay_v hold_n on_o eternal_a life_n whereunto_o reas._n 3_o because_o thou_o be_v call_v to_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o partake_n of_o life_n or_o faith_n profess_a reas._n 4._o thou_o have_v already_o before_o many_o witness_n publish_v a_o famous_a testimony_n of_o thy_o faith_n therefore_o go_v on_o to_o fight_v that_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n vers._n 13._o i_o give_v thou_o charge_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o quicken_v all_o thing_n and_o before_o christ_n jesus_n who_o before_o pontius_n pilate_n witness_v a_o good_a confession_n 14._o that_o thou_o keep_v this_o commandment_n without_o spot_n unrebukeable_a until_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n precept_n 5._o with_o a_o most_o grave_a and_o vehement_a charge_n before_o god_n and_o christ_n the_o mediator_n he_o exhort_v timothy_n and_o all_o pastor_n after_o he_o and_o all_o other_o upon_o who_o the_o care_n of_o the_o church_n lie_v who_o he_o speak_v to_o in_o his_o person_n that_o they_o observe_v these_o command_n or_o that_o they_o so_o discharge_v the_o office_n commit_v to_o they_o faithful_o observe_v these_o rule_n touch_v the_o govern_n of_o the_o church_n that_o they_o may_v be_v find_v unblameable_a and_o unreprovable_a in_o doctrine_n and_o manner_n and_o because_o that_o which_o he_o exhort_v to_o be_v difficult_a he_o lay_v down_o six_o argument_n of_o the_o precept_n all_o which_o prove_v that_o all_o the_o former_a command_n be_v
and_o have_v bring_v life_n and_o immortality_n to_o light_v through_o the_o gospel_n reas._n 5._o prove_v the_o position_n show_v also_o that_o all_o the_o favour_n which_o be_v bestow_v upon_o we_o be_v from_o grace_n because_o the_o abolish_n of_o death_n life_n and_o immortality_n and_o the_o rest_n which_o concern_v our_o salvation_n be_v unknown_a to_o we_o till_o reveal_v by_o christ_n and_o bring_v to_o light_n be_v all_o act_v and_o finish_v by_o he_o therefore_o consider_v this_o grace_n confer_v upon_o we_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o his_o gospel_n vers._n 11._o whereunto_o i_o be_o appoint_v a_o preacher_n and_o a_o apostle_n and_o a_o teacher_n of_o the_o gentile_n reas._n 6._o god_n so_o much_o esteem_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o appoint_v paul_n a_o apostle_n to_o declare_v it_o to_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o special_o to_o the_o gentile_n therefore_o let_v not_o timothy_n be_v ashamed_a or_o any_o other_o of_o this_o gospel_n or_o of_o paul_n a_o minister_n of_o it_o although_o afflict_v for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 12._o for_o the_o which_o cause_n i_o also_o suffer_v these_o thing_n nevertheless_o i_o be_o not_o ashamed_a for_o i_o know_v who_o i_o have_v believe_v and_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o he_o be_v able_a to_o keep_v that_o which_o i_o have_v commit_v unto_o he_o against_o that_o day_n reas._n 7._o from_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n i_o myself_o suffer_v bond_n for_o the_o gospel_n and_o yet_o i_o be_o not_o ashamed_a therefore_o in_o like_a manner_n ought_v timothy_n to_o be_v of_o good_a courage_n and_o not_o be_v ashamed_a in_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o gospel_n i_o know_v reas._n 8._o also_o from_o paul_n example_n confirm_v the_o former_a i_o paul_n have_v commit_v my_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o god_n who_o be_v faithful_a and_o powerful_a to_o keep_v what_o i_o have_v betrust_v he_o with_o to_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o i_o shall_v be_v keep_v therefore_o neither_o ought_v i_o to_o be_v ashamed_a nor_o thou_o o_o timothy_n whatever_o befall_v we_o for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 13._o hold_v fast_o the_o form_n of_o sound_a word_n which_o thou_o have_v hear_v of_o i_o in_o faith_n and_o love_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n admon_n 3._o that_o he_o retain_v and_o follow_v that_o same_o way_n of_o teach_v both_o as_o to_o doctrine_n and_o the_o manner_n of_o teach_v which_o he_o have_v learn_v from_o paul_n and_o that_o he_o set_v it_o forth_o as_o near_o as_o he_o can_v to_o the_o quick_a he_o add_v in_o faith_n and_o love_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o he_o may_v set_v forth_o the_o summary_n of_o doctrine_n which_o may_v be_v whole_o reduce_v to_o faith_n and_o love_n flow_v from_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ._n vers._n 14._o that_o good_a thing_n which_o be_v commit_v unto_o thou_o keep_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o dwell_v in_o we_o admon_n 4._o more_o general_a that_o he_o faithful_o preserve_v both_o the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o christian_a doctrine_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o his_o ministry_n lest_o by_o his_o slothfulness_n or_o timorousness_n any_o prejudice_n may_v accrue_v to_o it_o but_o that_o he_o shall_v secure_v it_o against_o the_o snare_n and_o force_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v five_o all_o which_o prove_v that_o the_o form_n of_o sound_a doctrine_n be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o argum._n 1._o this_o form_n be_v that_o which_o be_v deposit_v or_o that_o which_o god_n have_v commit_v to_o thy_o trust_n who_o will_v take_v a_o account_n of_o thou_o for_o what_o he_o have_v commit_v to_o thou_o therefore_o this_o form_n of_o doctrine_n be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n argum._n 2._o although_o thy_o own_o strength_n shall_v fail_v thou_o in_o the_o defence_n of_o thy_o doctrine_n yet_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n dwell_v in_o thou_o will_v be_v at_o hand_n for_o the_o uphold_v of_o his_o sincere_a servant_n if_o thou_o implore_v his_o aid_n therefore_o this_o form_n of_o sound_a doctrine_n be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o vers._n 15._o this_o thou_o know_v that_o all_o they_o which_o be_v in_o asia_n be_v turn_v away_o from_o i_o of_o who_o be_v phygellus_n and_o hermogenes_n arg._n 4._o on_o this_o hand_n temptation_n be_v in_o readiness_n by_o which_o thou_o may_v be_v draw_v away_o unaware_o from_o the_o defence_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o thou_o have_v be_v teach_v by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o brethren_n of_o asia_n by_o name_n phygellus_n and_o hermogenes_n by_o who_o example_n thou_o and_o all_o other_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v warn_v shall_v be_v watchful_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 16._o the_o lord_n give_v mercy_n unto_o the_o house_n of_o onesiphorus_n for_o he_o oft_o refresh_v i_o and_o be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o my_o chain_n arg._n 5._o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o spirit_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v so_o prevalent_a in_o thou_o and_o other_o that_o be_v faithful_a to_o constancy_n in_o trial_n that_o if_o you_o be_v watchful_a you_o need_v not_o fear_v the_o lose_n of_o sound_a doctrine_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v the_o hold_v fast_o the_o form_n of_o sound_a doctrine_n vers._n 17._o but_o when_o he_o be_v in_o rome_n he_o seek_v i_o out_o very_o diligent_o and_o find_v i_o 18._o the_o lord_n grant_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v find_v mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o that_o day_n and_o in_o how_o many_o thing_n he_o minister_v unto_o i_o at_o ephesus_n thou_o know_v very_o well_o he_o propound_v and_o confirm_v this_o argument_n in_o onesiphorus_n who_o say_v he_o bold_o profess_v the_o faith_n and_o be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o my_o chain_n nor_o do_v he_o fear_v bond_n himself_o but_o at_o ephesus_n and_o rome_n show_v himself_o the_o same_o in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o who_o i_o pray_v god_n that_o he_o may_v find_v mercy_n both_o he_o and_o his_o whole_a household_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v timothy_n to_o take_v courage_n by_o this_o man_n example_n as_o also_o all_o teacher_n to_o constancy_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o the_o keep_v that_o good_a thing_n which_o be_v commit_v unto_o they_o and_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o which_o the_o apostle_n draw_v from_o hence_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v chap._n ii_o in_o this_o chapter_n he_o proceed_v to_o instruct_v timothy_n in_o the_o due_a management_n of_o his_o ministry_n add_v four_o admonition_n more_o to_o they_o that_o he_o have_v lay_v down_o in_o his_o former_a discourse_n vers._n 1._o thou_o there_o fore_o my_o son_n be_v strong_a in_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n admon_n 1._o that_o he_o endeavour_v the_o propagation_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o only_o by_o himself_o but_o also_o by_o other_o that_o be_v to_o succeed_v he_o in_o the_o ministry_n stand_v upon_o no_o pain_n that_o be_v requisite_a for_o the_o promote_a of_o it_o there_o be_v three_o branch_n of_o this_o admonition_n branch_n 1._o that_o he_o arm_v himself_o with_o strength_n to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o put_v on_o courage_n and_o address_v himself_o to_o manage_v his_o affair_n well_o he_o insinuate_v two_o argument_n son_n arg._n 1._o because_o it_o become_v paul_n son_n to_o put_v on_o courage_n and_o be_v valiant_a in_o the_o grace_n arg._n 2._o because_o the_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n alone_o will_v not_o be_v want_v to_o thou_o when_o thou_o prepare_v thyself_o for_o thy_o work_n vers._n 2._o and_o the_o thing_n that_o thou_o have_v hear_v of_o i_o among_o many_o witness_n the_o same_o commit_v thou_o to_o faithful_a man_n who_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o teach_v other_o also_o branch_n 2._o that_o he_o teach_v not_o the_o people_n only_o sermon-wise_a but_o also_o scholastical_o instruct_v the_o candidate_n in_o divinity_n or_o those_o that_o be_v design_v for_o the_o ministerial_a function_n by_o open_v the_o apostolical_a doctrine_n and_o betru_v it_o as_o it_o be_v with_o faithful_a depositary_n which_o may_v teach_v other_o the_o same_o doctrine_n that_o so_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n may_v be_v deliver_v and_o propagate_v from_o hand_n to_o hand_n he_o add_v a_o argument_n from_o his_o own_o example_n who_o have_v instruct_v timothy_n and_o many_o other_o his_o fellow-disciple_n in_o this_o doctrine_n not_o only_o teach_v they_o public_o together_o with_o the_o people_n but_o also_o instruct_v they_o scholastical_o apart_o from_o the_o people_n vers._n 3._o thou_o therefore_o endure_v
