rule_n of_o all_o inherent_a moral_a or_o spiritual_a obedience_n what_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n declare_v from_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o argument_n thereby_o confirm_v the_o nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n further_o declare_v pag._n 400._o chap._n xv._n of_o faith_n alone_o chap._n xvi_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n confirm_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o rightesness_n of_o christ._n jere._n 23.6_o explain_v and_o vindicate_v pag._n 419._o chap._n xvii_o testimony_n out_o of_o the_o evangelist_n consider_v design_n of_o our_o saviour_n sermon_n on_o the_o mount_n the_o purity_n and_o penalty_n of_o the_o law_n vindicate_v by_o he_o argument_n from_o thence_o luk._n 18.9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o the_o parable_n of_o the_o pharisee_fw-mi and_o publican_n explain_v and_o apply_v to_o the_o present_a argument_n testimony_n out_o of_o the_o gospel_n by_o john_n chap._n 3.14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18_o etc._n etc._n pag._n 425._o chap._n 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unto_o we_o prove_v by_o sundry_a argument_n pag._n 431._o chap._n 5._o ver._n 12_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18._o boast_v exclude_v in_o ourselves_o assert_v in_o god_n the_o design_n and_o sum_n of_o the_o apostle_n argument_n objection_n of_o socinus_n remove_v comparison_n between_o the_o two_o adam_n and_o those_o that_o derive_v from_o they_o sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n what_o sin_n intend_v death_n what_o it_o comprise_v what_o intend_v by_o it_o the_o sense_n of_o those_o word_n in_o as_o much_o or_o in_o who_o all_o have_v sin_v clear_v and_o vindicate_v the_o various_a opposition_n use_v by_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o discourse_n principal_o between_o sin_n or_o the_o fall_n and_o the_o free_a gift_n between_o the_o disobedience_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o obedience_n of_o another_o judgement_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n and_o justification_n unto_o life_n on_o the_o other_o the_o whole_a context_n at_o large_a explain_v and_o the_o argument_n for_o justification_n 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of_o the_o apostle_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o chapter_n method_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n grace_n alone_o the_o cause_n of_o deliverance_n from_o a_o state_n of_o sin_n thing_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o assignation_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a deliverance_n grace_n how_o magnify_v by_o he_o force_v of_o the_o argument_n and_o evidence_n from_o thence_o state_n of_o the_o case_n here_o propose_v by_o the_o apostle_n general_n determination_n of_o it_o by_o grace_n you_o be_v save_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v save_v inquire_v into_o the_o same_o as_o to_o be_v justify_v but_o not_o exclusive_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n declare_v positive_o and_o negative_o the_o whole_a secure_v unto_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o christ_n and_o our_o interest_n therein_o through_o faith_n alone_o work_v exclude_v what_o work_v not_o work_n of_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n not_o work_n antecedent_n unto_o believe_v 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the_o apostle_n with_o vehemency_n of_o speech_n reason_n of_o his_o earnestness_n herein_o the_o turn_a point_n whereon_o he_o leave_v judaisme_n the_o opposition_n make_v unto_o this_o doctrine_n by_o the_o jew_n the_o weight_n of_o the_o doctrine_n and_o unwillingness_n of_o man_n to_o receive_v it_o his_o own_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o grace_n peculiar_a expression_n use_v in_o this_o place_n for_o the_o reason_n mention_v concern_v christ._n concern_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v our_o own_o the_o choice_n to_o be_v make_v on_o the_o case_n state_v whether_o we_o will_v adhere_v unto_o our_o own_o righteousness_n or_o that_o of_o christ_n which_o be_v inconsistent_a as_o to_o the_o end_n of_o justification_n argument_n from_o this_o place_n exception_n unto_o this_o testimony_n and_o argument_n from_o thence_o remove_v our_o personal_a righteousness_n inherent_a the_o same_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n external_n righteousness_n only_o require_v by_o the_o 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capable_a of_o plain_a and_o clear_a solution_n and_o we_o shall_v avoid_v the_o examination_n of_o none_o of_o they_o yet_o at_o present_a i_o shall_v only_o say_v that_o all_o the_o shade_n which_o they_o cast_v on_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n do_v vanish_v and_o disappear_v before_o the_o light_n of_o express_a scripture_n testimony_n and_o the_o experience_n of_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v where_o there_o be_v a_o due_a comprehension_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o grace_n in_o any_o tolerable_a measure_n seven_o there_o be_v some_o common_a prejudices_fw-la that_o be_v usual_o plead_v against_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o because_o they_o will_v not_o orderly_o fall_v under_o a_o particular_a consideration_n in_o our_o progress_n may_v be_v brief_o examine_v in_o these_o general_a previous_a consideration_n 1._o it_o be_v usual_o urge_v against_o it_o that_o this_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v 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make_v use_n of_o such_o term_n distinction_n
and_o this_o must_v diligent_o be_v consider_v that_o by_o our_o regard_n by_o faith_n unto_o the_o blood_n the_o sacrifice_n the_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n we_o take_v off_o nothing_o from_o the_o free_a grace_n favour_n and_o love_n of_o god_n 3._o all_o those_o wherein_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o the_o contrivance_n of_o this_o way_n of_o justification_n and_o salvation_n be_v propose_v unto_o we_o ephes._n 1.7_o 8._o in_o who_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n wherein_o he_o have_v abound_v towards_o we_o in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n see_v chap._n 3.10_o 11._o 1_o cor._n 1.24_o the_o whole_a be_v comprise_v in_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n god_n be_v in_o christ_n reconcile_n the_o world_n unto_o himself_o not_o impute_v their_o trespass_n unto_o they_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o all_o that_o be_v do_v in_o our_o reconciliation_n unto_o god_n as_o unto_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o acceptance_n with_o he_o unto_o life_n be_v by_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n in_o his_o grace_n wisdom_n and_o power_n in_o christ_n design_v and_o effect_v of_o it_o wherefore_o the_o lord_n christ_n propose_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n be_v consider_v as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n unto_o that_o end_n hence_o the_o love_n the_o grace_n and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o the_o send_n and_o give_v of_o he_o be_v comprise_v in_o that_o object_n and_o not_o only_o the_o act_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n towards_o we_o but_o all_o his_o act_n towards_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n himself_o unto_o the_o same_o end_v belong_v thereunto_o so_o as_o unto_o his_o death_n god_n set_v he_o forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n rom._n 3.24_o he_o spare_v he_o not_o but_o deliver_v he_o up_o for_o we_o all_o rom._n 8.32_o and_o therein_o lay_v all_o our_o sin_n upon_o he_o isa._n 53.6_o so_o he_o be_v raise_v for_o our_o justification_n rom._n 4.25_o and_o our_o faith_n be_v in_o god_n who_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a rom._n 10.9_o and_o in_o his_o exaltation_n act._n 5.31_o which_o thing_n complete_a the_o record_n that_o god_n have_v give_v of_o his_o son_n 1_o joh._n 5.10_o 11_o 12._o the_o whole_a be_v confirm_v by_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n in_o prayer_n which_o be_v the_o soul_n application_n of_o itself_o unto_o god_n for_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ._n and_o it_o be_v call_v our_o access_n through_o he_o unto_o the_o father_n eph._n 2.18_o our_o come_n through_o he_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n heb._n 4.15_o 16._o and_o through_o he_o as_o both_o a_o high_a priest_n and_o sacrifice_n heb._n 10.19_o 20_o 21._o so_o do_v we_o bow_v our_o knee_n unto_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n ephes._n 3.14_o this_o answer_v the_o experience_n of_o all_o who_o know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o pray_v we_o come_v therein_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n by_o he_o through_o his_o mediation_n unto_o god_n even_o the_o father_n to_o be_v through_o his_o grace_n love_n and_o mercy_n make_v partaker_n of_o what_o he_o have_v design_v and_o promise_v to_o communicate_v unto_o poor_a sinner_n by_o he_o and_o this_o represent_v the_o complete_a object_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o due_a consideration_n of_o these_o thing_n will_v reconcile_v and_o reduce_v into_o a_o perfect_a harmony_n whatever_o be_v speak_v in_o the_o scripture_n concern_v the_o object_n of_o justify_v faith_n or_o what_o we_o be_v say_v to_o believe_v therewith_o for_o whereas_o this_o be_v affirm_v of_o sundry_a thing_n distinct_o they_o can_v none_o of_o they_o be_v suppose_v to_o be_v the_o entire_a adequate_a object_n of_o faith_n but_o consider_v they_o all_o in_o their_o relation_n unto_o christ_n and_o they_o have_v all_o of_o they_o their_o proper_a place_n therein_o namely_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o communicate_v the_o lord_n christ_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o mediation_n unto_o we_o the_o reader_n may_v be_v please_v to_o take_v notice_n that_o i_o do_v in_o this_o place_n not_o only_o neglect_v but_o despise_v the_o late_a attempt_n of_o some_o to_o wrest_v all_o thing_n of_o this_o nature_n speak_v of_o the_o person_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n unto_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n exclusive_o unto_o they_o and_o that_o not_o only_o as_o what_o be_v noisome_a and_o impious_a in_o itself_o but_o as_o that_o also_o which_o have_v not_o yet_o be_v endeavour_v to_o be_v prove_v with_o any_o appearance_n of_o learning_n argument_n or_o sobriety_n chap._n ii_o the_o nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n that_o which_o 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its_o object_n and_o what_o may_v seem_v want_v thereunto_o will_v be_v full_o supply_v in_o the_o ensue_a confirmation_n of_o it_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o his_o mediation_n as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o the_o recovery_n life_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n be_v suppose_v as_o the_o object_n of_o this_o faith_n and_o they_o be_v all_o consider_v as_o a_o effect_n of_o wisdom_n grace_n authority_n and_o love_n of_o god_n with_o all_o their_o act_n in_o and_o towards_o the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o in_o his_o susception_n and_o discharge_n of_o his_o office_n hereunto_o he_o constant_o refer_v all_o that_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v with_o all_o the_o benefit_n redound_v unto_o the_o church_n thereby_o hence_o as_o we_o observe_v before_o sometime_o the_o grace_n or_o love_n or_o especial_a mercy_n of_o god_n sometime_o his_o act_n in_o or_o towards_o the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o in_o send_v he_o give_v he_o up_o unto_o death_n and_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a be_v propose_v as_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n unto_o justification_n but_o they_o be_v so_o always_o with_o respect_n unto_o his_o obedience_n and_o the_o atonement_n that_o he_o make_v for_o sin_n neither_o be_v they_o so_o altogether_o absolute_o consider_v but_o as_o propose_v in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n hence_o a_o sincere_a assent_n unto_o the_o divine_a veracity_n in_o those_o promise_n be_v include_v in_o this_o approbation_n what_o belong_v unto_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o description_n of_o faith_n shall_v be_v reduce_v unto_o these_o four_o head_n 1_o the_o declaration_n of_o its_o contrary_n or_o the_o nature_n of_o privative_a unbelief_n upon_o the_o proposal_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o these_o thing_n do_v mutual_o illustrate_v one_o another_o 2_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o design_n and_o end_v of_o god_n in_o and_o
by_o the_o gospel_n 3_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n compliance_n with_o that_o design_n or_o its_o act_n with_o respect_n thereunto_o 4_o the_o order_n method_n and_o way_n of_o believe_v as_o declare_v in_o the_o scripture_n 1._o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o revelation_n or_o declaration_n of_o that_o way_n of_o justification_n and_o salvation_n for_o sinner_n by_o jesus_n christ_n which_o god_n in_o infinite_a wisdom_n love_n and_o grace_n have_v prepare_v and_o upon_o a_o supposition_n of_o the_o reception_n thereof_o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o precept_n of_o obedience_n and_o promise_v of_o reward_n therein_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o which_o he_o require_v accept_v and_o approve_v unto_o salvation_n be_v reveal_v from_o faith_n unto_o faith_n rom._n 1.17_o this_o be_v the_o record_n of_o god_n therein_o that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o eternal_a life_n and_o this_o life_n be_v in_o his_o son_n 1_o joh._n 5.10_o so_o joh._n 3.14_o 15_o 16_o 17._o the_o word_n of_o this_o life_n act._n 5.20_o all_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n act._n 20.27_o wherefore_o in_o the_o dispensation_n or_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n this_o way_n of_o salvation_n be_v propose_v unto_o sinner_n as_o the_o great_a effect_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o grace_n unbelief_n be_v the_o rejection_n neglect_v non-admission_n or_o disapprobation_n of_o it_o on_o the_o term_n whereon_o and_o for_o the_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v so_o propose_v the_o unbelief_n of_o the_o pharisee_n upon_o the_o preparatory_a preach_v of_o john_n the_o baptist_n be_v call_v the_o reject_v of_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n against_o themselves_o that_o be_v unto_o their_o own_o ruin_n luke_n 7.30_o they_o will_v none_o my_o counsel_n be_v a_o expression_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n prov._n 1.30_o so_o be_v the_o neglect_v of_o this_o great_a salvation_n heb._n 2.3_o not_o give_v it_o that_o admission_n which_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o do_v require_v a_o disallow_v of_o christ_n the_o stone_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o pet._n 2.7_o the_o builder_n disapprove_v of_o as_o not_o meet_v for_o that_o place_n and_o work_v whereunto_o it_o be_v design_v act._n 4.14_o this_o be_v unbelief_n to_o disapprove_v of_o christ_n and_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n by_o he_o as_o not_o answer_v divine_a wisdom_n nor_o suit_v unto_o the_o end_v design_v so_o be_v it_o describe_v by_o the_o refuse_v or_o not_o receive_v of_o he_o all_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n what_o be_v intend_v will_v be_v more_o evident_a if_o we_o consider_v the_o proposal_n of_o the_o gospel_n where_o it_o issue_v in_o unbelief_n in_o the_o first_o preach_v of_o it_o and_o where_o it_o continue_v still_o so_o to_o do_v 1._o most_o of_o those_o who_o reject_v the_o gospel_n by_o their_o unbelief_n do_v it_o under_o this_o notion_n that_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n and_o blessedness_n propose_v therein_o be_v not_o a_o way_n answer_v divine_a goodness_n and_o power_n such_o as_o they_o may_v safe_o confide_v in_o and_o trust_v unto_o this_o the_o apostle_n declare_v at_o large_a 1_o cor._n 1._o so_o he_o express_v it_o ver_fw-la 23_o 24._o we_o preach_v christ_n crucify_v unto_o the_o jew_n a_o stumble_a block_n and_o unto_o the_o greek_n foolishness_n but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v call_v both_o jew_n and_o greek_n christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n that_o which_o they_o declare_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v that_o christ_n die_v for_o our_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n chap._n 15.3_o herein_o they_o propose_v he_o as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n as_o the_o great_a effect_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n but_o as_o unto_o those_o who_o continue_v in_o their_o unbelief_n they_o reject_v it_o as_o any_o such_o way_n esteem_v it_o both_o weakness_n and_o folly_n and_o therefore_o he_o describe_v the_o faith_n of_o they_o that_o be_v call_v by_o their_o approbation_n of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o god_n herein_o the_o want_n of_o a_o comprehension_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o this_o way_n of_o salvation_n reject_v it_o thereon_o be_v that_o unbelief_n which_o ruin_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n 2_o cor._n 4.3_o 4._o so_o be_v it_o with_o all_o that_o continue_v unbeliever_n under_o the_o proposal_n of_o the_o object_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o gospel_n they_o may_v give_v a_o assent_n unto_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o so_o far_o as_o it_o be_v a_o mere_a act_n of_o the_o mind_n at_o least_o they_o find_v not_o themselves_o concern_v to_o reject_v it_o yea_o they_o may_v assent_v unto_o it_o with_o that_o temporary_a faith_n which_o we_o describe_v before_o and_o perform_v many_o duty_n of_o religion_n thereon_o yet_o do_v they_o manifest_v that_o they_o be_v not_o sincere_a believer_n that_o they_o do_v not_o believe_v with_o the_o heart_n unto_o righteousness_n by_o many_o thing_n that_o be_v irreconcilable_a unto_o and_o 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subservient_fw-fr unto_o our_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n for_o therein_o god_n justify_v the_o ungodly_a and_o impute_v righteousness_n unto_o he_o that_o work_v not_o and_o beside_o it_o be_v express_o exclude_v from_o any_o consideration_n in_o our_o justification_n ephes._n 2.7_o 8._o 7._o this_o personal_a inherent_a righteousness_n wherewith_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v with_o this_o evangelical_n justification_n be_v our_o own_o righteousness_n personal_a righteousness_n and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n be_v expression_n equivalent_a but_o our_o own_o righteousness_n be_v not_o the_o material_a cause_n of_o any_o justification_n before_o god_n for_o 1_o it_o be_v unmeet_a so_o to_o be_v isa._n 54.6_o 2_o it_o be_v direct_o oppose_v unto_o that_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v as_o inconsistent_a with_o it_o unto_o that_o end_n phil._n 3.9_o rom._n 10.3_o 4._o it_o will_v be_v say_v that_o our_o own_o righteousness_n be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o
unto_o the_o ultimate_a manifestation_n of_o divine_a glory_n in_o the_o creation_n and_o guidance_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v sufficient_o manifest_a and_o whence_o it_o appear_v how_o little_a force_n there_o be_v in_o that_o argument_n which_o some_o pretend_v to_o be_v of_o so_o great_a weight_n in_o this_o cause_n as_o every_o one_o they_o say_v shall_v be_v judge_v of_o god_n at_o the_o last_o day_n in_o the_o same_o way_n and_o manner_n or_o on_o the_o same_o ground_n be_v he_o justify_v of_o god_n in_o this_o life_n but_o by_o work_n and_o not_o by_o faith_n alone_o every_o one_o shall_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o day_n wherefore_o by_o work_n and_o not_o by_o faith_n alone_o every_o one_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n in_o this_o life_n for_o 1._o it_o be_v no_o where_o say_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o day_n ex_fw-la operibus_fw-la but_o only_o that_o god_n will_v render_v unto_o man_n secundum_fw-la opera_fw-la but_o god_n do_v not_o justify_v any_o in_o this_o life_n secundum_fw-la opera_fw-la be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o not_o according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v and_o we_o be_v every_o where_o say_v to_o be_v justify_v in_o this_o life_n ex_fw-la fide_fw-la per_fw-la fidem_fw-la but_o no_o where_o propter_fw-mi fidem_fw-la or_o that_o god_n justify_v we_o secundum_fw-la fidem_fw-la by_o faith_n but_o not_o for_o our_o faith_n nor_o according_a unto_o our_o faith_n and_o we_o be_v not_o to_o depart_v from_o the_o expression_n of_o the_o scripture_n where_o such_o a_o difference_n be_v constant_o observe_v 2._o it_o be_v somewhat_o strange_a that_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o justify_v in_o this_o life_n just_a in_o the_o same_o way_n and_o manner_n that_o be_v with_o respect_n unto_o faith_n and_o work_n when_o the_o scripture_n do_v constant_o ascribe_v our_o justification_n before_o god_n unto_o faith_n without_o work_n and_o the_o judgement_n at_o the_o last_o day_n be_v say_v to_o be_v according_a unto_o work_n without_o any_o mention_n of_o faith_n 3._o if_o justification_n and_o eternal_a judgement_n proceed_v absolute-on_a the_o same_o ground_n reason_n and_o cause_n then_o if_o man_n have_v not_o do_v what_o they_o shall_v be_v condemn_v for_o do_v at_o the_o last_o day_n they_o shall_v have_v be_v justify_v in_o this_o life_n but_o many_o shall_v be_v condemn_v only_o for_o sin_n against_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n rom._n 2.12_o as_o never_o have_v the_o write_a law_n or_o gospel_n make_v know_v unto_o they_o wherefore_o unto_o such_o person_n to_o abstain_v from_o sin_n against_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n will_v be_v sufficient_a unto_o their_o justification_n without_o any_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o gospel_n 4._o this_o proposition_n that_o god_n pardon_v man_n their_o sin_n give_v they_o the_o adoption_n of_o child_n with_o a_o right_n unto_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n according_a to_o their_o work_n be_v not_o only_o foreign_a to_o the_o gospel_n but_o contradictory_n unto_o it_o and_o destructive_a of_o it_o as_o contrary_a unto_o all_o express_a testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n both_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o the_o new_a where_o these_o thing_n be_v speak_v of_o but_o that_o god_n judge_v all_o man_n and_o render_v unto_o all_o man_n at_o the_o last_o judgement_n according_a unto_o their_o work_n be_v true_a and_o affirm_v in_o the_o scripture_n 5._o in_o our_o justification_n in_o this_o life_n by_o faith_n christ_n be_v consider_v as_o our_o propitiation_n and_o advocate_n as_o he_o who_o have_v make_v atonement_n for_o sin_n and_o bring_v in_o everlasting_a righteousness_n but_o at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o in_o the_o last_o judgement_n he_o be_v consider_v only_o as_o the_o judge_n 6._o the_o end_n of_o god_n in_o our_o justification_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n eph._n 1.6_o but_o the_o end_n of_o god_n in_o the_o last_o judgement_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o remunerative_a righteousness_n 2_o tim._n 4.8_o 7._o the_o representation_n that_o be_v make_v of_o the_o final_a judgement_n math._n 7._o and_o chap._n 25._o be_v only_o of_o the_o visible_a church_n and_o therein_o the_o plea_n of_o faith_n as_o to_o the_o profession_n of_o it_o be_v common_a unto_o all_o and_o be_v equal_o make_v by_o all_o upon_o that_o plea_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v put_v unto_o the_o trial_n whether_o it_o be_v sincere_a true_a faith_n or_o no_o or_o only_o that_o which_o be_v dead_a and_o barren_a and_o this_o trial_n be_v make_v sole_o by_o the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o and_o otherwise_o in_o the_o public_a declaration_n of_o thing_n unto_o all_o it_o can_v be_v make_v otherwise_o the_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v come_v not_o into_o judgement_n at_o the_o last_o day_n see_v joh._n 5.24_o with_o mark_n 16.16_o chap._n vii_o imputation_n and_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o with_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n in_o particular_a the_o first_o express_a record_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o any_o sinner_n be_v of_o abraham_n other_o be_v justify_v before_o he_o from_o the_o beginning_n and_o there_o be_v that_o affirm_v of_o they_o which_o sufficient_o evidence_v they_o so_o to_o have_v be_v but_o this_o prerogative_n be_v reserve_v for_o the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o his_o justification_n and_o the_o express_a way_n and_o manner_n of_o it_o shall_v be_v first_o enter_v on_o the_o sacred_a record_n so_o it_o be_v gen._n 15.6_o he_o believe_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o it_o be_v count_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v account_v unto_o he_o or_o impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v count_v reckon_v impute_v and_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 unto_o he_o but_o for_o we_o also_o unto_o who_o it_o shall_v be_v impute_v if_o we_o believe_v rom._n 4.23_o 24._o wherefore_o the_o first_o express_v declaration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o justification_n in_o the_o scripture_n affirm_v it_o to_o be_v by_o imputation_n the_o imputation_n of_o somewhat_o unto_o righteousness_n and_o this_o do_v in_o that_o place_n and_o instance_n which_o be_v record_v on_o purpose_n as_o the_o precedent_n and_o example_n of_o all_o those_o that_o shall_v be_v justify_v as_o he_o be_v justify_v so_o be_v we_o and_o no_o otherwise_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n there_o be_v a_o necessity_n of_o a_o more_o full_a and_o clear_a declaration_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v among_o the_o first_o and_o most_o principal_a part_n of_o that_o heavenly_a mystery_n of_o truth_n which_o be_v to_o be_v bring_v to_o light_v by_o the_o gospel_n and_o beside_o there_o be_v from_o the_o first_o a_o strong_a and_o dangerous_a opposition_n make_v unto_o it_o for_o this_o matter_n of_o justification_n the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o and_o what_o necessary_o belong_v thereunto_o be_v that_o whereon_o the_o jewish_a church_n break_v off_o from_o god_n refuse_v christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n perish_v in_o their_o sin_n as_o be_v express_o declare_v rom._n 9.31_o 10.3_o 4._o and_o in_o like_a manner_n a_o dislike_n of_o it_o a_o opposition_n unto_o it_o ever_o be_v and_o ever_o will_v be_v a_o principle_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o apostasy_n of_o any_o profess_v church_n from_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n that_o fall_v under_o the_o power_n and_o deceit_n of_o they_o as_o it_o fall_v out_o afterward_o in_o the_o church_n of_o the_o galatian_n but_o in_o this_o state_n the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n be_v full_o declare_v state_v and_o vindicate_v by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n and_o he_o do_v it_o especial_o by_o affirm_v and_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v the_o righteousness_n whereby_o and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o imputation_n or_o that_o our_o justification_n consist_v in_o the_o non-imputation_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n but_o yet_o although_o the_o first_o record_v instance_n of_o justification_n and_o which_o be_v so_o record_v that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o example_n and_o represent_v the_o justification_n of_o all_o that_o shall_v be_v justify_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n be_v express_v by_o imputation_n and_o righteousness_n impute_v and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o in_o that_o great_a case_n wherein_o the_o eternal_a welfare_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n or_o their_o ruin_n be_v concern_v be_v so_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n yet_o be_v it_o so_o fall_v out_o in_o our_o day_n that_o nothing_o in_o religion_n be_v more_o malign_v more_o reproach_v more_o despise_v than_o the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o we_o or_o a_o impute_v righteousness_n a_o putative_a righteousness_n the_o
