other_o gentile_n i_o have_v gain_v some_o to_o god_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o hearken_v to_o my_o doctrine_n vers._n 14._o i_o be_o debtor_n both_o to_o the_o greek_n and_o to_o the_o barbarian_n both_o to_o the_o wise_a and_o to_o the_o unwise_a argum._n 14._o by_o the_o office_n of_o my_o apostleship_n and_o the_o special_a command_n of_o christ_n i_o be_o a_o debtor_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o hearken_v to_o my_o doctrine_n vers._n 15._o so_o as_o much_o as_o in_o i_o be_v i_o be_o ready_a to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o you_o that_o be_v at_o rome_n also_o argum._n 15._o i_o have_v much_o respect_n to_o you_o roman_n and_o according_a to_o the_o liberty_n grant_v of_o god_n as_o much_o as_o in_o i_o lie_v i_o be_o ready_a to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n no_o less_o to_o you_o than_o to_o other_o for_o your_o salvation_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o obey_v my_o doctrine_n vers._n 16._o for_o i_o be_o not_o ashamed_a of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n for_o it_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v to_o the_o jew_n first_o and_o also_o to_o the_o greek_a i_o be_o not_o ashamed_a argum._n 16._o although_o the_o gospel_n which_o i_o preach_v be_v common_o dis-esteemed_n and_o go_v along_o with_o the_o cross_n yet_o because_o it_o be_v not_o i_o but_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n hold_v forth_o that_o grace_n which_o by_o he_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o honourable_a and_o glorious_a whereof_o i_o be_o no_o wise_a ashamed_a therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o hearken_v to_o my_o doctrine_n power_n argum._n 17._o confirm_v what_o be_v say_v before_o the_o gospel_n which_o i_o preach_v be_v a_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a instrument_n of_o salvation_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v without_o exception_n of_o nation_n whether_o jew_n or_o gentile_n the_o jew_n prerogative_n be_v regard_v to_o who_o the_o gospel_n ought_v first_o to_o be_v preach_v because_o of_o the_o covenant_n long_o since_o make_v betwixt_o god_n and_o the_o jew_n therefore_o you_o ought_v etc._n etc._n vers._n 17._o for_o therein_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n reveal_v from_o faith_n to_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v write_v the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n argum._n 18._o confirm_v the_o former_a in_o the_o gospel_n which_o i_o preach_v be_v reveal_v and_o discover_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n from_o faith_n to_o faith_n which_o before_o be_v hide_v under_o ceremony_n and_o shadow_n that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o mean_v of_o justify_v sinner_n which_o god_n himself_o have_v find_v out_o in_o which_o only_o we_o can_v stand_v before_o god_n and_o in_o which_o alone_o he_o be_v well_o please_v to_o wit_n the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n which_o be_v make_v we_o from_o faith_n to_o faith_n i._n e._n from_o faith_n increase_v by_o degree_n from_o less_o to_o a_o great_a measure_n or_o from_o faith_n mere_o only_o and_o not_o of_o work_n or_o our_o inherent_a righteousness_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o receive_v the_o thing_n which_o i_o write_v with_o all_o willingness_n and_o submission_n of_o mind_n the_o second_o part_n he_o pass_v to_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n wherein_o he_o lay_v down_o a_o proposition_n to_o be_v confirm_v in_o the_o follow_a part_n of_o the_o epistle_n which_o be_v this_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v to_o we_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n alone_o and_o not_o inherent_a righteousness_n in_o man_n which_o be_v work_n or_o which_o be_v to_o the_o same_o sense_n we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o work_n the_o argument_n bring_v to_o confirm_v this_o position_n be_v ten_o whereof_o two_o be_v contain_v in_o this_o chapter_n one_o in_o the_o second_o the_o rest_n in_o the_o three_o chapter_n to_o all_o which_o this_o dis-junction_a be_v to_o be_v premise_v either_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n or_o righteousness_n free_o impute_v or_o by_o work_n or_o inherent_a righteousness_n the_o just_a argum._n 1._o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n only_o we_o obtain_v life_n therefore_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n alone_o we_o be_v justify_v for_o by_o a_o indissoluble_a connection_n righteousness_n and_o salvation_n be_v join_v together_o and_o there_o be_v the_o same_o reason_n or_o ground_n of_o both_o this_o argument_n he_o confirm_v by_o a_o testimony_n hab._n 2.4_o who_o reject_v those_o as_o hypocrite_n from_o life_n that_o trust_v in_o themselves_o or_o their_o own_o work_n and_o the_o righteous_a by_o faith_n he_o pronounce_v heir_n of_o life_n only_o vers._n 18._o for_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n be_v reveal_v from_o heaven_n against_o all_o ungodliness_n and_o unrighteousness_n of_o man_n who_o hold_v the_o truth_n in_o unrighteousness_n argum._n 2._o we_o be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n that_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n open_o pursue_v the_o unjust_a and_o wicked_a work_n of_o all_o man_n of_o the_o gentile_n and_o the_o jew_n to_o wit_n of_o those_o that_o be_v out_o of_o christ_n therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v only_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n or_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n and_o through_o grace_n impute_v unto_o we_o the_o truth_n he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n by_o several_a part_n and_o first_o he_o show_v the_o unrighteousness_n of_o man_n in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n to_o verse_n 24._o and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n pour_v out_o upon_o the_o wicked_a and_o their_o unrighteousness_n he_o further_o show_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n he_o prove_v the_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n of_o the_o gentile_n inasmuch_o as_o the_o wise_a of_o man_n to_o wit_n the_o ruler_n and_o philosopher_n among_o the_o gentile_n withhold_v the_o truth_n in_o unrighteousness_n i._n e._n that_o true_a knowledge_n which_o they_o obtain_v from_o god_n through_o unrighteousness_n or_o the_o pravity_n of_o their_o own_o will_n they_o suppress_v and_o detain_v in_o themselves_o as_o a_o captive_a whilst_o they_o neither_o communicate_v it_o unto_o other_o nor_o show_v it_o forth_o in_o work_n of_o piety_n therefore_o they_o be_v all_o impious_a and_o unrighteous_a this_o argument_n be_v much_o to_o the_o purpose_n for_o if_o this_o be_v true_a concern_v the_o prime_a part_n of_o mankind_n out_o of_o christ_n 1_o concern_v the_o wise_a lawmaker_n and_o philosopher_n among_o the_o heathen_n much_o more_o be_v it_o true_a touch_v the_o rest_n for_o if_o the_o flower_n and_o principal_a part_n be_v corrupt_v what_o shall_v we_o think_v of_o the_o dregs_n and_o low_a sort_n vers._n 19_o because_o that_o which_o may_v be_v know_v of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o they_o for_o god_n have_v show_v it_o unto_o they_o 20._o for_o the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v clear_o see_v be_v understand_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v even_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n so_o that_o they_o be_v without_o excuse_n this_o argument_n he_o explain_v two_o way_n first_o by_o show_v that_o the_o gentile_n have_v certain_a remnant_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n concern_v the_o worship_v of_o god_n because_o that_o which_o may_v be_v know_v of_o god_n by_o natural_a light_n be_v manifest_a to_o they_o to_o wit_n the_o eternity_n power_n and_o divinity_n of_o god_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v apprehend_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n even_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v manifest_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v clear_o as_o in_o a_o glass_n that_o they_o can_v not_o plead_v ignorance_n vers._n 21._o because_o that_o when_o they_o know_v god_n they_o glorify_v he_o not_o as_o god_n neither_o be_v thankful_a but_o become_v vain_a in_o their_o imagination_n and_o their_o foolish_a heart_n be_v darken_v 22._o profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v wise_a they_o become_v fool_n 23._o and_o change_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o incorruptible_a god_n into_o a_o image_n make_v like_a to_o corruptible_a man_n and_o to_o bird_n and_o fourfooted_a beast_n and_o creep_a thing_n second_o he_o explain_v the_o former_a argument_n by_o show_v that_o the_o gentile_n detain_v and_o imprison_v the_o know_a truth_n partly_o in_o that_o they_o give_v not_o god_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o attribute_n and_o divine_a work_n as_o also_o that_o they_o be_v not_o thankful_a for_o his_o benefit_n which_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n will_v have_v teach_v they_o partly_o because_o they_o become_v vain_a in_o their_o imagination_n and_o deceive_v themselves_o be_v blind_a where_o they_o seem_v most_o of_o all_o to_o be_v wise_a leave_v
of_o necessity_n the_o justification_n of_o abraham_n consist_v not_o in_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o work_n but_o in_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n understand_v the_o same_o of_o the_o justification_n of_o all_o which_o the_o apostle_n even_o now_o have_v show_v vers._n 9_o come_v this_o blessedness_n then_o on_o the_o circumcision_n only_o or_o upon_o the_o uncircumcision_n also_o for_o we_o say_v that_o faith_n be_v reckon_v to_o abraham_n for_o righteousness_n the_o second_o part._n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n wherein_o he_o prove_v this_o to_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o abraham_n justification_n and_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n to_o wit_n by_o faith_n be_v common_a to_o the_o uncircumcision_n or_o the_o gentile_n and_o to_o circumcision_n or_o the_o jew_n the_o question_n be_v propound_v in_o this_o verse_n the_o answer_n whereof_o follow_v till_o he_o have_v prove_v it_o common_a both_o to_o jew_n and_o gentile_n vers._n 10._o how_o be_v it_o then_o reckon_v when_o he_o be_v in_o circumcision_n or_o in_o uncircumcision_n not_o in_o circumcision_n but_o in_o uncircumcision_n he_o prove_v this_o ground_n of_o justification_n and_o obtain_n of_o happiness_n to_o be_v common_a to_o the_o uncircumcised_a or_o the_o gentile_n no_o less_o than_o to_o the_o jew_n that_o be_v circumcise_v by_o seven_o argument_n argum._n 1._o from_o the_o state_n of_o incircumcision_n whereâ—n_n abraham_n be_v when_o he_o be_v pronounce_v righteous_a as_o it_o appear_v in_o the_o history_n gen._n 15.6_o righteousness_n be_v impute_v to_o abraham_n by_o faith_n while_o he_o be_v yet_o uncircumcised_a therefore_o this_o way_n of_o justification_n be_v common_a even_o to_o believer_n while_o uncircumcised_a vers._n 11._o and_o he_o receive_v the_o sign_n of_o circumcision_n as_o a_o seal_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o faith_n which_o he_o have_v yet_o be_v uncircumcised_a that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v though_o they_o be_v not_o circumcise_v that_o righteousness_n may_v be_v impute_v to_o they_o also_o 12._o and_o the_o father_n of_o circumcision_n to_o they_o who_o be_v not_o of_o circumcision_n only_o of_o our_o father_n abraham_n which_o he_o have_v be_v yet_o uncircumcised_a argum._n 2._o abraham_n receive_v from_o god_n the_o sign_n of_o circumcision_n as_o a_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n which_o he_o have_v yet_o be_v uncircumcised_a to_o that_o end_n that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o father_n as_o well_o of_o the_o faithful_a that_o be_v uncircumcised_a as_o of_o those_o that_o be_v circumcise_v which_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o also_o of_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n therefore_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n be_v common_a to_o believer_n both_o circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a or_o those_o that_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n not_o yet_o circumcise_v abraham_n be_v call_v the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a because_o he_o be_v the_o first_o eminent_a example_n of_o faith_n the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v impute_v by_o faith_n and_o by_o his_o example_n a_o leader_n to_o all_o that_o they_o may_v believe_v vers._n 13._o for_o the_o promise_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o heir_n of_o the_o world_n be_v not_o to_o abraham_n or_o to_o his_o seed_n through_o the_o law_n but_o through_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n he_o prove_v that_o abraham_n be_v not_o the_o father_n of_o any_o but_o believer_n both_o circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a and_o with_o this_o he_o add_v a_o three_o argument_n the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o abraham_n and_o to_o his_o seed_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v afterward_o heir_n of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n in_o a_o type_n and_o of_o the_o world_n and_o heaven_n in_o truth_n be_v restore_v to_o that_o right_n which_o adam_n lose_v and_o he_o come_v not_o to_o this_o by_o the_o law_n or_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o work_n but_o by_o the_o absolute_a promise_n be_v justify_v â—y_a faith_n or_o have_v the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n therefore_o his_o child_n be_v not_o they_o which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n look_v for_o righteousness_n by_o work_n but_o only_o they_o which_o be_v of_o faith_n look_v for_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n i._n e._n all_o and_o only_o they_o that_o believe_v circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a who_o have_v a_o equal_a community_n in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o inheritance_n the_o argument_n be_v valid_a for_o if_o father_n abraham_n be_v not_o heir_n of_o the_o world_n and_o have_v any_o righteousness_n but_o by_o faith_n certain_o none_o be_v his_o son_n but_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v their_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n and_o from_o righteousness_n the_o inheritance_n vers._n 14._o for_o if_o they_o which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n be_v heir_n faith_n be_v make_v void_a and_o the_o promise_v make_v of_o none_o effect_n argum._n 4._o this_o confirm_v the_o former_a argument_n if_o those_o which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n or_o seek_v righteousness_n by_o work_n be_v the_o child_n of_o abraham_n and_o heir_n of_o life_n and_o partaker_n of_o righteousness_n than_o faith_n be_v vain_a and_o the_o promise_n be_v void_a but_o this_o be_v absurd_a therefore_o they_o which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o heir_n but_o only_a believer_n be_v the_o child_n of_o abraham_n and_o heir_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n the_o argument_n be_v strong_a for_o if_o righteousness_n and_o the_o inheritance_n be_v give_v through_o faith_n and_o the_o promise_n than_o they_o be_v free_o give_v but_o if_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n then_o of_o debt_n and_o merit_n and_o not_o of_o grace_n for_o merit_n or_o debt_n leave_v no_o place_n for_o free_a grace_n and_o by_o consequence_n make_v faith_n and_o the_o promise_v void_a vers._n 15._o because_o the_o law_n work_v wrath_n for_o where_o no_o law_n be_v there_o be_v no_o transgression_n argum._n 5._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o law_n work_v wrath_n to_o they_o that_o seek_v for_o righteousness_n by_o their_o work_n i._n e._n it_o pronounce_v condemnation_n and_o death_n upon_o the_o guilty_a for_o their_o transgression_n which_o shall_v be_v none_o if_o there_o be_v no_o law_n therefore_o they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o heir_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n but_o all_o and_o only_o they_o which_o be_v of_o faith_n both_o circumcise_v and_o uncircumcised_a vers._n 16._o therefore_o it_o be_v of_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v be_v by_o grace_n to_o the_o end_n the_o promise_n may_v be_v to_o all_o the_o seed_n not_o to_o that_o only_a which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n but_o to_o that_o also_o which_o be_v of_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o we_o all_o argum._n 6._o god_n have_v determine_v that_o the_o inheritance_n shall_v be_v of_o faith_n to_o this_o end_n that_o it_o may_v appear_v to_o be_v of_o grace_n or_o through_o grace_n therefore_o all_o and_o only_a believer_n circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a be_v heir_n the_o argument_n be_v good_a because_o faith_n and_o grace_n concur_v mutual_o stand_v and_o fall_v together_o faith_n be_v whole_o maintain_v by_o grace_n which_o grace_n be_v only_o promise_v and_o give_v to_o they_o that_o believe_v it_o be_v grant_v that_o the_o inheritance_n be_v through_o grace_n it_o follow_v to_o be_v through_o faith_n also_o and_o it_o be_v grant_v that_o it_o be_v through_o faith_n it_o follow_v that_o it_o be_v by_o grace_n also_o and_o that_o believer_n be_v heir_n only_o through_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v firm_a argum._n 7._o the_o inheritance_n be_v of_o faith_n and_o by_o grace_n that_o the_o promise_n may_v be_v firm_a to_o all_o the_o seed_n not_o only_o to_o that_o which_o be_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n by_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o with_o all_o believer_n i._n e._n to_o the_o believe_a circumcise_a jew_n but_o also_o to_o that_o seed_n which_o be_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o only_o of_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n that_o be_v to_o the_o believe_v uncircumcised_a gentile_n therefore_o unless_o we_o will_v make_v the_o promise_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o inheritance_n hang_v it_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o perform_v the_o law_n infirm_a and_o uncertain_a the_o whole_a seed_n of_o abraham_n or_o all_o and_o only_o they_o that_o believe_v both_o circumcise_a and_o uncircumcised_a be_v heir_n by_o faith_n with_o father_n abraham_n who_o according_a to_o faith_n be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o we_o that_o believe_v both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n the_o matter_n be_v clear_a because_o the_o law_n or_o the_o condition_n of_o work_n will_v render_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o inheritance_n infirm_a and_o altogether_o uncertain_a see_v that_o whatever_o depend_v upon_o our_o work_n can_v no_o wise_n be_v firm_a both_o
speak_v in_o the_o singular_a number_n the_o first_o triumph_n be_v over_o all_o enemy_n together_o in_o one_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o conjunction_n of_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v with_o god_n if_o god_n be_v for_o we_o who_o shall_v be_v against_o we_o i._o e._n see_v god_n be_v for_o we_o about_o to_o fulfil_v in_o we_o his_o eternal_a purpose_n of_o sanctification_n and_o glorification_n who_o or_o man_n or_o devil_n may_v rise_v up_o against_o we_o to_o hinder_v our_o salvation_n vers._n 32._o he_o that_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n but_o deliver_v he_o up_o for_o we_o all_o how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o also_o free_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n the_o second_o triumph_n be_v concern_v the_o want_n of_o some_o good_a necessary_a to_o salvation_n lean_v upon_o such_o great_a love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o that_o he_o give_v his_o son_n to_o death_n for_o we_o after_o this_o manner_n god_n who_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n than_o who_o he_o have_v nothing_o dear_a but_o give_v he_o up_o to_o death_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o all_o the_o elect_n can_v but_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o with_o he_o all_o other_o gift_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n and_o last_o salvation_n and_o glory_n itself_o what_o therefore_o can_v be_v want_v to_o we_o to_o salvation_n vers._n 33._o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_n it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v the_o three_o triumph_n be_v over_o every_o accuser_n the_o devil_n the_o world_n our_o own_o conscience_n lean_v upon_o the_o absolve_a sentence_n of_o god_n justify_v we_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o those_o who_o god_n have_v elect_v that_o be_v none_o will_v do_v it_o but_o in_o vain_a it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v i._n e._n from_o our_o sin_n and_o from_o any_o action_n bring_v against_o we_o he_o absolve_v the_o elect_a therefore_o in_o christ_n we_o triumph_v over_o all_o vers._n 34._o who_o be_v it_o that_o condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v yea_o rather_o that_o it_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v even_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n who_o also_o make_v intercession_n for_o you_o the_o four_o triumph_n be_v over_o every_o judge_n or_o any_o one_o that_o shall_v assume_v that_o office_n and_o shall_v undertake_v to_o condemn_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v see_v god_n have_v justify_v we_o who_o shall_v dare_v to_o condemn_v we_o see_v christ_n be_v dead_a for_o we_o yea_o as_o a_o conqueror_n be_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o there_o in_o glory_n intercede_v for_o we_o no_o condemnation_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v by_o we_o unless_o we_o shall_v say_v that_o the_o death_n resurrection_n and_o ascension_n of_o christ_n his_o sit_v in_o glory_n and_o intercession_n be_v in_o vain_a which_o be_v blasphemous_a therefore_o we_o triumph_v in_o christ._n vers._n 35._o who_o shall_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n shall_v tribulation_n or_o distress_n or_o persecution_n or_o famine_n or_o nakedness_n or_o peril_n or_o sword_n the_o five_o triumph_n be_v over_o outward_a affliction_n whereof_o he_o reckon_v up_o six_o kind_n wherein_o he_o comprehend_v all_o adversity_n with_o which_o christian_n in_o any_o kind_n by_o the_o unthankful_a world_n be_v use_v to_o be_v persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n deny_v concern_v all_o that_o any_o enemy_n by_o these_o evil_n can_v hinder_v the_o full_a effect_n and_o sweet_a sense_n of_o divine_a love_n towards_o we_o but_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o length_n partake_v of_o it_o vers._n 36._o as_o it_o be_v write_v for_o thy_o sake_n we_o be_v kill_v all_o the_o day_n long_o we_o be_v account_v as_o sheep_n for_o the_o slaughter_n lest_o he_o shall_v seem_v to_o triumph_v over_o a_o feign_a enemy_n he_o prove_v out_o of_o psal._n 44.22_o that_o all_o the_o true_a servant_n of_o god_n which_o then_o live_v be_v liable_a to_o all_o those_o misery_n that_o they_o may_v apply_v to_o themselves_o the_o word_n of_o the_o psalm_n say_v for_o thy_o sake_n o_o god_n be_v we_o kill_v all_o the_o day_n long_o and_o be_v handle_v as_o if_o we_o be_v sheep_n for_o the_o slaughter_n vers._n 37._o nay_o in_o all_o these_o thing_n we_o be_v more_o than_o conqueror_n through_o he_o that_o love_v we_o he_o follow_v his_o triumph_v declare_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o victory_n which_o christian_n in_o his_o time_n have_v over_o these_o evil_n by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n for_o they_o return_v always_o from_o the_o battle_n more_o than_o conqueror_n neither_o wound_v nor_o weary_v suffer_v no_o loss_n but_o more_o healthy_a and_o strong_a more_o holy_a and_o increase_v in_o every_o grace_n even_o then_o when_o they_o seem_v to_o the_o world_n to_o be_v most_o overcome_v the_o glory_n of_o which_o triumph_n he_o whole_o ascribe_v to_o the_o love_n of_o christ._n vers._n 38._o for_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o angel_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v 39_o nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n the_o six_o and_o last_o act_n of_o triumph_n be_v over_o unbeleef_n and_o all_o doubt_n which_o may_v arise_v from_o any_o creature_n or_o any_o present_a or_o future_a cause_n by_o life_n and_o death_n he_o understand_v prosperity_n and_o adversity_n by_o which_o we_o may_v be_v either_o allure_v or_o affright_v by_o angel_n he_o understand_v good_a and_o evil_a spirit_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a they_o shall_v concur_v to_o the_o separate_n of_o we_o from_o christ._n by_o principality_n and_o power_n he_o mean_v the_o power_n of_o king_n emperor_n governor_n tyrant_n in_o the_o whole_a world_n by_o thing_n present_a and_o thing_n to_o come_v he_o understand_v all_o those_o occurrence_n which_o have_v already_o fall_v out_o or_o may_v before_o death_n come_v upon_o we_o by_o height_n and_o depth_n he_o mean_v the_o creature_n place_v above_o or_o below_o we_o by_o any_o other_o creature_n any_o create_a thing_n universal_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n or_o any_o thing_n beside_o god_n that_o may_v seem_v terrible_a over_o all_o these_o in_o a_o full_a confidence_n of_o faith_n he_o triumph_v because_o of_o the_o powerful_a and_o efficacious_a certain_a and_o immutable_a love_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o be_v please_v to_o promote_v we_o to_o eternal_a life_n from_o the_o embrace_v of_o who_o love_n and_o a_o save_a sense_n thereof_o nothing_o shall_v ever_o separate_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ._n whereof_o he_o give_v this_o reason_n because_o the_o efficacy_n of_o god_n free_a love_n convey_v unto_o we_o be_v found_v in_o christ_n infinite_a merit_n and_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o we_o be_v keep_v through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n chap._n ix_o the_o six_o and_o last_o confirmation_n remain_v of_o free_a justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o not_o of_o work_n from_o experience_n partly_o of_o the_o reject_a israelite_n who_o seek_v after_o righteousness_n by_o work_n do_v not_o attain_v it_o or_o be_v not_o justify_v at_o all_o partly_o of_o the_o believe_a gentile_n who_o be_v destitute_a of_o work_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n whence_o it_o follow_v that_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n only_o be_v true_a and_o solid_a because_o he_o see_v this_o argument_n liable_a to_o several_a cavil_n he_o be_v careful_a every_o way_n to_o fortify_v it_o and_o open_v it_o in_o the_o three_o next_o chapter_n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o four_o objection_n be_v prevent_v against_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n touch_v the_o rejection_n of_o the_o jew_n in_o the_o answer_v whereof_o he_o exact_o handle_v the_o doctrine_n of_o predestination_n to_o vers_n 24._o in_o the_o second_o he_o prove_v out_o of_o the_o scripture_n the_o rejection_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o call_n of_o the_o elect_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n to_o vers_n 30._o in_o the_o three_o to_o confirm_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n without_o work_n he_o produce_v the_o experience_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o seek_v for_o righteousness_n by_o work_n be_v not_o justify_v and_o the_o experience_n of_o the_o believe_a gentile_n who_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o pretence_n of_o work_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ._n vers._n 1._o i_o say_v the_o truth_n in_o christ_n i_o lie_v not_o my_o conscience_n also_o bear_v i_o witness_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n he_o
he_o public_o vers._n 12._o for_o before_o that_o certain_a come_v from_o james_n he_o do_v eat_v with_o the_o gentile_n but_o when_o they_o be_v come_v he_o withdraw_v and_o separate_v himself_o fear_v they_o which_o be_v of_o the_o circumcision_n the_o reason_n of_o his_o reprehension_n be_v three_o reason_n 1._o because_o he_o dissemble_v the_o free_n of_o christian_n from_o the_o yoke_n of_o moses_n for_o fear_n of_o the_o hatred_n of_o some_o jew_n when_o he_o ought_v rather_o to_o fear_v lest_o he_o shall_v give_v scandal_n to_o the_o jew_n or_o gentile_n vers._n 13._o and_o the_o other_o jew_n dissemble_v likewise_o with_o he_o insomuch_o that_o barnabas_n also_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o their_o dissimulation_n reason_n 2._o because_o by_o his_o example_n he_o draw_v other_o with_o himself_o into_o the_o same_o dissimulation_n vers._n 14._o but_o when_o i_o see_v that_o they_o walk_v not_o upright_o according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n i_o say_v unto_o peter_n before_o they_o all_o if_o thou_o be_v a_o jew_n live_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o gentile_n and_o not_o as_o do_v the_o jew_n why_o compelle_v thou_o the_o gentile_n to_o live_v as_o do_v the_o jew_n reason_n 3._o for_o which_o paul_n right_o reprove_v peter_n because_o when_o he_o have_v preach_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n alone_o without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n by_o this_o he_o confirm_v the_o false_a doctrine_n of_o those_o that_o teach_v moses_n law_n necessary_o to_o be_v observe_v to_o salvation_n which_o be_v to_o halt_v in_o his_o course_n towards_o the_o mark_n of_o evangelical_n truth_n or_o to_o take_v a_o very_a ill_a course_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n pure_a which_o fact_n be_v a_o most_o manifest_a sign_n that_o his_o doctrine_n which_o he_o have_v teach_v to_o the_o church_n of_o galatia_n concern_v justification_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o yoke_n of_o ceremony_n be_v so_o heavenly_a and_o divine_a that_o thereby_o he_o have_v convince_v peter_n himself_o of_o error_n when_o he_o do_v not_o do_v thing_n consentaneous_a to_o his_o doctrine_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 15._o we_o who_o be_v jew_n by_o nature_n and_o not_o sinner_n of_o the_o gentile_n 16._o know_v that_o a_o man_n be_v not_o justify_v by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n but_o by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n even_o we_o have_v believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n for_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n shall_v no_o flesh_n be_v justify_v from_o the_o occasion_n of_o his_o contention_n with_o peter_n paul_n come_v to_o the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n wherein_o as_o in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n he_o confirm_v that_o justification_n be_v not_o by_o work_n of_o the_o law_n but_o only_o by_o faith_n whilst_o he_o affirm_v this_o doctrine_n he_o repeat_v his_o discourse_n have_v with_o peter_n that_o all_o may_v know_v that_o he_o have_v teach_v nothing_o else_o to_o the_o galatian_n than_o that_o many_o faithful_a both_o of_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n hear_v speak_v open_o for_o the_o convince_a of_o peter_n which_o he_o have_v teach_v before_o and_o defend_v viz._n we_o who_o be_v jew_n by_o nature_n etc._n etc._n the_o sense_n whereof_o be_v if_o refer_v to_o peter_n we_o who_o be_v jew_n by_o nature_n or_o propagation_n we_o be_v holy_a in_o god_n account_n by_o the_o covenant_n and_o not_o sinner_n i._n e._n stranger_n from_o the_o covenant_n as_o the_o gentile_n we_o say_v he_o jew_n and_o apostle_n know_v that_o man_n be_v not_o justify_v by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n but_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n fly_v by_o faith_n to_o christ_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n therefore_o the_o gentile_n be_v not_o to_o be_v compel_v to_o judaize_v and_o to_o undergo_v the_o yoke_n of_o the_o law_n as_o if_o they_o be_v any_o way_n under_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n but_o if_o these_o word_n be_v refer_v to_o the_o principal_a intent_n it_o be_v a_o proposition_n of_o the_o doctrine_n and_o of_o the_o same_o kind_n with_o that_o which_o he_o have_v teach_v the_o galatian_n and_o to_o which_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o return_v to_o this_o sense_n we_o jew_n who_o by_o the_o covenant_n be_v bear_v the_o holy_a people_n of_o god_n and_o not_o stranger_n from_o the_o covenant_n as_o you_o gentile_n we_o be_v compel_v to_o renounce_v the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n in_o point_n of_o justification_n and_o to_o seek_v righteousness_n through_o faith_n in_o christ_n therefore_o much_o more_o to_o be_v do_v by_o you_o gentile_a galatian_n furthermore_o he_o confirm_v this_o doctrine_n in_o this_o chapter_n with_o three_o argument_n by_o the_o way_n answer_v objection_n argum._n 1._o no_o flesh_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n therefore_o the_o jew_n nor_o gentile_n vers._n 17._o but_o if_o while_o we_o seek_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n we_o ourselves_o also_o be_v find_v sinner_n be_v therefore_o christ_n the_o minister_n of_o sin_n god_n forbid_v turn_v his_o speech_n to_o the_o galatian_n he_o solve_v the_o adversary_n objection_n the_o adversary_n may_v say_v if_o whilst_o you_o seek_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o the_o law_n or_o work_n you_o be_v find_v sinner_n as_o from_o your_o own_o confession_n and_o your_o own_o mouth_n we_o may_v judge_v of_o you_o than_o it_o will_v be_v lawful_a for_o you_o christian_n justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n to_o give_v yourselves_o liberty_n to_o sin_n and_o through_o you_o christ_n will_v be_v the_o author_n and_o minister_n or_o the_o teacher_n of_o sin_n that_o you_o may_v sin_v by_o his_o authority_n he_o answer_v by_o abhor_v the_o objection_n as_o blasphemy_n god_n forbid_v say_v he_o confident_o deny_v it_o to_o follow_v from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n that_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o he_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n to_o sin_n or_o that_o christ_n can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o minister_n or_o teacher_n of_o sin_n vers._n 18._o for_o if_o i_o build_v again_o the_o thing_n which_o i_o destroy_v i_o make_v myself_o a_o transgressor_n he_o give_v four_o reason_n of_o his_o answer_n the_o first_o be_v this_o i_o betake_v myself_o to_o justification_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n have_v enter_v upon_o a_o sure_a course_n for_o the_o destroy_n of_o sin_n because_o i_o betake_v myself_o to_o christ_n that_o he_o may_v both_o forgive_v my_o sin_n and_o administer_v grace_n to_o the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n therefore_o if_o i_o shall_v again_o give_v myself_o up_o to_o sin_n as_o be_v object_v and_o build_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n in_o i_o i_o shall_v be_v contrary_a to_o myself_o i_o shall_v transgress_v the_o mean_n which_o be_v now_o lay_v for_o the_o destroy_n of_o sin_n and_o so_o i_o shall_v be_v foolish_a and_o mad_a not_o follow_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n therefore_o from_o the_o principle_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o i_o shall_v abuse_v the_o grace_n or_o name_n of_o christ_n to_o sin_v more_o free_o vers._n 19_o for_o i_o through_o the_o law_n be_o dead_a to_o the_o law_n that_o i_o may_v live_v unto_o god_n reas._n 2._o i_o by_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o law_n be_o slay_v in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o law_n or_o legal_a covenant_n i_o be_o dead_a to_o the_o law_n and_o so_o set_v free_a from_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o law_n to_o that_o end_n not_o that_o i_o shall_v sin_v but_o that_o i_o shall_v live_v unto_o god_n and_o shall_v obey_v he_o therefore_o from_o the_o principle_n of_o this_o doctrine_n i_o can_v indulge_v myself_o to_o sin_n the_o argument_n be_v of_o force_n for_o if_o through_o the_o law_n or_o covenant_n of_o work_n christ_n be_v dead_a in_o the_o place_n of_o those_o that_o be_v to_o be_v justify_v to_o this_o end_n that_o they_o be_v justify_v shall_v live_v unto_o god_n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o justify_v who_o in_o christ_n be_v dead_a to_o the_o law_n and_o will_v be_v account_v free_a from_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n shall_v not_o also_o acknowledge_v themselves_o bind_v to_o live_v unto_o god_n and_o consequent_o that_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o indulge_v themselves_o in_o sin_n vers._n 20._o i_o be_o crucify_v with_o christ._n nevertheless_o i_o live_v yet_o not_o i_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o the_o life_n which_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o the_o faith_n
father_n argum._n 2._o your_o sincere_a faith_n which_o have_v show_v itself_o lively_a and_o efficacious_a by_o work_n your_o indefatigable_a charity_n visible_a in_o your_o daily_a labour_n and_o diligence_n especial_o in_o your_o liberality_n towards_o the_o saint_n and_o last_o your_o lively_a hope_n show_v in_o patience_n and_o suffer_a affliction_n for_o christ_n have_v leave_v in_o i_o a_o indelible_a impression_n that_o i_o can_v but_o make_v mention_n of_o they_o before_o god_n and_o man_n therefore_o it_o be_v meet_v that_o you_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n but_o he_o call_v they_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n because_o they_o do_v spring_n from_o christ_n and_o tend_v to_o he_o but_o he_o say_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v of_o that_o sort_n which_o be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n genuine_a and_o no_o way_n counterfeit_v vers._n 4._o know_v brethren_n belove_v your_o election_n of_o god_n argum._n 3._o i_o know_v certain_o by_o certain_a sign_n that_o you_o be_v elect_v and_o my_o genuine_a brethren_n in_o christ_n therefore_o it_o be_v that_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n vers._n 5._o for_o our_o gospel_n come_v not_o to_o you_o in_o word_n only_o but_o also_o in_o power_n and_o in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o in_o much_o assurance_n as_o you_o know_v what_o manner_n of_o man_n we_o be_v among_o you_o for_o your_o sake_n argum._n 4._o confirm_v the_o former_a i_o plain_o perceive_v that_o my_o gospel_n have_v be_v efficacious_a among_o you_o for_o there_o do_v accompany_v my_o preach_n unto_o you_o 1_o strength_n and_o spiritual_a virtue_n to_o the_o beget_n of_o faith_n in_o you_o 2_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o his_o inward_a testimony_n and_o gift_n withal_o bestow_v upon_o you_o do_v seal_v the_o truth_n receive_v by_o you_o 3_o much_o assurance_n and_o persuasion_n in_o your_o heart_n do_v ensue_v which_o have_v free_v you_o from_o all_o doubt_v 4_o such_o be_v the_o work_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n in_o you_o that_o hear_v as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o we_o apostle_n that_o teach_v as_o you_o yourselves_o have_v know_v therefore_o it_o be_v that_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n vers._n 6._o and_o you_o become_v follower_n of_o we_o and_o of_o the_o lord_n have_v receive_v the_o word_n in_o much_o affliction_n with_o joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n argum._n 5._o illustrate_v the_o former_a you_o by_o embrace_v the_o gospel_n and_o firm_o retain_v it_o with_o joy_n be_v make_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o affliction_n both_o like_a unto_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o we_o his_o servant_n preach_v that_o gospel_n with_o joy_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o oppression_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n vers._n 7._o so_o that_o you_o be_v ensample_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v in_o macedonia_n and_o achaia_n argum._n 6._o confirm_v the_o former_a you_o be_v make_v exemplary_a to_o all_o inhabit_v the_o neighbour_a country_n both_o of_o invincible_a faith_n and_o great_a alacrity_n and_o patience_n in_o receive_v and_o hold_v fast_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o it_o be_v that_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n vers._n 8._o for_o from_o you_o sound_v out_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n not_o only_o in_o macedonia_n and_o achaia_n but_o also_o in_o every_o place_n your_o faith_n to_o god-ward_o be_v spread_v abroad_o so_o that_o we_o need_v not_o to_o speak_v any_o thing_n argum._n 7._o your_o faith_n become_v most_o famous_a not_o only_o in_o the_o neighbour_a country_n but_o also_o in_o those_o that_o be_v far_o distant_a that_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o any_o large_a proof_n therefore_o it_o be_v that_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 9_o for_o they_o themselves_o show_v of_o we_o what_o manner_n of_o enter_v in_o we_o have_v unto_o you_o and_o how_o you_o turn_v to_o god_n from_o idol_n to_o serve_v the_o live_n and_o true_a god_n argum._n 8._o the_o wonderful_a power_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o your_o conversion_n that_o the_o faithful_a in_o every_o place_n have_v publish_v the_o history_n of_o the_o thessalonian_n conversion_n viz._n how_o the_o apostle_n with_o manifest_a peril_n of_o his_o life_n preach_v the_o gospel_n among_o you_o and_o how_o you_o hear_v he_o after_o a_o wonderful_a manner_n renounce_v feign_v idol_n and_o addict_v yourselves_o to_o the_o service_n of_o the_o true_a and_o live_a god_n therefore_o it_o be_v that_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n vers._n 10._o and_o to_o wait_v for_o his_o son_n from_o heaven_n who_o he_o raise_v from_o the_o dead_a even_o jesus_n which_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v argum._n 9_o your_o conversion_n to_o god_n be_v not_o without_o his_o son_n christ_n as_o the_o unbelieved_a jew_n false_o boast_v of_o their_o conversion_n but_o to_o god_n in_o christ_n or_o to_o the_o father_n and_o to_o christ_n as_o the_o incarnate_a son_n of_o god_n the_o redeemer_n dead_a and_o rise_v for_o we_o who_o shall_v come_v from_o heaven_n a_o judge_n to_o destroy_v all_o unbeliever_n and_o to_o deliver_v his_o own_o from_o the_o wrath_n which_o be_v to_o come_v upon_o the_o rest_n which_o faith_n alone_o be_v save_v therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v confirm_v in_o faith_n remind_v those_o work_n of_o god_n in_o you_o chap._n ii_o he_o proceed_v for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n to_o commend_v the_o sincerity_n of_o his_o ministry_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o it_o among_o they_o and_o to_o show_v his_o kind_a affection_n towards_o they_o there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o manifest_a sign_n of_o his_o embassage_n to_o they_o to_z vers_n 13._o in_o the_o second_o he_o show_v the_o clear_a mark_n of_o divine_a grace_n in_o their_o conversion_n to_o vers_n 17._o in_o the_o three_o he_o confirm_v his_o kind_a affection_n towards_o they_o lest_o they_o shall_v think_v themselves_o not_o enough_o regard_v by_o the_o apostle_n vers._n 1._o for_o yourselves_o brethren_n know_v our_o entrance_n in_o unto_o you_o that_o it_o be_v not_o in_o vain_a he_o recite_v thirteen_o sign_n of_o his_o spiritual_a sincere_a and_o divine_a embassage_n to_o they_o and_o the_o faithful_a administration_n of_o his_o office_n from_o the_o whole_a time_n wherein_o he_o first_o of_o all_o preach_v the_o gospel_n among_o they_o sign_n 1._o you_o yourselves_o be_v witness_n that_o our_o entrance_n unto_o you_o have_v nothing_o of_o vanity_n nor_o my_o ministry_n be_v not_o without_o fruit_n when_o i_o begin_v to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n among_o you_o vers._n 2._o but_o even_o after_o that_o we_o have_v suffer_v before_o and_o be_v shameful_o entreat_v as_o you_o know_v at_o philippi_n we_o be_v bold_a in_o our_o god_n to_o speak_v unto_o you_o the_o gospel_n of_o god_n with_o much_o contention_n sign_n 2._o the_o great_a persecution_n which_o not_o much_o before_o i_o suffer_v at_o philippi_n have_v not_o hinder_v but_o that_o i_o dare_v preach_v to_o you_o in_o this_o present_a danger_n for_o i_o bold_o use_v liberty_n of_o speech_n trust_v in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n alone_o strive_v earnest_o against_o all_o enemy_n vers._n 3._o for_o our_o exhortation_n be_v not_o of_o deceit_n not_o of_o uncleanness_n or_o in_o guile_n sign_n 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o doctrine_n exhortation_n and_o consolation_n administer_v by_o i_o be_v not_o like_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o false_a apostle_n for_o 1_o it_o be_v not_o adulterate_a and_o frame_v to_o deceive_v but_o sincere_a without_o any_o imposture_n i_o do_v neither_o use_n nor_o suffer_v impurity_n as_o the_o false_a apostle_n in_o their_o doctrine_n but_o my_o doctrine_n be_v without_o all_o mixture_n not_o handle_v after_o a_o deceitful_a manner_n as_o it_o use_v to_o be_v handle_v by_o they_o which_o in_o their_o preach_a endeavour_n their_o own_o glory_n and_o advantage_n vers._n 4._o but_o as_o we_o be_v allow_v of_o god_n to_o be_v put_v in_o trust_n with_o the_o gospel_n even_o so_o we_o speak_v not_o as_o please_a man_n but_o god_n which_o try_v our_o heart_n sign_n 4._o from_o the_o knowledge_n of_o my_o election_n and_o vocation_n to_o so_o excellent_a a_o office_n wherein_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v commit_v unto_o i_o i_o have_v determine_v to_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n with_o a_o holy_a and_o sincere_a mind_n and_o not_o to_o please_v man_n but_o god_n who_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o do_v bear_v i_o witness_v as_o his_o faithful_a servant_n vers._n 5._o for_o neither_o at_o any_o time_n use_v we_o flatter_a word_n as_o you_o know_v nor_o a_o cloak_n of_o covetousness_n god_n be_v witness_n sign_n 5._o more_o especial_o explicate_v that_o which_o be_v
to_o be_v observe_v with_o the_o great_a fidelity_n quicken_v argum._n 1._o there_o be_v sufficient_a support_n in_o god_n that_o quicken_v all_o thing_n to_o uphold_v thou_o under_o thy_o infirmity_n and_o to_o defend_v thou_o against_o the_o danger_n of_o thy_o enemy_n therefore_o nothing_o hinder_v but_o thou_o may_v faithful_o observe_v all_o these_o command_n before_o argum._n 2._o christ_n in_o his_o example_n have_v go_v before_o thou_o who_o faithful_o open_v his_o doctrine_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o church_n and_o at_o last_o assert_v it_o before_o the_o tribunal_n of_o pilate_n seal_v it_o with_o his_o voluntary_a death_n appear_v argum._n 3._o christ_n shall_v come_v the_o judge_n of_o quick_a and_o dead_a that_o he_o may_v give_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n therefore_o all_o the_o former_a command_n be_v faithful_o to_o be_v observe_v vers._n 15._o which_o in_o his_o time_n he_o shall_v show_v who_o be_v the_o bless_a and_o only_a potentate_n the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n he_o insist_o upon_o this_o argument_n and_o lest_o any_o one_o shall_v take_v the_o delay_n of_o christ_n come_v ill_a he_o show_v that_o he_o will_v come_v at_o the_o time_n appoint_v at_o the_o most_o seasonable_a time_n bless_a argum._n 4._o christ_n or_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o ministry_n thou_o have_v in_o hand_n be_v alone_o in_o himself_o bless_a and_o powerful_a who_o can_v bless_v his_o own_o and_o destroy_v he_o and_o their_o enemy_n so_o that_o the_o friendship_n or_o enmity_n of_o all_o king_n compare_v with_o his_o favour_n or_o anger_n be_v nothing_o because_o all_o king_n and_o emperor_n borrow_v their_o empire_n from_o he_o depend_v upon_o and_o be_v rule_v by_o he_o and_o stand_v or_o fall_v at_o his_o beck_n therefore_o these_o his_o command_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v vers._n 16._o who_o only_o have_v immortality_n dwell_v in_o the_o light_n which_o no_o man_n can_v approach_v unto_o who_o no_o man_n have_v see_v nor_o can_v see_v to_o who_o he_o honour_v and_o power_n everlasting_a amen_n only_o argum._n 5._o because_o eternal_a life_n be_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v one_o god_n with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n because_o he_o only_o be_v of_o himself_o immortal_a and_o alone_o have_v immortality_n in_o his_o power_n that_o he_o may_v communicate_v it_o to_o who_o he_o will_v therefore_o the_o former_a command_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v who_o no_o man_n have_v see_v arg._n 6._o although_o the_o reason_n of_o his_o command_n shall_v not_o be_v manifest_a to_o we_o yet_o for_o our_o obedience_n and_o faith_n it_o be_v sufficient_a to_o know_v that_o god_n in_o himself_o be_v a_o light_n which_o can_v be_v approach_v and_o a_o hide_a majesty_n have_v his_o peculiar_a and_o proper_a essence_n which_o our_o understanding_n can_v apprehend_v nor_o see_v with_o a_o beatifical_a vision_n in_o this_o mortal_a life_n therefore_o it_o become_v we_o to_o adore_v observe_v and_o extol_v the_o pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n rather_o than_o curious_o to_o search_v into_o it_o to_o he_o be_v honour_n and_o power_n for_o ever_o vers._n 17._o charge_v they_o that_o be_v rich_a in_o this_o world_n that_o they_o be_v not_o high-minded_a nor_o trust_v in_o uncertain_a riches_n but_o in_o the_o live_a god_n who_o give_v we_o rich_o all_o thing_n to_o enjoy_v precept_n 6._o of_o admonish_v the_o rich_a touch_v a_o twofold_a duty_n which_o belong_v to_o they_o the_o first_o be_v that_o as_o to_o the_o inward_a man_n they_o be_v not_o puff_v up_o because_o of_o their_o riches_n despise_v the_o poor_a in_o comparison_n with_o themselves_o nor_o trust_v in_o their_o riches_n but_o in_o the_o live_a god_n of_o this_o duty_n he_o give_v three_o reason_n 1_o because_o riches_n be_v uncertain_a 2_o because_o not_o riches_n but_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o life_n to_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o 3_o because_o god_n give_v and_o take_v away_o riches_n at_o his_o pleasure_n as_o also_o all_o other_o thing_n vers._n 18._o that_o they_o do_v good_a that_o they_o be_v rich_a in_o good_a work_n ready_a to_o distribute_v willing_a to_o communicate_v another_o duty_n of_o rich_a man_n be_v this_o that_o as_o to_o external_a work_n they_o exercise_v liberality_n towards_o the_o poor_a and_o also_o study_v to_o abound_v general_o in_o good_a work_n free_a to_o communicate_v the_o use_n of_o their_o possession_n and_o good_n unto_o other_o vers._n 19_o lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o themselves_o a_o good_a foundation_n against_o the_o time_n to_o come_v that_o they_o may_v lay_v hold_n on_o eternal_a life_n the_o argument_n to_o this_o duty_n be_v the_o promise_n of_o a_o free_a reward_n because_o by_o bestow_v their_o uncertain_a riches_n they_o shall_v lay_v up_o for_o themselves_o in_o heaven_n a_o more_o endure_v and_o solid_a treasure_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o good_a work_n they_o shall_v lay_v hold_n upon_o eternal_a life_n vers._n 20._o o_o timothy_n keep_v that_o which_o be_v commit_v to_o thy_o trust_n avoid_v profane_a and_o vain_a babble_n and_o opposition_n of_o science_n false_o so_o call_v precept_n 7._o and_o last_o wherein_o he_o serious_o commend_v to_o timothy_n the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n hitherto_o deliver_v that_o he_o faithful_o keep_v it_o as_o that_o which_o be_v commit_v to_o his_o trust_n and_o that_o he_o restrain_v the_o profane_a wrangling_n of_o sophister_n about_o divine_a matter_n upon_o three_o reason_n 1_o because_o true_a doctrine_n be_v as_o precious_a as_o a_o treasure_n 2_o because_o wrangle_v disputation_n be_v vain_a and_o unworthy_a the_o name_n of_o philosophy_n or_o science_n vers._n 21._o which_o some_o profess_v have_v err_v concern_v the_o faith_n grace_n â—ee_n with_o thou_o amen_n 3_o because_o it_o be_v find_v by_o experience_n that_o some_o professor_n of_o philosophical_a science_n when_o they_o be_v weary_a of_o the_o truth_n and_o simplicity_n of_o the_o gospel_n boast_v of_o their_o skill_n err_v from_o the_o scope_n of_o the_o gospel_n yea_o even_o fall_v away_o from_o the_o faith_n at_o length_n with_o a_o apostolical_a vote_n he_o conclude_v the_o epistle_n commend_v the_o grace_n of_o christ_n to_o timothy_n without_o which_o no_o spiritual_a work_n can_v be_v undertake_v or_o perfect_v no_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n can_v be_v overcome_v the_o second_o epistle_n of_o paul_n to_o timothy_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n the_o intent_n of_o this_o epistle_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o former_a not_o only_o that_o timothy_n may_v be_v instruct_v and_o confirm_v in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o also_o that_o in_o his_o person_n all_o teacher_n may_v learn_v how_o they_o ought_v to_o discharge_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n due_o to_o which_o end_n have_v assure_v timothy_n of_o his_o good_a will_n towards_o he_o he_o subjoin_v four_o admonition_n chap._n 1._o and_o as_o many_o in_o the_o second_o chapter_n furthermore_o he_o confirm_v and_o comfort_v timothy_n against_o false_a brethren_n and_o affliction_n which_o he_o must_v suffer_v for_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o chap._n 3._o last_o as_o it_o be_v make_v his_o will_n he_o most_o grave_o charge_v timothy_n that_o he_o faithful_o discharge_v the_o part_n of_o his_o duty_n propound_v divers_a reason_n to_o this_o end_n in_o chap._n 4._o chap._n i._n after_o the_o preface_n which_o be_v whole_o design_v to_o persuade_v timothy_n of_o the_o apostle_n good_a will_n towards_o he_o vers_n 6._o he_o subjoin_v four_o admonition_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v encourage_v to_o a_o faithful_a discharge_n of_o his_o ministry_n vers._n 1._o paul_n a_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o the_o authority_n of_o this_o doctrine_n may_v appear_v to_o all_o the_o apostle_n premise_v his_o name_n to_o his_o epistle_n his_o office_n call_v and_o the_o authority_n immediate_o confer_v upon_o he_o by_o god_n and_o last_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o he_o preach_v which_o be_v the_o promise_n of_o life_n eternal_a to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o prophet_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n vers._n 2._o to_o timothy_n my_o dear_o belove_a son_n grace_n mercy_n and_o peace_n from_o god_n the_o father_n and_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n that_o paul_n may_v commend_v timothy_n to_o who_o he_o write_v to_o all_o the_o church_n he_o call_v he_o belove_v son_n most_o especial_o because_o he_o preach_v the_o doctrine_n which_o he_o have_v learn_v of_o paul_n faithful_o as_o paul_n himself_o and_o resemble_v he_o as_o a_o father_n in_o the_o whole_a