a_o one_o christ_n be_v i._n e._n how_o excellent_a he_o be_v in_o the_o office_n of_o his_o apostleship_n or_o of_o his_o prophetical_a and_o priestly_a office_n wherein_o he_o humble_v himself_o and_o suffer_v argum._n 1._o from_o psal._n 8.5_o to_o this_o purpose_n the_o man_n christ_n be_v high_o account_v of_o with_o god_n and_o other_o man_n be_v subject_v because_o of_o he_o if_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n and_o the_o magnificence_n of_o his_o work_n be_v compare_v with_o the_o meanness_n of_o humane_a nature_n or_o if_o it_o be_v consider_v how_o great_a god_n be_v and_o how_o eminent_a his_o other_o work_n and_o how_o mean_a and_o low_a man_n be_v therefore_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n as_o man_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v lessen_v with_o we_o because_o of_o the_o infirmity_n and_o suffering_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n which_o he_o take_v vers._n 7._o thou_o make_v he_o a_o little_a low_o than_o the_o angel_n thou_o crow_v he_o with_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o do_v set_v he_o ruler_n over_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n argum._n 2._o from_o psal._n 8.6_o although_o christ_n in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o humiliation_n be_v make_v low_a than_o the_o angel_n in_o respect_n to_o his_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n yet_o that_o humiliation_n be_v not_o perpetual_a but_o for_o a_o short_a time_n and_o only_o in_o part_n in_o respect_n to_o the_o humane_a nature_n that_o suffer_v because_o the_o price_n of_o redemption_n be_v pay_v he_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a exalt_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n declare_v lord_n and_o king_n over_o all_o the_o work_n of_o god_n therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o detract_v from_o he_o because_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n vers._n 8._o thou_o have_v put_v all_o thing_n in_o subjection_n under_o his_o foot_n for_o in_o that_o he_o put_v all_o in_o subjection_n under_o he_o he_o leave_v nothing_o that_o be_v not_o put_v under_o he_o but_o now_o we_o see_v not_o yet_o all_o thing_n put_v under_o he_o 9_o but_o we_o see_v jesus_n who_o be_v make_v a_o little_a low_o than_o the_o angel_n for_o the_o suffering_n of_o death_n crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n that_o he_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n shall_v taste_v death_n for_o every_o man_n argum._n 3._o from_o psal._n 8.7_o christ_n be_v the_o lord_n of_o angel_n even_o as_o he_o be_v man_n for_o god_n have_v put_v all_o the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n without_o exception_n in_o subjection_n to_o he_o and_o so_o among_o the_o rest_n angel_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n but_o now_o argum._n 4._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o solution_n to_o a_o objection_n although_o yet_o we_o see_v not_o all_o thing_n subject_v unto_o christ_n in_o respect_n to_o his_o member_n which_o be_v daily_o oppose_v by_o very_a many_o enemy_n yet_o we_o see_v not_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n only_o but_o even_o the_o light_n of_o reason_n by_o many_o token_n and_o be_v convince_v by_o the_o multitude_n of_o miracle_n christ_n after_o his_o humiliation_n below_o the_o condition_n of_o angel_n now_o crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n in_o his_o own_o person_n in_o heaven_n and_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n till_o all_o his_o enemy_n be_v make_v his_o footstool_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v the_o victory_n of_o christ_n begin_v therefore_o we_o must_v not_o detract_v any_o thing_n from_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n because_o of_o his_o suffering_n either_o in_o his_o own_o person_n or_o in_o his_o member_n a_o little_a argum._n 5._o from_o the_o foretell_v of_o his_o humiliation_n psal._n 8.6_o from_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n and_o to_o the_o fulfil_n the_o prophecy_n of_o christ_n it_o behove_v he_o to_o be_v humble_v and_o suffer_v death_n and_o to_o this_o end_n in_o a_o sort_n to_o be_v make_v low_a than_o the_o angel_n that_o he_o may_v suffer_v death_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n taste_v argum._n 6._o not_o unadvised_o or_o compel_v by_o necessity_n do_v christ_n suffer_v but_o free_o or_o out_o of_o the_o gracious_a good_a will_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o he_o taste_v death_n for_o a_o short_a time_n not_o for_o himself_o but_o for_o all_o we_o his_o son_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o salvation_n as_o it_o be_v expound_v in_o the_o follow_a verse_n therefore_o his_o estimation_n be_v not_o to_o be_v lessen_v because_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o his_o assume_v flesh_n 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 argum._n 7._o it_o be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n see_v that_o his_o justice_n mercy_n wisdom_n power_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o attribute_n may_v be_v manifest_v chief_o by_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o may_v consecrate_v inaugurate_a consummate_a and_o every_o way_n make_v he_o meet_v to_o be_v captain_n of_o our_o salvation_n the_o more_o convenient_o by_o affliction_n to_o bring_v many_o son_n his_o elect_n to_o life_n and_o glory_n not_o by_o his_o doctrine_n only_o nor_o only_o by_o the_o example_n of_o his_o life_n but_o also_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n undergo_v for_o the_o redeem_n of_o they_o therefore_o his_o excellency_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v abate_v because_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n 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 argum._n 8._o the_o redeemer_n and_o the_o redeem_a he_o that_o sanctify_v and_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v not_o only_o by_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n and_o the_o prediction_n of_o scripture_n but_o also_o from_o justice_n itself_o be_v of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o nature_n of_o the_o same_o natural_a lump_n derive_v from_o the_o same_o adam_n for_o the_o justice_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n require_v that_o in_o the_o humane_a nature_n which_o have_v sin_v sin_n shall_v be_v punish_v and_o therefore_o require_v that_o the_o redeemer_n of_o man_n shall_v be_v true_o man_n therefore_o the_o reputation_n of_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n because_o of_o his_o assume_v the_o infirmity_n of_o humane_a nature_n be_v not_o to_o be_v diminish_v for_o which_o argum._n 9_o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o messiah_n will_v be_v incarnate_a that_o we_o may_v be_v his_o brethren_n and_o that_o he_o may_v show_v forth_o himself_o a_o brother_n unto_o we_o and_o although_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o call_v the_o redeem_a or_o elect_v his_o brethren_n therefore_o the_o reputation_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o to_o be_v lessen_v because_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o humane_a flesh_n but_o rather_o ought_v we_o to_o boast_v in_o his_o relation_n to_o we_o and_o to_o glorify_v he_o so_o much_o the_o more_o because_o of_o his_o suffering_n for_o we_o verâ—_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 this_o argument_n he_o prove_v by_o three_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n the_o first_o be_v take_v from_o psal._n 22.22_o wherein_o christ_n undertake_v to_o pay_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o promise_v to_o preach_v the_o righteousness_n purchase_v by_o his_o obedience_n to_o his_o brethren_n the_o elect_n or_o the_o church_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o who_o congregation_n he_o be_v present_a by_o his_o spirit_n even_o after_o his_o ascension_n stir_v up_o joy_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a by_o the_o preach_n of_o righteousness_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 the_o second_o testimony_n be_v take_v from_o psal._n 18.3_o whence_o christ_n be_v prove_v to_o be_v man_n because_o put_v in_o the_o number_n of_o the_o covenanter_n depend_v upon_o god_n by_o faith_n again_o testimony_n the_o three_o from_o isa._n 8.18_o where_o christ_n be_v bring_v in_o by_o the_o prophet_n associate_a himself_o with_o child_n as_o his_o brethren_n who_o god_n have_v choose_v and_o give_v to_o he_o to_o be_v redeem_v and_o save_v who_o he_o present_v with_o himself_o to_o the_o father_n to_o be_v glorify_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 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
day_n 6_o the_o six_o be_v of_o the_o last_o judgement_n wherein_o eternal_a life_n shall_v be_v allot_v to_o the_o faithful_a and_o eternal_a death_n to_o the_o wicked_a vers._n 3._o and_o this_o will_v we_o do_v if_o god_n permit_v arg._n 2._o to_o perseverance_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n i_o a_o apostle_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n shall_v to_o my_o utmost_a endeavour_n that_o you_o may_v persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n so_o far_o as_o it_o shall_v seem_v good_a to_o god_n to_o bless_v my_o labour_n in_o the_o ministry_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o perseverance_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 4._o for_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o those_o who_o be_v once_o enlighten_v and_o have_v taste_v of_o the_o heavenly_a gift_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 5._o and_o have_v taste_v the_o good_a word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v 6._o if_o they_o shall_v fall_v away_o to_o renew_v they_o again_o unto_o repentance_n see_v they_o crucify_v to_o themselves_o the_o son_n of_o god_n afresh_o and_o put_v he_o to_o a_o open_a shame_n argum._n 3._o whosoever_o do_v not_o persevere_v after_o such_o conviction_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o you_o have_v here_o describe_v but_o start_v from_o the_o principle_n of_o faith_n and_o slide_v into_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n they_o can_v repent_v nor_o be_v save_v therefore_o lest_o you_o fall_v into_o this_o sin_n you_o ought_v to_o persevere_v and_o make_v progress_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n they_o against_o who_o this_o commination_n be_v bend_v be_v describe_v by_o six_o mark_n 1_o they_o be_v illuminate_v by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o who_o light_n the_o miserable_a condition_n of_o man_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o redemption_n by_o christ_n may_v be_v open_v even_o to_o the_o unregenerate_a 2_o they_o have_v taste_v the_o heavenly_a gift_n which_o may_v be_v by_o the_o contemplation_n of_o christ_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n for_o every_o the_o light_a taste_n of_o truth_n stiâ—s_v up_o some_o relish_n of_o it_o although_o not_o always_o solid_a and_o permanent_a 3_o they_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o may_v be_v by_o some_o gift_n common_a both_o to_o the_o regenerate_v and_o unregenerate_a 4_o they_o have_v taste_v the_o good_a word_n of_o god_n which_o may_v be_v by_o a_o historical_a faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n &_o a_o apprehension_n of_o the_o possibility_n of_o their_o own_o salvation_n which_o that_o they_o may_v actual_o attain_v they_o do_v not_o prosecute_v 5_o they_o have_v