sin_n take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n wrought_v in_o i_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n for_o without_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v dead_a reason_n 2._o because_o the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o or_o the_o habitual_a pravity_n of_o our_o nature_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o actual_a sin_n but_o the_o law_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n but_o the_o occasion_n to_o sin_n not_o give_v but_o take_v for_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o say_v he_o or_o the_o evil_n of_o nature_n take_v occasion_n from_o the_o law_n forbid_v lust_n so_o much_o the_o more_o be_v inflame_v and_o excite_v and_o endeavour_v after_o what_o be_v forbid_v beget_v in_o i_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o evil_a motion_n against_o the_o law_n for_o without_o the_o law_n which_o he_o confirm_v by_o a_o sign_n because_o the_o law_n not_o be_v know_v sin_n lie_v hide_v and_o be_v as_o dead_a but_o when_o the_o law_n come_v it_o be_v stir_v up_o and_o appear_v as_o filthiness_n be_v not_o see_v in_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o sun_n but_o that_o arise_v it_o appear_v and_o stink_v not_o by_o the_o sun_n fault_n but_o by_o its_o own_o therefore_o the_o law_n be_v holy_a vers._n 9_o for_o i_o be_v alive_a without_o the_o law_n once_o but_o when_o the_o commandment_n come_v sin_n revive_v and_o i_o die_v by_o his_o own_o experience_n he_o further_o explain_v the_o matter_n show_v that_o former_o when_o he_o be_v a_o pharisee_n and_o unregenerate_a in_o his_o own_o opinion_n he_o be_v alive_a that_o be_v very_o just_a and_o in_o no_o wise_a guilty_a of_o eternal_a death_n but_o when_o his_o eye_n be_v open_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o true_a sense_n of_o the_o law_n be_v unfold_v than_o he_o understand_v the_o force_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o he_o be_v guilty_a of_o eternal_a death_n vers._n 10._o and_o the_o commandment_n which_o be_v ordain_v to_o life_n i_o find_v to_o be_v unto_o death_n from_o this_o experience_n he_o say_v that_o he_o learn_v two_o thing_n first_o that_o the_o end_n of_o the_o command_n and_o the_o effect_n be_v good_a in_o itself_o because_o the_o command_n be_v good_a in_o itself_o and_o by_o itself_o ordain_v to_o life_n if_o man_n obey_v it_o the_o other_o that_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o law_n by_o accident_n be_v death_n so_o far_o as_o it_o threaten_v death_n to_o the_o sinner_n and_o urge_v he_o from_o justice_n with_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n vers._n 11._o for_o sin_n take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n deceive_v i_o and_o by_o it_o slay_v i_o 12._o wherefore_o the_o law_n be_v holy_a and_o the_o commandment_n holy_a and_o just_a and_o good_a the_o three_o reason_n in_o defence_n of_o the_o law_n the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n only_o take_v occasion_n from_o the_o law_n or_o the_o command_n as_o he_o have_v learn_v by_o experience_n for_o sin_n while_o he_o think_v of_o what_o be_v forbid_v in_o the_o law_n invite_v and_o entice_v he_o to_o forbid_a thing_n and_o pollute_v he_o and_o so_o by_o the_o command_n make_v he_o more_o and_o more_o obnoxious_a to_o death_n therefore_o the_o law_n be_v altogether_o holy_a and_o particular_o that_o which_o forbid_v concupiscence_n be_v holy_a just_a and_o good_a because_o it_o be_v give_v by_o a_o holy_a god_n according_a to_o equity_n and_o for_o our_o profit_n vers._n 13._o be_v that_o than_o which_o be_v good_a make_v death_n unâ—o_v i_o god_n forbid_v but_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v appear_v sin_n work_v death_n in_o i_o by_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o sin_n by_o the_o commandment_n may_v become_v exceed_o sinful_a the_o second_o objection_n some_o may_v say_v therefore_o have_v that_o which_o be_v good_a be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n he_o answer_v by_o reject_v the_o reproach_n for_o the_o occasion_n be_v to_o be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o use_n of_o a_o thing_n from_o the_o abuse_n of_o it_o he_o therefore_o acquit_v the_o law_n and_o cast_v all_o the_o blame_n upon_o the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o true_o say_v he_o it_o be_v not_o the_o law_n but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n and_o discover_v itself_o to_o be_v sin_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o be_v stir_v up_o in_o i_o and_o kindle_v by_o the_o good_a law_n of_o god_n it_o enkindle_v rebellious_a motion_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o upon_o this_o account_n do_v it_o cause_n death_n that_o so_o sin_n in_o i_o by_o the_o command_n may_v appear_v above_o measure_n sinful_a which_o be_v speak_v most_o seasonable_o to_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o who_o otherwise_o will_v deny_v inborn_a concupiscence_n now_o natural_a to_o all_o to_o be_v sin_n be_v it_o not_o find_v to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o actual_a sin_n and_o death_n and_o this_o defence_n he_o make_v for_o the_o law_n the_o three_o part._n vers._n 14._o for_o we_o know_v that_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a but_o i_o be_o carnal_a sell_v under_o sin_n the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n wherein_o be_v set_v down_o the_o second_o head_n of_o comfort_n to_o those_o who_o bewail_v the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n from_o the_o apostle_n example_n wrestle_v with_o the_o same_o evil_n and_o get_v the_o victory_n by_o the_o favour_n and_o benefit_n of_o free_a justification_n as_o appear_v from_o vers_fw-la the_o last_o this_o be_v the_o force_n of_o the_o argument_n i_o bewail_v in_o myself_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n wrestle_v against_o it_o take_v comfort_n from_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n therefore_o you_o holy_a champion_n take_v comfort_n in_o your_o wrestle_a and_o conflict_n in_o the_o conflict_n of_o the_o apostle_n appear_v a_o threefold_a difficulty_n and_o a_o threefold_a victory_n in_o the_o retreat_n in_o all_o which_o be_v mix_v some_o argument_n of_o comfort_n draw_v from_o the_o apostle_n experience_n the_o first_o difficulty_n arise_v from_o a_o threefold_a contention_n the_o first_o be_v of_o the_o law_n and_o himself_o i_o say_v he_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o believer_n acknowledge_v the_o law_n to_o be_v spiritual_a which_o whole_o favour_v the_o holiness_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o be_v whole_o refer_v to_o a_o spiritual_a course_n of_o life_n but_o when_o i_o look_v upon_o myself_o and_o compare_v the_o imperfection_n of_o my_o obedience_n with_o the_o spiritualness_n of_o the_o law_n i_o be_o compel_v in_o respect_n to_o the_o old_a man_n in_o i_o not_o yet_o mortify_v to_o acknowledge_v myself_o carnal_a and_o as_o a_o slave_n sell_v to_o subjection_n under_o sin_n out_o of_o who_o bond_n i_o can_v deliver_v myself_o but_o i_o be_o carry_v away_o whither_o i_o will_v not_o vers._n 15._o for_o that_o which_o i_o do_v i_o allow_v not_o for_o what_o i_o will_v that_o do_v i_o not_o but_o what_o i_o hate_v that_o i_o do_v he_o prove_v what_o he_o have_v say_v and_o show_v the_o second_o contest_v betwixt_o his_o action_n and_o his_o judgement_n renew_v that_o which_o i_o do_v i_o do_v not_o approve_v viz._n when_o i_o examine_v my_o action_n to_o the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o the_o law_n i_o be_o force_v not_o to_o approve_v but_o condemn_v many_o thing_n in_o my_o action_n the_o three_o disagreement_n he_o show_v to_o be_v betwixt_o his_o action_n and_o his_o will_n renew_v i_o do_v not_o that_o good_a which_o i_o will_v say_v he_o hinder_v by_o the_o body_n of_o death_n in_o i_o and_o that_o evil_a which_o i_o hate_v that_o i_o do_v fail_v of_o the_o rule_n where_o i_o will_v not_o for_o i_o will_v perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o i_o fall_v short_a and_o in_o many_o thing_n i_o offend_v vers._n 16._o if_o then_o i_o do_v that_o which_o i_o will_v not_o i_o consent_v unto_o the_o law_n that_o it_o be_v good_a the_o first_o difficulty_n you_o have_v see_v the_o victory_n follow_v and_o three_o argument_n of_o consolation_n whereby_o the_o apostle_n comfort_v himself_o and_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o fellow-combatant_n argum._n 1._o i_o myself_o be_o in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o bewail_v their_o imperfect_a holiness_n and_o find_v the_o same_o conflict_n in_o myself_o as_o they_o do_v from_o the_o imperfection_n of_o my_o obedience_n therefore_o they_o have_v consolation_n that_o mourn_v over_o the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o holiness_n see_v they_o suffer_v nothing_o different_a from_o other_o saint_n nay_o not_o from_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o i_o consent_v argum._n 2._o of_o consolation_n because_o from_o this_o conâ—â—ict_n it_o appear_v that_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v in_o he_o that_o wrestle_v and_o a_o consent_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o it_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a
for_o if_o i_o do_v what_o i_o woâ—ld_v not_o than_o i_o assent_v to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o it_o be_v good_a and_o the_o same_o sign_n of_o their_o sanctification_n have_v all_o those_o that_o bewail_v the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o obedience_n vers._n 7._o now_o than_o it_o be_v no_o more_o i_o that_o do_v it_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o argum._n 3._o of_o comfort_n because_o to_o he_o that_o lament_v his_o imperfection_n and_o disallow_v it_o that_o evil_a shall_v not_o be_v impute_v which_o be_v also_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o all_o the_o other_o holy_a combatant_n but_o to_o sin_v dwell_v in_o he_o because_o god_n esteem_v those_o that_o weep_v over_o the_o evil_n of_o their_o nature_n from_o their_o better_a part_n viz._n that_o which_o be_v renew_v which_o do_v and_o shall_v prevail_v in_o the_o mortification_n and_o abolition_n of_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o from_o which_o renew_a part_n he_o be_v call_v the_o christian_a champion_n it_o be_v no_o more_o i_o say_v he_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o vers._n 18._o for_o i_o know_v that_o in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n for_o to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a i_o find_v not_o the_o other_o difficulty_n or_o sharp_a contest_v consist_v in_o a_o threefold_a conflict_n first_o betwixt_o himself_o and_o the_o old_a man_n or_o that_o part_n which_o be_v not_o yet_o renew_v and_o himself_o the_o new_a man_n or_o the_o renew_a part_n and_o here_o he_o himself_o renew_v condemn_v himself_o unrenewed_a as_o void_a of_o any_o good_a and_o a_o fit_a receptacle_n for_o all_o evil_a i_o know_v say_v he_o that_o there_o do_v not_o dwell_v in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n or_o corrupt_a and_o unrenewed_a nature_n which_o i_o receive_v from_o my_o carnal_a generation_n any_o spiritual_a good_a thing_n whereby_o i_o may_v please_v god_n he_o prove_v what_o he_o say_v and_o propound_v the_o second_o conflict_n betwixt_o his_o will_n renew_v and_o the_o weakness_n of_o his_o flesh_n or_o his_o perverse_a nature_n hinder_v that_o the_o holy_a motion_n stir_v up_o by_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o bring_v into_o act_n and_o perform_v vers._n 19_o for_o the_o good_a that_o i_o will_v i_o do_v not_o but_o the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o that_o i_o do_v the_o three_o conflict_n betwixt_o the_o regenerate_v will_n and_o the_o flesh_n or_o the_o old_a man_n not_o only_o hinder_v the_o execution_n of_o the_o will_v renew_v but_o also_o produce_v evil_a effect_n contrary_a to_o the_o renew_a will._n some_o may_v wonder_v what_o he_o mean_v when_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o commission_n of_o evil_n see_v we_o all_o know_v from_o the_o scripture_n how_o holy_o and_o unblamable_o our_o apostle_n behave_v himself_o in_o all_o thing_n after_o his_o conversion_n but_o it_o will_v be_v no_o wonder_n when_o we_o consider_v that_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o abundant_a measure_n of_o holiness_n which_o be_v bestow_v upon_o he_o he_o can_v not_o behold_v those_o rebellious_a motion_n of_o his_o nature_n but_o he_o will_v accuse_v himself_o of_o the_o omission_n of_o good_a and_o the_o commission_n of_o evil_n for_o he_o take_v notice_n of_o those_o motion_n either_o hinder_v he_o from_o perform_v all_o the_o part_n of_o his_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o man_n which_o he_o strict_o desire_v to_o do_v or_o pollute_v some_o way_n or_o other_o all_o his_o action_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n what_o wonder_v therefore_o if_o after_o this_o manner_n he_o set_v out_o himself_o as_o a_o great_a sinner_n vers._n 20._o now_o if_o i_o do_v that_o i_o will_v not_o it_o be_v no_o more_o i_o that_o do_v it_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o the_o conquest_n follow_v after_o this_o sharp_a conflict_n repeat_v the_o consolation_n of_o himself_o and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o saint_n that_o the_o sin_n commit_v will_v not_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o bewail_v this_o his_o imperfection_n but_o to_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n or_o his_o habitual_a corruption_n indwell_v design_v to_o destruction_n and_o abolition_n and_o because_o he_o conflict_v with_o sin_n therefore_o be_v he_o denominate_v from_o the_o better_a and_o renew_v part_n as_o above_z vers_n 17._o and_o not_o from_o the_o worse_a part_n verse_n 21._o i_o find_v then_o a_o law_n that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o i_o the_o three_o sharp_a conflict_n follow_v consist_v of_o a_o threefold_a contention_n the_o first_o be_v betwixt_o himself_o regenerate_v endeavour_v after_o holiness_n and_o a_o evil_a inclination_n cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o impel_v he_o with_o a_o kind_n of_o necessity_n and_o as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o law_n incite_v and_o provoke_v to_o evil_n vers._n 22._o for_o i_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n after_o the_o inward_a man_n 23._o but_o i_o see_v another_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n the_o second_o contention_n be_v betwixt_o the_o inner_a spiritual_a man_n renew_v with_o his_o affection_n and_o the_o law_n of_o god_n on_o the_o one_o part_n and_o the_o outward_a or_o old_a man_n not_o renew_v furnish_v with_o his_o instrument_n and_o faculty_n with_o his_o rebellious_a motion_n on_o the_o other_o side_n against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o law_n or_o inclination_n of_o his_o renew_a mind_n fight_v and_o sometime_o prevail_a and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o evil_a disposition_n of_o his_o nature_n this_o be_v the_o fight_n whereof_o he_o speak_v gal._n 5.17_o the_o flesh_n lust_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o these_o be_v contrary_a that_o you_o can_v do_v the_o thing_n which_o you_o will_v which_o wrestle_v only_o they_o understand_v that_o feel_v it_o within_o they_o and_o the_o force_n of_o sin_n some_o way_n or_o other_o pollute_v their_o most_o holy_a action_n all_o their_o life_n long_o vers._n 24._o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n the_o three_o contention_n be_v betwixt_o evil_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o holy_a servant_n of_o god_n lie_v prostrate_a under_o the_o oppression_n of_o the_o conquer_a perverseness_n of_o his_o nature_n or_o this_o body_n of_o death_n groan_v lament_a and_o cry_v out_o to_o god_n for_o deliverance_n vers._n 25._o i_o thank_v god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n after_o this_o fierce_a combat_n follow_v the_o victory_n and_o comfort_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n justify_v together_o with_o his_o thanksgiving_n to_o god_n his_o deliverer_n who_o have_v provide_v comfort_n in_o his_o son_n not_o for_o those_o that_o continue_v in_o sin_n but_o which_o bewail_v their_o sin_n and_o imperfection_n vers._n 25._o so_o then_o with_o the_o mind_n i_o myself_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o with_o the_o flesh_n the_o law_n of_o sin_n at_o length_n with_o a_o compose_a mind_n after_o his_o be_v affect_v with_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o with_o joy_n because_o of_o his_o hoped-for_a liberty_n by_o christ_n the_o apostle_n at_o length_n propound_v himself_o a_o fellow-soldier_n with_o other_o saint_n in_o this_o holy_a war_n against_o the_o remainder_n of_o sin_n after_o this_o manner_n i_o therefore_o a_o apostle_n that_o for_o comfort_n to_o those_o who_o bewail_v their_o sin_n i_o may_v brief_o recollect_v what_o i_o have_v speak_v of_o myself_o i_o profess_v that_o i_o have_v not_o attain_v to_o that_o measure_n of_o sanctity_n after_o which_o i_o aspire_v but_o together_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o saint_n mourning_n and_o conflict_v under_o the_o hope_n of_o freedom_n i_o go_v forward_o and_o as_o if_o i_o be_v divide_v from_o myself_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n wrestle_v in_o i_o with_o my_o mind_n or_o my_o spiritual_a part_n delightful_o i_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o with_o my_o flesh_n or_o my_o unregenerate_a part_n i_o be_o as_o a_o captive_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o prevalency_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n chap._n viii_o the_o five_o confirmation_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n be_v this_o that_o this_o way_n of_o justify_v afford_v solid_a consolation_n not_o only_o against_o all_o evil_a to_o be_v dread_v after_o this_o life_n but_o also_o against_o all_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n to_o which_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v liable_a in_o this_o life_n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n the_o first_o be_v to_o comfort_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v against_o the_o fear_n of_o condemnation_n which_o may_v trouble_v those_o that_o bewail_v the_o imperfection_n
of_o their_o sanctification_n and_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n which_o consolation_n he_o appropriate_v to_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v endeavour_v after_o holiness_n seclude_v those_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o delight_n in_o sin_n to_o ver_fw-la 9_o which_o he_o apply_v to_o the_o roman_n to_o ver_fw-la 12._o and_o thus_o apply_v he_o show_v the_o use_n of_o it_o to_o ver_fw-la 17._o the_o second_o part_n contain_v the_o consolation_n of_o the_o justify_v in_o respect_n to_o the_o calamity_n of_o this_o life_n to_o which_o the_o godly_a be_v liable_a to_o ver_fw-la 31._o the_o three_o part_n contain_v the_o triumph_n of_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v over_o all_o their_o enemy_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o there_o be_v therefore_o now_o no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n from_o what_o have_v be_v speak_v he_o infer_v consolation_n to_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v against_o the_o fear_n of_o condemnation_n which_o the_o conscience_n of_o sin_n dwell_v in_o we_o may_v easy_o affright_v we_o with_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n say_v he_o to_o those_o which_o by_o true_a faith_n be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n and_o because_o many_o profess_v the_o faith_n they_o have_v not_o he_o describe_v true_a believer_n and_o justify_v person_n from_o this_o property_n that_o they_o do_v not_o indulge_v themselves_o in_o sin_n neither_o do_v they_o willing_o follow_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o walk_v after_o the_o command_n of_o god_n and_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n inward_o persuade_v they_o to_o direct_v the_o course_n of_o their_o life_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n vers._n 2._o for_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n have_v make_v i_o free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n that_o this_o consolation_n belong_v to_o they_o that_o be_v true_o justify_v and_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n he_o prove_v by_o three_o argument_n argum._n 1._o the_o law_n of_o faith_n of_o life_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o christ_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v free_v every_o believer_n and_o i_o in_o particular_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n therefore_o to_o they_o that_o be_v justify_v true_o unite_v unto_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n for_o by_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n he_o understand_v the_o law_n of_o faith_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n because_o by_o faith_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o spirit_n be_v receive_v and_o communion_n with_o the_o life_n of_o christ._n and_o by_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n he_o understand_v the_o law_n of_o work_n as_o rom._n 3.27_o or_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n by_o which_o law_n or_o covenant_n conviction_n of_o sin_n be_v make_v and_o condemnation_n unto_o death_n of_o they_o that_o be_v guilty_a vers._n 3._o for_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n argum._n 2._o see_v the_o law_n be_v find_v weak_a to_o procure_v for_o we_o justification_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o humane_a nature_n now_o corrupt_v not_o able_a to_o yield_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n god_n send_v his_o son_n in_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o we_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n like_v unto_o we_o sin_n except_v in_o the_o flesh_n of_o his_o son_n crucify_v condemn_v our_o sin_n that_o satisfaction_n be_v make_v for_o we_o it_o may_v be_v abolish_v in_o we_o therefore_o sin_n in_o we_o that_o be_v justify_v who_o be_v in_o christ_n can_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o condemnation_n and_o thus_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o we_o vers._n 4._o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n argum._n 3._o to_o this_o very_a end_n sin_n be_v condemn_v in_o christ_n that_o be_v condemn_v and_o dead_a for_o we_o that_o we_o be_v once_o dead_a and_o condemn_v in_o he_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o the_o law_n be_v satisfy_v in_o we_o i_o say_v who_o follow_v not_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o guidance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n therefore_o now_o no_o condemnation_n remain_v we_o vers._n 5._o for_o they_o that_o be_v after_o the_o flesh_n do_v mind_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o they_o that_o be_v after_o the_o spirit_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o give_v four_o reason_n why_o he_o make_v this_o consolation_n peculiar_a to_o they_o that_o follow_v after_o holiness_n seclude_v all_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o continue_v in_o sin_n the_o first_o reason_n they_o that_o be_v carnal_a and_o unregenerate_a savour_n and_o affect_v only_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v carnal_a and_o wicked_a but_o those_o that_o be_v regenerate_v savour_n and_o affect_v spiritual_a thing_n therefore_o be_v no_o wonder_n that_o only_o they_o that_o follow_v after_o holiness_n be_v admit_v to_o the_o consolation_n of_o a_o immunity_n from_o condemnation_n and_o they_o which_o be_v carnal_a be_v exclude_v vers._n 6._o for_o to_o be_v carnal_o mind_v be_v death_n but_o to_o be_v spiritual_o mind_v be_v life_n and_o peace_n reason_n 2._o the_o wisdom_n of_o carnal_a man_n which_o be_v the_o governor_n of_o their_o counsel_n and_o action_n and_o be_v carry_v only_o to_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v the_o flesh_n whether_o in_o respect_n to_o god_n or_o eternal_a life_n and_o so_o it_o incline_v to_o death_n but_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o a_o habit_n direct_v the_o action_n of_o regenerate_a man_n be_v carry_v to_o those_o thing_n which_o belong_v to_o spiritual_a life_n and_o peace_n therefore_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n if_o only_o they_o that_o be_v regenerate_v and_o spiritual_a be_v exempt_v from_o condemnation_n but_o not_o they_o that_o be_v carnal_a vers._n 7._o because_o the_o carnal_a mind_n be_v enmity_n against_o god_n for_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n neither_o indeed_o can_v be_v reason_n 3._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n itself_o the_o principal_a virtue_n of_o politic_a wit_n be_v enmity_n against_o god_n for_o it_o only_o seek_v and_o care_n for_o its_o own_o reject_v god_n neither_o be_v it_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o can_v be_v subject_a for_o it_o can_v but_o subject_n to_o its_o own_o carnal_a end_n the_o soul_n heaven_n god_n and_o all_o thing_n and_o pursue_v after_o these_o so_o far_o as_o it_o think_v they_o conducible_a to_o carnal_a end_n therefore_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n that_o carnal_a man_n be_v not_o free_v from_o condemnation_n vers._n 8._o so_o then_o they_o that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n reason_n 4._o whoever_o be_v unregenerate_a in_o the_o state_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n or_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n because_o they_o can_v but_o follow_v after_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v they_o therefore_o no_o wonder_n they_o be_v not_o free_v from_o condemnation_n vers._n 9_o but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n if_o so_o be_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o now_o if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o apply_v the_o character_n of_o justify_v person_n out_o of_o the_o judgement_n of_o charity_n to_o the_o roman_n he_o also_o apply_v to_o the_o same_o roman_n to_o who_o he_o write_v the_o consolation_n which_o arise_v from_o freedom_n from_o condemnation_n he_o prudent_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n bespeak_v they_o that_o they_o will_v not_o indulge_v hypocrisy_n in_o any_o and_o he_o give_v four_o reason_n of_o this_o application_n the_o first_o reason_n you_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o dominion_n of_o the_o flesh_n you_o be_v not_o unregenerate_a but_o in_o a_o spiritual_a condition_n follow_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o spirit_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o you_o or_o which_o be_v the_o same_o to_o you_o belong_v the_o foresay_a consolation_n reas._n 2._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o frame_v your_o heart_n and_o life_n unto_o holiness_n for_o unless_o i_o shall_v thus_o judge_v of_o you_o i_o shall_v think_v you_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o christ_n for_o he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o yet_o a_o live_a member_n of_o christ_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o
be_v the_o spirit_n because_o he_o quicken_v those_o that_o believe_v to_o new_a obedience_n and_o life_n everlasting_a and_o he_o deliver_v those_o from_o sin_n and_o misery_n for_o when_o it_o be_v say_v where_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o lord_n be_v or_o where_o christ_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n the_o liberty_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v not_o from_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o commandment_n but_o from_o the_o ceremonial_a yoke_n from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o yoke_n of_o the_o legal_a covenant_n and_o all_o evil_n which_o do_v follow_v from_o its_o violation_n liberty_n i_o say_v be_v give_v to_o the_o faithful_a by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o gospel_n at_o leastwise_o that_o which_o belong_v to_o they_o of_o right_a although_o not_o always_o according_a to_o sense_n nor_o ever_o before_o the_o end_n of_o life_n as_o to_o a_o full_a possession_n for_o although_o the_o spirit_n with_o a_o loud_a voice_n proclaim_v that_o there_o be_v a_o gate_n open_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v go_v out_o of_o prison_n yet_o we_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o weakness_n of_o faith_n do_v go_v slow_o forth_o and_o this_o be_v the_o explication_n of_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o comparison_n concern_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n vers._n 18._o but_o we_o all_o with_o open_a face_n behold_v as_o in_o a_o glass_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v change_v into_o the_o same_o image_n from_o glory_n to_o glory_n even_o as_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n here_o follow_v another_o branch_n of_o the_o comparison_n concern_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o those_o that_o believe_v which_o be_v propound_v in_o this_o sense_n but_o we_o that_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n believe_v in_o christ_n the_o veil_n of_o ceremony_n and_o ignorance_n the_o veil_n of_o infidelity_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n also_o be_v remove_v be_v free_o admit_v to_o the_o clear_a behold_v of_o christ_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n shine_v in_o the_o gospel_n as_o in_o a_o glass_n and_o behold_v christ_n by_o faith_n we_o be_v sanctify_v and_o more_o and_o more_o make_v happy_a in_o conformity_n with_o christ_n increase_v daily_o by_o degree_n from_o one_o measure_n of_o glory_n and_o sanctity_n to_o another_o and_o that_o by_o the_o powerful_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n sanctification_n be_v call_v glory_n because_o sanctification_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o glorification_n for_o by_o that_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v repair_v in_o we_o which_o be_v our_o glory_n chap._n iu._n he_o go_v on_o to_o defend_v his_o ministry_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o prove_v his_o faithfulness_n or_o sincerity_n in_o the_o ministry_n by_o seven_o argument_n to_o the_o six_o verse_n in_o the_o second_o he_o confirm_v the_o seven_o argument_n by_o answer_v the_o objection_n concern_v the_o scandal_n of_o the_o cross_n lie_v upon_o he_o to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o therefore_o seâ—ing_v we_o have_v this_o ministry_n as_o we_o have_v receive_v mercy_n we_o faint_v not_o argum._n 1._o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o so_o glorious_a a_o ministry_n commit_v unto_o i_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v effectual_a to_o sustain_v i_o lest_o i_o be_v overcome_v in_o the_o do_n of_o my_o duty_n with_o the_o hurthen_n of_o evil_n and_o that_o by_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n give_v to_o i_o i_o go_v forward_o valiant_o from_o hence_n therefore_o it_o appear_v that_o i_o be_o sincere_a and_o faithful_a for_o modesty_n sake_n he_o join_v other_o but_o he_o himself_o in_o the_o conflict_n be_v especial_o aim_v at_o by_o his_o adversary_n vers._n 2._o but_o have_v renounce_v the_o hide_a thing_n of_o dishonesty_n not_o walk_v in_o craftiness_n nor_o handle_v the_o word_n of_o god_n deceitful_o but_o by_o manifestation_n of_o the_o truth_n commend_v ourselves_o to_o every_o man_n conscience_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n argum._n 2._o i_o have_v renounce_v ambition_n covetousness_n and_o the_o other_o shameful_a lust_n which_o some_o secret_o indulge_v do_v cover_v this_o their_o disgrace_n in_o corner_n under_o other_o or_o the_o like_a veil_n and_o pretence_n therefore_o i_o be_o faithful_a not_o with_o argum._n 3._o i_o have_v not_o walk_v in_o craftiness_n deceitful_o handle_v the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o bend_v and_o fit_v that_o to_o the_o disposition_n of_o man_n as_o the_o false_a apostle_n do_v therefore_o i_o be_o faithful_a by_o manifestation_n argum._n 4._o i_o have_v carry_v myself_o so_o mild_o in_o the_o cleaâ—_n preach_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o the_o conscience_n of_o all_o man_n be_v compel_v to_o acknowledge_v my_o integrity_n of_o which_o thing_n also_o i_o have_v god_n to_o my_o witness_n therefore_o i_o be_o faithful_a vers._n 3._o but_o if_o our_o gospel_n be_v hide_v it_o be_v hide_v to_o they_o that_o be_v lose_v 4._o in_o who_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v the_o mind_n of_o they_o that_o believe_v not_o leâ—t_v the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n shall_v shine_v unto_o they_o object_n but_o how_o come_v it_o to_o pass_v that_o thy_o doctrine_n be_v not_o understand_v by_o so_o many_o wise_a and_o potent_a man_n if_o it_o be_v so_o clear_o teach_v he_o answer_v that_o the_o ignorance_n of_o the_o gospel_n so_o plain_o unfold_v to_o they_o be_v no_o argument_n of_o the_o obscurity_n of_o the_o doctrine_n but_o of_o the_o incredulity_n of_o the_o hearer_n and_o his_o future_a perdition_n from_o the_o blindness_n of_o unbeliever_n blind_v by_o the_o devil_n who_o the_o world_n serve_v for_o the_o devil_n further_o blind_v the_o blind_a infidel_n lest_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n offer_v himself_o in_o christ_n lest_o they_o shall_v behold_v christ_n to_o their_o salvation_n shine_v in_o the_o gospel_n who_o have_v bring_v forth_o the_o invisible_a god_n as_o to_o our_o view_n by_o his_o doctrine_n and_o power_n manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o we_o may_v behold_v god_n in_o christ_n the_o true_a image_n of_o god_n the_o father_n vers._n 5._o for_o we_o preach_v not_o ourselves_o but_o christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n and_o ourselves_o your_o servant_n for_o jesus_n sake_n argum._n 5._o of_o the_o apostle_n fidelity_n i_o say_v he_o seek_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n alone_o and_o acknowledge_v christ_n only_o lord_n in_o the_o church_n true_o i_o declare_v myself_o and_o other_o teacher_n not_o only_o minister_n of_o christ_n but_o also_o of_o his_o people_n that_o christ_n alone_o may_v be_v exalt_v therefore_o i_o show_v myself_o faithful_a vers._n 6._o for_o god_n who_o command_v the_o light_n to_o shine_v out_o of_o darkness_n have_v shine_v into_o our_o heart_n to_o give_v 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 argum._n 6._o confirm_v the_o former_a wherein_o he_o compare_v his_o conversion_n from_o pharisaism_n to_o the_o creation_n of_o light_n out_o of_o darkness_n god_n who_o by_o his_o omnipotent_a word_n have_v produce_v light_n out_o of_o darkness_n by_o no_o less_o efficacy_n have_v he_o bring_v i_o lose_v sinner_n out_o of_o the_o darkness_n of_o pharisaism_n and_o sin_n and_o have_v so_o powerful_o enlarge_v my_o heart_n illuminate_v by_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n his_o glorious_a son_n that_o i_o can_v but_o communicate_v to_o other_o this_o glorious_a knowledge_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n give_v to_o i_o manifest_o shine_v in_o christ_n therefore_o it_o behove_v i_o to_o be_v faithful_a vers._n 7._o but_o we_o have_v these_o treasure_n in_o earthen_a vessel_n that_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o power_n may_v be_v of_o god_n and_o not_o of_o we_o argum._n 7._o god_n by_o show_v my_o infirmity_n in_o all_o exercise_n and_o also_o by_o maintain_v his_o strength_n in_o i_o under_o frequent_a affliction_n and_o by_o keep_v i_o constant_a hitherto_o have_v render_v my_o faithfulness_n commendable_a with_o all_o man_n therefore_o i_o can_v affirm_v myself_o faithful_a the_o second_o part._n he_o so_o handle_v this_o argument_n that_o in_o the_o mean_a while_o he_o solve_v two_o objection_n that_o he_o may_v take_v away_o the_o scandal_n of_o the_o cross._n earthen_a object_n 1._o in_o the_o mean_a while_n thy_o condition_n of_o life_n be_v miserable_a and_o contemptible_a as_o a_o certain_a earthen_a vessel_n he_o answer_v four_o manner_n of_o way_n 1._o that_o it_o be_v true_a that_o he_o be_v a_o earthen_a vessel_n frail_a and_o contemptible_a but_o not_o withstand_v he_o contain_v the_o treasure_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n may_v be_v of_o god_n furthermore_o he_o answer_v that_o that_o happen_v by_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n lest_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o
faith_n at_o length_n howsoever_o they_o be_v esteem_v among_o you_o shall_v be_v punish_v by_o god_n therefore_o be_v you_o not_o entangle_v in_o the_o same_o snare_n but_o repent_v and_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o liberty_n vers._n 11._o and_o i_o brethren_n if_o i_o yet_o preach_v circumcision_n why_o do_v i_o yet_o suffer_v persecution_n then_o be_v the_o offence_n of_o the_o cross_n cease_v he_o refute_v the_o calumny_n of_o his_o adversary_n and_o produce_v arg._n 13._o thou_o thyself_o do_v teach_v circumcision_n because_o thou_o have_v circumcise_v timothy_n therefore_o undeserved_o thou_o do_v accuse_v we_o he_o answer_v by_o deny_v that_o he_o teach_v circumcision_n because_o although_o he_o circumcise_a timothy_n bear_v of_o a_o jewish_a mother_n for_o the_o use_n of_o ceremony_n with_o the_o jew_n after_o the_o yoke_n of_o necessity_n be_v break_v by_o the_o decree_n of_o the_o synod_n for_o a_o time_n it_o be_v leave_v free_a yet_o he_o never_o preach_v that_o circumcision_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v but_o he_o both_o admonish_v the_o jew_n concern_v the_o abolition_n of_o ceremony_n and_o teach_v that_o legal_a ceremony_n upon_o no_o account_n shall_v be_v receive_v among_o the_o gentile_n which_o he_o prove_v because_o upon_o this_o ground_n he_o suffer_v persecution_n by_o the_o jew_n and_o because_o the_o jew_n be_v not_o offend_v at_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n but_o free_o tolerarate_v the_o apostle_n if_o withal_o he_o will_v promote_v the_o reception_n of_o jewish_a custom_n among_o the_o gentile_n the_o strength_n of_o the_o argument_n be_v this_o i_o have_v rather_o suffer_v persecution_n than_o preach_v that_o circumcision_n be_v to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o gospel_n for_o if_o i_o shall_v conjoin_v they_o the_o offence_n of_o the_o cross_n will_v cease_v the_o jew_n will_v tolerate_v my_o preach_n of_o christ_n crucify_v but_o i_o dare_v not_o in_o the_o least_o depart_n from_o the_o purity_n of_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o you_o must_v also_o stand_v fast_o in_o that_o vers._n 12._o i_o will_v they_o be_v even_o cut_v off_o which_o trouble_n you_o at_o length_n shut_v up_o the_o whole_a disputation_n with_o a_o apostolical_a spirit_n he_o both_o imprecates_n and_o denounce_v destruction_n to_o the_o impostor_n by_o who_o the_o galatian_n be_v deceive_v the_o second_o part._n vers._n 13._o for_o brethren_n you_o have_v be_v call_v unto_o liberty_n only_o use_v not_o liberty_n for_o a_o occasion_n to_o the_o flesh_n but_o by_o love_n serve_v one_o another_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o the_o reason_n of_o his_o imprecation_n be_v give_v viz._n because_o the_o seducer_n call_v they_o back_o and_o draw_v they_o again_o under_o the_o yoke_n who_o god_n call_v to_o liberty_n under_o the_o form_n of_o a_o exhortation_n he_o give_v three_o precept_n concern_v the_o right_a use_n of_o christian_a liberty_n only_o 1._o that_o bridle_v the_o flesh_n or_o the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n lest_o that_o be_v unsubdued_a it_o shall_v draw_v christian_a liberty_n into_o a_o licentiousness_n to_o sin_n they_o may_v serve_v one_o another_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o love_n vers._n 14._o for_o all_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v in_o one_o word_n even_o in_o this_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o he_o give_v two_o reason_n of_o this_o precept_n 1._o because_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v in_o love_n and_o not_o in_o bare_a ceremony_n vers._n 15._o but_o if_o you_o bite_v and_o devour_v one_o another_o take_v heed_n you_o be_v not_o consume_v one_o of_o another_o 2._o because_o unless_o they_o follow_v after_o love_n they_o will_v mutual_o devour_v and_o destroy_v one_o another_o by_o contention_n vers._n 16._o this_o i_o say_v then_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o you_o shall_v not_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o second_o precept_n be_v for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o former_a that_o they_o follow_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n walk_v as_o he_o himself_o out_o of_o the_o scripture_n have_v suggest_v to_o their_o heart_n and_o that_o which_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n be_v six_o reas._n 1_o because_o so_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n shall_v not_o rule_v over_o you_o that_o you_o may_v as_o servant_n obey_v its_o command_n therefore_o follow_v you_o the_o guidance_n of_o the_o spirit_n vers._n 17._o for_o the_o flesh_n lust_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o these_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o reas._n 2._o confirm_v the_o former_a because_o he_o that_o follow_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o spirit_n will_v become_v victorious_a in_o the_o contest_v betwixt_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n that_o this_o reason_n may_v be_v plain_a the_o apostle_n presuppose_v three_o thing_n 1._o he_o that_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n have_v his_o nature_n partly_o renew_v which_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n and_o partly_o corrupt_a which_o be_v call_v the_o flesh._n 2._o he_o presuppose_v these_o two_o contrary_a principle_n with_o contrary_a endeavour_n to_o fight_v with_o one_o another_o that_o neither_o good_a nor_o evil_a without_o opposition_n and_o a_o mutual_a impediment_n can_v be_v put_v in_o execution_n 3._o he_o presuppose_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v help_v believer_n in_o their_o strive_v by_o the_o word_n and_o grace_n from_o whence_o it_o be_v conclude_v that_o he_o which_o hearken_v to_o the_o spirit_n will_v become_v victorious_a in_o strive_v vers._n 18._o but_o if_o you_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n you_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n reason_n 3._o confirm_v the_o former_a because_o they_o that_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o servant_n to_o sin_n under_o the_o servile_a covenant_n of_o the_o law_n to_o who_o only_o the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n be_v vouchsafe_v but_o not_o the_o victory_n or_o strength_n against_o sin_n but_o god_n freeman_n be_v they_o who_o under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n obtain_v strength_n of_o god_n for_o the_o resist_n of_o sin_n vers._n 19_o now_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v manifest_a which_o be_v these_o adultery_n fornication_n uncleanness_n lasciviousness_n 20._o idolatry_n witchcraft_n hatred_n variance_n emulation_n â—rath_n strife_n sedition_n heresy_n 21._o envying_n murder_n drunkenness_n revel_v and_o such_o like_a of_o the_o which_o i_o tell_v you_o before_o as_o i_o have_v also_o tell_v you_o in_o time_n past_a that_o they_o which_o do_v such_o thing_n shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n reason_n 4._o because_o if_o they_o do_v not_o follow_v the_o spirit_n but_o rather_o the_o flesh_n do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n of_o which_o sort_n he_o reckon_v seventeen_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v heir_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n vers._n 22._o but_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n 23._o meekness_n temperance_n against_o such_o there_o be_v no_o law_n reason_n 5._o because_o if_o they_o follow_v the_o spirit_n and_o bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n of_o which_o sort_n he_o reckon_v nine_o they_o will_v not_o have_v the_o law_n against_o they_o i._n e._n curse_v they_o and_o condemn_v they_o but_o for_o reconciliation_n sake_n towards_o god_n they_o shall_v find_v the_o law_n their_o friend_n therefore_o it_o behove_v you_o to_o follow_v the_o spirit_n vers._n 24._o and_o they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n he_o prove_v that_o they_o shall_v not_o have_v the_o law_n against_o they_o because_o they_o that_o be_v christ_n and_o judicial_o crucify_v in_o christ_n for_o satisfaction_n to_o the_o law_n they_o be_v also_o judicial_o oblige_v to_o crucify_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n i._n e._n corrupt_a nature_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n wherefore_o they_o that_o actual_o endeavour_v to_o peform_v that_o and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n they_o can_v have_v the_o law_n against_o they_o as_o they_o that_o now_o serious_o endeavour_v to_o promote_v the_o scope_n and_o end_n of_o the_o law_n vers._n 25._o if_o we_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n let_v we_o also_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n reason_n 6._o because_o by_o the_o spirit_n we_o have_v consolation_n peace_n and_o joy_n wherein_o life_n consist_v therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o follow_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o spirit_n vers._n 26._o let_v we_o not_o be_v desirous_a of_o vainglory_n provoke_v one_o another_o envy_v one_o another_o the_o three_o precept_n be_v especial_o concern_v the_o shun_v ambition_n with_o the_o attendant_n of_o that_o vice_n viz._n backbiting_a and_o envy_n with_o which_o evil_n the_o church_n use_v to_o be_v infect_v but_o because_o the_o doctor_n of_o the_o church_n be_v chief_o obnoxious_a