heb._n 6.18_o who_o have_v flee_v for_o refuge_n to_o lay_v hold_n on_o the_o hope_n set_v before_o we_o prov._n 18.10_o hence_o some_o have_v define_v faith_n to_o be_v perfugium_fw-la animae_fw-la the_o flight_n of_o the_o soul_n unto_o christ_n for_o deliverance_n from_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o much_o light_n be_v give_v unto_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o thing_n intend_v thereby_o for_o herein_o it_o be_v suppose_v that_o he_o who_o believe_v be_v antecedent_o thereunto_o convince_v of_o his_o lose_a condition_n and_o that_o if_o he_o abide_v therein_o he_o must_v perish_v eternal_o that_o he_o have_v nothing_o of_o himself_o whereby_o he_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o it_o that_o he_o must_v betake_v himself_o unto_o somewhat_o else_o for_o relief_n that_o unto_o this_o end_n he_o consider_v christ_n as_o set_v before_o he_o and_o propose_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o judge_v this_o to_o be_v a_o holy_a a_o safe_a way_n for_o his_o deliverance_n and_o acceptance_n with_o god_n as_o that_o which_o have_v the_o character_n of_o all_o divine_a excellency_n upon_o it_o hereon_o he_o fly_v unto_o it_o for_o refuge_n that_o be_v with_o diligence_n and_o speed_n that_o he_o perish_v not_o in_o his_o present_a condition_n he_o betake_v himself_o unto_o it_o by_o place_v his_o whole_a trust_n and_o affiance_n thereon_o and_o the_o whole_a nature_n of_o our_o justification_n by_o christ_n be_v better_a declare_v hereby_o unto_o the_o supernatural_a sense_n and_o experience_n of_o believer_n than_o by_o a_o hundred_o philosophical_a disputation_n about_o it_o 5._o the_o term_n and_o notion_n by_o which_o it_o be_v express_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v lean_v on_o god_n micah_n 3.11_o or_o christ_n cant._n 8.5_o roll_a or_o cast_v ourselves_o and_o our_o burden_n on_o the_o lord_n psal._n 22.8_o psal._n 37.5_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o which_o expression_n have_v by_o some_o be_v profane_o deride_v rest_a on_o god_n or_o in_o he_o 2_o chron._n 14.11_o psal._n 37.7_o cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n deut._n 4.4_o act_n 11.15_o as_o also_o by_o trust_v hope_v and_o wait_v in_o place_n innumerable_a and_o it_o may_v be_v observe_v that_o those_o who_o act_v faith_n as_o it_o be_v thus_o express_v do_v every_o where_o declare_v themselves_o to_o be_v lose_v hopeless_a helpless_a desolate_a poor_a orphan_n whereon_o they_o place_v all_o their_o hope_n and_o expectation_n on_o god_n alone_o all_o that_o i_o will_v infer_v from_o these_o thing_n be_v that_o the_o faith_n whereby_o we_o believe_v unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n or_o which_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v be_v such_o a_o act_n of_o the_o whole_a soul_n whereby_o convince_v sinner_n do_v whole_o go_v out_o of_o themselves_o to_o rest_v upon_o god_n in_o christ_n for_o mercy_n pardon_v life_n righteousness_n and_o salvation_n with_o a_o acquiescency_n of_o heart_n therein_o which_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o the_o truth_n plead_v for_o chap._n xvi_o the_o truth_n plead_v far_o confirm_v by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n jer._n 23.6_o that_o which_o we_o now_o proceed_v unto_o be_v the_o consideration_n of_o those_o express_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o the_o truth_n plead_v for_o and_o especial_o of_o those_o place_n where_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o sinner_n be_v express_o and_o design_o handle_v from_o they_o it_o be_v that_o we_o must_v learn_v the_o truth_n and_o into_o they_o must_v our_o faith_n be_v resolve_v unto_o who_o authority_n all_o the_o arguing_n and_o objection_n of_o man_n must_v give_v place_n by_o they_o be_v more_o light_n convey_v into_o the_o understanding_n of_o believer_n than_o by_o the_o most_o subtle_a disputation_n and_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n not_o without_o scandal_n to_o see_v among_o protestant_n whole_a book_n write_v about_o justification_n wherein_o 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the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o manifest_a scope_n and_o design_n of_o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n in_o the_o scripture_n and_o that_o this_o be_v to_o exalt_v the_o freedom_n and_o riches_n of_o his_o own_o grace_n the_o glory_n and_o excellency_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o mediation_n to_o discover_v the_o woeful_a lose_v forlorn_a condition_n of_o man_n by_o sin_n to_o debase_v and_o depress_v every_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o and_o of_o ourselves_o as_o to_o the_o attain_v life_n righteousness_n and_o salvation_n can_v be_v deny_v by_o any_o who_o have_v their_o sense_n exercise_v in_o the_o scripture_n 2._o unto_o the_o experience_n of_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v with_o the_o condition_n of_o they_o who_o seek_v after_o justification_n by_o jesus_n christ._n in_o other_o thing_n i_o hope_v the_o best_a help_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o interpretation_n of_o the_o scripture_n shall_v not_o be_v neglect_v there_o be_v weight_n in_o 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and_o he_o own_v those_o reason_n that_o press_v he_o unto_o fullness_n and_o accuracy_n herein_o 1_o the_o importance_n of_o the_o doctrine_n itself_o this_o he_o declare_v to_o be_v such_o as_o that_o thereon_o our_o salvation_n do_v immediate_o depend_v and_o that_o it_o be_v the_o hinge_n whereon_o the_o whole_a doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v turn_v articulus_fw-la stantis_fw-la aut_fw-la cadentis-ecelesiae_a gal._n 2.16_o 21._o chap._n 5.4_o 5._o 2_o the_o plausible_a and_o dangerous_a opposition_n that_o be_v then_o make_v unto_o it_o this_o be_v so_o manage_v and_o that_o with_o such_o specious_a pretence_n as_o that_o very_o many_o be_v prevail_v on_o and_o turn_v from_o the_o truth_n by_o it_o as_o it_o be_v with_o the_o galatian_n and_o many_o detain_v from_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n out_o of_o a_o dislike_n unto_o it_o rom._n 10.3_o 4._o what_o care_n and_o diligence_n this_o require_v in_o the_o declaration_n of_o any_o truth_n be_v sufficient_o know_v unto_o they_o who_o be_v acquaint_v with_o these_o thing_n what_o zeal_n care_n and_o circumspection_n it_o stir_v up_o the_o apostle_n unto_o be_v manifest_a in_o all_o his_o write_n 3_o the_o abuse_n which_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n of_o man_n be_v apt_a to_o put_v upon_o this_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n and_o which_o some_o do_v actual_o pervert_v it_o unto_o this_o also_o himself_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o thorough_o vindicate_v it_o from_o give_v the_o least_o countenance_n unto_o such_o wrest_n and_o imposition_n certain_o never_o be_v there_o a_o great_a necessity_n incumbent_n on_o any_o person_n full_o and_o plain_o to_o teach_v and_o declare_v a_o doctrine_n of_o truth_n than_o be_v on_o he_o at_o that_o time_n in_o his_o circumstance_n consider_v the_o place_n and_o duty_n that_o he_o be_v call_v unto_o and_o no_o reason_n can_v be_v imagine_v why_o we_o shall_v not_o principal_o and_o in_o the_o first_o place_n learn_v the_o truth_n herein_o from_o his_o declaration_n and_o vindication_n of_o it_o if_o withal_o we_o do_v indeed_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v divine_o inspire_v and_o divine_o guide_v to_o reveal_v the_o truth_n for_o the_o information_n of_o the_o church_n as_o unto_o what_o be_v deliver_v by_o the_o apostle_n james_n so_o far_o as_o our_o justification_n be_v include_v therein_o thing_n be_v quite_o otherwise_o he_o do_v not_o undertake_v to_o declare_v the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n but_o have_v another_o design_n in_o hand_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v immediate_o he_o vindicate_v it_o from_o the_o abuse_n that_o some_o in_o those_o day_n have_v put_v it_o unto_o as_o other_o doctrine_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o they_o turn_v into_o licentiousness_n wherefore_o it_o be_v from_o the_o write_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o we_o be_v principal_o to_o learn_v the_o truth_n in_o this_o matter_n and_o unto_o what_o be_v by_o he_o plain_o declare_v be_v the_o interpretation_n of_o other_o place_n to_o be_v accommodate_v 4._o some_o of_o late_o be_v not_o of_o this_o mind_n they_o contend_v earnest_o that_o paul_n be_v to_o be_v interpret_v by_o james_n and_o not_o on_o the_o contrary_n and_o unto_o this_o end_n they_o tell_v we_o that_o the_o write_n of_o paul_n be_v obscure_a that_o sundry_a of_o the_o ancients_n take_v notice_n thereof_o that_o many_o take_v occasion_n of_o error_n from_o they_o with_o sundry_a thing_n of_o a_o alike_a nature_n indeed_o scandalous_a to_o christian_a religion_n and_o that_o james_n write_v after_o he_o be_v presume_v to_o give_v a_o interpretation_n unto_o his_o say_n which_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v expound_v and_o understand_v according_a unto_o that_o interpretation_n ans._n 1_o as_o to_o the_o vindication_n of_o the_o write_n of_o st._n paul_n which_o begin_v now_o to_o be_v frequent_o reflect_v on_o with_o much_o severity_n which_o be_v one_o effect_n of_o the_o secret_a prevalency_n of_o the_o atheism_n of_o these_o day_n as_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o it_o so_o it_o be_v design_v for_o a_o more_o proper_a place_n only_o i_o know_v not_o how_o any_o person_n that_o can_v pretend_v the_o least_o acquaintance_n with_o antiquity_n can_v plead_v a_o passage_n out_o of_o irenaeus_n wherein_o he_o be_v evident_o himself_o mistake_v or_o a_o rash_a word_n of_o origen_n or_o the_o like_a in_o derogation_n from_o the_o perspicuity_n of_o the_o write_n of_o this_o apostle_n when_o they_o can_v but_o know_v how_o easy_a it_o be_v to_o overwhelm_v they_o with_o testimony_n unto_o the_o contrary_a from_o all_o the_o famous_a writer_n of_o the_o church_n in_o several_a age_n and_o as_o for_o instance_n in_o one_o chrysostome_n in_o forty_o place_n give_v a_o account_n why_o some_o man_n understand_v not_o his_o write_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v so_o glorious_o evident_a and_o perspicuous_a so_o for_o their_o satisfaction_n i_o shall_v refer_v they_o only_o
justification_n rom._n 8.33_o isa._n 43.25.45.23_o psal._n 145.2_o rom._n 3.20_o what_o thought_n will_v be_v ingenerate_v hereby_o in_o the_o mind_n of_o men._n isai._n 33.14_o mic._n 6.7_o isa._n 6.5_o the_o plea_n of_o job_n against_o his_o friend_n and_o before_o god_n not_o the_o same_o job_n 40.3_o 4_o 5._o chap._n 42.4_o 5_o 6._o direction_n for_o visit_v the_o sick_a give_v of_o old_a testimony_n of_o jerome_n and_o ambrose_n sense_n of_o man_n in_o their_o prayer_n dan._n 9.7_o 18._o psal._n 143.2.130.3_o 4._o paraphrase_n of_o austin_n on_o that_o place_n prayer_n of_o pelagius_n public_a liturgy_n pag._n 8._o §_o 3._o a_o due_a sense_n of_o our_o apostasy_n from_o god_n the_o depravation_n of_o our_o nature_n thereby_o with_o the_o power_n and_o guilt_n of_o sin_n the_o holiness_n of_o law_n necessary_a unto_o a_o right_a understanding_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n method_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o this_o purpose_n roman_n 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o chap._n ground_n of_o the_o ancient_a and_o present_a pelagianism_n in_o the_o denial_n of_o these_o thing_n instance_n thereof_o boast_v of_o perfection_n from_o the_o same_o ground_n knowledge_n of_o sin_n and_o grace_n mutual_o promote_v each_o other_o pag._n 18._o §_o 4._o opposition_n between_o work_n and_o grace_n as_o unto_o justification_n method_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n to_o manifest_v this_o opposition_n a_o scheam_n of_o other_o contrary_a thereunto_o testimony_n witness_v this_o opposition_n judgement_n to_o be_v make_v on_o they_o distinction_n whereby_o they_o be_v evade_v the_o uselessness_n of_o they_o resolution_n of_o the_o case_n in_o hand_n by_o bellarmine_n luk._n 17.10_o dan._n 9.18_o pag._n 24._o §_o 5._o a_o commutation_n as_o unto_o sin_n and_o righteousness_n by_o imputation_n between_o christ_n and_o believer_n represent_v in_o the_o scripture_n the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o escape_v goat_n levit._fw-la 16.21_o 22._o the_o nature_n of_o expiatory_a sacrifice_n levit._fw-la 4.29_o expiation_n of_o a_o uncertain_a murder_n deut._n 21.1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o the_o commutation_n intend_v prove_v and_o vindicate_v isa._n 53.5_o 6._o 2_o cor._n 5.21_o rom._n 8.3_o 4._o gal._n 3.13_o 14._o 1_o pet._n 1.24_o deut._n 21.23_o testimony_n of_o justin_n martyr_n gregory_n nissen_n austin_n chrysostome_n bernard_n taulerus_n pighius_fw-la to_o that_o purpose_n the_o proper_a act_n of_o faith_n with_o respect_n thereunto_o rom._n 5.11_o matth._n 11.28_o psa._n 38.4_o gen._n 4.13_o isa._n 53.11_o gal._n 3.1_o isa._n 45.22_o joh._n 3.14_o 15._o a_o bold_a calumny_n answer_v pag._n 38_o 39_o §_o 6._o introduction_n of_o grace_n by_o jesus_n christ_n into_o the_o whole_a of_o our_o relation_n unto_o god_n and_o its_o respect_n unto_o all_o the_o part_n of_o our_o obedience_n no_o mystery_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n all_o religion_n original_o commensurate_a unto_o reason_n no_o notion_n of_o natural_a light_n concern_v the_o introduction_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n and_o mystery_n of_o grace_n into_o our_o relation_n to_o god_n eph._n 1.17_o 18_o 19_o reason_n as_o corrupt_v can_v have_v no_o notion_n of_o religion_n but_o what_o be_v derive_v from_o its_o primitive_a state_n hence_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n esteem_v folly_n reason_n as_o corrupt_v repugnant_a unto_o the_o mystery_n of_o gâ—â—â—e_n accommodation_n of_o spiritual_a mystery_n unto_o corrupt_a reason_n wherefore_o acceptable_a unto_o many_o reason_n of_o it_o two_o part_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n repugnancy_n unto_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n 1._o that_o which_o will_v reduce_v it_o unto_o the_o private_a reason_n of_o men._n thence_o the_o trinity_n deny_v and_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n without_o which_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n can_v stand_v rule_n of_o the_o socinian_o in_o the_o interpretation_n of_o the_o scripture_n 2._o want_v of_o a_o due_a comprehension_n of_o the_o harmony_n that_o be_v between_o all_o the_o part_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o grace_n this_o harmomy_n prove_v compare_v with_o the_o harmony_n in_o the_o work_v of_o nature_n to_o be_v study_v but_o be_v learn_v only_o of_o they_o who_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o in_o experience_n evil_a event_n of_o the_o want_n of_o a_o due_a comprehension_n hereof_o instance_n of_o they_o all_o apply_v unto_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n pag._n 53._o §_o 7._o general_n prejudices_fw-la against_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ._n 1._o that_o it_o be_v not_o in_o term_n find_v in_o the_o scripture_n answer_v 2._o that_o nothing_o be_v say_v of_o it_o in_o the_o write_n of_o the_o evangelist_n answer_v joh._n 20.30_o 31._o nature_n of_o christ_n personal_a ministry_n revelation_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n immediate_o from_o christ._n design_n of_o the_o write_n of_o the_o evangelist_n 3._o difference_n among_o protestant_n themselves_o about_o this_o doctrine_n answer_v sense_n of_o the_o ancient_n herein_o what_o be_v of_o real_a difference_n among_o protestant_n consider_v pag._n 69._o §_o 8._o influence_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n into_o the_o first_o reformation_n advantage_n unto_o the_o world_n by_o that_o reformation_n state_n of_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n under_o the_o papacy_n with_o respect_n unto_o justification_n before_o god_n alteration_n make_v therein_o by_o the_o light_n of_o this_o doctrine_n though_o not_o receive_v alteration_n in_o the_o pagan_a unbelieve_a world_n by_o the_o introduction_n of_o christianity_n design_n and_o success_n of_o the_o first_o reformer_n herein_o attempt_v for_o reconciliation_n with_o the_o papist_n in_o this_o doctrine_n and_o their_o success_n remainder_n of_o the_o â—gnorance_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o roman_a church_n vnavoidable_a consequence_n of_o the_o corruption_n of_o this_o doctrine_n pag._n 83._o chap._n i._n jvstification_n by_o faith_n general_o acknowledge_v the_o meaning_n of_o it_o pervert_v the_o nature_n and_o use_n of_o faith_n in_o justification_n propose_v to_o consideration_n distinction_n about_o it_o wave_v a_o twofold_a faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n express_v in_o the_o scripture_n i'faith_o that_o be_v not_o justify_v act_n 8.13_o joh._n 2.23_o 24._o luk._n 8.13_o matth._n 22.28_o historical_a faith_n whence_o it_o be_v so_o call_v and_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o degree_n of_o assent_n in_o it_o justification_n not_o ascribe_v unto_o any_o degree_n of_o it_o a_o calumny_n obviate_v the_o cause_n of_o true_a save_a faith_n conviction_n of_o sin_n previous_a unto_o it_o the_o nature_n of_o legal_a conviction_n and_o its_o effect_n argument_n to_o prove_v it_o antecedent_n unto_o faith_n without_o the_o consideration_n of_o it_o the_o true_a nature_n of_o faith_n not_o to_o be_v understand_v the_o order_n and_o relation_n of_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n rom._n 1.17_o instance_n of_o adam_n effect_n of_o conviction_n internal_a displicency_n and_o sorrow_n fear_v of_o punishment_n desire_v of_o deliverance_n external_n abstinence_n from_o sin_n performance_n of_o duty_n reformation_n of_o life_n not_o condition_n of_o justification_n not_o formal_a disposition_n unto_o it_o not_o moral_a preparation_n for_o it_o the_o order_n of_o god_n in_o justification_n the_o proper_a object_n of_o justify_v faith_n not_o all_o divine_a verity_n equal_o prove_v by_o sundry_a argument_n the_o pardon_n of_o our_o own_o sin_n whether_o the_o first_o object_n of_o faith_n the_o lord_n christ_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mediation_n as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o the_o recovery_n of_o lose_a sinner_n the_o proper_a object_n of_o justify_v faith_n the_o position_n explain_v and_o prove_v rom._n 3.24_o 25._o ephes._n 1.6_o 7_o 8._o act_n 10.41_o chap._n 16.13_o chap._n 4.12_o luk._n 24.25_o 26_o 27._o joh._n 1.12.3.16_o 36.6.29.7.38_o etc._n etc._n col._n 2.12_o 1_o cor._n 2.1_o 31._o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o 20_o 21._o pag._n 92_o 93_o etc._n etc._n chap._n ii_o the_o nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n in_o particular_a or_o of_o faith_n in_o that_o exercise_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v the_o heart_n approbation_n of_o the_o way_n of_o the_o justification_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n by_o christ_n with_o its_o acquiescency_n therein_o the_o description_n give_v explain_v and_o confirm_v 1._o from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o gospel_n 2._o exemplify_v in_o its_o contrary_n or_o the_o nature_n of_o unbelief_n prov._n 1.30_o heb._n 2.3_o 1_o pet._n 2.7_o 1_o cor._n 1.23_o 24._o 2_o cor._n 4.3_o 4._o what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o do_v consist_v 3._o the_o design_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o the_o gospel_n his_o own_o glory_n his_o utmost_a end_n in_o all_o thing_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o righteousness_n grace_n love_n wisdom_n etc._n etc._n the_o end_n of_o god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n by_o christ._n rom._n 3.25_o joh._n 3.16_o 1_o joh._n 3.16_o eph._n 1.5_o 6._o 1_o cor._n 1.24_o ephes._n 3.10_o rom._n 1.16.4.16_o ephes._n
3.9_o 2_o cor._n 4.6_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n thence_o declare_v i'faith_o alone_o ascribe_v and_o give_v this_o glory_n to_o god_n order_n of_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n or_o the_o method_n in_o believe_v conviction_n previous_a thereunto_o sincere_a assent_n unto_o all_o divine_a revelation_n act_n 26.27_o the_o proposal_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o that_o end_n rom._n 10.11_o 12_o 13_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 3.18_o state_n of_o person_n call_v to_o believe_v justify_v faith_n do_v not_o consist_v in_o any_o one_o single_a habit_n or_o act_n of_o the_o mind_n or_o will._n the_o nature_n of_o that_o assent_n which_o be_v the_o first_o act_n of_o faith_n approbation_n of_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n by_o christ_n comprehensive_a of_o the_o special_a nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n what_o be_v include_v therein_o 1._o a_o renuntiation_n of_o all_o other_o way_n hos._n 14.2_o 3._o jer._n 3.23_o psal._n 7.16_o rom._n 10.3_o 2._o consent_v of_o the_o will_n unto_o this_o way_n joh._n 14.6_o 3._o acquiescency_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o god_n 1_o pet._n 1.21_o trust_v in_o god_n faith_n describe_v by_o trust_n the_o reason_n of_o it_o nature_n and_o object_n of_o this_o trust_v inquire_v into_o a_o double_a consideration_n of_o special_a mercy_n whether_o obedience_n be_v include_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n or_o be_v of_o the_o essence_n of_o it_o a_o sincere_a purpose_n of_o universal_a obedience_n inseparable_a from_o faith_n how_o faith_n alone_o justify_v repentance_n how_o require_v in_o and_o unto_o justification_n how_o a_o condition_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n perseverance_n in_o obedience_n be_v so_o also_o definition_n of_o faith_n pag._n 125._o chap._n iii_o use_v of_o faith_n in_o justification_n various_a conception_n about_o it_o by_o who_o assert_v as_o the_o instrument_n of_o it_o by_o who_o deny_v in_o what_o sense_n it_o be_v affirm_v so_o to_o be_v the_o expression_n of_o the_o scripture_n concern_v the_o use_n of_o faith_n in_o justification_n what_o they_o be_v and_o how_o they_o be_v best_a explain_v by_o a_o instrumental_a cause_n i'faith_o how_o the_o instrument_n of_o god_n in_o justification_n how_o the_o instrument_n of_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v the_o use_n of_o faith_n express_v in_o the_o scripture_n by_o apprehend_v receive_v declare_v by_o a_o instrument_n faith_n in_o what_o sense_n the_o condition_n of_o our_o justification_n signification_n of_o that_o term_n whence_o to_o be_v learned_a pag._n 146._o chap._n iu._n the_o proper_a sense_n of_o these_o word_n justification_n and_o to_o justify_v consider_v necessity_n thereof_o latin_a derivation_n of_o justification_n some_o of_o the_o ancient_n deceive_v by_o it_o from_o jus_n and_o justum_fw-la justus_n filius_fw-la who_o the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d use_v and_o signification_n of_o it_o place_n where_o it_o be_v use_v examine_v 2_o sam._n 15.4_o deut._n 21.5_o prov._n 17.15_o isa._n 5.23_o chap._n 50.8_o 1_o king_n 8.31_o 32._o 2_o chro._n 6.22_o 23._o psal._n 82.3_o exod._n 23.7_o isa._n 53.11_o jere._n 44.16_o dan._n 12.3_o the_o constant_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n evince_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d use_v of_o it_o in_o other_o author_n to_o punish_v what_o it_o be_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n matth._n 11.19_o chap._n 12.37_o luk._n 7.29_o chap._n 10.29_o chap._n 16.15_o chap._n 18.14_o act_n 13.38_o 39_o rom._n 2.13_o chap._n 3.4_o constant_o use_v in_o a_o forensick_a sense_n place_n seem_v dubious_a vindicate_v rom._n 8.30_o 1_o cor._n 6.11_o tit._n 3.5_o 6_o 7._o revel_v 22.11_o how_o often_o these_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v use_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n constant_a sense_n of_o this_o the_o same_o evince_v from_o what_o be_v oppose_v unto_o it_o isa._n 50.8_o prov._n 17.15_o rom._n 5.16_o 18._o rom._n 8.33_o 34._o and_o the_o declaration_n of_o it_o in_o term_n equivalent_a rom._n 4.6_o 7._o rom._n 5.9_o 10._o 2_o cor._n 5.20_o 21._o matth._n 1.21_o act_n 13.39_o gal._n 2.16_o etc._n etc._n justification_n in_o the_o scripture_n propose_v under_o a_o juridical_a scheam_n and_o of_o a_o forensick_a title_n the_o part_n and_o progress_n of_o it_o instance_n from_o the_o whole_a pag._n 169._o etc._n etc._n chap._n v._n distinction_n of_o a_o first_o and_o second_o justification_n the_o whole_a doctrine_n of_o the_o roman_a church_n concern_v justification_n ground_v on_o this_o distinction_n the_o first_o justification_n the_o nature_n and_o cause_n of_o it_o according_a unto_o the_o romanist_n the_o second_o justification_n what_o it_o be_v in_o their_o sense_n solution_n of_o the_o seem_a difference_n between_o paul_n and_o james_n false_o pretend_v by_o this_o distinction_n the_o same_o distinction_n receive_v by_o the_o socinian_o and_o other_o the_o latter_a term_v by_o some_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n the_o distinction_n disprove_v justification_n consider_v either_o as_o unto_o its_o essence_n or_o its_o manifestation_n the_o manifestation_n of_o it_o twofold_a initial_a and_o final_a initial_a be_v either_o unto_o ourselves_o or_o other_o no_o second_o justification_n hence_o ensue_v justification_n before_o god_n legal_a and_o evangelical_n their_o distinct_a nature_n the_o distinction_n mention_v derogatory_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o christ._n more_o in_o it_o ascribe_v unto_o ourselves_o then_o unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o our_o justification_n the_o vanity_n of_o disputation_n to_o this_o purpose_n all_o true_a justification_n everthrow_v by_o this_o distinction_n no_o countenance_n give_v unto_o this_o justification_n in_o the_o scripture_n the_o second_o justification_n not_o intend_v by_o the_o apostle_n james_n evil_n of_o arbitrary_a distinction_n our_o first_o justification_n so_o describe_v in_o the_o scripture_n as_o to_o leave_v no_o room_n for_o a_o second_o of_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n whether_o it_o depend_v on_o faith_n alone_o or_o our_o personal_a righteousness_n inquire_v justification_n at_o once_o complete_v in_o all_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o prove_v at_o large_a believer_n upon_o their_o justification_n oblige_v unto_o perfect_a obedience_n the_o command_a power_n of_o the_o law_n constitute_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o who_o be_v not_o obnoxious_a unto_o its_o curse_n future_a sin_n in_o what_o sense_n remit_v at_o our_o first_o justification_n the_o continuation_n of_o actual_a pardon_n and_o thereby_o of_o a_o justify_v estate_n on_o what_o it_o do_v depend_v continuation_n of_o justification_n the_o act_n of_o god_n whereon_o it_o depend_v in_o that_o sense_n on_o our_o part_n it_o depend_v on_o faith_n alone_o nothing_o require_v hereunto_o but_o the_o application_n of_o righteousness_n impute_v the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v before_o god_n that_o whereon_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n depend_v pleadable_a before_o god_n this_o not_o our_o personal_a obedience_n prove_v 1._o by_o the_o experience_n of_o all_o believer_n 2._o testimony_n of_o scripture_n 3._o example_n the_o distinction_n mention_v reject_v pag._n 189._o chap._n vi_o evangelical_n personal_n righteousness_n the_o nature_n and_o use_n of_o it_o whether_o there_o be_v a_o evangelical_n justification_n on_o our_o evangelical_n righteousness_n inquire_v into_o how_o this_o be_v by_o some_o affirm_v and_o applaud_v evangelical_n personal_n righteousness_n assert_v as_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o legal_a righteousness_n or_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n opinion_n of_o the_o socinian_o personal_a righteousness_n require_v in_o the_o gospel_n believer_n hence_o denominate_v righteous_a not_o with_o respect_n unto_o righteousness_n habitual_a but_o actual_a only_o inherent_a righteousness_n the_o same_o with_o sanctification_n or_o holiness_n in_o what_o sense_n we_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o inherent_a righteousness_n no_o evangelical_n justification_n on_o our_o personal_a righteousness_n the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n do_v not_o depend_v thereon_o none_o have_v this_o righteousness_n but_o they_o be_v untecedent_o justify_v a_o charge_n before_o god_n in_o all_o justification_n before_o god_n the_o instrument_n of_o this_o charge_n the_o law_n or_o the_o gospel_n from_o neither_o of_o they_o can_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o this_o personal_a righteousness_n the_o justification_n pretend_v needless_a and_o useless_a it_o have_v not_o the_o nature_n of_o any_o justification_n mention_v in_o the_o scripture_n but_o be_v contrary_n to_o all_o that_o be_v so_o call_v other_o argument_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n sentential_a justification_n at_o the_o last_o day_n nature_n of_o the_o last_o judgement_n who_o shall_v be_v then_o justify_v a_o declaration_n of_o righteousness_n and_o a_o actual_a admission_n unto_o glory_n the_o whole_a of_o justification_n at_o the_o last_o day_n the_o argument_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v in_o this_o life_n in_o the_o same_o manner_n and_o on_o the_o same_o ground_n as_o we_o shall_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o day_n
the_o apostle_n liable_a to_o be_v abuse_v answer_n of_o the_o apostle_n unto_o this_o objection_n he_o never_o once_o attempt_n to_o answer_v it_o by_o declare_v the_o necessity_n of_o personal_a righteousness_n or_o good_a work_n unto_o justification_n before_o god_n he_o confine_v the_o cogency_n of_o evangelical_n motive_n unto_o obedience_n only_o unto_o believer_n ground_n of_o evangelical_n holiness_n assert_v by_o he_o in_o compliance_n with_o his_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n 1._o divine_a ordination_n exception_n unto_o this_o ground_n remove_v 2._o answer_v of_o the_o apostle_n vindicate_v the_o obligation_n of_o the_o law_n unto_o obedience_n nature_n of_o it_o and_o consistency_n with_o grace_n this_o answer_n of_o the_o apostle_n vindicate_v head_n of_o other_o principle_n that_o may_v be_v plead_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n pag._n 539._o chap._n xx._n seem_v difference_n no_o real_a contradiction_n between_o the_o apostle_n paul_n and_o james_n concern_v justification_n this_o grant_v by_o all_o reason_n of_o the_o seem_a difference_n the_o best_a rule_n of_o the_o interpretation_n of_o place_n of_o scripture_n wherein_o there_o be_v a_o appear_a repugnancy_n the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n according_a unto_o that_o rule_n principal_o to_o be_v learn_v from_o the_o write_n of_o paul_n the_o reason_n of_o his_o fullness_n and_o accuracy_n in_o the_o teach_n of_o that_o doctrine_n the_o importance_n of_o the_o truth_n the_o opposition_n make_v unto_o it_o and_o abuse_v of_o it_o the_o design_n of_o the_o apostle_n james_n exception_n of_o some_o against_o the_o write_n of_o s._n paul_n scandalous_a and_o unreasonable_a not_o in_o this_o matter_n to_o be_v interpret_v by_o the_o passage_n in_o james_n insist_v on_o chap._n 2._o that_o there_o be_v no_o repugnancy_n between_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o two_o apostle_n demonstrate_v head_n and_o ground_n of_o the_o demonstration_n their_o scope_n design_n and_o end_v not_o the_o same_o that_o of_o paul_n the_o only_a case_n state_v and_o determine_v by_o he_o the_o design_n of_o the_o apostle_n james_n the_o case_n propose_v by_o he_o quite_o of_o another_o nature_n the_o occasion_n of_o the_o case_n propose_v and_o state_v he_o no_o appearance_n of_o difference_n between_o the_o apostle_n because_o of_o the_o several_a case_n they_o speak_v unto_o not_o the_o same_o faith_n intend_v by_o they_o description_n of_o the_o faith_n speak_v of_o by_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o bellarmine_n argument_n to_o prove_v true_a justify_v faith_n to_o be_v intend_v by_o james_n answer_v justification_n not_o treat_v of_o by_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o same_o manner_n nor_o use_v in_o the_o same_o sense_n nor_o to_o the_o same_o end_n the_o one_o treat_n of_o justification_n as_o unto_o its_o nature_n and_o cause_n the_o other_o as_o unto_o its_o sign_n and_o evidence_n prove_v by_o the_o instance_n insist_v on_o pag._n 557._o how_o the_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v that_o abraham_n believe_v in_o god_n and_o it_o be_v count_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n when_o he_o offer_v his_o son_n on_o the_o altar_n work_v the_o same_o and_o of_o the_o same_o kind_n in_o both_o the_o apostle_n observation_n on_o the_o discourse_n of_o james_n no_o conjunction_n make_v by_o he_o between_o faith_n and_o work_n in_o our_o justification_n but_o a_o opposition_n no_o distinction_n of_o a_o first_o and_o second_o justification_n in_o he_o justification_n ascribe_v by_o he_o whole_o unto_o work_n in_o what_o sense_n do_v not_o determine_v how_o a_o sinner_n may_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n but_o how_o a_o professor_n may_v evidence_n himself_o so_o to_o be_v the_o context_n open_v from_o ver._n 14._o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n pag._n 569._o some_o of_o the_o mistake_v that_o have_v escape_v in_o the_o press_n may_v be_v thus_o correct_v pag._n 10._o line_n 2._o a_o fine_a read_v other_o p._n 11._o l._n 24._o none_o r._n nothing_o p._n 41._o l._n 30._o r_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d l._n 33._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 42._o l._n 22._o r._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 53._o l._n 6._o r._n this_o author_n l._n 25._o man_n r._n man_n l._n 26._o they_o p._n 64._o l._n 4._o a_o fine_a that_o it_o be_v p._n 71._o l._n 21._o and_o r._n add_v p._n 72._o l._n 12._o r._n for_o a_o p._n 172._o l._n 17._o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d r._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d l_o 28._o hithpaol_n p._n 174._o l._n 8._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 175._o l._n 10._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d l._n 20._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d l._n 24._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d l._n 28._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 176._o l._n 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d l._n 8._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d l._n 9_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d l._n 4._o a_o fine_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d l._n 3._o a_o fine_a affect_n p._n 180._o l._n 22._o vocation_n that_o be_v intend_v p._n 199._o l._n 1._o which_o be_v r._n whereas_o p._n 208.23_o such_o r._n faith_n p._n 234._o l._n 2._o deal_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 266._o l._n 8._o curcellaeus_n p._n 283._o l._n 23._o suffer_v r._n offer_v p._n 311._o l._n 30._o of_o he_o p._n 362._o l._n 11._o r._n as_o if_o we_o p._n 392._o l._n 20._o r._n more_o colour_n p._n 412._o l._n 7._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 436._o l._n 2._o a_o fine_a r._n other_o man_n p._n 444._o l._n 10._o proof_n r._n process_n p._n 465._o l._n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sundry_a other_o literal_a mistake_v and_o mispointing_n be_v refer_v unto_o the_o candour_n of_o the_o reader_n which_o i_o choose_v rather_o than_o to_o trouble_v many_o with_o the_o rehearsal_n of_o what_o it_o may_v be_v few_o will_v take_v notice_n of_o general_n consideration_n previous_o necessary_a unto_o the_o explanation_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n that_o we_o may_v treat_v of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n useful_o unto_o its_o proper_a end_n which_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n with_o the_o peace_n and_o furtherance_n of_o the_o obedience_n of_o believer_n some_o thing_n be_v previous_o to_o be_v consider_v which_o we_o must_v have_v respect_n unto_o in_o the_o whole_a process_n of_o our_o discourse_n and_o among_o other_o that_o may_v be_v insist_v on_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n these_o that_o ensue_v be_v not_o to_o be_v omit_v 1._o the_o first_o enquiry_n in_o this_o matter_n in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n be_v after_o the_o proper_a relief_n of_o the_o conscience_n of_o a_o sinner_n press_v and_o perplex_v with_o a_o sense_n of_o the_o gild_n of_o sin_n for_o justification_n be_v the_o way_n and_o mean_n whereby_o such_o a_o person_n do_v obtain_v acceptance_n before_o god_n with_o a_o right_n and_o title_n unto_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o nothing_o be_v pleadable_a in_o this_o cause_n but_o what_o a_o man_n will_v speak_v unto_o his_o own_o conscience_n in_o that_o state_n or_o unto_o the_o conscience_n of_o another_o when_o he_o be_v anxious_a under_o that_o enquiry_n wherefore_o the_o person_n under_o consideration_n that_o be_v who_o be_v to_o be_v justify_v be_v one_o who_o in_o himself_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 4.5_o ungodly_a and_o thereon_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chap._n 3.19_o guilty_a before_o god_n that_o be_v obnoxious_a subject_a liable_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chap._n 1.32_o to_o the_o righteous_a sentential_a judgement_n of_o god_n that_o he_o who_o commit_v sin_n who_o be_v in_o any_o way_n guilty_a of_o it_o be_v worthy_a of_o death_n hereupon_o such_o a_o person_n find_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gal._n 3.10_o under_o the_o curse_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n therein_o abide_v on_o he_o joh._n 3.18_o 36._o in_o this_o condition_n he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o plea_n without_o excuse_n by_o any_o thing_n in_o and_o from_o himself_o for_o his_o own_o relief_n his_o mouth_n be_v stop_v rom._n 3.19_o for_o he_o be_v in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n declare_v in_o the_o scripture_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gal._n 3.22_o every_o way_n shut_v up_o under_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o consequent_n of_o it_o many_o evil_n in_o this_o condition_n be_v man_n subject_a unto_o which_o may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o those_o two_o of_o our_o first_o parent_n wherein_o they_o be_v represent_v for_o first_o they_o think_v foolish_o to_o hide_v themselves_o from_o god_n and_o then_o more_o foolish_o will_v have_v charge_v he_o as_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o such_o natural_o be_v the_o thought_n of_o man_n under_o their_o conviction_n but_o whoever_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o the_o justification_n inquire_v after_o be_v by_o various_a mean_n bring_v into_o his_o
