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 have_v believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n for_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n shall_v no_o flesh_n be_v justify_v gal._n 2.16_o but_o that_o no_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v evident_a for_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o law_n be_v not_o of_o faith_n but_o the_o man_n that_o do_v they_o shall_v live_v in_o they_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o chap._n 3.11_o 12_o 13._o for_o by_o grace_n you_o be_v save_v through_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
his_o priestly_a office_n and_o therefore_o be_v justification_n either_o express_o or_o virtual_o assign_v unto_o they_o also_o gen._n 3.15_o 1_o joh._n 3.8_o heb._n 2.13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o rom._n 4.25_o act._n 5.31_o heb._n 7.27_o rom._n 8.34_o but_o yet_o wherever_o our_o justification_n be_v so_o assign_v unto_o they_o they_o be_v not_o absolute_o consider_v but_o with_o respect_n unto_o their_o relation_n to_o his_o sacrifice_n and_o satisfaction_n 3_o all_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o application_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o righteousness_n of_o the_o lord_n christ_n unto_o we_o be_v also_o include_v therein_o such_o be_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n thereof_o which_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n whence_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n 1_o cor._n 6.11_o and_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n thereof_o on_o the_o part_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n rom._n 1.17_o gal._n 3.22_o 23._o it_o will_v therefore_o be_v undue_o pretend_v that_o by_o this_o assertion_n we_o do_v narrow_a or_o straiten_v the_o object_n of_o justify_v faith_n as_o it_o justify_v for_o indeed_o we_o assign_v a_o respect_n unto_o the_o whole_a mediatory_a office_n of_o christ_n not_o exclude_v the_o kingly_a and_o prophetical_a part_n thereof_o but_o only_o such_o a_o notion_n of_o they_o as_o will_v not_o bring_v in_o more_o of_o christ_n but_o much_o of_o ourselves_o into_o our_o justification_n and_o the_o assertion_n as_o lay_v down_o may_v be_v prove_v 1._o from_o the_o experience_n of_o all_o that_o be_v justify_v or_o do_v seek_v for_o justification_n according_a unto_o the_o gospel_n for_o under_o this_o notion_n of_o seek_v for_o justification_n or_o a_o righteousness_n unto_o justification_n they_o be_v all_o of_o they_o to_o be_v consider_v and_o do_v consider_v themselves_o as_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d guilty_a before_o god_n subject_a obnoxious_a liable_a unto_o his_o wrath_n in_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n as_o we_o declare_v in_o the_o entrance_n of_o this_o discourse_n rom._n 3.19_o they_o be_v all_o in_o the_o same_o state_n that_o adam_n be_v in_o after_o the_o fall_n unto_o who_o god_n propose_v the_o relief_n of_o the_o incarnation_n and_o suffer_v of_o christ_n gen._n 3.15_o and_o to_o seek_v after_o justification_n be_v to_o seek_v after_o a_o discharge_n from_o this_o woeful_a state_n and_o condition_n such_o person_n have_v and_o aught_o to_o have_v other_o design_n and_o desire_n also_o for_o whereas_o the_o state_n wherein_o they_o be_v antecedent_n unto_o their_o justification_n be_v not_o only_o a_o state_n of_o gild_n and_o wrath_n but_o such_o also_o as_o wherein_o through_o the_o depravation_n of_o their_o nature_n the_o power_n of_o sin_n be_v prevalent_a in_o they_o and_o their_o whole_a soul_n be_v defile_v they_o design_v and_o desire_v not_o only_o to_o be_v justify_v but_o to_o be_v sanctify_v also_o but_o as_o unto_o the_o gild_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o want_n of_o a_o righteousness_n before_o god_n from_o which_o justification_n be_v their_o relief_n herein_o i_o say_v they_o have_v respect_n unto_o christ_n as_o set_v forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n in_o their_o design_n for_o sanctification_n they_o have_v respect_n unto_o the_o kingly_a and_o prophetical_a office_n of_o christ_n in_o their_o especial_a exercise_n but_o as_o to_o their_o freedom_n from_o the_o gild_n of_o sin_n and_o their_o acceptance_n with_o god_n or_o their_o justification_n in_o his_o sight_n that_o they_o may_v be_v free_v from_o condemnation_n that_o they_o may_v not_o come_v into_o judgement_n it_o be_v christ_n crucify_v it_o be_v christ_n lift_v up_o as_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v the_o propitiation_n that_o he_o be_v and_o the_o atonement_n that_o he_o make_v it_o be_v his_o bear_v their_o sin_n his_o be_v make_v sin_n and_o the_o curse_n for_o they_o it_o be_v his_o obedience_n the_o end_n which_o he_o put_v unto_o sin_n and_o the_o everlasting_a righteousness_n which_o he_o bring_v in_o that_o alone_o their_o faith_n do_v fix_v upon_o and_o acquiesce_v in_o if_o it_o be_v otherwise_o in_o the_o experience_n of_o any_o i_o acknowledge_v i_o be_o not_o acquaint_v with_o it_o i_o do_v not_o say_v that_o conviction_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o only_a antecedent_n condition_n of_o actual_a justification_n but_o this_o it_o be_v that_o make_v a_o sinner_n subjectum_fw-la capax_fw-la justificationis_fw-la no_o man_n therefore_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v as_o a_o person_n to_o be_v justify_v but_o he_o who_o be_v actual_o under_o the_o power_n of_o the_o conviction_n of_o sin_n with_o all_o the_o necessary_a consequent_n thereof_o suppose_v therefore_o any_o sinner_n in_o this_o condition_n as_o it_o be_v describe_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 3._o guilty_a before_o god_n with_o his_o mouth_n stop_v as_o unto_o any_o plea_n defence_n or_o excuse_n suppose_v he_o to_o seek_v after_o a_o relief_n and_o deliverance_n out_o of_o this_o estate_n that_o be_v to_o be_v justify_v according_a to_o the_o gospel_n he_o neither_o do_v nor_o can_v wise_o take_v any_o other_o course_n than_o what_o he_o be_v there_o direct_v unto_o by_o the_o same_o apostle_n ver_fw-la 20_o 21_o 22_o 23_o 24_o 25._o therefore_o by_o the_o deed_n of_o the_o law_n there_o shall_v no_o flesh_n be_v justify_v in_o his_o sight_n for_o by_o the_o law_n be_v the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n but_o now_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n without_o the_o law_n be_v manifest_v be_v witness_v by_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v for_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n for_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o come_v short_a of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 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 whence_o i_o argue_v that_o which_o a_o guilty_a condemn_a sinner_n find_v no_o hope_n nor_o relief_n from_o the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o sole_a rule_n of_o all_o his_o obedience_n do_v betake_v himself_o unto_o by_o faith_n that_o he_o may_v be_v deliver_v or_o justify_v that_o be_v the_o especial_a object_n of_o faith_n as_o justify_v but_o this_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n alone_o through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n or_o christ_n propose_v as_o a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n either_o this_o be_v so_o or_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o aright_o guide_v the_o soul_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n in_o that_o 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
be_v supply_v by_o some_o to_o comply_v with_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d that_o ensue_v and_o this_o phrase_n of_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v peculiar_a unto_o this_o apostle_n be_v no_o where_o use_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n nor_o it_o may_v be_v in_o any_o other_o author_n but_o by_o he_o and_o he_o use_v it_o express_o 1_o epist._n 2.29_o and_o chap._n 3.7_o where_o those_o word_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d do_v plain_o contain_v what_o be_v here_o express_v 2_o to_o be_v justify_v as_o the_o word_n be_v render_v by_o the_o vulgar_a let_v he_o be_v justify_v more_o as_o it_o must_v be_v render_v if_o the_o word_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v retain_v respect_v a_o act_n of_o god_n which_o neither_o in_o its_o begin_n nor_o continuation_n be_v prescribe_v unto_o we_o as_o a_o duty_n nor_o be_v capable_a of_o increase_n in_o degree_n as_o we_o shall_v show_v afterward_o 3_o man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d general_o from_o inherent_a righteousness_n and_o if_o the_o apostle_n have_v intend_v justification_n in_o this_o place_n he_o will_v not_o have_v say_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d but_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d all_o which_o thing_n prefer_v the_o complutensian_a syriack_n and_o arabic_a before_o the_o vulgar_a read_n of_o this_o place_n if_o the_o vulgar_a read_n be_v retain_v no_o more_o can_v be_v intend_v but_o that_o he_o who_o be_v righteous_a shall_v so_o proceed_v in_o work_a righteousness_n as_o to_o secure_v his_o justify_v estate_n unto_o himself_o and_o to_o manifest_v it_o before_o god_n and_o the_o world_n now_o whereas_o the_o word_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v use_v 36_o time_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n these_o be_v all_o the_o place_n whereunto_o any_o exception_n be_v put_v in_o against_o their_o forensick_a signification_n and_o how_o ineffectual_a these_o exception_n be_v be_v evident_a unto_o any_o impartial_a judge_n some_o other_o consideration_n may_v yet_o be_v make_v use_n of_o and_o plead_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n such_o be_v the_o opposition_n that_o be_v make_v between_o justification_n and_o condemnation_n so_o be_v it_o isa._n 50.8_o 9_o prov._n 17.15_o rom._n 5.16_o 18._o chap._n 8.33_o 34._o and_o in_o sundry_a other_o place_n as_o may_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o precede_a enumeration_n of_o they_o wherefore_o as_o condemnation_n be_v not_o the_o infuse_v of_o a_o habit_n of_o wickedness_n into_o he_o that_o be_v condemn_v nor_o the_o make_n of_o he_o to_o be_v inherent_o wicked_a who_o be_v before_o righteous_a but_o the_o pass_v a_o sentence_n upon_o a_o man_n with_o respect_n unto_o his_o wickedness_n no_o more_o be_v justification_n the_o change_n of_o a_o person_n from_o inherent_a unrighteousness_n unto_o righteousness_n by_o the_o infusion_n of_o a_o principle_n of_o grace_n but_o a_o sentential_a declaration_n of_o he_o to_o be_v righteous_a moreover_o the_o thing_n intend_v be_v frequent_o declare_v in_o the_o scripture_n by_o other_o equivalent_a term_n which_o be_v absolute_o exclusive_a of_o any_o such_o sense_n as_o the_o infusion_n of_o a_o habit_n of_o righteousness_n so_o the_o apostle_n express_v it_o by_o the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n without_o work_n rom._n 4.6_o 11._o and_o call_v it_o the_o blessedness_n which_o we_o have_v by_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o cover_n of_o iniquity_n in_o the_o same_o place_n so_o it_o be_v call_v reconciliation_n with_o god_n rom._n 5.9_o 10._o to_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o same_o with_o be_v reconcile_v by_o his_o death_n be_v now_o justify_v by_o his_o blood_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o wrath_n by_o he_o for_o if_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n much_o more_o be_v reconcile_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v by_o his_o life_n see_v 2_o cor._n 5.20_o 21._o reconciliation_n be_v not_o the_o infusion_n of_o a_o habit_n of_o grace_n but_o the_o effect_n of_o peace_n and_o love_n by_o the_o removal_n of_o all_o enmity_n and_o cause_n of_o offence_n to_o save_v and_o salvation_n be_v use_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n he_o shall_v save_v his_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n matth._n 1.21_o be_v the_o same_o with_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 they_o can_v not_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n act._n 13.39_o that_o of_o gal._n 2.16_o we_o have_v believe_v that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n be_v the_o same_o with_o act._n 15.11_o but_o we_o believe_v that_o through_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v even_o as_o they_o ephes._n 2.8_o 9_o by_o grace_n you_o be_v save_v through_o faith_n and_o not_o of_o work_n be_v so_o to_o be_v justify_v so_o it_o be_v express_v by_o pardon_n or_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o rom._n 4.5_o 6._o by_o receive_v the_o atonement_n chap._n 5.11_o not_o come_v into_o judgement_n or_o condemnation_n joh._n 5.24_o blot_v out_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n isa._n 43.25_o psal._n 51.9_o isa._n 44.22_o jer._n 18.23_o act._n 3.19_o cast_v they_o into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n micah_n 7.19_o and_o sundry_a other_o expression_n of_o a_o alike_a importance_n the_o apostle_n declare_v it_o by_o its_o effect_n say_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d many_o shall_v be_v make_v righteous_a rom._n 5.19_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d who_o on_o a_o juridical_a trial_n in_o open_a court_n be_v absolve_v and_o declare_v righteous_a and_o so_o it_o may_v be_v observe_v that_o all_o thing_n concern_v justification_n be_v propose_v in_o the_o scripture_n under_o a_o juridical_a scheme_n or_o forensick_a trial_n and_o sentence_n as_o 1_o a_o judgement_n be_v suppose_v in_o it_o concern_v which_o the_o psalmist_n pray_v that_o it_o may_v not_o proceed_v on_o the_o term_n of_o the_o law_n psal._n 143.2_o 2_o the_o judge_n be_v god_n himself_o isa._n 50.7_o 8._o rom._n 8.33_o 3_o the_o tribunal_n whereon_o god_n sit_v in_o judgement_n be_v the_o throne_n of_o grace_n heb._n 4.16_o therefore_o will_v the_o lord_n wait_v that_o he_o may_v be_v gracious_a unto_o you_o and_o therefore_o will_v he_o be_v exalt_v that_o he_o may_v have_v mercy_n upon_o you_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o god_n of_o judgement_n isa._n 30.18_o 4_o a_o guilty_a person_n this_o be_v the_o sinner_n who_o be_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d so_o guilty_a of_o sin_n as_o to_o be_v obnoxious_a to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d rom._n 3.19_o chap._n 1.32_o who_o mouth_n be_v stop_v by_o conviction_n 5_o accuser_n be_v ready_a to_o propose_v and_o promote_v the_o charge_n against_o the_o guilty_a person_n these_o be_v the_o law_n joh._n 5.45_o and_o conscience_n rom._n 2.15_o and_o satan_n also_o zach._n 3.2_o rev._n 12.10_o 6_o the_o charge_n be_v admit_v and_o draw_v up_o into_o a_o handwriting_n in_o form_n of_o law_n and_o be_v lay_v before_o the_o tribunal_n of_o the_o judge_n in_o bar_n to_o the_o deliverance_n of_o the_o offender_n col._n 2.14_o 7_o a_o plea_n be_v prepare_v in_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o guilty_a person_n and_o this_o be_v grace_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o ransom_n pay_v the_o atonement_n make_v the_o eternal_a righteousness_n bring_v in_o by_o the_o surety_n of_o the_o covenant_n rom._n 3.23_o 24_o 25._o dan._n 9.24_o eph._n 1.7_o 8_o hereunto_o alone_o the_o sinner_n betake_v himself_o renounce_v all_o other_o apology_n or_o defensative_n whatever_o psal._n 130.2_o 3._o psal._n 143.2_o job_n 9.2_o 3._o chap._n 42.5_o 6_o 7._o luk._n 18.13_o rom._n 3.24_o 25._o chap._n 5.11_o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o chap._n 8.1_o 2_o 3._o ver_fw-la 32.33_o isa._n 53.5_o 6._o heb._n 9.13_o 14_o 15._o chap._n 10.1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o 1_o pet._n 2.24_o 1_o joh._n 1.7_o other_o plea_n for_o a_o sinner_n before_o god_n there_o be_v none_o he_o who_o know_v god_n and_o himself_o will_v not_o provide_v or_o betake_v himself_o unto_o any_o other_o nor_o will_v he_o as_o i_o suppose_v trust_n unto_o any_o other_o defence_n be_v he_o sure_a of_o all_o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n to_o plead_v for_o he_o 9_o to_o make_v this_o plea_n effectual_a we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n and_o he_o plead_v his_o own_o propitiation_n for_o we_o 1_o joh._n 2.1_o 2._o 10_o the_o sentence_n hereon_o be_v absolution_n on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o ransom_n blood_n or_o sacrifice_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n with_o acceptation_n into_o favour_n as_o person_n approve_v of_o god_n job_n
hereby_o it_o be_v plain_o and_o full_o declare_v that_o there_o must_v be_v such_o a_o righteousness_n provide_v for_o our_o justification_n before_o man_n as_o will_v answer_v and_o remove_v that_o curse_n 4._o in_o the_o prefiguration_n and_o representation_n of_o that_o only_a way_n and_o mean_n whereby_o this_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v wrought_v this_o it_o do_v in_o all_o its_o sacrifice_n especial_o in_o the_o great_a anniversary_n sacrifice_n on_o the_o day_n of_o expiation_n wherein_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o church_n be_v lay_v on_o the_o head_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o so_o carry_v away_o 3._o he_o describe_v it_o by_o the_o only_a way_n of_o our_o participation_n of_o it_o the_o only_a mean_n on_o our_o part_n of_o the_o communication_n of_o it_o unto_o we_o and_o this_o be_v by_o faith_n alone_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v for_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n ver._n 22._o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n be_v so_o the_o only_a way_n and_o mean_n whereby_o this_o righteousness_n of_o god_n come_v upon_o we_o or_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o that_o it_o be_v so_o unto_o all_o that_o have_v this_o faith_n and_o only_o unto_o they_o and_o that_o without_o difference_n on_o the_o consideration_n of_o any_o thing_n else_o beside_o and_o although_o faith_n take_v absolute_o may_v be_v use_v in_o various_a sense_n yet_o as_o thus_o specify_v and_o limit_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n or_o as_o he_o call_v it_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o i_o act_n 26.18_o it_o can_v intend_v nothing_o but_o the_o reception_n of_o he_o and_o trust_v in_o he_o as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n this_o description_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n which_o the_o apostle_n assert_n as_o the_o only_a mean_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n with_o the_o only_a way_n of_o its_o participation_n and_o communication_n unto_o we_o by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n full_o confirm_v the_o truth_n we_o plead_v for_o for_o if_o the_o righteousness_n wherewith_o we_o must_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n be_v not_o our_o own_o but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n as_o these_o thing_n be_v direct_o oppose_v phil._n 3.9_o and_o the_o only_a way_n whereby_o it_o come_v upon_o we_o or_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o it_o be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n than_o our_o own_o personal_a inherent_a righteousness_n or_o obedience_n have_v no_o interest_n in_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n which_o argument_n be_v insoluble_a nor_o be_v the_o force_n of_o it_o to_o be_v wave_v by_o any_o distinction_n whatever_o if_o we_o keep_v our_o heart_n unto_o a_o due_a reverence_n of_o the_o authority_n of_o god_n in_o his_o word_n have_v full_o prove_v that_o no_o man_n live_v have_v any_o righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o whereby_o they_o may_v be_v justify_v but_o be_v all_o shut_v up_o under_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o have_v declare_v that_o there_o be_v a_o righteousness_n of_o god_n now_o full_o reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n whereby_o alone_o we_o may_v be_v so_o leave_v all_o man_n in_o themselves_o unto_o their_o own_o lot_n in_o as_o much_o as_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o come_v short_a of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n he_o proceed_v to_o declare_v the_o nature_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n in_o all_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o ver._n 24_o 25_o 26._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 i_o say_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 they_o that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n here_o it_o be_v that_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o if_o any_o where_o to_o expect_v the_o interest_n of_o our_o personal_a obedience_n under_o some_o qualification_n or_o other_o in_o our_o justification_n to_o be_v declare_v for_o if_o it_o shall_v be_v suppose_v which_o yet_o it_o can_v with_o any_o pretence_n of_o reason_n that_o in_o the_o forego_n discourse_n the_o apostle_n have_v exclude_v only_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n as_o absolute_o perfect_a or_o as_o wrought_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n without_o the_o aid_n of_o grace_n or_o as_o meritorious_a yet_o have_v general_o exclude_v all_o work_n from_o our_o justification_n ver._n 20._o without_o distinction_n or_o limitation_n it_o may_v well_o be_v expect_v and_o aught_o to_o have_v be_v so_o that_o upon_o the_o full_a declaration_n which_o he_o give_v we_o of_o the_o nature_n and_o way_n of_o our_o justification_n in_o all_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o he_o shall_v have_v assign_v the_o place_n and_o consideration_n which_o our_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n have_v in_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n the_o first_o or_o second_o or_o continuation_n of_o it_o somewhat_o or_o other_o or_o at_o least_o make_v some_o mention_n of_o it_o under_o the_o qualification_n of_o gracious_a sincere_a or_o evangelical_n that_o it_o may_v not_o seem_v to_o be_v absolute_o exclude_v it_o be_v plain_a the_o apostle_n think_v of_o no_o such_o thing_n nor_o be_v at_o all_o solicitous_a about_o any_o reflection_n that_o may_v be_v make_v on_o his_o doctrine_n as_o though_o it_o overthrow_v the_o necessity_n of_o our_o own_o obedience_n take_v in_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o apostle_n design_n with_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o context_n and_o the_o argument_n from_o his_o utter_a silence_n about_o our_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n in_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n be_v unanswerable_a but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o we_o shall_v find_v in_o our_o progress_n that_o it_o be_v express_o and_o direct_o exclude_v by_o he_o all_o unprejudiced_a person_n must_v needs_o think_v that_o no_o word_n can_v be_v use_v more_o express_a and_o emphatical_a to_o secure_v the_o whole_a of_o our_o justification_n unto_o the_o freegrace_n of_o god_n through_o the_o blood_n or_o mediation_n of_o christ_n wherein_o it_o be_v faith_n alone_o that_o give_v we_o a_o interest_n than_o these_o use_v here_o by_o the_o apostle_n and_o for_o my_o part_n i_o shall_v only_o say_v that_o i_o know_v not_o how_o to_o express_v myself_o in_o this_o matter_n in_o word_n and_o term_n more_o express_a or_o significant_a of_o the_o conception_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o if_o we_o can_v all_o but_o subscribe_v the_o answer_n here_o give_v by_o the_o apostle_n how_o by_o what_o mean_n on_o what_o ground_n or_o by_o what_o cause_n be_v we_o justify_v before_o god_n namely_o that_o we_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 etc._n etc._n there_o may_v be_v a_o end_n of_o this_o controversy_n but_o the_o principal_a passage_n of_o this_o testimony_n must_v be_v distinct_o consider_v 1._o the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n be_v first_o express_v with_o a_o peculiar_a emphasis_n or_o the_o causa_fw-la ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n god_n be_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o his_o grace_n be_v the_o only_a move_a cause_n thereof_o i_o shall_v not_o stay_v upon_o the_o exception_n of_o those_o of_o the_o roman_a church_n namely_o that_o by_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d which_o their_o translation_n render_v per_fw-la gratiam_fw-la dei_fw-la the_o internal_a inherent_a grace_n of_o god_n which_o they_o make_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o justification_n be_v intend_v for_o they_o have_v nothing_o to_o prove_v it_o but_o that_o which_o overthrow_v it_o namely_o that_o it_o be_v add_v unto_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d free_o which_o be_v needless_a if_o it_o signify_v the_o freegrace_n or_o favour_n of_o god_n for_o both_o these_o expression_n gratis_n per_fw-la gratiam_fw-la free_o by_o grace_n be_v put_v together_o to_o give_v the_o great_a emphasis_n unto_o this_o assertion_n wherein_o the_o whole_a of_o our_o justification_n be_v vendicate_v unto_o the_o freegrace_n of_o god_n so_o far_o as_o they_o be_v distinguishable_a the_o one_o denote_v the_o principle_n from_o whence_o our_o justification_n proceed_v namely_o grace_n and_o the_o other_o the_o manner_n of_o its_o operation_n it_o work_v free_o beside_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o this_o subject_n do_v every_o where_o constant_o signify_v his_o goodness_n love_n and_o favour_n as_o have_v be_v undeniable_o prove_v by_o many_o see_v rom
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 gâââe_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 âgnorance_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
may_v have_v and_o not_o be_v justify_v and_o if_o they_o have_v not_o a_o faith_n of_o another_o kind_n they_o can_v be_v justify_v for_o justification_n be_v no_o where_o ascribe_v unto_o it_o yea_o it_o be_v affirm_v by_o the_o apostle_n james_n that_o none_o can_v be_v justify_v by_o it_o 2._o it_o may_v produce_v great_a effect_n in_o the_o mind_n affection_n and_o live_v of_o man_n although_o not_o one_o of_o they_o that_o be_v peculiar_a unto_o justify_v faith_n yet_o such_o they_o may_v be_v as_o that_o those_o in_o who_o they_o be_v wrought_v may_v be_v and_o aught_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o charity_n to_o be_v look_v on_o as_o true_a believer_n 3._o this_o be_v that_o faith_n which_o may_v be_v alone_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n alone_o but_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o that_o faith_n which_o can_v be_v alone_o alone_o respect_v its_o influence_n into_o our_o justification_n not_o its_o nature_n and_o existence_n and_o we_o absolute_o deny_v that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v by_o that_o faith_n which_o can_v be_v alone_o that_o be_v without_o a_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o universal_a obedience_n operative_a in_o all_o the_o work_n of_o it_o as_o duty_n do_v require_v these_o thing_n i_o have_v observe_v only_o to_o obviate_v that_o calumny_n and_o reproach_n which_o some_o endeavour_n to_o fix_v on_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n only_o through_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ._n for_o those_o who_o assert_v it_o must_v be_v solifidians_n antinomian_o and_o i_o know_v not_o what_o such_o as_o oppose_v or_o deny_v the_o necessity_n of_o universal_a obedience_n or_o good_a work_n most_o of_o they_o who_o manage_v it_o can_v but_o know_v in_o their_o own_o conscience_n that_o this_o charge_n be_v false_a but_o this_o be_v the_o way_n of_o handle_v controversy_n with_o many_o they_o can_v aver_v any_o thing_n that_o seem_v to_o advantage_v the_o cause_n they_o plead_v to_o the_o great_a scandal_n of_o religion_n if_o by_o solifidians_n they_o mean_v those_o who_o believe_v that_o faith_n alone_o be_v on_o our_o part_n the_o mean_n instrument_n or_o condition_n of_o which_o afterward_o of_o our_o justification_n all_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n be_v so_o and_o be_v so_o teach_v to_o be_v by_o jesus_n christ_n as_o shall_v be_v prove_v if_o they_o mean_v those_o who_o affirm_v that_o the_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v alone_o separate_z or_o separable_a from_o a_o principle_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o holy_a obedience_n they_o must_v find_v they_o out_o themselves_o we_o know_v nothing_o of_o they_o for_o we_o allow_v no_o faith_n to_o be_v of_o the_o same_o kind_a or_o nature_n with_o that_o whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o what_o virtual_o and_o radical_o contain_v in_o it_o universal_a obedience_n as_o the_o effect_n be_v in_o the_o cause_n the_o fruit_n in_o the_o root_n and_o which_o act_v itself_o in_o all_o particular_a duty_n according_a as_o by_o rule_n and_o circumstance_n they_o be_v make_v so_o to_o be_v yea_o we_o allow_v no_o faith_n to_o be_v justify_v or_o to_o be_v of_o the_o same_o kind_n with_o it_o which_o be_v not_o its_o self_n and_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n a_o spiritual_o vital_a principle_n of_o obedience_n and_o good_a work_n and_o if_o this_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o prevail_v with_o some_o not_o to_o seek_v for_o advantage_n by_o such_o shameful_a calumny_n yet_o be_v it_o so_o with_o other_o to_o free_v their_o mind_n from_o any_o concernment_n in_o they_o for_o the_o especial_a nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n which_o we_o inquire_v into_o the_o thing_n whereby_o it_o be_v evidence_v may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o these_o four_o head_n 1_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o on_o the_o part_n of_o god_n 2_o what_o be_v in_o we_o previous_o require_v unto_o it_o 3_o the_o proper_a object_n of_o it_o 4_o it_o be_v proper_a peculiar_a act_n and_o effect_n which_o shall_v be_v speak_v unto_o so_o far_o as_o be_v necessary_a unto_o 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wherefore_o our_o first_o enquiry_n be_v concern_v what_o be_v propose_v in_o the_o second_o place_n namely_o what_o be_v a_o our_o part_n in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n previous_o require_v thereunto_o or_o what_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v find_v in_o we_o antecedaneous_o unto_o our_o believe_v unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n and_o i_o say_v there_o be_v suppose_v in_o they_o in_o who_o this_o faith_n be_v wrought_v on_o who_o it_o be_v bestow_v and_o who_o duty_n it_o be_v to_o believe_v therewith_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o conviction_n of_o sin_n or_o conviction_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o necessary_a antecedent_n unto_o justify_v faith_n many_o have_v dispute_v what_o belong_v hereunto_o and_o what_o effect_n it_o produce_v in_o the_o mind_n that_o dispose_v the_o soul_n unto_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o whereas_o there_o be_v different_a apprehension_n about_o these_o effect_n or_o concomitant_n of_o conviction_n in_o 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be_v make_v sensible_a of_o his_o own_o interest_n therein_o both_o with_o respect_n unto_o sin_n original_a and_o actual_a with_o his_o own_o utter_a disability_n to_o deliver_v himself_o out_o of_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n wherein_o on_o the_o account_n of_o these_o thing_n he_o find_v himself_o to_o be_v be_v that_o which_o we_o affirm_v to_o be_v antecedaneous_o necessary_a unto_o justify_v faith_n that_o be_v in_o the_o adult_n and_o of_o who_o justification_n the_o word_n be_v the_o external_a mean_n and_o instrument_n a_o convince_v sinner_n be_v only_o subjectum_fw-la capax_fw-la justificationis_fw-la not_o that_o every_o one_o that_o be_v convince_v be_v or_o must_v necessary_o be_v justify_v there_o be_v not_o any_o such_o disposition_n or_o preparation_n of_o the_o subject_n by_o this_o conviction_n its_o effect_n and_o consequent_n as_o that_o the_o form_n of_o justification_n as_o the_o papist_n speak_v or_o justify_v grace_n must_v necessary_o ensue_v or_o be_v introduce_v thereon_o nor_o be_v there_o any_o such_o preparation_n in_o it_o as_o that_o by_o virtue_n of_o any_o divine_a compact_n or_o promise_v a_o person_n so_o convince_v shall_v be_v pardon_v and_o justify_v but_o as_o a_o man_n may_v believe_v with_o any_o kind_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v not_o justify_v such_o as_o that_o before_o mention_v without_o this_o conviction_n so_o it_o be_v ordinary_o previous_a and_o necessary_a so_o to_o be_v unto_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n the_o motive_n be_v not_o unto_o it_o that_o thereon_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v assure_o justify_v but_o that_o without_o it_o he_o can_v be_v so_o this_o i_o say_v be_v require_v in_o the_o person_n to_o be_v justify_v in_o order_n of_o nature_n antecedaneous_o unto_o that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v which_o we_o shall_v prove_v with_o the_o ensue_a