in_o the_o faith_n reas._o 3_o because_o a_o severe_a reproof_n of_o this_o kind_n of_o teacher_n and_o the_o cretian_a disciple_n cleave_v to_o they_o be_v very_o conducible_a to_o the_o procure_n and_o maintain_v of_o their_o soundness_n in_o the_o faith_n therefore_o they_o be_v severe_o to_o be_v reprove_v vers._n 14._o not_o give_v heed_n to_o jewish_a fable_n and_o commandment_n of_o man_n that_o turn_v from_o the_o truth_n reas._n 4._o lest_o otherwise_o the_o cretan_n shall_v attend_v to_o fabulous_a tradition_n and_o jewish_a fiction_n touch_v legal_a ceremony_n and_o the_o precept_n of_o these_o kind_n of_o man_n who_o can_v not_o beat_v the_o pure_a doctrine_n of_o christ_n but_o endeavour_v to_o corrupt_v it_o with_o their_o leaven_n vers._n 15._o unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v reas._n 5._o because_o the_o truth_n of_o christianity_n have_v determine_v contrary_a to_o the_o precept_n of_o these_o judaize_v teacher_n assert_v that_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a i._n e._n to_o christian_n purge_v from_o their_o sin_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n all_o meat_n and_o other_o creature_n which_o be_v unclean_a by_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n be_v now_o lawful_a after_o christ_n be_v exhibit_v that_o the_o faithful_a may_v use_v they_o with_o a_o good_a conscience_n defile_v reas._o 6._o because_o the_o same_o 〈…〉_z that_o nothing_o can_v be_v use_v pure_o by_o they_o who_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n but_o that_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n which_o false_o acquit_v they_o be_v not_o renew_v be_v pollute_v and_o so_o he_o convince_v they_o of_o vanity_n who_o from_o the_o observation_n of_o ceremony_n endeavour_v to_o attain_v to_o holiness_n vers._n 16._o they_o profess_v that_o they_o know_v god_n but_o in_o work_n they_o deny_v he_o be_v abominable_a and_o disobedient_a and_o to_o every_o good_a work_n reprobate_a reas._n 7._o because_o although_o those_o teacher_n do_v profess_v themselves_o worshipper_n of_o god_n yet_o in_o work_n they_o deny_v he_o because_o they_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n and_o to_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n wherefore_o they_o be_v abominable_a hypocrite_n rebel_n against_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n and_o unmeet_a for_o the_o performance_n of_o any_o good_a work_n from_o which_o reason_n it_o be_v manifest_a that_o those_o false_a teacher_n be_v to_o be_v restrain_v that_o they_o teach_v neither_o in_o public_a nor_o private_a chap._n ii_o in_o this_o chapter_n be_v handle_v the_o enforce_a of_o sound_a doctrine_n upon_o all_o according_a to_o the_o age_n sex_n and_o condition_n of_o every_o one_o in_o the_o family_n and_o by_o which_o they_o be_v to_o compose_v their_o life_n unto_o holiness_n to_o vers_n 11._o and_o whereby_o their_o faith_n may_v be_v establish_v in_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n from_o whence_o as_o from_o a_o fountain_n he_o will_v have_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o obedience_n flow_v forth_o in_o their_o conversation_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o but_o speak_v thou_o the_o thing_n which_o become_v sound_a doctrine_n that_o he_o may_v real_o oppose_v himself_o to_o the_o vanity_n of_o these_o teacher_n he_o command_v in_o general_a that_o titus_n inculcate_v the_o doctrine_n which_o make_v for_o holiness_n and_o salvation_n vers._n 2._o that_o the_o age_a man_n be_v sober_a grave_a temperate_a sound_a in_o faith_n in_o charity_n in_o patience_n he_o command_v five_o thing_n in_o particular_a first_o concern_v old_a man_n that_o he_o instruct_v they_o about_o these_o four_o thing_n 1_o that_o they_o adorn_v their_o old_a age_n with_o virtue_n befit_v their_o age_n viz._n that_o they_o be_v sober_a take_v heed_n of_o drunkenness_n 2_o that_o they_o be_v grave_a and_o reverend_a and_o free_a from_o youthful_a wantonness_n 3_o that_o they_o be_v temperate_a prudent_a i._n e._n that_o in_o every_o action_n they_o demean_v themselves_o temperate_o 4_o that_o they_o be_v sound_a and_o no_o way_n counterfeit_v in_o faith_n charity_n hope_v manifest_v by_o patience_n vers._n 3._o the_o age_a woman_n likewise_o that_o they_o be_v in_o behaviour_n as_o become_v holiness_n not_o false_a accuser_n not_o give_v to_o much_o wine_n teacher_n of_o good_a thing_n second_o concern_v age_a woman_n he_o command_v that_o he_o teach_v the_o matron_n these_o five_o duty_n 1_o that_o in_o their_o clothing_n and_o behaviour_n and_o the_o whole_a deportment_n of_o their_o body_n they_o observe_v comeliness_n 2_o that_o they_o be_v not_o false_a accuser_n injure_v the_o reputation_n of_o other_o by_o their_o falsehood_n 3_o that_o they_o be_v not_o give_v to_o drink_v 4_o that_o they_o teach_v the_o young_a woman_n not_o old_a wife_n fable_n but_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a and_o honest_a vers._n 4._o that_o they_o may_v teach_v the_o young_a woman_n to_o be_v sober_a to_o love_v their_o husband_n to_o love_v their_o child_n 5._o to_o be_v discreet_a chaste_a keeper_n at_o home_n good_a obedient_a to_o their_o own_o husband_n that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v not_o blaspheme_v 5_o that_o they_o teach_v the_o young_a woman_n to_o who_o they_o may_v have_v more_o free_a access_n than_o minister_n can_v prudence_n and_o modesty_n and_o that_o they_o love_v their_o own_o husband_n and_o child_n with_o a_o regular_a and_o christian_a love_n and_o that_o they_o be_v discreet_a chaste_a keeper_n at_o home_n not_o wander_v out_o of_o their_o family_n courteous_a obedient_a to_o their_o own_o husband_n that_o the_o christian_a doctrine_n be_v not_o evil_o speak_v of_o for_o their_o sake_n vers._n 6._o young_a man_n likewise_o exhort_v to_o be_v soberminded_n three_o he_o give_v titus_n charge_n about_o young_a man_n that_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o be_v prudent_a or_o soberminded_n vers._n 7._o in_o all_o thing_n show_v thyself_o a_o pattern_n of_o good_a work_n in_o doctrine_n show_v incorruptness_n gravity_n sincerity_n 8._o sound_v speech_n that_o can_v be_v condemn_v that_o he_o that_o be_v of_o the_o contrary_a part_n may_v be_v ashamed_a have_v no_o evil_a thing_n to_o say_v of_o you_o four_o concern_v pastor_n in_o the_o person_n of_o titus_n to_o this_o end_n that_o their_o doctrine_n may_v the_o better_o take_v place_n he_o command_v that_o titus_n show_v himself_o a_o example_n for_o other_o to_o imitate_v in_o every_o good_a work_n but_o especial_o that_o in_o doctrine_n he_o show_v forth_o uncorruptness_n of_o the_o sound_a truth_n gravity_n of_o authority_n and_o his_o manner_n of_o speech_n fit_v to_o the_o edification_n of_o his_o auditor_n that_o the_o adversary_n may_v have_v nothing_o just_o to_o câ—rpat_fw-la vers._n 9_o exhort_v servant_n to_o be_v obedient_a unto_o their_o own_o master_n and_o to_o please_v they_o well_o in_o all_o thing_n not_o answer_v again_o 10._o not_o purloin_v but_o show_v all_o good_a fidelity_n that_o they_o may_v adorn_v the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n in_o all_o thing_n five_o concern_v servant_n he_o give_v command_v that_o he_o instruct_v servant_n about_o their_o duty_n 1_o that_o they_o be_v obedient_a to_o their_o own_o master_n though_o infidel_n observe_v all_o their_o lawful_a command_n 2_o that_o servant_n endeavour_v to_o please_v their_o own_o master_n and_o answer_v not_o again_o when_o they_o command_v they_o hard_a service_n or_o reprove_v they_o more_o severe_o than_o be_v fit_v 3_o last_o that_o they_o steal_v nothing_o from_o their_o master_n but_o show_v themselves_o faithful_a in_o all_o thing_n whereof_o he_o give_v the_o reason_n that_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n may_v be_v adorn_v by_o they_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o may_v be_v acknowledge_v for_o divine_a as_o that_o which_o be_v so_o effectual_a that_o it_o make_v man_n under_o the_o hard_a term_n of_o servitude_n patient_a in_o their_o condition_n and_o in_o their_o call_n honest_a and_o faithful_a the_o second_o part._n vers._n 11._o for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v salvation_n have_v appear_v to_o all_o man_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n touch_v the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n follow_v which_o he_o subjoin_v as_o the_o fountain_n from_o whence_o virtue_n be_v fetch_v for_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o foresay_a duty_n for_o they_o can_v be_v christian_a duty_n except_o grace_v to_o perform_v they_o be_v derive_v from_o christ_n by_o faith_n for_o in_o this_o the_o work_n of_o regenerate_a and_o unregenerate_a man_n material_o good_a do_v differ_v that_o the_o work_n of_o these_o be_v do_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n from_o the_o corrupt_a strength_n of_o free_a will_n for_o carnal_a end_n without_o any_o respect_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n but_o the_o work_n of_o regenerate_a man_n be_v do_v by_o the_o
both_o compare_v this_o place_n with_o vers_fw-la 9_o 10_o etc._n etc._n of_o this_o chapter_n to_o the_o end_n first_o in_o these_o verse_n the_o 4_o 5._o and_o 6._o he_o be_v speak_v of_o professor_n in_o general_a conditional_o but_o vers_fw-la 9_o 10_o etc._n etc._n he_o be_v speak_v to_o the_o true_a believer_n among_o these_o hebrew_n particular_o 2._o here_o in_o these_o verse_n be_v glorious_a gift_n illumination_n and_o taste_v of_o spiritual_a thing_n there_o in_o those_o verse_n be_v faith_n work_v by_o love_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o jesus_n and_o weal_n of_o his_o saint_n 3._o here_o be_v man_n enroll_v among_o christian_n so_o hold_v and_o esteem_v both_o of_o themselves_o and_o other_o there_o be_v sensible_a soul_n in_o the_o feel_n of_o sin_n and_o fear_v of_o wrath_n and_o hope_v of_o mercy_n fly_v to_o jesus_n as_o to_o a_o refuge_n and_o cast_v the_o anchor_n of_o their_o toss_a soul_n within_o the_o veil_n where_o jesus_n be_v in_o heaven_n 4._o here_o man_n 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i_o in_o that_o day_n lord_n lord_n have_v we_o not_o prophesy_v in_o thy_o name_n and_o in_o thy_o name_n have_v cast_v out_o devil_n and_o in_o thy_o name_n do_v many_o wonderful_a work_n to_o who_o christ_n will_v answer_v i_o never_o know_v you_o depart_v from_o i_o you_o that_o work_v iniquity_n mat._n 7.22_o 23._o now_o this_o knowledge_n convince_a light_n and_o gift_n of_o utterance_n etc._n etc._n be_v from_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o else_o how_o can_v such_o apostate_n as_o be_v here_o describe_v sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 7._o he_o may_v taste_v of_o the_o good_a word_n of_o god_n that_o be_v find_v sweetness_n in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o be_v convince_v of_o the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n towards_o sinner_n shine_v therein_o yea_o and_o by_o behold_v the_o possibility_n of_o his_o own_o salvation_n upon_o this_o condition_n if_o he_o will_v sell_v all_o and_o buy_v the_o pearl_n he_o may_v taste_v of_o god_n merchandise_n in_o the_o block_v for_o they_o beside_o all_o the_o false_a joy_n and_o delusion_n which_o he_o may_v get_v by_o presume_v of_o the_o certainty_n of_o his_o own_o salvation_n and_o yet_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n as_o a_o fool_n will_v not_o lay_v down_o the_o price_n will_v not_o renounce_v his_o earthly_a and_o beastly_a affection_n will_v not_o deny_v himself_o and_o his_o own_o corruption_n the_o care_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o riches_n choke_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o word_n hear_v as_o they_o who_o receive_v the_o seed_n among_o thorn_n wherefore_o in_o time_n of_o persecution_n for_o the_o word_n he_o may_v by_o and_o by_o be_v offend_v and_o quit_v the_o truth_n albeit_o with_o the_o stony_a heart_a hearer_n in_o time_n of_o prosperity_n he_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o anon_o
receive_v the_o promise_n be_v to_o receive_v the_o thing_n promise_v or_o the_o promise_v in_o performance_n but_o here_o it_o be_v to_o have_v the_o promise_v first_o and_o immediate_o make_v unto_o he_o then_o the_o meaning_n of_o form_n of_o speech_n in_o scripture_n be_v to_o be_v find_v by_o consideration_n of_o all_o circumstance_n of_o the_o place_n where_o they_o be_v speak_v and_o not_o of_o some_o circumstance_n only_o 4._o it_o serve_v to_o the_o commendation_n of_o his_o faith_n that_o he_o obey_v god_n command_n when_o it_o seem_v to_o make_v the_o promise_n null_n then_o 1._o to_o adhere_v to_o the_o promise_n when_o by_o appearance_n of_o reason_n it_o be_v likely_a not_o to_o be_v perform_v be_v try_v faith_n indeed_o 2._o when_o reason_n sight_v against_o faith_n it_o be_v wisdom_n to_o quit_v that_o reason_n which_o will_v make_v we_o quit_v the_o promise_n 3._o when_o god_n commandment_n and_o promise_n unto_o we_o seem_v to_o cross_v one_o another_o it_o be_v wisdom_n for_o we_o to_o justify_v they_o both_o all_o his_o word_n be_v truth_n vers._n 19_o account_v that_o god_n be_v able_a to_o raise_v he_o up_o even_o from_o the_o dead_a from_o whence_o also_o he_o receive_v he_o in_o a_o figure_n abraham_n look_v to_o god_n fidelity_n and_o omnipotency_n make_v he_o victorious_a over_o every_o difficulty_n and_o so_o to_o give_v obedience_n to_o this_o hard_a commandment_n then_o 1._o when_o we_o get_v hard_a commandment_n we_o must_v lay_v our_o reckon_n how_o we_o may_v obey_v they_o and_o not_o how_o we_o may_v shift_v they_o 2._o difficulty_n and_o impossibility_n as_o will_v appear_v must_v be_v roll_v over_o upon_o god_n 3._o god_n omnipotency_n make_v that_o his_o promise_n can_v miss_v but_o take_v effect_n 2._o abraham_n as_o he_o expect_v so_o he_o find_v he_o expect_v isaac_n '_o s_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a and_o in_o a_o figure_n or_o similitude_n be_v receive_v isaac_n back_o from_o the_o dead_a that_o be_v from_o the_o jaw_n of_o death_n no_o less_o unexpected_o than_o from_o the_o dead_a then_o 1._o the_o believer_n shall_v find_v as_o much_o as_o he_o can_v expect_v from_o god_n word_n 2._o if_o the_o performance_n be_v not_o as_o he_o do_v forecast_v yet_o it_o shall_v be_v by_o a_o way_n as_o comfortable_a and_o profitable_a vers._n 20._o by_o faith_n isaac_n bless_a jacob_n and_o esau_n concern_v thing_n to_o come_v isaac_n '_o s_o blessing_n of_o his_o son_n be_v say_v to_o be_v by_o faith_n then_o patriarchal_a benediction_n be_v give_v by_o ordinary_a faith_n albeit_o from_o the_o ground_n of_o extraordinary_a reveal_v truth_n for_o faith_n ordinary_a believe_v god_n truth_n reveal_v howsoever_o ordinary_o or_o extraordinary_o 2._o in_o that_o this_o example_n be_v propound_v for_o ordinary_a imitation_n in_o believe_v of_o god_n ordinary_a reveal_v word_n it_o teach_v we_o that_o he_o who_o have_v the_o ordinary_a word_n of_o god_n have_v as_o sure_a a_o ground_n to_o rest_v upon_o as_o if_o he_o have_v a_o particular_a and_o extraordinary_a revelation_n vers._n 21._o by_o faith_n jacob_n when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a bless_a both_o the_o son_n of_o joseph_n and_o worship_v lean_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o his_o staff_n jacob_n a_o die_a bless_v his_o offspring_n and_o worship_v god_n in_o bodily_a weakness_n then_o 1._o faith_n can_v look_v through_o the_o cloud_n of_o death_n and_o behold_v both_o its_o own_o and_o other_o felicity_n 2._o in_o the_o solid_a assurance_n which_o it_o have_v it_o can_v worship_n or_o glorify_v god_n for_o thing_n to_o come_v as_o if_o they_o be_v already_o past_a 2._o it_o be_v not_o say_v that_o he_o worship_v the_o top_n of_o his_o staff_n but_o upon_o the_o top_n of_o his_o staff_n lean_v for_o his_o weakness_n cause_n by_o approach_a death_n because_o he_o will_v for_o this_o fore-seen_a blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o his_o posterity_n testify_v by_o sign_n of_o worship_n in_o his_o weak_a body_n how_o he_o esteem_v of_o that_o favour_n then_o 1._o faith_n will_v make_v the_o body_n albeit_o it_o be_v weak_a concur_v with_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o lord_n worship_n 2._o when_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o body_n make_v it_o unable_a to_o concur_v with_o the_o spirit_n it_o must_v be_v help_v with_o a_o stone_n as_o moses_n pray_v against_o amalek_n or_o staff_n as_o jacob_n here_o or_o any_o thing_n else_o which_o may_v enable_v it_o to_o perform_v the_o worship_n the_o better_a be_v put_v under_o breast_n or_o arm_n or_o knee_n 3._o jacob_n bend_v of_o his_o body_n in_o so_o great_a weakness_n thereof_o must_v bear_v witness_n against_o the_o profane_a ease_n which_o many_o man_n nowadays_o take_v unto_o themselves_o both_o in_o private_a and_o public_a worship_n vers._n 22._o by_o faith_n joseph_n when_o he_o die_v make_v mention_n of_o the_o depart_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o give_v commandment_n concern_v his_o bone_n joseph_n also_o testify_v his_o faith_n in_o his_o death_n concern_v the_o delivery_n of_o israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n by_o direction_n give_v for_o transport_v his_o bone_n in_o sign_n of_o his_o assurance_n of_o their_o go_v to_o canaan_n because_o god_n have_v promise_v so_o then_o the_o lord_n promise_n be_v sure_a comfort_n in_o death_n whereby_o faith_n both_o sustain_v itself_o and_o be_v able_a to_o encourage_v and_o strengthen_v other_o and_o faith_n make_v a_o man_n to_o keep_v they_o in_o memory_n and_o to_o make_v use_n of_o they_o in_o due_a time_n vers._n 23._o by_o faith_n moses_n when_o he_o be_v bear_v be_v hide_v three_o month_n of_o his_o parent_n because_o they_o see_v he_o be_v a_o proper_a child_n and_o they_o not_o afraid_a of_o the_o king_n commandment_n how_o great_a weakness_n moses_n parent_n do_v bewray_v the_o history_n make_v evident_a yet_o be_v their_o faith_n commend_v as_o victorious_a over_o the_o fear_n wherein_o their_o weakness_n do_v most_o appear_v whence_o we_o learn_v 1._o that_o nothing_o be_v commendable_a but_o because_o do_v in_o faith_n their_o natural_a love_n be_v not_o mention_v but_o their_o faith_n 2._o that_o god_n so_o love_v faith_n in_o his_o child_n that_o he_o commend_v it_o in_o the_o measure_n it_o have_v albeit_o it_o go_v not_o so_o far_o as_o it_o ought_v and_o mark_v what_o faith_n have_v and_o not_o what_o it_o want_v of_o the_o perfection_n 2._o the_o evidence_n of_o their_o faith_n he_o make_v this_o that_o they_o be_v not_o afraid_a of_o the_o king_n commandment_n then_o 1_o god_n allow_v not_o that_o king_n commandment_n shall_v be_v regard_v when_o they_o command_v impiety_n and_o wickedness_n for_o than_o shall_v they_o be_v honour_v above_o god_n if_o for_o their_o commandment_n we_o shall_v do_v that_o which_o he_o forbid_v 2._o nothing_o but_o faith_n in_o god_n be_v able_a to_o make_v a_o man_n overcome_v the_o fear_n of_o that_o which_o potentare_v may_v do_v unto_o he_o and_o it_o be_v a_o commendable_a work_n of_o faith_n to_o get_v this_o victory_n 3._o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o child_n stir_v up_o his_o parent_n to_o this_o work_n of_o faith_n think_v with_o themselves_o that_o it_o behove_v to_o be_v for_o some_o special_a end_n that_o god_n have_v so_o fashion_v the_o child_n then_o 1._o the_o lord_n have_v way_n enough_o to_o excitate_v the_o faith_n of_o his_o own_o and_o bring_v it_o forth_o to_o act_v 2._o where_o special_a endowment_n be_v give_v there_o be_v good_a evidence_n of_o special_a employment_n to_o follow_v vers._n 24._o by_o faith_n moses_n when_o he_o be_v come_v to_o year_n refuse_v to_o be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o pharaoh_n daughter_n moses_n refuse_v the_o honour_n which_o he_o may_v have_v have_v in_o pharaoh_n court_n because_o it_o may_v have_v hinder_v he_o from_o the_o honour_n of_o one_o of_o god_n people_n be_v commend_v for_o a_o work_n of_o faith_n then_o it_o be_v better_a to_o be_v a_o member_n of_o god_n church_n among_o god_n people_n than_o to_o be_v a_o prince_n in_o a_o great_a kingdom_n without_o the_o church_n 2._o because_o he_o will_v not_o have_v choose_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o pharaoh_n daughter_n therefore_o he_o refuse_v to_o be_v call_v so_o then_o that_o which_o a_o man_n dare_v not_o avow_v himself_o to_o be_v or_o may_v not_o lawful_o choose_v to_o be_v he_o must_v refuse_v to_o be_v esteem_v to_o be_v he_o must_v refuse_v to_o be_v call_v such_o 3._o his_o manner_n of_o refuse_v this_o unhallowed_a honour_n be_v expound_v to_o be_v by_o join_v himself_o with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o so_o forsake_v of_o pharaoh_n court_n then_o 1._o that_o be_v the_o true_a way_n of_o refuse_v unlawful_a honour_n to_o quit_v the_o place_n whereunto_o the_o unlawful_a honour_n be_v annex_v and_o betake_v themselves_o to_o what_o they_o may_v
towards_o your_o poor_a and_o afflict_a brethren_n you_o shall_v have_v judgement_n it_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v without_o mercy_n therefore_o avoid_v respect_n of_o person_n rejoice_v argum._n 10._o if_o you_o exercise_v mercy_n especial_o towards_o your_o poor_a afflict_a brethren_n as_o the_o gospel_n require_v you_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o fear_v wrath_n or_o judgement_n without_o mercy_n but_o you_o may_v by_o this_o be_v certify_v of_o god_n mercy_n whereupon_o rely_v you_o may_v rejoice_v against_o the_o severity_n of_o judgement_n mere_o as_o from_o which_o you_o be_v deliver_v through_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n therefore_o unless_o you_o will_v renounce_v mercy_n and_o make_v yourselves_o obnoxious_a to_o judgement_n you_o ought_v to_o avoid_v this_o respect_n of_o person_n which_o be_v join_v with_o cruelty_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 14._o what_o do_v it_o profit_n my_o brethren_n though_o a_o man_n say_v he_o have_v faith_n and_o have_v not_o work_n can_v faith_n save_v he_o the_o other_o admonition_n for_o avoid_v the_o vanity_n of_o boast_v touch_v a_o vain_a and_o idle_a faith_n the_o proposition_n be_v determine_v in_o the_o first_o word_n that_o the_o profession_n of_o faith_n be_v unprofitable_a and_o vain_a which_o be_v destitute_a of_o work_n he_o prove_v this_o by_o nine_o argument_n argum._n 1._o because_o such_o faith_n which_o be_v void_a of_o fruit_n can_v save_v he_o that_o boast_v of_o his_o vain_a faith_n therefore_o his_o profession_n be_v vain_a vers._n 15._o if_o a_o brother_n or_o sister_n be_v naked_a and_o destitute_a of_o daily_a food_n 16._o and_o one_o of_o you_o say_v unto_o they_o depart_v in_o peace_n be_v you_o warm_v and_o fill_v notwithstanding_o you_o give_v they_o not_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v needful_a to_o the_o body_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n argum._n 2._o verbal_a profession_n of_o empty_a charity_n be_v vain_a and_o unprofitable_a both_o to_o he_o that_o profess_v it_o and_o to_o the_o hungry_a to_o who_o word_n be_v give_v in_o stead_n of_o meat_n therefore_o also_o the_o mere_a profession_n of_o faith_n be_v vain_a vers._n 17._o even_o so_o faith_n if_o it_o have_v not_o work_n be_v dead_a be_v alone_o argum._n 3._o charity_n which_o consist_v only_o in_o a_o outward_a profession_n be_v dead_a therefore_o also_o faith_n which_o consist_v in_o a_o outward_a profession_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a and_o vain_a vers._n 18._o yea_o a_o man_n may_v say_v thou_o have_v faith_n and_o i_o have_v work_n show_v i_o thy_o faith_n without_o thy_o work_n and_o i_o will_v show_v thou_o my_o faith_n by_o my_o work_n argum._n 4._o such_o a_o profession_n of_o faith_n be_v apparent_o vain_a when_o it_o shall_v come_v to_o the_o trial_n as_o it_o appear_v in_o the_o supposition_n of_o the_o dialogue_n set_v down_o betwixt_o the_o true_a believer_n who_o can_v show_v his_o faith_n by_o his_o work_n and_o the_o boast_a hypocrite_n who_o can_v demonstrate_v his_o faith_n by_o his_o life_n and_o work_n therefore_o that_o boast_v of_o faith_n be_v vain_a and_o unprofitable_a vers._n 19_o thou_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v one_o god_n thou_o do_v well_o the_o devil_n also_o believe_v and_o tremble_v argum._n 5._o i'faith_o which_o be_v call_v historical_a whereby_o we_o believe_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o article_n of_o faith_n touch_v the_o unity_n of_o god_n and_o such_o like_a although_o this_o be_v good_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o salvation_n it_o be_v not_o save_v faith_n because_o the_o devil_n believe_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o divine_a word_n and_o tremble_v therefore_o much_o less_o do_v the_o vain_a profession_n of_o faith_n destitute_a of_o work_n profit_n to_o salvation_n vers._n 20._o but_o will_v thou_o know_v o_o vain_a man_n that_o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a argum._n 6._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o dialogue_n he_o that_o glori_v and_o rest_v upon_o such_o faith_n that_o be_v without_o work_n not_o know_v it_o to_o be_v dead_a be_v a_o vain_a and_o empty_a man_n as_o a_o vessel_n the_o more_o empty_a it_o be_v the_o more_o it_o sound_v and_o hence_o he_o proceed_v to_o the_o seven_o argument_n vers._n 21._o be_v not_o abraham_n our_o father_n justify_v by_o work_n when_o he_o have_v offer_v isaac_n his_o son_n upon_o the_o altar_n argum._n 7._o prove_v that_o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a and_o consequent_o the_o profession_n of_o faith_n which_o want_v work_n to_o be_v vain_a from_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n who_o in_o the_o foresay_a matter_n touch_v the_o demonstration_n of_o his_o faith_n whether_o it_o be_v alive_a or_o dead_a be_v find_v and_o declare_v just_a by_o his_o work_n and_o here_o by_o a_o interrogation_n he_o urge_v the_o conscience_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v justify_v before_o the_o whole_a world_n because_o his_o faith_n be_v not_o dead_a but_o alive_a by_o his_o work_n when_o he_o have_v offer_v isaac_n his_o son_n upon_o the_o altar_n in_o testimony_n of_o the_o sincerity_n of_o his_o faith_n or_o that_o he_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n believe_v in_o god_n and_o please_v not_o himself_o in_o the_o vain_a profession_n of_o a_o idle_a or_o dead_a faith_n as_o many_o do_v therefore_o faith_n which_o be_v without_o work_n be_v dead_a and_o vain_a and_o so_o james_n very_o well_o agree_v with_o â—aul_n for_o paul_n argue_v thus_o rom._n 4.2_o if_o abraham_n be_v justify_v by_o work_n he_o have_v whereof_o to_o glory_v but_o not_o before_o god_n therefore_o he_o be_v not_o justify_v before_o god_n by_o work_n but_o james_n argue_v thus_o abraham_n be_v justify_v by_o work_n before_o man_n who_o may_v say_v to_o he_o show_v i_o thy_o faith_n by_o thy_o work_n or_o demonstrate_v to_o i_o that_o thy_o faith_n be_v not_o dead_a but_o alive_a from_o which_o antecedent_n it_o do_v not_o only_o follow_v therefore_o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a but_o also_o the_o conclusion_n agree_v with_o paul_n conclusion_n therefore_o abraham_n be_v justify_v before_o god_n not_o by_o that_o dead_a faith_n and_o void_a of_o work_n but_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o efficacious_a in_o work_n and_o so_o the_o apostle_n agree_v very_o well_o vers._n 22._o see_v thou_o how_o faith_n wrought_v with_o his_o work_n and_o by_o work_n be_v faith_n make_v perfect_a he_o show_v that_o this_o be_v the_o mind_n of_o james_n by_o convince_a the_o boast_a hypocrite_n glory_v of_o a_o dead_a faith_n from_o this_o that_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n together_o with_o the_o profession_n of_o faith_n have_v work_n join_v with_o it_o so_o that_o his_o faith_n be_v declare_v to_o be_v perfect_v by_o work_n and_o not_o find_v vain_a or_o dead_a vers._n 23._o and_o the_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v which_o say_v abraham_n believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n and_o he_o be_v call_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n from_o hence_o also_o he_o infer_v a_o exposition_n of_o that_o scripture_n which_o paul_n cite_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n and_o so_o he_o full_o demonstrate_v his_o consent_n with_o paul_n see_v that_o abraham_n faith_n be_v perfect_o declare_v by_o his_o woâ—ks_n or_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o than_o it_o be_v declare_v plain_o that_o the_o scripture_n have_v speak_v true_a he_o believe_v etc._n etc._n and_o so_o when_o it_o be_v say_v that_o faith_n be_v impute_v to_o abraham_n for_o righteousness_n it_o be_v manifest_a that_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o faith_n not_o dead_a but_o lively_a and_o operative_a by_o work_n and_o james_n here_o show_v that_o this_o exposition_n of_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o fulfil_n and_o the_o full_a sense_n of_o it_o he_o say_v that_o abraham_n be_v call_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v understand_v that_o sincere_a reconciliation_n with_o god_n be_v wrought_v by_o faith_n and_o true_a friendship_n be_v demonstrate_v by_o the_o manifestation_n of_o faith_n in_o work_n of_o obedience_n vers._n 24._o you_o see_v then_o how_o that_o by_o work_n a_o man_n be_v justify_v and_o not_o by_o faith_n only_o the_o conclusion_n follow_v from_o these_o premise_n against_o the_o boast_n of_o hypocrite_n touch_v their_o vain_a faith_n that_o all_o profess_v faith_n before_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o their_o work_n and_o not_o only_o by_o the_o profession_n of_o their_o faith_n or_o by_o a_o dead_a and_o vain_a faith_n which_o you_o hypocrite_n boast_v of_o vers._n 25._o likewise_o also_o be_v not_o rahab_n the_o harlot_n justify_v by_o work_n when_o she_o have_v receive_v the_o messenger_n and_o have_v send_v they_o out_o another_o way_n argum._n 8._o rahab_n the_o harlot_n be_v justify_v before_o israel_n viz._n that_o she_o true_o believe_v in_o god_n and_o be_v true_o convert_v by_o work_n when_o she_o have_v receive_v the_o
abide_v in_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n doctrine_n have_v no_o communion_n with_o god_n but_o be_v without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n he_o that_o abide_v arg._n 7._o he_o that_o remain_v constant_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o and_o obedience_n to_o christ_n doctrine_n have_v and_o will_v have_v communion_n with_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o reward_n he_o have_v the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n by_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o himself_o vers._n 10._o if_o there_o come_v any_o unto_o you_o and_o bring_v not_o this_o doctrine_n receive_v he_o not_o into_o your_o house_n neither_o bid_v he_o god_n speed_n argum._n 8._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o commandment_n you_o ought_v earnest_o to_o endeavour_v after_o perseverance_n in_o the_o faith_n that_o whosoever_o have_v be_v discover_v to_o be_v a_o seducer_n of_o man_n from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n or_o teach_v another_o doctrine_n than_o that_o christ_n have_v teach_v must_v not_o be_v entertain_v yea_o not_o so_o much_o as_o courteous_o salute_v so_o that_o any_o respect_n be_v or_o seem_v to_o be_v give_v to_o his_o error_n or_o to_o he_o for_o his_o error_n sake_n but_o rather_o by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v so_o handle_v that_o it_o may_v be_v understand_v both_o by_o he_o a_o false_a prophet_n and_o by_o all_o that_o the_o error_n which_o he_o teach_v be_v detest_a vers._n 11._o for_o he_o that_o bide_v he_o god_n speed_n be_v partaker_n of_o his_o evil_a deed_n he_o give_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o argument_n or_o commandment_n because_o he_o that_o do_v the_o least_o matter_n in_o favour_n of_o a_o seducer_n whereby_o it_o can_v be_v gather_v that_o his_o error_n be_v any_o way_n like_v by_o he_o that_o salute_v or_o entertain_v he_o he_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o evil_a deed_n vers._n 12._o have_v many_o thing_n to_o write_v unto_o you_o i_o will_v not_o write_v with_o paper_n and_o ink_n but_o i_o trust_v to_o come_v unto_o you_o and_o speak_v face_n to_o face_n that_o our_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a the_o conclusion_n remain_v wherein_o be_v two_o article_n in_o the_o first_o he_o excuse_v his_o brevity_n hope_v to_o come_v to_o this_o family_n and_o be_v present_a to_o instruct_v and_o confirm_v it_o more_o full_o in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n that_o all_o the_o faithful_a in_o it_o may_v out_o of_o a_o large_a and_o more_o fruitful_a instruction_n receive_v more_o full_o of_o spiritual_a joy_n vers._n 13._o the_o child_n of_o thy_o elect_a sister_n greet_v thou_o amen_n in_o the_o second_o article_n he_o salute_v this_o matron_n from_o the_o child_n of_o her_o sister_n who_o be_v also_o faithful_a and_o show_v the_o sign_n of_o her_o election_n amen_o seal_v up_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o whole_a epistle_n the_o three_o epistle_n of_o john_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n gaius_n to_o who_o the_o apostle_n write_v be_v a_o jew_n by_o country_n a_o christian_a by_o religion_n a_o man_n rich_a and_o very_o liberal_a to_o the_o saint_n in_o favour_n with_o the_o church_n where_o he_o live_v and_o esteem_v with_o his_o minister_n ambitious_a diotrephes_n as_o be_v gather_v out_o of_o this_o very_a epistle_n from_o hence_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v he_o to_o entertain_v free_o those_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o bring_v these_o as_o it_o be_v letter_n of_o commendation_n to_o he_o and_o when_o they_o depart_v to_o vouchsafe_v they_o all_o thing_n belong_v to_o their_o journey_n the_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v three_o in_o the_o first_o be_v the_o preface_n to_o vers_n 3._o in_o the_o second_o be_v the_o stir_v up_o of_o gaius_n to_o persevere_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o his_o charity_n and_o liberality_n towards_o the_o saint_n to_o vers_n 13._o in_o the_o three_o be_v the_o conclusion_n vers._n 1._o the_o elder_n unto_o the_o well_o belove_a gaius_n who_o i_o love_v in_o the_o truth_n 2._o belove_a i_o wish_v above_o all_o thing_n that_o thou_o may_v prosper_v and_o be_v in_o health_n even_o as_o thy_o soul_n prosper_v in_o the_o direction_n of_o the_o epistle_n from_o himself_o to_o gaius_n he_o declare_v his_o respect_n towards_o he_o in_o the_o repetition_n of_o a_o friendly_a compellation_n 2._o in_o his_o special_a profession_n of_o sincere_a love_n towards_o he_o 3._o in_o pray_v for_o he_o that_o god_n will_v continue_v a_o prosperous_a condition_n unto_o he_o chief_o that_o he_o will_v preserve_v he_o in_o that_o prosperity_n of_o mind_n which_o he_o have_v hitherto_o show_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n vers._n 3._o for_o i_o rejoice_v great_o when_o the_o brethren_n come_v and_o testify_v of_o the_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o even_o as_o thou_o walk_v in_o the_o truth_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n follow_v wherein_o he_o exhort_v he_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o demonstration_n of_o his_o love_n to_o the_o saint_n and_o namely_o to_o some_o of_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n who_o bring_v this_o epistle_n to_o he_o there_o be_v eleven_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o gaius_n ought_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n argum._n 1._o from_o the_o former_a demonstration_n of_o his_o sincere_a faith_n work_v by_o love_n thou_o have_v obtain_v a_o very_a commendable_a testimony_n of_o thy_o sincerity_n from_o the_o brethren_n which_o come_v from_o thou_o who_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o thy_o liberality_n and_o have_v give_v i_o cause_n both_o of_o rejoice_v on_o thy_o behalf_n and_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n and_o thou_o also_o therefore_o it_o be_v thy_o duty_n to_o proceed_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n vers._n 4._o i_o have_v no_o great_a joy_n than_o to_o hear_v that_o my_o child_n walk_v in_o truth_n argum._n 2._o confirm_v and_o explain_v the_o former_a no_o great_a joy_n can_v betide_v i_o than_o that_o my_o disciple_n which_o i_o have_v beget_v to_o god_n through_o the_o gospel_n do_v daily_o proceed_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n vers._n 5._o belove_a thou_o do_v faithful_o whatsoever_o thou_o do_v to_o the_o brethren_n and_o to_o stranger_n argum._n 3._o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n which_o thou_o exercise_a towards_o the_o holy_a servant_n of_o god_n and_o stranger_n demonstrate_v thou_o to_o be_v true_o faithful_a therefore_o proceed_v in_o they_o vers._n 6._o which_o have_v bear_v witness_n of_o thy_o charity_n before_o the_o church_n who_o if_o thou_o bring_v forward_o on_o their_o journey_n after_o a_o godly_a sort_n thou_o shall_v do_v well_o argum._n 4._o the_o brethren_n which_o bring_v these_o letter_n to_o thou_o have_v bear_v witness_n open_o of_o thy_o charity_n in_o the_o public_a assembly_n of_o the_o church_n therefore_o go_v forward_o both_o to_o deserve_v well_o of_o they_o and_o other_o thou_o shall_v do_v well_o argum._n 5._o if_o now_o thou_o shall_v receive_v those_o that_o come_v unto_o thou_o as_o thou_o have_v before_o and_o furnish_v they_o when_o they_o depart_v from_o thou_o both_o with_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o their_o journey_n and_o accompany_v they_o somewhat_o in_o their_o way_n to_o another_o place_n as_o it_o become_v thou_o and_o be_v a_o thing_n befit_v thou_o to_o accompany_v the_o minister_n of_o god_n thou_o shall_v do_v a_o excellent_a office_n and_o work_v that_o become_v thy_o piety_n towards_o god_n therefore_o see_v that_o thou_o do_v it_o vers._n 7._o because_o that_o for_o his_o name_n sake_n they_o go_v forth_o take_v nothing_o of_o the_o gentile_n argum_fw-la 6._o to_o preach_v the_o name_n of_o god_n or_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v god_n they_o go_v forth_o of_o their_o own_o accord_n take_v nothing_o of_o the_o gentile_n nor_o of_o those_o that_o be_v convert_v nor_o of_o those_o that_o be_v not_o lest_o they_o shall_v give_v occasion_n to_o any_o of_o say_v that_o they_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o the_o gentile_n for_o advantage_n therefore_o deal_v thou_o more_o liberal_o with_o these_o vers._n 8._o we_o therefore_o ought_v to_o receive_v such_o that_o we_o may_v be_v fellow-helper_n to_o the_o truth_n argum._n 7._o all_o that_o favour_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v bind_v to_o promote_v the_o endeavour_n of_o man_n as_o far_o as_o they_o be_v able_a that_o they_o may_v share_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o sustain_v or_o some_o way_n assist_v the_o preacher_n of_o it_o therefore_o be_v thou_o not_o want_v herein_o vers._n 9_o i_o write_v unto_o the_o church_n but_o diotrephes_n who_o love_v to_o have_v the_o pre-eminence_n among_o they_o receive_v we_o not_o for_o this_o end_n i_o have_v write_v to_o the_o church_n wherein_o thou_o be_v that_o by_o the_o public_a charge_n they_o may_v have_v provision_n necessary_a for_o their_o journey_n but_o i_o be_o afraid_a of_o the_o success_n because_o that_o ambitious_a
those_o true_a principle_n concern_v god_n through_o their_o own_o false_a reason_n they_o draw_v false_a conclusion_n about_o god_n and_o the_o worship_v of_o he_o last_o they_o apparent_o manifest_v their_o ingratitude_n and_o folly_n by_o their_o work_n they_o frame_v the_o image_n of_o man_n and_o beast_n whereby_o they_o will_v represent_v god_n or_o the_o property_n of_o god_n to_o the_o eye_n thus_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lay_v they_o change_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n dishonour_v by_o so_o vile_a a_o comparison_n into_o those_o abominable_a image_n vers._n 24._o wherefore_o god_n also_o give_v they_o up_o to_o uncleanness_n through_o the_o lust_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n to_o dishonour_v their_o own_o body_n between_o themselves_o 25._o who_o change_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n into_o a_o lie_n and_o worship_v and_o serve_v the_o creature_n more_o than_o the_o creator_n who_o be_v bless_v for_o ever_o amen_n the_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n of_o man_n against_o god_n be_v manifest_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n he_o show_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n to_o be_v pour_v out_o upon_o the_o wicked_a and_o withal_o the_o greatness_n of_o their_o iniquity_n in_o that_o god_n give_v they_o up_o judicial_o to_o their_o own_o affection_n and_o most_o just_o leave_v they_o to_o themselves_o for_o a_o punishment_n of_o their_o abominable_a idolatry_n that_o they_o which_o rob_v god_n of_o his_o glory_n may_v suffer_v in_o and_o by_o themselves_o the_o foul_a ignominy_n and_o that_o they_o which_o change_v the_o glorious_a attribute_n of_o god_n into_o lie_v image_n which_o be_v nothing_o less_o than_o what_o they_o be_v call_v shall_v change_v themselves_o into_o beast_n by_o their_o unbridled_a lust_n they_o be_v say_v to_o worship_n and_o serve_v thing_n create_v pass_v by_o the_o creator_n for_o although_o idolater_n seem_v in_o the_o false_a representation_n of_o god_n by_o a_o image_n to_o intend_v he_o honour_n and_o worship_n yet_o god_n altogether_o reject_v that_o worship_n and_o leave_v it_o whole_o to_o the_o image_n or_o creature_n with_o who_o he_o will_v not_o by_o any_o mean_n share_v his_o worship_n god_n be_v call_v in_o this_o place_n bless_v for_o ever_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o injurious_a carriage_n of_o idolater_n can_v detract_v nothing_o from_o the_o felicity_n of_o god_n but_o that_o his_o glory_n and_o blessedness_n will_v abide_v for_o ever_o to_o who_o we_o all_o of_o we_o aught_o with_o the_o apostle_n to_o ascribe_v it_o say_v amen_o vers._n 26._o for_o this_o cause_n god_n give_v they_o up_o unto_o vile_a affection_n for_o even_o their_o woman_n do_v change_v their_o natural_a use_n into_o that_o which_o be_v against_o nature_n 27._o and_o likewise_o also_o the_o man_n leave_v the_o natural_a use_n of_o the_o woman_n burn_v in_o their_o lust_n one_o towards_o another_o man_n with_o man_n work_v that_o which_o be_v unseemly_a and_o receive_v in_o themselves_o that_o recompense_n of_o their_o error_n which_o be_v meet_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n be_v propound_v a_o further_a demonstration_n of_o man_n unrighteousness_n and_o god_n wrath_n against_o the_o wicked_a to_o wit_n that_o god_n give_v they_o up_o judicial_o to_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o defile_v spirit_n who_o serve_v their_o own_o corrupt_a affection_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n that_o against_o nature_n the_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o their_o abominable_a sodomitical_a filthiness_n below_o beast_n in_o their_o unnatural_a lust_n by_o way_n of_o requital_n shall_v debase_v themselves_o who_o by_o their_o idolatry_n have_v abase_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o resemble_v he_o to_o creature_n and_o fiction_n of_o their_o own_o vers._n 28._o and_o even_o as_o they_o do_v not_o like_a to_o retain_v god_n in_o their_o knowledge_n god_n give_v they_o over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o convenient_a 29._o be_v fill_v with_o all_o unrighteousness_n fornication_n wickedness_n covetousness_n maliciousness_n full_a of_o envy_n murder_n debate_n deceit_n malignity_n whisperer_n 30._o backbiter_n hater_n of_o god_n despiteful_a proud_a boaster_n inventor_n of_o evil_a thing_n disobedient_a to_o parent_n 31._o without_o understanding_n covenant-breaker_n without_o natural_a affection_n implacable_a unmerciful_a he_o proceed_v further_a to_o manifest_v the_o unrighteousness_n of_o man_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n to_o wit_n that_o god_n most_o just_o give_v they_o up_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n who_o refuse_v to_o retain_v in_o their_o mind_n the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o which_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n be_v apparent_a in_o all_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n that_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o use_n of_o common_a judgement_n as_o if_o they_o have_v turn_v beast_n they_o run_v mad_a into_o all_o wickedness_n against_o the_o law_n of_o nation_n and_o nature_n without_o the_o least_o show_n of_o reason_n fill_v that_o we_o may_v not_o imagine_v they_o guilty_a of_o one_o fault_n only_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v up_o a_o catalogue_n of_o about_o three_o and_o twenty_o with_o which_o these_o be_v fill_v that_o be_v leave_v to_o themselves_o with_o all_o unrighteousness_n that_o be_v with_o all_o unrighteousness_n against_o their_o neighbour_n fornication_n under_o this_o he_o comprehend_v all_o unlawful_a lie_v of_o the_o man_n with_o the_o woman_n maliciousness_n that_o be_v a_o desire_n to_o hurt_v join_v with_o fraud_n and_o endeavour_n wickedness_n that_o be_v a_o frowardness_n of_o mind_n open_o discover_v itself_o malignity_n that_o be_v with_o roughness_n and_o harshness_n of_o manner_n whisperer_n such_o as_o privy_o backbite_v their_o neighbour_n on_o purpose_n to_o dissolve_v the_o bond_n of_o friendship_n backbiter_n such_o as_o injure_v the_o reputation_n and_o fame_n of_o other_o hater_n of_o god_n such_o be_v they_o who_o out_o of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n will_v not_o endure_v to_o hear_v any_o thing_n of_o god_n spiteful_a such_o be_v those_o that_o be_v cruel_a oppress_v other_o by_o force_n boaster_n such_o as_o make_v a_o show_n of_o great_a matter_n inventor_n of_o evil_a thing_n such_o as_o devise_v new_a kind_n of_o sin_n without_o understanding_n such_o be_v they_o which_o be_v hurry_v like_o brute_n beast_n without_o any_o show_n of_o reason_n which_o way_n soever_o their_o lust_n draw_v they_o vers._n 32._o who_o know_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o they_o which_o commit_v such_o thing_n be_v worthy_a of_o death_n not_o only_o do_v the_o same_o but_o have_v pleasure_n in_o they_o that_o do_v they_o the_o last_o demonstration_n of_o man_n unrighteousness_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n leave_v they_o to_o themselves_o appear_v with_o a_o threefold_a aggravation_n 1_o they_o practise_v the_o foresay_a wickedness_n against_o the_o dictate_v of_o conscience_n for_o they_o know_v that_o those_o wickedness_n be_v displease_v unto_o god_n 2_o they_o sâ—â—ned_v against_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o the_o due_a desert_n of_o sin_n they_o know_v they_o worthy_a of_o death_n that_o commit_v such_o thing_n 3_o they_o themselves_o only_a do_v not_o commit_v such_o thing_n but_o not_o only_o by_o their_o silence_n but_o consent_n flattery_n and_o authority_n become_v patron_n to_o they_o that_o do_v confirm_v and_o harden_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o wise_a man_n out_o of_o christ_n who_o be_v so_o far_o from_o the_o righteousness_n of_o work_n that_o they_o do_v nothing_o but_o abuse_v the_o know_a principle_n of_o righteousness_n provoke_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n against_o themselves_o and_o more_o and_o more_o pollute_v themselves_o with_o all_o manner_n of_o filthiness_n to_o their_o final_a perdition_n chap._n ii_o in_o this_o chapter_n we_o have_v the_o three_o argument_n set_v down_o to_o prove_v the_o position_n viz._n concern_v the_o righteousness_n not_o by_o work_n bvy_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v propound_v in_o the_o first_o and_o second_o verse_n in_o the_o remain_a part_n of_o the_o chapter_n it_o be_v confirm_v and_o the_o objection_n remove_v vers._n 1._o therefore_o thou_o be_v inexcusable_a o_o man_n whosoever_o thou_o be_v that_o judge_v for_o wherein_o thou_o judge_v another_o thou_o condemne_v thyself_o for_o thou_o that_o judge_v do_v the_o same_o thing_n 2._o but_o we_o be_v sure_a that_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v according_a to_o truth_n against_o they_o which_o commit_v such_o thing_n the_o three_o argument_n against_o justification_n by_o work_n from_o the_o self-condemnation_n of_o all_o man_n draw_v from_o the_o last_o verse_n of_o the_o former_a chapter_n every_o man_n condemn_v other_o and_o do_v the_o same_o thing_n which_o he_o condemn_v in_o his_o own_o judgement_n be_v condemn_v without_o excuse_n therefore_o every_o man_n be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n that_o on_o the_o
they_o and_o by_o nature_n do_v some_o external_a work_n of_o the_o law_n although_o they_o have_v not_o the_o write_a law_n yet_o that_o law_n within_o they_o be_v a_o law_n and_o that_o real_o and_o indeed_o write_v upon_o their_o heart_n as_o their_o conscience_n witness_v accuse_v they_o when_o they_o do_v ill_a and_o excuse_v they_o when_o they_o do_v well_o therefore_o they_o have_v nothing_o to_o pretend_v why_o they_o shall_v not_o undergo_v deserve_v condemnation_n when_o they_o sin_n much_o less_o the_o jew_n vers._n 16._o in_o the_o day_n when_o god_n shall_v judge_v the_o secret_n of_o man_n by_o jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o my_o gospel_n reas._n 5._o because_o in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n god_n will_v bring_v forth_o the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o according_a to_o this_o my_o doctrine_n in_o the_o gospel_n will_v pronounce_v the_o condemnation_n of_o sinner_n to_o be_v just_a whether_o jew_n or_o gentile_n therefore_o they_o can_v be_v excuse_v who_o sin_n but_o perish_v by_o their_o own_o just_a desert_n vers._n 17._o behold_v thou_o be_v call_v a_o jew_n and_o rest_v in_o the_o law_n and_o make_v thy_o boast_n of_o god_n 18._o and_o know_v his_o will_n and_o approve_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v more_o excellent_a be_v instruct_v out_o of_o the_o law_n 19_o and_o be_v confident_a that_o thou_o thyself_o be_v a_o guide_n of_o the_o blind_a a_o light_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o darkness_n 20._o a_o instructor_n of_o the_o foolish_a a_o teacher_n of_o babe_n which_o have_v the_o form_n of_o knowledge_n and_o of_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o law_n the_o three_o objection_n but_o something_o must_v be_v allow_v to_o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o jew_n that_o they_o come_v not_o into_o the_o like_a condemnation_n with_o the_o gentile_n and_o here_o he_o seem_v to_o conflict_n with_o some_o principal_a teacher_n of_o the_o law_n and_o patron_n of_o righteousness_n by_o work_n and_o bring_v forth_o seven_o prop_n of_o his_o vain_a confidence_n by_o way_n of_o concession_n grant_v all_o 1_o the_o first_o that_o he_o grant_v be_v the_o external_a honour_n of_o a_o worshipper_n of_o god_n thou_o be_v call_v a_o jew_n which_o be_v a_o name_n not_o of_o nation_n only_o but_o of_o a_o confessor_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n 2_o a_o submission_n of_o mind_n to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n thou_o rest_v in_o the_o law_n and_o thou_o applaude_v thyself_o in_o this_o as_o a_o eminent_a benefit_n 3_o thou_o make_v thy_o boast_n in_o god_n viz._n that_o thou_o be_v of_o that_o people_n choose_v above_o all_o other_o nation_n &_o in_o covenant_n with_o god_n vers_fw-la 17._o 4_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n will_n take_v out_o of_o the_o law_n 5_o the_o discern_v of_o good_a and_o evil_n and_o of_o thing_n that_o differ_v and_o controversy_n by_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o same_o law_n verse_n 18._o 6_o the_o confidence_n of_o such_o abundant_a knowledge_n and_o certainty_n that_o they_o can_v teach_v other_o 7_o that_o they_o have_v a_o system_a and_o collection_n of_o that_o knowledge_n which_o be_v here_o and_o there_o contain_v in_o the_o law_n and_o that_o all_o the_o rest_n beside_o this_o our_o rabbi_n be_v infant_n and_o foolish_a verse_n 19_o 20._o vers._n 21._o thou_o therefore_o that_o teach_v another_o teach_v thou_o not_o thyself_o thou_o that_o preach_v a_o man_n shall_v not_o steal_v do_v thou_o steal_v 22._o thou_o that_o say_v a_o man_n shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n do_v thou_o commit_v adultery_n thou_o that_o abhor_v idol_n do_v thou_o commit_v sacrilege_n 23._o thou_o that_o make_v thy_o boast_n of_o the_o law_n through_o break_v the_o law_n dishonour_v thou_o god_n the_o apostle_n answer_v the_o objection_n and_o all_o these_o be_v grant_v he_o show_v they_o insufficient_a to_o righteousness_n by_o two_o reason_n reas._o 1_o because_o thou_o do_v not_o teach_v thyself_o i._n e._n thou_o do_v not_o show_v forth_o thy_o doctrine_n by_o thy_o deed_n but_o either_o pollute_a thyself_o with_o those_o vice_n or_o the_o like_a which_o thou_o forbidde_v in_o other_o therefore_o those_o thing_n suffice_v not_o to_o free_v thou_o from_o condemnation_n vers._n 24._o for_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v blaspheme_v among_o the_o gentile_n through_o you_o as_o it_o be_v write_v reas._n 2._o confirm_v the_o former_a because_o through_o your_o fault_n the_o gentile_n speak_v evil_a of_o god_n as_o if_o he_o have_v or_o can_v bear_v profane_a worshipper_n therefore_o the_o forecited_a privilege_n make_v nothing_o to_o righteousness_n this_o reason_n he_o confirm_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o ezekiel_n 36.22_o who_o complain_v of_o the_o hypocrite_n of_o his_o time_n boast_v in_o the_o same_o privilege_n vers._n 25._o for_o circumcision_n very_o profit_v â—f_n thou_o keep_v the_o law_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v a_o breaker_n of_o the_o law_n thy_o circumcision_n be_v make_v uncircumcision_n the_o four_o objection_n but_o because_o of_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n the_o sign_n whereof_o be_v circumcision_n i_o shall_v not_o perish_v who_o be_o circumcise_v say_v the_o jew_n confide_v in_o the_o outward_a ceremony_n the_o apostle_n answer_v and_o prove_v that_o circumcision_n do_v not_o exempt_v we_o from_o condemnation_n or_o death_n by_o four_o reason_n reas._o 1_o because_o circumcision_n if_o it_o be_v join_v with_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o commandment_n if_o it_o can_v be_v it_o will_v profit_v as_o a_o part_n of_o that_o obedience_n to_o justification_n by_o work_n for_o which_o the_o jew_n do_v contend_v but_o if_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n be_v find_v in_o he_o that_o be_v circumcise_v as_o touch_v justification_n by_o work_n circumcision_n and_o uncircumcision_n will_v be_v the_o same_o therefore_o circumcision_n exempt_v not_o from_o condemnation_n vers._n 26._o therefore_o if_o the_o uncircumcision_n keep_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v not_o this_o uncircumcision_n be_v count_v for_o circumcision_n reas._n 2._o because_o the_o gentile_n uncircumcision_n join_v with_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n if_o it_o can_v be_v shall_v be_v of_o the_o same_o account_n with_o the_o jew_n circumcision_n if_o so_o be_v god_n require_v to_o justification_n by_o work_n nothing_o but_o a_o perfect_a observation_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n therefore_o circumcision_n free_v not_o from_o condemnation_n vers._n 27._o and_o shall_v not_o uncircumcision_n which_o be_v by_o nature_n if_o it_o fulfil_v the_o law_n judge_v thou_o who_o â—y_a the_o letter_n and_o circumcision_n do_v transgress_v the_o law_n reas._o 3_o because_o the_o gentile_a be_v by_o nature_n uncircumcised_a if_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o he_o can_v keep_v the_o moral_a law_n compare_v with_o thou_o who_o be_v outward_o circumcise_v and_o yet_o transgress_v the_o law_n by_o thy_o own_o judgement_n he_o shall_v argue_v thou_o worthy_a of_o condemnation_n therefore_o circumcision_n do_v not_o free_a from_o condemnation_n vers._n 28._o but_o he_o be_v not_o a_o jew_n which_o be_v one_o outward_o neither_o be_v that_o circumcision_n which_o be_v outward_a in_o the_o flesh_n 29._o but_o he_o be_v a_o jew_n which_o be_v one_o inward_o and_o circumcision_n be_v that_o of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o noâ—_n in_o the_o letter_n who_o praise_n be_v not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n reas._n 4._o because_o neither_o the_o outward_a profession_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n long_o ago_o erect_v among_o the_o jew_n by_o god_n himself_o be_v to_o be_v account_v for_o a_o true_a profession_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n nor_o outward_a circumcision_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v to_o be_v reckon_v for_o true_a circumcision_n ver_fw-la 28._o but_o he_o be_v a_o true_a professor_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n who_o be_v such_o a_o one_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o that_o be_v true_a circumcision_n which_o be_v of_o the_o heart_n spiritual_a in_o the_o inward_a soul_n and_o not_o that_o which_o be_v outward_o in_o the_o body_n or_o the_o letter_n which_o be_v common_o call_v circumcision_n he_o that_o be_v a_o jew_n indeed_o and_o that_o which_o be_v true_a and_o spiritual_a circumcision_n have_v commendation_n and_o praise_n not_o only_o among_o man_n who_o only_o see_v thing_n that_o be_v open_a and_o manifest_a but_o with_o god_n who_o look_v into_o the_o heart_n therefore_o outward_a circumcision_n perfect_v not_o our_o righteousness_n nor_o free_v any_o man_n from_o condemnation_n ver_fw-la 29._o chap._n iii_o there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o answer_v five_o objection_n against_o the_o foresay_a doctrine_n to_o ver_fw-la 9_o in_o the_o second_o part_n he_o proceed_v to_o prove_v the_o position_n touch_v justification_n not_o by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n ver._n 1._o what_o advantage_n then_o have_v the_o jew_n or_o what_o profit_n be_v there_o of_o