apprehension_n who_o cry_v sir_n what_o must_v i_o do_v to_o be_v save_v 2._o with_o respect_n unto_o this_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n or_o man_n in_o this_o state_n and_o condition_n the_o enquiry_n be_v what_o that_o be_v upon_o the_o account_n whereof_o god_n pardon_v all_o their_o sin_n receive_v they_o into_o his_o favour_n declare_v or_o pronounce_v they_o righteous_a and_o acquit_v from_o all_o gild_n remove_v the_o curse_n and_o turn_v away_o all_o his_o wrath_n from_o they_o give_v they_o right_o and_o title_n unto_o a_o bless_a immortality_n or_o life_n eternal_a this_o be_v that_o alone_a wherein_o the_o conscience_n of_o sinner_n in_o this_o estate_n be_v concern_v nor_o do_v they_o inquire_v after_o any_o thing_n but_o what_o they_o may_v have_v to_o oppose_v unto_o or_o answer_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n in_o the_o command_n and_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o what_o they_o may_v betake_v themselves_o unto_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o acceptance_n with_o he_o unto_o life_n and_o salvation_n that_o the_o apostle_n do_v thus_o and_o no_o otherwise_o state_n this_o whole_a matter_n and_o in_o a_o answer_n unto_o this_o enquiry_n declare_v the_o nature_n of_o justification_n and_o all_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n and_o elsewhere_o shall_v be_v afterward_o declare_v and_o prove_v and_o we_o shall_v also_o manifest_v that_o the_o apostle_n james_n in_o the_o second_o chapter_n of_o his_o epistle_n do_v not_o speak_v unto_o this_o enquiry_n nor_o give_v a_o answer_n unto_o it_o but_o it_o be_v of_o justification_n in_o another_o sense_n and_o to_o another_o purpose_n whereof_o he_o treat_v and_o whereas_o we_o can_v either_o safe_o or_o useful_o treat_v of_o this_o doctrine_n but_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o same_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v declare_v and_o whereunto_o it_o be_v apply_v in_o the_o scripture_n we_o shall_v not_o by_o any_o pretence_n be_v turn_v aside_o from_o attend_v unto_o this_o case_n and_o its_o resolution_n in_o all_o our_o discourse_n on_o this_o subject_n for_o it_o be_v the_o direction_n satisfaction_n and_o peace_n of_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n and_o not_o the_o curiosity_n of_o notion_n or_o subtlety_n of_o disputation_n which_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o design_n and_o therefore_o i_o shall_v as_o much_o as_o possible_o i_o may_v avoid_v all_o those_o philosophical_a term_n and_o distinction_n wherewith_o this_o evangelical_n doctrine_n have_v be_v perplex_v rather_o than_o illustrate_v for_o more_o weight_n be_v to_o be_v put_v on_o the_o steady_a guidance_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o conscience_n of_o one_o believer_n real_o exercise_v about_o the_o foundation_n of_o his_o peace_n and_o acceptance_n with_o god_n then_o on_o the_o confutation_n of_o ten_o wrangle_a disputer_n 3._o now_o the_o enquiry_n on_o what_o account_n or_o for_o what_o cause_n and_o reason_n a_o man_n may_v be_v so_o acquit_v or_o discharge_v of_o sin_n and_o accept_v with_o god_n as_o before_o declare_v do_v necessary_o issue_v in_o this_o whether_o it_o be_v any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o as_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n the_o renovation_n of_o our_o nature_n inherent_a habit_n of_o grace_n and_o actual_a work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v or_o may_v do_v or_o whether_o it_o be_v the_o obedience_n righteousness_n satisfaction_n and_o merit_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n our_o mediator_n and_o surety_n of_o the_o covenant_n impute_v unto_o we_o one_o of_o these_o it_o must_v be_v namely_o something_o that_o be_v our_o own_o which_o whatever_o may_v be_v the_o influence_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o it_o or_o causality_n of_o it_o because_o wrought_v in_o and_o by_o we_o be_v inherent_o our_o own_o in_o a_o proper_a sense_n or_o something_o which_o be_v not_o our_o own_o not_o inherent_a in_o we_o not_o wrought_v by_o we_o be_v yet_o impute_v unto_o we_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o acceptation_n of_o our_o person_n as_o righteous_a or_o the_o make_n of_o we_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n neither_o be_v these_o thing_n capable_a of_o mixture_n or_o composition_n rom._n 11.6_o which_o of_o these_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n wisdom_n and_o safety_n of_o a_o convince_a sinner_n to_o rely_v upon_o and_o trust_v unto_o in_o his_o appearance_n before_o god_n be_v the_o sum_n of_o our_o present_a enquiry_n 4._o the_o way_n whereby_o sinner_n do_v or_o aught_o to_o betake_v themselves_o unto_o this_o relief_n on_o supposition_n that_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o how_o they_o come_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o or_o interest_v in_o that_o which_o be_v not_o inherent_o their_o own_o unto_o as_o good_a benefit_n and_o as_o much_o advantage_n as_o if_o it_o be_v their_o own_o be_v of_o a_o distinct_a consideration_n and_o as_o this_o also_o be_v clear_o determine_v in_o the_o scripture_n so_o it_o be_v acknowledge_v in_o the_o experience_n of_o all_o they_o that_o do_v true_o believe_v neither_o be_v we_o in_o this_o matter_n much_o to_o regard_v the_o sense_n or_o arguing_n of_o man_n who_o be_v never_o thorough_o convince_v of_o sin_n nor_o have_v ever_o in_o their_o own_o person_n flee_v for_o refuge_n unto_o the_o hope_n set_v before_o they_o 5._o these_o thing_n i_o say_v be_v always_o to_o be_v attend_v unto_o in_o our_o whole_a disquisition_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o evangelical_n justification_n for_o without_o a_o constant_a respect_n unto_o they_o we_o shall_v quick_o wander_v into_o curious_a and_o perplex_a question_n wherein_o the_o conscience_n of_o guilty_a sinner_n be_v not_o concern_v and_o which_o therefore_o real_o belong_v not_o unto_o the_o substance_n or_o truth_n of_o this_o doctrine_n nor_o be_v to_o be_v immix_v therewith_o it_o be_v alone_o the_o relief_n of_o those_o who_o be_v in_o themselves_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d guilty_a before_o or_o obnoxious_a and_o liable_a to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o we_o inquire_v after_o that_o this_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n in_o or_o of_o themselves_o nor_o can_v so_o be_v that_o it_o be_v a_o provision_n without_o they_o make_v in_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o grace_n by_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n his_o obedience_n and_o death_n therein_o be_v secure_v in_o the_o scripture_n against_o all_o contradiction_n and_o it_o be_v the_o fundamental_a principle_n of_o the_o gospel_n math._n 11.28_o 6._o it_o be_v confess_v that_o many_o thing_n for_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o order_n of_o the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n grace_n herein_o be_v necessary_o to_o be_v insist_v on_o such_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n the_o place_n and_o use_v of_o it_o in_o justification_n the_o cause_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n the_o true_a notion_n of_o the_o mediation_n and_o suretyship_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o like_a which_o shall_v all_o of_o they_o be_v inquire_v into_o but_o beyond_o what_o tend_v direct_o unto_o the_o guidance_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n who_o seek_v after_o a_o stable_n and_o abide_a foundation_n of_o acceptance_n with_o god_n we_o be_v not_o easy_o to_o be_v draw_v unless_o we_o be_v free_a to_o lose_v the_o benefit_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o most_o important_a evangelical_n truth_n in_o needless_a and_o unprofitable_a contention_n and_o among_o many_o other_o miscarriage_n which_o man_n be_v subject_a unto_o whilst_o they_o be_v conversant_a about_o these_o thing_n this_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v 1._o for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n be_v directive_n of_o christian_a practice_n and_o in_o no_o other_o evangelical_n truth_n be_v the_o whole_a of_o our_o obedience_n more_o concern_v for_o the_o foundation_n reason_n and_o motive_n of_o all_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n be_v contain_v therein_o wherefore_o in_o order_n unto_o the_o due_a improvement_n of_o they_o ought_v it_o to_o be_v teach_v and_o not_o otherwise_o that_o which_o alone_o we_o aim_v or_o aught_o so_o to_o do_v to_o learn_v in_o it_o and_o by_o it_o be_v how_o we_o may_v get_v and_o maintain_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o so_o to_o live_v unto_o he_o as_o to_o be_v accept_v with_o he_o in_o what_o we_o do_v to_o satisfy_v the_o mind_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n in_o these_o thing_n be_v this_o doctrine_n to_o be_v teach_v wherefore_o to_o carry_v it_o out_o of_o the_o understanding_n of_o ordinary_a christian_n by_o speculative_a notion_n and_o distinction_n be_v disserviceable_a unto_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o church_n yea_o the_o mix_n of_o evangelical_n revelation_n with_o philosophical_a notion_n have_v be_v in_o sundry_a age_n the_o poison_n of_o religion_n pretence_n of_o accuracy_n and_o artificial_a skill_n in_o teach_v be_v that_o which_o give_v countenance_n unto_o such_o a_o
by_o the_o deed_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v no_o flesh_n be_v justify_v in_o his_o sight_n rom._n 3.20_o however_o any_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n or_o angel_n by_o their_o own_o obedience_n or_o deed_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o in_o his_o sight_n none_o can_v be_v so_o necessary_a it_o be_v unto_o any_o man_n who_o be_v to_o come_v unto_o a_o trial_n in_o the_o sentence_n whereof_o he_o be_v great_o concern_v due_o to_o consider_v the_o judge_n before_o who_o he_o be_v to_o appear_v and_o by_o who_o his_o cause_n be_v final_o to_o be_v determine_v and_o if_o we_o manage_v our_o dispute_n about_o justification_n without_o a_o continual_a regard_n unto_o he_o by_o who_o we_o must_v be_v cast_v or_o acquit_v we_o shall_v not_o right_o apprehend_v what_o our_o plea_n ought_v to_o be_v wherefore_o the_o greatness_n the_o majesty_n the_o holiness_n and_o sovereign_a authority_n of_o god_n be_v always_o to_o be_v present_a with_o we_o in_o a_o due_a sense_n of_o they_o when_o we_o inquire_v how_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v before_o he_o yet_o be_v it_o hard_o to_o discern_v how_o the_o mind_n of_o some_o man_n be_v influence_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o their_o fierce_a contest_v for_o the_o interest_n of_o their_o own_o work_n in_o their_o justification_n precibus_fw-la aut_fw-la precio_fw-la ut_fw-la in_o aliqua_fw-la parte_fw-la haereant_fw-la but_o the_o scripture_n do_v represent_v unto_o we_o what_o thought_n of_o he_o and_o of_o themselves_o not_o only_o sinner_n but_o saint_n also_o have_v have_v and_o can_v but_o have_v upon_o near_a discovery_n and_o effectual_a conception_n of_o god_n and_o his_o greatness_n thought_n hereof_o ensue_v on_o a_o sense_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n fill_v our_o first_o parent_n with_o fear_n and_o shame_n and_o put_v they_o on_o that_o foolish_a attempt_n of_o hide_v themselves_o from_o he_o nor_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o their_o posterity_n one_o jot_n better_o under_o their_o conviction_n without_o a_o discovery_n of_o the_o promise_n that_o alone_o make_v sinner_n wise_a which_o tender_v they_o relief_n at_o present_a the_o generality_n of_o man_n be_v secure_a and_o do_v not_o much_o question_n but_o that_o they_o shall_v come_v off_o well_o enough_o one_o way_n or_o other_o in_o the_o trial_n they_o be_v to_o undergo_v and_o as_o such_o person_n be_v altogether_o indifferent_a what_o doctrine_n concern_v justification_n be_v teach_v and_o receive_v so_o for_o the_o most_o part_n for_o themselves_o they_o incline_v unto_o that_o declaration_n of_o it_o which_o best_o suit_v their_o own_a reason_n as_o influence_v with_o self-conceit_n and_o corrupt_a affection_n the_o sum_n hereof_o be_v that_o what_o they_o can_v do_v themselves_o what_o be_v want_v that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v be_v it_o more_o or_o less_o shall_v one_o way_n or_o other_o be_v make_v up_o by_o christ_n either_o the_o use_n or_o the_o abuse_n of_o which_o persuasion_n be_v the_o great_a fountain_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o world_n next_o unto_o the_o depravation_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o whatever_o be_v or_o may_v be_v pretend_v unto_o the_o contrary_a person_n not_o convince_v of_o sin_n not_o humble_v for_o it_o be_v in_o all_o their_o ratiocination_n about_o spiritual_a thing_n under_o the_o conduct_n of_o principle_n so_o vitiate_v and_o corrupt_a see_v mat._n 18.3_o 4._o but_o when_o god_n be_v please_v by_o any_o mean_n to_o manifest_v his_o glory_n unto_o sinner_n all_o their_o presidence_n and_o contrivance_n do_v issue_n in_o dreadful_a horror_n and_o distress_n a_o account_n of_o their_o temper_n be_v give_v we_o isa._n 33.14_o the_o sinner_n in_o zion_n be_v afraid_a fearfulness_n have_v surprise_v the_o hypocrite_n who_o among_o we_o shall_v dwell_v with_o the_o devour_a fire_n who_o among_o we_o shall_v dwell_v with_o everlasting_a burn_n nor_o be_v it_o thus_o only_o with_o some_o peculiar_a sort_n of_o sinner_n the_o same_o will_v be_v the_o thought_n of_o all_o guilty_a person_n at_o some_o time_n or_o another_o for_o those_o who_o through_o sensuality_n security_n or_o superstition_n do_v hide_v themselves_o from_o the_o vexation_n of_o they_o in_o this_o world_n will_v not_o fail_v to_o meet_v with_o they_o when_o their_o terror_n shall_v be_v increase_v and_o become_v remediless_a our_o god_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o man_n will_v one_o day_n find_v how_o vain_a it_o be_v to_o set_v their_o briar_n and_o thorn_n against_o he_o in_o battle_n array_n and_o we_o may_v see_v what_o extravagant_a contrivance_n convince_v sinner_n will_v put_v themselves_o upon_o under_o any_o real_a view_n of_o the_o majesty_n and_o holiness_n of_o god_n micah_n 6.6_o 7._o wherewith_o say_v one_o of_o they_o shall_v i_o come_v before_o the_o lord_n and_o bow_v myself_o before_o the_o high_a god_n shall_v i_o come_v before_o he_o with_o burnt-offering_n with_o calf_n of_o a_o year_n old_a will_v the_o lord_n be_v please_v with_o thousand_o of_o ram_n or_o with_o ten_o thousand_o of_o river_n of_o oil_n shall_v i_o give_v my_o first_o bear_v for_o my_o transgression_n the_o fruit_n of_o my_o body_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o soul_n neither_o shall_v i_o ever_o think_v they_o meet_v to_o be_v contend_v withal_o about_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n who_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o these_o thing_n but_o rather_o despise_v they_o this_o be_v the_o proper_a effect_n of_o the_o conviction_n of_o sin_n strengthen_v and_o sharpen_v with_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v to_o judge_v concern_v it_o and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o in_o the_o papacy_n meet_v with_o a_o ignorance_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n have_v produce_v innumerable_a superstitious_a invention_n for_o the_o appease_n of_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n who_o by_o any_o mean_n fall_v under_o the_o disquietment_n of_o such_o conviction_n for_o they_o quick_o see_v that_o none_o of_o the_o obedience_n which_o god_n require_v of_o they_o as_o it_o be_v perform_v by_o they_o will_v justify_v they_o before_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a god_n wherefore_o they_o seek_v for_o shelter_v in_o contrivance_n about_o thing_n that_o he_o have_v not_o command_v to_o try_v if_o they_o can_v put_v a_o cheat_n upon_o their_o conscience_n and_o find_v relief_n in_o diversion_n nor_o be_v it_o thus_o only_o with_o profligate_v sinner_n upon_o their_o conviction_n but_o the_o best_a of_o man_n when_o they_o have_v have_v near_o and_o efficacious_a representation_n of_o the_o greatness_n holiness_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n have_v be_v cast_v into_o the_o deep_a self-abasement_n and_o most_o serious_a renunciation_n of_o all_o trust_n or_o confidence_n in_o themselves_o so_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n upon_o his_o vision_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o holy_a one_o cry_v out_o woe_n be_v i_o i_o be_o undo_v because_o i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o unclean_a lip_n chap._n 6.5_o nor_o be_v he_o relieve_v but_o by_o a_o evidence_n of_o the_o free_a pardon_n of_o sin_n ver_fw-la 7._o so_o holy_a job_n in_o all_o his_o contest_v with_o his_o friend_n who_o charge_v he_o with_o hypocrisy_n and_o his_o be_v a_o sinner_n guilty_a in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n above_o other_o man_n with_o assure_a confidence_n and_o perseverance_n therein_o justify_v his_o sincerity_n his_o faith_n and_o trust_n in_o god_n against_o their_o whole_a charge_n and_o every_o parcel_n of_o it_o and_o this_o he_o do_v with_o such_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o his_o own_o integrity_n as_o that_o not_o only_o he_o insist_o at_o large_a on_o his_o vindication_n but_o frequent_o appeal_v unto_o god_n himself_o as_o unto_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o plea_n for_o he_o direct_o pursue_v that_o counsel_n with_o great_a assurance_n which_o the_o apostle_n james_n so_o long_o after_o give_v unto_o all_o believer_n nor_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o that_o apostle_n more_o eminent_o exemplify_v in_o any_o one_o instance_n throughout_o the_o whole_a scripture_n then_o in_o he_o for_o he_o show_v his_o faith_n by_o his_o work_n and_o plead_v his_o justification_n thereby_o as_o job_n justify_v himself_o and_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o work_n so_o we_o allow_v it_o the_o duty_n of_o every_o believer_n to_o be_v his_o plea_n for_o justification_n by_o work_n in_o the_o sense_n wherein_o it_o be_v so_o be_v the_o most_o noble_a that_o ever_o be_v in_o the_o world_n nor_o be_v ever_o any_o controversy_n manage_v upon_o a_o great_a occasion_n at_o length_n this_o job_n be_v call_v into_o the_o immediate_a presence_n of_o god_n to_o plead_v his_o own_o cause_n not_o now_o as_o state_v between_o he_o and_o his_o friend_n whether_o he_o be_v a_o hypocrite_n or_o no_o or_o whether_o his_o faith_n or_o trust_n in_o god_n be_v sincere_a but_o as_o it_o be_v state_v between_o god_n and_o he_o wherein_o he_o seem_v to_o
justify_v in_o his_o sight_n whence_o the_o prophet_n say_v in_o the_o psalm_n if_o thou_o lord_n shall_v mark_v iniquity_n who_o shall_v stand_v and_o ambrose_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n nemo_fw-la ergo_fw-la sibi_fw-la arroget_fw-la nemo_fw-la de_fw-la meritis_fw-la glorietur_fw-la nemo_fw-la de_fw-la potestate_fw-la se_fw-la jactet_fw-la omnes_fw-la speremus_fw-la per_fw-la dominum_fw-la jesum_fw-la misericordiam_fw-la invenire_fw-la quoniam_fw-la omnes_fw-la ante_fw-la tribunal_n ejus_fw-la stabimus_fw-la de_fw-la illo_fw-la veniam_fw-la de_fw-la illo_fw-la indulgentiam_fw-la postulabo_fw-la quaenam_fw-la spes_fw-la alia_fw-la peccatoribus_fw-la in_o psal._n 119._o resh_n let_v no_o man_n arrogate_v any_o thing_n unto_o himself_o let_v no_o man_n glory_n in_o his_o own_o merit_n or_o good_a deed_n let_v no_o man_n boast_v of_o his_o power_n let_v we_o all_o hope_n to_o find_v mercy_n by_o lord_n jesus_n for_o we_o shall_v all_o stand_v before_o his_o judgment-seat_n of_o he_o will_v i_o beg_v pardon_n of_o he_o will_v i_o desire_v indulgence_n what_o other_o hope_n be_v there_o for_o sinner_n wherefore_o if_o man_n will_v be_v turn_v off_o from_o a_o continual_a regard_n unto_o the_o greatness_n holiness_n and_o majesty_n of_o god_n by_o their_o invention_n in_o the_o heat_n of_o disputation_n if_o they_o do_v forget_v a_o reverential_n consideration_n of_o what_o will_v become_v they_o and_o what_o they_o may_v betake_v themselves_o unto_o when_o they_o stand_v before_o his_o tribunal_n they_o may_v engage_v into_o such_o apprehension_n as_o they_o dare_v not_o abide_v by_o in_o their_o own_o personal_a trial._n for_o how_o shall_v man_n be_v just_a with_o god_n hence_o it_o have_v be_v observe_v that_o the_o schoolman_n themselves_o in_o their_o meditation_n and_o devotional_a write_n wherein_o they_o have_v immediate_a thought_n of_o god_n with_o who_o they_o have_v to_o do_v do_v speak_v quite_o another_o language_n as_o to_o justification_n before_o god_n than_o they_o do_v in_o their_o wrangle_a philosophical_a fiery_a dispute_n about_o it_o and_o i_o have_v rather_o learn_v what_o some_o man_n real_o judge_v about_o their_o own_o justification_n from_o their_o prayer_n than_o their_o write_n nor_o do_v i_o remember_v that_o i_o do_v ever_o hear_v any_o good_a man_n in_o his_o prayer_n use_v any_o expression_n about_o justification_n pardon_v of_o sin_n and_o righteousness_n before_o god_n wherein_o any_o plea_n from_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o be_v introduce_v or_o make_v use_n of_o the_o prayer_n of_o daniel_n have_v in_o this_o matter_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o their_o supplication_n o_o lord_n righteousness_n belong_v unto_o thou_o but_o unto_o we_o confusion_n of_o face_n we_o do_v not_o present_v our_o supplication_n before_o thou_o for_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o for_o thy_o great_a mercy_n o_o lord_n hear_v o_o lord_n forgive_v for_o thy_o own_o sake_n o_o my_o god_n dan._n 9.7_o 18_o 19_o or_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n o_o lord_n for_o in_o thy_o sight_n shall_v no_o man_n live_v be_v justify_v psal._n 143.2_o or_o if_o thou_o lord_n mark_v iniquity_n lord_n who_o shall_v stand_v but_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v psal._n 130._o 2_o 3_o 4._o on_o which_o word_n the_o exposition_n of_o austin_n be_v remarkable_a speak_v of_o david_n and_o apply_v it_o unto_o himself_o ecce_fw-la clamat_fw-la sub_fw-la molibus_fw-la iniquitatum_fw-la suarum_fw-la circumspexit_fw-la se_fw-la circumspexit_fw-la vitam_fw-la svam_fw-la vidit_fw-la illam_fw-la undique_fw-la flagitiis_fw-la coopertam_fw-la quacunque_fw-la respexit_fw-la nihil_fw-la in_o se_fw-la boni_fw-la invenit_fw-la et_fw-la cum_fw-la tanta_fw-la &_o tam_fw-la multa_fw-la peccata_fw-la undique_fw-la videret_fw-la tanquam_fw-la expavescens_fw-la exclamavit_fw-la si_fw-la iniquitates_fw-la observaris_fw-la domine_fw-la quis_fw-la sustinebit_fw-la vidit_fw-la enim_fw-la prope_fw-la totam_fw-la vitam_fw-la humanam_fw-la circumlatrari_fw-la peccatis_fw-la accusari_fw-la omnes_fw-la conscientias_fw-la cogitationibus_fw-la suis_fw-la non_fw-la inveniri_fw-la cor_fw-la castum_fw-la praesumens_fw-la de_fw-la justitia_fw-la quod_fw-la quia_fw-la inveniri_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la praesumat_fw-la ergo_fw-la omnium_fw-la cor_fw-la de_fw-la misericordia_fw-la domini_fw-la dei_fw-la svi_fw-la &_o dicat_fw-la deo_fw-la si_fw-la iniquitates_fw-la observaris_fw-la domine_fw-la domine_fw-la quis_fw-la sustinebit_fw-la quae_fw-la autem_fw-la est_fw-la spes_fw-la quoniam_fw-la apud_fw-la te_fw-la propitiatio_fw-la est_fw-la and_o whereas_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o represent_v unto_o god_n in_o our_o supplication_n our_o faith_n or_o what_o it_o be_v that_o we_o believe_v herein_o i_o much_o question_n whether_o some_o man_n can_v find_v in_o their_o heart_n to_o pray_v over_o and_o plead_v before_o he_o all_o the_o argument_n and_o distinction_n they_o make_v use_v of_o to_o prove_v the_o interest_n of_o our_o work_n and_o obedience_n in_o our_o justification_n before_o he_o or_o enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o he_o upon_o the_o conclusion_n which_o they_o make_v from_o they_o nor_o will_v many_o be_v satisfy_v to_o make_v use_n of_o that_o prayer_n which_o pelagius_n teach_v the_o widow_n as_o it_o be_v object_v to_o he_o in_o the_o diaspolitan_a synod_n tu_fw-la nosti_fw-la domine_fw-la quam_fw-la sanctae_fw-la quam_fw-la innocent_n quam_fw-la purae_fw-la ab_fw-la omni_fw-la fraud_n &_o rapina_fw-la quas_fw-la ad_fw-la te_fw-la expando_fw-la manus_fw-la quam_fw-la justa_fw-la quam_fw-la immaculata_fw-la labia_fw-la &_o ab_fw-la omni_fw-la mendacio_fw-la libera_fw-la quibus_fw-la tibi_fw-la ut_fw-la mihi_fw-la miserearis_fw-la preces_fw-la fundo_fw-la thou_o know_v o_o lord_n how_o holy_a how_o innocent_a how_o pure_a from_o all_o deceit_n and_o rapine_n be_v the_o hand_n which_o i_o stretch_v forth_o unto_o thou_o how_o just_a how_o unspotted_a with_o evil_n how_o free_a from_o lie_v be_v those_o lip_n wherewith_o i_o pour_v forth_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o that_o thou_o will_v have_v mercy_n on_o i_o and_o yet_o although_o he_o teach_v she_o so_o to_o plead_v she_o own_o purity_n innocency_n and_o righteousness_n before_o god_n yet_o he_o do_v it_o not_o as_o those_o whereon_o she_o may_v be_v absolute_o justify_v but_o only_o as_o the_o condition_n of_o her_o obtain_v mercy_n nor_o have_v i_o observe_v that_o any_o public_a liturgy_n the_o mass-book_n only_o except_v wherein_o there_o be_v a_o frequent_a recourse_n unto_o the_o merit_n and_o intercession_n of_o saint_n do_v guide_v man_n in_o their_o prayer_n before_o god_n to_o plead_v any_o thing_n for_o their_o acceptance_n with_o he_o or_o as_o the_o mean_n or_o condition_n thereof_o but_o grace_n mercy_n the_o righteousness_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n alone_o wherefore_o i_o can_v but_o judge_v it_o best_o other_o may_z think_v of_o it_o as_o they_o please_v for_o those_o who_o will_v teach_v or_o learn_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n in_o a_o due_a manner_n to_o place_v their_o conscience_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o their_o person_n before_o his_o tribunal_n and_o then_o upon_o a_o due_a consideration_n of_o his_o greatness_n power_n majesty_n righteousness_n holiness_n of_o the_o terror_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o sovereign_a authority_n to_o inquire_v what_o the_o scripture_n and_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o condition_n direct_v they_o unto_o as_o their_o relief_n and_o refuge_n and_o what_o plea_n it_o become_v they_o to_o make_v for_o themselves_o secret_n thought_n of_o god_n and_o ourselves_o retire_a meditation_n the_o conduct_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o humble_a supplication_n deathbed_n preparation_n for_o a_o immediate_a appearance_n before_o god_n faith_n and_o love_n in_o exercise_n on_o christ_n speak_v other_o thing_n for_o the_o most_o part_n than_o many_o contend_v for_o 3._o a_o clear_a apprehension_n and_o due_a sense_n of_o the_o greatness_n of_o our_o apostasy_n from_o god_n of_o the_o depravation_n of_o our_o nature_n thereby_o of_o the_o power_n and_o gild_n of_o sin_n of_o the_o holiness_n and_o severity_n of_o the_o law_n be_v necessary_a unto_o a_o right_a apprehension_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n therefore_o unto_o the_o declaration_n of_o it_o do_v the_o apostle_n premise_v a_o large_a discourse_n thorough_o to_o convince_v the_o mind_n of_o all_o that_o seek_v to_o be_v justify_v with_o a_o sense_n of_o these_o thing_n rom._n 1.2_o 3._o the_o rule_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o the_o method_n which_o he_o prescribe_v and_o the_o end_n which_o he_o design_v be_v those_o which_o we_o shall_v choose_v to_o follow_v and_o he_o lay_v it_o down_o in_o general_a that_o the_o righteoussness_n of_o god_n be_v reveal_v from_o faith_n to_o faith_n and_o that_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n chap._n 1.17_o but_o he_o declare_v not_o in_o particular_a the_o cause_n nature_n and_o way_n of_o our_o justification_n until_o he_o have_v full_o evince_v that_o all_o man_n be_v shut_v up_o under_o this_o state_n of_o sin_n and_o manifest_v how_o deplorable_a their_o condition_n be_v thereby_o and_o in_o the_o ignorance_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o the_o