you_o vers._n 10._o and_o if_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n reas._o 3_o see_v that_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o though_o your_o body_n indeed_o in_o respect_n to_o the_o remnant_n of_o sin_n not_o to_o be_v abolish_v but_o by_o death_n be_v destine_v to_o death_n and_o shall_v certain_o die_v yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n which_o be_v give_v to_o you_o be_v eternal_a life_n itself_o in_o you_o or_o begin_v in_o your_o soul_n because_o of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o you_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o you_o vers._n 11._o but_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n by_o his_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o you_o reas._n 4._o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o you_o will_v never_o forsake_v his_o habitation_n but_o will_v render_v you_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a and_o immortal_a receptacle_n to_o which_o end_n god_n will_v no_o less_o certain_o and_o powerful_o raise_v even_o your_o mortal_a body_n to_o life_n immortal_a as_o he_o have_v raise_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a therefore_o to_o you_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n vers._n 12._o therefore_o brethren_n we_o be_v debtor_n not_o to_o the_o flâ—sh_n to_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n the_o consolation_n which_o he_o have_v apply_v to_o the_o roman_n from_o their_o immunity_n from_o condemnation_n be_v draw_v into_o use_n exhort_v they_o to_o the_o study_n of_o holiness_n by_o which_o they_o shall_v strengthen_v their_o consolation_n the_o argument_n of_o his_o exhortation_n be_v six_o the_o first_o argument_n we_o be_v bind_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o obey_v the_o holy_a ghost_n continual_o mind_v we_o of_o our_o duty_n both_o inward_o and_o by_o the_o word_n but_o we_o â—re_n no_o debtor_n to_o the_o flesh_n or_o to_o serve_v the_o lust_n of_o our_o nature_n because_o we_o be_v nothing_o indebt_v to_o that_o beside_o hatred_n and_o all_o mean_n of_o mortification_n therefore_o ought_v we_o to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 13._o for_o if_o you_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n you_o shall_v die_v but_o if_o you_o through_o the_o spirit_n do_v mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n you_o shall_v live_v argum._n 2._o if_o you_o set_v up_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n for_o a_o rule_n that_o you_o may_v order_v your_o life_n according_a to_o that_o you_o shall_v eternal_o die_v therefore_o as_o you_o will_v not_o perish_v follow_v after_o holiness_n argum._n 3._o if_o you_o obey_v the_o holy_a ghost_n use_v only_o those_o mean_n prescribe_v by_o it_o and_o make_v use_n of_o that_o power_n communicate_v by_o the_o spirit_n to_o you_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n for_o the_o mortify_a the_o corrupt_a affection_n and_o deed_n of_o your_o body_n without_o doubt_n you_o shall_v obtain_v eternal_a life_n through_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 14._o for_o as_o many_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n argum._n 4._o confirm_v the_o former_a all_o that_o follow_v the_o command_n and_o guidance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n testify_v themselves_o to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o regenerate_a spirit_n therefore_o that_o you_o may_v prove_v yourselves_o the_o son_n of_o god_n obey_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 15._o for_o you_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n again_o to_o fear_v but_o you_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_n father_n argum._n 5._o further_n confirm_v that_o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n because_o after_o they_o flee_v to_o christ_n and_o embrace_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v set_v free_a by_o faith_n from_o the_o servile_a fear_n of_o condemnation_n which_o the_o spirit_n strike_v all_o those_o with_o who_o seek_v life_n from_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n from_o hence_o the_o argument_n after_o you_o have_v embrace_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n a_o servile_a fear_n of_o condemnation_n according_a to_o the_o tenor_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v no_o more_o give_v unto_o you_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n that_o you_o may_v most_o familiar_o call_v upon_o god_n the_o father_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n every_o one_o in_o his_o own_o tongue_n therefore_o you_o be_v both_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o also_o it_o become_v you_o to_o behave_v yourselves_o as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 16._o the_o spirit_n itself_o bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n argum._n 6._o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n seal_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o witness_n together_o with_o our_o spirit_n or_o conscience_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n we_o be_v therefore_o bind_v as_o it_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 17._o and_o if_o child_n than_o heir_n heir_n of_o god_n and_o joynt-heir_n with_o christ_n if_o so_o be_v that_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o that_o we_o may_v be_v also_o glorify_v together_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n comprehend_v the_o consolation_n of_o justify_v person_n by_o faith_n against_o the_o sharpness_n of_o affliction_n in_o this_o life_n he_o premise_n a_o conclusion_n draw_v from_o what_o be_v say_v before_o wherein_o he_o prove_v that_o they_o who_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n be_v not_o only_a heir_n of_o god_n and_o have_v right_a to_o all_o his_o good_a thing_n but_o also_o coheir_n with_o christ_n and_o bring_v by_o adoption_n into_o communion_n with_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n and_o into_o the_o inheritance_n with_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n this_o be_v the_o right_n of_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v to_o the_o inheritance_n which_o inheritance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v bring_v into_o the_o possession_n of_o he_o subjoin_v the_o condition_n of_o suffer_v with_o christ._n and_o this_o afford_v thirteen_o argument_n of_o consolation_n the_o first_o argument_n of_o comfort_n communion_n with_o christ_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o glorious_a inheritance_n will_v follow_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o in_o his_o suffering_n therefore_o let_v we_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o our_o affliction_n vers._n 18._o for_o i_o reckon_v that_o the_o suffering_n of_o this_o present_a time_n be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v reveal_v in_o we_o argum._n 2._o this_o be_v no_o hard_a condition_n because_o cast_v up_o the_o account_n i_o find_v that_o whatever_o we_o suffer_v in_o this_o life_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n be_v unworthy_a to_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o glory_n that_o shall_v hereafter_o be_v reveal_v and_o at_o length_n be_v bestow_v upon_o we_o whether_o we_o respect_v the_o quality_n of_o the_o thing_n or_o the_o duration_n of_o time_n therefore_o let_v we_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o our_o tribulation_n vers._n 19_o for_o the_o earnest_a expectation_n of_o the_o creature_n wait_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n argum._n 3._o figurate_o propound_v the_o whole_a frame_n of_o the_o world_n in_o its_o kind_n suffer_v together_o with_o we_o sustain_v itself_o in_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n to_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o very_o earnest_o as_o it_o be_v with_o the_o head_n stretch_v out_o expect_v that_o wished-for_a time_n therefore_o we_o also_o with_o this_o hope_n ought_v to_o support_v ourselves_o vers._n 20._o for_o the_o creature_n be_v make_v subject_a to_o vanity_n not_o willing_o but_o by_o reason_n of_o he_o who_o have_v subject_v the_o same_o in_o hope_n he_o explicate_v this_o argument_n show_v first_o that_o create_a thing_n be_v subject_a to_o vanity_n i._n e._n a_o corruptible_a condition_n and_o to_o the_o abuse_n of_o the_o vain_a man_n who_o abuse_v the_o creature_n to_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o prostitute_v it_o to_o their_o service_n to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o their_o vain_a lust_n second_o that_o the_o creature_n be_v not_o subject_a to_o this_o vanity_n willing_o or_o of_o its_o natural_a propensity_n or_o its_o natural_a use_n to_o which_o it_o be_v create_v of_o god_n but_o for_o the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n or_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n which_o have_v subject_v the_o creature_n to_o this_o curse_n with_o sinful_a man_n for_o who_o sake_n the_o
the_o gospel_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n through_o christ_n be_v the_o minister_a of_o the_o spirit_n because_o according_a to_o and_o by_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v administer_v whereby_o the_o hearer_n be_v quicken_v and_o strengthen_v to_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v propound_v kill_v compar_fw-la 2._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n of_o work_n or_o the_o write_a letter_n only_o convince_v of_o sin_n and_o kill_v the_o sinner_n by_o pronounce_v to_o he_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o grace_n in_o the_o new_a covenant_n show_v liberty_n from_o sin_n absolve_v the_o sinner_n and_o so_o bring_v he_o life_n vers._n 7._o but_o if_o the_o ministration_n of_o death_n write_v and_o engrave_v on_o stone_n be_v glorious_a so_o that_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n can_v not_o steadfast_o behold_v the_o face_n of_o moses_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o countenance_n which_o glory_n be_v to_o be_v do_v away_o 8._o how_o shall_v not_o the_o ministration_n of_o the_o spirit_n rather_o be_v glorious_a in_o stones_n compar_fw-la 3._o the_o law_n of_o work_n which_o only_a administer_v death_n for_o according_a to_o this_o covenant_n no_o man_n do_v obtain_v righteousness_n or_o life_n be_v engrave_v in_o stone_n to_o signify_v that_o the_o heart_n by_o it_o can_v be_v mollify_v nor_o renew_v but_o remain_v dead_a but_o the_o gospel_n of_o grace_n be_v write_v in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o the_o heart_n i._n e._n in_o heart_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n quicken_v and_o mollify_v it_o be_v so_o imprint_v that_o the_o virtue_n of_o divine_a grace_n may_v be_v discern_v in_o all_o the_o expression_n of_o the_o heart_n glorious_a compar_fw-la 4._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n which_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o death_n to_o all_o that_o have_v sin_v be_v true_o glorious_a as_o it_o appear_v in_o moses_n for_o justice_n be_v glorious_a in_o punish_v of_o sin_n but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n which_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o spirit_n quicken_a be_v more_o glorious_a for_o as_o in_o moses_n pronounce_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n against_o sinner_n his_o bodily_a glory_n do_v shine_v but_o o_o how_o much_o spiritual_a glory_n do_v shine_v in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n set_v sinner_n at_o liberty_n by_o his_o grace_n vers._n 9_o for_o if_o the_o ministration_n of_o condemnation_n be_v glory_n much_o more_o do_v the_o ministration_n of_o righteousness_n exceed_v in_o glory_n compar_fw-la 4._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n or_o the_o old_a covenant_n of_o work_n be_v a_o ministry_n of_o condemnation_n for_o sin_n therefore_o indeed_o glorious_a but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o absolution_n from_o sin_n and_o therefore_o so_o much_o the_o more_o glorious_a by_o how_o much_o absolution_n and_o justification_n do_v excel_v condemnation_n and_o sin_n because_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n we_o be_v all_o accuse_v of_o sin_n we_o be_v all_o condemn_v and_o make_v obnoxious_a to_o death_n therefore_o its_o ministry_n be_v call_v the_o ministry_n of_o sin_n condemnation_n and_o death_n vers._n 10._o for_o even_o that_o which_o be_v make_v glorious_a have_v no_o glory_n in_o this_o respect_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o glery_n that_o excel_v compar_fw-la 5._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n although_o it_o be_v glorious_a be_v exceed_o excel_v by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o of_o grace_n that_o it_o not_o deserve_v to_o be_v call_v glorious_a but_o let_v it_o vanish_v rather_o in_o comparison_n as_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o star_n when_o the_o sun_n appear_v be_v obscure_v but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v simple_o and_o by_o way_n of_o excellency_n glorious_a vers._n 11._o for_o if_o that_o which_o be_v do_v away_o be_v glorious_a much_o more_o that_o which_o remain_v be_v glorious_a compar_fw-la 6._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n in_o respect_n to_o the_o annex_v ceremony_n have_v only_o the_o glory_n of_o temporal_a dispensation_n because_o so_o long_o it_o be_v to_o endure_v whilst_o man_n in_o the_o infancy_n of_o the_o church_n convict_v of_o sin_n and_o of_o their_o own_o impotency_n to_o deliver_v themselves_o be_v teach_v to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n and_o as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o schoolmaster_n may_v be_v lead_v to_o he_o which_o manner_n of_o instruct_v the_o church_n be_v now_o at_o its_o full_a growth_n and_o continue_v under_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o reveal_v gospel_n be_v abolish_v as_o unprofitable_a but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n have_v permanent_a glory_n until_o the_o glorious_a come_n of_o christ._n vers._n 12._o see_v then_o that_o we_o have_v such_o hope_n we_o use_v great_a plainness_n of_o speech_n 13._o and_o not_o as_o moses_n which_o put_v a_o veil_n over_o his_o face_n that_o thâ—_n child_n of_o israel_n can_v not_o steadfast_o look_v to_o the_o end_n of_o that_o which_o be_v abolish_v compar_fw-la 7._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v plain_a and_o perspicuous_a so_o that_o the_o minister_n thereof_o can_v plain_o and_o confident_o preach_v the_o way_n of_o salvation_n have_v christ_n now_o reveal_v who_o in_o time_n past_o be_v to_o come_v be_v hope_v for_o but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n as_o it_o do_v appear_v in_o the_o type_n of_o the_o moysaicall_a ministration_n be_v obscure_a and_o wrap_v up_o in_o type_n put_v he_o follow_v this_o comparison_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n illustrate_v the_o latter_a part_n thereof_o to_o the_o last_o verse_n in_o this_o sense_n moses_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o law_n turn_v from_o the_o tabernacle_n from_o the_o altar_n from_o the_o ark_n and_o the_o propitiatory_a speak_v with_o his_o face_n veil_v signify_v to_o the_o people_n and_o typical_o relate_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o legal_a covenant_n of_o work_n and_o of_o its_o ministry_n divide_v from_o christ_n and_o do_v also_o figure_n out_o the_o blindness_n of_o the_o people_n under_o the_o legal_a covenant_n because_o they_o do_v not_o perceive_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n and_o temporal_a ceremony_n now_o abolish_v vers._n 14._o but_o their_o mind_n be_v blind_v for_o until_o this_o day_n remain_v the_o same_o veil_n untaken_v away_o in_o the_o read_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n which_o veil_n be_v do_v away_o in_o christ._n 15._o but_o even_o unto_o this_o day_n when_o moses_n be_v read_v the_o veil_n be_v upon_o their_o heart_n the_o apostle_n observe_v that_o now_o blindness_n also_o may_v be_v perceive_v in_o the_o jew_n who_o while_o they_o read_v the_o old_a testament_n they_o see_v nothing_o beside_o the_o veil_n of_o ceremony_n because_o the_o veil_n of_o ignorance_n and_o infidelity_n remain_v upon_o their_o mind_n which_o veil_n represent_v by_o the_o type_n of_o the_o external_a veil_n cover_v moses_n his_o face_n by_o christ_n be_v take_v away_o from_o all_o the_o faithful_a for_o righteousness_n life_n virtue_n and_o last_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n be_v publish_v and_o communicate_v to_o the_o faithful_a in_o christ_n but_o hitherto_o this_o veil_n do_v remain_v upon_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o unbelieve_a jew_n vers._n 16._o nevertheless_o when_o it_o shall_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n the_o veil_n shall_v be_v take_v away_o he_o have_v hope_n of_o the_o jew_n conversion_n when_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o israelite_n or_o the_o doctrine_n of_o moses_n now_o veil_v shall_v be_v turn_v by_o they_o to_o god_n i._n e._n shall_v be_v bring_v according_a to_o this_o typical_a signification_n to_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n then_o the_o veil_n of_o ignorance_n and_o of_o the_o darkness_n of_o ceremony_n shall_v be_v take_v from_o they_o as_o the_o veil_n be_v take_v from_o the_o face_n of_o moses_n when_o he_o enter_v in_o unto_o god_n sit_v betwixt_o the_o cherubin_n chief_o that_o they_o may_v see_v god_n their_o lord_n and_o their_o saviour_n christ_n and_o may_v acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v the_o true_a end_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n vers._n 17._o now_o the_o lord_n be_v that_o spirit_n and_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n the_o reason_n of_o this_o be_v give_v because_o 1._o christ_n be_v the_o spirit_n or_o the_o soul_n of_o all_o ceremony_n that_o a_o spiritual_a thing_n be_v signify_v by_o they_o 2._o christ_n be_v also_o the_o spirit_n or_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n because_o he_o fulfil_v the_o law_n in_o who_o alone_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v to_o be_v find_v 3._o christ_n
of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o reas._o 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a i_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n be_o judicial_o unite_v unto_o christ_n crucify_v and_o in_o he_o i_o be_o judicial_o bind_v to_o die_v unto_o sin_n to_o crucify_v the_o old_a man_n therefore_o i_o can_v consent_v to_o sin_n from_o the_o principle_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n this_o be_v the_o reason_n christ_n our_o surety_n on_o the_o cross_n do_v not_o only_o expiate_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o redeem_v but_o also_o for_o their_o sake_n he_o promise_v that_o they_o shall_v die_v to_o sin_n and_o crucify_v their_o corrupt_a nature_n therefore_o he_o which_o by_o faith_n apprehend_v his_o judicial_a union_n with_o christ_n crucify_v it_o be_v necessary_a also_o that_o he_o acknowledge_v his_o obligation_n to_o die_v to_o sin_n or_o to_o crucify_v his_o old_a nature_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ._n nevertheless_o i_o live_v i_o justify_v by_o faith_n be_o a_o new_a creature_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o so_o that_o i_o live_v not_o as_o to_o the_o old_a man_n but_o christ_n dwell_v in_o i_o use_v this_o natural_a life_n as_o his_o organ_n and_o member_n and_o effect_n that_o by_o faith_n in_o his_o strength_n i_o may_v lead_v this_o life_n take_v care_n of_o all_o my_o affair_n that_o i_o may_v as_o it_o be_v bring_v the_o spirit_n into_o obedience_n unto_o god_n and_o that_o out_o of_o his_o same_o love_n by_o which_o he_o die_v for_o i_o therefore_o i_o can_v consent_v to_o sin_n from_o the_o principle_n of_o justify_v faith_n the_o force_n of_o the_o argument_n in_o short_a be_v this_o the_o spirit_n quicken_v we_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n to_o live_v holy_o therefore_o justification_n by_o faith_n do_v not_o give_v liberty_n to_o sin_n vers._n 21._o i_o do_v not_o frustrate_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n for_o if_o righteousness_n come_v by_o the_o law_n than_o christ_n be_v dead_a in_o vain_a the_o objection_n be_v remove_v the_o second_o argument_n for_o justification_n by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n follow_v if_o justification_n be_v by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v in_o vain_a and_o make_v of_o none_o effect_n for_o if_o justification_n be_v by_o work_n it_o can_v be_v by_o grace_n as_o rom._n 11.6_o but_o god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v make_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o none_o effect_v therefore_o god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v determine_v justification_n to_o be_v by_o work_n for_o if_o argum._n 3._o if_o justification_n be_v by_o the_o law_n christ_n be_v dead_a in_o vain_a because_o then_o both_o otherwise_o and_o more_o easy_o justification_n may_v be_v obtain_v than_o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n but_o it_o be_v absurd_a to_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v dead_a in_o vain_a therefore_o justification_n be_v not_o by_o the_o law_n but_o by_o faith_n chap._n iii_o vers._n 1._o o_o foolish_a galatian_n who_o have_v bewitch_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n before_o who_o eye_n jesus_n christ_n have_v be_v evident_o set_v forth_o crucify_v among_o you_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o galatian_n be_v prepossess_v with_o a_o false_a opinion_n therefore_o lest_o they_o shall_v faint_v upon_o the_o follow_a disputation_n he_o by_o a_o grave_a objurgation_n shake_v they_o out_o of_o their_o drowsiness_n and_o prick_v their_o conscience_n as_o it_o be_v with_o four_o sting_n for_o first_o of_o all_o he_o call_v they_o foolish_a and_o unadvised_a because_o they_o suffer_v themselves_o foul_o to_o be_v deceive_v although_o not_o out_o of_o malice_n yet_o by_o their_o own_o imprudence_n 2_o he_o call_v they_o bewitch_v i._n e._n delude_v by_o the_o delusion_n of_o impostor_n 3_o he_o object_n to_o they_o their_o defection_n from_o the_o save_a truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n concern_v the_o grace_n of_o christ._n 4_o he_o amplify_v their_o crime_n from_o this_o that_o christ_n be_v so_o evident_o preach_v among_o they_o and_o his_o suffering_n with_o the_o cause_n of_o they_o so_o clear_o explain_v as_o if_o the_o whole_a matter_n as_o in_o a_o paint_a table_n have_v be_v set_v before_o their_o eye_n the_o preface_n be_v premise_v he_o go_v on_o to_o confirm_v that_o justification_n be_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n in_o four_o and_o twenty_o argument_n vers._n 2._o this_o only_a will_v i_o learn_v of_o you_o receive_v you_o the_o spirit_n by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n or_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n argum._n 1._o you_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n and_o other_o grace_n by_o which_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v seal_v among_o you_o by_o work_n or_o by_o doctrine_n receive_v from_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n or_o by_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n apply_v by_o faith_n therefore_o you_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n vers._n 3._o be_v you_o so_o foolish_a have_v begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n be_v you_o now_o make_v perfect_a by_o the_o flesh_n argum._n 2._o although_o some_o impostor_n have_v persuade_v you_o that_o the_o begin_n of_o justification_n be_v by_o faith_n but_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o it_o be_v to_o be_v have_v from_o work_n yet_o this_o opinion_n be_v to_o be_v condemn_v of_o folly_n because_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o spiritual_a way_n of_o justify_v by_o faith_n shall_v consist_v with_o that_o carnal_a way_n of_o justify_v by_o work_n much_o less_o that_o it_o shall_v take_v its_o perfection_n from_o this_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n righteousness_n by_o work_n be_v call_v flesh_n 1_o because_o although_o now_o this_o kind_n of_o justification_n be_v impossible_a yet_o it_o be_v a_o common_a and_o foolish_a surmise_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n and_o by_o the_o pride_n and_o vaunt_a of_o the_o flesh_n this_o be_v every_o where_o defend_v 2_o because_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a or_o a_o man_n not_o justify_v by_o faith_n all_o his_o work_n by_o which_o he_o seek_v justification_n be_v mere_a flesh_n or_o the_o effect_n of_o corrupt_a flesh_n as_o they_o come_v from_o those_o that_o be_v not_o justify_v it_o be_v as_o absurd_a therefore_o to_o say_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o continual_a violation_n of_o the_o law_n or_o can_v acquire_v righteousness_n by_o sin_v but_o as_o touch_v work_n which_o follow_v justification_n or_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n they_o can_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o thing_n already_o past_a before_o they_o be_v or_o can_v be_v except_o you_o take_v justification_n for_o the_o declaration_n of_o justification_n among_o man_n already_o pass_v and_o pronounce_v by_o god_n vers._n 4._o have_v you_o suffer_v so_o many_o thing_n in_o vain_a if_o it_o be_v yet_o 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but_o not_o that_o which_o be_v feign_v to_o be_v by_o work_n vers._n 6._o even_o as_o abraham_n believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v account_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n argum._n 5._o abraham_n although_o he_o do_v very_o much_o abound_v in_o virtue_n yet_o he_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n alone_o for_o he_o believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n for_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o bless_v all_o nation_n in_o his_o seed_n i._n e._n in_o christ._n he_o have_v apply_v this_o blessing_n which_o contain_v in_o itself_o righteousness_n and_o life_n eternal_a in_o christ_n to_o himself_o by_o believe_v therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v not_o by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n vers._n 7._o know_v you_o therefore_o that_o they_o which_o be_v
and_o give_v he_o to_o be_v the_o head_n over_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o church_n argum._n 11._o all_o our_o enemy_n the_o devil_n the_o wicked_a in_o the_o world_n persecutor_n heretic_n and_o impostor_n the_o power_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o prison_n banishment_n all_o kind_n of_o death_n be_v put_v under_o christ_n foot_n that_o he_o may_v order_v they_o and_o dispose_v of_o they_o to_o our_o good_a and_o put_v they_o under_o our_o foot_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n the_o head_n argum._n 12._o christ_n be_v appoint_v head_n over_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o church_n that_o be_v the_o father_n have_v commit_v the_o full_a power_n and_o administration_n of_o all_o thing_n unto_o he_o that_o he_o only_o shall_v be_v the_o most_o near_a head_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n for_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o church_n and_o all_o its_o member_n for_o the_o vivification_n exciting_a to_o all_o spiritual_a duty_n and_o preservation_n of_o spiritual_a life_n in_o they_o by_o the_o immediate_a 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defile_v with_o but_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o not_o only_o judicial_o dead_a because_o guilty_a of_o or_o liable_a to_o death_n but_o also_o real_o in_o effect_n spiritual_o dead_a so_o that_o the_o dead_a can_v as_o easy_o raise_v themselves_o to_o life_n or_o perform_v action_n of_o be_v as_o you_o can_v free_v yourselves_o from_o this_o death_n or_o do_v any_o good_a deed_n therefore_o you_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n vers._n 2._o wherein_o in_o time_n past_o you_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o course_n of_o this_o world_n according_a to_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n the_o spirit_n that_o now_o work_v in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n 2_o in_o reference_n to_o this_o natural_a life_n you_o do_v whole_o pass_v that_o in_o sin_n be_v whole_o busy_v and_o walk_v in_o they_o or_o else_o wax_v worse_o and_o worse_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n of_o this_o world_n 3_o you_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a man_n who_o favour_n this_o natural_a 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prescribe_v to_o these_o the_o apostle_n add_v himself_o before_o his_o conversion_n that_o they_o may_v see_v this_o argument_n propound_v in_o a_o hypothesis_n will_v serve_v to_o confirm_v the_o general_a thesis_n child_n 7._o by_o nature_n you_o be_v child_n of_o wrath_n that_o be_v guilty_a of_o death_n and_o liable_a to_o divine_a wrath_n which_o god_n may_v just_o pour_v upon_o we_o even_o to_o our_o utter_a destruction_n hereunto_o he_o join_v all_o other_o man_n as_o they_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o state_n of_o nature_n therefore_o we_o be_v behold_v to_o grace_n for_o our_o salvation_n vers._n 4._o but_o god_n who_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n for_o his_o great_a love_n wherewith_o he_o love_v we_o argum._n 2._o god_n out_o of_o his_o rich_a mercy_n and_o love_n have_v deliver_v we_o who_o believe_v from_o this_o most_o miserable_a condition_n therefore_o our_o salvation_n be_v of_o grace_n the_o several_a part_n of_o this_o argument_n manifest_v the_o same_o god_n 1._o he_o 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come_v in_o to_o god_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 4._o in_o describe_v christ_n sacrifice_n he_o say_v christ_n through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n then_o 1._o christ_n be_v both_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o priest_n in_o one_o person_n he_o offer_v himself_o as_o man_n through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n that_o be_v by_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o his_o own_o godhead_n by_o which_o he_o preach_v before_o his_o incarnation_n to_o sinner_n 1_o pet._n 3.19_o 2._o his_o sacrifice_n be_v without_o spot_n he_o be_v that_o spotless_a lamb_n in_o who_o be_v no_o sin_n nor_o imperfection_n nor_o defect_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o the_o sacrifice_n require_v 3._o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n which_o make_v it_o to_o purchase_v eternal_a redemption_n unto_o we_o flow_v from_o the_o infinite_a worth_n of_o his_o eternal_a godhead_n 4._o albeit_o christ_n two_o nature_n have_v their_o distinct_a respect_n in_o the_o action_n of_o his_o office_n yet_o christ_n be_v one_o and_o undivided_a in_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o office_n 5._o the_o fruit_n and_o force_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v set_v down_o in_o this_o that_o this_o blood_n shall_v purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n that_o be_v shall_v both_o absolve_v a_o man_n from_o his_o foregon_v sin_n and_o also_o enable_v he_o to_o serve_v god_n for_o time_n to_o come_v then_o 1._o sin_n be_v but_o dead_a work_n flow_v from_o nature_n dead_a in_o sin_n and_o not_o only_o deserve_v but_o also_o draw_v on_o death_n upon_o the_o sinner_n 2._o the_o conscience_n lie_v pollute_v with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o dead_a work_n till_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n apply_v bring_v intimation_n of_o absolution_n 3._o christ_n blood_n do_v not_o purge_v the_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o a_o man_n shall_v go_v wallow_v in_o they_o again_o but_o that_o he_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n more_o acceptable_o 4._o the_o purge_a virtue_n of_o christ_n blood_n be_v join_v with_o the_o sanctify_a and_o renew_v of_o the_o absolve_v sinner_n and_o what_o god_n have_v conjoin_v let_v no_o man_n put_v asunder_o vers._n 15._o and_o for_o this_o cause_n he_o be_v the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n that_o by_o mean_n of_o death_n for_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o transgression_n which_o be_v under_o the_o first_o testament_n they_o which_o be_v call_v may_v receive_v the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a inheritance_n now_o lest_o any_o man_n shall_v stumble_v at_o christ_n death_n he_o show_v a_o necessity_n thereof_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o office_n of_o mediation_n and_o the_o purchase_n to_o be_v make_v by_o his_o redemption_n the_o force_n of_o the_o reason_n be_v this_o remission_n of_o sin_n can_v not_o have_v be_v give_v under_o the_o law_n except_o the_o mediator_n have_v be_v to_o pay_v the_o price_n of_o the_o same_o under_o the_o gospel_n nor_o can_v the_o faithful_a and_o call_v one_o either_o then_o or_o now_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n for_o a_o inheritance_n otherwise_o than_o by_o the_o mediator_n death_n therefore_o it_o behove_v the_o true_a mediator_n by_o mean_n of_o death_n to_o pay_v the_o promise_a price_n of_o the_o purchase_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a life_n then_o 1._o the_o remission_n of_o transgression_n and_o the_o inheritance_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v both_o fruit_n of_o christ_n passion_n 2._o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o passion_n extend_v themselves_o unto_o they_o who_o be_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n as_o well_o as_o unto_o we_o under_o the_o new_a 3._o the_o way_n of_o purchase_n of_o these_o benefit_n be_v by_o redemption_n that_o be_v to_o say_v by_o lawful_a purchase_n such_o as_o may_v satisfy_v justice_n 4._o the_o way_n in_o special_a be_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o mediator_n death_n his_o life_n be_v lay_v down_o to_o redeem_v we_o his_o one_o life_n as_o good_a as_o all_o we_o 5._o for_o this_o cause_n christ_n take_v the_o office_n of_o a_o mediator_n unto_o himself_o that_o he_o may_v have_v right_a and_o interest_n by_o death_n to_o make_v this_o purchase_n 6._o and_o therefore_o except_o he_o have_v real_o die_v the_o purchase_n can_v not_o have_v be_v lawful_o make_v vers._n 16._o for_o where_o a_o testament_n be_v there_o must_v also_o of_o necessity_n be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o testator_n another_o reason_n to_o prove_v the_o necessity_n of_o christ_n death_n from_o the_o force_n of_o the_o word_n covenant_n which_o signify_v also_o a_o testament_n the_o force_n of_o the_o reason_n be_v this_o christ_n jer._n 31.31_o promise_v to_o make_v a_o new_a covenant_n and_o therefore_o also_o a_o new_a testament_n &_o iâ—_n to_o make_v a_o new_a testament_n than_o also_o he_o promise_v
the_o second_o assertion_n follow_v from_o a_o solid_a consolation_n which_o this_o way_n of_o our_o justification_n afford_v against_o wrath_n and_o sin_n the_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n be_v two_o in_o the_o first_o be_v propound_v a_o consolation_n in_o repeat_v the_o several_a fruit_n of_o our_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n to_o verse_n the_o six_o in_o the_o other_o be_v set_v forth_o the_o solidity_n of_o this_o comfort_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 1._o therefore_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o chap._n in_o which_o he_o recite_v nine_o benefit_n or_o fruit_n which_o depend_v upon_o each_o other_o to_o show_v the_o consolation_n which_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n afford_v to_o we_o the_o first_o fruit_n be_v peace_n or_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n now_o appease_v by_o our_o mediator_n or_o through_o christ_n who_o have_v make_v peace_n for_o we_o vers._n 2._o by_o who_o also_o we_o have_v access_n by_o faith_n into_o his_o grace_n wherein_o we_o stand_v the_o second_o fruit_n be_v a_o daily_a lead_n by_o the_o hand_n as_o it_o be_v through_o christ_n by_o faith_n into_o the_o favour_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v use_v and_o enjoy_v it_o more_o and_o more_o and_o be_v even_o whole_o take_v into_o it_o stand_v the_o three_o fruit_n be_v the_o confirmation_n of_o we_o in_o this_o state_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v not_o fall_v from_o it_o but_o constant_o stand_v and_o rejoice_v the_o four_o fruit_n be_v a_o rejoice_v in_o the_o most_o assure_a hope_n of_o enjoy_v of_o celestial_a glory_n hereafter_o with_o god_n vers._n 3._o and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o we_o glory_n in_o tribulation_n also_o know_v that_o tribulation_n work_v patience_n 4._o and_o patience_n experience_n and_o experience_n hope_v the_o five_o fruit_n be_v a_o glory_v in_o all_o tribulation_n and_o that_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o affliction_n to_o which_o we_o be_v liable_a in_o this_o life_n after_o we_o be_v justify_v know_v the_o six_o fruit_n be_v the_o give_v occasion_n of_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n upon_o a_o certain_a knowledge_n or_o persuasion_n of_o persevere_v in_o holiness_n by_o the_o cross._n because_o thereby_o god_n teach_v we_o patience_n and_o by_o patience_n in_o we_o afford_v we_o new_a instruction_n of_o his_o grace_n towards_o we_o give_v we_o experience_n and_o by_o experience_n increase_v and_o confirm_v our_o faith_n and_o hope_v of_o present_a and_o full_a freedom_n hereafter_o from_o tribulation_n vers._n 5._o and_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a because_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o seven_o fruit_n be_v a_o certainty_n of_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o good_a hope_v for_o or_o freedom_n from_o be_v ashamed_a which_o the_o frustration_n of_o conceive_a hope_n cause_v for_o hope_n arise_v from_o justify_v faith_n after_o this_o manner_n stir_v up_o and_o increase_v deceive_v not_o nor_o make_v he_o that_o hope_v ashamed_a shed_v abroad_o the_o eight_o fruit_n confirm_v the_o former_a be_v a_o sense_n of_o divine_a love_n towards_o we_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o fill_v they_o which_o as_o a_o certain_a earnest_n stablish_v we_o in_o the_o hope_n of_o future_a good_a thing_n the_o spirit_n the_o nine_o fruit_n be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n more_o plentiful_o give_v to_o we_o who_o believe_v in_o christ_n which_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o this_o sense_n of_o divine_a love_n towards_o we_o and_o witness_n together_o with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o work_n in_o we_o all_o his_o other_o work_n belong_v to_o regeneration_n consolation_n and_o salvation_n all_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n have_v right_a to_o all_o these_o privilege_n if_o there_o be_v any_o that_o be_v babe_n in_o christ_n or_o under_o any_o tentation_n and_o know_v not_o that_o they_o be_v justify_v and_o be_v not_o acquaint_v with_o the_o consolation_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o sorrow_n under_o their_o sin_n no_o wonder_n that_o they_o receive_v no_o comfort_n from_o these_o fruit_n vers._n 6._o for_o when_o we_o be_v yet_o without_o strength_n in_o due_a time_n christ_n die_v for_o the_o ungodly_a 7._o for_o scarce_o for_o a_o righteous_a man_n will_v one_o die_v yet_o peradventure_o for_o a_o good_a man_n some_o will_v even_o dare_v to_o die_v 8._o but_o god_n commend_v his_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o that_o while_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n christ_n die_v for_o we_o 9_o much_o more_o than_o be_v now_o justify_v by_o his_o blood_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o wrath_n through_o he_o the_o second_o part._n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n wherein_o he_o show_v the_o solidity_n of_o consolation_n against_o wrath_n and_o sin_n by_o a_o twofold_a comparison_n whereof_o the_o first_o be_v of_o christ_n with_o christ_n to_o ver_fw-la 12._o the_o other_o be_v of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o second_o adam_n with_o adam_n our_o first_o parent_n to_o the_o end_n there_o be_v three_o member_n of_o the_o comparison_n of_o christ_n with_o christ_n wherein_o be_v prove_v that_o they_o which_o be_v justify_v shall_v be_v save_v from_o wrath_n by_o three_o argument_n the_o fiâ—st_a member_n of_o the_o comparison_n be_v of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n love_n towards_o we_o before_o justification_n with_o the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o after_o our_o justification_n to_o this_o sense_n when_o we_o lie_v in_o misery_n and_o sin_n destitute_a of_o all_o strength_n to_o deliver_v ourselves_o christ_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n die_v for_o we_o sinner_n ver_fw-la 6._o such_o great_a love_n among_o man_n be_v scarce_o find_v towards_o a_o righteous_a man_n unless_o perchance_o for_o a_o good_a man_n and_o some_o way_n profitable_a to_o we_o some_o will_v dare_v to_o die_v ver_fw-la 7._o whereupon_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n be_v commend_v to_o we_o from_o this_o that_o when_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n not_o yet_o justify_v christ_n die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o wrath_n ver_fw-la 8._o therefore_o much_o more_o effectual_a shall_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n be_v towards_o we_o now_o justify_v by_o his_o blood_n that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v by_o he_o from_o wrath_n ver_fw-la 9_o the_o argument_n be_v sufficient_a because_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n towards_o we_o now_o justify_v can_v be_v less_o than_o it_o be_v towards_o we_o when_o we_o lie_v in_o our_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o first_o argument_n vers._n 10._o for_o if_o whâ—n_o we_o be_v enemy_n we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n much_o more_o be_v reconcile_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v by_o his_o life_n the_o second_o member_n of_o the_o comparison_n be_v the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n before_o justification_n and_o of_o his_o life_n after_o justification_n after_o this_o manner_n if_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v effectual_a for_o the_o reconcile_n of_o we_o unto_o god_n it_o shall_v be_v effectual_a to_o free_v we_o from_o wrath_n now_o be_v justify_v and_o reconcile_v because_o it_o be_v absurd_a to_o determine_v that_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o live_v in_o heaven_n shall_v not_o preserve_v we_o from_o wrath_n for_o who_o that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v he_o both_o die_v and_o arise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o argument_n vers._n 11._o and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o we_o also_o joy_v in_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o we_o have_v now_o receive_v the_o atonement_n the_o three_o member_n of_o the_o comparison_n be_v of_o the_o efficacy_n or_o virtue_n of_o christ_n to_o procure_v and_o effect_v that_o god_n may_v be_v we_o as_o a_o thing_n proper_o our_o own_o which_o be_v great_a with_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o wrath_n which_o be_v less_o to_o this_o sense_n we_o have_v not_o this_o advantage_n only_o by_o christ_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v preserve_v from_o wrath_n but_o that_o which_o be_v chief_a of_o all_o we_o make_v our_o boast_n or_o rejoice_v in_o god_n as_o our_o peculiar_a possession_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v not_o only_o obtain_v reconciliation_n for_o we_o but_o have_v apply_v it_o to_o we_o now_o justify_v by_o faith_n and_o have_v make_v god_n reconcile_v peculiar_o we_o therefore_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o be_v preserve_v from_o wrath_n and_o this_o be_v the_o three_o argument_n in_o all_o which_o be_v show_v the_o solid_a consolation_n of_o those_o which_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n vers._n 12._o wherefore_o as_o by_o