because_o we_o be_v mutable_a as_o also_o the_o condition_n of_o work_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o infirmity_n be_v impossible_a but_o that_o which_o be_v of_o grace_n that_o which_o be_v by_o faith_n that_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v necessary_o firm_a because_o it_o lean_v upon_o the_o unchangeable_a good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o christ._n vers._n 17._o as_o it_o be_v write_v i_o have_v make_v thou_o a_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n before_o he_o who_o he_o believe_v even_o god_n who_o quicken_v the_o dead_a and_o call_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o as_o though_o they_o be_v the_o three_o part._n the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v in_o which_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n be_v commend_v to_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o all_o believer_n that_o they_o may_v learn_v by_o his_o example_n to_o believe_v more_o and_o more_o tâ—e_v ground_n upon_o which_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n be_v commend_v be_v six_o reason_n 1._o because_o abraham_n through_o his_o faith_n by_o the_o special_a sentence_n of_o god_n be_v declare_v the_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n and_o so_o the_o father_n of_o we_o that_o believe_v according_a to_o the_o faith_n for_o as_o abraham_n beget_v isaac_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o divine_a promise_n and_o not_o by_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n even_o so_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o divine_a promise_n promise_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n abraham_n take_v all_o believer_n into_o the_o number_n of_o his_o child_n to_o be_v reckon_v among_o his_o seed_n and_o thus_o in_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o promise_n he_o beget_v or_o conceive_v the_o faithful_a as_o child_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o he_o show_v more_o clear_o by_o call_v abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a not_o only_o before_o god_n or_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o be_v after_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n and_o in_o the_o account_n of_o god_n but_o also_o to_o the_o likeness_n of_o god_n by_o a_o kind_n of_o similitude_n answer_v to_o god_n who_o he_o believe_v for_o in_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n abraham_n stand_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o countenance_n of_o god_n almighty_n who_o speak_v unto_o he_o believe_v the_o promise_n those_o son_n which_o god_n promise_v he_o look_v upon_o as_o present_v by_o faith_n and_o thus_o after_o a_o sort_n he_o become_v the_o father_n of_o they_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o god_n quicken_a reason_v 2._o because_o abraham_n by_o faith_n fix_v his_o eye_n upon_o the_o truth_n and_o omnipotency_n of_o god_n effectual_o bring_v life_n out_o of_o death_n and_o a_o be_v out_o of_o nothing_o and_o effectual_o call_v thing_n that_o be_v not_o yet_o as_o if_o they_o be_v or_o have_v a_o be_v to_o which_o omnipotent_a truth_n when_o abraham_n believe_v his_o faith_n put_v on_o a_o kind_n of_o similitude_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n almighty_n vers._n 18._o who_o against_o hope_n believe_v in_o hope_n that_o he_o may_v become_v the_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n according_a to_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v so_o shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v reason_n 3._o because_o abraham_n believe_v in_o spiritual_a hope_n i._n e._n he_o have_v in_o his_o heart_n a_o firm_a and_o invincible_a confidence_n with_o a_o lively_a and_o strong_a hope_n of_o the_o promise_a issue_n against_o hope_n viz._n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o natural_a reason_n which_o do_v object_v nothing_o but_o impossibility_n and_o as_o it_o be_v affirm_v that_o they_o can_v not_o be_v his_o seed_n as_o god_n have_v speak_v vers._n 19_o and_o be_v not_o weak_a in_o faith_n he_o consider_v not_o his_o own_o body_n now_o dead_a when_o he_o be_v about_o a_o hundred_o year_n old_a neither_o yet_o the_o deadness_n of_o sarah_n womb_n reas._n 4._o because_o he_o be_v not_o weak_a in_o faith_n he_o do_v not_o consider_v or_o do_v not_o stand_v upon_o those_o impediment_n that_o lay_v before_o his_o faith_n from_o himself_o and_o his_o wife_n as_o now_o dead_a in_o respect_n to_o natural_a generation_n but_o rather_o magnify_v the_o power_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n which_o have_v promise_v vers._n 20._o he_o stagger_v not_o at_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n through_o unbelief_n but_o be_v strong_a in_o faith_n give_v glory_n to_o god_n reas._n 5._o because_o he_o dispute_v not_o against_o the_o promise_n not_o be_v stop_v by_o those_o objection_n which_o unbelief_n suggest_v but_o valiant_o defend_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o set_v himself_o against_o temptation_n ascribe_v to_o god_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o omnipotency_n vers._n 21._o and_o be_v full_o persuade_v that_o what_o he_o have_v promise_v he_o be_v also_o able_a to_o perform_v reas._n 6._o because_o he_o give_v to_o god_n speak_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o truth_n out_o of_o a_o most_o full_a persuasion_n of_o god_n power_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o promise_n for_o the_o promise_v once_o make_v there_o be_v no_o doubt_n to_o be_v make_v of_o his_o will_n to_o perform_v what_o he_o promise_v but_o the_o question_n which_o remain_v be_v touch_v the_o power_n of_o he_o that_o promise_v which_o question_n be_v lay_v aside_o abraham_n rest_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o he_o who_o he_o know_v to_o be_v almighty_a vers._n 22._o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n reas._n 7._o wherein_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n be_v commend_v in_o that_o his_o faith_n by_o this_o act_n show_v itself_o to_o be_v true_a such_o a_o faith_n which_o unit_v humble_v and_o empty_v man_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n to_o god_n that_o promise_v be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n because_o he_o embrace_v for_o his_o righteousness_n the_o blessing_n promise_v in_o that_o seed_n which_o be_v to_o come_v i._n e._n christ._n vers._n 23._o now_o it_o be_v not_o write_v for_o his_o sake_n alone_o that_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o 24._o but_o for_o we_o also_o to_o who_o it_o shall_v be_v impute_v if_o we_o believe_v on_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n our_o lord_n from_o the_o dead_a now_o the_o apostle_n show_v forth_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n faith_n fit_v to_o the_o common_a use_n of_o believer_n give_v a_o pledge_n as_o it_o be_v by_o this_o example_n promise_v that_o our_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o like_a manner_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o righteousness_n and_o that_o he_o may_v invite_v we_o to_o believe_v he_o first_o compare_v the_o gospel_n minister_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n touch_v the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o to_o the_o promise_n make_v unto_o abraham_n and_o further_o he_o require_v of_o we_o faith_n in_o god_n who_o offer_v we_o this_o grace_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v with_o abraham_n and_o last_o he_o affirm_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n who_o have_v willing_o satisfy_v himself_o in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n who_o he_o have_v raise_v also_o from_o the_o dead_a that_o he_o may_v impute_v and_o apply_v to_o we_o the_o righteousness_n obtain_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n no_o less_o certain_o to_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o righteousness_n than_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o abraham_n faith_n be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n and_o so_o sure_a it_o be_v that_o this_o be_v not_o write_v for_o his_o sake_n alone_o but_o for_o we_o to_o who_o in_o like_a manner_n this_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v impute_v for_o righteousness_n vers._n 25._o who_o be_v deliver_v for_o our_o offence_n and_o be_v raise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n he_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o this_o certainty_n in_o a_o twofold_a judicial_a act_n of_o god_n towards_o christ._n the_o first_o act_n be_v the_o deliver_v up_o of_o christ_n our_o surety_n to_o death_n for_o our_o offence_n the_o other_o be_v the_o raise_n of_o he_o for_o our_o justification_n in_o the_o first_o whereof_o god_n testify_v that_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o redeem_a be_v translate_v upon_o christ_n by_o covenant_n and_o in_o the_o other_o that_o he_o be_v abundant_o satisfy_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o that_o the_o redeem_a in_o the_o person_n of_o their_o surety_n be_v justify_v from_o whence_o it_o follow_v that_o to_o those_o who_o be_v redeem_a see_v they_o by_o faith_n agree_v in_o this_o covenant_n reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n faith_n be_v impute_v to_o righteousness_n or_o the_o righteousness_n obtain_v by_o christ_n be_v apply_v to_o they_o that_o as_o in_o the_o person_n of_o their_o surety_n they_o be_v justify_v so_o also_o they_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o themselves_o chap._n v._n the_o first_o confirmation_n of_o this_o divine_a ground_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o sinner_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n you_o have_v have_v
show_n of_o good_a work_n and_o they_o that_o affect_v justification_n thereby_o fond_o desire_v to_o be_v justify_v as_o it_o be_v by_o work_n or_o a_o show_n of_o good_a work_n the_o three_o cause_n because_o they_o know_v not_o christ_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o humility_n and_o the_o infirmity_n of_o his_o flesh_n in_o who_o they_o shall_v believe_v that_o they_o may_v be_v justify_v but_o despise_v he_o and_o to_o their_o own_o destruction_n set_v themselves_o against_o he_o stumble_v at_o he_o as_o at_o a_o stumble_a stone_n vers._n 33._o as_o it_o be_v write_v behold_v i_o lay_v in_o zion_n a_o stumble_a stone_n and_o rock_n of_o offence_n and_o whosoever_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a both_o part_n of_o this_o experience_n he_o confirm_v from_o the_o prophet_n prediction_n isai._n 8.14_o and_o 28.16_o after_o this_o manner_n behold_v i_o will_v lay_v say_v god_n christ_n in_o the_o church_n who_o beginning_n be_v out_o of_o zion_n a_o try_a stone_n a_o rock_n of_o offence_n as_o the_o incredulous_a jew_n have_v experience_v and_o whoever_o believe_v in_o he_o in_o the_o expectation_n of_o he_o that_o be_v in_o his_o righteousness_n and_o life_n eternal_a he_o shall_v not_o be_v frustrate_v as_o the_o believe_a jew_n have_v find_v by_o experience_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n have_v firm_o prove_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n chap._n x._o he_o further_o prosecute_v the_o argument_n of_o the_o jew_n temporal_a rejection_n show_v this_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n in_o that_o the_o jew_n foolish_o and_o stubborn_o reject_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o show_v the_o folly_n of_o the_o jew_n to_o ver_fw-la 14._o in_o the_o other_o their_o stubbornness_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 1._o brethren_n my_o heart_n desire_v and_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o israel_n be_v that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v the_o apostle_n be_v about_o to_o show_v the_o just_a cause_n of_o the_o jew_n rejection_n he_o preface_v as_o before_o from_o his_o good_a affection_n lest_o any_o thing_n shall_v be_v think_v to_o be_v speak_v by_o he_o out_o of_o hatred_n vers._n 2._o for_o i_o hear_v they_o record_n that_o they_o have_v a_o zeal_n of_o god_n but_o not_o according_a to_o knowledge_n he_o show_v their_o preposterous_a zeal_n for_o god_n to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o affection_n which_o zeal_n be_v worthy_a of_o humane_a commiseration_n though_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v commend_v because_o it_o do_v not_o arise_v out_o of_o knowledge_n but_o ignorance_n therefore_o it_o be_v blind_a zeal_n the_o zeal_n of_o fool_n vers._n 3._o for_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o god_n righteousness_n and_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n have_v not_o submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n he_o prove_v the_o folly_n of_o the_o roman_n by_o six_o argument_n the_o first_o argument_n out_o of_o ignorance_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n impute_v to_o we_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n they_o affect_v the_o inherent_a righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o work_n and_o proud_o reject_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n offer_v to_o they_o therefore_o they_o betray_v their_o folly_n vers._n 4._o for_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v the_o second_o argum._n christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n to_o he_o that_o believe_v i._n e._n the_o whole_a law_n be_v therefore_o give_v that_o man_n acknowledge_v their_o sin_n manifest_v by_o the_o law_n may_v flee_v unto_o christ_n and_o may_v obtain_v righteousness_n by_o faith_n therefore_o the_o jew_n do_v foolish_o who_o make_v a_o show_n of_o the_o law_n do_v not_o acknowledge_v christ_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n vers._n 5._o for_o moses_n describe_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n that_o the_o man_n which_o do_v those_o thing_n shall_v live_v by_o they_o argum._n 3._o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n or_o work_n as_o moses_n testify_v confer_v life_n upon_o none_o but_o those_o that_o perform_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v command_v in_o the_o law_n which_o be_v impossible_a therefore_o the_o jew_n foolish_o affect_v such_o a_o kind_n of_o righteousness_n vers._n 6._o but_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o faith_n speak_v on_o this_o wise_a say_v not_o in_o thy_o heart_n who_o shall_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n that_o be_v to_o bring_v christ_n down_o from_o above_o 7._o or_o who_o shall_v descend_v into_o the_o deep_a that_o be_v to_o bring_v christ_n up_o again_o from_o the_o dead_a argum._n 4._o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n as_o the_o same_o moses_n witness_v forbid_v those_o that_o believe_v in_o god_n from_o be_v trouble_v for_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v so_o difficult_a or_o impossible_a as_o to_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n or_o to_o descend_v into_o the_o deep_a because_o see_v christ_n have_v already_o overcome_v those_o difficulty_n descend_v from_o heaven_n and_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a to_o be_v any_o further_o trouble_v how_o to_o attain_v righteousness_n life_n eternal_a and_o freedom_n from_o death_n be_v no_o less_o than_o to_o destroy_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n and_o to_o inquire_v how_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o descend_v from_o heaven_n or_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a therefore_o the_o jew_n betray_v their_o folly_n who_o renounce_v this_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n vers._n 8._o but_o what_o say_v it_o the_o word_n be_v nigh_o thou_o even_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n that_o be_v the_o word_n of_o faith_n which_o we_o preach_v argum._n 5._o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o give_v security_n to_o those_o that_o believe_v touch_v the_o difficulty_n in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n so_o also_o it_o hold_v forth_o a_o easy_a way_n to_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o same_o which_o the_o apostle_n preach_v be_v near_o we_o that_o receive_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n we_o may_v acquiesce_v in_o it_o and_o confess_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o with_o the_o mouth_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v to_o we_o be_v not_o trouble_v cast_v your_o care_n upon_o god_n and_o believe_v he_o that_o speak_v in_o the_o gospel_n and_o show_v forth_o your_o faith_n by_o your_o work_n therefore_o the_o jew_n reject_v this_o easy_a way_n of_o righteousness_n propound_v be_v very_o foolish_a vers._n 9_o that_o if_o thou_o shall_v confess_v with_o thy_o mouth_n the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o shall_v believe_v in_o thy_o heart_n that_o god_n have_v raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a thou_o shall_v be_v save_v argum._n 6._o open_v and_o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v propound_v under_o this_o most_o sweet_a condition_n viz._n if_o thou_o apply_v with_o sincere_a affection_n to_o thyself_o the_o redemption_n procure_v by_o christ_n and_o manifest_v in_o his_o resurrection_n by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o study_v to_o glorify_v christ_n with_o a_o sincere_a confession_n without_o doubt_n thou_o shall_v obtain_v salvation_n therefore_o the_o jew_n refuse_v this_o condition_n of_o justification_n and_o salvation_n betray_v their_o folly_n vers._n 10._o for_o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o with_o the_o mouth_n confession_n be_v make_v unto_o salvation_n this_o he_o confirm_v with_o five_o reason_n the_o first_o reason_n be_v from_o the_o connection_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o confession_n in_o the_o mouth_n according_a to_o the_o order_n appoint_v by_o god_n which_o be_v that_o by_o faith_n from_o the_o heart_n in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o may_v obtain_v righteousness_n or_o justification_n and_o that_o justify_v by_o faith_n we_o may_v proceed_v to_o the_o possession_n of_o salvation_n glorify_v christ_n by_o confession_n of_o the_o mouth_n or_o outward_a work_n therefore_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v join_v faith_n in_o christ_n from_o the_o heart_n and_o confession_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o mouth_n or_o inward_a faith_n and_o outward_a work_n aught_o to_o be_v join_v together_o vers._n 11._o for_o the_o scripture_n say_v whosoever_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a reason_n 2._o confirm_v the_o connection_n of_o true_a faith_n and_o salvation_n from_o the_o testimony_n of_o isai._n 28.16_o which_o show_v that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v frustrate_v in_o their_o hope_n or_o their_o expect_a salvation_n whoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n therefore_o the_o connection_n of_o faith_n and_o salvation_n be_v firm_a vers._n 12._o for_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n between_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o greek_a for_o the_o same_o lord_n over_o all_o be_v rich_a unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o
the_o world_n to_o confound_v the_o wise_a and_o god_n have_v choose_v the_o weak_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n to_o confound_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v mighty_a 28._o and_o base_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n and_o thing_n which_o be_v despise_v have_v god_n choose_v yea_o and_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o to_o bring_v to_o nought_o thing_n that_o be_v with_o this_o argument_n he_o bring_v in_o the_o ten_o from_o the_o subalternate_a end_n of_o this_o counsel_n of_o god_n viz._n that_o he_o may_v show_v that_o he_o nothing_o esteem_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v high_o value_v by_o man_n that_o so_o whoever_o swell_v with_o pride_n because_o of_o these_o thing_n may_v be_v ashamed_a confound_v and_o look_v upon_o as_o vile_a and_o of_o no_o account_n neither_o be_v it_o therefore_o to_o be_v wonder_v at_o that_o god_n have_v choose_v this_o plain_a manner_n of_o preach_v and_o that_o i_o shall_v stick_v to_o it_o that_o the_o vain_a wisdom_n of_o word_n may_v be_v shame_v see_v that_o all_o the_o pomp_n of_o word_n be_v find_v only_o to_o tickle_v the_o fancy_n of_o man_n and_o avail_v nothing_o to_o the_o conversion_n of_o the_o heart_n vers._n 29._o that_o no_o flesh_n shall_v glory_v in_o his_o presence_n argum._n 11._o from_o the_o ultimate_a end_n of_o god_n good_a pleasure_n in_o choose_v thing_n and_o person_n and_o weak_a mean_n to_o salvation_n which_o end_n be_v here_o negative_o propound_v lest_o any_o shall_v glory_v in_o himself_o no_o wonder_n therefore_o that_o god_n have_v send_v i_o to_o preach_v not_o with_o wisdom_n of_o word_n lest_o i_o shall_v glory_v in_o myself_o when_o any_o be_v convert_v by_o my_o preach_n vers._n 30._o but_o of_o he_o be_v you_o in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o of_o god_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o comfort_v the_o corinthian_n against_o this_o their_o abasement_n and_o mean_a condition_n before_o the_o world_n grant_v to_o they_o by_o way_n of_o recompense_n of_o nobleness_n of_o stock_n in_o regeneration_n riches_n in_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o final_o freedom_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n in_o christ_n and_o for_o the_o great_a confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n he_o discover_v that_o christ_n be_v appoint_v by_o god_n and_o give_v to_o they_o for_o righteousness_n and_o life_n for_o christ_n be_v make_v all_o these_o thing_n by_o merit_n imputation_n application_n and_o effectual_a accomplishment_n to_o the_o use_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a vers._n 31._o that_o according_a as_o it_o be_v write_v he_o that_o glori_v let_v he_o glory_n in_o the_o lord_n he_o set_v down_o affirmative_o the_o ultimate_a end_n of_o god_n good_a pleasure_n in_o choose_v weak_a mean_n and_o person_n and_o in_o debase_v all_o man_n in_o themselves_o that_o as_o it_o be_v jer._n 9.23_o all_o the_o glory_n may_v be_v give_v to_o god_n from_o whence_o arise_v the_o twelve_o argument_n god_n so_o order_v all_o thing_n that_o no_o man_n shall_v glory_n save_v in_o the_o lord_n therefore_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n that_o god_n send_v i_o not_o to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n with_o wisdom_n of_o word_n that_o in_o the_o success_n of_o the_o gospel_n we_o may_v all_o glory_n in_o god_n alone_o chap._n ii_o he_o go_v forward_o to_o confirm_v the_o same_o doctrine_n which_o he_o deliver_v in_o the_o forego_n chapter_n viz._n that_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n he_o reject_v rhetorical_a elegance_n but_o be_v please_v with_o plainness_n and_o spiritual_a demonstration_n not_o that_o the_o apostle_n defend_v the_o rashness_n or_o rawness_n of_o any_o in_o preach_v as_o if_o we_o may_v speak_v whatsoever_o come_v to_o the_o tongue_n end_n without_o method_n or_o sense_n in_o a_o rude_a stile_n and_o contemptible_a kind_n of_o speak_v for_o the_o right_a way_n of_o preach_v have_v its_o excellency_n which_o neither_o approve_v of_o dissemble_v or_o sordidness_n but_o condemn_v the_o affectation_n of_o eloquence_n which_o cause_v the_o hearer_n more_o to_o admire_v he_o that_o speak_v than_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v for_o the_o truth_n think_v upon_o and_o right_o understand_v when_o the_o preacher_n deliver_v it_o out_o of_o faith_n and_o love_n the_o simple_a willing_o follow_v it_o and_o a_o speech_n fit_v to_o the_o build_n up_o of_o all_o auditor_n which_o relish_v better_o with_o the_o wise_a hearer_n than_o all_o the_o flourish_n of_o rhetorician_n this_o plain_a kind_n of_o preach_v he_o prove_v more_o excellent_a than_o artificial_a eloquence_n by_o eight_o argument_n the_o former_a of_o which_o be_v take_v from_o the_o experience_n of_o paul_n himself_o and_o the_o corinthian_n to_o who_o he_o write_v vers._n 1._o and_o i_o brethren_n when_o i_o come_v unto_o you_o come_v not_o with_o excellency_n of_o speech_n or_o of_o wisdom_n declare_v unto_o you_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n the_o first_o argument_n i_o paul_n when_o i_o come_v to_o you_o corinthian_n to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n by_o which_o you_o be_v convert_v to_o the_o faith_n do_o advise_o abstain_v from_o the_o eminency_n of_o eloquence_n therefore_o plainness_n of_o speech_n in_o preach_v the_o gospel_n be_v better_a than_o artificial_a rhetoric_n vers._n 2._o for_o i_o determine_v not_o to_o know_v any_o thing_n among_o you_o save_v jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v argum._n 2._o i_o do_v not_o at_o all_o value_n it_o to_o show_v among_o you_o or_o discover_v of_o myself_o the_o knowledge_n of_o any_o thing_n save_v of_o the_o person_n office_n efficacy_n and_o virtue_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o special_o of_o his_o passion_n and_o humiliation_n therefore_o this_o way_n of_o preach_v be_v most_o excellent_a vers._n 3._o and_o i_o be_v with_o you_o in_o weakness_n and_o in_o fear_n and_o in_o much_o tremble_n i_o be_v mindful_a of_o humane_a infirmity_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o danger_n compose_v myself_o to_o humility_n without_o pride_n preach_v among_o you_o and_o carry_v myself_o pensive_o and_o tremble_o in_o my_o duty_n therefore_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n plain_o be_v the_o excellent_a way_n vers._n 4._o and_o my_o speech_n and_o my_o preach_n be_v not_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o in_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n my_o speech_n and_o preach_v never_o glister_v with_o the_o acuteness_n of_o wit_n or_o humane_a philosophy_n nor_o with_o fineness_n of_o word_n fit_v for_o persuasion_n but_o in_o the_o evidence_n of_o scripture_n and_o sound_a truth_n in_o which_o the_o spirit_n show_v himself_o powerful_o and_o work_v in_o your_o heart_n therefore_o this_o kind_n of_o preach_v be_v most_o excellent_a vers._n 5._o that_o your_o faith_n shall_v not_o stand_v in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o man_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n give_v a_o reason_n of_o his_o practice_n why_o he_o refrain_v himself_o from_o humane_a eloquence_n in_o his_o speech_n he_o add_v the_o five_o argument_n if_o i_o have_v make_v use_n of_o artificial_a expression_n to_o convert_v you_o to_o the_o faith_n humane_a eloquence_n have_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o believe_v the_o gospel_n among_o you_o corinthian_n and_o not_o the_o naked_a truth_n which_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n because_o god_n work_v powerful_o by_o it_o in_o his_o people_n and_o so_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o corinthian_n have_v be_v ground_v upon_o the_o deceitful_a foundation_n of_o humane_a eloquence_n but_o when_o any_o one_o by_o eloquence_n be_v move_v to_o believe_v he_o may_v be_v move_v also_o by_o great_a eloquence_n to_o forsake_v the_o truth_n of_o faith_n therefore_o it_o follow_v that_o this_o plain_a way_n of_o preach_v be_v most_o excellent_a vers._n 6._o howbeit_o we_o speak_v wisdom_n among_o they_o that_o be_v perfect_a yet_o not_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n nor_o of_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n that_o come_v to_o nought_o argum._n 6._o from_o the_o compare_v the_o gospel_n and_o humane_a wisdom_n together_o that_o the_o gospel_n have_v its_o own_o proper_a wisdom_n eloquence_n and_o lustre_n in_o this_o plain_a kind_n of_o preach_v any_o one_o of_o year_n may_v be_v judge_n neither_o can_v it_o more_o admit_v of_o the_o dress_n of_o humane_a wisdom_n than_o the_o most_o beautiful_a face_n admit_v of_o paint_v in_o those_o that_o undertake_v to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n the_o help_n of_o humane_a wisdom_n be_v requisite_a not_o the_o splendour_n of_o it_o in_o preach_v wisdom_n his_o comparison_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o its_o plainness_n of_o speech_n with_o worldly_a wisdom_n be_v eightfold_n the_o first_o comparison_n they_o that_o be_v perfect_a or_o grow_v up_o in_o the_o school_n of_o christ_n which_o have_v their_o sense_n exercise_v to_o discern_v good_a and_o evil_n this_o wisdom_n of_o the_o gospel_n they_o
be_v the_o people_n of_o god_n as_o a_o field_n or_o building_n aught_o to_o be_v close_o unite_v to_o one_o another_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n therefore_o ought_v they_o not_o to_o be_v rend_v into_o party_n one_o from_o another_o vers._n 10._o according_a unto_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o i_o as_o a_o wise_a master-builder_n i_o have_v lay_v the_o foundation_n and_o another_o build_v thereon_o but_o let_v every_o man_n take_v heed_n how_o he_o build_v thereupon_o argum._n 8._o be_v propound_v under_o the_o form_n of_o a_o admonition_n whereby_o he_o more_o sharp_o wound_v their_o ambitious_a teacher_n the_o author_n of_o schism_n which_o strive_v by_o their_o boast_n of_o philosophy_n and_o eloquence_n every_o one_o to_o gain_v disciple_n after_o they_o this_o be_v the_o argument_n it_o be_v dangerous_a lest_o while_o each_o of_o these_o ordinary_a teacher_n serve_v their_o own_o ambition_n they_o build_v some_o kind_n of_o doctrine_n upon_o the_o apostle_n foundation_n which_o agree_v not_o with_o the_o foundation_n therefore_o schism_n be_v not_o to_o be_v foment_v vers._n 11._o for_o other_o foundation_n can_v no_o man_n lay_v than_o that_o be_v lay_v which_o be_v jesus_n christ._n he_o give_v a_o reason_n why_o he_o direct_v his_o admonition_n only_o to_o their_o ordinary_a teacher_n about_o superstructure_n because_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o save_a doctrine_n concern_v jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o sure_a and_o only_a foundation_n be_v lay_v by_o the_o apostle_n from_o which_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a for_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a teacher_n to_o depart_v vers._n 12._o now_o if_o any_o man_n build_v on_o this_o foundation_n gold_n silver_n precious_a stone_n wood_n hay_o stubble_n therefore_o he_o compare_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o a_o building_n the_o apostle_n to_o builder_n lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o save_a doctrine_n those_o teacher_n that_o follow_v after_o he_o compare_v to_o those_o that_o build_v the_o wall_n upon_o the_o foundation_n lay_v by_o the_o apostle_n of_o who_o some_o teach_v â—ound_v doctrine_n agreeable_a to_o the_o foundation_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o and_o the_o spiritual_a manner_n of_o handle_v it_o other_o stuff_v their_o preach_n with_o philosophical_a flower_n and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o word_n build_v as_o it_o be_v wood_n stubble_n hay_o not_o solid_a matter_n nor_o tend_v to_o salvation_n vers._n 13._o every_o man_n work_n shall_v be_v make_v manifest_a for_o the_o day_n shall_v declare_v it_o because_o it_o shall_v be_v reveal_v by_o fire_n and_o the_o fire_n shall_v try_v every_o man_n work_n of_o what_o sort_n it_o be_v that_o they_o may_v here_o know_v their_o danger_n he_o foretells_a the_o trial_n of_o every_o one_o work_n in_o his_o preach_v the_o gospel_n no_o less_o exact_a than_o that_o of_o goldsmith_n in_o try_v their_o metal_n by_o fire_n at_o leastwise_o in_o the_o last_o day_n wherein_o god_n will_v judge_v of_o all_o person_n and_o work_n vers._n 14._o if_o any_o man_n work_n abide_v which_o he_o have_v build_v thereupon_o he_o shall_v receive_v a_o reward_n in_o which_o day_n at_o least_o whosoever_o have_v build_v solid_a and_o precious_a doctrine_n agreeable_a to_o the_o foundation_n shall_v receive_v a_o reward_n of_o his_o faithfulness_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n vers._n 15._o if_o any_o man_n work_n shall_v be_v burn_v he_o shall_v suffer_v loss_n but_o he_o himself_o shall_v be_v save_v yet_o so_o as_o by_o fire_n but_o if_o any_o one_o shall_v mingle_v philosophical_a speculation_n the_o hay_n of_o humane_a wisdom_n the_o stubble_n of_o wordy_a eloquence_n with_o his_o preach_n or_o shall_v add_v any_o other_o device_n of_o his_o own_o which_o can_v endure_v the_o sentence_n of_o divine_a judgement_n he_o shall_v suffer_v loss_n of_o all_o his_o labour_n but_o the_o preacher_n shall_v be_v save_v but_o so_o as_o by_o fire_n i._n e._n if_o so_o be_v he_o be_v able_a to_o abide_v the_o fiery_a and_o exact_a trial_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o will_v accurate_o separate_v the_o sincere_a from_o hypocrite_n as_o the_o fire_n purge_v the_o rust_n from_o the_o metal_n the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v the_o preacher_n himself_o shall_v be_v save_v if_o otherwise_o he_o be_v find_v sincere_a in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ._n vers._n 16._o know_v you_o not_o that_o you_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o argum._n 9_o appertain_v to_o preacher_n as_o also_o hearer_n because_o when_o they_o know_v themselves_o to_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o wicked_a thing_n to_o defile_v and_o do_v violence_n to_o the_o church_n or_o temple_n of_o god_n even_o their_o own_o conscience_n be_v witness_n therefore_o this_o schism_n be_v not_o further_a to_o be_v foment_v unless_o they_o will_v do_v injury_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o vers._n 17._o if_o any_o man_n defile_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v god_n destroy_v for_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n be_v holy_a which_o temple_n you_o be_v argum._n 10._o from_o the_o pernicious_a effect_n it_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v lest_o god_n destroy_v you_o with_o your_o vanity_n and_o dissension_n while_o you_o defile_v his_o temple_n therefore_o this_o schism_n be_v not_o to_o be_v foment_v any_o further_a vers._n 18._o let_v no_o man_n deceive_v himself_o if_o any_o man_n among_o you_o seem_v to_o be_v wise_a in_o this_o world_n let_v he_o become_v a_o fool_n that_o he_o may_v be_v wise_a argum._n 11._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o prevention_n of_o a_o objection_n in_o maintain_v this_o schism_n you_o seem_v wise_a to_o yourselves_o but_o your_o self-confidence_n deceive_v you_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o schism_n and_o therefore_o you_o be_v to_o beware_v of_o it_o and_o that_o you_o may_v beware_v of_o the_o schism_n he_o prescribe_v the_o way_n how_o they_o shall_v beware_v which_o be_v this_o that_o he_o which_o seem_v to_o excel_v in_o humane_a wisdom_n renounce_v this_o vain_a opinion_n of_o his_o own_o wisdom_n and_o yield_v up_o himself_o in_o obedience_n unto_o god_n follow_v the_o plain_a manner_n of_o preach_v which_o though_o it_o seem_v foolishness_n to_o man_n yet_o it_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o wise_a vers._n 19_o for_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v foolishness_n with_o god_n for_o it_o be_v write_v he_o take_v the_o wise_a in_o their_o own_o craftiness_n 20._o and_o again_o the_o lord_n know_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o wise_a that_o they_o be_v vain_a he_o confirm_v the_o counsel_n that_o he_o have_v give_v from_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n concern_v carnal_a wisdom_n that_o god_n account_v it_o foolishness_n especial_o when_o carnal_a wisdom_n reject_v the_o institution_n of_o god_n and_o despise_v the_o simplicity_n of_o they_o which_o he_o prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n the_o first_o be_v of_o job_n 5.13_o the_o sense_n whereof_o be_v however_o vain_a man_n may_v seem_v wise_a to_o themselves_o and_o the_o world_n yet_o god_n so_o frustrate_v their_o device_n and_o turn_v they_o into_o snare_n that_o they_o may_v fall_v by_o their_o own_o counsel_n rather_o than_o by_o other_o and_o thus_o he_o convince_v they_o of_o folly_n another_o testimony_n be_v in_o psal._n 94.11_o where_o god_n declare_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o wise_a to_o be_v vain_a which_o savour_v only_o humane_a thing_n for_o those_o thing_n which_o they_o imagine_v to_o make_v most_o for_o their_o happiness_n contribute_v least_o vers._n 21._o therefore_o let_v no_o man_n glory_n in_o man_n for_o all_o thing_n be_v you_o 22._o whether_o paul_n or_o apollo_n or_o cephas_n or_o the_o world_n or_o life_n or_o death_n or_o thing_n present_a or_o thing_n to_o come_v all_o be_v you_o argum._n 12._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o dehortation_n from_o the_o schism_n which_o he_o reprehend_v because_o schism_n and_o make_v party_n concern_v their_o teacher_n be_v unholy_a boast_n in_o man_n therefore_o this_o schism_n be_v not_o to_o be_v foment_v they_o glory_v in_o their_o teacher_n when_o they_o ascribe_v too_o much_o to_o they_o depend_v upon_o they_o and_o make_v they_o as_o it_o be_v master_n of_o their_o faith_n when_o they_o ought_v only_o to_o depend_v upon_o god_n who_o speak_v by_o his_o minister_n when_o and_o as_o much_o as_o he_o please_v all_o thing_n confirm_v this_o dehortation_n he_o add_v argum._n 13._o because_o all_o your_o teacher_n the_o least_o and_o the_o great_a even_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o and_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n thing_n present_a and_o thing_n to_o come_v life_n and_o death_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o can_v be_v reckon_v up_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n that_o they_o may_v be_v serviceable_a to_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o faithful_a therefore_o you_o
in_o question_n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o he_o confirm_v the_o corinthian_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o by_o name_n of_o the_o article_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n to_o vers_n 12._o in_o the_o second_o he_o confirm_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o our_o body_n to_z vers_n 35._o in_o the_o three_o he_o confute_v the_o objection_n against_o this_o faith_n that_o the_o faithful_a be_v confirm_v may_v be_v more_o constant_a to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o moreover_o brethren_n i_o declare_v unto_o you_o the_o gospel_n which_o i_o preach_v unto_o you_o which_o also_o you_o have_v receive_v and_o wherein_o you_o stand_v that_o which_o belong_v to_o the_o first_o because_o by_o deny_v of_o the_o resurrection_n he_o know_v the_o whole_a gospel_n be_v overthrow_v first_o he_o confirm_v the_o corinthian_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o general_n silent_o admonish_v they_o that_o they_o will_v not_o fall_v from_o it_o use_v five_o argument_n the_o first_o argument_n i_o constant_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o you_o therefore_o keep_v firm_o my_o doctrine_n you_o receive_v argum._n 2._o you_o have_v now_o receive_v the_o truth_n by_o faith_n therefore_o keep_v it_o wherein_o you_o stand_v argum._n 3._o you_o have_v keep_v this_o doctrine_n hitherto_o and_o even_o now_o also_o you_o profess_v it_o therefore_o keep_v it_o vers._n 2._o by_o which_o also_o you_o be_v save_v if_o you_o keep_v in_o memory_n what_o i_o preach_v unto_o you_o unless_o you_o have_v believe_v in_o vain_a argum._n 4._o by_o this_o gospel_n you_o be_v to_o obtain_v salvation_n unless_o your_o faith_n be_v hypocritical_a therefore_o keep_v it_o vers._n 3._o for_o i_o deliver_v unto_o you_o first_o of_o all_o that_o which_o i_o also_o receive_v how_o that_o christ_n die_v for_o our_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n 4._o and_o that_o he_o be_v bury_v and_o that_o he_o rise_v again_o the_o three_o 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more_o abundant_o than_o they_o all_o yet_o not_o i_o but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v within_o i_o 7._o be_v the_o testimony_n of_o paul_n himself_o which_o although_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v little_o value_v by_o some_o because_o that_o after_o christ_n death_n and_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n he_o as_o a_o abortive_a offspring_n be_v sudden_o send_v forth_o into_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o also_o because_o for_o his_o past_a life_n in_o the_o state_n of_o nature_n he_o may_v deserve_o be_v account_v the_o least_o of_o the_o apostle_n yet_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o grace_n bestow_v upon_o he_o he_o show_v that_o his_o testimony_n may_v be_v compare_v with_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o rest_n because_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v by_o so_o much_o the_o clear_a manifest_v towards_o he_o than_o towards_o the_o other_o apostle_n by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o his_o conversion_n be_v more_o wonderful_a than_o the_o conversion_n of_o the_o other_o apostle_n and_o by_o how_o much_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v more_o approve_v by_o work_v in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o and_o his_o great_a labour_n in_o the_o gospel_n and_o be_v more_o famous_a than_o that_o which_o be_v expect_v in_o the_o other_o apostle_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o effect_n the_o whole_a praise_n of_o this_o excellency_n he_o give_v whole_o to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n but_o no_o part_n of_o the_o glory_n to_o himself_o vers._n 11._o therefore_o whether_o it_o be_v i_o or_o they_o so_o we_o preach_v and_o so_o we_o believe_v 8._o testimony_n be_v the_o consent_n of_o paul_n and_o the_o other_o apostle_n in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n to_o all_o which_o testimony_n the_o corinthian_n set_v to_o their_o faith_n for_o a_o seal_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 12._o now_o if_o christ_n be_v preach_v that_o he_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a how_o say_v some_o among_o you_o that_o there_o be_v no_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o which_o he_o prove_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o resurrection_n deliver_v to_o they_o be_v true_a and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o those_o that_o deny_v the_o resurrection_n be_v false_a the_o proposition_n be_v propound_v in_o this_o verse_n he_o bring_v fifteen_o argument_n to_o the_o proof_n seven_o of_o they_o be_v draw_v from_o a_o sevenfold_a absurdity_n that_o will_v follow_v vers._n 13._o but_o if_o there_o be_v no_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a then_o be_v christ_n not_o rise_v the_o first_o argument_n and_o first_o absurdity_n it_o follow_v from_o their_o own_o doctrine_n that_o christ_n be_v not_o rise_v therefore_o it_o be_v false_a for_o between_o christ_n the_o head_n and_o believer_n who_o be_v the_o member_n there_o be_v such_o a_o union_n that_o the_o resurrection_n of_o these_o be_v deny_v his_o resurrection_n also_o be_v deny_v &_o e_fw-la contra_fw-la vers._n 14._o and_o if_o christ_n be_v not_o rise_v then_o be_v our_o preach_v vain_a and_o your_o faith_n be_v also_o vain_a 2._o absurdity_n and_o argum._n 2._o by_o consequence_n it_o follow_v from_o their_o tenant_n that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v vain_a therefore_o it_o be_v false_a vain_a absurdity_n 3_o and_o argum._n 3._o it_o will_v follow_v he_o say_v that_o your_o faith_n be_v vain_a therefore_o their_o doctrine_n be_v false_a for_o unless_o christ_n have_v rise_v neither_o righteousness_n nor_o eternal_a life_n nor_o any_o other_o effect_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n have_v be_v expect_v vers._n 15._o yea_o and_o we_o be_v find_v false_a witness_n of_o god_n because_o we_o have_v testify_v of_o god_n that_o he_o raise_v up_o christ_n who_o he_o raise_v not_o up_o if_o so_o be_v that_o the_o dead_a rise_v not_o absurd_a 4._o and_o argum._n 4._o it_o will_v follow_v that_o we_o speak_v a_o false_a testimony_n not_o only_o of_o christ_n but_o also_o of_o god_n the_o raiser_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v not_o the_o raiser_n of_o christ_n if_o there_o be_v no_o resurrection_n therefore_o their_o doctrine_n be_v false_a vers._n 16._o for_o if_o the_o dead_a rise_v not_o then_o be_v not_o christ_n raise_v the_o reason_n be_v because_o if_o the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o resurrection_n be_v false_a the_o doctrine_n also_o of_o christ_n resurrection_n be_v false_a neither_o can_v consist_v vers._n 17._o and_o if_o christ_n be_v not_o raise_v your_o faith_n be_v vain_a you_o be_v yet_o in_o your_o sin_n absurd_a 5._o and_o argum._n 5._o it_o will_v follow_v also_o from_o their_o doctrine_n that_o beside_o the_o vanity_n of_o your_o faith_n that_o you_o be_v yet_o in_o your_o sin_n without_o redemption_n therefore_o it_o be_v false_a for_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o unless_o he_o have_v rise_v again_o our_o redemption_n have_v be_v none_o
and_o diligent_o endeavour_v the_o bring_v forth_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n because_o in_o the_o resurrection_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v we_o whatever_o we_o have_v lose_v with_o man_n viz._n the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n chap._n xvi_o there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o this_o last_o chapter_n in_o the_o first_o be_v contain_v the_o last_o article_n of_o the_o epistle_n concern_v a_o collection_n for_o the_o poor_a jew_n to_o vers_n 5._o in_o the_o second_o be_v contain_v the_o conclusion_n show_v for_o the_o most_o part_n familiar_a matter_n to_o vers_n 19_o in_o the_o three_o he_o mention_n salutation_n of_o the_o saint_n to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o now_o concern_v the_o collection_n for_o the_o saint_n as_o i_o have_v give_v order_n to_o the_o church_n of_o galatia_n even_o so_o do_v you_o as_o touch_v the_o collection_n the_o famine_n which_o be_v prophesy_v by_o agabus_n act._n 11.28_o as_o also_o the_o persecution_n do_v much_o distress_n the_o church_n in_o judea_n 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apostle_n shall_v come_v and_o may_v make_v their_o collection_n not_o so_o seasonable_a with_o great_a difficulty_n and_o prejudice_n vers._n 3._o and_o when_o i_o come_v whosoever_o you_o shall_v approve_v by_o your_o letter_n they_o will_v i_o send_v to_o bring_v your_o liberality_n unto_o jerusalem_n reason_n 5._o he_o prevent_v a_o objection_n lest_o there_o shall_v be_v any_o suspicion_n of_o lay_v out_o their_o collection_n behold_v i_o will_v commit_v your_o charitable_a contribution_n to_o be_v carry_v to_o jerusalem_n unto_o man_n approve_v choose_v by_o yourselves_o who_o i_o will_v send_v together_o with_o you_o with_o letters_z vers._n 4._o and_o if_o it_o be_v meet_v that_o i_o go_v also_o they_o shall_v go_v with_o i_o reason_n 6._o because_o this_o business_n so_o well_o like_v i_o that_o i_o be_o ready_a not_o only_o to_o commend_v your_o messenger_n to_o the_o church_n which_o be_v in_o judea_n by_o our_o epistle_n but_o if_o it_o shall_v seem_v meet_a i_o also_o have_v determine_v to_o go_v along_o with_o those_o who_o you_o commit_v the_o charge_n of_o this_o business_n to_o the_o second_o part._n vers._n 5._o now_o i_o will_v come_v unto_o you_o when_o i_o shall_v pass_v through_o macedonia_n for_o i_o do_v pass_v through_o macedonia_n 6._o and_o it_o may_v be_v that_o i_o will_v abide_v yea_o and_o winter_n with_o you_o that_o you_o may_v bring_v i_o on_o my_o journey_n whithersoever_o i_o go_v 7._o for_o i_o will_v not_o see_v you_o now_o by_o the_o way_n but_o i_o trust_v to_o tarry_v a_o while_n with_o you_o if_o the_o lord_n permit_v the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n be_v the_o epilogue_n of_o the_o epistle_n contain_v for_o the_o most_o part_n matter_n familiar_a which_o also_o appertain_v to_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o corinthian_n the_o article_n of_o this_o conclusion_n be_v six_o the_o first_o concern_v his_o come_n whereof_o he_o give_v they_o hope_n ver_fw-la 5._o and_o of_o his_o stay_n among_o they_o for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o mutual_a friendship_n and_o their_o consolation_n if_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n ver_fw-la 6_o 7._o vers._n 8._o but_o i_o will_v tarry_v at_o ephesus_n until_o pentecost_n 9_o for_o a_o great_a door_n and_o effectual_a be_v open_v unto_o i_o and_o there_o be_v many_o adversary_n why_o he_o defer_v his_o come_n determine_v to_o stay_v long_o at_o ephesus_n till_o the_o time_n of_o the_o jew_n feast_n which_o to_o that_o day_n they_o that_o judaize_v observe_v he_o give_v two_o reason_n 1._o because_o god_n have_v open_v a_o great_a door_n or_o offer_v a_o abundant_a occasion_n for_o the_o gain_n of_o many_o or_o convert_v they_o to_o the_o gospel_n and_o apparent_o give_v a_o blessing_n to_o his_o labour_n which_o he_o call_v a_o effectual_a door_n another_o reason_n because_o the_o tumult_n of_o adversary_n be_v so_o great_a his_o presence_n be_v most_o requisite_a and_o satan_n in_o his_o absence_n do_v much_o harm_n vers._n 10._o now_o if_o timotheus_n come_v see_v that_o he_o may_v be_v with_o you_o without_o fear_n for_o he_o work_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o i_o also_o do_v 11._o let_v no_o man_n therefore_o despise_v he_o but_o conduct_v he_o forth_o in_o peace_n that_o he_o may_v come_v unto_o i_o for_o i_o look_v for_o he_o with_o the_o brethren_n article_n 2._o wherein_o he_o careful_o commend_v timothy_n unto_o they_o if_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o they_o as_o his_o most_o dear_a son_n who_o be_v call_v the_o apostle_n son_n because_o in_o preach_v the_o gospel_n he_o follow_v his_o step_n serve_v god_n holy_o as_o he_o do_v that_o they_o will_v defend_v he_o from_o injury_n treat_v he_o honourable_o bring_v he_o on_o his_o journey_n when_o he_o return_v guard_v he_o from_o danger_n by_o the_o way_n that_o he_o may_v come_v safe_a to_o he_o vers._n 12._o as_o touch_v our_o brother_n apollo_n i_o great_o desire_v he_o to_o come_v unto_o you_o with_o the_o brethren_n but_o his_o will_n be_v not_o at_o all_o to_o come_v at_o this_o time_n but_o he_o will_v come_v when_o he_o shall_v have_v convenient_a time_n article_n 3._o wherein_o that_o the_o corinthian_n may_v not_o take_v it_o ill_o that_o the_o apostle_n while_o he_o come_v do_v not_o send_v apollo_n the_o evangelist_n a_o man_n familiar_a with_o they_o who_o water_v the_o apostle_n plant_v among_o they_o he_o clear_v himself_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o will_v then_o to_o come_v but_o give_v they_o hope_n of_o his_o come_n when_o he_o shall_v have_v a_o fit_a opportunity_n vers._n 13._o watch_v you_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o faith_n quit_v you_o like_o man_n be_v strong_a 14._o let_v all_o your_o thing_n be_v do_v with_o charity_n article_n 4._o wherein_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o five_o military_a duty_n of_o christian-souldier_n 1._o that_o although_o neither_o he_o nor_o apollos_n shall_v come_v unto_o they_o yet_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o shall_v keep_v continual_a watch_n lest_o satan_n shall_v come_v upon_o they_o while_o they_o be_v secure_a and_o drink_v with_o worldly_a care_n 2._o that_o they_o shall_v be_v constant_a in_o the_o faith_n firm_o hold_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n by_o faith_n 3._o that_o they_o will_v show_v themselves_o man_n in_o every_o combat_n against_o the_o adversary_n of_o faith_n and_o their_o salvation_n 4._o that_o they_o will_v be_v strong_a in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o not_o faint_a under_o the_o evil_n they_o any_o time_n meet_v with_o 5._o that_o they_o will_v constitute_v charity_n the_o arbitrator_n of_o all_o thing_n both_o ecclesiastical_a and_o civil_a serve_v the_o common_a good_a in_o every_o thing_n vers._n 15._o i_o beseech_v you_o brethren_n you_o know_v the_o house_n of_o stephanas_n that_o it_o be_v the_o