but_o also_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o participation_n of_o it_o or_o its_o communication_n unto_o we_o from_o faith_n to_o faith_n the_o faith_n of_o god_n in_o the_o revelation_n and_o our_o faith_n in_o the_o acceptation_n of_o it_o be_v only_o here_o concern_v be_v a_o eminent_a revelation_n righteousness_n of_o all_o thing_n shall_v rather_o seem_v to_o be_v from_o work_n unto_o work_n from_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o we_o to_o the_o work_n of_o obedience_n do_v by_o we_o as_o the_o papist_n affirm_v no_o say_v the_o apostle_n it_o be_v from_o faith_n to_o faith_n whereof_o afterward_o this_o be_v the_o general_a thesis_n the_o apostle_n propose_v unto_o confirmation_n and_o he_o seem_v therein_o to_o exclude_v from_o justification_n every_o thing_n but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o the_o faith_n of_o believer_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n he_o consider_v all_o person_n that_o do_v or_o may_v pretend_v unto_o righteousness_n or_o seek_v after_o it_o and_o all_o way_n and_o mean_n whereby_o they_o hope_v to_o attain_v unto_o it_o or_o whereby_o it_o may_v most_o probable_o be_v obtain_v declare_v the_o fail_n of_o all_o person_n and_o the_o insufficiency_n of_o all_o mean_n as_o unto_o they_o for_o the_o obtain_v a_o righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o before_o god_n and_o as_o unto_o person_n 1._o he_o consider_v the_o gentile_n with_o all_o their_o notion_n of_o god_n their_o practice_n in_o religious_a worship_n with_o their_o conversation_n thereon_o and_o from_o the_o whole_a of_o what_o may_v be_v observe_v among_o they_o he_o conclude_v that_o they_o neither_o be_v nor_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n but_o that_o they_o be_v all_o and_o that_o most_o deserve_o obnoxious_a unto_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n and_o whatever_o man_n may_v discourse_v concern_v the_o justification_n and_o salvation_n of_o any_o without_o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o gospel_n from_o faith_n to_o faith_n it_o be_v express_o contradictory_n to_o his_o whole_a discourse_n chap._n 1._o from_o ver_fw-la 19_o to_o the_o end_n 2._o he_o consider_v the_o jew_n who_o enjoy_v the_o write_a law_n and_o the_o privilege_n wherewith_o it_o be_v accompany_v especial_o that_o of_o circumcision_n which_o be_v the_o outward_a seal_n of_o god_n covenant_n and_o on_o many_o consideration_n with_o many_o argument_n he_o exclude_v they_o also_o from_o any_o possibility_n of_o attain_v justification_n before_o god_n by_o any_o of_o the_o privilege_n they_o enjoy_v or_o their_o own_o compliance_n therewithal_o chap._n 2._o and_o both_o sort_n he_o exclude_v distinct_o from_o this_o privilege_n of_o righteousness_n before_o god_n with_o this_o one_o argument_n that_o both_o of_o they_o sin_v open_o against_o that_o which_o they_o take_v for_o the_o rule_n of_o their_o righteousness_n namely_o the_o gentile_n against_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o jew_n against_o the_o law_n whence_o it_o inevitable_o follow_v that_o none_o of_o they_o can_v attain_v unto_o the_o righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o rule_n but_o he_o proceed_v far_a unto_o that_o which_o be_v common_a to_o they_o all_o and_o 3._o he_o prove_v the_o same_o against_o all_o sort_n of_o person_n whether_o jew_n or_o gentile_n from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o universal_a depravation_n of_o nature_n in_o they_o all_o and_o the_o horrible_a effect_n that_o necessary_o ensue_v thereon_o in_o the_o heart_n and_o life_n of_o man_n chap._n 3._o so_o evidence_v that_o as_o they_o all_o be_v so_o it_o can_v not_o fall_v out_o but_o that_o all_o must_v be_v shut_v up_o under_o sin_n and_o come_v short_a of_o righteousness_n so_o from_o person_n he_o proceed_v to_o thing_n or_o mean_n of_o righteousness_n and_o 4._o because_o the_o law_n be_v give_v of_o god_n immediate_o as_o the_o whole_a and_o only_a rule_n of_o our_o obedience_n unto_o he_o and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n be_v therefore_o all_o that_o be_v require_v of_o we_o these_o may_v be_v plead_v with_o some_o pretence_n as_o those_o whereby_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v wherefore_o in_o particular_a he_o consider_v the_o nature_n use_v and_o end_v of_o the_o law_n manifest_v its_o utter_a insufficiency_n to_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n chap._n 3.19_o 20._o 5._o it_o may_v be_v yet_o object_v that_o the_o law_n and_o its_o work_n may_v be_v thus_o insufficient_a as_o it_o be_v obey_v by_o unbeliever_n in_o the_o state_n of_o nature_n without_o the_o aid_n of_o grace_n administer_v in_o the_o promise_n but_o with_o respect_n unto_o they_o who_o be_v regenerate_v and_o do_v believe_v who_o faith_n and_o work_n be_v accept_v with_o god_n it_o may_v be_v otherwise_o to_o obviate_v this_o objection_n he_o give_v a_o instance_n in_o two_o of_o the_o most_o eminent_a believer_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n namely_o abraham_n and_o david_n declare_v that_o all_o work_n whatever_o be_v exclude_v in_o and_o from_o their_o justification_n chap._n 4._o on_o these_o principle_n and_o by_o this_o gradation_n he_o peremptory_o conclude_v that_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n as_o unto_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o themselves_o or_o can_v be_v do_v by_o they_o or_o be_v wrought_v in_o they_o be_v guilty_a before_o god_n obnoxious_a unto_o death_n shut_v up_o under_o sin_n and_o have_v their_o mouth_n so_o stop_v as_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o plea_n in_o their_o own_o excuse_n that_o they_o have_v no_o righteousness_n wherewith_o to_o appear_v before_o god_n and_o that_o all_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n whence_o they_o expect_v it_o be_v insufficient_a unto_o that_o purpose_n hereon_o he_o proceed_v with_o his_o enquiry_n how_o man_n may_v be_v deliver_v from_o this_o condition_n and_o come_v to_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o resolution_n hereof_o he_o make_v no_o mention_n of_o any_o thing_n in_o themselves_o but_o only_a faith_n whereby_o we_o receive_v the_o atonement_n that_o whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v he_o say_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n or_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o he_o chap._n 3.22_o 23_o 24_o 25._o and_o not_o content_v here_o with_o this_o answer_n unto_o the_o enquiry_n how_o lose_v convince_v sinner_n may_v come_v to_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n namely_o that_o it_o be_v by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n reveal_v from_o faith_n to_o faith_n by_o grace_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v set_v forth_o for_o a_o propitiation_n he_o immediate_o proceed_v unto_o a_o positive_a exclusion_n of_o every_o thing_n in_o and_o of_o ourselves_o that_o may_v pretend_v unto_o a_o interest_n herein_o as_o that_o which_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n as_o reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n and_o witness_v unto_o by_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n how_o contrary_a their_o scheme_n of_o divinity_n be_v unto_o this_o design_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o his_o management_n of_o it_o who_o affirm_v that_o before_o the_o law_n man_n be_v justify_v by_o obedience_n unto_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o some_o particular_a revelation_n make_v unto_o they_o in_o thing_n of_o their_o own_o especial_a private_a concernment_n and_o that_o after_o the_o give_n of_o the_o law_n they_o be_v so_o by_o obedience_n unto_o god_n according_a to_o the_o direction_n thereof_o as_o also_o that_o the_o heathen_a may_v obtain_v the_o same_o benefit_n in_o compliance_n with_o the_o dictate_v of_o reason_n can_v be_v contradict_v by_o any_o who_o have_v not_o a_o mind_n to_o be_v contentious_a answerable_a unto_o this_o declaration_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n herein_o by_o the_o apostle_n be_v the_o constant_a tenor_n of_o the_o scripture_n speak_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o sin_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n his_o obedience_n and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o rest_v in_o and_o receive_v by_o faith_n be_v every_o where_o assert_v as_o the_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o justification_n in_o opposition_n unto_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o so_o express_v as_o it_o use_v to_o express_v the_o best_a of_o our_o obedience_n and_o the_o utmost_a of_o our_o personal_a righteousness_n wherever_o mention_n be_v make_v of_o the_o duty_n obedience_n and_o personal_a righteousness_n of_o the_o best_a of_o man_n with_o respect_n unto_o their_o justification_n they_o be_v all_o renounce_v by_o they_o and_o they_o betake_v themselves_o unto_o sovereign_a grace_n and_o mercy_n alone_o some_o place_n to_o this_o purpose_n may_v be_v recount_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o whole_a be_v lay_v in_o the_o first_o promise_v wherein_o the_o destruction_n of_o
the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n by_o the_o suffering_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n be_v propose_v as_o the_o only_a relief_n for_o sinner_n and_o only_a mean_n of_o the_o recovery_n of_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n it_o shall_v bruise_v thy_o head_n and_o thou_o shall_v bruise_v his_o heel_n gen._n 3.15_o abraham_n believe_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o count_v it_o unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n gen._n 15.6_o and_o aaron_n shall_v lay_v both_o his_o hand_n on_o the_o head_n of_o the_o live_a goat_n and_o confess_v over_o he_o all_o the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o all_o their_o transgression_n in_o all_o their_o sin_n put_v they_o on_o the_o head_n of_o the_o goat_n and_o the_o goat_n shall_v bear_v upon_o he_o all_o their_o iniquity_n unto_o a_o land_n not_o inhabit_v leu._n 16.21_o 22._o i_o will_v go_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n i_o will_v make_v mention_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n even_o of_o thy_o only_a psal._n 71.16_o if_o thou_o lord_n shall_v mark_v iniquity_n o_o lord_n who_o shall_v stand_v but_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v psal._n 130.3_o 4._o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o in_o thy_o sight_n shall_v no_o man_n live_v be_v justify_v psal._n 143.2_o behold_v he_o put_v no_o trust_n in_o his_o servant_n and_o his_o angel_n he_o charge_v with_o folly_n how_o much_o less_o on_o they_o that_o dwell_v in_o house_n of_o clay_n who_o foundation_n be_v in_o the_o dust_n job_n 4.18_o 19_o fury_n be_v not_o in_o i_o who_o will_v set_v the_o brier_n and_o thorn_n against_o i_o in_o battle_n i_o will_v go_v through_o they_o i_o will_v burn_v they_o together_o or_o let_v he_o take_v hold_n of_o my_o strength_n that_o he_o may_v make_v peace_n with_o i_o and_o he_o shall_v make_v peace_n with_o i_o isa._n 27.4_o 5._o sure_o shall_v one_o say_v in_o the_o lord_n have_v i_o righteousness_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o lord_n shall_v all_o the_o seed_n of_o israel_n be_v justify_v and_o glory_n isa._n 45.24_o 25._o all_o we_o like_v sheep_n have_v go_v astray_o we_o have_v turn_v every_o one_o to_o his_o own_o way_n and_o the_o lord_n have_v lay_v on_o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o by_o his_o knowledge_n shall_v my_o righteous_a servant_n justify_v many_o for_o he_o shall_v bear_v their_o iniquity_n isa._n 53.6_o 11._o for_o this_o be_v his_o name_n whereby_o he_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n jer._n 23.6_o but_o we_o be_v all_o as_o a_o unclean_a thing_n and_o all_o our_o righteousness_n be_v as_o filthy_a rag_n isa._n 64.6_o he_o shall_v finish_v the_o transgression_n and_o make_v a_o end_n of_o sin_n and_o make_v reconciliation_n for_o iniquity_n and_o bring_v in_o everlasting_a righteousness_n dan._n 9.24_o unto_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o he_o give_v power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n joh._n 1.12_o for_o as_o moses_n lift_v up_o the_o serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n even_o so_o must_v the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v lift_v up_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n chap._n 3.14_o 15._o see_v ver_fw-la 16_o 17_o 18._o be_v it_o know_v therefore_o unto_o you_o man_n and_o brethren_n that_o through_o this_o man_n be_v preach_v unto_o you_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o he_o all_o that_o believe_v be_v justify_v from_o all_o thing_n from_o which_o you_o can_v not_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n act_v 13.38_o 39_o that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o i_o chap._n 26.18_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n who_o god_n have_v set_v forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n to_o declare_v his_o righteousness_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v past_a through_o the_o forbearance_n of_o god_n to_o declare_v at_o this_o time_n his_o righteousness_n that_o he_o may_v be_v just_a and_o the_o justifier_n of_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n where_o then_o be_v boast_v it_o be_v exclude_v by_o what_o law_n of_o work_n nay_o but_o by_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n therefore_o we_o conclude_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n without_o the_o deed_n of_o the_o law_n rom._n 3.24_o 25_o 26_o 27_o 28._o for_o if_o abraham_n be_v justify_v by_o work_n he_o have_v whereof_o to_o glory_n but_o not_o before_o god_n for_o what_o say_v the_o scripture_n abraham_n believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v count_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n now_o to_o he_o that_o work_v be_v the_o reward_n not_o reckon_v of_o grace_n but_o of_o debt_n but_o to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v on_o he_o that_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a his_o faith_n be_v count_v for_o righteousness_n even_o as_o david_n also_o describe_v the_o blessedness_n of_o the_o man_n unto_o who_o god_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n say_v bless_a be_v those_o who_o iniquity_n be_v forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v blessed_n be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o impute_v sin_n rom._n 4.2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._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 of_o one_o many_o be_v dead_a much_o more_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o 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 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 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 of_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 therefore_o as_o by_o the_o offence_n of_o one_o judgement_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n unto_o condemnation_n even_o so_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o one_o the_o free_a gift_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n unto_o justification_n of_o life_n 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 chap_n 5._o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o there_o be_v therefore_o no_o condemnation_n unto_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 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 and_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_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o chap._n 8._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o for_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v chap._n 10.4_o and_o if_o by_o grace_n than_o it_o be_v no_o more_o of_o work_n otherwise_o grace_n be_v no_o more_o grace_n but_o if_o it_o be_v of_o work_n than_o it_o be_v no_o more_o grace_n otherwise_o work_n be_v no_o more_o work_n chap._n 11.6_o but_o of_o he_o be_v you_o in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o of_o god_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n 1_o cor._n 1.30_o for_o he_o have_v make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 2_o cor._n 5.21_o know_v that_o a_o man_n be_v not_o justify_v by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n but_o by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n even_o we_o 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but_o treachery_n that_o sin_n be_v blot_v out_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o believe_v that_o our_o sin_n can_v be_v pardon_v by_o he_o alone_o against_o who_o alone_o we_o have_v sin_v with_o who_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n and_o by_o who_o alone_a sin_n be_v forgive_v this_o be_v the_o faith_n of_o man_n when_o they_o come_v to_o die_v and_o those_o who_o be_v exercise_v with_o temptation_n whilst_o they_o live_v some_o be_v harden_v in_o sin_n and_o endeavour_v to_o leave_v this_o world_n without_o thought_n of_o another_o some_o be_v stupid_o ignorant_a who_o neither_o know_v nor_o consider_v what_o it_o be_v to_o appear_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o to_o be_v judge_v by_o he_o some_o be_v seduce_v to_o place_v their_o confidence_n in_o merit_n pardon_n indulgence_n and_o future_a suffrage_n for_o the_o dead_a but_o such_o as_o be_v acquaint_v with_o god_n and_o themselves_o in_o any_o spiritual_a manner_n who_o take_v a_o view_n of_o 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he_o so_o he_o say_v him_z who_o know_v not_o sin_n he_o make_v to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o that_o be_v a_o expiatory_a sacrifice_n for_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a in_o christ_n not_o with_o our_o own_o but_o with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o what_o right_o the_o right_n of_o friendship_n which_o make_v all_o common_a among_o friend_n according_a unto_o the_o ancient_a celebrate_a proverb_n be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n fasten_v unite_a unto_o he_o he_o make_v his_o thing_n we_o communicate_v his_o riches_n unto_o we_o interpose_v his_o righteousness_n between_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o our_o unrighteousness_n and_o under_o that_o as_o under_o a_o shield_n and_o buckler_n he_o hide_v we_o from_o that_o divine_a wrath_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v he_o defend_v and_o protect_v we_o therewith_o yea_o he_o communicate_v it_o unto_o we_o and_o make_v it_o we_o so_o as_o that_o be_v 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and_o therefore_o do_v not_o believe_v with_o that_o faith_n which_o purify_v the_o heart_n act._n 15.9_o and_o that_o many_o believe_v on_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n when_o they_o see_v the_o miracle_n that_o he_o do_v but_o jesus_n do_v not_o commit_v himself_o unto_o they_o because_o he_o know_v what_o be_v in_o man_n joh._n 2.23_o 24._o they_o do_v not_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n as_o those_o do_v or_o with_o that_o kind_n of_o faith_n who_o thereon_o receive_v power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n joh._n 1.12_o and_o some_o when_o they_o hear_v the_o word_n receive_v it_o with_o joy_n believe_v for_o a_o while_n but_o have_v no_o root_n luke_o 8.13_o and_o faith_n without_o a_o root_n in_o the_o heart_n will_v not_o justify_v any_o for_o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n rom._n 10.10_o so_o be_v it_o with_o they_o who_o shall_v cry_v lord_n lord_n at_o the_o last_o day_n we_o have_v prophesy_v in_o thy_o name_n whilst_o yet_o they_o be_v always_o 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object_n of_o our_o faith_n unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n act._n 2.39_o act._n 26.6_o rom._n 4.16_o 20._o chap._n 15.8_o gal._n 3.16_o 18._o heb._n 4.1_o chap._n 6.13_o chap._n 8.6_o chap._n 10.36_o 4._o the_o end_n for_o which_o the_o lord_n christ_n in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o mediation_n be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o as_o such_o propose_v in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n namely_o the_o recovery_n and_o salvation_n of_o lose_a sinner_n belong_v unto_o the_o object_n of_o faith_n as_o justify_v hence_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a life_n be_v propose_v in_o the_o scripture_n as_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v unto_o justification_n or_o as_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n math._n 9.2_o act._n 2.38_o 39_o chap._n 5.31_o chap._n 26.18_o rom._n 3.25_o chap._n 4.7_o 8._o col._n 2.13_o tit._n 1.2_o etc._n etc._n and_o whereas_o the_o just_a be_v to_o live_v by_o his_o faith_n and_o every_o one_o be_v to_o believe_v for_o himself_o or_o make_v a_o application_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v unto_o his_o own_o behoof_n some_o from_o hence_o have_v affirm_v the_o pardon_n of_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n to_o be_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o faith_n and_o indeed_o it_o do_v belong_v thereunto_o when_o in_o the_o way_n and_o order_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gospel_n we_o can_v attain_v unto_o it_o 1._o cor._n 15.3_o 4._o gal._n 2.20_o ephes._n 1.6_o 7._o wherefore_o assert_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o mediation_n to_o be_v the_o object_n of_o faith_n unto_o justification_n i_o include_v therein_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o communicate_v christ_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o mediation_n unto_o we_o and_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v so_o unite_v so_o intermix_v in_o their_o mutual_a relation_n and_o respect_n so_o concatenate_v in_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n and_o the_o declaration_n make_v of_o his_o will_n in_o the_o gospel_n as_o that_o the_o believe_v of_o any_o one_o of_o they_o do_v virtual_o include_v the_o belief_n of_o the_o rest_n and_o by_o who_o any_o one_o of_o they_o be_v disbelieved_a they_o frustrate_v and_o make_v void_a all_o the_o rest_n and_o so_o faith_n itself_o the_o due_a consideration_n of_o these_o thing_n solve_v all_o the_o difficulty_n that_o arise_v about_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n either_o from_o the_o scripture_n or_o from_o the_o experience_n of_o they_o that_o believe_v with_o respect_n unto_o its_o object_n many_o thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v we_o say_v to_o believe_v with_o it_o and_o by_o it_o and_o that_o unto_o justification_n but_o two_o thing_n be_v hence_o evident_a 1_o that_o no_o one_o of_o they_o can_v be_v assert_v to_o be_v the_o complete_a adequate_a object_n of_o our_o faith_n 2_o that_o none_o of_o they_o be_v so_o absolute_o but_o as_o they_o relate_v unto_o the_o lord_n christ_n as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o this_o answer_v the_o experience_n of_o all_o that_o do_v true_o believe_v for_o these_o thing_n be_v unite_v and_o make_v inseparable_a in_o the_o constitution_n of_o god_n all_o of_o they_o be_v virtual_o include_v in_o every_o one_o of_o they_o 1_o some_o fix_v their_o faith_n and_o trust_v principal_o on_o the_o grace_n love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n especial_o they_o do_v so_o under_o the_o old_a testament_n before_o the_o clear_a revelation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o mediation_n so_o do_v the_o psalmist_n psal._n 130.34_o psal._n 33.18_o 19_o and_o the_o publican_n luke_n 18.13_o and_o these_o be_v in_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n innumerable_a propose_v as_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n see_v rom._n 3.24_o ephes._n 2.4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o tit._n 3.5_o 6_o 7._o but_o this_o they_o do_v not_o absolute_o but_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n dan._n 9.17_o nor_o do_v the_o scripture_n any_o where_o propose_v they_o unto_o we_o but_o under_o that_o consideration_n see_v rom._n 3.24_o 25._o ephes._n 1.6_o 7_o 8._o for_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n way_n and_o mean_n of_o the_o communication_n of_o that_o grace_n love_n and_o mercy_n unto_o we_o 2_o some_o place_n and_o fix_v they_o principal_o on_o the_o lord_n christ_n his_o mediation_n and_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o this_o the_o apostle_n paul_n propose_v frequent_o unto_o we_o in_o his_o own_o example_n see_v gal._n 2.20_o phil._n 3.8_o 9_o 10._o but_o this_o they_o do_v not_o absolute_o but_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o grace_n and_o love_n of_o god_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o they_o be_v give_v and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o rom._n 8.32_o joh._n 3.16_o ephes._n 1.6_o 7_o 8._o nor_o be_v they_o otherwise_o any_o where_o propose_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n as_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n unto_o justification_n 3_o some_o in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n fix_v their_o soul_n in_o believe_v on_o the_o promise_n and_o this_o be_v exemplify_v in_o the_o instance_n of_o abraham_n gen._n 15.16_o rom._n 4.20_o and_o so_o be_v they_o propose_v in_o the_o scripture_n as_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n act._n 2.39_o rom._n 4.16_o heb._n 4.1_o 2._o chap._n 6.12_o 13._o but_o this_o they_o do_v not_o mere_o as_o they_o be_v divine_a revelation_n but_o as_o they_o contain_v and_o propose_v unto_o we_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o mediation_n from_o the_o grace_n love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n hence_o the_o apostle_n dispute_v at_o large_a in_o his_o epistle_n unto_o the_o galatian_n that_o if_o justification_n be_v any_o way_n but_o by_o the_o promise_n both_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v evacuate_v and_o make_v of_o none_o effect_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v because_o the_o promise_n be_v nothing_o but_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o the_o communication_n of_o they_o unto_o we_o 4_o some_o fix_v their_o faith_n on_o the_o thing_n themselves_o which_o they_o aim_v at_o namely_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a life_n and_o these_o also_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v propose_v unto_o we_o as_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n or_o that_o which_o we_o be_v to_o believe_v unto_o justification_n psal._n 130.4_o act._n 26.18_o tit._n 1.2_o but_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v in_o its_o proper_a order_n especial_o as_o unto_o the_o application_n of_o they_o unto_o our_o own_o soul_n for_o we_o be_v no_o where_o require_v to_o believe_v they_o or_o our_o own_o interest_n in_o they_o but_o as_o they_o be_v effect_n of_o grace_n and_o love_n of_o god_n through_o christ_n and_o his_o mediation_n propose_v in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n wherefore_o the_o belief_n of_o they_o be_v include_v in_o the_o belief_n of_o these_o and_o be_v in_o order_n of_o nature_n antecedent_n thereunto_o and_o the_o belief_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a life_n without_o the_o due_a exercise_n of_o faith_n in_o those_o cause_n of_o they_o be_v but_o presumption_n i_o have_v therefore_o give_v the_o entire_a object_n of_o faith_n as_o justify_v or_o in_o its_o work_n and_o duty_n with_o respect_n unto_o our_o justification_n in_o compliance_n with_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o experience_n of_o they_o that_o believe_v allow_v therefore_o their_o proper_a place_n unto_o the_o promise_n and_o unto_o the_o effect_n of_o all_o in_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a life_n that_o which_o i_o shall_v far_o confirm_v be_v that_o the_o lord_n christ_n in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o mediation_n as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o the_o recovery_n and_o salvation_n of_o lose_a sinner_n be_v the_o proper_a adequate_a object_n of_o justify_v faith_n and_o the_o true_a nature_n of_o evangelical_n faith_n consist_v in_o the_o respect_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o we_o shall_v immediate_o describe_v unto_o the_o love_n grace_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n with_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o obedience_n with_o the_o sacrifice_n satisfaction_n and_o atonement_n for_o sin_n which_o he_o make_v by_o his_o blood_n these_o thing_n be_v impious_o oppose_v by_o some_o as_o inconsistent_a for_o the_o second_o head_n of_o the_o socinian_n impiety_n be_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n be_v opposite_a and_o inconsistent_a so_o as_o that_o if_o we_o allow_v of_o the_o one_o we_o must_v deny_v the_o other_o but_o as_o these_o thing_n be_v so_o propose_v in_o the_o scripture_n as_o that_o without_o grant_v they_o both_o neither_o can_v be_v believe_v so_o faith_n which_o respect_v they_o as_o subordinate_a namely_o the_o mediation_n of_o
christ_n unto_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o fix_v itself_o on_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o that_o redemption_n which_o be_v in_o his_o blood_n as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n the_o effect_n of_o his_o wisdom_n grace_n and_o love_n find_v rest_n in_o both_o and_o in_o nothing_o else_o for_o the_o proof_n of_o the_o assertion_n i_o need_v not_o labour_n in_o it_o it_o be_v not_o only_o abundant_o declare_v in_o the_o scripture_n but_o that_o which_o contain_v in_o it_o a_o principal_a part_n of_o the_o design_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o gospel_n i_o shall_v therefore_o only_o refer_v unto_o some_o of_o the_o place_n wherein_o it_o be_v teach_v or_o the_o testimony_n that_o be_v give_v unto_o it_o the_o whole_a be_v express_v in_o that_o place_n of_o the_o apostle_n wherein_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n be_v most_o eminent_o propose_v unto_o we_o rom._n 3.24_o 25._o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o god_n have_v set_v forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n to_o declare_v his_o righteousness_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n whereunto_o we_o may_v add_v ephes._n 1.6_o 7._o he_o have_v make_v we_o accept_v in_o the_o belove_a in_o who_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n according_a to_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n that_o whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v the_o especial_a object_n of_o our_o faith_n unto_o justification_n but_o this_o be_v the_o lord_n christ_n in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o mediation_n for_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o in_o he_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n even_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n christ_n as_o a_o propitiation_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n or_o we_o attain_v it_o by_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n but_o this_o be_v so_o under_o this_o formal_a consideration_n as_o he_o be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o that_o end_n appoint_v give_v propose_v set_v forth_o from_o and_o by_o the_o grace_n wisdom_n and_o love_n of_o god_n god_n set_v he_o forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n he_o make_v we_o accept_v in_o the_o belove_a we_o have_v redemption_n in_o his_o blood_n according_a to_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n whereby_o he_o make_v we_o accept_v in_o the_o belove_a and_o herein_o he_o abound_v towards_o we_o in_o all_o wisdom_n ephes._n 1.8_o this_o therefore_o be_v that_o which_o the_o gospel_n propose_v unto_o we_o as_o the_o especial_a object_n of_o our_o faith_n unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n but_o we_o may_v also_o in_o the_o same_o manner_n confirm_v the_o several_a part_n of_o the_o assertion_n distinct_o 1._o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o propose_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o peculiar_a object_n of_o faith_n unto_o justification_n there_o be_v three_o sort_n of_o testimony_n whereby_o this_o be_v confirm_v 1._o those_o wherein_o it_o be_v positive_o assert_v as_o act._n 10.41_o to_o he_o give_v all_o the_o prophet_n witness_n that_o through_o his_o name_n whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v receive_v the_o remission_n of_o sin_n christ_n believe_v in_o as_o the_o mean_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v that_o which_o all_o the_o prophet_n give_v witness_n unto_o act._n 16.31_o believe_v on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v it_o be_v the_o answer_n of_o the_o apostle_n unto_o the_o jailor_n enquiry_n sir_n what_o must_v i_o do_v to_o be_v save_v his_o duty_n in_o believe_v and_o the_o object_n of_o it_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v what_o they_o return_v thereunto_o act._n 4.12_o neither_o be_v there_o salvation_n in_o any_o other_o for_o there_o be_v none_o other_o name_n under_o heaven_n give_v unto_o man_n whereby_o we_o must_v be_v save_v that_o which_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o as_o the_o only_a way_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o that_o in_o opposition_n unto_o all_o other_o way_n be_v the_o object_n of_o faith_n unto_o our_o justification_n but_o this_o be_v christ_n alone_o exclusive_o unto_o all_o other_o thing_n this_o be_v testify_v unto_o by_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n the_o design_n of_o the_o whole_a scripture_n be_v to_o direct_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o church_n unto_o the_o lord_n christ_n alone_o for_o life_n and_o salvation_n luke_n 24.25_o 26_o 27._o 2._o all_o those_o wherein_o justify_v faith_n be_v affirm_v to_o be_v our_o believe_v in_o he_o or_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n which_o be_v multiply_v joh._n 1.12_o he_o give_v power_n to_o they_o to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n chap._n 3.16_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n ver_fw-la 36._o he_o that_o believe_v on_o the_o son_n have_v everlasting_a life_n chap._n 6.29_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n that_o you_o believe_v on_o he_o who_o he_o have_v send_v ver_fw-la 47._o he_o that_o believe_v on_o i_o have_v everlasting_a life_n chap._n 7.38_o he_o that_o believe_v on_o i_o out_o of_o his_o belly_n shall_v flow_v river_n of_o live_a water_n so_o chap._n 9.35_o 36_o 37._o chap._n 11.25_o act._n 26.18_o that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o i_o 1_o pet._n 2.6_o 7._o in_o all_o which_o place_n and_o many_o other_o we_o be_v not_o only_o direct_v to_o place_n and_o affix_v our_o faith_n on_o he_o but_o the_o effect_n of_o justification_n be_v ascribe_v thereunto_o so_o express_o act._n 13.38_o 39_o which_o be_v what_o we_o design_v to_o prove_v 3._o those_o which_o give_v we_o such_o a_o description_n of_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n as_o make_v he_o the_o direct_a and_o proper_a object_n of_o it_o such_o be_v they_o wherein_o it_o be_v call_v a_o receive_n of_o he_o joh._n 1.12_o to_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o col._n 2.6_o as_o you_o have_v receive_v christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n that_o which_o we_o receive_v by_o faith_n be_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o it_o and_o it_o be_v represent_v their_o look_v unto_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n when_o it_o be_v lift_v up_o who_o be_v sting_v by_o fiery_a serpent_n joh._n 3.14_o 15._o chap._n 12._o 32._o faith_n be_v that_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o convince_v sinner_n ready_a otherwise_o to_o perish_v do_v look_v unto_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v make_v a_o propitiation_n for_o their_o sin_n and_o who_o so_o do_v shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n he_o be_v therefore_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n 2_o lie_n he_o be_v so_o as_o he_o be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n unto_o this_o end_n which_o consideration_n be_v not_o to_o be_v separate_v from_o our_o faith_n in_o he_o and_o this_o also_o be_v confirm_v by_o several_a sort_n of_o testimony_n 1._o all_o those_o wherein_o the_o love_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v propose_v as_o the_o only_a cause_n of_o give_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o recovery_n and_o salvation_n whence_o they_o become_v or_o god_n in_o they_o the_o supreme_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n joh._n 3.16_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n so_o rom._n 5.8_o 1_o joh._n 4.9_o 10._o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n rom._n 3.23_o ephes._n 1.6_o 7_o 8._o this_o the_o lord_n christ_n direct_v our_o faith_n unto_o continual_o refer_v all_o unto_o he_o that_o send_v he_o and_o who_o will_v be_v come_v to_o do_v heb._n 10.5_o 2._o all_o those_o wherein_o god_n be_v say_v to_o set_v forth_o and_o propose_v christ_n and_o to_o make_v he_o be_v for_o we_o and_o unto_o we_o what_o he_o be_v so_o unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n rom._n 3.25_o who_o god_n have_v propose_v to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n 1._o cor._n 1.30_o who_o of_o god_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n 2_o cor._n 5.21_o he_o have_v make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o act._n 5.35_o etc._n etc._n wherefore_o in_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n unto_o justification_n we_o can_v no_o otherwise_o consider_v he_o but_o as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n to_o that_o end_n he_o bring_v nothing_o unto_o we_o do_v nothing_o for_o we_o but_o what_o god_n appoint_v design_v and_o make_v he_o to_o be_v