one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n for_o that_o all_o have_v sin_v another_o comparison_n be_v of_o christ_n and_o adam_n tend_v to_o show_v that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v no_o less_o effectual_a to_o save_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n than_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n be_v of_o force_n to_o destroy_v those_o that_o be_v not_o justify_v there_o be_v six_o part_n of_o the_o comparison_n the_o first_o as_o by_o one_o man_n viz._n adam_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n that_o be_v the_o son_n of_o adam_n by_o nature_n in_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o as_o in_o a_o common_a parent_n all_o have_v sin_v so_o by_o one_o man_n christ_n jesus_n the_o second_o adam_n righteousness_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o life_n by_o righteousness_n and_o so_o life_n be_v communicate_v to_o all_o man_n which_o be_v the_o son_n of_o christ_n by_o grace_n such_o as_o all_o be_v which_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o as_o in_o a_o common_a parent_n surety_n and_o advocate_n all_o be_v justify_v this_o antithesis_fw-la remain_v to_o be_v collect_v from_o what_o follow_v and_o especial_o from_o the_o end_n of_o ver_fw-la 14._o where_o christ_n be_v make_v the_o anti-type_n of_o adam_n because_o he_o be_v the_o gate_n and_o fountain_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n as_o adam_n be_v the_o gate_n and_o fountain_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n vers._n 13._o for_o until_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n but_o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v when_o there_o be_v no_o law_n 14._o nevertheless_o death_n reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n even_o over_o they_o that_o have_v not_o sin_v after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n who_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v he_o prove_v that_o sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n by_o one_o man_n adam_n and_o be_v propagate_v to_o his_o posterity_n for_o from_o adam_n to_o the_o law_n write_v by_o moses_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n and_o impute_v and_o that_o can_v not_o be_v unless_o there_o have_v be_v some_o law_n at_o least_o unwritten_a and_o innate_a for_o have_v there_o be_v no_o law_n neither_o write_v nor_o innate_a sin_n can_v not_o be_v impute_v ver_fw-la 13._o but_o it_o be_v impute_v because_o the_o punishment_n be_v inflict_v if_o so_o be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n it_o reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n not_o only_o over_o those_o that_o be_v of_o ripe_a year_n but_o also_o over_o infant_n which_o sin_v original_o in_o he_o see_v all_o man_n be_v in_o adam_n one_o man_n though_o not_o actual_o or_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n actual_a transgression_n ver_fw-la 14._o the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v there_o be_v death_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n therefore_o there_o be_v sin_n therefore_o a_o law_n and_o sin_n from_o one_o pass_v unto_o all_o he_o call_v adam_n a_o type_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v viz._n of_o the_o second_o adam_n christ_n that_o we_o may_v understand_v how_o christ_n ought_v to_o answer_v in_o his_o save_a effect_n to_o those_o destructive_a effect_n of_o adam_n and_o that_o by_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n who_o will_v represent_v christ_n the_o saviour_n of_o man_n in_o the_o lose_a original_n of_o mankind_n that_o christ_n may_v be_v no_o less_o acknowledge_v the_o fountain_n head_n and_o root_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n to_o be_v derive_v to_o those_o that_o be_v he_o as_o adam_n be_v the_o fountain_n head_n and_o root_n of_o propagate_a sin_n and_o death_n to_o he_o vers._n 15._o but_o not_o as_o the_o offence_n so_o also_o be_v the_o free_a gift_n for_o if_o through_o the_o offence_n â—f_v one_o many_o be_v dead_a much_o more_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o â—he_v gift_n by_o grace_n which_o be_v by_o one_o man_n jesus_n christ_n have_v abound_v unto_o many_o the_o second_o member_n of_o the_o comparison_n wherein_o they_o disagree_v which_o be_v first_o brief_o propound_v afterward_o more_o large_o explain_v the_o offence_n be_v not_o like_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n for_o that_o good_a which_o proceed_v from_o god_n be_v of_o divine_a efficacy_n and_o virtue_n therefore_o infinite_o surpass_v the_o evil_n which_o be_v from_o man_n wherefore_o if_o the_o offence_n of_o one_o man_n i._n e._n adam_n can_v bring_v forth_o death_n to_o many_o that_o be_v natural_o propagate_v from_o he_o much_o more_o the_o infinite_a grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o one_o mâ—n_z jesus_n christ_n who_o also_o be_v god_n shall_v abundant_o convey_v life_n to_o they_o which_o be_v spiritual_o bear_v of_o christ._n the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v he_o will_v have_v we_o know_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n be_v more_o potent_a to_o save_v than_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n to_o destroy_v and_o the_o gift_n which_o be_v bestow_v through_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o those_o which_o adam_n lose_v vers._n 16._o and_o not_o as_o it_o be_v by_o one_o that_o sin_v so_o be_v the_o gift_n for_o the_o judgement_n be_v by_o one_o to_o condemnation_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n be_v of_o many_o offence_n unto_o justification_n the_o three_o branch_n of_o the_o comparison_n show_v the_o dissimilitude_n between_o the_o evil_a that_o enter_v only_o by_o adam_n sin_v and_o the_o gift_n which_o be_v by_o jesus_n christ_n because_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n from_o one_o sin_n of_o adam_n proceed_v to_o the_o just_a condemnation_n of_o himself_o and_o of_o all_o that_o by_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n be_v comprehend_v in_o his_o loin_n but_o grace_n or_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o that_o one_o original_a sin_n but_o from_o a_o multitude_n of_o actual_a sin_n commit_v by_o every_o one_o to_o a_o full_a justification_n from_o all_o sin_n the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v condemnation_n be_v from_o one_o offence_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o grace_n be_v a_o acquittal_n from_o all_o offence_n vers._n 17._o for_o if_o by_o one_o man_n offence_n death_n reign_v by_o one_o much_o more_o they_o which_o receive_v abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v reign_v in_o life_n by_o one_o jesus_n christ._n the_o four_o branch_n of_o the_o comparison_n with_o a_o confirmation_n of_o the_o former_a after_o this_o manner_n if_o by_o one_o only_a sin_n of_o adam_n death_n enter_v as_o a_o king_n subdue_a mankind_n to_o it_o much_o more_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n receive_v that_o abundant_a grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v reign_v in_o life_n by_o one_o jesus_n christ_n by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o excellent_a therefore_o the_o kingdom_n of_o life_n be_v which_o make_v its_o subject_n king_n and_o companion_n with_o christ_n in_o life_n eternal_a than_o the_o kingdom_n of_o death_n which_o destroy_v all_o its_o subject_n by_o so_o much_o the_o gift_n of_o christ_n in_o respect_n to_o its_o efficacy_n excel_v the_o offence_n of_o adam_n vers._n 18._o therefore_o as_o by_o the_o offence_n of_o one_o judgement_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n to_o condemnation_n even_o so_o lie_v the_o righteousness_n of_o one_o the_o free_a gift_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n unto_o â—ustification_n of_o life_n the_o five_o branch_n of_o the_o comparison_n as_o by_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n only_o the_o guilt_n come_v upon_o all_o that_o spring_v of_o adam_n by_o a_o natural_a propagation_n to_o their_o condemnation_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n only_o wherein_o he_o be_v obedient_a to_o his_o father_n unto_o the_o death_n the_o satisfaction_n come_v to_o justification_n of_o all_o man_n which_o spring_n of_o christ_n by_o a_o spiritual_a regeneration_n vers._n 19_o for_o as_o by_o one_o man_n disobedience_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o shall_v many_o be_v make_v righteous_a the_o six_o branch_n of_o the_o comparison_n illustrate_v and_o confirm_v the_o former_a after_o this_o manner_n as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n only_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o many_o be_v account_v and_o deal_v with_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n as_o sinner_n because_o they_o be_v derive_v from_o he_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n only_o many_o shall_v be_v make_v righteous_a that_o be_v shall_v be_v account_v as_o righteous_a to_o wit_n all_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n bear_v of_o he_o after_o the_o spirit_n for_o equal_a it_o be_v that_o the_o poison_n of_o sin_n shall_v not_o pierce_v deep_o or_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n spread_v further_o upon_o his_o offspring_n than_o the_o virtue_n
endeavour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 6._o know_v this_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n argum._n 6._o from_o that_o judicial_a union_n which_o we_o have_v with_o christ_n crucify_v the_o force_n of_o which_o argument_n that_o it_o may_v be_v see_v four_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v maintain_v 1._o that_o christ_n hang_v upon_o the_o cross_n as_o our_o surety_n sustain_v our_o person_n before_o god_n tribunal_n 2._o that_o he_o undergo_v the_o punishment_n due_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n or_o the_o old_a man_n so_o call_v because_o the_o evil_n of_o nature_n in_o those_o that_o be_v regenerate_v wax_v old_a and_o hasten_v to_o destruction_n 3._o that_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o to_o slay_v the_o old_a man_n in_o we_o 4._o in_o that_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o to_o represent_v our_o person_n we_o be_v thereby_o oblige_v to_o labour_n after_o mortification_n of_o sin_n by_o his_o spirit_n that_o after_o justification_n we_o shall_v no_o long_o serve_v sin_n from_o hence_o the_o argument_n we_o know_v or_o believe_v that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v judicial_o with_o christ_n to_o this_o end_n that_o in_o we_o who_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n may_v be_v weaken_v the_o body_n of_o death_n so_o that_o filthiness_n of_o habitual_a corruption_n compact_v as_o it_o be_v into_o one_o monstrous_a body_n prepare_v with_o all_o its_o member_n to_o actual_a sin_v that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o after_o we_o be_v justify_v serve_v sin_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n unless_o we_o will_v cast_v away_o the_o faith_n of_o our_o judicial_a union_n with_o christ_n hang_v upon_o the_o cross._n vers._n 7._o for_o he_o that_o be_v dead_a be_v free_v from_o sin_n argum._n 7._o from_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o union_n with_o christ_n die_v on_o the_o cross_n whosoever_o be_v dead_a to_o his_o old_a lord_n sin_n be_v justify_v and_o free_v from_o the_o yoke_n and_o dominion_n of_o sin_n that_o he_o may_v not_o serve_v it_o any_o long_o nor_o obey_v the_o command_n of_o it_o you_o may_v assume_v but_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n die_v for_o sin_n upon_o the_o cross_n we_o be_v dead_a to_o â—our_n old_a master_n sin_n therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o free_v from_o the_o yoke_n and_o dominion_n of_o sin_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o any_o long_o obey_v its_o command_n for_o what_o service_n can_v sin_v further_o exact_v from_o we_o who_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n have_v slay_v as_o it_o be_v vers._n 8._o now_o if_o we_o be_v dead_a with_o christ_n we_o believe_v that_o we_o shall_v also_o live_v with_o he_o argum._n 8._o if_o we_o die_v with_o christ_n i._n e._n be_v unite_v to_o he_o die_v in_o his_o power_n endeavour_v to_o mortify_v sin_n we_o need_v not_o doubt_v but_o we_o shall_v live_v a_o spiritual_a new_a and_o heavenly_a life_n with_o he_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o endeavour_v the_o mortify_n of_o sin_n vers._n 9_o know_v that_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a die_v no_o more_o death_n have_v no_o more_o dominion_n over_o he_o argum._n 9_o confirm_v the_o former_a we_o believe_v that_o christ_n rise_v to_o a_o immortal_a life_n neither_o be_v he_o for_o ever_o hereafter_o liable_a unto_o death_n but_o always_o live_v he_o both_o will_n and_o be_v able_a to_o perpetuate_v in_o we_o a_o new_a life_n that_o death_n may_v no_o more_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o therefore_o as_o we_o do_v not_o believe_v in_o vain_a that_o by_o his_o power_n we_o shall_v live_v a_o new_a and_o eternal_a life_n so_o ought_v we_o to_o labour_n that_o the_o new_a life_n to_o which_o we_o have_v rise_v with_o christ_n may_v be_v continue_v not_o to_o suffer_v sin_n shall_v any_o more_o prevail_v or_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o vers._n 10._o for_o in_o that_o he_o die_v he_o die_v unto_o sin_n once_o but_o in_o that_o he_o live_v he_o live_v unto_o god_n 11._o likewise_o reckon_v you_o also_o yourselves_o to_o be_v dead_a indeed_o unto_o sin_n but_o alive_a unto_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n argum._n 10._o as_o christ_n die_v but_o once_o to_o wash_v away_o and_o abolish_v sin_n and_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a he_o live_v for_o ever_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n so_o you_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o argument_n of_o faith_n gather_v and_o reckon_v yourselves_o in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v once_o dead_a nor_o to_o be_v oblige_v to_o die_v for_o sin_n any_o more_o that_o you_o be_v once_o dead_a by_o the_o dethrone_n of_o sin_n neither_o be_v you_o bind_v to_o serve_v sin_n any_o long_o that_o you_o be_v once_o dead_a to_o the_o destroy_n of_o sin_n nor_o can_v you_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n to_o mortify_v sin_n but_o in_o his_o resurrection_n you_o be_v bind_v to_o live_v unto_o god_n or_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o that_o you_o may_v so_o live_v you_o have_v strength_n and_o help_n enough_o by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n therefore_o the_o doctrine_n of_o free_a justification_n by_o faith_n be_v so_o far_o from_o open_v a_o door_n of_o liberty_n to_o sin_n that_o on_o the_o contrary_a nothing_o be_v more_o effectual_a and_o conducible_a to_o the_o promote_a of_o sanctity_n and_o holiness_n second_o part._n vers._n 12._o let_v not_o sin_n therefore_o reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o the_o apostle_n infer_v out_o of_o what_o go_v before_o a_o exhortation_n to_o all_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n that_o they_o follow_v after_o holiness_n the_o proposition_n to_o be_v prove_v be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o former_a viz._n they_o that_o be_v justify_v ought_v not_o to_o continue_v in_o sin_n but_o labour_n after_o holiness_n he_o produce_v thirteen_o argument_n whereof_o the_o three_o former_a be_v include_v in_o the_o follow_a exhortation_n the_o branch_n of_o this_o exhortation_n be_v three_o and_o the_o argument_n as_o many_o couch_v in_o the_o exhortation_n to_o the_o confirm_v of_o the_o proposition_n the_o first_o branch_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v that_o they_o will_v not_o obey_v sin_n by_o indulge_v the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o the_o body_n argum._n 1._o the_o first_o argument_n be_v this_o to_o obey_v the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o the_o body_n be_v to_o suffer_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n the_o reign_n of_o sin_n or_o of_o the_o devil_n from_o whence_o you_o be_v free_v which_o they_o that_o be_v justify_v shall_v tremble_v at_o therefore_o be_v now_o justify_v you_o ought_v not_o to_o follow_v after_o sin_n but_o holiness_n vers._n 13._o neither_o yield_v you_o your_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n but_o yield_v yourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o those_o that_o be_v alive_a from_o the_o dead_a and_o your_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o god_n the_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v that_o they_o will_v not_o fight_v for_o this_o tyrant_n viz._n sin_n make_v use_n of_o the_o faculty_n of_o their_o soul_n or_o body_n as_o servant_n to_o contend_v for_o it_o wherein_o be_v the_o second_o argument_n to_o serve_v sin_n be_v to_o yield_v the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o member_n of_o the_o body_n as_o weapon_n of_o iniquity_n to_o fight_v for_o sin_n and_o the_o devil_n against_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n which_o all_o that_o be_v justify_v aught_o to_o abhor_v therefore_o they_o that_o be_v justify_v ought_v not_o to_o serve_v sin_n yield_v the_o three_o member_n of_o the_o exhortation_n that_o they_o will_v yield_v themselves_o soldier_n and_o servant_n unto_o god_n who_o have_v free_v they_o from_o death_n wherein_o be_v the_o three_o argument_n god_n have_v call_v you_o back_o from_o death_n in_o sin_n and_o eternal_a perdition_n unto_o life_n that_o you_o may_v be_v servant_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o may_v contend_v for_o god_n against_o his_o enemy_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o labour_n after_o holiness_n vers._n 14._o for_o sin_n shall_v not_o have_v dominion_n over_o you_o for_o you_o arae_fw-la not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n argum._n 4._o if_o you_o contend_v and_o fight_v against_o sin_n the_o tyrant_n shall_v not_o recover_v his_o dominion_n over_o you_o which_o he_o have_v lose_v neither_o shall_v sin_v reign_n over_o you_o but_o you_o shall_v become_v conqueror_n through_o christ_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o labour_n after_o holiness_n for_o you_o be_v not_o argum._n 5._o confirm_v the_o former_a you_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n under_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n wherein_o
her_o husband_n live_v she_o be_v marry_v to_o another_o man_n she_o shall_v be_v call_v a_o adulteress_n but_o if_o her_o husband_n be_v dead_a she_o be_v free_a from_o that_o law_n so_o that_o she_o be_v no_o adulteress_n though_o she_o be_v marry_v to_o another_o man_n as_o to_o the_o first_o part_n take_v a_o comparison_n from_o marriage_n he_o show_v that_o the_o justify_v which_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o conjugal_a covenant_n of_o the_o law_n and_o espouse_v by_o a_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n to_o a_o new_a husband_n christ_n shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n in_o new_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o new_a husband_n christ._n in_o the_o three_o first_o verse_n he_o propound_v the_o protasis_n of_o the_o comparison_n after_o this_o manner_n as_o no_o law_n have_v dominion_n over_o the_o dead_a as_o you_o know_v but_o only_o over_o they_o that_o be_v alive_a ver_fw-la 1._o and_o particular_o the_o law_n of_o marriage_n be_v dissolve_v the_o one_o be_v dead_a so_o that_o the_o wife_n the_o husband_n be_v dead_a without_o adultery_n may_v marry_v another_o ver_fw-la 2_o &_o 3._o so_o you_o etc._n etc._n as_o it_o shall_v appear_v by_o and_o by_o vers._n 4._o wherefore_o my_o brethren_n you_o also_o be_v become_v dead_a to_o the_o law_n by_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n that_o you_o shall_v be_v marry_v to_o another_o even_o to_o he_o who_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a that_o we_o shall_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o god_n the_o apodosis_n of_o the_o comparison_n to_o this_o manner_n so_o you_o that_o be_v espouse_v former_o to_o the_o law_n by_o a_o covenant_n of_o work_n christ_n be_v dead_a for_o you_o that_o he_o may_v satisfy_v the_o law_n justice_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n in_o our_o name_n you_o be_v judicial_o dead_a to_o the_o law_n in_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o law_n or_o covenant_n of_o work_n have_v slay_v christ_n and_o you_o in_o he_o and_o by_o consequence_n you_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o matrimonial_a covenant_n of_o the_o law_n so_o that_o without_o the_o breach_n of_o justice_n you_o may_v enter_v into_o a_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a to_o this_o end_n he_o show_v that_o the_o purpose_n of_o marriage_n be_v disannul_v betwixt_o the_o law_n of_o work_n and_o we_o not_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v as_o we_o list_v but_o be_v raise_v from_o a_o state_n of_o death_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v espouse_v to_o another_o husband_n viz._n to_o he_o which_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a i._n e._n to_o christ_n who_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o have_v raise_v we_o with_o himself_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o have_v espouse_v we_o to_o himself_o according_a to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o be_v marry_v unto_o christ_n we_o may_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n there_o be_v five_o argument_n of_o consolation_n to_o the_o justify_v who_o bewail_v the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o own_o obedience_n become_v dead_a argum._n 1._o you_o be_v free_v from_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n which_o admit_v no_o obedience_n beside_o what_o be_v perfect_a and_o every_o way_n complete_a therefore_o all_o you_o that_o be_v justify_v have_v consolation_n which_o bewail_v the_o imperfection_n of_o your_o new_a obedience_n of_o another_o argum_fw-la 2._o you_o be_v now_o marry_v to_o another_o husband_n viz._n to_o christ_n who_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a who_o when_o he_o can_v answer_v the_o imperfection_n of_o your_o obedience_n and_o according_a to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n render_v your_o begin_a obedience_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n he_o take_v it_o upon_o himself_o you_o have_v this_o consolation_n that_o mourn_v over_o the_o imperfection_n of_o your_o new_a obedience_n fruit_n argum._n 3._o yeâ—_n be_v marry_v unto_o christ_n which_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a that_o you_o may_v not_o abide_v unfruitful_a but_o may_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n therefore_o take_v you_o comfort_n who_o bewail_v your_o imperfect_a obedience_n vers._n 5._o for_o when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o motion_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n do_v work_v in_o our_o member_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o death_n argum._n 4._o confirm_v the_o former_a from_o the_o change_n of_o our_o condition_n while_o we_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o by_o consequence_n under_o a_o law-covenant_n evil_a affection_n by_o the_o holy_a law_n of_o god_n be_v stir_v up_o and_o put_v forth_o themselves_o powerful_o in_o our_o member_n and_o all_o our_o faculty_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o production_n of_o the_o deadly_a fruit_n of_o actual_a sin_n therefore_o it_o will_v follow_v when_o we_o be_v now_o regenerate_v and_o under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n holy_a desire_n stir_v up_o by_o the_o new_a covenant_n powerful_o show_v forth_o themselves_o in_o our_o member_n to_o the_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o good_a work_n unto_o god_n that_o we_o may_v not_o abide_v unfruitful_a which_o be_v no_o small_a consolation_n for_o if_o we_o by_o faith_n will_v lay_v hold_n upon_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o will_v stir_v up_o our_o soul_n by_o the_o promise_n thereof_o apply_v unto_o we_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o we_o shall_v more_o plentiful_o bring_v forth_o good_a work_n that_o be_v it_o which_o christ_n say_v joh._n 15.5_o i_o be_o the_o vine_n you_o be_v the_o branch_n he_o that_o abide_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o he_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n for_o without_o i_o you_o can_v do_v nothing_o vers._n 6._o but_o now_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o law_n that_o be_v dead_a wherein_o we_o be_v hold_v that_o we_o shall_v serve_v in_o newness_n of_o spirit_n and_o not_o in_o the_o oldness_n of_o the_o letter_n argum._n 5._o open_v and_o confirm_v the_o former_a from_o the_o end_n of_o our_o change_a condition_n now_o to_o wit_n after_o justification_n through_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o law-covenant_n that_o covenant_n be_v dead_a in_o which_o we_o be_v hold_v or_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o christ_n in_o who_o we_o be_v contain_v judicial_o to_o that_o very_a end_n that_o we_o shall_v serve_v god_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n bestow_v new_a strength_n upon_o we_o by_o bring_v forth_o new_a and_o spiritual_a fruit_n not_o superficial_a and_o hypocritical_a which_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o old_a legal_a covenant_n now_o abolish_v at_o the_o most_o bring_v forth_o therefore_o god_n will_v not_o fail_v of_o his_o end_n but_o will_v cause_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v bewail_v their_o imperfect_a obedience_n to_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n in_o the_o newness_n of_o the_o letter_n for_o the_o fruit_n which_o be_v bring_v forth_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v true_o new_a and_o arise_v from_o the_o regenerate_a spirit_n furnish_v we_o with_o new_a strength_n forthwith_o to_o good_a work_n but_o the_o fruit_n which_o be_v bring_v forth_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n either_o be_v open_a rebellion_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n against_o god_n law_n or_o counterfeit_a obedience_n only_o in_o the_o outward_a performance_n such_o as_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o pharisee_n be_v who_o in_o the_o letter_n that_o be_v the_o outward_a show_n and_o formality_n obey_v without_o any_o renovation_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o second_o part._n verse_n 7._o what_o shall_v we_o say_v then_o be_v the_o law_n sin_n god_n forbid_v nay_o i_o have_v not_o know_v sin_n but_o by_o the_o law_n for_o i_o have_v not_o know_v lust_n except_o the_o law_n have_v say_v thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n contain_v a_o apology_n for_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o law_n in_o answer_v two_o objection_n arise_v out_o of_o what_o be_v say_v before_o the_o first_o objection_n see_v that_o evil_a and_o sinful_a motion_n be_v excite_v by_o the_o law_n as_o be_v say_v the_o law_n seem_v to_o be_v sin_n or_o the_o cause_n of_o sin_n he_o answer_v by_o way_n of_o negation_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o entertain_v any_o such_o thought_n he_o give_v three_o reason_n of_o his_o negation_n illustrate_v by_o his_o own_o experience_n wherein_o he_o plead_v for_o the_o law_n the_o first_o reason_n because_o the_o law_n discover_v sin_n and_o manifest_v the_o evil_a that_o be_v in_o it_o which_o he_o confirm_v by_o his_o own_o experience_n who_o have_v not_o know_v that_o lust_n which_o lurk_v in_o his_o heart_n to_o be_v sin_n have_v he_o not_o see_v it_o forbid_v by_o the_o law_n therefore_o the_o law_n be_v holy_a vers._n 8._o but_o
it_o be_v of_o work_n then_o be_v it_o no_o more_o grace_n otherwise_o work_n be_v no_o more_o work_n from_o hence_o the_o apostle_n infer_v two_o conclusion_n the_o first_o answer_v the_o design_n of_o this_o epistle_n viz._n that_o the_o election_n see_v it_o be_v of_o grace_n not_o of_o any_o work_v foresee_v because_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o election_n grace_n and_o work_n as_o cause_n mutual_o destroy_v each_o other_o for_o if_o grace_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o election_n work_n be_v not_o and_o on_o the_o contrary_a but_o grace_n be_v the_o cause_n as_o have_v be_v say_v therefore_o work_v fore-seen_a be_v not_o the_o cause_n vers._n 7._o what_o then_o israel_n have_v not_o obtain_v that_o which_o he_o seek_v for_o but_o the_o election_n have_v obtain_v it_o and_o the_o rest_n be_v blind_v the_o second_o conclusion_n show_v what_o be_v say_v before_o chap._n 9_o vers_fw-la 31._o of_o the_o israelite_n who_o seek_v for_o righteousness_n by_o the_o law_n and_o do_v not_o attain_v it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v only_o of_o the_o reprobate_n for_o the_o elect_a israelite_n obtain_v righteousness_n which_o they_o seek_v for_o by_o grace_n in_o the_o messiah_n but_o the_o rest_n that_o be_v the_o reprobate_n be_v harden_v vers._n 8._o according_a as_o it_o be_v write_v god_n have_v give_v they_o the_o spirit_n of_o slumber_n eye_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o see_v and_o ear_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o hear_v unto_o this_o day_n that_o the_o reprobate_n be_v harden_v he_o prove_v by_o a_o twofold_a testimony_n the_o first_o be_v of_o isaiah_n 29.16_o and_o 6.9_o where_o god_n be_v say_v in_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n to_o have_v smite_v this_o perverse_a people_n with_o the_o punishment_n of_o blindness_n and_o stupidity_n or_o for_o the_o contempt_n of_o his_o word_n to_o have_v give_v up_o to_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n that_o they_o may_v not_o discern_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n offer_v in_o the_o gospel_n which_o judgement_n lie_v upon_o the_o multitude_n till_o the_o time_n of_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 9_o and_o david_n say_v let_v their_o table_n be_v make_v a_o snare_n and_o a_o trap_n and_o a_o stumbling-block_n and_o a_o recompense_n unto_o they_o 10._o let_v their_o eye_n be_v darken_v that_o they_o may_v not_o see_v and_o bow_v down_o their_o back_n always_o another_o testimony_n be_v from_o david_n psal._n 69.23_o 24._o who_o as_o a_o type_n of_o christ_n pray_v against_o his_o enemy_n that_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gospel_n also_o tender_v to_o they_o may_v be_v to_o they_o a_o occasion_n of_o ruin_n that_o afterward_o they_o may_v savour_v nothing_o but_o earthly_a thing_n who_o be_v so_o often_o warn_v of_o god_n will_v not_o relish_v heavenly_a thing_n and_o that_o in_o just_a revenge_n of_o their_o unthankfulness_n vers._n 11._o i_o say_v then_o have_v they_o stumble_v that_o they_o shall_v fall_v god_n forbid_v but_o rather_o through_o their_o fall_n salvation_n be_v come_v unto_o the_o gentile_n for_o to_o provoke_v they_o to_o jealousy_n he_o repeat_v the_o first_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o jew_n be_v not_o to_o be_v despise_v and_o he_o add_v a_o second_o the_o jew_n be_v not_o cast_v off_o that_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o they_o shall_v perish_v that_o be_v of_o this_o nation_n but_o that_o salvation_n through_o christ_n refuse_v by_o the_o jew_n may_v come_v to_o the_o gentile_n that_o the_o gentile_n be_v convert_v unto_o god_n may_v provoke_v the_o jew_n to_o jealousy_n and_o by_o consequence_n to_o repentance_n therefore_o the_o jew_n be_v not_o to_o be_v despise_v the_o jew_n be_v provoke_v to_o jealousy_n when_o they_o see_v themselves_o shut_v out_o from_o god_n and_o scatter_v that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v a_o church_n but_o the_o gentile_n in_o their_o room_n to_o be_v take_v of_o god_n into_o his_o bosom_n wherein_o before_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n have_v be_v cherish_v vers._n 12._o now_o if_o the_o fall_n of_o they_o be_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o diminish_n of_o they_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o gentile_n how_o much_o more_o their_o fullness_n argum._n 3._o as_o the_o ruin_n of_o the_o jew_n turn_v to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o gentile_n so_o also_o and_o much_o more_o the_o restitution_n of_o the_o jew_n shall_v prove_v a_o advantage_n to_o the_o world_n and_o the_o gentile_n therefore_o so_o far_o shall_v it_o be_v from_o we_o to_o despise_v the_o jew_n as_o whole_o cast_v away_o that_o on_o the_o other_o side_n their_o conversion_n be_v to_o be_v wish_v and_o hope_v for_o vers._n 13._o for_o i_o speak_v to_o you_o gentile_n in_o as_o much_o as_o i_o be_o the_o apostle_n of_o the_o gentile_n i_o magnify_v my_o office_n 14._o if_o by_o any_o mean_n i_o may_v provoke_v to_o emulation_n they_o which_o be_v my_o flesh_n and_o may_v save_v some_o of_o they_o argum._n 4._o i_o myself_o be_o a_o apostle_n of_o the_o gentile_n so_o much_o the_o more_o earnest_o do_v i_o bestow_v my_o ministry_n in_o convert_v as_o many_o as_o i_o can_v and_o magnify_v my_o office_n to_o this_o end_n that_o i_o may_v provoke_v the_o jew_n my_o kinsman_n not_o to_o suffer_v you_o only_o to_o enjoy_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o that_o they_o will_v join_v themselves_o unto_o you_o and_o so_o may_v be_v save_v therefore_o it_o be_v your_o duty_n not_o to_o despise_v they_o as_o altogether_o cast_v off_o but_o to_o labour_v with_o i_o that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v vers._n 15._o for_o if_o the_o cast_v away_o of_o they_o be_v the_o reconcile_n of_o the_o world_n what_o shall_v the_o receive_n of_o they_o be_v but_o life_n from_o the_o dead_a argum._n 5._o if_o the_o cast_n off_o the_o jew_n be_v through_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n turn_v to_o a_o occasion_n of_o reconcile_a the_o gentile_n from_o the_o conversion_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v not_o such_o a_o change_n for_o the_o better_a to_o be_v expect_v among_o the_o gentile_n as_o if_o it_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a therefore_o the_o jew_n be_v not_o to_o be_v despise_v as_o altogether_o cast_v off_o but_o their_o conversion_n be_v to_o be_v desire_v and_o hope_v for_o for_o when_o god_n shall_v again_o resume_v his_o ancient_a people_n what_o wonder_v if_o he_o shall_v pour_v out_o upon_o all_o the_o church_n a_o great_a plenty_n of_o his_o spirit_n what_o wonder_v if_o he_o take_v away_o those_o destructive_a heresy_n and_o schism_n wherewith_o the_o christian_a church_n among_o the_o gentile_n be_v almost_o oppress_v even_o to_o death_n and_o unite_v they_o more_o firm_o among_o themselves_o and_o with_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n that_o this_o hereafter_o shall_v be_v the_o happy_a condition_n of_o the_o church_n about_o the_o time_n of_o the_o jew_n conversion_n the_o apostle_n will_v not_o have_v we_o despair_v who_o propound_v to_o we_o as_o it_o be_v a_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o be_v hope_v for_o by_o we_o in_o the_o change_n of_o the_o church_n condition_n vers._n 16._o for_o if_o the_o first_o fruit_n be_v holy_a the_o lump_n be_v also_o holy_a and_o if_o the_o root_n be_v holy_a so_o be_v the_o branch_n argum._n 6._o the_o nation_n of_o the_o jew_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o covenant_n with_o their_o father_n be_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n and_o be_v honour_v with_o the_o dignity_n of_o federal_n holiness_n descend_v from_o their_o father_n that_o be_v in_o covenant_n as_o the_o lump_n and_o harvest_n be_v sanctify_v in_o the_o first_o fruit_n and_o the_o branch_n in_o the_o consecrate_v of_o the_o root_n therefore_o the_o jew_n be_v not_o to_o be_v contemn_v as_o whole_o cast_v away_o vers._n 17._o and_o if_o some_o of_o the_o branch_n be_v break_v off_o and_o thou_o be_v a_o wild_a olive-tree_n be_v graff_v in_o among_o they_o and_o with_o they_o partake_v of_o the_o root_n and_o fatness_n of_o the_o olive-tree_n some_o unbelieve_a jew_n as_o branch_n be_v break_v off_o from_o the_o olive-tree_n from_o the_o church_n of_o the_o holy_a patriarch_n and_o thou_o a_o gentile_a be_v as_o a_o wild_a olive_n far_o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n be_v implant_v in_o their_o stead_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o privilege_n of_o that_o church_n and_o holy_a covenant_n as_o of_o the_o fatness_n of_o the_o olive-tree_n therefore_o thou_o ought_v not_o to_o despise_v the_o jew_n vers._n 18._o boast_v not_o against_o the_o branch_n but_o if_o thou_o boast_v thou_o bear_v not_o the_o root_n but_o the_o root_n thou_o argum._n 8._o if_o thou_o shall_v boast_v against_o the_o jew_n as_o more_o worthy_a than_o they_o thou_o behave_v thyself_o no_o less_o foolish_o than_o the_o branch_n bear_v by_o the_o root_n
and_o four_o article_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v handle_v concern_v the_o avoid_n of_o go_v to_o law_n before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o infidel_n to_o vers_n 12_o and_o of_o shun_v fornication_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o dare_v any_o of_o you_o have_v a_o matter_n against_o another_o go_v to_o law_n before_o the_o unjust_a and_o not_o before_o the_o saint_n by_o eleven_o argument_n he_o prove_v that_o christian_n ought_v not_o to_o contend_v before_o heathen_a judge_n argum._n 1._o it_o be_v a_o shameful_a thing_n when_o there_o be_v holy_a judge_n to_o go_v to_o law_n under_o infidel_n judge_n therefore_o we_o must_v not_o contend_v before_o infidel_n judge_n vers._n 2._o do_v you_o not_o know_v that_o the_o saint_n shall_v judge_v the_o world_n and_o if_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v judge_v by_o you_o be_v you_o unworthy_a to_o judge_v the_o small_a matter_n argum._n 2._o the_o saint_n which_o shall_v judge_v the_o world_n be_v much_o more_o worthy_a of_o judge_v matter_n pertain_v to_o this_o world_n therefore_o we_o must_v not_o contend_v under_o infidel_n vers._n 3._o know_v you_o not_o that_o we_o shall_v judge_v angel_n how_o much_o more_o thing_n that_o pertain_v to_o this_o life_n argum._n 3._o the_o saint_n shall_v judge_v angel_n viz._n evil_a angel_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n therefore_o they_o be_v much_o more_o fit_a to_o judge_v of_o temporal_a thing_n therefore_o we_o must_v not_o contend_v under_o heathen_a judge_n the_o saint_n be_v say_v to_o judge_v angel_n and_o the_o world_n because_o they_o be_v now_o acquit_v in_o judgement_n as_o assessor_n in_o judgement_n with_o christ_n shall_v consent_v to_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o judge_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o church_n vers._n 4._o if_o then_o you_o have_v judgement_n of_o thing_n pertain_v to_o this_o life_n set_v they_o to_o judge_v who_o be_v least_o esteem_v in_o the_o church_n argum._n 4._o those_o that_o be_v of_o least_o esteem_n in_o the_o church_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v appoint_v judge_n than_o that_o we_o shall_v betake_v ourselves_o to_o infidel_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 5._o i_o speak_v to_o your_o shame_n be_v it_o so_o that_o there_o be_v not_o a_o wise_a man_n among_o you_o no_o not_o one_o that_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o judge_v between_o his_o brethren_n he_o correct_v himself_o in_o this_o argument_n by_o show_v that_o he_o will_v have_v appoint_v judge_n not_o simple_o those_o that_o be_v least_o esteem_v in_o the_o church_n but_o this_o he_o will_v have_v do_v by_o a_o comparative_a concession_n from_o what_o they_o practise_v that_o he_o may_v with_o shame_n restrain_v they_o be_v it_o so_o argum._n 5._o you_o have_v among_o you_o those_o that_o be_v wise_a man_n and_o yet_o you_o betake_v yourselves_o to_o profane_a judicatories_n as_o if_o there_o be_v not_o wise_a man_n among_o you_o which_o may_v decide_v controversy_n therefore_o it_o behoove_v you_o not_o thus_o to_o behave_v yourselves_o vers._n 6._o but_o brother_n go_v to_o law_n with_o brother_n and_o that_o before_o the_o unbeliever_n argum._n 6._o see_v that_o you_o be_v brethren_n you_o ought_v not_o to_o contend_v one_o with_o another_o in_o go_v to_o law_n therefore_o much_o less_o under_o heathen_n vers._n 7._o now_o therefore_o there_o be_v utter_o a_o fault_n among_o you_o because_o you_o go_v to_o law_n one_o with_o another_o why_o do_v you_o not_o rather_o take_v wrong_a why_o do_v you_o not_o rather_o suffer_v yourselves_o to_o be_v defraud_v argum._n 7._o strive_n and_o contention_n discover_v your_o weakness_n infirmity_n and_o sin_n therefore_o you_o must_v not_o contend_v especial_o before_o infidel_n wherefore_o argum._n 8._o iâ—_n will_v be_v better_a to_o suffer_v injury_n and_o wrong_n than_o with_o scandal_n to_o contend_v therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o contend_v especial_o under_o infidel_n vers._n 8._o nay_o you_o do_v wrong_a and_o defraud_v and_o that_o your_o brethren_n argum._n 9_o those_o that_o be_v active_a in_o contend_v among_o you_o join_v it_o with_o injury_n and_o defraud_v of_o your_o brethren_n inasmuch_o as_o the_o actor_n be_v full_a of_o revenge_n pride_n and_o covetousness_n therefore_o your_o contend_v be_v unjust_a and_o especial_o under_o infidel_n vers._n 9_o know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o unrighteous_a shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o deceive_v neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o effeminate_a nor_o abuser_n of_o themselves_o with_o mankind_n 10._o nor_o thief_n nor_o covetous_a nor_o drunkard_n nor_o reviler_n nor_o extortioner_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n argum._n 10._o these_o unjust_a contending_n as_o well_o as_o other_o kind_n of_o wickedness_n and_o abominable_a impurity_n which_o be_v here_o reckon_v up_o keep_v man_n out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n therefore_o you_o ought_v not_o to_o contend_v etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o and_o such_o be_v some_o of_o you_o but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v but_o you_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n argum._n 11._o and_o last_o see_v you_o corinthian_n have_v be_v defile_v with_o all_o or_o most_o or_o at_o least_o with_o some_o of_o these_o foresaid_a vice_n and_o now_o so_o far_o as_o in_o charity_n we_o may_v judge_v of_o you_o you_o have_v obtain_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o be_v sanctify_v through_o the_o spirit_n and_o clothe_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n you_o ought_v to_o beware_v receive_v power_n from_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n leâ—t_v you_o fall_v again_o into_o the_o same_o filthiness_n either_o by_o stir_v up_o contention_n with_o other_o or_o defile_v yourselves_o any_o other_o way_n vers._n 12._o all_o thing_n be_v lawful_a unto_o i_o but_o all_o thing_n be_v not_o expedient_a all_o thing_n be_v lawful_a for_o i_o but_o i_o will_v not_o be_v bring_v under_o the_o power_n of_o any_o the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n contain_v the_o four_o article_n of_o the_o epistle_n follow_v concern_v the_o avoid_v simple_a fornication_n as_o it_o be_v call_v which_o the_o corinthian_n account_v a_o thing_n indifferent_a as_o other_o gentile_n do_v he_o proceed_v to_o reproof_n by_o prevent_v their_o apology_n which_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o make_v the_o corinthian_n may_v say_v all_o indifferent_a thing_n be_v lawful_a for_o we_o but_o as_o meat_n so_o also_o fornication_n be_v indifferent_a therefore_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o we_o first_o he_o answer_v in_o general_a by_o limit_v of_o the_o major_n viz_o that_o all_o indifferent_a thing_n be_v lawful_a so_o far_o as_o they_o be_v convenient_a and_o lawful_a so_o that_o we_o be_v not_o bring_v into_o bondage_n to_o our_o affection_n by_o the_o intemperate_a use_n of_o our_o liberty_n for_o in_o those_o and_o the_o like_a case_n he_o sin_v in_o the_o use_n of_o indifferent_a thing_n vers._n 13._o meat_n for_o the_o belly_n and_o the_o belly_n for_o meat_n but_o god_n shall_v destroy_v both_o it_o and_o they_o now_o the_o body_n be_v not_o for_o fornication_n but_o for_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o body_n further_o he_o answer_v in_o special_a to_o the_o minor_a show_v the_o difference_n betwixt_o meat_n and_o fornication_n grant_v that_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o use_v any_o kind_n of_o meat_n because_o god_n have_v ordain_v to_o the_o good_a of_o nature_n meat_n for_o the_o belly_n and_o the_o belly_n for_o meat_n but_o yet_o with_o a_o temporary_a conjunction_n for_o as_o god_n will_v destroy_v meat_n so_o he_o will_v destroy_v the_o belly_n as_o to_o the_o use_v it_o now_o have_v so_o that_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o the_o belly_n we_o ought_v not_o to_o endanger_v our_o eternal_a salvation_n or_o the_o salvation_n of_o other_o eat_v with_o offence_n as_o to_o that_o which_o concern_v fornication_n he_o deny_v it_o lawful_a upon_o any_o necessity_n as_o meat_n be_v lawful_a but_o simple_o to_o be_v a_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v avoid_v and_o that_o he_o prove_v by_o six_o argument_n argum._n 1._o because_o the_o body_n be_v not_o make_v for_o fornication_n or_o ordain_v to_o that_o end_n as_o the_o belly_n for_o meat_n and_o meat_n for_o the_o belly_n but_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n who_o be_v ordain_v to_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o man_n to_o govern_v the_o whole_a body_n that_o it_o may_v be_v keep_v holy_a therefore_o fornication_n be_v no_o way_n lawful_a vers._n 14._o and_o god_n have_v both_o raise_v up_o the_o lord_n and_o will_v also_o raise_v up_o we_o by_o his_o own_o power_n argum._n 2._o our_o body_n shall_v be_v raise_v glorious_a in_o the_o resurrection_n as_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v raise_v therefore_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v
