have_v the_o virtue_n of_o consolation_n so_o also_o of_o admonition_n that_o they_o will_v not_o adhere_v to_o their_o error_n in_o seek_v righteousness_n by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n and_o moreover_o of_o a_o exhortation_n that_o they_o hold_v fast_o righteousness_n by_o grace_n through_o faith_n in_o christ_n unless_o they_o will_v exclude_v themselves_o from_o the_o inheritance_n chap._n v._n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o go_v on_o to_o urge_v that_o shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o â—orks_n and_o legal_a ceremony_n they_o may_v defend_v their_o christian_a liberty_n to_o vers_n 13._o in_o the_o other_o he_o give_v precept_n concern_v the_o right_a use_n of_o christian_a liberty_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o stand_v fast_o therefore_o in_o the_o liberty_n wherewith_o christ_n have_v make_v we_o free_a and_o be_v not_o entangle_v again_o with_o the_o yoke_n of_o bondage_n the_o proposition_n to_o be_v confirm_v in_o the_o former_a part_n be_v plain_o propose_v under_o the_o form_n of_o a_o exhortation_n you_o must_v stand_v fast_o in_o the_o christian_a liberty_n which_o be_v the_o scope_n of_o the_o former_a doctrine_n and_o disputation_n and_o it_o be_v draw_v from_o that_o as_o the_o conclusion_n the_o argument_n for_o the_o prove_v this_o proposition_n be_v thirteen_o argum._n 1._o liberty_n from_o the_o servile_a yoke_n of_o the_o legal_a covenant_n or_o ceremony_n thereof_o be_v obtain_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n therefore_o you_o must_v stand_v steadfast_a in_o that_o vers._n 2._o behold_v i_o paul_n say_v unto_o you_o that_o if_o you_o be_v circumcise_v christ_n shall_v profit_v you_o nothing_o argum._n 2._o be_v establish_v by_o a_o apostolical_a obtestation_n if_o you_o be_v circumcise_v according_a to_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n now_o abolish_v and_o add_v but_o this_o one_o ceremony_n to_o free_a justification_n by_o christ_n christ_n who_o you_o declare_v by_o this_o fact_n a_o imperfect_a saviour_n will_v not_o advantage_v you_o to_o salvation_n therefore_o you_o must_v stand_v fast_o for_o if_o they_o can_v not_o be_v justify_v except_o they_o join_v circumcision_n together_o with_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n make_v christ_n the_o half_a of_o their_o righteousness_n they_o destroy_v the_o whole_a make_v he_o a_o imperfect_a saviour_n they_o make_v he_o none_o at_o all_o vers._n 3._o for_o i_o testify_v again_o to_o every_o man_n that_o be_v circumcise_v that_o he_o be_v a_o debtor_n to_o do_v the_o whole_a law_n argum._n 3._o be_v establish_v by_o the_o same_o obtestation_n the_o covenant_n of_o work_n be_v abrogate_a and_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n now_o abolish_v if_o any_o one_o return_n to_o circumcision_n the_o sacrament_n of_o initiation_n to_o this_o legal_a covenant_n he_o by_o this_o mean_n make_v himself_o a_o debtor_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n and_o consequent_o oblige_v himself_o to_o the_o curse_n unless_o he_o perfect_o with_o his_o whole_a strength_n fulfil_v the_o law_n which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n the_o matter_n be_v clear_a because_o although_o circumcision_n by_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n to_o the_o faithful_a expect_v the_o messiah_n until_o christ_n be_v a_o sacrament_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n as_o abraham_n be_v circumcise_v and_o although_o in_o the_o time_n of_o toleration_n till_o the_o clear_a manifestation_n of_o christian_a liberty_n to_o they_o that_o be_v bear_v jew_n circumcision_n be_v account_v among_o thing_n indifferent_a so_o timothy_n bear_v of_o a_o jewish_a mother_n be_v circumcise_v and_o titus_n be_v not_o yet_o to_o all_o the_o jew_n and_o proselyte_n of_o the_o gentile_n seek_v righteousness_n by_o work_n or_o by_o the_o law_n circumcision_n be_v make_v part_n of_o the_o legal_a righteousness_n or_o of_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n yea_o and_o the_o sacrament_n of_o that_o covenant_n and_o after_o this_o manner_n the_o false_a apostle_n do_v urge_v circumcision_n among_o the_o galatian_n to_o who_o religious_a circumcision_n be_v every_o way_n unlawful_a no_o wonder_n then_o if_o he_o say_v christ_n will_v not_o profit_v they_o if_o they_o be_v circumcise_v because_o they_o that_o be_v circumcise_v by_o that_o very_a fact_n do_v embrace_v the_o covenant_n of_o work_n vers._n 4._o christ_n be_v become_v of_o no_o effect_n unto_o you_o whosoever_o of_o you_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n you_o be_v fall_v from_o grace_n argum._n 4._o confirm_v the_o former_a whosoever_o of_o you_o return_v to_o circumcision_n and_o legal_a custom_n abolish_v seek_v justification_n by_o the_o law_n yeâ—_n by_o that_o same_o fact_n renounce_v christ_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n because_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o christ_n do_v mutual_o exclude_v one_o another_o neither_o can_v they_o consist_v for_o if_o justification_n be_v by_o work_n it_o be_v not_o by_o grace_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_a therefore_o you_o must_v stand_v in_o your_o liberty_n except_o you_o will_v be_v separate_v from_o grace_n and_o christ._n vers._n 5._o for_o we_o through_o the_o spirit_n wait_v for_o the_o hope_n of_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n argum._n 5._o we_o jew_n and_o apostle_n that_o be_v circumcise_v after_o our_o conversion_n to_o the_o faith_n be_v teach_v by_o the_o spirit_n renounce_v the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o legal_a custom_n and_o do_v expect_v life_n eternal_a as_o the_o fruit_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n you_o that_o be_v gentile_n by_o nature_n can_v otherwise_o be_v justify_v or_o save_v either_o by_o the_o law_n or_o circumcision_n therefore_o you_o must_v stand_v fast_o in_o your_o christian_a liberty_n vers._n 6._o for_o in_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o circumcision_n avail_v any_o thing_n nor_o uncircumcision_n but_o faith_n which_o work_v by_o love_n argum._n 6._o confirm_v the_o former_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o new_a state_n of_o the_o church_n under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o difference_n of_o circumcision_n and_o uncircumcision_n be_v take_v away_o that_o neither_o help_n nor_o hinder_v any_o thing_n to_o justification_n therefore_o you_o must_v stand_v fast_o in_o your_o liberty_n from_o the_o yoke_n of_o the_o law_n but_o faith_n arg._n 7._o true_a faith_n alone_o or_o that_o which_o work_v by_o love_n without_o respect_n to_o circumcision_n or_o uncircumcision_n avail_v to_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n therefore_o in_o this_o way_n of_o justification_n you_o that_o be_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n must_v necessary_o stand_v fast_o vers._n 7._o you_o do_v run_v well_o who_o do_v hinder_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n argum._n 8._o not_o long_o since_o you_o run_v well_o in_o the_o course_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o doctrine_n neither_o can_v any_o account_n be_v give_v of_o your_o fall_n from_o the_o truth_n therefore_o you_o must_v as_o yet_o go_v forward_o and_o stand_v fast_o in_o that_o course_n vers._n 8._o this_o persuasion_n come_v not_o of_o he_o that_o call_v you_o argum._n 9_o by_o answer_v a_o objection_n although_o perhaps_o you_o be_v persuade_v that_o you_o continue_v in_o a_o right_a way_n yet_o that_o credulity_n and_o persuasion_n to_o depart_v from_o that_o which_o you_o have_v receive_v from_o i_o be_v not_o from_o god_n call_v you_o but_o some_o other_o way_n viz._n from_o impostor_n from_o your_o inconstancy_n and_o from_o the_o devil_n therefore_o this_o persuasion_n be_v to_o be_v reject_v and_o you_o must_v stand_v fast_o in_o the_o liberty_n vers._n 9_o a_o little_a leaven_n leaven_v the_o whole_a lump_n argum._n 10._o by_o answer_v a_o objection_n although_o it_o may_v seem_v that_o we_o muâ—â—_n not_o contend_v about_o the_o introduction_n of_o some_o few_o custom_n for_o peace_n sake_n and_o that_o the_o jew_n may_v the_o more_o easy_o be_v win_v yet_o this_o little_a legal_a leaven_n or_o judaisme_n do_v corrupt_v the_o whole_a sincerity_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n therefore_o you_o must_v have_v a_o care_n of_o that_o and_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o liberty_n vers._n 10._o i_o have_v confidence_n in_o you_o through_o the_o lord_n that_o you_o will_v be_v none_o otherwise_o mind_v but_o he_o that_o trouble_v you_o shall_v bear_v his_o judgement_n whosoever_o he_o be_v argum._n 11._o although_o the_o danger_n of_o your_o error_n and_o inconstancy_n make_v i_o suspect_v the_o event_n yet_o love_n and_o the_o constancy_n of_o divine_a grace_n command_v i_o to_o hope_v better_a thing_n which_o whilst_o i_o behold_v i_o be_o persuade_v that_o you_o will_v return_v into_o that_o opinion_n with_o i_o concern_v the_o cast_n away_o the_o yoke_n of_o the_o law_n and_o defend_v your_o liberty_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n therefore_o it_o be_v meet_v to_o satisfy_v my_o expectation_n trouble_v argum._n 12._o your_o seducer_n who_o trouble_v your_o
of_o necessity_n the_o justification_n of_o abraham_n consist_v not_o in_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o work_n but_o in_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n understand_v the_o same_o of_o the_o justification_n of_o all_o which_o the_o apostle_n even_o now_o have_v show_v vers._n 9_o come_v this_o blessedness_n then_o on_o the_o circumcision_n only_o or_o upon_o the_o uncircumcision_n also_o for_o we_o say_v that_o faith_n be_v reckon_v to_o abraham_n for_o righteousness_n the_o second_o part._n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n wherein_o he_o prove_v this_o to_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o abraham_n justification_n and_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n to_o wit_n by_o faith_n be_v common_a to_o the_o uncircumcision_n or_o the_o gentile_n and_o to_o circumcision_n or_o the_o jew_n the_o question_n be_v propound_v in_o this_o verse_n the_o answer_n whereof_o follow_v till_o he_o have_v prove_v it_o common_a both_o to_o jew_n and_o gentile_n vers._n 10._o how_o be_v it_o then_o reckon_v when_o he_o be_v in_o circumcision_n or_o in_o uncircumcision_n not_o in_o circumcision_n but_o in_o uncircumcision_n he_o prove_v this_o ground_n of_o justification_n and_o obtain_n of_o happiness_n to_o be_v common_a to_o the_o uncircumcised_a or_o the_o gentile_n no_o less_o than_o to_o the_o jew_n that_o be_v circumcise_v by_o seven_o argument_n argum._n 1._o from_o the_o state_n of_o incircumcision_n whereâ—n_n abraham_n be_v when_o he_o be_v pronounce_v righteous_a as_o it_o appear_v in_o the_o history_n gen._n 15.6_o righteousness_n be_v impute_v to_o abraham_n by_o faith_n while_o he_o be_v yet_o uncircumcised_a therefore_o this_o way_n of_o justification_n be_v common_a even_o to_o believer_n while_o uncircumcised_a vers._n 11._o and_o he_o receive_v the_o sign_n of_o circumcision_n as_o a_o seal_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o faith_n which_o he_o have_v yet_o be_v uncircumcised_a that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v though_o they_o be_v not_o circumcise_v that_o righteousness_n may_v be_v impute_v to_o they_o also_o 12._o and_o the_o father_n of_o circumcision_n to_o they_o who_o be_v not_o of_o circumcision_n only_o of_o our_o father_n abraham_n which_o he_o have_v be_v yet_o uncircumcised_a argum._n 2._o abraham_n receive_v from_o god_n the_o sign_n of_o circumcision_n as_o a_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n which_o he_o have_v yet_o be_v uncircumcised_a to_o that_o end_n that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o father_n as_o well_o of_o the_o faithful_a that_o be_v uncircumcised_a as_o of_o those_o that_o be_v circumcise_v which_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o also_o of_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n therefore_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n be_v common_a to_o believer_n both_o circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a or_o those_o that_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n not_o yet_o circumcise_v abraham_n be_v call_v the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a because_o he_o be_v the_o first_o eminent_a example_n of_o faith_n the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v impute_v by_o faith_n and_o by_o his_o example_n a_o leader_n to_o all_o that_o they_o may_v believe_v vers._n 13._o for_o the_o promise_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o heir_n of_o the_o world_n be_v not_o to_o abraham_n or_o to_o his_o seed_n through_o the_o law_n but_o through_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n he_o prove_v that_o abraham_n be_v not_o the_o father_n of_o any_o but_o believer_n both_o circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a and_o with_o this_o he_o add_v a_o three_o argument_n the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o abraham_n and_o to_o his_o seed_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v afterward_o heir_n of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n in_o a_o type_n and_o of_o the_o world_n and_o heaven_n in_o truth_n be_v restore_v to_o that_o right_n which_o adam_n lose_v and_o he_o come_v not_o to_o this_o by_o the_o law_n or_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o work_n but_o by_o the_o absolute_a promise_n be_v justify_v â—y_a faith_n or_o have_v the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n therefore_o his_o child_n be_v not_o they_o which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n look_v for_o righteousness_n by_o work_n but_o only_o they_o which_o be_v of_o faith_n look_v for_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n i._n e._n all_o and_o only_o they_o that_o believe_v circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a who_o have_v a_o equal_a community_n in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o inheritance_n the_o argument_n be_v valid_a for_o if_o father_n abraham_n be_v not_o heir_n of_o the_o world_n and_o have_v any_o righteousness_n but_o by_o faith_n certain_o none_o be_v his_o son_n but_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v their_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n and_o from_o righteousness_n the_o inheritance_n vers._n 14._o for_o if_o they_o which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n be_v heir_n faith_n be_v make_v void_a