unto_o believe_v be_v 1_o convince_v of_o sin_n and_o expose_v unto_o wrath_n 2_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o trust_v unto_o for_o help_n and_o relief_n 3_o do_v actual_o renounce_v all_o other_o thing_n that_o tender_v themselves_o unto_o that_o end_n and_o therefore_o without_o some_o act_n of_o trust_n the_o soul_n must_v lie_v under_o actual_a despair_n which_o be_v utter_o inconsistent_a with_o faith_n or_o the_o choice_n and_o approbation_n of_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n before_o describe_v 5._o the_o most_o frequent_a declaration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o scripture_n especial_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v by_o this_o trust_n and_o that_o because_o it_o be_v that_o act_n of_o it_o which_o compose_v the_o soul_n and_o bring_v it_o unto_o all_o the_o rest_v it_o can_v attain_v for_o all_o our_o rest_n in_o this_o world_n be_v from_o trust_n in_o god_n and_o the_o especial_a object_n of_o this_o trust_n so_o far_o as_o it_o belong_v unto_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v god_n in_o christ_n reconcile_n the_o world_n unto_o himself_o for_o this_o be_v respect_v where_o his_o goodness_n his_o mercy_n his_o grace_n his_o name_n his_o faithfulness_n his_o power_n be_v express_v or_o any_o of_o they_o as_o that_o which_o it_o do_v immediate_o rely_v upon_o for_o they_o be_v no_o way_n the_o object_n of_o our_o trust_n nor_o can_v be_v but_o on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v confirm_v and_o ratify_v in_o and_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n alone_o whether_o this_o trust_n or_o confidence_n shall_v be_v esteem_v of_o the_o essence_n of_o faith_n or_o as_o that_o which_o on_o the_o first_o fruit_n and_o work_n of_o it_o we_o be_v find_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o we_o need_v not_o positive_o determine_v i_o place_v it_o therefore_o as_o that_o which_o belong_v unto_o justify_v faith_n and_o be_v inseparable_a from_o it_o for_o if_o all_o we_o have_v speak_v before_o concern_v faith_n may_v be_v comprise_v under_o the_o notion_n of_o a_o firm_a assent_n and_o persuasion_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v so_o if_o any_o such_o assent_n be_v conceivable_a exclusive_a of_o this_o trust._n this_o trust_n be_v that_o whereof_o many_o divine_n do_v make_v special_a mercy_n to_o be_v the_o peculiar_a object_n and_o that_o especial_a mercy_n to_o be_v such_o as_o to_o include_v in_o it_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o own_o sin_n this_o by_o their_o adversary_n be_v fierce_o oppose_v and_o that_o on_o such_o ground_n as_o manifest_v that_o they_o do_v not_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v any_o such_o state_n attainable_a in_o this_o life_n and_o that_o if_o there_o be_v it_o will_v not_o be_v of_o any_o use_n unto_o we_o but_o rather_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o security_n and_o negligence_n in_o our_o duty_n wherein_o they_o betray_v how_o great_a be_v the_o ignorance_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o their_o own_o mind_n but_o mercy_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v especial_a two_o way_n 1_o in_o itself_o and_o in_o opposition_n unto_o common_a mercy_n 2_o with_o respect_n unto_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o first_o sense_n especial_a mercy_n be_v the_o object_n of_o faith_n as_o justify_v for_o no_o more_o be_v intend_v by_o it_o but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n set_v forth_o christ_n to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n rom._n 3.23_o 24._o and_o faith_n in_o this_o especial_a mercy_n be_v that_o which_o the_o apostle_n call_v our_o receive_v of_o the_o atonement_n rom._n 5.11_o that_o be_v our_o approbation_n of_o it_o and_o adherence_n unto_o it_o as_o the_o great_a effect_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n goodness_n faithfulness_n love_n and_o grace_n which_o will_v therefore_o never_o fail_v they_o who_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o it_o in_o the_o latter_a sense_n it_o be_v look_v on_o as_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o own_o sin_n in_o particular_a the_o especial_a mercy_n of_o god_n unto_o our_o soul_n that_o this_o be_v the_o object_n of_o justify_v faith_n that_o a_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o believe_v this_o in_o order_n of_o nature_n antecedent_n unto_o his_o justification_n i_o do_v deny_v neither_o yet_o do_v i_o know_v of_o any_o testimony_n or_o safe_a experience_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v confirm_v but_o yet_o for_o any_o to_o deny_v that_o a_o undeceive_a belief_n hereof_o be_v to_o be_v attain_v in_o this_o life_n or_o that_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o believe_v the_o pardon_n of_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o the_o especial_a love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n in_o the_o order_n and_o method_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o privilege_n limit_v and_o determine_v in_o the_o gospel_n so_o as_o to_o come_v to_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o they_o though_o i_o will_v not_o deny_v but_o that_o peace_n with_o god_n which_o be_v inseparable_a from_o justification_n may_v be_v without_o they_o seem_v not_o to_o be_v much_o acquaint_v with_o the_o design_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n the_o nature_n and_o work_n of_o faith_n or_o their_o own_o duty_n nor_o the_o profess_a experience_n of_o believer_n record_v in_o the_o scripture_n see_v rom._n 5.1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o heb._n 10.2_o 10_o 21_o 20._o psal._n 46.1_o 2._o psal._n 138.7_o 8._o etc._n etc._n yet_o it_o be_v grant_v that_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v rather_o fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o faith_n as_o under_o exercise_n and_o improvement_n than_o of_o the_o essence_n of_o it_o as_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n in_o our_o justification_n and_o the_o trust_v before_o mention_v which_o be_v either_o essential_a to_o justify_v faith_n or_o inseparable_a from_o it_o be_v excellent_o express_v by_o bernard_n de_fw-fr evangel_n ser._n 3._o tria_fw-la considero_fw-la in_o quibus_fw-la tota_fw-la mea_fw-la spes_fw-la consistit_fw-la charitatem_fw-la adoptionis_fw-la veritatem_fw-la promissionis_fw-la potestatem_fw-la redditionis_fw-la murmuret_fw-la jam_fw-la quantum_fw-la voluerit_fw-la insipiens_fw-la cogitatio_fw-la mea_fw-la dicens_fw-la quis_fw-la enim_fw-la es_fw-la tu_fw-la &_o quanta_fw-la est_fw-la illa_fw-la gloria_fw-la quibusve_fw-la meritis_fw-la hanc_fw-la obtinere_fw-la speras_fw-la &_o ego_fw-la fiducialiter_fw-la respondebo_fw-la scio_fw-la cui_fw-la credidi_fw-la &_o certus_fw-la sum_fw-la quia_fw-la in_o charitate_fw-la adoptavit_fw-la i_o quia_fw-la verax_fw-la in_o promissione_n quia_fw-la potens_fw-la in_o exhibitione_n licet_fw-la enim_fw-la ei_fw-la facere_fw-la quod_fw-la voluerit_fw-la hic_fw-la est_fw-la funiculus_fw-la triplex_fw-la qui_fw-la difficulter_fw-la rumpitur_fw-la quem_fw-la nobis_fw-la ex_fw-la patria_fw-la nostra_fw-la in_o hanc_fw-la terram_fw-la usque_fw-la demissum_fw-la firmiter_fw-la obsecro_fw-la teneamus_fw-la &_o ipse_fw-la nos_fw-la sublevet_fw-la ipse_fw-la nos_fw-la trahat_fw-la &_o pertrahat_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la conspectum_fw-la gloriae_fw-la magni_fw-la dei_fw-la qui_fw-la est_fw-la benedictus_n in_fw-la secula_fw-la concern_v this_o faith_n and_o trust_v it_o be_v earnest_o plead_v by_o many_o that_o obedience_n be_v include_v in_o it_o but_o as_o to_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n thereof_o they_o various_o express_v themselves_o socinus_n and_o those_o who_o follow_v he_o absolute_o do_v make_v obedience_n to_o be_v the_o essential_a form_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v deny_v by_o episcopius_n the_o papist_n distinguish_v between_o faith_n inform_v and_o faith_n form_v by_o charity_n which_o come_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n for_o both_o be_v build_v on_o this_o supposition_n that_o there_o may_v be_v true_a evangelical_n faith_n that_o which_o be_v require_v as_o our_o duty_n and_o consequent_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n that_o may_v contain_v all_o in_o it_o which_o be_v comprise_v in_o the_o name_n and_o duty_n of_o faith_n that_o may_v be_v without_o charity_n or_o obedience_n and_o so_o be_v useless_a for_o the_o socinian_o do_v not_o make_v obedience_n to_o be_v the_o essence_n of_o faith_n absolute_o but_o as_o it_o justify_v and_o so_o they_o plead_v unto_o this_o purpose_n that_o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a but_o to_o suppose_v that_o a_o dead_a faith_n or_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v dead_a be_v that_o faith_n which_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o way_n of_o duty_n be_v a_o monstrous_a imagination_n other_o plead_v for_o obedience_n charity_n the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o be_v include_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n but_o plead_v not_o direct_o that_o this_o obedience_n be_v the_o form_n of_o faith_n but_o that_o which_o belong_v unto_o the_o perfection_n of_o it_o as_o it_o be_v justify_v neither_o yet_o do_v they_o say_v that_o by_o this_o obedience_n a_o continue_a course_n of_o work_n and_o obedience_n as_o though_o that_o be_v necessary_a unto_o our_o first_o justification_n be_v require_v but_o only_o a_o sincere_a active_a purpose_n of_o obedience_n and_o thereon_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o day_n be_v load_v they_o with_o reproach_n who_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v if_o they_o know_v who_o they_o
be_v for_o how_o impossible_a it_o be_v according_a unto_o their_o principle_n who_o believe_v justification_n by_o faith_n alone_o that_o justify_v faith_n shall_v be_v without_o a_o sincere_a purpose_n of_o heart_n to_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n i_o shall_v brief_o declare_v for_o 1_o they_o believe_v that_o faith_n be_v not_o of_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n yea_o that_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n wrought_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n by_o the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o his_o power_n and_o to_o suppose_v such_o a_o grace_n dead_a unactive_a unfruitful_a not_o operative_a unto_o the_o great_a end_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o transform_v of_o the_o soul_n of_o they_o that_o receive_v it_o into_o his_o image_n be_v a_o reflection_n on_o the_o wisdom_n goodness_n and_o love_n of_o god_n himself_o 2_o that_o this_o grace_n be_v in_o they_o a_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n which_o in_o the_o habit_n of_o it_o as_o resident_a in_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o real_o distinguish_v from_o that_o of_o all_o other_o grace_n whereby_o we_o live_v to_o god_n so_o that_o there_o shall_v be_v faith_n habitual_o in_o the_o heart_n i_o mean_v that_o evangelical_n faith_n we_o inquire_v after_o or_o actual_o exercise_v where_o there_o be_v not_o a_o habit_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n be_v utter_o impossible_a neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o there_o shall_v be_v any_o exercise_n of_o this_o faith_n unto_o justification_n but_o where_o the_o mind_n be_v prepare_v dispose_v and_o determine_v unto_o universal_a obedience_n and_o therefore_o 3_o it_o be_v deny_v that_o any_o faith_n trust_v or_o confidence_n which_o may_v be_v imagine_v so_o as_o to_o be_v absolute_o separable_a from_o and_o have_v its_o whole_a nature_n consistent_a with_o the_o absence_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n be_v that_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o especial_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o which_o in_o the_o gospel_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n and_o whereas_o some_o have_v say_v that_o man_n may_v believe_v and_o place_v their_o firm_a trust_n in_o christ_n for_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o yet_o not_o be_v justify_v it_o be_v a_o position_n so_o destructive_a unto_o the_o gospel_n and_o so_o full_a of_o scandal_n unto_o all_o pious_a soul_n and_o contain_v such_o a_o express_a denial_n of_o the_o record_n that_o god_n have_v give_v concern_v his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n as_o i_o wonder_v that_o any_o person_n of_o sobriety_n and_o learning_n shall_v be_v surprise_v unto_o it_o and_o whereas_o they_o plead_v the_o experience_n of_o multitude_n who_o profess_v this_o firm_a faith_n and_o confidence_n in_o christ_n and_o yet_o be_v not_o justify_v it_o be_v true_a indeed_o but_o nothing_o unto_o their_o purpose_n for_o whatever_o they_o profess_v not_o only_o not_o one_o of_o they_o do_v so_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o judgement_n of_o god_n where_o this_o matter_n be_v to_o be_v try_v but_o it_o be_v no_o difficult_a matter_n to_o evict_v they_o of_o the_o folly_n and_o falseness_n of_o this_o profession_n by_o the_o light_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o gospel_n even_o in_o their_o own_o conscience_n if_o they_o will_v attend_v unto_o instruction_n wherefore_o we_o say_v the_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v such_o as_o be_v not_o find_v in_o any_o but_o those_o who_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o by_o he_o unite_v unto_o christ_n who_o nature_n be_v renew_v and_o in_o who_o there_o be_v a_o principle_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o purpose_n of_o obedience_n only_o we_o say_v it_o be_v not_o any_o other_o grace_n as_o charity_n and_o the_o like_a nor_o any_o obedience_n that_o give_v life_n and_o form_n unto_o this_o faith_n but_o it_o be_v this_o faith_n that_o give_v life_n and_o efficacy_n unto_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o form_n unto_o all_o evangelical_n obedience_n neither_o do_v any_o thing_n hence_o accrue_v unto_o our_o adversary_n who_o will_v have_v all_o those_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o their_o root_n and_o principle_n at_o least_o present_a in_o all_o that_o be_v to_o be_v justify_v to_o have_v the_o same_o influence_n unto_o our_o justification_n as_o faith_n have_v or_o that_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n alone_o and_o in_o explication_n of_o it_o in_o answer_n unto_o the_o reproach_n of_o the_o romanist_n do_v say_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n alone_o but_o not_o by_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v alone_o that_o we_o intend_v by_o faith_n all_o other_o grace_n and_o obedience_n also_o for_o beside_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o no_o other_o grace_n be_v capable_a of_o that_o office_n which_o be_v assign_v unto_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n nor_o can_v be_v assume_v into_o a_o society_n in_o operation_n with_o it_o namely_o to_o receive_v christ_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n by_o he_o and_o to_o give_v glory_n unto_o god_n on_o their_o account_n so_o when_o they_o can_v give_v we_o any_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n assign_v our_o justification_n unto_o any_o other_o grace_n or_o all_o grace_n together_o or_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o so_o as_o it_o be_v assign_v unto_o faith_n they_o shall_v be_v attend_v unto_o and_o this_o in_o particular_a be_v to_o be_v affirm_v of_o repentance_n concern_v which_o it_o be_v most_o vehement_o urge_v that_o it_o be_v of_o the_o same_o necessity_n unto_o our_o justification_n as_o faith_n be_v for_o this_o they_o say_v be_v easy_o prove_v from_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n innumerable_a which_o call_v all_o man_n to_o repentance_n that_o will_v be_v save_v especial_o those_o two_o eminent_a place_n be_v insist_v on_o act._n 2.38_o 39_o chap._n 3.16_o but_o that_o which_o they_o have_v to_o prove_v be_v not_o that_o it_o be_v of_o the_o same_o necessity_n with_o faith_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v to_o be_v justify_v but_o that_o it_o be_v of_o the_o same_o use_n with_o faith_n in_o their_o justification_n baptism_n in_o that_o place_n of_o the_o apostle_n act._n 2.38_o 39_o be_v join_v with_o faith_n no_o less_o than_o repentance_n and_o in_o other_o place_n it_o be_v express_o put_v into_o the_o same_o condition_n hence_o most_o of_o the_o ancient_n conclude_v that_o it_o be_v no_o less_o necessary_a unto_o salvation_n than_o faith_n or_o repentance_n itself_o yet_o never_o do_v any_o of_o they_o assign_v it_o the_o same_o use_n in_o justification_n with_o faith_n but_o it_o be_v plead_v whatever_o be_v a_o necessary_a condition_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v also_o a_o necessary_a condition_n of_o justification_n for_o otherwise_o a_o man_n may_v be_v justify_v and_o continue_v in_o his_o justify_v estate_n not_o be_v save_v for_o want_v of_o that_o necessary_a condition_n for_o by_o a_o necessary_a condition_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n they_o understand_v that_o without_o which_o a_o man_n can_v be_v save_v but_o of_o this_o nature_n be_v repentance_n as_o well_o as_o faith_n and_o so_o be_v equal_o a_o condition_n of_o our_o justification_n the_o ambiguity_n of_o the_o signification_n of_o the_o word_n condition_n do_v cast_v much_o disorder_n on_o the_o present_a enquiry_n in_o the_o discourse_n of_o some_o man_n but_o to_o pass_v it_o by_o at_o present_a i_o say_v final_a perseverance_n be_v a_o necessary_a condition_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n wherefore_o by_o this_o rule_n it_o be_v also_o of_o justification_n they_o say_v some_o thing_n be_v condition_n absolute_o such_o as_o be_v faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o a_o purpose_n of_o obedience_n some_o be_v so_o on_o some_o supposition_n only_o namely_o that_o a_o man_n life_n be_v continue_v in_o this_o world_n such_o be_v a_o course_n in_o obedience_n and_o good_a work_n and_o perseverance_n unto_o the_o end_n wherefore_o i_o say_v then_o that_o on_o supposition_n that_o a_o man_n live_v in_o this_o world_n perseverance_n unto_o the_o end_n be_v a_o necessary_a condition_n of_o his_o justification_n and_o if_o so_o no_o man_n can_v be_v justify_v whilst_o he_o be_v in_o this_o world_n for_o a_o condition_n do_v suspend_v that_o whereof_o it_o be_v a_o condition_n from_o existence_n until_o it_o be_v accomplish_v it_o be_v then_o to_o no_o purpose_n to_o dispute_v any_o long_o about_o justification_n if_o indeed_o no_o man_n be_v nor_o can_v be_v justify_v in_o this_o life_n but_o how_o contrary_a this_o be_v to_o scripture_n and_o experience_n be_v know_v if_o it_o be_v say_v that_o final_a perseverance_n which_o be_v so_o express_v a_o condition_n of_o salvation_n in_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v not_o indeed_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o first_o justification_n but_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n then_o they_o yield_v up_o their_o grand_a position_n that_o whatever_o be_v a_o necessary_a condition_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v a_o
this_o notion_n and_o expression_n as_o improper_a than_o reject_v they_o as_o untrue_a and_o our_o safe_a course_n in_o these_o case_n be_v to_o consider_v what_o be_v the_o thing_n or_o matter_n intend_v if_o that_o be_v agree_v upon_o he_o deserve_v best_o of_o truth_n who_o part_n with_o strife_n about_o propriety_n of_o expression_n before_o it_o be_v meddle_v with_o tenacious_a plead_v about_o they_o will_v sure_o render_v our_o contention_n endless_a and_o none_o will_v ever_o want_v a_o appearance_n of_o probability_n to_o give_v they_o countenance_n in_o what_o they_o pretend_v if_o our_o design_n in_o teach_v be_v the_o same_o with_o that_o of_o the_o scripture_n namely_o to_o inform_v the_o mind_n of_o believer_n and_o convey_v the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n unto_o they_o we_o must_v be_v content_v sometime_o to_o make_v use_n of_o such_o expression_n as_o will_v scarce_o pass_v the_o ordeal_o of_o arbitrary_a rule_n and_o distinction_n through_o the_o whole_a compass_n of_o notional_a and_o artificial_a science_n and_o those_o who_o without_o more_o ado_n reject_v the_o instrumentality_n of_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n as_o a_o unscriptural_a notion_n as_o though_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o they_o with_o one_o breath_n to_o blow_v away_o the_o reason_n and_o argument_n of_o so_o many_o learned_a man_n as_o have_v plead_v for_o it_o may_v not_o i_o think_v do_v amiss_o to_o review_v the_o ground_n of_o their_o confidence_n for_o the_o question_n be_v only_o concern_v what_o be_v intend_v by_o it_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o the_o term_n or_o word_n itself_o of_o a_o instrument_n be_v not_o find_v unto_o this_o purpose_n in_o the_o scripture_n for_o on_o the_o same_o ground_n we_o may_v reject_v a_o trinity_n of_o person_n in_o the_o divine_a essence_n without_o a_o acknowledgement_n whereof_o not_o one_o line_n of_o the_o scripture_n can_v be_v right_o understand_v those_o who_o assert_v faith_n to_o be_v as_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n in_o our_o justification_n do_v it_o with_o respect_n unto_o two_o ends._n for_o first_o they_o design_v thereby_o to_o declare_v the_o meaning_n of_o those_o expression_n in_o the_o scripture_n wherein_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d absolute_o which_o must_v denote_v either_o instrumentum_fw-la aut_fw-la formam_fw-la aut_fw-la modum_fw-la actionis_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 3.28_o therefore_o we_o conclude_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ver_fw-la 22._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 1.17_o gal._n 3.8_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ephes._n 2.8_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 3.22_o 30._o that_o be_v fide_fw-la ex_fw-la fide_fw-la per_fw-la fidem_fw-la which_o we_o can_v express_v only_o by_o faith_n or_o through_o faith_n propter_fw-la fidem_fw-la or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o our_o faith_n we_o be_v no_o where_o say_v to_o be_v justify_v the_o enquiry_n be_v what_o be_v the_o most_o proper_a lightsome_a and_o convenient_a way_n of_o declare_v the_o meaning_n of_o these_o expression_n this_o the_o generality_n of_o protestant_n do_v judge_n to_o be_v by_o a_o instrumental_a cause_n for_o some_o kind_n of_o causality_n they_o do_v plain_o intimate_v whereof_o the_o low_a and_o mean_a be_v that_o which_o be_v instrumental_a for_o they_o be_v use_v of_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n and_o of_o no_o other_o grace_n or_o duty_n whatever_o wherefore_o the_o proper_a work_n or_o office_n of_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n be_v intend_v by_o they_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v no_o where_o use_v in_o the_o whole_a new_a testament_n with_o a_o genitive_a case_n nor_o in_o any_o other_o good_a author_n but_o it_o denote_v a_o instrumental_a efficiency_n at_o least_o in_o the_o divine_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n the_o operation_n of_o the_o second_o person_n who_o be_v in_o they_o a_o principal_a efficient_a yet_o be_v sometime_o express_v thereby_o it_o may_v be_v to_o denote_v the_o order_n of_o operation_n in_o the_o holy_a trinity_n answer_v the_o order_n of_o subsistence_n though_o it_o be_v apply_v unto_o god_n absolute_o or_o the_o father_n rom._n 11.35_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n again_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v direct_o oppose_v gal._n 3.2_o but_o when_o it_o be_v say_v that_o a_o man_n be_v not_o justify_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n it_o be_v acknowledge_v by_o all_o that_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o expression_n be_v to_o exclude_v all_o efficiency_n in_o every_o kind_n of_o such_o work_n from_o our_o justification_n it_o follow_v therefore_o that_o where_o in_o opposition_n hereunto_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o faith_n a_o instrumental_a efficiency_n be_v intend_v yet_o will_v i_o not_o therefore_o make_v it_o my_o controversy_n with_o any_o that_o faith_n be_v proper_o a_o instrument_n or_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n in_o or_o of_o our_o justification_n and_o so_o divert_v into_o a_o impertinent_a contest_v about_o the_o nature_n and_o kind_n of_o instrument_n and_o instrumental_a cause_n as_o they_o be_v metaphysical_o hunt_v with_o a_o confuse_a cry_n of_o futilous_a term_n and_o distinction_n but_o this_o i_o judge_v that_o among_o all_o those_o notion_n of_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v take_v from_o common_a use_n and_o understanding_n to_o represent_v unto_o our_o mind_n the_o meaning_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o scriptural_a expression_n so_o often_o use_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v none_o so_o proper_a as_o this_o of_o a_o instrument_n or_o instrumental_a cause_n see_v a_o causality_n be_v include_v in_o they_o and_o that_o of_o any_o other_o kind_n certain_o exclude_v nor_o have_v it_o any_o of_o its_o own_o but_o it_o may_v be_v say_v that_o if_o faith_n be_v the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o justification_n it_o be_v either_o the_o instrument_n of_o god_n or_o the_o instrument_n of_o believer_n themselves_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o instrument_n of_o god_n be_v plain_a in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n which_o he_o prescribe_v unto_o we_o it_o be_v a_o act_n of_o our_o own_o and_o it_o be_v we_o that_o believe_v not_o god_n nor_o can_v any_o act_n of_o we_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o his_o work_n and_o if_o it_o be_v our_o instrument_n see_v a_o efficiency_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o it_o then_o be_v we_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o own_o justification_n in_o some_o sense_n and_o may_v be_v say_v to_o justify_v ourselves_o which_o be_v derogatory_n to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n i_o confess_v that_o i_o lay_v not_o much_o weight_n on_o exception_n of_o this_o nature_n for_o 1_o notwithstanding_o what_o be_v say_v herein_o the_o scripture_n be_v express_v that_o god_n justify_v we_o by_o faith_n it_o be_v one_o god_n which_o shall_v justify_v the_o circumcision_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o faith_n and_o the_o uncircumcision_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d through_o or_o by_o faith_n rom._n 3.30_o the_o scripture_n foresee_v that_o god_n will_v justify_v the_o heathen_a through_o faith_n gal._n 3.8_o as_o he_o purify_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n by_o faith_n act._n 15.9_o wherefore_o faith_n in_o some_o sense_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o god_n in_o our_o justification_n both_o as_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o way_n ordain_v and_o appoint_v by_o he_o on_o our_o part_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v justify_v as_o also_o because_o he_o bestow_v it_o on_o we_o and_o work_v it_o in_o we_o unto_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v for_o by_o grace_n we_o be_v save_v through_o faith_n and_o that_o not_o of_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n ephes._n 3.8_o if_o any_o one_o shall_v now_o say_v that_o on_o these_o account_n or_o with_o respect_n unto_o divine_a ordination_n and_o operation_n concur_v unto_o our_o justification_n that_o faith_n be_v the_o instrument_n of_o god_n in_o its_o place_n and_o way_n as_o the_o gospel_n also_o be_v rom._n 1.16_o and_o the_o minister_n of_o it_o 2_o cor._n 5.18_o 1_o tim._n 4.6_o and_o the_o sacrament_n also_o rom._n 4.11_o tit._n 3.5_o in_o their_o several_a place_n and_o kind_n unto_o our_o justification_n it_o may_v be_v he_o will_v contribute_v unto_o a_o right_a conception_n of_o the_o work_n of_o god_n herein_o as_o much_o as_o those_o shall_v by_o who_o it_o be_v deny_v but_o that_o which_o be_v principal_o intend_v be_v that_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v neither_o yet_o be_v they_o say_v hereon_o to_o justify_v themselves_o for_o whereas_o it_o do_v neither_o real_o