taste_v the_o power_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v in_o some_o light_a joy_n concern_v the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o may_v come_v to_o pass_v by_o a_o temporary_a faith_n in_o those_o that_o receive_v the_o word_n in_o the_o stony_a ground_n with_o joy_n mat._n 13.20_o not_o only_o our_o of_o a_o apprehension_n of_o the_o possibility_n of_o their_o future_a salvation_n but_o also_o the_o probability_n which_o they_o may_v willing_o with_o balaam_n wish_v for_o and_o hope_v for_o with_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n though_o they_o have_v not_o renounce_v the_o world_n and_o their_o wicked_a lust_n 6_o after_o all_o these_o degree_n of_o conviction_n produce_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n concern_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n they_o fall_v away_o or_o with_o a_o total_a voluntary_a anâ—_n malicious_a apostasy_n as_o will_v afterward_o appear_v they_o revolt_v from_o christ._n again_o the_o punishment_n which_o he_o threaten_v to_o these_o kind_n of_o apostate_n be_v this_o that_o their_o repentance_n and_o by_o consequence_n salvation_n be_v impossible_a because_o â—fter_o this_o sin_n repentance_n never_o follow_v the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v two_o 1_o from_o their_o malice_n against_o christ_n because_o by_o their_o malicious_a denial_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n once_o crucify_v they_o will_v not_o be_v save_v by_o his_o death_n they_o abhor_v that_o way_n of_o salvation_n upon_o which_o alone_a repentance_n and_o salvation_n depend_v and_o indeed_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v they_o depose_v christ_n from_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o celestial_a glory_n and_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a will_v crucify_v he_o again_o put_v he_o 2_o another_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o scandal_n give_v because_o they_o expose_v christ_n to_o ignominy_n reproach_n and_o the_o scoff_n of_o infidel_n and_o that_o by_o a_o more_o cruel_a wickedness_n than_o they_o who_o at_o first_o through_o ignorance_n hang_v christ_n upon_o the_o cross._n vers._n 7._o for_o the_o earth_n which_o drink_v in_o the_o rain_n that_o come_v oâ—t_v upon_o it_o and_o bring_v forth_o herb_n meet_v for_o they_o by_o who_o it_o be_v dress_v receive_v blessing_n from_o god_n arg._n 4._o to_o perseverance_n as_o the_o fruitful_a earth_n receive_v blessing_n from_o god_n so_o persevere_v and_o proceed_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n you_o receive_v blessing_n from_o god_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o persevere_v vers._n 8._o but_o that_o which_o bear_v thorn_n and_o brier_n be_v reject_v and_o be_v nigh_o unto_o curse_v who_o end_n be_v to_o be_v burn_v arg._n 5._o as_o the_o earth_n till_v and_o often_o water_v which_o bring_v forth_o nothing_o but_o brier_n and_o thorn_n be_v reject_v and_o nigh_o unto_o curse_v and_o at_o length_n be_v to_o be_v burn_v so_o apostate_n who_o have_v take_v in_o the_o shower_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n often_o come_v upon_o they_o and_o bring_v forth_o no_o good_a fruit_n but_o fall_v back_o and_o altogether_o apostatise_v be_v reprobate_n and_o be_v near_o unto_o curse_v shall_v utter_o perish_v as_o those_o who_o in_o respect_n to_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n be_v desperate_a vers._n 9_o but_o belove_v we_o be_v persuade_v better_a thing_n of_o you_o and_o thing_n that_o accompany_v salvation_n though_o we_o thus_o speak_v he_o comfort_v the_o believe_a hebrew_n against_o the_o harshness_n of_o what_o he_o have_v say_v and_o the_o supposition_n of_o their_o future_a apostasy_n which_o the_o apostle_n may_v seem_v inward_o to_o surmise_v have_v he_o not_o clear_v himself_o and_o add_v arg._n 6._o although_o i_o presuppose_a danger_n of_o your_o apostasy_n yet_o we_o have_v persuade_v we_o better_a concern_v your_o faith_n and_o sincere_a obedience_n and_o perseverance_n and_o other_o grace_n which_o have_v a_o necessary_a connexion_n with_o eternal_a salvation_n therefore_o you_o ought_v with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o courage_n to_o persevere_v vers._n 10._o for_o god_n be_v not_o unrighteous_a to_o forget_v your_o work_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n which_o you_o have_v show_v towards_o his_o name_n in_o that_o you_o have_v minister_v to_o the_o saint_n and_o do_v minister_v arg._n 7._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o justice_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n will_v not_o suffer_v that_o the_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n already_o bestow_v upon_o you_o and_o by_o your_o constant_a and_o effectual_a love_n towards_o the_o faithful_a or_o saint_n have_v be_v demonstrate_v by_o work_n shall_v be_v forget_v but_o will_v give_v you_o grace_n for_o grace_n perseverance_n and_o life_n eternal_a promise_v to_o you_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o and_o we_o desire_v that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o do_v show_v the_o same_o diligence_n to_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n arg._n 8._o by_o endeavour_v after_o perseverance_n you_o shall_v gain_v more_o and_o more_o a_o certain_a persuasion_n of_o your_o hope_n therefore_o every_o one_o of_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o perseverance_n and_o here_o the_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n be_v express_o seâ—_n down_o vers._n 12._o that_o you_o be_v not_o slothful_a but_o follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n arg._n 9_o by_o shake_v off_o your_o sloathfulness_n in_o strive_v after_o a_o deep_a knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o proceed_v in_o charity_n you_o ought_v to_o imitate_v the_o holy_a father_n who_o persevere_v in_o faith_n and_o patience_n have_v obtain_v the_o promise_a inheritance_n therefore_o labour_v you_o after_o perseverance_n vers._n 13._o for_o when_o god_n make_v promise_n to_o abraham_n because_o he_o can_v swear_v by_o no_o great_a he_o swear_v by_o himself_o 14._o say_v sure_o blessing_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o and_o multiply_v i_o will_v multiply_v thou_o 15._o and_o so_o after_o he_o have_v patient_o endure_v he_o obtain_v the_o promise_n argum._n 10._o the_o promise_n of_o the_o blessing_n be_v make_v unto_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o person_n of_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o confirm_v by_o the_o oath_n of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o experience_v
changeableness_n and_o the_o change_n of_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n have_v draw_v along_o with_o it_o the_o mutability_n and_o change_n of_o the_o levitical_a law_n or_o legal_a covenant_n join_v with_o it_o that_o another_o priesthood_n may_v succeed_v and_o another_o law_n or_o another_o unchangeable_a covenant_n therefore_o the_o changeable_a levitical_a priesthood_n be_v not_o so_o excellent_a as_o that_o of_o melchisedec_n or_o the_o immutable_a priesthood_n of_o christ._n vers._n 13._o for_o he_o of_o who_o these_o thing_n be_v speak_v pertain_v to_o another_o tribe_n of_o which_o no_o man_n give_v attendance_n at_o the_o altar_n 14._o for_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o our_o lord_n spring_v out_o of_o juda_n of_o which_o tribe_n moses_n speak_v nothing_o concern_v priesthood_n argum._n 4._o prove_v withal_o the_o levitical_a law_n be_v to_o be_v change_v with_o the_o priesthood_n christâ—_n concern_v who_o these_o thing_n be_v say_v in_o psalm_n 110._o belong_v to_o another_o tribe_n and_o that_o the_o principal_a and_o most_o worthy_a viz._n judah_n from_o whence_o it_o appear_v that_o our_o lord_n spring_v whereof_o none_o attend_v at_o the_o altar_n none_o have_v any_o command_n from_o mosesâ—o_o â—o_z exercise_v the_o levitical_a priesthood_n therefore_o christ_n priesthood_n be_v introduce_v the_o levitical_a be_v to_o be_v do_v away_o with_o the_o levitical_a ceremonial_a law_n and_o by_o consequence_n the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n which_o spring_v of_o the_o principal_a tribe_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a vers._n 15._o and_o it_o be_v yet_o far_o more_o evident_a for_o that_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o melchisedec_n there_o arise_v another_o priest_n arg._n 5._o from_o the_o word_n of_o psalm_n 110._o prove_v the_o same_o that_o before_o christ_n be_v another_o priest_n from_o the_o levitical_a between_o who_o and_o melchisedec_n his_o type_n there_o be_v a_o similitude_n therefore_o be_v follow_v that_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n do_v not_o hang_v upon_o the_o levitical_a law_n and_o also_o because_o it_o be_v melchisedeâ—ian_n it_o be_v far_o more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n vers._n 16._o who_o be_v make_v not_o after_o the_o law_n of_o a_o carnal_a commandment_n but_o after_o the_o power_n of_o a_o endless_a life_n argum._n 6._o christ_n be_v make_v a_o priest_n not_o according_a to_o the_o law_n which_o give_v weak_a and_o carnal_a commandment_n concern_v bodily_a ceremony_n as_o the_o levitical_a priest_n but_o after_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o a_o immortal_a or_o indissoluble_a life_n whereby_o christ_n himself_o live_v for_o ever_o and_o can_v as_o the_o author_n of_o life_n effectual_o bestow_v eternal_a life_n therefore_o christ_n priesthood_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a vers._n 17._o for_o he_o testify_v thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n from_o psalm_n 110._o wherein_o the_o father_n declare_v his_o son_n a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n and_o by_o consequence_n declare_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n priesthood_n to_o be_v sufficient_a unto_o eternal_a life_n vers._n 18._o for_o there_o be_v very_o a_o disannul_n of_o the_o commandment_n go_v before_o for_o the_o weakness_n and_o unprofitableness_n thereof_o argum._n 7._o take_a from_o the_o foresay_a psalm_n the_o law_n or_o legal_a covenant_n with_o the_o ceremonial_a precept_n and_o the_o whole_a levitical_a priesthood_n join_v to_o that_o covenant_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o weakness_n and_o unprofitableness_n of_o it_o in_o itself_o for_o the_o expiation_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o justification_n of_o man_n and_o the_o bestow_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v abolish_v by_o the_o introduction_n of_o a_o eternal_a priesthood_n viz._n of_o christ_n therefore_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a vers._n 19_o for_o the_o law_n make_v nothing_o perfect_a but_o the_o bring_n in_o of_o a_o better_a hope_n do_v by_o the_o which_o we_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o god_n argum._n 8._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o law_n or_o legal_a covenant_n under_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n although_o it_o be_v a_o schoolmaster_n unto_o christ_n yet_o in_o itself_o it_o