and_o the_o promise_v make_v of_o none_o effect_n argum._n 4._o this_o confirm_v the_o former_a argument_n if_o those_o which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n or_o seek_v righteousness_n by_o work_n be_v the_o child_n of_o abraham_n and_o heir_n of_o life_n and_o partaker_n of_o righteousness_n than_o faith_n be_v vain_a and_o the_o promise_n be_v void_a but_o this_o be_v absurd_a therefore_o they_o which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o heir_n but_o only_a believer_n be_v the_o child_n of_o abraham_n and_o heir_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n the_o argument_n be_v strong_a for_o if_o righteousness_n and_o the_o inheritance_n be_v give_v through_o faith_n and_o the_o promise_n than_o they_o be_v free_o give_v but_o if_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n then_o of_o debt_n and_o merit_n and_o not_o of_o grace_n for_o merit_n or_o debt_n leave_v no_o place_n for_o free_a grace_n and_o by_o consequence_n make_v faith_n and_o the_o promise_v void_a vers._n 15._o because_o the_o law_n work_v wrath_n for_o where_o no_o law_n be_v there_o be_v no_o transgression_n argum._n 5._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o law_n work_v wrath_n to_o they_o that_o seek_v for_o righteousness_n by_o their_o work_n i._n e._n it_o pronounce_v condemnation_n and_o death_n upon_o the_o guilty_a for_o their_o transgression_n which_o shall_v be_v none_o if_o there_o be_v no_o law_n therefore_o they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o heir_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n but_o all_o and_o only_o they_o which_o be_v of_o faith_n both_o circumcise_v and_o uncircumcised_a vers._n 16._o therefore_o it_o be_v of_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v be_v by_o grace_n to_o the_o end_n the_o promise_n may_v be_v to_o all_o the_o seed_n not_o to_o that_o only_a which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n but_o to_o that_o also_o which_o be_v of_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o we_o all_o argum._n 6._o god_n have_v determine_v that_o the_o inheritance_n shall_v be_v of_o faith_n to_o this_o end_n that_o it_o may_v appear_v to_o be_v of_o grace_n or_o through_o grace_n therefore_o all_o and_o only_a believer_n circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a be_v heir_n the_o argument_n be_v good_a because_o faith_n and_o grace_n concur_v mutual_o stand_v and_o fall_v together_o faith_n be_v whole_o maintain_v by_o grace_n which_o grace_n be_v only_o promise_v and_o give_v to_o they_o that_o believe_v it_o be_v grant_v that_o the_o inheritance_n be_v through_o grace_n it_o follow_v to_o be_v through_o faith_n also_o and_o it_o be_v grant_v that_o it_o be_v through_o faith_n it_o follow_v that_o it_o be_v by_o grace_n also_o and_o that_o believer_n be_v heir_n only_o through_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v firm_a argum._n 7._o the_o inheritance_n be_v of_o faith_n and_o by_o grace_n that_o the_o promise_n may_v be_v firm_a to_o all_o the_o seed_n not_o only_o to_o that_o which_o be_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n by_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o with_o all_o believer_n i._n e._n to_o the_o believe_a circumcise_a jew_n but_o also_o to_o that_o seed_n which_o be_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o only_o of_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n that_o be_v to_o the_o believe_v uncircumcised_a gentile_n therefore_o unless_o we_o will_v make_v the_o promise_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o inheritance_n hang_v it_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o perform_v the_o law_n infirm_a and_o uncertain_a the_o whole_a seed_n of_o abraham_n or_o all_o and_o only_o they_o that_o believe_v both_o circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a be_v heir_n by_o faith_n with_o father_n abraham_n who_o according_a to_o faith_n be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o we_o that_o believe_v both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n the_o matter_n be_v clear_a because_o the_o law_n or_o the_o condition_n of_o work_n will_v render_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o inheritance_n infirm_a and_o altogether_o uncertain_a see_v that_o whatever_o depend_v upon_o our_o work_n can_v no_o wise_n be_v firm_a both_o
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
of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o reas._o 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a i_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n be_o judicial_o unite_v unto_o christ_n crucify_v and_o in_o he_o i_o be_o judicial_o bind_v to_o die_v unto_o sin_n to_o crucify_v the_o old_a man_n therefore_o i_o can_v consent_v to_o sin_n from_o the_o principle_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n this_o be_v the_o reason_n christ_n our_o surety_n on_o the_o cross_n do_v not_o only_o expiate_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o redeem_v but_o also_o for_o their_o sake_n he_o promise_v that_o they_o shall_v die_v to_o sin_n and_o crucify_v their_o corrupt_a nature_n therefore_o he_o which_o by_o faith_n apprehend_v his_o judicial_a union_n with_o christ_n crucify_v it_o be_v necessary_a also_o that_o he_o acknowledge_v his_o obligation_n to_o die_v to_o sin_n or_o to_o crucify_v his_o old_a nature_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ._n nevertheless_o i_o live_v i_o justify_v by_o faith_n be_o a_o new_a creature_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o so_o that_o i_o live_v not_o as_o to_o the_o old_a man_n but_o christ_n dwell_v in_o i_o use_v this_o natural_a life_n as_o his_o organ_n and_o member_n and_o effect_n that_o by_o faith_n in_o his_o strength_n i_o may_v lead_v this_o life_n take_v care_n of_o all_o my_o affair_n that_o i_o may_v as_o it_o be_v bring_v the_o spirit_n into_o obedience_n unto_o god_n and_o that_o out_o of_o his_o same_o love_n by_o which_o he_o die_v for_o i_o therefore_o i_o can_v consent_v to_o sin_n from_o the_o principle_n of_o justify_v faith_n the_o force_n of_o the_o argument_n in_o short_a be_v this_o the_o spirit_n quicken_v we_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n to_o live_v holy_o therefore_o justification_n by_o faith_n do_v not_o give_v liberty_n to_o sin_n vers._n 21._o i_o do_v not_o frustrate_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n for_o if_o righteousness_n come_v by_o the_o law_n than_o christ_n be_v dead_a in_o vain_a the_o objection_n be_v remove_v the_o second_o argument_n for_o justification_n by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n follow_v if_o justification_n be_v by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v in_o vain_a and_o make_v of_o none_o effect_n for_o if_o justification_n be_v by_o work_n it_o can_v be_v by_o grace_n as_o rom._n 11.6_o but_o god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v make_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o none_o effect_v therefore_o god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v determine_v justification_n to_o be_v by_o work_n for_o if_o argum._n 3._o if_o justification_n be_v by_o the_o law_n christ_n be_v dead_a in_o vain_a because_o then_o both_o otherwise_o and_o more_o easy_o justification_n may_v be_v obtain_v than_o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n but_o it_o be_v absurd_a to_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v dead_a in_o vain_a therefore_o justification_n be_v not_o by_o the_o law_n but_o by_o faith_n chap._n iii_o vers._n 1._o o_o foolish_a galatian_n who_o have_v bewitch_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n before_o who_o eye_n jesus_n christ_n have_v be_v evident_o set_v forth_o crucify_v among_o you_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o galatian_n be_v prepossess_v with_o a_o false_a opinion_n therefore_o lest_o they_o shall_v faint_v upon_o the_o follow_a disputation_n he_o by_o a_o grave_a objurgation_n shake_v they_o out_o of_o their_o drowsiness_n and_o prick_v their_o conscience_n as_o it_o be_v with_o four_o sting_n for_o first_o of_o all_o he_o call_v they_o foolish_a and_o unadvised_a because_o they_o suffer_v themselves_o foul_o to_o be_v deceive_v although_o not_o out_o of_o malice_n yet_o by_o their_o own_o imprudence_n 2_o he_o call_v they_o bewitch_v i._n e._n delude_v by_o the_o delusion_n of_o impostor_n 3_o he_o object_n to_o they_o their_o defection_n from_o the_o save_a truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n concern_v the_o grace_n of_o christ._n 4_o he_o amplify_v their_o crime_n from_o this_o that_o christ_n be_v so_o evident_o preach_v among_o they_o and_o his_o suffering_n with_o the_o cause_n of_o they_o so_o clear_o explain_v as_o if_o the_o whole_a matter_n as_o in_o a_o paint_a table_n have_v be_v set_v before_o their_o eye_n the_o preface_n be_v premise_v he_o go_v on_o to_o confirm_v that_o justification_n be_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n in_o four_o and_o twenty_o argument_n vers._n 2._o this_o only_a will_v i_o learn_v of_o you_o receive_v you_o the_o spirit_n by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n or_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n argum._n 1._o you_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n and_o other_o grace_n by_o which_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v seal_v among_o you_o by_o work_n or_o by_o doctrine_n receive_v from_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n or_o by_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n apply_v by_o faith_n therefore_o you_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n vers._n 3._o be_v you_o so_o foolish_a have_v begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n be_v you_o now_o make_v perfect_a by_o the_o flesh_n argum._n 2._o although_o some_o impostor_n have_v persuade_v you_o that_o the_o begin_n of_o justification_n be_v by_o faith_n but_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o it_o be_v to_o be_v have_v from_o work_n yet_o this_o opinion_n be_v to_o be_v condemn_v of_o folly_n because_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o spiritual_a way_n of_o justify_v by_o faith_n shall_v consist_v with_o that_o carnal_a way_n of_o justify_v by_o work_n much_o less_o that_o it_o shall_v take_v its_o perfection_n from_o this_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n righteousness_n by_o work_n be_v call_v flesh_n 1_o because_o although_o now_o this_o kind_n of_o justification_n be_v impossible_a yet_o it_o be_v a_o common_a and_o foolish_a surmise_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n and_o by_o the_o pride_n and_o vaunt_a of_o the_o flesh_n this_o be_v every_o where_o defend_v 2_o because_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a or_o a_o man_n not_o justify_v by_o faith_n all_o his_o work_n by_o which_o he_o seek_v justification_n be_v mere_a flesh_n or_o the_o effect_n of_o corrupt_a flesh_n as_o they_o come_v from_o those_o that_o be_v not_o justify_v it_o be_v as_o absurd_a therefore_o to_o say_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o continual_a violation_n of_o the_o law_n or_o can_v acquire_v righteousness_n by_o sin_v but_o as_o touch_v work_n which_o follow_v justification_n or_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n they_o can_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o thing_n already_o past_a before_o they_o be_v or_o can_v be_v except_o you_o take_v justification_n for_o the_o declaration_n of_o justification_n among_o man_n already_o pass_v and_o pronounce_v by_o god_n vers._n 4._o have_v you_o suffer_v so_o many_o thing_n in_o vain_a if_o it_o be_v yet_o in_o vain_a argum._n 3._o if_o in_o your_o foolishness_n you_o proceed_v 〈◊〉_d seek_v for_o justification_n by_o work_n or_o to_o be_v justify_v partly_o by_o faith_n partly_o by_o work_n you_o will_v lose_v all_o the_o fruit_n of_o your_o constancy_n hitherto_o and_o affliction_n which_o you_o have_v through_o faith_n already_o suffer_v for_o the_o defence_n of_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n but_o i_o hope_v better_a thing_n therefore_o you_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n alone_o vers._n 5._o he_o therefore_o that_o minister_v to_o you_o the_o spirit_n and_o work_v miracle_n among_o you_o do_v he_o it_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n or_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n argum._n 4._o the_o minister_n by_o who_o god_n give_v his_o spirit_n and_o work_n miracle_n among_o you_o be_v only_o they_o which_o teach_v justification_n not_o by_o work_n but_o only_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n therefore_o justification_n by_o faith_n alone_o be_v approve_v by_o god_n but_o not_o that_o which_o be_v feign_v to_o be_v by_o work_n vers._n 6._o even_o as_o abraham_n believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v account_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n argum._n 5._o abraham_n although_o he_o do_v very_o much_o abound_v in_o virtue_n yet_o he_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n alone_o for_o he_o believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n for_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o bless_v all_o nation_n in_o his_o seed_n i._n e._n in_o christ._n he_o have_v apply_v this_o blessing_n which_o contain_v in_o itself_o righteousness_n and_o life_n eternal_a in_o christ_n to_o himself_o by_o believe_v therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v not_o by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n vers._n 7._o know_v you_o therefore_o that_o they_o which_o be_v