produce_v the_o effect_n of_o justification_n by_o a_o physical_a operation_n nor_o can_v do_v so_o it_o be_v a_o pure_a sovereign_a act_n of_o god_n nor_o be_v moral_o any_o way_n meritorious_a thereof_o nor_o do_v dispose_v the_o subject_n wherein_o it_o be_v unto_o the_o introduction_n of_o a_o inherent_a formal_a cause_n of_o justification_n there_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n in_o rerum_fw-la natura_fw-la nor_o have_v any_o other_o physical_a or_o moral_a respect_n unto_o the_o effect_n of_o justification_n but_o what_o arise_v mere_o from_o the_o constitution_n and_o appointment_n of_o god_n there_o be_v no_o colour_n of_o reason_n from_o the_o instrumentality_n of_o faith_n assert_v to_o ascribe_v the_o effect_n of_o justification_n unto_o any_o but_o unto_o the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n which_o be_v god_n alone_o and_o from_o who_o it_o proceed_v in_o a_o way_n of_o free_a and_o sovereign_a grace_n dispose_v the_o order_n of_o thing_n and_o the_o relation_n of_o they_o one_o unto_o another_o as_o seem_v good_a unto_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 3.24_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ver_fw-la 25._o it_o be_v therefore_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n prescribe_v our_o duty_n that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n have_v its_o use_n and_o operation_n towards_o that_o end_n after_o the_o manner_n of_o a_o instrument_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v far_o immediate_o wherefore_o so_o far_o as_o i_o can_v discern_v they_o contribute_v nothing_o unto_o the_o real_a understanding_n of_o this_o truth_n who_o deny_v faith_n to_o be_v the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o on_o other_o ground_n assert_v it_o to_o be_v the_o condition_n thereof_o unless_o they_o can_v prove_v that_o this_o be_v a_o more_o natural_a exposition_n of_o those_o expression_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v the_o first_o thing_n to_o be_v inquire_v after_o for_o all_o that_o we_o do_v in_o this_o matter_n be_v but_o to_o endeavour_v a_o right_a understanding_n of_o scripture_n proposition_n and_o expression_n unless_o we_o intend_v to_o wander_v extra_fw-la oleas_fw-la and_o lose_v ourselves_o in_o a_o maze_n of_o uncertain_a conjecture_n second_o they_o design_v to_o declare_v the_o use_n of_o faith_n in_o justification_n express_v in_o the_o scripture_n by_o apprehend_v and_o receive_v of_o christ_n or_o his_o righteousness_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n thereby_o the_o word_n whereby_o this_o use_n of_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n be_v express_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o constant_a use_n of_o they_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v to_o take_v or_o receive_v what_o be_v offer_v tender_v give_v or_o grant_v unto_o we_o or_o to_o apprehend_v and_o lay_v hold_v of_o any_o thing_n thereby_o to_o make_v it_o our_o own_o as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v also_o use_v in_o the_o same_o sense_n heb._n 2.16_o so_o be_v we_o say_v by_o faith_n to_o receive_v christ_n joh._n 1.12_o col._n 2.6_o the_o abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 5.17_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n act._n 2.41_o the_o word_n of_o god_n act._n 8.14_o 1_o thes._n 1.6_o chap._n 2.13_o the_o atonement_n make_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n rom._n 5.11_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n act._n 10.43_o chap._n 26.18_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 3.14_o the_o promise_n heb._n 9.15_o there_o be_v therefore_o nothing_o that_o concur_v unto_o our_o justification_n but_o we_o receive_v it_o by_o faith_n and_o unbelief_n be_v express_v by_o not_o receive_v joh._n 1.11_o chap._n 3.11_o chap._n 12.48_o chap._n 14.17_o wherefore_o the_o object_n of_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n that_o whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v tender_v grant_v and_o give_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n the_o use_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o lay_v hold_n upon_o it_o to_o receive_v it_o so_o as_o that_o it_o may_v be_v our_o own_o what_o we_o receive_v of_o outward_a thing_n that_o be_v so_o give_v unto_o we_o we_o do_v it_o by_o our_o hand_n which_o therefore_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o that_o reception_n that_o whereby_o we_o apprehend_v or_o lie_v hold_v of_o any_o thing_n to_o appropriate_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o that_o because_o this_o be_v the_o peculiar_a office_n which_o by_o nature_n it_o be_v assign_v unto_o among_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n other_o use_v it_o have_v and_o other_o member_n on_o other_o account_n may_v be_v as_o useful_a unto_o the_o body_n as_o it_o but_o it_o alone_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o receive_v and_o apprehend_v that_o which_o be_v give_v be_v to_o be_v make_v our_o own_o and_o to_o abide_v with_o we_o whereas_o therefore_o the_o righteousness_n wherewith_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o be_v tender_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o use_n and_o office_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o receive_v apprehend_v or_o lay_v 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condition_n wherein_o he_o himself_o do_v place_v they_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n alone_o that_o he_o direct_v the_o faith_n unto_o of_o all_o they_o that_o will_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n grace_n redemption_n propitiation_n all_o through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n faith_n do_v peculiarly_a respect_n and_o fix_v upon_o this_o be_v that_o if_o i_o mistake_v not_o which_o they_o will_v confirm_v by_o their_o experience_n who_o have_v make_v any_o distinct_a observation_n of_o the_o act_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o their_o justification_n before_o god_n 2._o the_o scripture_n plain_o declare_v that_o faith_n as_o justify_v respect_v the_o sacerdotal_a office_n and_o act_n of_o christ_n alone_o in_o the_o great_a representation_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o the_o church_n of_o old_a in_o the_o expiatory_a sacrifice_n when_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n be_v pardon_v and_o their_o person_n accept_v with_o god_n the_o act_n of_o their_o faith_n be_v limit_v unto_o the_o imposition_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n on_o the_o head_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n by_o the_o high_a priest_n leu._n 16._o by_o his_o knowledge_n that_o be_v faith_n in_o he_o shall_v my_o righteous_a servant_n justify_v many_o for_o he_o shall_v bear_v their_o iniquity_n isa._n 53.11_o that_o alone_o which_o faith_n respect_v in_o christ_n as_o unto_o the_o justification_n of_o sinner_n be_v his_o bear_v their_o iniquity_n guilty_a convince_a sinner_n look_v unto_o he_o by_o faith_n as_o those_o who_o be_v sting_v with_o fiery_a serpent_n do_v to_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n that_o be_v as_o he_o be_v lift_v up_o on_o the_o cross_n joh._n 3.14_o 15._o so_o do_v he_o himself_o express_v the_o nature_n and_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n rom._n 3.24_o 25._o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n who_o god_n have_v set_v
forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o he_o be_v a_o propitiation_n as_o he_o shed_v his_o blood_n for_o we_o as_o we_o have_v redemption_n thereby_o he_o be_v the_o peculiar_a object_n of_o our_o faith_n with_o respect_n unto_o our_o justification_n see_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n rom._n 5.9_o 10._o ephes._n 1.7_o col._n 1.14_o ephes._n 2.13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o rom._n 8.3_o 4._o he_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 2_o cor._n 5.21_o that_o which_o we_o seek_v after_o in_o justification_n be_v a_o participation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n to_o be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o that_o not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o another_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o that_o alone_o which_o be_v propose_v unto_o our_o faith_n as_o the_o mean_n and_o cause_n of_o it_o be_v his_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o or_o a_o sacrifice_n 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the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v so_o far_o impute_v unto_o we_o that_o on_o the_o account_n thereof_o god_n give_v unto_o we_o justify_v grace_n and_o thereby_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n in_o their_o sense_n whence_o they_o allow_v it_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n but_o on_o a_o supposition_n thereof_o or_o the_o reception_n of_o that_o grace_n we_o be_v continue_v to_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n by_o the_o work_v we_o perform_v by_o virtue_n of_o that_o grace_n receive_v and_o though_o some_o of_o they_o rise_v so_o high_a as_o to_o affirm_v that_o this_o grace_n and_o the_o work_n of_o it_o need_v no_o far_o respect_n unto_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n to_o deserve_v our_o second_o justification_n and_o life_n eternal_a as_o do_v vasquez_n express_o in_o 1.2_o q._n 114._o disp._n 222._o cap._n 3._o yet_o many_o of_o they_o affirm_v that_o it_o be_v still_o from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o 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a_o proof_n of_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o the_o other_o as_o here_o they_o be_v and_o david_n when_o a_o justify_v believer_n not_o only_o place_v the_o blessedness_n of_o man_n in_o the_o free_a remission_n of_o sin_n in_o opposition_n unto_o his_o own_o work_n in_o general_a rom._n 4.6_o 7._o but_o in_o his_o own_o particular_a case_n ascribe_v the_o continuation_n of_o his_o justification_n and_o acceptation_n before_o god_n unto_o grace_n mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n alone_o which_o be_v no_o otherwise_o receive_v but_o by_o faith_n psal._n 130.3_o 4_o 5._o psal._n 143.2_o all_o other_o work_n and_o duty_n of_o obedience_n do_v accompany_v faith_n in_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justify_v estate_n as_o necessary_a effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o but_o not_o as_o cause_n mean_n or_o condition_n whereon_o that_o effect_n be_v suspend_v it_o be_v patient_a wait_a by_o faith_n that_o bring_v in_o the_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o the_o promise_n heb._n 6.12_o 16._o wherefore_o there_o be_v but_o one_o justification_n and_o that_o of_o one_o kind_n only_o wherein_o we_o be_v concern_v in_o this_o disputation_n the_o scripture_n make_v mention_n of_o no_o more_o and_o that_o be_v the_o justification_n of_o a_o ungodly_a person_n by_o faith_n nor_o shall_v we_o admit_v of_o the_o consideration_n of_o any_o other_o for_o if_o there_o be_v a_o second_o justification_n it_o must_v be_v of_o the_o same_o kind_n with_o the_o first_o or_o of_o another_o if_o it_o be_v of_o the_o same_o kind_n than_o the_o same_o person_n be_v often_o justify_v with_o the_o same_o kind_n of_o justification_n or_o at_o least_o more_o than_o once_o and_o so_o on_o just_a reason_n ought_v to_o be_v often_o baptise_a if_o it_o be_v not_o of_o the_o same_o kind_n than_o the_o same_o person_n be_v justify_v before_o god_n with_o two_o sort_n of_o justification_n of_o both_o which_o the_o scripture_n be_v utter_o silent_a and_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n depend_v sole_o on_o the_o same_o cause_n with_o our_o justification_n itself_o chap._n vi_o evangelical_n personal_n righteousness_n the_o nature_n and_o use_v of_o it_o final_a judgement_n and_o its_o respect_n unto_o justification_n the_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v discourse_v concern_v the_o first_o and_o second_o justification_n and_o concern_v the_o continuation_n of_o justification_n have_v no_o other_o design_n but_o only_o to_o clear_v the_o principal_a subject_n whereof_o we_o treat_v from_o what_o do_v not_o necessary_o belong_v unto_o it_o for_o until_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v either_o real_o heterogeneous_a or_o otherwise_o superfluous_a be_v separate_v from_o it_o we_o can_v understand_v aright_o the_o true_a state_n of_o the_o question_n about_o the_o nature_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n for_o we_o intend_v one_o only_a justification_n namely_o that_o whereby_o god_n at_o once_o free_o by_o his_o grace_n justify_v a_o convince_a sinner_n through_o faith_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n whatever_o else_o any_o will_v be_v please_v to_o call_v justification_n we_o be_v not_o concern_v in_o it_o nor_o be_v the_o conscience_n of_o they_o that_o believe_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n we_o must_v therefore_o brief_o also_o consider_v what_o be_v usual_o dispute_v about_o our_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n with_o a_o justification_n thereon_o as_o also_o what_o be_v call_v sentential_a justification_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o i_o shall_v treat_v no_o far_o of_o they_o in_o this_o place_n but_o only_o as_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o free_v the_o principal_a subject_n under_o consideration_n from_o be_v intermix_v with_o they_o as_o real_o it_o be_v not_o concern_v in_o they_o for_o what_o influence_n our_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n have_v into_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n will_v be_v afterward_o particular_o examine_v here_o we_o shall_v only_o consider_v such_o a_o notion_n of_o it_o as_o seem_v to_o enterfere_v with_o it_o and_o disturb_v the_o right_a understanding_n of_o it_o but_o yet_o i_o say_v concern_v this_o also_o that_o it_o rather_o belong_v unto_o the_o difference_n that_o will_v be_v among_o we_o in_o the_o expression_n of_o our_o conception_n about_o spiritual_a thing_n whilst_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n than_o unto_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o doctrine_n itself_o and_o on_o such_o difference_n no_o breach_n of_o charity_n can_v ensue_v whilst_o there_o be_v a_o mutual_a grant_n of_o that_o liberty_n of_o mind_n without_o which_o it_o will_v not_o be_v preserve_v one_o moment_n it_o be_v therefore_o by_o some_o apprehend_v that_o there_o be_v a_o evangelical_n justification_n upon_o our_o evangelical_n personal_a righteousness_n this_o they_o distinguish_v from_o that_o justification_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n through_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o sense_n wherein_o they_o do_v allow_v it_o for_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v our_o legal_a righteousness_n whereby_o we_o have_v pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o acquitment_n from_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n on_o the_o account_n of_o his_o satisfaction_n and_o merit_n but_o moreover_o they_o say_v that_o as_o there_o be_v a_o personal_a inherent_a righteousness_n require_v of_o we_o so_o there_o be_v a_o justification_n by_o the_o gospel_n thereon_o for_o by_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o plea_n of_o it_o we_o be_v justify_v from_o the_o charge_n of_o unbelief_n by_o our_o sincerity_n and_o the_o plea_n of_o it_o we_o be_v justify_v from_o the_o charge_n of_o hypocrisy_n and_o so_o by_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o duty_n from_o the_o charge_n of_o the_o contrary_a sin_n in_o commission_n or_o omission_n so_o far_o as_o such_o sin_n be_v inconsistent_a with_o the_o term_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n how_o this_o differ_v from_o the_o second_o justification_n before_o god_n which_o some_o say_v we_o have_v by_o work_n on_o the_o supposition_n
be_v much_o more_o a_o eminent_a procure_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n than_o what_o be_v pretend_v about_o the_o procurement_n of_o its_o term_n and_o condition_n for_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v procure_v no_o more_o but_o this_o if_o we_o owe_v this_o only_a unto_o his_o mediation_n that_o god_n will_v thereon_o or_o do_v grant_v and_o establish_v this_o rule_n law_n and_o promise_v that_o whoever_o ever_o believe_v shall_v be_v save_v it_o be_v possible_a that_o no_o one_o shall_v be_v save_v thereby_o yea_o if_o he_o do_v no_o more_o consider_v our_o state_n and_o condition_n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o any_o one_o shall_v so_o be_v to_o give_v the_o sum_n of_o these_o thing_n it_o be_v inquire_v with_o respect_n unto_o which_o of_o these_o consideration_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n it_o be_v affirm_v that_o it_o be_v procure_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ._n if_o it_o be_v say_v that_o it_o be_v with_o respect_n unto_o the_o actual_a communication_n of_o all_o the_o grace_n and_o glory_n prepare_v in_o the_o covenant_n and_o propose_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o promise_v of_o it_o it_o be_v most_o true_a all_o the_o grace_n and_o glory_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n be_v purchase_v for_o the_o church_n by_o jesus_n christ._n in_o this_o sense_n by_o his_o death_n he_o procure_v the_o new_a covenant_n this_o the_o whole_a scripture_n from_o the_o beginning_n of_o it_o in_o the_o first_o promise_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o it_o do_v bear_v witness_n unto_o for_o it_o be_v in_o he_o alone_o that_o god_n bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n let_v all_o the_o good_a thing_n that_o be_v mention_v or_o promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n express_o or_o by_o just_a consequence_n be_v sum_v up_o and_o it_o will_v be_v no_o hard_a matter_n to_o demonstrate_v concern_v they_o all_o and_o that_o both_o joint_o and_o several_o that_o they_o be_v all_o procure_v for_o we_o by_o the_o obedience_n and_o death_n of_o christ._n but_o this_o be_v not_o that_o which_o be_v intend_v for_o most_o of_o this_o opinion_n do_v deny_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o conversion_n unto_o god_n the_o remission_n of_o sin_n sanctification_n justification_n adoption_n and_o the_o like_a be_v the_o effect_n or_o procurement_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ._n and_o they_o do_v on_o the_o other_o hand_n declare_v that_o it_o be_v god_n make_v of_o the_o covenant_n which_o they_o do_v intend_v that_o be_v the_o contrivance_n of_o the_o term_n and_o condition_n of_o it_o with_o their_o proposal_n unto_o mankind_n for_o their_o recovery_n but_o herein_o there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o 1._o the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o and_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o his_o mediation_n as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o the_o recovery_n and_o salvation_n of_o lose_a sinner_n be_v the_o first_o and_o principal_a promise_n of_o the_o covenant_n so_o his_o exhibition_n in_o the_o flesh_n his_o work_n of_o mediation_n therein_o with_o our_o deliverance_n thereby_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o that_o first_o promise_n which_o virtual_o contain_v this_o whole_a covenant_n so_o he_o be_v of_o the_o renovation_n of_o it_o unto_o abraham_n when_o it_o be_v solemn_o confirm_v by_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n gal._n 3.16_o 17._o and_o christ_n do_v not_o by_o his_o death_n procure_v the_o promise_n of_o his_o death_n nor_o of_o his_o exhibition_n in_o the_o flesh_n or_o his_o come_n into_o the_o world_n that_o he_o may_v die_v 2._o the_o make_n of_o this_o covenant_n be_v every_o where_o in_o the_o scripture_n ascribe_v as_o be_v also_o the_o send_n of_o christ_n himself_o to_o die_v unto_o the_o love_n grace_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n alone_o no_o where_o unto_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o actual_a communication_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n be_v let_v all_o the_o place_n be_v consider_v where_o either_o the_o give_v of_o the_o promise_n the_o send_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o make_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v mention_v either_o express_o or_o virtual_o and_o in_o none_o of_o they_o be_v they_o assign_v unto_o any_o other_o cause_n but_o the_o grace_n love_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n alone_o all_o to_o be_v make_v effectual_a unto_o we_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ._n 3._o the_o assignation_n of_o the_o sole_a end_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v the_o procurement_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n in_o the_o sense_n contend_v for_o do_v indeed_o evacuate_v all_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o covenant_n itself_o for_o 1_o the_o covenant_n which_o they_o intend_v be_v nothing_o but_o the_o constitution_n and_o proposal_n of_o new_a term_n and_o condition_n for_o life_n and_o salvation_n unto_o all_o man_n now_o whereas_o the_o acceptance_n and_o accomplishment_n of_o these_o condition_n depend_v upon_o the_o will_n of_o man_n no_o way_n determine_v by_o effectual_a grace_n it_o be_v possible_a that_o notwithstanding_o all_o christ_n do_v by_o his_o death_n yet_o no_o one_o sinner_n may_v be_v save_v thereby_o but_o that_o the_o whole_a end_n and_o design_n of_o god_n therein_o may_v be_v frustrate_a 2_o whereas_o the_o substantial_a advantage_n of_o these_o condition_n lie_v herein_o that_o god_n will_v now_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o christ_n accept_v of_o a_o obedience_n inferior_a unto_o that_o require_v in_o the_o law_n and_o so_o as_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n do_v not_o raise_v up_o all_o thing_n unto_o a_o conformity_n and_o compliance_n with_o the_o holiness_n and_o will_n of_o god_n declare_v therein_o but_o accommodate_v all_o thing_n unto_o our_o present_a condition_n nothing_o can_v be_v invent_v more_o dishonourable_a to_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n for_o what_o do_v it_o else_o but_o make_v christ_n the_o minister_n of_o sin_n in_o disannul_v the_o holiness_n that_o the_o law_n require_v or_o the_o obligation_n of_o the_o law_n unto_o it_o without_o any_o provision_n of_o what_o may_v answer_v or_o come_v into_o the_o room_n of_o it_o but_o that_o which_o be_v incomparable_o less_o worthy_a nor_o be_v it_o consistent_a with_o divine_a wisdom_n goodness_n and_o immutability_n to_o appoint_v unto_o mankind_n a_o law_n of_o obedience_n and_o cast_v they_o all_o under_o the_o severe_a penalty_n upon_o the_o transgression_n of_o it_o when_o he_o can_v in_o justice_n and_o honour_n have_v give_v they_o such_o a_o law_n of_o obedience_n who_o observance_n may_v consist_v with_o many_o fail_n and_o sin_n for_o if_o he_o have_v do_v that_o now_o he_o can_v have_v do_v so_o before_o which_o how_o far_o it_o reflect_v on_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o divine_a property_n may_v be_v easy_o manifest_v neither_o do_v this_o fond_a imagination_n comply_v with_o those_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n that_o the_o lord_n christ_n come_v not_o to_o destroy_v the_o law_n but_o to_o fulfil_v it_o that_o he_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n and_o that_o by_o faith_n the_o law_n be_v not_o disannul_v but_o establish_v last_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v the_o mediator_n and_o surety_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n in_o and_o by_o who_o it_o be_v ratify_v confirm_v and_o establish_v and_o therefore_o by_o he_o the_o constitution_n of_o it_o be_v not_o procure_v for_o all_o the_o act_n of_o his_o office_n belong_v unto_o that_o mediation_n and_o it_o can_v be_v well_o apprehend_v how_o any_o act_n of_o mediation_n for_o the_o establishment_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o render_v it_o effectual_a shall_v procure_v it_o but_o to_o return_v from_o this_o digression_n that_o wherein_o all_o the_o precedent_a cause_n of_o the_o union_n between_o christ_n and_o believer_n whence_o they_o become_v one_o mystical_a person_n do_v centre_n and_o whereby_o they_o be_v render_v a_o complete_a foundation_n of_o the_o imputation_n of_o their_o sin_n unto_o he_o and_o of_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o they_o be_v the_o communication_n of_o his_o spirit_n the_o same_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o he_o unto_o they_o to_o abide_v in_o to_o animate_v and_o guide_v the_o whole_a mystical_a body_n and_o all_o its_o member_n but_o this_o have_v of_o late_o be_v so_o much_o speak_v unto_o as_o that_o i_o shall_v do_v no_o more_o but_o mention_n it_o on_o the_o consideration_n insist_v on_o whereby_o the_o lord_n christ_n become_v one_o mystical_a person_n with_o the_o church_n or_o bear_v the_o person_n of_o the_o church_n in_o what_o he_o do_v as_o mediator_n in_o the_o holy_a wise_a disposal_n of_o god_n as_o the_o author_n of_o the_o law_n the_o supreme_a rector_n or_o governor_n of_o all_o mankind_n as_o unto_o their_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a concernment_n and_o by_o his_o own_o consent_n the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o elect_a be_v impute_v unto_o he_o this_o have_v be_v the_o faith_n and_o language_n of_o the_o church_n
5._o cap._n 18._o and_o elsewhere_o that_o the_o actual_a sin_n of_o adam_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o as_o if_o we_o all_o have_v commit_v that_o actual_a sin_n that_o be_v break_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v that_o whereby_o the_o apostle_n illustrate_v the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n unto_o believer_n and_o it_o may_v on_o as_o good_a ground_n be_v charge_v with_o absurdity_n as_o the_o other_o it_o be_v not_o therefore_o say_v that_o god_n judge_v that_o we_o have_v in_o our_o own_o person_n do_v those_o very_a act_n and_o endure_v that_o penalty_n of_o the_o law_n which_o the_o lord_n christ_n do_v and_o endure_v for_o this_o will_v overthrow_v all_o imputation_n but_o what_o christ_n do_v and_o suffer_v that_o god_n impute_v unto_o believer_n unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v do_v by_o themselves_o and_o his_o righteousness_n as_o a_o public_a person_n be_v make_v they_o by_o imputation_n even_o as_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n whilst_o a_o public_a person_n be_v make_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o his_o posterity_n by_o imputation_n hereon_o none_o of_o the_o absurdity_n pretend_v which_o be_v real_o such_o do_v at_o all_o follow_v it_o do_v not_o so_o that_o christ_n in_o his_o own_o person_n perform_v every_o individual_a act_n that_o we_o in_o our_o circumstance_n be_v oblige_v unto_o in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o need_n that_o so_o he_o shall_v do_v this_o imputation_n as_o i_o have_v show_v stand_v on_o other_o foundation_n nor_o do_v it_o follow_v that_o every_o save_v person_n righteousness_n before_o god_n be_v the_o same_o identical_o and_o numerical_o with_o christ_n in_o his_o public_a capacity_n as_o mediator_n for_o this_o objection_n destroy_v itself_o by_o affirm_v that_o as_o it_o be_v he_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god-man_n and_o so_o it_o have_v a_o especial_a nature_n as_o it_o respect_v or_o relate_v unto_o his_o person_n it_o be_v the_o same_o that_o christ_n in_o his_o public_a capacity_n do_v work_v or_o effect_n but_o there_o be_v a_o wide_a difference_n in_o the_o consideration_n of_o it_o as_o his_o absolute_o and_o as_o make_v we_o it_o be_v formal_o inherent_a in_o he_o be_v only_o material_o impute_v unto_o we_o be_v active_o he_o be_v passive_o we_o be_v wrought_v in_o the_o person_n of_o god-man_n for_o the_o whole_a church_n be_v impute_v unto_o each_o single_a believer_n as_o unto_o his_o own_o concernment_n only_o adam_n sin_n as_o impute_v unto_o we_o be_v not_o the_o sin_n of_o a_o representative_a though_o it_o be_v of_o his_o that_o be_v so_o but_o be_v the_o particular_a sin_n of_o every_o one_o of_o we_o but_o this_o objection_n must_v be_v further_o speak_v unto_o where_o it_o occur_v afterward_o nor_o will_v it_o follow_v that_o on_o this_o supposition_n we_o shall_v be_v account_v to_o have_v do_v that_o which_o be_v do_v long_o before_o we_o be_v in_o a_o capacity_n of_o do_v any_o thing_n for_o what_o be_v do_v for_o we_o and_o in_o our_o stead_n before_o we_o be_v in_o any_o such_o capacity_n may_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o as_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o adam_n and_o yet_o there_o be_v a_o manifold_a sense_n wherein_o man_n may_v be_v say_v to_o have_v do_v what_o be_v do_v for_o they_o and_o in_o their_o name_n before_o their_o actual_a existence_n so_o that_o therein_o be_v no_o absurdity_n as_o unto_o what_o be_v add_v by_o the_o way_n that_o christ_n do_v not_o do_v nor_o suffer_v the_o idem_fw-la that_o we_o be_v oblige_v unto_o whereas_o he_o do_v what_o the_o law_n require_v and_o suffer_v what_o the_o law_n threaten_v unto_o the_o disobedient_a which_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o what_o we_o be_v oblige_v unto_o it_o will_v not_o be_v so_o easy_o prove_v nor_o the_o argument_n very_o sudden_o answer_v whereby_o the_o contrary_a have_v be_v confirm_v that_o christ_n do_v sustain_v the_o place_n of_o a_o surety_n or_o be_v the_o surety_n of_o the_o new-covenant_n the_o scripture_n do_v so_o express_o affirm_v that_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v and_o that_o there_o may_v be_v surety_n in_o case_n criminal_a as_o well_o as_o civil_a and_o pecuniary_a have_v be_v prove_v before_o what_o else_o occur_v about_o the_o singularity_n of_o christ_n obedience_n as_o he_o be_v mediator_n prove_v only_o that_o his_o righteousness_n as_o formal_o and_o inherent_o he_o be_v peculiar_a unto_o himself_o and_o that_o the_o adjunct_n of_o it_o which_o arise_v from_o its_o relation_n unto_o his_o person_n as_o it_o be_v inherent_a in_o he_o be_v not_o communicable_a unto_o they_o to_o who_o it_o be_v impute_v it_o be_v moreover_o urge_v that_o upon_o the_o suppose_a imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n it_o will_v follow_v that_o every_o believer_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n for_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o legal_a righteousness_n and_o if_o that_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o then_o be_v we_o justify_v by_o the_o law_n which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o express_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n in_o many_o place_n ans._n 1_o i_o know_v nothing_o more_o frequent_a in_o the_o write_n of_o some_o learned_a man_n then_o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v our_o legal_a righteousness_n who_o yet_o i_o presume_v be_v able_a to_o free_v themselves_o of_o this_o objection_n 2_o if_o this_o do_v follow_v in_o the_o true_a sense_n of_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n or_o the_o work_v of_o it_o so_o deny_v in_o the_o scripture_n their_o weakness_n be_v much_o to_o be_v pity_v who_o can_v see_v no_o other_o way_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o a_o obligation_n to_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n but_o by_o this_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ._n 3_o the_o scripture_n which_o affirm_v that_o by_o the_o deed_n of_o the_o law_n no_o man_n can_v be_v justify_v affirm_v in_o like_a manner_n that_o by_o faith_n we_o do_v not_o make_v void_a the_o law_n but_o establish_v it_o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o that_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o destroy_v the_o law_n but_o to_o fulfil_v it_o and_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v and_o that_o the_o law_n must_v be_v fulfil_v or_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v we_o shall_v prove_v afterward_o 4_o we_o be_v not_o hereon_o justify_v by_o the_o law_n or_o the_o work_v of_o it_o in_o the_o only_a sense_n of_o that_o proposition_n in_o the_o scripture_n and_o to_o coin_v new_a sense_n or_o signification_n of_o it_o be_v not_o safe_a the_o meaning_n of_o it_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v that_o only_o the_o doer_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v justify_v rom._n 2.13_o and_o that_o he_o that_o do_v the_o thing_n of_o it_o shall_v live_v by_o they_o chap._n 10.5_o namely_o in_o his_o own_o person_n by_o the_o way_n of_o personal_a duty_n which_o alone_o the_o law_n require_v but_o if_o we_o who_o have_v not_o fulfil_v the_o law_n in_o the_o way_n of_o inherent_a personal_a obedience_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n unto_o we_o then_o be_v we_o justify_v by_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o the_o law_n but_o it_o be_v say_v that_o this_o will_v not_o relieve_v for_o if_o his_o obedience_n be_v so_o impute_v unto_o we_o as_o that_o we_o be_v account_v by_o god_n in_o judgement_n to_o have_v do_v what_o christ_n do_v it_o be_v all_o one_o upon_o the_o matter_n and_o we_o be_v as_o much_o justify_v by_o the_o law_n as_o if_o we_o have_v in_o our_o own_o proper_a person_n perform_v a_o unsinning_a obedience_n unto_o it_o this_o i_o confess_v i_o can_v understand_v the_o nature_n of_o this_o imputation_n be_v here_o represent_v as_o former_o in_o such_o a_o way_n as_o we_o can_v acknowledge_v from_o thence_o alone_a this_o inference_n be_v make_v which_o yet_o in_o my_o judgement_n do_v not_o follow_v thereon_o for_o grant_v a_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o another_o unto_o we_o be_v it_o of_o what_o nature_n it_o will_v all_o justification_n by_o the_o law_n and_o work_n of_o it_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o scripture_n be_v go_v for_o ever_o the_o admission_n of_o imputation_n take_v off_o all_o power_n from_o the_o law_n to_o justify_v for_o it_o can_v justify_v none_o but_o upon_o a_o righteousness_n that_o be_v original_o and_o inherent_o his_o own_o the_o man_n that_o do_v they_o shall_v live_v in_o they_o if_o the_o righteousness_n that_o be_v impute_v be_v the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o make_v we_o by_o that_o imputation_n state_n it_o how_o you_o will_v that_o justification_n be_v of_o grace_n and_o not_o of_o the_o law_n