make_v nothing_o perfect_a it_o justify_v sanctify_a save_v none_o but_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n that_o better_a hope_n or_o gospel_n that_o good_a prefigure_v and_o hope_v for_o by_o the_o faithful_a under_o the_o law_n be_v now_o introduce_v in_o the_o room_n of_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n or_o legal_a covenant_n this_o i_o say_v bring_v perfection_n to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o put_v they_o into_o good_a hope_n of_o life_n therefore_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n by_o the_o which_o argum._n 9_o by_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n or_o by_o that_o hope_n better_a than_o the_o law_n or_o levitical_a priesthood_n we_o that_o be_v at_o a_o great_a distance_n from_o god_n by_o nature_n all_o of_o we_o come_v near_o unto_o god_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o priest_n only_o or_o rather_o of_o the_o chief_a priest_n under_o the_o legal_a type_n therefore_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n vers._n 20._o and_o in_o as_o much_o as_o not_o without_o a_o oath_n he_o be_v make_v priest_n 21._o for_o those_o priest_n be_v make_v without_o a_o oath_n but_o this_o with_o a_o oath_n by_o he_o that_o say_v unto_o he_o the_o lord_n swear_v and_o will_v not_o repent_v thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n argum._n 10._o the_o levitical_a priest_n without_o a_o oath_n by_o a_o law_n changeable_a at_o the_o pleasure_n of_o god_n the_o lawgiver_n be_v make_v priest_n but_o christ_n as_o appear_v from_o psal._n 110._o be_v declare_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o by_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n the_o father_n therefore_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n vers._n 22._o by_o so_o much_o be_v jesus_n make_v a_o surety_n of_o a_o better_a testament_n argum._n 11._o christ_n in_o his_o priesthood_n be_v the_o surety_n of_o a_o covenant_n so_o much_o the_o more_o excellent_a by_o how_o much_o the_o priesthood_n confirm_v with_o a_o oath_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o that_o which_o be_v mutable_a and_o command_v for_o a_o time_n therefore_o his_o priesthood_n be_v more_o excellent_a for_o where_o there_o be_v a_o priest_n there_o be_v a_o covenant_n the_o surety_n whereof_o be_v a_o priest_n the_o covenant_n be_v legal_a and_o vanish_v have_v for_o its_o surety_n a_o typical_a priest_n which_o prefigure_v the_o true_a priest_n christ_n that_o be_v to_o come_v but_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v christ_n the_o true_a priest_n for_o its_o surety_n who_o first_o of_o all_o bind_v himself_o to_o give_v satisfaction_n to_o divine_a justice_n for_o our_o debt_n furthermore_o that_o as_o the_o friend_n of_o god_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n we_o shall_v walk_v to_o life_n eternal_a there_o be_v other_o office_n of_o a_o surety_n but_o these_o suffice_v for_o the_o open_n of_o the_o present_a argument_n vers._n 23._o and_o they_o true_o be_v many_o priest_n because_o they_o be_v not_o suffer_v to_o continue_v by_o reason_n of_o death_n 24._o but_o this_o man_n because_o he_o continue_v ever_o have_v a_o unchangeable_a priesthood_n argum._n 12._o the_o levitical_a priest_n be_v many_o at_o one_o time_n and_o successive_o follow_v one_o another_o for_o one_o alone_o can_v not_o undergo_v all_o thing_n belong_v to_o the_o office_n and_o death_n do_v hinder_a that_o any_o one_o shall_v abide_v long_o in_o his_o office_n but_o christ_n alone_o execute_v his_o priestly_a office_n for_o ever_o have_v no_o partner_n or_o successor_n nor_o want_v any_o to_o substitute_n in_o his_o stead_n therefore_o his_o priesthood_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a vers._n 25._o wherefore_o he_o be_v able_a also_o to_o save_v they_o to_o the_o uttermost_a that_o come_v unto_o god_n by_o he_o see_v he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o they_o argum._n 13._o follow_v upon_o the_o former_a christ_n our_o priest_n live_v for_o ever_o and_o in_o the_o perpetual_a odour_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n intercede_v for_o his_o be_v able_a to_o save_v and_o perfect_a to_o the_o utmost_a or_o every_o way_n to_o accomplish_v the_o sanctification_n and_o salvation_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a or_o of_o all_o that_o come_v in_o to_o he_o but_o the_o levitical_a priest_n can_v not_o do_v that_o therefore_o his_o priesthood_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a vers._n 26._o for_o such_o aâ—_n high_a priest_n become_v we_o who_o be_v holy_a harmless_a undefiled_a separate_a from_o sinner_n and_o make_v high_a than_o the_o heaven_n argum._n 14._o christ_n as_o a_o priest_n as_o it_o become_v our_o only_a redeemer_n have_v more_o excellent_a
nothing_o remain_v but_o the_o subdue_a of_o enemy_n and_o the_o application_n of_o the_o benefit_n procure_v by_o that_o oblation_n for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o elect._n vers._n 15._o whereof_o the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o be_v a_o witness_n to_o we_o for_o after_o that_o he_o have_v say_v before_o 16._o this_o be_v the_o covenant_n that_o i_o will_v make_v with_o they_o after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n into_o their_o heart_n and_o in_o their_o mind_n will_v i_o write_v they_o 17._o and_o their_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n will_v i_o remember_v we_o more_o argum._n 11._o the_o new_a covenant_n found_v on_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n absolute_o without_o any_o condition_n promise_n to_o all_o the_o elect_a full_a sanctification_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n etc._n etc._n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n i_o will_v remember_v they_o no_o more_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n testify_v jer._n 31.31_o etc._n etc._n therefore_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n vers._n 18_o now_o where_o remission_n of_o these_o be_v there_o be_v no_o more_o offering_n for_o sin_n argum._n 12._o that_o one_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n obtain_v from_o god_n full_a pardon_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o faithful_a under_o the_o new_a covenant_n that_o he_o neither_o leave_v any_o place_n for_o the_o repetition_n of_o it_o nor_o to_o any_o other_o offer_v for_o sin_n therefore_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 19_o have_v therefore_o brethren_n boldness_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n the_o second_o paâ—â—_n follow_v wherein_o he_o bring_v the_o precedent_a doctrine_n into_o use_n by_o way_n of_o exhortation_n consist_v of_o divers_a branch_n that_o with_o confidence_n in_o god_n to_o ver_fw-la 23._o promote_a the_o work_n of_o holiness_n in_o themselves_o particular_o and_o in_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n in_o general_n to_o ver_fw-la 26._o they_o patient_o and_o confident_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o brief_o this_o whole_a exhortation_n may_v be_v gather_v into_o this_o proposition_n you_o ought_v with_o confidence_n patient_o to_o persevere_v in_o your_o endeavour_n after_o holiness_n the_o argument_n of_o this_o exhortation_n which_o prove_v and_o enforce_v this_o proposition_n be_v nineteen_o whereof_o some_o allude_v to_o type_n so_o he_o lay_v they_o down_o that_o withal_o he_o may_v raise_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o hebrew_n to_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o thing_n signify_v have_v argum._n 1._o you_o have_v together_o with_o we_o boldness_n by_o faith_n in_o your_o prayer_n in_o this_o life_n of_o enter_v into_o heaven_n and_o full_a possession_n after_o this_o life_n by_o approach_v unto_o god_n himself_o therefore_o ought_v you_o with_o boldness_n to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n by_o the_o blood_n argum._n 2._o by_o the_o blood_n or_o death_n of_o jesus_n christ_n as_o by_o a_o full_a price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o reconciliation_n this_o privilege_n be_v procure_v for_o you_o that_o in_o all_o your_o necessity_n you_o may_v free_o open_v your_o mind_n to_o god_n therefore_o ought_v you_o bold_o to_o persevere_v vers._n 20._o by_o a_o new_a and_o live_a way_n which_o he_o have_v consecrate_v for_o we_o through_o the_o veil_n that_o be_v to_o say_v his_o flesh_n argum._n 3._o christ_n be_v make_v man_n and_o unite_n himself_o with_o we_o in_o our_o common_a nature_n have_v dedicate_v his_o flesh_n or_o his_o humanity_n to_o this_o use_n that_o you_o with_o we_o be_v advantage_v with_o this_o communion_n of_o nature_n by_o his_o mediation_n as_o by_o a_o new_a way_n plain_a safe_a and_o live_v which_o quicken_v those_o that_o walk_v in_o it_o and_o refresh_v the_o weary_a you_o may_v come_v unto_o god_n as_o the_o levitical_a high_a priest_n enter_v by_o the_o veil_n into_o the_o sanctuary_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o persevere_v with_o confidence_n in_o god_n vers._n 21._o and_o have_v a_o high_a priest_n over_o the_o house_n of_o god_n argum._n 4._o we_o have_v christ_n our_o high_a priest_n who_o go_v before_o we_o in_o the_o way_n bear_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o inferior_a priest_n lest_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v do_v amiss_o by_o we_o in_o our_o imperfect_a service_n may_v hinder_v our_o access_n to_o god_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n over_o the_o argum._n 5._o we_o have_v christ_n very_o tender_a towards_o we_o over_o the_o house_n of_o god_n who_o have_v power_n to_o admit_v into_o heaven_n who_o he_o will_v and_o of_o assign_v a_o place_n to_o they_o that_o be_v enter_v as_o he_o please_v and_o out_o of_o the_o treasury_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o bestow_v upon_o they_o as_o much_o as_o can_v be_v desire_v therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 22._o let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n 23._o let_v we_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v for_o he_o be_v faithful_a that_o promise_v argum._n 6._o the_o privilege_n of_o a_o new_a and_o sincere_a heart_n be_v give_v to_o believer_n to_o a_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o peaceable_a conscience_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o holiness_n of_o life_n which_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o legal_a wash_n you_o therefore_o by_o faith_n apprehend_v your_o privilege_n with_o we_o and_o apply_v to_o yourselves_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n blood_n by_o faith_n be_v assure_v you_o ought_v together_o with_o we_o in_o sanctification_n of_o life_n to_o approach_v near_o unto_o god_n and_o to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o that_o you_o may_v the_o more_o bold_o persevere_v faithful_n arg._n 7._o god_n who_o have_v promise_v all_o grace_n to_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o he_o that_o they_o may_v persevere_v to_o salvation_n be_v faithful_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 24._o and_o let_v we_o consider_v