many_o month_n trial_n that_o he_o have_v stay_v among_o they_o in_o simplicity_n and_o godly_a sincerity_n i_o have_v always_o behave_v myself_o so_o as_o to_o approve_v myself_o to_o god_n my_o own_o and_o other_o man_n conscience_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n that_o you_o shall_v suspect_v any_o change_n either_o of_o my_o carriage_n or_o affection_n towards_o you_o not_o with_o argum._n 2._o hereby_o he_o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o fountain_n of_o my_o conversation_n be_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v like_o itself_o and_o always_o constant_a not_o that_o subtle_a wisdom_n whereby_o carnal_a man_n for_o their_o profit_n sake_n counterfeit_a respect_n to_o other_o which_o indeed_o they_o have_v not_o therefore_o let_v no_o suspicion_n be_v among_o you_o about_o the_o change_n of_o my_o carriage_n and_o affection_n towards_o you_o vers._n 13._o for_o we_o write_v none_o other_o thing_n unto_o you_o than_o what_o you_o read_v or_o acknowledge_v and_o i_o trust_v you_o shall_v acknowledge_v even_o to_o the_o end_n he_o confirm_v what_o he_o have_v say_v before_o add_v a_o three_o argument_n because_o his_o deed_n and_o his_o write_n be_v answerable_a to_o each_o other_o wherein_o he_o seem_v to_o tax_v his_o adversary_n who_o carry_v themselves_o otherwise_o as_o in_o the_o former_a argument_n which_o he_o prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o corinthian_n themselves_o who_o although_o they_o be_v somewhat_o disturb_v by_o the_o whisper_n of_o adversary_n yet_o they_o acknowledge_v his_o sincerity_n and_o constancy_n and_o he_o hope_v they_o will_v afterward_o do_v the_o like_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 14._o as_o also_o you_o have_v acknowledge_v we_o in_o part_n that_o we_o be_v your_o rejoice_v even_o as_o you_o also_o be_v we_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n argum._n 4._o because_o in_o some_o measure_n although_o not_o with_o that_o confidence_n as_o become_v they_o against_o the_o false_a apostle_n the_o corinthian_n boast_v of_o their_o conversion_n by_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o apostle_n boast_v of_o they_o as_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o apostleship_n and_o further_o he_o hope_v to_o glory_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 15._o and_o in_o this_o confidence_n i_o be_v mind_v to_o come_v unto_o you_o afore_o that_o you_o may_v have_v a_o second_o benefit_n 16._o and_o to_o pass_v by_o you_o into_o macedonia_n and_o to_o come_v again_o out_o of_o macedonia_n unto_o you_o and_o of_o you_o to_o be_v bring_v on-ward_n my_o way_n to_o judea_n argum._n 5._o because_o he_o have_v a_o purpose_n to_o go_v to_o the_o corinthian_n in_o confidence_n of_o mutual_a good_a will_n that_o he_o may_v complete_a the_o first_o benefit_n of_o their_o conversion_n by_o confirm_v their_o faith_n as_o a_o second_o benefit_n and_o that_o he_o may_v receive_v expression_n of_o their_o good_a will_n towards_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n which_o he_o reckon_v up_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o their_o mutual_a love_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 17._o when_o i_o therefore_o be_v thus_o mind_v do_v i_o use_v lightness_n or_o the_o thing_n that_o i_o purpose_n do_v i_o purpose_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n that_o with_o i_o there_o shall_v be_v yea_o yea_o and_o nay_o nay_o argum._n 6._o by_o answer_v the_o objection_n propose_v i_o have_v defer_v my_o come_n unto_o you_o long_o than_o i_o will_v not_o out_o of_o the_o levity_n of_o a_o mind_n change_v but_o as_o afterward_o it_o shall_v appear_v out_o of_o love_n to_o you_o that_o i_o may_v spare_v you_o who_o ought_v to_o be_v chastise_v with_o the_o censure_n of_o the_o church_n have_v i_o come_v to_o you_o before_o therefore_o ought_v you_o not_o to_o suspect_v the_o alienation_n of_o my_o mind_n from_o you_o the_o objection_n be_v propound_v in_o the_o same_o term_n in_o which_o his_o adversary_n do_v reproach_v he_o as_o vain_a and_o light_n speak_v like_o carnal_a and_o unregenerate_a man_n and_o promise_v what_o he_o intend_v not_o to_o perform_v as_o those_o that_o slight_o promise_v and_o easy_o change_v their_o mind_n neither_o who_o word_n and_o by_o consequence_n nor_o doctrine_n carry_v any_o certainty_n to_o who_o therefore_o no_o credit_n be_v to_o be_v give_v vers._n 18._o but_o as_o god_n be_v true_a our_o word_n towards_o you_o be_v not_o yea_o and_o nay_o he_o answer_v the_o objection_n and_o because_o he_o be_v more_o careful_a that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v impute_v to_o his_o doctrine_n as_o also_o to_o his_o credit_n he_o answer_v first_o for_o his_o doctrine_n and_o confirm_v the_o truth_n thereof_o by_o five_o reason_n reason_n 1._o because_o his_o doctrine_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n it_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v true_a because_o god_n be_v faithful_a and_o true_a who_o dictate_v and_o precept_n only_o he_o teach_v among_o they_o not_o sometime_o affirm_v sometime_o deny_v as_o those_o that_o be_v not_o constant_a to_o themselves_o use_v to_o do_v therefore_o they_o be_v to_o make_v no_o doubt_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o doctrine_n vers._n 19_o for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v preach_v among_o you_o by_o we_o even_o by_o i_o and_o sylvanus_n and_o timotheus_n be_v not_o yea_o and_o nay_o but_o in_o he_o be_v yea_o reason_n 2._o my_o doctrine_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o my_o companion_n contain_v nothing_o but_o jesus_n christ_n only_o who_o be_v the_o unchangeable_a son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a verity_n always_o constant_a to_o himself_o therefore_o you_o be_v not_o to_o make_v any_o doubt_n of_o my_o doctrine_n vers._n 20._o for_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o he_o be_v yea_o and_o in_o he_o amen_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n by_o we_o reason_n 3._o confirm_v the_o former_a all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o and_o through_o christ_n be_v firm_a unchangeable_a and_o complete_a partly_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v partly_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v mediator_n god-man_n who_o complete_v for_o we_o our_o redemption_n and_o procure_v it_o by_o his_o merit_n that_o the_o good_a thing_n promise_v may_v be_v perform_v to_o we_o and_o real_o he_o apply_v they_o to_o we_o therefore_o our_o preach_v which_o contain_v nothing_o else_o be_v necessary_o certain_a and_o no_o doubt_n to_o be_v make_v of_o it_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n reason_v 4._o as_o the_o promise_v of_o god_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o in_o christ_n i._n e._n that_o be_v real_o and_o indeed_o ratify_v and_o complete_a and_o so_o they_o be_v acknowledge_v and_o preach_v by_o we_o it_o make_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n who_o will_v not_o have_v his_o promise_n fulfil_v but_o in_o christ_n therefore_o our_o preach_n be_v so_o sure_a and_o firm_a as_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n be_v in_o glorify_v himself_o in_o his_o son_n neither_o must_v you_o doubt_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o matter_n vers._n 21._o now_o he_o which_o stablish_v we_o with_o you_o in_o christ_n and_o have_v anoint_v we_o be_v god_n 22._o who_o have_v also_o seal_v we_o and_o give_v the_o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n reason_n 5._o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o this_o our_o faith_n in_o christ_n confirm_v both_o the_o preach_n of_o we_o apostle_n and_o the_o faith_n of_o you_o corinthian_n as_o many_o of_o you_o as_o be_v sincere_a partly_o by_o communicate_v the_o several_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o it_o be_v a_o unction_n from_o christ_n partly_o by_o set_v to_o his_o seal_n to_o our_o faith_n make_v we_o certain_a of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o stir_v up_o ineffable_a and_o glorious_a joy_n in_o we_o which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o future_a happiness_n therefore_o our_o preach_n be_v sure_a nor_o ought_v you_o to_o make_v any_o doubt_n of_o it_o all_o these_o argument_n be_v weigh_v upon_o no_o ground_n can_v the_o corinthian_n suspect_v that_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o apostle_n so_o many_o way_n divine_o confirm_v there_o can_v be_v any_o uncertainty_n or_o falsehood_n and_o so_o he_o prevent_v a_o objection_n as_o it_o tend_v to_o destroy_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 23._o moreover_o i_o call_v god_n for_o a_o record_n upon_o my_o soul_n that_o to_o spare_v you_o i_o come_v not_o as_o yet_o unto_o corinth_n here_o he_o answer_v the_o objection_n so_o far_o as_o concern_v his_o credit_n and_o carriage_n by_o show_v the_o reason_n of_o his_o not_o come_v unto_o they_o viz._n that_o time_n of_o repentance_n be_v grant_v to_o the_o corinthian_n he_o may_v spare_v they_o i._n e._n restrain_v himself_o from_o a_o severe_a course_n with_o they_o which_o at_o present_a he_o be_v force_v to_o use_v and_o he_o confirm_v his_o word_n with_o
of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o reas._o 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a i_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n be_o judicial_o unite_v unto_o christ_n crucify_v and_o in_o he_o i_o be_o judicial_o bind_v to_o die_v unto_o sin_n to_o crucify_v the_o old_a man_n therefore_o i_o can_v consent_v to_o sin_n from_o the_o principle_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n this_o be_v the_o reason_n christ_n our_o surety_n on_o the_o cross_n do_v not_o only_o expiate_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o redeem_v but_o also_o for_o their_o sake_n he_o promise_v that_o they_o shall_v die_v to_o sin_n and_o crucify_v their_o corrupt_a nature_n therefore_o he_o which_o by_o faith_n apprehend_v his_o judicial_a union_n with_o christ_n crucify_v it_o be_v necessary_a also_o that_o he_o acknowledge_v his_o obligation_n to_o die_v to_o sin_n or_o to_o crucify_v his_o old_a nature_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ._n nevertheless_o i_o live_v i_o justify_v by_o faith_n be_o a_o new_a creature_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o so_o that_o i_o live_v not_o as_o to_o the_o old_a man_n but_o christ_n dwell_v in_o i_o use_v this_o natural_a life_n as_o his_o organ_n and_o member_n and_o effect_n that_o by_o faith_n in_o his_o strength_n i_o may_v lead_v this_o life_n take_v care_n of_o all_o my_o affair_n that_o i_o may_v as_o it_o be_v bring_v the_o spirit_n into_o obedience_n unto_o god_n and_o that_o out_o of_o his_o same_o love_n by_o which_o he_o die_v for_o i_o therefore_o i_o can_v consent_v to_o sin_n from_o the_o principle_n of_o justify_v faith_n the_o force_n of_o the_o argument_n in_o short_a be_v this_o the_o spirit_n quicken_v we_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n to_o live_v holy_o therefore_o justification_n by_o faith_n do_v not_o give_v liberty_n to_o sin_n vers._n 21._o i_o do_v not_o frustrate_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n for_o if_o righteousness_n come_v by_o the_o law_n than_o christ_n be_v dead_a in_o vain_a the_o objection_n be_v remove_v the_o second_o argument_n for_o justification_n by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n follow_v if_o justification_n be_v by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v in_o vain_a and_o make_v of_o none_o effect_n for_o if_o justification_n be_v by_o work_n it_o can_v be_v by_o grace_n as_o rom._n 11.6_o but_o god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v make_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o none_o effect_v therefore_o god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v determine_v justification_n to_o be_v by_o work_n for_o if_o argum._n 3._o if_o justification_n be_v by_o the_o law_n christ_n be_v dead_a in_o vain_a because_o then_o both_o otherwise_o and_o more_o easy_o justification_n may_v be_v obtain_v than_o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n but_o it_o be_v absurd_a to_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v dead_a in_o vain_a therefore_o justification_n be_v not_o by_o the_o law_n but_o by_o faith_n chap._n iii_o vers._n 1._o o_o foolish_a galatian_n who_o have_v bewitch_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n before_o who_o eye_n jesus_n christ_n have_v be_v evident_o set_v forth_o crucify_v among_o you_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o galatian_n be_v prepossess_v with_o a_o false_a opinion_n therefore_o lest_o they_o shall_v faint_v upon_o the_o follow_a disputation_n he_o by_o a_o grave_a objurgation_n shake_v they_o out_o of_o their_o drowsiness_n and_o prick_v their_o conscience_n as_o it_o be_v with_o four_o sting_n for_o first_o of_o all_o he_o call_v they_o foolish_a and_o unadvised_a because_o they_o suffer_v themselves_o foul_o to_o be_v deceive_v although_o not_o out_o of_o malice_n yet_o by_o their_o own_o imprudence_n 2_o he_o call_v they_o bewitch_v i._n e._n delude_v by_o the_o delusion_n of_o impostor_n 3_o he_o object_n to_o they_o their_o defection_n from_o the_o save_a truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n concern_v the_o grace_n of_o christ._n 4_o he_o amplify_v their_o crime_n from_o this_o that_o christ_n be_v so_o evident_o preach_v among_o they_o and_o his_o suffering_n with_o the_o cause_n of_o they_o so_o clear_o explain_v as_o if_o the_o whole_a matter_n as_o in_o a_o paint_a table_n have_v be_v set_v before_o their_o eye_n the_o preface_n be_v premise_v he_o go_v on_o to_o confirm_v that_o justification_n be_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n in_o four_o and_o twenty_o argument_n vers._n 2._o this_o only_a will_v i_o learn_v of_o you_o receive_v you_o the_o spirit_n by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n or_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n argum._n 1._o you_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n and_o other_o grace_n by_o which_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v seal_v among_o you_o by_o work_n or_o by_o doctrine_n receive_v from_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n or_o by_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n apply_v by_o faith_n therefore_o you_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n vers._n 3._o be_v you_o so_o foolish_a have_v begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n be_v you_o now_o make_v perfect_a by_o the_o flesh_n argum._n 2._o although_o some_o impostor_n have_v persuade_v you_o that_o the_o begin_n of_o justification_n be_v by_o faith_n but_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o it_o be_v to_o be_v have_v from_o work_n yet_o this_o opinion_n be_v to_o be_v condemn_v of_o folly_n because_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o spiritual_a way_n of_o justify_v by_o faith_n shall_v consist_v with_o that_o carnal_a way_n of_o justify_v by_o work_n much_o less_o that_o it_o shall_v take_v its_o perfection_n from_o this_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n righteousness_n by_o work_n be_v call_v flesh_n 1_o because_o although_o now_o this_o kind_n of_o justification_n be_v impossible_a yet_o it_o be_v a_o common_a and_o foolish_a surmise_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n and_o by_o the_o pride_n and_o vaunt_a of_o the_o flesh_n this_o be_v every_o where_o defend_v 2_o because_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a or_o a_o man_n not_o justify_v by_o faith_n all_o his_o work_n by_o which_o he_o seek_v justification_n be_v mere_a flesh_n or_o the_o effect_n of_o corrupt_a flesh_n as_o they_o come_v from_o those_o that_o be_v not_o justify_v it_o be_v as_o absurd_a therefore_o to_o say_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o continual_a violation_n of_o the_o law_n or_o can_v acquire_v righteousness_n by_o sin_v but_o as_o touch_v work_n which_o follow_v justification_n or_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n they_o can_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o thing_n already_o past_a before_o they_o be_v or_o can_v be_v except_o you_o take_v justification_n for_o the_o declaration_n of_o justification_n among_o man_n already_o pass_v and_o pronounce_v by_o god_n vers._n 4._o have_v you_o suffer_v so_o many_o thing_n in_o vain_a if_o it_o be_v yet_o in_o vain_a argum._n 3._o if_o in_o your_o foolishness_n you_o proceed_v 〈◊〉_d seek_v for_o justification_n by_o work_n or_o to_o be_v justify_v partly_o by_o faith_n partly_o by_o work_n you_o will_v lose_v all_o the_o fruit_n of_o your_o constancy_n hitherto_o and_o affliction_n which_o you_o have_v through_o faith_n already_o suffer_v for_o the_o defence_n of_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n but_o i_o hope_v better_a thing_n therefore_o you_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n alone_o vers._n 5._o he_o therefore_o that_o minister_v to_o you_o the_o spirit_n and_o work_v miracle_n among_o you_o do_v he_o it_o by_o the_o work_v of_o the_o law_n or_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n argum._n 4._o the_o minister_n by_o who_o god_n give_v his_o spirit_n and_o work_n miracle_n among_o you_o be_v only_o they_o which_o teach_v justification_n not_o by_o work_n but_o only_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n therefore_o justification_n by_o faith_n alone_o be_v approve_v by_o god_n but_o not_o that_o which_o be_v feign_v to_o be_v by_o work_n vers._n 6._o even_o as_o abraham_n believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v account_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n argum._n 5._o abraham_n although_o he_o do_v very_o much_o abound_v in_o virtue_n yet_o he_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n alone_o for_o he_o believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n for_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o bless_v all_o nation_n in_o his_o seed_n i._n e._n in_o christ._n he_o have_v apply_v this_o blessing_n which_o contain_v in_o itself_o righteousness_n and_o life_n eternal_a in_o christ_n to_o himself_o by_o believe_v therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v not_o by_o work_n but_o by_o faith_n vers._n 7._o know_v you_o therefore_o that_o they_o which_o be_v
themselves_o fair_o before_o man_n only_o sign_v 2._o that_o they_o compel_v the_o galatian_n to_o admit_v of_o circumcision_n not_o out_o of_o love_n but_o only_o lest_o they_o shall_v suffer_v persecution_n by_o the_o jew_n for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o cross_n or_o free_a justification_n by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n vers._n 13._o for_o neither_o they_o themselves_o who_o be_v circumcise_v keep_v the_o law_n but_o desire_v to_o have_v you_o circumcise_v that_o they_o may_v glory_v in_o your_o flesh_n sign_n 3._o that_o although_o they_o be_v circumcise_v long_o since_o yet_o they_o little_a care_n for_o the_o observance_n of_o the_o law_n which_o they_o require_v of_o other_o but_o desire_n sign_v 4._o that_o they_o seek_v occasion_n from_o the_o circumcision_n of_o the_o galatian_n to_o glory_n among_o the_o jew_n that_o they_o have_v convert_v many_o proselyte_n to_o the_o law_n vers._n 14._o but_o god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v glory_v save_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o the_o world_n in_o the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o comparison_n the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v show_v in_o these_o two_o thing_n 1._o that_o he_o only_o glory_v in_o his_o free_a redemption_n by_o christ_n crucify_v and_o in_o his_o suffering_n for_o the_o doctrine_n 2._o that_o he_o do_v not_o affect_v earthly_a pomp_n but_o contemn_v the_o world_n with_o all_o its_o pomp_n and_o glory_n which_o persecute_v and_o despise_v he_o for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o cross_a sake_n and_o by_o the_o cross_n learn_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o to_o contemn_v the_o world_n vers._n 15._o for_o in_o christ_n jesus_n neither_o circumcision_n avail_v any_o thing_n nor_o uncircumcision_n but_o a_o new_a creature_n he_o give_v four_o reason_n of_o his_o endeavour_n which_o be_v so_o many_o sign_n of_o his_o sincerity_n reason_n 1._o i_o know_v that_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n neither_o circumcision_n nor_o uncircumcision_n be_v respect_v by_o god_n but_o a_o new_a creature_n i._n e._n i_o know_v that_o it_o be_v necessary_a when_o any_o one_o be_v admit_v by_o faith_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o justify_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v more_o and_o more_o renew_v and_o sanctify_a but_o other_o privilege_n be_v of_o no_o value_n without_o newness_n of_o life_n therefore_o i_o will_v only_o glory_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ._n vers._n 16._o and_o as_o many_o as_o walk_v according_a to_o this_o rule_n peace_n be_v on_o they_o and_o mercy_n and_o upon_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n reas._n 2._o the_o rule_n of_o my_o intention_n be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a canonical_a scripture_n to_o which_o as_o to_o one_o only_a rule_n or_o one_o only_a canon_n the_o doctrine_n and_o life_n of_o all_o be_v to_o be_v conformable_a therefore_o i_o will_v only_o glory_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n peace_n reas._n 3_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o whosoever_o shall_v order_v their_o faith_n and_o life_n by_o this_o rule_n they_o shall_v also_o obtain_v peace_n i._n e._n a_o sense_n of_o their_o reconciliation_n to_o god_n all_o kind_n of_o blessing_n or_o a_o accumulation_n of_o good_a thing_n and_o mercy_n or_o a_o remedy_n for_o the_o purge_n away_o all_o evil_n therefore_o i_o will_v only_o glory_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ._n israel_n reas._n 4._o they_o be_v alone_o the_o true_a israel_n of_o god_n that_o follow_v this_o rule_n therefore_o all_o thing_n lay_v aside_o i_o will_v only_o glory_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n by_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 17._o from_o henceforth_o let_v no_o man_n trouble_v i_o for_o i_o bear_v in_o my_o body_n the_o mark_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n after_o the_o comparison_n as_o a_o conqueror_n he_o triumph_v over_o his_o emulator_n forbid_v they_o to_o make_v he_o any_o further_a work_n either_o by_o gainsaying_n his_o doctrine_n or_o by_o detract_n from_o his_o authority_n because_o he_o bear_v the_o ensign_n of_o his_o felicity_n towards_o christ_n viz._n the_o mark_n of_o a_o servant_n most_o devote_a to_o christ_n i._n e._n he_o have_v all_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o apostle_n and_o a_o faithful_a witness_n clear_o to_o be_v see_v in_o he_o vers._n 18._o brethren_n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v with_o your_o spirit_n amen_n he_o shut_v up_o the_o epistle_n with_o his_o accustom_a seal_n wish_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o jesus_n christ_n manifest_v believe_v and_o effectual_a may_v abide_v in_o their_o mind_n heart_n and_o whole_a life_n that_o from_o thence_o they_o may_v draw_v consolation_n both_o in_o life_n and_o death_n to_o which_o amen_o be_v subjoin_v as_o a_o testimony_n of_o his_o vote_n and_o the_o faith_n of_o a_o apostle_n and_o for_o a_o seal_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o precedent_a doctrine_n the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n to_o the_o ephesian_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n the_o city_n of_o the_o ephesian_n be_v the_o metropolis_n of_o lesser_n asia_n in_o which_o the_o apostle_n two_o whole_a year_n preach_v the_o gospel_n act._n 19_o and_o when_o last_o he_o go_v up_o to_o jerusalem_n he_o foretold_v a_o change_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o ephesian_n act._n 20._o against_o which_o he_o fortify_v they_o by_o this_o epistle_n when_o he_o be_v now_o hold_v captive_a at_o rome_n and_o plain_o despair_v of_o his_o return_n he_o endeavour_v diligent_o to_o confirm_v their_o mind_n in_o faith_n and_o truth_n there_o be_v two_o principal_a part_n of_o the_o epistle_n beside_o the_o preface_n and_o the_o conclusion_n the_o first_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n to_o chap._n 4._o the_o other_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o gratitude_n and_o thankfulness_n tend_v to_o holiness_n of_o life_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o epistle_n that_o which_o belong_v to_o the_o first_o part_n first_o of_o all_o he_o show_v that_o the_o whole_a reason_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v free_a and_o solid_o found_v on_o christ_n in_o the_o first_o chapter_n furthermore_o he_o amplify_v this_o grace_n from_o the_o former_a misery_n of_o the_o ephesian_n chap._n 2._o three_o the_o scandal_n of_o the_o cross_n lie_v upon_o he_o be_v take_v away_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o constancy_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o faith_n by_o the_o glorious_a commendation_n of_o his_o ministry_n and_o by_o manifest_v the_o cause_n for_o which_o he_o suffer_v chap._n 3._o in_o the_o second_o part_n he_o give_v precept_n of_o keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n of_o holiness_n of_o life_n as_o well_o in_o general_n as_o in_o particular_a in_o the_o shun_v of_o evil_a and_o follow_v after_o virtue_n by_o which_o the_o life_n of_o every_o one_o be_v order_v in_o a_o christian_a manner_n chap._n 4._o and_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o chap._n 5._o after_o these_o he_o descend_v to_o household_n duty_n to_o which_o and_o all_o other_o christian_a duty_n that_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v he_o arm_v the_o faithful_a in_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o chap._n 5._o and_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o chap._n 6._o chap._n i._n this_o chapter_n beside_o the_o preface_n contain_v two_o part_n in_o the_o first_o be_v a_o thanksgiving_n tend_v to_o prove_v that_o the_o whole_a business_n of_o salvation_n both_o of_o jew_n and_o gentile_n be_v mere_o of_o grace_n and_o whole_o build_v on_o christ_n to_o vers_n 15._o in_o the_o other_o be_v a_o commemoration_n of_o the_o apostle_n continual_a thanksgiving_n and_o prayer_n offer_v to_o god_n for_o the_o ephesian_n tend_v to_o the_o confirmation_n of_o faith_n the_o assurance_n of_o their_o salvation_n and_o of_o the_o perseverance_n of_o all_o true_o faithful_a unto_o the_o end_n the_o preface_n in_o the_o two_o first_o verse_n contain_v a_o direction_n of_o the_o epistle_n and_o a_o salutation_n of_o the_o ephesian_n which_o be_v very_o short_a because_o he_o have_v not_o to_o do_v here_o with_o envious_a person_n or_o enemy_n but_o with_o conformable_a and_o obedient_a man_n to_o who_o it_o will_v be_v sufficient_a brief_o to_o intimate_v his_o divine_a authority_n in_o write_v this_o epistle_n and_o the_o apostle_n good_a will_n towards_o they_o and_o opinion_n of_o they_o vers._n 1._o paul_n a_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o the_o saint_n which_o be_v at_o ephesus_n and_o to_o the_o faithful_a in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o the_o direction_n of_o the_o epistle_n we_o have_v the_o description_n of_o the_o writer_n from_o his_o name_n office_n and_o authority_n and_o then_o of_o those_o to_o who_o he_o write_v from_o the_o condition_n in_o which_o they_o stand_v towards_o god_n and_o from_o the_o place_n which_o they_o do_v inhabit_v on_o the_o
and_o accept_v with_o god_n in_o who_o the_o father_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o please_v as_o one_o in_o our_o stead_n 3_o in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o sin_n be_v remove_v which_o may_v hinder_v the_o course_n of_o grace_n towards_o we_o 4_o he_o intimate_v that_o by_o christ_n and_o in_o christ_n the_o cloud_n of_o sin_n be_v dissolve_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n shine_v upon_o we_o and_o we_o be_v embrace_v and_o entertain_v as_o reconcile_v as_o now_o please_v and_o acceptable_a in_o christ_n who_o aâ—_n our_o surety_n and_o common_a parent_n comprehend_v we_o all_o in_o himself_o vers._n 7._o in_o who_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n argum._n 6._o in_o christ_n by_o the_o rich_a grace_n of_o god_n we_o receive_v redemption_n and_o pardon_n of_o sin_n therefore_o we_o shall_v give_v praise_n to_o the_o rich_a grace_n of_o god_n only_o in_o our_o salvation_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n all_o the_o part_n of_o this_o reason_n tend_v redemption_n 1_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o lose_v and_o hold_v captive_n under_o the_o bond_n of_o blindness_n sin_n wrath_n and_o death_n whence_o we_o can_v by_o no_o mean_n free_v ourselves_o whence_o there_o have_v be_v no_o come_n forth_o if_o grace_n have_v not_o both_o open_v the_o way_n and_o lead_v we_o out_o therefore_o our_o salvation_n be_v of_o grace_n in_o who_o 2_o christ_n alone_a redeem_v we_o without_o any_o merit_n or_o help_v from_o we_o the_o price_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v both_o covenant_v for_o and_o pay_v by_o himself_o alone_o lest_o any_o praise_n shall_v be_v give_v to_o any_o thing_n beside_o his_o grace_n through_o his_o blood_n 3_o we_o be_v not_o redeem_v with_o silver_n or_o gold_n but_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o so_o the_o price_n may_v show_v the_o danger_n wherein_o we_o be_v and_o exalt_v god_n grace_n the_o forgiveness_n 4_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v that_o which_o procure_v for_o we_o in_o particular_a the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o which_o we_o lay_v pollute_v and_o which_o be_v all_o the_o riches_n god_n see_v in_o we_o we_o be_v void_a of_o every_o good_a work_n that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n may_v be_v more_o apparent_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n in_o who_o 5_o this_o redemption_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v once_o become_v believer_n have_v not_o in_o ourselves_o without_o reference_n to_o christ_n but_o in_o christ_n as_o our_o surety_n redeemer_n and_o head_n we_o be_v unite_v and_o graff_v into_o he_o by_o faith_n the_o riches_n of_o 6_o the_o only_a cause_n and_o measure_n of_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n be_v the_o rich_a grace_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o abundance_n whereof_o christ_n and_o redemption_n in_o christ_n be_v bestow_v upon_o we_o therefore_o god_n grace_n only_o may_v deserve_o be_v praise_v as_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n vers._n 8._o wherein_o he_o have_v abound_v towards_o we_o in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n argum._n 7._o from_o this_o abundant_a grace_n as_o from_o a_o fountain_n christ_n or_o the_o father_n in_o christ_n have_v according_a to_o his_o great_a wisdom_n communicate_v to_o we_o in_o our_o effectual_a vocation_n all_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n that_o be_v have_v give_v we_o save_v faith_n in_o the_o object_n whereof_o consist_v the_o sum_n and_o perfection_n of_o all_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n for_o though_o save_a faith_n be_v in_o itself_o imperfect_a yet_o by_o it_o we_o apply_v a_o know_a christ_n to_o ourselves_o who_o be_v the_o treasure_n of_o all_o save_a wisdom_n and_o prudence_n as_o a_o general_a medicine_n and_o remedy_n for_o all_o evil_n which_o be_v a_o abbreviate_v of_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n in_o this_o argument_n the_o particular_n prove_v the_o same_o also_o towards_o we_o 1_o we_o who_o as_o well_o as_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n be_v ignorant_a imprudent_a and_o foolish_a err_v in_o the_o blindness_n and_o vanity_n of_o our_o mind_n it_o be_v of_o grace_n therefore_o that_o we_o be_v endow_v with_o wisdom_n he_o have_v abound_v 2_o christ_n the_o author_n first_o come_v to_o we_o and_o bestow_v faith_n upon_o we_o which_o consist_v in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o application_n of_o the_o save_a truth_n of_o god_n which_o be_v true_a wisdom_n and_o prudence_n therefore_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n wherein_o viz._n in_o which_o grace_n 3_o here_o grace_n be_v express_o mention_v he_o out_o of_o his_o grace_n have_v plentiful_o bestow_v upon_o we_o this_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n have_v abound_v 4_o he_o who_o be_v full_a of_o grace_n have_v show_v himself_o to_o be_v such_o in_o this_o as_o if_o he_o can_v not_o any_o long_o restrain_v his_o grace_n within_o himself_o but_o it_o overflow_a break_v forth_o upon_o we_o therefore_o grace_n be_v the_o sole_a cause_n in_o effectual_a vocation_n and_o donation_n of_o faith_n and_o so_o deserve_o to_o be_v praise_v vers._n 9_o have_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o mystery_n of_o his_o will_n according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n which_o he_o have_v purpose_v to_o himself_o argum._n 8._o the_o manifestation_n of_o god_n secret_a will_n touch_v salvation_n to_o be_v obtain_v by_o christ_n to_o the_o communicate_v of_o faith_n or_o knowledge_n and_o prudence_n to_o he_o be_v of_o the_o mere_a will_n of_o god_n according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n which_o he_o have_v purpose_v in_o himself_o therefore_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v worthy_o to_o be_v praise_v under_o the_o name_n of_o god_n reveal_v will_n and_o of_o faith_n bestow_v upon_o we_o to_o this_o end_n all_o the_o part_n of_o this_o argument_n refer_v the_o mystery_n 1_o the_o will_n of_o god_n touch_v the_o business_n of_o salvation_n to_o be_v accomplish_v by_o christ_n be_v a_o secret_a mystery_n seal_v up_o from_o all_o eternity_n in_o the_o breast_n of_o god_n which_o neither_o angel_n nor_o man_n can_v ever_o have_v bring_v to_o light_n but_o that_o god_n out_o of_o his_o grace_n reveal_v it_o have_v make_v know_v 2_o god_n take_v care_n not_o only_o that_o this_o mystery_n shall_v be_v reveal_v but_o out_o of_o his_o grace_n he_o provide_v that_o the_o blindness_n both_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v take_v away_o we_o shall_v understand_v it_o unto_o we_o 3_o he_o have_v manifest_v the_o gospel_n of_o grace_n to_o we_o rather_o than_o to_o other_o good_a pleasure_n 4_o god_n free_o bring_v this_o to_o pass_v not_o be_v induce_v or_o excite_v thereunto_o by_o any_o external_a cause_n but_o according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n or_o gracious_a predestination_n and_o his_o eternal_a purpose_n in_o himself_o therefore_o we_o ought_v deserve_o to_o give_v praise_n to_o god_n grace_n vers._n 10._o that_o in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n he_o may_v gather_v together_o in_o one_o all_o thing_n in_o christ_n both_o which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o which_o be_v in_o earth_n even_o in_o he_o argum._n 9_o it_o depend_v mere_o upon_o god_n will_n and_o pleasure_n to_o appoint_v a_o full_a and_o fit_a time_n wherein_o this_o mystery_n of_o his_o will_n shall_v come_v to_o man_n knowledge_n what_o how_o much_o and_o when_o to_o what_o age_n and_o to_o what_o particular_a person_n this_o mystery_n shall_v be_v dispense_v therefore_o the_o will_n of_o god_n prevail_v in_o assign_v the_o time_n in_o which_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v give_v and_o in_o this_o respect_n also_o god_n grace_n be_v praiseworthy_a the_o several_a particular_n in_o this_o argument_n confirm_v the_o same_o also_o in_o the_o dispensation_n 1_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v acknowledge_v because_o here_o be_v a_o oeconomy_n or_o as_o the_o master_n of_o a_o family_n a_o free_a dispose_n of_o his_o domestic_a thing_n whereby_o every_o one_o order_v they_o as_o he_o please_v which_o liberty_n as_o it_o be_v by_o right_a to_o be_v grant_v to_o every_o householder_n so_o to_o god_n also_o that_o he_o may_v act_v according_a to_o his_o own_o pleasure_n the_o fullness_n 2_o there_o be_v a_o mature_a and_o fit_a opportunity_n of_o time_n in_o which_o it_o be_v in_o god_n power_n alone_o to_o determine_v what_o and_o how_o much_o of_o his_o secret_n will_v it_o be_v fit_v to_o reveal_v to_o every_o age_n and_o to_o each_o man_n and_o therefore_o whatsoever_o and_o how_o much_o soever_o be_v reveal_v to_o we_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n for_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v purpose_v in_o himself_o of_o which_o vers_n 9_o belong_v to_o this_o order_n of_o the_o time_n therefore_o his_o grace_n deserve_v here_o also_o to_o be_v take_v notice_n of_o that_o he_o may_v gather_v argum._n 10._o the_o gather_v and_o manifestation_n of_o this_o gather_v the_o elect_a
may_v be_v illuminate_v to_o see_v and_o understand_v thing_n reveal_v 3._o that_o all_o man_n may_v know_v they_o be_v to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o salvation_n only_o by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n without_o circumcision_n and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n 4._o that_o all_o man_n may_v evident_o see_v the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n not_o only_o as_o redeemer_n but_o also_o as_o the_o creator_n by_o who_o as_o the_o church_n be_v redeem_v so_o the_o world_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o be_v create_v therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 10._o to_o the_o intent_n that_o now_o unto_o the_o principality_n and_o power_n in_o heavenly_a place_n may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o church_n the_o manifold_a wisdom_n of_o god_n argum._n 10._o the_o use_n of_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a because_o by_o it_o the_o manifold_a wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o declare_v his_o counsel_n touch_v the_o gather_n of_o a_o church_n out_o of_o the_o circumcise_a and_o uncrcumcised_a be_v more_o clear_o lay_v open_a then_o ever_o before_o even_o to_o the_o holy_a angel_n in_o heaven_n much_o more_o to_o man_n on_o earth_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n for_o the_o angel_n know_v nothing_o of_o the_o mystery_n of_o man_n salvation_n but_o by_o the_o revelation_n of_o it_o to_o the_o church_n vers._n 11._o according_a to_o the_o eternal_a purpose_n which_o he_o purpose_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n argum._n 11._o and_o all_o this_o be_v not_o come_v to_o pass_v by_o chance_n but_o according_a to_o the_o eternal_a purpose_n of_o god_n which_o as_o at_o first_o he_o determine_v and_o establish_v in_o christ_n so_o at_o length_n he_o have_v complete_v and_o perfect_v it_o in_o he_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 12._o in_o who_o we_o have_v boldness_n and_o access_n with_o confidence_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o argum._n 12._o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a because_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o jew_n and_o gentile_n believe_v on_o christ_n there_o be_v equal_o afford_v liberty_n in_o christ_n of_o go_v to_o god_n in_o confidence_n and_o of_o free_o plead_v with_o he_o for_o all_o our_o necessity_n as_o with_o a_o most_o love_a father_n therefore_o my_o ministry_n ought_v to_o be_v accept_v with_o you_o vers._n 13._o wherefore_o i_o desire_v that_o you_o faint_v not_o at_o my_o tribulation_n for_o you_o which_o be_v your_o glory_n from_o all_o these_o foregoing_a thing_n as_o from_o one_o antecedent_n the_o apostle_n infer_v this_o consequent_a conclusion_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v offend_v in_o his_o bond_n or_o captivity_n that_o be_v they_o shall_v not_o faint_v nor_o become_v weary_a or_o slothful_a in_o the_o cause_n of_o faith_n for_o his_o affliction_n but_o rather_o constant_o persevere_v and_o make_v proficiency_n therein_o to_o which_o exhortation_n he_o adjoin_v two_o reason_n 1._o because_o he_o suffer_v these_o affliction_n for_o they_o that_o be_v for_o vouch_v their_o privilege_n in_o christ_n and_o for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n 2._o because_o his_o affliction_n be_v a_o glory_n to_o the_o ephesian_n for_o from_o hence_o 〈◊〉_d do_v appear_v how_o much_o god_n esteem_v they_o in_o that_o he_o have_v send_v apostle_n to_o they_o who_o shall_v not_o only_o teach_v they_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n but_o also_o undergo_v affliction_n for_o to_o witness_v the_o truth_n they_o preach_v and_o for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 14._o for_o this_o cause_n i_o bow_v my_o knee_n unto_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n the_o second_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n contain_v the_o apostle_n prayer_n for_o the_o ephesian_n perseâ—â—rance_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o prayer_n do_v and_o that_o not_o obscure_o include_v a_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n and_o constancy_n in_o faith_n there_o be_v twelve_o argument_n couch_v in_o it_o tend_v to_o that_o purpose_n every_o one_o whereof_o prove_v that_o they_o ought_v steadfast_o to_o continue_v in_o the_o faith_n for_o this_o cause_n argum._n 1._o to_o this_o end_n i_o pray_v every_o day_n upon_o my_o bend_a knee_n that_o you_o may_v continue_v in_o the_o faith_n without_o offence_n therefore_o you_o shall_v cheerful_o proceed_v therein_o unto_o the_o father_n argum._n 2._o the_o god_n which_o give_v we_o this_o grace_n be_v propitious_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v entreat_v he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o the_o father_n of_o all_o we_o that_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o will_v not_o refuse_v to_o bestow_v perseverance_n on_o we_o if_o we_o pray_v for_o it_o therefore_o you_o shall_v proceed_v upon_o the_o account_n of_o this_o hope_n vers._n 15._o of_o who_o the_o whole_a family_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v name_v argum._n 3._o our_o god_n the_o giver_n of_o perseverance_n be_v the_o master_n of_o the_o household_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n adopt_v in_o christ_n who_o equal_o favour_v believe_a gentile_n and_o jew_n and_o embrace_v you_o his_o household_n servant_n who_o be_v militant_a in_o earth_n with_o the_o same_o fatherly_a affection_n as_o he_o do_v the_o triumphant_a in_o heaven_n and_o will_v have_v you_o as_o well_o as_o they_o name_v his_o son_n not_o be_v ashamed_a to_o receive_v your_o weakness_n and_o unworthiness_n into_o his_o embrace_n therefore_o you_o shall_v courageous_o proceed_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 16._o that_o he_o will_v grant_v you_o according_a to_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o glory_n to_o be_v strengthen_v with_o might_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n according_a to_o the_o riches_n argum._n 4._o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v rich_a and_o glorious_a and_o rejoice_v to_o advance_v its_o glorious_a greatness_n in_o plentiful_o bestow_v the_o grace_n of_o continuance_n in_o faith_n to_o those_o that_o ask_v it_o therefore_o you_o shall_v bold_o seek_v grace_n and_o hold_v on_o in_o faith_n strengthen_v argum._n 5._o though_o you_o be_v weak_a and_o unable_a to_o resist_v the_o difficulty_n in_o the_o way_n yet_o there_o be_v sufficient_a strength_n to_o be_v communicate_v to_o you_o from_o your_o father_n who_o be_v most_o willing_a of_o and_o inclinable_a to_o your_o confirmation_n we_o do_v not_o then_o in_o vain_a pray_v to_o god_n for_o this_o grace_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n in_o the_o inner_a the_o apostle_n intimate_v by_o the_o wayâ—_n that_o there_o be_v not_o so_o much_o as_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n and_o inmost_a faculty_n of_o the_o new-begotten_a soul_n any_o strength_n of_o freewill_n any_o merit_n of_o good_a work_n or_o any_o efficacy_n and_o power_n which_o will_v be_v sufficient_a for_o our_o perseverance_n but_o that_o they_o have_v need_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o must_v give_v they_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v who_o must_v furnish_v they_o with_o strength_n and_o power_n to_o persevere_v and_o of_o his_o rich_a grace_n pass_v by_o their_o sin_n must_v constant_o maintain_v and_o put_v forward_o his_o own_o work_n in_o they_o vers._n 17._o that_o christ_n may_v dwell_v in_o your_o heart_n by_o faith_n that_o you_o be_v root_v and_o ground_v in_o love_n argum._n 6._o though_o you_o be_v weak_a and_o the_o devil_n who_o fight_v against_o you_o be_v powerful_a yet_o christ_n be_v more_o powerful_a dwell_n in_o you_o by_o faith_n fashion_v you_o to_o his_o own_o image_n confirm_v you_o and_o rule_v you_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o his_o own_o will_n and_o our_o desire_n and_o prayer_n to_o god_n shall_v not_o be_v want_v that_o he_o may_v constant_o and_o more_o full_o dwell_v in_o you_o therefore_o vers._n 18._o may_v be_v able_a to_o comprehend_v with_o all_o saint_n what_o be_v the_o breadth_n and_o length_n and_o depth_n and_o height_n argum._n 7._o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o you_o be_v immutable_a be_v firm_o lay_v as_o a_o live_a root_n and_o sure_a foundation_n of_o the_o perfect_a of_o your_o faith_n whence_o therefore_o you_o may_v derive_v both_o stability_n to_o increase_v be_v persuade_v of_o this_o love_n you_o may_v be_v able_a to_o persevere_v most_o steadfast_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o i_o will_v pray_v that_o this_o persuasion_n may_v be_v give_v you_o therefore_o press_v forward_o the_o breadth_n argum._n 8._o the_o grace_n of_o god_n offer_v in_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v comprehend_v by_o you_o in_o its_o immense_a length_n reach_v from_o eternity_n to_o eternity_n in_o its_o breadth_n it_o extend_v itself_o to_o all_o age_n and_o order_n of_o man_n in_o its_o depth_n it_o descend_v to_o the_o abyss_n of_o sin_n and_o misery_n that_o it_o may_v hale_v man_n out_o and_o last_o in_o its_o height_n it_o raise_v itself_o to_o the_o high_a happiness_n in_o heaven_n yea_o this_o offer_a grace_n do_v already_o comprehend_v you_o whereof_o i_o wish_v
christ_n precede_a humiliation_n that_o be_v his_o incarnation_n and_o his_o abasement_n of_o himself_o unto_o the_o common_a infirmity_n of_o the_o flesh_n unto_o the_o suffering_n of_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o unto_o burial_n whence_o be_v hint_v argum._n 9_o for_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o church_n unity_n christ_n descend_v into_o the_o low_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n by_o this_o very_a phrase_n david_n describe_v his_o conception_n in_o the_o womb_n psal._n 139.18_o and_o also_o ascend_v again_o for_o the_o gather_n of_o the_o church_n into_o one_o and_o unite_n it_o to_o god_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 10._o he_o that_o descend_v be_v the_o same_o also_o that_o ascend_v up_o far_o above_o all_o heaven_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v all_o thing_n from_o the_o same_o prophecy_n he_o gather_v that_o christ_n god_n who_o descend_v to_o be_v incarnate_a or_o that_o he_o may_v take_v flesh_n be_v not_o make_v another_o or_o any_o other_o person_n when_o he_o ascend_v as_o god_n incarnate_a or_o have_v take_v flesh_n upon_o he_o that_o the_o humane_a nature_n assume_v do_v not_o add_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o constitute_v or_o perfect_v the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o only_o be_v take_v into_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o person_n and_o therefore_o christ_n descend_v and_o ascend_v be_v the_o same_o even_o as_o he_o that_o put_v on_o a_o garment_n be_v the_o same_o as_o he_o be_v when_o naked_a furthermore_o come_v to_o show_v the_o end_n of_o his_o ascension_n he_o add_v argum._n 10._o christ_n ascend_v into_o heaven_n that_o he_o may_v accomplish_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v to_o be_v accomplish_v viz._n that_o he_o may_v gather_v and_o preserve_v the_o church_n and_o communicate_v unto_o it_o what_o be_v necessary_a for_o it_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o and_o he_o give_v some_o apostle_n and_o some_o prophet_n and_o some_o evangelist_n and_o some_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n he_o in_o part_n show_v how_o christ_n have_v accomplish_v all_o thing_n as_o much_o as_o be_v sufficient_a to_o his_o purpose_n by_o ennumerate_v the_o several_a order_n of_o ecclesiastical_a ministry_n some_o temporary_a and_o extraordinary_a as_o apostle_n prophet_n evangelist_n ordain_v for_o the_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o church_n some_o ordinary_a and_o perpetual_a as_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n institute_v for_o the_o continue_n of_o the_o church_n vers._n 12._o for_o the_o perfect_a of_o the_o saint_n for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n for_o the_o edify_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n argum._n 11._o from_o the_o end_n and_o use_v for_o which_o christ_n do_v bestow_v these_o office_n and_o gift_n 1_o that_o the_o saint_n may_v be_v restore_v even_o as_o member_n loosen_v and_o out_o of_o joint_n set_v and_o bring_v to_o their_o proper_a place_n 2_o that_o the_o minister_n avoid_v idleness_n and_o tyrannize_a government_n shall_v follow_v the_o work_n of_o their_o ministry_n that_o so_o every_o of_o the_o elect_n as_o stray_v sheep_n may_v be_v bring_v home_o to_o christ_n their_o shepherd_n and_o abide_v in_o he_o 3_o that_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o church_n may_v be_v edify_v and_o build_v up_o and_o every_o one_o make_v proficiency_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n christ_n appoint_v office_n in_o the_o church_n that_o by_o the_o help_n and_o ministry_n of_o man_n all_o the_o saint_n may_v so_o grow_v up_o together_o as_o to_o constitute_v one_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 13._o till_o we_o all_o come_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n unto_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o stature_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o christ._n argum._n 12._o from_o the_o term_n of_o the_o duration_n of_o the_o ministry_n this_o ministry_n must_v continue_v until_o all_o we_o elect_v come_v unto_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v not_o only_o until_o we_o be_v unite_v to_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o knowledge_n which_o be_v of_o faith_n but_o also_o until_o all_o we_o that_o be_v redeem_v or_o that_o be_v elect_v as_o many_o as_o do_v live_v or_o shall_v live_v i_o say_v until_o we_o all_o come_v one_o after_o another_o to_o a_o present_a knowledge_n in_o a_o immediate_a vision_n or_o to_o a_o perfect_a regeneration_n and_o incorporation_n in_o christ_n when_o all_o the_o elect_a be_v now_o unite_v and_o perfect_v shall_v constitute_v one_o mystical_a christ_n who_o shall_v be_v every_o way_n complete_a and_o perfect_a and_o attain_v his_o full_a stature_n which_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o resurrection_n therefore_o for_o this_o end_n and_o purpose_n that_o this_o business_n may_v be_v advance_v we_o shall_v strive_v for_o unity_n and_o concord_n vers._n 14._o that_o we_o henceforth_o be_v no_o more_o child_n toss_v to_o and_o fro_o and_o carry_v about_o with_o every_o wind_n of_o doctrine_n by_o the_o sleight_n of_o man_n and_o cunning_a craftiness_n whereby_o they_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o deceive_v argum._n 13._o from_o another_o end_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o ministry_n christ_n appoint_v the_o ministry_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v always_o child_n ignorant_a of_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o know_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v waver_v and_o inconstant_a toss_v with_o the_o wind_n of_o contrary_a doctrine_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v separate_v from_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n through_o unsetledness_n in_o faith_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v deceive_v by_o the_o subtlety_n deceit_n and_o treacherous_a seduce_v of_o corrupt_a man_n therefore_o for_o the_o furtherance_n of_o this_o end_n we_o shall_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v endeavour_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n vers._n 15._o but_o speak_v the_o truth_n in_o love_n may_v grow_v up_o into_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v the_o head_n even_o christ_n argum._n 14._o from_o the_o three_o end_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o ministry_n christ_n ordain_v the_o ministry_n in_o the_o church_n not_o only_o that_o we_o may_v shun_v seduce_v but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v follow_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o heavenly_a doctrine_n with_o charity_n and_o so_o by_o truth_n and_o charity_n we_o may_v thrive_v in_o all_o virtue_n into_o one_o christ_n mystical_a therefore_o for_o this_o end_n we_o shall_v study_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n and_o charity_n that_o christ_n our_o head_n may_v appear_v excellent_a among_o we_o and_o we_o who_o can_v otherwise_o increase_v shall_v become_v strong_a and_o mighty_a in_o he_o vers._n 16._o from_o who_o the_o whole_a body_n fit_o join_v together_o and_o compact_v by_o that_o which_o every_o joint_n supply_v according_a to_o the_o effectual_a work_n in_o the_o measure_n of_o every_o part_n make_v increase_v of_o the_o body_n unto_o the_o edify_n of_o itself_o in_o love_n argum._n 15._o take_a from_o the_o description_n of_o christ_n mystical_a or_o of_o christ_n and_o the_o church_n wherein_o by_o a_o similitude_n of_o the_o natural_a head_n and_o body_n he_o illustrate_v what_o he_o say_v touch_v increase_n in_o charity_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n to_o the_o advance_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n in_o this_o description_n he_o show_v 1_o that_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o church_n depend_v upon_o christ_n as_o its_o head_n and_o original_n and_o from_o he_o all_o the_o nourishment_n of_o its_o body_n that_o be_v all_o save_a truth_n together_o with_o the_o live_a spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v derive_v upon_o all_o its_o true_a member_n so_o that_o no_o man_n know_v any_o thing_n unless_o he_o be_v teach_v by_o christ._n 2_o that_o for_o the_o diversity_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o office_n and_o of_o the_o condition_n of_o every_o member_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n the_o body_n shall_v be_v fit_o frame_v or_o compose_v in_o the_o most_o beautiful_a and_o most_o besit_a order_n and_o shall_v be_v tie_v to_o he_o and_o join_v in_o he_o by_o the_o most_o strict_a bond_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n and_o of_o love_n also_o by_o the_o several_a relation_n partly_o betwixt_o christ_n and_o we_o such_o as_o be_v of_o the_o head_n and_o member_n the_o bridegroom_n the_o advocate_n the_o surety_n etc._n etc._n partly_o betwixt_o one_o another_o such_o as_o be_v the_o relation_n of_o brethren_n and_o sister_n of_o coheir_n of_o pastor_n and_o the_o flock_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n etc._n etc._n by_o all_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o tie_v more_o strict_o to_o christ_n and_o among_o ourselves_o 3_o that_o there_o be_v several_a band_n for_o the_o administration_n of_o nourishment_n through_o which_o as_o through_o channel_n or_o