defile_v with_o fornication_n vers._n 15._o know_v you_o not_o that_o your_o body_n be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n shall_v i_o then_o take_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n and_o make_v they_o the_o member_n of_o a_o harlot_n god_n forbid_v argum._n 3._o the_o faithful_a which_o be_v member_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o by_o fornication_n to_o be_v make_v the_o member_n of_o a_o harlot_n which_o argument_n he_o sharpen_v with_o a_o interrogation_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 16._o what_o know_v you_o not_o that_o he_o that_o be_v join_v to_o a_o harlot_n be_v one_o body_n for_o two_o say_v he_o shall_v be_v one_o flesh_n that_o he_o may_v confirm_v this_o argument_n he_o prove_v from_o the_o analogy_n of_o marriage_n that_o fornication_n with_o a_o harlot_n make_v the_o fornicator_n one_o flesh_n and_o by_o consequence_n the_o fornicator_n be_v make_v the_o member_n of_o a_o harlot_n therefore_o fornication_n be_v unlawful_a vers._n 17._o but_o he_o that_o be_v join_v unto_o the_o lord_n be_v one_o spirit_n further_o he_o prove_v that_o believer_n be_v member_n of_o christ_n because_o join_v by_o faith_n and_o be_v one_o mystical_a body_n with_o christ_n one_o spiritual_a body_n or_o one_o spirit_n vers._n 18._o flee_v fornication_n every_o sin_n that_o a_o man_n do_v be_v without_o the_o body_n but_o he_o that_o commit_v fornication_n sin_v against_o his_o own_o body_n he_o turn_v the_o position_n into_o a_o dehortation_n and_o add_v the_o four_o argum_fw-la by_o way_n of_o comparison_n with_o other_o sin_n other_o sin_n abuse_v the_o object_n without_o chief_o and_o principal_o but_o fornication_n abuse_v its_o own_o body_n and_o more_o dishonour_v the_o body_n than_o any_o other_o sin_n therefore_o it_o be_v unlawful_a vers._n 19_o what_o know_v you_o not_o that_o your_o own_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v in_o you_o which_o you_o have_v of_o god_n and_o you_o be_v not_o your_o own_o 20._o for_o you_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n therefore_o glorify_v god_n in_o your_o body_n and_o in_o your_o spirit_n which_o be_v go_n argum._n 5._o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v in_o we_o give_v we_o of_o god_n therefore_o they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v pollute_v with_o fornication_n neither_o be_v you_o argum._n 6._o the_o faithful_a be_v not_o their_o own_o but_o purchase_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n therefore_o they_o ought_v to_o take_v heed_n that_o they_o defile_v not_o themselves_o with_o fornication_n but_o rather_o endeavour_v by_o a_o holy_a conversation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o glorify_v god_n their_o redeemer_n who_o they_o be_v chap._n vii_o the_o five_o article_n of_o case_n touch_v marriage_n the_o apostle_n be_v inquire_v of_o by_o the_o corinthian_n concern_v marriage-case_n in_o this_o chapter_n he_o answer_v five_o of_o their_o demand_n vers._n 1._o now_o concern_v the_o thing_n whereof_o you_o write_v unto_o i_o it_o be_v good_a for_o a_o man_n not_o to_o touch_v a_o woman_n 2._o nevertheless_o to_o avoid_v fornication_n let_v every_o man_n have_v his_o own_o wife_n and_o let_v every_o woman_n have_v she_o own_o husband_n the_o first_o enquiry_n be_v of_o man_n unmarried_a who_o live_v a_o single_a life_n whether_o it_o be_v best_o for_o they_o to_o marry_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o demand_n be_v two_o the_o fear_n of_o trouble_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o defilement_n in_o marriage_n that_o which_o belong_v to_o the_o first_o reason_n we_o be_v to_o remember_v that_o the_o corinthian_n have_v be_v a_o long_a time_n in_o danger_n of_o persecution_n although_o now_o they_o live_v prosperous_o and_o the_o most_o part_n fear_v nothing_o the_o apostle_n answer_v those_o that_o be_v in_o such_o a_o case_n if_o no_o necessity_n lie_v upon_o they_o to_o marry_v it_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a not_o to_o marry_v but_o where_o there_o be_v danger_n of_o sin_v by_o incontinence_n we_o be_v rather_o to_o eschew_v fornication_n and_o sin_n than_o the_o danger_n of_o trouble_n in_o marriage_n vers._n 3._o let_v the_o husband_n render_v to_o the_o wife_n due_a benevolence_n and_o likewise_o also_o the_o wife_n unto_o the_o husband_n that_o which_o concern_v the_o scruple_n leâ—t_v any_o one_o shall_v think_v his_o conscience_n by_o matrimonial_a society_n defile_v he_o declare_v not_o only_o the_o conjugal_a bed_n to_o be_v undefiled_a but_o also_o the_o right_n of_o the_o marriagebed_n ought_v to_o be_v grant_v to_o he_o that_o seek_v a_o wife_n whereto_o he_o subjoin_v four_o reason_n due_n reason_v 1._o because_o that_o benevolence_n be_v due_a by_o the_o law_n of_o marriage_n vers._n 4._o the_o wife_n have_v not_o power_n of_o she_o own_o body_n but_o the_o husband_n and_o likewise_o also_o the_o husband_n have_v no_o power_n of_o his_o own_o body_n but_o the_o wife_n reason_n 2._o because_o by_o conjugal_a agreement_n the_o husband_n have_v power_n over_o the_o wife_n body_n and_o the_o wife_n over_o the_o husband_n chief_o to_o avoid_v fornication_n vers._n 5._o defraud_v you_o not_o one_o another_o except_o it_o be_v with_o consent_n for_o a_o time_n that_o you_o may_v give_v yourselves_o to_o fast_v and_o prayer_n and_o come_v together_o again_o that_o satan_n tempt_v you_o not_o for_o your_o incontinency_n reason_n 3._o because_o otherwise_o there_o will_v fall_v out_o a_o unjust_a defraud_v of_o each_o other_o part_n if_o commerce_n shall_v be_v deny_v without_o reason_n that_o you_o may_v give_v yourselves_o he_o limit_n what_o he_o have_v say_v with_o a_o special_a exception_n unless_o it_o be_v agree_v by_o consent_n on_o both_o part_n that_o for_o a_o time_n they_o may_v give_v themselves_o to_o fast_v and_o prayer_n leâ—t_fw-la satan_n tempt_v reason_n 4._o because_o after_o the_o set_a time_n if_o benevolence_n desire_v be_v deny_v it_o be_v dangerous_a lest_o satan_n tempt_v the_o party_n defraud_v for_o his_o incontinency_n to_o commit_v adultery_n vers._n 6._o but_o i_o speak_v this_o by_o permission_n and_o not_o of_o commandment_n 7._o for_o i_o will_v that_o all_o man_n be_v even_o as_o i_o myself_o but_o every_o man_n have_v his_o proper_a gift_n of_o god_n one_o after_o this_o manner_n another_o after_o that_o he_o explain_v this_o his_o opinion_n touch_v contract_a marriage_n and_o use_v conjugal_a society_n that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o universal_a precept_n as_o if_o here_o command_v marriage_n to_o all_o but_o that_o the_o grant_n or_o permission_n be_v universal_a only_o in_o case_n of_o incontinency_n for_o plain_o if_o by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n it_o may_v be_v the_o apostle_n can_v with_o the_o corinthian_n who_o move_v the_o question_n both_o continence_n and_o the_o advantage_n of_o single_a life_n which_o god_n have_v bestow_v upon_o he_o but_o because_o the_o gift_n of_o continence_n be_v not_o give_v to_o every_o one_o he_o say_v that_o he_o speak_v this_o by_o permission_n which_o he_o have_v grant_v vers._n 8._o i_o say_v therefore_o to_o the_o unmarried_a and_o widow_n it_o be_v good_a for_o they_o if_o they_o abide_v even_o as_o i_o 9_o but_o if_o they_o can_v contain_v let_v they_o marry_v for_o it_o be_v better_a to_o marry_v than_o to_o burn_v from_o hence_o he_o gather_v up_o the_o sum_n of_o what_o he_o have_v say_v that_o he_o may_v plain_o answer_v those_o who_o live_v unmarried_a or_o widow_n it_o be_v convenient_a that_o they_o shall_v abide_v in_o that_o state_n if_o they_o can_v contain_v if_o not_o that_o they_o marry_v for_o it_o be_v better_a he_o give_v a_o reason_n because_o it_o behove_v they_o rather_o to_o beware_v of_o burn_a lust_n which_o defile_v the_o conscience_n with_o sin_n than_o of_o the_o trouble_n of_o marriage_n even_o those_o trouble_n which_o accompany_v a_o marry_a state_n in_o time_n of_o persecution_n vers._n 10._o and_o unto_o the_o marry_v i_o command_v yet_o not_o i_o but_o the_o lord_n let_v not_o the_o wife_n depart_v from_o her_o husband_n the_o second_o thing_n they_o inquire_v of_o be_v concern_v divorce_n the_o part_n whereof_o be_v two_o the_o first_o be_v concern_v both_o be_v believer_n whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o marry_a christian_n to_o make_v a_o divorce_n unless_o the_o case_n be_v for_o adultery_n he_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a which_o answer_n that_o he_o may_v confirm_v he_o deny_v that_o he_o command_v any_o thing_n new_a or_o from_o special_a revelation_n but_o that_o he_o repeat_v a_o old_a command_n by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o in_o the_o institution_n of_o marriage_n establish_v that_o the_o marry_v shall_v be_v one_o flesh_n whereupon_o that_o separation_n and_o divorce_n be_v unlawful_a vers._n 11._o but_o if_o she_o depart_v let_v she_o remain_v unmarried_a or_o be_v reconcile_v to_o her_o husband_n and_o let_v not_o the_o husband_n
marry_v with_o pious_a affection_n and_o with_o a_o person_n that_o be_v a_o believer_n and_o to_o one_o who_o she_o may_v by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n for_o this_o it_o be_v to_o marry_v in_o the_o lord_n so_o to_o marry_v that_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n may_v be_v expect_v vers._n 40._o but_o she_o be_v happy_a if_o she_o so_o abide_v after_o my_o judgement_n and_o i_o think_v also_o that_o i_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n second_o he_o answer_v although_o it_o be_v lawful_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o expedient_a for_o the_o most_o part_n especial_o when_o in_o danger_n of_o persecution_n or_o in_o present_a necessity_n because_o she_o shall_v be_v more_o happy_a if_o she_o abide_v in_o her_o widowhood_n i._n e._n she_o shall_v live_v in_o more_o tranquillity_n and_o void_a of_o trouble_n which_o second_o marriage_n may_v create_v to_o she_o modest_o insinuate_v this_o his_o advice_n concern_v the_o conveniency_n of_o it_o to_o be_v divine_a he_o strong_o assert_n that_o it_o most_o certain_o conduce_v to_o convenience_n for_o more_o be_v say_v than_o if_o he_o have_v speak_v this_o without_o extenuation_n chap._n viii_o the_o six_o article_n concern_v the_o avoid_v of_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n the_o six_o article_n of_o the_o epistle_n follow_v concern_v the_o avoid_n of_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n chap._n 8_o 9_o 10_o vers._n 1._o now_o as_o touch_v thing_n offer_v unto_o idol_n we_o know_v that_o we_o all_o have_v knowledge_n knowledge_n puff_v up_o but_o charity_n edifi_v the_o disputation_n which_o be_v contain_v in_o this_o chapter_n consist_v in_o the_o answer_n of_o three_o objection_n from_o whence_o it_o appear_v that_o it_o be_v not_o simple_o lawful_a to_o feed_v upon_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n the_o first_o objection_n we_o be_v sufficient_o instruct_v by_o knowledge_n concern_v the_o lawful_a use_n of_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n therefore_o we_o may_v lawful_o eat_v of_o they_o he_o answer_v by_o way_n of_o concession_n and_o correction_n to_o this_o sense_n although_o any_o one_o know_v his_o liberty_n in_o use_v thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n yet_o a_o bare_a knowledge_n be_v not_o sufficient_a unless_o it_o be_v join_v with_o charity_n in_o use_n and_o practice_n because_o knowledge_n without_o charity_n puff_v up_o and_o make_v they_o proud_a despiser_n of_o the_o brethren_n that_o know_v but_o little_a but_o join_v with_o charity_n if_o edify_v i._n e._n accommodate_n itself_o for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o verse_n 2._o and_o if_o any_o man_n think_v that_o he_o know_v any_o thing_n he_o know_v nothing_o yet_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o know_v 3._o but_o if_o any_o man_n know_v god_n the_o same_o be_v know_v of_o he_o he_o explain_v what_o he_o have_v speak_v by_o distinguish_v betwixt_o he_o that_o know_v with_o pride_n and_o he_o that_o know_v with_o charity_n to_o god_n and_o his_o neighbour_n the_o one_o who_o have_v knowledge_n join_v with_o pride_n know_v nothing_o solid_o because_o he_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o a_o vain_a opinion_n of_o his_o own_o knowledge_n but_o the_o other_o who_o have_v knowledge_n join_v with_o love_n as_o he_o be_v teach_v by_o god_n so_o he_o be_v approve_v of_o by_o god_n that_o he_o be_v true_o know_v vers._n 4._o as_o concern_v therefore_o the_o eat_n of_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v offer_v in_o sacrifice_n unto_o idol_n we_o know_v that_o a_o idol_n be_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n and_o that_o there_o be_v none_o other_o god_n but_o one_o the_o second_o objection_n we_o know_v that_o a_o idol_n have_v no_o divinity_n in_o it_o either_o external_o or_o internal_o which_o be_v conceive_v to_o be_v in_o he_o by_o those_o that_o offer_v thing_n to_o the_o idol_n or_o be_v feign_v to_o be_v represent_v in_o he_o we_o know_v also_o that_o there_o be_v no_o god_n but_o one_o therefore_o see_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n may_v not_o be_v pollute_v by_o we_o from_o the_o fiction_n of_o man_n it_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o feed_v upon_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n vers._n 5._o for_o though_o there_o be_v that_o be_v call_v god_n whether_o in_o heaven_n or_o in_o earth_n as_o there_o be_v god_n many_o and_o lord_n many_o 6._o but_o to_o we_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n the_o father_n of_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n and_o we_o in_o he_o and_o one_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n and_o we_o by_o he_o he_o answer_v first_o by_o concession_n and_o confirmation_n of_o the_o antecedent_n lay_v down_o by_o the_o opposer_n for_o although_o they_o may_v be_v in_o the_o word_n and_o opinion_n of_o man_n and_o may_v be_v call_v celestial_a and_o terrestrial_a god_n and_o many_o lord_n yet_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n and_o lord_n viz._n the_o father_n by_o which_o name_n we_o be_v bring_v to_o the_o other_o person_n to_o wit_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v one_o god_n the_o begin_n of_o all_o creature_n from_o who_o and_o the_o end_n of_o all_o to_o who_o chief_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o who_o be_v believer_n and_o dedicate_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o one_o mediator_n jesus_n christ_n the_o same_o god_n with_o the_o father_n by_o who_o as_o by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o father_n all_o thing_n be_v create_v and_o we_o believer_n redeem_v by_o he_o who_o therefore_o be_v say_v to_o be_v lord_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o creation_n and_o redemption_n vers._n 7._o howbeit_o there_o be_v not_o in_o every_o man_n that_o knowledge_n for_o some_o with_o conscience_n of_o the_o idol_n unto_o this_o hour_n eat_v it_o as_o a_o thing_n offer_v to_o a_o idol_n and_o their_o conscience_n be_v weak_a be_v defile_v second_o he_o answer_v by_o way_n of_o limitation_n deny_v that_o this_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n be_v in_o all_o that_o be_v convert_v because_o some_o have_v not_o yet_o manifest_o lay_v down_o their_o old_a opinion_n concern_v idol_n but_o be_v touch_v with_o a_o certain_a reverence_n of_o the_o idol_n whilst_o they_o eat_v thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n and_o so_o their_o weak_a conscience_n be_v defile_v doubt_v whether_o they_o do_v well_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o simple_o lawful_a to_o feed_v upon_o thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n vers._n 8._o but_o meat_n commend_v we_o not_o to_o god_n for_o neither_o if_o we_o eat_v be_v we_o the_o better_a neither_o if_o we_o eat_v not_o be_v we_o the_o worse_o objection_n 3._o but_o the_o eat_n of_o meat_n be_v in_o indifferent_a thing_n place_v without_o religion_n in_o which_o liberty_n be_v grant_v to_o we_o for_o our_o eat_n and_o our_o not_o eat_v be_v both_o alike_o please_v to_o god_n so_o far_o as_o it_o be_v for_o our_o health_n whether_o we_o eat_v this_o or_o that_o meat_n therefore_o we_o be_v not_o here_o to_o be_v bar_v of_o our_o liberty_n vers._n 9_o but_o take_v heed_n lest_o by_o any_o mean_v this_o liberty_n of_o you_o become_v a_o stumble_a block_n to_o they_o that_o be_v weak_a he_o answer_v that_o this_o be_v true_a indeed_o unless_o in_o case_n of_o scandal_n yet_o that_o he_o sin_n who_o use_v his_o liberty_n to_o the_o offence_n of_o his_o weak_a brother_n vers._n 10._o for_o if_o any_o man_n see_v thou_o which_o have_v knowledge_n sit_v at_o meat_n at_o the_o idol_n temple_n shall_v not_o the_o conscience_n of_o he_o that_o be_v weak_a be_v embolden_v to_o eat_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v offer_v to_o idol_n this_o he_o prove_v by_o four_o reason_n first_o because_o in_o the_o praesupposed_a case_n the_o weak_a one_o be_v encourage_v and_o ill_o instruct_v by_o the_o example_n of_o he_o that_o eat_v in_o the_o idol_n temple_n with_o knowledge_n without_o charity_n to_o the_o pollute_v of_o himself_o by_o eat_v thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o simple_o lawful_a to_o eat_v thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n vers._n 11._o and_o through_o thy_o knowledge_n shall_v the_o weak_a brother_n perish_v for_o who_o christ_n die_v because_o by_o so_o do_v he_o be_v destroy_v for_o who_o christ_n die_v to_o wit_n as_o much_o as_o can_v be_v by_o the_o intention_n and_o procurement_n of_o the_o practice_n of_o they_o that_o eat_v therefore_o it_o be_v not_o simple_o lawful_a to_o eat_v thing_n offer_v to_o idol_n vers._n 12._o but_o when_o you_o sin_v so_o against_o the_o brethren_n and_o wound_v their_o weak_a conscience_n you_o sin_n against_o christ._n reason_n 3._o because_o in_o so_o do_v we_o sin_v not_o only_o against_o the_o brethren_n who_o conscience_n be_v wound_v but_o also_o against_o christ_n because_o it_o tend_v to_o the_o frustrate_v of_o the_o end_n of_o christ_n death_n viz._n so_o far_o as_o he_o who_o christ_n have_v redeem_v that_o he_o may_v be_v save_v he_o that_o eat_v with_o offence_n endeavour_n what_o in_o he_o
that_o by_o the_o necessity_n of_o his_o office_n and_o the_o command_n as_o also_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n displeasure_n vers._n 17._o for_o if_o i_o do_v this_o thing_n willing_o i_o have_v a_o reward_n but_o if_o against_o my_o will_n a_o dispensation_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v commit_v unto_o i_o my_o preach_a say_v he_o if_o it_o be_v voluntary_a it_o shall_v have_v a_o reward_n but_o if_o against_o my_o will_n yet_o i_o must_v discharge_v it_o because_o of_o the_o dispensation_n commit_v unto_o i_o by_o the_o command_n of_o god_n and_o that_o will_v be_v without_o the_o glory_n of_o my_o voluntary_a preach_v if_o i_o shall_v unwilling_o preach_v the_o gospel_n as_o they_o do_v who_o exercise_n their_o ministry_n not_o out_o of_o any_o love_n to_o god_n and_o desire_v of_o convert_v soul_n but_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n sake_n or_o out_o of_o vainglory_n vers._n 18._o what_o be_v my_o reward_n then_o very_o that_o when_o i_o preach_v the_o gospel_n i_o may_v make_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n without_o charge_n that_o i_o abuse_v not_o my_o power_n in_o the_o gospel_n now_o he_o say_v that_o he_o have_v matter_n whereof_o to_o boast_v against_o his_o reproacher_n as_o a_o reward_n of_o his_o not_o receive_v any_o stipend_n from_o they_o in_o as_o much_o as_o he_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o the_o corinthian_n without_o charge_n unto_o they_o whereunto_o he_o subjoins_a another_o reason_n that_o if_o he_o have_v exact_v a_o maintenance_n there_o where_o his_o reproacher_n endeavour_v to_o bring_v a_o evil_a report_n upon_o he_o than_o he_o have_v abuse_v his_o liberty_n vers._n 19_o for_o though_o i_o be_v free_a from_o all_o man_n yet_o have_v i_o make_v myself_o servant_n unto_o all_o that_o i_o may_v gain_v the_o more_o he_o extend_v the_o moderate_n of_o his_o liberty_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a wherein_o he_o serve_v not_o himself_o but_o other_o that_o he_o may_v gain_v they_o vers._n 20._o and_o unto_o the_o jew_n i_o become_v a_o jew_n that_o i_o may_v gain_v the_o jew_n to_o they_o that_o be_v under_o the_o law_n as_o under_o the_o law_n that_o i_o may_v gain_v they_o that_o be_v under_o the_o law_n that_o he_o explain_v particular_o in_o three_o thing_n first_o that_o he_o do_v conform_v himself_o to_o the_o jew_n bind_v as_o they_o think_v under_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n observe_v the_o moysaicall_a ceremony_n for_o time_n and_o place_n as_o the_o matter_n require_v as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v under_o the_o yoke_n of_o ceremony_n and_o that_o he_o do_v by_o the_o opinion_n of_o the_o council_n at_o jerusalem_n which_o leave_v to_o the_o jew_n bear_v under_o that_o yoke_n whereof_o the_o apostle_n be_v a_o free_a use_n of_o ceremony_n for_o a_o time_n but_o in_o no_o wise_a to_o the_o gentile_n act._n 21._o 21_o 25._o vers._n 21._o to_o they_o that_o be_v without_o law_n as_o without_o law_n be_v not_o without_o law_n to_o god_n but_o under_o the_o law_n to_o christ_n that_o i_o may_v gain_v they_o that_o be_v without_o law_n the_o second_o be_v that_o conform_v himself_o to_o the_o gentile_n which_o be_v without_o law_n he_o lay_v aside_o the_o use_n of_o ceremony_n as_o one_o that_o be_v without_o law_n but_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o intimate_v that_o he_o do_v not_o understand_v the_o moral_a or_o the_o law_n of_o love_n which_o be_v the_o perpetual_a law_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n from_o which_o he_o can_v not_o be_v free_v but_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n from_o which_o indeed_o he_o be_v free_v that_o he_o may_v free_o for_o the_o advantage_n of_o the_o gospel_n use_v ceremony_n or_o may_v abstain_v from_o use_v they_o vers._n 22._o to_o the_o weak_a become_v i_o as_o weak_a that_o i_o may_v gain_v the_o weak_a i_o be_o make_v all_o thing_n to_o all_o man_n that_o i_o may_v by_o all_o mean_n save_o some_o the_o three_o that_o he_o conform_v himself_o to_o those_o that_o doubt_v of_o their_o liberty_n abstain_v from_o thing_n lawful_a as_o they_o do_v final_o he_o accommodate_v himself_o in_o all_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o all_o man_n for_o three_o cause_n first_o that_o he_o may_v gain_v as_o many_o as_o possible_a or_o at_o leastwise_o some_o vers._n 23._o and_o this_o i_o do_v for_o the_o gospel_n sake_n that_o i_o may_v be_v partaker_n thereof_o with_o you_o the_o second_o cause_n that_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n may_v be_v better_o esteem_v of_o among_o all_o by_o his_o moderate_a carriage_n the_o three_o cause_n that_o serve_v the_o advantage_n of_o the_o gospel_n he_o may_v be_v save_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o gospel_n with_o other_o believer_n vers._n 24._o know_v you_o not_o that_o they_o which_o run_v in_o a_o race_n run_v all_o but_o one_o receive_v the_o prize_n so_o run_v that_o you_o may_v obtain_v hitherto_o he_o have_v insist_v upon_o his_o own_o example_n as_o the_o antecedent_n of_o the_o argument_n the_o force_n of_o this_o example_n follow_v or_o the_o hortatory_n conclusion_n viz._n that_o the_o corinthian_n will_v labour_v after_o temperance_n and_o not_o so_o mind_v their_o meat_n as_o to_o eat_v with_o offence_n that_o which_o be_v offer_v unto_o idol_n to_o this_o end_n he_o show_v they_o that_o they_o must_v run_v in_o their_o christian_a race_n in_o which_o all_n not_o one_o only_o as_o it_o be_v usual_a in_o their_o sport_n that_o run_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v crown_v vers._n 25._o and_o every_o man_n that_o strive_v for_o the_o mastery_n be_v temperate_a in_o all_o thing_n now_o they_o do_v it_o to_o obtain_v a_o corruptible_a crown_n but_o we_o a_o incorruptible_a and_o how_o that_o come_v to_o pass_v he_o show_v viz._n if_o after_o the_o example_n of_o those_o that_o contend_v in_o those_o noble_a game_n whether_o run_v or_o combat_v usual_o celebrate_v near_o unto_o corinth_n they_o shall_v not_o indulge_v themselves_o in_o gluttony_n and_o pleasure_n but_o temperate_a in_o all_o thing_n bear_v all_o thing_n whereby_o the_o conquer_a crown_n may_v be_v win_v in_o their_o isthmian_a or_o corinthian_a game_n the_o runner_n and_o wrestler_n enure_v themselves_o to_o a_o most_o temperate_a diet_n by_o way_n of_o preparation_n for_o the_o race_n as_o now_o horse_n be_v fit_v for_o run_v the_o conqueror_n in_o these_o game_n be_v crown_v with_o laurel_n or_o ivy_n or_o be_v honour_v with_o some_o such_o like_a reward_n after_o the_o same_o manner_n the_o apostle_n will_v have_v christian_n most_o moderate_a in_o their_o use_v the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n and_o abstinent_a from_o whatsoever_o may_v stop_v their_o course_n or_o hinder_v they_o in_o their_o warfare_n and_o that_o they_o may_v obtain_v a_o incorruptible_a that_o be_v a_o eternal_a crown_n lay_v up_o in_o heaven_n for_o all_o those_o who_o strive_v lawful_o and_o finish_v their_o course_n he_o add_v three_o hortatory_n argument_n argum._n 1._o because_o you_o christian_a wrestler_n may_v expect_v a_o more_o noble_a crown_n than_o that_o corruptible_a one_o of_o those_o that_o sport_n in_o those_o gymnastick_a game_n vers._n 26._o i_o therefore_o run_v not_o as_o uncertain_o so_o fight_v i_o not_o as_o one_o that_o beat_v the_o air_n 27._o but_o i_o keep_v under_o my_o body_n and_o bring_v it_o into_o subjection_n lest_o that_o by_o any_o mean_n when_o i_o have_v preach_v to_o other_o i_o myself_o shall_v be_v a_o castaway_n argum._n 2._o from_o his_o own_o example_n run_v and_o act_v the_o part_n of_o a_o champion_n and_o smite_v his_o adversary_n certain_o and_o serious_o i_o earnest_o keep_v down_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o they_o may_v be_v slay_v and_o i_o compel_v my_o body_n proper_o so_o call_v by_o virtue_n of_o spiritual_a discipline_n to_o be_v subject_a to_o my_o spirit_n therefore_o do_v you_o the_o same_o thing_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n nurture_v his_o body_n that_o in_o labour_n and_o watchfulness_n and_o fasting_n it_o may_v hold_v out_o in_o its_o duty_n that_o it_o may_v not_o wax_v wanton_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n as_o much_o as_o lay_v in_o he_o be_v destroy_v lest_o by_o any_o mean_n argum._n 3._o from_o the_o end_n of_o it_o i_o keep_v under_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o old_a man_n lest_o if_o i_o shall_v live_v otherwise_o than_o i_o advise_v other_o to_o live_v i_o shall_v be_v a_o castaway_n or_o as_o a_o hypocrite_n shall_v be_v blotre_v out_o of_o the_o number_n of_o the_o saint_n therefore_o do_v you_o the_o same_o thing_n that_o i_o do_v and_o to_o the_o same_o end_n the_o apostle_n here_o do_v not_o oppose_v reprobate_a to_o one_o that_o be_v elect_a but_o to_o one_o that_o be_v approve_v for_o as_o the_o
upon_o he_o as_o it_o be_v bond_n and_o constrain_v he_o that_o he_o be_v unmindful_a of_o himself_o do_v both_o speak_v and_o do_v those_o thing_n only_o which_o may_v promote_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n vers._n 15._o and_o that_o he_o die_v for_o all_o that_o they_o which_o live_v shall_v not_o henceforth_o live_v to_o themselves_o but_o unto_o he_o which_o die_v for_o they_o and_o rose_z again_z he_o give_v a_o reason_n of_o his_o love_n and_o add_v the_o four_o impellent_fw-fr cause_n to_o wit_n the_o love_n of_o christ_n to_o we_o christ_n say_v he_o when_o we_o be_v all_o dead_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o desert_n and_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n alone_o die_v in_o the_o room_n of_o all_o of_o we_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o deserve_a perdition_n shall_v not_o serve_v ourselves_o but_o christ_n our_o redeemer_n why_o therefore_o shall_v not_o i_o be_v faithful_a in_o the_o business_n of_o christ_n vers._n 16._o wherefore_o henceforth_o know_v we_o no_o man_n after_o the_o flesh_n yea_o though_o we_o have_v know_v christ_n after_o the_o flesh_n yet_o now_o henceforth_o know_v we_o he_o no_o more_o he_o prevent_v a_o objection_n to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v give_v account_n why_o he_o check_v those_o glorious_a corinthian_a doctor_n not_o regard_v his_o esteem_n with_o the_o ignorant_a so_o that_o he_o may_v promote_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o church_n safety_n some_o one_o may_v say_v but_o it_o behove_v he_o to_o regard_v the_o dignity_n of_o so_o many_o worthy_a teacher_n among_o the_o corinthian_n who_o shine_v with_o eloquence_n learning_n riches_n honour_n and_o nobility_n of_o parentage_n for_o some_o of_o these_o be_v of_o the_o jew_n and_o perhaps_o do_v boast_v that_o they_o be_v of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n and_o do_v arrive_v to_o christ_n kindred_n as_o it_o be_v credible_a from_o what_o follows_z he_o answer_v three_o way_n draw_v every_o one_o of_o his_o answer_n as_o conclusion_n from_o vers_fw-la 12._o answ._n 1._o that_o he_o do_v not_o look_v at_o riches_n honour_n parentage_n eloquence_n and_o the_o rest_n neither_o do_v he_o esteem_v any_o man_n from_o outward_a thing_n by_o which_o the_o esteem_n of_o man_n be_v increase_v or_o diminish_v with_o worldling_n and_o those_o that_o be_v carnal_a ten_o answ._n 2._o that_o he_o do_v not_o judge_v any_o more_o of_o christ_n himself_o according_a to_o his_o external_a condition_n or_o detract_v from_o his_o estimation_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o poverty_n and_o ignominy_n in_o the_o world_n as_o in_o time_n past_a he_o esteem_v be_v in_o a_o mistake_n and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o esteem_v any_o one_o more_o valuable_a because_o of_o his_o riches_n honour_n and_o parentage_n etc._n etc._n vers._n 17._o therefore_o if_o any_o man_n be_v in_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n old_a thing_n be_v pass_v away_o behold_v all_o thing_n be_v become_v new_a answ._n 3._o show_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o faithful_a ingraft_v into_o christ_n to_o be_v this_o that_o as_o new_a creature_n they_o shall_v labour_v for_o the_o newness_n of_o a_o right_a judgement_n and_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o that_o these_o worldly_a thing_n shall_v not_o be_v so_o high_o esteem_v he_o prove_v from_o isa._n 65.17_o where_o god_n promise_v a_o abolition_n of_o old_a thing_n and_o that_o he_o will_v make_v a_o new_a heaven_n and_o a_o new_a earth_n i._n e._n all_o thing_n new_a under_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n whence_o it_o follow_v that_o those_o thing_n only_o be_v to_o be_v have_v in_o estimation_n among_o christian_n which_o reach_v to_o a_o new_a creature_n or_o regeneration_n for_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v new_a to_o those_o that_o be_v renew_v when_o they_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n they_o have_v all_o creature_n as_o it_o be_v reconcile_v to_o they_o and_o now_o they_o use_v they_o after_o a_o new_a manner_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o their_o own_o salvation_n set_v a_o price_n upon_o every_o thing_n according_a as_o it_o make_v or_o not_o make_v for_o the_o promote_a of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n in_o themselves_o and_o other_o vers._n 18._o and_o all_o thing_n be_v of_o god_n who_o have_v reconcile_v we_o to_o himself_o by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o ministry_n of_o reconciliation_n the_o five_o impellent_fw-fr cause_n to_o faithfulness_n in_o his_o ministry_n be_v the_o grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n towards_o he_o which_o cause_n return_v to_o his_o purpose_n and_o look_v up_o to_o god_n he_o assert_v the_o author_n of_o the_o new_a creature_n whereof_o he_o have_v even_o now_o speak_v and_o of_o all_o grace_n because_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n towards_o he_o have_v bring_v to_o he_o a_o double_a privilege_n to_o wit_n reconciliation_n by_o christ_n and_o a_o ministerial_a office_n for_o the_o reconciliation_n of_o other_o from_o hence_o he_o acknowledge_v a_o twofold_a obligation_n for_o his_o faithfulness_n in_o the_o ministry_n why_o therefore_o shall_v not_o he_o approve_v himself_o faithful_a vers._n 19_o to_o wit_n that_o 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 and_o have_v commit_v unto_o we_o the_o word_n of_o reconciliation_n the_o six_o impellent_fw-fr cause_n be_v the_o excellency_n of_o preach_v of_o which_o he_o propound_v a_o short_a collection_n wherein_o 1_o the_o father_n who_o by_o reason_n of_o sin_n be_v remove_v far_o from_o we_o declare_v himself_o to_o come_v near_o unto_o we_o in_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o true_a immanuel_n god_n with_o we_o 2_o the_o father_n reconcile_v as_o for_o his_o part_n declare_v himself_o to_o do_v that_o in_o christ_n for_o the_o elect_a world_n that_o they_o behold_v their_o enmity_n betwixt_o themselves_o and_o god_n as_o for_o their_o part_n may_v come_v again_o into_o favour_n and_o be_v reconcile_v with_o god_n through_o christ._n 3_o the_o mean_n be_v show_v by_o which_o man_n may_v be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n viz._n by_o remission_n or_o a_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n which_o god_n most_o gracious_o do_v offer_v 4_o the_o instrument_n of_o apply_v the_o grace_n of_o reconciliation_n obtain_v by_o christ_n be_v show_v viz._n the_o word_n of_o reconciliation_n commit_v to_o the_o apostle_n and_o to_o the_o other_o minister_n in_o which_o so_o excellent_a and_o so_o necessary_a a_o ministry_n he_o can_v not_o be_v but_o faithful_a when_o he_o set_v those_o thing_n before_o he_o vers._n 20._o now_o than_o we_o be_v ambassador_n for_o christ_n as_o though_o god_n do_v beseech_v you_o by_o we_o we_o pray_v you_o in_o christ_n stead_n be_v you_o reconcile_v to_o god_n the_o seven_o impellent_fw-fr cause_n to_o faithfulness_n be_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o person_n which_o he_o represent_v which_o cause_n he_o propound_v and_o together_o with_o the_o whole_a precedent_n doctrine_n he_o make_v use_v of_o by_o which_o very_a thing_n show_v the_o endeavour_n of_o his_o faithfulness_n to_o this_o end_n he_o importune_v all_o and_o diligent_o urge_v all_o with_o his_o authority_n as_o a_o ambassador_n and_o also_o submissive_o and_o love_o as_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o god_n that_o every_o one_o will_v more_o hearty_o accept_v the_o reconciliation_n offer_v of_o god_n that_o the_o remainder_n of_o enmity_n be_v take_v away_o which_o unbelief_n cherish_v within_o all_o may_v become_v the_o same_o spirit_n with_o god_n vers._n 21._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 last_o that_o he_o may_v persuade_v to_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n and_o to_o the_o receive_n of_o a_o full_a measure_n of_o reconciliation_n he_o show_v that_o a_o open_a and_o expedient_a way_n to_o reconciliation_n be_v because_o christ_n the_o innocent_a mediator_n and_o pure_a from_o sin_n by_o his_o consent_n and_o agreement_n with_o the_o father_n in_o a_o judicial_a manner_n be_v account_v guilty_a of_o our_o sin_n yea_o true_o he_o be_v make_v a_o expiatory_a sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n express_o for_o that_o end_n that_o we_o believe_v in_o christ_n may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n judicial_o by_o imputation_n and_o so_o may_v be_v make_v perfect_o righteous_a and_o as_o it_o be_v by_o that_o righteousness_n which_o chief_o please_v god_n through_o this_o excellent_a and_o divine_a way_n of_o reconcilement_n which_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n have_v invent_v and_o grace_n have_v make_v we_o but_o he_o add_v this_o in_o he_o that_o we_o may_v necessary_o understand_v that_o we_o be_v engraft_v into_o christ_n by_o faith_n by_o which_o this_o righteousness_n may_v be_v we_o because_o from_o our_o conjunction_n
mean_n on_o the_o right_a hand_n in_o prosperity_n on_o the_o left_a hand_n in_o adversity_n and_o in_o every_o change_n and_o vicissitude_n of_o thing_n he_o do_v remain_v constant_a lest_o he_o shall_v either_o by_o enticement_n or_o by_o terror_n turn_v out_o of_o the_o right_a way_n vers._n 8._o by_o honour_n and_o dishonour_n by_o evil_a report_n and_o good_a report_n as_o deceiver_n and_o yet_o true_a 9_o as_o unknown_a and_o yet_o well_o know_v as_o die_v and_o behold_v we_o live_v as_o chastened_a and_o not_o kill_v 10._o as_o sorrowful_a yet_o always_o rejoice_v as_o poor_a yet_o make_v many_o rich_a as_o have_v nothing_o yet_o possess_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o first_o part_n he_o boast_v that_o he_o have_v always_o continue_v in_o a_o right_a way_n whether_o ignominy_n or_o infamy_n whether_o glory_n or_o fame_n follow_v for_o when_o he_o be_v count_v as_o a_o impostor_n he_o declare_v himself_o one_o that_o speak_v truth_n when_o he_o be_v account_v as_o ignoble_a and_o contemptible_a he_o do_v manifest_v himself_o by_o his_o deed_n that_o they_o who_o have_v eye_n may_v acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n he_o seem_v even_o as_o dead_a and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o death_n he_o triumph_v notwithstanding_o that_o he_o perform_v his_o duty_n as_o be_v alive_a yea_o chastened_a with_o many_o stripe_n even_o to_o death_n he_o be_v keep_v by_o god_n lest_o he_o shall_v die_v by_o reason_n of_o those_o evil_n which_o press_v he_o sometime_o under_o a_o pretence_n he_o be_v sad_a but_o by_o the_o spirit_n in_o god_n he_o do_v always_o rejoice_v he_o be_v count_v poor_a but_o through_o the_o gospel_n by_o the_o manifold_a love_n of_o god_n he_o do_v enrich_v many_o not_o only_o by_o show_v the_o manner_n of_o contentation_n in_o the_o gospel_n but_o also_o instruct_v man_n to_o virtue_n and_o piety_n which_o be_v profitable_a for_o all_o thing_n he_o want_v possession_n and_o revenue_n and_o yet_o content_v with_o his_o lot_n he_o do_v rejoice_v as_o much_o as_o be_v fit_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o thing_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 11._o o_o you_o corinthian_n our_o mouth_n be_v open_a unto_o you_o our_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v in_o which_o the_o second_o exhortation_n of_o paul_n to_o the_o corinthian_n be_v that_o they_o will_v love_v again_o that_o apostle_n viz._n of_o christ_n who_o have_v undergo_v so_o many_o labour_n in_o the_o ministry_n for_o their_o good_a to_o this_o exhortation_n he_o premise_n five_o argument_n argum._n 1._o plain_o and_o ingenuous_o that_o i_o may_v use_v liberty_n of_o speech_n with_o friend_n most_o free_o with_o a_o heart_n enlarge_v and_o with_o a_o open_a mouth_n publish_v what_o good_a will_v inward_o i_o have_v towards_o you_o why_o therefore_o do_v you_o not_o require_v i_o in_o like_a manner_n vers._n 12._o you_o be_v not_o straighten_v in_o we_o but_o you_o be_v straighten_v in_o your_o own_o bowel_n 13._o now_o for_o a_o recompense_n in_o the_o same_o i_o speak_v as_o unto_o my_o child_n be_v you_o also_o enlarge_v argum._n 2._o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o i_o why_o you_o shall_v no_o apprehend_v my_o love_n but_o through_o the_o straightness_n of_o your_o own_o heart_n who_o do_v not_o believe_v that_o thy_o good_a will_n be_v so_o great_a towards_o you_o you_o be_v not_o straighten_v argu._n 3_o you_o be_v bind_v to_o love_v i_o again_o who_o so_o exceed_o love_v you_o therefore_o as_o out_o of_o equity_n requite_v i_o by_o love_v i_o and_o persuade_v yourselves_o that_o you_o be_v belove_v of_o i_o as_o unto_o dear_a child_n argum._n 4._o i_o be_o your_o father_n and_o you_o my_o son_n therefore_o as_o my_o son_n love_v i_o as_o your_o father_n for_o a_o recompense_n argum._n 5._o now_o i_o require_v a_o debt_n from_o you_o therefore_o be_v you_o enlarge_v i._n e._n admit_v you_o with_o a_o enlarge_a heart_n the_o persuasion_n of_o my_o lovingness_n and_o my_o parental_a admonition_n proceed_v out_o of_o lovingness_n and_o likewise_o love_v you_o i_o again_o the_o three_o part._n vers._n 14._o be_v you_o not_o unequal_o yoke_v together_o with_o unbeliever_n for_o what_o fellowship_n have_v righteousness_n with_o unrighteousness_n and_o what_o communion_n have_v light_a with_o darkness_n 15._o and_o what_o concord_n have_v christ_n with_o belial_n or_o what_o part_n have_v he_o that_o believe_v with_o a_o infidel_n the_o three_o exhortation_n that_o they_o abstain_v from_o all_o unlawful_a society_n with_o unbeliever_n by_o who_o they_o may_v be_v hinder_v lest_o they_o shall_v serve_v god_n or_o be_v alienate_v from_o the_o true_a religion_n or_o any_o way_n pollute_v of_o this_o kind_n of_o society_n be_v matrimony_n by_o which_o man_n easy_o or_o woman_n may_v be_v wrap_v in_o a_o consent_n to_o wickedness_n by_o idolater_n because_o of_o all_o kind_n of_o society_n this_o be_v near_a that_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o tax_v first_o of_o all_o be_v the_o society_n or_o communion_n of_o the_o faithful_a corinthian_n with_o their_o unbelieving_a companion_n in_o external_a idolatry_n wherewith_o they_o pollute_v themselves_o eat_v together_o with_o those_o idolatrous_a sacrifice_n in_o the_o idol_n temple_n as_o it_o appear_v in_o the_o former_a epistle_n chap._n 8._o in_o which_o idolatry_n or_o in_o any_o other_o sin_n he_o forbid_v to_o draw_v with_o they_o in_o the_o same_o yoke_n of_o impiety_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v four_o for_o what_o argum._n 1._o your_o condition_n and_o profession_n of_o christian_n on_o the_o one_o part_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o idolatry_n which_o be_v open_o profess_v on_o the_o other_o part_n they_o be_v no_o less_o oppose_v by_o one_o another_o than_o righteousness_n and_o iniquity_n light_n and_o darkness_n christ_n and_o the_o devil_n faith_n and_o infidelity_n the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o idol_n among_o which_o there_o can_v be_v no_o communion_n therefore_o no_o communion_n with_o you_o christian_n ought_v to_o be_v with_o unbeliever_n in_o idolatry_n or_o in_o any_o other_o sin_n which_o unbeliever_n open_o profess_v or_o in_o any_o other_o necessity_n out_o of_o which_o may_v arise_v a_o unsuperable_a danger_n of_o communicate_v with_o their_o sin_n he_o do_v not_o forbid_v they_o to_o inhabit_v in_o the_o same_o city_n with_o they_o neither_o to_o negotiate_v nor_o eat_v meat_n if_o they_o shall_v be_v invite_v to_o dinner_n or_o supper_n vers._n 16._o and_o what_o agreement_n have_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n with_o idol_n for_o you_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o live_a god_n as_o god_n have_v say_v i_o will_v dwell_v in_o they_o and_o walk_v in_o they_o and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n argum._n 2._o you_o be_v the_o holy_a temple_n of_o god_n which_o he_o prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o moses_n leu._n 26.12_o and_o ezek._n 37.27_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a for_o you_o to_o pollute_v yourselves_o by_o society_n with_o unbeliever_n chief_o in_o that_o in_o which_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o idol_n profess_o vers._n 17._o wherefore_o come_v out_o from_o among_o they_o and_o be_v you_o separate_v say_v the_o lord_n and_o touch_v not_o the_o unclean_a thing_n and_o i_o will_v receive_v you_o 18._o and_o will_v be_v a_o father_n unto_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o son_n and_o daughter_n say_v the_o lord_n almighty_n argum._n 3._o god_n command_v you_o to_o separate_v from_o idolater_n and_o the_o pollution_n of_o the_o world_n and_o not_o to_o touch_v they_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o they_o i_o will_v receive_v argum._n 4._o from_o the_o promise_n which_o god_n have_v make_v to_o those_o who_o keep_v themselves_o pure_a from_o the_o defilement_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o participate_v with_o other_o man_n sin_n god_n will_v be_v a_o father_n to_o they_o i._n e._n in_o a_o recompense_n of_o all_o hurt_n and_o full_a consolation_n against_o all_o evil_n which_o they_o look_v to_o themselves_o may_v suffer_v from_o other_o man_n sin_n god_n will_v communicate_v himself_o to_o they_o and_o will_v manifest_v his_o paternal_a affection_n towards_o they_o real_o chap._n vii_o vers._n 1._o have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n the_o first_o verse_n of_o this_o chapter_n belong_v to_o the_o precedent_a chapter_n wherein_o from_o the_o former_a promise_n he_o draw_v a_o exhortation_n that_o they_o do_v not_o only_o beware_v of_o idolatry_n and_o its_o outward_a appearance_n but_o also_o from_o all_o defilement_n of_o spirit_n and_o body_n i._n e._n from_o sin_n which_o either_o pollute_v the_o soul_n within_o or_o defile_v the_o soul_n