one_o another_o to_o provoke_v unto_o love_n and_o to_o good_a work_n 25._o not_o forsake_v the_o assemble_v of_o ourselves_o together_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o some_o be_v but_o exhort_v one_o another_o and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o as_o you_o see_v the_o day_n approach_v argum._n 8._o unless_o you_o diligent_o take_v heed_n that_o by_o all_o way_n and_o mean_n which_o make_v for_o your_o particular_a or_o the_o church_n perseverance_n in_o general_n viz._n by_o consider_v one_o another_o and_o exciting_a one_o another_o to_o love_n and_o to_o good_a work_n by_o attend_v public_a meeting_n and_o preserve_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v danger_n leâ—t_v a_o separation_n or_o schism_n follow_v and_o at_o length_n apostasy_n from_o the_o faith_n as_o experience_n testify_v in_o the_o person_n of_o some_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n so_o much_o the_o more_o argum._n 9_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n approach_v wherein_o to_o those_o that_o persevere_v in_o and_o apostatise_v from_o the_o faith_n a_o reward_n shall_v be_v give_v according_a to_o their_o work_n vers._n 26._o for_o if_o we_o sin_v wilful_o after_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n argum._n 10._o unless_o you_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o if_o after_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n wilful_o or_o on_o set_a purpose_n you_o fall_v back_o from_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v to_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n nor_o by_o consequence_n remission_n of_o sin_n if_o so_o be_v you_o reject_v christ_n and_o his_o sacrifice_n malicious_o there_o be_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n leave_v therefore_o lest_o you_o fall_v into_o this_o abyss_n you_o ought_v careful_o to_o persevere_v vers._n 27._o but_o a_o certain_a fearful_a look_v for_o of_o judgement_n and_o fiery_a indignation_n which_o shall_v devour_v the_o adversary_n argum._n 11._o there_o abide_v for_o apostate_n who_o know_o and_o wilful_o reject_v christ_n and_o malicious_o betake_v themselves_o to_o the_o adversary_n side_n a_o fear_n of_o the_o dreadful_a judgement_n of_o god_n and_o of_o eternal_a fire_n which_o shall_v devour_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o christ_n and_o chief_o apostate_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 28._o he_o that_o despise_a moses_n law_n die_v without_o mercy_n under_o two_o or_o three_o witness_n 29._o of_o how_o much_o sore_a punishment_n suppose_v you_o shall_v he_o be_v think_v worthy_a who_o have_v tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o have_v count_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n wherewith_o he_o be_v sanctify_v a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o have_v do_v despite_n unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n
argum._n 4._o faith_n satisfy_v itself_o in_o the_o word_n of_o almighty_a god_n concern_v make_v the_o world_n out_o of_o nothing_o or_o concern_v the_o creation_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o we_o see_v out_o of_o no_o apparent_a or_o pre-existent_a matter_n therefore_o we_o must_v live_v by_o faith_n and_o persevere_v in_o it_o although_o we_o see_v nothing_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v promise_v to_o we_o in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n see_v god_n can_v effect_v our_o salvation_n promise_v to_o we_o out_o of_o thing_n which_o appear_v not_o no_o less_o by_o his_o word_n than_o he_o can_v create_v the_o world_n out_o of_o nothing_o vers._n 4._o by_o faith_n abel_n offer_v unto_o god_n a_o more_o excellent_a sacrifice_n than_o kain_n by_o which_o he_o obtain_v witness_v that_o he_o be_v righteous_a god_n testify_v of_o his_o gift_n and_o by_o it_o he_o be_v dead_a yet_o speak_v the_o property_n of_o faith_n follow_v which_o be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o special_a experience_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o he_o dispose_v into_o four_o class_n as_o it_o be_v for_o order_n sake_n the_o first_o be_v of_o those_o which_o live_v before_o the_o flood_n to_o vers_n 8._o the_o second_o be_v of_o those_o which_o live_v from_o the_o flood_n till_o israel_n go_v down_o into_o egypt_n to_o vers_n 23._o the_o three_o be_v of_o those_o that_o live_v at_o their_o come_n out_o of_o egypt_n to_o vers_n 32._o the_o four_o be_v of_o those_o that_o live_v after_o to_o the_o end_n the_o first_o in_o the_o first_o rank_n or_o classis_fw-la be_v abel_n who_o be_v say_v by_o faith_n to_o offer_v a_o more_o excellent_a sacrifice_n than_o cain_n not_o only_a â—hat_n faith_n cause_v that_o he_o shall_v make_v choice_n of_o the_o best_a sacrifice_n which_o by_o the_o command_n of_o god_n it_o be_v lawful_a for_o he_o to_o offer_v but_o especial_o because_o by_o faith_n in_o the_o thing_n signify_v i._n e._n the_o messiah_n the_o immaculate_a lamb_n of_o god_n promise_v who_o be_v to_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n he_o fasten_v his_o eye_n and_o worship_v god_n in_o spirit_n whereas_o cain_n stick_v in_o the_o naked_a superficial_a ceremony_n only_o and_o so_o abel_n be_v declare_v justify_v by_o faith_n god_n give_v testimony_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n which_o he_o offer_v by_o which_o faith_n although_o dead_a yet_o he_o speak_v teach_v by_o his_o example_n all_o in_o the_o church_n to_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o to_o seal_v their_o faith_n with_o the_o martyrdom_n of_o blood_n if_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n hence_o argum._n 5._o the_o faithful_a be_v declare_v just_a by_o faith_n their_o offering_n be_v accept_v their_o worship_n be_v approve_v of_o god_n and_o posterity_n be_v edify_v by_o the_o example_n of_o believer_n as_o be_v manifest_a by_o the_o example_n of_o abel_n therefore_o ought_v we_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 5._o by_o faith_n enoch_n be_v translate_v that_o he_o shall_v not_o see_v death_n and_o be_v not_o find_v because_o god_n have_v translate_v he_o for_o before_o his_o translation_n he_o have_v this_o testimony_n that_o he_o please_v god_n 6._o but_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v he_o for_o he_o that_o come_v to_o god_n must_v believe_v that_o he_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o they_o that_o diligent_o seek_v he_o enoch_n follow_v in_o the_o second_o place_n who_o be_v say_v by_o faith_n to_o be_v translate_v into_o life_n immortal_a death_n or_o the_o separation_n of_o his_o soul_n from_o his_o body_n not_o intervening_a only_o a_o change_n make_v from_o mortal_a to_o immortal_a qualification_n he_o prove_v that_o this_o translation_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n because_o enoch_n please_v god_n or_o be_v approve_v before_o the_o translation_n of_o he_o and_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v give_v because_o no_o man_n come_v unto_o god_n or_o be_v admit_v into_o fellowship_n with_o he_o unless_o he_o subscribe_v to_o the_o all-sufficiency_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n so_o as_o to_o apply_v that_o goodness_n of_o god_n to_o himself_o which_o be_v offer_v he_o and_o come_v unto_o god_n desirous_a of_o communion_n with_o he_o for_o it_o be_v faith_n alone_o that_o dive_v a_o man_n of_o all_o his_o own_o worth_n and_o join_v he_o to_o god_n that_o be_v merciful_a and_o full_a of_o compassion_n hence_o argum._n 6._o by_o faith_n we_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n as_o god_n have_v testify_v to_o we_o in_o the_o translation_n of_o enoch_n who_o have_v he_o not_o be_v endue_v with_o faith_n have_v not_o please_v god_n nor_o come_v unto_o he_o nor_o have_v be_v admit_v into_o heaven_n therefore_o ought_v we_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 7._o by_o faith_n noah_n be_v warn_v of_o god_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v as_o yet_o move_v with_o fear_n prepare_v a_o ark_n to_o the_o save_n of_o his_o house_n by_o the_o which_o he_o condemn_v the_o world_n and_o become_v heir_n of_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n noah_n be_v the_o three_o who_o warn_v of_o god_n concern_v the_o come_n of_o a_o flood_n many_o year_n after_o believe_v and_o fear_v and_o by_o the_o command_n of_o god_n prepare_v a_o ark_n to_o the_o save_n of_o his_o family_n whereby_o he_o convince_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n then_o live_v with_o himself_o of_o unbelief_n and_o be_v declare_v the_o heir_n of_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v represent_v by_o the_o ark_n hence_o argum._n 7._o by_o faith_n we_o be_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o diligent_o use_v the_o appoint_a mean_n to_o salvation_n by_o which_o diligence_n we_o convince_v the_o world_n of_o unbelief_n and_o slothfulness_n and_o testify_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o faith_n whereby_o we_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o obtain_v the_o inheritance_n of_o righteousness_n in_o he_o as_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o experience_n of_o noah_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 8._o by_o faith_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o go_v out_o into_o a_o place_n which_o he_o shall_v after_o receive_v for_o a_o inheritance_n obey_v and_o he_o go_v out_o not_o know_v whither_o he_o go_v 9_o by_o faieh_n he_o sojourn_v in_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n as_o in_o a_o strange_a country_n dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n with_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n the_o heir_n with_o he_o of_o the_o same_o promise_n 10._o for_o he_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n and_o maker_n be_v god_n the_o second_o rank_n or_o classis_fw-la of_o believer_n which_o live_v to_o the_o time_n of_o israel_n go_v down_o into_o egypt_n whereof_o the_o first_o in_o order_n be_v abraham_n who_o by_o faith_n leave_v his_o country_n and_o follow_v god_n into_o a_o strange_a land_n lean_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n for_o a_o inheritance_n to_o be_v give_v he_o uncertain_a in_o the_o mean_a time_n where_o he_o shall_v sojourn_v ver_fw-la 8._o by_o faith_n also_o he_o sojourn_v in_o the_o promise_a land_n dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n as_o some_o pilgrim_n and_o stranger_n as_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n his_o posterity_n do_v to_o who_o the_o same_o promise_n of_o a_o inheritance_n be_v make_v ver_fw-la 9_o for_o he_o do_v not_o so_o much_o look_v at_o that_o typical_a land_n of_o canaan_n as_o heaven_n represent_v by_o that_o land_n of_o promise_n which_o be_v like_o a_o fence_a and_o strong_o found_v city_n who_o builder_n be_v god_n and_o not_o man_n hence_o argum._n 8._o by_o faith_n we_o be_v call_v of_o god_n leave_v all_o earthly_a thing_n and_o content_a with_o our_o condition_n be_v according_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n whatever_o it_o be_v we_o sojourn_v in_o this_o world_n under_o hope_n of_o a_o most_o abide_a inheritance_n to_o be_v possess_v by_o we_o in_o heaven_n as_o appear_v in_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o through_o faith_n also_o sarah_n herself_o receive_v strength_n to_o conceive_v seed_n and_o be_v deliver_v of_o a_o child_n when_o she_o be_v past_o age_n because_o she_o judge_v he_o faithful_a who_o have_v promise_v 12._o therefore_o spring_v there_o even_o of_o one_o and_o he_o as_o good_a as_o dead_a so_o many_o as_o the_o star_n of_o the_o sky_n in_o multitude_n and_o as_o the_o sand_n which_o be_v by_o the_o sea_n shore_n innumerable_a before_o he_o pass_v from_o what_o he_o have_v to_o say_v of_o abraham_n he_o mention_n the_o faith_n of_o his_o wife_n sarah_n who_o faith_n concur_v with_o abraham_n to_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o numerous_a offspring_n which_o shall_v issue_v from_o he_o