argument_n for_o 1_o without_o the_o due_a consideration_n and_o supposition_n of_o it_o the_o true_a nature_n of_o faith_n can_v never_o be_v understand_v for_o as_o we_o have_v show_v before_o justification_n be_v god_n way_n of_o the_o deliverance_n of_o the_o convince_a sinner_n or_o one_o who_o mouth_n be_v stop_v and_o who_o be_v guilty_a before_o god_n obnoxious_a to_o the_o law_n and_o shut_v up_o under_o sin_n a_o sense_n therefore_o of_o this_o estate_n and_o all_o that_o belong_v unto_o it_o be_v require_v unto_o believe_v hence_o le_fw-fr blanc_n who_o have_v search_v with_o some_o diligence_n into_o these_o thing_n commend_v the_o definition_n of_o faith_n give_v by_o mestrezat_n that_o it_o be_v the_o flight_n of_o a_o penitent_a sinner_n unto_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n and_o there_o be_v indeed_o more_o sense_n and_o truth_n in_o it_o than_o in_o twenty_o other_o that_o seem_v more_o accurate_a but_o without_o a_o supposition_n of_o the_o conviction_n mention_v there_o be_v no_o understanding_n of_o this_o definition_n of_o faith_n for_o it_o be_v that_o alone_a which_o put_v the_o soul_n upon_o a_o flight_n unto_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n to_o be_v save_v from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v heb._n 6.18_o flee_v for_o refuge_n 2_o lie_n the_o order_n relation_n and_o use_v of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n do_v uncontrollable_o evince_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o conviction_n previous_a unto_o believe_v for_o that_o which_o any_o man_n have_v first_o to_o deal_v withal_o with_o respect_n unto_o his_o eternal_a condition_n both_o natural_o and_o by_o god_n institution_n be_v the_o law_n this_o be_v first_o present_v unto_o the_o soul_n with_o its_o term_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n and_o with_o its_o curse_n in_o case_n of_o failure_n without_o this_o the_o gospel_n can_v be_v understand_v nor_o the_o grace_n of_o it_o due_o value_v for_o it_o be_v the_o revelation_n of_o god_n way_n for_o the_o relieve_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n from_o the_o sentence_n and_o curse_v of_o the_o law_n rom._n 1.17_o that_o be_v the_o nature_n that_o be_v the_o use_n and_o end_v of_o the_o first_o promise_n and_o of_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o god_n grace_n reveal_v in_o all_o the_o ensue_a promise_n or_o in_o the_o whole_a gospel_n wherefore_o the_o faith_n which_o we_o treat_v of_o be_v evangelical_n that_o which_o in_o its_o especial_a nature_n and_o use_n not_o the_o law_n but_o the_o gospel_n require_v that_o which_o have_v the_o gospel_n for_o its_o principle_n rule_n and_o object_n it_o be_v not_o require_v of_o we_o can_v be_v act_v by_o we_o but_o on_o a_o supposition_n of_o the_o work_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o conviction_n of_o sin_n by_o give_v the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o a_o sense_n of_o its_o gild_n and_o the_o state_n of_o the_o sinner_n on_o the_o account_n thereof_o and_o that_o faith_n which_o have_v not_o respect_n hereunto_o we_o absolute_o deny_v to_o be_v that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v gal._n 3.22_o 23_o 24._o rom._n 10.4_o 3_o lie_n this_o our_o saviour_n himself_o direct_o teach_v in_o the_o gospel_n for_o he_o call_v unto_o he_o only_o those_o who_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v affirm_v that_o the_o whole_a have_v no_o need_n of_o the_o physician_n but_o the_o sick_a and_o that_o he_o come_v not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n in_o all_o which_o he_o intend_v not_o those_o who_o be_v real_o sinner_n as_o all_o man_n be_v for_o he_o make_v a_o difference_n between_o they_o offer_v the_o gospel_n unto_o some_o and_o not_o unto_o other_o but_o such_o as_o be_v convince_v of_o sin_n burden_v with_o it_o and_o seek_v after_o deliverance_n so_o those_o unto_o who_o the_o apostle_n peter_n propose_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n with_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n thereby_o as_o the_o object_n of_o gospel_n faith_n be_v prick_v to_o the_o heart_n upon_o the_o conviction_n of_o their_o sin_n 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his_o mediation_n in_o his_o oblation_n and_o intercession_n they_o assign_v these_o thing_n to_o be_v the_o especial_a object_n of_o justify_v faith_n and_o that_o faith_n itself_o to_o be_v a_o fiduciary_a trust_n in_o the_o especial_a grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o propose_v in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n that_o be_v they_o direct_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n to_o seek_v for_o peace_n with_o god_n the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o right_n unto_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n by_o place_v their_o sole_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n by_o christ_n alone_o but_o yet_o withal_o i_o never_o read_v any_o of_o they_o i_o know_v not_o what_o other_o have_v do_v who_o affirm_v that_o every_o true_a and_o sincere_a believer_n always_o have_v a_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o especial_a love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n or_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o his_o own_o sin_n though_o they_o plead_v that_o this_o the_o 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deliver_v by_o other_o as_o their_o judgement_n herein_o i_o shall_v propose_v my_o own_o thought_n concern_v it_o not_o without_o some_o hope_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o communicate_v light_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o inquire_v into_o and_o the_o reconciliation_n of_o some_o difference_n about_o it_o among_o learned_a and_o holy_a man_n i_o say_v therefore_o that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n in_o his_o work_n of_o mediation_n for_o the_o recovery_n and_o salvation_n of_o lose_a sinner_n and_o as_o unto_o that_o end_v propose_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o adequate_a proper_a object_n of_o justify_v faith_n or_o of_o save_a faith_n in_o its_o work_n and_o duty_n with_o respect_n unto_o our_o justification_n the_o reason_n why_o i_o thus_o state_n the_o object_n of_o justify_v faith_n be_v because_o it_o complete_o answer_v all_o that_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o all_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o do_v require_v what_o belong_v unto_o it_o as_o faith_n in_o general_n be_v here_o suppose_a and_o what_o be_v peculiar_a unto_o it_o as_o justify_v be_v full_o express_v and_o a_o few_o thing_n will_v serve_v for_o the_o explication_n of_o the_o thesis_n which_o shall_v afterward_o be_v confirm_v 1._o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o be_v assert_v to_o be_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o justify_v faith_n for_o so_o it_o be_v require_v in_o all_o those_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n where_o that_o faith_n be_v declare_v to_o be_v our_o believe_v in_o he_o on_o his_o name_n our_o receive_n of_o he_o or_o look_v unto_o he_o whereunto_o the_o promise_n of_o justification_n and_o eternal_a life_n be_v annex_v whereof_o afterward_o see_v joh._n 1.12_o chap._n 3.16_o 36._o chap._n 6.29_o 47._o chap._n 7.38_o chap._n 15.25_o act._n 10.41_o act._n 13.38_o 39_o act._n 16.31_o act._n 26.18_o etc._n etc._n 2._o he_o be_v not_o propose_v as_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n absolute_o but_o as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n even_o the_o father_n unto_o that_o end_n who_o therefore_o also_o be_v the_o immediate_a object_n of_o faith_n as_o justify_v in_o what_o respect_v we_o shall_v declare_v immediate_o so_o justification_n be_v frequent_o ascribe_v unto_o faith_n as_o peculiar_o act_v on_o he_o joh._n 5.24_o he_o that_o believe_v on_o he_o that_o send_v i_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o judgement_n but_o be_v pass_v from_o death_n into_o life_n and_o herein_o be_v comprise_v that_o grace_n love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o principal_a move_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n rom._n 3.23_o 24._o add_v hereunto_o joh._n 6.29_o and_o the_o object_n of_o faith_n be_v complete_a 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 god_n the_o father_n as_o send_v and_o the_o son_n as_o send_v that_o be_v jesus_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 object_n of_o our_o faith_n see_v 1_o pet._n 1.21_o 3._o that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o general_a nature_n consist_v in_o assent_n and_o which_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o its_o other_o act_n he_o be_v propose_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o i_o therefore_o place_n as_o concur_v unto_o its_o complete_a object_n yet_o do_v i_o not_o herein_o consider_v the_o promise_n mere_o as_o peculiar_a divine_a revelation_n in_o which_o sense_n they_o belong_v unto_o the_o formal_a object_n of_o faith_n but_o as_o they_o contain_v propose_v and_o exhibit_v christ_n as_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o mediation_n unto_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v there_o be_v a_o especial_a assent_n unto_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n wherein_o some_o place_n the_o nature_n and_o essence_n of_o justify_v faith_n or_o of_o faith_n in_o its_o work_n and_o duty_n with_o respect_n unto_o our_o justification_n and_o so_o they_o make_v the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o it_o and_o it_o can_v be_v but_o that_o in_o the_o act_n of_o justify_v faith_n there_o be_v a_o peculiar_a assent_n unto_o they_o howbeit_o this_o be_v only_o a_o act_n of_o the_o mind_n neither_o the_o whole_a nature_n nor_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o faith_n can_v consist_v therein_o wherefore_o so_o far_o as_o the_o promise_n concur_v to_o the_o complete_a object_n of_o faith_n they_o be_v consider_v material_o also_o namely_o as_o they_o contain_v propose_v and_o exhibit_v christ_n unto_o believer_n and_o in_o that_o sense_n be_v they_o frequent_o affirm_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o be_v the_o
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
what_o be_v intend_v for_o these_o causae_fw-la sine_fw-la quibus_fw-la non_fw-la may_v be_v take_v large_o or_o more_o strict_o and_o precise_o so_o be_v they_o common_o distinguish_v by_o the_o master_n in_o these_o arts._n those_o so_o call_v in_o a_o large_a sense_n be_v all_o such_o cause_n in_o any_o kind_n of_o efficiency_n or_o merit_n as_o be_v inferior_a unto_o principal_a cause_n and_o will_v operate_v nothing_o without_o they_o but_o in_o conjunction_n with_o they_o have_v a_o real_a effective_a influence_n physical_a or_o moral_a into_o the_o production_n of_o the_o effect_n and_o if_o we_o take_v a_o condition_n to_o be_v a_o causa_fw-la sine_fw-la qua_fw-la non_fw-la in_o this_o sense_n we_o be_v still_o at_o a_o loss_n what_o may_v be_v its_o use_n efficiency_n or_o merit_n with_o respect_n unto_o our_o justification_n if_o it_o be_v take_v more_o strict_o for_o that_o which_o be_v necessary_o present_a but_o have_v no_o causality_n in_o any_o kind_n not_o that_o of_o 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real_o include_v and_o comprise_v in_o that_o assertion_n all_o that_o depend_v thereon_o or_o concur_v to_o make_v they_o effectual_a unto_o our_o justification_n as_o 1_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n in_o give_v of_o christ_n for_o we_o and_o unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v frequent_o say_v to_o be_v justify_v rom._n 3.24_o ephes._n 2.8_o tit._n 3.7_o his_o wisdom_n love_n righteousness_n and_o power_n be_v of_o the_o same_o consideration_n as_o have_v be_v declare_v 2_o whatever_o in_o christ_n himself_o be_v necessary_a antecedent_o unto_o his_o discharge_n of_o that_o office_n or_o be_v consequential_a thereof_o or_o do_v necessary_o accompany_v it_o such_o be_v his_o incarnation_n the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o obedience_n his_o resurrection_n ascension_n exaltation_n and_o intercession_n for_o the_o consideration_n of_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v inseparable_a from_o the_o discharge_v of_o
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1_o all_o our_o sin_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v be_v at_o once_o impute_v unto_o and_o lay_v upon_o jesus_n christ_n in_o what_o sense_n we_o shall_v afterward_o inquire_v he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n he_o be_v bruise_v for_o our_o iniquity_n the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o with_o his_o stripe_n be_v we_o heal_v 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 make_v to_o meet_v on_o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o isa._n 53.6_o 7._o who_o his_o own_o self_n bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o body_n on_o the_o tree_n 1_o pet._n 2.24_o the_o assertion_n be_v indefinite_a without_o exception_n or_o limitation_n be_v equivalent_a unto_o universals_z all_o our_o sin_n be_v on_o he_o he_o bear_v they_o all_o at_o once_o and_o therefore_o once_o die_v for_o all_o 2_o he_o do_v therefore_o at_o once_o finish_v transgression_n make_v a_o end_n of_o sin_n make_v reconciliation_n for_o iniquity_n and_o bring_v in_o everlasting_a righteousness_n dan._n 9.24_o at_o once_o he_o expiate_v all_o our_o sin_n for_o by_o himself_o he_o purge_v our_o sin_n and_o then_o sit_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o majesty_n on_o high_a heb._n 1.3_o and_o we_o be_v sanctify_v or_o dedicate_v unto_o god_n through_o the_o offering_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n once_o for_o all_o for_o by_o one_o offering_z he_o have_v perfect_v consummate_v complete_v as_o unto_o their_o spiritual_a state_n they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v heb._n 10.10.14_o he_o never_o will_v do_v more_o than_o he_o have_v actual_o do_v already_o for_o the_o expiation_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n from_o first_o to_o last_o for_o there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n i_o do_v not_o say_v that_o hereupon_o our_o justification_n be_v complete_a but_o only_o that_o the_o meritorious_a procure_a cause_n of_o it_o be_v at_o once_o complete_v and_o be_v never_o to_o be_v renew_v or_o repeat_v any_o more_o all_o the_o enquiry_n be_v concern_v the_o renew_a application_n of_o it_o unto_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n whether_o that_o be_v by_o faith_n alone_o or_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o do_v 3_o by_o our_o actual_a believe_v with_o justify_v faith_n believe_v on_o christ_n or_o his_o name_n we_o do_v receive_v he_o and_o thereby_o on_o our_o first_o justification_n become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n joh._n 1.12_o that_o be_v joint_a heir_n with_o christ_n and_o heir_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.17_o hereby_o we_o have_v a_o right_n unto_o and_o a_o interest_n in_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o mediation_n which_o be_v to_o be_v at_o once_o complete_o justify_v for_o in_o he_o we_o be_v complete_a col._n 2.10_o for_o by_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o he_o we_o do_v receive_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o lot_n or_o inheritance_n among_o all_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v act._n 26.18_o be_v immediate_o justify_v from_o all_o thing_n from_o which_o we_o can_v not_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n act._n 13.39_o yea_o god_n thereon_o bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o christ_n ephes._n 1.3_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v absolute_o inseparable_a from_o our_o first_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o therefore_o our_o justification_n be_v at_o once_o complete_a in_o particular_a 4_o on_o our_o believe_v all_o our_o sin_n be_v forgive_v he_o have_v quicken_v you_o together_o with_o he_o have_v forgive_v you_o all_o trespass_n col._n 2.13_o 14_o 15._o 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 according_a unto_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n ephes._n 1.7_o which_o one_o place_n obviate_v all_o the_o petulant_a exception_n of_o some_o against_o the_o consistency_n of_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o procurement_n thereof_o 5_o there_o be_v hereon_o nothing_o to_o be_v lay_v unto_o the_o charge_n of_o they_o that_o be_v so_o justify_v for_o he_o that_o believe_v have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n but_o be_v pass_v from_o death_n unto_o life_n joh._n 5.24_o and_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n unto_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_n it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v rom._n 8.33_o 34._o and_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n ver_fw-la 1._o for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n chap._n 5.1_o and_o 6_o we_o have_v that_o blessedness_n hereon_o whereof_o in_o this_o life_n we_o be_v capable_a rom._n 4.5_o 6._o from_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o our_o justification_n be_v at_o once_o complete_a and_o 7_o it_o must_v be_v so_o or_o no_o man_n can_v be_v justify_v in_o this_o world_n for_o no_o time_n can_v be_v assign_v nor_o measure_n of_o obedience_n be_v limit_v whereon_o it_o may_v be_v suppose_v that_o any_o one_o come_v to_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n who_o be_v not_o so_o on_o his_o first_o believe_v for_o the_o scripture_n do_v no_o where_o assign_v any_o such_o time_n or_o measure_n and_o to_o say_v that_o no_o man_n be_v complete_o justify_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n in_o this_o life_n be_v at_o once_o to_o overthrow_v all_o that_o be_v teach_v in_o the_o scripture_n concern_v justification_n and_o therewithal_o all_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o comfort_n of_o believer_n but_o a_o man_n acquit_v upon_o his_o legal_a trial_n be_v at_o once_o discharge_v of_o all_o that_o the_o law_n have_v against_o he_o 2._o upon_o this_o complete_a justification_n believer_n be_v oblige_v unto_o universal_a obedience_n unto_o god_n the_o law_n be_v not_o abolish_v but_o establish_v by_o faith_n it_o be_v neither_o abrogate_a nor_o dispense_v withal_o by_o such_o a_o interpretation_n as_o shall_v take_v off_o its_o obligation_n in_o any_o thing_n that_o it_o require_v nor_o as_o to_o the_o degree_n and_o manner_n wherein_o it_o require_v it_o nor_o be_v it_o possible_a it_o shall_v be_v so_o for_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o the_o rule_n of_o that_o obedience_n which_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n and_o man_n make_v necessary_a from_o the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o that_o be_v a_o antinomianism_n of_o the_o worst_a sort_n and_o most_o derogatory_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o affirm_v it_o to_o be_v divest_v of_o its_o power_n to_o oblige_v unto_o perfect_a obedience_n so_o as_o that_o what_o it_o be_v not_o so_o shall_v as_o it_o be_v in_o despite_n of_o the_o law_n be_v accept_v as_o if_o it_o be_v so_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o which_o the_o law_n require_v it_o there_o be_v no_o medium_n but_o that_o either_o the_o law_n be_v utter_o abolish_v and_o so_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n for_o where_o there_o be_v no_o law_n there_o be_v no_o transgression_n or_o it_o must_v be_v allow_v to_o require_v the_o same_o obedience_n that_o it_o do_v at_o its_o first_o institution_n and_o unto_o the_o same_o degree_n neither_o be_v it_o in_o the_o power_n of_o any_o man_n live_v to_o keep_v his_o conscience_n from_o judge_v and_o condemn_v that_o whatever_o it_o be_v wherein_o he_o be_v convince_v that_o he_o come_v short_a of_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o law_n wherefore_o 3._o the_o command_a power_n of_o the_o law_n in_o positive_a precept_n and_o prohibition_n which_o justify_v person_n be_v subject_a unto_o do_v make_v and_o constitute_v all_o their_o inconformity_n unto_o it_o to_o be_v no_o less_o true_o and_o proper_o sin_n in_o their_o own_o nature_n than_o they_o will_v be_v if_o their_o person_n be_v obnoxious_a unto_o the_o curse_n of_o it_o this_o they_o be_v not_o nor_o can_v be_v for_o to_o be_v obnoxious_a unto_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o to_o be_v justify_v be_v contradictory_n but_o to_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o command_v of_o the_o law_n and_o to_o be_v justify_v be_v not_o so_o but_o it_o be_v a_o subjection_n to_o the_o command_a power_n of_o the_o law_n and_o not_o a_o obnoxiousness_n unto_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n that_o constitute_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n in_o its_o transgression_n wherefore_o that_o complete_a justification_n which_o be_v at_o once_o though_o it_o dissolve_v the_o obligation_n on_o the_o sinner_n unto_o punishment_n by_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o do_v it_o not_o annihilate_v the_o command_a authority_n of_o the_o law_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v justify_v that_o what_o be_v sin_n in_o other_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o in_o they_o see_v rom._n 8.1.33_o 34._o hence_o in_o the_o first_o justification_n of_o believe_a sinner_n all_o future_a sin_n be_v remit_v as_o unto_o
topic_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n his_o mercy_n grace_n faithfulness_n tender_a compassion_n covenant_n and_o promise_n all_o manifest_v and_o exercise_v in_o and_o through_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o his_o mediation_n alone_o do_v they_o not_o herein_o place_v their_o only_a trust_n and_o confidence_n for_o this_o end_n that_o their_o sin_n may_v be_v pardon_v and_o their_o person_n though_o every_o way_n unworthy_a in_o themselves_o be_v accept_v with_o god_n do_v any_o other_o think_v enter_v into_o their_o heart_n do_v they_o plead_v their_o own_o righteousness_n obedience_n and_o duty_n to_o this_o purpose_n do_v they_o leave_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o publican_n and_o betake_v themselves_o unto_o that_o of_o the_o pharisee_fw-mi and_o be_v it_o not_o of_o faith_n alone_o which_o be_v that_o grace_n whereby_o they_o apply_v themselves_o unto_o the_o mercy_n or_o grace_n of_o god_n through_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v true_a that_o faith_n herein_o work_v and_o act_v itself_o in_o and_o by_o godly_a sorrow_n repentance_n humiliation_n self-judging_a and_o abhorrency_n fervency_n in_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o a_o humble_a wait_a for_o a_o answer_n of_o peace_n from_o god_n with_o engagement_n unto_o renew_a obedience_n but_o it_o be_v faith_n alone_o that_o make_v application_n unto_o grace_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justify_v estate_n express_v itself_o in_o those_o other_o way_n and_o effect_n mention_v from_o none_o of_o which_o a_o believe_a soul_n do_v expect_v the_o mercy_n aim_v at_o 2._o the_o scripture_n express_o do_v declare_v this_o to_o be_v the_o only_a way_n of_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n 1_o joh._n 2.1_o 2._o these_o thing_n write_v i_o unto_o you_o that_o you_o sin_v not_o and_o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n it_o be_v require_v of_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v that_o they_o sin_v not_o it_o be_v their_o duty_n not_o to_o sin_v but_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o require_v of_o they_o as_o that_o if_o in_o any_o thing_n they_o fail_v of_o their_o duty_n they_o shall_v immediate_o lose_v the_o privilege_n of_o their_o justification_n wherefore_o on_o a_o supposition_n of_o sin_n if_o any_o man_n sin_n as_o there_o be_v no_o man_n that_o live_v and_o sin_v not_o what_o way_n be_v prescribe_v for_o such_o person_n to_o take_v what_o be_v they_o to_o apply_v themselves_o unto_o that_o their_o sin_n may_v be_v pardon_v and_o their_o acceptance_n with_o god_n continue_v that_o be_v for_o the_o continuation_n of_o their_o justification_n the_o course_n in_o this_o case_n direct_v unto_o by_o the_o apostle_n be_v none_o other_o but_o the_o application_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o faith_n unto_o the_o lord_n christ_n as_o our_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o propitiation_n that_o 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god_n himself_o hence_o in_o particular_a the_o faith_n and_o grace_n of_o believer_n do_v constant_o and_o deep_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o godly_a sorrow_n repentance_n humiliation_n for_o sin_n and_o confession_n of_o it_o before_o god_n upon_o their_o apprehension_n of_o its_o gild_n and_o these_o duty_n be_v so_o far_o necessary_a unto_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n as_o that_o a_o justify_v estate_n can_v consist_v with_o the_o sin_n and_o vice_n that_o be_v opposite_a unto_o they_o so_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v that_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v rom._n 8.13_o he_o that_o do_v not_o careful_o avoid_v fall_v into_o the_o fire_n or_o water_n or_o other_o thing_n immediate_o destructive_a of_o life_n natural_a can_v live_v but_o these_o be_v not_o the_o thing_n whereon_o life_n do_v depend_v nor_o have_v the_o best_a of_o our_o duty_n any_o other_o respect_n unto_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n but_o only_o as_o in_o they_o we_o be_v preserve_v from_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o it_o and_o destructive_a of_o it_o but_o the_o sole_a question_n be_v upon_o what_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n do_v depend_v not_o concern_v what_o duty_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o our_o obedience_n if_o this_o be_v that_o which_o be_v intend_v in_o this_o position_n the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n depend_v on_o our_o own_o obedience_n and_o good_a work_n or_o that_o our_o own_o obedience_n and_o good_a work_n be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n namely_o that_o god_n do_v indispensable_o require_v good_a work_n and_o obedience_n in_o all_o that_o be_v justify_v so_o that_o a_o justify_v estate_n be_v inconsistent_a with_o the_o neglect_n of_o they_o it_o be_v ready_o grant_v and_o i_o shall_v never_o contend_v with_o any_o about_o the_o way_n whereby_o they_o choose_v to_o express_v the_o conception_n of_o their_o mind_n but_o if_o it_o be_v inquire_v what_o it_o be_v whereby_o we_o immediate_o concur_v in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n unto_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justify_v estate_n that_o be_v the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o acceptance_n with_o god_n we_o say_v it_o be_v such_o alone_a for_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n rom._n 1.17_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n apply_v this_o divine_a testimony_n to_o prove_v our_o first_o or_o absolute_a justification_n to_o be_v by_o faith_n alone_o so_o do_v he_o also_o apply_v it_o unto_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n as_o that_o which_o be_v by_o the_o same_o mean_n only_o heb._n 10.38_o 39_o now_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n but_o if_o any_o man_n draw_v back_o my_o soul_n shall_v have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o but_o we_o be_v not_o of_o they_o that_o draw_v back_o unto_o perdition_n but_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v unto_o the_o save_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o draw_v back_o to_o perdition_n include_v the_o loss_n of_o a_o justify_v estate_n real_o so_o or_o in_o profession_n in_o opposition_n thereunto_o the_o apostle_n place_v believe_v unto_o the_o save_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o be_v unto_o the_o continuation_n of_o justification_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o herein_o it_o be_v that_o the_o just_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o loss_n of_o this_o life_n can_v only_o be_v by_o unbelief_n so_o the_o life_n which_o we_o now_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v we_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o gal._n 2.20_o the_o life_n which_o we_o now_o lead_v in_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n a_o life_n of_o righteousness_n and_o acceptation_n with_o god_n in_o opposition_n unto_o a_o life_n by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n as_o the_o next_o word_n declare_v ver_fw-la 21._o i_o do_v not_o frustrate_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n for_o if_o righteousness_n come_v by_o the_o law_n then_o be_v christ_n dead_a in_o vain_a and_o this_o life_n be_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n as_o he_o love_v we_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o that_o be_v as_o he_o be_v a_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n this_o then_o be_v the_o only_a way_n mean_n and_o cause_n on_o our_o part_n of_o the_o preservation_n of_o this_o life_n of_o the_o continuance_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o herein_o be_v we_o keep_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n again_o if_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n depend_v on_o our_o own_o work_n of_o obedience_n then_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o we_o only_o with_o respect_n unto_o our_o justification_n at_o first_o or_o our_o first_o justification_n as_o some_o speak_v and_o this_o indeed_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o roman_a school_n they_o teach_v that_o
