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A61397	A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprized in fifty two heads, with the texts of scripture, on which they are grounded : and some short indications, how they were more largely handled / by a lover of truth and peace.	Steele, Richard, 1629-1692.	1684 (1684)	Wing S5393; ESTC R34601	12,283	30

Christ is true God From Divine Names Properties and Honour Because 1. The Evil was so great which he undertook to remedy 2. The Good so great to procure 2. That Jesus Christ is true Man hath a true Humane Body and Soul 1. That he might suffer in the Nature that had sinned and 2. Sanctifie the Nature that was polluted 3. That he is God and Man in One Person without transmutation confusion or separation of Either Nature He is true Emanuel One Christ c. XX. Next we consider CHRISTS OFFICE 1 Tim. 2.5 And one Mediator between God and Man the Man Christ Iesus Princ. Iesus Christs great Office is to be a Mediator between God and Man Here was declared 1. Who is this Jesus Christ. 2. What it is to be a Mediator 3. That Jesus Christ and he only is such he only had Authority he only had Ability 4. In what capacity he is a Mediator As God-Man 5. How he performs this Office 1. Generally and that by his Merits purchasing By his Efficacy applying what he hath purchased 2. Particularly 1. By becoming a Divine Prophet to reveal Gods Will by his Word and to illuminate Mans heart by his Spirit 2. A Divine Priest in his Satisfaction and Intercession 3. A Divine King graciously ruling over his Church and powerfully over-ruling his Enemies XXI Then 3. follows the Consideration of Christs two-fold State 1. Christ's STATE of HUMILIATION Phil. 2.8 He humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the Cross. Princ. The Son of God hath greatly humbled himself for the Sons of Men. Here were opened 1. His Conception and Birth 2. His Obedience to the Ceremonial Law to the Moral 3. His Sufferings Outwardly the Infirmities of the Flesh the Indignities of the World the Temptations of the Devil Inwardly Fear Sorrow Desertion 4. His Death attended with Pain Shame Curse 5. His Burial and Descent XXII 2. State of CHRISTS EXALTATION Acts 5.31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour Princ. The same Iesus who was slain for our Sins was exalted by God for our Iustification The Steps of this Exaltation are 1. His Resurrection whereby Jesus Christ having overcome Death and so paid the Wages of Sin and satisfie the Law did rise the third day with the self-same body which dyed 2. His Ascension whereby having conversed forty dayes on Earth after his Resurrection he ascended into the highest Heavens 3. His sitting on Gods right hand whereby Jesus Christ is placed in supream Authority in Heaven for the good of his Church c. XXIII Having spoken of our Redeemer there follows 2. His. SATISFACTION and REDEMPTION 1 Timoth. 2. 6. Who gave himself a ransome for all c. Princ. The Intent of Iesus Christs Sufferings was to be a Ransome and to make Satisfaction for all that believe Here was shewn 1. That Man did once belong to God and was at peace with him 2. Man having forsaken God incurs his Wrath and Curse 3. There is no fit way known to us to recover man but by Redemption 4. No ransom fit and sufficient for us but Jesus Christ. 5. Jesus Christ became our Ransome by satisfying the Justice of God 6. This Ransome and Satisfaction of Christ was purposely intended only for all that believe in him XXIV It follows 3. to speak of the Application of this Redemption to us which is 1. By VOCATION 2 Tim. 1. 9. Who hath saved us and called us with an holy Calling Princ. They that are saved are called with an holy Calling Where 1. The Nature of this Calling The effectual perswasion of a sinner to renounce his sin and to embrace Christ. 2. The Author of it God 3. The Method by Inlight'ning the Understanding convincing the Conscience and inclining the Will 4. The Means The Word without and the Spirit of God within 5. The Necessity of it For none can or will come to God without it None can or will be saved without it XXV The next Step is 2. JUSTIFICATION Rom. 3.24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Iesus Princ. God doth freely iustifie a believing sinner through the redemption that is in Iesus Christ. Here was shewed 1. What is Justification The discharging a guilty sinner from the condemnation of the Law by imputing to him the Righteousness of Jesus Christ. 2. Who justifieth God 3. Who are justified None but the Elect none but sinners none but such as repent and believe 4. How are we justified Efficiently by a Judicial Act of God Formally by imputing Christs Righteousness and Satisfaction Instrumentally by the Gospel on Gods part and by Faith on ours Declaratively by Christian Obedience XXVI Here was handled the Doctrine of FAITH Rom. 10.10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness Princ Sincere or hearty Faith is necessary for a mans Iustification Here was opened 1. It s Nature such a firm Assent to the Gospel as prevails with the whole Soul to receive and rely on Jesus Christ as he is there offered 2. Where it is seated In the soul of an humbled sinner 3. On what it is exercised Generally on all the revealed Will of God Particularly On Gods Promises Principally on Christs Person Formally and properly on Christ crucified 4. The Use of Faith 5. How it is discerned 6. How procured XXVII The 3 d Fruit of our Redemption is ADOPTION Romans 8.15 But ye have received the Spirit of adoption whereby we cry Abba Father Princ It is a Believers great Priviledge to receive the Spirit of Adoption whereby to cry Abba Father Here was shewed 1. What is this Adoption It is the gracious acceptation of penitent sinners into the rank of Gods dear children Called the Spirit of Adoption Because the Spirit of God works it and also testifies it By this we cry Abba Father that is pray with 1. Filial affection 2. Confidence 3. Earnestness 2. How we come to receive it 1. The Spirit reveals the Gospel 2. Operates in the heart 3. Seals it to the Conscience 3. The greatness of this priviledge 'T is Real Honourable Comfortable Durable and Beneficial XXVIII The 4 th Fruit is SANCTIFICATION 1 Pet. 1.2 Through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience Princ Those that are elected by the Father and redeemed by the Son are sanctified by the Spirit Here 1. It s Nature It is the changing of our corrupt nature into the Image of God 2. It s Subject or Seat the whole Man Soul and Body 3. Its Parts Mortification to sin and Vivification to Obedience 4. Its Causes The Efficient God The Meritorious by Jesus Christ The Instrumental the Word of God The next End Obedience the higher Salvation the highest Gods glory 5. The Adjuncts of it 1. Imperfection 2. Perseverance XXIX Here by reason of the imperfection of our Sanctification follows the Doctrine of REPENTANCE Heb. 6. 1. Not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works Princ. Repentance from