pass_v by_o choose_v we_o therefore_o we_o be_v choose_v out_o of_o grace_n 2._o he_o choose_v we_o in_o christ_n as_o in_o the_o head_n who_o be_v first_o choose_v as_o in_o the_o common_a parent_n root_n and_o fountain_n of_o the_o elect_a after_o who_o we_o in_o the_o consideration_n of_o dignity_n and_o order_n and_o in_o who_o we_o as_o his_o body_n member_n and_o offspring_n be_v afterward_o choose_v in_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n therefore_o our_o election_n be_v free_a there_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o it_o in_o we_o which_o be_v to_o be_v seek_v for_o in_o god_n alone_o 3._o he_o choose_v we_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n that_o be_v from_o eternity_n before_o the_o world_n be_v much_o more_o before_o any_o work_n of_o we_o be_v he_o choose_v we_o before_o any_o matter_n of_o the_o create_a world_n be_v existent_a much_o more_o before_o any_o matter_n of_o our_o work_n or_o work_n can_v be_v existent_a for_o he_o elect_v we_o in_o order_n of_o nature_n before_o he_o decree_v that_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v for_o the_o decree_n of_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v subservient_fw-fr as_o a_o mean_n to_o bring_v to_o pass_v the_o already_o free_a salvation_n of_o the_o elect_a therefore_o he_o choose_v we_o of_o grace_n and_o not_o for_o fore-seen_a work_n he_o choose_v we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a 4._o he_o do_v not_o choose_v we_o because_o we_o be_v holy_a or_o because_o he_o foresee_v that_o we_o will_v be_v holy_a but_o he_o choose_v we_o without_o any_o consideration_n of_o any_o holiness_n at_o all_o in_o we_o nay_o he_o choose_v we_o as_o not_o have_v holiness_n to_o the_o end_n that_o be_v choose_v we_o shall_v be_v make_v holy_a and_o shall_v become_v unblameable_a in_o his_o sight_n that_o be_v that_o be_v consecrate_v to_o god_n we_o shall_v be_v by_o degree_n true_o and_o sincere_o sanctify_v and_o shall_v at_o last_o be_v present_v full_o and_o perfect_o holy_a in_o heaven_n yea_o further_o that_o be_v unblameable_a without_o spot_n without_o wrinkle_n not_o only_o of_o sin_n but_o also_o of_o all_o misery_n we_o shall_v at_o length_n appear_v together_o before_o he_o bless_a and_o glorious_a therefore_o our_o election_n be_v not_o from_o faith_n fore-seen_a or_o work_v fore-seen_a but_o of_o mere_a grace_n which_o as_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o election_n so_o of_o all_o holiness_n and_o happiness_n which_o follow_v election_n in_o love_n love_n or_o charity_n be_v mere_o free_a in_o which_o as_o he_o have_v choose_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v holy_a and_o unblameable_a so_o also_o that_o in_o that_o his_o love_n we_o shall_v perfect_v this_o our_o happiness_n which_o love_n god_n will_v then_o full_o put_v forth_o when_o he_o shall_v full_o consummate_v our_o holiness_n and_o happiness_n and_o so_o the_o charity_n or_o love_n of_o god_n be_v hoth_v the_o cause_n of_o election_n and_o the_o complete_n or_o perfect_v of_o those_o good_a thing_n which_o follow_v election_n and_o by_o consequence_n election_n be_v not_o only_o of_o grace_n but_o be_v for_o the_o perfect_a possession_n of_o free_a happiness_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n vers._n 5._o have_v predestinate_v we_o unto_o the_o adoption_n of_o child_n by_o jesus_n christ_n to_o himself_o according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n arg._n 3._o thus_o god_n of_o his_o grace_n have_v bless_v we_o in_o time_n so_o also_o of_o grace_n he_o have_v predestinate_v we_o to_o the_o inheritance_n of_o son_n which_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o christ_n in_o his_o own_o person_n according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n therefore_o we_o shall_v celebrate_v his_o grace_n the_o part_n of_o this_o reason_n prove_v the_o same_o that_o the_o whole_a reason_n itself_o do_v have_v predestinate_v we_o 1._o as_o our_o election_n before_o time_n be_v free_a so_o be_v our_o predestination_n also_o before_o age_n unto_o life_n eternal_a and_o to_o fit_a mean_n which_o shall_v be_v effectual_a to_o bring_v we_o to_o that_o end_n therefore_o predestination_n be_v free_a in_o that_o it_o do_v not_o only_o assign_v the_o end_n and_o person_n but_o also_o appoint_v the_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o must_v attain_v that_o end_n unto_o the_o adoption_n of_o child_n 2._o here_o also_o the_o apostle_n manifest_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v predestinate_v not_o because_o we_o be_v fore-seen_a as_o son_n but_o that_o be_v not_o as_o yet_o son_n we_o shall_v by_o grace_n attain_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n now_o the_o adoption_n of_o son_n include_v these_o four_o thing_n 1_o a_o effectual_a call_v or_o faith_n to_o embrace_v the_o offer_a communion_n with_o christ_n the_o only_o beget_v son_n 2_o a_o towardliness_n and_o good_a disposition_n of_o son_n or_o the_o renovation_n of_o our_o nature_n that_o we_o may_v love_v god_n as_o our_o father_n 3_o the_o dignity_n and_o honour_n of_o son_n 4_o the_o riches_n or_o inheritance_n of_o son_n even_o to_o the_o glorify_v of_o our_o body_n rom._n 8.23_o therefore_o both_o our_o predestination_n and_o adoption_n be_v free_a and_o not_o for_o any_o work_n of_o we_o by_o christ_n 3_o and_o this_o do_v make_v much_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o grace_n we_o be_v predestinate_v that_o we_o may_v obtain_v the_o adoption_n of_o child_n by_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o first-begotten_a and_o onely-begotten_a son_n that_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o efficacy_n we_o may_v obtain_v all_o the_o foresaid_a degree_n of_o adoption_n therefore_o our_o predestination_n be_v from_o mere_a grace_n to_o himself_o 4_o that_o grace_n may_v appear_v he_o show_v the_o end_n of_o adoption_n god_n have_v predestinate_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v obtain_v the_o adoption_n of_o child_n by_o christ_n to_o himself_o or_o to_o his_o use_n viz._n to_o the_o honour_n of_o he_o that_o predestinate_v or_o of_o christ_n by_o who_o he_o communicate_v to_o we_o grace_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n therefore_o our_o predestination_n be_v free_a for_o otherwise_o honour_n will_v not_o accrue_v to_o god_n or_o christ_n by_o our_o adoption_n according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n 5_o here_o he_o exclude_v all_o cause_n beside_o god_n and_o make_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o only_a cause_n for_o he_o predestinate_v we_o according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n therefore_o only_o god_n grace_n only_o his_o will_n only_o his_o good_a pleasure_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o predestination_n and_o not_o any_o work_n of_o we_o vers._n 6._o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n wherein_o he_o have_v make_v we_o accept_v in_o the_o belove_a argum._n 4._o god_n to_o that_o end_n and_o purpose_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v praise_n to_o his_o glorious_a grace_n choose_v and_o predestinate_v we_o to_o the_o adoption_n of_o son_n it_o necessary_o follow_v that_o god_n have_v elect_v and_o predestinate_v we_o out_o of_o grace_n for_o else_o he_o can_v never_o attain_v that_o end_n and_o consequent_o ought_v we_o to_o give_v praise_n to_o god_n grace_n and_o to_o bless_v god_n who_o have_v thus_o bless_v we_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o word_n of_o this_o nature_n have_v a_o emphasis_n for_o 1_o this_o grace_n have_v glory_n in_o itself_o that_o be_v it_o be_v every_o way_n glorious_a and_o most_o worthy_a in_o itself_o that_o we_o shall_v high_o esteem_v it_o acknowledge_v and_o publish_v it_o because_o who_o be_v most_o great_a and_o most_o good_a have_v vouchsafe_v to_o advance_v we_o who_o be_v most_o vile_a and_o most_o unworthy_a unto_o the_o dignity_n of_o son_n &_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o son_n to_o the_o praise_n 2_o god_n do_v both_o intend_v and_o expect_v from_o we_o the_o praise_n of_o this_o his_o glorious_a grace_n that_o we_o shall_v acknowledge_v the_o benefit_n in_o word_n and_o deed_n and_o that_o by_o all_o mean_v possible_a we_o shall_v give_v praise_n to_o this_o wonderful_a grace_n of_o god_n wherein_o argum._n 5._o in_o this_o grace_n whereby_o god_n have_v choose_v and_o predestinate_v we_o to_o holiness_n and_o happiness_n i_o say_v in_o this_o very_a grace_n he_o have_v make_v we_o welcome_a and_o acceptable_a to_o himself_o in_o his_o belove_a son_n therefore_o we_o shall_v celebrate_v this_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o which_o reason_n he_o intimate_v four_o thing_n 1_o that_o god_n do_v of_o his_o grace_n intend_v our_o salvation_n in_o election_n and_o predestination_n and_o do_v actual_o and_o in_o deed_n begin_v to_o put_v forth_o and_o exercise_v grace_n in_o our_o effectual_a vocation_n to_o faith_n 2_o that_o christ_n not_o only_o as_o son_n but_o as_o mediator_n undertake_v for_o we_o and_o pay_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n for_o we_o be_v belove_v
together_o with_o christ_n by_o grace_n you_o be_v save_v argum._n 3._o in_o the_o instant_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n and_o regeneration_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n we_o as_o dead_a in_o sin_n be_v quicken_v together_o with_o christ_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o by_o christ_n therefore_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n for_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o covenant_n make_v between_o god_n and_o the_o mediator_n we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n be_v give_v to_o the_o son_n the_o appoint_a redeemer_n that_o by_o he_o we_o may_v be_v restore_v to_o life_n it_o be_v of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o payment_n of_o the_o agreed-upon_a price_n of_o our_o redemption_n life_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a shall_v be_v adjudge_v to_o be_v give_v to_o we_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o application_n of_o redemption_n and_o in_o the_o moment_n of_o regeneration_n life_n shall_v be_v communicate_v to_o we_o in_o and_o from_o christ_n that_o together_o with_o other_o saint_n we_o shall_v be_v graft_v into_o christ_n enjoy_v the_o common_a spiritual_a life_n with_o they_o and_o thrive_v and_o wax_v strong_a in_o he_o for_o which_o reason_n our_o life_n ever_o depend_v on_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n and_o couple_v with_o it_o in_o a_o indissoluble_a knot_n vers._n 6._o and_o have_v raise_v we_o up_o together_o and_o make_v we_o sit_v together_o in_o heavenly_a place_n in_o christ_n jesus_n argum._n 4._o god_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v raise_v up_o have_v raise_v we_o up_o also_o and_o in_o christ_n who_o be_v place_v in_o the_o heaven_n have_v place_v we_o together_o with_o he_o therefore_o he_o have_v save_v we_o of_o his_o grace_n for_o as_o whatever_o christ_n either_o do_v or_o suffer_v in_o our_o name_n and_o place_n be_v reckon_v we_o in_o god_n account_n so_o what_o ever_o christ_n receive_v in_o our_o name_n and_o place_n be_v reckon_v we_o also_o therefore_o in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n the_o redeem_a do_v also_o rise_v with_o he_o judicial_o or_o in_o a_o judicial_a way_n in_o christ_n ascension_n into_o heaven_n the_o redeem_a judicial_o ascend_v with_o he_o in_o christ_n sit_v or_o glorious_a possession_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o redeem_a in_o a_o judicial_a way_n do_v sit_v and_o be_v place_v with_o he_o this_o right_n be_v obtain_v for_o believer_n by_o christ_n before_o faith_n be_v actual_o give_v but_o in_o conversion_n this_o right_a before_o obtain_v by_o faith_n by_o a_o special_a act_n be_v apply_v to_o we_o that_o as_o christ_n ascend_v may_v say_v from_o the_o covenant_n make_v between_o god_n and_o the_o mediator_n or_o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n i_o ascend_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o redeem_a for_o who_o i_o have_v get_v this_o right_n that_o they_o may_v be_v reckon_v to_o ascend_v in_o i_o so_o those_o that_o fly_v to_o and_o believe_v in_o christ_n may_v say_v now_o i_o have_v get_v right_a from_o the_o covenant_n of_o salvation_n make_v by_o the_o mediator_n between_o christ_n and_o the_o church_n that_o i_o may_v reckon_v the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n rightful_o mine_n i_o may_v reckon_v the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n rightful_o mine_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n what_o abundance_n of_o grace_n be_v here_o vers._n 7._o that_o in_o the_o age_n to_o come_v he_o may_v show_v the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o his_o kindness_n towards_o we_o through_o christ_n jesus_n argum._n 5._o the_o end_n for_o which_o we_o lose_v sinner_n both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n even_o after_o we_o have_v so_o wicked_o lead_v our_o life_n shall_v have_v salvation_n bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o christ_n be_v that_o those_o which_o shall_v live_v in_o after-age_n may_v see_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o superabounding_a grace_n of_o god_n and_o that_o by_o our_o example_n they_o may_v learn_v to_o come_v unto_o god_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o salvation_n in_o christ_n that_o they_o also_o may_v in_o like_a manner_n though_o most_o unworthy_a obtain_v grace_n therefore_o you_o be_v save_v only_o by_o grace_n vers._n 8._o for_o by_o grace_n be_v you_o save_v through_o faith_n and_o that_o not_o of_o yourselves_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n he_o repeat_v the_o proposition_n to_o be_v prove_v in_o the_o very_a term_n and_o add_v arg._n 6._o you_o be_v save_v by_o faith_n and_o therefore_o by_o grace_n for_o faith_n disclaim_v our_o merit_n and_o rely_v only_o upon_o the_o free_a and_o gracious_a promise_n of_o god_n and_o that_o god_n have_v appoint_v faith_n to_o be_v a_o instrument_n of_o our_o salvation_n the_o nature_n whereof_o require_v that_o forsake_v our_o own_o work_n and_o strength_n our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o honour_n we_o shall_v go_v out_o of_o ourselves_o and_o seek_v salvation_n in_o god_n be_v also_o of_o grace_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n arg._n 7._o neither_o our_o salvation_n nor_o our_o faith_n be_v from_o ourselves_o or_o our_o own_o natural_a strength_n but_o like_a as_o salvation_n so_o be_v faith_n the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n therefore_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n for_o when_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n begin_v to_o work_v conversion_n in_o we_o it_o find_v we_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o unless_o we_o be_v quicken_v by_o he_o we_o can_v contribute_v any_o thing_n to_o our_o own_o regeneration_n or_o salvation_n nay_o we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o act_v faith_n on_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n unless_o faith_n and_o the_o act_n of_o this_o faith_n be_v grant_v we_o from_o above_o vers._n 9_o not_o of_o work_n lest_o any_o man_n shall_v boast_v argum._n 8._o we_o be_v not_o save_v by_o work_n therefore_o by_o grace_n for_o these_o do_v mutual_o take_v away_o one_o another_o lest_o any_o one_o argum._n 9_o if_o we_o be_v save_v by_o work_n and_o not_o by_o mere_a grace_n we_o may_v have_v occasion_n and_o cause_n to_o boast_v but_o this_o be_v absurd_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n as_o in_o