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 be_v so_o meritorious_a and_o the_o same_o for_o the_o substance_n of_o it_o be_v the_o judgement_n of_o some_o of_o they_o who_o affirm_v the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n to_o depend_v on_o our_o own_o work_n set_v aside_o that_o ambiguous_a term_n of_o merit_n for_o it_o be_v on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n they_o say_v that_o our_o own_o work_n or_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v so_o accept_v with_o god_n as_o that_o the_o continuation_n of_o our_o justification_n depend_v thereon_o but_o the_o apostle_n give_v we_o another_o account_n hereof_o rom._n 5.1_o 2_o 3._o for_o he_o distinguish_v three_o thing_n our_o access_n into_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n 2_o our_o stand_n in_o that_o grace_n 3_o our_o glory_v in_o that_o station_n against_o all_o opposition_n by_o the_o first_o he_o express_v our_o absolute_a justification_n by_o the_o second_o our_o continuation_n in_o the_o state_n whereinto_o we_o be_v admit_v thereby_o and_o by_o the_o three_o the_o assurance_n of_o that_o continuation_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o opposition_n we_o meet_v withal_o and_o all_o these_o he_o ascribe_v equal_o unto_o faith_n without_o the_o intermixture_n of_o any_o other_o cause_n or_o condition_n and_o other_o place_n express_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n may_v be_v plead_v 3._o the_o example_n of_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v and_o be_v justify_v which_o be_v record_v in_o the_o scripture_n do_v all_o bear_v witness_n unto_o the_o same_o truth_n the_o continuation_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o abraham_n before_o god_n be_v declare_v to_o have_v be_v by_o faith_n only_o rom._n 4.3_o for_o the_o instance_n of_o his_o justification_n give_v by_o the_o apostle_n from_o gen._n 15.6_o be_v long_o after_o he_o be_v justify_v absolute_o and_o if_o our_o first_o justification_n and_o the_o continuation_n of_o it_o do_v not_o depend_v absolute_o on_o the_o same_o cause_n the_o instance_n of_o the_o one_o can_v not_o be_v produce_v for_o 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
law_n but_o this_o personal_a righteousness_n be_v evangelical_n but_o 1_o it_o will_v be_v hard_a to_o prove_v that_o our_o personal_a righteousness_n be_v any_o other_o but_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n be_v express_o reject_v from_o any_o interest_n in_o our_o justification_n in_o the_o place_n quote_v 2_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v evangelical_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o efficient_a cause_n its_o motive_n and_o some_o especial_a end_n be_v legal_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o formal_a reason_n of_o it_o and_o our_o obligation_n unto_o it_o for_o there_o be_v no_o instance_n of_o duty_n belong_v unto_o it_o but_o in_o general_n we_o be_v oblige_v unto_o its_o performance_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n to_o take_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o god_n acknowledge_v therein_o his_o essential_a verity_n and_o sovereign_a authority_n we_o be_v oblige_v to_o believe_v all_o that_o he_o shall_v reveal_v and_o to_o obey_v in_o all_o that_o he_o shall_v command_v 3_o the_o good_a work_n reject_v from_o any_o interest_n in_o our_o justification_n be_v those_o whereunto_o we_o be_v create_v in_o christ_n jesus_n ephes._n 2.8_o 9_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v tit._n 3.5_o wherein_o the_o gentile_n be_v concern_v who_o never_o seek_v for_o righteousness_n by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n rom._n 9.30_o but_o it_o will_v yet_o be_v say_v that_o these_o thing_n be_v evident_a in_o themselves_o god_n do_v require_v a_o evangelical_n righteousness_n in_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v this_o christ_n be_v not_o nor_o be_v it_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ._n he_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o legal_a righteousness_n but_o our_o evangelical_n righteousness_n he_o be_v not_o and_o so_o far_o as_o we_o be_v righteous_a with_o any_o righteousness_n so_o far_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o it_o for_o according_a unto_o this_o evangelical_n righteousness_n we_o must_v be_v try_v if_o we_o have_v it_o we_o shall_v be_v acquit_v and_o if_o we_o have_v it_o not_o we_o shall_v be_v condemn_v there_o be_v therefore_o a_o justification_n according_a unto_o it_o i_o answer_v 1_o according_a to_o some_o author_n or_o maintainer_n of_o this_o opinion_n i_o see_v not_o but_o that_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v as_o much_o our_o evangelical_n righteousness_n as_o he_o be_v our_o legal_a for_o our_o legal_a righteousness_n he_o be_v not_o in_o their_o judgement_n by_o a_o proper_a imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o we_o but_o by_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o what_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o he_o be_v our_o evangelical_n righteousness_n also_o for_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o effect_n or_o fruit_n of_o what_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v for_o we_o eph._n 5.25_o 26._o tit._n 2.14_o 2._o none_o have_v this_o evangelical_n righteousness_n but_o those_o who_o be_v in_o order_n of_o nature_n at_o least_o justify_v before_o they_o actual_o have_v it_o for_o it_o be_v that_o which_o be_v require_v of_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v and_o be_v justify_v thereon_o and_o we_o need_v not_o much_o inquire_v how_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v after_o he_o be_v justify_v 3._o god_n have_v not_o appoint_v this_o personal_a righteousness_n in_o order_n unto_o our_o justification_n before_o he_o in_o this_o life_n though_o he_o have_v appoint_v it_o to_o evidence_n our_o justification_n before_o other_o and_o even_o in_o his_o sight_n as_o shall_v be_v declare_v he_o accept_v of_o it_o approve_v of_o it_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o free_a justification_n of_o the_o person_n in_o and_o by_o who_o it_o be_v wrought_v so_o he_o have_v respect_n unto_o abel_n and_o his_o offer_n but_o we_o be_v not_o acquit_v by_o it_o from_o any_o real_a charge_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n nor_o do_v receive_v remission_n of_o sin_n on_o the_o account_n of_o it_o and_o those_o who_o place_n the_o whole_a of_o justification_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n make_v this_o personal_a righteousness_n the_o condition_n of_o it_o as_o the_o socinian_o do_v leave_v not_o any_o place_n for_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n in_o our_o justification_n 4._o if_o we_o be_v in_o any_o sense_n justify_v hereby_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n we_o have_v whereof_o to_o boast_v before_o he_o we_o may_v not_o have_v so_o absolute_o and_o with_o respect_n unto_o merit_n yet_o we_o have_v so_o comparative_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o other_o who_o can_v make_v the_o same_o plea_n for_o their_o justification_n but_o all_o boast_n be_v exclude_v and_o it_o will_v not_o relieve_v to_o say_v that_o this_o personal_a righteousness_n be_v of_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o gift_n of_o god_n unto_o some_o and_o not_o unto_o other_o for_o we_o must_v plead_v it_o as_o our_o duty_n and_o not_o as_o god_n grace_n 5._o suppose_v a_o person_n free_o justify_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n without_o respect_n unto_o any_o work_n obedience_n or_o righteousness_n of_o his_o own_o we_o do_v free_o grant_v 1_o that_o god_n do_v indispensable_o require_v personal_a obedience_n of_o he_o which_o may_v be_v call_v his_o evangelical_n righteousness_n 2_o that_o god_n do_v approve_v of_o and_o accept_v in_o christ_n this_o righteousness_n so_o perform_v 3_o that_o hereby_o that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v evidence_v prove_v manifest_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n 4_o that_o this_o righteousness_n be_v pleadable_a unto_o a_o acquitment_n against_o any_o charge_n from_o satan_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o conscience_n 5_o that_o upon_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v declare_v righteous_a at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o without_o it_o none_o shall_v so_o be_v and_o if_o any_o shall_v think_v meet_a from_o hence_o to_o conclude_v unto_o a_o evangelical_n justification_n or_o call_v god_n acceptance_n of_o our_o righteousness_n by_o that_o name_n i_o shall_v by_o no_o mean_n 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the_o end_n of_o that_o solemn_a judgement_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o appoint_v the_o way_n of_o salvation_n by_o christ_n as_o well_o as_o in_o give_v of_o the_o law_n the_o public_a conviction_n of_o they_o by_o who_o the_o law_n have_v be_v transgress_v and_o the_o gospel_n despise_v the_o vindication_n of_o the_o righteousness_n power_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o world_n by_o his_o providence_n wherein_o for_o the_o most_o part_n his_o path_n unto_o all_o in_o this_o life_n be_v in_o the_o deep_a and_o his_o footstep_n be_v not_o know_v the_o glory_n and_o honour_n of_o jesus_n christ_n triumph_v over_o all_o his_o enemy_n then_o full_o make_v his_o footstool_n and_o the_o glorious_a exaltation_n of_o grace_n in_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v with_o sundry_a other_o thing_n of_o a_o alike_a tendency_n
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 ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v account_v unto_o he_o or_o impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_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
objection_n which_o be_v levy_v against_o the_o truth_n in_o this_o cause_n do_v arise_v from_o the_o want_n of_o a_o due_a comprehension_n of_o the_o order_n of_o the_o work_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o of_o our_o compliance_n therewithal_o in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n as_o be_v before_o observe_v for_o they_o consist_v in_o oppose_v those_o thing_n one_o to_o another_o as_o inconsistent_a which_o in_o their_o proper_a place_n and_o order_n be_v not_o only_o consistent_a but_o mutual_o subservient_fw-fr unto_o one_o another_o and_o be_v find_v so_o in_o the_o experience_n of_o they_o that_o true_o believe_v instance_n hereof_o have_v be_v give_v before_o and_o other_o will_n immediate_o occur_v take_v the_o consideration_n of_o these_o thing_n with_o we_o we_o may_v see_v as_o the_o rise_v so_o of_o what_o force_n the_o objection_n be_v 4._o let_v it_o be_v consider_v that_o the_o objection_n which_o be_v make_v use_n of_o against_o the_o truth_n we_o assert_v be_v all_o of_o they_o take_v from_o certain_a consequence_n which_o as_o it_o be_v suppose_v will_v ensue_v on_o the_o admission_n of_o it_o and_o as_o this_o be_v the_o only_a expedient_a to_o perpetuate_v controversy_n and_o make_v they_o endless_a so_o to_o my_o best_a observation_n i_o never_o yet_o meet_v with_o any_o one_o but_o that_o to_o give_v a_o appearance_n of_o force_n unto_o the_o absurdity_n of_o the_o consequence_n from_o whence_o he_o argue_v he_o frame_v his_o supposition_n or_o the_o state_n of_o the_o question_n unto_o the_o disadvantage_n of_o they_o who_o he_o oppose_v a_o course_n of_o proceed_v which_o i_o wonder_v good_a man_n be_v not_o either_o weary_a or_o ashamed_a of_o 1._o it_o be_v object_v that_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o of_o christ_n do_v overthrow_v all_o remission_n of_o sin_n on_o the_o part_n of_o god_n this_o be_v plead_v for_o by_o socinus_n de_fw-fr servator_fw-la lib._n 4._o cap._n 2_o 3_o 4._o and_o by_o other_o it_o be_v also_o make_v use_n of_o a_o confident_a charge_n this_o seem_v to_o they_o who_o steadfast_o believe_v that_o without_o this_o imputation_n there_o can_v be_v no_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o they_o say_v that_o he_o who_o have_v a_o righteousness_n impute_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v absolute_o perfect_a so_o as_o to_o be_v make_v his_o own_o needs_o no_o pardon_n have_v no_o sin_n that_o shall_v be_v forgive_v nor_o can_v he_o ever_o need_v forgiveness_n but_o because_o this_o objection_n will_v occur_v unto_o we_o again_o in_o the_o vindication_n of_o one_o of_o our_o ensue_a argument_n i_o shall_v here_o speak_v brief_o unto_o it_o 1._o grotius_n shall_v answer_v this_o objection_n say_v he_o cum_fw-la duo_fw-la nobis_fw-la peperisse_fw-la christum_fw-la dixerimus_fw-la impunitatem_fw-la &_o praemium_fw-la illud_fw-la satisfactioni_fw-la hoc_fw-la merito_fw-la christi_fw-la distincte_n tribuit_fw-la vetus_fw-la ecclesia_fw-la satisfactio_fw-la consistit_fw-la in_o peccatorum_fw-la translatione_fw-la meritum_fw-la in_o perfectissimae_fw-la obedientiae_fw-la pro_fw-la nobis_fw-la praestitae_fw-la imputatione_n praefat_fw-la ad_fw-la lib._n de_fw-fr satisfact_n whereas_o we_o have_v say_v that_o christ_n have_v procure_v or_o bring_v forth_o two_o thing_n for_o we_o freedom_n from_o punishment_n and_o a_o reward_n the_o ancient_a church_n attribute_n the_o one_o of_o they_o distinct_o unto_o his_o satisfaction_n the_o other_o unto_o his_o merit_n satisfaction_n consist_v in_o the_o translation_n of_o sin_n from_o we_o unto_o he_o merit_n in_o the_o imputation_n of_o his_o most_o perfect_a obedience_n perform_v for_o we_o unto_o we_o in_o his_o judgement_n the_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n be_v as_o consistent_a as_o the_o satisfaction_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n as_o indeed_o they_o be_v 2._o have_v we_o not_o be_v sinner_n we_o shall_v have_v have_v no_o need_n of_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n to_o render_v we_o righteous_a before_o god_n be_v so_o the_o first_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v impute_v be_v the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n without_o which_o we_o can_v not_o be_v righteous_a by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n these_o thing_n therefore_o be_v consistent_a namely_o that_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o to_o render_v we_o righteous_a before_o god_n and_o they_o be_v not_o only_o consistent_a but_o neither_o of_o they_o single_o be_v sufficient_a unto_o our_o justification_n 2._o it_o be_v plead_v by_o the_o same_o author_n and_o other_o that_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n overthrow_v all_o necessity_n of_o repentance_n for_o sin_n in_o order_n unto_o the_o remission_n or_o pardon_n thereof_o yea_o render_v it_o altogether_o needless_a for_o what_o need_n have_v he_o of_o repentance_n for_o sin_n who_o by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v esteem_v complete_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n if_o christ_n satisfy_v for_o all_o sin_n in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o elect_n if_o as_o our_o surety_n he_o pay_v all_o our_o debt_n and_o if_o his_o righteousness_n be_v make_v we_o before_o we_o repent_v then_o be_v all_o repentance_n needless_a and_o these_o thing_n be_v much_o enlarge_v on_o by_o the_o same_o author_n in_o the_o place_n beforementioned_a ans._n 1_o it_o must_v be_v remember_v that_o we_o require_v evangelical_n faith_n in_o order_n of_o nature_n antecedent_o unto_o our_o justification_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n unto_o we_o which_o also_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o its_o continuation_n wherefore_o whatever_o be_v necessary_a thereunto_o be_v in_o like_a manner_n require_v of_o we_o in_o order_n unto_o believe_v among_o these_o there_o be_v a_o 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co-operation_n with_o faith_n herein_o this_o reception_n of_o christ_n not_o belong_v unto_o their_o nature_n nor_o comprise_v in_o their_o exercise_n so_o it_o exclude_v any_o other_o righteousness_n from_o our_o justification_n but_o that_o of_o christ_n alone_o for_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n i'faith_o alone_o receive_v christ_n and_o what_o it_o receive_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n whereon_o we_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o we_o receive_v the_o atonement_n make_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n rom._n 5.11_o for_o god_n have_v set_v he_o forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n and_o this_o receive_n of_o the_o atonement_n include_v the_o soul_n approbation_n of_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o and_o the_o appropriation_n of_o the_o atonement_n make_v thereby_o unto_o our_o own_o soul_n for_o thereby_o also_o we_o receive_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v 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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 and_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o fiery_a law_n thereon_o for_o these_o thing_n happen_v unto_o they_o in_o type_n 1_o cor._n 10.11_o when_o any_o be_v so_o sting_v or_o bite_v if_o he_o betake_v himself_o unto_o any_o other_o remedy_n he_o die_v and_o perish_v only_o they_o that_o look_v unto_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n that_o be_v lift_v up_o be_v heal_v and_o live_v for_o this_o be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n this_o way_n of_o heal_v alone_o have_v he_o appoint_v and_o their_o heal_n be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n with_o everlasting_a life_n so_o by_o their_o look_v be_v the_o nature_n of_o faith_n express_v as_o our_o saviour_n plain_o expound_v it_o in_o this_o p_o ace_n so_o must_v the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v lift_v up_o that_o he_o that_o believe_v on_o he_o that_o be_v as_o the_o israelite_n look_v unto_o the_o serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o although_o this_o expression_n of_o the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o christ_n himself_o have_v be_v by_o some_o deride_v or_o as_o they_o call_v it_o expose_v yet_o be_v it_o real_o as_o instructive_a of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n justification_n and_o salvation_n by_o christ_n as_o any_o passage_n in_o the_o scripture_n now_o if_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o in_o that_o exercise_n of_o it_o wherein_o we_o be_v so_o be_v a_o look_v unto_o christ_n under_o a_o sense_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o lose_a condition_n thereby_o for_o all_o for_o our_o only_a help_n and_o relief_n for_o deliverance_n righteousness_n and_o life_n then_o be_v it_o therein_o exclusive_a of_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o duty_n whatever_o for_o by_o they_o we_o neither_o look_v nor_o be_v they_o the_o thing_n which_o we_o look_v after_o but_o so_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o exercise_n of_o faith_n express_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o they_o who_o do_v believe_v understand_v his_o mind_n for_o whatever_o may_v be_v pretend_v of_o metaphor_n in_o the_o expression_n faith_n be_v that_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o they_o who_o be_v hopeless_a helpless_a and_o lose_v in_o themselves_o do_v in_o a_o way_n of_o expectance_n and_o trust_n seek_v for_o all_o help_n and_o relief_n in_o christ_n alone_o or_o there_o be_v not_o truth_n in_o it_o and_o this_o also_o sufficient_o evince_v the_o nature_n of_o our_o justification_n by_o christ._n 3._o it_o be_v in_o like_a manner_n frequent_o express_v by_o come_v unto_o christ._n come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n mat._n 11.28_o see_v joh._n 6.35.37_o 45_o 65._o chap._n 7.37_o to_o come_v unto_o christ_n for_o life_n and_o salvation_n be_v to_o believe_v on_o he_o unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n but_o no_o other_o grace_n or_o duty_n be_v a_o come_n unto_o christ_n and_o therefore_o have_v they_o no_o place_n in_o justification_n he_o who_o have_v be_v convince_v of_o sin_n who_o have_v be_v weary_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o it_o who_o have_v real_o design_v to_o fly_v from_o the_o 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man_n be_v extortioner_n unjust_a adulterer_n or_o even_o as_o this_o publican_n i_o fast_o twice_o in_o the_o week_n i_o give_v tithe_n of_o all_o that_o i_o possess_v and_o the_o publican_n stand_v afar_o off_o will_v not_o lift_v up_o so_o much_o as_o his_o eye_n unto_o heaven_n but_o smite_v upon_o his_o breast_n say_v god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n i_o tell_v you_o that_o this_o man_n go_v down_o unto_o his_o house_n justify_v rather_o than_o the_o other_o for_o every_o one_o that_o exalt_v himself_o shall_v be_v abase_v and_o every_o one_o that_o humble_v himself_o shall_v be_v exalt_v that_o the_o design_n of_o our_o saviour_n herein_o be_v to_o represent_v the_o way_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n be_v evident_a 1._o from_o the_o description_n give_v of_o the_o person_n who_o he_o reflect_v on_o v._o 9_o they_o be_v such_o as_o trust_v in_o themselves_o that_o they_o be_v righteous_a or_o that_o they_o have_v a_o personal_a righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o before_o god_n 2._o from_o the_o general_a rule_n wherewith_o he_o confirm_v the_o judgement_n he_o have_v give_v concern_v the_o person_n describe_v every_o one_o that_o exalt_v himself_o shall_v be_v abase_v ver._n 14._o and_o he_o that_o abase_v himself_o shall_v be_v exalt_v as_o this_o be_v apply_v unto_o the_o pharisee_fw-mi and_o the_o prayer_n that_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o it_o declare_v plain_o that_o every_o plea_n of_o our_o own_o work_n as_o unto_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n under_o any_o consideration_n be_v a_o self_n exaltation_n which_o god_n despise_v and_o as_o apply_v unto_o the_o publican_n that_o a_o sense_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o only_a preparation_n on_o our_o part_n for_o acceptance_n with_o he_o on_o believe_v wherefore_o both_o the_o person_n be_v represent_v as_o seek_v to_o be_v justify_v for_o so_o our_o saviour_n express_v the_o issue_n of_o their_o address_n unto_o god_n for_o that_o purpose_n the_o one_o be_v justify_v the_o 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so_o he_o do_v all_o the_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n which_o he_o lay_v claim_v unto_o he_o ascribe_v unto_o the_o benignity_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n wherefore_o he_o neither_o plead_v any_o merit_n in_o his_o work_n nor_o any_o work_v perform_v in_o his_o own_o strength_n without_o the_o aid_n of_o grace_n all_o that_o he_o pretend_v be_v that_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o thereon_o expect_v to_o be_v justify_v and_o what_o ever_o word_n man_n shall_v be_v please_v to_o make_v use_n of_o in_o their_o vocal_a prayer_n god_n interpret_v their_o mind_n according_a to_o what_o they_o trust_v in_o as_o unto_o their_o justication_n before_o he_o and_o if_o some_o man_n will_v be_v true_a unto_o their_o own_o principle_n this_o be_v the_o prayer_n which_o mutatis_fw-la mutandis_fw-la they_o ought_v to_o make_v if_o it_o be_v say_v that_o it_o be_v charge_v on_o this_o pharisee_fw-mi that_o he_o trust_v in_o himself_o and_o despise_v other_o for_o which_o he_o be_v reject_v i_o answer_v 1._o this_o charge_n respect_v not_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o person_n but_o the_o genius_n and_o tendency_n of_o the_o opinion_n the_o persuasion_n of_o justification_n by_o work_n include_v in_o it_o a_o contempt_n of_o other_o mean_n for_o if_o abraham_n have_v be_v justify_v by_o work_n he_o shall_v have_v have_v whereof_o to_o glory_v 2._o those_o who_o he_o despise_v be_v such_o as_o place_v their_o whole_a trust_n in_o grace_n and_o mercy_n as_o this_o publican_n it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o all_o other_o of_o the_o same_o mind_n do_v not_o so_o also_o the_o issue_n be_v with_o this_o person_n that_o he_o be_v not_o justify_v neither_o shall_v any_o one_o ever_o be_v so_o on_o the_o account_n of_o his_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n for_o our_o saviour_n have_v tell_v we_o that_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o that_o be_v when_o we_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o our_o conscience_n unto_o the_o integrity_n of_o our_o obedience_n instead_o of_o plead_v it_o unto_o our_o justification_n we_o shall_v say_v that_o be_v real_o judge_v and_o profess_v that_o we_o be_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d unprofitable_a servant_n luk._n 17.10_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v i_o know_v nothing_o by_o myself_o yet_o be_o i_o not_o thereby_o justify_v 1_o cor._n 4.4_o and_o he_o that_o be_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o have_v nothing_o to_o trust_v unto_o but_o his_o service_n will_v be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n matth._n 25.30_o wherefore_o on_o the_o best_a of_o our_o obedience_n to_o confess_v ourselves_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v to_o confess_v that_o after_o all_o in_o ourselves_o we_o deserve_v to_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n in_o opposition_n hereunto_o the_o state_n and_o prayer_n of_o the_o publican_n under_o the_o same_o design_n of_o seek_v justification_n before_o god_n be_v express_v and_o the_o outward_a act_n of_o his_o person_n be_v mention_v as_o represent_v and_o expressive_a of_o the_o inward_a frame_n of_o his_o mind_n he_o stand_v afar_o off_o he_o do_v not_o so_o much_o as_o lift_v up_o his_o eye_n he_o smite_v upon_o his_o breast_n all_o of_o they_o represent_v a_o person_n despond_v yea_o despair_v in_o himself_o this_o be_v the_o nature_n this_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o that_o conviction_n of_o sin_n which_o we_o before_o assert_v to_o be_v antecedent_o necessary_a unto_o justification_n displicency_n sorrow_n sense_n of_o danger_n fear_v of_o wrath_n all_o be_v present_a with_o he_o in_o brief_a he_o declare_v himself_o guilty_a before_o god_n and_o his_o mouth_n stop_v as_o unto_o any_o apology_n or_o excuse_n and_o his_o prayer_n be_v a_o sincere_a application_n of_o his_o soul_n unto_o sovereign_a grace_n and_o mercy_n for_o a_o deliverance_n out_o of_o the_o condition_n wherein_o he_o be_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o word_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d there_o be_v respect_n have_v unto_o a_o propitiation_n in_o the_o whole_a of_o his_o address_n there_o be_v contain_v 1._o self-condemnation_n and_o abhorrency_n 2._o displicency_n and_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n 3._o a_o universal_a renuntiation_n of_o all_o work_n of_o his_o own_o as_o any_o condition_n of_o his_o justification_n 4._o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o sin_n guilt_n and_o misery_n and_o this_o be_v all_o that_o on_o our_o part_n be_v require_v unto_o justification_n before_o god_n except_v that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o for_o deliverance_n some_o make_v a_o weak_a attempt_n from_o hence_o to_o prove_v that_o justification_n consist_v whole_o in_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n because_o on_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o publican_n for_o mercy_n and_o pardon_n he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v