do_v the_o second_o part._n vers._n 12._o not_o as_o though_o i_o have_v already_o attaian_v either_o be_v already_o perfect_a but_o i_o follow_v after_o if_o that_o i_o may_v apprehend_v that_o for_o which_o also_o i_o be_o apprehend_v of_o christ_n jesus_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v they_o that_o imitate_v himself_o and_o other_o faithful_a minister_n they_o will_v make_v proficiency_n in_o holiness_n to_o which_o end_n he_o use_v seven_o argument_n and_o in_o this_o place_n he_o propose_v himself_o for_o a_o example_n to_o they_o by_o remove_v a_o objection_n some_o one_o may_v say_v o_o bless_a paul_n who_o have_v renounce_v all_o thing_n that_o he_o may_v know_v christ_n and_o gain_v he_o and_o who_o be_v now_o make_v so_o conformable_a to_o christ_n that_o there_o be_v nothing_o want_v to_o he_o but_o the_o reward_n of_o immortality_n he_o answer_v that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o meaning_n of_o his_o word_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v say_v i_o do_v not_o speak_v this_o as_o if_o i_o have_v attain_v the_o perfection_n of_o holiness_n or_o be_v already_o perfect_v but_o i_o follow_v after_o the_o prize_n of_o perfection_n whence_o argum._n 1._o i_o be_o not_o absolute_a or_o complete_a in_o happiness_n but_o i_o follow_v after_o perfection_n therefore_o you_o that_o be_v likewise_o imperfect_a shall_v do_v the_o same_o thing_n that_o i_o do_v that_o i_o may_v apprehend_v argum._n 2._o i_o be_o apprehend_v by_o christ_n in_o effectual_a vocation_n to_o this_o very_a end_n that_o be_v convert_v i_o may_v profit_v in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n until_o i_o be_v complete_v and_o to_o this_o end_n i_o follow_v after_o this_o mark_n that_o i_o may_v apprehend_v it_o therefore_o you_o also_o shall_v do_v as_o i_o do_v vers._n 13._o brethren_n i_o count_v not_o myself_o to_o have_v apprehend_v but_o this_o one_o thing_n i_o do_v forget_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v behind_o and_o reach_v forth_o unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o 14._o i_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 15._o let_v we_o therefore_o as_o many_o as_o be_v perfect_a be_v thus_o mind_v and_o if_o in_o any_o thing_n you_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v god_n shall_v reveal_v even_o this_o unto_o you_o argum._n 3._o out_o of_o a_o sense_n of_o my_o imperfection_n in_o holiness_n i_o do_v not_o regard_v or_o call_v to_o mind_n the_o progress_n which_o i_o have_v already_o make_v but_o with_o as_o much_o eagerness_n as_o i_o can_v i_o run_v the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o i_o that_o i_o may_v at_o length_n attain_v the_o prize_n in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o life_n eternal_a to_o which_o god_n from_o above_o have_v call_v i_o in_o christ_n all_o you_o therefore_o even_o who_o be_v full_o grow_v and_o who_o have_v hitherto_o make_v or_o think_v that_o you_o have_v make_v the_o great_a proficiency_n whether_o with_o other_o or_o yourselves_o do_v you_o think_v and_o endeavour_v the_o same_o thing_n that_o i_o do_v that_o be_v have_v forsake_v all_o carnal_a confidence_n glory_v in_o christ_n righteousness_n alone_o by_o virtue_n of_o he_o seek_v after_o proficiency_n in_o holiness_n that_o you_o may_v at_o length_n come_v unto_o the_o bless_a resurrection_n and_o if_o in_o any_o argum._n 4._o if_o you_o be_v seduce_v by_o false_a apostle_n think_v otherwise_o of_o christian_a perfection_n i_o hope_v god_n who_o convert_v you_o unto_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n will_v also_o reveal_v this_o truth_n unto_o you_o and_o either_o will_v cause_v that_o you_o may_v be_v of_o my_o opinion_n touch_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o virtue_n for_o your_o increase_n in_o holiness_n or_o else_o will_v manifest_v unto_o you_o how_o dangerous_a and_o evil_a it_o be_v for_o you_o to_o take_v up_o another_o opinion_n different_a from_o my_o doctrine_n therefore_o you_o etc._n etc._n verse_n 16._o nevertheless_o whereto_o we_o have_v already_o attain_v let_v we_o walk_v by_o the_o same_o rule_n let_v we_o mind_n the_o same_o thing_n he_o limit_n his_o hope_n touch_v the_o save_a revelation_n of_o the_o truth_n whereupon_o he_o speak_v unto_o those_o that_o be_v desirous_a of_o truth_n and_o peace_n incite_v they_o by_o a_o special_a exhortation_n to_o constancy_n and_o agreement_n in_o that_o truth_n wherein_o they_o do_v already_o agree_v touch_v grace_n and_o salvation_n by_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o scripture_n not_o dare_v to_o hope_v well_o of_o any_o but_o such_o as_o follow_v that_o rule_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v let_v we_o who_o be_v lover_n of_o truth_n and_o peace_n and_o who_o embrace_v the_o scripture_n as_o the_o only_a rule_n of_o save_a truth_n persevere_v in_o that_o which_o by_o god_n goodness_n we_o have_v attain_v unto_o and_o walk_v according_a to_o this_o rule_n let_v we_o be_v of_o the_o same_o mind_n but_o let_v we_o leave_v the_o rest_n to_o god_n and_o his_o discipline_n which_o be_v set_v down_o in_o scripture_n vers._n 17._o brethren_n be_v you_o follower_n together_o of_o i_o and_o mark_v they_o which_o walk_v so_o as_o you_o have_v we_o for_o a_o ensample_n argum._n 5._o beside_o i_o you_o have_v other_o servant_n of_o god_n which_o tread_v the_o same_o way_n that_o i_o do_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o doctrine_n and_o conversation_n who_o teach_v nothing_o but_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o holiness_n to_o be_v obtain_v by_o he_o therefore_o follow_v you_o those_o example_n vers._n 18._o for_o many_o walk_n of_o who_o i_o have_v tell_v you_o often_o and_o now_o tell_v you_o even_o weep_v that_o they_o be_v the_o enemy_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n argum._n 6._o there_o be_v many_o teacher_n false_a apostle_n and_o false_a brethren_n who_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v who_o teach_v that_o sin_n may_v be_v expiate_v and_o man_n save_v otherwise_o than_o by_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n alone_o and_o who_o will_v not_o profess_v the_o truth_n of_o christ_n where_o there_o be_v any_o danger_n of_o the_o cross_n or_o of_o persecution_n therefore_o do_v you_o the_o more_o diligent_o observe_v and_o imitate_v the_o manner_n of_o my_o doctrine_n and_o life_n and_o of_o other_o such_o pastor_n like_o i_o tell_v you_o often_o he_n confirm_v this_o argument_n touch_v their_o shun_v of_o impostor_n who_o do_v draw_v man_n from_o the_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n which_o be_v by_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n with_o seven_o reason_n reas._o 1_o because_o this_o be_v not_o the_o first_o time_n but_o i_o have_v often_o former_o forewarn_v you_o of_o the_o come_n of_o these_o vile_a fellow_n weep_v reas._n 2._o because_o now_o weep_v i_o advise_v you_o to_o beware_v of_o they_o serious_o grieve_v that_o such_o man_n have_v creep_v into_o the_o church_n and_o be_v receive_v by_o some_o for_o true_a teacher_n enemy_n reas._n 3_o because_o they_o be_v christ_n enemy_n in_o this_o very_a thing_n that_o they_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n suffering_n and_o who_o will_v not_o bear_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o truth_n vers._n 19_o who_o end_n be_v destruction_n who_o god_n be_v their_o belly_n and_o who_o glory_n be_v in_o their_o shame_n who_o mind_n earthly_a thing_n who_o end_n reas._n 4._o because_o those_o impostor_n shall_v perish_v and_o as_o many_o as_o follow_v their_o way_n therefore_o shun_v they_o belly_n reas._n 5._o because_o they_o be_v servant_n and_o lover_n of_o their_o own_o belly_n that_o be_v they_o care_v neither_o for_o god_n nor_o the_o salvation_n of_o man_n but_o only_o their_o own_o gluttony_n and_o pleasure_n glory_n reas._n 6._o because_o that_o glory_n which_o they_o seek_v among_o man_n by_o their_o riches_n prosperity_n and_o carnal_a prerogative_n shall_v be_v their_o disgrace_n earthly_a thing_n reas._n 7._o because_o they_o only_o savour_v earthly_a thing_n as_o riches_n honour_n friend_n gluttony_n pleasure_n and_o such_o like_a therefore_o you_o that_o desire_v a_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a life_n must_v shun_v they_o vers._n 20._o for_o our_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n from_o whence_o also_o we_o look_v for_o the_o saviour_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n argum._n 7._o our_o condition_n be_v very_o heavenly_a who_o trust_v only_o in_o the_o grace_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n strive_v for_o proficiency_n in_o holiness_n we_o be_v true_a inhabitant_n of_o heaven_n and_o therein_o we_o be_v conversant_a in_o mind_n and_o affection_n where_o we_o shall_v sometime_o be_v glorify_v therefore_o follow_v our_o example_n but_o the_o happiness_n of_o true_a believer_n be_v declare_v in_o these_o four_o thing_n 1_o that_o we_o have_v right_a unto_o the_o heavenly_a
paul_n as_o his_o brother_n not_o only_o for_o profession_n of_o faith_n but_o also_o for_o the_o office_n of_o preach_v the_o same_o gospel_n vers._n 2._o to_o the_o saint_n and_o faithful_a brethren_n in_o christ_n which_o be_v at_o coloss_n grace_n be_v unto_o you_o and_o peace_n from_o god_n our_o father_n and_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n furthermore_o the_o person_n salute_v be_v describe_v or_o the_o member_n of_o the_o colossian_a church_n and_o be_v call_v 1_o brethren_n because_o they_o be_v beget_v again_o by_o the_o same_o father_n to_o the_o same_o hope_n of_o the_o inheritance_n 2_o holy_a because_o they_o be_v consecrate_v to_o god_n and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 3_o faithful_a because_o they_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n by_o faith_n last_o by_o a_o apostolical_a blessing_n grace_n and_o peace_n be_v apply_v to_o the_o colossian_n grace_n comprehend_v all_o the_o special_a effect_n of_o god_n favour_n which_o by_o way_n of_o sanctification_n tend_v to_o happiness_n but_o peace_n comprehend_v all_o the_o degree_n of_o happiness_n even_o to_o perfection_n in_o heaven_n god_n the_o father_n and_o jesus_n christ_n be_v count_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o good_a thing_n as_o he_o be_v the_o son_n and_o mediator_n he_o be_v after_o the_o father_n in_o effect_v according_a to_o order_v of_o work_v vers._n 3._o we_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n and_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n pray_v always_o for_o you_o vers._n 4._o since_o we_o hear_v of_o your_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o of_o the_o love_n which_o you_o have_v to_o all_o the_o saint_n the_o first_o way_n of_o his_o confirm_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o colossian_n be_v by_o give_v thanks_o for_o their_o sincere_a conversion_n of_o this_o kind_n there_o be_v seven_o argument_n all_o which_o do_v prove_v that_o the_o colossian_n ought_v to_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n argum._n 1._o you_o give_v i_o much_o cause_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o prayer_n to_o god_n after_o i_o hear_v of_o your_o conversion_n to_o the_o faith_n therefore_o even_o upon_o this_o account_n you_o ought_v to_o be_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n and_o love_n argum._n 2._o the_o sincerity_n of_o your_o faith_n in_o christ_n appear_v open_o in_o your_o love_n towards_o all_o the_o saint_n the_o report_n whereof_o come_v to_o my_o hear_n therefore_o it_o be_v fit_v you_o shall_v be_v establish_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 5._o for_o the_o hope_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o you_o in_o heaven_n whereof_o you_o hear_v before_o in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n argum._n 3._o i_o know_v of_o a_o truth_n that_o the_o happiness_n you_o hope_v for_o be_v lay_v up_o in_o heaven_n for_o you_o and_o as_o it_o be_v confer_v upon_o you_o i_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n for_o that_o favour_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n you_o hear_v argum._n 4._o confirm_v the_o former_a you_o have_v the_o unquestionable_a word_n of_o god_n the_o word_n of_o gospel-truth_n for_o the_o foundation_n of_o your_o faith_n and_o hope_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o be_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 6._o which_o be_v come_v unto_o you_o as_o it_o be_v in_o all_o the_o world_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o it_o do_v also_o in_o you_o since_o the_o day_n you_o hear_v of_o it_o and_o know_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o truth_n argum._n 5._o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n whereby_o you_o be_v convert_v be_v the_o same_o gospel_n which_o be_v disperse_v abroad_o to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n and_o have_v the_o same_o efficacy_n to_o make_v you_o fruitful_a from_o the_o day_n wherein_o by_o faith_n you_o embrace_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v communicate_v to_o other_o christian-churche_n therefore_o it_o be_v fit_v you_o shall_v be_v establish_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 7._o as_o you_o also_o learned_a of_o epaphras_n our_o dear_a fellow-servant_n who_o be_v for_o you_o a_o faithful_a minister_n of_o christ_n argum._n 6._o your_o pastor_n epaphras_n teach_v you_o no_o other_o thing_n than_o we_o apostle_n every_o where_o teach_v who_o therefore_o willing_o acknowledge_v epaphras_n our_o fellow-servant_n and_o a_o faithful_a minister_n of_o christ_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 8._o who_o also_o declare_v unto_o we_o your_o love_n in_o the_o spirit_n argum._n 7._o you_o have_v give_v a_o special_a token_n of_o your_o sincere_a faith_n viz._n the_o demonstration_n of_o your_o christian_a love_n towards_o i_o whereof_o i_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o epaphras_n your_o minister_n which_o as_o all_o the_o former_a afford_v i_o argument_n of_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n and_o of_o the_o confirmation_n of_o your_o faith_n towards_o god_n vers._n 9_o for_o this_o cause_n we_o also_o since_o the_o day_n we_o hear_v it_o do_v not_o cease_v to_o pray_v for_o you_o and_o to_o desire_v that_o you_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n the_o second_o way_n of_o confirm_v the_o colossian_n faith_n and_o of_o the_o apostle_n love_v towards_o they_o be_v his_o earnest_n and_o constant_a prayer_n for_o they_o excite_v upon_o the_o report_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o love_n towards_o the_o saint_n there_o be_v six_o branch_n of_o his_o prayer_n 1_o i_o pray_v that_o you_o may_v obtain_v a_o large_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n of_o the_o divine_a will_n reveal_v in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n concern_v christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n in_o all_o wisdom_n 2_o i_o pray_v that_o this_o knowledge_n may_v abound_v in_o you_o in_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n i._n e._n in_o a_o holy_a contemplation_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o a_o prudent_a application_n of_o knowledge_n receive_v to_o practice_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o every_o virtue_n vers._n 10._o that_o you_o may_v walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o increase_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n i_o pray_v 3_o that_o you_o may_v walk_v or_o lead_v your_o life_n worthy_a of_o the_o lord_n or_o as_o it_o become_v those_o that_o be_v convert_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o in_o all_o thing_n you_o may_v please_v he_o every_o i_o pray_v 4_o that_o you_o may_v be_v fruitful_a not_o in_o one_o but_o in_o all_o kind_n of_o good_a work_n may_v increase_n i_o pray_v 5_o that_o you_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o experience_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o divine_a virtue_n through_o obedience_n of_o his_o will_n endeavour_v more_o and_o more_o to_o know_v love_n and_o cleave_v to_o he_o more_o and_o more_o vers._n 11._o strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n according_a to_o his_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n i_o pray_v 6_o that_o such_o a_o measure_n of_o heavenly_a strength_n may_v be_v vouchsafe_v to_o you_o out_o of_o the_o rich_a treasury_n of_o his_o 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god_n be_v a_o mediator_n by_o who_o god_n will_v have_v expiation_n for_o sin_n make_v his_o life_n be_v lay_v down_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o expiation_n be_v make_v by_o his_o death_n he_o will_v that_o reconciliation_n and_o a_o renew_n of_o friendship_n betwixt_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v make_v that_o be_v the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n no_o less_o betwixt_o god_n and_o those_o member_n which_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n than_o betwixt_o god_n and_o those_o that_o be_v in_o heaven_n yea_o he_o will_v have_v reconciliation_n make_v in_o himself_o or_o by_o the_o intuition_n of_o his_o glory_n among_o the_o heavenly_a angel_n and_o earthly_a man_n among_o who_o by_o reason_n of_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o natural_a disagree_v last_o he_o will_v have_v the_o elect_a angel_n to_o be_v confirm_v who_o various_a and_o changeable_a nature_n be_v already_o demonstrate_v by_o the_o fall_n of_o wicked_a angel_n and_o that_o by_o a_o gather_n of_o they_o together_o to_o himself_o 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death_n he_o have_v pay_v the_o price_n of_o your_o redemption_n and_o reconciliation_n 9_o that_o christ_n have_v determine_v with_o himself_o that_o at_o length_n you_o shall_v remain_v holy_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n without_o any_o spot_n of_o sin_n and_o misery_n viz._n to_o the_o day_n of_o his_o come_n all_o which_o do_v chief_o make_v for_o the_o uphold_v of_o their_o faith_n vers._n 23._o if_o you_o continue_v in_o the_o faith_n ground_v and_o settle_v and_o be_v not_o move_v away_o from_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o you_o have_v hear_v and_o which_o be_v preach_v to_o every_o creature_n which_o be_v under_o heaven_n whereof_o i_o paul_n be_o make_v a_o minister_n the_o four_o manner_n of_o confirm_v the_o colossian_n faith_n follow_v by_o a_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o which_o he_o pass_v give_v a_o caution_n for_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v suspend_v the_o benefit_n common_o apply_v 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goodness_n and_o power_n of_o god_n 2_o that_o they_o be_v settle_v i._n e._n now_o they_o be_v ground_v in_o christ_n they_o may_v fix_o abide_v may_v adhere_v to_o christ_n and_o be_v join_v to_o this_o truth_n 3_o that_o they_o resist_v all_o temptation_n with_o which_o they_o may_v by_o any_o manner_n be_v move_v from_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n or_o the_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o the_o gospel_n the_o force_n of_o this_o argument_n be_v you_o shall_v not_o possess_v the_o good_a thing_n fore-spoken_a of_o except_o you_o have_v persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n therefore_o persevere_v you_o preach_v argum._n 2._o of_o his_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n the_o gospel_n which_o you_o have_v hear_v from_o epaphras_n your_o pastor_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o gospel_n preach_v by_o the_o other_o servant_n of_o god_n to_o every_o creature_n through_o the_o whole_a world_n or_o all_o kind_n of_o man_n jew_n and_o gentile_n without_o difference_n therefore_o abide_v you_o found_v and_o settle_v in_o the_o same_o faith_n whereof_o argum._n 3._o i_o paul_n myself_o be_o make_v a_o minister_n to_o preach_v this_o gospel_n to_o the_o gentile_n with_o great_a approbation_n from_o god_n and_o his_o blessing_n pour_v upon_o all_o that_o be_v faithful_a among_o the_o gentile_n therefore_o persevere_v you_o in_o that_o faith_n vers._n 24._o who_o now_o rejoice_v in_o my_o suffering_n for_o you_o and_o fill_v up_o that_o which_o be_v behind_o of_o the_o affliction_n of_o christ_n in_o my_o flesh_n for_o his_o body_n sake_n which_o be_v the_o church_n he_o insist_o in_o this_o argument_n and_o commend_v his_o ministry_n to_o they_o by_o fourteen_o argument_n all_o which_o confirm_v his_o glorious_a ministry_n argum._n 1._o i_o paul_n in_o the_o administration_n of_o this_o gospel_n do_v bear_v affliction_n with_o joy_n therefore_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a argum._n 2._o i_o bear_v those_o affliction_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o you_o colossian_n or_o for_o your_o confirmation_n in_o the_o faith_n therefore_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a among_o you_o argum._n 3._o see_v that_o after_o the_o personal_a suffering_n of_o christ_n for_o our_o redemption_n the_o suffering_n of_o the_o martyr_n remain_v for_o a_o testimony_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n doctrine_n i_o paul_n in_o some_o part_n do_v so_o fill_v up_o the_o appoint_a measure_n of_o those_o affliction_n that_o i_o be_o prepare_v to_o seal_v this_o my_o ministry_n even_o with_o my_o death_n therefore_o this_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a argum._n 4._o i_o suffer_v these_o affliction_n for_o christ_n honour_n and_o his_o whole_a church_n edification_n viz._n that_o his_o mystical_a body_n may_v be_v knit_v together_o in_o faith_n therefore_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a all_o these_o make_v to_o the_o take_v away_o the_o offence_n of_o the_o cross_a incumbent_n upon_o the_o apostle_n vers._n 25._o wherefore_o i_o be_o make_v a_o minister_n according_a to_o the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n which_o be_v give_v to_o i_o for_o you_o to_o fulfil_v the_o word_n of_o god_n argum._n 5._o i_o be_o appoint_v a_o minister_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n and_o be_o make_v a_o apostle_n of_o the_o gentile_n both_o by_o special_a authority_n and_o divine_a dispensation_n therefore_o be_v my_o ministry_n glorious_a to_o fulfil_v arg._n 6._o i_o be_o constitute_v a_o apostle_n especial_o for_o this_o end_n that_o full_o manifest_v the_o gospel_n among_o the_o gentile_n i_o may_v fulfil_v by_o my_o ministry_n not_o only_o my_o office_n but_o also_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n and_o the_o prophecy_n concern_v the_o call_n of_o the_o gentile_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v to_o come_v unto_o they_o therefore_o this_o my_o ministry_n be_v glorious_a vers._n 26._o even_o the_o mystery_n that_o have_v be_v bid_v from_o age_n and_o from_o
the_o office_n of_o a_o apostle_n that_o i_o may_v whole_o attend_v to_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n separate_v from_o the_o world_n to_o this_o business_n who_o be_v it_o therefore_o that_o dare_v detract_v from_o my_o authority_n vers._n 13._o who_o be_v before_o a_o blasphemer_n and_o a_o persecuter_n and_o injurious_a but_o i_o obtain_v mercy_n because_o i_o do_v it_o ignorant_o in_o unbeleef_n reas._n 4._o notwithstanding_o the_o wickedness_n and_o the_o evil_a desert_n of_o my_o former_a life_n god_n be_v not_o hinder_v from_o take_v i_o into_o his_o service_n who_o be_v in_o time_n past_o a_o enemy_n who_o therefore_o will_v disparage_v my_o authority_n upon_o the_o wickedness_n of_o my_o former_a conversation_n ignorant_o he_o prevent_v a_o objection_n some_o man_n may_v say_v how_o can_v so_o open_v a_o enemy_n of_o christ_n obtain_v pardon_n he_o answer_v that_o his_o sin_n be_v out_o of_o ignorance_n and_o so_o he_o prove_v that_o it_o be_v not_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o a_o malicious_a insurrection_n against_o christ_n which_o the_o devilish_a enemy_n of_o the_o gospel_n know_o practice_v in_o opposition_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n but_o sin_n commit_v out_o of_o ignorance_n while_o he_o be_v yet_o a_o unbeliever_n vers._n 14._o and_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n be_v exceed_v abundant_a with_o faith_n and_o love_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n reas._n 5._o god_n have_v vouchsafe_v i_o more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a measure_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o have_v abundant_o show_v forth_o his_o grace_n in_o the_o bestow_n of_o his_o save_a gift_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n that_o any_o one_o shall_v detract_v from_o my_o apostolic_a authority_n from_o my_o former_a conversation_n vers._n 15._o this_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n and_o worthy_a of_o all_o acceptation_n that_o christ_n jesus_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o sauâ—_n sinner_n of_o who_o i_o be_o chief_a reas._n 6._o christ_n through_o his_o eminent_a mercy_n towards_o i_o have_v effect_v this_o that_o be_v teach_v by_o experience_n i_o shall_v be_v draw_v first_o as_o the_o chief_a of_o sinner_n in_o my_o oâ—n_a opinion_n to_o subscribe_v to_o that_o sentence_n of_o the_o gospel_n concern_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n his_o office_n come_v virtue_n merit_n and_o efficacy_n to_o save_v sinner_n so_o that_o i_o can_v but_o declare_v open_o to_o the_o whole_a world_n the_o truth_n and_o benefit_n of_o that_o sentence_n for_o by_o experience_n i_o speak_v it_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n etc._n etc._n therefoee_o no_o disparagement_n ought_v to_o be_v offer_v to_o my_o authority_n who_o not_o only_o believe_v myself_o what_o be_v commit_v to_o i_o but_o i_o also_o preach_v what_o i_o have_v experience_n of_o vers._n 16._o howbeit_o for_o this_o cause_n i_o obtain_v mercy_n that_o in_o i_o first_o jesus_n christ_n may_v show_v forth_o all_o long-suffering_a for_o a_o pattern_n to_o they_o that_o shall_v hereafter_o believe_v on_o he_o to_o life_n everlasting_a reas._n 7._o the_o lord_n have_v set_v i_o for_o a_o example_n of_o his_o long-suffering_a mercy_n goodness_n and_o admirable_a grace_n that_o sinner_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n who_o shall_v hear_v of_o my_o wonderful_a conversion_n and_o the_o bounty_n of_o god_n towards_o i_o may_v be_v abundant_o confirm_v in_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n and_o expect_v the_o like_a goodness_n towards_o themselves_o look_v upon_o i_o as_o a_o type_n and_o exemplar_n of_o unspeakable_a mercy_n therefore_o be_o i_o most_o fit_a to_o be_v make_v a_o preacher_n of_o that_o grace_n and_o far_o be_v it_o from_o any_o one_o to_o detract_v from_o my_o authority_n because_o of_o my_o former_a conversation_n while_o i_o be_v a_o unbeliever_n vers._n 17._o now_o unto_o the_o king_n eternal_a immortal_a invisible_a the_o only_a wise_a god_n be_v honour_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n thâ—_n apostle_n now_o affect_v with_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o benefit_n not_o satisfy_v himself_o in_o the_o amplification_n of_o it_o with_o a_o pathetic_a thanksgiving_n he_o conclude_v his_o speech_n with_o a_o illustrious_a celebration_n of_o christ_n concern_v who_o he_o produce_v four_o epithet_n which_o be_v so_o agreeable_a unto_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v also_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o father_n and_o to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1_o god_n or_o christ_n as_o god_n be_v king_n of_o age_n i._n e._n by_o a_o hebraism_n the_o eternal_a king_n that_o he_o may_v be_v distinguish_v from_o mundane_a and_o mortal_a king_n 2_o immortal_a because_o god_n be_v without_o all_o alteration_n change_n and_o corruption_n and_o always_o the_o same_o like_o himself_o 3_o invisible_a because_o he_o can_v be_v comprehend_v by_o the_o eye_n or_o any_o sense_n because_o their_o faculty_n be_v corporeal_a and_o circumscribe_v with_o narrow_a limit_n 4_o he_o be_v only_o wise_a because_o he_o alone_o know_v all_o thing_n not_o by_o object_n nor_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ratiocination_n but_o in_o and_o by_o and_o of_o himself_o as_o one_o in_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n as_o in_o their_o first_o efficient_a and_o their_o ultimate_a end_n hence_o the_o apostle_n ascribe_v honour_n to_o god_n or_o a_o testification_n to_o his_o eminency_n glory_n a_o celebrious_a fame_n with_o praise_n which_o be_v eternal_o due_a unto_o god_n add_v amen_n as_o a_o seal_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o willingness_n to_o glorify_v god_n the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 18._o this_o charge_n i_o commit_v unto_o thou_o son_n timothy_n according_a to_o the_o prophecy_n which_o go_v before_o on_o thou_o that_o thou_o by_o they_o may_v war_v a_o good_a warfare_n the_o three_o part_n contain_v his_o exhortation_n to_o timothy_n that_o he_o will_v behave_v himself_o courageous_o in_o his_o ministry_n viz._n that_o he_o will_v war_v a_o good_a warfare_n or_o that_o he_o will_v prepare_v himself_o to_o fight_v against_o all_o enemy_n and_o all_o impediment_n and_o will_v use_v all_o diligence_n that_o the_o church_n may_v receive_v no_o detriment_n by_o any_o one_o according_a the_o argument_n of_o his_o exhortation_n be_v two_o arg._n 1._o because_o certain_a thing_n be_v foretell_v prophetical_o of_o pious_a man_n by_o a_o kind_n of_o divine_a instinct_n which_o afford_v great_a hope_n of_o famous_a action_n to_o be_v do_v by_o thou_o as_o appear_v out_o of_o act._n 16.2_o therefore_o war_v a_o good_a warfare_n vers._n 19_o hold_v fast_a faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o some_o have_v put_v away_o concern_v faith_n have_v make_v shipwreck_n he_o explain_v his_o exhortation_n by_o show_v the_o manner_n of_o war_a to_o wit_n that_o he_o will_v defend_v faithful_o and_o profess_v sound_a doctrine_n and_o by_o a_o holy_a life_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n preach_v by_o he_o that_o he_o will_v maintain_v the_o light_n and_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o will_v inward_o acquaint_v he_o with_o his_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o man_n if_o he_o will_v attend_v to_o it_o and_o will_v administer_v comfort_n to_o he_o if_o he_o suffer_v for_o defend_v the_o truth_n which_o be_v put_v away_o arg._n 2._o because_o â—â—less_v thou_o behave_v thyself_o with_o a_o good_a courage_n and_o observe_v this_o law_n of_o war_n concern_v the_o join_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n with_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n there_o be_v danger_n upon_o the_o loss_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n that_o thou_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o sound_a doctrine_n or_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n as_o some_o have_v do_v therefore_o war_v a_o good_a warfare_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o cast_v in_o no_o scruple_n here_o to_o timothy_n about_o the_o uncertainty_n of_o perseverance_n but_o use_v the_o best_a and_o most_o effectual_a argument_n to_o persuade_v he_o to_o it_o for_o it_o make_v nothing_o in_o hypothetical_n proposition_n that_o the_o part_n of_o it_o take_v by_o themselves_o and_o categorical_o may_v be_v false_a or_o impossible_a it_o be_v sufficient_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o rule_n annex_v that_o the_o connexion_n of_o the_o part_n be_v certain_a vers._n 20._o of_o who_o be_v hymeneus_n and_o alexander_n who_o i_o have_v deliver_v unto_o satan_n that_o they_o may_v learn_v not_o to_o blaspheme_v the_o apostle_n name_v two_o apostate_n for_o example_n hymeneus_n and_o alexander_n who_o he_o have_v not_o long_o before_o deliver_v unto_o satan_n i._n e._n excommunicate_v for_o they_o that_o be_v cast_v out_o from_o the_o face_n of_o god_n shine_v in_o the_o church_n fall_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n as_o to_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o outward_a man_n or_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o church_n privilege_n the_o end_n of_o this_o excommunication_n he_o show_v to_o be_v this_o that_o be_v lead_v to_o repentance_n they_o may_v return_v
to_o a_o right_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n for_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o declare_v any_o thing_n concern_v the_o total_a loss_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a hope_n for_o their_o repentance_n and_o their_o possible_a salvation_n hereafter_o chap_n ii_o in_o this_o chapter_n he_o deliver_v four_o precept_n wherein_o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v to_o be_v instruct_v how_o they_o ought_v decent_o to_o behave_v themselves_o in_o their_o public_a assembly_n both_o man_n and_o woman_n vers._n 1._o i_o exhort_v therefore_o that_o first_o of_o all_o supplication_n prayer_n intercession_n and_o give_v of_o thanks_o be_v make_v for_o all_o man_n precept_n 1._o that_o prayer_n in_o the_o public_a assembly_n especial_o may_v not_o be_v neglect_v but_o that_o supplication_n ought_v to_o be_v make_v for_o the_o turn_n of_o evil_n away_o and_o prayer_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o good_a thing_n intercession_n for_o other_o man_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o benefit_n receive_v in_o public_a prayer_n which_o the_o whole_a church_n the_o pastor_n go_v before_o aught_o to_o conceive_v and_o that_o for_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n be_v they_o of_o what_o condition_n they_o will_n vers._n 2._o for_o king_n and_o for_o all_o that_o be_v in_o authority_n that_o we_o may_v lead_v a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n he_o expound_v the_o special_a precept_n and_o in_o particular_a command_v they_o to_o pray_v for_o king_n and_o all_o magistrate_n in_o great_a place_n who_o because_o they_o sit_v at_o the_o helm_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n aught_o to_o be_v most_o dear_a to_o we_o and_o upon_o that_o account_n ought_v they_o to_o be_v mention_v by_o we_o in_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o church_n peaceable_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n be_v nine_o reas._o 1_o from_o the_o profitable_a end_n because_o the_o magistrate_n be_v safe_a and_o manage_v their_o office_n in_o peace_n the_o faithful_a may_v lead_v a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n in_o godliness_n or_o obedience_n to_o the_o first_o table_n and_o honesty_n or_o obedience_n to_o the_o second_o table_n therefore_o must_v we_o pray_v for_o they_o vers._n 3._o for_o this_o be_v good_a and_o acceptable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n reas._o 2._o to_o pray_v for_o king_n and_o all_o order_n of_o man_n be_v good_a or_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n therefore_o ought_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o saviour_n because_o although_o christ_n be_v our_o saviour_n by_o special_a office_n yet_o in_o the_o effect_n and_o execution_n of_o his_o office_n he_o do_v not_o actual_o save_v we_o but_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n vers._n 4._o who_o will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o be_v save_v and_o to_o come_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n reas._o 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a god_n will_v have_v all_o sort_n of_o man_n therefore_o some_o among_o king_n and_o magistrate_n and_o all_o order_n of_o man_n to_o be_v save_v and_o come_v to_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o he_o will_v that_o we_o pray_v for_o all_o sort_n or_o man_n and_o by_o name_n for_o king_n and_o those_o in_o authority_n concern_v who_o we_o be_v oblige_v to_o hope_v well_o vers._n 5._o for_o there_o be_v one_o god_n and_o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n reas._n 4._o although_o man_n be_v distinguish_v several_a way_n among_o themselves_o and_o there_o be_v divers_a order_n whereof_o many_o be_v stranger_n to_o the_o faith_n and_o many_o enemy_n yet_o it_o be_v enough_o to_o engage_v our_o prayer_n for_o all_o because_o god_n be_v one_o under_o who_o power_n and_o dominion_n all_o be_v comprehend_v and_o that_o god_n be_v the_o god_n of_o the_o jew_n as_o well_o as_o the_o gentile_n without_o acception_n of_o person_n therefore_o ought_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n and_o one_o mediator_n reas._n 5._o what_o ever_o distance_n there_o be_v among_o man_n by_o which_o they_o may_v be_v distinguish_v from_o each_o other_o it_o be_v enough_o notwithstanding_o to_o engage_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o all_o because_o to_o all_o nation_n and_o all_o condition_n of_o man_n there_o be_v one_o mediator_n appoint_v betwixt_o god_n and_o man_n by_o who_o a_o access_n be_v open_a to_o all_o that_o come_v unto_o he_o therefore_o ought_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o all_o the_o man_n reas._n 6._o we_o have_v reason_n to_o pray_v for_o all_o man_n inasmuch_o as_o that_o one_o mediator_n of_o all_o man_n be_v man_n by_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o word_n by_o the_o common_a bond_n of_o humane_a nature_n he_o be_v unite_v to_o all_o mâ—n_z viz._n jesus_n christ_n who_o intercede_v for_o all_o i._n e._n for_o his_o sheep_n collect_v out_o of_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o pray_v for_o all_o vers._n 6._o who_o give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o all_o to_o be_v testify_v in_o due_a time_n reas._n 7._o christ_n give_v himself_o a_o full_a and_o sufficient_a price_n of_o redemption_n for_o man_n of_o all_o kind_n therefore_o ought_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n a_o testimony_n reas._n 8._o the_o gospel_n or_o testimony_n of_o christ_n redeem_v all_o sort_n of_o man_n which_o god_n have_v design_v in_o due_a time_n to_o reveal_v be_v now_o make_v manifest_a therefore_o in_o make_v prayer_n for_o all_o man_n the_o testimony_n of_o this_o truth_n be_v to_o be_v produce_v in_o christian_a church_n vers._n 7._o whereunto_o i_o be_o ordain_v a_o preacher_n and_o a_o apostle_n i_o speak_v the_o truth_n in_o christ_n and_o lie_v noâ—_n a_o teacher_n of_o the_o gentile_n in_o faith_n and_o verity_n reas._n 9_o the_o preach_v of_o this_o testimony_n or_o gospel_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o price_n of_o redemption_n pay_v for_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n by_o christ_n be_v in_o special_a manner_n commit_v unto_o i_o that_o i_o may_v be_v also_o a_o teacher_n of_o the_o gentile_n to_o instruct_v they_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o all_o truth_n which_o lead_v to_o eternal_a life_n see_v therefore_o i_o know_v that_o many_o of_o the_o gentile_n be_v to_o be_v save_v and_o now_o i_o public_o teach_v you_o this_o prayer_n ought_v public_o to_o be_v make_v in_o all_o christian_a church_n for_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n because_o he_o know_v that_o some_o among_o the_o jew_n will_v take_v ill_a the_o mention_v of_o his_o apostleship_n and_o his_o embassage_n to_o the_o gentile_n he_o confirm_v that_o expression_n of_o his_o be_v senâ—_n to_o the_o gentile_n with_o a_o grave_a asseveration_n lest_o any_o one_o shall_v doubt_v vers._n 8._o i_o will_v therefore_o that_o man_n pray_v every_o where_o lift_v up_o holy_a hand_n without_o wrath_n and_o doubt_v those_o thing_n that_o follow_v belong_v to_o the_o circumstance_n of_o public_a worship_n therefore_o the_o second_o precept_n follow_v touch_v person_n fit_a for_o conceive_v public_a prayer_n in_o the_o church_n also_o concern_v the_o place_n and_o disposition_n both_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n accommodate_v to_o that_o matter_n as_o for_o the_o person_n he_o command_v the_o man_n only_o not_o woman_n to_o speak_v in_o the_o church_n and_o to_o precede_v the_o people_n in_o their_o prayer_n in_o every_o place_n as_o to_o the_o place_n he_o show_v according_a to_o that_o prediction_n of_o christ_n joh._n 4._o that_o all_o difference_n of_o place_n which_o be_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n when_o they_o be_v thrice_o a_o year_n to_o meet_v at_o the_o temple_n in_o jerusalem_n and_o their_o face_n be_v to_o be_v turn_v to_o the_o sanctuary_n whether_o they_o be_v near_o or_o afar_o off_o from_o the_o temple_n be_v take_v away_o and_o that_o now_o liberty_n be_v grant_v that_o christian_n in_o every_o place_n may_v honest_o and_o decent_o celebrate_v their_o assembly_n lift_v up_o as_o to_o the_o body_n he_o require_v that_o the_o gesture_n shall_v be_v such_o as_o may_v testify_v reverence_n to_o the_o divine_a majesty_n and_o may_v enkindle_v our_o devotion_n which_o kind_n of_o gesture_n be_v the_o lift_v up_o of_o the_o hand_n whether_o they_o be_v spread_v abroad_o or_o close_v together_o pure_o as_o for_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o chief_o the_o soul_n he_o require_v first_o integrity_n and_o innocency_n of_o life_n which_o hâ—e_v mean_n by_o purity_n of_o hand_n 2_o that_o wrath_n be_v lay_v aside_o strife_n and_o all_o evil_a affection_n that_o they_o all_o be_v of_o one_o accord_n 3_o that_o they_o make_v no_o doubt_n whether_o god_n will_v hear_v or_o grant_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o who_o come_v to_o he_o by_o jesus_n christ_n ask_v of_o he_o according_a to_o his_o revealed_z will_n vers._n 9_o in_o like_a
god_n and_o his_o doctrine_n be_v not_o blaspheme_v precept_n 1._o concern_v the_o instruct_n of_o christian_a servant_n who_o be_v servant_n by_o condition_n and_o under_o the_o yoke_n of_o another_o the_o precept_n be_v this_o that_o they_o account_v their_o own_o master_n though_o infidel_n worthy_a of_o all_o honour_n who_o they_o serve_v as_o those_o that_o be_v place_v by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n in_o a_o degree_n above_o they_o that_o the_o name_n of_o god_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n be_v this_o lest_o if_o they_o shall_v do_v otherwise_o the_o gospel_n may_v be_v evil_o speak_v of_o and_o reproach_v by_o infidel_n through_o the_o miscarriage_n of_o christian_a servant_n vers._n 2._o and_o they_o that_o have_v believe_a master_n let_v they_o not_o despise_v they_o because_o they_o be_v brethren_n but_o rather_o do_v they_o service_n because_o they_o be_v faithful_a and_o belove_a partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n these_o thing_n teach_v and_o exhort_v but_o if_o their_o master_n be_v believer_n he_o retort_v what_o servant_n be_v ready_a to_o object_n and_o because_o be_v brethren_n in_o christianity_n do_v not_o take_v away_o diversity_n of_o condition_n in_o civil_a policy_n he_o forbid_v servant_n to_o despise_v their_o master_n upon_o that_o account_n because_o they_o be_v equal_a in_o christ_n and_o he_o command_v that_o they_o serve_v they_o so_o much_o the_o more_o ready_o because_o their_o master_n be_v faithful_a and_o belove_v of_o god_n and_o for_o this_o cause_n so_o much_o the_o more_o worthy_a to_o receive_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o service_n he_o enjoin_v timothy_n himself_o to_o teach_v these_o thing_n and_o to_o exhort_v other_o pastor_n to_o teach_v the_o same_o vers._n 3._o if_o any_o man_n teach_v otherwise_o and_o consent_v not_o to_o wholesome_a word_n even_o the_o word_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o to_o the_o doctrine_n which_o be_v according_a to_o godliness_n precept_n 2._o of_o a_o void_a perverse_a teacher_n i._n e._n to_o put_v they_o from_o or_o to_o eject_v they_o out_o of_o the_o ministry_n or_o to_o excommunicate_v they_o from_o the_o church_n many_o such_o there_o be_v in_o those_o time_n who_o teach_v otherwise_o who_o depart_v either_o from_o the_o apostolical_a verity_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o their_o word_n or_o from_o apostolical_a simplicity_n in_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o teach_v other_o thing_n or_o otherwise_o than_o the_o apostle_n not_o rest_v satisfy_v in_o the_o simplicity_n of_o christian_a piety_n from_o who_o carriage_n and_o manner_n the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o the_o chastisement_n he_o give_v six_o reason_n and_o consent_v not_o reas._n 1_o they_o be_v obstinate_a who_o submit_v not_o themselves_o to_o the_o wholesome_a word_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o sound_a doctrine_n which_o in_o the_o maâ—â—er_n and_o manner_n of_o teach_v be_v after_o godliness_n vers._n 4._o he_o be_v proud_a know_v nothing_o but_o dote_v about_o question_n and_o strife_n of_o word_n whereof_o come_v envy_n strife_n rail_n evil_a surmising_n reas._n 2._o because_o they_o be_v proud_a puff_v up_o with_o a_o vain_a opinion_n of_o their_o own_o knowledge_n whereas_o they_o know_v nothing_o solid_o in_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n dote_v reas._n 3_o they_o be_v of_o such_o a_o contentious_a disposition_n that_o they_o dote_v about_o foolish_a question_n and_o strife_n of_o word_n whereof_o reas._o 4._o because_o by_o these_o cavillation_n they_o stir_v up_o envy_n contention_n rail_v evil_a surmizing_n vers._n 5._o perverse_a dispute_n of_o man_n of_o corrupt_a mind_n and_o destitute_a of_o the_o truth_n suppose_v that_o gain_n be_v godliness_n from_o such_o withdraw_v thyself_o reas._n 5._o because_o by_o their_o perverse_a dispute_n they_o discover_v themselves_o to_o be_v of_o a_o perverse_a and_o corrupt_a mind_n destitute_a of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o studious_a of_o gain_n than_o godliness_n yea_o to_o be_v such_o who_o make_v a_o gain_n of_o godliness_n whereupon_o he_o infer_v the_o censure_n of_o withdraw_a from_o they_o which_o be_v the_o consequence_n of_o excommunication_n vers._n 6._o but_o godliness_n with_o contentment_n be_v great_a gain_n precept_n 3._o of_o follow_v after_o godliness_n as_o the_o great_a gain_n and_o avoid_v covetousness_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n be_v eight_o reas._o 1_o because_o godliness_n be_v such_o a_o gain_n sufficient_a to_o itself_o render_v the_o mind_n content_v in_o every_o condition_n or_o it_o be_v a_o gain_n that_o carry_v along_o with_o it_o true_a sufficiency_n and_o contentment_n vers._n 7._o for_o we_o bring_v nothing_o into_o this_o world_n and_o it_o be_v certain_a we_o can_v carry_v nothing_o out_o reas._n 2._o because_o riches_n only_o have_v their_o use_n in_o this_o life_n not_o after_o death_n therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o hunt_v after_o riches_n vers._n 8._o and_o have_v food_n and_o raiment_n let_v we_o be_v therewith_o content_a reas._o 3_o because_o we_o may_v be_v without_o riches_n even_o in_o this_o life_n and_o aught_o to_o be_v content_a with_o meat_n and_o clothing_n whatever_o it_o be_v vers._n 9_o but_o they_o that_o will_v be_v rich_a fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o a_o snare_n and_o into_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n reas._n 4._o because_o they_o that_o most_o mind_n get_v of_o riches_n and_o resolve_o hunt_v after_o they_o be_v near_o to_o the_o great_a sin_n vexation_n of_o mind_n and_o misery_n in_o this_o world_n and_o eternal_a perdition_n hereafter_o vers._n 10._o for_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a which_o while_o some_o covet_v after_o they_o have_v err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o pierce_v themselves_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n reas._n 5._o because_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a as_o of_o ungodliness_n lie_v perjury_n cruelty_n and_o tyranny_n etc._n etc._n which_o some_o reas._o 6._o from_o the_o experience_n of_o some_o who_o be_v covetous_a of_o money_n fall_v away_o from_o the_o christian_a religion_n and_o become_v most_o miserable_a vers._n 11._o but_o thou_o o_o man_n of_o god_n flee_v these_o thing_n and_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n godliness_n faith_n love_n patience_n meekness_n reas._n 7._o with_o a_o special_a application_n because_o this_o vice_n be_v unworthy_a a_o minister_n who_o be_v a_o man_n of_o god_n and_o separate_v to_o the_o heavenly_a employment_n of_o god_n who_o therefore_o ought_v to_o avoid_v covetousness_n and_o earthly_a desire_n follow_v reas._n 8._o because_o it_o become_v the_o man_n of_o god_n or_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v in_o love_n with_o the_o riches_n of_o virtue_n and_o to_o accumulate_v these_o one_o upon_o another_o whereof_o he_o enumerate_v six_o vers._n 12._o fight_v the_o good_a sight_n of_o faith_n lay_v hold_v on_o eternal_a life_n whereunto_o thou_o be_v also_o call_v and_o have_v profess_v a_o good_a profession_n before_o many_o witness_n precept_n 4._o that_o all_o lawful_a mean_n be_v use_v for_o the_o propagate_a of_o the_o gospel_n and_o defend_v the_o truth_n of_o his_o doctrine_n he_o shall_v strive_v against_o all_o adversary_n and_o impediment_n whatsoever_o good_a the_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n or_o precept_n be_v four_o reas._n 1_o because_o this_o fight_n be_v good_a commendable_a and_o profitable_a life_n reas._n 2._o because_o so_o thou_o shall_v lay_v hold_n on_o eternal_a life_n whereunto_o reas._n 3_o because_o thou_o be_v call_v to_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o partake_n of_o life_n or_o faith_n profess_a reas._n 4._o thou_o have_v already_o before_o many_o witness_n publish_v a_o famous_a testimony_n of_o thy_o faith_n therefore_o go_v on_o to_o fight_v that_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n vers._n 13._o i_o give_v thou_o charge_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o quicken_v all_o thing_n and_o before_o christ_n jesus_n who_o before_o pontius_n pilate_n witness_v a_o good_a confession_n 14._o that_o thou_o keep_v this_o commandment_n without_o spot_n unrebukeable_a until_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n precept_n 5._o with_o a_o most_o grave_a and_o vehement_a charge_n before_o god_n and_o christ_n the_o mediator_n he_o exhort_v timothy_n and_o all_o pastor_n after_o he_o and_o all_o other_o upon_o who_o the_o care_n of_o the_o church_n lie_v who_o he_o speak_v to_o in_o his_o person_n that_o they_o observe_v these_o command_n or_o that_o they_o so_o discharge_v the_o office_n commit_v to_o they_o faithful_o observe_v these_o rule_n touch_v the_o govern_n of_o the_o church_n that_o they_o may_v be_v find_v unblameable_a and_o unreprovable_a in_o doctrine_n and_o manner_n and_o because_o that_o which_o he_o exhort_v to_o be_v difficult_a he_o lay_v down_o six_o argument_n of_o the_o precept_n all_o which_o prove_v that_o all_o the_o former_a command_n be_v
hardness_n as_o a_o good_a soldier_n of_o jesus_n christ._n branch_n 3._o that_o he_o neither_o fear_v nor_o fly_v from_o the_o pain_n which_o be_v require_v to_o this_o double_a work_n nor_o the_o affliction_n or_o persecution_n that_o follow_v it_o but_o receive_v and_o bear_v they_o with_o a_o good_a courage_n as_o a_o soldier_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n or_o admonition_n be_v eleven_o all_o which_o prove_v that_o he_o ought_v valiant_o to_o manage_v his_o warfare_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n arg._n 1._o because_o thou_o be_v a_o soldier_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o as_o to_o thy_o general_n thou_o have_v bind_v thyself_o by_o a_o military_a oath_n and_o it_o become_v a_o christian_a soldier_n to_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n not_o fierce_o to_o strive_v against_o his_o adversary_n but_o patient_o inure_v himself_o to_o the_o cross_n and_o in_o the_o carry_v on_o of_o his_o work_n contend_v with_o difficulty_n to_o proceed_v forward_o therefore_o thou_o ought_v to_o behave_v thyself_o courageous_o in_o manage_v thy_o warfare_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 4._o no_o man_n that_o war_v entangle_v himself_o with_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n that_o he_o may_v please_v he_o who_o have_v choose_v he_o to_o be_v a_o soldier_n arg._n 2._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o comparison_n because_o otherwise_o thou_o can_v not_o please_v thy_o general_n christ_n unless_o set_v aside_o all_o thy_o occasion_n that_o may_v call_v thou_o away_o from_o the_o work_n of_o christ_n thou_o addict_v thyself_o whole_o to_o his_o service_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 5._o and_o if_o a_o man_n also_o strive_v for_o mastery_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o crown_v except_o he_o strive_v lawful_o arg._n 3._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o comparison_n to_o the_o sport_n and_o noble_a strive_v which_o be_v among_o the_o heathen_a because_o thou_o can_v not_o be_v crown_v if_o weary_v in_o the_o first_o onset_n thou_o retreat_v out_o of_o the_o field_n to_o rest_v and_o ease_n but_o it_o behoove_v thou_o to_o strive_v lawful_o and_o to_o prosecute_v the_o contention_n so_o far_o as_o the_o law_n prescribe_v i._n e._n persevere_v so_o long_o as_o thou_o live_v in_o this_o christian_a warfare_n that_o aâ—_n length_n thou_o may_v be_v crown_v conqueror_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 6._o the_o husbandman_n that_o labour_v must_v be_v first_o partaker_n of_o the_o fruit_n arg._n 4._o propound_v by_o way_n of_o similitude_n as_o the_o former_a because_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o thou_o first_o labour_n if_o thou_o will_v receive_v fruit_n which_o as_o a_o husbandman_n without_o doubt_n thou_o shall_v reap_v if_o thou_o follow_v thy_o work_n with_o a_o good_a courage_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 7._o consider_v what_o i_o say_v and_o the_o lord_n give_v thou_o understanding_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o timothy_n may_v gather_v and_o conceive_v more_o by_o these_o similitude_n than_o can_v be_v set_v down_o or_o need_v to_o be_v explain_v he_o leave_v the_o application_n of_o these_o similitude_n to_o timothy_n and_o further_o pray_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v open_v his_o eye_n to_o see_v those_o lesson_n which_o here_o and_o otherwhere_o he_o may_v learn_v for_o the_o discharge_n of_o his_o duty_n for_o these_o comparison_n be_v weak_a than_o to_o reach_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o christian_a warfare_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o those_o that_o labour_n in_o the_o ministry_n vers._n 8._o remember_v that_o jesus_n christ_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o david_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a according_a to_o my_o gospel_n arg._n 5._o because_o christ_n the_o general_n and_o captain_n of_o the_o army_n have_v conquer_v all_o adverse_a power_n and_o death_n itself_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o deity_n rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a for_o we_o in_o the_o same_o flesh_n which_o he_o assume_v from_o the_o seed_n of_o david_n as_o i_o have_v preach_v therefore_o o_o timothy_n thou_o may_v hope_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o evil_n and_o from_o death_n itself_o by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n very_a god_n and_o very_o man_n to_o which_o end_n also_o he_o command_v timothy_n to_o remember_v and_o keep_v in_o mind_n this_o doctrine_n because_o this_o be_v the_o chief_a foundation_n of_o faith_n hope_n and_o christian_a consolation_n vers._n 9_o wherein_o i_o suffer_v trouble_n as_o a_o evil_a doer_n even_o unto_o bond_n but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v not_o bind_v arg._n 6._o from_o the_o example_n of_o paul_n himself_o i_o suffer_v bond_n and_o disgrace_n willing_o in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n therefore_o do_v thou_o prepare_v thyself_o to_o suffer_v the_o like_a but_o the_o word_n arg._n 7._o all_o the_o endeavour_n of_o the_o adversary_n of_o the_o gospel_n come_v to_o nothing_o while_o they_o persecute_v we_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n even_o unto_o bond_n because_o although_o they_o may_v overcome_v we_o professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n yet_o they_o overcome_v not_o nor_o do_v the_o gospel_n suffer_v bond_n or_o be_v it_o hinder_v in_o its_o course_n therefore_o let_v we_o confident_o carry_v on_o our_o warfare_n vers._n 10._o therefore_o i_o endure_v all_o thing_n for_o the_o elect_v sake_n that_o they_o may_v also_o obtain_v the_o salvation_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n with_o eternal_a glory_n arg._n 8._o the_o elect_n of_o god_n be_v worthy_a for_o who_o edification_n and_o confirmation_n in_o the_o faith_n to_o eternal_a salvation_n purchase_v by_o christ_n we_o who_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n suffer_v all_o kind_n of_o evil_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o it_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n for_o if_o we_o be_v dead_a with_o he_o we_o shall_v also_o live_v with_o he_o 12._o if_o we_o suffer_v we_o also_o shall_v reign_v with_o he_o if_o we_o deny_v he_o he_o will_v also_o deny_v we_o arg._n 9_o although_o the_o flesh_n hardly_o admit_v this_o say_n yet_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n death_n in_o endure_v the_o cross_n be_v annex_v to_o our_o communion_n with_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n and_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o they_o shall_v reign_v with_o christ_n who_o suffer_v with_o or_o for_o he_o therefore_o must_v we_o be_v of_o good_a courage_n in_o our_o warfare_n that_o we_o may_v live_v and_o reign_v with_o christ._n if_o we_o arg._n 10._o whosoever_o be_v deceive_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o persecution_n and_o the_o allurement_n of_o the_o world_n cast_v off_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n shall_v also_o be_v cast_v off_o by_o christ_n and_o perish_v therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 13._o if_o we_o believe_v not_o yet_o he_o abide_v faithful_a he_o can_v deny_v himself_o arg._n 11._o they_o that_o be_v unfaithful_a although_o they_o bring_v destruction_n upon_o themselves_o yet_o they_o shall_v detract_v nothing_o from_o the_o truth_n or_o glory_n of_o christ_n who_o will_v defend_v his_o truth_n against_o the_o power_n of_o adversary_n and_o the_o perfidiousness_n of_o apostate_n and_o will_v establish_v whatever_o he_o have_v say_v for_o his_o servant_n and_o against_o their_o enemy_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 14._o of_o these_o thing_n put_v they_o in_o remembrance_n charge_v they_o before_o the_o lord_n that_o they_o strive_v not_o about_o word_n to_o no_o profit_n but_o to_o the_o subvert_v of_o the_o hearer_n admon_n 2._o that_o timothy_n do_v not_o only_o enforce_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v speak_v but_o also_o take_v care_n that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v wise_o handle_v both_o by_o other_o and_o himself_o also_o for_o example_n unto_o other_o there_o be_v three_o branch_n of_o this_o admonition_n branch_n 1_o that_o in_o the_o name_n and_o authority_n of_o christ_n he_o refrain_v unprofitable_a disputation_n such_o as_o they_o use_v to_o be_v who_o seek_v after_o applause_n for_o their_o accuteness_n in_o their_o sophistry_n unprofitable_a the_o reason_n of_o this_o branch_n be_v two_o reas._o 1_o because_o such_o contention_n produce_v no_o profit_n at_o all_o subvert_v reas._o 2._o because_o the_o faith_n of_o some_o be_v overthrow_v who_o lose_v the_o truth_n in_o wrangling_n or_o give_v heed_n to_o perplex_a disputation_n vers._n 15._o study_v to_o show_v thyself_o approve_v unto_o god_n a_o workman_n that_o need_v not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a right_o divide_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n branch_n 2._o that_o he_o show_v himself_o a_o example_n in_o a_o prudent_a administration_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n study_v to_o approve_v himself_o to_o god_n when_o other_o look_v after_o public_a applause_n show_v himself_o a_o faithful_a workman_n when_o other_o boast_v themselves_o as_o vain_a disputer_n always_o do_v his_o endeavour_n that_o he_o neither_o do_v nor_o speak_v any_o thing_n unbecoming_a whereof_o he_o may_v be_v ashamed_a in_o the_o