rom._n 3._o vers._n 10._o for_o we_o be_v his_o workmanship_n create_v in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o argum._n 10._o so_o far_o as_o we_o be_v regenerate_v so_o far_o as_o endue_v with_o spiritual_a life_n we_o be_v graft_v into_o christ_n we_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n and_o a_o new_a creature_n be_v anew_o create_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n alone_o before_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v any_o good_a work_n therefore_o we_o be_v not_o save_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o work_n but_o by_o mere_a grace_n create_v argum._n 11._o in_o christ_n we_o be_v create_v to_o do_v good_a work_n and_o by_o the_o same_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v graft_v into_o christ_n we_o be_v ordain_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a work_n therefore_o we_o be_v not_o save_v by_o any_o virtue_n of_o our_o good_a work_n have_v before_o ordain_v argum._n 12._o those_o work_n which_o we_o be_v to_o do_v after_o regeneration_n be_v prepare_v by_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v do_v and_o perform_v they_o to_o which_o end_n our_o understanding_n be_v prepare_v our_o will_n be_v prepare_v and_o form_v and_o power_n be_v prepare_v to_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n who_o work_v in_o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v therefore_o we_o be_v not_o save_v by_o work_n but_o by_o grace_n alone_o shall_v walk_v argum._n 13._o the_o end_n of_o these_o prepare_a good_a work_n be_v that_o be_v quicken_v and_o plant_v into_o christ_n and_o new_o bear_v and_o justify_v and_o have_v get_v a_o full_a right_a to_o obtain_v righteousness_n and_o salvation_n in_o christ_n we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o as_o in_o the_o royal_a way_n and_o ride_v to_o the_o possession_n of_o salvation_n already_o buy_v by_o christ_n and_o grant_v to_o we_o in_o christ_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o wherefore_o remember_v that_o you_o be_v in_o time_n pass_v gentile_n in_o the_o flesh_n who_o be_v call_v uncircumcision_n by_o that_o which_o be_v call_v circumcision_n in_o the_o flesh_n make_v by_o the_o hand_n argum._n 14._o which_o contain_v a_o amplification_n of_o grace_n towards_o the_o ephesian_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o former_a condition_n in_o gentilism_n if_o you_o ephesian_n be_v consider_v in_o your_o special_a estate_n as_o you_o be_v gentile_n your_o condition_n will_v appear_v so_o miserable_a and_o deplorable_a that_o you_o can_v not_o be_v otherwise_o deliver_v from_o it_o than_o by_o grace_n therefore_o the_o very_a change_n of_o your_o condition_n will_v evident_o show_v that_o your_o salvation_n be_v of_o grace_n he_o set_v forth_o this_o miserable_a state_n in_o these_o eight_o thing_n 1_o they_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n live_v
lead_v to_o salvation_n conceive_v the_o same_o of_o other_o mean_n which_o be_v not_o from_o ourselves_o but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o god_n the_o sole_a author_n who_o alone_o without_o we_o institute_v the_o layer_n of_o baptism_n for_o a_o sacrament_n and_o the_o grace_n signify_v by_o baptism_n viz._n the_o wash_n of_o we_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n he_o alone_o work_v in_o we_o vers._n 6._o which_o he_o shed_v on_o we_o abundant_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n reas._n 8._o from_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n plentiful_o shed_v upon_o we_o which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n both_o the_o fountain_n from_o who_o and_o the_o channel_n through_o who_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v convey_v to_o we_o vers._n 7._o that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n reas._n 9_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o free_a justification_n see_v we_o be_v justify_v not_o by_o work_n but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ._n reas._n 10._o from_o the_o manner_n of_o enter_v upon_o life_n eternal_a to_o the_o possession_n whereof_o we_o be_v admit_v not_o as_o buyer_n or_o merchant_n but_o as_o heir_n appoint_v reas._n 11._o from_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n hope_v or_o faith_n which_o rely_v upon_o the_o free_a promise_n of_o god_n not_o any_o of_o our_o merit_n and_o altogether_o exclude_v our_o work_n so_o that_o we_o be_v make_v heir_n of_o life_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n which_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n have_v give_v to_o we_o vers._n 8._o this_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n and_o these_o thing_n i_o will_v that_o thou_o affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o which_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n may_v be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n these_o thing_n be_v good_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n 9_o but_o avoid_v foolish_a question_n and_o genealogy_n and_o contentious_a and_o strive_n about_o the_o law_n for_o they_o be_v unprofitable_a and_o vain_a the_o three_o precept_n be_v this_o that_o he_o conjoin_v with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o good_a work_n proceed_v from_o faith_n and_o urge_v it_o with_o authority_n and_o see_v that_o the_o faithful_a maintain_v or_o be_v patron_n of_o good_a work_n see_v life_n be_v free_o bestow_v upon_o they_o he_o give_v two_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n reas._o 1_o because_o this_o say_n concern_v this_o precept_n be_v a_o faithful_a say_n or_o worthy_a to_o be_v believe_v and_o most_o necessary_a and_o true_a which_o can_v frustrate_v or_o deceive_v those_o that_o obey_v it_o good_a reas._n 2._o because_o this_o kind_n of_o doctrine_n be_v good_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n because_o it_o tend_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o confirmation_n of_o ourselves_o touch_v the_o certainty_n of_o salvation_n and_o to_o the_o edification_n of_o other_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o the_o conversion_n of_o infidel_n foolish_a precept_n 4._o that_o he_o restrain_v foolish_a question_n wherewith_o man_n use_v to_o entangle_v themselves_o and_o to_o hinder_v themselves_o from_o hold_v any_o thing_n firm_o in_o the_o know_a truth_n such_o be_v genealogical_a question_n or_o chronological_a and_o contentious_a disputation_n and_o strive_n about_o law-ceremony_n or_o the_o like_a for_o they_o be_v he_o add_v the_o reason_n because_o though_o those_o question_n make_v a_o show_n of_o wisdom_n yet_o they_o be_v foolish_a and_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a nothing_o tend_v to_o edification_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n vers._n 10._o a_o man_n that_o be_v a_o heretic_n after_o the_o first_o and_o second_o admonition_n reject_v precept_n 5._o wherein_o the_o apostle_n enjoin_v titus_n to_o reject_v by_o excommunication_n the_o man_n that_o be_v a_o heretic_n or_o that_o hold_v contrary_a to_o sound_v doctrine_n and_o make_v a_o division_n or_o sect_n in_o the_o church_n or_o break_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n by_o any_o error_n of_o his_o when_o he_o be_v open_o convict_v before_o the_o presbytery_n and_o admonish_v the_o first_o and_o second_o time_n and_o neither_o trouble_n himself_o and_o the_o church_n more_o than_o needs_o with_o the_o disputation_n of_o such_o kind_n of_o man_n or_o spend_v that_o time_n which_o be_v appoint_v for_o instruct_v of_o the_o church_n in_o vain_a disputation_n with_o these_o perverse_a man_n vers._n 11._o know_v that_o he_o that_o be_v such_o be_v subvert_v and_o sin_v be_v condemn_v of_o himself_o he_o subjoin_v a_o reason_n because_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o dispute_v against_o one_o convince_v of_o obstinacy_n already_o for_o he_o have_v fall_v from_o the_o truth_n and_o be_v so_o overthrow_v that_o he_o will_v not_o endure_v to_o be_v edify_v any_o long_a and_o reject_v the_o light_n offer_v in_o the_o admonish_a of_o he_o he_o make_v it_o plain_o appear_v that_o he_o do_v violence_n to_o his_o own_o conscience_n vers._n 12._o when_o i_o shall_v send_v artemas_n unto_o thou_o or_o tychicus_n be_v diligent_a to_o come_v unto_o i_o to_o nicopolis_n for_o i_o have_v determine_v there_o to_o winter_n precept_n 6._o concern_v private_a affair_n whereby_o he_o recall_v titus_n from_o crete_n and_o will_v he_o to_o come_v to_o nicopolis_n where_o the_o apostle_n seem_v not_o to_o have_v be_v when_o he_o write_v these_o thing_n as_o the_o addition_n of_o some_o unskilful_a scribe_n have_v set_v it_o down_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o epistle_n but_o there_o he_o intend_v to_o winter_n vers._n 13._o bring_v zenas_n the_o lawyer_n and_o apollo_n on_o their_o journey_n diligent_o that_o nothing_o be_v want_v unto_o they_o precept_n 7._o concern_v private_a matter_n also_o that_o he_o will_v assist_v zenas_n and_o apollo_n in_o their_o journey_n man_n very_o well_o skill_v in_o the_o scripture_n but_o no_o wise_a wealthy_a vers._n 14._o and_o let_v we_o also_o learn_v to_o maintain_v good_a work_n for_o necessary_a use_n that_o they_o be_v not_o unfruitful_a precept_n 8._o that_o he_o instruct_v not_o only_o the_o faithful_a among_o the_o people_n but_o also_o the_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o pastoral_n order_n that_o they_o go_v before_o other_o in_o the_o communication_n of_o their_o good_n and_o distribute_v according_a to_o necessity_n the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v give_v lest_o whilst_o they_o exhort_v other_o to_o good_a work_n they_o themselves_o shall_v be_v without_o fruit_n vers._n 15._o all_o that_o be_v with_o i_o salute_v thou_o greet_v they_o that_o love_v we_o in_o the_o faith_n grace_n be_v with_o you_o all_o amen_n he_o conclude_v the_o epistle_n 1_o with_o commendation_n send_v to_o titus_n from_o the_o brethren_n 2_o with_o salutation_n send_v from_o himself_o to_o the_o faithful_a in_o crete_n 3_o with_o a_o apostolical_a benediction_n where_o he_o comprehend_v not_o titus_n only_o but_o the_o church_n also_o to_o who_o use_n this_o epistle_n be_v write_v seal_v up_o his_o wish_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o whole_a doctrine_n with_o his_o amen_o the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n to_o philemon_z analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n philemon_n one_o of_o the_o colossian_a pastor_n have_v a_o servant_n call_v onesimus_n who_o be_v guilty_a of_o theft_n come_v to_o rome_n and_o by_o the_o special_a providence_n of_o god_n upon_o his_o hear_n of_o paul_n who_o preach_v the_o gospel_n at_o rome_n in_o bond_n he_o be_v convert_v to_o the_o faith_n this_o onesimus_n the_o apostle_n send_v back_o to_o his_o master_n philemon_n and_o earnest_o with_o many_o argument_n plead_v his_o pardon_n that_o he_o may_v be_v receive_v into_o favour_n and_o because_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o business_n of_o onesimus_n will_v set_v forth_o a_o instance_n both_o of_o his_o divine_a love_n and_o of_o our_o duty_n towards_o penitent_a sinner_n though_o of_o the_o mean_a rank_n among_o man_n therefore_o for_o the_o universal_a and_o perpetual_a edification_n of_o the_o church_n god_n will_v admit_v this_o among_o the_o other_o canonical_a epistle_n the_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v three_o the_o first_o be_v a_o preface_n accommodate_v to_o the_o purpose_n in_o hand_n to_z vers_n 8._o the_o second_o contain_v the_o argument_n of_o his_o request_n that_o onesimus_n may_v be_v restore_v to_o vers_n 21._o the_o three_o be_v the_o epilogue_n or_o conclusion_n vers._n 1._o paul_n a_o prisoner_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o timothy_n our_o brother_n unto_o philemon_n our_o dear_o belove_a and_o fellow-labourer_n the_o direction_n of_o this_o epistle_n have_v the_o same_o person_n send_v their_o salutation_n as_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o colossian_n have_v which_o together_o with_o this_o seem_v to_o be_v write_v and_o send_v by_o tychicus_n and_o this_o onesimus_n
circumcision_n 2._o much_o every_o way_n chief_o because_o unto_o they_o be_v commit_v the_o oracle_n of_o god_n the_o first_o objection_n be_v from_o this_o doctrine_n some_o may_v say_v than_o the_o jew_n have_v no_o prerogative_n above_o the_o gentile_a nor_o be_v there_o any_o profit_n of_o circumcision_n ver_fw-la 1._o he_o answer_v ver_fw-la 2._o that_o this_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o chief_a privilege_n of_o the_o jew_n that_o the_o covenant_n be_v make_v with_o the_o jew_n and_o this_o nation_n have_v the_o custody_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n i._n e._n the_o table_n of_o the_o covenant_n commit_v to_o they_o of_o god_n and_o the_o jew_n be_v make_v depositary_n treasurer_n which_o be_v a_o singular_a benefit_n and_o a_o famous_a honour_n vers._n 3._o for_o what_o if_o some_o do_v not_o believe_v shall_v their_o unbelief_n make_v the_o faith_n of_o god_n without_o effect_n the_o second_o object_n but_o they_o be_v fall_v from_o that_o honour_n because_o they_o have_v not_o believe_v the_o oracle_n of_o god_n and_o so_o the_o faith_n of_o god_n give_v in_o that_o covenant_n be_v make_v void_a to_o which_o he_o answer_v four_o way_n first_o it_o follow_v not_o that_o the_o faithful_a promise_n of_o god_n make_v to_o this_o nation_n be_v void_a because_o some_o of_o they_o believe_v not_o vers._n 4._o god_n forbid_v yea_o let_v god_n be_v true_a but_o every_o man_n a_o liar_n as_o it_o be_v write_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o thy_o say_n and_o may_v overcome_v when_o thou_o be_v judge_v second_o he_o answer_v by_o detest_a the_o objection_n because_o it_o be_v absurd_a to_o imagine_v that_o god_n shall_v fail_v our_o faith_n three_o he_o answer_v by_o lay_v down_o a_o most_o true_a assertion_n to_o the_o contrary_a that_o god_n be_v to_o be_v avouch_v always_o true_a and_o that_o every_o man_n by_o nature_n be_v a_o liar_n four_o that_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n and_o their_o lie_n be_v no_o hindrance_n to_o god_n in_o the_o perform_n of_o his_o promise_n but_o rather_o serve_v to_o illustrate_v his_o truth_n mercy_n and_o justice_n because_o by_o how_o much_o the_o great_a and_o more_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o be_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n eminent_a when_o he_o punish_v and_o his_o mercy_n and_o truth_n when_o he_o spare_v which_o he_o confirm_v out_o of_o psal._n 51.4_o where_o david_n in_o the_o confession_n of_o his_o sin_n