5.15_o eph._n 2.4_o 8_o 9_o 2_o tim._n 1.9_o tit._n 3.4_o 5._o be_v justify_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d so_o the_o lxx_o render_v the_o hebrew_n particle_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d without_o price_n without_o merit_n without_o cause_n and_o sometime_o it_o be_v use_v for_o without_o end_n that_o be_v what_o be_v do_v in_o vain_a as_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v use_v by_o the_o apostle_n gal._n 2.21_o without_o price_n or_o reward_n gen._n 29.15_o exod._n 21.22_o 2_o king_n 24.25_o without_o cause_n or_o merit_n or_o any_o mean_n of_o procurement_n 1_o sam._n 19.5_o 2_o sam._n 24.24_o psal._n 69.4_o psal._n 102._o in_o this_o sense_n it_o be_v render_v by_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d joh._n 15.25_o the_o design_n of_o the_o word_n be_v to_o exclude_v all_o consideration_n of_o any_o thing_n in_o we_o that_o shall_v be_v the_o cause_n or_o condition_n of_o our_o justification_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d favour_n absolute_o consider_v may_v have_v respect_n unto_o somewhat_o in_o he_o towards_o who_o it_o be_v show_v so_o it_o be_v say_v that_o joseph_n find_v grace_n or_o favour_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d in_o the_o eye_n of_o potiphar_n gen._n 29.4_o but_o he_o find_v it_o not_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d without_o any_o consideration_n or_o cause_n for_o he_o see_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o he_o and_o make_v all_o that_o he_o do_v to_o prosper_v in_o his_o hand_n v_o 3._o but_o no_o word_n can_v be_v find_v out_o to_o free_v our_o justification_n before_o god_n from_o all_o respect_n unto_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o but_o only_o what_o be_v add_v express_o as_o the_o mean_n of_o its_o participation_n on_o our_o part_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n more_o emphatical_a than_o these_o here_o use_v by_o the_o apostle_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d free_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o with_o who_o this_o be_v not_o admit_v as_o exclusive_a of_o all_o work_n or_o obedience_n of_o our_o own_o of_o all_o condition_n preparation_n and_o merit_n i_o shall_v despair_v of_o ever_o express_v my_o conception_n about_o it_o intelligible_o unto_o they_o have_v assert_v this_o righteousness_n of_o god_n as_o the_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o he_o in_o opposition_n unto_o all_o righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o and_o declare_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o communication_n of_o it_o unto_o we_o on_o the_o part_n of_o god_n to_o be_v mere_a free_a sovereign_a grace_n the_o mean_n on_o our_o part_n whereby_o according_a unto_o the_o ordination_n of_o god_n we_o do_v receive_v or_o be_v real_o make_v partaker_n of_o that_o righteousness_n of_o god_n whereon_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v by_o faith_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d that_o be_v by_o faith_n alone_o nothing_o else_o be_v propose_v nothing_o else_o require_v unto_o this_o end_n it_o be_v reply_v that_o there_o be_v no_o intimation_n that_o be_v by_o faith_n alone_o or_o that_o faith_n be_v assert_v to_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o justification_n exclusive_o unto_o other_o grace_n or_o work_n but_o there_o be_v such_o a_o exclusion_n direct_o include_v in_o the_o description_n give_v of_o that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v with_o respect_n unto_o its_o especial_a object_n by_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n for_o faith_n respect_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o that_o whereby_o propitiation_n be_v make_v for_o sin_n in_o which_o respect_n alone_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v through_o faith_n admit_v of_o no_o association_n with_o any_o other_o grace_n or_o duty_n neither_o be_v it_o any_o part_n of_o their_o nature_n to_o fix_v on_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o justification_n before_o god_n wherefore_o they_o be_v all_o here_o direct_o exclude_v and_o those_o who_o think_v otherwise_o may_v try_v how_o they_o can_v introduce_v they_o into_o this_o context_n without_o a_o evident_a corrupt_a of_o it_o and_o pervert_v of_o its_o sense_n neither_o will_v the_o other_o evasion_n yield_v our_o adversary_n the_o least_o relief_n namely_o that_o by_o faith_n not_o the_o single_a grace_n of_o faith_n be_v intend_v but_o the_o whole_a obedience_n require_v in_o the_o new_a covenant_n faith_n and_o work_n together_o for_o as_o all_o work_n whatever_o as_o our_o work_n be_v exclude_v in_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n on_o the_o part_n of_o god_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d free_o by_o his_o grace_n by_o virtue_n of_o that_o great_a rule_n rom._n 11.6_o if_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n than_o no_o more_o of_o work_n otherwise_o grace_n be_v no_o more_o grace_n so_o the_o determination_n of_o the_o object_n of_o faith_n in_o its_o act_n or_o duty_n whereon_o we_o be_v justify_v namely_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v absolute_o exclusive_a of_o all_o work_n from_o a_o interest_n in_o that_o duty_n for_o whatever_o look_v unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o justification_n be_v faith_n and_o nothing_o else_o and_o as_o for_o the_o call_n of_o it_o a_o single_a act_n or_o duty_n i_o refer_v the_o reader_n unto_o our_o precede_a discourse_n about_o the_o nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n three_o thing_n the_o apostle_n infer_v from_o the_o declaration_n he_o have_v make_v of_o the_o nature_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n all_o of_o they_o further_o illustrate_v the_o meaning_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o word_n 1._o that_o boast_v be_v exclude_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ver_fw-la 27._o apparent_a it_o be_v from_o hence_o and_o from_o what_o he_o affirm_v concern_v abraham_n chap._n 4._o v._n 2._o that_o a_o great_a part_n at_o least_o of_o the_o controversy_n he_o have_v about_o justification_n be_v whether_o it_o do_v admit_v of_o any_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d or_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d in_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v and_o it_o be_v know_v that_o the_o jew_n place_v all_o their_o hope_n in_o those_o thing_n whereof_o they_o think_v they_o can_v boast_v namely_o their_o privilege_n and_o their_o righteousness_n but_o from_o the_o declaration_n make_v of_o the_o nature_n and_o cause_n of_o justification_n the_o apostle_n infer_v that_o all_o boast_v whatever_o be_v utter_o shut_v out_o of_o door_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d boast_v in_o our_o language_n be_v the_o name_n of_o a_o vice_n and_o be_v never_o use_v in_o a_o good_a sense_n but_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d the_o word_n use_v by_o the_o apostle_n be_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d of_o a_o indifferent_a signification_n and_o as_o they_o be_v apply_v may_v denote_v a_o virtue_n as_o well_o as_o a_o vice_n so_o they_o do_v heb._n 3.6_o but_o always_o and_o in_o all_o place_n they_o respect_v something_o that_o be_v peculiar_a in_o or_o unto_o they_o unto_o who_o they_o be_v ascribe_v wherever_o any_o thing_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o one_o and_o not_o unto_o another_o with_o respect_n unto_o any_o good_a end_n there_o be_v fundamentum_fw-la ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d a_o foundation_n for_o boast_v all_o this_o say_v the_o apostle_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v utter_o exclude_v but_o wherever_o respect_n be_v have_v unto_o any_o condition_n or_o qualification_n in_o one_o more_o than_o another_o especial_o if_o it_o be_v of_o work_n it_o give_v a_o ground_n of_o boast_v as_o he_o affirm_v chap._n 4.2_o and_o it_o appear_v from_o compare_v that_o verse_n with_o this_o that_o wherever_o there_o be_v any_o influence_n of_o our_o own_o work_n into_o our_o justification_n there_o be_v a_o ground_n of_o boast_v but_o in_o evangelical_n justification_n no_o such_o boast_n in_o any_o kind_n can_v be_v admit_v wherefore_o there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o work_n in_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n for_o if_o there_o be_v it_o be_v impossible_a but_o that_o a_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d in_o one_o kind_a or_o other_o before_o god_n or_o man_n must_v be_v admit_v 2._o he_o infer_v a_o general_a conclusion_n that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n v_o 28._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o law_n and_o what_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n in_o this_o discourse_n of_o the_o apostle_n about_o our_o justification_n have_v be_v before_o declare_v and_o if_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o through_o faith_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o faith_n which_o have_v the_o propitiation_n of_o christ_n for_o its_o especial_a object_n or_o as_o it_o have_v so_o can_v take_v no_o other_o grace_n nor_o duty_n into_o partnership_n with_o itself_o therein_o and_o be_v so_o justify_v as_o that_o all_o such_o boast_n be_v exclude_v as_o necessary_o exult_n from_o any_o difference_v grace_n or_o work_n in_o ourselves_o wherein_o all_o the_o
much_o more_o as_o it_o include_v obedience_n in_o it_o be_v a_o work_n and_o in_o the_o late_a sense_n it_o be_v all_o work_n and_o in_o the_o ensue_a context_n he_o prove_v that_o abraham_n be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o not_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n and_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o some_o work_n as_o faith_n itself_o be_v a_o work_n and_o if_o as_o such_o it_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o righteousness_n we_o be_v justify_v by_o it_o as_o such_o be_v contradictory_n wherefore_o i_o shall_v oppose_v some_o few_o argument_n unto_o this_o feign_a sense_n of_o the_o apostle_n word_n 1._o to_o believe_v absolute_o as_o faith_n be_v a_o act_n and_o duty_n of_o of_o we_o and_o work_n be_v not_o oppose_v for_o faith_n be_v a_o work_n a_o especial_a kind_n of_o work_v but_o faith_n as_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o it_o and_o work_n or_o to_o work_n be_v oppose_v to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v so_o gal._n 2.16_o eph._n 2.8_o 2._o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o we_o be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 5.21_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n upon_o they_o that_o believe_v rom._n 3.21_o 22._o but_o faith_n absolute_o consider_v be_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n god_n impute_v unto_o we_o righteousness_n without_o work_n rom._n 4.16_o but_o there_o be_v no_o intimation_n of_o a_o double_a imputation_n of_o two_o sort_n of_o righteousness_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o that_o which_o be_v not_o so_o now_o faith_n absolute_o consider_v be_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n for_o 1._o that_o whereunto_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v reveal_v whereby_o we_o believe_v and_o receive_v it_o be_v not_o its_o self_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n for_o nothing_o can_v be_v the_o cause_n or_o mean_n of_o of_o itself_o but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v reveal_v unto_o faith_n rom._n 1.16_o and_o by_o it_o be_v it_o receive_v rom._n 3.22_o chap._n 5.11_o 2._o faith_n be_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n rom._n 3.22_o phil._n 3.9_o 3._o that_o whereby_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v obtain_v and_o submit_v unto_o be_v not_o that_o righteousness_n itself_o but_o such_o be_v faith_n rom._n 9.30_o 31._o chap._n 10.30_o 4._o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o be_v not_o our_o own_o antecedent_o unto_o that_o imputation_n that_o i_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o not_o have_v my_o own_o righteousness_n phil._n 3.9_o but_o faith_n be_v a_o man_n own_o show_v i_o thy_o faith_n i_o will_v show_v thou_o my_o faith_n jam._n 2.18_o 5._o god_n impute_v righteousness_n unto_o we_o rom._n 4.6_o and_o that_o righteousness_n which_o god_n impute_v unto_o we_o be_v the_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v for_o it_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v but_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o obedience_n and_o blood_n of_o christ._n by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a rom._n 5.19_o much_o more_o now_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o blood_n v_o 9_o he_o have_v put_v away_o sin_n by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o heb._n 9.26_o isai._n 53.11_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 but_o faith_n be_v neither_o the_o obedience_n nor_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 6._o i'faith_o as_o we_o say_v before_o be_v our_o own_o and_o that_o which_o be_v our_o own_o may_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o discourse_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v about_o that_o which_o be_v not_o our_o own_o antecedent_o unto_o imputation_n but_o be_v make_v we_o thereby_o as_o we_o have_v prove_v for_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o what_o be_v real_o our_o own_o unto_o we_o antecedent_o unto_o that_o imputation_n be_v not_o of_o grace_n in_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o what_o be_v so_o impute_v be_v impute_v for_o what_o it_o be_v and_o nothing_o else_o for_o that_o imputation_n be_v but_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o thing_n impute_v with_o respect_n unto_o they_o who_o it_o be_v so_o the_o fact_n of_o phineas_n be_v impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n god_n judge_v it_o and_o declare_v it_o to_o be_v a_o righteous_a rewardable_a act_n wherefore_o if_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o that_o imputation_n be_v only_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o we_o be_v believer_n and_o obedient_a the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o righteous_a say_v the_o prophet_n shall_v be_v upon_o he_o and_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v upon_o he_o ezek._n 18.20_o as_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v upon_o he_o or_o be_v impute_v unto_o he_o so_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o righteous_a be_v upon_o he_o or_o be_v impute_v unto_o he_o and_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v on_o he_o when_o god_n judge_v he_o wicked_a as_o his_o work_n be_v so_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o a_o man_n upon_o he_o or_o impute_v unto_o he_o when_o god_n judge_v of_o his_o righteousness_n as_o it_o be_v wherefore_o if_o faith_n absolute_o consider_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o as_o it_o contain_v in_o itself_o or_o as_o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o work_n of_o obedience_n than_o it_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o either_o for_o a_o perfect_a righteousness_n which_o it_o be_v not_o or_o for_o a_o imperfect_a righteousness_n which_o it_o be_v or_o the_o imputation_n of_o it_o be_v the_o account_v of_o that_o to_o be_v a_o perfect_a righteousness_n which_o be_v but_o imperfect_a but_o none_o of_o these_o can_v be_v affirm_v 1._o it_o be_v not_o impute_v unto_o we_o for_o a_o perfect_a righteousness_n the_o righteousness_n require_v by_o the_o law_n for_o so_o it_o be_v not_o episcopius_n confess_v in_o his_o disputation_n disput._n 43._o §_o 7_o 8._o that_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o must_v be_v absolutissima_fw-la &_o perfectissima_fw-la most_o absolute_a and_o most_o perfect_a and_o thence_o he_o thus_o define_v the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o we_o name_n y_o that_o it_o be_v gratiosa_fw-la divinae_fw-la mentis_fw-la aestimatio_fw-la qua_fw-la credentem_fw-la in_o filium_fw-la suum_fw-la eo_fw-la loco_fw-la reputat_fw-la ac_fw-la si_fw-la perfect_v iustùs_fw-la esset_fw-la ac_fw-la legi_fw-la &_o voluntati_fw-la ejus_fw-la per_fw-la omne_fw-la semper_fw-la paruisset_fw-la and_o no_o man_n will_v pretend_v that_o faith_n be_v such_o a_o most_o absolute_a and_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n as_o that_o by_o it_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o as_o it_o be_v by_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o 2._o it_o be_v not_o impute_v unto_o we_o for_o what_o it_o be_v a_o imperfect_a righteousness_n for_o 1._o this_o will_v be_v of_o no_o advantage_n unto_o we_o for_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n by_o a_o imperfect_a righteousness_n as_o be_v evident_a in_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o psalmist_n psal._n 143.2_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o in_o thy_o sight_n no_o man_n live_v no_o servant_n of_o thou_o who_o have_v the_o most_o perfect_a or_o high_a measure_n of_o imperfect_a righteousness_n shall_v be_v justify_v 2._o the_o imputation_n of_o any_o thing_n unto_o we_o that_o be_v we_o antecedent_o unto_o that_o imputation_n for_o what_o it_o be_v and_o no_o more_o be_v contrary_a unto_o the_o imputation_n describe_v by_o the_o apostle_n as_o have_v be_v prove_v 3._o this_o imputation_n plead_v for_o can_v be_v a_o judge_n of_o that_o to_o be_v a_o perfect_a righteousness_n which_o be_v imperfect_a for_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v according_a to_o truth_n but_o without_o judge_v it_o to_o be_v such_o it_o can_v be_v accept_v as_o such_o to_o accept_v of_o any_o thing_n but_o only_o for_o what_o we_o judge_v it_o to_o be_v be_v to_o be_v deceive_v last_o if_o faith_n as_o a_o work_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o than_o it_o must_v be_v as_o a_o work_n wrought_v in_o faith_n for_o no_o other_o work_n be_v accept_v with_o god_n then_o must_v that_o faith_n also_o wherein_o it_o be_v wrought_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o that_o also_o be_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a work_n that_o therefore_o must_v have_v another_o faith_n from_o whence_o it_o must_v proceed_v and_o so_o in_o infinitum_fw-la many_o other_o thing_n there_o be_v in_o the_o ensue_a explication_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o abraham_n the_o nature_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o his_o righteousness_n before_o god_n with_o the_o
application_n of_o they_o unto_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v which_o may_v be_v just_o plead_v unto_o the_o same_o purpose_n with_o those_o passage_n of_o the_o context_n which_o we_o have_v insist_v on_o but_o if_o every_o testimony_n shall_v be_v plead_v which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v give_v unto_o this_o truth_n there_o will_v be_v no_o end_n of_o writing_n one_o thing_n more_o i_o shall_v observe_v and_o put_v a_o end_n unto_o our_o discourse_n on_o this_o chapter_n vers._n 6_o 7_o 8._o the_o apostle_n pursue_v his_o argument_n to_o prove_v the_o freedom_n of_o our_o justification_n by_o faith_n without_o respect_n unto_o work_n through_o the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n in_o the_o instance_n of_o pardon_n of_o sin_n which_o essential_o belong_v thereunto_o and_o this_o he_o do_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o psalmist_n who_o place_v the_o blessedness_n of_o a_o man_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n his_o design_n be_v not_o thereby_o to_o declare_v the_o full_a nature_n of_o justification_n which_o he_o have_v do_v before_o but_o only_o to_o prove_v the_o freedom_n of_o it_o from_o any_o respect_n unto_o work_n in_o the_o instance_n of_o that_o essential_a part_n of_o it_o 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 which_o be_v the_o only_a thing_n he_o design_v to_o prove_v by_o this_o testimony_n say_v bless_a be_v they_o who_o iniquity_n be_v forgive_v he_o describe_v their_o blessedness_n by_o it_o not_o that_o their_o whole_a blessedness_n do_v consist_v therein_o but_o this_o concur_v unto_o it_o wherein_o no_o respect_n can_v possible_o be_v have_v unto_o any_o work_n whatever_o and_o he_o may_v just_o from_o hence_o describe_v the_o blessedness_n of_o a_o man_n in_o that_o the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o non-tmputation_a of_o sin_n both_o which_o the_o apostle_n mention_v distinct_o wherein_o his_o whole_a blessedness_n as_o unto_o justification_n do_v consist_v be_v inseparable_a and_o because_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o justification_n and_o the_o principal_a part_n of_o it_o and_o have_v the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n always_o accompany_v it_o the_o blessedness_n of_o a_o man_n may_v be_v well_o describe_v thereby_o yea_o whereas_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n go_v together_o in_o christ_n eph._n 1.3_o a_o man_n blessedness_n may_v be_v describe_v by_o any_o of_o they_o but_o yet_o the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o the_o same_o no_o more_o than_o righteousness_n impute_v and_o sin_n remit_v be_v the_o same_o nor_o do_v the_o apostle_n propose_v they_o as_o the_o same_o but_o mention_v they_o distinct_o both_o be_v equal_o necessary_a unto_o our_o complete_a justification_n as_o have_v be_v prove_v chap._n 5._o vers._n 12_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o 20_o 21._o wherefore_o as_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n for_o that_o all_o have_v sin_v for_o until_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n but_o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v when_o there_o be_v no_o law_n nevertheless_o death_n reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n even_o over_o they_o that_o have_v not_o sin_v after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n who_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v 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 to_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 moreover_o the_o law_n enter_v that_o the_o offence_n may_v abound_v but_o where_o sin_n abound_v grace_n do_v much_o more_o abound_v that_o as_o sin_n have_v reign_v unto_o death_n even_o so_o may_v grace_n reign_v through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n the_o apostle_n chap._n 3.27_o affirm_v that_o in_o this_o matter_n of_o justification_n all_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d or_o boast_n be_v exclude_v but_o here_o in_o the_o verse_n forego_v he_o grant_v a_o boast_n or_o a_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o we_o also_o glory_v in_o god_n he_o exclude_v boast_v in_o ourselves_o because_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o we_o to_o procure_v or_o promote_v our_o own_o justification_n he_o allow_v it_o we_o in_o god_n because_o of_o the_o eminency_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o justification_n which_o in_o his_o grace_n he_o have_v provide_v and_o the_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d or_o boast_n in_o god_n here_o allow_v we_o have_v a_o peculiar_a respect_n unto_o what_o the_o apostle_n have_v in_o prospect_n further_o to_o discourse_v of_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o not_o only_o so_o include_v what_o he_o have_v principal_o treat_v of_o before_o concern_v our_o justification_n so_o far_o as_o it_o consist_v in_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n for_o although_o he_o do_v suppose_v yea_o and_o mention_v the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n also_o unto_o we_o yet_o principal_o he_o declare_v our_o justification_n by_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o freedom_n from_o condemnation_n whereby_o all_o boast_n in_o ourselves_o be_v exclude_v but_o here_o he_o design_v a_o further_a progress_n as_o unto_o that_o whereon_o our_o glory_v in_o god_n on_o a_o right_n and_o title_n free_o give_v we_o unto_o eternal_a life_n do_v depend_v and_o this_o be_v the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n or_o the_o reign_n of_o grace_n through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n great_a complaint_n have_v be_v make_v by_o some_o concern_v the_o obscurity_n of_o the_o discourse_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n by_o reason_n of_o sundry_a ellipse_n antapodota_n hyperbata_fw-la and_o other_o figure_n of_o speech_n which_o either_o be_v or_o be_v feign_v to_o be_v therein_o howbeit_o i_o can_v but_o think_v that_o if_o man_n acquaint_v with_o the_o common_a principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n and_o sensible_a in_o themselves_o of_o the_o nature_n and_o guilt_n of_o our_o original_a apostasy_n from_o god_n will_v without_o prejudice_n read_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d this_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n they_o will_v grant_v that_o the_o design_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v to_o prove_v that_o as_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n be_v impute_v unto_o all_o man_n unto_o condemnation_n so_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n be_v impute_v unto_o all_o that_o believe_v unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n the_o sum_n of_o it_o be_v give_v by_o theodoret_n dial._n 3_o vide_fw-la quomodo_fw-la quae_fw-la christi_fw-la sunt_fw-la cum_fw-la iis_fw-la quae_fw-la sunt_fw-la adami_n conferantur_fw-la cum_fw-la morbo_fw-la medicina_fw-la cum_fw-la vulnere_fw-la emplastrum_fw-la cum_fw-la peccato_fw-la justitia_fw-la cum_fw-la execratione_fw-la benedictio_fw-la cum_fw-la condemnatione_fw-la remissio_fw-la cum_fw-la transgressione_n obedientia_fw-la cum_fw-la morte_fw-la vita_fw-la cum_fw-la inferis_fw-la regnum_fw-la christus_fw-la cum_fw-la adam_n homo_fw-la cum_fw-la homine_fw-la the_o difference_n that_o be_v among_o interpreter_n about_o the_o exposition_n of_o these_o word_n relate_v unto_o the_o use_n of_o some_o particle_n preposition_n and_o the_o dependence_n of_o one_o passage_n upon_o another_o on_o none_o of_o which_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o truth_n plead_v for_o do_v depend_v but_o the_o plain_a design_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o his_o express_a proposition_n be_v such_o as_o if_o man_n can_v but_o acquiesce_v in_o they_o may_v put_v a_o end_n unto_o this_o controversy_n socinus_n acknowledge_v that_o this_o place_n of_o scripture_n do_v give_v as_o he_o speak_v the_o great_a occasion_n unto_o our_o opinion_n in_o this_o matter_n for_o he_o can_v deny_v but_o at_o least_o a_o great_a appearance_n of_o what_o we_o
that_o death_n and_o condemnation_n whereunto_o we_o be_v liable_a by_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n but_o the_o pardon_n of_o many_o offence_n that_o be_v of_o all_o our_o personal_a sin_n and_o a_o right_a unto_o life_n eternal_a through_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n for_o we_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 and_o these_o thing_n be_v thus_o plain_o and_o full_o deliver_v by_o the_o apostle_n unto_o who_o sense_n and_o expression_n also_o so_o far_o as_o may_v be_v it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o accommodate_v we_o what_o be_v offer_v in_o opposition_n hereunto_o be_v so_o make_v up_o of_o exception_n and_o evasion_n perplex_a dispute_n and_o lead_v we_o so_o far_o off_o from_o the_o plain_a word_n of_o the_o scripture_n that_o the_o conscience_n of_o a_o convince_a sinner_n know_v not_o what_o to_o fix_v upon_o to_o give_v it_o rest_n and_o saisfaction_n nor_o what_o it_o be_v that_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v unto_o 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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 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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 ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_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 ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_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 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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 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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
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 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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 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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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nature_n it_o will_n so_o we_o believe_v the_o worst_a of_o thing_n and_o the_o most_o grievous_a unto_o we_o as_o well_o as_o the_o best_a and_o the_o most_o useful_a but_o believe_v be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n comprise_v all_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o one_o entire_a principle_n of_o moral_n and_o spiritual_a duty_n with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n rom._n 10.10_o and_o it_o be_v frequent_o describe_v by_o a_o act_n of_o the_o will_n though_o it_o be_v not_o so_o alone_o but_o without_o a_o act_n of_o the_o will_v no_o man_n can_v believe_v as_o he_o ought_v see_v joh._n 5.40_o joh._n 1.12_o chap._n 6.35_o we_o come_v to_o christ_n in_o a_o act_n of_o the_o will_n and_o let_v whosoever_o will_v come_v and_o to_o be_v willing_a be_v take_v for_o to_o believe_v psal._n 110.3_o and_o unbelief_n be_v disobedience_n heb._n 3.18_o 19_o 2._o all_o divine_a truth_n be_v equal_o the_o object_n of_o this_o assent_n 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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 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wrought_v all_o description_n or_o definition_n of_o faith_n that_o have_v not_o a_o respect_n thereunto_o be_v but_o vain_a speculation_n and_o hence_o some_o do_v give_v we_o such_o definition_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v hard_o to_o conceive_v that_o they_o ever_o ask_v of_o themselves_o what_o they_o do_v in_o their_o believe_v on_o jesus_n christ_n for_o life_n and_o salvation_n the_o nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n with_o respect_n unto_o that_o exercise_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v consist_v in_o the_o heart_n approbation_n of_o the_o way_n of_o justification_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n by_o jesus_n christ_n propose_v in_o the_o gospel_n as_o proceed_v from_o the_o grace_n wisdom_n and_o love_n of_o god_n with_o its_o acquiescency_n therein_o as_o unto_o its_o own_o concernment_n and_o condition_n there_o need_v no_o more_o for_o the_o explanation_n of_o this_o declaration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n than_o what_o we_o have_v before_o prove_v concern_v 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