presence_n of_o god_n whilst_o other_o fierce_o strive_v among_o themselves_o only_o because_o they_o be_v ashamed_a to_o be_v overcome_v or_o to_o be_v account_v unlearned_a last_o employ_v himself_o in_o preach_v not_o in_o mince_v of_o word_n while_o the_o substance_n be_v neglect_v but_o in_o a_o prudent_a divide_v and_o distribution_n of_o their_o plain_a meaning_n and_o apply_v they_o to_o the_o advantage_n of_o the_o hearer_n in_o faith_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o truth_n vers._n 16._o but_o shun_v profane_a and_o vain_a babble_n for_o they_o will_v increase_v unto_o more_o ungodliness_n branch_n 3._o that_o he_o decline_v the_o lofty_a and_o sophistical_a manner_n of_o speech_n new_a unusual_a and_o profane_a phrase_n he_o subjoin_v three_o reason_n of_o this_o branch_n profane_a reas._n 1_o because_o as_o those_o insolent_a speech_n proceed_v from_o the_o profaneness_n and_o impiety_n of_o the_o mind_n so_o they_o foster_v and_o increase_v ungodliness_n in_o other_o vers._n 17._o and_o their_o word_n will_v eat_v as_o do_v a_o canker_n of_o who_o be_v hymeneus_n and_o philetus_n r._n 2._o because_o the_o manner_n of_o teach_v and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o sophister_n will_v eat_v up_o the_o church_n as_o a_o gangrene_n consume_v the_o body_n which_o as_o physician_n teach_v unless_o it_o be_v very_o sudden_o cure_v it_o invade_v the_o contiguous_a part_n seizes_z upon_o the_o very_a bone_n and_o till_o the_o man_n be_v extinct_a it_o proceed_v without_o cease_v vers._n 18._o who_o concern_v the_o truth_n have_v err_v say_v that_o the_o resurrection_n be_v pass_v already_o and_o overthrow_v the_o faith_n of_o some_o r._n 3._o because_o experience_n have_v demonstrate_v this_o evil_a in_o the_o person_n of_o two_o heretic_n who_o he_o name_v to_o their_o disgrace_n that_o they_o may_v be_v avoid_v as_o rock_n who_o only_o acknowledge_v a_o allegorical_a resurrection_n err_v from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o truth_n overthrow_v the_o faith_n of_o some_o and_o while_o they_o insinuate_v their_o perverse_a opinion_n into_o other_o give_v occasion_n to_o some_o not_o well_o settle_v in_o the_o faith_n to_o renounce_v the_o profession_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n vers._n 19_o nevertheless_o the_o foundation_n of_o god_n stand_v sure_a have_v this_o seal_n the_o lord_n know_v they_o that_o be_v he_o and_o let_v every_o one_o that_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n admonition_n 3._o of_o hold_v fast_o the_o doctrine_n of_o perseverance_n of_o true_a believer_n although_o the_o faith_n of_o some_o be_v overthrow_v which_o admonition_n be_v propound_v by_o way_n of_o consolation_n and_o confirmation_n of_o faith_n against_o the_o scandal_n of_o apostate_n especial_o of_o the_o famous_a doctor_n who_o levity_n and_o perfidiousness_n ought_v indeed_o to_o stir_v up_o all_o to_o watchfulness_n but_o it_o ought_v not_o in_o any_o wise_a to_o weaken_v the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o saint_n the_o doctrine_n to_o be_v maintain_v by_o timothy_n in_o this_o although_o the_o faith_n of_o some_o be_v overthrow_v yet_o the_o build_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o elect_n or_o true_a believer_n abide_v firm_a or_o the_o perseverance_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v certain_a this_o he_o prove_v by_o six_o argument_n sure_a argum._n 1._o by_o way_n of_o comparison_n from_o a_o building_n the_o build_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o elect_n have_v a_o sure_a foundation_n lay_v by_o god_n which_o stand_v unmoveable_a and_o this_o it_o be_v the_o free_a election_n of_o god_n the_o constancy_n and_o stability_n whereof_o he_o compare_v to_o a_o foundation_n lay_v upon_o a_o rock_n therefore_o the_o perseverance_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v certain_a seal_v argum._n 2._o by_o way_n of_o comparison_n from_o a_o seal_n to_o this_o sense_n the_o salvation_n of_o the_o elect_n be_v keep_v in_o the_o secret_a custody_n of_o god_n as_o with_o a_o signet_n so_o that_o though_o it_o appear_v not_o to_o the_o world_n who_o they_o be_v that_o be_v elect_v yet_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o they_o be_v not_o of_o we_o or_o the_o number_n of_o true_a believer_n who_o go_v out_o from_o we_o that_o true_o believe_v or_o revolt_v from_o our_o society_n therefore_o the_o perseverance_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v certain_a know_v argum._n 3._o those_o be_v know_v unto_o god_n who_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n be_v his_o or_o belong_v to_o he_o as_o his_o peculiar_a one_o he_o know_v they_o and_o their_o name_n and_o number_n and_o embrace_v they_o with_o his_o special_a favour_n that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v pull_v from_o he_o to_o know_v they_o as_o his_o own_o be_v to_o acquiesce_v in_o they_o by_o his_o special_a love_n as_o his_o peculiar_a one_o therefore_o the_o perseverance_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v certain_a seal_v argum._n 4._o as_o another_o seal_n god_n have_v give_v this_o precept_n to_o be_v read_v of_o all_o man_n which_o he_o make_v effectual_a in_o all_o his_o elect_n let_v every_o one_o that_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n i._n e._n let_v he_o hold_v fast_o the_o faith_n with_o the_o profession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n let_v he_o also_o depart_v from_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n by_o repentance_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n therefore_o the_o saint_n those_o who_o god_n have_v seal_v for_o his_o own_o as_o it_o be_v with_o this_o seal_n and_o in_o who_o he_o work_v effectual_a obedience_n to_o this_o precept_n they_o shall_v not_o perish_v in_o their_o apostasy_n but_o persevere_v and_o end_v their_o life_n in_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ._n vers._n 20._o but_o in_o a_o great_a house_n there_o be_v not_o only_a vessel_n of_o gold_n and_o of_o silver_n but_o also_o of_o wood_n and_o of_o earth_n and_o some_o to_o honour_n and_o some_o to_o dishonour_v argum._n 5._o as_o in_o a_o well-furnished_a and_o great_a house_n there_o be_v some_o vessel_n more_o precious_a for_o decent_a use_n some_o base_a vessel_n for_o dishonourable_a use_n so_o in_o the_o church_n some_o be_v reprobate_a who_o only_o lie_v in_o their_o filthiness_n by_o who_o the_o church_n be_v corrupt_v they_o shall_v depart_v from_o the_o church_n by_o apostasy_n some_o be_v elect_v and_o sanctify_v of_o god_n who_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o their_o own_o commendation_n therefore_o the_o perseverance_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v certain_a vers._n 21._o if_o a_o man_n therefore_o purge_v himself_o from_o these_o he_o shall_v be_v a_o vessel_n unto_o honour_n sanctify_a and_o meet_v for_o the_o master_n use_n and_o prepare_v unto_o every_o good_a work_n argum._n 6._o it_o be_v not_o only_o certain_a that_o the_o elect_n shall_v persevere_v but_o it_o be_v also_o to_o be_v affirm_v that_o they_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o their_o election_n and_o perseverance_n for_o if_o any_o one_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n shall_v endeavour_v to_o purge_v himself_o from_o the_o manner_n of_o hypocrite_n and_o the_o defilement_n of_o sinner_n with_o which_o the_o vessel_n design_v to_o shame_n be_v fill_v he_o shall_v open_o manifest_v to_o himself_o and_o other_o that_o he_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o precious_a vessel_n prepare_v to_o sanctification_n and_o glory_n therefore_o the_o perseverance_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v certain_a vers._n 22._o flee_v also_o youthful_a lust_n but_o follow_v righteousness_n faith_n charity_n peace_n with_o they_o that_o call_v on_o the_o lord_n with_o a_o pure_a heart_n admonition_n 4._o to_o moderation_n of_o mind_n and_o to_o avoid_v all_o youthly_a affection_n and_o whatsoever_o may_v stir_v up_o contention_n or_o provoke_v the_o mind_n of_o other_o there_o be_v three_o branch_n of_o the_o admonition_n 1_o that_o he_o avoid_v all_o youthful_a lust_n or_o affection_n not_o only_o pleasure_n but_o also_o headiness_n contention_n pride_n desire_v of_o vainglory_n and_o the_o like_a evil_a affection_n which_o young_a man_n use_v to_o be_v infect_v with_o who_o have_v take_v upon_o they_o the_o office_n of_o teach_v or_o dispute_v follow_v 2_o that_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o follow_v 1_o righteousness_n which_o offend_v none_o 2_o faith_n which_o without_o disputation_n receive_v cheerful_o the_o mystery_n reveal_v from_o god_n 3_o charity_n which_o be_v not_o envious_a not_o puff_v up_o be_v not_o ambitious_a seek_v not_o her_o own_o but_o even_o those_o thing_n which_o conduce_v to_o the_o good_a of_o other_o 4_o peace_n with_o they_o that_o call_v on_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n i._n e._n with_o the_o true_a worshipper_n of_o god_n vers._n 23._o but_o foolish_a and_o unlearned_a question_n avoid_v know_v that_o they_o do_v gender_n strife_n 3_o that_o he_o shun_v question_n by_o which_o no_o man_n come_v to_o true_a wisdom_n and_o christian_a edification_n the_o
be_v make_v in_o his_o book_n vers._n 14._o alexander_n the_o coppersmith_n do_v i_o much_o evil_n the_o lord_n reward_v he_o according_a to_o his_o work_n 15._o of_o who_o be_v thou_o wear_v also_o for_o he_o have_v great_o withstand_v our_o word_n artic._n 2._o it_o relate_v to_o alexander_n the_o coppersmith_n a_o enemy_n to_o the_o gospel_n who_o earnest_o withstand_v the_o apostle_n in_o his_o preach_n and_o be_v very_o troublesome_a to_o he_o to_o who_o out_o of_o well-tempered_a zeal_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n he_o wish_v divine_a revenge_n as_o to_o a_o malicious_a and_o obstinate_a enemy_n and_o he_o warn_v timothy_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o he_o lest_o he_o receive_v the_o like_a injury_n from_o he_o vers._n 16._o at_o my_o first_o answer_n no_o man_n stand_v with_o i_o but_o all_o man_n forsake_v i_o i_o pray_v god_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v lay_v to_o their_o charge_n artic._n 3._o he_o mention_n four_o remarkable_a thing_n which_o befall_v he_o at_o his_o first_o defence_n when_o he_o first_o plead_v his_o cause_n before_o nero_n judgement_n seat_n the_o first_o be_v that_o none_o in_o the_o church_n at_o rome_n assist_v he_o or_o become_v any_o way_n helpful_a to_o he_o which_o be_v a_o argument_n that_o he_o do_v not_o succeed_v peter_n there_o nor_o that_o he_o be_v bishop_n of_o rome_n which_o desertion_n of_o he_o he_o impute_v to_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o saint_n at_o rome_n therefore_o he_o intercede_v to_o god_n for_o they_o and_o beseech_v he_o to_o pardon_v they_o vers._n 17._o notwithstanding_o the_o lord_n stand_v with_o i_o and_o strengthen_v i_o that_o by_o i_o the_o preach_a may_v be_v full_o know_v and_o that_o all_o the_o gentile_n may_v hear_v and_o i_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lion_n the_o second_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v his_o help_n in_o the_o defence_n of_o his_o cause_n and_o support_v he_o by_o his_o grace_n against_o all_o accusation_n whereof_o he_o give_v the_o reason_n that_o so_o the_o lord_n do_v more_o illustrious_o confirm_v and_o commend_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n among_o the_o gentile_n out_o of_o the_o mouth_n the_o three_o be_v that_o god_n deliver_v he_o from_o the_o present_a danger_n of_o death_n or_o from_o the_o cruelty_n of_o nero_n and_o his_o adversary_n which_o accuse_v he_o as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lion_n vers._n 18._o and_o the_o lord_n shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o every_o evil_a work_n and_o will_v preserve_v i_o unto_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n the_o four_o be_v that_o by_o this_o experience_n god_n have_v confirm_v his_o faith_n in_o he_o that_o he_o will_v preserve_v he_o lest_o daunt_v with_o any_o danger_n he_o shall_v defile_v himself_o in_o any_o evil_a work_n even_o until_o he_o shall_v translate_v he_o into_o his_o heavenly_a glory_n upon_o which_o account_n he_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n with_o confidence_n vers._n 19_o salute_v prisca_n and_o aquila_n and_o the_o household_n of_o onesiphorus_n 20._o erastus_n abode_n at_o corinth_n but_o trophimus_n have_v i_o leave_v at_o miletum_n sick_a 21._o do_v thy_o diligence_n to_o come_v before_o winter_n eubulus_n greet_v thou_o and_o pudens_n and_o linus_n and_o claudia_n and_o all_o the_o brethren_n artic._n 4._o it_o contain_v the_o salutation_n send_v to_o prisca_n or_o priscilla_n and_o her_o husband_n aquila_n and_o to_o the_o household_n of_o onesiphorus_n trophimus_n artic._n 5._o wherein_o to_o hasten_v the_o come_n of_o timothy_n he_o mention_n the_o absence_n of_o erastus_n and_o trophimus_n who_o may_v minister_v unto_o he_o and_o supply_v the_o place_n of_o timothy_n salute_v artic._n 6._o it_o contain_v the_o salutation_n send_v from_o some_o saint_n at_o rome_n who_o be_v with_o the_o apostle_n while_o he_o write_v these_o thing_n vers._n 22._o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v with_o thy_o spirit_n grace_n be_v with_o you_o amen_n artic._n 7._o he_o conclude_v his_o epistle_n wish_v the_o presence_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o spirit_n and_o soul_n of_o timothy_n and_o pray_v for_o grace_n to_o the_o whole_a church_n who_o it_o concern_v to_o understand_v the_o doctrine_n set_v down_o in_o this_o epistle_n that_o with_o the_o great_a reverence_n they_o may_v receive_v the_o ministry_n and_o acknowledge_v the_o authority_n of_o timothy_n the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n to_o titus_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n when_o paul_n have_v only_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o a_o church_n in_o the_o isle_n of_o crete_n which_o be_v also_o call_v candia_n make_v haste_n to_o some_o other_o place_n as_o it_o become_v the_o apostle_n of_o the_o gentile_n he_o leave_v titus_n and_o enjoin_v he_o as_o a_o evangelist_n to_o prosecute_v the_o work_n but_o when_o paul_n understand_v that_o he_o be_v contemn_v by_o some_o and_o that_o he_o may_v be_v bring_v into_o further_a contempt_n by_o those_o that_o be_v obstinate_a as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v a_o common_a pastor_n paul_n invest_v he_o with_o authority_n and_o put_v upon_o he_o as_o it_o be_v his_o own_o person_n as_o well_o in_o make_v minister_n as_o in_o the_o whole_a administration_n of_o the_o church_n and_o encourage_v he_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n beside_o the_o preface_n and_o conclusion_n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n according_a to_o the_o number_n of_o the_o chapter_n the_o first_o be_v concern_v the_o election_n of_o minister_n chap_n 1_o the_o second_o be_v concern_v the_o duty_n of_o each_o rank_n in_o the_o family_n chap._n 2._o the_o three_o be_v concern_v the_o duty_n of_o all_o christian_n chap._n 3._o chap._n i._n after_o the_o preface_n to_o vers_n 5._o he_o instruct_v titus_n about_o the_o choose_n of_o pastor_n show_v who_o be_v to_o be_v admit_v to_o vers_n 10._o and_o who_o be_v to_o be_v reject_v to_o the_o end_n vers._n 1._o paul_n a_o servant_n of_o god_n and_o a_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o the_o faith_n of_o god_n elect_n and_o the_o acknowledge_v of_o the_o truth_n which_o be_v after_o godliness_n the_o preface_n contain_v three_o thing_n 1_o a_o description_n of_o the_o penman_n vers_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3._o 2_o a_o description_n of_o he_o to_o who_o he_o write_v 3_o a_o salutation_n with_o a_o apostolical_a benediction_n vers_fw-la 3_o 4._o in_o the_o description_n of_o the_o penman_n paul_n his_o authority_n be_v assert_v from_o these_o eight_o head_n 1_o that_o he_o be_v a_o servant_n of_o god_n and_o that_o be_v maintain_v against_o the_o jew_n who_o reproach_v he_o as_o a_o deserter_n of_o the_o religion_n of_o his_o country_n 2_o that_o he_o be_v a_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o by_o a_o immediate_a commission_n to_o all_o nation_n hold_v the_o supreme_a degree_n of_o ministry_n in_o the_o church_n 3_o that_o his_o doctrine_n agree_v with_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n and_o the_o father_n and_o all_o the_o elect_n which_o every_o one_o of_o they_o that_o be_v elect_v will_v receive_v none_o but_o reprobate_n will_v reject_v because_o it_o contain_v nothing_o but_o the_o know_a and_o acknowledge_v truth_n instruct_v man_n to_o godliness_n and_o the_o pure_a worship_n of_o god_n vers._n 2._o in_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n which_o god_n that_o can_v lie_v promise_v before_o the_o world_n begin_v he_o adjoin_v the_o remain_a commendation_n of_o his_o doctrine_n and_o the_o argument_n of_o his_o authority_n 4_o that_o it_o bring_v a_o lively_a hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o believer_n 5_o that_o it_o be_v uphold_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n that_o can_v lie_v or_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o he_o to_o lie_v or_o to_o speak_v what_o be_v not_o or_o not_o to_o be_v able_a to_o effect_v what_o he_o say_v 6_o that_o the_o original_n of_o this_o truth_n be_v most_o ancient_a inasmuch_o as_o god_n have_v promise_v eternal_a life_n not_o only_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n preach_v it_o to_o our_o first_o parent_n in_o paradise_n but_o also_o covenant_v with_o his_o son_n design_v to_o be_v our_o mediator_n about_o it_o before_o the_o world_n be_v make_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n 7_o that_o this_o truth_n be_v most_o wise_o reveal_v i._n e._n by_o degree_n and_o in_o convenient_a season_n as_o it_o seem_v good_a to_o god_n it_o be_v make_v know_v and_o now_o be_v open_o manifest_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 3._o but_o have_v in_o due_a time_n manifest_v his_o word_n through_o preach_v which_o be_v commit_v unto_o i_o according_a to_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n 8_o that_o the_o charge_n of_o preach_v this_o gospel_n by_o special_a ordination_n and_o deputation_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v commit_v to_o
he_o and_o this_o be_v the_o description_n of_o paul_n the_o penman_n of_o this_o epistle_n the_o description_n of_o titus_n to_o who_o he_o write_v follow_v he_o be_v call_v paul_n own_o son_n not_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n but_o first_o after_o the_o common_a faith_n which_o he_o receive_v from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o disciple_n he_o also_o be_v and_o his_o continual_a auditor_n be_v always_o in_o his_o company_n again_o because_o he_o have_v full_o receive_v the_o impression_n of_o the_o faith_n preach_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o express_v it_o to_o the_o life_n in_o his_o doctrine_n last_o because_o he_o resemble_v paul_n as_o it_o be_v a_o image_n in_o his_o manner_n of_o life_n and_o conversation_n vers._n 4._o to_z titus_n my_o own_o son_n after_o the_o common_a faith_n grace_n mercy_n and_o peace_n from_o god_n the_o father_n and_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n in_o his_o salutation_n he_o bless_v titus_n from_o god_n through_o christ_n wish_v and_o apply_v to_o he_o first_o grace_n i._n e._n that_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n both_o necessary_a to_o his_o own_o salvation_n and_o his_o call_n in_o the_o ministry_n second_o mercy_n i._n e._n remission_n of_o sin_n or_o infirmity_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o gift_n bestow_v upon_o he_o three_o peace_n i._n e._n happiness_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n by_o degree_n to_o be_v accomplish_v vers._n 5._o for_o this_o cause_n leave_v i_o thou_o in_o crete_n that_o thou_o shall_v set_v in_o order_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v want_v and_o ordain_v elder_n in_o every_o city_n as_o i_o have_v appoint_v thou_o this_o preface_n be_v premise_v that_o he_o may_v instruct_v titus_n about_o the_o choose_n of_o minister_n in_o the_o first_o place_n he_o repeat_v three_o general_a precept_n which_o he_o give_v to_o titus_n when_o he_o go_v from_o crete_n first_o that_o titus_n finish_v in_o the_o constitution_n of_o the_o church_n that_o which_o the_o apostle_n have_v begin_v then_o that_o he_o appoint_v elder_n i._n e._n all_o ordinary_a governor_n of_o the_o church_n in_o every_o city_n wherein_o the_o faithful_a late_o convert_v dwell_v three_o that_o in_o this_o business_n he_o carry_v not_o himself_o after_o his_o own_o will_n but_o follow_v the_o rule_n set_v he_o by_o the_o apostle_n as_o he_o have_v ordain_v vers._n 6._o if_o any_o be_v blameless_a the_o husband_n of_o one_o wife_n have_v faithful_a child_n not_o accuse_v of_o riot_n or_o unruly_a in_o the_o second_o place_n he_o set_v down_o three_o thing_n requisite_a in_o elder_n or_o governor_n only_o or_o of_o teacher_n also_o 1_o that_o they_o be_v not_o defame_v to_o the_o derogation_n of_o their_o authority_n again_o that_o they_o be_v not_o guilty_a of_o polygamy_n too_o frequent_a in_o those_o time_n and_o last_o that_o their_o whole_a family_n be_v a_o mirror_n of_o honest_a and_o chaste_a discipline_n i._n e._n that_o their_o child_n be_v bring_v up_o in_o the_o faith_n accustom_v to_o temperance_n and_o frugality_n free_a from_o profuseness_n and_o luxury_n and_o pattern_n of_o obedience_n for_o he_o esteem_v it_o very_o necessary_a that_o the_o family_n of_o a_o elder_a shall_v be_v right_o order_v if_o the_o wife_n and_o child_n understand_v that_o upon_o conjecture_n of_o their_o evil_a manner_n and_o conversation_n the_o master_n of_o the_o family_n may_v be_v cast_v out_o of_o his_o ecclesiastical_a office_n vers._n 7._o for_o a_o bishop_n must_v be_v blameless_a as_o the_o steward_n of_o god_n not_o self-willed_a nor_o soon_o angry_a not_o give_v to_o wine_n no_o striker_n not_o give_v to_o filthy_a lucre_n in_o the_o three_o place_n because_o among_o the_o elder_n they_o that_o labour_v in_o the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n be_v the_o chief_a the_o property_n of_o this_o elder_a who_o he_o call_v a_o bishop_n be_v twelve_o whereof_o he_o speak_v in_o the_o former_a epistle_n to_o timothy_n 1_o he_o ought_v to_o be_v free_a from_o any_o just_a blame_n lest_o his_o authority_n be_v diminish_v yea_o so_o far_o from_o blame_n that_o nothing_o be_v find_v in_o he_o unworthy_a the_o steward_n of_o god_n who_o ought_v to_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o blameless_a by_o how_o much_o his_o office_n be_v more_o holy_a 2_o he_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v self-willed_a or_o such_o a_o one_o that_o obstinate_o please_v himself_o for_o he_o that_o be_v too_o self-willed_a be_v ready_a to_o displease_v all_o other_o 3_o not_o soon_o angry_a for_o he_o that_o be_v so_o can_v bear_v with_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n or_o regard_v they_o 4_o not_o give_v to_o wine_n and_o drunkenness_n 5_o not_o contentious_a no_o striker_n 6_o not_o give_v to_o filthy_a lucre_n free_a from_o covetousness_n vers._n 8._o but_o a_o lover_n of_o hospitality_n a_o lover_n of_o good_a man_n sober_a just_a holy_a temperate_a this_o he_o confirm_v because_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o according_a to_o his_o ability_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o receive_v stranger_n or_o the_o banish_a servant_n of_o god_n 7_o that_o he_o esteem_v and_o love_v good_a man_n such_o as_o excel_v other_o for_o it_o be_v the_o sign_n of_o a_o man_n of_o little_a honesty_n to_o hate_v those_o that_o be_v good_a upon_o any_o pretence_n 8_o that_o in_o all_o thing_n he_o be_v modest_a sober_a of_o a_o sound_a mind_n or_o prudent_a 9_o that_o he_o be_v just_a desirous_a to_o restore_v every_o man_n his_o own_o 10_o that_o he_o be_v pious_a and_o holy_a who_o by_o his_o life_n and_o conversation_n may_v teach_v other_o 11_o that_o he_o be_v continent_n and_o temperate_a have_v dominion_n over_o his_o affection_n 〈…〉_z 〈…〉_z hold_v fast_o the_o faithful_a word_n as_o he_o have_v be_v teach_v that_o he_o may_v be_v able_a by_o sound_a doctrine_n both_o to_o exhort_v and_o to_o convince_v the_o gainsayers_a 12_o that_o he_o be_v not_o a_o divine_a only_o but_o that_o by_o faith_n he_o cleave_v to_o the_o truth_n not_o only_o able_a to_o feed_v the_o flock_n but_o to_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o bark_a wolf_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 10._o for_o there_o be_v many_o unruly_a and_o vain_a talker_n and_o deceiver_n especial_o they_o of_o the_o circumcision_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o he_o give_v a_o account_n of_o what_o diligence_n and_o care_n ought_v to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o choose_n of_o pastor_n viz._n because_o false_a teacher_n do_v at_o that_o time_n abound_v he_o also_o describe_v those_o who_o he_o will_v have_v reject_v from_o this_o office_n whereof_o be_v 1_o unruly_a or_o refractory_a who_o will_v not_o be_v reduce_v into_o order_n cast_v off_o the_o yoke_n of_o subjection_n or_o of_o the_o eldership_n or_o of_o any_o other_o lawful_a jurisdiction_n whether_o they_o be_v such_o as_o withdraw_v themselves_o from_o obedience_n to_o authority_n either_o natural_a or_o civil_a to_o who_o they_o ought_v to_o submit_v in_o the_o lord_n 2_o vain_a talker_n who_o give_v to_o vain_a boast_n follow_v after_o vain_a subtlety_n or_o frigid_a and_o trifle_a speculation_n which_o conduce_v nothing_o to_o holiness_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n 3_o deceiver_n or_o seducer_n of_o man_n mind_n who_o either_o by_o their_o corrupt_a doctrine_n corrupt_v the_o gospel_n or_o by_o their_o fair_a rhetorical_a speech_n so_o inchant_v as_o it_o be_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n that_o they_o will_v no_o long_o admit_v the_o sound_a way_n of_o teach_v of_o which_o sort_n for_o example_n sake_n he_o point_v out_o the_o jew_n doctor_n to_o be_v who_o dwell_v in_o crete_n vers._n 11._o who_o mouth_n must_v be_v stop_v who_o subvert_v whole_a house_n teach_v thing_n which_o they_o ought_v not_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n sake_n he_o advise_v he_o that_o these_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v refute_v but_o forbid_v to_o preach_v either_o public_o or_o private_o whereof_o he_o give_v seven_o reason_n reas._o 1_o because_o they_o draw_v whole_a family_n from_o sound_a doctrine_n and_o drive_v they_o to_o perdition_n and_o that_o either_o by_o teach_v error_n or_o by_o ill_a apply_v the_o general_a doctrine_n to_o foment_n the_o lust_n of_o man_n and_o that_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n sake_n vers._n 12._o one_o of_o themselves_o even_o a_o prophet_n of_o their_o own_o say_v the_o cretan_n be_v always_o liar_n evil_a beast_n slow_a belly_n reas._n 2._o because_o they_o follow_v the_o disposition_n of_o their_o nation_n liar_n give_v to_o idleness_n serve_v their_o own_o intemperance_n and_o belly_n like_o beast_n which_o he_o prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o cretian_a poet_n calimachus_n or_o epimenides_n to_o which_o testimony_n paul_n himself_o assent_v vers._n 13._o this_o witness_n be_v true_a wherefore_o rebuke_v they_o sharp_o that_o they_o may_v be_v sound_a
lead_v to_o salvation_n conceive_v the_o same_o of_o other_o mean_n which_o be_v not_o from_o ourselves_o but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o god_n the_o sole_a author_n who_o alone_o without_o we_o institute_v the_o layer_n of_o baptism_n for_o a_o sacrament_n and_o the_o grace_n signify_v by_o baptism_n viz._n the_o wash_n of_o we_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n he_o alone_o work_v in_o we_o vers._n 6._o which_o he_o shed_v on_o we_o abundant_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n reas._n 8._o from_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n plentiful_o shed_v upon_o we_o which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n both_o the_o fountain_n from_o who_o and_o the_o channel_n through_o who_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v convey_v to_o we_o vers._n 7._o that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o 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and_o genealogy_n and_o contentious_a and_o strive_n about_o the_o law_n for_o they_o be_v unprofitable_a and_o vain_a the_o three_o precept_n be_v this_o that_o he_o conjoin_v with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o good_a work_n proceed_v from_o faith_n and_o urge_v it_o with_o authority_n and_o see_v that_o the_o faithful_a maintain_v or_o be_v patron_n of_o good_a work_n see_v life_n be_v free_o bestow_v upon_o they_o he_o give_v two_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n reas._o 1_o because_o this_o say_n concern_v this_o precept_n be_v a_o faithful_a say_n or_o worthy_a to_o be_v believe_v and_o most_o necessary_a and_o true_a which_o can_v frustrate_v or_o deceive_v those_o that_o obey_v it_o good_a reas._n 2._o because_o this_o kind_n of_o doctrine_n be_v good_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n because_o it_o tend_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o confirmation_n of_o ourselves_o touch_v the_o certainty_n of_o salvation_n and_o to_o the_o edification_n of_o other_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o the_o conversion_n of_o infidel_n foolish_a precept_n 4._o that_o he_o restrain_v foolish_a question_n wherewith_o man_n use_v to_o entangle_v themselves_o and_o to_o hinder_v themselves_o from_o hold_v any_o thing_n firm_o in_o the_o know_a truth_n such_o be_v genealogical_a question_n or_o chronological_a and_o contentious_a disputation_n and_o strive_n about_o law-ceremony_n or_o the_o like_a for_o they_o be_v he_o add_v the_o reason_n because_o though_o those_o question_n make_v a_o show_n of_o wisdom_n yet_o they_o be_v foolish_a and_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a nothing_o tend_v to_o edification_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n vers._n 10._o a_o man_n that_o be_v a_o heretic_n after_o the_o first_o and_o second_o admonition_n reject_v precept_n 5._o wherein_o the_o apostle_n enjoin_v titus_n to_o reject_v by_o excommunication_n the_o man_n that_o be_v a_o heretic_n or_o that_o hold_v contrary_a to_o sound_v doctrine_n and_o make_v a_o division_n or_o sect_n in_o the_o church_n or_o break_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n by_o any_o error_n of_o his_o when_o he_o be_v open_o convict_v before_o the_o presbytery_n and_o admonish_v the_o first_o and_o second_o time_n and_o neither_o trouble_n himself_o and_o the_o church_n more_o than_o needs_o with_o the_o disputation_n of_o such_o kind_n of_o man_n or_o spend_v that_o time_n which_o be_v appoint_v for_o instruct_v of_o the_o church_n in_o vain_a disputation_n with_o these_o perverse_a man_n vers._n 11._o know_v that_o he_o that_o be_v such_o be_v subvert_v and_o sin_v be_v condemn_v of_o himself_o he_o subjoin_v a_o reason_n because_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o dispute_v against_o one_o convince_v of_o obstinacy_n already_o for_o he_o have_v fall_v from_o the_o truth_n and_o be_v so_o overthrow_v that_o he_o will_v not_o endure_v to_o be_v edify_v any_o long_a and_o reject_v the_o light_n offer_v in_o the_o admonish_a of_o he_o he_o make_v it_o plain_o appear_v that_o he_o do_v violence_n to_o his_o own_o conscience_n vers._n 12._o when_o i_o shall_v send_v artemas_n unto_o thou_o or_o tychicus_n be_v diligent_a to_o come_v unto_o i_o to_o nicopolis_n for_o i_o have_v determine_v there_o to_o winter_n precept_n 6._o concern_v private_a affair_n whereby_o he_o recall_v titus_n from_o crete_n and_o will_v he_o to_o come_v to_o nicopolis_n where_o the_o apostle_n seem_v not_o to_o have_v be_v when_o he_o write_v these_o thing_n as_o the_o addition_n of_o some_o unskilful_a scribe_n have_v set_v it_o down_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o epistle_n but_o there_o he_o intend_v to_o winter_n vers._n 13._o bring_v zenas_n the_o lawyer_n and_o apollo_n on_o their_o journey_n diligent_o that_o nothing_o be_v want_v unto_o they_o precept_n 7._o concern_v private_a matter_n also_o that_o he_o will_v assist_v zenas_n and_o apollo_n in_o their_o journey_n man_n very_o well_o skill_v in_o the_o scripture_n but_o no_o wise_a wealthy_a vers._n 14._o and_o let_v we_o also_o learn_v to_o maintain_v good_a work_n for_o necessary_a use_n that_o they_o be_v not_o unfruitful_a precept_n 8._o that_o he_o instruct_v not_o only_o the_o faithful_a among_o the_o people_n but_o also_o the_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o pastoral_n order_n that_o they_o go_v before_o other_o in_o the_o communication_n of_o their_o good_n and_o distribute_v according_a to_o necessity_n the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v give_v lest_o whilst_o they_o exhort_v other_o to_o good_a work_n they_o themselves_o shall_v be_v without_o fruit_n vers._n 15._o all_o that_o be_v with_o i_o salute_v thou_o greet_v they_o that_o love_v we_o in_o the_o faith_n grace_n be_v with_o you_o all_o amen_n he_o conclude_v the_o epistle_n 1_o with_o commendation_n send_v to_o titus_n from_o the_o brethren_n 2_o with_o salutation_n send_v from_o himself_o to_o the_o faithful_a in_o crete_n 3_o with_o a_o apostolical_a benediction_n where_o he_o comprehend_v not_o 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mean_a rank_n among_o man_n therefore_o for_o the_o universal_a and_o perpetual_a edification_n of_o the_o church_n god_n will_v admit_v this_o among_o the_o other_o canonical_a epistle_n the_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v three_o the_o first_o be_v a_o preface_n accommodate_v to_o the_o purpose_n in_o hand_n to_z vers_n 8._o the_o second_o contain_v the_o argument_n of_o his_o request_n that_o onesimus_n may_v be_v restore_v to_o vers_n 21._o the_o three_o be_v the_o epilogue_n or_o conclusion_n vers._n 1._o paul_n a_o prisoner_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o timothy_n our_o brother_n unto_o philemon_n our_o dear_o belove_a and_o fellow-labourer_n the_o direction_n of_o this_o epistle_n have_v the_o same_o person_n send_v their_o salutation_n as_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o colossian_n have_v which_o together_o with_o this_o seem_v to_o be_v write_v and_o send_v by_o tychicus_n and_o this_o onesimus_n
day_n 6_o the_o six_o be_v of_o the_o last_o judgement_n wherein_o eternal_a life_n shall_v be_v allot_v to_o the_o faithful_a and_o eternal_a death_n to_o the_o wicked_a vers._n 3._o and_o this_o will_v we_o do_v if_o god_n permit_v arg._n 2._o to_o perseverance_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n i_o a_o apostle_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n shall_v to_o my_o utmost_a endeavour_n that_o you_o may_v persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n so_o far_o as_o it_o shall_v seem_v good_a to_o god_n to_o bless_v my_o labour_n in_o the_o ministry_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o perseverance_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n vers._n 4._o for_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o those_o who_o be_v once_o enlighten_v and_o have_v taste_v of_o the_o heavenly_a gift_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 5._o and_o have_v taste_v the_o good_a word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v 6._o if_o they_o shall_v fall_v away_o to_o renew_v they_o again_o unto_o repentance_n see_v they_o crucify_v to_o themselves_o the_o son_n of_o god_n afresh_o and_o put_v he_o to_o a_o open_a shame_n argum._n 3._o whosoever_o do_v not_o persevere_v after_o such_o conviction_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o you_o have_v here_o describe_v but_o start_v from_o the_o principle_n of_o faith_n and_o slide_v into_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n they_o can_v repent_v nor_o be_v save_v therefore_o lest_o you_o fall_v into_o this_o sin_n you_o ought_v to_o persevere_v and_o make_v progress_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n they_o against_o who_o this_o commination_n be_v bend_v be_v describe_v by_o six_o mark_n 1_o they_o be_v illuminate_v by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o who_o light_n the_o miserable_a condition_n of_o man_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o redemption_n by_o christ_n may_v be_v open_v even_o to_o the_o unregenerate_a 2_o they_o have_v taste_v the_o heavenly_a gift_n which_o may_v be_v by_o the_o contemplation_n of_o christ_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n for_o every_o the_o light_a taste_n of_o truth_n stiâ—s_v up_o some_o relish_n of_o it_o although_o not_o always_o solid_a and_o permanent_a 3_o they_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o may_v be_v by_o some_o gift_n common_a both_o to_o the_o regenerate_v and_o unregenerate_a 4_o they_o have_v taste_v the_o good_a word_n of_o god_n which_o may_v be_v by_o a_o historical_a faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n &_o a_o apprehension_n of_o the_o possibility_n of_o their_o own_o salvation_n which_o that_o they_o may_v actual_o attain_v they_o do_v not_o prosecute_v 5_o they_o have_v taste_v the_o power_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v in_o some_o light_a joy_n concern_v the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o may_v come_v to_o pass_v by_o a_o temporary_a faith_n in_o those_o that_o receive_v the_o word_n in_o the_o stony_a ground_n with_o joy_n mat._n 13.20_o not_o only_o our_o of_o a_o apprehension_n of_o the_o possibility_n of_o their_o future_a salvation_n but_o also_o the_o probability_n which_o they_o may_v willing_o with_o balaam_n wish_v for_o and_o hope_v for_o with_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n though_o they_o have_v not_o renounce_v the_o world_n and_o their_o wicked_a lust_n 6_o after_o all_o these_o degree_n of_o conviction_n produce_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n concern_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n they_o fall_v away_o or_o with_o a_o total_a voluntary_a anâ—_n malicious_a apostasy_n as_o will_v afterward_o appear_v they_o revolt_v from_o christ._n again_o the_o punishment_n which_o he_o threaten_v to_o these_o kind_n of_o apostate_n be_v this_o that_o their_o repentance_n and_o by_o consequence_n salvation_n be_v impossible_a because_o â—fter_o this_o sin_n repentance_n never_o follow_v the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v two_o 1_o from_o their_o malice_n against_o christ_n because_o by_o their_o malicious_a denial_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n once_o crucify_v they_o will_v not_o be_v save_v by_o his_o death_n they_o abhor_v that_o way_n of_o salvation_n upon_o which_o alone_a repentance_n and_o salvation_n depend_v and_o indeed_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v they_o depose_v christ_n from_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o celestial_a glory_n and_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a will_v crucify_v he_o again_o put_v he_o 2_o another_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o scandal_n give_v because_o they_o expose_v christ_n to_o ignominy_n reproach_n and_o the_o scoff_n of_o infidel_n and_o that_o by_o a_o more_o cruel_a wickedness_n than_o they_o who_o at_o first_o through_o ignorance_n hang_v christ_n upon_o the_o cross._n vers._n 7._o for_o the_o earth_n which_o drink_v in_o the_o rain_n that_o come_v oâ—t_v upon_o it_o and_o bring_v forth_o herb_n meet_v for_o they_o by_o who_o it_o be_v dress_v receive_v blessing_n from_o god_n arg._n 4._o to_o perseverance_n as_o the_o fruitful_a earth_n receive_v blessing_n from_o god_n so_o persevere_v and_o proceed_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n you_o receive_v blessing_n from_o god_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o persevere_v vers._n 8._o but_o that_o which_o bear_v thorn_n and_o brier_n be_v reject_v and_o be_v nigh_o unto_o curse_v who_o end_n be_v to_o be_v burn_v arg._n 5._o as_o the_o earth_n till_v and_o often_o water_v which_o bring_v forth_o nothing_o but_o brier_n and_o thorn_n be_v reject_v and_o nigh_o unto_o curse_v and_o at_o length_n be_v to_o be_v burn_v so_o apostate_n who_o have_v take_v in_o the_o shower_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n often_o come_v upon_o they_o and_o bring_v forth_o no_o good_a fruit_n but_o fall_v back_o and_o altogether_o apostatise_v be_v reprobate_n and_o be_v near_o unto_o curse_v shall_v utter_o perish_v as_o those_o who_o in_o respect_n to_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n be_v desperate_a vers._n 9_o but_o belove_v we_o be_v persuade_v better_a thing_n of_o you_o and_o thing_n that_o accompany_v salvation_n though_o we_o thus_o speak_v he_o comfort_v the_o believe_a hebrew_n against_o the_o harshness_n of_o what_o he_o have_v say_v and_o the_o supposition_n of_o their_o future_a apostasy_n which_o the_o apostle_n may_v seem_v inward_o to_o surmise_v have_v he_o not_o clear_v himself_o and_o add_v arg._n 6._o although_o i_o presuppose_a danger_n of_o your_o apostasy_n yet_o we_o have_v persuade_v we_o better_a concern_v your_o faith_n and_o sincere_a obedience_n and_o perseverance_n and_o other_o grace_n which_o have_v a_o necessary_a connexion_n with_o eternal_a salvation_n therefore_o you_o ought_v with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o courage_n to_o persevere_v vers._n 10._o for_o god_n be_v not_o unrighteous_a to_o forget_v your_o work_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n which_o you_o have_v show_v towards_o his_o name_n in_o that_o you_o have_v minister_v to_o the_o saint_n and_o do_v minister_v arg._n 7._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o justice_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n will_v not_o suffer_v that_o the_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n already_o bestow_v upon_o you_o and_o by_o your_o constant_a and_o effectual_a love_n towards_o the_o faithful_a or_o saint_n have_v be_v demonstrate_v by_o work_n shall_v be_v forget_v but_o will_v give_v you_o grace_n for_o grace_n perseverance_n and_o life_n eternal_a promise_v to_o you_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o and_o we_o desire_v that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o do_v show_v the_o same_o diligence_n to_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n arg._n 8._o by_o endeavour_v after_o perseverance_n you_o shall_v gain_v more_o and_o more_o a_o certain_a persuasion_n of_o your_o hope_n therefore_o every_o one_o of_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o perseverance_n and_o here_o the_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n be_v express_o seâ—_n down_o vers._n 12._o that_o you_o be_v not_o slothful_a but_o follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n arg._n 9_o by_o shake_v off_o your_o sloathfulness_n in_o strive_v after_o a_o deep_a knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o proceed_v in_o charity_n you_o ought_v to_o imitate_v the_o holy_a father_n who_o persevere_v in_o faith_n and_o patience_n have_v obtain_v the_o promise_a inheritance_n therefore_o labour_v you_o after_o perseverance_n vers._n 13._o for_o when_o god_n make_v promise_n to_o abraham_n because_o he_o can_v swear_v by_o no_o great_a he_o swear_v by_o himself_o 14._o say_v sure_o blessing_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o and_o multiply_v i_o will_v multiply_v thou_o 15._o and_o so_o after_o he_o have_v patient_o endure_v he_o obtain_v the_o promise_n argum._n 10._o the_o promise_n of_o the_o blessing_n be_v make_v unto_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o person_n of_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o confirm_v by_o the_o oath_n of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o experience_v
nothing_o remain_v but_o the_o subdue_a of_o enemy_n and_o the_o application_n of_o the_o benefit_n procure_v by_o that_o oblation_n for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o elect._n vers._n 15._o whereof_o the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o be_v a_o witness_n to_o we_o for_o after_o that_o he_o have_v say_v before_o 16._o this_o be_v the_o covenant_n that_o i_o will_v make_v with_o they_o after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n into_o their_o heart_n and_o in_o their_o mind_n will_v i_o write_v they_o 17._o and_o their_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n will_v i_o remember_v we_o more_o argum._n 11._o the_o new_a covenant_n found_v on_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n absolute_o without_o any_o condition_n promise_n to_o all_o the_o elect_a full_a sanctification_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n etc._n etc._n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n i_o will_v remember_v they_o no_o more_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n testify_v jer._n 31.31_o etc._n etc._n therefore_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n vers._n 18_o now_o where_o remission_n of_o these_o be_v there_o be_v no_o more_o offering_n for_o sin_n argum._n 12._o that_o one_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n obtain_v from_o god_n full_a pardon_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o faithful_a under_o the_o new_a covenant_n that_o he_o neither_o leave_v any_o place_n for_o the_o repetition_n of_o it_o nor_o to_o any_o other_o offer_v for_o sin_n therefore_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o levitical_a the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 19_o have_v therefore_o brethren_n boldness_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n the_o second_o paâ—â—_n follow_v wherein_o he_o bring_v the_o precedent_a doctrine_n into_o use_n by_o way_n of_o exhortation_n consist_v of_o divers_a branch_n that_o with_o confidence_n in_o god_n to_o ver_fw-la 23._o promote_a the_o work_n of_o holiness_n in_o themselves_o particular_o and_o in_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n in_o general_n to_o ver_fw-la 26._o they_o patient_o and_o confident_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o brief_o this_o whole_a exhortation_n may_v be_v gather_v into_o this_o proposition_n you_o ought_v with_o confidence_n patient_o to_o persevere_v in_o your_o endeavour_n after_o holiness_n the_o argument_n of_o this_o exhortation_n which_o prove_v and_o enforce_v this_o proposition_n be_v nineteen_o whereof_o some_o allude_v to_o type_n so_o he_o lay_v they_o down_o that_o withal_o he_o may_v raise_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o hebrew_n to_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o thing_n signify_v have_v argum._n 1._o you_o have_v together_o with_o we_o boldness_n by_o faith_n in_o your_o prayer_n in_o this_o life_n of_o enter_v into_o heaven_n and_o full_a possession_n after_o this_o life_n by_o approach_v unto_o god_n himself_o therefore_o ought_v you_o with_o boldness_n to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n by_o the_o blood_n argum._n 2._o by_o the_o blood_n or_o death_n of_o jesus_n christ_n as_o by_o a_o full_a price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o reconciliation_n this_o privilege_n be_v procure_v for_o you_o that_o in_o all_o your_o necessity_n you_o may_v free_o open_v your_o mind_n to_o god_n therefore_o ought_v you_o bold_o to_o persevere_v vers._n 20._o by_o a_o new_a and_o live_a way_n which_o he_o have_v consecrate_v for_o we_o through_o the_o veil_n that_o be_v to_o say_v his_o flesh_n argum._n 3._o christ_n be_v make_v man_n and_o unite_n himself_o with_o we_o in_o our_o common_a nature_n have_v dedicate_v his_o flesh_n or_o his_o humanity_n to_o this_o use_n that_o you_o with_o we_o be_v advantage_v with_o this_o communion_n of_o nature_n by_o his_o mediation_n as_o by_o a_o new_a way_n plain_a safe_a and_o live_v which_o quicken_v those_o that_o walk_v in_o it_o and_o refresh_v the_o weary_a you_o may_v come_v unto_o god_n as_o the_o levitical_a high_a priest_n enter_v by_o the_o veil_n into_o the_o sanctuary_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o persevere_v with_o confidence_n in_o god_n vers._n 21._o and_o have_v a_o high_a priest_n over_o the_o house_n of_o god_n argum._n 4._o we_o have_v christ_n our_o high_a priest_n who_o go_v before_o we_o in_o the_o way_n bear_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o inferior_a priest_n lest_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v do_v amiss_o by_o we_o in_o our_o imperfect_a service_n may_v hinder_v our_o access_n to_o god_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n over_o the_o argum._n 5._o we_o have_v christ_n very_o tender_a towards_o we_o over_o the_o house_n of_o god_n who_o have_v power_n to_o admit_v into_o heaven_n who_o he_o will_v and_o of_o assign_v a_o place_n to_o they_o that_o be_v enter_v as_o he_o please_v and_o out_o of_o the_o treasury_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o bestow_v upon_o they_o as_o much_o as_o can_v be_v desire_v therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 22._o let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n 23._o let_v we_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v for_o he_o be_v faithful_a that_o promise_v argum._n 6._o the_o privilege_n of_o a_o new_a and_o sincere_a heart_n be_v give_v to_o believer_n to_o a_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o peaceable_a conscience_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o holiness_n of_o life_n which_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o legal_a wash_n you_o therefore_o by_o faith_n apprehend_v your_o privilege_n with_o we_o and_o apply_v to_o yourselves_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n blood_n by_o faith_n be_v assure_v you_o ought_v together_o with_o we_o in_o sanctification_n of_o life_n to_o approach_v near_o unto_o god_n and_o to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o that_o you_o may_v the_o more_o bold_o persevere_v faithful_n arg._n 7._o god_n who_o have_v promise_v all_o grace_n to_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o he_o that_o they_o may_v persevere_v to_o salvation_n be_v faithful_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 24._o and_o let_v we_o consider_v one_o another_o to_o provoke_v unto_o love_n and_o to_o good_a work_n 25._o not_o forsake_v the_o assemble_v of_o ourselves_o together_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o some_o be_v but_o exhort_v one_o another_o and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o as_o you_o see_v the_o day_n approach_v argum._n 8._o unless_o you_o diligent_o take_v heed_n that_o by_o all_o way_n and_o mean_n which_o make_v for_o your_o particular_a or_o the_o church_n perseverance_n in_o general_n viz._n by_o consider_v one_o another_o and_o exciting_a one_o another_o to_o love_n and_o to_o good_a work_n by_o attend_v public_a meeting_n and_o preserve_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v danger_n leâ—t_v a_o separation_n or_o schism_n follow_v and_o at_o length_n apostasy_n from_o the_o faith_n as_o experience_n testify_v in_o the_o person_n of_o some_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n so_o much_o the_o more_o argum._n 9_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n approach_v wherein_o to_o those_o that_o persevere_v in_o and_o apostatise_v from_o the_o faith_n a_o reward_n shall_v be_v give_v according_a to_o their_o work_n vers._n 26._o for_o if_o we_o sin_v 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 argum._n 10._o unless_o you_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o if_o after_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n wilful_o or_o on_o set_a purpose_n you_o fall_v back_o from_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v to_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n nor_o by_o consequence_n remission_n of_o sin_n if_o so_o be_v you_o reject_v christ_n and_o his_o sacrifice_n malicious_o there_o be_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n leave_v therefore_o lest_o you_o fall_v into_o this_o abyss_n you_o ought_v careful_o to_o persevere_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 argum._n 11._o there_o abide_v for_o apostate_n who_o know_o and_o wilful_o reject_v christ_n and_o malicious_o betake_v themselves_o to_o the_o adversary_n side_n a_o fear_n of_o the_o dreadful_a judgement_n of_o god_n and_o of_o eternal_a fire_n which_o shall_v devour_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o christ_n and_o chief_o apostate_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_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