sarah_n by_o faith_n lean_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n that_o be_v faithful_a and_o almighty_a though_o she_o be_v barren_a and_o age_a and_o above_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n she_o be_v make_v fit_a to_o conceive_v seed_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o isaac_n from_o abraham_n already_o in_o respect_n to_o child_n as_o it_o be_v dead_a and_o so_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n concern_v his_o innumerable_a offspring_n take_v effect_v hence_o argum._n 9_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v fit_v for_o the_o performance_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o far_o exceed_v humane_a strength_n and_o to_o receive_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o promise_n incredible_a to_o carnal_a reason_n as_o be_v apparent_a by_o the_o experience_n of_o sarah_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 13._o these_o all_o die_v in_o faith_n not_o have_v receive_v the_o promise_n but_o have_v see_v they_o afar_o off_o and_o be_v persuade_v of_o they_o and_o embrace_v they_o and_o confess_v that_o they_o be_v stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n on_o the_o earth_n argum._n 10._o all_o these_o last_o recite_v viz._n abraham_n with_o sarah_n his_o wife_n and_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n even_o till_o death_n neither_o do_v they_o enjoy_v the_o good_a thing_n in_o this_o life_n which_o god_n promise_v only_o by_o faith_n they_o see_v the_o certainty_n of_o the_o thing_n promise_v and_o persuade_v of_o they_o salute_v the_o good_a promise_n afar_o off_o and_o stretch_v out_o as_o it_o be_v the_o arm_n of_o faith_n embrace_v they_o think_v it_o enough_o that_o they_o shall_v enjoy_v they_o after_o this_o life_n profess_v themselves_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n while_o they_o live_v that_o they_o be_v pilgrim_n and_o stranger_n in_o the_o earth_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n vers._n 14._o for_o they_o that_o say_v such_o thing_n declare_v plain_o that_o they_o seek_v a_o country_n 15._o and_o true_o if_o they_o have_v be_v mindful_a of_o that_o country_n from_o whence_o they_o come_v out_o they_o may_v have_v have_v opportunity_n to_o have_v return_v 16._o but_o now_o they_o desire_v a_o better_a country_n that_o be_v a_o heavenly_a wherefore_o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o be_v call_v their_o god_n for_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o they_o a_o city_n he_o prove_v that_o while_n they_o live_v upon_o earth_n they_o do_v not_o obtain_v the_o promise_n by_o two_o reason_n reason_n 1._o because_o profess_v themselves_o stranger_n in_o the_o earth_n they_o plain_o show_v that_o they_o seek_v a_o country_n ver_fw-la 14._o but_o not_o a_o earthly_a country_n because_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o return_v to_o it_o if_o they_o have_v seek_v it_o ver_fw-la 15._o therefore_o they_o seek_v a_o heavenly_a country_n promise_v of_o god_n wherefore_o reas._o 2._o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o be_v call_v their_o god_n whence_o he_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o he_o have_v a_o city_n prepare_v for_o they_o i._n e._n heaven_n and_o determine_v to_o raise_v they_o from_o the_o dead_a that_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n they_o may_v possess_v that_o desire_a country_n for_o as_o their_o god_n he_o have_v prepare_v that_o city_n for_o they_o so_o he_o will_v be_v call_v by_o they_o their_o god_n that_o all_o may_v understand_v that_o these_o saint_n be_v not_o to_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o society_n of_o god_n which_o they_o seek_v vers._n 17._o by_o faith_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v try_v offer_v up_o isaac_n and_o he_o that_o â—ad_n receive_v the_o promise_n offer_v up_o his_o only_a beget_v son_n 18._o of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o in_o isaac_n shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v call_v 19_o account_v that_o god_n be_v able_a to_o raise_v he_o up_o even_o from_o the_o dead_a from_o whence_o also_o he_o receive_v he_o in_o a_o figure_n the_o argument_n have_v be_v handle_v which_o be_v draw_v from_o the_o common_a effect_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o patriarch_n the_o argument_n follow_v which_o be_v draw_v from_o the_o proper_a effect_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o each_o of_o they_o first_o he_o commend_v the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n that_o when_o god_n try_v he_o whether_o he_o will_v believe_v the_o promise_n and_o also_o whether_o he_o will_v in_o all_o thing_n obey_v he_o forthwith_o offer_v up_o isaac_n for_o a_o burnt-offering_a though_o his_o only_a son_n although_o abraham_n have_v immediate_a promise_n of_o multiply_v his_o seed_n in_o this_o very_a isaac_n vers_fw-la 17._o although_o it_o be_v express_o say_v to_o he_o of_o this_o very_a son_n that_o the_o bless_a seed_n in_o who_o all_o nation_n be_v to_o be_v bless_v shall_v come_v of_o he_o vers_n 18._o for_o by_o faith_n abraham_n reason_v that_o god_n who_o have_v bring_v forth_o isaac_n from_o parent_n past_a child_n be_v able_a to_o raise_v he_o also_o out_o of_o the_o ash_n and_o thus_o he_o receive_v isaac_n snatch_v from_o the_o jaw_n of_o death_n in_o a_o similitude_n as_o it_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a vers_n 19_o hence_o argum._n 11._o by_o faith_n all_o impediment_n be_v conquer_v in_o temptation_n which_o may_v any_o way_n hinder_v the_o performance_n of_o our_o obedience_n unto_o god_n and_o that_o with_o most_o happy_a success_n as_o be_v manifest_a by_o the_o experience_n of_o abraham_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 20._o by_o faith_n isaac_n bless_v jacob_n and_o esau_n concern_v thing_n to_o come_v 21._o by_o faith_n jacob_n when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a bless_a both_o the_o son_n of_o joseph_n and_o worship_v lean_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o his_o staff_n the_o example_n of_o jacob_n follow_v who_o when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a by_o faith_n comfort_v himself_o and_o his_o son_n concern_v the_o blessing_n which_o according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n shall_v come_v upon_o his_o nephew_n and_o their_o posterity_n and_o that_o with_o so_o much_o persuasion_n that_o for_o joy_n he_o worship_v god_n lean_v upon_o his_o staff_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o weakness_n of_o his_o body_n hence_o argum._n 13._o that_o by_o faith_n they_o that_o be_v a_o die_a may_v take_v comfort_n and_o not_o only_o comfort_v themselves_o but_o also_o other_o concern_v the_o blessing_n promise_v as_o may_v be_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o die_a jacob_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 22._o by_o faith_n joseph_n when_o he_o die_v make_v mention_n of_o the_o depart_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o give_v commandment_n concern_v his_o bone_n joseph_n be_v name_v the_o last_o of_o the_o patriarch_n who_o neither_o his_o power_n nor_o the_o abundance_n of_o good_a thing_n which_o he_o enjoy_v in_o egypt_n can_v make_v unmindful_a or_o negligent_a of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n but_o be_v persuade_v of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n go_v out_o of_o egypt_n and_o of_o the_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o land_n promise_v to_o the_o father_n although_o many_o year_n after_o he_o command_v that_o his_o bone_n shall_v be_v carry_v out_o also_o in_o testimony_n of_o his_o prefer_v the_o thing_n signify_v by_o the_o promise_a land_n before_o all_o earthly_a thing_n from_o whence_o argum._n 14._o faith_n overcome_v length_n of_o time_n before_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o promise_n come_v between_o together_o with_o the_o commodity_n of_o this_o life_n the_o corruption_n of_o death_n and_o the_o grave_n and_o look_n for_o a_o resurrection_n with_o the_o saint_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o joseph_n die_v therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 23._o by_o faith_n moses_n when_o he_o be_v bear_v be_v hide_v three_o month_n of_o his_o parent_n because_o they_o see_v he_o be_v a_o proper_a child_n and_o they_o not_o afraid_a of_o the_o king_n commandment_n the_o three_o rank_n or_o classis_fw-la of_o example_n follow_v from_o the_o time_n near_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n depart_n out_o of_o egypt_n to_o the_o time_n of_o the_o judge_n the_o first_o example_n be_v of_o the_o parent_n of_o moses_n who_o gather_v from_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o child_n moses_n that_o god_n have_v design_v he_o for_o some_o eminent_a employment_n by_o faith_n hide_v he_o three_o month_n all_o that_o time_n not_o fear_v the_o king_n command_n they_o preserve_v he_o alive_a who_o the_o king_n he_o be_v a_o male-child_n command_v to_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o river_n whence_o argum._n 15._o by_o faith_n fear_n be_v overcome_v which_o tyrant_n by_o their_o unjust_a command_n bring_v upon_o the_o faithful_a as_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o example_n of_o moses_n parent_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 24._o by_o faith_n moses_n when_o he_o be_v come_v to_o year_n refuse_v to_o be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o pharaoh_n daughter_n 25._o choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n than_o to_o enjoy_v the_o