that_o which_o may_v be_v more_o safe_o trust_v unto_o as_o more_o according_a unto_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n and_o unto_o his_o glory_n so_o do_v the_o jew_n general_o the_o frame_n of_o who_o mind_n the_o apostle_n represent_v rom._n 10.3_o 4._o and_o many_o of_o they_o assent_v unto_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o general_a as_o true_a howbeit_o they_o like_v it_o not_o in_o their_o heart_n as_o the_o best_a way_n of_o justification_n and_o salvation_n but_o seek_v for_o they_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n wherefore_o unbelief_n in_o its_o formal_a nature_n consist_v in_o the_o want_n of_o a_o spiritual_a discern_a and_o approbation_n of_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n as_o a_o effect_n of_o the_o infinite_a wisdom_n goodness_n and_o love_n of_o god_n for_o where_o these_o be_v the_o soul_n of_o a_o convince_a sinner_n can_v but_o embrace_v it_o and_o adhere_v unto_o it_o hence_o also_o all_o acquiescency_n in_o this_o way_n and_o trust_v and_o confidence_n in_o commit_v the_o soul_n unto_o it_o or_o unto_o god_n in_o it_o and_o by_o it_o without_o which_o whatever_o be_v pretend_v of_o believe_v be_v but_o a_o shadow_n of_o faith_n be_v impossible_a unto_o such_o person_n for_o they_o want_v the_o foundation_n whereon_o alone_o they_o can_v be_v build_v and_o the_o consideration_n hereof_o do_v sufficient_o manifest_a wherein_o the_o nature_n of_o true_a evangelical_n faith_n do_v consist_v 2._o the_o design_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o the_o gospel_n with_o the_o work_n and_o office_n of_o faith_n with_o respect_n thereunto_o far_o confirm_v the_o description_n give_v of_o it_o that_o which_o god_n design_v herein_o in_o the_o first_o place_n be_v not_o the_o justification_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n his_o utmost_a complete_a end_n in_o all_o his_o counsel_n be_v his_o own_o glory_n he_o do_v all_o thing_n for_o himself_o nor_o can_v he_o who_o be_v infinite_a do_v otherwise_o but_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n he_o express_v this_o concern_v this_o way_n of_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ._n particular_o he_o design_v herein_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o righteousness_n to_o declare_v his_o righteousness_n rom._n 3.25_o of_o his_o love_n god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n joh._n 3.16_o herein_o we_o perceive_v the_o love_n of_o god_n that_o he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o 1_o joh._n 3.16_o of_o his_o grace_n accept_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n ephes._n 1.5_o 6._o of_o his_o wisdom_n christ_n crucify_a the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 1.24_o may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o church_n the_o manifold_a wisdom_n of_o god_n ephes._n 3.10_o of_o his_o power_n it_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n rom._n 1.16_o of_o his_o faithfulness_n rom._n 4.16_o for_o god_n design_v herein_o not_o only_o the_o reparation_n of_o all_o that_o glory_n who_o declaration_n be_v impeach_v and_o obscure_v by_o the_o entrance_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o a_o far_a exaltation_n and_o more_o eminent_a manifestation_n of_o it_o as_o unto_o the_o degree_n of_o its_o exaltation_n and_o some_o especial_a instance_n before_o conceal_a ephes._n 3.9_o and_o all_o this_o be_v call_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereof_o faith_n be_v the_o behold_v 2_o cor._n 4.6_o 3._o this_o be_v the_o principal_a design_n of_o god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o justification_n and_o salvation_n by_o christ_n propose_v in_o the_o gospel_n that_o which_o on_o our_o part_n be_v require_v unto_o a_o participation_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o it_o be_v the_o ascription_n of_o that_o glory_n unto_o god_n which_o he_o design_v so_o to_o exalt_v the_o acknowledgement_n of_o all_o these_o glorious_a property_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n as_o manifest_v in_o the_o provision_n and_o proposition_n of_o this_o way_n of_o life_n righteousness_n and_o salvation_n with_o a_o approbation_n of_o the_o way_n itself_o as_o a_o effect_n of_o they_o and_o that_o which_o be_v safe_o to_o be_v trust_v unto_o be_v that_o which_o be_v require_v of_o we_o and_o this_o be_v faith_n or_o believe_v be_v strong_a in_o faith_n he_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n rom._n 4.22_o and_o this_o be_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o weak_a degree_n of_o sincere_a faith_n and_o no_o other_o grace_n work_v or_o duty_n be_v suit_v hereunto_o or_o first_o and_o direct_o of_o that_o tendency_n but_o only_o consequential_o and_o in_o the_o way_n of_o gratitude_n and_o although_o i_o can_v whole_o assent_v unto_o he_o who_o affirm_v that_o faith_n in_o the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n be_v nothing_o but_o existimatio_fw-la magnifice_fw-la sentiens_fw-la de_fw-la dei_fw-la potentia_fw-la justitia_fw-la bonitate_fw-la &_o si_fw-la quid_fw-la promiserit_fw-la in_o eo_fw-la praestando_fw-la constantia_fw-la because_o it_o be_v too_o general_a and_o not_o limit_v unto_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n by_o christ_n his_o elect_n in_o who_o he_o will_v be_v glorify_v yet_o have_v it_o much_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n in_o it_o wherefore_o i_o say_v that_o hence_o we_o may_v both_o learn_v the_o nature_n of_o faith_n and_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o faith_n alone_o be_v require_v unto_o our_o justification_n the_o reason_n of_o it_o be_v because_o this_o be_v that_o grace_n or_o duty_n alone_o whereby_o we_o do_v or_o can_v give_v unto_o god_n that_o glory_n which_o he_o design_v to_o manifest_v and_o exalt_v in_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ._n this_o only_a faith_n be_v suit_v unto_o and_o this_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v faith_n in_o the_o sense_n we_o inquire_v after_o be_v the_o heart_n approbation_n of_o and_o consent_n unto_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n by_o jesus_n christ_n as_o that_o wherein_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o righteousness_n wisdom_n grace_n love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v exalt_v the_o praise_n whereof_o it_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o and_o rest_v in_o it_o as_o unto_o the_o end_v of_o it_o namely_o justification_n life_n and_o salvation_n it_o be_v to_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n rom._n 4.20_o to_o behold_v his_o glory_n as_o in_o a_o glass_n or_o the_o gospel_n wherein_o it_o be_v represent_v unto_o we_o 2_o cor._n 3.18_o to_o have_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 2_o cor._n 4.6_o the_o contrary_a whereunto_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n and_o thereby_o despoil_v he_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o all_o those_o holy_a property_n which_o he_o this_o way_n design_v to_o manifest_v 1_o joh._n 5.10_o and_o if_o i_o mistake_v not_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o experience_n of_o they_o that_o true_o believe_v when_o they_o be_v out_o of_o the_o heat_n of_o disputation_n will_v give_v testimony_n unto_o 4._o to_o understand_v the_o nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n aright_o on_o the_o act_n and_o exercise_n of_o save_a faith_n in_o order_n unto_o our_o justification_n which_o be_v proper_o inquire_v after_o we_o must_v consider_v the_o order_n of_o it_o first_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v necessary_o previous_a thereunto_o and_o then_o what_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v with_o respect_n unto_o they_o as_o 1._o the_o state_n of_o a_o convince_v sinner_n who_o be_v the_o only_a subjectum_fw-la capax_fw-la justificationis_fw-la this_o have_v be_v speak_v unto_o already_o and_o the_o necessity_n of_o its_o precedency_n unto_o the_o orderly_a proposal_n and_o receive_n of_o evangelical_n righteousness_n unto_o justification_n demonstrate_v if_o we_o lose_v a_o respect_n hereunto_o we_o lose_v our_o best_a guide_n towards_o the_o discovery_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n let_v no_o man_n think_v to_o understand_v the_o gospel_n who_o know_v nothing_o of_o the_o law_n god_n constitution_n and_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o have_v give_v the_o law_n the_o precedency_n with_o respect_n unto_o sinner_n for_o by_o the_o law_n be_v the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n and_o gospel_n faith_n be_v the_o soul_n act_v according_a to_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n for_o deliverance_n from_o that_o state_n and_o condition_n which_o it_o be_v cast_v under_o by_o the_o law_n and_o all_o those_o description_n of_o faith_n which_o abound_v in_o the_o write_n of_o learned_a man_n which_o do_v not_o at_o least_o include_v in_o they_o a_o virtual_a respect_n unto_o this_o state_n and_o condition_n or_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n on_o the_o conscience_n of_o sinner_n be_v all_o of_o they_o vain_a speculation_n there_o be_v nothing_o in_o this_o whole_a doctrine_n that_o i_o will_v more_o firm_o adhere_v unto_o than_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o conviction_n mention_v previous_a unto_o true_a believe_v without_o which_o not_o one_o line_n of_o it_o can_v be_v understand_v aright_o and_o man_n do_v but_o beat_v the_o air_n in_o their_o contention_n about_o it_o see_v rom._n 3.21_o 22_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 ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d rom._n 3.24_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_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 ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_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 ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_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 ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_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 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and_o be_v often_o mention_v as_o to_o its_o be_v and_o exercise_n where_o there_o be_v no_o express_a mention_n of_o christ_n his_o blood_n and_o his_o righteousness_n but_o be_v apply_v unto_o all_o the_o act_n duty_n and_o end_v of_o the_o gospel_n yet_o this_o prove_v not_o at_o all_o but_o that_o as_o unto_o its_o duty_n place_n and_o act_v in_o our_o justification_n it_o have_v a_o peculiar_a object_n if_o it_o can_v be_v prove_v that_o where_o justification_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o faith_n that_o there_o it_o have_v any_o other_o object_n assign_v unto_o it_o as_o that_o which_o it_o rest_v in_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o acceptance_n with_o god_n this_o objection_n be_v of_o some_o force_n but_o this_o can_v be_v do_v 3_o this_o be_v not_o to_o say_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o a_o part_n of_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o it_o as_o consider_v essential_o for_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o entire_a grace_n of_o faith_n act_v in_o such_o a_o peculiar_a way_n and_o manner_n as_o other_o have_v observe_v but_o the_o truth_n be_v we_o need_v not_o insist_v on_o the_o discussion_n of_o this_o enquiry_n for_o the_o true_a meaning_n of_o it_o be_v not_o whether_o any_o thing_n of_o christ_n be_v to_o be_v exclude_v from_o be_v the_o object_n of_o justify_v faith_n or_o of_o faith_n in_o our_o justification_n but_o what_o in_o and_o of_o ourselves_o under_o the_o name_n of_o receive_v christ_n as_o our_o lord_n and_o king_n be_v to_o be_v admit_v unto_o a_o efficiency_n or_o conditionality_n in_o that_o work_n as_o it_o be_v grant_v that_o justify_v faith_n be_v the_o receive_n of_o christ_n so_o whatever_o belong_v unto_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n or_o any_o office_n of_o he_o or_o any_o act_n in_o the_o discharge_n of_o any_o office_n that_o may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o any_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n the_o meritorious_a procure_v material_a formal_a or_o manifest_v cause_n of_o it_o be_v so_o far_o as_o it_o do_v so_o free_o admit_v to_o belong_v unto_o the_o object_n of_o justify_v faith_n neither_o will_v i_o contend_v with_o any_o upon_o this_o disadvantageous_a state_v of_o the_o question_n what_o of_o christ_n be_v to_o be_v esteem_v the_o object_n of_o justify_v faith_n and_o what_o be_v not_o so_o for_o the_o thing_n intend_v be_v only_o this_o whether_o our_o own_o obedience_n distinct_a from_o faith_n or_o include_v in_o it_o and_o in_o like_a manner_n as_o faith_n be_v the_o condition_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n this_o be_v that_o which_o be_v intend_v which_o the_o other_o question_n be_v but_o invent_v to_o lead_v unto_o a_o compliance_n with_o by_o a_o more_o specious_a pretence_n then_o in_o itself_o it_o be_v capable_a of_o under_o those_o term_n it_o shall_v be_v examine_v and_o no_o otherwise_o chap._n iu._n of_o justification_n the_o notion_n and_o signification_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o scripture_n unto_o the_o right_a understanding_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o justification_n the_o proper_a sense_n and_o signification_n of_o these_o word_n themselves_o justification_n and_o to_o justify_v be_v to_o be_v inquire_v into_o for_o until_o that_o be_v agree_v upon_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o our_o discourse_n concern_v the_o thing_n itself_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o equivocation_n take_v word_n in_o various_a sense_n and_o all_o may_v be_v true_a that_o be_v contradictory_o affirm_v or_o deny_v concern_v what_o they_o be_v suppose_v to_o signify_v and_o so_o it_o have_v actual_o fall_v out_o in_o this_o case_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v more_o full_o afterward_o some_o take_v these_o word_n in_o one_o sense_n some_o in_o another_o have_v appear_v to_o deliver_v contrary_a doctrine_n concern_v the_o thing_n itself_o or_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n who_o yet_o have_v full_o agree_v in_o what_o the_o proper_a determinate_a sense_n or_o sigfication_n of_o the_o word_n do_v import_v and_o therefore_o the_o true_a meaning_n of_o they_o have_v be_v declare_v and_o vindicate_v already_o by_o many_o but_o whereas_o the_o right_a state_v hereof_o be_v of_o more_o moment_n unto_o the_o determination_n of_o what_o be_v principal_o controvert_v about_o the_o doctrine_n itself_o or_o the_o thing_n signify_v than_o most_o do_v apprehend_v and_o something_o at_o least_o remain_v to_o be_v add_v for_o the_o declaration_n and_o vindication_n of_o the_o import_n and_o only_a signification_n of_o these_o word_n in_o the_o scripture_n i_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n of_o my_o observation_n concern_v it_o with_o what_o diligence_n i_o can_v the_o latin_a derivation_n and_o composition_n of_o the_o word_n justificatio_fw-la will_v seem_v to_o denote_v a_o internal_a change_n from_o inherent_a unrighteousness_n unto_o righteousness_n likewise_o inherent_a by_o a_o physical_a motion_n and_o transmutation_n as_o the_o schoolman_n speak_v for_o such_o be_v the_o signification_n of_o word_n of_o the_o same_o composition_n so_o sanctification_n mortification_n vivification_n and_o the_o like_a do_v all_o denote_v a_o real_a internal_a work_n on_o the_o subject_a speak_v of_o hereon_o in_o the_o whole_a roman_a school_n justification_n be_v take_v for_o justifaction_n or_o the_o make_n of_o a_o man_n to_o be_v inherent_o righteous_a by_o the_o infusion_n of_o a_o principle_n or_o habit_n of_o grace_n who_o be_v before_o inherent_o and_o habitual_o unjust_a and_o unrighteous_a whilst_o this_o be_v take_v to_o be_v the_o proper_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n we_o neither_o do_v nor_o can_v speak_v ad_fw-la idem_fw-la in_o our_o disputation_n with_o they_o about_o the_o cause_n and_o nature_n of_o that_o justification_n which_o the_o scripture_n teach_v and_o this_o appear_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n possible_o deceive_v some_o of_o the_o ancient_n as_o austin_n in_o particular_a to_o declare_v the_o doctrine_n of_o free_a gratuitous_a sanctification_n without_o respect_n unto_o any_o work_n of_o our_o own_o under_o the_o name_n of_o justification_n for_o neither_o he_o nor_o any_o of_o they_o ever_o think_v of_o a_o justification_n before_o god_n consist_v in_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 by_o virtue_n of_o any_o inherent_a habit_n of_o grace_n infuse_v into_o we_o or_o act_v by_o we_o wherefore_o the_o subject_a matter_n must_v be_v determine_v by_o the_o scriptural_a use_n and_o signification_n of_o these_o word_n before_o we_o can_v speak_v proper_o or_o intelligible_o concern_v it_o for_o if_o to_o justify_v man_n in_o the_o scripture_n signify_v to_o make_v they_o subjective_o and_o inherent_o righteous_a we_o must_v acknowledge_v a_o mistake_n in_o what_o we_o teach_v concern_v the_o nature_n and_o cause_n of_o justification_n and_o if_o it_o signify_v no_o such_o thing_n all_o their_o disputation_n about_o justification_n by_o the_o infusion_n of_o grace_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n thereon_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n wherefore_o all_o protestant_n and_o the_o socinian_o all_o of_o they_o comply_v therein_o do_v affirm_v that_o the_o use_n and_o signification_n of_o these_o word_n be_v forensick_a denote_v a_o act_n of_o jurisdiction_n only_o the_o socinian_o and_o some_o other_o will_v have_v it_o to_o consist_v in_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n only_o which_o indeed_o the_o word_n do_v not_o at_o all_o signify_v but_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n be_v to_o assoil_v to_o acquit_v to_o declare_v and_o pronounce_v righteous_a upon_o a_o trial_n which_o in_o this_o case_n the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n do_v necessary_o accompany_v justificatio_fw-la and_o justifico_fw-la belong_v not_o indeed_o unto_o the_o latin_a tongue_n nor_o can_v any_o good_a author_n be_v produce_v who_o ever_o use_v they_o for_o the_o make_n of_o he_o inherent_o righteous_a by_o any_o mean_n who_o be_v not_o so_o before_o but_o whereas_o these_o word_n be_v coin_a and_o frame_v to_o signify_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v
account_n of_o the_o righteousness_n impute_v unto_o he_o he_o do_v at_o the_o same_o instant_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o grace_n make_v he_o inherent_o and_o subjective_o righteous_a or_o holy_a which_o man_n can_v do_v one_o towards_o another_o and_o therefore_o whereas_o man_n justify_v of_o the_o wicked_a be_v to_o justify_v they_o in_o their_o wicked_a way_n whereby_o they_o be_v constant_o make_v worse_a and_o more_o obdurate_a in_o evil_n when_o god_n justify_v the_o ungodly_a their_o change_n from_o personal_a unrighteousness_n and_o unholiness_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n do_v necessary_o and_o infallible_o accompany_v it_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n be_v the_o word_n use_v isa._n 5.23_o which_o justify_v the_o wicked_a for_o reward_n chap._n 50.8_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d he_o be_v near_o that_o justify_v i_o who_o shall_v contend_v with_o i_o let_v we_o stand_v together_o who_o be_v my_o adversary_n let_v he_o come_v near_o unto_o behold_v the_o lord_n god_n will_v help_v i_o who_o shall_v condemn_v i_o where_o we_o have_v a_o full_a declaration_n of_o the_o proper_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v to_o acquit_v and_o pronounce_v righteous_a on_o a_o trial._n and_o the_o same_o sense_n be_v full_o express_v in_o the_o former_a antithesis_fw-la 1_o king_n 8.31_o 32._o if_o any_o man_n trespass_n against_o his_o neighbour_n and_o a_o oath_n be_v lay_v upon_o he_o to_o cause_v he_o to_o swear_v and_o the_o oath_n come_v before_o thy_o altar_n in_o this_o house_n then_o hear_v thou_o in_o heaven_n and_o do_v and_o judge_v thy_o servant_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d to_o condemn_v the_o wicked_a to_o charge_v his_o wickedness_n on_o he_o to_o bring_v his_o way_n on_o his_o head_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o to_o justify_v the_o righteous_a the_o same_o word_n be_v repeat_v 2_o chron._n 6.22_o 23._o psal._n 82.3_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d do_v justice_n to_o the_o afflict_a and_o poor_a that_o be_v justify_v they_o in_o their_o cause_n against_o wrong_n and_o oppression_n exod._n 23.7_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d i_o will_v not_o justify_v the_o wicked_a absolve_v acquit_v or_o pronounce_v he_o righteous_a job_n 27.5_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v it_o far_o from_o i_o that_o i_o shall_v justify_v you_o or_o pronounce_v sentence_n on_o your_o side_n as_o if_o you_o be_v righteous_a isa._n 53.11_o by_o his_o knowledge_n my_o righteous_a servant_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d shall_v justify_v many_o the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v add_v for_o he_o shall_v bear_v their_o iniquity_n whereon_o they_o be_v absolve_v and_o justify_v once_o it_o be_v use_v in_o hithpael_n wherein_o a_o reciprocal_a action_n be_v denote_v that_o whereby_o a_o man_n justify_v himself_o gen._n 44.16_o and_o judah_n say_v what_o shall_v we_o say_v unto_o my_o lord_n what_o shall_v we_o speak_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o how_o shall_v we_o justify_v ourselves_o god_n have_v find_v out_o our_o iniquity_n they_o can_v plead_v nothing_o why_o they_o shall_v be_v absolve_v from_o gild_n once_o the_o participle_n be_v use_v to_o denote_v the_o outward_a instrumental_a cause_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o other_o in_o which_o place_n alone_o there_o be_v any_o doubt_n of_o its_o sense_n dan._n 12.3_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o they_o that_o justify_v many_o namely_o in_o the_o same_o sense_n that_o the_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v say_v to_o save_v themselves_o and_o other_o 1_o tim._n 4.16_o for_o man_n may_v be_v no_o less_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o other_o than_o of_o their_o sanctification_n wherefore_o although_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d in_o kal_n signify_v justum_fw-la esse_fw-la and_o sometime_o just_a agere_fw-la which_o may_v relate_v unto_o inherent_a righteousness_n yet_o where_o any_o action_n towards_o another_o be_v denote_v this_o word_n signify_v nothing_o but_o to_o esteem_v declare_v pronounce_v and_o adjudge_v any_o one_o absolve_v acquit_v clear_v justify_v there_o be_v therefore_o no_o other_o kind_n of_o justification_n once_o mention_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v the_o word_n use_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n and_o that_o alone_a neither_o be_v this_o word_n use_v in_o any_o good_a author_n whatever_o to_o signify_v the_o make_n of_o a_o man_n righteous_a by_o any_o application_n to_o produce_v internal_a righteousness_n in_o he_o but_o either_o to_o absolve_v and_o acquit_v to_o judge_v esteem_v and_o pronounce_v righteous_a or_o on_o the_o contrary_a to_o condemn_v so_o suidas_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d it_o have_v two_o signifiication_n to_o punish_v and_o to_o account_v righteous_a and_o he_o confirm_v this_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n by_o instance_n out_o of_o herodotus_n appianus_n and_o josephus_n and_o again_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d with_o a_o accusative_a case_n that_o be_v when_o it_o respect_v and_o effect_n a_o subject_a a_o person_n it_o be_v either_o to_o condemn_v and_o punish_v or_o to_o esteem_v and_o declare_v righteous_a and_o of_o this_o latter_a sense_n he_o give_v pregnant_a instance_n in_o the_o next_o word_n hesychius_n mention_n only_o the_o first_o signification_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d they_o never_o think_v of_o any_o sense_n of_o this_o word_n but_o what_o be_v forensick_a and_o in_o our_o language_n to_o be_v justify_v be_v common_o use_v former_o for_o to_o be_v judge_v and_o sentence_v as_o it_o be_v still_o among_o the_o scot_n one_o of_o the_o article_n of_o peace_n between_o the_o two_o nation_n at_o the_o surrender_n of_o leith_n in_o the_o day_n of_o edward_n the_o six_o be_v that_o if_o any_o one_o commit_v a_o crime_n he_o shall_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n upon_o his_o trial._n and_o in_o general_a ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v jus_n in_o judicio_fw-la auferre_fw-la and_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d be_v justum_fw-la censere_fw-la declarare_fw-la pronuntiare_fw-la and_o how_o in_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v constant_o oppose_v unto_o condemnare_fw-la we_o shall_v see_v immediate_o but_o we_o may_v more_o distinct_o consider_v the_o use_n of_o this_o word_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n as_o we_o have_v do_v that_o of_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d in_o the_o old_a and_o that_o which_o we_o inquire_v concern_v be_v whether_o this_o word_n be_v use_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n in_o a_o forensick_a sense_n to_o denote_v a_o act_n of_o jurisdiction_n or_o in_o a_o physical_a sense_n to_o express_v a_o internal_a change_n or_o mutation_n the_o infusion_n of_o a_o habit_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o denomination_n of_o the_o person_n to_o be_v justify_v thereon_o or_o whether_o it_o signify_v not_o pardon_n of_o sin_n but_o this_o we_o may_v lay_v aside_o for_o sure_o no_o man_n be_v ever_o yet_o so_o fond_a as_o to_o pretend_v that_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d do_v signify_v to_o pardon_v sin_n yet_o be_v it_o the_o only_a word_n apply_v to_o express_v our_o justification_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n for_o if_o it_o be_v take_v only_o in_o the_o former_a sense_n then_o that_o which_o be_v plead_v for_o by_o those_o of_o the_o roman_a church_n under_o the_o name_n of_o justification_n whatever_o it_o be_v however_o good_a useful_a and_o necessary_a yet_o justification_n it_o be_v not_o nor_o can_v be_v so_o call_v see_v it_o be_v a_o thing_n quite_o of_o another_o nature_n than_o what_o alone_o be_v signify_v by_o that_o word_n matth._n 11.19_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d wisdom_n be_v justify_v of_o her_o child_n not_o make_v just_a but_o approve_v and_o declare_v chap._n 12.37_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d by_o the_o word_n thou_o shall_v be_v justify_v not_o make_v just_a by_o they_o but_o judge_v according_a to_o they_o as_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o antithesis_fw-la ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o by_o thy_o word_n thou_o shall_v be_v condemn_v luke_n 7.29_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d they_o justify_v god_n not_o sure_o by_o make_v he_o righteous_a in_o himself_o but_o by_o own_v avow_v and_o declare_v his_o righteousness_n chap._n 10.29_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d he_o willing_a to_o justify_v himself_o to_o declare_v and_o maintain_v his_o own_o righteousness_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n chap._n 16.15_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d you_o be_v they_o that_o justify_v yourselves_o before_o man_n they_o do_v not_o make_v themselves_o internal_o righteous_a but_o approve_v of_o their_o own_o condition_n as_o our_o saviour_n declare_v in_o the_o place_n chap._n 18.14_o the_o publican_n go_v down_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d justify_v unto_o his_o house_n that_o be_v acquit_v absolve_v pardon_v upon_o the_o confession_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o supplication_n for_o remission_n act._n 13.38_o 39_o with_o rom._n 2.13_o