he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n with_o six_o reason_n reas._o 1_o because_o the_o contemner_n of_o moses_n law_n legal_o convict_v be_v adjudge_v to_o capital_a punishment_n without_o mercy_n therefore_o much_o more_o be_v the_o apostate_n to_o be_v destroy_v tread_v under_o foot_n reas._n 2._o because_o the_o apostate_n be_v no_o less_o injurious_a to_o christ_n as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o he_o than_o if_o he_o shall_v draw_v he_o from_o his_o throne_n and_o trample_v he_o under_o his_o foot_n blood_n reas._n 3_o because_o they_o esteem_v the_o most_o holy_a blood_n of_o christ_n whereby_o once_o as_o to_o the_o outward_a man_n or_o the_o outward_a ecclesiastical_a sanctification_n they_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o world_n and_o in_o baptism_n consecrate_v unto_o god_n as_o the_o blood_n of_o some_o common_a man_n spirit_n reas._n 4._o because_o they_o offer_v despite_n to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o if_o he_o be_v a_o liar_n who_o convince_v they_o of_o the_o deity_n and_o divine_a power_n of_o christ._n vers._n 30._o for_o we_o know_v he_o that_o have_v say_v vengeance_n belong_v unto_o i_o i_o will_v recompense_v say_v the_o lord_n and_o again_o the_o lord_n shall_v judge_v his_o people_n reas._n 5._o because_o god_n profess_v himself_o the_o revenger_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o of_o injury_n do_v to_o his_o people_n deut._n 32.35_o 36._o and_o much_o more_o of_o so_o horrible_a a_o sin_n against_o his_o son_n and_o also_o against_o the_o whole_a church_n vers._n 31._o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_n god_n reas._n 6._o because_o apostate_n have_v not_o to_o do_v with_o miserable_a mortal_n but_o with_o the_o live_a god_n i._n e._n he_o that_o be_v omnipotent_a and_o always_o in_o readiness_n to_o revenge_n into_o who_o hand_n as_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o angry_a judge_n it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v therefore_o apostate_n must_v expect_v nothing_o but_o the_o fearful_a judgement_n of_o god_n withal_o he_o propound_v argum._n 12._o to_o perseverance_n in_o the_o faith_n wilful_a apostasy_n from_o the_o faith_n be_v join_v with_o so_o many_o heinous_a reproach_n against_o christ_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n therefore_o take_v you_o heed_n of_o apostasy_n and_o persevere_v you_o constant_o in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 32._o but_o call_v to_o remembrance_n the_o former_a day_n in_o which_o after_o you_o be_v illuminate_v you_o endure_v a_o great_a fight_n of_o affliction_n 33._o partly_o whilst_o you_o be_v make_v a_o gaze_a stock_n both_o by_o reproach_n and_o affliction_n and_o partly_o whilst_o you_o become_v companion_n of_o they_o that_o be_v so_o use_v 34._o for_o you_o have_v compassion_n of_o i_o in_o my_o bond_n and_o take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o your_o good_n know_v in_o yourselves_o that_o you_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o a_o endure_a substance_n argum._n 13._o by_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o the_o gospel_n you_o have_v long_o since_o give_v a_o famous_a proof_n of_o your_o constancy_n in_o the_o faith_n hope_v for_o that_o reward_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o you_o in_o heaven_n therefore_o ought_v you_o hereafter_o to_o persevere_v constant_o in_o the_o faith_n he_o open_v this_o argument_n by_o mind_v they_o how_o present_o upon_o their_o receive_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n be_v illuminate_v by_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n they_o enter_v into_o a_o fight_n of_o grievous_a affliction_n as_o it_o be_v vers_n 32._o partly_o whilst_o they_o themselves_o be_v open_o reproach_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o oppress_v with_o all_o kind_n of_o injustice_n and_o violence_n partly_o also_o whilst_o they_o out_o of_o christian_a sympathy_n join_v themselves_o as_o companion_n to_o those_o that_o be_v afflict_v and_o oppress_v for_o the_o gospel_n sake_n vers_fw-la 33._o which_o he_o make_v apparent_a by_o experience_n because_o whilst_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o bond_n for_o the_o gospel_n the_o faithful_a hebrew_n sympathize_v and_o take_v the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n joyful_o not_o respect_v earthly_a riches_n in_o comparison_n to_o the_o heavenly_a and_o eternal_a inheritance_n lay_v up_o for_o they_o in_o heaven_n vers_fw-la 34._o vers._n 35._o cast_v not_o away_o therefore_o your_o confidence_n which_o have_v great_a recompense_n of_o reward_n argum._n 14._o constant_a perseverance_n in_o the_o faith_n have_v a_o great_a recompense_n of_o reward_n therefore_o the_o profession_n of_o your_o faith_n be_v not_o to_o be_v cast_v away_o but_o constant_o to_o be_v hold_v fast_o by_o you_o vers._n 36._o for_o you_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n that_o after_o you_o have_v do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n you_o may_v receive_v the_o promise_n argum._n 15._o if_o you_o patient_o persevere_v you_o shall_v receive_v eternal_a life_n which_o be_v promise_v unto_o you_o otherwise_o not_o therefore_o you_o ought_v constant_o and_o patient_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 37._o for_o yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o he_o that_o shall_v come_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v argum._n 16._o you_o shall_v short_o have_v a_o end_n of_o your_o labour_n and_o yet_o want_v but_o little_a of_o the_o victory_n yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o god_n will_v set_v you_o at_o liberty_n from_o all_o trouble_n as_o the_o prophet_n habak_v 2.4_o give_v we_o notice_n therefore_o ought_v you_o constant_o to_o persevere_v vers._n 38._o now_o the_o justice_n shall_v live_v by_o faith_n but_o if_o any_o man_n draw_v back_o my_o soul_n shall_v have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o argum._n 17._o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n not_o by_o the_o present_a possession_n of_o his_o hope_n lay_v hold_n upon_o life_n and_o righteousness_n no_o other_o way_n but_o by_o faith_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n that_o you_o may_v obtain_v righteousness_n and_o life_n if_o any_o argum._n 18._o he_o that_o cast_v away_o his_o faith_n and_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o carnal_a confidence_n of_o his_o own_o strength_n or_o rest_v upon_o the_o power_n of_o any_o creature_n be_v hateful_a to_o god_n and_o his_o saint_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 39_o but_o we_o be_v not_o of_o they_o who_o draw_v back_o unto_o perdition_n but_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v to_o the_o save_n of_o the_o soul._n argum._n 19_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o we_o who_o true_o believe_v be_v not_o of_o those_o reprobate_a hypocrite_n who_o in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n fall_v away_o to_o their_o own_o perdition_n but_o of_o those_o that_o be_v elect_v whereof_o every_o one_o persevere_fw-la to_o the_o save_n of_o his_o soul_n therefore_o ought_v you_o bold_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n chap._n xi_o he_o proceed_v to_o confirm_v his_o former_a exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n in_o the_o faith_n with_o divers_a argument_n draw_v from_o the_o property_n and_o effect_n of_o faith_n illustrate_v from_o the_o manifold_a experience_n of_o the_o saint_n the_o argument_n of_o his_o exhortation_n be_v twenty_o four_o all_o which_o prove_v that_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v promote_v or_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o live_v by_o it_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o affliction_n vers._n 1._o now_o faith_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v argum._n 1._o faith_n embrace_v the_o promise_n concern_v thing_n hope_v for_o make_v the_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v present_a and_o give_v they_o a_o kind_n of_o subsistence_n so_o far_o as_o it_o apply_v to_o we_o the_o truth_n and_o power_n of_o god_n promise_v in_o who_o power_n the_o thing_n promise_v be_v contain_v and_o make_v we_o as_o certain_a of_o the_o event_n as_o if_o the_o thing_n promise_v be_v actual_o perform_v therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o persevere_v in_o it_o and_o the_o argum._n 2._o faith_n lay_v hold_n upon_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v a_o convince_a demonstration_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o thing_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v which_o be_v not_o see_v or_o appear_v and_o be_v just_o esteem_v by_o we_o most_o certain_a because_o of_o the_o undoubted_a truth_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 2._o for_o by_o it_o the_o elder_n obtain_v a_o good_a report_n argum._n 3._o by_o faith_n believer_n be_v commend_v justify_v and_o proclaim_v bless_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n as_o it_o appear_v by_o ancient_a example_n in_o the_o scripture_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o persevere_v in_o it_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o affliction_n vers._n 3._o through_o faith_n we_o understand_v that_o the_o world_n be_v frame_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n so_o that_o thing_n which_o be_v see_v be_v not_o make_v of_o thing_n which_o do_v appear_v
argum._n 4._o faith_n satisfy_v itself_o in_o the_o word_n of_o almighty_a god_n concern_v make_v the_o world_n out_o of_o nothing_o or_o concern_v the_o creation_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o we_o see_v out_o of_o no_o apparent_a or_o pre-existent_a matter_n therefore_o we_o must_v live_v by_o faith_n and_o persevere_v in_o it_o although_o we_o see_v nothing_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v promise_v to_o we_o in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n see_v god_n can_v effect_v our_o salvation_n promise_v to_o we_o out_o of_o thing_n which_o appear_v not_o no_o less_o by_o his_o word_n than_o he_o can_v create_v the_o world_n out_o of_o nothing_o vers._n 4._o by_o faith_n abel_n offer_v unto_o god_n a_o more_o excellent_a sacrifice_n than_o kain_n by_o which_o he_o obtain_v witness_v that_o he_o be_v righteous_a god_n testify_v of_o his_o gift_n and_o by_o it_o he_o be_v dead_a yet_o speak_v the_o property_n of_o faith_n follow_v which_o be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o special_a experience_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o he_o dispose_v into_o four_o class_n as_o it_o be_v for_o order_n sake_n the_o first_o be_v of_o those_o which_o live_v before_o the_o flood_n to_o vers_n 8._o the_o second_o be_v of_o those_o which_o live_v from_o the_o flood_n till_o israel_n go_v down_o into_o egypt_n to_o vers_n 23._o the_o three_o be_v of_o those_o that_o live_v at_o their_o come_n out_o of_o egypt_n to_o vers_n 32._o the_o four_o be_v of_o those_o that_o live_v after_o to_o the_o end_n the_o first_o in_o the_o first_o rank_n or_o classis_fw-la be_v abel_n who_o be_v say_v by_o faith_n to_o offer_v a_o more_o excellent_a sacrifice_n than_o cain_n not_o only_a â—hat_n faith_n cause_v that_o he_o shall_v make_v choice_n of_o the_o best_a sacrifice_n which_o by_o the_o command_n of_o god_n it_o be_v lawful_a for_o he_o to_o offer_v but_o especial_o because_o by_o faith_n in_o the_o thing_n signify_v i._n e._n the_o messiah_n the_o immaculate_a lamb_n of_o god_n promise_v who_o be_v to_o take_v 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death_n and_o be_v not_o find_v because_o god_n have_v translate_v he_o for_o before_o his_o translation_n he_o have_v this_o testimony_n that_o he_o please_v god_n 6._o but_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v he_o for_o he_o that_o come_v to_o god_n must_v believe_v that_o he_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o they_o that_o diligent_o seek_v he_o enoch_n follow_v in_o the_o second_o place_n who_o be_v say_v by_o faith_n to_o be_v translate_v into_o life_n immortal_a death_n or_o the_o separation_n of_o his_o soul_n from_o his_o body_n not_o intervening_a only_o a_o change_n make_v from_o mortal_a to_o immortal_a qualification_n he_o prove_v that_o this_o translation_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n because_o enoch_n please_v god_n or_o be_v approve_v before_o the_o translation_n of_o he_o and_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v give_v because_o no_o man_n come_v unto_o god_n or_o be_v admit_v 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condemn_v the_o world_n and_o become_v heir_n of_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n noah_n be_v the_o three_o who_o warn_v of_o god_n concern_v the_o come_n of_o a_o flood_n many_o year_n after_o believe_v and_o fear_v and_o by_o the_o command_n of_o god_n prepare_v a_o ark_n to_o the_o save_n of_o his_o family_n whereby_o he_o convince_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n then_o live_v with_o himself_o of_o unbelief_n and_o be_v declare_v the_o heir_n of_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v represent_v by_o the_o ark_n hence_o argum._n 7._o by_o faith_n we_o be_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o diligent_o use_v the_o appoint_a mean_n to_o salvation_n by_o which_o diligence_n we_o convince_v the_o world_n of_o unbelief_n and_o slothfulness_n and_o testify_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o faith_n whereby_o we_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o obtain_v the_o inheritance_n of_o righteousness_n in_o he_o as_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o experience_n of_o noah_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 8._o by_o faith_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o go_v out_o into_o a_o place_n which_o he_o shall_v after_o receive_v for_o a_o inheritance_n obey_v and_o he_o go_v out_o not_o know_v whither_o he_o go_v 9_o by_o faieh_n he_o sojourn_v in_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n as_o in_o a_o strange_a country_n dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n with_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n the_o heir_n with_o he_o of_o the_o same_o promise_n 10._o for_o he_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n and_o maker_n be_v god_n the_o second_o rank_n or_o classis_fw-la of_o believer_n which_o live_v to_o the_o time_n of_o israel_n go_v down_o into_o egypt_n whereof_o the_o first_o in_o order_n be_v abraham_n who_o by_o faith_n leave_v his_o country_n and_o follow_v god_n into_o a_o strange_a land_n lean_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n for_o a_o inheritance_n to_o be_v give_v he_o uncertain_a in_o the_o mean_a time_n where_o he_o shall_v sojourn_v ver_fw-la 8._o by_o faith_n also_o he_o sojourn_v in_o the_o promise_a land_n dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n as_o some_o pilgrim_n and_o stranger_n as_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n his_o posterity_n do_v to_o who_o the_o same_o promise_n of_o a_o inheritance_n be_v make_v ver_fw-la 9_o for_o he_o do_v not_o so_o much_o look_v at_o that_o typical_a land_n of_o canaan_n as_o heaven_n represent_v by_o that_o land_n of_o promise_n which_o be_v like_o a_o fence_a and_o strong_o found_v city_n who_o builder_n be_v god_n and_o not_o man_n hence_o argum._n 8._o by_o faith_n we_o be_v call_v of_o god_n leave_v all_o earthly_a thing_n and_o content_a with_o our_o condition_n be_v according_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n whatever_o it_o be_v we_o sojourn_v in_o this_o world_n under_o hope_n of_o a_o most_o abide_a inheritance_n to_o be_v possess_v by_o we_o in_o heaven_n as_o appear_v in_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o through_o faith_n also_o sarah_n herself_o receive_v strength_n to_o conceive_v seed_n and_o be_v deliver_v of_o a_o child_n when_o she_o be_v past_o age_n because_o she_o judge_v he_o faithful_a who_o have_v promise_v 12._o therefore_o spring_v there_o even_o of_o one_o and_o he_o as_o good_a as_o dead_a so_o many_o as_o the_o star_n of_o the_o sky_n in_o multitude_n and_o as_o the_o sand_n which_o be_v by_o the_o sea_n shore_n innumerable_a before_o he_o pass_v from_o what_o he_o have_v to_o say_v of_o abraham_n he_o mention_n the_o faith_n of_o his_o wife_n sarah_n who_o faith_n concur_v with_o abraham_n to_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o numerous_a offspring_n which_o shall_v issue_v from_o he_o
sarah_n by_o faith_n lean_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n that_o be_v faithful_a and_o almighty_a though_o she_o be_v barren_a and_o age_a and_o above_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n she_o be_v make_v fit_a to_o conceive_v seed_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o isaac_n from_o abraham_n already_o in_o respect_n to_o child_n as_o it_o be_v dead_a and_o so_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n concern_v his_o innumerable_a offspring_n take_v effect_v hence_o argum._n 9_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v fit_v for_o the_o performance_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o far_o exceed_v humane_a strength_n and_o to_o receive_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o promise_n incredible_a to_o carnal_a reason_n as_o be_v apparent_a by_o the_o experience_n of_o sarah_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 13._o these_o all_o die_v in_o faith_n not_o have_v receive_v the_o promise_n but_o have_v see_v they_o afar_o off_o and_o be_v persuade_v of_o they_o and_o embrace_v they_o and_o confess_v that_o they_o be_v stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n on_o the_o earth_n argum._n 10._o all_o these_o last_o recite_v viz._n abraham_n with_o sarah_n his_o wife_n and_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n even_o till_o death_n neither_o do_v they_o enjoy_v the_o good_a thing_n in_o this_o life_n which_o god_n promise_v only_o by_o faith_n they_o see_v the_o certainty_n of_o the_o thing_n promise_v and_o persuade_v of_o they_o salute_v the_o good_a promise_n afar_o off_o and_o stretch_v out_o as_o it_o be_v the_o arm_n of_o faith_n embrace_v they_o think_v it_o enough_o that_o they_o shall_v enjoy_v they_o after_o this_o life_n profess_v themselves_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n while_o they_o live_v that_o they_o be_v pilgrim_n and_o stranger_n in_o the_o earth_n therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n vers._n 14._o for_o they_o that_o say_v such_o thing_n declare_v plain_o that_o they_o seek_v a_o country_n 15._o and_o true_o if_o they_o have_v be_v mindful_a of_o that_o country_n from_o whence_o they_o come_v out_o they_o may_v have_v have_v opportunity_n to_o have_v return_v 16._o but_o now_o they_o desire_v a_o better_a country_n that_o be_v a_o heavenly_a wherefore_o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o be_v call_v their_o god_n for_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o they_o a_o city_n he_o prove_v that_o while_n they_o live_v upon_o earth_n they_o do_v not_o obtain_v the_o promise_n by_o two_o reason_n reason_n 1._o because_o profess_v themselves_o stranger_n in_o the_o earth_n they_o plain_o show_v that_o they_o seek_v a_o country_n ver_fw-la 14._o but_o not_o a_o earthly_a country_n because_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o return_v to_o it_o if_o they_o have_v seek_v it_o ver_fw-la 15._o therefore_o they_o seek_v a_o heavenly_a country_n promise_v of_o god_n wherefore_o reas._o 2._o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o be_v call_v their_o god_n whence_o he_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o he_o have_v a_o city_n prepare_v for_o they_o i._n e._n heaven_n and_o determine_v to_o raise_v they_o from_o the_o dead_a that_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n they_o may_v possess_v that_o desire_a country_n for_o as_o their_o god_n he_o have_v prepare_v that_o city_n for_o they_o so_o he_o will_v be_v call_v by_o they_o their_o god_n that_o all_o may_v understand_v that_o these_o saint_n be_v not_o to_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o society_n of_o god_n which_o they_o seek_v vers._n 17._o by_o faith_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v try_v offer_v up_o isaac_n and_o he_o that_o â—ad_n receive_v the_o promise_n offer_v up_o his_o only_a beget_v son_n 18._o of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o in_o isaac_n shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v call_v 19_o account_v that_o god_n be_v able_a to_o raise_v he_o up_o even_o from_o the_o dead_a from_o whence_o also_o he_o receive_v he_o in_o a_o figure_n the_o argument_n have_v be_v handle_v which_o be_v draw_v from_o the_o common_a effect_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o patriarch_n the_o argument_n follow_v which_o be_v draw_v from_o the_o proper_a effect_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o each_o of_o they_o first_o he_o commend_v the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n that_o when_o god_n try_v he_o whether_o he_o will_v believe_v the_o promise_n and_o also_o whether_o he_o will_v in_o all_o thing_n obey_v he_o forthwith_o offer_v up_o isaac_n for_o a_o burnt-offering_a though_o his_o only_a son_n although_o abraham_n have_v immediate_a promise_n of_o multiply_v his_o seed_n in_o this_o very_a isaac_n vers_fw-la 17._o although_o it_o be_v express_o say_v to_o he_o of_o this_o very_a son_n that_o the_o bless_a seed_n in_o who_o all_o nation_n be_v to_o be_v bless_v shall_v come_v of_o he_o vers_n 18._o for_o by_o faith_n abraham_n reason_v that_o god_n who_o have_v bring_v forth_o isaac_n from_o parent_n past_a child_n be_v able_a to_o raise_v he_o also_o out_o of_o the_o ash_n and_o thus_o he_o receive_v isaac_n snatch_v from_o the_o jaw_n of_o death_n in_o a_o similitude_n as_o it_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a vers_n 19_o hence_o argum._n 11._o by_o faith_n all_o impediment_n be_v conquer_v in_o temptation_n which_o may_v any_o way_n hinder_v the_o performance_n of_o our_o obedience_n unto_o god_n and_o that_o with_o most_o happy_a success_n as_o be_v manifest_a by_o the_o experience_n of_o abraham_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 20._o by_o faith_n isaac_n bless_v jacob_n and_o esau_n concern_v thing_n to_o come_v 21._o by_o faith_n jacob_n when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a bless_a both_o the_o son_n of_o joseph_n and_o worship_v lean_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o his_o staff_n the_o example_n of_o jacob_n follow_v who_o when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a by_o faith_n comfort_v himself_o and_o his_o son_n concern_v the_o blessing_n which_o according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n shall_v come_v upon_o his_o nephew_n and_o their_o posterity_n and_o that_o with_o so_o much_o persuasion_n that_o for_o joy_n he_o worship_v god_n lean_v upon_o his_o staff_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o weakness_n of_o his_o body_n hence_o argum._n 13._o that_o by_o faith_n they_o that_o be_v a_o die_a may_v take_v comfort_n and_o not_o only_o comfort_v themselves_o but_o also_o other_o concern_v the_o blessing_n promise_v as_o may_v be_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o die_a jacob_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 22._o by_o faith_n joseph_n when_o he_o die_v make_v mention_n of_o the_o depart_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o give_v commandment_n concern_v his_o bone_n joseph_n be_v name_v the_o last_o of_o the_o patriarch_n who_o neither_o his_o power_n nor_o the_o abundance_n of_o good_a thing_n which_o he_o enjoy_v in_o egypt_n can_v make_v unmindful_a or_o negligent_a of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n but_o be_v persuade_v of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n go_v out_o of_o egypt_n and_o of_o the_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o land_n promise_v to_o the_o father_n although_o many_o year_n after_o he_o command_v that_o his_o bone_n shall_v be_v carry_v out_o also_o in_o testimony_n of_o his_o prefer_v the_o thing_n signify_v by_o the_o promise_a land_n before_o all_o earthly_a thing_n from_o whence_o argum._n 14._o faith_n overcome_v length_n of_o time_n before_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o promise_n come_v between_o together_o with_o the_o commodity_n of_o this_o life_n the_o corruption_n of_o death_n and_o the_o grave_n and_o look_n for_o a_o resurrection_n with_o the_o saint_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o joseph_n die_v therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 23._o by_o faith_n moses_n when_o he_o be_v bear_v be_v hide_v three_o month_n of_o his_o parent_n because_o they_o see_v he_o be_v a_o proper_a child_n and_o they_o not_o afraid_a of_o the_o king_n commandment_n the_o three_o rank_n or_o classis_fw-la of_o example_n follow_v from_o the_o time_n near_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n depart_n out_o of_o egypt_n to_o the_o time_n of_o the_o judge_n the_o first_o example_n be_v of_o the_o parent_n of_o moses_n who_o gather_v from_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o child_n moses_n that_o god_n have_v design_v he_o for_o some_o eminent_a employment_n by_o faith_n hide_v he_o three_o month_n all_o that_o time_n not_o fear_v the_o king_n command_n they_o preserve_v he_o alive_a who_o the_o king_n he_o be_v a_o male-child_n command_v to_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o river_n whence_o argum._n 15._o by_o faith_n fear_n be_v overcome_v which_o tyrant_n by_o their_o unjust_a command_n bring_v upon_o the_o faithful_a as_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o example_n of_o moses_n parent_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 24._o by_o faith_n moses_n when_o he_o be_v come_v to_o year_n refuse_v to_o be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o pharaoh_n daughter_n 25._o choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n than_o to_o enjoy_v the_o
joshua_n some_o of_o who_o name_n he_o reckon_v up_o six_o in_o number_n and_o to_o these_o he_o adjoin_v the_o prophet_n and_o other_o saint_n who_o live_v before_o christ_n whereof_o some_o what_o be_v they_o not_o able_a to_o do_v by_o faith_n other_o what_o be_v they_o not_o able_a to_o suffer_v he_o reckon_v up_o ten_o sort_n of_o their_o action_n 1_o some_o by_o faith_n subdue_v kingdom_n as_o the_o forementioned_a judge_n and_o david_n the_o king_n 2_o other_o wrought_v righteousness_n be_v try_v in_o difficult_a matter_n as_o when_o david_n twice_o spare_v saul_n persecute_v he_o in_o a_o hostile_a manner_n 3_o some_o have_v overcome_v difficulty_n constant_o persevere_v till_o the_o special_a promise_n make_v to_o they_o be_v perform_v as_o david_n obtain_v the_o promise_a kingdom_n by_o faith_n 4_o other_o by_z faith_n stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o lion_n as_o samson_n david_n daniel_n ver_fw-la 33._o 5_o some_o by_o faith_n quench_v the_o violence_n of_o fire_n as_o the_o three_o companion_n of_o daniel_n 6_o other_o escape_v the_o edge_n of_o the_o sword_n or_o present_a death_n as_o elias_n fly_v from_o the_o threaten_n of_o jezabel_n 7_o some_o ouâ—_n of_o weakness_n be_v make_v strong_a and_o recover_v out_o of_o mortal_a disease_n as_o hezekiah_n 8_o other_o wax_v valiant_a in_o fight_n as_o sampson_z and_o david_n 9_o some_o put_v to_o flight_v the_o army_n of_o the_o alien_n as_o gideon_n ver_fw-la 34._o 10_o other_o receive_v their_o dead_a raise_v to_o life_n again_o as_o the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n the_o hostess_n of_o elias_n and_o the_o shunamite_n the_o hostess_n of_o elizeus_fw-la ver_fw-la 35._o vers._n 35._o and_o other_o be_v torture_v not_o accept_v deliverance_n that_o they_o may_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n and_o these_o be_v the_o kind_n of_o their_o famous_a action_n wherein_o the_o saint_n excel_v by_o faith_n then_o follow_v ten_o sort_n of_o suffering_n in_o bear_v of_o which_o with_o a_o good_a courage_n some_o other_o servant_n of_o god_n be_v eminent_a who_o he_o name_v not_o but_o to_o question_v whether_o there_o be_v such_o be_v impious_a when_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o author_n who_o certify_v paul_n the_o penman_n concern_v the_o truth_n of_o what_o he_o speak_v so_o that_o there_o remain_v no_o place_n for_o doubt_v or_o curious_a inquire_n from_o what_o history_n he_o fetch_v those_o thing_n see_v we_o know_v this_o very_a narration_n to_o be_v beyond_o all_o exception_n the_o first_o sort_n of_o suffering_n other_o be_v rack_v or_o stretch_v out_o by_o their_o tormentor_n as_o a_o skin_n be_v stretch_v upon_o a_o drum_n and_o beat_v with_o club_n till_o they_o swell_v and_o die_v who_o have_v the_o offer_n of_o deliverance_n if_o they_o will_v deny_v the_o faith_n but_o upon_o that_o condition_n they_o refuse_v deliverance_n hope_v for_o a_o resurrection_n to_o a_o better_a life_n vers._n 36._o and_o other_o have_v trial_n of_o cruel_a mock_n and_o scourge_n yea_o moreover_o of_o bond_n and_o imprisonment_n the_o second_o sort_n of_o suffering_n other_o endure_v mock_n 3_o other_o be_v scourge_v 4_o other_o also_o be_v lay_v in_o bond_n 5_o and_o other_o imprison_v vers._n 37._o they_o be_v stone_v they_o be_v â—awn_v asunder_o be_v tempt_v be_v slaiâ—_n with_o the_o sword_n they_o wander_v about_o in_o sheepskin_n and_o goatskin_n be_v destitute_a afflict_a torment_v 38._o of_o who_o the_o world_n be_v not_o worthy_a they_o wander_v in_o desert_n and_o in_o mountain_n and_o in_o deâ—s_n and_o cave_n of_o the_o earth_n 6._o some_o be_v stoâ—ed_v 7_o some_o be_v saw_v asunder_o 8_o some_o be_v tempt_v sometime_o allure_v with_o promise_n other_o while_n affright_v with_o threaten_n sometime_o solicit_v with_o the_o importunity_n of_o friend_n other_o while_n vex_v with_o dispute_n and_o sophistry_n devise_v for_o oppose_v of_o the_o faith_n which_o kind_n of_o torment_n be_v more_o cruel_a than_o death_n to_o those_o that_o be_v conscious_a to_o their_o own_o weakness_n and_o be_v afraid_a lest_o they_o shall_v be_v foil_v by_o the_o temptation_n 9_o some_o be_v slay_v with_o the_o sword_n 10_o other_o to_z avoid_z death_n wander_v up_o and_o down_o have_v no_o certain_a dwell_n place_n force_v to_o change_v place_n because_o of_o the_o persecutor_n cruelty_n for_o want_v of_o clothes_n they_o cover_v their_o nakedness_n with_o sheepskin_n and_o goatskin_n being_z destitute_a of_o humane_a help_n reduce_v to_o divers_a straits_n and_o evil_o entreat_v by_o the_o world_n where_o ever_o they_o come_v so_o that_o they_o choose_v to_o live_v in_o mountain_n and_o desert_n in_o cave_n and_o den_n of_o the_o earth_n among_o wild-beast_n rather_o than_o man_n who_o that_o they_o may_v not_o seem_v forsake_v in_o these_o affliction_n the_o apostle_n declare_v that_o mankind_n which_o deal_v so_o cruel_o with_o they_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o company_n of_o such_o precious_a servant_n of_o god_n from_o all_o these_o we_o shall_v brief_o draw_v but_o one_o argument_n which_o for_o memory_n sake_n we_o set_v down_o thus_o argum._n 22._o what_o be_v there_o which_o god_n require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o effect_v by_o faith_n what_o be_v we_o not_o able_a to_o suffer_v that_o god_n lay_v upon_o we_o as_o appear_v by_o the_o experience_n of_o the_o faithful_a saint_n therefore_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v cherish_v we_o ought_v to_o live_v by_o it_o and_o to_o persevere_v in_o it_o vers._n 39_o and_o these_o all_o have_v obtain_v a_o good_a report_n through_o faith_n receive_v not_o the_o promise_n argum._n 23._o all_o the_o saint_n whereof_o we_o have_v speak_v by_o faith_n be_v approve_v of_o god_n justify_v or_o god_n give_v testimony_n to_o they_o that_o they_o please_v he_o although_o they_o have_v not_o that_o great_a promise_n of_o christ_n incarnation_n or_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n complete_v wherein_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o while_o they_o live_v see_v therefore_o that_o they_o who_o live_v in_o that_o obscurity_n persevere_v in_o all_o persecution_n constant_a in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v to_o come_v how_o much_o more_o ought_v we_o to_o persevere_v who_o see_v that_o promise_v complete_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n now_o exhibit_v vers._n 40._o god_n have_v provide_v some_o better_a thing_n for_o we_o that_o they_o without_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v make_v perfect_a he_o answer_v a_o doubt_n some_o may_v question_v why_o god_n defer_v the_o come_n of_o christ_n or_o why_o he_o be_v not_o manifest_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o ancient_a father_n he_o answer_v add_v argum._n 24._o it_o seem_v good_a to_o god_n to_o vouchsafe_v we_o this_o happiness_n that_o we_o shall_v see_v with_o our_o eye_n the_o fulfil_n of_o all_o the_o oracle_n and_o type_n the_o honour_n of_o see_v christ_n day_n and_o hear_v the_o gospel_n he_o vouchsafe_v this_o not_o to_o the_o father_n but_o reserve_v it_o for_o we_o therefore_o so_o much_o the_o more_o be_v we_o oblige_v to_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o constancy_n of_o our_o profession_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o christ._n without_o we_o he_n open_v the_o counsel_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o reservation_n of_o the_o honour_n of_o see_v christ_n exhibit_v to_o our_o time_n and_o add_v argum._n 25._o god_n will_v not_o have_v the_o infant_n condition_n of_o the_o church_n perfect_a before_o the_o exhibition_n of_o christ_n without_o the_o more_o complete_a condition_n of_o the_o church_n after_o christ_n manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o whole_a church_n as_o well_o before_o as_o after_o christ_n may_v be_v one_o perfect_a man_n in_o christ_n nor_o will_v god_n that_o the_o faithful_a live_n under_o legal_a type_n shall_v be_v otherways_o perfect_v than_o by_o look_v together_o with_o we_o to_o the_o thing_n signify_v which_o be_v exhibit_v in_o our_o time_n see_v therefore_o that_o they_o in_o the_o infant_n condition_n of_o the_o church_n obtain_v perfect_a righteousness_n and_o salvation_n by_o faith_n look_v with_o we_o upon_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o the_o legal_a type_n i._n e._n upon_o christ_n that_o be_v to_o be_v manifest_v as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v manifest_v already_o and_o patient_o persevere_v through_o all_o adversity_n it_o will_v be_v unworthy_a if_o we_o persevere_v not_o constant_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v exhibit_v chap._n xii_o the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n follow_v wherein_o divers_a exhortation_n to_o christian_a duty_n be_v contain_v there_o be_v three_o in_o this_o chapter_n the_o first_o be_v a_o consolatory_a exhortation_n to_o patience_n and_o constancy_n in_o the_o faith_n in_o adversity_n to_o vers_n 14._o the_o second_o be_v to_o holy_a peace_n vers_fw-la 14._o the_o three_o be_v to_o hold_v fast_o the_o
father_n of_o light_n to_o help_v such_o as_o either_o can_v not_o or_o else_o will_v not_o profit_n themselves_o by_o that_o which_o be_v already_o grant_v in_o his_o bounty_n by_o some_o short_a and_o plain_a manner_n of_o writing_n whereby_o the_o weak_a judgement_n may_v be_v support_v and_o all_o excuse_v take_v away_o from_o the_o witty_a sluggard_n and_o such_o who_o worldly_a employment_n and_o great_a affair_n have_v seem_v sufficient_a reason_n to_o excuse_v their_o negligence_n and_o the_o small_a and_o naughty_a matter_n of_o their_o own_o salvation_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o evidence_n thereof_o in_o scripture_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n i_o have_v be_v very_o instant_a with_o the_o godly-learned_n of_o my_o acquaintance_n to_o take_v this_o matter_n in_o hand_n and_o to_o divide_v among_o they_o the_o hard_a part_n of_o scripture_n at_o least_o that_o this_o work_n may_v be_v do_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o many_o which_o can_v not_o be_v do_v by_o one_o i_o find_v their_o approbation_n of_o my_o desire_n and_o inclinable_a willingness_n to_o put_v hand_n to_o work_v also_o but_o some_o of_o they_o for_o the_o weight_n of_o their_o ordinary_a charge_n some_o of_o they_o for_o age_n and_o infirmity_n of_o body_n some_o of_o they_o for_o their_o hand_n full_a of_o the_o lord_n work_v in_o another_o sort_n can_v not_o adventure_v to_o be_v straight_o engage_v in_o the_o work_n wherethrough_a i_o be_v force_v either_o to_o forsake_v my_o desire_n which_o daily_o be_v kindlâ—_n within_o i_o more_o and_o more_o or_o else_o come_v forth_o with_o something_o of_o this_o kind_n as_o may_v be_v and_o seek_v among_o my_o reader_n some_o to_o take_v this_o matter_n to_o heart_n and_o to_o do_v therein_o as_o the_o lord_n shall_v enable_v they_o by_o themselves_o or_o by_o other_o i_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o this_o epistle_n which_o be_v a_o piece_n of_o hard_a meat_n in_o the_o estimation_n both_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o writer_n thereof_o chap._n 5_o and_o 6._o and_o of_o peter_n give_v his_o judgement_n of_o it_o 2_o pet._n 1.15_o 16._o that_o if_o i_o shall_v attain_v any_o part_n of_o my_o intent_n in_o any_o measure_n in_o so_o hard_a a_o place_n i_o may_v encourage_v other_o to_o take_v in_o hand_n a_o more_o easy_a part_n of_o scripture_n with_o more_o hope_n of_o success_n the_o sum_n of_o each_o chapter_n or_o the_o content_n do_v stand_v instead_o of_o analysis_n and_o in_o some_o place_n of_o a_o paraphrase_n the_o text_n do_v follow_v verse_n by_o verse_n the_o exposition_n of_o the_o verse_n serve_v for_o ground_n of_o doctrine_n which_o doctrine_n follow_v upon_o the_o ground_n be_v join_v most_o part_n with_o the_o note_n of_o collection_n than_o plurality_n of_o doctrine_n from_o the_o ground_n or_o from_o the_o text_n where_o the_o consequence_n be_v easy_a to_o be_v perceive_v be_v distinguish_v by_o figure_n according_a to_o their_o number_n term_n of_o art_n i_o have_v eschew_v because_o i_o will_v be_v plain_a to_o all_o i_o have_v spare_v all_o enlargement_n of_o the_o doctrine_n which_o i_o can_v spare_v leave_v they_o as_o grain_n of_o seed_n to_o get_v their_o growth_n in_o thy_o mind_n by_o meditation_n which_o be_v necessary_a for_o such_o as_o love_v to_o make_v use_n of_o this_o sort_n of_o writing_n because_o i_o will_v be_v short_a the_o special_a handle_n of_o such_o passage_n as_o the_o apostle_n cit_v out_o of_o the_o old_a testament_n i_o have_v leave_v to_o their_o own_o proper_a place_n quotation_n for_o confirmation_n of_o my_o doctrine_n draw_v from_o the_o ground_n i_o have_v spare_v also_o because_o i_o judge_v if_o the_o doctrine_n be_v pertinent_o collect_v from_o the_o ground_n the_o text_n in_o hand_n be_v sufficient_a confirmation_n and_o if_o it_o be_v not_o pertinent_o collect_v i_o be_o content_a that_o thou_o pass_v by_o it_o and_o take_v only_o what_o be_v pertinent_a a_o quotation_n can_v prove_v the_o doctrine_n true_a but_o not_o prove_v it_o pertinent_a and_o so_o not_o serve_v my_o purpose_n many_o more_o and_o more_o petinent_a consequence_n the_o learned_a will_v find_v which_o i_o have_v not_o observe_v but_o not_o for_o the_o learned_a or_o such_o as_o be_v able_a and_o willing_a to_o make_v use_n of_o large_a write_n do_v i_o intend_v this_o present_a therefore_o do_v not_o look_v how_o much_o thou_o do_v miss_v which_o may_v have_v be_v say_v but_o what_o in_o the_o first_o frame_n of_o this_o mould_n can_v be_v do_v in_o such_o brevity_n which_o mould_n i_o trust_v the_o learned_a shall_v help_v if_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o take_v this_o matter_n in_o hand_n i_o have_v press_v single_o to_o point_v out_o truth_n without_o partiality_n not_o wrest_v the_o text_n to_o reach_v a_o blow_n to_o any_o man_n and_o what_o thou_o shall_v make_v of_o this_o present_a piece_n i_o be_o not_o careful_a if_o i_o can_v obtain_v thereby_o that_o more_o able_a man_n may_v be_v set_v on_o work_n to_o do_v what_o i_o intend_v but_o can_v do_v if_o the_o precious_a jewel_n of_o the_o scripture_n may_v be_v more_o esteem_v of_o and_o make_v use_v of_o which_o be_v more_o necessary_a for_o our_o soul_n than_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o firmament_n be_v for_o our_o body_n and_o the_o great_a gift_n next_o after_o our_o lord_n jesus_n down-sending_a among_o we_o that_o ever_o the_o world_n see_v if_o i_o may_v by_o this_o piece_n i_o say_v be_v a_o instrument_n to_o stir_v up_o any_o to_o the_o love_n of_o search_v the_o scripture_n i_o have_v not_o lose_v my_o pain_n whatsoever_o shall_v become_v of_o this_o book_n whereunto_o i_o have_v solicit_v for_o no_o patronage_n under_o heaven_n but_o thy_o christian_a goodwill_n to_o my_o aim_n to_o have_v our_o lord_n the_o more_o honour_a in_o the_o sound_a knowledge_n and_o right_a use_n of_o his_o scripture_n i_o be_o confident_a that_o thou_o will_v easy_o judge_v with_o i_o that_o the_o proud_a and_o profane_a despiser_n of_o god_n be_v worthy_a to_o perish_v among_o his_o enemy_n but_o consider_v and_o judge_v again_o if_o profane_a despiser_n of_o holy_a scripture_n who_o disdain_n to_o read_v or_o obey_v what_o god_n command_v therein_o be_v not_o to_o be_v rank_v in_o the_o same_o roll._n for_o god_n draw_v so_o nigh_o unto_o we_o in_o his_o word_n speak_v unto_o we_o as_o a_o king_n unto_o his_o subject_n or_o a_o master_n unto_o his_o servant_n that_o the_o obedience_n or_o disobedience_n which_o we_o give_v to_o his_o speech_n resolve_v direct_o and_o immediate_o upon_o god_n himself_o for_o what_o be_v it_o else_o to_o hear_v and_o believe_v and_o obey_v god_n but_o to_o hear_v and_o believe_v and_o obey_v his_o speech_n and_o what_o be_v it_o not_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o god_n to_o despise_v and_o disobey_v god_n but_o not_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o his_o speech_n not_o to_o read_v his_o write_n and_o not_o to_o care_v for_o any_o thing_n that_o he_o command_v promise_v or_o threaten_v therefore_o have_v the_o lord_n write_v the_o great_a thing_n of_o his_o law_n unto_o we_o even_o to_o be_v a_o touchstone_n not_o only_o to_o try_v all_o man_n doctrine_n thereby_o but_o also_o to_o try_v all_o man_n disposition_n towards_o himself_o and_o how_o they_o stand_v affect_v to_o his_o honour_n whether_o as_o foe_n or_o as_o friend_n for_o what_o ready_a way_n be_v there_o to_o get_v evidence_n of_o a_o man_n destitute_a of_o the_o knowledge_n faith_n love_n fear_v and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o part_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n than_o to_o find_v he_o destitute_a of_o the_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o the_o scripture_n what_o sure_a sign_n of_o a_o man_n who_o for_o the_o present_a be_v enemy_n to_o god_n and_o to_o the_o enlargement_n of_o his_o gracious_a kingdom_n than_o to_o find_v he_o traduce_v the_o perfect_a law_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o mar_v to_o his_o power_n the_o free_a course_n of_o the_o scripture_n light_n which_o be_v the_o stepter_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n again_o what_o sure_a sign_n of_o a_o child_n of_o promise_n beget_v of_o god_n than_o to_o see_v he_o with_o david_n psal._n 119._o make_o more_o of_o the_o scripture_n than_o of_o a_o kingdom_n and_o pour_v out_o all_o his_o affection_n upon_o it_o as_o upon_o the_o near_a mean_a whereby_o god_n spirit_n may_v be_v convey_v into_o his_o soul_n for_o perfect_v of_o holiness_n and_o the_o ready_a chariot_n to_o carry_v up_o his_o spirit_n to_o dwell_v in_o god_n for_o perfect_v of_o his_o happiness_n we_o shall_v find_v also_o answerable_a to_o god_n purpose_n of_o try_v man_n by_o his_o scripture_n his_o wisdom_n give_v a_o due_a meeting_n unto_o man_n as_o they_o do_v make_v use_n of_o his_o scripture_n do_v they_o not_o read_v it_o
vers._n 8._o yet_o it_o be_v begin_v in_o christ_n personal_a exaltation_n and_o for_o his_o short_a humiliation_n under_o the_o estate_n of_o angel_n by_o suffer_v we_o must_v not_o stumble_v for_o it_o be_v both_o glorious_a to_o himself_o and_o profitable_a for_o we_o vers._n 9_o for_o god_n glory_n require_v that_o our_o salvation_n shall_v be_v wrought_v by_o suffering_n of_o the_o mediator_n ves._n 10._o and_o to_o this_o end_n he_o behove_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o our_o nature_n as_o be_v foretell_v vers._n 11_o 12_o 13._o that_o he_o may_v take_v on_o our_o due_a punishment_n that_o be_v death_n vers._n 14._o and_o deliver_v his_o own_o from_o the_o fear_n thereof_o vers._n 15._o and_o herein_o we_o have_v a_o privilege_n above_o the_o angel_n in_o that_o he_o take_v on_o our_o nature_n and_o not_o they_o vers._n 16._o and_o by_o his_o suffering_n a_o ground_n of_o so_o much_o great_a comfort_n in_o he_o vers._n 17_o 18._o the_o doctrine_n of_o chap._n ii_o vers._n 1._o therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v the_o more_o earnest_a heed_n to_o the_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v lest_o at_o any_o time_n we_o shall_v let_v they_o slip_v 1._o therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v heed_n etc._n etc._n from_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n person_n be_v urge_v the_o belief_n of_o his_o doctrine_n then_o 1._o christ_n must_v be_v esteem_v of_o as_o become_v the_o excellency_n of_o his_o person_n 2._o the_o way_n how_o christ_n will_v be_v respect_v of_o we_o be_v by_o respect_v his_o doctrine_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o person_n shall_v procure_v our_o reverend_a receive_n of_o his_o word_n and_o steadfast_a hold_v of_o it_o 2._o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o take_v heed_n lest_o we_o shall_v let_v it_o slip_v the_o word_n be_v borrow_v from_o rent_n and_o leak_a vessel_n or_o sandy_a ground_n then_o 1._o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o precious_a liquor_n worthy_a to_o be_v well_o keep_v and_o we_o of_o ourselves_o be_v as_o rend_v vessel_n ready_a to_o let_v it_o slip_v when_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o or_o like_o sandy_a ground_n which_o keep_v not_o the_o rain_n 3._o for_o this_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v the_o more_o earnest_a heed_n then_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o worth_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n and_o of_o our_o own_o unfitness_n to_o retain_v it_o shall_v sharpen_v our_o vigilancy_n and_o attendance_n to_o keep_v it_o else_o we_o will_v doubtless_o let_v it_o slip_v 4._o he_o say_v not_o lest_o short_o but_o lest_o at_o any_o time_n then_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o believe_v the_o word_n for_o a_o while_n and_o for_o a_o while_n to_o remember_v it_o but_o we_o must_v gripe_v it_o so_o as_o never_o to_o quit_v it_o by_o misregard_n or_o misbeleef_n for_o faith_n and_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n be_v the_o good_a memory_n that_o special_o he_o require_v here_o vers._n 2._o for_o if_o the_o word_n speak_v by_o angel_n be_v steadfast_a and_o every_o transgression_n and_o disobedience_n receive_v a_o just_a recompense_n of_o reward_n 1._o he_o reason_v from_o the_o law_n speak_v by_o angel_n then_o the_o angel_n be_v employ_v in_o give_v of_o the_o law_n they_o do_v blow_v the_o trumpet_n they_o from_o god_n utter_v the_o word_n to_o moses_n 2._o the_o word_n speak_v by_o they_o be_v steadfast_a then_o what_o god_n deliver_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o messenger_n be_v authorize_v and_o ratify_v by_o god._n 3._o every_o transgression_n be_v punish_v then_o the_o punishment_n of_o transgressor_n or_o his_o law_n be_v a_o proof_n of_o god_n authorise_v the_o doctrine_n 4._o he_o call_v the_o punishment_n a_o just_a recompense_n then_o there_o be_v no_o evil_n befall_v sinner_n more_o than_o they_o do_v deserve_v none_o have_v cause_n to_o complain_v of_o injustice_n vers._n 3._o how_o shall_v we_o escape_v if_o we_o neglect_v so_o great_a salvation_n which_o at_o the_o first_o begin_v to_o be_v speak_v by_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v confirm_v unto_o we_o by_o they_o that_o hear_v he_o 1._o 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in_o scripture_n be_v take_v in_o sundry_a place_n in_o sundry_a signification_n 2_o comparison_n of_o place_n will_v both_o show_v the_o divers_a acception_n of_o any_o word_n and_o the_o proper_a meaning_n of_o it_o in_o every_o place_n vers._n 6_o see_v therefore_o it_o remain_v that_o some_o must_v enter_v therein_o and_o they_o to_o who_o it_o be_v first_o preach_v enter_v not_o in_o because_o of_o unbeleef_n the_o full_a sentence_n of_o the_o six_o vers_fw-la be_v this_o see_v therefore_o it_o remain_v that_o some_o must_v enter_v in_o and_o they_o to_o who_o it_o be_v first_o preach_v enter_v noâ—_n in_o because_o of_o unbeleef_n it_o will_v
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confound_v then_o 1._o secret_n purpose_n fall_v under_o the_o judicatory_a of_o the_o word_n as_o well_o as_o practice_n accomplish_v 2._o pretence_n and_o excuse_n will_v not_o put_v off_o the_o challenge_n of_o it_o 3._o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o we_o give_v up_o ourselves_o to_o the_o word_n government_n fly_v what_o it_o discharge_v and_o follow_v what_o it_o command_v vers._n 13._o neither_o be_v there_o any_o creature_n that_o be_v not_o manifest_a in_o his_o sight_n but_o all_o thing_n be_v naked_a and_o open_v unto_o the_o eye_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v to_o clear_v the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n he_o bring_v in_o the_o property_n of_o god_n who_o word_n it_o be_v and_o set_v up_o the_o sinner_n secret_a thought_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o all-seeing_a god_n with_o who_o he_o have_v to_o do_v then_o 1._o god_n be_v the_o party_n with_o who_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o word_n have_v to_o do_v and_o have_v his_o reckon_n to_o make_v and_o not_o 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himself_o from_o god_n rest_n for_o if_o we_o deny_v christ_n he_o will_v deny_v we_o 2._o he_o command_v to_o hold_v fast_o our_o profession_n then_o 1._o god_n will_v not_o be_v please_v with_o backslide_v or_o coldness_n or_o indifferency_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n because_o this_o be_v not_o to_o hold_v it_o fast_o but_o to_o take_v a_o loose_a hold_n which_o be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o defection_n 2._o there_o be_v danger_n lest_o our_o adversary_n pull_v the_o truth_n from_o we_o 3._o the_o more_o danger_n we_o foresee_v the_o more_o strong_o must_v we_o hold_v the_o truth_n 3._o the_o encouragement_n which_o he_o give_v to_o hold_v fast_o be_v we_o have_v christ_n a_o great_a high_a priest_n etc._n etc._n then_o 1._o as_o we_o have_v need_n of_o threaten_v to_o drive_v we_o to_o enter_v into_o god_n rest_n so_o have_v we_o need_v of_o encouragement_n to_o draw_v we_o thereunto_o 2._o all_o our_o encouragement_n be_v from_o the_o help_n which_o we_o shall_v have_v in_o christ_n and_o that_o be_v sufficient_a 3._o christ_n be_v always_o for_o we_o in_o his_o office_n albeit_o we_o do_v not_o always_o feel_v he_o sensible_o in_o we_o 4._o he_o call_v christ_n a_o great_a high_a priest_n to_o put_v difference_n betwixt_o the_o typical_a high_a priest_n and_o he_o in_o who_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o priesthood_n be_v find_v then_o what_o the_o typical_a high_a priest_n do_v in_o show_n for_o the_o people_n that_o the_o great_a high_a priest_n do_v in_o substance_n for_o we_o that_o be_v reconcile_v we_o to_o god_n perfect_o bless_v we_o with_o all_o blessing_n solid_o and_o intercede_v for_o we_o perpetual_o 5._o he_o affirm_v of_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v pass_v into_o the_o heaven_n to_o wit_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o manhead_n to_o take_v possession_n thereof_o in_o our_o name_n then_o 1._o christ_n corporal_a presence_n be_v in_o heaven_n only_o and_o not_o on_o earth_n from_o whence_o he_o be_v pass_v 2._o christ_n corporal_a presence_n in_o 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