of_o faith_n the_o same_o be_v the_o child_n of_o abraham_n argum._n 6._o those_o alone_a who_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n or_o seek_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o work_n be_v the_o son_n of_o abraham_n therefore_o the_o only_a cause_n of_o justification_n be_v by_o faith_n vers._n 8._o and_o the_o scripture_n foreseeing_a that_o god_n will_v justify_v the_o heathen_a through_o faith_n preach_v before_o the_o gospel_n unto_o abraham_n say_v in_o thou_o shall_v all_o nation_n be_v bless_v argum._n 7._o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o author_n of_o the_o scripture_n have_v know_v this_o to_o be_v the_o counsel_n of_o god_n that_o the_o gentile_n shall_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n and_o foresee_v that_o this_o will_v come_v to_o pass_v he_o preach_v the_o doctrine_n to_o abraham_n concern_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o gentile_n in_o he_o as_o in_o the_o father_n the_o example_n and_o type_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o he_o in_o who_o the_o bless_a seed_n christ_n be_v include_v as_o be_v in_o his_o loin_n as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o levi_n heb._n 7.10_o therefore_o necessary_o this_o way_n alone_o of_o justification_n be_v firm_a vers._n 9_o so_o then_o they_o which_o be_v of_o faith_n be_v bless_v with_o faithful_a abraham_n argum._n 8._o the_o faithful_a alone_a or_o they_o which_o by_o faith_n seek_v righteousness_n do_v obtain_v a_o blessing_n with_o faithful_a abraham_n therefore_o this_o way_n of_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n be_v only_o solid_a vers._n 10._o for_o as_o many_o as_o be_v of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n be_v under_o the_o curse_n for_o it_o be_v write_v curse_a be_v every_o one_o that_o continue_v not_o in_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o argum._n 9_o how_o many_o soever_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n or_o seek_v justification_n by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n be_v under_o a_o curse_n because_o they_o adhere_v to_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n yet_o perform_v not_o the_o condition_n of_o this_o covenant_n that_o be_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n therefore_o justification_n be_v not_o of_o work_n but_o of_o faith_n it_o be_v write_v he_o confirm_v the_o antecedent_n because_o out_o of_o the_o scripture_n deut._n 27.26_o curse_a be_v every_o one_o that_o fulfil_v not_o the_o whole_a law_n for_o they_o that_o seek_v justification_n by_o work_n do_v not_o fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n therefore_o they_o be_v curse_v vers._n 11._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 it_o be_v evident_a for_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n argum._n 10._o the_o scripture_n hab._n 2.4_o pronounce_v that_o the_o just_a one_o shall_v live_v by_o faith_n therefore_o no_o man_n by_o the_o law_n or_o by_o work_n shall_v be_v justify_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n he_o add_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n because_o he_o do_v not_o deny_v but_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n for_o justification_n before_o man_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o acknowledgement_n and_o declaration_n of_o justification_n already_o make_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v manifest_v vers._n 12._o 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 argum._n 11._o prove_v the_o consequence_n of_o the_o former_a argument_n the_o law_n or_o the_o cause_n of_o justify_v by_o work_n do_v not_o consist_v with_o faith_n or_o with_o justification_n by_o faith_n because_o the_o legal_a promise_n be_v of_o give_v life_n to_o he_o that_o do_v and_o perform_v the_o law_n or_o to_o he_o who_o have_v perfect_a inherent_a righteousness_n for_o faith_n bring_v righteousness_n impute_v to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a or_o bring_v righteousness_n to_o he_o who_o be_v destitute_a of_o righteousness_n from_o himself_o therefore_o if_o any_o righteousness_n be_v give_v it_o be_v give_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o the_o law_n and_o consequent_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n be_v alone_o to_o be_v acknowledge_v vers._n 13._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 for_o it_o be_v write_v curse_a be_v every_o one_o that_o hang_v on_o a_o tree_n argum._n 12._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 upon_o the_o cross_n undergo_a a_o curse_v death_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o as_o it_o be_v manifest_a from_o scripture_n which_o declare_v that_o kind_n of_o death_n which_o christ_n by_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n be_v to_o undergo_v to_o wit_n the_o hang_n on_o a_o tree_n curse_a therefore_o justification_n be_v not_o by_o the_o law_n but_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n who_o free_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n vers._n 14._o that_o the_o blessing_n of_o abraham_n may_v come_v on_o the_o gentile_n through_o jesus_n christ_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o spirit_n through_o faith_n argum._n 13._o for_o this_o end_n christ_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n that_o in_o christ_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n the_o blessing_n of_o abraham_n i._n e._n righteousness_n and_o life_n eternal_a in_o the_o bless_a seed_n may_v appear_v to_o the_o gentile_n who_o be_v destitute_a of_o work_n to_o which_o they_o may_v pretend_v to_o trust_v therefore_o justification_n be_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o work_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v he_o change_v the_o person_n and_o join_v himself_o and_o the_o other_o believe_a jew_n to_o the_o believe_a gentile_n add_v arg._n 14._o christ_n for_o this_o end_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n that_o all_o we_o believer_n be_v jew_n and_o gentile_n become_v one_o seed_n of_o abraham_n may_v receive_v the_o promise_a spirit_n of_o adoption_n by_o faith_n therefore_o the_o justification_n of_o all_o we_o gentile_n and_o jew_n be_v by_o faith_n unless_o we_o affirm_v that_o christ_n be_v frustrate_v of_o his_o end_n vers._n 15._o brethren_n i_o speak_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n though_o it_o be_v but_o a_o man_n covenant_n yet_o if_o it_o be_v confirm_v no_o man_n disannul_v or_o add_v thereto_o 16._o now_o to_o abraham_n and_o his_o seed_n be_v the_o promise_v make_v he_o say_v not_o and_o to_o thy_o seed_n as_o of_o many_o but_o as_o of_o one_o and_o to_o thy_o seed_n which_o be_v christ._n 17._o and_o this_o i_o say_v that_o the_o covenant_n that_o be_v confirm_v before_o of_o christ_n the_o law_n which_o be_v four_o hundred_o and_o thirty_o year_n after_o can_v disannul_v that_o it_o shall_v make_v the_o promise_n of_o none_o effect_n in_o these_o three_o verse_n be_v argum._n 15._o confirm_v the_o former_a covenant_n and_o agreement_n just_o perform_v even_o among_o man_n can_v be_v make_v void_a or_o be_v change_v by_o superaddition_n vers_fw-la 15._o but_o a_o covenant_n be_v due_o make_v betwixt_o god_n and_o abraham_n for_o the_o unite_n all_o the_o faithful_a both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n into_o one_o seed_n christ_n a_o incorporation_n be_v make_v of_o christ_n the_o head_n and_o all_o his_o member_n into_o one_o christ_n mystical_a by_o faith_n vers_fw-la 16._o therefore_o this_o covenant_n can_v be_v make_v void_a nor_o by_o the_o superaddition_n of_o the_o law_n be_v change_v and_o so_o justification_n by_o faith_n shall_v stand_v that_o this_o argument_n may_v be_v understand_v vers_fw-la 15._o the_o apostle_n prevent_v a_o objection_n some_o may_v say_v that_o the_o way_n of_o justify_v be_v change_v neither_o be_v there_o the_o same_o reason_n of_o justify_v abraham_n before_o the_o law_n and_o his_o posterity_n with_o who_o the_o law_n be_v make_v for_o latter_a thing_n use_v to_o derogate_v from_o former_a he_o answer_v that_o in_o a_o ratify_v covenant_n and_o now_o confirm_v by_o will_n and_o testament_n nothing_o even_o among_o man_n can_v be_v make_v void_a or_o change_v much_o less_o in_o the_o divine_a covenant_n now_o establish_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o a_o will._n furthermore_n vers_fw-la 16._o he_o assume_v that_o so_o god_n covenant_v with_o abraham_n concern_v a_o blessing_n free_o to_o be_v give_v to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n that_o he_o may_v take_v into_o one_o body_n his_o seed_n which_o consist_v both_o of_o gentile_n and_o jew_n by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o covenant_n this_o he_o prove_v from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o promise_n because_o god_n say_v not_o to_o seed_n as_o if_o there_o shall_v be_v more_o seed_n to_o wit_n gentile_n asunder_o and_o jew_n asunder_o but_o he_o say_v to_o thy_o seed_n as_o of_o one_o viz._n meaning_n christ_n in_o who_o the_o faithful_a both_o of_o jew_n
ought_v to_o renounce_v that_o yoke_n vers._n 4._o but_o when_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o time_n be_v come_v god_n send_v forth_o his_o son_n make_v of_o a_o woman_n make_v under_o the_o law_n 5._o to_o redeem_v they_o that_o be_v under_o the_o law_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n have_v speak_v of_o the_o servile_a and_o childish_a condition_n of_o the_o church_n before_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n as_o to_o the_o outward_a man_n for_o as_o to_o the_o spirit_n and_o inward_a man_n the_o faithful_a that_o see_v the_o day_n of_o christ_n be_v free_v and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n now_o follow_v the_o manner_n of_o deliver_v the_o church_n by_o the_o come_n of_o christ._n the_o fullness_n of_o time_n argum._n 2._o now_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n be_v come_v which_o the_o father_n have_v fore-appointed_n to_o the_o legal_a pedagogie_n and_o that_o guardianship_n of_o legal_a ceremony_n be_v finish_v therefore_o you_o christian_n must_v renounce_v the_o yoke_n of_o ceremony_n send_v forth_o his_o son_n argum._n 3._o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n take_v upon_o he_o flesh_n and_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n and_o subject_v to_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o the_o yoke_n of_o legal_a ceremony_n that_o he_o may_v redeem_v those_o that_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o law_n therefore_o you_o christian_n redeem_v from_o the_o yoke_n aught_o to_o renounce_v it_o that_o the_o adoption_n argum._n 4._o for_o that_o end_n christ_n be_v make_v subject_n to_o the_o law_n that_o we_o may_v clear_o attain_v to_o the_o adoption_n or_o to_o the_o privilege_n of_o son_n grow_v up_o hold_v forth_o under_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o we_o be_v under_o the_o gospel_n aught_o to_o renounce_v the_o servile_a and_o childish_a yoke_n of_o ceremony_n unless_o we_o will_v render_v the_o benefit_n of_o redemption_n of_o none_o effect_v to_o we_o vers._n 6._o and_o because_o you_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n into_o your_o heart_n cry_v abba_n father_n argum._n 5._o for_o a_o testimony_n of_o your_o adoption_n and_o advancement_n to_o the_o privilege_n of_o son_n now_o grow_v up_o god_n have_v give_v you_o the_o holy_a spirit_n by_o which_o together_o with_o other_o son_n of_o god_n out_o of_o jew_n and_o gentile_n you_o may_v call_v god_n confident_o in_o every_o tongue_n your_o father_n therefore_o except_o you_o will_v carry_v yourselves_o as_o unworthy_a of_o this_o privilege_n you_o must_v renounce_v the_o childish_a and_o servile_a yoke_n of_o ceremony_n vers._n 7._o wherefore_o thou_o be_v no_o more_o a_o servant_n but_o a_o son_n and_o if_o a_o son_n than_o a_o heir_n of_o god_n through_o christ._n argum._n 6._o you_o be_v no_o more_o in_o that_o servile_a condition_n under_o the_o yoke_n of_o ceremony_n but_o in_o a_o free_a state_n as_o son_n grow_v up_o and_o heir_n actual_o partaker_n of_o their_o father_n good_n or_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o a_o large_a measure_n than_o the_o ancient_a church_n and_o that_o by_o christ_n manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n therefore_o now_o you_o must_v renounce_v that_o serviâ—e_n and_o childish_a yoke_n vers._n 8._o howbeit_o then_o when_o you_o know_v not_o god_n you_o do_v service_n unto_o they_o which_o by_o nature_n be_v no_o god_n 9_o but_o now_o after_o that_o you_o have_v know_v god_n or_o rather_o be_v know_v of_o god_n how_o turn_v you_o again_o to_o the_o weak_a and_o beggarly_a element_n whereunto_o you_o desire_v again_o to_o be_v in_o bondage_n he_o upbraid_v they_o with_o their_o ingratitude_n reprehend_v they_o for_o their_o observance_n of_o legal_a ceremony_n as_o of_o day_n and_o month_n etc._n etc._n in_o which_o they_o be_v neither_o bear_v nor_o educate_v howbeit_o argum._n 7._o before_o you_o be_v son_n you_o be_v in_o a_o worse_a condition_n than_o the_o jew_n to_o wit_n you_o be_v idolatrous_a know_v not_o the_o true_a god_n and_o serve_v feign_a idol_n but_o now_o convert_v from_o that_o ignorance_n you_o have_v know_v god_n or_o rather_o by_o the_o prevent_a grace_n of_o god_n know_v and_o belove_v you_o be_v draw_v to_o god_n that_o you_o may_v know_v he_o and_o be_v invest_v with_o the_o liberty_n of_o son_n how_o be_v it_o that_o a_o fresh_a as_o if_o you_o have_v be_v under_o no_o bondage_n do_v you_o turn_v again_o to_o the_o yoke_n of_o abolish_v ceremonial_a bondage_n therefore_o this_o yoke_n you_o must_v renounce_v the_o force_n of_o this_o argument_n be_v this_o you_o bear_v the_o yoke_n of_o ceremony_n have_v less_o to_o pretend_v for_o your_o excuse_n and_o with_o a_o more_o signal_n note_v of_o ingratitude_n than_o the_o jew_n bear_v and_o bring_v up_o under_o the_o yoke_n therefore_o you_o must_v renounce_v this_o yoke_n again_o argum._n 8._o you_o be_v advance_v to_o the_o liberty_n of_o son_n grow_v up_o it_o be_v a_o unworthy_a thing_n willing_o to_o return_v again_o to_o the_o yoke_n of_o slavery_n and_o to_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v in_o bondage_n therefore_o you_o must_v renounce_v this_o yoke_n beggarly_a argum._n 9_o those_o legal_a ceremony_n the_o yoke_n whereof_o now_o you_o affect_v although_o they_o have_v their_o pedagogical_a use_n before_o christ_n come_v yet_o now_o christ_n be_v come_v they_o have_v no_o use_n but_o be_v weak_a and_o beggarly_a rudiment_n which_o neither_o have_v virtue_n to_o justify_v nor_o power_n to_o bring_v consolation_n nor_o their_o old_a use_n to_o prefigure_v christ_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o renounce_v this_o so_o unprofitable_a a_o yoke_n vers._n 10._o you_o observe_v day_n and_o month_n and_o time_n and_o year_n 11._o i_o be_o afraid_a of_o you_o lest_o i_o have_v bestow_v upon_o you_o labour_n in_o vain_a argum._n 10._o your_o bondage_n begin_v again_o in_o the_o observation_n of_o legal_a ceremony_n as_o for_o example_n of_o day_n sabbath_n new_a moon_n set_v feast_n and_o sabbatical_a year_n etc._n etc._n have_v give_v i_o just_a cause_n of_o fear_n 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private_o injure_v i_o at_o all_o but_o out_o of_o a_o earnest_a desire_n of_o your_o salvation_n therefore_o return_v you_o vers._n 13._o you_o know_v how_o through_o infirmity_n of_o the_o flesh_n i_o preach_v the_o gospel_n unto_o you_o at_o first_o argum._n 4._o i_o have_v suffer_v many_o thing_n for_o preach_v the_o gospel_n unto_o you_o for_o you_o know_v that_o i_o have_v preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o you_o constant_o through_o infirmity_n and_o a_o contemptible_a condition_n as_o to_o the_o outward-man_n whereunto_o through_o affliction_n i_o be_o drive_v therefore_o return_v you_o to_o sound_a doctrine_n seal_v by_o my_o suffering_n vers._n 14._o and_o my_o temptation_n which_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n you_o despise_v not_o nor_o reject_v but_o receive_v i_o as_o a_o angel_n of_o god_n even_o as_o christ_n jesus_n argum._n 5._o in_o
and_o redeem_v together_o into_o christ_n their_o head_n otherwise_o wander_v and_o separate_v from_o god_n be_v the_o sum_n and_o end_n of_o the_o reveal_v mystery_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o render_v praise_n to_o god_n grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v gather_v together_o as_o well_o as_o other_o it_o be_v true_a that_o by_o the_o sin_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n the_o whole_a world_n like_o a_o mangle_a and_o almost_o dead_a body_n who_o member_n be_v pull_v asunder_o and_o tear_v one_o from_o another_o be_v almost_o bring_v to_o destruction_n but_o christ_n confirm_v the_o elect_a angel_n and_o stay_v the_o perish_a world_n but_o here_o the_o apostle_n chief_o respect_v the_o restore_n of_o elect_a man_n whereby_o christ_n reconcile_v the_o man_n gather_v to_o he_o unto_o god_n and_o compact_v as_o it_o be_v into_o one_o kingdom_n the_o elect_a angel_n and_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n in_o heaven_n the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n in_o earth_n with_o a_o most_o strict_a union_n among_o 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conduce_v to_o the_o bring_n of_o we_o into_o the_o possession_n of_o it_o after_o the_o counsel_n 5_o nor_o do_v god_n go_v out_o of_o himself_o to_o seek_v cause_n of_o his_o purpose_n or_o of_o his_o operation_n but_o he_o work_v all_o thing_n after_o his_o counsel_n or_o after_o his_o free_a and_o most_o wise_a will_n therefore_o our_o glorification_n or_o salvation_n be_v of_o grace_n and_o not_o of_o work_n nor_o from_o the_o choice_n of_o our_o free_a will_n for_o that_o our_o will_n be_v carry_v to_o the_o choice_n of_o good_a and_o of_o life_n and_o that_o we_o perform_v any_o good_a work_n be_v of_o the_o mere_a free_a good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n who_o work_v all_o good_a thing_n after_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n therefore_o grace_n be_v praiseworthy_a vers._n 12._o that_o we_o shall_v be_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n who_o first_o trust_v in_o christ._n argum._n 12._o from_o the_o last_o end_n of_o the_o call_v of_o the_o predestinate_v jew_n unto_o the_o possession_n of_o this_o inheritance_n as_o god_n have_v perform_v this_o grace_n to_o we_o elect_v jew_n that_o first_o or_o that_o before_o the_o gentile_n we_o shall_v believe_v in_o christ_n to_o come_v and_o also_o that_o we_o shall_v first_o believe_v in_o he_o present_a or_o already_o come_v so_o according_a to_o the_o prerogative_n which_o by_o grace_n be_v grant_v to_o our_o nation_n he_o have_v choose_v we_o first_o into_o the_o right_n of_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v obtain_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o from_o we_o therefore_o we_o jew_n and_o all_o other_o deserve_o aught_o to_o bless_v and_o adore_v god_n and_o to_o give_v praise_n unto_o his_o grace_n vers._n 13._o in_o who_o you_o also_o trust_v after_o that_o you_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n the_o gospel_n of_o your_o salvation_n in_o who_o also_o after_o that_o you_o believe_v you_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n argum._n 13._o this_o be_v apply_v to_o the_o gentile_n and_o particular_o to_o the_o ephesian_n you_o gentile_n also_o late_o stranger_n to_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n be_v now_o call_v and_o choose_v into_o the_o right_n of_o this_o inheritance_n to_o the_o same_o end_n viz._n the_o praise_n of_o the_o glorious_a grace_n of_o god_n therefore_o both_o you_o gentile_n and_o we_o shall_v join_v together_o to_o declare_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n now_o he_o prove_v that_o the_o ephesian_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o inheritance_n as_o well_o as_o the_o jew_n by_o six_o reason_n you_o trust_a reason_n 1_o you_o have_v believe_v in_o christ_n therefore_o you_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o inheritance_n hear_v reas._n 2._o god_n have_v send_v the_o word_n of_o his_o truth_n or_o save_v gospel_n to_o you_o that_o hear_v you_o shall_v believe_v and_o obtain_v salvation_n therefore_o you_o be_v not_o now_o as_o of_o old_a like_a proselyte_n but_o have_v in_o equal_a honour_n with_o the_o jew_n you_o do_v partake_v of_o the_o same_o inheritance_n seal_a reas._n 3_o take_a from_o the_o pledge_n and_o earnest_n of_o salvation_n give_v they_o and_o from_o its_o first_o use_n after_o that_o you_o have_v believe_v you_o be_v seal_v as_o peculiar_a one_o to_o god_n by_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n therefore_o you_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o inheritance_n of_o promise_n reas._n 4._o from_o the_o other_o use_n of_o seal_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o inheritance_n be_v seal_v to_o you_o by_o the_o promise_a spirit_n who_o confirm_v the_o promise_n to_o believer_n therefore_o you_o also_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 14._o which_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o purchase_a possession_n unto_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n reas._n 5._o from_o the_o three_o use_n of_o seal_v or_o of_o the_o pledge_n of_o salvation_n give_v to_o we_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n to_o wit_n the_o pledge_n and_o part_n of_o our_o happiness_n which_o shall_v be_v consummate_a hereafter_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n until_o the_o redemption_n reas._n 6._o from_o the_o four_o use_n of_o seal_v the_o spirit_n shall_v remain_v with_o you_o for_o your_o comfort_n and_o not_o depart_v from_o you_o until_o the_o covenant_v redemption_n be_v full_o perfect_v and_o complete_v in_o a_o absolute_a freedom_n of_o your_o soul_n and_o body_n from_o all_o the_o bond_n of_o sin_n and_o misery_n therefore_o you_o have_v a_o right_n unto_o this_o inheritance_n to_o the_o praise_n in_o the_o last_o place_n he_o show_v we_o that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o these_o benefit_n be_v the_o praise_n of_o god_n glorious_a grace_n that_o god_n shall_v be_v bless_v and_o acknowledge_v and_o his_o grace_n have_v the_o praise_n in_o all_o the_o forementioned_a particular_n viz._n in_o our_o election_n predestination_n redemption_n vocation_n donation_n of_o faith_n remission_n of_o sin_n adoption_n gather_v unto_o christ_n and_o fellowship_n with_o his_o people_n participation_n of_o the_o inheritance_n and_o seal_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n vers._n 15._o wherefore_o i_o also_o after_o i_o hear_v of_o your_o faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o love_n unto_o all_o the_o saint_n the_o apostle_n proceed_v to_o the_o second_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n where_o he_o endeavour_v to_o strengthen_v the_o ephesian_n faith_n the_o proposition_n to_o be_v confirm_v may_v be_v take_v into_o this_o sense_n in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a rule_n you_o ephesian_n ought_v to_o be_v confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o argument_n to_o prove_v this_o proposition_n be_v fifteen_o faith_n in_o argum._n 1._o your_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v not_o that_o dead_a
together_o with_o christ_n by_o grace_n you_o be_v save_v argum._n 3._o in_o the_o instant_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n and_o regeneration_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n we_o as_o dead_a in_o sin_n be_v quicken_v together_o with_o christ_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o by_o christ_n therefore_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n for_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o covenant_n make_v between_o god_n and_o the_o mediator_n we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n be_v give_v to_o the_o son_n the_o appoint_a redeemer_n that_o by_o he_o we_o may_v be_v restore_v to_o life_n it_o be_v of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o payment_n of_o the_o agreed-upon_a price_n of_o our_o redemption_n life_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a shall_v be_v adjudge_v to_o be_v give_v to_o we_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o application_n of_o redemption_n and_o in_o the_o moment_n of_o regeneration_n life_n shall_v be_v communicate_v to_o we_o in_o and_o from_o christ_n that_o together_o with_o other_o saint_n we_o shall_v be_v graft_v into_o christ_n enjoy_v the_o common_a spiritual_a life_n with_o they_o and_o thrive_v and_o wax_v strong_a in_o he_o for_o which_o reason_n our_o life_n ever_o depend_v on_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n and_o couple_v with_o it_o in_o a_o indissoluble_a knot_n vers._n 6._o and_o have_v raise_v we_o up_o together_o and_o make_v we_o sit_v together_o in_o heavenly_a place_n in_o christ_n jesus_n argum._n 4._o god_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v raise_v up_o have_v raise_v we_o up_o also_o and_o in_o christ_n who_o be_v place_v in_o the_o heaven_n have_v place_v we_o together_o with_o he_o therefore_o he_o have_v save_v we_o of_o his_o grace_n for_o as_o whatever_o christ_n either_o do_v or_o suffer_v in_o our_o name_n and_o place_n be_v reckon_v we_o in_o god_n account_n so_o what_o ever_o christ_n receive_v in_o our_o name_n and_o place_n be_v reckon_v we_o also_o therefore_o in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o 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the_o covenant_n of_o salvation_n make_v by_o the_o mediator_n between_o christ_n and_o the_o church_n that_o i_o may_v reckon_v the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n rightful_o mine_n i_o may_v reckon_v the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n rightful_o mine_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n what_o abundance_n of_o grace_n be_v here_o vers._n 7._o that_o in_o the_o age_n to_o come_v he_o may_v show_v the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o his_o kindness_n towards_o we_o through_o christ_n jesus_n argum._n 5._o the_o end_n for_o which_o we_o lose_v sinner_n both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n even_o after_o we_o have_v so_o wicked_o lead_v our_o life_n shall_v have_v salvation_n bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o christ_n be_v that_o those_o which_o shall_v live_v in_o after-age_n may_v see_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o superabounding_a grace_n of_o god_n and_o that_o by_o our_o example_n they_o may_v learn_v to_o come_v unto_o god_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o salvation_n in_o christ_n that_o they_o 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strength_n but_o like_a as_o salvation_n so_o be_v faith_n the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n therefore_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n for_o when_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n begin_v to_o work_v conversion_n in_o we_o it_o find_v we_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o unless_o we_o be_v quicken_v by_o he_o we_o can_v contribute_v any_o thing_n to_o our_o own_o regeneration_n or_o salvation_n nay_o we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o act_v faith_n on_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n unless_o faith_n and_o the_o act_n of_o this_o faith_n be_v grant_v we_o from_o above_o vers._n 9_o not_o of_o work_n lest_o any_o man_n shall_v boast_v argum._n 8._o we_o be_v not_o save_v by_o work_n therefore_o by_o grace_n for_o these_o do_v mutual_o take_v away_o one_o another_o lest_o any_o one_o argum._n 9_o if_o we_o be_v save_v by_o work_n and_o not_o by_o mere_a grace_n we_o may_v have_v occasion_n and_o cause_n to_o boast_v but_o this_o be_v absurd_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n as_o in_o rom._n 3._o vers._n 10._o for_o we_o be_v his_o workmanship_n create_v in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o argum._n 10._o so_o far_o as_o we_o be_v regenerate_v so_o far_o as_o endue_v with_o spiritual_a life_n we_o be_v graft_v into_o christ_n we_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n and_o a_o new_a creature_n be_v anew_o create_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n alone_o before_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v any_o good_a work_n therefore_o we_o be_v not_o save_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o work_n but_o by_o mere_a grace_n create_v argum._n 11._o in_o christ_n we_o be_v create_v to_o do_v good_a work_n and_o by_o the_o same_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v graft_v into_o christ_n we_o be_v ordain_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a work_n therefore_o we_o be_v not_o save_v by_o any_o virtue_n of_o our_o good_a work_n have_v before_o ordain_v argum._n 12._o those_o work_n which_o we_o be_v to_o do_v after_o regeneration_n be_v prepare_v by_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v do_v and_o perform_v they_o to_o which_o end_n our_o understanding_n be_v prepare_v our_o will_n be_v prepare_v and_o form_v and_o power_n be_v prepare_v to_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n who_o work_v in_o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v therefore_o we_o be_v not_o save_v by_o work_n but_o by_o grace_n alone_o shall_v walk_v argum._n 13._o the_o end_n of_o these_o prepare_a good_a work_n be_v that_o be_v quicken_v and_o plant_v into_o christ_n and_o new_o bear_v and_o justify_v and_o have_v get_v a_o full_a right_a to_o obtain_v righteousness_n and_o salvation_n in_o christ_n we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o as_o in_o the_o royal_a way_n and_o ride_v to_o the_o possession_n of_o salvation_n already_o buy_v by_o christ_n and_o grant_v to_o we_o in_o christ_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o wherefore_o remember_v that_o you_o be_v in_o time_n pass_v gentile_n in_o the_o flesh_n who_o be_v call_v uncircumcision_n by_o that_o which_o be_v call_v circumcision_n in_o the_o flesh_n make_v by_o the_o hand_n argum._n 14._o which_o contain_v a_o amplification_n of_o grace_n towards_o the_o ephesian_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o former_a condition_n in_o gentilism_n if_o you_o ephesian_n be_v consider_v in_o your_o special_a estate_n as_o you_o be_v gentile_n your_o condition_n will_v appear_v so_o miserable_a and_o deplorable_a that_o you_o can_v not_o be_v otherwise_o deliver_v from_o it_o than_o by_o grace_n therefore_o the_o very_a change_n of_o your_o condition_n will_v evident_o show_v that_o your_o salvation_n be_v of_o grace_n he_o set_v forth_o this_o miserable_a state_n in_o these_o eight_o thing_n 1_o they_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n live_v
city_n wherein_o we_o be_v now_o conversant_a in_o mind_n and_o affection_n as_o citizen_n of_o the_o kingdom_n which_o be_v above_o 2_o that_o know_v christ_n be_v corporal_o and_o local_o in_o heaven_n we_o expect_v he_o to_o come_v from_o thence_o at_o the_o last_o day_n not_o as_o a_o judge_n who_o will_v condemn_v we_o but_o as_o our_o saviour_n who_o will_v perfect_o accomplish_v our_o salvation_n vers._n 21._o who_o shall_v change_v our_o vile_a body_n that_o it_o may_v be_v fashion_v like_o unto_o his_o glorious_a body_n according_a to_o the_o work_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a even_o to_o subdue_v all_o thing_n 3_o that_o though_o our_o body_n be_v now_o corruptible_a vile_a and_o miserable_a yet_o christ_n will_v hereafter_o thorough_o change_v they_o as_o to_o the_o condition_n which_o they_o be_v now_o in_o and_o free_v they_o from_o corruption_n fashion_v that_o 4_o christ_n will_v make_v our_o body_n conformable_a unto_o his_o glorious_a body_n that_o as_o christ_n body_n 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the_o other_o he_o show_v his_o gratitude_n towards_o the_o philippian_n for_o that_o present_a which_o they_o send_v he_o to_z vers_n 20._o after_o these_o follow_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a epistle_n vers._n 1._o therefore_o my_o brethren_n dear_o belove_v and_o long_v for_o my_o joy_n and_o crown_n so_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o lord_n my_o dear_o belove_v the_o exhortation_n to_o christian_a virtue_n be_v seven_o 1_o that_o they_o will_v safe_o keep_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n grace_n and_o virtue_n steadfast_o persevere_v in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n the_o argument_n hereof_o be_v two_o 1_o from_o the_o earnest_a love_n which_o the_o person_n exhort_v bear_v towards_o they_o which_o he_o discover_v by_o various_a compellation_n 2_o you_o have_v hitherto_o be_v so_o constant_a and_o have_v so_o profit_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o you_o have_v bring_v both_o joy_n and_o credit_n to_o i_o your_o teacher_n therefore_o hold_v on_o still_o vers._n 2._o i_o beseech_v euodias_n and_o beseech_v syntiche_n that_o they_o be_v of_o the_o same_o mind_n in_o the_o lord_n exhort_v 2_o be_v particular_a unto_o two_o woman_n that_o be_v no_o mean_a one_o in_o the_o church_n who_o as_o it_o seem_v do_v not_o agree_v with_o the_o church_n in_o matter_n pertain_v to_o religion_n and_o be_v at_o variance_n betwixt_o themselves_o these_o he_o entreat_v by_o name_n that_o lay_v aside_o disagreement_n in_o opinion_n and_o affection_n they_o will_v maintain_v such_o a_o holy_a and_o sincere_a peace_n as_o god_n shall_v approve_v of_o vers._n 3._o and_o i_o entreat_v thou_o also_o true_a yoke_n follow_v help_v those_o woman_n which_o labour_v with_o i_o in_o the_o gospel_n with_o clement_n also_o and_o with_o other_o my_o fellow-labourer_n who_o name_n be_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n exhort_v 3_o to_o some_o one_o of_o the_o pastor_n who_o be_v intimate_v with_o the_o apostle_n and_o better_o know_v to_o he_o than_o other_o that_o he_o will_v do_v his_o endeavour_n to_o reduce_v these_o woman_n to_o the_o right_a way_n and_o to_o agreement_n betwixt_o themselves_o the_o reason_n iâ—_n because_o that_o when_o the_o apostle_n do_v first_o gather_v a_o church_n at_o philippi_n these_o two_o woman_n do_v earnest_o labour_v and_o strive_v according_a to_o their_o place_n to_o promote_v the_o business_n of_o the_o gospel_n together_o with_o other_o brethren_n whereof_o clement_n be_v one_o and_o some_o other_o private_a believer_n who_o be_v the_o apostle_n helper_n in_o gather_v the_o church_n of_o the_o philippian_n all_o which_o though_o it_o be_v needless_a to_o name_n yet_o he_o say_v their_o name_n be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n that_o be_v they_o be_v of_o the_o elect_n which_o may_v suffice_v they_o vers._n 4._o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v exhort_v 4._o that_o acknowledge_v the_o matter_n of_o joy_n in_o christ_n they_o will_v rejoice_v with_o steadfast_a gladness_n in_o both_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n and_o in_o every_o change_n of_o their_o condition_n whatsoever_o vers._n 5._o let_v your_o moderation_n be_v know_v unto_o all_o man_n the_o lord_n be_v at_o hand_n exhort_v 5._o that_o they_o will_v not_o deal_v in_o strictness_n of_o law_n with_o their_o neighbour_n but_o rather_o consider_v their_o condition_n lose_v something_o of_o their_o own_o right_n that_o every_o one_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o this_o their_o moderation_n the_o reason_n be_v because_o the_o lord_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o we_o by_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o also_o his_o visible_a come_n to_o judgement_n be_v not_o far_o off_o vers._n 6._o be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o but_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n let_v your_o request_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o god_n exhort_v 6._o that_o endeavour_v to_o fulfil_v their_o duty_n they_o will_v take_v heed_n of_o have_v a_o distrustful_a carefulness_n in_o any_o business_n and_o that_o in_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n they_o will_v cast_v their_o care_n into_o the_o lap_n of_o god_n vers._n 7._o and_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n shall_v keep_v your_o heart_n and_o mind_n through_o christ_n jesus_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v because_o by_o this_o mean_v they_o may_v gain_v that_o peace_n or_o tranquillity_n of_o mind_n transcend_v any_o capacity_n of_o natural_a reason_n which_o god_n have_v grant_v to_o believer_n as_o if_o thereby_o he_o will_v guard_v their_o heart_n by_o a_o kind_n of_o military_a engine_n against_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n and_o will_v preserve_v their_o mind_n steadfast_a in_o christ._n vers._n 8._o final_o brethren_n whatsoever_o thing_n be_v true_a whatsoever_o thing_n be_v honest_a whatsoever_o thing_n be_v just_a whatsoever_o thing_n be_v pure_a whatsoever_o thing_n be_v lovely_a whatsoever_o thing_n be_v of_o good_a report_n if_o there_o be_v any_o virtue_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o praise_n think_v on_o these_o thing_n exhort_v 7._o that_o they_o will_v not_o be_v averse_a from_o any_o virtue_n which_o they_o observe_v among_o the_o heathen_n but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n after_o a_o serious_a examination_n will_v embrace_v whatever_o they_o find_v true_a grave_a or_o honourable_a just_a and_o pure_a and_o whatever_o be_v lovely_a in_o manner_n or_o worthy_a of_o commendation_n vers._n 9_o those_o thing_n which_o you_o have_v both_o learned_a and_o receive_v and_o hear_v and_o see_v in_o i_o do_v and_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n shall_v be_v with_o you_o he_o confirm_v this_o exhortation_n by_o two_o argument_n argum._n 1._o from_o his_o own_o example_n that_o the_o apostle_n have_v both_o teach_v and_o do_v these_o thing_n when_o he_o be_v among_o they_o as_o they_o themselves_o can_v witness_v and_o the_o god_n argum._n 2._o from_o the_o bless_a effect_n that_o by_o this_o mean_n they_o shall_v find_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n and_o communion_n with_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n more_o firm_a and_o constant_a the_o second_o part._n vers._n 10._o but_o i_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n great_o that_o now_o at_o the_o last_o your_o care_n of_o i_o have_v flourish_v again_o wherein_o you_o be_v also_o careful_a but_o you_o lack_v opportunity_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o that_o he_o may_v show_v his_o thankfulness_n to_o the_o philippian_n for_o the_o money_n they_o send_v he_o by_o epaphroditus_n he_o commend_v this_o their_o action_n by_o ten_o argument_n 1._o because_o that_o relief_n send_v from_o they_o be_v very_o acceptable_a to_o he_o 2._o because_o the_o send_n of_o that_o present_a do_v proceed_v from_o the_o virtue_n and_o habit_n of_o christian_a liberallty_n which_o be_v in_o they_o which_o habit_n like_o a_o live_a root_n have_v manifest_v itself_o
saint_n can_v find_v out_o nor_o the_o needs_o of_o all_o man_n exhaust_v or_o consume_v vers._n 4._o and_o this_o i_o say_v lest_o any_o man_n shall_v beguile_v you_o with_o entice_a word_n 5_o the_o endeavour_n and_o care_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v that_o the_o colossian_n may_v not_o be_v seduce_v by_o the_o false_a apostle_n and_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fortify_v against_o all_o the_o imposture_n of_o they_o who_o by_o teach_v that_o which_o christ_n have_v not_o teach_v do_v draw_v the_o unstable_a and_o unwary_a from_o christ_n partly_o by_o paralogism_n and_o sophistical_a argumentation_n partly_o by_o insinuate_v and_o cover_v their_o error_n with_o a_o paint_a eloquence_n to_o which_o subtlety_n of_o the_o false_a apostle_n he_o aim_v in_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d beguile_v and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d entice_a word_n vers._n 5._o for_o though_o i_o be_v absent_a in_o the_o flesh_n yet_o be_o i_o with_o you_o in_o the_o spirit_n joy_v and_o behold_v your_o order_n and_o the_o steadfastness_n of_o your_o faith_n in_o christ._n 6_o his_o endeavour_n concern_v their_o salvation_n the_o joy_n which_o he_o receive_v concern_v the_o doctrine_n and_o discipline_n right_o settle_v among_o they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o relation_n of_o epaphras_n but_o from_o a_o prophetical_a spirit_n or_o the_o inspiration_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n dictate_v this_o epistle_n for_o although_o he_o be_v absent_a in_o body_n yet_o he_o behold_v all_o thing_n by_o the_o spirit_n he_o do_v great_o rejoice_v upon_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o most_o beautiful_a order_n in_o all_o ecclesiastical_a thing_n and_o of_o their_o solid_a faith_n in_o christ_n so_o that_o he_o can_v not_o but_o be_v careful_a concern_v the_o preservation_n of_o so_o famous_a a_o heavenly_a work_n among_o they_o leave_v this_o order_n be_v disturb_v or_o his_o doctrine_n corrupt_v by_o the_o subtlety_n of_o the_o false_a apostle_n and_o art_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 6._o as_o you_o have_v therefore_o receive_v christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n so_o walk_v you_o in_o he_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v in_o which_o from_o his_o endeavour_n for_o their_o salvation_n and_o from_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o disputation_n undertake_v against_o the_o false_a apostle_n he_o infer_v a_o exhortation_n to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o beware_v of_o corruption_n the_o part_n of_o his_o exhortation_n be_v five_o 1_o that_o they_o hold_v fast_o christ_n jesus_n already_o receive_v by_o faith_n who_o be_v the_o only_a and_o true_a saviour_n and_o admit_v no_o other_o invent_v by_o the_o false_a apostle_n 2_o that_o they_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n by_o faith_n so_o abide_v and_o lead_v their_o life_n according_a to_o his_o prescription_n follow_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ._n vers._n 7._o root_v and_o build_v up_o in_o he_o and_o establish_v in_o the_o faith_n as_o you_o have_v be_v teach_v abound_v therein_o with_o thanksgiving_n 3_o that_o they_o endeavour_v for_o a_o most_o near_o and_o firm_a conjunction_n with_o christ_n through_o the_o strengthen_n of_o their_o faith_n according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o epaphras_n he_o illustrate_v this_o soundness_n of_o faith_n by_o a_o similitude_n take_v partly_o from_o the_o firmness_n of_o tree_n spread_v their_o root_n deep_a in_o the_o earth_n partly_o from_o the_o stability_n of_o building_n solid_o found_v abound_v 4_o that_o they_o be_v not_o only_o confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n but_o also_o make_v progress_n in_o it_o and_o abound_v to_o a_o full_a knowledge_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o with_o a_o daily_a thanksgiving_n to_o god_n the_o author_n of_o this_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n vers._n 8._o beware_v lest_o any_o man_n spoil_v you_o through_o philosophy_n and_o vain_a deceit_n after_o the_o tradition_n of_o man_n after_o the_o rudiment_n of_o the_o world_n and_o not_o after_o christ._n 5_o that_o they_o take_v heed_n to_o themselves_o touch_v seducer_n who_o take_v the_o people_n of_o god_n by_o their_o imposture_n as_o beast_n be_v take_v in_o net_n and_o make_v a_o prey_n of_o they_o he_o reckon_v three_o kind_n of_o imposture_n whereof_o the_o first_o be_v philosophy_n or_o a_o vain_a deceit_n so_o call_v not_o simple_o but_o as_o it_o exceed_v its_o bound_n and_o aspire_v to_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o do_v from_o the_o model_n of_o corrupt_a and_o carnal_a reason_n determine_v concern_v the_o doctrine_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o which_o respect_n although_o it_o show_v open_o the_o form_n of_o wisdom_n yet_o it_o be_v find_v to_o be_v vain_a deceit_n the_o other_o kind_n be_v the_o tradition_n of_o man_n concern_v the_o vain_a and_o superstitious_a rite_n invent_v by_o humane_a wit_n the_o three_o sort_n be_v the_o injunction_n of_o legal_a or_o levitical_a rite_n which_o be_v call_v here_o the_o rudiment_n of_o the_o world_n because_o they_o be_v the_o earthly_a and_o carnal_a rudiment_n of_o the_o ancient_a people_n by_o who_o as_o by_o a_o schoolmaster_n they_o be_v lead_v before_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n which_o after_o his_o come_n vanish_v away_o like_o shadow_n vers._n 9_o for_o in_o he_o dwell_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a he_o add_v ten_o argument_n of_o his_o exhortation_n all_o which_o prove_v that_o they_o must_v not_o go_v so_o much_o as_o a_o nail_n breadth_n from_o christ_n argum._n 1._o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o seek_v any_o thing_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n out_o of_o christ_n see_v that_o in_o he_o or_o in_o his_o person_n the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n hypostatical_o unite_v to_o the_o humane_a nature_n be_v found_v so_o that_o he_o necessary_o seek_v something_o to_o salvation_n out_o of_o god_n who_o seek_v thing_n that_o may_v bring_v salvation_n out_o of_o christ_n therefore_o we_o must_v not_o depart_v from_o christ._n vers._n 10._o and_o you_o be_v complete_a in_o he_o which_o be_v the_o head_n of_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n argum._n 2._o christ_n be_v not_o only_o a_o most_o full_a fountain_n in_o himself_o but_o also_o he_o fill_v all_o the_o faithful_a believe_a in_o he_o insomuch_o that_o he_o communicate_v to_o they_o righteousness_n and_o life_n eternal_a which_o he_o have_v in_o himself_o first_o by_o way_n of_o imputation_n further_o by_o the_o infusion_n of_o grace_n for_o grace_n till_o at_o length_n they_o be_v perfect_v therefore_o we_o must_v not_o seek_v for_o any_o thing_n out_o of_o he_o the_o head_n argum._n 3._o he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n even_o of_o the_o most_o excellent_a creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n partly_o because_o he_o create_v and_o govern_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o angel_n themselves_o partly_o because_o by_o the_o influence_n of_o his_o power_n he_o uphold_v even_o the_o angel_n and_o also_o man_n communicate_v to_o they_o whatsoever_o they_o enjoy_v therefore_o from_o he_o alone_o and_o in_o no_o wise_a from_o the_o most_o excellent_a angel_n do_v we_o expect_v any_o good_a vers._n 11._o in_o who_o also_o you_o be_v circumcise_v with_o the_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n in_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o circumcision_n of_o christ._n argum._n 4._o the_o truth_n of_o all_o legal_a ceremony_n be_v in_o christ_n for_o in_o he_o the_o faithful_a have_v that_o which_o be_v prefigure_v by_o they_o as_o for_o example_n they_o have_v spiritual_a circumcision_n wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o old_a man_n or_o the_o flesh_n or_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n which_o circumcision_n be_v prefigure_v in_o the_o carnal_a circumcision_n make_v by_o hand_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o fit_a that_o you_o shall_v in_o the_o carnal_a circumcision_n of_o those_o that_o judaize_n seek_v anything_o out_o of_o christ._n vers._n 12._o bury_v with_o he_o in_o baptism_n wherein_o also_o you_o be_v rise_v with_o he_o through_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n who_o have_v raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a argum._n 5._o you_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n be_v baptize_v which_o be_v the_o lawful_a sign_n of_o internal_a circumcision_n set_v up_o in_o the_o place_n of_o circumcision_n by_o christ_n so_o that_o neither_o the_o internal_a thing_n yea_o nor_o the_o external_a sign_n of_o a_o internal_a thing_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v after_o without_o christ_n therefore_o you_o must_v not_o depart_v from_o christ._n bury_v argum._n 6._o you_o believer_n have_v right_a to_o christ_n dead_a and_o bury_v and_o communion_n with_o he_o in_o his_o death_n and_o bury_v and_o so_o right_a to_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o effect_n of_o his_o death_n and_o bury_v in_o baptism_n