of_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o infusion_n of_o a_o habit_n of_o grace_n enable_v we_o to_o perform_v those_o work_n be_v declare_v by_o those_o who_o so_o express_v themselves_o some_o add_v that_o this_o inherent_a personal_a evangelical_n righteousness_n be_v the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n of_o our_o legal_a righteousness_n or_o of_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n unto_o our_o justification_n or_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o those_o by_o who_o the_o satisfaction_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n be_v deny_v make_v it_o the_o only_a and_o whole_a condition_n of_o our_o absolute_a justification_n before_o god_n so_o speak_v all_o the_o socinian_o constant_o for_o they_o deny_v our_o obedience_n unto_o christ_n to_o be_v either_o the_o meritorious_a or_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n only_o they_o say_v it_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o it_o without_o which_o god_n have_v decree_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o so_o do_v socinus_n himself_o de_fw-fr justificat_fw-la pag._n 17._o sunt_fw-la opera_fw-la nostra_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la ut_fw-la dictum_fw-la fuit_fw-la obedientia_fw-la quam_fw-la christo_fw-la praestamus_fw-la licet_fw-la nec_fw-la efficiens_fw-la nec_fw-la meritoria_fw-la tamen_fw-la causa_fw-la est_fw-la ut_fw-la vocant_fw-la sine_fw-la qua_fw-la non_fw-la justificationis_fw-la coram_fw-la deo_fw-la atque_fw-la aeternae_fw-la nostrae_fw-la again_o pag._n 14._o inter_fw-la opuscul_fw-la ut_fw-la cavendum_fw-la est_fw-la ne_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la sanctitatem_fw-la atque_fw-la innocentiam_fw-la effectum_fw-la justificationis_fw-la nostrae_fw-la coram_fw-la deo_fw-la esse_fw-la credamus_fw-la neque_fw-la illam_fw-la nostrae_fw-la coram_fw-la deo_fw-la justificationis_fw-la causam_fw-la efficientem_fw-la aut_fw-la impulsivam_fw-la esse_fw-la affirmemus_fw-la sed_fw-la tantummodo_fw-la causam_fw-la sine_fw-la qua_fw-la eam_fw-la justificationem_fw-la nobis_fw-la non_fw-la contingere_fw-la decrevit_fw-la deus_fw-la and_o in_o all_o their_o discourse_n to_o this_o purpose_n they_o assert_v our_o personal_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n or_o our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o command_v of_o christ_n which_o they_o make_v to_o be_v the_o form_n and_o essence_n of_o faith_n to_o be_v the_o condition_n whereon_o we_o obtain_v justification_n or_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o indeed_o consider_v what_o their_o opinion_n be_v concern_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n with_o their_o denial_n of_o his_o satisfaction_n and_o merit_n it_o be_v impossible_a they_o shall_v frame_v any_o other_o idea_n of_o justification_n in_o their_o mind_n but_o what_o some_o among_o ourselves_o intend_v by_o a_o compliance_n with_o they_o herein_o who_o be_v not_o necessitate_v thereunto_o by_o a_o prepossession_n with_o their_o opinion_n about_o the_o person_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n i_o know_v not_o for_o as_o for_o they_o all_o their_o notion_n about_o grace_n conversion_n to_o god_n justification_n and_o the_o like_a article_n of_o our_o religion_n they_o be_v nothing_o but_o what_o they_o be_v necessary_o cast_v upon_o by_o their_o hypothesis_n about_o the_o person_n of_o christ._n at_o present_a i_o shall_v only_o inquire_v into_o that_o peculiar_a evangelical_n justification_n which_o be_v assert_v to_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o our_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n or_o to_o be_v grant_v we_o thereon_o and_o hereunto_o we_o may_v observe_v 1._o that_o god_n do_v require_v in_o and_o by_o the_o gospel_n a_o sincere_a obedience_n of_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o and_o by_o their_o own_o person_n though_o through_o the_o aid_n of_o grace_n supply_v unto_o they_o by_o jesus_n christ._n he_o require_v indeed_o obedience_n duty_n and_o work_v of_o righteousness_n in_o and_o of_o all_o person_n whatever_o but_o the_o consideration_n of_o they_o which_o be_v perform_v before_o believe_v be_v exclude_v by_o all_o from_o any_o causality_n or_o interest_n in_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n at_o lest_o whatever_o any_o may_v discourse_v of_o the_o necessity_n of_o such_o work_n in_o a_o way_n of_o preparation_n unto_o believe_v whereunto_o we_o have_v speak_v before_o none_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o verge_n of_o work_n evangelical_n or_o obedience_n of_o faith_n which_o will_v imply_v a_o contradiction_n but_o that_o the_o work_v inquire_v after_o be_v necessary_a unto_o all_o believer_n be_v grant_v by_o all_o on_o what_o ground_n and_o unto_o what_o end_v we_o shall_v inquire_v afterward_o they_o be_v declare_v ephes._n 2.10_o 2._o it_o be_v likewise_o grant_v that_o believer_n from_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o obedience_n or_o these_o work_n of_o righteousness_n be_v denominate_v righteous_a in_o the_o scripture_n and_o be_v personal_o and_o internal_o righteous_a luke_n 1.6_o joh._n 3.7_o but_o yet_o this_o denomination_n be_v no_o where_o give_v unto_o they_o with_o respect_n unto_o grace_n habitual_o inherent_a but_o unto_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o in_o duty_n of_o obedience_n as_o in_o the_o place_n mention_v they_o be_v both_o righteous_a before_o god_n walk_v in_o all_o the_o commandment_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n blameless_a the_o latter_a word_n give_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o former_a or_o their_o be_v esteem_v righteous_a before_o god_n and_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a the_o denomination_n be_v from_o do_v and_o bellarmine_n endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o it_o be_v habitual_a not_o actual_a righteousness_n which_o be_v as_o he_o speak_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n can_v not_o produce_v one_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n wherein_o any_o one_o be_v denominate_v righteous_a from_o habitual_a righteousness_n de_fw-fr justificat_fw-la lib._n 2._o cap._n 15._o but_o be_v force_v to_o attempt_v the_o proof_n of_o it_o with_o this_o absurd_a argument_n namely_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o sacrament_n which_o do_v not_o work_v in_o we_o actual_a but_o habitual_a righteousness_n and_o this_o be_v sufficient_a to_o discover_v the_o insufficiency_n of_o a_o pretence_n for_o any_o interest_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n from_o this_o denomination_n of_o be_v righteous_a thereby_o see_v it_o have_v not_o respect_n unto_o that_o which_o be_v the_o principal_a part_n thereof_o 3._o this_o inherent_a righteousness_n take_v it_o for_o that_o which_o be_v habitual_a and_o actual_a be_v the_o same_o with_o our_o sanctification_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o difference_n between_o they_o only_o they_o be_v divers_a name_n of_o the_o same_o thing_n for_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o inherent_a renovation_n of_o our_o nature_n exert_v and_o act_v itself_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n or_o obedience_n unto_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o work_n of_o righteousness_n but_o sanctification_n and_o justification_n be_v in_o the_o scripture_n perpetual_o distinguish_v whatever_o respect_n of_o causality_n the_o one_o of_o they_o may_v have_v unto_o the_o other_o and_o those_o who_o do_v confound_v they_o as_o the_o papist_n do_v do_v not_o so_o much_o dispute_v about_o the_o nature_n of_o justification_n as_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o indeed_o there_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n as_o justification_n at_o all_o for_o that_o which_o will_v serve_v most_o to_o enforce_v it_o namely_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n they_o place_n in_o the_o exclusion_n and_o extinction_n of_o it_o by_o the_o infusion_n of_o inherent_a grace_n which_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o justification_n 4._o by_o this_o inherent_a personal_a righteousness_n we_o may_v be_v say_v several_a way_n to_o be_v justify_v as_o 1_o in_o our_o own_o conscience_n in_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v a_o evidence_n in_o we_o and_o unto_o we_o of_o our_o participation_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o of_o our_o acceptance_n with_o he_o which_o have_v no_o small_a influence_n into_o our_o peace_n so_o speak_v the_o apostle_n our_o rejoice_v be_v this_o the_o testimony_n of_o our_o conscience_n that_o in_o simplicity_n and_o godly_a sincerity_n not_o with_o fleshly_a wisdom_n but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o have_v have_v our_o conversation_n in_o the_o world_n 2._o cor._n 1.12_o who_o yet_o disclaim_v any_o confidence_n therein_o as_o unto_o his_o justification_n before_o god_n for_o say_v he_o although_o i_o know_v nothing_o by_o myself_o yet_o be_o i_o not_o thereby_o justify_v 1_o cor._n 4.4_o 2_o hereby_o may_v we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v before_o man_n that_o be_v acquit_v of_o evil_n lay_v unto_o our_o charge_n and_o approve_v as_o righteous_a and_o unblameable_a for_o the_o state_n of_o thing_n be_v so_o in_o the_o world_n as_o that_o the_o professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n ever_o be_v and_o ever_o will_v be_v evil_o speak_v of_o as_o evil_a doer_n the_o rule_n give_v they_o to_o acquit_v themselves_o so_o as_o that_o at_o length_n they_o may_v be_v acquit_v and_o justify_v by_o all_o that_o be_v not_o absolute_o blind_v and_o harden_v in_o wickedness_n be_v that_o of_o a_o holy_a and_o fruitful_a walk_v in_o
of_o this_o covenant_n be_v establish_v in_o the_o covenant_n itself_o whereon_o god_n will_v bestow_v all_o the_o benefit_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o upon_o we_o which_o be_v faith_n and_o obedience_n wherefore_o what_o the_o lord_n christ_n have_v do_v for_o we_o be_v thus_o far_o accept_v as_o our_o legal_a righteousness_n as_o that_o god_n upon_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n with_o respect_n thereunto_o do_v release_n and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o commission_n upon_o this_o pardon_n there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o any_o positive_a perfect_a righteousness_n unto_o our_o justification_n or_o salvation_n but_o our_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n be_v accept_v with_o god_n in_o the_o room_n of_o it_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n which_o christ_n have_v procure_v so_o be_v the_o doctrine_n hereof_o state_v by_o cursellaeus_n and_o those_o that_o join_v with_o he_o or_o follow_v he_o sundry_a thing_n there_o be_v in_o these_o opinion_n that_o 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this_o sense_n by_o any_o just_a or_o lawful_a consequence_n our_o redemption_n pardon_v of_o sin_n the_o renovation_n of_o our_o nature_n our_o sanctification_n justification_n peace_n with_o god_n eternal_a life_n be_v all_o joint_o and_o several_o assign_v thereunto_o in_o place_n almost_o without_o number_n but_o it_o be_v no_o where_o say_v in_o the_o scripture_n that_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n merit_v procure_v obtain_v the_o new_a covenant_n or_o that_o god_n shall_v enter_v into_o a_o new_a covenant_n with_o mankind_n yea_o as_o we_o shall_v see_v that_o which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o it_o and_o inconsistent_a with_o it_o be_v frequent_o assert_v 3._o to_o clear_v the_o truth_n herein_o we_o must_v consider_v the_o several_a notion_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n with_o the_o true_a and_o real_a respect_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n thereunto_o and_o it_o be_v various_o represent_v unto_o we_o 1._o in_o the_o designation_n and_o preparation_n of_o its_o term_n and_o benefit_n in_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n and_o this_o although_o it_o have_v the_o nature_n of_o a_o eternal_a decree_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o the_o same_o with_o the_o decree_n of_o election_n as_o some_o suppose_n for_o that_o proper_o respect_v the_o subject_n or_o person_n for_o who_o grace_n and_o glory_n be_v prepare_v this_o be_v the_o preparation_n of_o that_o grace_n and_o glory_n as_o to_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n of_o their_o communication_n some_o learned_a man_n do_v judge_v that_o this_o counsel_n and_o purpose_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o give_v grace_n and_o glory_n in_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o the_o elect_a in_o the_o way_n and_o by_o the_o mean_n by_o he_o prepare_v be_v formal_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o at_o least_o that_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v comprise_v therein_o but_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o more_o be_v require_v to_o complete_a the_o whole_a nature_n of_o a_o covenant_n nor_o be_v this_o 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its_o term_n and_o benefit_n but_o this_o be_v no_o where_o in_o the_o scripture_n affirm_v to_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o death_n or_o mediation_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o ascribe_v it_o thereunto_o be_v to_o overthrow_v the_o whole_a freedom_n of_o eternal_a grace_n and_o love_n neither_o can_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v absolute_o eternal_a as_o be_v this_o decree_n and_o counsel_n of_o god_n be_v the_o effect_n of_o or_o procure_v by_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v external_a and_o temporal_a 2._o it_o may_v be_v consider_v with_o respect_n unto_o the_o foederal_a transaction_n between_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n concern_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o this_o counsel_n of_o his_o will._n what_o these_o be_v wherein_o they_o do_v consist_v i_o have_v declare_v at_o large_a exercitat_fw-la vol._n 2._o neither_o do_v i_o call_v this_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n absolute_o nor_o be_v it_o so_o call_v in_o the_o scripture_n but_o yet_o some_o will_v not_o distinguish_v between_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o mediator_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n because_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o covenant_n absolute_o be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v to_o christ_n gal._n 3.16_o and_o he_o be_v the_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d or_o first_o subject_n of_o all_o the_o grace_n of_o it_o but_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o mediator_n christ_n stand_v alone_o for_o himself_o and_o undertake_v for_o himself_o alone_o and_o not_o as_o the_o repretsentive_a of_o the_o church_n but_o this_o he_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n but_o this_o be_v that_o wherein_o it_o have_v its_o design_a establishment_n as_o unto_o all_o the_o way_n mean_n and_o end_n of_o its_o accomplishment_n and_o all_o thing_n so_o dispose_v as_o that_o it_o may_v be_v effectual_a unto_o the_o eternal_a glory_n of_o the_o wisdom_n grace_n righteousness_n and_o power_n of_o
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 gospel_n yet_o be_v not_o this_o conceive_a in_o order_n of_o time_n to_o precede_v its_o act_n in_o self-displicency_a godly_a sorrow_n and_o universal_a conversion_n from_o sin_n unto_o god_n nor_o can_v it_o be_v so_o see_v it_o virtual_o and_o radical_o contain_v all_o of_o they_o in_o itself_o however_o therefore_o evangelical_n repentance_n be_v not_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o justification_n so_o as_o to_o have_v any_o direct_a influence_n thereinto_o nor_o be_v we_o say_v any_o where_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o repentance_n nor_o be_v it_o conversant_a about_o the_o proper_a object_n which_o alone_o the_o soul_n respect_v therein_o nor_o be_v a_o direct_a and_o immediate_a give_v glory_n unto_o god_n on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o way_n and_o work_v of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n in_o christ_n jesus_n but_o a_o consequent_a thereof_o nor_o be_v that_o reception_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v express_o require_v unto_o our_o justification_n and_o which_o alone_o be_v require_v thereunto_o yet_o be_v it_o in_o the_o root_n principle_n and_o promptitude_n of_o mind_n for_o its_o exercise_n in_o every_o one_o that_o be_v justify_v then_o when_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o it_o be_v peculiar_o propose_v with_o respect_n unto_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n as_o that_o without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v have_v any_o true_a sense_n or_o comfort_n of_o it_o in_o our_o soul_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o as_o any_o part_n of_o that_o righteousness_n on_o the_o consideration_n whereof_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v nor_o as_o that_o whereby_o we_o have_v a_o interest_n therein_o these_o thing_n be_v plain_a in_o the_o divine_a method_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o the_o order_n of_o our_o duty_n prescribe_v in_o the_o gospel_n as_o also_o in_o the_o experience_n of_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v wherefore_o consider_v the_o necessity_n of_o legal_a repentance_n unto_o believe_v with_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o affection_n exercise_v therein_o by_o faith_n whereby_o they_o be_v make_v evangelical_n and_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n as_o include_v in_o it_o a_o principle_n of_o universal_a conversion_n unto_o god_n and_o in_o especial_a of_o that_o repentance_n which_o have_v for_o its_o principal_a motive_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o the_o grace_n from_o thence_o communicate_v all_o which_o be_v suppose_v in_o the_o doctrine_n plead_v for_o the_o necessity_n of_o true_a repentance_n be_v immovable_o fix_v on_o its_o proper_a foundation_n 3._o as_o unto_o what_o be_v say_v in_o the_o objection_n concern_v christ_n suffering_n in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o elect_n i_o know_v not_o whether_o any_o have_v use_v it_o or_o no_o nor_o will_v i_o contend_v about_o it_o he_o suffer_v in_o their_o stead_n which_o all_o sort_n of_o writer_n ancient_a and_o modern_a so_o express_v in_o his_o suffering_n he_o bear_v the_o person_n of_o the_o church_n the_o meaning_n be_v what_o be_v before_o declare_v christ_n and_o believer_n be_v one_o mystical_a person_n one_o spiritual_o animate_v body_n head_n and_o member_n this_o i_o suppose_v will_v not_o be_v deny_v to_o do_v so_o be_v to_o overthrow_v the_o church_n and_o the_o faith_n of_o it_o hence_o what_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v be_v impute_v unto_o they_o and_o it_o be_v grant_v that_o as_o the_o surety_n of_o the_o covenant_n he_o pay_v all_o our_o debt_n or_o answer_v for_o all_o our_o fault_n and_o that_o his_o righteousness_n be_v real_o communicate_v unto_o we_o why_o then_o say_v some_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o repentance_n all_o be_v do_v for_o we_o already_o but_o why_o so_o why_o must_v we_o assent_v to_o one_o part_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o the_o exclusion_n of_o another_o be_v it_o not_o free_a unto_o god_n to_o appoint_v what_o way_n method_n and_o order_n he_o will_v whereby_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o nay_o upon_o the_o supposition_n of_o the_o design_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n these_o two_o thing_n be_v necessary_a 1._o that_o this_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o and_o be_v make_v we_o in_o such_o a_o way_n and_o manner_n as_o that_o he_o himself_o may_v be_v glorify_v therein_o see_v he_o have_v dispose_v all_o thing_n in_o this_o whole_a oeconomy_n unto_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n ephes._n 1.6_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v by_o faith_n on_o our_o part_n it_o be_v so_o it_o can_v be_v no_o otherwise_o for_o that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v our_o give_v unto_o god_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o wisdom_n grace_n and_o love_n and_o whatever_o do_v so_o be_v faith_n and_o nothing_o else_o be_v so_o 2._o that_o whereas_o our_o nature_n be_v so_o corrupt_v and_o deprave_a as_o that_o continue_v in_o that_o state_n it_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o a_o participation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n or_o any_o benefit_n of_o it_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o 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disposal_n wherefore_o although_o christ_n do_v make_v satisfaction_n unto_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o church_n and_o that_o as_o a_o common_a person_n for_o no_o man_n in_o his_o wit_n can_v deny_v but_o that_o he_o who_o be_v a_o mediator_n and_o a_o surety_n be_v in_o some_o sense_n a_o common_a person_n and_o although_o he_o do_v pay_v all_o our_o debt_n yet_o do_v the_o particular_a interest_n of_o this_o or_o that_o man_n in_o what_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v depend_v on_o the_o way_n mean_n and_o order_n design_v of_o god_n unto_o that_o end_n this_o and_o this_o alone_a give_v the_o true_a necessity_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v of_o we_o with_o their_o order_n and_o their_o end_n 3_o lie_v it_o be_v object_v that_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o we_o defend_v overthrow_v the_o necessity_n of_o faith_n itself_o this_o be_v home_o indeed_o aliquid_fw-la adhaerebit_fw-la be_v the_o design_n of_o all_o these_o objection_n but_o they_o have_v reason_n to_o plead_v for_o themselves_o who_o make_v it_o for_o on_o this_o supposition_n they_o say_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v we_o before_o we_o do_v believe_v for_o christ_n satisfy_v for_o all_o our_o sin_n as_o if_o we_o have_v satisfy_v in_o our_o own_o person_n and_o he_o who_o be_v esteem_v to_o have_v satisfy_v for_o all_o his_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o person_n be_v acquit_v from_o they_o all_o and_o account_v just_a whether_o he_o believe_v or_o no_o nor_o be_v there_o any_o ground_n or_o reason_n why_o he_o shall_v be_v require_v to_o believe_v if_o therefore_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v real_o we_o because_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n we_o be_v esteem_v to_o have_v wrought_v it_o in_o he_o than_o it_o be_v we_o before_o we_o do_v believe_v
those_o who_o have_v all_o their_o sin_n forgive_v have_v the_o blessedness_n of_o justification_n and_o there_o be_v neither_o need_n nor_o use_v of_o any_o far_a imputation_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o they_o and_o sundry_a other_o thing_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n be_v urge_v unto_o the_o same_o purpose_n which_o will_v be_v all_o of_o they_o either_o obviate_v in_o the_o ensue_a discourse_n or_o answer_v elsewhere_o answ._n this_o cause_n be_v of_o more_o importance_n and_o more_o evident_o state_v in_o the_o scripture_n than_o to_o be_v turn_v into_o such_o nicety_n which_o have_v more_o of_o philosophical_a subtlety_n than_o theological_a solidity_n in_o they_o this_o exception_n therefore_o may_v be_v dismiss_v without_o far_a answer_n than_o what_o be_v give_v we_o in_o the_o know_a rule_n that_o a_o truth_n well_o establish_v and_o confirm_v be_v not_o to_o be_v question_v much_o less_o relinquish_v on_o every_o intangle_a sophism_n though_o it_o shall_v appear_v insoluble_a 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guilty_a of_o the_o same_o crime_n solomon_n give_v order_n that_o joab_n be_v put_v to_o death_n for_o his_o crime_n but_o unto_o abiathar_n he_o give_v a_o pardon_n do_v he_o thereby_o make_v declare_v or_o constitute_v he_o righteous_a himself_o express_v the_o contrary_a affirm_v he_o to_o be_v unrighteous_a and_o guilty_a only_o he_o remit_v the_o punishment_n of_o his_o fault_n 1_o king_n 2.26_o wherefore_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n discharge_v the_o guilty_a person_n from_o be_v liable_a or_o obnoxious_a unto_o anger_n wrath_n or_o punishment_n due_a unto_o his_o sin_n but_o it_o do_v not_o suppose_v nor_o infer_v in_o the_o least_o that_o he_o be_v thereby_o or_o aught_o thereon_o to_o be_v esteem_v or_o adjudge_v to_o have_v do_v no_o evil_n and_o to_o have_v fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n some_o say_v pardon_n give_v a_o righteousness_n of_o innocency_n but_o not_o of_o obedience_n but_o it_o can_v give_v a_o righteousness_n of_o innocency_n absolute_o such_o as_o adam_n 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my_o judgement_n be_v a_o evident_a mistake_n and_o that_o such_o as_o do_v not_o establish_v the_o law_n but_o make_v it_o void_a and_o this_o i_o shall_v demonstrate_v 1._o the_o law_n have_v two_o part_n or_o power_n 1._o it_o be_v preceptive_a part_n command_v and_o require_v obedience_n with_o a_o promise_n of_o life_n annex_v do_v this_o and_o live_v 2._o the_o sanction_n on_o supposition_n of_o disobedience_n bind_v the_o sinner_n unto_o punishment_n or_o a_o meet_a recompense_n of_o reward_n in_o the_o day_n thou_o sin_v thou_o shall_v die_v and_o every_o law_n proper_o so_o call_v proceed_v on_o these_o supposition_n of_o obedience_n or_o disobedience_n whence_o its_o command_a and_o punish_v power_n be_v inseparate_a from_o its_o nature_n 2._o this_o law_n whereof_o we_o speak_v be_v first_o give_v unto_o man_n in_o innocency_n and_o therefore_o the_o first_o power_n of_o it_o be_v only_o in_o act_n it_o oblige_v only_o unto_o obedience_n for_o a_o innocent_a person_n can_v not_o be_v obnoxious_a unto_o its_o sanction_n which_o contain_v only_o a_o obligation_n unto_o punishment_n on_o supposition_n of_o disobedience_n it_o can_v not_o therefore_o oblige_v our_o first_o parent_n unto_o obedience_n and_o punishment_n both_o see_v its_o obligation_n unto_o punishment_n can_v not_o be_v in_o actual_a force_n but_o on_o supposition_n of_o actual_a disobedience_n a_o moral_a cause_n of_o and_o motive_n unto_o obedience_n it_o be_v and_o have_v a_o influence_n into_o the_o preservation_n of_o man_n from_o sin_n unto_o that_o end_n it_o be_v say_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o day_n thou_o eat_v thou_o shall_v sure_o die_v the_o neglect_n hereof_o and_o of_o that_o roll_a influence_n which_o it_o ought_v to_o have_v have_v on_o the_o mind_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n open_v the_o door_n unto_o the_o entrance_n of_o sin_n but_o it_o imply_v a_o contradiction_n that_o a_o innocent_a person_n shall_v be_v under_o a_o actual_a obligation_n unto_o punishment_n from_o the_o sanction_n of_o the_o law_n it_o bind_v only_o unto_o obedience_n as_o all_o law_n with_o penalty_n do_v before_o their_o transgression_n but_o 3._o on_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n and_o it_o be_v so_o with_o every_o one_o that_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n man_n come_v under_o a_o actual_a obligation_n unto_o punishment_n this_o be_v no_o more_o questionable_a than_o whether_o at_o first_o he_o be_v under_o a_o obligation_n unto_o obedience_n but_o then_o the_o question_n be_v whether_o the_o first_o intention_n and_o obligation_n of_o the_o law_n unto_o obedience_n do_v cease_v to_o affect_v the_o sinner_n or_o continue_v so_o as_o at_o the_o same_o time_n to_o oblige_v he_o unto_o obedience_n and_o punishment_n both_o its_o power_n be_v in_o act_n towards_o he_o and_o hereunto_o i_o say_v 1._o have_v the_o
punishment_n threaten_v be_v immediate_o inflict_v unto_o the_o utmost_a of_o what_o be_v contain_v in_o it_o this_o can_v have_v be_v no_o question_n for_o man_n have_v die_v immediate_o both_o temporal_o and_o eternal_o and_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o that_o state_n wherein_o alone_o he_o can_v stand_v in_o any_o relation_n unto_o the_o preceptive_a power_n of_o the_o law_n he_o that_o be_v final_o execute_v have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n so_o as_o that_o he_o owe_v no_o more_o obedience_n unto_o it_o but_o 2._o god_n in_o his_o wisdom_n and_o patience_n have_v otherwise_o dispose_v of_o thing_n man_n be_v continue_v a_o viator_n still_o in_o the_o way_n unto_o his_o end_n and_o not_o full_o state_v in_o his_o eternal_a and_o unchangeable_a condition_n wherein_o neither_o promise_n nor_o threaten_v reward_n nor_o punishment_n can_v be_v propose_v unto_o he_o in_o this_o condition_n he_o fall_v under_o a_o twofold_a consideration_n 1._o of_o a_o guilty_a person_n and_o so_o be_v oblige_v unto_o the_o full_a punishment_n that_o the_o law_n threaten_v this_o be_v not_o deny_v 2._o of_o a_o man_n a_o rational_a creature_n of_o god_n not_o yet_o bring_v unto_o his_o eternal_a end_n 3._o in_o this_o state_n the_o law_n be_v the_o only_a instrument_n and_o mean_n of_o the_o continuance_n of_o the_o relation_n between_o god_n and_o he_o wherefore_o under_o this_o consideration_n it_o can_v but_o still_o oblige_v he_o unto_o obedience_n unless_o we_o shall_v say_v that_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v exempt_v himself_o from_o the_o government_n of_o god_n wherefore_o it_o be_v by_o the_o law_n that_o the_o rule_n and_o government_n of_o god_n over_o man_n be_v continue_v while_o they_o be_v in_o statu_fw-la viatorum_fw-la for_o every_o disobedience_n every_o transgression_n of_o its_o rule_n and_o order_n as_o to_o its_o command_a power_n cast_v we_o afresh_o and_o further_o under_o its_o power_n of_o oblige_v unto_o punishment_n neither_o can_v these_o thing_n be_v otherwise_o neither_o can_v any_o man_n live_v not_o the_o worst_a of_o man_n choose_v but_o judge_v himself_o while_o he_o be_v in_o this_o world_n oblige_v to_o give_v obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o notice_n that_o he_o have_v of_o it_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n or_o otherwise_o a_o wicked_a servant_n that_o be_v punish_v for_o his_o fault_n if_o it_o be_v with_o such_o a_o punishment_n as_o yet_o continue_v his_o be_v and_o his_o state_n of_o servitude_n be_v not_o by_o his_o punishment_n free_v from_o a_o obligation_n unto_o duty_n according_a unto_o the_o rule_n of_o it_o yea_o his_o obligation_n unto_o duty_n with_o respect_n unto_o that_o crime_n for_o which_o he_o be_v punish_v be_v not_o dissolve_v until_o his_o punishment_n be_v capital_a and_o so_o put_v a_o end_n unto_o his_o state_n wherefore_o see_v that_o by_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v free_v only_o from_o the_o obligation_n unto_o punishment_n there_o be_v moreover_o require_v unto_o our_o justification_n a_o obedience_n unto_o what_o the_o law_n require_v and_o this_o great_o strengthen_v the_o argument_n in_o who_o vindication_n we_o be_v engage_v for_o we_o be_v sinner_n we_o be_v obnoxious_a both_o unto_o the_o command_n and_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n both_o must_v be_v answer_v or_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v and_o as_o the_o lord_n christ_n can_v not_o by_o his_o most_o perfect_a obedience_n satisfy_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n die_v thou_o shall_v die_v so_o by_o the_o utmost_a of_o his_o suffering_n he_o can_v not_o fulfil_v the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n do_v this_o and_o live_v passion_n as_o passion_n be_v not_o obedience_n though_o there_o may_v be_v obedience_n in_o suffering_n as_o there_o be_v in_o that_o of_o christ_n unto_o the_o height_n wherefore_o as_o we_o plead_v that_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o our_o justification_n so_o we_o deny_v that_o it_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o our_o righteousness_n for_o by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n our_o sin_n be_v remit_v or_o pardon_v and_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n which_o he_o undergo_v but_o we_o be_v not_o thence_o esteem_v just_a or_o righteous_a which_o we_o can_v be_v without_o respect_n unto_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o command_v of_o the_o law_n or_o the_o obedience_n by_o it_o require_v the_o whole_a matter_n be_v excellent_o express_v by_o grotius_n in_o the_o word_n before_o allege_a cum_fw-la duo_fw-la nobis_fw-la peperisse_fw-la christum_fw-la dixerimus_fw-la impunitatem_fw-la &_o praemium_fw-la illud_fw-la satisfactioni_fw-la hoc_fw-la merito_fw-la christi_fw-la distincte_n tribuit_fw-la vetus_fw-la ecclesia_fw-la satisfactio_fw-la consistit_fw-la in_o meritorum_fw-la translatione_fw-la meritum_fw-la in_o perfectissimae_fw-la obedientiae_fw-la pro_fw-la nobis_fw-la praestitae_fw-la imputatione_n 3._o the_o objection_n mention_v proceed_v also_o on_o this_o supposition_n that_o pardon_n of_o sin_n give_v title_n unto_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n for_o justification_n do_v so_o and_o according_a to_o the_o author_n of_o this_o opinion_n no_o other_o righteousness_n be_v require_v thereunto_o but_o pardon_n of_o sin_n that_o justification_n do_v give_v right_o and_o title_n unto_o adoption_n acceptation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n i_o suppose_v will_v not_o be_v deny_v and_o it_o have_v be_v prove_v already_o pardon_v of_o sin_n depend_v sole_o on_o the_o death_n or_o suffering_n of_o christ_n 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 ephes._n 1.7_o but_o suffer_v for_o punishment_n give_v right_a and_o title_n unto_o nothing_o only_o satisfy_v for_o something_o nor_o do_v it_o deserve_v any_o reward_n it_o be_v no_o where_o say_v suffer_v this_o and_o live_v but_o do_v this_o and_o live_v these_o thing_n i_o confess_v be_v inseparable_o connect_v in_o the_o ordinance_n appointment_n and_o covenant_n of_o god_n whosoever_o have_v his_o sin_n pardon_v be_v accept_v with_o god_n have_v right_o unto_o eternal_a blessedness_n these_o thing_n be_v inseparable_a but_o they_o be_v not_o one_o and_o the_o same_o and_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o inseparable_a relation_n be_v they_o so_o put_v together_o by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 4.6_o 7_o 8._o 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 bless_a be_v they_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 it_o be_v the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n that_o give_v right_o unto_o blessedness_n but_o pardon_v of_o sin_n be_v inseparable_a from_o it_o and_o a_o effect_n of_o it_o both_o be_v oppose_v unto_o justification_n by_o work_n or_o a_o internal_a righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o but_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o be_v free_v from_o be_v liable_a unto_o eternal_a death_n and_o another_o to_o have_v right_o and_o title_n unto_o a_o bless_a and_o eternal_a life_n it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o be_v redeem_v from_o under_o the_o law_n that_o be_v the_o curse_n of_o it_o another_o to_o receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n one_o thing_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o curse_n another_o to_o have_v the_o blessing_n of_o abraham_n come_v upon_o we_o as_o the_o apostle_n distinguish_v these_o thing_n gal._n 3.13_o 14._o &_o 4.4_o 5_o and_o so_o do_v our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n act_v 26.18_o that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n a_o lot_n and_o right_o to_o the_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 ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d which_o we_o have_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v only_o a_o dismission_n of_o sin_n from_o be_v pleadable_a unto_o our_o condemnation_n on_o which_o account_n there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n but_o a_o right_n and_o title_n unto_o glory_n or_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n it_o give_v not_o can_v it_o be_v suppose_v that_o all_o the_o great_a and_o glorious_a effect_n of_o present_a grace_n and_o future_a blessedness_n shall_v follow_v necessary_o on_o and_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o mere_a pardon_n of_o sin_n can_v we_o not_o be_v pardon_v but_o we_o must_v thereby_o of_o necessity_n be_v make_v son_n heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheir_n with_o christ_n pardon_v of_o sin_n be_v in_o god_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o sinner_n a_o free_a gratuitous_a act_n forgiveness_n of_o sin_n through_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n but_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v a_o act_n in_o judgement_n for_o on_o the_o consideration_n thereof_o as_o impute_v unto_o he_o do_v god_n absolve_v and_o