however_o i_o know_v not_o of_o any_o that_o say_v we_o be_v account_v of_o god_n in_o judgement_n personal_o to_o have_v do_v what_o christ_n do_v and_o it_o may_v have_v a_o sense_n that_o be_v false_a namely_o that_o god_n shall_v judge_v we_o in_o our_o own_o person_n to_o have_v do_v those_o act_n which_o we_o never_o do_v but_o what_o christ_n do_v for_o we_o and_o in_o our_o stead_n be_v impute_v and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o as_o we_o coalesce_v into_o one_o mystical_a person_n with_o he_o by_o faith_n and_o thereon_o be_v we_o justify_v and_o this_o absolute_o overthrow_v all_o justification_n by_o the_o law_n or_o the_o work_v of_o it_o though_o the_o law_n be_v establish_v fulfil_v and_o accomplish_v that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v neither_o can_v any_o on_o the_o supposition_n of_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n true_o state_v be_v say_v to_o merit_v their_o own_o salvation_n satisfaction_n and_o merit_n be_v adjunct_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n as_o formal_o inherent_a in_o his_o own_o person_n and_o as_o such_o it_o can_v be_v transfuse_v into_o another_o wherefore_o as_o it_o be_v impute_v unto_o individual_a believer_n it_o have_v not_o those_o property_n accompany_v of_o it_o which_o belong_v only_o unto_o its_o existence_n in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o this_o be_v speak_v unto_o before_o as_o much_o also_o of_o what_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v here_o repeat_v these_o objection_n i_o have_v in_o this_o place_n take_v notice_n of_o because_o the_o answer_v give_v unto_o they_o do_v tend_v to_o the_o far_a explanation_n of_o that_o truth_n who_o confirmation_n by_o argument_n and_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n i_o shall_v now_o proceed_v unto_o chap._n x._o argument_n for_o justification_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ._n the_o first_o argument_n from_o the_o nature_n and_o use_v of_o our_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n there_o be_v a_o justification_n of_o convince_a sinner_n on_o their_o believe_v hereon_o be_v their_o sin_n pardon_v their_o person_n accept_v with_o god_n and_o a_o right_n be_v give_v unto_o they_o unto_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n this_o state_n they_o be_v immediate_o take_v into_o upon_o their_o faith_n or_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ._n and_o a_o state_n it_o be_v of_o actual_a peace_n with_o god_n these_o thing_n at_o present_a i_o take_v for_o grant_v and_o they_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o that_o i_o shall_v plead_v in_o the_o present_a argument_n and_o i_o do_v take_v notice_n of_o they_o because_o some_o seem_v to_o the_o best_a of_o my_o understanding_n to_o deny_v any_o real_a actual_a justification_n of_o sinner_n on_o their_o believe_v in_o this_o life_n for_o they_o make_v justification_n to_o be_v only_o a_o general_a conditional_a sentence_n declare_v in_o the_o gospel_n which_o as_o unto_o its_o execution_n be_v delay_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n for_o whilst_o man_n be_v in_o this_o world_n the_o whole_a condition_n of_o it_o be_v not_o fulfil_v they_o can_v be_v partaker_n of_o it_o or_o be_v actual_o and_o absolute_o justify_v hereon_o it_o follow_v that_o indeed_o there_o be_v no_o real_a state_n of_o assure_a rest_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n for_o any_o person_n in_o this_o life_n this_o at_o present_a i_o shall_v not_o dispute_v about_o because_o it_o seem_v to_o i_o to_o overthrow_v the_o whole_a gospel_n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o the_o comfort_n of_o believer_n about_o which_o i_o hope_v we_o be_v not_o as_o yet_o call_v to_o contend_v our_o enquiry_n be_v how_o convince_a sinner_n do_v on_o their_o believe_a obtain_v the_o remission_n of_o sin_n acceptance_n with_o god_n and_o a_o right_n unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o if_o this_o can_v no_o other_o way_n be_v do_v but_o by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n unto_o they_o than_o thereby_o alone_o be_v they_o justify_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o this_o assertion_n proceed_v on_o a_o supposition_n that_o there_o be_v a_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o the_o justification_n of_o any_o person_n whatever_o for_o whereas_o god_n in_o the_o justification_n of_o any_o person_n do_v declare_v he_o to_o be_v acquit_v from_o all_o crime_n lay_v unto_o his_o charge_n and_o to_o stand_v as_o righteous_a in_o his_o sight_n it_o must_v be_v on_o the_o consideration_n of_o a_o righteousness_n whereon_o any_o man_n be_v so_o acquit_v and_o declare_v for_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v according_a unto_o truth_n this_o we_o have_v sufficient_o evidence_v before_o in_o that_o juridical_a procedure_n wherein_o the_o scripture_n represent_v unto_o we_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o believe_a sinner_n and_o if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v thus_o justify_v but_o only_o that_o of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o we_o than_o thereby_o must_v we_o be_v justify_v or_o not_o at_o all_o and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o such_o other_o righteousness_n it_o must_v be_v our_o own_o inherent_a in_o we_o and_o wrought_v out_o by_o we_o for_o these_o two_o kind_n inherent_a and_o impute_a righteousness_n our_o own_o and_o christ_n divide_v the_o whole_a nature_n of_o righteousness_n as_o to_o the_o end_n inquire_v after_o and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o such_o inherent_a righteousness_n no_o such_o righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o whereby_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n i_o shall_v prove_v in_o the_o first_o place_n and_o i_o shall_v do_v it_o first_o from_o express_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o then_o from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o and_o two_o thing_n i_o shall_v premise_v hereunto_o 1._o that_o i_o shall_v not_o consider_v this_o righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o absolute_o in_o itself_o but_o as_o it_o may_v be_v conceive_v to_o be_v improve_v and_o advance_v by_o its_o relation_n unto_o the_o satisfaction_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o many_o will_v grant_v that_o our_o inherent_a righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o itself_o sufficient_a to_o justify_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o take_v it_o as_o it_o have_v value_n and_o worth_n communicate_v unto_o it_o from_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o it_o be_v accept_v unto_o that_o end_n and_o judge_v worthy_a of_o eternal_a life_n we_o can_v not_o merit_v life_n and_o salvation_n have_v not_o christ_n merit_v that_o grace_n for_o we_o whereby_o we_o may_v do_v so_o and_o merit_v also_o that_o our_o work_n shall_v be_v of_o such_o a_o dignity_n with_o respect_n unto_o reward_n we_o shall_v therefore_o allow_v what_o worth_n can_v be_v reasonable_o think_v to_o be_v communicate_v unto_o this_o righteousness_n from_o its_o respect_n unto_o the_o merit_n of_o christ._n 2._o whereas_o person_n of_o all_o sort_n and_o party_n do_v take_v various_a way_n in_o the_o assignation_n of_o a_o interest_n in_o our_o justification_n unto_o our_o own_o righteousness_n so_o as_o that_o no_o party_n be_v agree_v about_o it_o nor_o many_o of_o the_o same_o mind_n among_o themselves_o as_o may_v easy_o be_v manifest_v in_o the_o papist_n socinian_o and_o other_o i_o shall_v so_o far_o as_o it_o be_v possible_a in_o the_o ensue_a argument_n have_v respect_n unto_o they_o all_o for_o my_o design_n be_v to_o prove_v that_o it_o have_v no_o such_o interest_n in_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n as_o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n shall_v not_o be_v esteem_v the_o only_a righteousness_n whereon_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o first_o we_o shall_v produce_v some_o of_o those_o many_o testimony_n which_o may_v be_v plead_v unto_o this_o purpose_n psal._n 130.3_o 4._o if_o thou_o lord_n shall_v mark_v iniquity_n o_o lord_n who_o shall_v stand_v but_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v there_o be_v a_o enquiry_n include_v in_o these_o word_n how_o a_o man_n how_o any_o man_n may_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n how_o he_o may_v stand_v that_o be_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o be_v accept_v with_o he_o how_o he_o shall_v stand_v in_o judgement_n as_o it_o be_v explain_v psal._n 1.5_o the_o wicked_a shall_v not_o stand_v in_o the_o judgement_n shall_v not_o be_v acquit_v on_o their_o trial._n that_o which_o first_o offer_v itself_o unto_o this_o end_n be_v his_o own_o obedience_n for_o this_o the_o law_n require_v of_o he_o in_o the_o first_o place_n and_o this_o his_o own_o conscience_n call_v upon_o he_o for_o but_o the_o psalmist_n plain_o declare_v that_o no_o man_n can_v thence_o manage_v a_o plea_n for_o his_o justification_n with_o any_o success_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v because_o notwithstanding_o the_o best_a of_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o best_a of_o man_n there_o be_v iniquity_n find_v with_o they_o against_o the_o lord_n
shall_v not_o far_o here_o insist_v on_o this_o testimony_n many_o other_o also_o unto_o the_o same_o purpose_n i_o shall_v whole_o omit_v namely_o all_o those_o wherein_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n or_o the_o church_n in_o a_o humble_a acknowledgement_n and_o confession_n of_o their_o own_o sin_n do_v betake_v themselves_o unto_o the_o mercy_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n alone_o as_o dispense_v through_o the_o mediation_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o those_o wherein_o god_n promise_v to_o pardon_v and_o blot_v out_o our_o iniquity_n for_o his_o own_o sake_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n to_o bless_v the_o people_n not_o for_o any_o good_a that_o be_v in_o they_o nor_o for_o their_o righteousness_n nor_o for_o their_o work_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o he_o exclude_v from_o have_v any_o influence_n into_o any_o act_n of_o his_o grace_n towards_o they_o and_o all_o those_o wherein_o god_n express_v his_o delight_n in_o they_o alone_o and_o his_o approbation_n of_o they_o who_o hope_v in_o his_o mercy_n trust_v in_o his_o name_n betake_v themselves_o unto_o he_o as_o their_o only_a refuge_n pronounce_v they_o accurse_a who_o trust_n in_o any_o thing_n else_o or_o glory_n in_o themselves_o such_o as_o contain_v singular_a promise_n unto_o they_o that_o betake_v themselves_o unto_o god_n as_o fatherless_a hopeless_a and_o lose_v in_o themselves_o there_o be_v none_o of_o the_o testimony_n which_o be_v multiply_v unto_o this_o purpose_n but_o they_o sufficient_o prove_v that_o the_o best_a of_o god_n saint_n have_v not_o a_o righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o whereon_o they_o can_v in_o any_o sense_n be_v justify_v before_o god_n for_o they_o do_v all_o of_o they_o in_o the_o place_n refer_v unto_o renounce_v any_o such_o righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o all_o that_o be_v in_o they_o all_o that_o they_o have_v do_v or_o can_v do_v and_o betake_v themselves_o unto_o grace_n and_o mercy_n alone_o and_o whereas_o as_o we_o have_v before_o prove_v god_n in_o the_o 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himself_o unto_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n alone_o in_o other_o thing_n he_o be_v not_o concern_v and_o let_v man_n phrase_n his_o own_o righteousness_n unto_o he_o as_o they_o please_v let_v they_o pretend_v it_o meritorious_a or_o only_a evangelical_n not_o legal_a only_o a_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n a_o cause_n without_o which_o he_o can_v be_v justify_v it_o will_v not_o be_v easy_a to_o frame_v his_o mind_n unto_o any_o confidence_n in_o it_o as_o unto_o justification_n before_o god_n so_o as_o not_o to_o deceive_v he_o in_o the_o issue_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o present_a argument_n be_v take_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o or_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o personal_a inherent_a righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o do_v consist_v and_o of_o what_o use_v it_o may_v be_v in_o our_o justification_n and_o unto_o this_o purpose_n it_o 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believer_n as_o they_o have_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n ephes._n 4.24_o as_o they_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o god_n create_v in_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o good_a work_n chap._n 2.8_o and_o there_o be_v a_o actual_a righteousness_n consist_v in_o those_o good_a work_n whereunto_o we_o be_v so_o create_v or_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ._n and_o concern_v this_o righteousness_n it_o may_v be_v observe_v 1_o that_o man_n be_v say_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o be_v just_a or_o righteous_a by_o it_o but_o no_o one_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o it_o before_o god_n 2_o that_o it_o be_v not_o ascribe_v unto_o or_o find_v in_o any_o but_o those_o that_o be_v actual_o justify_v in_o order_n of_o nature_n antecedent_n thereunto_o this_o be_v the_o constant_a doctrine_n of_o all_o the_o reform_a church_n and_o divine_n it_o be_v a_o 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upon_o all_o who_o maintain_v that_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o deny_v who_o be_v at_o least_o the_o generality_n of_o all_o protestant_a divine_n they_o be_v represent_v either_o as_o so_o foolish_a as_o not_o to_o know_v what_o they_o say_v or_o so_o dishonest_a as_o to_o say_v one_o thing_n and_o believe_v another_o but_o he_o endeavour_v to_o justify_v his_o censure_n by_o sundry_a reason_n and_o first_o he_o say_v that_o inherent_a righteousness_n can_v on_o no_o other_o account_n be_v say_v to_o be_v we_o than_o that_o by_o it_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a that_o be_v that_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o our_o justification_n require_v in_o the_o new_a covenant_n this_o be_v deny_v all_o inherent_a righteousness_n be_v deny_v but_o how_o be_v this_o prove_v what_o if_o one_o shall_v say_v that_o every_o believer_n be_v inherent_o righteous_a but_o yet_o that_o this_o inherent_a righteousness_n be_v not_o the_o condition_n of_o his_o justification_n but_o rather_o the_o consequent_a of_o it_o and_o that_o it_o be_v no_o where_o require_v in_o the_o new_a covenant_n as_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o justification_n how_o shall_v the_o contrary_n be_v make_v to_o appear_v the_o scripture_n plain_o affirm_v that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o inherent_a righteousness_n in_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o yet_o as_o plain_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n by_o faith_n without_o work_n wherefore_o that_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o so_o antecedent_n unto_o it_o be_v express_o contrary_a unto_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n unto_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v on_o he_o that_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a his_o faith_n be_v count_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n rom._n 4.5_o nor_o be_v it_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n itself_o as_o that_o whereon_o the_o whole_a grace_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v suspend_v for_o as_o it_o be_v
christ_n which_o i_o be_o sure_a the_o scripture_n encourage_v they_o unto_o and_o they_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o think_v that_o the_o righteousness_n which_o can_v justify_v itself_o but_o must_v be_v oblige_v unto_o grace_n and_o pardon_v through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n will_v never_o be_v able_a to_o justify_v they_o but_o what_o will_v ensue_v on_o this_o explanation_n of_o the_o acceptance_n of_o our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n unto_o justification_n upon_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n this_o only_a so_o far_o as_o i_o can_v discern_v that_o christ_n have_v merit_v and_o procure_v either_o that_o god_n shall_v judge_v that_o to_o be_v perfect_a which_o be_v imperfect_a and_o declare_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a when_o we_o be_v not_o so_o or_o that_o he_o shall_v judge_v the_o righteousness_n still_o to_o be_v imperfect_a as_o it_o be_v but_o declare_v we_o to_o be_v perfect_o righteous_a with_o and_o by_o this_o imperfect_a righteousness_n these_o be_v the_o plain_a path_n that_o man_n walk_v in_o who_o can_v deny_v but_o that_o there_o be_v a_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o our_o justification_n or_o that_o we_o may_v be_v declare_v righteous_a before_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n according_a unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n yet_o deny_v the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n unto_o we_o will_v allow_v of_o no_o other_o righteousness_n unto_o this_o end_n but_o that_o which_o be_v so_o weak_a and_o imperfect_a as_o that_o no_o man_n can_v justify_v it_o in_o his_o own_o conscience_n nor_o without_o a_o frenzy_n of_o pride_n can_v think_v or_o imagine_v himself_o perfect_o righteous_a thereby_o and_o whereas_o it_o be_v add_v that_o he_o be_v blind_a who_o see_v not_o that_o this_o righteousneso_fw-mi of_o we_o be_v subordinate_a unto_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n i_o must_v acknowledge_v myself_o otherwise_o mind_v notwithstanding_o the_o severity_n of_o this_o censure_n it_o seem_v to_o i_o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v subordinate_a unto_o this_o righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o as_o here_o it_o be_v state_v and_o not_o the_o contrary_a for_o the_o end_n of_o all_o be_v our_o acceptance_n with_o god_n as_o righteous_a but_o according_a unto_o these_o thought_n it_o be_v our_o own_o righteousness_n whereon_o we_o be_v immediate_o accept_v with_o god_n as_o righteous_a only_o christ_n have_v deserve_v by_o his_o righteousness_n that_o our_o righteousness_n may_v be_v so_o accept_v and_o be_v therefore_o as_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n subordinate_a thereunto_o but_o to_o return_v from_o this_o digression_n and_o to_o proceed_v unto_o our_o argument_n this_o personal_a inherent_a righteousness_n which_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n we_o allow_v in_o believer_n be_v not_o that_o whereby_o or_o wherewith_o we_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n for_o it_o be_v not_o perfect_a nor_o perfect_o answer_v any_o rule_n of_o obedience_n that_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o can_v be_v our_o righteousness_n before_o god_n unto_o our_o justification_n wherefore_o we_o must_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o we_o or_o be_v justify_v without_o respect_n unto_o any_o righteousness_n or_o not_o be_v justify_v at_o all_o and_o a_o threefold_a imperfection_n do_v accompany_v it_o first_o as_o to_o the_o principle_n of_o it_o as_o it_o be_v habitual_o resident_a in_o we_o for_o 1_o there_o be_v a_o contrary_a principle_n of_o sin_n abide_v with_o it_o in_o the_o same_o subject_n whilst_o we_o be_v in_o this_o world_n for_o contrary_a quality_n may_v be_v in_o the_o same_o subject_n whilst_o neither_o of_o they_o be_v in_o the_o high_a degree_n so_o it_o be_v in_o this_o case_n gal._n 5.17_o for_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 one_o to_o the_o other_o so_o that_o you_o can_v do_v the_o thing_n that_o you_o will_v 2_o none_o of_o the_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v perfect_o renew_v whilst_o we_o be_v in_o this_o world_n the_o inward_a man_n be_v renew_v day_n by_o day_n 2_o cor._n 4.16_o and_o we_o be_v always_o to_o be_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o pollution_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n 2_o cor._n 7.1_o and_o hereunto_o belong_v whatever_o be_v speak_v in_o the_o scripture_n whatever_o believer_n find_v in_o themselves_o by_o experience_n of_o the_o remainder_n of_o in-dwelling-sin_n in_o the_o darkness_n of_o our_o mind_n whence_o at_o best_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n and_o through_o ignorance_n be_v ready_a to_o wander_v out_o of_o the_o way_n heb._n 5.2_o in_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o disorder_n of_o affection_n i_o understand_v not_o how_o any_o one_o can_v think_v of_o plead_v his_o own_o righteousness_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n or_o suppose_v that_o he_o can_v be_v justify_v by_o it_o upon_o this_o single_a account_n of_o the_o imperfection_n of_o its_o inherent_a habit_n or_o principle_n such_o notion_n arise_v from_o the_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o ourselves_o or_o the_o want_n of_o a_o due_a consideration_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o neither_o can_v i_o apprehend_v how_o a_o thousand_o distinction_n can_v safe_o introduce_v it_o into_o any_o place_n or_o consideration_n in_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n he_o that_o can_v search_v in_o any_o measure_n by_o a_o spiritual_a light_n into_o his_o own_o heart_n and_o soul_n will_v find_v god_n be_v merciful_a to_o i_o a_o sinner_n a_o better_a plea_n than_o any_o he_o can_v be_v furnish_v withal_o from_o any_o worth_n of_o his_o own_o what_o be_v man_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v clean_a and_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o a_o woman_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v righteous_a job_n 15.14_o 15_o 16._o chap._n 18.19_o hence_o say_v gregory_n in_o job_n 9_o lib._n 9_o cap._n 14._o ut_fw-la saepe_fw-la diximus_fw-la omnis_fw-la justitia_fw-la humana_fw-la injustitia_fw-la esse_fw-la convincitur_fw-la si_fw-la distincte_n judicetur_fw-la bernard_n speak_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n and_o almost_o in_o the_o same_o word_n serm._n 1._o fest_n omn._n sanct_a quid_fw-la potest_fw-la esse_fw-la omnis_fw-la humana_fw-la justitia_fw-la coram_fw-la deo_fw-la nun_n juxta_fw-la prophetam_fw-la velut_fw-la pannus_fw-la menstruatus_fw-la reputabitur_fw-la &_o si_fw-la distincte_n judicetur_fw-la injustitia_fw-la invenietur_fw-la omnis_fw-la justitia_fw-la nostra_fw-la &_o minus_fw-la habens_fw-la a_o man_n can_v be_v justify_v in_o any_o sense_n by_o that_o righteousness_n which_o upon_o trial_n will_v appear_v rather_o to_o be_v a_o vnrighteousness_n 2._o it_o be_v imperfect_a with_o respect_n unto_o every_o act_n and_o duty_n of_o it_o whether_o internal_a or_o external_a there_o be_v iniquity_n cleave_v unto_o our_o holy_a thing_n and_o all_o our_o righteousness_n be_v as_o filthy_a rag_n isa._n 64.6_o it_o have_v be_v often_o and_o 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lest_o any_o man_n shall_v boast_v tit._n 3.5_o not_o by_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v but_o according_a unto_o his_o mercy_n he_o have_v save_v we_o these_o and_o the_o like_a testimony_n be_v express_v and_o in_o positive_a term_n assert_v all_o that_o we_o contend_v for_o and_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o no_o unprejudiced_a person_n who_o mind_n be_v not_o prepossess_v with_o notion_n and_o distinction_n whereof_o not_o the_o least_o title_n be_v offer_v unto_o they_o from_o the_o text_n mention_v nor_o elsewhere_o can_v but_o judge_v that_o the_o law_n in_o every_o sense_n of_o it_o and_o all_o sort_n of_o work_n whatever_o that_o at_o any_o time_n or_o by_o any_o mean_n sinner_n or_o believer_n do_v or_o can_v perform_v be_v not_o in_o this_o or_o that_o sense_n but_o every_o way_n and_o in_o all_o sense_n exclude_v from_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n and_o if_o it_o be_v so_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n alone_o that_o we_o must_v 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which_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o sinner_n and_o make_v all_o the_o world_n obnoxious_a unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n chap._n 3.19_o which_o none_o can_v do_v but_o the_o law_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n at_o their_o creation_n chap._n 2.14_o 15._o that_o law_n which_o if_o a_o man_n do_v the_o work_n of_o it_o he_o shall_v live_v in_o they_o gal._n 3.12_o rom._n 10.5_o and_o which_o bring_v all_o man_n under_o the_o curse_n for_o sin_n gal._n 3.10_o the_o law_n that_o be_v establish_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o make_v void_a rom._n 3.31_o which_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n be_v not_o nor_o the_o covenant_n of_o sinai_n the_o law_n who_o righteousness_n be_v to_o be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o rom._n 8.4_o and_o the_o instance_n which_o the_o apostle_n give_v of_o justification_n without_o the_o work_n of_o that_o law_n which_o he_o intend_v namely_o that_o of_o abraham_n be_v some_o hundred_o of_o year_n before_o the_o give_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n neither_o yet_o 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neomenia_fw-la &_o azymum_fw-la &_o cetera_fw-la hujusmodi_fw-la verum_fw-la etiam_fw-la illud_fw-la quod_fw-la in_o lege_fw-la dictum_fw-la est_fw-la non_fw-la concupisces_fw-la quod_fw-la ubique_fw-la &_o christianus_n nullus_fw-la ambigit_fw-la esse_fw-la dicendum_fw-la non_fw-la justificat_fw-la hominem_fw-la nisi_fw-la per_fw-la fidem_fw-la jesus_n christi_fw-la &_o gratiam_fw-la dei_fw-la per_fw-la jesum_fw-la christum_fw-la dominum_fw-la nostrum_fw-la 2._o some_o say_v the_o apostle_n only_o exclude_v the_o perfect_a work_n require_v by_o the_o law_n of_o innocency_n which_o be_v a_o sense_n diametrical_o opposite_a unto_o that_o forego_n but_o this_o best_a please_v the_o socinian_o paulus_n agit_fw-fr de_fw-fr operibus_fw-la &_o perfectis_fw-la in_o hoc_fw-la dicto_fw-la ideo_fw-la enim_fw-la adjecit_fw-la sine_fw-la operibus_fw-la legis_fw-la ut_fw-la indicaretur_fw-la loqui_fw-la eum_fw-la de_fw-la operibus_fw-la a_o lege_fw-la requisitis_fw-la &_o sic_fw-la de_fw-la perpetua_fw-la &_o perfectissima_fw-la divinorum_fw-la praeceptorum_fw-la obedientia_fw-la sicut_fw-la lex_fw-la requirit_fw-la cum_fw-la autem_fw-la talem_fw-la obedientiam_fw-la qualem_fw-la lex_fw-la requirit_fw-la nemo_fw-la praestare_fw-la possit_fw-la ideo_fw-la subjecit_fw-la apostolus_fw-la nos_fw-la justificari_fw-la fide_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la fiducia_fw-la &_o obedientia_fw-la ea_fw-la quantum_fw-la cuique_fw-la praestare_fw-la potest_fw-la &_o quotidie_fw-la quam_fw-la maximum_fw-la praestare_fw-la studet_fw-la &_o connititur_fw-la sine_fw-la operibus_fw-la legis_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la etsi_fw-la interim_n perfect_v totam_fw-la legem_fw-la sicut_fw-la debebat_fw-la complere_fw-la nequit_fw-la say_v socinus_n himself_o but_o 1._o we_o have_v herein_o the_o whole_a grant_v of_o what_o we_o plead_v for_o namely_o that_o it_o be_v the_o moral_a indispensible_a law_n of_o god_n that_o be_v intend_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o that_o by_o the_o work_n of_o it_o no_o man_n 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in_o our_o general_a enquiry_n into_o the_o use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o justification_n it_o shall_v not_o therefore_o be_v here_o much_o again_o insist_v on_o two_o thing_n we_o may_v observe_v concern_v it_o 1._o that_o it_o be_v so_o express_v with_o respect_n unto_o the_o whole_a object_n of_o faith_n or_o unto_o all_o that_o do_v any_o way_n concur_v unto_o our_o justification_n for_o 1._o we_o be_v say_v to_o receive_v christ_n himself_o unto_o as_o many_o as_o have_v receive_v he_o he_o give_v power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n joh._n 1.12_o as_o you_o have_v receive_v christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n col._n 2.6_o in_o opposition_n hereunto_o unbelief_n be_v express_v by_o not_o receive_v of_o he_o joh._n 11.1_o chap._n 3.11_o chap._n 12.48_o chap._n 14.17_o and_o it_o be_v a_o receive_n of_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n as_o of_o god_n he_o be_v make_v righteousness_n unto_o we_o and_o as_o no_o grace_n no_o duty_n can_v have_v any_o 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receive_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n through_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o i_o act_v 26.18_o in_o receive_v christ_n we_o receive_v the_o atonement_n and_o in_o the_o atonement_n we_o receive_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n but_o moreover_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o righteousness_n itself_o as_o the_o efficient_a and_o material_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v receive_v also_o even_o the_o abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 5.17_o so_o that_o faith_n with_o the_o respect_n unto_o all_o the_o cause_n of_o justification_n be_v express_v by_o receive_v for_o it_o also_o receive_v the_o promise_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n on_o the_o part_n of_o god_n thereof_o act_v 2.41_o heb._n 9.15_o 2._o that_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n and_o its_o act_n with_o respect_n unto_o all_o the_o cause_n of_o justification_n consist_v in_o receive_v that_o which_o be_v the_o object_n of_o it_o must_v be_v offer_v tender_a and_o give_v unto_o we_o as_o that_o which_o be_v not_o our_o own_o but_o be_v make_v our_o own_o by_o that_o give_v and_o receive_v this_o be_v evident_a in_o the_o general_a nature_n of_o receive_v and_o herein_o as_o be_v observe_v as_o no_o other_o grace_n or_o duty_n can_v concur_v with_o it_o so_o the_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v can_v be_v none_o of_o our_o own_o antecedent_n unto_o this_o reception_n nor_o at_o any_o time_n inherent_a in_o we_o hence_o we_o argue_v that_o if_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n be_v receive_v of_o what_o be_v free_o grant_v give_v communicate_v and_o impute_v unto_o we_o that_o be_v of_o christ_n of_o the_o atonement_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n than_o have_v our_o other_o grace_n our_o obedience_n duty_n work_n no_o influence_n into_o our_o justification_n nor_o be_v any_o cause_n or_o condition_n thereof_o for_o they_o be_v neither_o that_o which_o do_v receive_v nor_o that_o which_o be_v receive_v which_o alone_o concur_v thereunto_o 2._o faith_n be_v express_v by_o look_v look_v unto_o i_o and_o be_v save_v isa._n 45.22_o a_o man_n shall_v look_v to_o his_o maker_n and_o his_o eye_n shall_v have_v respect_n unto_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n chap._n 17.1_o they_o shall_v look_v on_o i_o who_o they_o have_v pierce_v zech._n 12.10_o see_v psal._n 123.2_o the_o nature_n hereof_o be_v express_v joh._n 3.14_o 15._o as_o moses_n lift_v up_o the_o serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n even_o so_o must_v the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v lift_v up_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v eternal_a life_n for_o so_o be_v he_o to_o be_v lift_v up_o on_o the_o cross_n in_o his_o death_n joh._n 8.28_o chap._n 12.32_o the_o story_n be_v record_v numb_a 21.8_o 9_o i_o suppose_v none_o doubt_v but_o that_o the_o sting_a of_o the_o people_n by_o fiery_a serpent_n and_o the_o death_n that_o ensue_v thereon_o be_v type_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n 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be_v not_o pardon_v but_o he_o come_v on_o no_o such_o errand_n he_o come_v to_o be_v justify_v not_o pardon_v nor_o do_v he_o make_v the_o least_o mention_n of_o his_o sin_n or_o any_o sense_n of_o it_o wherefore_o although_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n be_v include_v in_o justification_n yet_o to_o justify_v in_o this_o place_n have_v respect_n unto_o a_o righteousness_n whereon_o a_o man_n be_v declare_v just_a and_o righteous_a wrap_v up_o on_o the_o part_n of_o the_o publican_n in_o the_o sovereign_n produce_v cause_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n some_o few_o testimony_n may_v be_v add_v out_o of_o the_o other_o evangelist_n in_o who_o they_o abound_v as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o give_v he_o power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n joh._n 1.12_o faith_n be_v express_v by_o the_o receive_n of_o christ._n for_o to_o receive_v he_o and_o to_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n be_v the_o same_o it_o receive_v he_o as_o set_v 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the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o deliverance_n from_o sin_n and_o acceptance_n with_o god_n 5._o there_o be_v nothing_o require_v on_o our_o part_n unto_o a_o interest_n in_o the_o end_n propose_v but_o receive_v of_o he_o or_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n 6._o hereby_o be_v we_o entitle_v unto_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n we_o have_v power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n wherein_o our_o adoption_n be_v assert_v and_o justification_n include_v what_o this_o receive_n of_o christ_n be_v and_o wherein_o it_o do_v consist_v have_v be_v declare_v before_o in_o the_o consideration_n of_o that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v that_o which_o hence_o we_o argue_v be_v that_o there_o be_v no_o more_o require_v unto_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o right_n and_o title_n unto_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n but_o faith_n alone_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n the_o receive_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o justification_n and_o salvation_n this_o give_v we_o i_o say_v our_o original_a right_n thereunto_o and_o therein_o our_o acceptance_n with_o god_n which_o be_v our_o justification_n though_o more_o be_v require_v unto_o the_o actual_a acquisition_n and_o possession_n of_o it_o it_o be_v say_v indeed_o that_o other_o grace_n and_o work_n be_v not_o exclude_v though_o faith_n alone_o be_v express_v but_o every_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o a_o receive_n of_o christ_n be_v exclude_v it_o be_v i_o say_v virtual_o exclude_v because_o it_o be_v not_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o which_o be_v require_v when_o we_o speak_v of_o that_o whereby_o we_o see_v we_o exclude_v no_o other_o member_n from_o be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o body_n but_o we_o exclude_v all_o but_o the_o eye_n from_o the_o act_n of_o see_v and_o if_o faith_n be_v require_v as_o it_o be_v a_o receive_n of_o christ_n every_o grace_n and_o duty_n which_o be_v not_o so_o be_v exclude_v as_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o justification_n chap._n 3.14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18._o and_o as_o moses_n lift_v up_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n even_o so_o must_v the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v lift_v up_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v eternal_a life_n for_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n god_n send_v not_o his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o condemn_v the_o world_n but_o that_o the_o world_n through_o he_o may_v be_v save_v he_o that_o believe_v on_o he_o be_v not_o condemn_v but_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o be_v condemn_v already_o because_o he_o have_v not_o believe_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n i_o shall_v observe_v only_o a_o few_o thing_n from_o these_o word_n which_o in_o themselves_o convey_v a_o better_a light_n of_o understanding_n in_o this_o mystery_n unto_o the_o mind_n of_o believer_n than_o many_o long_a discourse_n of_o some_o learned_a men._n 1._o it_o be_v of_o the_o justification_n of_o man_n and_o their_o right_n to_o eternal_a life_n thereon_o that_o our_o saviour_n discourse_v this_o be_v plain_a in_o ver._n 18._o he_o that_o believe_v be_v not_o condemn_v but_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o be_v condemn_v already_o 2._o the_o mean_n of_o attain_v this_o condition_n or_o state_n on_o our_o part_n be_v believe_v only_o as_o it_o be_v three_o time_n positive_o assert_v without_o any_o addition_n 3._o the_o nature_n of_o this_o faith_n be_v declare_v 1_o by_o its_o object_n that_o be_v christ_n himself_o the_o son_n of_o god_n whosoever_o believe_v on_o he_o which_o be_v frequent_o repeat_v 2_o the_o especial_a consideration_n wherein_o he_o be_v the_o object_n of_o faith_n unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n and_o that_o be_v as_o he_o be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n give_v send_v and_o propose_v from_o the_o love_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o father_n god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v god_n send_v his_o son_n 3_o the_o especial_a act_n yet_o include_v in_o the_o type_n whereby_o the_o design_n of_o god_n in_o he_o be_v illustrate_v for_o this_o be_v the_o look_v unto_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n lift_v up_o in_o the_o wilderness_n by_o they_o who_o be_v sting_v with_o fiery_a serpent_n hereunto_o our_o faith_n in_o christ_n unto_o justification_n do_v answer_v and_o include_v a_o trust_n in_o he_o alone_o for_o deliverance_n and_o relief_n this_o be_v the_o way_n these_o be_v the_o only_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o condemn_a sinner_n and_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o all_o that_o we_o plead_v for_o it_o will_v be_v say_v that_o all_o this_o prove_v not_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n unto_o we_o which_o be_v the_o thing_n principal_o inquire_v after_o but_o if_o nothing_o be_v require_v on_o our_o part_n unto_o justification_n but_o faith_n act_v on_o christ_n as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o our_o recovery_n and_o salvation_n it_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o what_o we_o plead_v for_o a_o justification_n by_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n alone_o without_o a_o righteousness_n give_v acceptance_n with_o god_n and_o a_o right_a unto_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n be_v alien_a unto_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o common_a notion_n of_o justification_n among_o men._n and_o what_o this_o righteousness_n must_v be_v upon_o a_o supposition_n that_o faith_n only_o on_o our_o part_n be_v require_v unto_o a_o participation_n of_o it_o be_v sufficient_o declare_v in_o the_o word_n wherein_o christ_n himself_o be_v so_o often_o assert_v as_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n unto_o that_o purpose_n not_o to_o add_v more_o particular_a testimony_n which_o be_v multiply_v unto_o the_o same_o