or_o do_v they_o read_v and_o not_o consider_v it_o do_v they_o not_o weigh_v what_o be_v import_v by_o it_o in_o sense_n and_o meaning_n it_o fare_v with_o they_o as_o with_o those_o to_o who_o christ_n say_v mat._n 22.29_o you_o err_v not_o know_v the_o scripture_n nor_o the_o power_n of_o god_n do_v they_o not_o love_v it_o behold_v their_o plague_n 2_o thes._n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o because_o they_o receive_v not_o the_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v for_o this_o very_a cause_n say_v the_o text_n god_n shall_v send_v they_o strong_a delusion_n that_o they_o shall_v believe_v a_o lie_n that_o they_o may_v be_v damn_v do_v they_o not_o steadfast_o believe_v what_o they_o learn_v in_o scripture_n in_o god_n judgement_n with_o the_o foolish_a and_o unstable_a they_o be_v suffer_v to_o wrest_v the_o scripture_n to_o their_o own_o destruction_n be_v they_o never_o so_o great_a wit_n 2_o pet._n 3.16_o do_v they_o not_o study_v to_o give_v obedience_n unto_o the_o â—â—own_a truth_n of_o it_o he_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o with_o israel_n psal._n 81.11_o my_o people_n will_v not_o hearken_v unto_o my_o voice_n and_o israel_n will_v none_o of_o i_o he_o count_v himself_o reject_v because_o his_o word_n be_v reject_v but_o what_o follow_v vers_fw-la 12_o so_o i_o give_v they_o up_o unto_o their_o own_o heart_n lust_n and_o they_o walk_v in_o their_o own_o counsel_n but_o to_o such_o as_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n indeed_o student_n seek_v to_o grow_v in_o knowledge_n belief_n and_o obedience_n of_o his_o word_n seek_v to_o love_v he_o and_o keep_v his_o say_n he_o promise_v joh._n 14.26_o to_o send_v unto_o they_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n the_o comforter_n the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o teach_v they_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o perfect_v their_o knowledge_n more_o and_o more_o by_o his_o spirit_n to_o fill_v their_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n according_a to_o his_o truth_n and_o to_o make_v they_o holy_a more_o and_o more_o and_o why_o be_v all_o these_o style_n give_v even_o to_o show_v that_o such_o as_o will_v have_v christ_n spirit_n to_o work_v any_o of_o these_o must_v seek_v he_o to_o work_v all_o of_o these_o joint_o or_o not_o to_o have_v he_o for_o work_v any_o of_o they_o at_o all_o neither_o comfort_n without_o truth_n nor_o comfort_n without_o holiness_n the_o same_o be_v it_o which_o wisdom_n cry_v prov._n 8.34_o 35_o 36._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o hear_v i_o watch_v daily_o at_o my_o gate_n wait_v at_o the_o post_n of_o my_o door_n for_o who_o so_o find_v i_o findeth_z life_n and_o shall_v obtain_v favour_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o he_o that_o sin_v against_o i_o wrong_v his_o own_o soul_n all_o that_o hate_v i_o love_v death_n therefore_o how_o thou_o do_v hate_v death_n and_o love_v thy_o own_o soul_n how_o thou_o stand_v affect_v towards_o god_n and_o the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o comforter_n the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o towards_o the_o enlargement_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n let_v thy_o affection_n towards_o the_o scripture_n more_o abundant_a dwell_n in_o thyself_o and_o for_o the_o scripture_n more_o free_a course_n among_o other_o bear_v witness_n farewell_o the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n to_o the_o hebrew_n when_o peter_n write_v his_o second_o epistle_n to_o the_o scatter_a hebrew_n there_o be_v extant_a a_o epistle_n of_o paul_n to_o those_o same_o scatter_a hebrew_n also_o receive_v in_o the_o church_n for_o a_o part_n of_o canonical_a scripture_n and_o distinguish_v from_o paul_n other_o epistle_n 2_o pet._n 3.15_o 16._o therefore_o among_o other_o reason_n this_o may_v be_v one_o to_o make_v we_o think_v this_o epistle_n must_v be_v it_o for_o it_o be_v without_o reason_n to_o think_v that_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v negligent_a in_o keep_v such_o a_o jewel_n commend_v unto_o they_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o two_o chief_a apostle_n or_o lose_v paul_n epistle_n and_o keep_v peter_n which_o make_v mention_n of_o it_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o epistle_n because_o the_o hebrew_n be_v hardly_o draw_v from_o the_o observation_n of_o levitical_a ordinance_n unto_o the_o simplicity_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o danger_n of_o make_v apostasy_n from_o the_o christian_a faith_n by_o persecution_n the_o apostle_n paul_n set_v before_o their_o eye_n the_o glory_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o person_n far_o above_o man_n and_o angel_n by_o who_o ministry_n the_o law_n be_v give_v not_o only_o as_o god_n chap._n 1._o but_o also_o as_o man_n chap._n 2._o and_o in_o his_o office_n above_o moses_n chap._n 3._o threaten_v they_o therefore_o if_o they_o shall_v mis-believe_a christ_n doctrine_n ch._n 3_o 4._o and_o above_o the_o levitical_a highpriest_n ch._n 5._o threaten_v they_o again_o if_o they_o shall_v make_v apostasy_n from_o he_o chap._n 6._o yea_o above_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o levitical_a ordinance_n as_o he_o in_o who_o all_o those_o thing_n have_v their_o accomplishment_n and_o period_n of_o expire_a chap._n 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o threaten_v they_o again_o if_o they_o shall_v not_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n unto_o which_o perseverance_n through_o whatsoever_o difficulty_n he_o encourage_v they_o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a before_o they_o chap._n 10_o 11._o and_o by_o other_o ground_n of_o christian_a comfort_n chap._n 12._o that_o so_o in_o the_o fruitful_a obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n they_o may_v follow_v upon_o christ_n seek_v for_o that_o city_n that_o be_v to_o come_v and_o not_o for_o their_o earthly_a jerusalem_n any_o more_o ch._n 13._o the_o sum_n of_o chap._n i._n if_o you_o shall_v make_v comparison_n o_o hebrew_n the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n shall_v be_v find_v more_o glorious_a than_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n for_o the_o manner_n of_o god_n dispense_n his_o will_n before_o christ_n come_v be_v by_o part_n and_o part_n and_o subject_a to_o his_o own_o addition_n not_o after_o one_o settle_a manner_n but_o 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thing_n unto_o christ_n subject_n which_o be_v to_o be_v reveal_v at_o his_o last_o come_n then_o whatsoever_o thing_n we_o have_v hitherto_o find_v to_o our_o good_a since_o we_o know_v christ_n it_o be_v but_o little_a to_o what_o shall_v be_v our_o world_n be_v but_o to_o come_v 1_o cor._n 15.19_o 3._o the_o world_n be_v put_v in_o subjection_n to_o christ_n that_o he_o may_v dispose_v of_o it_o at_o his_o pleasure_n then_o christ_n be_v twice_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o the_o world_n once_o as_o creator_n again_o as_o mediator_n in_o his_o manhead_n to_o make_v all_o the_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n serve_v will_v they_o will_v they_o to_o far_o the_o work_n of_o full_a redemption_n which_o he_o have_v undertake_v 4._o he_o exclude_v the_o angel_n from_o this_o honour_n then_o in_o christ_n kingdom_n the_o angel_n be_v in_o subjection_n to_o christ_n for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o subject_n no_o less_o than_o sheep_n and_o ox_n as_o the_o psalm_n say_v and_o not_o to_o be_v adore_v with_o he_o as_o sovereign_n over_o we_o vers._n 6._o but_o one_o in_o a_o certain_a place_n testify_v say_v what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o or_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o visite_a he_o 7._o thou_o make_v he_o a_o little_a low_o than_o the_o angel_n thou_o crow_v he_o with_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o do_v set_v he_o over_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n 1._o be_v to_o prove_v by_o scripture_n his_o purpose_n he_o cit_v neither_o book_n nor_o chapter_n but_o the_o word_n which_o be_v of_o the_o eight_o psalm_n and_o four_o verse_n then_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v the_o church_n so_o well_o acquaint_v with_o text_n of_o scripture_n that_o at_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n they_o may_v know_v where_o it_o be_v write_v though_o neither_o book_n nor_o verse_n be_v cite_v 2._o the_o prophet_n look_v on_o man_n even_o on_o christ_n manhead_n wherein_o he_o be_v humble_v he_o wonder_v to_o see_v man_n nature_n so_o high_o dignify_v above_o all_o creature_n then_o 1._o the_o baseness_n of_o man_n natural_a be_v compare_v with_o other_o more_o glorious_a creature_n make_v god_n love_n to_o we_o above_o all_o other_o creature_n so_o much_o the_o more_o wonderful_a 2._o christ_n humiliation_n and_o exaltation_n be_v both_o foresee_v and_o reveal_v by_o the_o prophet_n vers._n 8._o thou_o have_v put_v all_o thing_n in_o subjection_n under_o his_o foot_n for_o in_o that_o he_o put_v all_o in_o subjection_n under_o he_o he_o leave_v nothing_o that_o be_v not_o put_v under_o he_o but_o now_o we_o see_v not_o yet_o all_o thing_n put_v under_o he_o 1._o he_o prove_v that_o angel_n be_v in_o subjection_n to_o christ_n because_o the_o text_n of_o the_o psalm_n say_v all_o be_v put_v in_o subjection_n and_o so_o neither_o angel_n nor_o other_o creature_n be_v except_v then_o 1._o for_o understanding_n of_o the_o meaning_n of_o scripture_n it_o be_v necessary_a to_o consider_v not_o only_o what_o it_o say_v express_o but_o 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reason_n the_o proctor_n of_o mis-belief_n will_v admit_v no_o more_o of_o divine_a truth_n than_o it_o be_v capable_a of_o by_o sense_n vers._n 9_o but_o we_o see_v jesus_n who_o be_v make_v a_o little_a low_o than_o the_o angel_n for_o the_o suffering_n of_o death_n crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n that_o he_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n shall_v taste_v death_n for_o every_o man_n 1._o he_o answer_v the_o doubt_n say_v we_o see_v jesus_n crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o so_o a_o course_n take_v for_o put_v all_o that_o oppose_v he_o far_o and_o far_o under_o he_o then_o 1._o the_o subjection_n of_o all_o thing_n to_o christ_n throne_n can_v be_v see_v but_o in_o the_o exaltation_n of_o his_o person_n 2._o when_o we_o see_v his_o person_n exalt_v to_o such_o high_a dignity_n in_o heaven_n it_o be_v easy_a to_o see_v he_o put_v all_o under_o that_o rise_v up_o against_o he_o 3._o that_o which_o may_v be_v take_v up_o of_o christ_n partly_o by_o his_o word_n and_o doctrine_n partly_o by_o his_o miraculous_a work_n and_o extraordinary_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n pour_v out_o upon_o the_o primitive_a church_n partly_o by_o his_o ordinary_a and_o powerful_a work_n upon_o the_o soul_n of_o his_o own_o since_o that_o time_n unto_o this_o day_n humble_v and_o comfort_v change_a and_o reform_v man_n heart_n and_o life_n i_o say_v these_o evidence_n of_o his_o power_n do_v make_v a_o spiritual_a eye_n in_o a_o manner_n to_o see_v jesus_n the_o worker_n of_o these_o work_n crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n 2._o he_o meet_v another_o doubt_n arise_v from_o the_o abasement_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n to_o which_o he_o answer_v in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o psalm_n first_o that_o it_o be_v foretold_v in_o that_o same_o psalm_n that_o he_o be_v to_o be_v make_v for_o a_o little_a low_a than_o the_o angel_n to_o wit_n by_o suffer_v of_o death_n then_o 1._o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o ready_a stumble_a block_n for_o a_o carnal_a mind_n else_o what_o need_v the_o remove_n of_o the_o scandal_n 2._o it_o be_v true_a indeed_o christ_n in_o his_o humiliation_n be_v abase_v under_o the_o angel_n and_o empty_v 3._o this_o abasement_n be_v but_o a_o little_a and_o for_o a_o short_a time_n 4._o it_o be_v foretold_v in_o the_o psalm_n that_o speak_v of_o his_o exaltation_n 5._o if_o we_o look_v to_o the_o scripture_n foretell_v we_o shall_v not_o stumble_v at_o christ_n humiliation_n 3._o he_o give_v a_o far_a answer_n by_o show_v the_o end_n of_o christ_n suffer_v to_o be_v for_o our_o cause_n in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n to_o we_o that_o he_o shall_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n taste_v death_n for_o every_o one_o of_o we_o then_o 1._o christ_n suffering_n be_v not_o for_o his_o own_o deserve_n but_o for_o we_o and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v glorious_a in_o our_o eye_n 2._o every_o believer_n and_o elect_a soul_n have_v interest_n in_o that_o death_n of_o he_o and_o so_o every_o man_n bind_v to_o love_v he_o and_o magnify_v he_o for_o it_o and_o to_o apply_v the_o fruit_n of_o it_o to_o himself_o 3._o this_o death_n be_v but_o a_o taste_n of_o death_n because_o he_o continue_v but_o a_o short_a time_n under_o it_o for_o his_o short_a suffering_n be_v so_o precious_a that_o he_o can_v not_o be_v hold_v by_o the_o sorrow_n of_o death_n but_o death_n for_o a_o little_a be_v sufficient_a and_o therefore_o shall_v diminish_v no_o man_n estimation_n of_o he_o 4._o it_o be_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o his_o death_n for_o a_o short_a shall_v stand_v for_o our_o eternal_a and_o therefore_o gracious_a and_o glorious_a shall_v these_o his_o suffering_n be_v