that_o he_o as_o god_n sit_v in_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n show_v himself_o that_o he_o be_v god_n note_v 4._o he_o will_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o adversary_n who_o real_o and_o indeed_o will_v be_v opposite_a to_o god_n and_o his_o ordinance_n whatsoever_o he_o pretend_v he_o will_v real_o prove_v and_o show_v himself_o a_o adversary_n who_o will_v also_o oppose_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n in_o fundamental_o such_o the_o apostle_n show_v some_o of_o his_o forerunner_n 1._o cor._n 16.9_o for_o he_o will_v be_v a_o adversary_n to_o christ_n himself_o as_o to_o the_o carriage_n office_n and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n we_o see_v that_o the_o roman_a bishop_n be_v such_o a_o one_o who_o have_v oppose_v himself_o against_o christ_n more_o and_o in_o more_o thing_n and_o more_o cruel_o and_o subtle_o and_o long_o than_o any_o one_o ever_o do_v exalt_v note_v 5._o he_o exalt_v himself_o by_o his_o pride_n above_o all_o that_o be_v call_v god_n or_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v worship_v i._n e._n above_o all_o magistrate_n prince_n king_n and_o emperor_n who_o in_o scripture_n be_v call_v god_n or_o be_v worship_v as_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d august_n or_o illustrious_a as_o act._n 25.21.25_o &_o psal._n 82.1_o in_o the_o temple_n note_v 6._o he_o will_v be_v in_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n or_o in_o the_o visible_a external_a christian-church_n which_o will_v profess_v indeed_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o vaunt_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n sit_v note_v 7._o he_o will_v sit_v in_o that_o society_n which_o profess_v themselves_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n i._n e._n he_o will_v possess_v the_o public_a ecclesiastical_a office_n the_o episcopal_a seat_n or_o chair_n note_v 8._o he_o will_v sit_v in_o the_o temple_n he_o will_v set_v himself_o over_o the_o temple_n he_o will_v sit_v super-incumbent_n over_o the_o church_n arrogate_a to_o himself_o the_o chief_a seat_n the_o pre-eminence_n the_o bishopric_n the_o prelacy_n in_o the_o christian-church_n show_v himself_o note_v 9_o he_o will_v boast_v himself_o as_o if_o he_o be_v god_n i._n e._n not_o think_v that_o he_o be_v sufficient_o exalt_v above_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o the_o church_n of_o god_n as_o the_o prince_n and_o chief_a governor_n thereof_o he_o will_v also_o endeavour_v to_o carry_v himself_o as_o god_n partly_o by_o false_o boast_v himself_o to_o have_v all_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n communicate_v to_o he_o and_o that_o he_o be_v by_o delegation_n the_o vicar_n of_o christ_n i._n e._n vice-christ_n or_o antichrist_n according_a to_o the_o signification_n of_o the_o preposition_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d like_v to_o god_n equal_a with_o god_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o viceroy_n partly_o by_o assume_v the_o title_n which_o be_v propâ—r_n to_o god_n as_o the_o chief_a pastor_n or_o prelate_n the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n etc._n etc._n which_o title_n be_v due_a only_o to_o christ._n last_o by_o arrogate_a to_o himself_o privilege_n in_o heaven_n earth_n and_o hell_n which_o belong_v to_o god_n alone_o such_o as_o now_o the_o pontifician_n acknowledge_v without_o shame_n in_o the_o roman_a pope_n about_o which_o thing_n you_o may_v read_v more_o at_o large_a in_o the_o controversy_n touch_v the_o bishop_n of_o rome_n among_o the_o writer_n of_o controversy_n vers._n 5._o remember_v you_o not_o that_o when_o i_o be_v yet_o with_o you_o i_o tell_v you_o these_o thing_n artic._n 2._o contain_v the_o certainty_n of_o this_o prophecy_n as_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n have_v teach_v before_o and_o whereof_o he_o be_v present_a have_v instruct_v the_o thessalonian_n and_o now_o be_v absent_a he_o repeat_v it_o that_o he_o may_v confirm_v the_o truth_n and_o may_v fasten_v it_o in_o their_o memory_n vers._n 6._o and_o now_o you_o know_v what_o withholdeth_a that_o he_o may_v be_v reveal_v in_o his_o time_n artic._n 3._o contain_v that_o which_o hinder_v the_o revelation_n of_o antichrist_n who_o spirit_n do_v then_o attempt_v to_o erect_v himself_o a_o throne_n but_o he_o can_v not_o because_o as_o yet_o the_o seat_n be_v not_o vacant_a design_v to_o receive_v the_o throne_n of_o antichrist_n in_o that_o seven-hilled_a city_n rome_n as_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n describe_v apocal._n 17.9_o for_o the_o roman_a empire_n must_v be_v take_v away_o in_o the_o west_n caesar_n be_v to_o be_v take_v away_o from_o that_o city_n before_o antichrist_n can_v be_v reveal_v wherein_o we_o have_v also_o the_o pontifician_n consent_n touch_v this_o hindrance_n our_o apostle_n in_o express_a word_n have_v before_o admonish_v the_o thessalonian_n and_o know_v that_o they_o understand_v and_o remember_v it_o but_o the_o reason_n be_v weighty_a wherefore_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v unwilling_a to_o express_v that_o hindrance_n to_o they_o in_o this_o epistle_n for_o it_o be_v not_o much_o matter_n to_o they_o that_o he_o shall_v discover_v it_o nay_o this_o mystery_n ought_v to_o be_v keep_v secret_a from_o the_o world_n partly_o that_o more_o easy_o the_o permission_n of_o this_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n decree_v by_o god_n may_v be_v fulfil_v partly_o lest_o from_o hence_o he_o shall_v give_v any_o occasion_n of_o persecute_v the_o christian_n for_o if_o the_o emperor_n have_v understand_v that_o any_o one_o among_o the_o professor_n of_o christ_n will_v erect_v unto_o themselves_o a_o throne_n at_o rome_n and_o that_o he_o shall_v extinguish_v the_o roman_a empire_n and_o that_o emperor_n all_o of_o they_o may_v have_v think_v it_o very_o just_a to_o show_v their_o cruelty_n against_o the_o whole_a name_n of_o christ._n vers._n 7._o for_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n do_v already_o work_v only_o he_o who_o now_o let_v will_v let_v until_o he_o be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o way_n artic._n 4._o contain_v together_o with_o the_o impediment_n of_o the_o revelation_n of_o antichrist_n the_o beginning_n of_o his_o fall_v away_o or_o of_o antichristianism_n which_o be_v call_v here_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n because_o as_o all_o christianity_n the_o head_n whereof_o be_v christ_n be_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o godliness_n so_o all_o antichristianism_n whereof_o antichrist_n be_v the_o head_n be_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o iniquity_n the_o devil_n have_v before_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o gospel_n preach_v spread_v abroad_o in_o the_o church_n the_o seed_n of_o this_o mystery_n in_o ambition_n covetousness_n wickedness_n of_o teacher_n in_o humane_a ceremony_n error_n and_o false_a doctrine_n and_o do_v now_o daily_o cherish_v diligent_o endeavour_v that_o at_o length_n he_o may_v erect_v open_o the_o kingdom_n of_o antichrist_n in_o the_o visible_a church_n under_o the_o colour_n of_o piety_n but_o god_n put_v a_o let_v it_o do_v remain_v until_o when_o those_o thing_n be_v write_v the_o roman_a emperor_n do_v possess_v rome_n which_o be_v to_o be_v the_o seat_n of_o antichrist_n and_o be_v vacant_a antichrist_n will_v invade_v and_o also_o assume_v to_o himself_o the_o dominion_n both_o of_o god_n and_o man_n vers._n 8._o and_o then_o shall_v that_o wicked_a one_o be_v reveal_v who_o the_o lord_n shall_v consume_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o mouth_n and_o shall_v destroy_v with_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o come_n artic._n 5._o it_o contain_v the_o visible_a kingdom_n of_o antichrist_n or_o the_o beginning_n middle_a and_o end_n of_o his_o kingdom_n what_o pertain_v to_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o kingdom_n so_o soon_o as_o the_o roman_a empire_n or_o the_o roman_a emperor_n shall_v be_v remove_v from_o that_o which_o be_v to_o be_v the_o seat_n of_o antichrist_n i._n e._n rome_n then_o in_o that_o city_n the_o patron_n of_o antichristianism_n will_v advance_v and_o discover_v himself_o by_o exalt_v himself_o above_o all_o law_n and_o that_o he_o be_v bind_v to_o none_o neither_o civil_a nor_o ecclesiastical_a and_o also_o to_o have_v power_n in_o dispense_n in_o divine_a matter_n open_o profess_v himself_o to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o lawless_a one_o whereof_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v foretold_v this_o shall_v be_v the_o manner_n of_o reveal_v he_o and_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o clear_a possession_n of_o his_o kingdom_n the_o roman_a pope_n hitherto_o do_v boast_v himself_o to_o be_v such_o a_o one_o from_o that_o time_n wherein_o rome_n cease_v to_o be_v the_o seat_n of_o the_o empire_n who_o impudent_o do_v break_v in_o piece_n the_o bar_n of_o law_n do_v extol_v himself_o above_o right_a and_o the_o law_n he_o disanull_v the_o law_n make_v by_o god_n and_o do_v dispense_v concern_v they_o as_o they_o say_v and_o do_v establish_v other_o in_o their_o stead_n he_o determine_v his_o will_n for_o reason_n as_o the_o orthodox_n have_v make_v manifest_a in_o their_o controversy_n
give_v he_o about_o restrain_v certain_a perverse_a zelots_n of_o the_o law_n and_o admonish_v they_o that_o they_o teach_v no_o doctrine_n diverse_a from_o that_o which_o be_v apostolical_a in_o prescribe_v of_o which_o the_o apostle_n choose_v to_o use_v word_n of_o beseech_v and_o entreat_v rather_o than_o to_o speak_v imperious_o that_o he_o may_v supply_v the_o stead_n of_o timothy_n who_o can_v scarce_o be_v loose_v from_o the_o most_o sweet_a society_n of_o paul_n not_o for_o a_o time_n even_o by_o the_o entreaty_n of_o the_o apostle_n vers._n 4._o neither_o give_v heâ—d_v to_o fable_n and_o endless_a genealogy_n which_o minister_v question_n rather_o than_o godly_a edify_n which_o be_v in_o faith_n so_o do_v for_o example_n he_o command_v that_o fable_n and_o jewish_a genealogy_n be_v avoid_v i._n e._n new_o devise_v opinion_n or_o tradition_n beside_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o curious_a speculation_n about_o unnecessary_a thing_n such_o be_v very_o many_o talmudical_a and_o cabalistical_a such_o also_o be_v to_o be_v find_v among_o the_o schoolman_n endless_a the_o reason_n of_o his_o admonition_n be_v six_o reas._o 1_o because_o those_o vain_a speculation_n be_v idle_a and_o endless_a whereof_o there_o be_v no_o use_n which_o rather_o reas._o 2._o because_o they_o beget_v curious_a and_o contentious_a question_n nor_o do_v they_o promote_v the_o knowledge_n of_o piety_n which_o lead_v unto_o god_n for_o edification_n proceed_v not_o from_o probable_a and_o dubious_a question_n but_o by_o the_o solid_a believe_a of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n vers._n 5._o now_o the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v charity_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o of_o faith_n unfeigned_a reas._o 3_o because_o those_o teacher_n that_o be_v whole_o exercise_v in_o discuss_v of_o small_a matter_n which_o may_v be_v fetch_v from_o the_o law_n though_o they_o seem_v to_o be_v carry_v with_o a_o zeal_n to_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n yet_o they_o refer_v not_o the_o law_n to_o its_o true_a end_n or_o to_o the_o proper_a scope_n of_o the_o whole_a scripture_n which_o be_v that_o man_n by_o the_o law_n be_v lead_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n and_o deserve_a misery_n may_v serious_o betake_v themselves_o to_o christ_n by_o faith_n unfeigned_a charity_n this_o faith_n he_o describe_v from_o a_o threefold_a effect_n 1_o that_o true_a faith_n in_o the_o propitiatory_a blood_n of_o christ_n render_v the_o conscience_n good_a or_o peaceable_a and_o quiet_a 2_o that_o the_o conscience_n be_v now_o pacify_v faith_n will_v not_o suffer_v that_o the_o heart_n be_v any_o long_o delight_v in_o evil_a but_o rather_o endeavour_n after_o purity_n and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v purge_v from_o all_o evil_a affection_n 3_o that_o true_a faith_n be_v not_o idle_a in_o that_o which_o be_v good_a but_o stir_v up_o a_o man_n diligent_o to_o labour_n in_o the_o obedience_n of_o every_o precept_n by_o love_n to_o god_n and_o man_n vers._n 6._o from_o which_o some_o have_v swerve_v have_v turn_v aside_o unto_o vain_a jangle_n reas._n 4._o confirm_v the_o former_a because_o it_o be_v approve_v by_o the_o experience_n of_o some_o that_o unless_o teacher_n abstain_v from_o their_o vain_a curiosity_n and_o intend_v more_o earnest_o the_o edification_n of_o mâ—n_z in_o faith_n and_o charity_n they_o can_v but_o be_v draw_v away_o from_o the_o simplicity_n of_o doctrine_n into_o vain_a babble_n for_o where_o there_o be_v vanity_n there_o verity_n be_v not_o vers._n 7._o desire_v to_o be_v teacher_n of_o the_o law_n understand_v neither_o what_o they_o say_v nor_o whereof_o they_o affirm_v reas._n 5._o because_o it_o be_v also_o know_v by_o experience_n that_o those_o ambitious_a teacher_n while_o they_o affect_v a_o new_a kind_n of_o teach_v and_o seek_v after_o applause_n from_o their_o knowledge_n of_o the_o law_n betray_v their_o ignorance_n whilst_o they_o understand_v not_o the_o question_n whereof_o nor_o the_o argument_n from_o which_o they_o dispute_v therefore_o avoid_v idle_a speculation_n timothy_n be_v to_o take_v care_n that_o in_o the_o apostolic_a doctrine_n or_o the_o manner_n of_o teach_v it_o no_o innovation_n be_v make_v by_o any_o one_o vers._n 8._o but_o we_o know_v that_o the_o law_n be_v good_a if_o a_o man_n use_v it_o lawful_o he_o answer_v a_o objection_n therefore_o be_v thou_o against_o the_o divine_a law_n who_o so_o earnest_o rebuke_v the_o teacher_n of_o it_o the_o apostle_n answer_v that_o he_o do_v not_o at_o all_o detract_v from_o the_o law_n reprove_v those_o that_o abuse_v it_o but_o rather_o commend_v and_o teach_v the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o law_n vers._n 9_o know_v this_o that_o the_o law_n be_v not_o make_v for_o a_o righteous_a man_n but_o for_o the_o lawless_a and_o disobedient_a for_o the_o ungodly_a and_o for_o sinner_n for_o unholy_a and_o profane_a for_o murderer_n of_o father_n and_o murderer_n of_o mother_n for_o man-slayer_n 10._o for_o whore-monger_n for_o they_o that_o defile_v themselves_o with_o mankind_a for_o men-stealer_n for_o liar_n for_o perjurâ—â—_n person_n and_o if_o there_o â—ee_o any_o other_o thing_n that_o be_v contrary_a to_o sound_v doctrine_n 11._o according_a to_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n of_o the_o bless_a god_n which_o be_v commit_v to_o my_o trust_n he_o confirm_v the_o answer_n with_o three_o reason_n the_o first_o be_v from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n or_o the_o legal_a covenant_n so_o far_o as_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o the_o gospel_n the_o law_n be_v establish_v not_o that_o the_o faithful_a justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n shall_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n as_o the_o perverse_a teacher_n of_o the_o law_n intend_v but_o that_o the_o unrighteous_a and_o unbeliever_n as_o be_v all_o wicked_a and_o profane_a person_n condemn_v by_o the_o law_n may_v acknowledge_v their_o unrighteousness_n and_o deserve_a condemnation_n repent_v and_o fly_v unto_o christ_n therefore_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n detract_v nothing_o from_o the_o law_n according_a reas._o 2._o all_o sin_n which_o be_v forbid_v by_o the_o law_n be_v also_o prohibit_v by_o the_o sound_a doctrine_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n and_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v command_v by_o the_o law_n be_v earnest_o urge_v and_o teach_v in_o the_o gospel_n so_o much_o as_o concern_v the_o performance_n of_o our_o obedience_n unto_o god_n the_o demonstration_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n and_o the_o proof_n of_o the_o sincerity_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n therefore_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n detract_v nothing_o from_o the_o law_n commit_v reas._n 3_o i_o a_o apostle_n to_o who_o the_o gospel_n of_o god_n in_o himself_o most_o bless_v and_o the_o author_n of_o all_o blessing_n towards_o we_o be_v commit_v do_v no_o less_o urge_v this_o wholesome_a doctrine_n of_o sanctification_n and_o all_o good_a work_n which_o in_o the_o law_n be_v command_v than_o any_o zealot_n of_o the_o law_n although_o not_o to_o the_o same_o end_n therefore_o the_o apostolical_a doctrine_n nothing_o at_o all_o detract_v from_o the_o law_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 12._o and_o i_o thank_v jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n who_o have_v enable_v â—ee_n for_o that_o he_o count_v i_o faithful_a put_v i_o into_o the_o ministry_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v which_o contain_v the_o vindication_n of_o the_o authority_n of_o his_o apostleship_n against_o those_o that_o deny_v it_o or_o in_o consideration_n of_o his_o fore-acted_n life_n do_v lessen_v it_o and_o that_o with_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v bestow_v upon_o he_o seven_o reason_n be_v lay_v down_o of_o his_o thanksgiving_n all_o which_o prove_v that_o his_o apostleship_n be_v in_o no_o wise_a to_o be_v disparage_v reas._o 1_o christ_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v strengthen_v i_o a_o infirm_a man_n and_o heretofore_o a_o slave_n to_o sin_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n appoint_v a_o apostle_n by_o he_o that_o as_o a_o leader_n i_o shall_v with_o a_o invincible_a courage_n stand_v up_o for_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n against_o all_o the_o insulâ—â—tions_n of_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n â—nd_v the_o devil_n therefore_o thanks_o be_v to_o be_v give_v for_o my_o confirmation_n in_o the_o apostleship_n so_o little_a reason_n be_v there_o that_o any_o thing_n shall_v be_v detract_v account_v i_o faithful_a reas._o 2._o christ_n have_v endue_v i_o be_v appoint_v a_o apostle_n with_o the_o gift_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o have_v so_o far_o honour_v i_o that_o he_o make_v and_o account_v i_o his_o faithful_a friend_n who_o will_v commit_v to_o i_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v dispense_v to_o the_o soul_n of_o his_o elect_n therefore_o my_o authority_n be_v not_o to_o be_v disparage_v have_v appoint_v reas._n 3_o christ_n the_o lord_n have_v place_v i_o in_o the_o ministry_n i._n e._n in_o
because_o convert_v by_o my_o ministry_n and_o be_v bind_v to_o lay_v out_o thyself_o and_o all_o thou_o have_v in_o my_o service_n much_o more_o to_o receive_v a_o fugitive_a servant_n upon_o such_o equal_a term_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 20._o yea_o brother_n let_v i_o have_v joy_n of_o thou_o in_o the_o lord_n refresh_v my_o bowel_n in_o the_o lord_n argum._n 14._o i_o shall_v receive_v fruit_n of_o thy_o faith_n in_o the_o lord_n if_o thou_o grant_v this_o to_o i_o thou_o shall_v refresh_v his_o bowel_n and_o i_o for_o christ_n sake_n therefore_o onesimus_n ought_v to_o be_v receive_v into_o favour_n vers._n 21._o have_v confidence_n in_o thy_o obedience_n i_o write_v unto_o thou_o know_v that_o thou_o will_v also_o do_v more_o than_o i_o say_v the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n follow_v be_v the_o conclusion_n wherein_o be_v four_o article_n 1_o in_o the_o first_o the_o apostle_n profess_v his_o hope_n of_o obtain_v pardon_n for_o onesimus_n and_o of_o more_o favour_n than_o he_o have_v request_v vers._n 22._o but_o withal_o prepare_v i_o also_o a_o lodging_n for_o i_o trust_v that_o through_o your_o prayer_n i_o shall_v be_v give_v unto_o you_o 2_o wherein_o he_o desire_v he_o to_o provide_v he_o a_o lodging_n that_o philemon_n may_v know_v that_o the_o apostle_n will_v come_v to_o his_o great_a consolation_n if_o he_o gratify_v he_o in_o the_o content_n of_o this_o epistle_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o insert_v two_o cause_n of_o his_o deliverance_n out_o of_o bond_n which_o be_v the_o gift_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n or_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o brethren_n vers._n 23._o there_o salute_v thou_o epaphras_n my_o fellow-prisoner_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 24._o marcus_n aristarchus_n demas_n lucas_n my_o fellow-labourer_n 3_o wherein_o salutation_n be_v send_v to_o philemon_n by_o those_o which_o be_v in_o paul_n company_n all_o which_o make_v to_o the_o scope_n of_o this_o epistle_n as_o also_o those_o which_o be_v premise_v in_o the_o preface_n viz._n to_o excite_v the_o mind_n of_o philemon_n to_o receive_v onesimus_n into_o favour_n vers._n 25._o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v with_o your_o spirit_n amen_n 4_o wherein_o comprehend_v philemon_n and_o apphia_n under_o his_o apostolical_a benediction_n he_o conclude_v his_o epistle_n the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n to_o the_o hebrew_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n although_o paul_n see_v he_o know_v himself_o hate_v by_o all_o the_o hebrew_n not_o yet_o convert_v and_o suspect_v also_o by_o many_o of_o the_o weak_a believer_n too_o much_o addict_v to_o the_o observation_n of_o legal_a rite_n choose_v to_o suppress_v his_o name_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o epistle_n that_o without_o prejudice_n they_o may_v the_o more_o easy_o entertain_v the_o truth_n yet_o without_o controversy_n he_o intimate_v his_o name_n by_o messenger_n to_o some_o chief_a and_o eminent_a brethren_n in_o the_o church_n to_o who_o hand_n this_o epistle_n be_v first_o to_o come_v and_o that_o it_o be_v know_v appear_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o epistle_n but_o after_o demonstration_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n in_o this_o as_o in_o the_o other_o of_o paul_n epistle_n the_o authority_n of_o the_o apostle_n peter_n may_v satisfy_v we_o who_o by_o a_o singular_a providence_n of_o god_n in_o the_o three_o chapter_n of_o his_o second_o epistle_n to_o the_o same_o scatter_a hebrew_n witness_v concern_v the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n write_v to_o the_o same_o which_o be_v in_o their_o hand_n and_o open_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v paul_n which_o epistle_n peter_n there_o commend_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o paul_n epistle_n as_o divine_o inspire_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n as_o now_o bring_v into_o the_o canon_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o unanimous_o with_o his_o other_o epistle_n acknowledge_v and_o receive_v by_o the_o church_n we_o must_v of_o necessity_n own_o this_o for_o the_o very_a epistle_n unless_o we_o will_v undervalue_v the_o faithfulness_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n in_o keep_v the_o canon_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o oracle_n deliver_v to_o the_o church_n the_o scope_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v this_o to_o strengthen_v the_o hebrew_n that_o be_v weak_a in_o faith_n and_o for_o the_o most_o part_n addict_v to_o legal_a rite_n not_o sufficient_o instruct_v about_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n and_o further_a also_o trouble_v every_o where_o with_o persecution_n by_o infidel_n and_o to_o encourage_v they_o against_o all_o fear_n to_o perseverance_n in_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n as_o of_o the_o other_o epistle_n of_o paul_n be_v two_o the_o one_o for_o the_o form_n and_o confirm_v of_o their_o faith_n to_o chap._n 12._o the_o other_o tend_v to_o holiness_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n chap._n 12_o 13._o as_o to_o what_o appertain_v to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n he_o instruct_v the_o hebrew_n how_o great_a the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n be_v in_o his_o prophetic_a and_o priestly_a office_n as_o for_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n prophetical_a office_n he_o show_v it_o to_o be_v incomparable_a and_o far_o to_o exceed_v all_o both_o man_n and_o angel_n chap._n 1._o in_o the_o three_o next_o chapter_n he_o make_v a_o fourfold_a use_n of_o this_o doctrine_n in_o a_o fourfold_a exhortation_n the_o first_o exhortation_n be_v not_o to_o apostalize_v from_o the_o christian_a faith_n 2_o that_o they_o detract_v not_o from_o the_o honour_n of_o christ_n because_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n chap._n second_o 3_o that_o they_o constant_o cleave_v to_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n chap._n three_o 4_o that_o they_o make_v haste_n by_o faith_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o rest_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v while_o they_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o christ_n chap._n 4._o as_o to_o the_o priestly_a office_n of_o christ_n that_o the_o jew_n ascribe_v not_o too_o much_o to_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n and_o pertinacious_o adhere_v to_o the_o ceremony_n thereof_o he_o prove_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o chief_a priest_n more_o excellent_a than_o any_o typical_a high_a priest_n even_o that_o true_a melchizedeck_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o rebuke_n the_o ignorance_n of_o the_o hebrew_n who_o can_v not_o comprehend_v the_o thing_n he_o have_v to_o say_v touch_v the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n chap._n 5._o from_o whence_o he_o draw_v a_o exhortation_n to_o growth_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n chap._n 6._o he_o proceed_v to_o demonstrate_v the_o eminency_n of_o christ_n above_o the_o levitical_a priest_n as_o well_o in_o respect_n to_o his_o person_n as_o also_o his_o priestly_a office_n chap._n 7_o 8_o 9_o and_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o ten_o this_o doctrine_n he_o make_v application_n of_o exhort_v they_o to_o go_v forward_o confident_o and_o patient_o in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n imitate_v the_o faithful_a confessor_n and_o martyr_n who_o depart_v in_o the_o faith_n before_o the_o birth_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o latter_a end_n of_o chap._n 10_o and_o chap._n 11._o in_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n divers_a exhortation_n to_o christian_a duty_n be_v lay_v down_o which_o also_o may_v be_v reckon_v among_o the_o uses_n which_o he_o make_v of_o the_o former_a doctrine_n chap._n 12_o 13._o chap._n i._n in_o this_o chapter_n he_o prove_v by_o nine_o argument_n the_o incomparable_a excellency_n of_o the_o prophetical_a office_n of_o christ_n especial_o because_o of_o his_o deity_n the_o last_o whereof_o be_v confirm_v with_o eight_o reason_n vers._n 1._o god_n who_o at_o sundry_a time_n and_o in_o divers_a manner_n speak_v in_o time_n pass_v unto_o the_o father_n by_o the_o prophet_n arg._n 1._o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o all_o the_o prophet_n by_o who_o god_n speak_v to_o the_o ancient_a church_n or_o the_o father_n he_o have_v make_v our_o condition_n under_o the_o gospel_n better_a than_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o father_n under_o the_o law_n for_o first_o they_o be_v prophet_n by_o inspiration_n not_o when_o they_o will_v but_o as_o they_o be_v act_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o speak_v as_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n but_o christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o chief_a of_o the_o prophet_n who_o speak_v by_o his_o own_o authority_n no_o less_o than_o in_o his_o father_n name_n second_o those_o prophet_n be_v many_o by_o who_o heretofore_o at_o sundry_a time_n and_o in_o various_a way_n of_o revelation_n by_o part_n and_o degree_n god_n manifest_v to_o the_o church_n the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n but_o the_o son_n be_v one_o by_o who_o the_o father_n once_o full_o plain_o and_o final_o have_v declare_v to_o we_o
enemy_n 7_o you_o that_o be_v in_o time_n past_o number_v in_o the_o catalogue_n of_o the_o damn_a and_o of_o those_o that_o perish_v companion_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o be_v now_o in_o prison_n be_v make_v by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n through_o christ_n the_o brethren_n of_o those_o which_o now_o possess_v heaven_n and_o have_v their_o spirit_n perfect_v in_o heaven_n i._n e._n they_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o misery_n be_v plenary_o justify_v and_o sanctify_v in_o their_o spirit_n 8_o you_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n which_o admit_v not_o a_o mediator_n and_o also_o from_o the_o yoke_n of_o ceremony_n have_v access_n to_o jesus_n the_o saviour_n who_o be_v the_o mediator_n and_o surety_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n who_o have_v undertake_v that_o you_o shall_v perform_v what_o the_o covenant_n require_v of_o you_o and_o doubtless_o he_o will_v make_v it_o good_a 9_o you_o that_o be_v without_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o pollute_v with_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n now_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n you_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o immaculate_a lamb_n by_o which_o you_o be_v justify_v and_o sanctify_v and_o preserve_v from_o the_o destroy_a angel_n who_o blood_n although_o it_o be_v shed_v for_o we_o and_o our_o sin_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o cry_v against_o we_o as_o the_o blood_n of_o abel_n cry_v against_o cain_n the_o murderer_n but_o it_o intercede_v for_o we_o with_o god_n that_o he_o be_v merciful_a to_o we_o will_v grant_v we_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v buy_v by_o the_o price_n of_o his_o blood_n vers._n 25._o see_v that_o you_o refuse_v not_o he_o that_o speak_v for_o if_o they_o escape_v not_o who_o refuse_v he_o that_o speak_v on_o earth_n much_o more_o shall_v not_o we_o escape_v if_o we_o turn_v away_o from_o he_o that_o speak_v from_o heaven_n the_o exhortatory_n conclusion_n of_o the_o argument_n follow_v that_o under_o colour_n of_o some_o excuse_n they_o refuse_v not_o to_o obey_v christ_n speak_v to_o they_o in_o the_o gospel_n and_o invite_v they_o to_o grace_n and_o holiness_n for_o if_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o four_o exhortation_n be_v this_o if_o the_o israelite_n despiser_n of_o moses_n speak_v on_o earth_n have_v not_o escape_v punishment_n much_o less_o shall_v you_o escape_v punishment_n if_o you_o shall_v despise_v christ_n speak_v from_o heaven_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v lest_o you_o fail_v of_o this_o grace_n and_o lest_o you_o abuse_v it_o even_o to_o profaneness_n vers._n 26._o who_o voice_n then_o shake_v the_o earth_n but_o now_o he_o have_v promise_v say_v yet_o once_o more_o i_o shake_v not_o the_o earth_n only_o but_o also_o heaven_n he_o confirm_v this_o reason_n from_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n who_o in_o time_n past_a shake_v the_o earth_n or_o mount_n sinai_n with_o his_o voice_n and_o shall_v also_o shake_v in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o he_o have_v foretold_v by_o the_o prophet_n haggai_n 2.6_o which_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v when_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v burn_v with_o fire_n and_o whatsoever_o instability_n and_o corruptibility_n they_o have_v shall_v be_v abolish_v that_o a_o new_a heaven_n and_o a_o new_a earth_n may_v succeed_v wherein_o may_v dwell_v righteousness_n that_o be_v wherein_o the_o saint_n be_v make_v immortal_a may_v perpetual_o abide_v vers._n 27._o and_o this_o word_n yet_o once_o more_o signify_v the_o remove_n of_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v shake_v as_o of_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v that_o those_o thing_n which_o can_v be_v shake_v may_v remain_v that_o we_o may_v admit_v this_o sense_n he_o expound_v the_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n which_o be_v so_o to_o be_v understand_v because_o he_o that_o be_v say_v once_o to_o shake_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n and_o not_o often_o be_v say_v in_o that_o to_o remove_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v unstable_a and_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v or_o create_v as_o to_o their_o mutable_a condition_n or_o mutable_a quality_n that_o those_o thing_n which_o can_v be_v shake_v and_o be_v immutable_a may_v succeed_v such_o as_o all_o thing_n will_v be_v in_o the_o glorious_a kingdom_n of_o christ._n vers._n 28._o wherefore_o we_o receive_v a_o kingdom_n which_o can_v be_v move_v let_v we_o have_v grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o with_o reverence_n and_o godly_a fear_n he_o deduce_v from_o hence_o the_o five_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n we_o have_v right_a to_o the_o glorious_a kingdom_n which_o can_v be_v shake_v and_o be_v already_o by_o faith_n receive_v by_o we_o therefore_o the_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n and_o study_v of_o holiness_n be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o or_o that_o which_o be_v the_o same_o let_v we_o have_v grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o with_o reverence_n and_o godly_a fear_n vers._n 29._o for_o our_o god_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n the_o six_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n against_o those_o which_o either_o do_v not_o hold_v fast_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n or_o abuse_v it_o to_o profaneness_n our_o god_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n therefore_o let_v we_o hold_v fast_o grace_n with_o endeavour_n after_o holiness_n who_o although_o he_o profess_v himself_o the_o god_n of_o the_o faithful_a yet_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o go_v unpunished_a who_o counterfeit_v the_o faith_n which_o they_o have_v not_o or_o they_o who_o with_o esau_n abuse_v the_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n even_o to_o profane_a licentiousness_n chap._n xiii_o there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o former_a part_n be_v contain_v seven_o exhortation_n to_o vers_n 18._o in_o the_o other_o be_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o epistle_n vers._n 1._o let_v brotherly_a love_n continue_v the_o first_o exhortation_n be_v to_o constancy_n in_o charity_n towards_o the_o brethren_n wherein_o he_o secret_o commend_v they_o because_o they_o indeed_o hitherto_o have_v embrace_v and_o succour_v for_o christ_n sake_n the_o faithful_a or_o brethren_n join_v together_o in_o faith_n and_o sincere_a religion_n and_o he_o open_o entreat_v they_o that_o they_o will_v go_v forward_o constant_o and_o undefatigable_o in_o that_o same_o virtue_n let_v say_v he_o brotherly_a love_n continue_v vers._n 2._o be_v not_o forgetful_a to_o entertain_v stranger_n for_o thereby_o some_o have_v entertain_v angel_n unaware_o exhort_v 2._o more_o special_o that_o they_o practice_n hospitality_n and_o kindness_n towards_o stranger_n and_o foreigner_n who_o want_v succour_n and_o consolation_n thereby_o the_o argument_n to_o obedience_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v only_o one_o because_o some_o use_v hospitality_n have_v entertain_v angel_n when_o they_o think_v they_o have_v receive_v man_n as_o abraham_n and_o lot_n gen._n 18_o &_o 19_o the_o force_n of_o the_o argument_n be_v because_o more_o good_a be_v do_v in_o this_o kind_n than_o any_o one_o can_v easy_o imagine_v for_o the_o lord_n himself_o entertain_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v do_v in_o his_o name_n to_o poor_a believer_n prophet_n or_o disciple_n vers._n 3._o remember_v they_o that_o be_v in_o bond_n as_o bind_v with_o they_o and_o they_o which_o suffer_v adversity_n as_o be_v yourselves_o also_o in_o the_o body_n exhort_v 3._o that_o they_o be_v move_v in_o affection_n towards_o the_o brethren_n who_o be_v in_o bond_n especial_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o religion_n and_o so_o succour_v they_o as_o if_o they_o themselves_o in_o like_a manner_n be_v bind_v and_o cast_v into_o the_o same_o prison_n and_o lay_v in_o the_o same_o bond_n with_o they_o not_o so_o only_o but_o he_o also_o exhort_v they_o that_o as_o member_n of_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n they_o will_v in_o some_o measure_n be_v so_o affect_v with_o the_o evil_n of_o the_o afflict_a brethren_n as_o they_o will_v have_v other_o affect_v towards_o they_o if_o they_o be_v in_o the_o same_o condition_n because_o so_o long_o as_o they_o live_v they_o bear_v about_o with_o they_o a_o mortal_a body_n obnoxious_a to_o the_o same_o evil_n for_o that_o which_o happen_v to_o one_o may_v happen_v to_o another_o and_o common_a infirmity_n ought_v to_o move_v compassion_n vers._n 4._o marriage_n be_v honourable_a in_o all_o and_o the_o bed_n undefiled_a but_o whoremonger_n and_o adulterer_n god_n will_v judge_v exhort_v 4._o for_o the_o maintain_n of_o chastity_n fold_v up_o in_o two_o argument_n confirm_v the_o precept_n argum._n 1._o to_o this_o sense_n if_o any_o one_o have_v not_o the_o gift_n of_o continency_n god_n have_v prepare_v a_o remedy_n and_o a_o safe_a refuge_n viz._n wedlock_n and_o have_v pronounce_v this_o condition_n of_o life_n honourable_a among_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n and_o the_o conjugal_a bed_n use_v according_o to_o the_o
follow_v by_o consequence_n that_o believer_n do_v enter_v in_o this_o latter_a part_n be_v not_o express_v in_o the_o text_n but_o leave_v unto_o we_o to_o gather_v by_o consequence_n whence_o we_o learn_v 1_o that_o god_n allow_v we_o to_o draw_v consequence_n from_o his_o scripture_n 2_o yea_o train_v we_o on_o by_o his_o own_o example_n to_o draw_v they_o forth_o by_o reason_n 3_o yea_o he_o will_v of_o necessity_n force_v we_o to_o draw_v consequence_n from_o his_o word_n or_o else_o not_o let_v we_o understand_v his_o meaning_n by_o leave_v something_o not_o express_v to_o be_v collect_v by_o we_o vers._n 7_o again_o he_o limit_v a_o certain_a daâ—_n say_v in_o david_n to_o day_n after_o so_o long_a a_o time_n as_o it_o be_v say_v to_o day_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o voice_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n in_o that_o he_o reason_v from_o the_o circumstance_n of_o tâ—me_n when_o david_n utter_v these_o word_n he_o teach_v we_o that_o oftentimes_o there_o be_v matter_n of_o great_a moment_n import_v in_o the_o least_o circumstance_n of_o the_o scripture_n write_v and_o therefore_o that_o the_o circumstance_n of_o time_n place_n and_o person_n who_o speak_v and_o to_o who_o and_o at_o what_o time_n etc._n etc._n shall_v not_o be_v pass_v over_o in_o our_o consideration_n of_o a_o text_n but_o diligent_o be_v mark_v vers._n 8._o for_o if_o jesus_n have_v give_v they_o rest_n than_o will_v he_o not_o afterward_o have_v speak_v of_o another_o day_n 9_o there_o remain_v therefore_o rest_v to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n 10._o for_o he_o that_o be_v enter_v into_o his_o rest_n he_o also_o have_v cease_v from_o his_o own_o work_n as_o god_n do_v from_o he_o 1._o this_o reason_n from_o the_o time_n of_o david_n speak_v sheweth_z how_o infallible_o thâ—â—_n be_v lead_v that_o write_v the_o scriptusre_n that_o they_o can_v not_o fail_v in_o set_v down_o a_o word_n nor_o speak_v one_o word_n that_o can_v cross_v any_o other_o word_n poken_v by_o any_o other_o prophet_n before_o or_o after_o 2._o david_n teach_v of_o the_o spiritual_a rest_n in_o his_o time_n and_o so_o do_v moses_n then_o 1._o the_o old_a church_n be_v not_o straighten_v with_o earthly_a promise_n so_o but_o that_o they_o have_v heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a promise_n give_v they_o also_o as_o signify_v by_o the_o earthly_a and_o typical_a promise_n 2._o their_o type_n have_v some_o starlight_n of_o interpretation_n and_o they_o be_v teach_v to_o look_v through_o the_o veil_n of_o ceremony_n and_o type_n 3._o he_o say_v he_o that_o be_v enter_v into_o his_o rest_n cease_v from_o his_o own_o work_n then_o 1._o before_o a_o man_n be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n he_o be_v work_v his_o own_o work_n do_v his_o own_o will_n and_o not_o go_n 2._o he_o be_v work_v without_o cease_v his_o own_o unrest_n and_o his_o own_o torment_n which_o he_o procure_v by_o work_v his_o own_o will_n 3._o the_o man_n that_o think_v he_o be_v enter_v into_o god_n rest_n must_v be_v god_n workman_n and_o no_o more_o work_n what_o please_v himself_o but_o what_o please_v god_n cease_v from_o sinful_a work_n and_o do_v what_o be_v lawful_a and_o good_a in_o way_n of_o obedience_n unto_o he_o vers._n 11._o let_v we_o labour_v therefore_o to_o enter_v into_o that_o rest_n lest_o any_o man_n fall_v after_o the_o same_o example_n of_o unbeleef_n 1._o in_o the_o three_o verse_n he_o say_v the_o believer_n enter_v into_o god_n rest_n here_o be_v exhort_v the_o believer_n to_o labour_v to_o enter_v into_o it_o then_o 1._o the_o rest_n of_o god_n be_v enter_v into_o by_o degree_n 2._o they_o who_o have_v enter_v must_v study_v to_o enâ—er_v yet_o more_o go_v on_o from_o faith_n to_o faith_n and_o from_o obedience_n to_o further_a obedience_n and_o from_o grace_n to_o grace_n till_o they_o have_v go_v all_o the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o glory_n 2._o he_o require_v labour_n and_o diligence_n to_o enter_v in_o then_o 1._o god_n rest_n be_v no_o rest_n to_o the_o flesh_n but_o rest_n to_o the_o soul_n as_o mat._n 11.29_o christ_n promise_v 2._o without_o care_n and_o diligence_n a_o man_n can_v promise_v to_o himself_o to_o enter_v in_o for_o the_o way_n be_v call_v straight_o which_o lead_v unto_o heaven_n 3._o he_o require_v this_o diligence_n lest_o a_o man_n fall_v as_o the_o israelite_n do_v then_o as_o some_o of_o the_o israelite_n fall_v in_o a_o temporal_a misbeleef_n and_o draw_v on_o temporal_a judgement_n upon_o themselves_o as_o moses_n and_o aaron_n so_o many_o professor_n now_o also_o do_v even_a elect._n again_o as_o some_o fall_v in_o unbeleef_n with_o harden_a heart_n yea_o in_o obstinate_a misbeleef_n and_o perish_v in_o their_o sin_n so_o yet_o among_o professor_n some_o may_v fall_v into_o obstinate_a misbeleef_n and_o perish_v except_o they_o give_v diligence_n to_o make_v progress_n towards_o their_o rest._n vers._n 12._o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v quick_a and_o powerful_a and_o sharpeâ—_n than_o any_o two-edged_a sword_n pierce_v even_o to_o the_o divide_v asunder_o of_o soul_n and_o spirit_n and_o of_o the_o joint_n and_o marrow_n and_o be_v a_o discerner_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o heart_n 1._o leâ—t_v any_o one_o shall_v shift_v off_o this_o threaten_n as_o expire_v with_o those_o to_o who_o it_o be_v first_o speak_v or_o cloak_n and_o dissemble_v their_o sin_n and_o purpose_n of_o defection_n when_o they_o shall_v see_v thâ—ir_a time_n he_o let_v they_o know_v the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o of_o god_n their_o adversary_n then_o the_o use_n extent_n and_o nature_n of_o god_n word_n must_v be_v well_o study_v lest_o through_o mistake_v or_o ignorance_n hereof_o a_o man_n shall_v misapply_v or_o misregard_n it_o 2._o the_o first_o property_n of_o the_o word_n it_o be_v quick_a that_o be_v die_v not_o when_o those_o die_n to_o who_o first_o it_o be_v direct_v but_o endure_v speak_v on_o with_o that_o same_o authority_n to_o all_o that_o hear_v it_o in_o all_o time_n after_o then_o the_o word_n be_v not_o a_o dead_a letter_n nor_o expire_v with_o former_a age_n but_o the_o same_o to_o we_o that_o it_o be_v before_o to_o other_o fit_a for_o operation_n and_o work_v the_o work_n for_o which_o it_o be_v send_v for_o convince_a or_o convert_v the_o hearer_n always_o 3._o again_o it_o be_v powerful_a that_o be_v not_o fit_a to_o work_v only_o but_o active_a and_o operative_a in_o effect_n actual_o bind_v the_o conscience_n to_o obedience_n or_o judgement_n make_v the_o sinner_n what_o opposition_n he_o will_n yea_o it_o fall_v a_o work_n on_o the_o hearer_n if_o he_o believe_v it_o present_o to_o clear_v his_o mind_n rectify_v his_o will_n and_o reform_v his_o life_n and_o to_o bring_v about_o his_o good_a and_o safety_n if_o a_o man_n believe_v it_o not_o it_o fall_v a_o work_n also_o present_o to_o bind_v he_o guilty_a unto_o judgement_n and_o to_o augment_v his_o natural_a blindness_n and_o his_o heart_n hardness_n and_o to_o bring_v on_o some_o degree_n of_o the_o deserve_a punishment_n upon_o himself_o albeit_o not_o of_o its_o own_o nature_n but_o by_o the_o disposition_n of_o the_o object_n whereupon_o it_o work_v then_o 1._o the_o word_n want_v not_o the_o own_o effect_n whensoever_o it_o be_v preach_v but_o always_o help_v or_o hurt_v the_o hearer_n as_o he_o yield_v to_o it_o or_o reject_v or_o neglect_v it_o 2._o we_o shall_v do_v well_o to_o observe_v what_o sort_n of_o operation_n it_o have_v upon_o we_o see_v it_o must_v have_v some_o that_o we_o may_v be_v frame_v to_o the_o better_a by_o it_o 4._o another_o property_n of_o the_o word_n it_o be_v sharp_a than_o any_o two-edged_a sword_n because_o it_o peirce_v speedy_o through_o a_o brazen_a brow_n and_o dissemble_a countenance_n and_o a_o lie_a mouth_n and_o thrust_v itself_o without_o suffer_v resistance_n into_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o most_o obstinate_a with_o a_o secret_a blow_n and_o make_v he_o guilty_a within_o his_o own_o breast_n then_o 1._o let_v not_o preacher_n think_v their_o labour_n lâ—st_v when_o they_o have_v to_o do_v with_o obstinate_a sinner_n the_o stroke_n be_v give_v at_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n which_o will_v be_v find_v uncured_a after_o 2._o neither_o let_v dissembler_n please_v themselves_o with_o a_o fair_a countenance_n put_v upon_o the_o matter_n as_o if_o the_o word_n do_v not_o touch_v they_o but_o rather_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n in_o time_n when_o they_o be_v prick_v at_o the_o heart_n for_o if_o they_o dissemble_v the_o wound_n receive_v of_o this_o sword_n the_o wound_n will_v prove_v deadly_a 5._o pierce_v even_o to_o the_o divide_v asunder_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v those_o most_o secret_a device_n and_o plot_n of_o the_o