work_n of_o the_o law_n be_v exclude_v it_o be_v certain_a that_o it_o be_v by_o faith_n alone_o in_o christ_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v all_o work_n be_v not_o only_o exclude_v but_o the_o way_n unto_o their_o return_n be_v so_o shut_v up_o by_o the_o method_n of_o the_o apostle_n discourse_v that_o all_o the_o reinforcement_n which_o the_o wit_n of_o man_n can_v give_v unto_o they_o will_v never_o introduce_v they_o into_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n 3._o he_o assert_n from_o hence_o that_o we_o do_v not_o make_v void_a the_o law_n through_o grace_n but_o establish_v it_o v_o 31._o which_o how_o it_o be_v do_v and_o how_o alone_o it_o can_v be_v do_v have_v be_v before_o declare_v this_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o resolution_n the_o apostle_n give_v unto_o that_o great_a enquiry_n how_o a_o guilty_a convince_a sinner_n may_v come_v to_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n the_o sovereign_a grace_n of_o god_n the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n and_o faith_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v all_o that_o he_o require_v thereunto_o and_o whatever_o notion_n man_n may_v have_v about_o justification_n in_o other_o respect_n it_o will_v not_o be_v safe_a to_o venture_v on_o any_o other_o resolution_n of_o this_o case_n and_o enquiry_n nor_o be_v we_o wise_a than_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n chap._n 4._o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o four_o chapter_n he_o confirm_v what_o he_o have_v before_o doctrinal_o declare_v by_o a_o signal_n instance_n and_o this_o be_v of_o the_o justification_n of_o abraham_n who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a his_o justification_n be_v propose_v as_o the_o pattern_n of_o we_o as_o he_o express_o declare_v vers_fw-la 22_o 23_o 24._o and_o some_o few_o thing_n i_o shall_v observe_v on_o this_o instance_n in_o our_o passage_n unto_o the_o five_o verse_n where_o i_o shall_v fix_v our_o discourse_n 1._o he_o deny_v that_o abraham_n be_v justify_v by_o work_n vers_fw-la 2._o and_o 1._o these_o work_n be_v not_o those_o of_o the_o jewish_a law_n which_o alone_o some_o pretend_v to_o be_v exclude_v from_o our_o justification_n in_o this_o place_n for_o they_o be_v the_o work_v he_o perform_v some_o hundred_o of_o year_n before_o the_o give_n of_o the_o law_n at_o sinai_n wherefore_o they_o be_v the_o work_n of_o his_o moral_a obedience_n unto_o god_n that_o be_v intend_v 2._o those_o work_n must_v be_v understand_v which_o abraham_n have_v then_o when_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o testimony_n produce_v unto_o that_o purpose_n but_o the_o work_n that_o abraham_n then_o have_v be_v work_n of_o righteousness_n perform_v in_o faith_n and_o love_n to_o god_n work_v of_o new_a obedience_n under_o the_o conduct_n and_o aid_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v require_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n these_o be_v the_o work_v exclude_v from_o the_o justification_n of_o abraham_n and_o these_o thing_n be_v plain_a express_a and_o evident_a not_o to_o be_v elude_v by_o any_o distinction_n or_o evasion_n all_o abraham_n evangelical_n work_n be_v express_o exclude_v from_o his_o justification_n before_o god_n 2._o he_o prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n declare_v the_o nature_n and_o ground_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o abraham_n that_o he_o be_v justify_v no_o other_o way_n but_o that_o which_o he_o have_v before_o declare_v namely_o by_o grace_n through_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n vers_fw-la 3._o abraham_n believe_v god_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o mediation_n and_o it_o be_v count_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n vers_fw-la 3._o he_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o way_n before_o describe_v for_o other_o justification_n by_o faith_n there_o be_v none_o in_o opposition_n unto_o all_o his_o own_o work_n and_o personal_a righteousness_n thereby_o 3._o from_o the_o same_o testimony_n he_o declare_v how_o he_o come_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o that_o righteousness_n whereon_o he_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n which_o be_v by_o imputation_n it_o be_v count_v or_o impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n the_o nature_n of_o imputation_n have_v be_v before_o declare_v 4._o the_o especial_a nature_n of_o this_o imputation_n namely_o that_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n without_o respect_n unto_o work_n he_o assert_n and_o prove_v vers_fw-la 4._o from_o what_o be_v â—â—ntrary_a thereunto_o now_o to_o he_o that_o work_v be_v the_o reward_n â—ot_n reckon_v of_o grace_n but_o of_o debt_n where_o work_n be_v of_o any_o consideration_n there_o be_v no_o room_n for_o that_o kind_n of_o imputation_n whereby_o abraham_n be_v justify_v for_o it_o be_v a_o gracious_a imputation_n and_o that_o be_v not_o of_o what_o be_v our_o own_o antecedent_o thereunto_o but_o what_o be_v make_v our_o own_o by_o that_o imputation_n for_o what_o be_v our_o own_n can_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o in_o a_o way_n of_o grace_n but_o only_o reckon_v we_o in_o a_o way_n of_o debt_n that_o which_o be_v our_o own_o with_o all_o the_o 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that_o be_v meritorious_a that_o be_v perform_v with_o a_o opinion_n of_o merit_n that_o make_v the_o reward_n to_o be_v of_o debt_n be_v exclude_v but_o other_o work_n be_v not_o this_o distinction_n be_v not_o learn_v from_o the_o apostle_n for_o according_a unto_o he_o if_o this_o be_v merit_n and_o meritorious_a that_o the_o reward_n be_v reckon_v of_o debt_n than_o all_o work_n in_o justification_n be_v so_o for_o without_o distinction_n or_o limitation_n he_o affirm_v that_o unto_o he_o that_o work_v the_o reward_n be_v not_o reckon_v of_o grace_n but_o of_o debt_n he_o do_v not_o exclude_v some_o sort_n of_o work_n or_o work_v in_o some_o sense_n because_o they_o will_v make_v the_o reward_n of_o debt_n but_o affirm_v that_o all_o will_v do_v so_o unto_o the_o exclusion_n of_o gracious_a imputation_n for_o if_o the_o foundation_n of_o imputation_n be_v in_o ourselves_o imputation_n by_o grace_n be_v exclude_v in_o the_o five_o verse_n the_o sum_n of_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n 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the_o subject_n of_o justification_n the_o person_n to_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v god_n consider_v no_o man_n work_n no_o man_n duty_n of_o obedience_n in_o his_o justification_n see_v we_o be_v justify_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d free_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o when_o god_n affirm_v express_o that_o he_o justify_v he_o who_o work_v not_o and_o that_o free_o by_o his_o grace_n i_o can_v understand_v what_o place_n our_o work_n or_o duty_n of_o obedience_n can_v have_v in_o our_o justification_n for_o why_o shall_v we_o trouble_v ourselves_o to_o invent_v of_o what_o consideration_n they_o may_v be_v in_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n when_o he_o himself_o affirm_v that_o they_o be_v of_o none_o at_o all_o neither_o be_v the_o word_n capable_a of_o any_o evade_n interpretation_n he_o that_o work_v not_o be_v he_o that_o work_v not_o let_v man_n say_v what_o they_o please_v and_o distinguish_v as_o long_o as_o they_o will_n and_o it_o be_v a_o boldness_n not_o to_o be_v justify_v for_o any_o to_o rise_v up_o in_o opposition_n unto_o such_o express_a divine_a testimony_n however_o they_o may_v be_v harness_v with_o philosophical_a notion_n and_o arguing_n which_o be_v but_o as_o thorn_n and_o briar_n which_o the_o word_n of_o god_n will_v pass_v through_o and_o consume_v but_o the_o apostle_n further_o add_v in_o the_o description_n of_o the_o subject_a of_o justification_n that_o god_n justify_v the_o ungodly_a this_o be_v that_o expression_n which_o have_v stir_v up_o so_o much_o wrath_n among_o many_o and_o on_o the_o account_n whereof_o some_o seem_v to_o be_v much_o displease_v with_o the_o apostle_n himself_o if_o any_o other_o person_n dare_v but_o say_v that_o god_n justify_v the_o ungodly_a he_o be_v present_o reflect_v on_o as_o one_o that_o by_o his_o doctrine_n will_v overthrow_v the_o necessity_n of_o godliness_n holiness_n obedience_n or_o good_a work_n for_o what_o need_n can_v there_o be_v of_o any_o of_o they_o if_o god_n justify_v the_o ungodly_a howbeit_o this_o be_v a_o periphrasis_n of_o god_n that_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a this_o be_v his_o prerogative_n and_o property_n as_o such_o will_v he_o be_v believe_v in_o and_o worship_v which_o add_v weight_n and_o emphasis_n unto_o the_o expression_n and_o we_o must_v not_o forego_v this_o testimony_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n let_v man_n be_v as_o angry_a as_o they_o please_v but_o the_o difference_n be_v about_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n if_o so_o it_o may_v be_v allow_v without_o mutual_a offence_n though_o we_o shall_v mistake_v their_o proper_a sense_n only_o it_o must_v be_v grant_v that_o god_n justify_v the_o ungodly_a that_o be_v say_v some_o those_o who_o former_o be_v ungodly_a not_o those_o who_o continue_v ungodly_a when_o they_o be_v justify_v and_o this_o be_v most_o true_a all_o that_o be_v justify_v be_v before_o ungodly_a and_o all_o that_o be_v justify_v be_v at_o the_o same_o instant_n make_v godly_a but_o the_o question_n be_v whether_o they_o be_v godly_a or_o ungodly_a antecedent_o in_o any_o moment_n of_o time_n unto_o their_o justification_n if_o they_o be_v consider_v as_o godly_a and_o be_v so_o indeed_o than_o the_o apostle_n word_n be_v not_o true_a that_o god_n justify_v the_o ungodly_a for_o the_o contradictory_n proposition_n be_v true_a god_n justify_v none_o but_o the_o godly_a for_o these_o proposition_n god_n justify_v the_o ungodly_a and_o god_n justify_v none_o but_o the_o godly_a be_v contradictory_n for_o here_o be_v express_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d &_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wherefore_o although_o in_o and_o with_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o sinner_n he_o be_v make_v godly_a for_o he_o be_v endow_v with_o that_o faith_n which_o purify_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v a_o vital_a principle_n of_o all_o obedience_n and_o the_o conscience_n be_v purge_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n yet_o antecedent_o unto_o his_o justification_n he_o be_v ungodly_a and_o consider_v as_o ungodly_a as_o one_o that_o work_v not_o as_o one_o who_o duty_n and_o obedience_n contribute_v nothing_o unto_o his_o justification_n as_o he_o work_v not_o all_o work_n be_v exclude_v from_o be_v the_o causa_fw-la per_fw-la quam_fw-la and_o as_o he_o be_v ungodly_a from_o be_v the_o causa_fw-la sine_fw-la qua_fw-la non_fw-la of_o his_o justification_n the_o qualification_n of_o the_o subject_a or_o the_o mean_n on_o the_o part_n of_o the_o person_n to_o be_v justify_v and_o whereby_o he_o become_v actual_o so_o to_o be_v be_v faith_n or_o believe_v but_o believe_v on_o he_o who_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a that_o be_v it_o be_v faith_n alone_o for_o it_o be_v the_o faith_n of_o he_o who_o work_v not_o and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o its_o especial_a object_n god_n as_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a be_v exclusive_a of_o the_o concomitancy_n of_o any_o work_n whatever_o this_o be_v faith_n alone_o or_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o express_v faith_n alone_o without_o the_o literal_a use_n of_o that_o word_n alone_o but_o faith_n be_v assert_v in_o opposition_n unto_o all_o work_n of_o we_o unto_o he_o that_o work_v not_o and_o its_o especial_a nature_n declare_v in_o its_o especial_a object_n god_n as_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a that_o be_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n no_o place_n be_v leave_v for_o any_o work_n to_o make_v the_o least_o approach_n towards_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n under_o the_o covert_n of_o any_o distinction_n whatever_o and_o the_o nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n be_v here_o also_o determine_v it_o be_v not_o a_o mere_a assent_n unto_o divine_a revelation_n it_o be_v not_o such_o a_o firm_a assent_n unto_o they_o as_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n unto_o all_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o scripture_n though_o these_o thing_n be_v include_v in_o it_o but_o it_o be_v a_o believe_v on_o and_o trust_v unto_o he_o that_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a through_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ._n concern_v this_o person_n the_o apostle_n affirm_v that_o his_o faith_n be_v count_v for_o righteousness_n that_o be_v he_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n before_o declare_v but_o there_o be_v a_o difference_n about_o the_o sense_n of_o these_o word_n some_o say_v the_o meaning_n of_o they_o be_v that_o faith_n as_o a_o act_n a_o grace_n a_o duty_n or_o work_n of_o we_o be_v so_o impute_v other_o say_v that_o it_o be_v faith_n as_o it_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n which_o be_v proper_o impute_v unto_o we_o that_o be_v intend_v so_o faith_n they_o say_v justify_v or_o be_v count_v for_o righteousness_n relative_o not_o proper_o with_o respect_n unto_o its_o object_n and_o so_o acknowledge_v a_o trope_n in_o the_o word_n and_o this_o be_v fierce_o oppose_v as_o though_o they_o deny_v the_o express_a word_n of_o the_o scripture_n when_o yet_o they_o do_v but_o interpret_v this_o expression_n once_o only_o use_v by_o many_o other_o wherein_o the_o same_o thing_n be_v declare_v but_o those_o who_o be_v for_o the_o first_o sense_n do_v all_o affirm_v that_o faith_n here_o be_v to_o be_v take_v as_o include_v obedience_n or_o work_n either_o as_o the_o form_n and_o essence_n of_o it_o or_o as_o such_o necessary_a concomitant_n as_o have_v the_o same_o influence_n with_o it_o into_o our_o justification_n or_o be_v in_o the_o same_o manner_n the_o condition_n of_o it_o but_o as_o herein_o they_o admit_v also_o of_o a_o trope_n in_o the_o word_n which_o they_o so_o fierce_o blame_v in_o other_o so_o they_o give_v this_o sense_n of_o the_o whole_a unto_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a his_o faith_n and_o work_n be_v count_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n which_o be_v not_o only_o to_o deny_v what_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v but_o to_o assign_v unto_o he_o a_o plain_a contradiction_n and_o i_o do_v a_o little_a marvel_n that_o any_o unprejudiced_a person_n shall_v expound_v this_o solitary_a expression_n in_o such_o a_o sense_n as_o be_v contradictory_n unto_o the_o design_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o word_n of_o the_o same_o period_n and_o the_o whole_a ensue_a context_n for_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n propose_v unto_o confirmation_n which_o contain_v his_o whole_a design_n be_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n by_o faith_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n that_o this_o can_v be_v faith_n itself_o shall_v immediate_o be_v make_v evident_a and_o in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o text_n all_o work_n be_v exclude_v if_o any_o word_n be_v sufficient_a to_o exclude_v they_o but_o faith_n absolute_o as_o a_o single_a grace_n act_n and_o duty_n of_o we_o
and_o grace_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o principal_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v in_o our_o justification_n the_o glory_n of_o they_o be_v the_o end_n of_o god_n therein_o he_o make_v we_o accept_v in_o the_o belove_a to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n ephes._n 1.6_o wherefore_o this_o be_v the_o fountain_n spring_n and_o sole_a cause_n both_o of_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o imputation_n thereof_o unto_o we_o with_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o righteousness_n thereby_o it_o be_v every_o where_o in_o the_o scripture_n propose_v as_o the_o prime_a object_n of_o our_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n and_o oppose_v direct_o unto_o all_o our_o own_o work_n whatever_o the_o whole_a of_o god_n design_n herein_o be_v that_o grace_n may_v reign_v through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n whereas_o therefore_o this_o be_v make_v most_o evident_a and_o conspicuous_a in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n our_o justification_n be_v in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n assign_v thereunto_o 2._o the_o love_n of_o christ_n himself_o and_o his_o grace_n be_v peculiar_o exalt_v in_o our_o justification_n that_o all_o man_n may_v honour_v the_o son_n even_o as_o they_o honour_v the_o father_n frequent_o be_v they_o express_v unto_o this_o purpose_n 2_o cor._n 8.9_o gal._n 2.20_o phil._n 3.6_o 7._o rev._n 1.5_o 6._o and_o those_o also_o be_v most_o eminent_o exalt_v in_o his_o death_n so_o as_o that_o all_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o they_o be_v ascribe_v thereunto_o in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n as_o nothing_o be_v more_o ordinary_a than_o among_o many_o thing_n that_o concur_v to_o the_o same_o effect_n to_o ascribe_v it_o unto_o that_o which_o be_v most_o eminent_a among_o they_o especial_o if_o it_o can_v be_v conceive_v as_o separate_v from_o the_o rest_n 3._o this_o be_v the_o clear_a testimony_n that_o what_o the_o lord_n christ_n do_v and_o suffer_v be_v for_o we_o and_o not_o for_o himself_o for_o without_o the_o consideration_n hereof_o all_o the_o obedience_n which_o he_o yield_v unto_o the_o law_n may_v be_v look_v on_o as_o due_a only_o on_o his_o own_o account_n and_o himself_o to_o have_v be_v such_o a_o saviour_n as_o the_o socinian_o imagine_v who_o shall_v do_v all_o with_o we_o from_o god_n and_o nothing_o with_o god_n for_o we_o but_o the_o suffering_n of_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n by_o he_o who_o be_v not_o only_o a_o innocent_a man_n but_o also_o the_o son_n of_o god_n open_o testify_v that_o what_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v be_v for_o we_o and_o not_o for_o himself_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n therefore_o if_o our_o faith_n as_o unto_o justification_n be_v in_o the_o first_o place_n and_o principal_o direct_v unto_o his_o death_n and_o bloodshedding_a 4._o all_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n have_v still_o respect_n unto_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o which_o be_v to_o ensue_v wherein_o it_o receive_v its_o accomplishment_n and_o whereon_o its_o efficacy_n unto_o our_o justification_n do_v depend_v for_o as_o no_o imputation_n of_o actual_a obedience_n will_v justify_v sinner_n from_o the_o condemnation_n that_o be_v pass_v on_o they_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n so_o although_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o a_o mere_a preparation_n or_o qualification_n of_o his_o person_n for_o his_o suffer_v yet_o its_o efficacy_n unto_o our_o justification_n do_v depend_v on_o his_o suffer_v that_o be_v to_o ensue_v when_o his_o soul_n be_v make_v a_o offering_n for_o sin_n 5._o as_o be_v before_o observe_v reconciliation_n and_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v direct_o in_o the_o first_o place_n respect_v our_o relief_n from_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n whereinto_o we_o be_v cast_v by_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n in_o the_o loss_n of_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o liableness_n unto_o death_n this_o therefore_o be_v that_o which_o principal_o and_o in_o the_o first_o place_n a_o lose_a convince_a sinner_n such_o as_o christ_n call_v unto_o himself_o do_v look_v after_o and_o therefore_o justification_n be_v eminent_o and_o frequent_o propose_v as_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o bloodshedding_n and_o death_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o direct_a cause_n of_o our_o reconciliation_n and_o pardon_n of_o sin_n but_o yet_o from_o none_o of_o these_o consideration_n do_v it_o follow_v that_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o one_o man_n christ_n jesus_n be_v not_o impute_v unto_o we_o whereby_o grace_n may_v reign_v through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n the_o same_o truth_n be_v full_o assert_v and_o confirm_v chap._n 8._o v._n 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o but_o this_o place_n have_v be_v of_o late_a so_o explain_v and_o so_o vindicate_v by_o another_o in_o his_o learned_a and_o judicious_a exposition_n of_o it_o namely_o dr._n jacombe_n as_o that_o nothing_o remain_v of_o weight_n to_o be_v add_v unto_o what_o have_v be_v plead_v and_o argue_v by_o he_o part._n 1._o vers_fw-la 4._o pag._n 587._o and_o onward_o and_o indeed_o the_o answer_n which_o he_o subjoin_v to_o the_o argument_n whereby_o he_o confirm_v the_o truth_n to_o the_o most_o usual_a and_o important_a objection_n against_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v sufficient_a to_o give_v just_a satisfaction_n unto_o the_o mind_n of_o unprejudiced_a unengage_v person_n i_o shall_v therefore_o pass_v over_o this_o testimony_n as_o that_o which_o have_v be_v so_o late_o plead_v and_o vindicate_v and_o not_o press_v the_o same_o thing_n it_o may_v be_v as_o be_v not_o unusual_a unto_o their_o disadvantage_n chap._n 10._o vers._n 3_o 4._o for_o they_o the_o jew_n who_o have_v a_o zeal_n for_o god_n but_o not_o according_a to_o knowledge_n be_v ignorant_a of_o god_n righteousness_n and_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n have_v not_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n for_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v what_o be_v here_o determine_v the_o apostle_n enter_v upon_o the_o proposition_n and_o declaration_n of_o chap._n 9_o vers_fw-la 30._o and_o because_o what_o he_o have_v to_o propose_v be_v somewhat_o strange_a and_o unsuit_v unto_o the_o common_a apprehension_n of_o man_n he_o introduce_v it_o with_o that_o prefatory_a interrogation_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o he_o use_v on_o the_o like_a occasion_n chap._n 3.5_o chap._n 6.1_o chap._n 7.7_o chap._n 9.14_o what_o shall_v we_o then_o say_v that_o be_v be_v there_o in_o this_o matter_n unrighteousness_n with_o god_n as_o vers_n 14._o or_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v unto_o these_o thing_n or_o this_o be_v that_o which_o be_v to_o be_v say_v herein_o that_o which_o hereon_o he_o assert_n be_v that_o the_o gentile_n which_o follow_v not_o after_o righteousness_n have_v attain_v unto_o righteousness_n even_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o faith_n but_o israel_n which_o follow_v after_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n have_v not_o attain_v unto_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n that_o be_v unto_o righteousness_n itself_o before_o god_n nothing_o seem_v to_o be_v more_o contrary_a unto_o reason_n than_o what_o be_v here_o make_v manifest_a by_o the_o event_n the_o gentile_n who_o live_v in_o sin_n and_o pleasure_n not_o once_o endeavour_v to_o attain_v unto_o any_o righteousness_n before_o god_n yet_o attain_v unto_o it_o upon_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o gospel_n israel_n on_o the_o other_o hand_n which_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n diligent_o in_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n and_o duty_n of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n thereby_o come_v short_a of_o it_o attain_v not_o unto_o it_o all_o preparation_n all_o disposition_n all_o merit_n as_o unto_o righteousness_n and_o justification_n be_v exclude_v from_o the_o gentile_n for_o in_o all_o of_o they_o there_o be_v more_o or_o less_o a_o follow_n after_o righteousness_n which_o be_v deny_v of_o they_o all_o only_o by_o faith_n in_o he_o who_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a they_o attain_v righteousness_n or_o they_o attain_v the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n for_o to_o attain_v righteousness_n by_o faith_n and_o to_o attain_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o faith_n be_v the_o same_o wherefore_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v comprise_v any_o way_n in_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n such_o as_o be_v all_o our_o duty_n and_o work_n be_v exclude_v from_o any_o influence_n into_o our_o justification_n and_o this_o be_v express_v to_o declare_v the_o sovereignty_n and_o freedom_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n herein_o namely_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o that_o on_o our_o part_n all_o boast_n be_v exclude_v let_v man_n pretend_v what_o they_o will_v and_o dispute_v what_o they_o please_v those_o who_o attain_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o justification_n before_o god_n when_o they_o follow_v not_o after_o righteousness_n they_o
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he_o be_v utter_o mistake_v for_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o ascribe_v justification_n partly_o to_o work_n and_o partly_o to_o faith_n but_o he_o ascribe_v justification_n in_o the_o sense_n by_o he_o intend_v whole_o to_o work_n in_o opposition_n to_o that_o faith_n concern_v which_o he_o treat_v for_o there_o be_v a_o plain_a antithesis_fw-la in_o the_o word_n between_o work_n and_o faith_n as_o unto_o justification_n in_o the_o sense_n by_o he_o intend_v a_o dead_a faith_n a_o faith_n without_o work_n the_o faith_n of_o devil_n be_v exclude_v from_o have_v any_o influence_n into_o justification_n four_o he_o add_v that_o the_o apostle_n compare_v this_o faith_n without_o work_n unto_o a_o rich_a man_n that_o give_v nothing_o unto_o the_o poor_a ver_fw-la 16._o and_o a_o body_n without_o a_o spirit_n ver_fw-la 26._o wherefore_o as_o that_o knowledge_n whereby_o a_o rich_a man_n know_v the_o want_n of_o the_o poor_a be_v true_a and_o real_a and_o a_o dead_a body_n be_v a_o body_n 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as_o unto_o its_o proper_a effect_n when_o he_o be_v first_o justify_v and_o it_o be_v now_o manifest_v so_o to_o be_v see_v mat._n 5.48_o col._n 4.12_o 2_o cor._n 12.9_o this_o say_v the_o apostle_n i_o have_v prove_v in_o the_o instance_n of_o abraham_n namely_o that_o it_o be_v work_n of_o obedience_n alone_o that_o can_v evince_v a_o man_n to_o be_v justify_v or_o to_o have_v that_o faith_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v so_o 3_o he_o add_v in_o the_o confirmation_n of_o what_o he_o have_v affirm_v ver_fw-la 23._o and_o the_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v which_o say_v abraham_n believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n and_o he_o be_v call_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n two_o thing_n the_o apostle_n affirm_v hereâ—â—_n 1_o that_o the_o scripture_n mention_v be_v fulfil_v it_o be_v so_o in_o that_o justification_n by_o work_n which_o he_o ascribe_v unto_o abraham_n but_o how_o this_o scripture_n be_v herein_o fulfil_v either_o as_o unto_o the_o time_n wherein_o 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to_o faith_n act_v itself_o by_o repentance_n so_o the_o sole_a reason_n of_o that_o call_v unto_o repentance_n which_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n be_v annex_v unto_o act._n 2.38_o be_v the_o proposal_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v the_o object_n of_o faith_n ver_fw-la 39_o and_o those_o conception_n and_o affection_n which_o a_o man_n have_v about_o sin_n with_o a_o sorrow_n for_o it_o and_o repentance_n of_o it_o upon_o a_o legal_a conviction_n be_v enliven_v and_o make_v evangelical_n by_o the_o introduction_n of_o faith_n as_o a_o new_a principle_n of_o they_o and_o give_v new_a motive_n unto_o they_o do_v become_v evangelical_n so_o impossible_a be_v it_o that_o faith_n shall_v be_v without_o repentance_n wherefore_o although_o the_o first_o act_n of_o faith_n and_o its_o only_a proper_a exercise_n unto_o justification_n do_v respect_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n by_o he_o as_o propose_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o 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