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 â—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 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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 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and_o therefore_o he_o who_o will_v not_o quit_v christ_n nor_o his_o true_a doctrine_n be_v not_o debar_v from_o have_v repentance_n nor_o from_o salvation_n vers._n 7._o for_o the_o earth_n which_o drink_v in_o the_o rain_n that_o come_v oft_o upon_o it_o and_o bring_v forth_o herb_n meet_v for_o they_o by_o who_o it_o be_v dress_v receive_v blessing_n from_o god_n vers._n 8._o but_o that_o which_o bear_v thorn_n and_o brier_n be_v reject_v and_o be_v nigh_o unto_o curse_v who_o end_n be_v to_o be_v burn_v he_o give_v a_o reason_n of_o the_o punishment_n of_o apostate_n from_o the_o less_o to_o the_o more_o under_o a_o similitude_n from_o land-labouring_a thus_o as_o god_n bless_v such_o man_n who_o after_o pain_n take_v on_o they_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o good_a work_n so_o do_v he_o curse_v those_o who_o after_o pain_n take_v on_o they_o do_v bring_v forth_o but_o evil_a work_n and_o if_o it_o be_v â—ut_v equity_n that_o god_n curse_v professor_n who_o bring_v forth_o 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than_o they_o and_o be_v mediator_n of_o a_o better_a covenant_n than_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v in_o their_o time_n vers_fw-la 6._o for_o if_o that_o covenant_n have_v be_v perfect_a another_o have_v be_v needless_a vers_fw-la 7._o but_o another_o covenant_n be_v needful_a and_o god_n promise_v to_o make_v a_o new_a one_o vers_fw-la 8._o a_o better_a covenant_n than_o that_o old_a which_o the_o people_n break_v vers_fw-la 9_o for_o in_o this_o covenant_n god_n undertake_v to_o make_v we_o keep_v our_o part_n of_o it_o vers_n 10.11_o and_o to_o pardon_v where_o we_o fail_v vers_fw-la 12._o now_o when_o god_n promise_v a_o new_a covenant_n he_o declare_v the_o other_o to_o be_v old_a and_o to_o be_v abolish_v when_o the_o new_a come_v vers_n 13._o the_o doctrine_n of_o chap._n viii_o vers._n 1._o now_o of_o the_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v speak_v this_o be_v the_o sum_n we_o have_v such_o a_o high_a priest_n who_o be_v set_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o 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the_o performance_n of_o god_n promise_n and_o in_o hope_n thereof_o renounce_v the_o world_n therefore_o god_n honour_v they_o as_o his_o confederate_n vers_fw-la 13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o faith_n make_v abraham_n to_o offer_v his_o only_a son_n vers_n 17_o 18_o 19_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o joseph_n by_o faith_n at_o their_o death_n comfort_v themselves_o and_o other_o also_o in_o hope_n of_o the_o performance_n of_o god_n truth_n vers_fw-la 20_o 21_o 22._o the_o parent_n of_o moses_n overcome_v the_o fear_n of_o man_n by_o faith_n vers_fw-la 23._o moses_n by_o faith_n get_v strength_n to_o choose_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n before_o the_o riches_n and_o honour_n and_o pleasure_n of_o egypt_n vers_fw-la 24_o 25_o 26._o faith_n make_v he_o constant_a in_o his_o choice_n and_o patient_a vers_fw-la 27._o by_o faith_n he_o get_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n to_o be_v save_v when_o the_o first-born_a of_o egypt_n be_v slay_v vers_fw-la 28._o by_o faith_n the_o deep_a sea_n give_v open_a way_n vers_n 29._o high_a wall_a town_n be_v throw_v down_o vers_n 30._o rachab_n be_v save_v when_o other_o perish_v vers_fw-la 31._o by_o faith_n number_n of_o god_n child_n do_v wonderful_a thing_n and_o receive_v wonderful_a comfort_n and_o overcome_v all_o persecution_n vers_fw-la 32_o 33_o 34_o 35_o 36_o 37_o 38._o all_o these_o die_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v justify_v albeit_o christ_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v vers_fw-la 39_o god_n have_v reserve_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o prophecy_n and_o type_n in_o the_o come_n of_o jesus_n christ_n until_o our_o time_n that_o the_o father_n may_v not_o get_v salvation_n except_o by_o look_v to_o our_o time_n and_o join_v with_o we_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n in_o who_o they_o and_o we_o also_o be_v perfect_v vers_fw-la 40._o the_o doctrine_n of_o chap._n xi_o vers._n 1._o now_o faith_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v he_o point_v out_o the_o nature_n 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he_o to_o acknowledge_v his_o natural_a alienation_n and_o farness_n from_o god_n else_o it_o can_v not_o set_v he_o on_o work_n to_o seek_v god_n and_o to_o come_v unto_o he_o 3._o it_o empty_v he_o of_o the_o confidence_n in_o his_o own_o and_o all_o the_o creature_n help_v else_o it_o can_v not_o send_v the_o man_n away_o from_o all_o these_o to_o god_n 4._o it_o point_v out_o god_n both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o help_v else_o it_o can_v not_o encourage_v to_o take_v course_n for_o relief_n in_o he_o 5._o it_o set_v a_o man_n on_o work_n to_o use_v the_o appoint_a mean_n to_o find_v god_n 6._o it_o certify_v a_o man_n of_o god_n impartiality_n towards_o every_o one_o that_o seek_v to_o he_o and_o make_v he_o to_o hold_v on_o the_o way_n seek_v diligent_o and_o never_o to_o give_v over_o and_o so_o it_o bring_v a_o man_n to_o deny_v himself_o and_o to_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n vers._n 7._o by_o faith_n noah_n be_v warn_v of_o god_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v as_o yet_o 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2._o that_o righteousness_n be_v heirship_n to_o all_o true_a believer_n 3._o some_o special_a point_n of_o faith_n may_v bring_v this_o heirship_n unto_o light_n and_o give_v evidence_n of_o a_o man_n right_a thereunto_o vers._n 8._o by_o faith_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o go_v out_o into_o a_o place_n which_o he_o shall_v after_o receive_v for_o a_o inheritance_n obey_v and_o he_o go_v out_o not_o know_v whither_o he_o go_v abraham_n follow_v of_o god_n calling_n and_o leave_v of_o his_o country_n be_v count_v a_o work_n of_o faith_n from_o abraham_n example_n then_o let_v we_o learn_v 1._o that_o faith_n in_o god_n will_v cause_v a_o man_n quit_v his_o country_n and_o parent_n and_o every_o dear_a thing_n at_o god_n calling_n 2._o faith_n count_v god_n promise_n better_a than_o present_a possession_n and_o be_v content_a to_o quit_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o 3._o yea_o it_o be_v content_a with_o a_o promise_n of_o better_a in_o general_a and_o for_o the_o special_a manner_n of_o performance_n stand_v not_o to_o be_v blind_a 4._o faith_n be_v willing_a to_o obey_v as_o soon_o as_o it_o see_v a_o warrant_n vers._n 9_o by_o faith_n he_o sojourn_v in_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n as_o in_o a_o strange_a country_n dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n with_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n the_o heir_n with_o he_o of_o the_o same_o promise_n abraham_n sojourn_v in_o canaan_n be_v count_v another_o work_n of_o his_o faith_n wherein_o we_o learn_v 1._o that_o faith_n can_v for_o a_o while_o suffer_v to_o be_v a_o stranger_n even_o from_o that_o whereunto_o it_o have_v best_a right_o 2._o when_o faith_n have_v certainty_n of_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n it_o can_v be_v content_a with_o a_o small_a portion_n of_o thing_n earthly_a 3._o a_o man_n who_o sojourn_v among_o idolater_n shall_v be_v sure_a of_o a_o call_n thereunto_o and_o be_v among_o they_o aught_o to_o behave_v himself_o as_o a_o stranger_n and_o sojourner_n 4._o yes_o where_o he_o have_v best_o right_a on_o earth_n he_o ought_v to_o have_v a_o pilgrim_n mind_n vers._n 10._o for_o he_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n and_o maker_n be_v god_n that_o which_o move_v abraham_n to_o behave_v himself_o as_o a_o sojourney_n on_o earth_n be_v the_o hope_n of_o a_o settle_a during_o place_n with_o god_n in_o the_o society_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n then._n 1._o heaven_n be_v a_o settle_a commodious_a and_o safe-dwelling_a place_n all_o place_n here_o be_v but_o movable_a tabernacle_n 2._o the_o father_n under_o the_o law_n look_v for_o entry_n into_o their_o eternal_a rest_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n after_o the_o end_n of_o their_o pilgrimage_n here_o 3._o the_o hope_n of_o heaven_n be_v able_a to_o make_v a_o man_n content_a with_o pilgrim_n fare_v and_o lodging_n here-away_a vers._n 11._o through_o faith_n also_o sarah_n herself_o receive_v strength_n to_o conceive_v seed_n and_o be_v deliver_v of_o a_o child_n when_o she_o be_v past_o age_n because_o she_o judge_v he_o faithful_a whâ—_n have_v promise_v sarah_n be_v reckon_v in_o the_o catalogue_n of_o believer_n and_o her_o laugh_n through_o unbeleef_n be_v not_o remember_v but_o her_o victory_n over_o her_o misbeleef_n be_v commend_v then_o 1._o even_o woman_n be_v make_v pattern_n of_o believe_a and_o wise_o walk_v with_o god_n worthy_a to_o be_v imitate_v of_o men._n 2._o god_n mark_v not_o the_o defect_n of_o faith_n but_o the_o soundness_n thereof_o how_o small_a soever_o it_o be_v what_o good_a be_v in_o his_o child_n and_o not_o what_o sin_n they_o be_v cloged_a with_o 2._o when_o she_o be_v past_a age_n by_o faith_n she_o get_v strength_n to_o conceive_v
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