commend_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n and_o pronounce_v god_n always_o to_o overcome_v when_o he_o judge_n as_o often_o as_o any_o one_o undertake_v to_o judge_v of_o what_o he_o do_v or_o say_v vers._n 5._o but_o if_o our_o unrighteousness_n commend_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n what_o shall_v we_o say_v be_v god_n unrighteous_a who_o take_v vengeance_n i_o speak_v as_o a_o man_n the_o three_o object_n from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o psalm_n pervert_v to_o blasphemy_n if_o our_o sin_n illustrate_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n than_o god_n seem_v to_o be_v unrighteous_a who_o avenge_n those_o sin_n whereby_o he_o be_v glorify_v this_o be_v object_v by_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o person_n of_o a_o man_n ignorant_a of_o god_n vers._n 6._o god_n forbid_v for_o then_o how_o shall_v god_n judge_v the_o world_n he_o answer_v 1_o by_o reject_v the_o objection_n as_o blasphemous_a god_n forbid_v say_v he_o 2_o he_o answer_v by_o give_v a_o reason_n why_o he_o reject_v the_o objection_n because_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o he_o which_o shall_v judge_v the_o world_n shall_v be_v unjust_a vers._n 7._o for_o if_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n have_v more_o abound_v through_o my_o lie_n unto_o his_o glory_n why_o also_o yet_o be_o i_o judge_v as_o a_o sinner_n 8._o and_o not_o rather_o as_o we_o be_v slanderous_o report_v and_o as_o some_o affirm_v that_o we_o say_v let_v we_o do_v evil_a that_o good_a may_v come_v who_o damnation_n be_v just_a the_o four_o objection_n urge_v the_o former_a if_o by_o my_o sin_n to_o wit_n my_o lie_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n be_v more_o glorify_v i_o be_o not_o only_o not_o to_o be_v condemn_v for_o sin_n but_o i_o may_v follow_v after_o it_o that_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n may_v be_v more_o advance_v in_o answer_n he_o say_v 1_o they_o be_v malicious_a slanderer_n that_o thus_o charge_v the_o apostle_n doctrine_n let_v we_o do_v evil_a that_o good_a may_v come_v of_o it_o he_o answer_v 2_o that_o these_o calumniator_n and_o those_o that_o teach_v and_o follow_v this_o doctrine_n do_v evil_a that_o good_a may_v come_v be_v just_o to_o be_v condemn_v of_o god_n vers._n 9_o what_o then_o be_v we_o better_o than_o they_o no_o in_o no_o wise_a for_o we_o have_v before_o prove_v both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n that_o thâ—y_o be_v all_o under_o sin_n the_o five_o object_n but_o by_o this_o doctrine_n we_o jew_n have_v no_o pre-eminence_n of_o the_o gentile_n to_o wit_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o justification_n by_o work_n which_o be_v the_o principal_a question_n he_o answer_v that_o in_o this_o respect_n the_o jew_n be_v no_o better_a than_o the_o gentile_a and_o he_o render_v a_o reason_n of_o it_o because_o hitherto_o we_o have_v prove_v that_o both_o jew_n and_o greek_n be_v under_o sin_n the_o second_o part._n in_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n he_o return_v to_o prosecute_v the_o dispute_n concern_v justification_n not_o by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n vers._n 10._o as_o it_o be_v write_v there_o be_v none_o righteous_a no_o not_o one_o 11._o there_o be_v none_o that_o understand_v there_o be_v none_o that_o seek_v after_o god_n 12._o they_o be_v all_o go_v out_o of_o the_o way_n they_o be_v together_o become_v unprofitable_a there_o be_v none_o that_o do_v good_a no_o not_o one_o argument_n 4._o concern_v justification_n not_o by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n the_o scripture_n witness_v that_o all_o man_n be_v under_o sin_n and_o liable_a to_o condemnation_n to_o ver_fw-la 20._o therefore_o no_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n ver_fw-la 20._o the_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n be_v six_o 1_o out_o of_o psa._n 14.1_o 2_o 3._o and_o psalm_n 53.1_o 2_o 3._o where_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o the_o unregenerate_a in_o his_o time_n and_o of_o all_o in_o their_o natural_a estate_n out_o of_o christ_n pronounce_v first_o that_o no_o man_n be_v righteous_a ver_fw-la 10._o second_o that_o all_o be_v blind_a and_o ignorant_a of_o the_o thing_n which_o make_v for_o their_o salvation_n three_o that_o there_o be_v none_o which_o be_v affect_v with_o a_o desire_n of_o know_v or_o worship_v or_o have_v any_o communion_n with_o god_n ver_fw-la 11._o four_o that_o all_o be_v guilty_a of_o original_a apostasy_n from_o god_n and_o his_o know_a will._n five_o that_o all_o be_v unprofitable_a pollute_a abominable_a by_o reason_n of_o the_o filthiness_n of_o their_o wickedness_n six_o that_o there_o be_v none_o viz._n of_o those_o that_o be_v unregenerate_v that_o do_v any_o good_a and_o by_o consequence_n that_o there_o be_v none_o but_o do_v evil_a and_o only_o evil_a for_o when_o he_o do_v the_o work_n command_v not_o to_o god_n command_v be_v unregenerate_a he_o serve_v himself_o and_o sacrifice_v to_o his_o own_o idol_n vers._n 13._o their_o throat_n be_v a_o open_a sepulchre_n with_o their_o tongue_n they_o have_v use_v deceit_n the_o poison_n of_o asp_n be_v under_o their_o lip_n the_o second_o testimony_n be_v from_o psalm_n 5.9_o wherein_o david_n under_o the_o type_n of_o his_o enemy_n condemn_v all_o unregenerate_a man_n or_o man_n not_o reconcile_v to_o god_n of_o impurity_n of_o heart_n from_o whence_o proceed_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o be_v abominable_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o god_n that_o the_o throat_n of_o every_o one_o be_v as_o a_o sepulchre_n new_o open_v send_v forth_o a_o pestilential_a smell_n of_o wicked_a thought_n out_o of_o who_o mouth_n come_v forth_o nothing_o but_o pestilent_a injurious_a and_o deceitful_a speech_n poison_n the_o three_o testimony_n be_v from_o psalm_n 140.3_o in_o which_o the_o same_o be_v confirm_v of_o david_n enemy_n which_o be_v type_n of_o person_n unreconciled_a unto_o god_n in_o that_o they_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o send_v out_o from_o their_o mouth_n as_o from_o a_o quiver_n poysonful_a speech_n no_o less_o hurtful_a than_o the_o poison_n of_o asp_n vers._n 14._o who_o mouth_n be_v full_a of_o curse_v and_o bitterness_n the_o four_o testimony_n be_v from_o psalm_n 10.7_o to_o the_o foresay_a sense_n wherein_o the_o psalmist_n complain_v of_o the_o natural_a man_n that_o his_o mouth_n be_v full_a of_o curse_v and_o reproachful_a word_n whereby_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o fame_n of_o our_o neighbour_n be_v wrong_v vers._n 15._o their_o foot_n be_v swift_a to_o shed_v blood_n 16._o destruction_n and_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
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
this_o say_n namely_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o thou_o shall_v not_o he_o strengthen_v this_o argument_n with_o two_o reason_n the_o first_o be_v take_v from_o a_o enumeration_n of_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o second_o table_n all_o which_o be_v refer_v to_o love_n vers._n 10._o love_n work_v no_o ill_a to_o his_o neighbour_n therefore_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n reason_n 2._o because_o love_n do_v no_o evil_a to_o our_o neighbour_n which_o we_o be_v forbid_v by_o the_o law_n therefore_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n and_o we_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o it_o vers._n 11._o and_o that_o know_v the_o time_n that_o now_o it_o be_v high_a time_n to_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n for_o now_o be_v our_o salvation_n near_o than_o when_o we_o believe_v argum._n 3._o wherein_o he_o urge_v the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o love_a ourselves_o and_o neighbour_n because_o this_o fruitfulness_n have_v be_v long_o enough_o neglect_v when_o we_o be_v asleep_a by_o nature_n and_o now_o it_o be_v time_n that_o we_o show_v ourselves_o raise_v out_o of_o this_o sleep_n of_o sin_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o regeneration_n for_o now_o argum._n 4._o because_o our_o salvation_n be_v near_a than_o when_o we_o be_v first_o convert_v to_o the_o faith_n we_o must_v endeavour_v so_o much_o the_o more_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n and_o hope_v of_o salvation_n vers._n 12._o the_o night_n be_v far_o spend_v the_o day_n be_v at_o hand_n let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v off_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n argum._n 5._o the_o night_n of_o ignorance_n and_o darkness_n be_v past_a and_o for_o the_o great_a part_n go_v so_o much_o as_o belong_v to_o the_o state_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n i._n e._n the_o end_n of_o this_o corrupt_a world_n and_o the_o abolish_n of_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n therefore_o let_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o ignorance_n pass_v away_o let_v we_o put_v on_o argum._n 6._o the_o day_n or_o state_n of_o illumination_n and_o complete_a regeneration_n in_o future_a glory_n approach_v and_o in_o our_o now_o begin_v regeneration_n shine_v forth_o as_o in_o the_o break_n of_o the_o day_n therefore_o let_v we_o put_v on_o armour_n that_o we_o may_v withstand_v the_o devil_n sin_n and_o the_o world_n always_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a vers._n 13._o let_v we_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o drunkenness_n not_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n not_o in_o strife_n and_o envy_v hence_o he_o draw_v a_o fourfold_a hortatory_n conclusion_n let_v we_o walk_v the_o first_o exhortation_n be_v that_o we_o walk_v orderly_o as_o it_o become_v child_n of_o the_o light_n regenerate_v through_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o gospel_n riotousness_n the_o second_o exhortation_n be_v that_o we_o abstain_v from_o intemperance_n and_o all_o filthiness_n particular_o from_o riotousness_n and_o drunkenness_n and_o adultery_n and_o filthy_a lasciviousness_n wherewith_o profane_a man_n be_v wont_a to_o pollute_v themselves_o in_o their_o chamber_n and_o strife_n and_o envy_n vers._n 14._o but_o put_v you_o on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o make_v not_o provision_n for_o the_o flesh_n to_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n thereof_o the_o three_o exhortation_n be_v that_o we_o put_v on_o christ_n which_o he_o say_v rather_o than_o let_v we_o put_v on_o temperance_n and_o other_o virtue_n contrary_a to_o the_o forementioned_a vice_n for_o unless_o in_o the_o first_o place_n we_o close_o embrace_v christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n impute_v to_o we_o by_o faith_n that_o we_o fetch_v virtue_n from_o this_o fountain_n to_o good_a work_n our_o righteousness_n will_v not_o exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o philosopher_n and_o pharisee_n for_o even_o then_o when_o we_o perform_v any_o thing_n holy_a it_o be_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ._n again_o we_o ought_v to_o put_v on_o christ_n that_o his_o righteousness_n may_v cover_v our_o nakedness_n the_o imperfection_n and_o pollution_n of_o our_o work_n for_o the_o flesh_n the_o four_o exhortation_n that_o be_v content_v with_o the_o necessary_a and_o lawful_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n to_o the_o health_n of_o the_o body_n we_o take_v no_o care_n to_o satisfy_v the_o immoderate_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o indulge_v ourselves_o in_o carnal_a delight_n for_o he_o that_o take_v too_o much_o care_n for_o his_o body_n take_v too_o little_a for_o his_o soul._n chap._n fourteen_o instruction_n concern_v the_o mutual_a duty_n in_o the_o use_n of_o christian_a liberty_n of_o the_o faithful_a follow_v some_o of_o the_o faithful_a as_o the_o convert_a gentile_n be_v persuade_v of_o their_o christian_a liberty_n or_o freedom_n from_o the_o yoke_n of_o moses_n and_o do_v not_o observe_v legal_a holiday_n or_o choice_n of_o meat_n other_o there_o be_v as_o some_o jew_n somewhat_o weak_a 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forbear_v contentious_a dispute_n concern_v which_o he_o exhort_v both_o beginning_n with_o those_o that_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 2._o for_o one_o believe_v he_o may_v eat_v all_o thing_n another_o who_o be_v weak_a eat_v herb_n he_o show_v the_o occasion_n of_o the_o difference_n and_o dispute_n in_o the_o instance_n of_o meat_n while_o some_o eat_v any_o flesh_n without_o any_o fear_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a prohibition_n other_o not_o persuade_v abstain_v from_o those_o meat_n forbid_v content_a with_o herb_n or_o any_o other_o sort_n of_o meat_n vers._n 3._o let_v not_o he_o that_o eat_v despise_v he_o that_o eat_v not_o and_o let_v not_o he_o that_o eat_v not_o judge_v he_o that_o eat_v for_o god_n have_v receive_v he_o the_o apostle_n forbid_v discord_n betwixt_o these_o and_o condemn_v of_o each_o other_o in_o such_o a_o case_n use_v nine_o argument_n for_o god_n argument_n 1_o because_o god_n have_v take_v both_o into_o the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o grace_n 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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 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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 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to_o these_o vice_n therefore_o he_o include_v himself_o in_o this_o exhortation_n with_o the_o rest_n that_o the_o galatian_n may_v more_o easy_o receive_v this_o exhortation_n chap._n vi_o he_o proceed_v to_o prescribe_v christian_a duty_n to_o the_o galatian_n much_o more_o excellent_a than_o those_o legal_a ceremony_n and_o more_o worthy_a of_o their_o practice_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o add_v to_o the_o former_a precept_n two_o other_o to_z vers_n 11._o in_o the_o other_o he_o compare_v himself_o with_o the_o false_a apostle_n and_o deserve_o prefer_v himself_o before_o they_o lest_o the_o galatian_n by_o the_o admiration_n of_o those_o shall_v be_v deceive_v vers._n 1._o brethren_n if_o a_o man_n be_v overtake_v in_o a_o fault_n you_o which_o be_v spiritual_a restore_v such_o a_o one_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n consider_v thyself_o lest_o thou_o also_o be_v tempt_v the_o first_o precept_n concern_v deal_n gentle_o with_o 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reason_n 5._o propound_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o a_o precept_n make_v for_o the_o quell_v of_o self_n admiration_n and_o shun_v the_o cast_a contempt_n upon_o a_o backsliden_fw-mi brother_n because_o