acquit_v the_o sinner_n upon_o his_o trial_n but_o pardon_v on_o a_o juridical_a trial_n on_o what_o consideration_n soever_o it_o be_v grant_v give_v no_o right_a nor_o title_n unto_o any_o favour_n benefit_n or_o privilege_n but_o only_o mere_a deliverance_n it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o be_v acquit_v before_o the_o throne_n of_o a_o king_n of_o crime_n lay_v unto_o the_o charge_n of_o any_o man_n which_o may_v be_v do_v by_o clemency_n or_o on_o other_o consideration_n another_o to_o be_v make_v his_o son_n by_o adoption_n and_o heir_n unto_o his_o kingdom_n and_o these_o thing_n be_v represent_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n as_o distinct_a and_o depend_v on_o distinct_a cause_n so_o be_v they_o in_o the_o vision_n concern_v joshua_n the_o high_a priest_n zech._n 3.4_o 5_o and_o he_o answer_v and_o speak_v unto_o those_o that_o stand_v before_o he_o say_v take_v away_o the_o filthy_a garment_n from_o he_o and_o unto_o he_o he_o say_v behold_v i_o have_v cause_v thy_o iniquity_n to_o pass_v from_o thou_o and_o i_o will_v clothe_v thou_o with_o change_n of_o raiment_n and_o i_o say_v let_v they_o set_v a_o fair_a mitre_n upon_o his_o head_n so_o they_o set_v a_o fair_a mitre_n on_o his_o head_n and_o clothe_v he_o with_o garment_n it_o have_v be_v general_o grant_v that_o we_o have_v here_o a_o representation_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o sinner_n before_o god_n and_o the_o take_v away_o of_o filthy_a garment_n be_v expound_v by_o the_o pass_v away_o of_o iniquity_n when_o a_o man_n filthy_a garment_n be_v take_v away_o he_o be_v no_o more_o defile_v with_o they_o but_o he_o be_v not_o thereby_o clothe_v this_o be_v a_o additional_a grace_n and_o favour_n thereunto_o namely_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o change_n of_o garment_n and_o what_o this_o raiment_n be_v be_v declare_v isa._n 61.10_o he_o have_v clothe_v i_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n he_o have_v cover_v i_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o apostle_n allude_v unto_o phil._n 3.9_o wherefore_o these_o thing_n be_v distinct_a namely_o the_o take_v away_o of_o the_o filthy_a garment_n and_o the_o clothing_n of_o we_o with_o change_n of_o raiment_n or_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o one_o be_v we_o free_v from_o condemnation_n by_o the_o other_o have_v we_o right_a unto_o salvation_n and_o the_o same_o be_v in_o like_a manner_n represent_v ezek._n 16.6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12._o this_o place_n i_o have_v former_o urge_v to_o this_o purpose_n about_o communion_n with_o god_n p._n 187._o which_o mr._n hotch_n in_o his_o usual_a manner_n attempt_v to_o answer_v and_o to_o omit_v his_o revile_v expression_n with_o the_o crude_a unproved_a assertion_n of_o his_o own_o conceit_n his_o answer_n be_v that_o by_o the_o change_n of_o raiment_n mention_v in_o the_o prophet_n our_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n be_v intend_v for_o he_o acknowledge_v that_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n be_v here_o represent_v and_o so_o also_o he_o expound_v the_o place_n produce_v in_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o exposition_n give_v isai._n 61.10_o where_o this_o change_n of_o raiment_n be_v call_v the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n and_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n and_o thereon_o affirm_v that_o our_o righteousness_n itself_o before_o god_n be_v our_o personal_a righteousness_n p._n 203._o that_o be_v in_o our_o justification_n before_o he_o which_o be_v the_o only_a thing_n in_o question_n to_o all_o which_o presumption_n i_o shall_v oppose_v only_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o same_o prophet_n which_o he_o may_v consider_v at_o his_o leisure_n and_o which_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o he_o will_v subscribe_v unto_o chap._n 64.6_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 he_o who_o can_v make_v garment_n of_o salvation_n and_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n of_o these_o filthy_a rag_n have_v a_o skill_n in_o compose_v spiritual_a vestment_n that_o i_o be_o not_o acquaint_v withal_o what_o remain_v in_o the_o chapter_n wherein_o this_o answer_n be_v give_v unto_o that_o testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n i_o shall_v take_v no_o notice_n of_o it_o be_v after_o his_o accustom_a manner_n only_o a_o perverse_a wrest_n of_o my_o word_n unto_o such_o a_o sense_n as_o may_v seem_v to_o countenance_v he_o in_o cast_v a_o reproach_n upon_o myself_o and_o other_o there_o be_v therefore_o no_o force_n in_o the_o compare_v of_o these_o thing_n unto_o life_n and_o death_n natural_a which_o be_v immediate_o oppose_v so_o that_o he_o who_o be_v not_o dead_a be_v alive_a and_o he_o who_o be_v alive_a be_v not_o dead_a there_o be_v no_o distinct_a state_n between_o that_o of_o life_n and_o death_n for_o these_o thing_n be_v of_o different_a nature_n the_o comparison_n between_o they_o be_v no_o way_n argumentative_a though_o it_o may_v be_v so_o in_o thing_n natural_a it_o be_v otherwise_o in_o thing_n moral_a and_o political_n where_o a_o proper_a representation_n of_o justification_n may_v be_v take_v as_o it_o be_v forensick_a if_o it_o be_v so_o that_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n between_o be_v acquit_v of_o a_o crime_n at_o the_o bar_n of_o a_o judge_n and_o a_o right_n unto_o a_o kingdom_n nor_o different_a state_n between_o these_o thing_n it_o will_v prove_v that_o there_o be_v no_o intermediate_v estate_n between_o be_v pardon_v and_o have_v a_o right_a unto_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n but_o this_o be_v a_o fond_a imagination_n it_o be_v true_a that_o right_o unto_o eternal_a life_n do_v succeed_v unto_o freedom_n from_o the_o guilt_n of_o eternal_a death_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v but_o it_o do_v not_o so_o do_v out_o of_o a_o necessity_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o but_o only_o in_o the_o free_a constitution_n of_o god_n believer_n have_v the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o immediate_a right_n and_o title_n unto_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n the_o adoption_n of_o son_n and_o eternal_a life_n but_o there_o be_v another_o state_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o and_o this_o may_v have_v be_v so_o actual_o have_v it_o so_o seem_v good_a unto_o god_n for_o who_o see_v not_o that_o there_o be_v a_o status_fw-la or_o conditio_fw-la personae_fw-la wherein_o he_o be_v neither_o under_o the_o guilt_n of_o condemnation_n nor_o have_v a_o immediate_a right_n and_o title_n unto_o glory_n in_o the_o way_n of_o inheritance_n god_n may_v have_v pardon_v man_n all_o their_o sin_n past_a and_o place_v they_o in_o a_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o seek_v righteousness_n for_o the_o future_a by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n that_o so_o they_o may_v have_v live_v for_o this_o will_v answer_v the_o original_a state_n of_o adam_n but_o god_n have_v not_o do_v so_o true_a but_o whereas_o he_o may_v have_v do_v so_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o 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and_o not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o we_o for_o what_o it_o be_v from_o what_o have_v be_v discourse_v it_o be_v evident_a that_o unto_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n be_v require_v not_o only_o that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o damnatory_a sentence_n of_o the_o law_n which_o we_o be_v by_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n but_o moreover_o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o or_o that_o we_o have_v a_o righteousness_n answer_v the_o obedience_n that_o the_o law_n require_v whereon_o our_o acceptance_n with_o god_n through_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o our_o title_n unto_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n do_v depend_v this_o we_o have_v not_o in_o and_o of_o ourselves_o nor_o can_v attain_v unto_o as_o have_v be_v prove_v wherefore_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o
righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o or_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n we_o can_v never_o be_v justify_v nor_o be_v the_o cavil_v objection_n of_o the_o socinian_o and_o those_o that_o follow_v they_o of_o any_o force_n against_o the_o truth_n herein_o they_o tell_v we_o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n can_v be_v impute_v but_o unto_o one_o if_o unto_o any_o for_o who_o can_v suppose_v that_o the_o same_o righteousness_n of_o one_o shall_v become_v the_o righteousness_n of_o many_o even_o of_o all_o that_o believe_v beside_o he_o perform_v not_o all_o the_o duty_n that_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o all_o our_o relation_n he_o be_v never_o place_v in_o they_o these_o thing_n i_o say_v be_v both_o foolish_a and_o impious_a destructive_a unto_o the_o whole_a gospel_n for_o all_o thing_n here_o depend_v on_o the_o ordination_n of_o god_n it_o be_v his_o ordinance_n that_o as_o through_o the_o offence_n of_o one_o many_o be_v dead_a so_o his_o grace_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o grace_n through_o one_o man_n christ_n jesus_n have_v abound_v unto_o many_o and_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 so_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o one_o the_o free_a gift_n come_v upon_o all_o unto_o the_o righteousness_n of_o life_n and_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o many_o be_v make_v righteous_a as_o the_o apostle_n argue_v rom._n 5._o for_o 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 that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o rom._n 8.3_o 4._o for_o he_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n the_o whole_a end_n of_o it_o for_o righteousness_n unto_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v chap._n 10.4_o this_o be_v the_o appointment_n of_o the_o wisdom_n righteousness_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o the_o whole_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v accept_v as_o our_o complete_a righteousness_n before_o he_o impute_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o apply_v unto_o we_o or_o make_v we_o through_o believe_v and_o consequent_o unto_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o if_o the_o actual_a sin_n of_o adam_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o all_o who_o derive_v our_o nature_n from_o he_o unto_o condemnation_n though_o he_o sin_v not_o in_o our_o circumstance_n and_o relation_n be_v it_o strange_a that_o the_o actual_a obedience_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o they_o who_o derive_v a_o spiritual_a nature_n from_o he_o unto_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n beside_o both_o the_o satisfaction_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n as_o relate_v unto_o his_o person_n be_v in_o some_o sense_n infinite_a that_o be_v of_o a_o infinite_a value_n and_o so_o can_v be_v consider_v in_o part_n as_o though_o one_o part_n of_o it_o be_v impute_v unto_o one_o and_o another_o unto_o another_o but_o the_o whole_a be_v impute_v unto_o every_o one_o that_o do_v believe_v and_o if_o the_o israelite_n can_v say_v that_o david_n be_v worth_a ten_o thousand_o of_o they_o 2_o sam._n 21.3_o we_o may_v well_o allow_v the_o lord_n christ_n and_o so_o what_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v to_o be_v more_o than_o we_o all_o and_o all_o that_o we_o can_v do_v and_o suffer_v there_o be_v also_o sundry_a other_o mistake_n that_o concur_v unto_o that_o part_n of_o the_o charge_n against_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n unto_o we_o which_o we_o have_v now_o consider_v i_o say_v of_o his_o righteousness_n for_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o case_n use_v those_o two_o word_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d righteousness_n and_o obedience_n as_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d of_o the_o same_o signification_n rom._n 5.18_o 19_o such_o be_v those_o that_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o justification_n be_v the_o same_o or_o that_o justification_n consist_v only_o in_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n that_o faith_n itself_o as_o our_o act_n and_o duty_n be_v it_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o righteousness_n or_o that_o we_o have_v a_o personal_a inherent_a righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o that_o one_o way_n or_o other_o be_v our_o righteousness_n before_o god_n unto_o justification_n either_o a_o condition_n it_o be_v or_o a_o disposition_n unto_o it_o or_o have_v a_o congruity_n in_o deserve_v the_o grace_n of_o justification_n or_o a_o downright_a merit_n of_o condignity_n thereof_o for_o all_o these_o be_v but_o various_a expression_n of_o the_o same_o thing_n according_a unto_o the_o variety_n of_o the_o conception_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n about_o it_o but_o they_o have_v be_v all_o consider_v and_o remove_v in_o our_o precedent_a discourse_n to_o close_v this_o argument_n and_o our_o vindication_n of_o it_o and_o therewithal_o to_o obviate_v a_o objection_n i_o do_v acknowledge_v that_o our_o blessedness_n and_o life_n eternal_a be_v in_o the_o scripture_n ofttimes_o ascribe_v unto_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n but_o it_o be_v so_o 1._o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d as_o the_o principal_a cause_n of_o the_o whole_a and_o as_o that_o without_o which_o no_o imputation_n of_o obedience_n can_v have_v justify_v we_o for_o the_o penalty_n of_o the_o law_n be_v indispensible_o to_o be_v undergo_v 2._o it_o be_v so_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d not_o exclusive_o unto_o all_o obedience_n whereof_o mention_n be_v make_v in_o other_o place_n but_o as_o that_o whereunto_o it_o be_v inseparable_o conjoin_v christus_fw-la in_o vita_fw-la passivam_fw-la habuit_fw-la actionem_fw-la in_fw-la morte_fw-la passionem_fw-la activam_fw-la sustinuit_fw-la dum_fw-la salutem_fw-la operaretur_fw-la in_o medio_fw-la terrae_fw-la bernard_n and_o so_o it_o be_v also_o ascribe_v unto_o his_o resurrection_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d with_o respect_n unto_o evidence_n and_o manifestation_n but_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n exclusive_o as_o unto_o his_o obedience_n be_v no_o where_o assert_v as_o the_o cause_n of_o eternal_a life_n comprise_v that_o exceed_a weight_n of_o glory_n wherewith_o it_o be_v accompany_v hitherto_o we_o have_v treat_v of_o and_o vindicated_n the_o imputation_n of_o the_o active_a obedience_n of_o christ_n unto_o we_o as_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o be_v deduce_v from_o the_o precede_a argument_n about_o the_o obligation_n of_o the_o law_n of_o creation_n i_o shall_v now_o brief_o confirm_v it_o with_o other_o reason_n and_o testimony_n 1._o that_o which_o christ_n the_o mediator_n and_o surety_n of_o the_o covenant_n do_v do_v in_o obedience_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o discharge_n and_o performance_n of_o his_o office_n that_o he_o do_v for_o we_o and_o that_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o this_o have_v be_v prove_v already_o and_o it_o have_v too_o great_a a_o evidence_n of_o truth_n to_o be_v deny_v he_o be_v bear_v to_o we_o give_v to_o we_o isa._n 9.6_o for_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_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 rom._n 8.3_o 4._o whatever_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o grace_n love_n and_o purpose_n of_o god_n in_o send_v or_o give_v his_o son_n or_o of_o the_o love_n grace_n and_o condescension_n of_o the_o son_n in_o come_v and_o undertake_n of_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n design_v unto_o he_o or_o of_o the_o office_n itself_o of_o a_o mediator_n or_o surety_n give_v testimony_n unto_o this_o assertion_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o fundamental_a principle_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o the_o faith_n of_o all_o that_o true_o believe_v as_o for_o those_o by_o who_o the_o divine_a person_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n be_v deny_v whereby_o they_o evert_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o his_o mediation_n we_o do_v not_o at_o present_a consider_v they_o wherefore_o what_o he_o so_o do_v be_v to_o be_v inquire_v into_o and_o 1._o the_o lord_n christ_n our_o mediator_n and_o surety_n be_v in_o his_o humane_a nature_n make_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d under_o the_o law_n gal._n 4.1_o that_o he_o be_v not_o so_o for_o himself_o by_o the_o necessity_n of_o his_o condition_n we_o have_v prove_v before_o it_o be_v therefore_o for_o we_o but_o as_o make_v under_o the_o law_n he_o yield_v obedience_n unto_o it_o this_o therefore_o be_v for_o we_o and_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o the_o exception_n of_o the_o socinian_o that_o it_o be_v the_o judicial_a law_n only_o that_o be_v intend_v be_v too_o frivolous_a to_o be_v insist_v on_o for_o he_o be_v make_v under_o that_o law_n who_o curse_n we_o be_v deliver_v from_o and_o if_o we_o be_v deliver_v only_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n wherein_o they_o contend_v that_o there_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 palpable_a absurdity_n of_o this_o imagination_n refer_v it_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o deliverance_n and_o vindication_n of_o his_o people_n so_o brennius_fw-la brief_o ita_fw-la voco_fw-la quia_fw-la dominus_fw-la per_fw-la manum_fw-la ejus_fw-la judicium_fw-la &_o justitiam_fw-la faciet_fw-la israeli_n but_o these_o be_v evasion_n of_o bold_a man_n who_o care_v not_o so_o they_o may_v say_v somewhat_o whether_o what_o they_o say_v be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n or_o the_o plain_a word_n of_o the_o scripture_n bellarmine_n who_o be_v more_o wary_a to_o give_v some_o appearance_n of_o truth_n unto_o his_o answer_n first_o gives_z other_o reason_n why_o he_o be_v call_v the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n and_o then_o whether_o unaware_o or_o overpower_v by_o the_o evidence_n of_o truth_n grant_v that_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n which_o contain_v the_o whole_a of_o the_o cause_n we_o plead_v
justify_v but_o there_o be_v no_o force_n in_o this_o argument_n for_o 1._o the_o whole_a nature_n of_o justification_n be_v not_o here_o declare_v but_o only_o what_o be_v require_v on_o our_o part_n thereunto_o the_o respect_n of_o it_o unto_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o yet_o express_o to_o be_v bring_v to_o light_n as_o be_v show_v before_o 2._o although_o the_o publican_n make_v his_o address_n unto_o god_n under_o a_o deep_a sense_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n yet_o he_o pray_v not_o for_o the_o bare_a pardon_n of_o sin_n but_o for_o all_o that_o sovereign_a mercy_n or_o grace_n god_n provide_v for_o sinner_n 3._o the_o term_n of_o justification_n must_v have_v the_o same_o sense_n when_o apply_v unto_o the_o pharisee_fw-mi as_o when_o apply_v unto_o the_o publican_n and_o if_o the_o meaning_n of_o it_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o publican_n be_v that_o he_o be_v pardon_v then_o have_v it_o the_o same_o sense_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o pharisee_fw-mi he_o 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 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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
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 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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 ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_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
righteous_a and_o the_o son_n of_o god_n then_o may_v christ_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o our_o unrighteousness_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o sinner_n and_o a_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n ans._n 1_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n affirm_v concern_v the_o imputation_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o christ_n be_v that_o he_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o this_o the_o greek_a expositor_n chrysostome_n theophylact_v and_o oecumenius_n with_o many_o other_o take_v for_o a_o sinner_n but_o all_o affirm_v that_o denomination_n to_o be_v take_v from_o imputation_n only_o he_o have_v sin_n impute_v unto_o he_o and_o undergo_v the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o it_o as_o we_o have_v righteousness_n impute_v unto_o we_o and_o enjoy_v the_o benefit_n of_o it_o 2_o the_o imputation_n of_o sin_n unto_o christ_n do_v not_o carry_v along_o with_o it_o any_o thing_n of_o the_o pollution_n or_o filth_n of_o sin_n to_o be_v communicate_v unto_o he_o by_o transfusion_n a_o thing_n impossible_a so_o that_o no_o denomination_n can_v thence_o arise_v which_o shall_v include_v in_o it_o any_o respect_n unto_o they_o a_o thought_n hereof_o be_v impious_a and_o dishonourable_a unto_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o his_o be_v make_v sin_n through_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n be_v his_o honour_n and_o glory_n 3_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o fornicator_n idolater_n adulterer_n etc._n etc._n such_o as_o the_o corinthian_n be_v before_o their_o conversion_n unto_o christ_n do_v not_o on_o any_o ground_n bring_v he_o under_o a_o denomination_n from_o those_o sin_n for_o they_o be_v so_o in_o themselves_o active_o inherent_o subjectively_o and_o thence_o be_v so_o call_v but_o that_o he_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n voluntary_o take_v on_o he_o to_o answer_v for_o the_o guilt_n of_o those_o sin_n which_o in_o he_o be_v a_o act_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o high_a obedience_n unto_o god_n shall_v be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o idolater_n etc._n etc._n be_v a_o fond_a imagination_n the_o denomination_n of_o a_o sinner_n from_o sin_n inherent_a actual_o commit_v defile_v the_o soul_n be_v a_o reproach_n and_o significative_a of_o the_o utmost_a unworthiness_n but_o even_o the_o denomination_n of_o a_o sinner_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o sin_n without_o the_o least_o personal_a guilt_n or_o defilement_n be_v undergo_v by_o he_o unto_o who_o it_o be_v impute_v in_o a_o act_n of_o the_o high_a obedience_n and_o tend_v unto_o the_o great_a glory_n of_o god_n be_v high_o honourable_a and_o glorious_a but_o 4_o the_o imputation_n of_o sin_n unto_o christ_n be_v antecedent_n unto_o any_o real_a union_n between_o he_o and_o sinner_n whereon_o he_o take_v their_o sin_n on_o he_o as_o he_o will_v and_o for_o what_o end_v he_o will_v but_o the_o imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o believer_n be_v consequential_a in_o order_n of_o nature_n unto_o their_o union_n with_o he_o whereby_o it_o become_v they_o in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n so_o as_o that_o there_o be_v not_o a_o parity_n of_o reason_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v esteem_v a_o sinner_n as_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v account_v righteous_a and_o 5_o we_o acquiesce_v in_o this_o that_o on_o the_o imputation_n of_o sin_n unto_o christ_n it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o which_o he_o can_v not_o be_v but_o thereby_o and_o he_o be_v so_o by_o a_o act_n transient_a in_o its_o effect_n for_o a_o time_n only_o that_o time_n wherein_o he_o undergo_v the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o it_o but_o on_o the_o imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o we_o we_o be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n with_o a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n that_o abide_v we_o always_o 6_o to_o be_v a_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n by_o sin_n be_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n joh._n 8.44_o but_o the_o lord_n christ_n in_o take_v our_o sin_n upon_o he_o when_o impute_v unto_o he_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n in_o the_o high_a act_n of_o holy_a obedience_n evidence_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n thereby_o and_o destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n so_o foolish_a and_o impious_a be_v it_o to_o conceive_v that_o any_o absolute_a change_n of_o state_n or_o relation_n in_o he_o do_v ensue_v thereon_o that_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o this_o place_n our_o own_o faith_n and_o obedience_n according_a to_o the_o gospel_n as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o be_v intend_v be_v so_o alien_a from_o the_o scope_n of_o the_o place_n and_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n as_o that_o i_o shall_v not_o particular_o examine_v it_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v reveal_v to_o faith_n and_o receive_v by_o faith_n and_o be_v not_o therefore_o faith_n itself_o and_o the_o force_n of_o the_o antithesis_fw-la be_v quite_o pervert_v by_o this_o conceit_n for_o where_o be_v it_o in_o this_o that_o he_o be_v make_v sin_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o he_o and_o we_o be_v make_v righteousness_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o our_o own_o faith_n and_o obedience_n unto_o ourselves_o but_o as_o christ_n have_v no_o concern_v in_o sin_n but_o as_o god_n make_v he_o sin_n it_o be_v never_o in_o he_o inherent_o so_o have_v we_o no_o interest_n in_o this_o righteousness_n it_o be_v not_o in_o we_o inherent_o but_o only_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o beside_o the_o act_n of_o god_n in_o make_v we_o righteous_a be_v his_o justify_n of_o we_o but_o this_o be_v not_o by_o the_o infusion_n of_o the_o habit_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n as_o we_o have_v prove_v and_o what_o act_n of_o god_n be_v intend_v by_o they_o who_o affirm_v that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o we_o be_v make_v be_v our_o own_o righteousness_n i_o know_v not_o the_o constitution_n of_o the_o gospel_n law_n it_o can_v be_v for_o that_o make_v no_o man_n righteous_a and_o the_o person_n of_o believer_n be_v the_o object_n of_o this_o act_n of_o god_n and_o that_o as_o they_o be_v consider_v in_o christ._n gal._n 2.16_o the_o epistle_n of_o the_o same_o apostle_n unto_o the_o galatian_n be_v whole_o design_v unto_o the_o vindication_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o christ_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n with_o the_o use_n and_o mean_n of_o its_o improvement_n the_o sum_n of_o his_o whole_a design_n be_v lay_v down_o in_o the_o repetition_n of_o his_o word_n unto_o the_o apostle_n peter_n on_o the_o occasion_n of_o his_o failure_n there_o relate_v chap._n 2.86_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 have_v believe_v on_o jesus_n christ_n that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n for_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n shall_v no_o flesh_n be_v justify_v that_o which_o he_o do_v here_o assert_v be_v such_o a_o know_v such_o a_o fundamental_a principle_n of_o truth_n among_o all_o believer_n that_o their_o 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it_o be_v in_o force_n be_v a_o duty_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n be_v the_o work_n and_o duty_n of_o obedience_n which_o this_o law_n of_o god_n require_v perform_v in_o the_o manner_n that_o it_o prescribe_v namely_o in_o faith_n and_o out_o of_o love_n unto_o god_n above_o all_o as_o have_v be_v prove_v to_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n exclude_v only_a work_n absolute_o perfect_a which_o none_o ever_o do_v or_o can_v perform_v since_o the_o entrance_n of_o sin_n be_v to_o suppose_v he_o to_o dispute_v with_o great_a earnestness_n and_o many_o argument_n against_o that_o which_o no_o man_n assert_v and_o which_o he_o do_v not_o once_o mention_v in_o all_o his_o discourse_n nor_o can_v he_o be_v say_v to_o exclude_v only_a work_n that_o be_v look_v on_o as_o meritorious_a see_v he_o exclude_v all_o work_n that_o there_o may_v be_v no_o place_n for_o merit_n in_o our_o justification_n as_o have_v also_o be_v prove_v nor_o do_v these_o galatian_n who_o 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faith_n as_o unto_o that_o sense_n of_o justification_n which_o he_o intend_v and_o the_o faith_n