mind_n or_o spirit_n and_o those_o close_a affection_n of_o the_o heart_n or_o soul_n towards_o any_o forbid_a evil_n this_o word_n will_v find_v out_o yea_o it_o can_v divide_v asunder_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o spirit_n the_o heart_n and_o the_o mind_n and_o tell_v the_o man_n how_o his_o soul_n or_o heart_n cleave_v to_o the_o sin_n and_o how_o his_o mind_n plot_v pretence_n to_o hide_v the_o evil_a of_o it_o from_o himself_o and_o other_o even_o in_o those_o sin_n which_o have_v not_o break_v forth_o but_o lie_v as_o deep_a in_o the_o mind_n as_o the_o marrow_n in_o the_o bone_n and_o it_o can_v put_v difference_n betwixt_o the_o purpose_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o thought_n how_o to_o compass_v the_o design_n and_o how_o to_o hide_v the_o convoy_n or_o those_o way_n how_o the_o sinner_n do_v beguile_v himself_o and_o seek_v to_o blind_v the_o eye_n of_o other_o the_o word_n do_v decipher_v and_o distinguish_v all_o these_o thing_n which_o self-deceiving_a sophistry_n confound_v then_o 1._o secret_n purpose_n fall_v under_o the_o judicatory_a of_o the_o word_n as_o well_o as_o practice_n accomplish_v 2._o pretence_n and_o excuse_n will_v not_o put_v off_o the_o challenge_n of_o it_o 3._o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o we_o give_v up_o ourselves_o to_o the_o word_n government_n fly_v what_o it_o discharge_v and_o follow_v what_o it_o command_v vers._n 13._o neither_o be_v there_o any_o creature_n that_o be_v not_o manifest_a in_o his_o sight_n but_o all_o thing_n be_v naked_a and_o open_v unto_o the_o eye_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v to_o clear_v the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n he_o bring_v in_o the_o property_n of_o god_n who_o word_n it_o be_v and_o set_v up_o the_o sinner_n secret_a thought_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o all-seeing_a god_n with_o who_o he_o have_v to_o do_v then_o 1._o god_n be_v the_o party_n with_o who_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o word_n have_v to_o do_v and_o have_v his_o reckon_n to_o make_v and_o not_o the_o preacher_n 2._o god_n join_v with_o his_o word_n and_o give_v it_o that_o search_a and_o discover_v and_o pierce_a virtue_n 3._o god_n omniscience_n and_o all-seeing_a sight_n shall_v make_v we_o look_v to_o our_o inward_a disposition_n so_o shall_v this_o and_o other_o like_a exhortation_n and_o threaten_n have_v better_a effect_n and_o fruit_n in_o we_o vers._n 14._o see_v then_o that_o we_o have_v a_o great_a high_a priest_n that_o be_v pass_v into_o the_o heaven_n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n let_v we_o hold_v fast_o our_o profession_n 1._o he_o give_v they_o a_o direction_n for_o enter_v into_o their_o rest_n to_o hold_v fast_o their_o profession_n that_o be_v in_o faith_n and_o love_n to_o avow_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ._n then_o he_o that_o will_v enter_v into_o rest_n must_v be_v steadfast_a in_o maintain_v and_o avow_v the_o true_a religion_n of_o christ._n 2._o he_o who_o quit_v the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n take_v course_n to_o cut_v off_o himself_o from_o god_n rest_n for_o if_o we_o deny_v christ_n he_o will_v deny_v we_o 2._o he_o command_v to_o hold_v fast_o our_o profession_n then_o 1._o god_n will_v not_o be_v please_v with_o backslide_v or_o coldness_n or_o indifferency_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n because_o this_o be_v not_o to_o hold_v it_o fast_o but_o to_o take_v a_o loose_a hold_n which_o be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o defection_n 2._o there_o be_v danger_n lest_o our_o adversary_n pull_v the_o truth_n from_o we_o 3._o the_o more_o danger_n we_o foresee_v the_o more_o strong_o must_v we_o hold_v the_o truth_n 3._o the_o encouragement_n which_o he_o give_v to_o hold_v fast_o be_v we_o have_v christ_n a_o great_a high_a priest_n etc._n etc._n then_o 1._o as_o we_o have_v need_n of_o threaten_v to_o drive_v we_o to_o enter_v into_o god_n rest_n so_o have_v we_o need_v of_o encouragement_n to_o draw_v we_o thereunto_o 2._o all_o our_o encouragement_n be_v from_o the_o help_n which_o we_o shall_v have_v in_o christ_n and_o that_o be_v sufficient_a 3._o christ_n be_v always_o for_o we_o in_o his_o office_n albeit_o we_o do_v not_o always_o feel_v he_o sensible_o in_o we_o 4._o he_o call_v christ_n a_o great_a high_a priest_n to_o put_v difference_n betwixt_o the_o typical_a high_a priest_n and_o he_o in_o who_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o priesthood_n be_v find_v then_o what_o the_o typical_a high_a priest_n do_v in_o show_n for_o the_o people_n that_o the_o great_a high_a priest_n do_v in_o substance_n for_o we_o that_o be_v reconcile_v we_o to_o god_n perfect_o bless_v we_o with_o all_o blessing_n solid_o and_o intercede_v for_o we_o perpetual_o 5._o he_o affirm_v of_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v pass_v into_o the_o heaven_n to_o wit_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o manhead_n to_o take_v possession_n thereof_o in_o our_o name_n then_o 1._o christ_n corporal_a presence_n be_v in_o heaven_n only_o and_o not_o on_o earth_n from_o whence_o he_o be_v pass_v 2._o christ_n corporal_a presence_n in_o heaven_n and_o absence_n from_o we_o in_o that_o respect_n hinder_v not_o our_o right_n unto_o he_o and_o spiritual_a have_v or_o possess_v of_o he_o 3._o yea_o it_o be_v our_o encouragement_n to_o seek_v entry_n into_o heaven_n that_o he_o be_v there_o before_o we_o 6._o he_o call_v he_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o lead_v we_o through_o his_o humanity_n unto_o his_o godhead_n then_o no_o rest_n on_o the_o mediator_n till_o we_o go_v to_o the_o rock_n of_o his_o godhead_n where_o be_v strength_n and_o satisfaction_n to_o faith_n vers._n 15._o for_o we_o have_v not_o a_o high_a priest_n which_o can_v be_v touch_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o our_o infirmity_n but_o be_v in_o all_o point_n tempt_v like_o as_o we_o be_v yet_o without_o sin_n 1._o another_o encouragement_n be_v from_o the_o merciful_a and_o compassionate_a disposition_n of_o our_o high_a priest_n who_o nature_n and_o office_n and_o experience_n make_v he_o that_o he_o can_v be_v but_o touch_v with_o our_o infirmity_n both_o sinful_a and_o sinless_a infirmity_n of_o body_n estate_n or_o mind_n then_o 1._o he_o presuppose_v that_o the_o faithful_a be_v subject_a to_o infirmity_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o by_o reason_n thereof_o to_o discouragement_n and_o dash_v of_o their_o spirit_n 2._o christ_n do_v pity_v the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o faithful_a their_o poverty_n banishment_n sickness_n grief_n yea_o their_o sinful_a passion_n and_o perturbation_n and_o short_a come_n in_o holy_a duty_n he_o be_v compassionate_a in_o all_o these_o therefore_o may_v our_o faith_n gather_v strength_n from_o his_o pity_n to_o bear_v these_o the_o better_a and_o strive_v against_o our_o sinfulness_n with_o the_o great_a courage_n and_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o infirmity_n we_o shall_v not_o stand_v back_o from_o christ_n but_o go_v to_o he_o the_o rather_o as_o to_o a_o compassionate_a physician_n who_o can_v and_o will_v help_v we_o 2._o to_o give_v we_o assurance_n of_o his_o compassion_n he_o show_v we_o that_o he_o be_v in_o all_o point_v tempt_v like_a as_o we_o be_v yet_o without_o sin_n then_o 1._o christ_n have_v experience_n of_o all_o trial_n wherein_o any_o of_o his_o servant_n can_v fall_v of_o poverty_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n of_o be_v forsake_v by_o friend_n of_o exile_n imprisonment_n hunger_n nakedness_n watch_v weariness_n pain_n of_o body_n dash_v of_o mind_n heaviness_n of_o heart_n dolour_n anguish_n and_o perplexity_n of_o spirit_n yea_o of_o desertion_n to_o sense_n yea_o of_o the_o wrath_n and_o curse_n of_o god_n the_o feeling_n whereof_o may_v just_o be_v call_v a_o descend_v to_o hell_n christ_n in_o his_o own_o experience_n know_v what_o all_o such_o exercise_n be_v 2._o these_o his_o experience_n and_o suffering_n be_v pawn_n to_o we_o of_o his_o compassion_n on_o we_o in_o such_o case_n so_o that_o we_o may_v as_o certain_o believe_v the_o compassion_n as_o the_o passion_n 3._o he_o make_v exception_n of_o sin_n whereof_o he_o be_v free_a but_o not_o of_o his_o be_v tempt_v to_o sin_n then_o 1._o albeit_o our_o lord_n be_v free_a from_o commit_v sin_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o free_a from_o be_v tempt_v to_o sin_n and_o so_o can_v pity_v our_o weakness_n when_o we_o be_v overcome_v of_o it_o 2._o his_o be_v free_a of_o sin_n be_v our_o comfort_n against_o sin_n for_o if_o our_o mediator_n have_v be_v defile_v with_o sin_n he_o can_v not_o have_v wash_v we_o but_o now_o he_o be_v able_a to_o justify_v we_o and_o set_v we_o free_a of_o sin_n also_o vers._n 16._o let_v we_o therefore_o come_v bold_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 1._o from_o these_o encouragement_n he_o draw_v another_o direction_n
first_o tabernacle_n to_o be_v remove_v the_o true_a light_n be_v at_o hand_n 4._o that_o none_o shall_v receive_v the_o clear_a light_n of_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n but_o such_o as_o shall_v renounce_v the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o first_o tabernacle_n and_o so_o the_o apostle_n by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n enforce_v these_o hebrew_n either_o to_o renounce_v the_o levitical_a ordinance_n or_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o true_a light_n of_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n now_o reveal_v 5._o while_o he_o call_v this_o typical_a tabernacle_n the_o first_o tabernacle_n he_o import_v 1._o that_o christ_n body_n be_v the_o next_o tabernacle_n 2._o that_o the_o temple_n be_v comprehend_v under_o the_o name_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n in_o this_o dispute_n vers._n 9_o which_o be_v a_o figure_n for_o the_o time_n then_o present_a in_o which_o be_v offer_v both_o gift_n and_o sacrifice_n that_o can_v not_o make_v he_o that_o do_v the_o service_n perfect_a as_o pertain_v to_o the_o conscience_n he_o show_v the_o use_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o the_o imperfection_n of_o the_o service_n thereof_o say_v the_o tabernacle_n be_v a_o figure_n for_o the_o time_n then_o present_a whereby_o he_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v 1._o that_o the_o tabernacle_n be_v a_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o christ._n 2._o that_o it_o be_v not_o appoint_v for_o all_o time_n to_o come_v but_o for_o that_o present_a time_n of_o the_o church_n nonage_n 3._o that_o howsoever_o it_o be_v a_o obscure_a figure_n yet_o have_v some_o resemblance_n of_o the_o thing_n signify_v it_o be_v fit_a for_o those_o of_o that_o time_n 2._o next_o he_o show_v the_o weakness_n of_o the_o offering_n offer_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n that_o they_o can_v not_o make_v the_o man_n that_o do_v the_o service_n perfect_a as_o concern_v the_o conscience_n that_o be_v they_o can_v not_o perfect_o satisfy_v the_o conscience_n that_o sin_n be_v forgive_v and_o life_n grant_v for_o any_o worthiness_n of_o those_o offering_n they_o can_v not_o furnish_v the_o conscience_n with_o a_o good_a answer_n towards_o god_n for_o save_v of_o they_o who_o do_v that_o service_n 1_o pet._n 3.21_o because_o the_o conscience_n can_v not_o have_v â—ound_v ground_n of_o satisfaction_n how_o god_n justice_n will_v be_v make_v quiet_a by_o those_o offering_n and_o that_o which_o do_v not_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n can_v satisfy_v the_o conscience_n because_o the_o conscience_n be_v god_n deputy_n and_o will_v not_o be_v quiet_a if_o it_o be_v well_o inform_v till_o it_o see_v god_n pacify_v then_o it_o follow_v from_o this_o ground_n see_v those_o offering_n can_v not_o perfect_v a_o man_n in_o his_o conscience_n 1._o that_o christ_n sacrifice_n signify_v by_o they_o must_v perfect_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o the_o conscience_n also_o and_o purge_v the_o filthiness_n of_o it_o and_o heal_v its_o wound_n 2._o that_o as_o many_o as_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o in_o their_o conscience_n true_o quiet_v under_o the_o law_n behove_v of_o necessity_n to_o see_v through_o these_o offering_n and_o flee_v in_o to_o the_o offering_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n represent_v by_o they_o as_o psal._n 51.7_o for_o otherwise_o the_o apostle_n testify_v here_o the_o outward_a offering_n can_v not_o perfect_v they_o in_o the_o conscience_n 3._o that_o when_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o atonement_n be_v promise_v in_o the_o law_n upon_o the_o offering_n of_o these_o gift_n as_o levit._n 14.9_o and_o 17.11_o the_o form_n of_o speech_n be_v sacramental_a join_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n signify_v by_o the_o offering_n of_o the_o figurative_a sacrifice_n unto_o the_o believer_n 4._o that_o true_a believer_n notwithstanding_o the_o many_o imperfection_n of_o their_o life_n may_v be_v perfect_v as_o concern_v their_o conscience_n by_o fly_v to_o the_o mediation_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n which_o wash_v the_o conscience_n thorough_o vers._n 10._o which_o stand_v only_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o divers_a wash_n and_o carnal_a ordinance_n impose_v on_o they_o 〈◊〉_d the_o time_n of_o reformation_n he_o give_v a_o reason_n why_o those_o ceremony_n shall_v not_o perfect_v the_o conscience_n because_o they_o stand_v in_o meat_n and_o drink_v and_o divers_a wash_n and_o carnal_a ordinance_n to_o wit_n if_o they_o be_v consider_v by_o themselves_o separate_v from_o their_o signification_n as_o many_o of_o the_o jew_n take_v they_o then_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a consideration_n to_o be_v have_v of_o the_o levitical_a ceremony_n one_o as_o they_o be_v join_v with_o the_o signification_n and_o so_o promise_n be_v make_v of_o atonement_n by_o they_o in_o the_o law_n another_o as_o they_o be_v look_v upon_o by_o themselves_o separate_z from_o their_o signification_n as_o the_o carnal_a jew_n take_v they_o and_o rest_v on_o they_o and_o so_o they_o can_v not_o perfect_v the_o conscience_n 2._o he_o show_v their_o endurance_n say_v they_o be_v impose_v on_o they_o until_o the_o time_n of_o reformation_n that_o be_v till_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o christ_n come_v with_o clear_a light_n to_o perfect_a matter_n then_o 1._o these_o ceremony_n be_v by_o god_n impose_v upon_o no_o people_n but_o they_o that_o be_v the_o jew_n only_o 2._o neither_o be_v they_o impose_v on_o the_o jew_n for_o ever_o but_o for_o a_o time_n only_o until_o the_o time_n of_o reformation_n 3._o see_v the_o time_n of_o reformation_n by_o christ_n be_v come_v these_o ceremony_n be_v expire_v and_o abolish_v 3._o see_v the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o time_n of_o reformation_n or_o correction_n then_o 1._o the_o shadow_n be_v fulfil_v and_o the_o substance_n be_v come_v 2._o the_o darkness_n of_o teach_v be_v remove_v and_o the_o time_n of_o clearness_n be_v come_v 3._o the_o price_n of_o redemption_n promise_v to_o be_v lay_v down_o be_v now_o pay_v 4._o the_o difficulty_n and_o impossibility_n of_o bear_v the_o yoke_n of_o god_n external_a worship_n be_v remove_v and_o christ_n easy_a yoke_n in_o place_n thereof_o be_v come_v in_o a_o word_n whatsoever_o be_v then_o want_v under_o the_o law_n of_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o the_o mean_n to_o get_v the_o spirit_n and_o fruit_n thereof_o be_v now_o help_v in_o the_o frame_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 11._o but_o christ_n be_v come_v a_o high_a priest_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v by_o a_o great_a and_o more_o perfect_a tabernacle_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n that_o be_v to_o say_v not_o of_o this_o build_n to_o show_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o christ_n priesthood_n he_o oppose_v his_o excellency_n to_o the_o imperfection_n of_o the_o levitical_a high_a priest_n service_n thus_o 1._o the_o levitical_a priest_n be_v priest_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o good_a thing_n but_o christ_n priest_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n themselves_o keep_v the_o dispensation_n of_o they_o proper_a to_o his_o own_o person_n such_o as_o be_v reconciliation_n redemption_n righteousness_n and_o life_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o levitical_a high_a priest_n have_v a_o tabernacle_n build_v with_o hand_n wherein_o he_o serve_v but_o christ_n serve_v in_o a_o great_a and_o more_o perfect_a tabernacle_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n that_o be_v in_o the_o precious_a tabernacle_n of_o his_o own_o body_n wherein_o he_o dwell_v among_o we_o joh._n 1.14_o represent_v by_o the_o material_a tabernacle_n 3._o he_o expound_v how_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o christ_n body_n be_v not_o make_v with_o hand_n by_o this_o that_o it_o be_v not_o of_o this_o build_n first_o because_o it_o be_v not_o form_v by_o the_o art_n of_o any_o bezaleel_n or_o aholiab_n but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o albeit_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o his_o body_n be_v like_o we_o in_o substance_n yet_o for_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o holy_a conception_n he_o be_v of_o another_o building_n than_o we_o for_o our_o tabernacle_n be_v build_v by_o natural_a generation_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n with_o propagation_n of_o original_a sin_n but_o christ_n body_n in_o a_o singular_a manner_n even_o by_o the_o special_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o virgin_n and_o so_o without_o original_a sin_n vers._n 12._o neither_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o goat_n and_o calf_n but_o by_o his_o own_o blood_n he_o enter_v in_o once_o into_o the_o holy_a place_n have_v obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n for_o we_o the_o opposition_n go_v on_o 1._o the_o levitical_a high_a priest_n enter_v into_o the_o typical_a holy_a place_n but_o christ_n enter_v into_o the_o holy_a place_n proper_o so_o call_v that_o be_v into_o heaven_n 2._o the_o levitical_a priest_n enter_v often_o into_o the_o holy_a place_n christ_n enter_v but_o once_o into_o heaven_n hereby_o the_o levitical_a priest_n entry_n be_v declare_v to_o be_v imperfect_a because_o it_o behove_v to_o be_v
reconcile_v or_o to_o condemn_v the_o unreconciled_a sinner_n man_n devise_n for_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o dead_a be_v but_o delusion_n of_o the_o live_n vers._n 28._o so_o christ_n be_v once_o offer_v to_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o and_o unto_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o shall_v he_o appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n he_o apply_v the_o common_a law_n of_o die_v once_o to_o christ_n say_v christ_n be_v once_o offer_v to_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o then_o 1._o it_o be_v as_o unreasonable_a that_o christ_n shall_v offer_v himself_o often_o than_o once_o as_o it_o be_v to_o exact_v of_o he_o the_o lay_v down_o of_o his_o life_n often_o than_o once_o for_o that_o be_v to_o exact_v more_o than_o the_o severity_n of_o god_n justice_n require_v of_o he_o 2._o christ_n death_n be_v not_o for_o any_o sin_n in_o he_o but_o for_o our_o sin_n 3._o he_o take_v not_o away_o the_o sin_n of_o every_o man_n in_o particular_a for_o many_o dye_n in_o their_o sin_n and_o bear_v their_o own_o judgement_n but_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o own_o elect_a people_n mat._n 1.21_o he_o shall_v save_v his_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n 2._o he_o say_v that_o unto_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o he_o shall_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n then_o 1._o after_o that_o once_o offer_v of_o christ_n and_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n he_o be_v not_o to_o be_v corporal_o present_a on_o earth_n again_o till_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n the_o apostle_n acknowledge_v corporal_a presence_n no_o often_o 2._o to_o look_v for_o christ_n corporal_a presence_n upon_o earth_n then_o and_o not_o till_o then_o be_v the_o property_n of_o true_a believer_n 3._o corporal_a presence_n be_v join_v with_o appearance_n the_o one_o be_v put_v here_o for_o the_o other_o 3._o he_o will_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n then_o in_o his_o first_o come_n he_o be_v not_o without_o our_o sin_n yet_o lie_v upon_o he_o by_o imputation_n as_o his_o baseness_n and_o misery_n declare_v but_o the_o glorious_a manner_n of_o his_o second_o come_v shall_v make_v evident_a that_o he_o be_v without_o sin_n that_o be_v full_o exonor_v by_o that_o one_o offer_v of_o the_o debt_n thereof_o which_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o 4._o in_o stead_n of_o say_v that_o those_o who_o look_v for_o he_o shall_v be_v without_o sin_n he_o say_v that_o christ_n shall_v appear_v without_o sin_n to_o teach_v we_o 1._o that_o the_o defray_v the_o debt_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o such_o for_o who_o christ_n have_v undertake_v lie_v upon_o christ_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o believer_n for_o who_o he_o undertake_v 2._o and_o that_o if_o his_o once_o sacrifice_v himself_o for_o they_o do_v not_o expiate_v their_o sin_n sufficient_o than_o sin_n shall_v cleave_v unto_o christ_n until_o his_o second_o come_v 3._o that_o christ_n freedom_n from_o sin_n shall_v evidence_n our_o freedom_n from_o sin_n for_o who_o he_o become_v surety_n 5._o he_o will_v appear_v unto_o they_o who_o look_v for_o he_o unto_o salvation_n then_o 1._o the_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o believer_n shall_v not_o be_v until_o christ_n second_o come_v though_o their_o soul_n be_v bless_v before_o yet_o the_o full_a blessedness_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v defer_v till_o then_o 2._o as_o christ_n glory_n shall_v testify_v then_o that_o his_o once_o offering_n free_v he_o of_o the_o suretyship_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o our_o salvation_n shall_v testify_v that_o his_o offer_n be_v sufficient_a to_o exonor_v we_o 3._o they_o that_o love_v not_o his_o come_n can_v look_v for_o salvation_n the_o sum_n of_o chap._n x._o this_o once_o offer_v of_o christ_n put_v the_o main_a difference_n betwixt_o this_o sacrifice_n and_o those_o offering_n of_o the_o law_n which_o because_o they_o be_v repeat_v can_v never_o perfect_v the_o worshipper_n vers_fw-la 1._o for_o if_o they_o can_v have_v perfect_v the_o worshipper_n they_o shall_v have_v cease_v to_o be_v repeat_v vers_fw-la 2._o now_o cease_v they_o do_v not_o but_o be_v repeat_v vers_fw-la 3._o because_o they_o can_v not_o take_v away_o sin_n vers_fw-la 4._o wherefore_o as_o the_o scripture_n do_v witness_n psal._n 40._o sacrifice_n of_o the_o law_n be_v to_o be_v abolish_v and_o christ_n his_o sacrifice_n to_o come_v in_o their_o room_n vers_fw-la 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o by_o which_o sacrifice_n once_o offer_v we_o be_v for_o ever_o sanctify_v vers_fw-la 10._o and_o as_o their_o sacrifice_n be_v imperfect_a so_o be_v their_o priesthood_n also_o ever_o repeat_v the_o same_o sacrifice_n which_o can_v not_o because_o they_o be_v repeat_v abolish_v sin_n vers_fw-la 11._o but_o christ_n have_v end_v his_o sacrifice_a in_o his_o once_o offering_n and_o enter_v to_o his_o glory_n to_o subdue_v his_o enemy_n vers_fw-la 12_o 13._o have_v by_o that_o once_o offer_v do_v all_o to_o his_o follower_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o perfect_v they_o vers_n 14._o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n jer._n 31._o proverb_n vers_fw-la 15_o 16_o 17_o 18._o have_v speak_v then_o of_o christ_n divine_a excellency_n and_o of_o the_o privilege_n which_o the_o faithful_a have_v in_o he_o i_o exhort_v you_o to_o make_v use_n of_o it_o in_o special_a see_v we_o have_v by_o chrisâ—â—_n blood_n access_n unto_o heaven_n vers_fw-la 19_o by_o so_o perfect_a a_o way_n as_o be_v christ_n fellowship_n of_o our_o nature_n vers_fw-la 20._o and_o so_o great_a moyen_fw-mi by_o christ_n before_o we_o there_o vers_n 21._o let_v we_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n for_o the_o better_a hold_v of_o our_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n through_o he_o vers_n 22._o and_o let_v we_o avow_v our_o religion_n constant_o vers_fw-la 23._o and_o help_v forward_o one_o another_o vers_n 24._o neglect_v no_o mean_n public_a nor_o private_a for_o that_o end_n as_o some_o apostate_n have_v do_v vers_fw-la 25._o for_o if_o we_o make_v wilful_a apostasy_n from_o his_o know_a truth_n no_o mercy_n to_o be_v look_v for_o vers_n 26._o but_o certain_a damnation_n of_o we_o as_o of_o his_o enemy_n vers_fw-la 27._o for_o if_o the_o despiser_n of_o the_o law_n be_v damn_v to_o death_n without_o mercy_n vers_fw-la 28._o what_o judgement_n abide_v those_o who_o so_o abuse_n jesus_n his_o grace_n and_o spirit_n as_o wilful_a apostate_n do_v vers_fw-la 29._o for_o god_n threaten_v in_o the_o law_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a vers_fw-la 30._o and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v as_o a_o foe_n in_o god_n hand_n vers_fw-la 31._o but_o rather_o prepare_v you_o for_o such_o suffering_n as_o you_o begin_v to_o feel_v at_o your_o conversion_n vers_fw-la 32._o partly_o in_o your_o own_o person_n and_o partly_o by_o your_o fellowship_n with_o sufferer_n vers_fw-la 33._o which_o you_o do_v joyful_o bear_v in_o hope_n of_o a_o reward_n vers_fw-la 34._o therefore_o retain_v your_o confidence_n vers_fw-la 35._o and_o be_v patient_a vers_fw-la 36._o god_n will_v come_v and_o help_v short_o vers_fw-la 37._o and_o till_o he_o come_v you_o must_v live_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sense_n but_o if_o you_o will_v not_o you_o shall_v be_v reject_v vers_fw-la 38._o but_o i_o and_o you_o be_v not_o of_o that_o sort_n that_o shall_v make_v apostasy_n but_o of_o the_o number_n of_o true_a believer_n who_o shall_v persevere_v and_o be_v save_v vers_fw-la 39_o the_o doctrine_n of_o chap._n x._o that_o he_o may_v yet_o further_o show_v the_o impossibility_n of_o offering_n christ_n often_o he_o give_v the_o often_o repetition_n of_o levitical_a sacrifice_n year_n by_o year_n for_o a_o reason_n of_o their_o imperfection_n and_o inability_n to_o perfect_v the_o worshipper_n and_o therefore_o of_o necessity_n christ_n sacrifice_n can_v not_o be_v repeat_v except_o we_o shall_v make_v it_o imperfect_a like_o the_o levitical_a and_o unable_a to_o perfect_v the_o worshipper_n as_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n be_v the_o force_n of_o his_o reason_n be_v this_o the_o most_o solemn_a sacrifice_n offer_v by_o the_o highpriest_n himself_o levit._fw-la 16._o and_o lest_o subject_a to_o repetition_n of_o all_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v not_o so_o often_o as_o each_o month_n or_o each_o week_n or_o each_o day_n as_o some_o sacrifice_n be_v but_o once_o a_o year_n only_o yet_o because_o they_o be_v repeat_v year_n by_o year_n they_o be_v declare_v by_o this_o mean_n unable_a ever_o to_o make_v the_o comer_n thereunto_o perfect_a therefore_o christ_n sacrifice_n can_v not_o be_v often_o offer_v lest_o for_o that_o same_o reason_n it_o shall_v be_v find_v imperfect_a also_o and_o this_o be_v his_o drift_n in_o vers_fw-la 1._o he_o prove_v his_o reason_n to_o be_v good_a thus_o if_o they_o can_v have_v perfect_v the_o comer_n than_o they_o shall_v not_o have_v be_v repeat_v but_o cease_v from_o be_v offer_v because_o
maintain_v the_o truth_n against_o all_o fear_n of_o man_n vers._n 26._o for_o if_o we_o sin_n wilful_o after_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n another_o motive_n to_o constancy_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o religion_n take_v from_o the_o fearful_a case_n of_o wilful_a apostate_n who_o sin_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v seclude_v for_o ever_o from_o mercy_n i_o say_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n because_o we_o shall_v find_v the_o sin_n here_o describe_v not_o to_o be_v any_o particular_a sin_n against_o the_o law_n but_o against_o the_o gospel_n not_o a_o sin_n against_o some_o point_n of_o truth_n but_o against_o christ_n whole_a doctrine_n not_o of_o infirmity_n but_o wilfulness_n not_o of_o rashness_n but_o of_o deliberation_n witting_o and_o willing_o not_o of_o ignorance_n but_o after_o illumination_n and_o profession_n such_o as_o jew_n turn_v christian_n revolt_a from_o christianity_n back_o again_o to_o their_o former_a hostility_n against_o christ_n do_v commit_v it_o be_v true_a many_o who_o commit_v lesser_a sin_n get_v never_o grace_n to_o repent_v and_o many_o who_o make_v defection_n in_o some_o point_n of_o their_o profession_n may_v be_v seclude_v from_o mercy_n thereafter_o but_o this_o sin_n here_o describe_v be_v a_o wilful_a reject_v of_o christ_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n after_o illumination_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ._n then_o 1._o as_o apostasy_n from_o the_o true_a religion_n lie_v near_a unto_o this_o sin_n so_o they_o who_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v of_o this_o sin_n must_v be_v the_o more_o careful_a to_o be_v constant_a in_o the_o profession_n of_o every_o point_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n 2._o if_o a_o man_n reject_v the_o benefit_n of_o that_o once_o offer_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o other_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n after_o that_o nor_o any_o other_o mean_v to_o help_v he_o but_o if_o a_o man_n seek_v unto_o jesus_n christ_n and_o will_v not_o quit_v he_o whatsoever_o he_o may_v think_v of_o the_o heinousness_n of_o his_o own_o sin_n the_o sacrifice_n which_o jesus_n offer_v for_o sin_n remain_v whereby_o he_o may_v be_v save_v vers._n 27._o but_o a_o certain_a fearful_a look_v for_o of_o judgement_n and_o fiery_a indignation_n which_o shall_v devour_v the_o adversary_n have_v seclude_v the_o apostate_n from_o mercy_n he_o go_v on_o in_o these_o word_n to_o show_v his_o miserable_a estate_n whereof_o we_o gather_v 1._o that_o the_o wilful_a apostate_n from_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n be_v also_o a_o wilful_a adversary_n to_o christ_n of_o the_o high_a sort_n partaker_n of_o satan_n sin_n and_o satan_n profession_n 2._o that_o every_o apostate_n of_o this_o sort_n be_v destitute_a of_o god_n peace_n self-condemned_n desperate_a of_o salvation_n hopeless_a of_o relief_n without_o all_o purpose_n of_o repentance_n or_o use_v mean_n of_o help_n strike_v with_o the_o foresight_n of_o the_o wrath_n come_v upon_o he_o and_o make_v to_o expect_v it_o although_o he_o shall_v dissemble_v it_o never_o so_o much_o 3._o the_o apostate_n fear_n shall_v come_v upon_o he_o judgement_n answerable_a to_o his_o sin_n the_o indignation_n and_o wrath_n of_o god_n yea_o fiery_a indignation_n the_o most_o terrible_a that_o can_v be_v think_v upon_o which_o he_o shall_v not_o escape_v but_o it_o shall_v devoute_v he_o swallow_v he_o up_o and_o feed_v upon_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n even_o for_o ever_o 2._o in_o that_o he_o make_v this_o the_o judgement_n of_o christ_n adversary_n we_o learn_v that_o the_o soul_n which_o love_v christ_n and_o can_v quiâ—_n he_o can_v endure_v to_o think_v of_o a_o separation_n will_v not_o quit_v the_o true_a religion_n nor_o any_o know_a point_n of_o christ_n truth_n and_o be_v use_v the_o mean_n to_o get_v god_n peace_n albeit_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o itself_o because_o of_o the_o present_a sense_n of_o wrath_n to_o be_v in_o the_o selfsame_a estate_n that_o be_v here_o describe_v yet_o it_o be_v â—ree_a as_o yet_o of_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o not_o to_o be_v reckon_v among_o adversary_n but_o among_o the_o friend_n and_o lover_n of_o christ_n how_o vehement_o soever_o satan_n suggestion_n bear_v in_o the_o contrary_n 3._o in_o that_o by_o set_v before_o they_o the_o fearful_a estate_n of_o apostate_n from_o the_o know_a truth_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n he_o labour_v to_o strengthen_v they_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o persecution_n whence_o we_o learn_v that_o if_o apostate_n before_o they_o make_v apostasy_n from_o the_o true_a religion_n do_v foresee_v their_o own_o danger_n as_o after_o apostasy_n they_o be_v make_v to_o foresee_v their_o own_o condemnation_n all_o the_o terror_n of_o all_o the_o torment_n which_o man_n can_v put_v they_o unto_o and_o all_o the_o allurement_n which_o this_o world_n can_v give_v they_o will_v not_o move_v they_o to_o quit_v the_o least_o point_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o true_a religion_n vers._n 28._o he_o that_o despise_a moses_n law_n die_v without_o mercy_n under_o two_o or_o three_o witness_n 29._o of_o how_o much_o sore_a punishment_n suppose_v you_o shall_v he_o be_v think_v worthy_a who_o have_v tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o have_v count_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n wherewith_o he_o be_v sanctify_v a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o have_v do_v despite_n unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n 1._o he_o prove_v the_o equity_n of_o their_o judgement_n by_o the_o proportion_n of_o their_o punishment_n who_o despise_v the_o law_n of_o moses_n then_o as_o sin_n be_v great_a so_o must_v the_o punishment_n be_v great_a and_o the_o conscience_n be_v pose_v as_o here_o can_v but_o subscribe_v to_o the_o proportion_n 2._o to_o make_v the_o sin_n appear_v the_o better_a he_o point_v out_o some_o particular_a sin_n involve_v within_o this_o great_a sin_n for_o clear_v whereof_o it_o may_v be_v ask_v how_o can_v the_o apostate_n tread_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n under_o foot_n etc._n etc._n i_o answer_v they_o can_v indeed_o by_o physical_a action_n but_o by_o do_v the_o equivalent_a sin_n they_o be_v account_v of_o god_n to_o do_v it_o by_o judicial_a interpretation_n their_o apostasy_n import_v their_o agree_v to_o do_v christ_n as_o much_o indignity_n as_o if_o they_o do_v offer_v he_o this_o personal_a violence_n their_o deed_n show_v that_o they_o have_v this_o base_a estimation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o blood_n and_o no_o better_o for_o what_o say_v the_o apostate_n of_o christ_n by_o his_o deed_n but_o that_o he_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v profess_v or_o avow_v or_o follow_v and_o what_o be_v this_o in_o effect_n but_o to_o tread_v he_o under_o all_o these_o base_a thing_n which_o the_o apostate_n prefer_v before_o he_o and_o so_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o spirit_n quest._n but_o how_o can_v the_o reprobate_n be_v say_v to_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n i_o answer_v there_o be_v a_o sanctification_n to_o the_o purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o a_o sanctification_n to_o the_o purify_n of_o the_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9.13_o 14._o the_o sanctification_n external_a to_o the_o purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n consist_v in_o the_o man_n separation_n from_o the_o world_n and_o dedication_n unto_o god_n service_n by_o call_v and_o covenant_n common_a to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n and_o it_o be_v forcible_a thus_o far_o as_o to_o bring_v a_o man_n into_o credit_n &_o estimation_n as_o a_o saint_n before_o man_n and_o unto_o the_o common_a privilege_n of_o the_o church_n whereupon_o as_o man_n so_o god_n also_o speak_v unto_o he_o and_o of_o he_o as_o one_o of_o his_o people_n and_o deal_v with_o he_o in_o his_o external_a dispensation_n as_o with_o one_o of_o his_o 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he_o and_o powerful_o seize_v upon_o the_o conscience_n to_o cause_v it_o acknowledge_v the_o judge_n represent_v by_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o trumpet_n 5._o the_o kill_a letter_n of_o the_o law_n read_v out_o unto_o we_o show_v we_o our_o duty_n what_o we_o shall_v have_v do_v and_o have_v omit_v and_o what_o we_o shall_v not_o have_v do_v and_o have_v commit_v without_o give_v any_o strength_n to_o obey_v for_o time_n to_o come_v represent_v by_o the_o sound_n of_o word_n 6._o by_o this_o charge_n and_o new_a exaction_n of_o the_o law_n a_o unsupportable_a weight_n lie_v upon_o the_o conscience_n press_v it_o down_o to_o desperation_n and_o death_n that_o we_o will_v give_v all_o the_o world_n if_o we_o have_v it_o to_o be_v free_a of_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o challenge_v of_o the_o conscience_n upon_o so_o fearful_a a_o ditty_n represent_v by_o the_o people_n entreat_v that_o the_o word_n shall_v not_o be_v speak_v to_o they_o any_o more_o 7._o there_o be_v a_o 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from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o god_n fearful_a wrath_n for_o our_o sinfulness_n mix_v among_o our_o work_n represent_v by_o moses_n his_o confess_a fear_n and_o quake_a 12._o and_o with_o all_o this_o no_o place_n to_o flee_v unto_o no_o place_n to_o remain_v in_o no_o company_n but_o a_o evil_a conscience_n within_o and_o matter_n of_o terror_n without_o represent_v by_o the_o wilderness_n wherein_o this_o throne_n of_o justice_n be_v set_v up_o and_o this_o be_v the_o estate_n wherein_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n according_a to_o the_o law_n from_o which_o we_o be_v deliver_v by_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o gospel_n as_o follow_v vers._n 22._o but_o you_o be_v come_v unto_o mount_n zion_n and_o unto_o the_o city_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n and_o to_o a_o innumerable_a company_n of_o angel_n this_o be_v the_o estate_n whereunto_o we_o be_v advance_v under_o the_o gospel_n by_o christ_n which_o by_o comparison_n with_o the_o former_a shall_v 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stand_v 4._o without_o christ_n expose_v to_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o live_a god_n through_o christ_n admit_v to_o remain_v as_o reconcile_v in_o the_o city_n of_o the_o live_a god._n 5._o without_o christ_n afraid_a by_o the_o terrible_a sight_n of_o wrath_n and_o judgement_n through_o christ_n bring_v into_o jerusalem_n the_o vision_n of_o peace_n not_o only_o in_o this_o world_n by_o faith_n but_o in_o heaven_n by_o fruition_n resemble_v by_o jerusalem_n 6._o without_o christ_n heir_n of_o hell_n through_o christ_n citizen_n of_o heaven_n 7._o without_o christ_n expose_v to_o the_o fellowship_n of_o devil_n in_o sin_n and_o torment_n through_o christ_n admit_v to_o the_o society_n of_o innumerable_a angel_n resemble_v by_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n on_o earth_n 8._o without_o christ_n angel_n our_o foe_n through_o christ_n our_o fellow-citizen_n vers._n 23._o to_o the_o general_a assembly_n and_o church_n of_o the_o first-born_a which_o be_v write_v in_o heaven_n and_o to_o god_n the_o judge_n of_o all_o and_o to_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n make_v perfect_a without_o christ_n we_o be_v scatter_v as_o sheep_n in_o the_o wilderness_n a_o prey_n to_o all_o the_o ravenous_a beast_n but_o through_o christ_n gather_v together_o in_o one_o to_o the_o society_n of_o the_o true_a catholic_n church_n of_o the_o elect_n under_o the_o government_n of_o one_o head_n even_o christ_n 9_o without_o christ_n live_v with_o the_o world_n in_o the_o suburb_n of_o hell_n through_o christ_n make_v member_n of_o the_o true_a church_n and_o company_n which_o be_v call_v out_o of_o the_o world_n by_o the_o effectual_a call_n of_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n 10._o without_o christ_n forlorn_a child_n who_o have_v deprive_v ourselves_o of_o our_o inheritance_n and_o waste_v all_o our_o father_n benefit_n on_o vanity_n through_o christ_n our_o fore-faulting_a be_v reduce_v our_o inheritance_n redeem_v we_o bring_v back_o to_o the_o family_n restore_v to_o the_o inheritance_n dignify_v with_o the_o first-born_a and_o make_v priest_n to_o our_o god_n as_o his_o portion_n from_o among_o man_n 11._o without_o christ_n live_v among_o they_o who_o name_n be_v write_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o who_o portion_n be_v beneath_o through_o christ_n our_o name_n be_v enroll_v in_o heaven_n among_o those_o who_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n elect_v and_o predestinate_v unto_o grace_n and_o glory_n 12._o without_o christ_n without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n have_v god_n our_o judge_n against_o we_o through_o christ_n we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n get_v access_n unto_o he_o and_o have_v our_o god_n judge_n of_o all_o upon_o our_o side_n to_o absolve_v we_o and_o to_o plead_v for_o we_o against_o all_o our_o foe_n 13._o without_o christ_n we_o be_v for_o guiltiness_n in_o the_o rank_n of_o those_o who_o be_v already_o damn_v and_o brethren_n to_o those_o who_o spirit_n be_v in_o prison_n but_o through_o christ_n we_o be_v brethren_n to_o those_o who_o be_v already_o save_v who_o soul_n and_o spirit_n be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o make_v perfect_a in_o holiness_n and_o glory_n have_v the_o same_o ground_n of_o right_a to_o heaven_n through_o christ_n which_o they_o have_v who_o be_v enter_v already_o into_o possession_n vers._n 24._o and_o to_o jesus_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o to_o the_o blood_n of_o sprinkle_v which_o speak_v better_a thing_n than_o that_o of_o abel_n he_o go_v on_o 14._o in_o our_o natural_a estate_n we_o be_v under_o the_o law_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n which_o bind_v we_o to_o perfect_a obedience_n or_o to_o the_o curse_n when_o we_o come_v to_o christ_n we_o be_v under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o proclaim_v remission_n of_o sin_n unto_o all_o who_o be_v in_o he_o 15