if_o every_o one_o will_v try_v himself_o and_o examine_v his_o action_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o divine_a law_n no_o man_n will_v arrogate_v to_o himself_o the_o praise_n of_o holiness_n from_o other_o man_n sin_n but_o only_o from_o their_o good_a action_n if_o he_o find_v any_o of_o they_o worthy_a of_o praise_n this_o be_v say_v against_o they_o who_o never_o cease_v to_o aggravate_v another_o man_n sin_n that_o they_o may_v seem_v more_o holy_a themselves_o vers._n 5._o for_o every_o man_n shall_v bear_v his_o own_o burden_n reason_n 6._o confirm_v the_o reason_n foregoing_a because_o every_o one_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n of_o his_o work_n to_o god_n not_o compare_v with_o other_o but_o consider_v with_o himself_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o safe_a to_o 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their_o teacher_n to_o be_v also_o niggardly_a and_o slow_a to_o every_o good_a work_n because_o the_o excuse_n of_o niggardliness_n be_v the_o delusion_n of_o covetous_a man_n with_o which_o god_n will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o delude_v themselves_o whatsoever_o reas._o 2._o because_o every_o one_o shall_v receive_v fruit_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n he_o that_o have_v only_o receive_v and_o refuse_v to_o be_v thankful_a shall_v be_v reward_v according_a to_o his_o ingratitude_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_n vers._n 8._o for_o he_o that_o sow_v to_o his_o flesh_n shall_v of_o the_o flesh_n reap_v corruption_n but_o he_o that_o sow_v to_o the_o spirit_n shall_v of_o the_o spirit_n reap_v life_n everlasting_a he_o expound_v this_o argument_n in_o particular_a he_o that_o bestow_v his_o good_n or_o substance_n and_o his_o action_n to_o the_o fulfil_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n he_o shall_v of_o his_o do_v reap_v corruption_n but_o he_o that_o on_o the_o contrary_n lay_v out_o himself_o and_o all_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o promote_a the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o shall_v be_v gracious_o reward_v with_o eternal_a life_n vers._n 9_o as_o let_v we_o not_o be_v weary_a in_o well-doing_n for_o in_o due_a season_n we_o shall_v reap_v if_o we_o faint_v not_o reas._o 3_o because_o whatsoever_o may_v be_v say_v concern_v liberality_n show_v by_o any_o one_o already_o as_o if_o enough_o be_v do_v by_o he_o yet_o he_o must_v know_v that_o good_a thing_n pass_v be_v not_o sufficient_a unless_o we_o persevere_v in_o well-doing_n due_n reas._n 4._o illustrate_v and_o confirm_v the_o former_a because_o a_o harvest_n of_o reward_n shall_v certain_o in_o due_a time_n be_v to_o those_o alone_a that_o persevere_v in_o well-doing_n and_o faint_v not_o or_o be_v weary_a vers._n 10._o as_o we_o have_v therefore_o opportunity_n let_v we_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o man_n especial_o unto_o they_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n reas._n 5._o because_o the_o time_n of_o exercise_v well-doing_n be_v short_a therefore_o opportunity_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v whilst_o life_n and_o ability_n last_o and_o to_o reward_v they_o when_o they_o be_v die_v be_v somewhat_o late_o especial_o reas._o 6._o the_o common_a bond_n of_o nature_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v liberal_a to_o all_o that_o be_v in_o want_n the_o bond_n of_o brotherhood_n require_v charity_n towards_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n therefore_o how_o much_o more_o do_v the_o bond_n of_o a_o flock_n towards_o their_o pastor_n require_v that_o he_o be_v nourish_v by_o the_o milk_n and_o the_o fleece_n of_o the_o flock_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 11_o â—ee_z see_v how_o large_a a_o letter_n i_o have_v write_v unto_o you_o with_o i_o own_o hand_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o after_o his_o doctrine_n compare_v with_o the_o error_n of_o his_o adversary_n now_o he_o compare_v the_o teacher_n with_o the_o teacher_n i._n e._n himself_o with_o the_o seducer_n of_o the_o galatian_n and_o that_o for_o their_o own_o edification_n who_o admire_v those_o glorious_a doctor_n their_o seducer_n before_o he_o compare_v himself_o he_o premise_n the_o commendation_n of_o his_o sincere_a love_n towards_o the_o galatian_n that_o he_o write_v this_o so_o large_a a_o epistle_n with_o his_o own_o hand_n without_o the_o help_n of_o any_o scribe_n as_o a_o most_o ample_a testimony_n of_o his_o solicitousness_n for_o their_o salvation_n vers._n 12._o as_o many_o as_o desire_v to_o make_v a_o fair_a show_n in_o the_o flesh_n they_o constrain_v you_o to_o be_v circumcise_v only_o lest_o they_o shall_v suffer_v persecution_n for_o the_o cross_n of_o christ._n he_o begin_v his_o comparison_n and_o prove_v the_o hypocrisy_n of_o his_o emulator_n by_o four_o sign_n a_o fair_a show_n sign_v 1._o that_o they_o study_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o carry_v
you_o a_o full_a knowledge_n that_o you_o may_v be_v more_o steadfast_a in_o faith_n till_o at_o length_n in_o a_o perfect_a happiness_n with_o all_o other_o believer_n you_o may_v by_o experience_n full_o know_v and_o comprehend_v this_o love_n of_o god_n therefore_o hold_v on_o and_o proceed_v daily_o in_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n vers._n 19_o and_o to_o know_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n which_o pass_v knowledge_n that_o you_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n argum._n 9_o so_o great_a be_v god_n love_n towards_o you_o in_o christ_n and_o so_o great_a be_v christ_n love_n towards_o all_o his_o and_o towards_o you_o that_o it_o can_v never_o be_v know_v enough_o for_o it_o surmount_v the_o understanding_n of_o both_o man_n and_o angel_n and_o of_o this_o i_o wish_v you_o a_o more_o full_a knowledge_n that_o you_o may_v persevere_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n that_o you_o may_v be_v fill_v argum._n 10._o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n which_o 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sure_a and_o certain_o establish_v chap._n iu._n now_o follow_v the_o second_o part_n of_o this_o epistle_n wherein_o he_o give_v several_a precept_n touch_v holiness_n of_o life_n and_o manner_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o joint_o exhort_v all_o to_o the_o study_n of_o christian_a peace_n and_o unity_n in_o the_o church_n to_o vers_n 17._o in_o the_o other_o he_o give_v precept_n to_o every_o one_o several_o touch_v the_o order_n and_o lead_v of_o their_o life_n holy_o to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o i_o therefore_o the_o prisoner_n of_o the_o lord_n beseech_v you_o that_o you_o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o vocation_n wherewith_o you_o be_v call_v 2._o with_o all_o lowliness_n and_o meekness_n with_o long-suffering_a forbear_v one_o another_o in_o love_n 3._o endeavour_v to_o keep_v the_o union_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n as_o for_o the_o first_o have_v begin_v with_o a_o grave_a entreaty_n and_o a_o general_a exhortation_n to_o a_o holy_a conversation_n which_o indifferent_o concern_v all_o thing_n that_o follow_v viz._n that_o they_o shall_v be_v holy_a as_o god_n who_o call_v they_o be_v holy_a vers_fw-la 1._o he_o descend_v to_o a_o particular_a exhortation_n unto_o the_o study_n of_o peace_n and_o unity_n lay_v down_o seven_o special_a virtue_n which_o be_v necessary_o require_v to_o preserve_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n that_o so_o concord_n may_v abound_v in_o all_o its_o member_n the_o 1_o be_v humility_n to_o which_o pride_n be_v opposite_a 2_o gentleness_n to_o which_o cruelty_n be_v opposite_a 3_o quietness_n of_o mind_n or_o easiness_n to_o be_v please_v to_o which_o be_v oppose_v rashness_n or_o a_o readiness_n to_o be_v angry_a 4_o forbearance_n to_o which_o revenge_n be_v oppose_v 5_o charity_n whence_o he_o will_v have_v the_o rise_v of_o all_o other_o virtue_n especial_o forbearance_n to_o which_o be_v oppose_v hatred_n of_o one_o neighbour_n and_o self-love_n and_o 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etc._n one_o hope_n argum._n 3._o all_o be_v call_v to_o one_o hope_v of_o their_o call_n that_o be_v to_o the_o same_o eternal_a happiness_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 5._o one_o lord_n one_o faith_n one_o baptism_n argum._n 4._o there_o be_v one_o lord_n of_o we_o all_o even_o christ_n who_o we_o be_v all_o bind_v to_o obey_v and_o who_o shall_v not_o be_v divide_v in_o his_o member_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n one_o faith_n argum._n 5._o there_o be_v one_o faith_n or_o one_o doctrine_n which_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v and_o such_o also_o be_v that_o save_a gift_n of_o grace_n viz._n justify_v faith_n by_o which_o we_o believe_v therefore_o the_o unity_n of_o believer_n shall_v be_v preserve_v baptism_n argum._n 6._o there_o be_v one_o baptism_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v confirm_v we_o all_o in_o the_o fellowship_n of_o one_o mystical_a body_n vers._n 6_o one_o god_n and_o father_n of_o all_o who_o be_v above_o all_o and_o through_o 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obligation_n and_o in_o the_o beginning_n you_o have_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n with_o all_o his_o action_n i._n e._n you_o have_v renounce_v your_o old_a corrupt_a nature_n and_o its_o bondage_n therefore_o you_o must_v renounce_v these_o vice_n vers._n 10._o and_o have_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o be_v renew_v in_o knowledge_n after_o the_o image_n of_o he_o that_o create_v he_o reas._n 2._o because_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n faith_n vow_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n begin_v in_o regeneration_n you_o have_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n i._n e._n new_a spiritual_a quality_n as_o it_o be_v a_o new_a nature_n therefore_o you_o must_v renounce_v these_o vice_n but_o he_o describe_v the_o new_a man_n in_o four_o thing_n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o renovation_n in_o christ_n of_o the_o holiness_n of_o our_o nature_n lose_v in_o adam_n 2_o that_o it_o consist_v in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n i._n e._n in_o the_o same_o illumination_n which_o so_o change_v the_o heart_n and_o also_o the_o outward_a conversation_n that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n be_v real_o acknowledge_v by_o we_o in_o mind_n affection_n and_o deed_n 3_o that_o the_o archetype_n or_o exemplar_n according_a to_o which_o this_o new_a man_n be_v create_v and_o renew_v be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n the_o creator_n who_o alone_o make_v man_n that_o he_o may_v have_v a_o be_v and_o he_o alone_o have_v also_o create_v man_n again_o that_o he_o may_v be_v new_a vers._n 11._o where_o there_o be_v neither_o greek_a nor_o jew_n circumcision_n nor_o uncircumcision_n barbarian_a scythian_a bond_n nor_o free_a but_o christ_n be_v all_o in_o all_o 4_o that_o it_o be_v enough_o to_o the_o new_a man_n to_o have_v christ_n which_o one_o thing_n suffice_v for_o all_o thing_n requisite_a to_o salvation_n or_o that_o in_o this_o business_n of_o renovation_n by_o christ_n our_o external_a condition_n neither_o hinder_v nor_o promote_v nor_o in_o this_o work_n be_v any_o respect_n have_v to_o a_o external_a condition_n with_o god_n be_v there_o any_o of_o the_o gentile_n or_o jew_n circumcise_v or_o uncircumcised_a bear_v in_o this_o or_o that_o nation_n learned_a or_o unlearned_a bond_n or_o free_a which_o be_v fit_o speak_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o false_a apostle_n who_o do_v urge_v legal_a ceremony_n and_o the_o tradition_n of_o man_n as_o if_o all_o other_o thing_n have_v be_v nothing_o except_o they_o will_v judaize_v vers._n 12._o put_v on_o therefore_o as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n holy_a and_o belove_a bowel_n of_o mercy_n kindness_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n meekness_n long-suffering_a exhortation_n 4._o to_o five_o virtue_n viz._n 1_o to_o a_o tender_a pity_n towards_o the_o afflict_a 2_o towards_o the_o poor_a 3_o to_o humility_n and_o modesty_n in_o all_o thing_n 4_o to_o meekness_n gentleness_n in_o conversation_n with_o other_o 5_o to_o long-suffering_a where_o injury_n fall_v out_o elect_a there_o be_v three_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n 1_o because_o you_o be_v the_o elect_a of_o god_n not_o only_o separate_v by_o special_a vocation_n from_o the_o world_n but_o also_o by_o eternal_a decree_n from_o reprobate_n holy_a argum._n 2._o because_o you_o be_v holy_a and_o consecrate_a unto_o god_n belove_a argum._n 3._o because_o you_o be_v belove_v of_o god_n therefore_o adorn_v yourselves_o with_o these_o virtue_n that_o you_o may_v yield_v yourselves_o worthy_a of_o so_o great_a commendation_n vers._n 13._o forbear_v one_o another_o and_o forgive_a one_o another_o if_o any_o man_n have_v a_o quarrel_n against_o any_o even_o as_o christ_n forgive_v you_o so_o also_o do_v you_o exhortation_n 5._o that_o not_o only_o in_o long-suffering_a they_o mutual_o bear_v one_o another_o infirmity_n and_o harsh_a behaviour_n but_o also_o that_o they_o mutual_o forgive_v injury_n one_o to_o another_o as_o christ_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v because_o christ_n have_v forgive_v you_o your_o more_o grievous_a offence_n therefore_o do_v you_o forgive_v injury_n one_o to_o another_o vers._n 14._o and_o above_o all_o these_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n exhortation_n 6._o that_o in_o the_o first_o place_n they_o put_v on_o charity_n and_o that_o before_o all_o other_o virtue_n because_o it_o spring_v from_o the_o root_n of_o faith_n as_o the_o trunk_n of_o a_o tree_n and_o send_v forth_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o branch_n and_o both_o cherish_v and_o nourish_v they_o which_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v because_o charity_n be_v the_o mutual_a bond_n of_o perfect_a bind_v together_o whereby_o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v join_v into_o one_o body_n and_o whereby_o all_o be_v perfect_v i._n e._n make_v partaker_n of_o all_o gift_n grow_v in_o the_o church_n so_o that_o whatsoever_o either_o the_o privilege_n of_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