whereof_o he_o treat_v wherefore_o 4_o he_o do_v not_o at_o all_o inquire_v or_o determine_v how_o a_o sinner_n be_v justify_v before_o god_n but_o how_o professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n can_v prove_v or_o demonstrate_v that_o they_o be_v so_o and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o deceive_v themselves_o by_o trust_v unto_o a_o lifeless_a and_o barren_a faith_n all_o these_o thing_n will_v be_v further_o evidence_v in_o a_o brief_a consideration_n of_o the_o context_n itself_o wherewith_o i_o shall_v close_v this_o discourse_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o chapter_n unto_o v_o 14._o he_o reprove_v those_o unto_o who_o he_o write_v for_o many_o sin_n commit_v against_o the_o law_n the_o rule_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o obedience_n or_o at_o least_o warn_v they_o of_o they_o and_o have_v show_v the_o danger_n they_o be_v in_o hereby_o he_o discover_v the_o root_n and_o principal_a occasion_n of_o it_o v_o 14._o which_o be_v no_o other_o but_o a_o vain_a surmise_n and_o deceive_a presumption_n that_o the_o faith_n require_v in_o the_o gospel_n be_v nothing_o but_o a_o bare_a assent_n unto_o the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o whereon_o they_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o obligation_n unto_o moral_a obedience_n or_o good_a work_n and_o may_v without_o any_o danger_n unto_o their_o eternal_a state_n live_v in_o whatever_o sin_n their_o lust_n incline_v they_o unto_o chap._n 4._o v._n 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o chap._n 5._o v._n 1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o the_o state_n of_o such_o person_n which_o contain_v the_o whole_a cause_n which_o he_o speak_v unto_o and_o which_o give_v rule_n and_o measure_n unto_o the_o interpretation_n of_o all_o his_o future_a arguing_n be_v lay_v down_o v_o 14._o what_o do_v it_o profit_v my_o brethren_n though_o a_o man_n say_v he_o have_v faith_n and_o have_v not_o work_n can_v faith_n save_v he_o suppose_v a_o man_n any_o one_o of_o those_o who_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o sin_n charge_v on_o they_o in_o the_o forego_n verse_n do_v yet_o say_v or_o boast_v of_o himself_o that_o he_o have_v faith_n that_o he_o make_v profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o have_v leave_v either_o judaisme_n or_o paganism_n and_o betake_v himself_o to_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o therefore_o although_o he_o be_v destitute_a of_o good_a work_n and_o live_v in_o sin_n he_o be_v accept_v with_o god_n and_o shall_v be_v save_v will_v indeed_o this_o faith_n save_o he_o this_o therefore_o be_v the_o question_n propose_v whereas_o the_o gospel_n say_v plain_o that_o he_o who_o believe_v shall_v be_v save_v whether_o that_o faith_n which_o may_v and_o do_v consist_v with_o a_o indulgence_n unto_o sin_n and_o a_o neglect_n of_o duty_n of_o obedience_n be_v that_o faith_n whereunto_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n be_v annex_v and_o thereon_o the_o enquiry_n proceed_v how_o any_o man_n in_o particular_a he_o who_o say_v he_o have_v faith_n may_v prove_v and_o evidence_n himself_o to_o have_v that_o faith_n which_o will_v secure_v his_o salvation_n and_o the_o apostle_n deny_v that_o this_o be_v such_o a_o faith_n as_o can_v consist_v without_o work_n or_o that_o any_o man_n can_v evidence_n himself_o to_o have_v true_a faith_n any_o otherwise_o but_o by_o work_n of_o obedience_n only_o and_o in_o the_o proof_n hereof_o do_v his_o whole_a ensue_a discourse_n consist_v not_o once_o do_v he_o propose_v unto_o consideration_n the_o mean_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o convince_a sinner_n before_o god_n nor_o have_v he_o any_o occasion_n so_o to_o do_v so_o that_o his_o word_n be_v open_o wrest_v when_o they_o be_v apply_v unto_o any_o such_o intention_n that_o the_o faith_n which_o he_o intend_v and_o describe_v be_v altogether_o useless_a unto_o the_o end_n pretend_v to_o be_v attainable_a by_o it_o namely_o salvation_n he_o prove_v in_o a_o instance_n of_o and_o by_o compare_v it_o with_o the_o love_n or_o charity_n of_o a_o alike_a nature_n v_o 15.16_o if_o a_o brother_n or_o sister_n be_v naked_a and_o destitute_a of_o daily_a food_n and_o one_o of_o you_o say_v unto_o he_o depart_v in_o peace_n be_v you_o warm_v and_o fill_v notwithstanding_o you_o give_v they_o not_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v needful_a to_o the_o body_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n this_o love_n or_o charity_n be_v not_o that_o gospel_n grace_n which_o be_v require_v of_o we_o under_o that_o name_n for_o he_o who_o behave_v himself_o thus_o towards_o the_o poor_a the_o love_n of_o god_n dwell_v not_o in_o he_o 1_o joh._n 3.17_o whatever_o name_n it_o may_v have_v whatever_o it_o may_v pretend_v unto_o whatever_o it_o may_v be_v profess_v or_o accept_v for_o love_v it_o be_v not_o nor_o have_v any_o of_o the_o effect_n of_o love_n be_v neither_o useful_a nor_o profitable_a hence_o the_o
23_o 24._o 2._o we_o suppose_v herein_o a_o sincere_a assent_n unto_o all_o divine_a revelation_n whereof_o the_o promise_v of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n by_o christ_n be_v a_o especial_a part_n this_o paul_n suppose_v in_o agrippa_n when_o he_o will_v have_v win_v he_o over_o unto_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n king_n agrippa_n believe_v thou_o the_o prophet_n i_o know_v that_o thou_o believe_v act._n 26.27_o and_o this_o assent_n which_o respect_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o as_o they_o contain_v propose_v and_o exhibit_v the_o lord_n christ_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o mediation_n unto_o we_o but_o as_o divine_a revelation_n of_o infallible_a truth_n be_v true_a and_o sincere_a in_o its_o kind_n as_o we_o describe_v it_o before_o under_o the_o notion_n of_o temporary_a faith_n but_o as_o it_o proceed_v no_o far_o as_o it_o include_v no_o act_n of_o the_o will_n or_o heart_n it_o be_v not_o that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v however_o it_o be_v require_v thereunto_o and_o be_v include_v therein_o 3._o the_o proposal_n of_o the_o gospel_n according_a unto_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n be_v hereunto_o suppose_a that_o be_v that_o it_o be_v preach_v according_a unto_o god_n appointment_n for_o not_o only_o the_o gospel_n itself_o but_o the_o dispensation_n or_o preach_v of_o it_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o church_n be_v ordinary_o require_v unto_o believe_v this_o the_o apostle_n assert_n and_o prove_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o at_o large_a rom._n 10.11_o 12_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17._o herein_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o his_o mediation_n with_o god_n the_o only_a way_n and_o mean_n for_o the_o justification_n and_o salvation_n of_o lose_a convince_a sinner_n as_o the_o product_n and_o effect_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n love_n grace_n and_o righteousness_n be_v reveal_v declare_v propose_v and_o offer_v unto_o such_o sinner_n for_o therein_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n reveal_v from_o faith_n unto_o faith_n rom._n 1.17_o the_o 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believe_v and_o you_o shall_v be_v save_v the_o enquiry_n be_v what_o be_v that_o act_n or_o work_n of_o faith_n whereby_o the_o may_v obtain_v a_o real_a interest_n or_o propriety_n in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o thing_n declare_v in_o they_o unto_o their_o justification_n before_o god_n and_o 1._o it_o be_v evident_a from_o what_o have_v be_v discourse_v that_o it_o do_v not_o consist_v in_o that_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v full_o express_v by_o any_o one_o single_a habit_n or_o act_n of_o the_o mind_n or_o will_v distinct_o whatever_o for_o there_o be_v such_o description_n give_v of_o it_o in_o the_o scripture_n such_o thing_n be_v propose_v as_o the_o object_n of_o it_o and_o such_o be_v the_o experience_n of_o all_o that_o sincere_o believe_v as_o no_o one_o single_a act_n either_o of_o the_o mind_n or_o will_n can_v answer_v unto_o nor_o can_v a_o exact_a method_n of_o those_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v concurrent_a therein_o be_v prescribe_v only_a what_o be_v essential_a unto_o it_o be_v manifest_a 2._o that_o which_o in_o order_n of_o nature_n seem_v to_o have_v the_o precedency_n be_v the_o assent_n of_o the_o mind_n unto_o that_o which_o the_o psalmist_n betake_v himself_o unto_o in_o the_o first_o place_n for_o relief_n under_o a_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o trouble_v 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 the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n and_o judgement_n of_o conscience_n lie_v against_o he_o as_o unto_o any_o acceptation_n with_o god_n therefore_o he_o despair_v in_o himself_o of_o stand_v in_o judgement_n or_o be_v acquit_v before_o he_o in_o this_o state_n that_o which_o the_o soul_n first_o fix_v on_o as_o unto_o its_o relief_n be_v that_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o god_n this_o as_o declare_v in_o the_o gospel_n be_v that_o god_n in_o his_o love_n and_o grace_n will_v pardon_v and_o justify_v guilty_a sinner_n through_o the_o blood_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n so_o it_o be_v propose_v rom._n 3.23_o 24._o the_o assent_n of_o the_o mind_n hereunto_o as_o propose_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o root_n of_o faith_n the_o foundation_n of_o all_o that_o the_o soul_n do_v in_o believe_v nor_o be_v there_o any_o evangelical_n faith_n without_o it_o but_o yet_o consider_v it_o abstract_o as_o a_o mere_a act_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o essence_n and_o nature_n of_o justify_v faith_n do_v not_o consist_v sole_o therein_o though_o it_o can_v be_v without_o it_o but_o 2._o this_o be_v accompany_v in_o sincere_a believe_v with_o a_o approbation_n of_o the_o way_n of_o deliverance_n and_o salvation_n propose_v as_o a_o effect_n of_o divine_a grace_n wisdom_n and_o love_n whereon_o the_o heart_n do_v rest_n in_o it_o and_o apply_v itself_o unto_o it_o according_a to_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n this_o be_v that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v which_o i_o shall_v far_o evince_v by_o show_v what_o be_v include_v in_o it_o and_o inseparable_a from_o it_o 1._o it_o include_v in_o it_o a_o sincere_a renunciation_n of_o all_o other_o way_n and_o mean_n for_o the_o attain_n of_o righteousness_n life_n and_o salvation_n this_o be_v essential_a unto_o faith_n act._n 4.12_o hos._n 14.2_o 3._o jerem._n 3.23_o psal._n 71.16_o i_o will_v make_v mention_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n of_o thy_o only_a when_o a_o person_n be_v in_o the_o condition_n before_o describe_v and_o such_o alone_o be_v call_v immediate_o to_o believe_v math._n 9.13_o chap._n 11.28_o 1_o tim._n 1.15_o many_o thing_n will_v present_v themselves_o unto_o he_o for_o his_o relief_n particular_o his_o own_o righteousness_n rom._n 10.3_o a_o renunciation_n of_o they_o all_o as_o unto_o any_o hope_n or_o expectation_n of_o relief_n from_o they_o belong_v unto_o sincere_a believe_v isa._n 50.10_o 11._o 2._o there_o be_v in_o it_o the_o will_n consent_n whereby_o the_o soul_n betake_v itself_o cordial_o and_o sincere_o as_o unto_o all_o its_o expectation_n of_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o righteousness_n before_o god_n unto_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n propose_v in_o the_o gospel_n this_o be_v that_o which_o be_v call_v come_v unto_o christ_n and_o receive_v of_o he_o whereby_o true_a justify_v faith_n be_v so_o often_o express_v in_o the_o scripture_n or_o as_o it_o be_v peculiar_o call_v believe_v in_o he_o or_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n the_o whole_a be_v express_v joh._n 14.6_o jesus_n say_v unto_o he_o i_o be_o the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n no_o man_n come_v unto_o the_o father_n but_o by_o i_o 3._o a_o acquiescency_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o god_n as_o the_o author_n and_o principal_a cause_n of_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n prepare_v as_o act_v in_o a_o way_n of_o sovereign_a grace_n and_o mercy_n towards_o sinner_n who_o by_o he_o do_v believe_v in_o god_n who_o raise_v he_o up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o give_v he_o glory_n that_o your_o faith_n and_o hope_n may_v be_v in_o god_n 1_o pet._n 1.21_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o sinner_n do_v herein_o give_v unto_o god_n the_o glory_n of_o all_o those_o holy_a property_n of_o his_o nature_n which_o he_o design_v to_o manifest_v in_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ._n see_v isa._n 42.1_o chap._n 49.3_o and_o this_o acquiescency_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o god_n be_v that_o which_o be_v the_o immediate_a root_n of_o that_o wait_a patience_n long-suffering_a and_o hope_v which_o be_v the_o proper_a act_n and_o effect_n of_o justify_v faith_n heb._n 6.12_o 15_o 18_o 19_o 4._o trust_v in_o god_n or_o the_o grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o and_o through_o the_o lord_n christ_n as_o set_v forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n do_v belong_v hereunto_o or_o necessary_o ensue_v hereon_o for_o the_o person_n call_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 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ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d the_o doer_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v justify_v the_o place_n declare_v direct_o the_o nature_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n and_o put_v the_o signification_n of_o the_o word_n out_o of_o question_n for_o justification_n ensue_v as_o the_o whole_a effect_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n according_a unto_o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o the_o make_n of_o we_o righteous_a which_o be_v irrefragable_a it_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n rom._n 3.4_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d that_o thou_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o thy_o say_n where_o to_o ascribe_v any_o other_o sense_n to_o the_o word_n be_v blasphemy_n in_o like_a manner_n the_o same_o word_n be_v use_v and_o in_o the_o same_o signification_n 1_o cor._n 4.4_o 1_o tim._n 3.16_o rom._n 3.20_o 26_o 28_o 30._o chap._n 4.2_o 5._o chap._n 5.1_o 9_o chap._n 6.7_o chap._n 8.30_o gal._n 2.16_o 17._o chap._n 3.11_o 24._o chap._n 5.4_o tit._n 3.7_o jam._n 2.22_o 24_o 25._o and_o in_o no_o 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say_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v impute_v unto_o he_o quoad_fw-la reatum_fw-la poenae_fw-la but_o not_o quoad_fw-la reatum_fw-la culpae_fw-la but_o i_o must_v acknowledge_v that_o unto_o i_o this_o distinction_n give_v inanem_fw-la sine_fw-la ment_fw-la sonum_fw-la the_o substance_n of_o it_o be_v much_o insist_v on_o by_o fevardentius_n dialog_n 5._o pag._n 467._o and_o he_o be_v follow_v by_o other_o that_o which_o he_o will_v prove_v by_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n christ_n do_v not_o present_v himself_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n with_o the_o burden_n of_o our_o sin_n upon_o he_o so_o as_o to_o answer_v unto_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o they_o whereas_o therefore_o reatus_fw-la or_o guilt_n may_v signify_v either_o dignitatem_fw-la poenae_fw-la or_o obligationem_fw-la ad_fw-la poenam_fw-la as_o bellarmine_n distinguish_v the_o amiss_o grat._n lib._n 7._o cap._n 7._o with_o respect_n unto_o christ_n the_o latter_a only_o be_v to_o be_v admit_v and_o the_o main_a argument_n he_o and_o other_o insist_v upon_o be_v this_o that_o if_o our_o sin_n be_v impute_v unto_o christ_n as_o unto_o the_o guilt_n of_o the_o fault_n as_o they_o speak_v than_o he_o must_v be_v pollute_v with_o they_o and_o thence_o be_v denominate_v a_o sinner_n in_o every_o kind_n and_o this_o will_v be_v true_a if_o our_o sin_n can_v be_v communicate_v unto_o christ_n by_o transfusion_n so_o as_o to_o be_v his_o inherent_o and_o subjective_o but_o their_o be_v so_o only_o by_o imputation_n give_v no_o countenance_n unto_o any_o such_o pretence_n however_o there_o be_v a_o notion_n of_o legal_a uncleanness_n where_o there_o be_v no_o inherent_a defilement_n so_o the_o priest_n who_o offer_v the_o red_a heifer_n to_o make_v atonement_n and_o he_o that_o burn_v she_o be_v say_v to_o be_v unclean_a numb_a 19.7_o 8._o but_o hereon_o they_o say_v that_o christ_n die_v and_o suffer_v upon_o the_o special_a command_n of_o god_n not_o that_o his_o death_n and_o suffer_v be_v any_o way_n due_a upon_o the_o account_n of_o our_o sin_n or_o require_v in_o justice_n which_o be_v utter_o to_o overthrow_v the_o satisfaction_n of_o christ._n wherefore_o the_o design_n of_o this_o distinction_n be_v to_o deny_v the_o imputation_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o christ_n and_o then_o in_o what_o tolerable_a sense_n can_v they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v impute_v unto_o he_o i_o can_v understand_v but_o we_o be_v not_o tie_v up_o unto_o arbitrary_a distinction_n and_o the_o sense_n that_o any_o be_v please_v to_o impose_v on_o the_o term_n of_o they_o i_o shall_v therefore_o first_o inquire_v into_o the_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n guilt_n and_o guilty_a whereby_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o judge_v of_o what_o it_o be_v which_o in_o this_o distinction_n be_v intend_v the_o hebrew_n have_v no_o other_o word_n to_o signify_v guilt_n or_o guilty_a but_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d and_o this_o they_o use_v both_o for_o sin_n the_o guilt_n of_o it_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o it_o and_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o it_o speak_v of_o the_o guilt_n of_o blood_n they_o use_v not_o any_o word_n to_o signify_v guilt_n but_o only_o say_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d it_o be_v blood_n to_o he_o so_o david_n pray_v deliver_v i_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d from_o blood_n which_o we_o render_v bloodguiltiness_n psal._n 51.14_o and_o this_o be_v because_o by_o the_o constitution_n of_o god_n he_o that_o be_v guilty_a of_o blood_n be_v to_o die_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o magistiate_a or_o of_o god_n himself_o but_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ascham_n be_v no_o where_o use_v for_o guilt_n but_o it_o signify_v the_o relation_n of_o the_o sin_n intend_v unto_o punishment_n and_o other_o signification_n of_o it_o will_v be_v in_o vain_a seek_v for_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n he_o that_o be_v guilty_a be_v say_v to_o be_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d rom._n 3.19_o that_o be_v obnoxious_a to_o judgement_n or_o vengeance_n for_o sin_n one_o that_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d as_o they_o speak_v act._n 28.4_o who_o vengeance_n will_v not_o suffer_v to_o go_v unpunished_a and_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d 1_o cor._n 11.27_o a_o word_n of_o the_o same_o signification_n once_o by_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d matth._n 23.18_o to_o owe_v to_o be_v indebt_v to_o justice_n to_o be_v obnoxious_a liable_a unto_o justice_n vengeance_n punishment_n for_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v guilty_a reus_n guilty_a in_o the_o latin_a be_v of_o a_o large_a signification_n he_o who_o be_v crimini_fw-la obnoxius_fw-la or_o poenae_fw-la propter_fw-la crimen_fw-la or_o voti_fw-la debtor_n or_o promissi_fw-la or_o officij_fw-la ex_fw-la sponsione_n be_v call_v reus_n especial_o every_o sponsor_n or_o surety_n be_v reus_n in_o the_o law_n cum_fw-la servus_n pecuniam_fw-la pro_fw-la libertate_fw-la pactus_fw-la est_fw-la &_o ob_fw-la eam_fw-la rem_fw-la reum_fw-la dederit_fw-la that_o be_v sponsorem_fw-la expromissorem_fw-la quamvis_fw-la servus_n ab_fw-la alio_fw-la manumissus_fw-la est_fw-la reus_n tamen_fw-la obligabitur_fw-la he_o be_v reus_n who_o engage_v himself_o for_o any_o other_o as_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o engagement_n and_o the_o same_o be_v the_o use_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o best_a latin_a author_n opportuna_fw-la loca_fw-la dividenda_fw-la praefectis_fw-la esse_fw-la ac_fw-la suae_fw-la quique_fw-la partis_fw-la tutandae_fw-la reus_fw-la sit_fw-la liv._o de_fw-fr bello_fw-la punic_n lib._n 5._o that_o every_o captain_n shall_v so_o take_v care_n of_o the_o station_n commit_v to_o he_o as_o that_o if_o any_o thing_n happen_v amiss_o it_o shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o he_o and_o the_o same_o author_n again_o at_o quicunque_fw-la aut_fw-la propinquitate_fw-la aut_fw-la affinitate_fw-la regiam_fw-la contigissent_fw-la alienae_n culpae_fw-la rei_fw-la trucidarentur_fw-la shall_v be_v guilty_a of_o the_o fault_n of_o another_o by_o imputation_n and_o suffer_v for_o 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first_o use_v it_o pro_fw-la crimine_fw-la a_o fault_n expose_v unto_o punishment_n but_o the_o original_a invention_n of_o it_o continue_v by_o long_a use_n be_v to_o express_v the_o outward_a state_n and_o condition_n of_o he_o who_o be_v reus_n after_o he_o be_v first_o charge_v in_o a_o cause_n criminal_a before_o he_o be_v acquit_v or_o condemn_v those_o among_o the_o roman_n who_o be_v make_v rei_fw-la by_o any_o public_a accusation_n do_v betake_v themselves_o unto_o a_o poor_a squalid_a habit_n a_o sorrowful_a countenance_n suffer_v their_o hair_n and_o beard_n to_o go_v undress_v hereby_o on_o custom_n and_o usage_n the_o people_n who_o be_v to_o judge_v on_o their_o cause_n be_v incline_v to_o compassion_n and_o milo_n further_v his_o sentence_n of_o banishment_n because_o he_o will_v not_o submit_v to_o this_o custom_n which_o have_v such_o a_o appearance_n of_o pusillanimity_n and_o baseness_n of_o spirit_n this_o state_n of_o sorrow_n and_o trouble_n so_o express_v they_o call_v reatus_fw-la and_o nothing_o else_o it_o come_v
purpose_n in_o this_o evangelist_n the_o sum_n of_o the_o doctrine_n declare_v by_o he_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n that_o be_v by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o wherein_o he_o answer_v and_o fulfil_v all_o the_o typical_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o law_n that_o unto_o this_o end_n he_o sanctify_v himself_o that_o those_o who_o believe_v may_v be_v sanctify_v or_o perfect_v for_o ever_o by_o his_o own_o offering_n of_o himself_o that_o in_o the_o gospel_n he_o be_v propose_v as_o lift_v up_o and_o crucify_v for_o we_o be_v bear_v all_o our_o sin_n on_o his_o body_n on_o the_o tree_n that_o by_o faith_n ãâã_d he_o we_o have_v adoption_n justification_n freedom_n from_o judgement_n and_o condemnation_n with_o a_o right_n and_o title_n unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o those_o who_o believe_v not_o be_v condemn_v already_o because_o they_o believe_v not_o on_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o as_o he_o elsewhere_o express_v it_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n in_o that_o they_o believe_v not_o his_o testimony_n namely_o that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o eternal_a life_n and_o that_o this_o life_n be_v in_o his_o son_n nor_o do_v he_o any_o where_o make_v mention_n of_o any_o other_o mean_n cause_n or_o condition_n of_o justification_n on_o our_o part_n but_o faith_n only_o though_o he_o abound_v in_o precept_n unto_o believer_n for_o love_n and_o keep_v the_o command_v of_o christ._n and_o this_o faith_n be_v the_o receive_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o sense_n new_o declare_v and_o this_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n in_o this_o matter_n which_o ofttimes_o we_o rather_o obscure_v then_o illustrate_v by_o debate_v the_o consideration_n of_o any_o thing_n in_o our_o justification_n but_o the_o grace_n and_o love_n of_o god_n the_o person_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n with_o faith_n in_o they_o chap._n xviii_o the_o nature_n of_o justification_n as_o 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as_o he_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o as_o all_o the_o matter_n deliver_v by_o he_o be_v sacred_a truth_n which_o immediate_o require_v our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n so_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n wherein_o he_o declare_v it_o be_v such_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n judge_v most_o expedient_a for_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n and_o as_o he_o say_v himself_o with_o confidence_n that_o if_o the_o gospel_n which_o he_o preach_v and_o as_o it_o be_v preach_v by_o he_o though_o account_v by_o they_o foolishness_n be_v hide_v so_o as_o that_o they_o can_v not_o understand_v nor_o comprehend_v the_o mystery_n of_o it_o it_o be_v hide_v unto_o they_o that_o be_v lose_v so_o we_o may_v say_v that_o if_o what_o he_o deliver_v in_o particular_a concern_v our_o justification_n before_o god_n seem_v obscure_a difficult_a or_o perplex_v unto_o we_o it_o be_v from_o our_o prejudices_fw-la corrupt_a affection_n or_o weakness_n of_o understanding_n at_o best_a not_o able_a to_o comprehend_v the_o glory_n of_o this_o mystery_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o not_o from_o any_o defect_n in_o his_o way_n and_o manner_n of_o the_o revelation_n of_o it_o reject_v therefore_o all_o such_o perverse_a insinuation_n in_o a_o due_a sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o acknowledgement_n that_o at_o best_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n we_o shall_v humble_o inquire_v into_o the_o bless_a revelation_n of_o this_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o sinner_n before_o god_n as_o by_o he_o declare_v in_o those_o chapter_n of_o his_o glorious_a epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n and_o i_o shall_v do_v it_o with_o all_o briefness_n possible_a so_o as_o not_o on_o this_o occasion_n to_o repeat_v what_o have_v be_v already_o speak_v or_o to_o anticipate_v what_o may_v be_v speak_v in_o place_n more_o convenient_a the_o first_o thing_n he_o do_v be_v to_o prove_v all_o man_n to_o be_v under_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v guilty_a before_o god_n this_o he_o give_v as_o the_o conclusion_n of_o his_o precede_a discourse_n from_o chap._n 1.18_o or_o what_o he_o have_v evident_o evince_v thereby_o chap._n 3._o ver_fw-la 19_o 23._o hereon_o a_o inquiry_n do_v arise_v how_o any_o of_o they_o come_v to_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o whereas_o justification_n be_v a_o sentence_n upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o a_o righteousness_n his_o grand_a inquiry_n be_v what_o that_o righteousness_n be_v on_o the_o consideration_n whereof_o a_o man_n may_v be_v so_o justify_v and_o concern_v this_o he_o affirm_v express_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n nor_o of_o the_o work_n of_o it_o whereby_o what_o he_o do_v intend_v have_v be_v in_o part_n before_o declare_v and_o will_v be_v further_o manifest_v in_o the_o proof_n of_o our_o discourse_n wherefore_o in_o general_a he_o declare_v that_o the_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o opposition_n unto_o any_o righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o chap._n 1.17_o chap._n 3.21_o 22._o and_o he_o describe_v this_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o three_o property_n 1._o that_o it_o be_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d without_o the_o law_n ver._n 21._o separate_v in_o all_o its_o concern_v from_o the_o law_n not_o attainable_a by_o it_o nor_o any_o work_n of_o it_o which_o they_o have_v no_o influence_n into_o it_o be_v neither_o our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n nor_o attainable_a thereby_o nor_o can_v any_o expression_n more_o separate_a and_o exclude_v the_o work_n of_o obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n from_o any_o concernment_n in_o it_o than_o this_o do_v wherefore_o what_o ever_o be_v or_o can_v be_v perform_v by_o ourselves_o in_o obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n be_v reject_v from_o any_o interest_n in_o this_o righteousness_n of_o god_n or_o the_o procurement_n of_o it_o to_o be_v make_v we_o 2._o that_o yet_o it_o be_v witness_v unto_o by_o the_o law_n ver._n 21._o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n the_o apostle_n by_o this_o distinction_n of_o the_o book_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n into_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n manifest_v that_o by_o the_o law_n he_o understand_v the_o book_n of_o moses_n and_o in_o they_o testimony_n be_v give_v unto_o this_o righteousness_n of_o god_n four_o way_n 1._o by_o a_o declaration_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o unto_o our_o justification_n this_o be_v do_v in_o the_o account_n give_v of_o our_o apostasy_n from_o god_n of_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o image_n and_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n that_o ensue_v thereon_o for_o hereby_o a_o end_n be_v put_v unto_o all_o possibility_n and_o hope_n of_o acceptance_n with_o god_n by_o our_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n by_o the_o entrance_n of_o sin_n our_o own_o righteousness_n go_v out_o of_o the_o world_n so_o that_o there_o must_v be_v another_o righteousness_n prepare_v and_o approve_v of_o god_n and_o call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o opposition_n unto_o our_o own_o or_o all_o relation_n of_o love_n and_o favor_n between_o god_n and_o man_n must_v cease_v for_o ever_o 2._o in_o the_o way_n of_o recovery_n from_o this_o state_n general_o declare_v in_o the_o first_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n by_o who_o this_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v wrought_v and_o introduce_v for_o he_o alone_o be_v to_o make_v a_o end_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o bring_v in_o everlasting_a righteousness_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d dan._n 9.24_o that_o righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o shall_v be_v the_o mean_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o the_o church_n in_o all_o age_n and_o under_o all_o dispensation_n 3._o by_o stop_v up_o the_o way_n unto_o any_o other_o righteousness_n through_o the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o that_o curse_v which_o every_o transgression_n of_o it_o be_v attend_v withal_o