conscience_n which_o in_o every_o condition_n can_v inward_o give_v you_o a_o good_a testimony_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n they_o may_v be_v ashamed_a argum._n 8._o by_o the_o follow_n after_o these_o virtue_n you_o will_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o defame_v you_o and_o speak_v ill_a of_o you_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n vers._n 17._o for_o it_o be_v better_a if_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v so_o that_o you_o suffer_v for_o well_o do_v than_o for_o evil_n do_v argum._n 9_o for_o it_o be_v far_o better_a that_o you_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n shall_v be_v afflict_v for_o well_o do_v if_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v so_o than_o for_o do_v evil_n for_o from_o hence_o arre_v praise_n and_o commendation_n from_o the_o other_o judgement_n and_o disgrace_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v these_o virtue_n veâ—s_n 18._o for_o christ_n also_o have_v once_o suffer_v for_o sin_n the_o just_a for_o the_o unjust_a that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o god_n be_v put_v to_o death_n in_o the_o flesh_n but_o quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n argum._n 10._o christ_n have_v once_o suffer_v for_o the_o expiate_a of_o sin_n therefore_o you_o believer_n being_n exempt_v from_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n be_v oblige_v if_o god_n will_v so_o have_v it_o to_o suffer_v trouble_n for_o the_o follow_v of_o these_o virtue_n just_o argum._n 11._o christ_n be_v just_a and_o innocent_a have_v suffer_v for_o we_o be_v unjust_a therefore_o we_o be_v believer_n who_o be_v not_o altogether_o innocent_a be_v bind_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n not_o to_o refuse_v the_o suffering_n of_o what_o god_n will_v have_v we_o suffer_v that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o argum._n 12._o christ_n the_o just_a one_o have_v suffer_v that_o he_o may_v confirm_v we_o be_v justify_v and_o suffer_v affliction_n to_o himself_o and_o bring_v we_o to_o god_n therefore_o believer_n be_v bind_v to_o follow_v he_o in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o virtue_n and_o patience_n of_o affliction_n for_o welldoing_a quicken_v argum._n 13._o see_v that_o the_o issue_n of_o christ_n suffering_n be_v happy_a because_o although_o he_o be_v dead_a by_o reason_n of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o flesh_n yet_o he_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n or_o deity_n you_o believer_n suffering_n affliction_n for_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n without_o doubt_n shall_v also_o obtain_v a_o joyful_a issue_n out_o of_o your_o suffering_n and_o death_n itself_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n although_o for_o that_o cause_n you_o be_v afflict_v vers._n 19_o by_o which_o also_o he_o go_v and_o preach_v unto_o the_o spirit_n in_o prison_n 20._o which_o sometime_o be_v disobedient_a when_o once_o the_o long_a suffering_n of_o god_n wait_v in_o the_o day_n of_o noah_n while_o the_o ark_n be_v a_o prepare_v wherein_o few_o that_o be_v eight_o soul_n be_v save_v by_o water_n 21._o the_o like_a figure_n whereunto_o even_o baptism_n do_v also_o now_o save_v we_o not_o the_o put_v away_o of_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o answer_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o god_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ._n argum._n 14._o the_o spirit_n or_o soul_n of_o those_o unbelieved_a and_o disobedient_a man_n be_v now_o in_o prison_n or_o hell_n to_o which_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o time_n past_a by_o noah_n the_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n come_v and_o preach_v repentance_n and_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n because_o in_o time_n past_a to_o wit_n in_o the_o time_n of_o noah_n they_o be_v disobedient_a abuse_v god_n long_o suffer_v towards_o they_o whilst_o the_o ark_n be_v prepare_v therefore_o it_o be_v expedient_a for_o you_o hebrew_n to_o obey_v this_o exhortation_n to_o the_o study_n of_o virtue_n lest_o you_o be_v involve_v in_o the_o same_o punishment_n few_o argum._n 15._o as_o 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and_o through_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ._n he_o also_o add_v argum._n 16._o now_o you_o be_v endue_v with_o that_o confidence_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n purge_v by_o faith_n have_v towards_o god_n by_o and_o through_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n that_o for_o the_o follow_v after_o the_o scripture_n you_o shall_v fear_v affliction_n he_o add_v by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n partly_o because_o in_o christ_n resurrection_n be_v declare_v the_o sentence_n of_o god_n absolve_v we_o in_o christ_n from_o sin_n and_o death_n partly_o because_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a have_v powerful_o perfect_v those_o thing_n in_o and_o for_o believer_n which_o by_o his_o death_n he_o merit_v and_o obtain_v for_o they_o vers._n 22._o who_o be_v go_v into_o heaven_n and_o be_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n angel_n and_o authority_n and_o power_n be_v make_v subject_a unto_o he_o argum._n 17._o confirm_v the_o 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6._o they_o who_o be_v unite_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o truth_n preach_v by_o we_o shall_v also_o be_v unite_v with_o the_o father_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 4._o and_o these_o thing_n write_v we_o unto_o you_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a reas._n 7._o the_o sum_n of_o our_o preach_v which_o be_v write_v to_o you_o have_v this_o end_n that_o you_o be_v make_v certain_a of_o your_o election_n and_o glorification_n may_v have_v a_o true_a and_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v remain_v and_o be_v perfect_v therefore_o it_o be_v deserve_o to_o be_v account_v the_o most_o excellent_a vers._n 5._o this_o then_o be_v the_o message_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v of_o he_o and_o declare_v unto_o you_o that_o god_n be_v light_n and_o in_o he_o be_v no_o darkness_n at_o all_o reas._n 8._o the_o sum_n of_o our_o preach_n be_v that_o god_n be_v light_n or_o a_o most_o present_a and_o perfect_a remedy_n against_o the_o evil_n of_o ignorance_n error_n falsehood_n vice_n and_o misery_n which_o be_v in_o we_o and_o that_o god_n in_o himself_o be_v most_o free_a from_o these_o evil_n so_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o those_o that_o come_v unto_o he_o to_o be_v deceive_v not_o to_o be_v illuminate_v and_o direct_v not_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o not_o to_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o my_o preach_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n shall_v be_v excellent_a vers._n 6._o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o he_o and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n we_o lie_v and_o do_v not_o the_o truth_n the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o he_o propound_v partly_o negative_o and_o partly_o affirmative_o the_o note_n or_o sign_n of_o he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n who_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o note_n be_v five_o note_v 1_o be_v negative_o propound_v with_o his_o confirmation_n he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n do_v not_o walk_v in_o darkness_n be_v not_o give_v ever_o to_o sin_n lead_v his_o life_n according_a to_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n because_o if_o any_o one_o profess_v himself_o to_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n who_o be_v light_a and_o holiness_n and_o in_o 〈◊〉_d mean_a time_n walk_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o his_o sin_n he_o be_v a_o hypocrite_n and_o a_o liar_n see_v that_o he_o do_v not_o that_o which_o be_v right_a but_o that_o which_o he_o profess_v with_o his_o mouth_n he_o deny_v in_o his_o work_n vers._n 7._o but_o if_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n we_o have_v fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o and_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n his_o son_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n note_v 2._o be_v propound_v affirmative_o he_o that_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n or_o he_o that_o follow_v after_o holiness_n that_o he_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o god_n who_o be_v light_a and_o perfect_a holiness_n he_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n have_v communion_n true_o with_o god_n and_o the_o saint_n to_o who_o the_o fruit_n also_o of_o christ_n death_n to_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n do_v whole_o belong_v vers._n 8._o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v no_o sin_n we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o we_o note_v 3_o be_v negative_a he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n be_v not_o so_o just_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n that_o he_o deny_v that_o he_o can_v sin_v either_o in_o word_n or_o deed_n or_o that_o he_o have_v not_o sin_v after_o justification_n or_o that_o he_o as_o if_o he_o can_v not_o want_v the_o daily_a intercession_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o daily_o apply_v of_o his_o merit_n for_o the_o deliver_n of_o his_o conscience_n from_o new_a guilt_n be_v not_o touch_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o he_o must_v forthwith_o fly_v unto_o christ_n as_o his_o redeemer_n for_o whosoever_o either_o in_o word_n or_o deed_n do_v real_o so_o deny_v that_o he_o have_v sin_n in_o he_o for_o the_o present_a deceive_v himself_o and_o be_v a_o hypocrite_n in_o who_o there_o be_v no_o sincerity_n vers._n 9_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n note_v 4._o he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n be_v so_o affect_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n that_o he_o acknowledge_v they_o before_o god_n and_o do_v confess_v from_o his_o soul_n that_o he_o deserve_v eternal_a death_n and_o that_o his_o guilt_n can_v no_o otherwise_o be_v expiate_v but_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o can_v be_v sanctify_v but_o by_o the_o divine_a virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n or_o be_v free_a from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n faithful_n the_o apostle_n promise_v to_o he_o that_o do_v so_o 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advocate_n he_o exclude_v all_o other_o for_o otherwise_o christ_n be_v not_o simple_o our_o advocate_n but_o one_o of_o our_o advocate_n the_o righteous_a reas._n 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a christ_n our_o advocate_n be_v righteous_a i._n e._n not_o only_o meet_v to_o intercede_v for_o sinner_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o his_o person_n but_o also_o righteous_a in_o his_o office_n who_o require_v nothing_o of_o the_o father_n in_o our_o behalf_n but_o what_o be_v just_o due_a to_o he_o intercede_v for_o we_o from_o the_o covenant_n and_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n also_o he_o be_v righteous_a that_o he_o may_v cover_v we_o with_o his_o impute_a righteousness_n and_o last_o he_o be_v righteous_a who_o upon_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n promote_v we_o in_o the_o follow_n after_o righteousness_n and_o raise_v we_o up_o again_o when_o we_o fall_v and_o at_o length_n perfect_o make_v we_o righteous_a or_o holy_a therefore_o believer_n ought_v both_o to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n they_o fall_v into_o sin_n to_o hope_v for_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n intercession_n vers._n 2._o and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o we_o only_o but_o also_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n reas._n 4._o confirm_v the_o second_o reason_n the_o death_n and_o expiatory_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v offer_v not_o only_o for_o we_o viz._n elect_a out_o of_o the_o jew_n and_o convert_v to_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n but_o also_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o elect_a or_o redeem_v in_o the_o world_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n which_o can_v be_v expiate_v unless_o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n but_o if_o you_o sin_n you_o may_v confident_o expect_v the_o virtue_n both_o of_o the_o rich_a expiation_n and_o intercession_n of_o christ._n vers._n 3._o and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o know_v he_o if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n reas._n 5._o by_o endeavour_v sincere_o to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n as_o by_o a_o sure_a sign_n you_o may_v know_v the_o truth_n of_o your_o faith_n or_o that_o you_o true_o believe_v in_o god_n and_o love_v he_o sincere_o therefore_o follow_v you_o after_o holiness_n or_o sin_v not_o vers._n 4._o he_o that_o say_v i_o know_v he_o and_o keep_v not_o his_o commandment_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o he_o reas._n 6._o he_o that_o profess_v that_o he_o know_v god_n i._n e._n that_o he_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o love_v he_o and_o do_v not_o follow_v after_o holiness_n for_o according_a to_o the_o stile_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o endeavour_v sincere_o after_o holiness_n be_v to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n be_v a_o hypocrite_n in_o who_o there_o be_v no_o sincerity_n or_o truth_n of_o faith_n therefore_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 5._o but_o who_o so_o keep_v his_o word_n in_o he_o very_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_v hereby_o know_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o he_o reas._n 7._o he_o that_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n prove_v the_o sincerity_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o god_n which_o love_n be_v perfect_v or_o manifest_v to_o be_v sincere_a from_o a_o endeavour_n of_o keep_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o obey_v it_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n hereby_o reas._n 8._o he_o that_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n or_o not_o to_o sin_n or_o to_o keep_v the_o word_n of_o god_n have_v a_o evidence_n of_o his_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o know_v that_o he_o dwell_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 6._o he_o that_o say_v he_o abide_v in_o he_o ought_v himself_o also_o to_o walk_v even_o as_o he_o walk_v reas._n 9_o confirm_v the_o former_a whosoever_o profess_v that_o he_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n aught_o to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n or_o to_o imitate_v christ_n in_o his_o life_n and_o conversation_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 7._o brethren_n i_o write_v no_o new_a commandment_n unto_o you_o but_o a_o old_a commandment_n which_o you_o have_v from_o the_o beginning_n the_o old_a commandment_n be_v the_o word_n which_o you_o have_v hear_v from_o the_o beginning_n reas._n 10._o i_o require_v no_o new_a duty_n from_o you_o when_o i_o urge_v you_o to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n or_o the_o observance_n of_o god_n commandment_n but_o i_o repeat_v a_o old_a commandment_n which_o you_o have_v not_o only_o hear_v from_o the_o beginning_n from_o christ_n and_o his_o minister_n but_o you_o have_v have_v it_o also_o commend_v to_o you_o out_o of_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n therefore_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 8._o again_o a_o new_a commandment_n i_o write_v unto_o you_o which_o thing_n be_v true_a in_o he_o and_o in_o you_o because_o the_o darkness_n be_v past_a and_o the_o true_a light_n now_o shine_v reas._n 11._o this_o commandment_n be_v not_o old_a in_o the_o oldness_n of_o the_o letter_n as_o in_o time_n past_o it_o be_v so_o long_o as_o you_o live_v irregenerate_a under_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n when_o the_o law_n do_v command_v and_o confer_v no_o strength_n to_o perform_v but_o it_o be_v now_o in_o the_o newness_n of_o spirit_n to_o the_o perform_v whereof_o christ_n will_v administer_v new_a grace_n to_o you_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n which_o what_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v he_o expound_v in_o the_o next_o word_n affirm_v that_o the_o command_n be_v new_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o christ_n who_o quicken_v the_o commandment_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o themselves_o who_o be_v now_o by_o regeneration_n make_v new_a creature_n i._n e._n to_o who_o grace_n be_v administer_v and_o be_v furthermore_o to_o be_v administer_v to_o obedience_n because_o the_o darkness_n the_o reason_n be_v give_v to_o this_o sense_n because_o you_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n you_o be_v not_o in_o a_o state_n of_o irregeneration_n but_o be_v renew_v for_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o legal_a covenant_n and_o the_o state_n of_o irregeneration_n be_v pass_v away_o and_o now_o christ_n who_o bring_v life_n and_o grace_n with_o he_o and_o be_v the_o true_a light_n be_v rise_v as_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n upon_o you_o that_o believe_v and_o have_v both_o communicate_v the_o light_n and_o also_o the_o heat_n of_o life_n to_o you_o therefore_o the_o commandment_n be_v new_a to_o you_o that_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v encourage_v to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n with_o more_o alacrity_n vers._n 9_o he_o that_o say_v he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n and_o hate_v his_o brother_n be_v in_o darkness_n even_o until_o now_o the_o second_o exhortation_n draw_v the_o former_a to_o the_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v ten_o beside_o those_o two_o which_o be_v next_o recite_v and_o may_v also_o be_v refer_v hither_o argum._n 1._o whosoever_o profess_v himself_o to_o be_v in_o the_o light_n or_o regenerate_v and_o hate_v his_o brother_n he_o lie_v yet_o unregenerate_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n and_o sin_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 10._o he_o that_o love_v his_o brother_n abide_v in_o the_o light_n and_o there_o be_v none_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v in_o he_o argum._n 2._o he_o that_o love_v his_o brother_n remain_v in_o the_o light_n and_o persevere_fw-la in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n in_o part_n possess_v the_o lot_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o saint_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o etc._n etc._n and_o none_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v argum._n 3._o he_o that_o love_v his_o brother_n do_v neither_o stumble_v himself_o in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n always_o see_v whither_o he_o go_v viz._n to_o god_n by_o faith_n in_o the_o way_n of_o obedience_n nor_o be_v he_o a_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v to_o other_o whereby_o they_o may_v either_o be_v draw_v into_o sin_n or_o harden_v in_o it_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 11._o but_o he_o that_o hate_v his_o brother_n be_v in_o darkness_n and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o know_v not_o whither_o he_o go_v because_o that_o darkness_n have_v blind_v his_o eye_n argum._n 4._o he_o that_o hate_v his_o brother_n he_o whole_o lie_v and_o persevere_fw-la in_o sin_n and_o swarve_v from_o the_o right_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o salvation_n he_o be_v carry_v to_o a_o precipice_n not_o know_v whither_o he_o go_v because_o his_o mind_n be_v darken_v with_o sin_n therefore_o you_o must_v follow_v after_o brotherly_a love_n vers._n 12._o i_o write_v unto_o you_o little_a child_n because_o your_o sin_n be_v forgive_v you_o for_o his_o name_n sake_n argum._n 5._o o_o faithful_a
of_o the_o exhortation_n to_o vers_n 11._o in_o the_o second_o he_o adjoin_v another_o exhortation_n to_o the_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o behold_v what_o manner_n of_o love_n the_o father_n have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n therefore_o the_o world_n know_v we_o not_o because_o it_o know_v he_o not_o argum._n 2._o god_n have_v out_o of_o his_o mere_a and_o free_a love_n adorn_v you_o that_o believe_v with_o the_o honour_n of_o adoption_n among_o his_o son_n therefore_o you_o be_v bind_v to_o requite_v your_o father_n with_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n know_v not_o argum._n 3._o by_o answer_v a_o objection_n that_o the_o world_n not_o acknowledge_v you_o for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v no_o hindrance_n to_o you_o in_o the_o follow_n after_o righteousness_n see_v that_o this_o contempt_n be_v common_a to_o you_o with_o god_n your_o father_n who_o also_o the_o world_n contemn_v but_o it_o ought_v rather_o to_o stir_v you_o up_o to_o union_n and_o conformity_n with_o god_n in_o the_o follow_n after_o righteousness_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 2._o belove_a now_o be_v we_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o it_o do_v not_o yet_o appear_v what_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o for_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v argum._n 4._o by_o prevent_v another_o objection_n that_o your_o glory_n do_v not_o as_o yet_o appear_v ought_v not_o to_o be_v any_o hindrance_n to_o you_o in_o the_o follow_n after_o righteousness_n it_o be_v enough_o that_o we_o know_v that_o the_o right_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v already_o give_v to_o we_o and_o that_o we_o shall_v come_v into_o the_o possession_n when_o christ_n shall_v be_v manifest_v and_o we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o happiness_n and_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v the_o beatifical_a vision_n of_o he_o for_o ever_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o righteousness_n vers._n 3._o and_o every_o man_n that_o have_v this_o hope_n in_o he_o purify_v himself_o even_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a argum._n 5._o whosoever_o have_v a_o lively_a hope_n of_o conformity_n with_o christ_n in_o glory_n purify_v himself_o that_o he_o may_v be_v make_v conformable_a unto_o christ_n in_o this_o life_n in_o his_o endeavour_n after_o purity_n and_o righteousness_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n vers._n 4._o whosoever_o commit_v sin_n transgress_v also_o the_o law_n for_o sin_n be_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n argum._n 6._o whosoever_o do_v not_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n but_o give_v himself_o to_o sin_n he_o also_o transgress_v the_o law_n because_o sin_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n which_o if_o any_o one_o do_v he_o proclaim_v war_n with_o god_n therefore_o you_o ought_v â—o_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n vers._n 5._o and_o you_o know_v that_o he_o be_v manifest_v to_o take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o he_o be_v no_o sin_n argum._n 7._o for_o this_o end_n christ_n be_v manifest_v that_o he_o may_v purge_v and_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n from_o his_o which_o he_o confirm_v from_o this_o that_o christ_n have_v no_o sin_n in_o himself_o for_o which_o he_o can_v satisfy_v whence_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o he_o which_o give_v himself_o to_o sin_n in_o that_o he_o set_v himself_o contrary_a to_o christ_n and_o do_v vilify_v the_o price_n of_o redemption_n therefore_o unless_o you_o will_v appear_v contrary_a to_o christ_n you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n vers._n 6._o whosoever_o abide_v in_o he_o sin_v not_o whosoever_o sin_v have_v not_o see_v he_o neither_o know_v he_o argum._n 8._o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o every_o believer_n or_o every_o one_o that_o abide_v in_o christ_n not_o to_o follow_v after_o sin_n but_o to_o endeavour_v after_o righteousness_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n whosoever_o argum._n 9_o whosoever_o either_o apply_v himself_o to_o or_o indulge_v any_o sin_n pretend_v false_o to_o the_o faith_n or_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n which_o can_v be_v without_o endeavour_n after_o newness_n of_o lâ—fe_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n vers._n 7._o little_a child_n let_v no_o man_n deceive_v you_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a even_o as_o he_o be_v righteous_a argum._n 10._o whosoever_o do_v not_o so_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n that_o in_o his_o work_n and_o action_n he_o â—estifies_v his_o endeavour_n after_o newness_n of_o life_n deceive_v himself_o or_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v deceive_v for_o man_n persuade_v themselves_o in_o vain_a that_o they_o have_v righteousness_n in_o their_o heart_n whilst_o open_a iniquity_n possess_v their_o foot_n hand_n tongue_n and_o eye_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n he_o that_o do_v he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n by_o describe_v he_o that_o be_v righteous_a or_o justify_v by_o faith_n from_o his_o inseparable_a propriety_n viz._n his_o practice_n of_o righteousness_n and_o conformity_n with_o god_n which_o the_o justify_v person_n endeavour_v after_o that_o he_o may_v manifest_v his_o righteousness_n by_o his_o work_n no_o man_n be_v justify_v who_o do_v not_o endeavour_v to_o be_v conformable_a to_o the_o righteous_a god_n or_o do_v not_o paractise_v righteousness_n in_o work_n therefore_o whosoever_o think_v otherwise_o deceive_v himself_o vers._n 8._o he_o that_o commit_v sin_n be_v of_o the_o devil_n for_o the_o devil_n sin_v from_o the_o beginning_n for_o this_o purpose_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_v that_o he_o may_v destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n argum._n 11._o whosoever_o give_v up_o himself_o to_o sin_n be_v a_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n in_o his_o practice_n resemble_v his_o father_n he_o confirm_v this_o from_o the_o antiquity_n of_o the_o devil_n in_o sin_v who_o sin_v present_o after_o the_o creation_n and_o from_o that_o time_n have_v be_v the_o author_n of_o sin_v to_o man_n therefore_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n unless_o you_o will_v be_v account_v the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n for_o this_o argum._n 12._o for_o this_o end_n christ_n be_v manifest_v that_o he_o may_v destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n i._n e._n destroy_v the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n in_o he_o and_o abolish_v the_o indwel_n of_o sin_n by_o degree_n through_o sanctification_n from_o hence_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o he_o who_o give_v himself_o to_o sin_n build_v up_o that_o which_o christ_n be_v manifest_v to_o destroy_v therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 9_o whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o seed_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n argum._n 13._o although_o he_o that_o be_v regenerate_v may_v be_v overtake_v by_o sin_n yet_o he_o can_v give_v up_o himself_o to_o sin_n because_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o regeneration_n or_o because_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n remain_v in_o he_o that_o be_v because_o god_n word_n and_o the_o spirit_n or_o lively_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o regeneration_n be_v communicate_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o gift_n of_o which_o god_n do_v not_o repent_v by_o virtue_n whereof_o the_o regenerate_a be_v continual_o withdraw_v from_o sin_n and_o be_v carry_v on_o to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n neither_o can_v he_o sin_v or_o indulge_v himself_o in_o sin_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n if_o you_o will_v prove_v yourselves_o bear_v of_o god_n he_o can_v argum._n 14._o he_o that_o be_v regenerate_v can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n who_o will_v not_o forsake_v he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o he_o but_o so_o govern_v and_o move_v the_o heart_n of_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o he_o that_o he_o steadfast_o war_n against_o sin_n follow_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o spirit_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n if_o you_o will_v prove_v yourselves_o bear_v of_o god_n vers._n 10._o in_o this_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n whosoever_o do_v not_o righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o god_n neither_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n argum._n 14._o in_o this_o the_o regenerate_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o son_n of_o the_o devil_n differ_v that_o those_o who_o be_v of_o god_n follow_v after_o righteousness_n but_o those_o who_o do_v not_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n and_o namely_o the_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n be_v not_o of_o god_n but_o of_o the_o devil_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n and_o especial_o brotherly_a love_n the_o second_o
denounce_v against_o they_o their_o hatred_n to_o their_o brethren_n be_v as_o great_a as_o that_o of_o cain_n who_o slay_v his_o brother_n 6_o the_o six_o vice_n be_v covetousness_n like_o that_o of_o balaam_n who_o as_o he_o make_v sale_n of_o his_o tongue_n so_o they_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n adulterate_v and_o corrupt_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ._n 7_o the_o seven_o vice_n be_v sedition_n like_o that_o of_o core_n whereby_o they_o oppose_v themselves_o to_o the_o true_a minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o by_o their_o tumult_n disturb_v the_o peace_n of_o the_o church_n who_o shall_v perish_v in_o their_o sedition_n as_o core_n do_v vers._n 12._o these_o be_v spot_n in_o your_o feast_n of_o charity_n when_o they_o feast_v with_o you_o feed_v themselves_o without_o fear_n cloud_n they_o be_v without_o water_n carry_v about_o of_o wind_n tree_n who_o fruit_n wither_v without_o fruit_n twice_o dead_a pluck_v up_o by_o the_o root_n 8_o the_o eight_o vice_n be_v gluttâ—ny_n whereby_o they_o corrupt_v both_o themselves_o and_o other_o by_o their_o evil_a example_n in_o their_o christian_a feast_n which_o be_v design_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o love_n among_o they_o but_o by_o such_o like_a epicure_n be_v turn_v into_o feeding_n of_o swine_n whilst_o they_o cast_v off_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o attend_v to_o nothing_o but_o gluttony_n and_o intemperance_n feed_v their_o own_o flesh_n but_o not_o the_o soul_n of_o their_o auditor_n 9_o the_o nine_o vice_n or_o rather_o a_o heap_n of_o vice_n be_v shadow_v under_o divers_a similitude_n that_o they_o be_v most_o unfit_a for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o indeed_o reprobate_a to_o every_o good_a work_n for_o as_o empty_a cloud_n carry_v about_o with_o every_o wind_n that_o save_a doctrine_n which_o they_o seem_v to_o promise_v yield_v no_o dew_n or_o shower_n any_o where_o but_o frustrate_v the_o earnest_a expectation_n of_o their_o hearer_n and_o although_o they_o bear_v the_o show_n of_o good_a fruit_n and_o boast_v themselves_o to_o be_v such_o yet_o they_o be_v but_o autumn_n and_o fruit-spoiling_a tree_n because_o if_o they_o promise_v any_o fruit_n yet_o they_o bring_v it_o to_o no_o ripeness_n or_o maturity_n much_o rather_o may_v they_o be_v call_v unfruitful_a in_o as_o much_o as_o they_o bring_v forth_o no_o wholesome_a fruit_n neither_o in_o themselves_o nor_o their_o follower_n and_o as_o tree_n cut_v down_o wither_a and_o root_v up_o they_o leave_v no_o hope_n of_o bring_v forth_o any_o fruit_n so_o they_o continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n dead_a by_o nature_n and_o by_o their_o further_a wickedness_n contract_v judicial_a hardness_n of_o heart_n as_o if_o dead_a the_o second_o time_n and_o now_o give_v up_o to_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n all_o hope_n be_v go_v of_o their_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n vers._n 13._o rage_v wave_n of_o the_o sea_n foam_v out_o their_o own_o shame_n wander_v star_n to_o who_o be_v reserve_v the_o blackness_n of_o darkness_n for_o ever_o last_o such_o they_o be_v that_o can_v leave_v off_o to_o be_v wicked_a but_o like_o water_n of_o the_o boil_a sea_n always_o they_o discover_v their_o filthiness_n nor_o be_v they_o more_o constant_a in_o their_o doctrine_n than_o wander_a star_n in_o their_o motion_n against_o who_o he_o denounce_v the_o most_o palpable_a and_o deep_a infernal_a darkness_n as_o the_o just_a meed_n of_o their_o wickedness_n vers._n 14._o and_o enoch_n also_o the_o seven_o from_o adam_n prophesy_v of_o these_o say_v behold_v the_o lord_n come_v with_o ten_o thousand_o of_o his_o saint_n 15._o to_o execute_v judgement_n upon_o all_o and_o to_o convince_v all_o that_o be_v ungodly_a among_o they_o of_o all_o their_o ungodly_a deed_n which_o they_o have_v ungodly_a commit_v and_o of_o all_o their_o hard_a speech_n which_o ungodly_a sinner_n have_v speak_v against_o he_o arg._n 6._o whereby_o he_o prove_v that_o we_o shall_v beware_v of_o seducer_n etc._n etc._n because_o enoch_n the_o seven_o inclusive_o from_o adam_n by_o a_o spirit_n of_o prophecy_n foretell_v of_o the_o sin_n of_o these_o impostor_n and_o their_o condemnation_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o christ_n shall_v bring_v along_o with_o he_o miriads_o of_o saint_n and_o angel_n to_o execute_v judgement_n upon_o all_o the_o ungodly_a and_o especial_o will_v punish_v those_o who_o have_v stubborn_o use_v their_o tongue_n against_o god_n and_o his_o most_o holy_a truth_n concern_v the_o prophecy_n of_o enoch_n whether_o it_o be_v write_v before_o or_o no_o or_o how_o the_o apostle_n come_v to_o know_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o we_o say_v the_o same_o as_o before_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o speak_v in_o enoch_n dictate_v the_o same_o to_o the_o apostle_n even_o that_o which_o by_o enoch_n he_o have_v foretell_v long_o before_o both_o what_o and_o how_o much_o he_o shall_v commit_v to_o writing_n the_o same_o be_v prescribe_v to_o the_o apostle_n vers._n 16._o these_o be_v murmurer_n complainer_n walk_v after_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o their_o mouth_n speak_v great_a swell_a word_n have_v man_n person_n in_o admiration_n because_o of_o advantage_n that_o a_o conclusion_n may_v be_v draw_v touch_v the_o destruction_n of_o these_o seducer_n according_a to_o the_o prophecy_n of_o enoch_n and_o that_o by_o consequence_n they_o be_v to_o be_v avoid_v by_o way_n of_o assumption_n he_o show_v these_o seducer_n to_o be_v such_o as_o enoch_n have_v describe_v they_o to_o be_v destroy_v from_o four_o mark_n 1_o the_o first_o mark_n they_o be_v murmurer_n and_o complainer_n never_o content_a with_o their_o condition_n no_o way_n satisfy_v concern_v the_o righteous_a ordination_n of_o god_n in_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n impatient_a of_o any_o restraint_n they_o carp_v at_o every_o thing_n and_o discommend_v all_o thing_n 2_o they_o appoint_v to_o themselves_o a_o rule_n neither_o from_o divine_a law_n in_o divine_a or_o ecclesiastical_a thing_n nor_o from_o humane_a law_n in_o humane_a or_o civil_a affair_n but_o only_o their_o own_o will_n and_o pleasure_n 3_o though_o they_o be_v the_o vile_a slave_n to_o their_o own_o lust_n yet_o that_o they_o may_v maintain_v some_o esteem_n where_o there_o be_v none_o to_o control_v their_o insolency_n they_o speak_v high_a swell_a word_n in_o a_o lofty_a stile_n order_v to_o create_v admiration_n with_o the_o people_n 4_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o there_o be_v any_o that_o they_o fear_v or_o from_o who_o they_o hope_v for_o any_o gain_n those_o they_o unworthy_o flatter_v high_o esteem_v they_o admire_v they_o cry_v they_o up_o they_o nothing_o regard_v whether_o they_o be_v worthy_a or_o unworthy_a vers._n 17._o but_o belove_v remember_v you_o the_o word_n which_o be_v speak_v before_o of_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 18._o how_o that_o they_o tell_v you_o there_o shall_v be_v mocker_n in_o the_o last_o time_n who_o shall_v walk_v after_o their_o own_o ungodly_a lust_n arg._n 7._o we_o must_v beware_v of_o seducer_n because_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n foretell_v that_o such_o son_n of_o belial_n shall_v arise_v in_o the_o church_n as_o enoch_n have_v foretell_v vers._n 19_o these_o be_v they_o who_o separate_v themselves_o sensual_a have_v not_o the_o spirit_n that_o a_o conclusion_n may_v be_v draw_v for_o the_o avoid_v the_o forementioned_a seducer_n he_o affirm_v that_o theâ—_n with_o who_o they_o have_v to_o do_v be_v impostor_n and_o that_o by_o two_o mark_n the_o first_o mark_n that_o they_o separate_v themselves_o from_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n and_o from_o the_o sound_a doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n not_o out_o of_o any_o necessity_n or_o from_o any_o divine_a warrant_n but_o only_o upon_o their_o own_o pleasure_n that_o they_o may_v not_o abide_v under_o the_o lord_n yoke_v or_o his_o discipline_n the_o second_o mark_n they_o be_v natural_a have_v not_o the_o spirit_n because_o they_o be_v void_a of_o regenerate_a grace_n only_o savour_v and_o follow_v the_o thing_n to_o which_o nature_n lead_v or_o natural_a reason_n not_o divine_o illuminate_v therefore_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n or_o of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n sanctify_v it_o remain_v that_o sense_n and_o the_o flesh_n shall_v reign_v in_o full_a power_n and_o will_v force_v they_o to_o all_o pollution_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul._n vers._n 20._o but_o you_o beloved_n build_v up_o yourselves_o on_o your_o most_o holy_a faith_n pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n arg._n 8._o prove_v perseverance_n in_o the_o faith_n propound_v by_o way_n of_o precept_n against_o the_o contrivance_n of_o these_o seducer_n because_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v prescribe_v the_o mean_n by_o which_o both_o they_o may_v persevere_v as_o also_o they_o that_o have_v fall_v back_o may_v be_v recover_v and_o he_o propound_v a_o reason_n whereby_o they_o may_v slight_v the_o device_n of_o
he_o can_v not_o any_o where_o rest_n also_o that_o great_a hope_n of_o promote_a the_o gospel_n be_v offer_v as_o in_o troas_n until_o he_o have_v know_v of_o titus_n who_o he_o have_v send_v to_o corinth_n concern_v their_o affair_n for_o the_o cause_n of_o meet_v he_o he_o go_v into_o macedonia_n that_o by_o he_o he_o may_v be_v make_v more_o certain_a concern_v the_o affair_n of_o the_o corinthian_n and_o that_o he_o may_v learn_v whether_o as_o yet_o it_o be_v a_o convenient_a time_n to_o come_v to_o the_o corinthians_n all_o which_o sign_n of_o his_o ready_a mind_n towards_o the_o corinthian_n be_v consider_v the_o apostle_n persuade_v himself_o that_o the_o suspicion_n that_o his_o mind_n be_v alienate_v from_o they_o be_v remove_v the_o second_o part._n vers._n 14._o now_o thanks_o be_v unto_o god_n which_o always_o cause_v we_o to_o triumph_v in_o christ_n and_o make_v manifest_v the_o savour_n of_o his_o knowledge_n by_o we_o in_o every_o place_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v in_o which_o he_o defend_v his_o ministry_n and_o prove_v it_o to_o be_v commendable_a by_o five_o argument_n intimate_v by_o the_o way_n that_o he_o whilst_o he_o be_v absent_a from_o they_o be_v not_o idle_a but_o be_v busy_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o success_n argum._n 1._o because_o christ_n in_o his_o ministry_n and_o he_o himself_o in_o christ_n do_v triumph_n concern_v his_o enemy_n by_o snatch_v many_o out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n and_o by_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o savour_n argum._n 2._o because_o by_o his_o ministry_n whatsoever_o the_o success_n be_v the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o its_o efficacy_n be_v manifest_v in_o every_o place_n whilst_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n do_v breathe_v a_o quicken_a life_n by_o which_o sinner_n be_v quicken_v and_o convert_v unto_o god_n vers._n 15._o for_o we_o be_v unto_o god_n a_o sweet_a savour_n of_o christ_n in_o they_o that_o be_v save_v and_o in_o they_o that_o perish_v 16._o to_o the_o one_o we_o be_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n and_o to_o the_o other_o a_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n and_o who_o be_v sufficient_a for_o these_o thing_n by_o prevent_v a_o objection_n that_o the_o apostle_n and_o their_o preach_v will_v give_v a_o ill_a savour_n to_o many_o he_o answer_v and_o add_v argum._n 3._o that_o notwithstanding_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o with_o their_o ministry_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o through_o christ_n bring_v a_o acceptable_a savour_n to_o god_n no_o less_o in_o the_o conviction_n and_o perdition_n of_o the_o reprobate_n to_o which_o the_o gospel_n by_o accident_n be_v a_o savour_n of_o death_n than_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o salvation_n of_o those_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v save_v to_o who_o the_o gospel_n both_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n and_o proper_a effect_n be_v a_o quicken_a savour_n to_o life_n and_o salvation_n who_o be_v sufficient_a argum._n 4._o because_o see_v that_o few_o be_v fit_a and_o sufficient_a minister_n as_o the_o interrogation_n show_v who_o ministry_n god_n may_v prosper_v and_o accept_v that_o he_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o that_o be_v make_v fit_a for_o these_o thing_n which_o be_v speak_v of_o secret_o check_v the_o false_a apostle_n which_o be_v not_o fit_a minister_n for_o the_o conversion_n of_o sinner_n although_o they_o do_v prefer_v themselves_o before_o the_o apostle_n vers._n 17._o for_o we_o be_v not_o as_o many_o which_o corrupt_v the_o word_n of_o god_n but_o as_o of_o sincerity_n but_o as_o of_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n speak_v we_o in_o christ._n he_o confirm_v the_o next_o argument_n more_o open_o note_v his_o enemy_n and_o those_o that_o envy_v he_o and_o also_o add_v argum._n 5._o from_o the_o unlikeness_n betwixt_o himself_o and_o many_o preacher_n if_o they_o do_v not_o mix_v false_a doctrine_n yet_o they_o do_v mingle_v their_o own_o passion_n with_o true_a doctrine_n serve_v their_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n and_o bend_v the_o doctrine_n to_o the_o favour_n of_o man_n but_o the_o apostle_n 1_o in_o sincerity_n i._n e._n neither_o mix_v false_a doctrine_n nor_o corrupt_a affection_n 2_o of_o god_n i._n e._n with_o confidence_n and_o authority_n know_v from_o whence_o it_o come_v 3_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n i._n e._n calling_n god_n to_o witness_v and_o look_v at_o his_o glory_n 4_o in_o christ_n i._n e._n he_o do_v speak_v in_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o strength_n from_o which_o it_o follow_v that_o his_o ministry_n be_v commendable_a and_o not_o to_o be_v contemn_v in_o any_o wise_a chap._n iii_o he_o proceed_v to_o defend_v his_o ministry_n against_o slanderer_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o prove_v his_o ministry_n to_o be_v commendable_a by_o five_o argument_n to_o vers_n 6._o in_o the_o second_o he_o illustrate_v and_o confirm_v the_o last_o argument_n by_o compare_v the_o legal_a ministry_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n with_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n vers._n 1._o do_v we_o begin_v again_o to_o commend_v ourselves_o or_o need_v we_o as_o some_o other_o epistle_n of_o commendation_n to_o you_o or_o letter_n of_o commendation_n from_o you_o argum._n 1._o of_o the_o commendation_n of_o his_o ministry_n contain_v also_o his_o clear_n himself_o from_o the_o desire_n of_o vainglory_n the_o efficacy_n of_o my_o ministry_n be_v so_o apparent_a to_o all_o the_o church_n that_o i_o need_v not_o any_o commendatory_a letter_n from_o any_o particular_a person_n or_o from_o you_o or_o from_o other_o neither_o do_v i_o say_v these_o thing_n because_o i_o care_v for_o vainglory_n but_o that_o i_o may_v defend_v my_o ministry_n against_o my_o enemy_n for_o your_o good_a therefore_o my_o ministry_n be_v commendable_a vers._n 2._o you_o be_v our_o epistle_n write_v in_o our_o heart_n know_v and_o read_v of_o all_o man_n argum._n 2._o because_o your_o conversion_n o_o corinthian_n to_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n by_o my_o ministry_n suffice_v in_o my_o conscience_n and_o you_o for_o a_o commendatory_a epistle_n which_o be_v understand_v and_o acknowledge_v among_o all_o vers._n 3._o forasmuch_o as_o you_o be_v manifest_o declare_v to_o be_v the_o epistle_n of_o christ_n minister_v by_o we_o write_v not_o with_o ink_n but_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o live_a god_n not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n but_o in_o fleshy_a table_n of_o the_o heart_n argum._n 3._o by_o confirmation_n of_o the_o former_a because_o my_o ministry_n be_v effectual_a not_o only_o in_o bring_v you_o to_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n but_o also_o to_o your_o save_a regeneration_n by_o the_o special_a operation_n of_o christ_n spirit_n this_o be_v that_o which_o he_o say_v that_o they_o be_v the_o epistle_n which_o christ_n himself_o by_o his_o ministry_n have_v write_v by_o write_v his_o will_n in_o their_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n after_o a_o more_o excellent_a manner_n than_o any_o thing_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v write_v with_o ink_n upon_o paper_n or_o table_n of_o stone_n vers._n 4._o and_o such_o trust_n have_v we_o through_o christ_n to_o god-ward_o 5._o not_o that_o we_o be_v sufficient_a of_o ourselves_o to_o think_v any_o thing_n as_o of_o ourselves_o but_o our_o sufficiency_n be_v of_o god_n argum._n 4._o because_o he_o himself_o as_o it_o become_v a_o faithful_a servant_n do_v not_o ascribe_v the_o whole_a confidence_n of_o glory_v to_o himself_o but_o to_o his_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n which_o argument_n he_o illustrate_v partly_o by_o confess_v his_o natural_a impotency_n to_o think_v that_o which_o be_v good_a or_o to_o the_o least_o beginning_n of_o a_o good_a work_n much_o less_o to_o the_o convert_v the_o corinthian_n partly_o by_o acknowledge_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n as_o the_o fountain_n of_o his_o sufficiency_n in_o that_o he_o 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