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confound_v then_o 1._o secret_n purpose_n fall_v under_o the_o judicatory_a of_o the_o word_n as_o well_o as_o practice_n accomplish_v 2._o pretence_n and_o excuse_n will_v not_o put_v off_o the_o challenge_n of_o it_o 3._o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o we_o give_v up_o ourselves_o to_o the_o word_n government_n fly_v what_o it_o discharge_v and_o follow_v what_o it_o command_v vers._n 13._o neither_o be_v there_o any_o creature_n that_o be_v not_o manifest_a in_o his_o sight_n but_o all_o thing_n be_v naked_a and_o open_v unto_o the_o eye_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v to_o clear_v the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n he_o bring_v in_o the_o property_n of_o god_n who_o word_n it_o be_v and_o set_v up_o the_o sinner_n secret_a thought_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o all-seeing_a god_n with_o who_o he_o have_v to_o do_v then_o 1._o god_n be_v the_o party_n with_o who_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o word_n have_v to_o do_v and_o have_v his_o reckon_n to_o make_v and_o not_o 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himself_o from_o god_n rest_n for_o if_o we_o deny_v christ_n he_o will_v deny_v we_o 2._o he_o command_v to_o hold_v fast_o our_o profession_n then_o 1._o god_n will_v not_o be_v please_v with_o backslide_v or_o coldness_n or_o indifferency_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n because_o this_o be_v not_o to_o hold_v it_o fast_o but_o to_o take_v a_o loose_a hold_n which_o be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o defection_n 2._o there_o be_v danger_n lest_o our_o adversary_n pull_v the_o truth_n from_o we_o 3._o the_o more_o danger_n we_o foresee_v the_o more_o strong_o must_v we_o hold_v the_o truth_n 3._o the_o encouragement_n which_o he_o give_v to_o hold_v fast_o be_v we_o have_v christ_n a_o great_a high_a priest_n etc._n etc._n then_o 1._o as_o we_o have_v need_n of_o threaten_v to_o drive_v we_o to_o enter_v into_o god_n rest_n so_o have_v we_o need_v of_o encouragement_n to_o draw_v we_o thereunto_o 2._o all_o our_o encouragement_n be_v from_o the_o help_n which_o we_o shall_v have_v in_o christ_n and_o that_o be_v sufficient_a 3._o christ_n be_v always_o for_o we_o in_o his_o office_n albeit_o we_o do_v not_o always_o feel_v he_o sensible_o in_o we_o 4._o he_o call_v christ_n a_o great_a high_a priest_n to_o put_v difference_n betwixt_o the_o typical_a high_a priest_n and_o he_o in_o who_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o priesthood_n be_v find_v then_o what_o the_o typical_a high_a priest_n do_v in_o show_n for_o the_o people_n that_o the_o great_a high_a priest_n do_v in_o substance_n for_o we_o that_o be_v reconcile_v we_o to_o god_n perfect_o bless_v we_o with_o all_o blessing_n solid_o and_o intercede_v for_o we_o perpetual_o 5._o he_o affirm_v of_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v pass_v into_o the_o heaven_n to_o wit_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o manhead_n to_o take_v possession_n thereof_o in_o our_o name_n then_o 1._o christ_n corporal_a presence_n be_v in_o heaven_n only_o and_o not_o on_o earth_n from_o whence_o he_o be_v pass_v 2._o christ_n corporal_a presence_n in_o 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both_o sinful_a and_o sinless_a infirmity_n of_o body_n estate_n or_o mind_n then_o 1._o he_o presuppose_v that_o the_o faithful_a be_v subject_a to_o infirmity_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o by_o reason_n thereof_o to_o discouragement_n and_o dash_v of_o their_o spirit_n 2._o christ_n do_v pity_v the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o faithful_a their_o poverty_n banishment_n sickness_n grief_n yea_o their_o sinful_a passion_n and_o perturbation_n and_o short_a come_n in_o holy_a duty_n he_o be_v compassionate_a in_o all_o these_o therefore_o may_v our_o faith_n gather_v strength_n from_o his_o pity_n to_o bear_v these_o the_o better_a and_o strive_v against_o our_o sinfulness_n with_o the_o great_a courage_n and_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o infirmity_n we_o shall_v not_o stand_v back_o from_o christ_n but_o go_v to_o he_o the_o rather_o as_o to_o a_o compassionate_a physician_n who_o can_v and_o will_v help_v we_o 2._o to_o give_v we_o assurance_n of_o his_o compassion_n he_o 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reconcile_v or_o to_o condemn_v the_o unreconciled_a sinner_n man_n devise_n for_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o dead_a be_v but_o delusion_n of_o the_o live_n vers._n 28._o so_o christ_n be_v once_o offer_v to_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o and_o unto_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o shall_v he_o appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n he_o apply_v the_o common_a law_n of_o die_v once_o to_o christ_n say_v christ_n be_v once_o offer_v to_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o then_o 1._o it_o be_v as_o unreasonable_a that_o christ_n shall_v offer_v himself_o often_o than_o once_o as_o it_o be_v to_o exact_v of_o he_o the_o lay_v down_o of_o his_o life_n often_o than_o once_o for_o that_o be_v to_o exact_v more_o than_o the_o severity_n of_o god_n justice_n require_v of_o he_o 2._o christ_n death_n be_v not_o for_o any_o sin_n in_o he_o but_o for_o our_o sin_n 3._o he_o take_v not_o away_o the_o sin_n of_o every_o man_n in_o particular_a for_o many_o dye_n in_o 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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 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incense_n and_o perfume_v of_o his_o own_o merit_n and_o lead_v ourselves_o in_o where_o our_o lamp_n shall_v be_v furnish_v and_o our_o table_n fill_v till_o we_o go_v into_o heaven_n and_o there_o he_o will_v welcome_v we_o in_o a_o mansion_n prepare_v for_o we_o 2._o he_o be_v a_o high_a priest_n adorn_v with_o all_o authority_n and_o all_o perfection_n have_v all_o in_o substance_n which_o the_o type_n do_v signify_v who_o bear_v our_o name_n yea_o ourselves_o on_o the_o shoulder_n of_o his_o power_n and_o in_o the_o breast_n of_o his_o hearty_a love_n who_o bear_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o holy_a thing_n and_o holiness_n in_o his_o forehead_n for_o we_o in_o who_o the_o father_n be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o and_o have_v make_v we_o acceptable_a as_o in_o his_o well-beloved_a 3._o he_o be_v over_o the_o house_n of_o god_n he_o have_v authority_n and_o power_n to_o bring_v in_o who_o he_o please_v and_o to_o give_v forth_o of_o the_o treasure_n as_o much_o as_o he_o will_v all_o the_o mansion_n in_o his_o father_n dwelling_n hoâ—se_n be_v his_o and_o all_o at_o his_o dispose_n to_o open_v so_o as_o none_o shall_v shut_v to_o he_o belong_v to_o give_v forth_o the_o sentence_n of_o admission_n to_o heaven_n and_o to_o say_v come_v you_o bless_v of_o the_o father_n yea_o to_o make_v this_o his_o authority_n manifest_a he_o will_v come_v again_o and_o take_v we_o unto_o himself_o that_o where_o he_o be_v we_o may_v be_v there_o also_o 4._o we_o have_v this_o high_a priest_n that_o be_v he_o be_v we_o because_o 1._o take_v out_o from_o among_o we_o one_o of_o our_o number_n albeit_o not_o of_o our_o condition_n of_o our_o nature_n but_o separate_v from_o our_o sinful_a manner_n holy_a and_o harmless_a 2._o because_o he_o be_v for_o we_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o god_n to_o employ_v his_o mean_n and_o power_n for_o our_o behoof_n towards_o god_n 3._o because_o bind_v in_o all_o band_n with_o we_o of_o nature_n of_o grace_n and_o good_a will_n of_o the_o father_n gift_n and_o appointment_n and_o his_o own_o covenant_n and_o special_a contract_n with_o we_o so_o that_o albeit_o a_o uncouth_a man_n may_v possible_o leave_v a_o stranger_n in_o his_o journey_n alone_o yet_o christ_n can_v choose_v to_o do_v so_o to_o we_o but_o for_o the_o band_n betwixt_o he_o and_o we_o he_o will_v never_o leave_v we_o nor_o forsake_v we_o 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 from_o these_o privilege_n he_o press_v a_o exhortation_n to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n and_o prescribe_v the_o disposition_n require_v of_o we_o in_o our_o draw_v near_o 1._o this_o exhortation_n show_v 1._o that_o true_a christian_n be_v oftentimes_o so_o sensible_a of_o their_o own_o unworthiness_n that_o under_o that_o sense_n they_o be_v incline_v of_o themselves_o to_o stand_v afar_o off_o and_o have_v 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earthly_a affection_n mortify_v 3._o their_o encouragement_n and_o cause_n of_o joy_n be_v the_o sensible_a feel_n within_o themselves_o of_o the_o comfort_n of_o eternal_a riches_n in_o heaven_n keep_v for_o they_o then_o 1._o it_o be_v the_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n which_o must_v make_v we_o ready_a to_o quit_v our_o earthly_a moveable_n 2._o who_o so_o get_v a_o heart_n to_o quit_v any_o thing_n on_o earth_n for_o christ_n shall_v have_v better_o in_o heaven_n than_o he_o can_v lose_v here_o 3._o god_n use_v to_o give_v earnest_a of_o what_o he_o be_v to_o give_v in_o sensible_a feel_n of_o spiritual_a riches_n to_o such_o as_o believe_v in_o he_o 4._o when_o man_n can_v esteem_v of_o thing_n heavenly_a as_o they_o be_v that_o be_v endure_v good_n and_o of_o thing_n earthly_a as_o they_o be_v that_o be_v perish_v moveable_n then_o shall_v they_o ready_o quit_v the_o earthly_a in_o hope_n of_o the_o heavenly_a vers._n 35._o cast_v not_o away_o therefore_o your_o confidence_n which_o have_v great_a recompense_n of_o reward_n now_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o go_v on_o in_o this_o â—old_a avow_v of_o christ_n for_o this_o confidence_n in_o the_o original_a be_v such_o as_o have_v with_o it_o a_o full_a and_o free_a profession_n of_o all_o their_o faith_n then_o confidence_n and_o bold_a avow_v of_o the_o truth_n be_v require_v a_o plain_a and_o full_a testimony_n must_v we_o give_v to_o christ_n truth_n our_o confidence_n in_o profession_n be_v in_o part_n casten_z when_o our_o testimony_n be_v spare_v 2._o the_o encouragement_n he_o give_v be_v the_o hope_n of_o a_o reward_n then_o 1._o constancy_n in_o avow_v of_o christ_n shall_v be_v well_o reward_v although_o not_o of_o deserve_v yet_o of_o god_n grace_n 2._o he_o that_o quit_v his_o profession_n renounce_v the_o reward_n promise_v to_o the_o constant_a quest._n but_o do_v not_o this_o exhortation_n import_v the_o elect_v unsettledness_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o perseverance_n i_o answer_v not_o but_o only_o his_o weakness_n of_o himself_o and_o need_v of_o such_o exhortation_n to_o further_a his_o constancy_n 2._o the_o danger_n of_o dishonour_v god_n in_o some_o particular_a slip_n or_o fall_v be_v ground_n sufficient_a for_o this_o exhortation_n and_o this_o be_v the_o most_o of_o necessity_n it_o can_v import_v 3._o exhortation_n be_v give_v to_o the_o common_a body_n of_o the_o visible_a professor_n teach_v they_o proper_o and_o not_o the_o elect_v formal_o vers._n 36._o for_o you_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n that_o after_o you_o have_v do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n you_o may_v receive_v the_o promise_n he_o give_v a_o reason_n because_o they_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n therefore_o they_o must_v not_o cast_v away_o their_o confidence_n then_o 1._o the_o reward_n will_v not_o be_v give_v till_o a_o time_n intervene_v 2._o and_o trouble_n will_v lie_v on_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n to_o make_v the_o time_n seem_v the_o long_o 3._o patience_n be_v needful_a as_o a_o mean_a to_o fit_v we_o to_o attend_v 4._o confidence_n of_o the_o truth_n must_v support_v our_o patience_n 2._o the_o time_n of_o their_o patience_n he_o set_v as_o long_o as_o god_n think_v good_a to_o employ_v they_o and_o after_o that_o the_o reward_n come_v then_o 1._o the_o time_n of_o patience_n be_v as_o long_o as_o god_n have_v any_o thing_n to_o do_v with_o we_o in_o this_o world_n 2._o patience_n must_v not_o be_v join_v with_o idleness_n but_o with_o active_a obedience_n of_o god_n will_n as_o he_o require_v it_o 3._o after_o that_o employment_n be_v end_v the_o promise_a reward_n be_v give_v vers._n 37._o for_o yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o he_o that_o shall_v come_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v he_o encourage_v they_o to_o patience_n by_o promise_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v to_o relieve_v they_o short_o then_o 1._o the_o term_n of_o patience_n be_v until_o the_o lord_n come_v to_o deliver_v 2._o the_o patient_a attender_n on_o his_o come_n shall_v not_o be_v disappoint_v for_o he_o will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v beyond_o the_o due_a time_n of_o our_o necessity_n 3._o it_o shall_v strengthen_v we_o unto_o patience_n that_o the_o time_n be_v short_a and_o the_o delivery_n certain_a vers._n 8._o now_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n but_o if_o any_o man_n draw_v back_o my_o soul_n shall_v have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o how_o shall_v they_o send_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o answer_v from_o habak_n 2.4_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o man_n who_o will_v be_v find_v righteous_a must_v not_o look_v to_o present_a sense_n but_o sustain_v his_o soul_n with_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n then_o 1._o in_o the_o midst_n of_o trouble_n and_o god_n feel_v absence_n faith_n will_v content_v itself_o with_o the_o only_a promise_n of_o god._n 2._o look_v to_o god_n word_n by_o faith_n be_v able_a to_o keep_v a_o soul_n in_o life_n and_o patience_n 2._o he_o threaten_v the_o misbelieve_a apostate_n that_o choose_v to_o draw_v back_o and_o not_o live_v by_o faith_n the_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n be_v he_o who_o soul_n be_v lift_v up_o in_o he_o be_v not_o upright_o the_o apostle_n betake_v he_o to_o the_o meaning_n which_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o prophet_n word_n do_v teach_v we_o 1._o that_o he_o who_o refuse_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n be_v lift_v up_o with_o the_o false_a confidence_n of_o some_o other_o thing_n than_o god_n he_o have_v some_o strong_a hold_n within_o himself_o wherein_o he_o do_v trust_v 2._o he_o that_o lift_v up_o himself_o in_o his_o vain_a confidence_n will_v draw_v back_o from_o believe_v in_o god_n word_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n 3._o he_o that_o draw_v back_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n bewray_v the_o want_n of_o this_o sincerity_n 4._o a_o back-slide_a from_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n be_v loathsome_a both_o to_o god_n and_o to_o his_o saint_n vers._n 39_o but_o we_o be_v not_o of_o they_o who_o draw_v back_o unto_o perdition_n but_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v to_o the_o save_n of_o the_o soul._n he_o mitigate_v the_o threaten_a lest_o he_o shall_v seem_v to_o suspect_v they_o of_o inconstancy_n then_o 1._o such_o threaten_n and_o exhortation_n as_o have_v be_v give_v here_o do_v not_o import_v the_o uncertainty_n of_o their_o perseverance_n who_o be_v threaten_v but_o stand_v with_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o contrary_n 2._o he_o who_o threaten_v shall_v be_v as_o wary_a to_o weaken_v his_o hearer_n faith_n as_o his_o own_o 3._o hearer_n must_v understand_v that_o the_o right_a use_n of_o threaten_v be_v to_o rouse_v man_n out_o of_o security_n and_o not_o to_o discourage_v they_o 2._o we_o be_v not_o of_o they_o say_v he_o who_o draw_v back_o unto_o perdition_n then_o 1._o they_o who_o draw_v back_o from_o constant_a avow_v of_o the_o faith_n draw_v near_o unto_o perdition_n he_o that_o forsake_v the_o cross_n run_v himself_o on_o the_o rock_n of_o his_o own_o destruction_n which_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 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such_o work_n which_o belong_v to_o god_n service_n but_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n to_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v of_o they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v do_v with_o a_o ready_a affection_n and_o good_a wil._n 2._o next_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n 3._o and_o three_o that_o they_o be_v do_v with_o reverend_a regard_n to_o god_n in_o such_o a_o godly_a fear_n as_o may_v make_v we_o circumspect_o handle_v and_o meddle_v with_o his_o service_n as_o the_o word_n import_v 4._o that_o this_o may_v be_v the_o better_o do_v let_v we_o have_v grace_n or_o hold_v fast_o the_o grip_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v serve_v god_n say_v he_o then_o he_o that_o will_v have_v strength_n to_o serve_v god_n must_v study_v by_o faith_n to_o lay_v hold_n on_o god_n grace_n in_o the_o gospel_n and_o have_v lay_v hold_v thereon_o to_o hold_v it_o fast_o for_o otherwise_o we_o can_v neither_o have_v heart_n nor_o hand_n to_o serve_v god._n but_o he_o that_o be_v fasten_v on_o the_o grace_n and_o good_a will_n of_o god_n towards_o he_o will_v draw_v courage_n and_o strength_n from_o this_o believe_a grace_n to_o serve_v god_n cheerful_o and_o reverent_o vers._n 29._o for_o our_o god_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n because_o the_o holy_a man_n have_v need_n of_o the_o spur_n of_o god_n terror_n to_o stir_v up_o their_o lazy_a flesh_n he_o close_v with_o a_o watchword_n of_o moses_n deuter._n 4.24_o terrify_v the_o people_n from_o idolatry_n or_o imagery_n which_o he_o apply_v for_o make_v man_n circumspect_a in_o their_o manner_n of_o worship_n teach_v we_o thereby_o 1._o that_o to_o serve_v idol_n and_o follow_v a_o false_a religion_n and_o not_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o reverence_n and_o godly_a fear_n in_o the_o true_a religion_n will_v be_v both_o alike_o plague_v 2._o the_o word_n do_v teach_v we_o that_o god_n enter_v into_o covenant_n and_o lay_v down_o of_o the_o feud_n and_o enmity_n against_o we_o make_v he_o not_o to_o lay_v down_o his_o awful_a majesty_n over_o we_o 3._o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v so_o confident_a of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o as_o we_o remember_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n that_o he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n to_o the_o ungodly_a and_o profane_a professor_n of_o his_o name_n the_o sum_n of_o chap._n xiii_o now_o that_o you_o may_v be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o faith_n i_o recommend_v to_o you_o in_o short_a brotherly_a love_n vers_n 1._o hospitality_n vers_fw-la 2._o compassion_n with_o sufferer_n for_o the_o truth_n vers_fw-la 3._o chastity_n vers_fw-la 4._o contentation_n vers._n 5_o 6._o steadfastnesse_n in_o the_o truth_n which_o god_n messenger_n have_v teach_v you_o vers._n 7._o for_o change_v who_o will_v christ_n in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o doctrine_n change_v not_o vers._n 8._o beware_v of_o the_o leven_n of_o jewish_a doctrine_n such_o as_o be_v distinction_n of_o meat_n and_o other_o like_v vers._n 9_o for_o they_o who_o maintain_v the_o leviticall_a service_n can_v be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n with_o we_o vers._n 10._o this_o be_v prefigure_v in_o the_o law_n vers_fw-la 11._o so_o be_v christ_n contemptible_a usage_n vers._n 12._o and_o we_o must_v follow_v he_o and_o be_v content_v of_o reproach_n for_o he_o vers._n 13._o for_o we_o have_v no_o place_n of_o rest_n here_o but_o look_v for_o it_o hereafter_o vers._n 14._o therefore_o let_v we_o follow_v the_o spiritual_a signification_n of_o those_o ceremony_n and_o sacrifice_n unto_o he_o our_o prayer_n and_o praise_v and_o good_a work_n vers._n 15.16_o obey_v your_o ecclesiastical_a governor_n in_o their_o office_n for_o their_o charge_n be_v great_a and_o you_o have_v need_v not_o to_o grieve_v they_o vers._n 17._o pray_v for_o i_o for_o i_o shall_v be_v find_v a_o honest_a man_n what_o ever_o be_v man_n speech_n of_o i_o vers._n 18._o but_o pray_v you_o for_o i_o for_o your_o own_o good_a ver_fw-la 19_o and_o i_o pray_v god_n to_o finish_v his_o begin_a work_n in_o you_o gracious_o ver_fw-la 20_o 21._o and_o because_o i_o have_v but_o touch_v thing_n brief_o in_o this_o short_a epistle_n take_v exhortation_n in_o good_a season_n when_o your_o teacher_n do_v press_v such_o doctrine_n upon_o you_o more_o at_o length_n vers_fw-la 22._o it_o may_v be_v that_o timothy_n and_o i_o see_v you_o short_o vers._n 23._o deliver_v our_o commendation_n vers._n 24._o and_o grace_n be_v with_o you_o all_o amen_o vers_fw-la 25._o the_o doctrine_n of_o chap._n xiii_o vers._n 1._o let_v brotherly_n love_v continue_v from_o this_o first_o precept_n learn_v 1._o that_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o faith_n which_o god_n require_v be_v love_n and_o constant_a love_n among_o his_o child_n 2._o that_o our_o mutual_a love_n must_v be_v sincere_a and_o kindly_a as_o if_o it_o be_v ground_v on_o band_n of_o nature_n vers._n 2._o be_v not_o forgetful_a to_o entertain_v stranger_n for_o thereby_o some_o have_v entertain_v angel_n unaware_o from_o this_o precept_n learn_v 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make_v to_o joshua_n or_o any_o other_o holy_a man_n in_o scripture_n for_o furniture_n in_o his_o call_v may_v be_v very_o well_o apply_v unto_o we_o for_o help_n and_o furniture_n in_o our_o call_v 2._o faith_n in_o god_n promise_n for_o our_o maintenance_n must_v both_o stay_v our_o fear_n of_o want_n in_o time_n to_o come_v and_o give_v we_o contentment_n with_o that_o which_o we_o have_v for_o the_o present_a 3._o a_o general_a promise_n of_o god_n be_v with_o we_o and_o assist_v of_o we_o be_v as_o sufficient_a for_o all_o particular_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n as_o if_o they_o be_v express_v vers._n 6._o so_o that_o we_o may_v bold_o say_v the_o lord_n be_v my_o helper_n and_o i_o will_v not_o fear_v what_o man_n shall_v do_v unto_o i_o by_o
wish_v desire_n apply_v and_o seal_v salvation_n to_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o all_o thing_n which_o belong_v to_o holiness_n and_o happiness_n the_o second_o epistle_n general_a of_o peter_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n the_o apostle_n be_v now_o nigh_o unto_o death_n seal_v up_o this_o last_o testimony_n of_o his_o will_n in_o this_o epistle_n as_o it_o appear_v in_o the_o first_o chapter_n 12_o 13._o vers_fw-la etc._n etc._n for_o the_o use_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a wheresoever_o and_o chief_o the_o hebrew_n who_o teacher_n he_o be_v there_o be_v three_o principal_a part_n of_o the_o epistle_n according_a to_o the_o number_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o persevere_v in_o true_a faith_n and_o christian_a piety_n chap._n 1._o in_o the_o second_o he_o dâ—hâ—rts_v they_o from_o attend_v to_o false_a prophet_n which_o he_o foretell_v will_v arise_v in_o the_o church_n chap._n 2._o in_o the_o three_o he_o serious_o admonish_v they_o to_o beware_v of_o those_o profane_a scoffer_n who_o account_v the_o come_n of_o christ_n to_o judgement_n as_o a_o fable_n in_o chapter_n 3_o chap._n i._n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o there_o be_v the_o exordium_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o vers_n 5._o in_o the_o second_o a_o exhortation_n to_o proficiency_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n to_o vers_n 19_o in_o the_o three_o he_o digress_v in_o the_o commendation_n of_o prophetical_a scripture_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o simon_n peter_n a_o servant_n and_o a_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o they_o that_o have_v obtain_v like_o precious_a faith_n with_o we_o through_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n the_o inscription_n of_o the_o epistle_n contain_v three_o thing_n 1._o the_o description_n of_o the_o writer_n from_o his_o common_a name_n simon_n and_o from_o his_o surname_n peter_n give_v he_o by_o christ_n together_o with_o his_o office_n in_o the_o 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free_a promise_n make_v to_o our_o father_n and_o be_v derive_v to_o we_o together_o with_o all_o other_o benefit_n through_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n vers._n 2._o grace_n and_o peace_n be_v multiply_v unto_o you_o through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n our_o lord_n the_o three_o thing_n in_o the_o inscription_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v a_o salutation_n wherein_o be_v his_o prayer_n and_o confirmation_n of_o it_o in_o his_o prayer_n he_o wish_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a hebrew_n a_o full_a manifestation_n multiplication_n and_o increase_v of_o all_o save_a gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o multiplication_n of_o peace_n or_o of_o all_o benefit_n which_o conduce_v to_o the_o promote_a and_o perfect_v of_o their_o present_a and_o future_a felicity_n and_o that_o by_o the_o increase_n of_o save_a faith_n or_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n as_o they_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 3._o according_a as_o his_o divine_a power_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v unto_o life_n and_o godliness_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o that_o have_v call_v we_o to_o glory_n and_o virtue_n he_o confirm_v the_o hope_n of_o his_o desire_n viz._n that_o god_n will_v multiply_v grace_n and_o peace_n towards_o they_o by_o faith_n in_o five_o argument_n divine_a power_n argum._n 1._o the_o power_n or_o effectual_a grace_n work_v powerful_o have_v bestow_v upon_o you_o all_o expedient_n which_o belong_v to_o holiness_n or_o grace_n to_o life_n or_o peace_n by_o the_o knowledge_n or_o faith_n of_o he_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o right_n to_o as_o also_o the_o admission_n of_o you_o into_o the_o profession_n therefore_o god_n will_v increase_v and_o multiply_v those_o gift_n until_o you_o obtain_v perfection_n of_o life_n and_o holiness_n for_o there_o be_v the_o like_a reason_n for_o the_o beginning_n and_o progress_n as_o touch_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n have_v call_v argum._n 2._o god_n have_v call_v you_o to_o virtue_n or_o grace_n and_o to_o glory_n or_o peace_n therefore_o he_o will_v perfect_v those_o thing_n in_o you_o to_o which_o he_o have_v call_v you_o vers._n 4._o whereby_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o exceed_v great_a and_o precious_a promise_n that_o by_o these_o you_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n have_v escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n argum._n 3._o confirm_v the_o former_a god_n have_v give_v you_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o as_o they_o be_v very_o great_a because_o of_o the_o great_a thing_n viz._n of_o righteousness_n and_o eternal_a life_n so_o also_o they_o be_v precious_a and_o main_o necessary_a to_o you_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o life_n therefore_o he_o will_v perform_v those_o promise_n by_o multiply_v even_o unto_o perfection_n those_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v that_o by_o these_o argum._n 4._o for_o this_o end_n he_o have_v give_v 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virtue_n and_o to_o virtue_n knowledge_n after_o the_o preface_n he_o exhort_v they_o to_o a_o serious_a endeavour_n of_o grow_v in_o faith_n and_o godliness_n reckon_v up_o by_o degree_n the_o chief_a christian_a virtue_n whereof_o the_o first_o be_v faith_n which_o open_v unto_o we_o the_o first_o entrance_n to_o god_n to_o this_o be_v adjoin_v virtue_n or_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n in_o general_n because_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v dead_a and_o ineffectual_a prudence_n or_o knowledge_n follow_v which_o consist_v in_o a_o full_a knowledge_n of_o heavenly_a mystery_n and_o the_o application_n of_o they_o to_o practice_n vers._n 6._o and_o to_o knowledge_n temperance_n and_o to_o temperance_n patience_n and_o to_o patience_n godliness_n after_o this_o he_o require_v temperance_n whereby_o every_o one_o keep_v himself_o from_o those_o enticement_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v take_v off_o from_o his_o duty_n he_o will_v have_v patience_n or_o fortitude_n which_o consist_v in_o bear_v adversity_n and_o not_o in_o cease_v from_o our_o duty_n for_o the_o evil_n which_o pursue_v we_o annex_v to_o temperance_n and_o these_o virtue_n be_v four_o which_o be_v common_o call_v cardinal_n to_o these_o he_o will_v have_v three_o other_o join_v 1._o godliness_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o the_o very_a worship_n of_o god_n vers._n 7._o and_o to_o godliness_n brotherly_a kindness_n and_o to_o brotherly_a kindness_n charity_n the_o other_o virtue_n which_o he_o will_v have_v add_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d brotherly_n love_v whereby_o we_o embrace_v our_o brethren_n or_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n the_o last_o virtue_n be_v charity_n or_o common_a love_n which_o be_v to_o be_v extend_v to_o all_o man_n even_o to_o enemy_n vers._n 8._o for_o if_o these_o thing_n be_v in_o you_o and_o abound_v they_o make_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v neither_o be_v barren_a nor_o unfruitful_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n
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 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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