who_o obey_v christ_n can_v claim_v title_n to_o the_o purchase_n of_o eternal_a life_n by_o he_o now_o these_o be_v they_o who_o obey_v he_o who_o in_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n believe_v in_o his_o promise_n and_o aim_v to_o draw_v strength_n out_o of_o he_o for_o new_a obedience_n vers._n 10._o call_v of_o god_n a_o highpriest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n he_o prove_v that_o christ_n be_v author_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o his_o follower_n from_o the_o nature_n of_o his_o priesthood_n which_o be_v eternal_a not_o after_o aaron_n order_n but_o melchisedec_n then_o the_o nature_n of_o christ_n priesthood_n after_o melchisedec_n order_n and_o the_o father_n authorise_v he_o in_o the_o office_n be_v the_o evidence_n of_o our_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o be_v have_v by_o he_o with_o the_o father_n approbation_n vers._n 11._o of_o who_o we_o have_v many_o thing_n to_o say_v and_o hard_o to_o be_v utter_v see_v you_o be_v dull_a of_o hear_v be_v to_o speak_v more_o of_o this_o mystery_n he_o prepare_v they_o by_o check_v their_o dulness_n and_o advertise_v they_o of_o the_o difficulty_n of_o express_v himself_o because_o of_o the_o same_o then_o 1._o even_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o free_a of_o this_o disease_n of_o slowness_n to_o conceive_v spiritual_a thing_n aright_o 2._o the_o incapacity_n of_o auditor_n will_v breed_v even_o unto_o the_o best_a preacher_n difficulty_n of_o express_v their_o mind_n 3._o preacher_n shall_v rebuke_v the_o dulness_n of_o people_n to_o stir_v they_o up_o the_o more_o vers._n 12._o for_o when_o for_o the_o time_n you_o ought_v to_o be_v teacher_n you_o have_v need_v that_o one_o teach_v you_o again_o which_o be_v the_o first_o principle_n of_o the_o oracle_n of_o god_n and_o be_v become_v such_o as_o have_v need_n of_o milk_n and_o not_o of_o strong_a meat_n 1._o he_o make_v their_o fault_n the_o more_o because_o by_o reason_n of_o time_n they_o ought_v to_o have_v be_v teacher_n that_o be_v both_o well_o ground_v themselves_o and_o labour_v to_o inform_v other_o then_o 1._o as_o we_o have_v long_a time_n to_o learn_v so_o shall_v we_o make_v more_o progress_n in_o knowledge_n 2._o as_o we_o be_v root_v in_o knowledge_n ourselves_o so_o ought_v we_o to_o communicate_v our_o knowledge_n and_o inform_v other_o 2._o he_o call_v the_o catechise_v of_o the_o ignorant_a the_o teach_v the_o first_o principle_n of_o the_o oracle_n of_o god_n and_o compare_v it_o to_o the_o give_v of_o milk_n then_o 1._o catechise_v of_o the_o rude_a and_o ignorant_a be_v the_o first_o thing_n must_v be_v do_v for_o make_v sound_a christian_n 2._o there_o be_v a_o order_n to_o be_v keep_v in_o bring_v man_n unto_o knowledge_n the_o first_o principle_n â—nd_v fundamental_a doctrine_n must_v first_o be_v teach_v 3._o nothing_o be_v to_o be_v teach_v for_o ground_v man_n in_o religion_n but_o god_n oracle_n that_o which_o be_v in_o god_n word_n only_o 4._o the_o manner_n of_o teach_v the_o principle_n of_o 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truth_n a_o man_n voluntary_o revolt_v and_o fall_v away_o from_o the_o ground_n of_o true_a religion_n there_o be_v neither_o repentance_n nor_o mercy_n for_o such_o a_o man_n because_o he_o malicious_o do_v what_o he_o can_v to_o put_v christ_n to_o as_o great_a a_o shame_n as_o those_o who_o first_o crucify_v he_o vers_n 4_o 5_o 6._o and_o as_o god_n bless_v those_o who_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n by_o his_o manure_n of_o they_o vers_n 7._o so_o be_v it_o justice_n that_o he_o curse_v such_o as_o grow_v worse_o after_o manure_v vers_fw-la 8._o but_o i_o hope_v better_o of_o you_o vers_n 9_o as_o the_o fruit_n of_o your_o faith_n give_v i_o warrant_v vers_fw-la 10._o only_o that_o you_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o assure_v continue_v diligent_a vers_fw-la 11._o and_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a before_o you_o in_o hope_n of_o the_o inheritance_n vers_fw-la 12._o for_o the_o promise_n make_v to_o abraham_n and_o the_o faithful_a his_o child_n be_v very_o sure_a 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to_o have_v by_o the_o old_a covenant_n next_o that_o he_o flee_v for_o relief_n to_o god_n in_o christ_n to_o have_v the_o benefit_n promise_v in_o this_o new_a covenant_n which_o if_o he_o do_v it_o be_v impossible_a that_o he_o can_v either_o lean_a to_o his_o own_o merit_n or_o live_v in_o the_o love_n of_o his_o sinful_a lust_n 5._o that_o by_o this_o covenant_n such_o a_o union_n be_v make_v betwixt_o god_n and_o the_o believer_n that_o the_o believer_n be_v the_o lord_n adopt_a child_n and_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o believer_n god_n all-sufficient_a for_o ever_o promise_v to_o be_v all_o to_o the_o believer_n which_o to_o be_v our_o god_n may_v import_v and_o to_o make_v the_o believer_n all_o that_o one_o of_o his_o people_n shall_v be_v verse_n 11._o and_o they_o shall_v not_o teach_v every_o man_n his_o neighbour_n and_o every_o man_n his_o brother_n say_v know_v the_o lord_n for_o all_o shall_v know_v i_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a 1._o while_o he_o say_v they_o 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inward_o that_o the_o outward_a teach_v shall_v be_v no_o teach_v in_o comparison_n of_o the_o inward_a concurrence_n according_a as_o we_o hear_v those_o samaritan_n be_v teach_v who_o believe_v indeed_o the_o woman_n report_n that_o they_o may_v go_v to_o christ_n but_o when_o they_o be_v come_v to_o he_o get_v so_o great_a satisfaction_n from_o himself_o that_o they_o say_v unto_o she_o now_o we_o believe_v not_o because_o of_o thy_o say_n for_o we_o have_v hear_v he_o ourselves_o and_o know_v that_o this_o be_v indeed_o that_o christ_n john_n 4.42_o so_o will_v the_o lord_n inward_o make_v his_o truth_n powerful_a unto_o salvation_n to_o his_o own_o that_o they_o may_v say_v to_o those_o that_o be_v his_o instrument_n now_o we_o believe_v not_o because_o of_o your_o say_n but_o because_o we_o have_v hear_v he_o ourselves_o then_o 1._o it_o be_v not_o god_n will_v that_o other_o man_n belief_n shall_v be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o belief_n but_o that_o we_o all_o search_n to_o 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knowledge_n and_o hearty_a obedience_n vers._n 12._o for_o i_o will_v be_v merciful_a to_o their_o unrighteousness_n and_o their_o sin_n and_o their_o iniquity_n will_v i_o remember_v no_o more_o 1._o to_o make_v we_o believe_v the_o former_a promise_n he_o add_v to_o a_o new_a article_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n because_o from_o the_o conscience_n of_o those_o ordinary_o do_v arise_v our_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n of_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n then_o 1._o the_o conscience_n of_o sin_n must_v not_o drive_v we_o away_o from_o god_n but_o rather_o force_v we_o to_o run_v unto_o god_n more_o humble_o because_o only_o to_o such_o as_o come_v unto_o he_o in_o his_o christ_n be_v remission_n of_o sin_n promise_v 2._o whatsoever_o sort_n of_o sin_n they_o be_v unrighteousness_n or_o sin_n or_o inquity_n they_o shall_v not_o hinder_v god_n to_o be_v gracious_a to_o the_o penitent_a flee_v to_o this_o covenant_n for_o refuge_n 2._o in_o say_v for_o i_o will_v be_v merciful_a 1._o he_o 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all_o the_o mansion_n in_o his_o father_n dwelling_n hoâ—se_n be_v his_o and_o all_o at_o his_o dispose_n to_o open_v so_o as_o none_o shall_v shut_v to_o he_o belong_v to_o give_v forth_o the_o sentence_n of_o admission_n to_o heaven_n and_o to_o say_v come_v you_o bless_v of_o the_o father_n yea_o to_o make_v this_o his_o authority_n manifest_a he_o will_v come_v again_o and_o take_v we_o unto_o himself_o that_o where_o he_o be_v we_o may_v be_v there_o also_o 4._o we_o have_v this_o high_a priest_n that_o be_v he_o be_v we_o because_o 1._o take_v out_o from_o among_o we_o one_o of_o our_o number_n albeit_o not_o of_o our_o condition_n of_o our_o nature_n but_o separate_v from_o our_o sinful_a manner_n holy_a and_o harmless_a 2._o because_o he_o be_v for_o we_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o god_n to_o employ_v his_o mean_n and_o power_n for_o our_o behoof_n towards_o god_n 3._o because_o bind_v in_o all_o band_n with_o we_o of_o nature_n of_o grace_n and_o good_a will_n of_o the_o father_n gift_n and_o appointment_n and_o his_o own_o covenant_n and_o special_a contract_n with_o we_o so_o that_o albeit_o a_o uncouth_a man_n may_v possible_o leave_v a_o stranger_n in_o his_o journey_n alone_o yet_o christ_n can_v choose_v to_o do_v so_o to_o we_o but_o for_o the_o band_n betwixt_o he_o and_o we_o he_o will_v never_o leave_v we_o nor_o forsake_v we_o vers._n 22._o let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n from_o these_o privilege_n he_o press_v a_o exhortation_n to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n and_o prescribe_v the_o disposition_n require_v of_o we_o in_o our_o draw_v near_o 1._o this_o exhortation_n show_v 1._o that_o true_a christian_n be_v oftentimes_o so_o sensible_a of_o their_o own_o unworthiness_n that_o under_o that_o sense_n they_o be_v incline_v of_o themselves_o to_o stand_v afar_o off_o and_o have_v need_n of_o encouragement_n and_o invitation_n to_o draw_v near_o 2._o that_o such_o as_o be_v most_o sensible_a of_o their_o own_o unworthiness_n be_v most_o call_v to_o come_v forward_o unto_o god_n for_o he_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a 2._o he_o lay_v down_o the_o privilege_n in_o the_o former_a verse_n and_o in_o this_o draw_v on_o the_o exhortation_n to_o teach_v we_o 1._o that_o such_o privilege_n as_o be_v grant_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n must_v be_v receive_v and_o believe_v as_o truth_n 2._o that_o we_o must_v study_v to_o make_v use_n of_o our_o privilege_n and_o challenge_v they_o for_o our_o own_o 3._o that_o the_o weak_a of_o true_a believer_n in_o christ_n may_v thrust_v in_o themselves_o at_o the_o door_n of_o grace_n among_o the_o holy_a apostle_n for_o the_o apostle_n put_v the_o hebrew_n with_o himself_o in_o the_o exhortation_n for_o this_o end_n 3._o for_o our_o disposition_n and_o sit_v to_o draw_v near_o he_o require_v first_o that_o we_o have_v a_o true_a heart_n he_o say_v not_o a_o senseless_a heart_n but_o a_o true_a heart_n that_o be_v such_o a_o heart_n as_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o believe_v mind_v no_o confidence_n but_o in_o god_n grace_n through_o christ_n only_o and_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o god_n service_n mind_v only_o his_o will_n in_o its_o aim_n and_o allow_v only_o that_o which_o be_v his_o will_n in_o its_o censure_n then_o a_o honest_a heart_n which_o honest_o acknowledge_v its_o own_o sin_n and_o fly_v to_o christ_n blood_n for_o sprinkle_v who_o aim_n be_v upright_o endeavour_v upright_o and_o censure_n of_o itself_o upright_o allow_v in_o itself_o nothing_o but_o what_o god_n allow_v and_o displease_v with_o that_o which_o displease_v god_n albeit_o many_o way_n weak_a and_o imperfect_a yet_o have_v liberty_n to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n 4._o the_o next_o thing_n he_o require_v be_v full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v a_o settle_a and_o full_a persuasion_n to_o be_v accept_v even_o through_o jesus_n christ._n then_o albeit_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o despise_v the_o weak_a measure_n of_o faith_n and_o will_v not_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n yet_o it_o please_v he_o better_o yea_o it_o be_v his_o commandment_n that_o man_n study_v unto_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n for_o the_o more_o thou_o rest_v on_o god_n covenant_n with_o thou_o in_o jesus_n christ_n the_o more_o thou_o seale_v his_o truth_n glorifie_v he_o become_v the_o more_o like_a unto_o faithful_a abraham_n and_o get_v the_o deep_a root_n in_o christ._n 5._o the_o three_o be_v that_o the_o heart_n be_v sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n the_o heart_n be_v sprinkle_v when_o a_o sinner_n sensible_a of_o sin_n make_v hearty_a application_n to_o himself_o
of_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n after_o this_o hearty_a application_n of_o christ_n blood_n the_o conscience_n be_v furnish_v with_o a_o good_a answer_n unto_o all_o challenge_n and_o so_o be_v make_v good_a a_o comfortable_a conscience_n absolve_v the_o man_n through_o faith_n in_o jesus_n who_o it_o torment_v with_o challenge_n before_o it_o run_v to_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n for_o sprinkle_v then_o whensoever_o the_o conscience_n be_v evil_a accuse_v and_o vex_v let_v the_o vex_a heart_n run_v to_o christ_n blood_n and_o then_o shall_v it_o be_v free_a from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n let_v the_o heart_n be_v sprinkle_v and_o the_o conscience_n will_v be_v good_a 6._o the_o four_o thing_n require_v in_o he_o that_o draw_v near_o as_o he_o shall_v be_v that_o his_o body_n be_v wash_v with_o pure_a water_n that_o be_v that_o according_a to_o the_o signification_n of_o that_o legal_a rite_n their_o outward_a conversation_n be_v blameless_a and_o holy_a sin_n be_v so_o curb_v within_o that_o it_o reign_v not_o in_o their_o mortal_a body_n so_o fight_v against_o within_o as_o it_o break_v not_o forth_o in_o scandalous_a work_n of_o darkness_n in_o the_o action_n of_o the_o body_n then_o 1._o with_o a_o sprinkle_a conscience_n within_o man_n must_v join_v a_o holy_a and_o blameless_a conversation_n without_o 2._o the_o wash_n of_o the_o conversation_n without_o must_v proceed_v from_o a_o heart_n sensible_o acquaint_v with_o the_o power_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n 3._o and_o this_o outward_a holiness_n of_o the_o body_n must_v be_v wrought_v with_o pure_a water_n that_o be_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n to_o distinguish_v the_o reformation_n of_o a_o believer_n from_o a_o counterfeit_n who_o without_o may_v look_v like_o a_o righteous_a man_n but_o within_o be_v as_o a_o white_v tomb_n full_a of_o rottenness_n verse_n 23._o let_v we_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v for_o he_o be_v faithful_a that_o promise_v another_o exhortation_n to_o avow_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n the_o truth_n receive_v from_o christ_n and_o believe_v and_o not_o to_o quit_v it_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n upon_o any_o condition_n 1._o the_o require_v to_o hold_v fast_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o faith_n or_o hope_v as_o the_o word_n import_v teach_v 1._o that_o a_o true_a christian_a must_v not_o only_o hold_v the_o truth_n of_o christ_n secret_o but_o must_v confess_v it_o profess_v and_o avow_v it_o open_o where_o god_n glory_n and_o other_o good_a require_v the_o same_o 2._o that_o he_o must_v look_v for_o adversary_n power_n and_o temptation_n to_o take_v that_o truth_n or_o at_o least_o the_o confession_n of_o it_o from_o he_o 3._o that_o in_o these_o trial_n and_o essay_n he_o must_v hold_v the_o fast_a gripe_n and_o avow_v it_o so_o much_o the_o more_o steadfast_o as_o he_o be_v tempt_v to_o quit_v it_o 4._o that_o when_o he_o be_v put_v to_o the_o trial_n of_o this_o confession_n of_o any_o point_n of_o his_o faith_n he_o be_v also_o put_v to_o the_o trial_n of_o the_o confession_n of_o his_o hope_n whether_o his_o hope_n of_o the_o promise_a salvation_n in_o jesus_n be_v strong_a to_o keep_v he_o steadfast_a or_o the_o terror_n and_o allurement_n from_o man_n strong_a to_o make_v he_o quit_v the_o point_n of_o truth_n convert_v 5._o that_o nothing_o but_o this_o hope_n be_v able_a to_o make_v a_o man_n stand_v out_o in_o trial_n if_o he_o be_v hardly_o urge_v 2._o he_o will_v have_v the_o avow_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v without_o waver_v then_o 1._o man_n must_v so_o learn_v the_o truth_n that_o they_o need_v not_o to_o change_v again_o that_o be_v must_v study_v to_o know_v the_o truth_n sound_o and_o solid_o 2._o and_o have_v learn_v it_o must_v not_o say_v and_o unsay_v one_o day_n avow_v it_o and_o another_o day_n quit_v it_o for_o so_o god_n get_v not_o his_o due_a glory_n beholder_n be_v not_o edify_v the_o man_n testimony_n want_v weight_n with_o the_o adversary_n but_o he_o must_v be_v invincible_a in_o the_o truth_n who_o will_v neither_o alter_v nor_o change_n or_o diminish_v any_o thing_n of_o it_o for_o fear_n or_o favour_n 3._o he_o give_v this_o for_o a_o ground_n of_o constancy_n for_o he_o be_v faithful_a who_o have_v promise_v that_o be_v the_o promise_n which_o jesus_n have_v make_v to_o such_o as_o constant_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v be_v sure_o perform_v that_o no_o constant_a professor_n of_o his_o truth_n shall_v be_v ashamed_a then_o 1._o where_o we_o have_v a_o promise_n of_o any_o thing_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o scripture_n we_o may_v be_v confident_a to_o obtain_v it_o and_o bold_a to_o avow_v our_o hope_n thereof_o against_o such_o as_o will_v teach_v we_o the_o doctrine_n of_o doubt_v whereunto_o we_o be_v of_o ourselves_o prone_a and_o incline_v and_o against_o such_o as_o shake_v the_o assurance_n of_o the_o saint_n perseverance_n 2._o the_o ground_n of_o our_o confidence_n be_v not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o the_o faithfulness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v promise_v such_o grace_n to_o his_o child_n 3._o our_o bold_a avow_v of_o our_o hope_n be_v not_o a_o brag_a of_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o a_o magnify_n of_o christ_n faithfulness_n vers._n 24._o and_o let_v we_o consider_v one_o another_o to_o provoke_v unto_o love_n and_o unto_o good_a work_n he_o strengthen_v his_o former_a exhortation_n by_o give_v of_o direction_n to_o further_a their_o obedience_n thereunto_o and_o first_o for_o mutual_a up-stirring_a one_o of_o another_o whereof_o we_o learn_v 1._o that_o mutual_a edification_n of_o christian_n among_o themselves_o and_o sharpen_v one_o of_o another_o be_v a_o special_a help_n to_o constancy_n in_o true_a religion_n and_o a_o preservative_n against_o apostasy_n 2._o prudence_n be_v require_v hereunto_o that_o mutual_o we_o observe_v one_o another_o disposition_n gift_n experience_n virtue_n and_o fault_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o fit_v ourselves_o to_o do_v good_a each_o one_o of_o we_o unto_o another_o and_o to_o receive_v good_a each_o one_o of_o another_o in_o our_o christian_a converse_v together_o 3._o a_o godly_a strive_v one_o with_o another_o who_o shall_v be_v first_o in_o love_n and_o well-doing_n be_v better_a than_o the_o ordinary_a strife_n who_o shall_v exceed_v other_o in_o vanity_n and_o superfluity_n of_o apparel_n and_o fare_v vers._n 25._o not_o forsake_v the_o assemble_v of_o ourselves_o together_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o some_o be_v but_o exhort_v one_o another_o and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o as_o you_o see_v the_o day_n approach_v another_o mean_a to_o this_o same_o end_n be_v the_o frequent_v of_o christian_a assembly_n and_o meeting_n which_o may_v further_o this_o purpose_n of_o mutual_a edification_n and_o therefore_o 1._o church-assembly_n must_v be_v well_o keep_v by_o such_o as_o do_v mind_n to_o prove_v constant_a in_o the_o true_a religion_n 2._o christian_n meeting_n also_o of_o private_a christian_n for_o mutual_a conference_n and_o exhort_v one_o of_o another_o be_v not_o to_o be_v neglect_v nor_o forsake_v but_o to_o be_v use_v for_o keep_v unity_n in_o the_o church_n and_o not_o to_o foster_v schism_n or_o hinder_v the_o public_a assembly_n 2._o he_o tax_v the_o fault_n of_o some_o among_o they_o who_o in_o schism_n or_o purpose_n of_o apostasy_n withdraw_v themselves_o from_o all_o church-assembly_n and_o christian-meeting_n and_o fall_v back_o again_o or_o be_v in_o the_o way_n of_o fall_v back_o to_o the_o denial_n of_o christ_n open_o then_o 1._o separation_n from_o the_o true_a church_n and_o christian_a society_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v a_o remarkable_a evil_n 2._o the_o schism_n or_o apostasy_n of_o other_o shall_v not_o weaken_v we_o in_o follow_v any_o good_a mean_a of_o edification_n but_o rather_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o more_o diligence_n lest_o by_o negligence_n we_o fall_v piece_n and_o piece_n back_o after_o their_o example_n 3._o he_o make_v the_o approach_a of_o the_o day_n to_o wit_n of_o god_n judgement_n a_o special_a motive_n to_o use_v the_o mean_n diligent_o and_o make_v we_o constant_a in_o the_o faith_n then_o 1._o the_o day_n of_o god_n judgement_n shall_v still_o be_v look_v unto_o as_o a_o thing_n near_o hand_n even_o at_o the_o door_n because_o it_o be_v but_o a_o very_a little_a and_o our_o day_n shall_v come_v yea_o and_o but_o a_o little_a time_n till_o our_o lord_n shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n 2._o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n be_v a_o fit_a mean_a to_o sharpen_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n which_o may_v make_v our_o reckon_n to_o be_v further_v at_o that_o day_n and_o to_o make_v we_o bold_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 own_o people_n in_o this_o sense_n all_o the_o congregation_n of_o israel_n and_o every_o one_o of_o they_o be_v call_v holy_a yea_o core_n also_o and_o his_o follower_n num._n 16.3_o the_o sanctification_n internal_a by_o renovation_n consist_v in_o a_o man_n separation_n from_o the_o state_n of_o nature_n to_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n from_o his_o old_a condition_n to_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n indeed_o by_o this_o latter_a sort_n a_o reprobate_n can_v be_v call_v sanctify_v but_o by_o the_o former_a he_o may_v be_v call_v sanctify_v and_o that_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n albeit_o he_o shall_v not_o get_v any_o further_a good_a thereby_o for_o as_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v virtue_n to_o cleanse_v the_o conscience_n and_o renew_v the_o soul_n which_o come_v unto_o it_o true_o and_o spiritual_o so_o it_o
must_v have_v force_n to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v less_o that_o be_v purify_v the_o flesh_n and_o external_a condition_n of_o the_o man_n who_o come_v unto_o it_o outward_o only_a as_o the_o type_n do_v under_o the_o law_n whereupon_o a_o hypocrite_n in_o the_o christian_a church_n must_v be_v account_v one_o of_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o saint_n as_o well_o as_o a_o hypocrite_n under_o the_o law_n be_v so_o call_v because_o christ_n blood_n can_v be_v inferior_a to_o the_o type_n which_o be_v of_o this_o force_n to_o sanctify_v man_n to_o the_o purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o we_o may_v say_v more_o short_o there_o be_v a_o sanctification_n by_o consecration_n when_o any_o thing_n be_v devote_v or_o dedicate_v unto_o god_n and_o a_o sanctification_n by_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n 2_o cor._n 6.16_o 17_o 18._o of_o the_o former_a sort_n the_o censer_n of_o core_n dathan_n and_o abiram_n be_v call_v holy_a and_o the_o reason_n be_v give_v because_o they_o offer_v they_o before_o the_o lord_n therefore_o they_o be_v hallow_v numb_a 16.38_o and_o in_o this_o sense_n all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n even_o such_o as_o afterward_o do_v prove_v apostate_n be_v sanctify_v because_o they_o be_v offer_v and_o offer_v themselves_o unto_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v proper_a only_o to_o the_o elect_n and_o god_n child_n hence_o learn_v 1._o that_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n be_v so_o confederate_a unto_o god_n that_o it_o be_v sacrilege_n for_o they_o not_o to_o seek_v god_n honour_n in_o all_o thing_n or_o to_o bestow_v themselves_o any_o other_o way_n than_o for_o god_n 2._o man_n be_v reckon_v by_o god_n so_o to_o deal_v with_o christ_n and_o his_o blood_n and_o covenant_n and_o spirit_n as_o they_o make_v account_v thereof_o as_o they_o have_v estimation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o blood_n and_o spirit_n 3._o and_o their_o estimation_n be_v not_o reckon_v by_o their_o word_n or_o pretence_n but_o by_o their_o deed_n as_o these_o do_v import_n so_o be_v they_o judge_v to_o esteem_v 4._o because_o apostasy_n from_o christ_n import_v as_o much_o as_o he_o and_o his_o doctrine_n be_v unworthy_a to_o be_v avow_v or_o maintain_v by_o consequence_n it_o import_v also_o that_o christ_n be_v not_o the_o man_n he_o call_v himself_o and_o that_o all_o his_o spirit_n have_v teach_v they_o be_v untruth_n and_o therefore_o just_o here_o do_v the_o scripture_n challenge_v the_o apostate_n of_o count_v christ_n blood_n no_o better_o than_o the_o blood_n of_o a_o common_a malefactor_n and_o of_o give_v of_o the_o lie_n to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n so_o fearful_a a_o thing_n be_v it_o to_o make_v defection_n from_o any_o know_a part_n of_o true_a religion_n vers._n 30._o for_o we_o know_v he_o that_o have_v say_v vengeance_n belong_v unto_o i_o i_o will_v recompense_v say_v the_o lord_n and_o again_o the_o lord_n shall_v judge_v his_o people_n in_o that_o he_o prove_v the_o certainty_n of_o their_o punishment_n out_o of_o deut._n 32.35_o 36._o learn_v 1._o that_o the_o justice_n and_o constancy_n of_o god_n truth_n in_o general_a threaten_n be_v sufficient_a to_o prove_v the_o certain_a punishment_n of_o particular_a sin_n 2._o the_o punishment_n of_o apostate_n of_o one_o kind_n may_v evidence_n the_o punishment_n of_o apostate_n of_o another_o kind_n for_o it_o be_v the_o jew_n apostasy_n to_o idolatry_n and_o worship_v of_o image_n which_o in_o that_o place_n the_o lord_n do_v threaten_v 2._o he_o make_v the_o know_v of_o god_n who_o speak_v a_o proof_n sufficient_a for_o the_o certain_a performance_n of_o his_o word_n then_o as_o man_n understand_v god_n nature_n so_o will_v his_o word_n weigh_v with_o they_o and_o such_o as_o know_v he_o best_o will_v stand_v most_o in_o awe_n of_o he_o believe_v his_o word_n most_o vers._n 31._o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n from_o this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n nature_n he_o pronounce_v how_o fearful_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o adversary_n to_o be_v punish_v then_o 1._o it_o be_v presuppose_v that_o such_o as_o reject_v the_o mercy_n of_o christ_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o reject_v justice_n but_o must_v fall_v into_o his_o hand_n 2._o the_o eternity_n of_o god_n make_v his_o wrath_n terrible_a for_o he_o live_v for_o ever_o to_o avenge_v himself_o on_o his_o foe_n 3._o the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n what_o torment_n he_o be_v able_a to_o inflict_v and_o that_o for_o ever_o be_v a_o fit_a mean_a to_o make_v man_n beware_v to_o make_v apostasy_n from_o christ._n vers._n 32._o but_o call_v to_o remembrance_n the_o former_a day_n in_o which_o after_o you_o be_v illuminate_v you_o endure_v a_o great_a fight_n of_o affliction_n for_o a_o mean_a to_o help_v they_o constant_o to_o go_v on_o he_o direct_v they_o to_o make_v use_n of_o their_o former_a patience_n and_o experience_n of_o trouble_n for_o the_o gospel_n then_o 1._o even_o they_o who_o have_v suffer_v for_o christ_n have_v need_n to_o be_v stir_v up_o to_o constancy_n and_o to_o be_v terrify_v from_o apostasy_n 2._o the_o more_o man_n have_v suffer_v for_o christ_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v the_o bold_a in_o the_o profession_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o the_o more_o ready_a for_o new_a suffering_n 2._o he_o make_v the_o time_n of_o their_o first_o trouble_n to_o be_v after_o illumination_n then_o some_o do_v enter_v into_o trouble_n for_o religion_n at_o their_o very_a first_o conversion_n and_o be_v yoke_v in_o battle_n against_o persecutor_n beside_o other_o onsets_a of_o satan_n and_o their_o own_o nature_n vers._n 33._o partly_o while_o you_o be_v make_v a_o gazingstock_n both_o by_o reproach_n and_o affliction_n and_o partly_o while_o you_o become_v companion_n of_o they_o which_o be_v so_o use_v he_o make_v their_o trouble_n in_o their_o own_o person_n by_o reproach_n and_o affliction_n the_o first_o part_n of_o their_o fight_n wherein_o they_o be_v a_o gazingstock_n to_o the_o world_n then_o 1._o such_o as_o be_v call_v to_o suffer_v for_o christ_n be_v set_v upon_o a_o theatre_n to_o give_v proof_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o love_n to_o christ_n before_o the_o world_n 2._o the_o blind_a world_n wonder_v at_o such_o as_o adventure_v to_o suffer_v any_o thing_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n and_o think_v but_o ignominious_o of_o christ_n and_o his_o cause_n and_o of_o those_o that_o maintain_v the_o same_o 3._o reproach_n and_o taunt_n of_o the_o godly_a by_o the_o world_n be_v reckon_v up_o to_o they_o for_o part_n of_o their_o christian_a cross_n and_o their_o glory_n before_o god_n 2._o the_o next_o part_n of_o their_o fight_n be_v their_o partake_n with_o such_o as_o do_v suffer_v the_o like_a then_o 1._o it_o be_v the_o part_n of_o true_a christian_n to_o countenance_v they_o that_o confess_v christ_n yea_o and_o to_o join_v with_o they_o that_o suffer_v for_o he_o 2._o communion_n with_o the_o suffering_n of_o other_o be_v reckon_v up_o for_o a_o part_n of_o our_o own_o suffering_n 3._o to_o suffer_v patient_o ourselves_o or_o take_v a_o part_n with_o other_o in_o their_o suffering_n will_v cost_v we_o a_o battle_n vers._n 34._o for_o you_o have_v compassion_n of_o i_o in_o my_o bond_n and_o take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o your_o good_n know_v in_o yourselves_o that_o you_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o a_o endure_a substance_n he_o come_v to_o particular_n and_o first_o their_o compassion_n towards_o himself_o in_o his_o bond_n be_v remember_v by_o he_o then_o 1._o compassion_n with_o sufferer_n especial_o when_o it_o be_v manifest_v to_o the_o afflict_a party_n for_o his_o comfort_n make_v the_o compassionate_a person_n a_o partaker_n with_o the_o sufferer_n 2._o such_o compassion_n shall_v be_v remember_v by_o the_o sufferer_n thankful_o and_o recompense_v by_o seek_v their_o eternal_a welfare_n who_o have_v show_v they_o such_o great_a kindness_n 2._o another_o particular_a be_v their_o joyful_a endure_v the_o spoliation_n of_o their_o good_n then_o 1._o when_o trial_n come_v of_o man_n faith_n in_o christ_n such_o as_o mind_n to_o be_v constant_a must_v prepare_v themselves_o to_o quit_v their_o good_n if_o god_n please_v so_o to_o honour_v they_o with_o employment_n 2._o when_o we_o see_v we_o must_v lose_v our_o good_n for_o christ_n sake_n or_o suffer_v any_o other_o inconveniency_n we_o ought_v to_o do_v it_o cheerful_o and_o count_v our_o gain_n in_o christ_n more_o than_o our_o loss_n in_o the_o world_n and_o if_o we_o find_v trouble_v to_o let_v our_o adversary_n know_v as_o little_a of_o it_o as_o we_o can_v namely_o see_v there_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o grief_n if_o our_o eye_n be_v open_v and_o our_o
earthly_a affection_n mortify_v 3._o their_o encouragement_n and_o cause_n of_o joy_n be_v the_o sensible_a feel_n within_o themselves_o of_o the_o comfort_n of_o eternal_a riches_n in_o heaven_n keep_v for_o they_o then_o 1._o it_o be_v the_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n which_o must_v make_v we_o ready_a to_o quit_v our_o earthly_a moveable_n 2._o who_o so_o get_v a_o heart_n to_o quit_v any_o thing_n on_o earth_n for_o christ_n shall_v have_v better_o in_o heaven_n than_o he_o can_v lose_v here_o 3._o god_n use_v to_o give_v earnest_a of_o what_o he_o be_v to_o give_v in_o sensible_a feel_n of_o spiritual_a riches_n to_o such_o as_o believe_v in_o he_o 4._o when_o man_n can_v esteem_v of_o thing_n heavenly_a as_o they_o be_v that_o be_v endure_v good_n and_o of_o thing_n earthly_a as_o they_o be_v that_o be_v perish_v moveable_n then_o shall_v they_o ready_o quit_v the_o earthly_a in_o hope_n of_o the_o heavenly_a vers._n 35._o cast_v not_o away_o therefore_o your_o confidence_n which_o have_v great_a recompense_n of_o reward_n now_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o go_v on_o in_o this_o â—old_a avow_v of_o christ_n for_o this_o confidence_n in_o the_o original_a be_v such_o as_o have_v with_o it_o a_o full_a and_o free_a profession_n of_o all_o their_o faith_n then_o confidence_n and_o bold_a avow_v of_o the_o truth_n be_v require_v a_o plain_a and_o full_a testimony_n must_v we_o give_v to_o christ_n truth_n our_o confidence_n in_o profession_n be_v in_o part_n casten_z when_o our_o testimony_n be_v spare_v 2._o the_o encouragement_n he_o give_v be_v the_o hope_n of_o a_o reward_n then_o 1._o constancy_n in_o avow_v of_o christ_n shall_v be_v well_o reward_v although_o not_o of_o deserve_v yet_o of_o god_n grace_n 2._o he_o that_o quit_v his_o profession_n renounce_v the_o reward_n promise_v to_o the_o constant_a quest._n but_o do_v not_o this_o exhortation_n import_v the_o elect_v unsettledness_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o perseverance_n i_o answer_v not_o but_o only_o his_o weakness_n of_o himself_o and_o need_v of_o such_o exhortation_n to_o further_a his_o constancy_n 2._o the_o danger_n of_o dishonour_v god_n in_o some_o particular_a slip_n or_o fall_v be_v ground_n sufficient_a for_o this_o exhortation_n and_o this_o be_v the_o most_o of_o necessity_n it_o can_v import_v 3._o exhortation_n be_v give_v to_o the_o common_a body_n of_o the_o visible_a professor_n teach_v they_o proper_o and_o not_o the_o elect_v formal_o vers._n 36._o for_o you_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n that_o after_o you_o have_v do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n you_o may_v receive_v the_o promise_n he_o give_v a_o reason_n because_o they_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n therefore_o they_o must_v not_o cast_v away_o their_o confidence_n then_o 1._o the_o reward_n will_v not_o be_v give_v till_o a_o time_n intervene_v 2._o and_o trouble_n will_v lie_v on_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n to_o make_v the_o time_n seem_v the_o long_o 3._o patience_n be_v needful_a as_o a_o mean_a to_o fit_v we_o to_o attend_v 4._o confidence_n of_o the_o truth_n must_v support_v our_o patience_n 2._o the_o time_n of_o their_o patience_n he_o set_v as_o long_o as_o god_n think_v good_a to_o employ_v they_o and_o after_o that_o the_o reward_n come_v then_o 1._o the_o time_n of_o patience_n be_v as_o long_o as_o god_n have_v any_o thing_n to_o do_v with_o we_o in_o this_o world_n 2._o patience_n must_v not_o be_v join_v with_o idleness_n but_o with_o active_a obedience_n of_o god_n will_n as_o he_o require_v it_o 3._o after_o that_o employment_n be_v end_v the_o promise_a reward_n be_v give_v vers._n 37._o for_o yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o he_o that_o shall_v come_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v he_o encourage_v they_o to_o patience_n by_o promise_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v to_o relieve_v they_o short_o then_o 1._o the_o term_n of_o patience_n be_v until_o the_o lord_n come_v to_o deliver_v 2._o the_o patient_a attender_n on_o his_o come_n shall_v not_o be_v disappoint_v for_o he_o will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v beyond_o the_o due_a time_n of_o our_o necessity_n 3._o it_o shall_v strengthen_v we_o unto_o patience_n that_o the_o time_n be_v short_a and_o the_o delivery_n certain_a vers._n 8._o now_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n but_o if_o any_o man_n draw_v back_o my_o soul_n shall_v have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o how_o shall_v they_o send_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o answer_v from_o habak_n 2.4_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o man_n who_o will_v be_v find_v righteous_a must_v not_o look_v to_o present_a sense_n but_o sustain_v his_o soul_n with_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n then_o 1._o in_o the_o midst_n of_o trouble_n and_o god_n feel_v absence_n faith_n will_v content_v itself_o with_o the_o only_a promise_n of_o god._n 2._o look_v to_o god_n word_n by_o faith_n be_v able_a to_o keep_v a_o soul_n in_o life_n and_o patience_n 2._o he_o threaten_v the_o misbelieve_a apostate_n that_o choose_v to_o draw_v back_o and_o not_o live_v by_o faith_n the_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n be_v he_o who_o soul_n be_v lift_v up_o in_o he_o be_v not_o upright_o the_o apostle_n betake_v he_o to_o the_o meaning_n which_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o prophet_n word_n do_v teach_v we_o 1._o that_o he_o who_o refuse_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n be_v lift_v up_o with_o the_o false_a confidence_n of_o some_o other_o thing_n than_o god_n he_o have_v some_o strong_a hold_n within_o himself_o wherein_o he_o do_v trust_v 2._o he_o that_o lift_v up_o himself_o in_o his_o vain_a confidence_n will_v draw_v back_o from_o believe_v in_o god_n word_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n 3._o he_o that_o draw_v back_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n bewray_v the_o want_n of_o this_o sincerity_n 4._o a_o back-slide_a from_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n be_v loathsome_a both_o to_o god_n and_o to_o his_o saint_n vers._n 39_o but_o we_o be_v not_o of_o they_o who_o draw_v back_o unto_o perdition_n but_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v to_o the_o save_n of_o the_o soul._n he_o mitigate_v the_o threaten_a lest_o he_o shall_v seem_v to_o suspect_v they_o of_o inconstancy_n then_o 1._o such_o threaten_n and_o exhortation_n as_o have_v be_v give_v here_o do_v not_o import_v the_o uncertainty_n of_o their_o perseverance_n who_o be_v threaten_v but_o stand_v with_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o contrary_n 2._o he_o who_o threaten_v shall_v be_v as_o wary_a to_o weaken_v his_o hearer_n faith_n as_o his_o own_o 3._o hearer_n must_v understand_v that_o the_o right_a use_n of_o threaten_v be_v to_o rouse_v man_n out_o of_o security_n and_o not_o to_o discourage_v they_o 2._o we_o be_v not_o of_o they_o say_v he_o who_o draw_v back_o unto_o perdition_n then_o 1._o they_o who_o draw_v back_o from_o constant_a avow_v of_o the_o faith_n draw_v near_o unto_o perdition_n he_o that_o forsake_v the_o cross_n run_v himself_o on_o the_o rock_n of_o his_o own_o destruction_n which_o be_v worse_o 2._o the_o elect_n be_v not_o of_o that_o kind_n or_o sort_n of_o man_n who_o fall_v into_o apostasy_n unto_o perdition_n they_o may_v fall_v for_o a_o time_n but_o be_v not_o of_o they_o that_o draw_v back_o unto_o perdition_n 3._o we_o be_v of_o they_o say_v he_o who_o believe_v to_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o soul._n then_o 1._o true_a believer_n be_v of_o that_o kind_n of_o who_o all_o do_v persevere_v 2._o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n be_v go_v on_o to_o salvation_n the_o sum_n of_o chap._n xi_o now_o that_o you_o may_v know_v the_o better_a how_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n consider_v that_o faith_n apprehend_v thing_n to_o come_v as_o present_v and_o subsist_v by_o hold_v they_o in_o their_o original_a fountain_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o behold_v in_o the_o mirror_n of_o the_o word_n the_o clear_a certainty_n of_o thing_n as_o yet_o not_o see_v to_o sense_n vers_fw-la 1._o for_o so_o be_v the_o elect_a beholder_n and_o partaker_n of_o christ_n before_o he_o come_v and_o be_v justify_v vers_fw-la 2._o and_o so_o have_v we_o certainty_n of_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n of_o nothing_o vers_fw-la 3._o by_o it_o be_v abel_n person_n and_o sacrifice_n accept_v and_o prefer_v before_o his_o elder_a brother_n vers_n 4._o by_o it_o be_v enoch_n make_v ready_a for_o heaven_n vers_fw-la 5_o 6._o and_o noah_n by_o it_o save_v both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n vers_fw-la 7._o faith_n make_v abraham_n leave_v his_o country_n in_o hope_n of_o heaven_n vers_fw-la 8_o 9_o 10._o by_o it_o sarah_n be_v old_a get_v strength_n above_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n to_o become_v a_o fruitful_a mother_n vers_n 11_o 12._o all_o these_o unto_o their_o die_a day_n be_v content_v with_o the_o foresight_n of_o
the_o performance_n of_o god_n promise_n and_o in_o hope_n thereof_o renounce_v the_o world_n therefore_o god_n honour_v they_o as_o his_o confederate_n vers_fw-la 13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o faith_n make_v abraham_n to_o offer_v his_o only_a son_n vers_n 17_o 18_o 19_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o joseph_n by_o faith_n at_o their_o death_n comfort_v themselves_o and_o other_o also_o in_o hope_n of_o the_o performance_n of_o god_n truth_n vers_fw-la 20_o 21_o 22._o the_o parent_n of_o moses_n overcome_v the_o fear_n of_o man_n by_o faith_n vers_fw-la 23._o moses_n by_o faith_n get_v strength_n to_o choose_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n before_o the_o riches_n and_o honour_n and_o pleasure_n of_o egypt_n vers_fw-la 24_o 25_o 26._o faith_n make_v he_o constant_a in_o his_o choice_n and_o patient_a vers_fw-la 27._o by_o faith_n he_o get_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n to_o be_v save_v when_o the_o first-born_a of_o egypt_n be_v slay_v vers_fw-la 28._o by_o faith_n the_o deep_a sea_n give_v open_a way_n vers_n 29._o high_a wall_a town_n be_v throw_v down_o vers_n 30._o rachab_n be_v save_v when_o other_o perish_v vers_fw-la 31._o by_o faith_n number_n of_o god_n child_n do_v wonderful_a thing_n and_o receive_v wonderful_a comfort_n and_o overcome_v all_o persecution_n vers_fw-la 32_o 33_o 34_o 35_o 36_o 37_o 38._o all_o these_o die_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v justify_v albeit_o christ_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v vers_fw-la 39_o god_n have_v reserve_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o prophecy_n and_o type_n in_o the_o come_n of_o jesus_n christ_n until_o our_o time_n that_o the_o father_n may_v not_o get_v salvation_n except_o by_o look_v to_o our_o time_n and_o join_v with_o we_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n in_o who_o they_o and_o we_o also_o be_v perfect_v vers_fw-la 40._o the_o doctrine_n of_o chap._n xi_o vers._n 1._o now_o faith_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v he_o point_v out_o the_o nature_n 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promise_n or_o word_n and_o it_o take_v hold_v of_o the_o thing_n promise_v by_o the_o root_n thereof_o and_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n do_v truth_n bud_v out_o and_o flourish_v unto_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o full_a satisfaction_n in_o performance_n 3._o the_o word_n evidence_n in_o the_o original_a be_v a_o term_n of_o logic_n import_v that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o faith_n by_o dispensation_n to_o convince_v then_o it_o be_v wisdom_n for_o help_v of_o our_o weak_a faith_n to_o make_v syllogism_n from_o the_o word_n and_o to_o reason_n so_o convince_o against_o all_o opposition_n of_o incredulity_n in_o we_o as_o there_o may_v be_v a_o consent_n and_o yield_v to_o the_o truth_n extort_a from_o we_o as_o for_o example_n when_o we_o can_v take_v to_o heart_n the_o danger_n we_o be_v in_o by_o entertain_v any_o know_a sin_n from_o rom._n 8.13_o we_o may_v reason_v thus_o the_o scripture_n say_v if_o you_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n you_o shall_v die_v but_o if_o i_o 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make_v to_o joshua_n or_o any_o other_o holy_a man_n in_o scripture_n for_o furniture_n in_o his_o call_v may_v be_v very_o well_o apply_v unto_o we_o for_o help_n and_o furniture_n in_o our_o call_v 2._o faith_n in_o god_n promise_n for_o our_o maintenance_n must_v both_o stay_v our_o fear_n of_o want_n in_o time_n to_o come_v and_o give_v we_o contentment_n with_o that_o which_o we_o have_v for_o the_o present_a 3._o a_o general_a promise_n of_o god_n be_v with_o we_o and_o assist_v of_o we_o be_v as_o sufficient_a for_o all_o particular_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n as_o if_o they_o be_v express_v vers._n 6._o so_o that_o we_o may_v bold_o say_v the_o lord_n be_v my_o helper_n and_o i_o will_v not_o fear_v what_o man_n shall_v do_v unto_o i_o by_o
apply_v of_o the_o promise_v make_v to_o joshua_n he_o conclude_v warrant_v to_o apply_v david_n gloriation_n against_o all_o peril_n psal._n 118.6_o then_o 1._o he_o that_o can_v apply_v one_o promise_n to_o himself_o may_v confident_o apply_v another_o also_o 2._o the_o weak_a true_a believer_n have_v as_o good_a ground_n of_o confidence_n in_o god_n for_o every_o good_a needful_a for_o soul_n or_o body_n as_o the_o lord_n chief_a prophet_n and_o as_o good_a warrant_n to_o apply_v the_o scripture_n to_o their_o own_o use_n which_o speak_v of_o they_o 3._o he_o who_o believe_v in_o god_n need_v not_o to_o fear_v what_o flesh_n can_v do_v unto_o he_o 4._o i'faith_o then_o do_v its_o part_n due_o when_o iâ—_n glori_v in_o the_o lord_n against_o all_o opposition_n vers._n 7._o remember_v they_o which_o have_v the_o rule_n over_o you_o who_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o the_o word_n of_o god_n who_o faith_n follow_v consider_v the_o end_n of_o their_o conversation_n that_o they_o may_v be_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n he_o set_v before_o they_o the_o example_n of_o god_n messenger_n who_o have_v instruct_v they_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o lead_v a_o life_n conformable_a thereunto_o wherein_o he_o teach_v we_o 1._o who_o be_v worthy_a to_o be_v a_o guide_n to_o a_o people_n to_o wit_n the_o man_n who_o speak_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o not_o his_o own_o dream_n believe_v the_o truth_n which_o he_o teach_v and_o have_v his_o conversation_n answerable_a 2._o the_o best_a respect_n that_o a_o preacher_n can_v crave_v or_o that_o a_o people_n can_v give_v to_o a_o preacher_n either_o in_o his_o life_n time_n or_o after_o be_v to_o remember_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n teach_v by_o he_o and_o to_o make_v use_n thereof_o 3._o in_o as_o far_o as_o preacher_n have_v speak_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o make_v it_o the_o end_n of_o their_o conversation_n people_n be_v command_v here_o to_o remember_v they_o and_o imitate_v their_o faith_n but_o no_o further_o vers._n 8._o jesus_n christ_n the_o same_o yesterday_o and_o today_o and_o for_o ever_o this_o sentence_n serve_v first_o to_o show_v the_o eternity_n and_o immurability_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o property_n of_o truth_n and_o love_n and_o pity_v etc._n etc._n again_o it_o serve_v for_o a_o reason_n of_o keep_v fast_o the_o doctrine_n teach_v from_o he_o by_o our_o faithful_a leader_n because_o jesus_n christ_n will_v still_o allow_v and_o maintain_v that_o truth_n once_o give_v out_o by_o himself_o and_o can_v choose_v to_o change_v his_o truth_n be_v first_o and_o last_o like_o himself_o and_o three_o it_o serve_v to_o encourage_v we_o to_o be_v constant_a in_o the_o faith_n because_o jesus_n christ_n be_v unchangeable_o the_o same_o in_o love_n and_o care_n towards_o those_o who_o believe_v in_o he_o in_o all_o age_n for_o their_o preservation_n and_o deliverance_n in_o all_o case_n wherein_o they_o can_v fall_v for_o his_o truth_n as_o he_o have_v give_v proof_n in_o former_a time_n towards_o other_o vers._n 9_o be_v not_o carry_v about_o with_o divers_a and_o strange_a doctrine_n for_o it_o be_v a_o good_a thing_n that_o the_o heart_n be_v establish_v with_o grace_n not_o with_o meat_n which_o have_v not_o profit_v they_o that_o have_v be_v occupy_v therein_o that_o they_o may_v be_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n he_o warn_v they_o to_o beware_v that_o they_o be_v not_o carry_v about_o with_o divers_a and_o strange_a doctrine_n then_o 1._o doctrine_n which_o agree_v 〈◊〉_d with_o the_o word_n of_o god_n uncouth_a and_o strange_a doctrine_n which_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o acknowledge_v and_o recommend_v unto_o we_o must_v be_v reject_v 2._o there_o be_v such_o uncouth_a doctrine_n beginning_n to_o creep_v into_o the_o church_n even_o in_o the_o apostle_n time_n 3._o apostolic_a doctrine_n such_o as_o they_o acquaint_v the_o church_n with_o must_v be_v steadfast_o believe_v and_o stand_v unto_o and_o not_o loose_o lay_v hold_n upon_o lest_o we_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o wind_n of_o false_a doctrine_n 2._o he_o bring_v iâ—_n for_o example_n the_o doctrine_n of_o distinction_n of_o meat_n wherein_o the_o jewish_o affect_a do_v place_v some_o holiness_n and_o help_v to_o salvation_n and_o yet_o they_o who_o most_o lean_v to_o the_o same_o be_v least_o profit_v thereby_o then_o 1._o to_o place_v some_o holiness_n in_o distinction_n of_o meat_n and_o to_o count_v the_o observation_n thereof_o helpful_a to_o salvation_n be_v a_o old_a error_n which_o even_o in_o the_o beginning_n do_v trouble_v the_o church_n 2._o never_o man_n get_v profit_n by_o lean_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o observation_n of_o distinction_n of_o meat_n for_o under_o the_o law_n distinction_n be_v command_v for_o the_o lead_n of_o man_n to_o some_o duty_n signify_v thereby_o but_o never_o do_v god_n give_v way_n that_o man_n shall_v esteem_v of_o this_o observation_n as_o a_o thing_n confer_v any_o whit_n to_o the_o purchase_n of_o salvation_n 3._o to_o keep_v out_o this_o error_n of_o lean_v to_o ceremonial_a observation_n he_o oppose_v the_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n wherewith_o he_o will_v have_v the_o heart_n establish_v and_o not_o with_o meat_n then_o 1._o the_o ground_n of_o devise_v and_o urge_v of_o superstitious_a ceremony_n be_v the_o unquietness_n and_o unstableness_n of_o man_n heart_n want_v satisfaction_n in_o god_n and_o his_o ordinance_n and_o therefore_o seek_v to_o support_v themselves_o by_o mean_n of_o their_o own_o devise_v 2._o it_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o grace_n only_o and_o nothing_o of_o our_o do_n which_o get_v true_a rest_n to_o our_o heart_n and_o quiet_a settle_v to_o the_o conscience_n vers._n 10._o we_o have_v a_o altar_n whereof_o they_o have_v no_o right_a to_o eat_v which_o serve_v the_o tabernacle_n such_o as_o pertinacious_o do_v plead_v for_o the_o stand_n of_o the_o levitical_a service_n and_o ceremony_n thereof_o he_o seclude_v from_o the_o enjoy_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v our_o altar_n then_o such_o as_o maintain_v the_o levitical_a ceremony_n and_o do_v urge_v they_o on_o the_o christian_a church_n do_v cut_v themselves_o from_o right_a to_o christ._n 1._o because_o they_o deny_v in_o effect_n that_o he_o be_v come_v see_v they_o will_v have_v those_o figure_n to_o remain_v which_o do_v serve_v to_o prefigure_v his_o come_n and_o will_v have_v his_o church_n still_o under_o ceremonial_a pedagogie_n as_o it_o be_v under_o the_o law_n 2._o because_o they_o join_v unto_o christ_n their_o own_o device_n as_o if_o either_o jesus_n be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o salvation_n or_o his_o ordinance_n be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o mean_n to_o attain_v thereunto_o 3._o the_o observation_n of_o the_o distinction_n of_o meat_n be_v a_o point_n of_o serve_v the_o tabernacle_n for_o so_o do_v the_o apostle_n reckon_v 4._o such_o as_o will_v eat_v of_o jesus_n and_o be_v partaker_n of_o he_o must_v beware_v to_o serve_v the_o jewish_a tabernacle_n by_o keep_v on_o foot_n and_o continue_v the_o ceremony_n and_o appurtenance_n annex_v thereunto_o such_o feast_n such_o jubily_n such_o altar_n such_o sprinkling_n and_o holy_a water_n such_o priest_n and_o vestment_n etc._n etc._n as_o levi_n have_v 2._o he_o call_v christ_n by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o altar_n because_o he_o be_v the_o thing_n signify_v by_o the_o altar_n and_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o by_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o levitical_a ceremony_n then_o 1._o those_o ordinance_n of_o levitical_a service_n be_v figure_n of_o christ_n some_o in_o one_o part_n and_o some_o in_o another_o and_o he_o be_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o they_o even_o the_o truth_n of_o they_o all_o the_o true_a tabernacle_n the_o true_a priest_n the_o true_a sacrifice_n the_o true_a altar_n etc._n etc._n 2._o christ_n self_n be_v all_o the_o altar_n that_o the_o christian_a church_n have_v our_o altar_n be_v he_o only_o and_o nothing_o but_o he_o the_o apostle_n know_v no_o other_o 3._o in_o that_o he_o say_v they_o have_v no_o right_a to_o eat_v learn_v 1._o that_o jesus_n be_v our_o food_n who_o believe_v in_o he_o by_o who_o our_o soul_n be_v keep_v alive_a and_o maintain_v every_o day_n spiritual_o as_o the_o priest_n be_v maintain_v by_o the_o old_a altar_n bodily_a 2._o that_o before_o a_o man_n attain_v to_o eat_v or_o draw_v benefit_n from_o christ_n he_o must_v have_v a_o right_n unto_o he_o there_o be_v a_o possession_n follow_v the_o right_a and_o the_o right_n tend_v to_o the_o possession_n 3._o he_o who_o love_v to_o have_v the_o right_n must_v take_v the_o course_n which_o christ_n prescribe_v without_o mix_v any_o thing_n therewith_o vers._n 11._o for_o the_o body_n of_o those_o beast_n who_o blood_n be_v bring_v into_o the_o sanctuary_n by_o the_o high_a priest_n for_o sin_n be_v burn_v without_o the_o camp_n he_o show_v that_o
will_v fall_v into_o the_o judgement_n and_o condemnation_n of_o god_n as_o he_o have_v threaten_v in_o the_o law_n vers._n 13._o be_v any_o among_o you_o afflict_v let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n admonit_fw-la 4._o be_v concern_v the_o manner_n of_o carry_v themselves_o in_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n but_o especial_o sickness_n whereof_o there_o be_v four_o branch_n 1._o touch_v those_o that_o be_v sick_a in_o mind_n by_o reason_n of_o any_o affliction_n that_o they_o may_v pray_v unto_o god_n i._n e._n in_o god_n they_o may_v have_v ease_n from_o their_o trouble_n 2._o touch_v they_o that_o be_v cheerful_a in_o mind_n lest_o they_o be_v drown_v in_o security_n forget_v god_n but_o that_o they_o change_v their_o cheerfulness_n of_o mind_n into_o praise_v of_o god_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o he_o i._n e._n that_o they_o by_o some_o spiritual_a exercise_n cherish_v their_o cheerfulness_n lest_o their_o joyfulness_n degenerate_a into_o fleshly_a lasciviousness_n vers._n 14._o be_v any_o sick_a among_o you_o let_v he_o call_v for_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n and_o let_v they_o pray_v over_o he_o anoint_v he_o with_o oil_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n 3._o touch_v the_o sick_a in_o body_n that_o before_o they_o fly_v to_o physician_n they_o will_v turn_v themselves_o to_o god_n and_o call_v for_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n who_o may_v stir_v up_o repentance_n faith_n and_o comfort_n in_o they_o furthermore_o that_o the_o elder_n pray_v to_o god_n for_o the_o sick_a person_n three_o that_o if_o any_o one_o among_o the_o elder_n of_o what_o order_n soever_o have_v the_o gift_n of_o heal_v which_o flourish_v in_o the_o church_n in_o the_o apostle_n time_n let_v he_o in_o the_o name_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o give_v this_o gift_n use_v it_o and_o by_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n disciple_n who_o mark_v 6.13_o have_v receive_v power_n from_o christ_n anoint_v many_o sick_a person_n with_o oil_n and_o heal_v they_o let_v he_o anoint_v he_o that_o be_v sick_a concern_v the_o restore_n of_o who_o health_n the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v certify_v he_o for_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o the_o elder_n which_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o gift_n of_o heal_a do_v not_o anoint_v any_o that_o be_v sick_a but_o those_o only_o concern_v restore_v of_o who_o health_n they_o be_v certify_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n vers._n 15._o and_o the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n shall_v save_v the_o sick_a and_o the_o lord_n shall_v raise_v he_o up_o and_o if_o he_o have_v commit_v sin_n they_o shall_v be_v forgive_v he_o he_o show_v that_o there_o will_v follow_v a_o double_a effect_n upon_o this_o unction_n and_o prayer_n 1._o if_o he_o that_o have_v pray_v for_o the_o gift_n of_o miraculous_a heal_n believe_v by_o special_a revelation_n touch_v the_o success_n this_o prayer_n come_v from_o such_o a_o faith_n will_v save_v the_o sick_a from_o a_o bodily_a disease_n for_o the_o lord_n say_v he_o will_v restore_v health_n to_o he_o and_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o the_o other_o effect_n be_v this_o if_o any_o special_a sin_n have_v draw_v the_o disease_n to_o the_o sick_a person_n god_n be_v entreat_v by_o the_o sick_a and_o the_o elder_n will_v forgive_v they_o vers._n 16._o confess_v your_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o and_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o that_o you_o may_v be_v heal_v the_o effectual_a fervent_a prayer_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n avail_v much_o 4._o concern_v the_o give_a assistance_n to_o one_o another_o in_o the_o wound_n and_o burden_n of_o conscience_n that_o whether_o admonish_v by_o the_o brethren_n of_o their_o sin_n or_o torment_v within_o by_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n they_o will_v confess_v their_o sin_n one_o to_o another_o and_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o mutual_o succour_v one_o another_o both_o by_o counsel_n and_o prayer_n to_o god_n that_o they_o may_v be_v heal_v there_o be_v four_o reason_n of_o the_o branch_n that_o you_o may_v be_v heal_v reas._n 1_o because_o so_o the_o wound_n of_o conscience_n and_o error_n of_o life_n may_v be_v heal_v with_o which_o as_o with_o disease_n they_o be_v sick_a much_o reas._o 2._o because_o the_o frequent_a prayer_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n or_o true_a believer_n stir_v up_o by_o faith_n and_o love_n avail_v much_o as_o a_o special_a mean_n sanctify_v by_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o thing_n necessary_a for_o we_o vers._n 17._o elias_n be_v a_o man_n subject_n to_o like_a passion_n as_o we_o be_v and_o he_o pray_v earnest_o that_o it_o may_v not_o rain_v and_o it_o rain_v not_o on_o the_o earth_n by_o the_o space_n of_o three_o year_n and_o six_o month_n 18._o and_o he_o pray_v again_o and_o the_o heaven_n give_v rain_n and_o earth_n bring_v forth_o her_o fruit_n reas._o 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a because_o the_o pray_n of_o elias_n be_v efficacious_a not_o therefore_o because_o it_o be_v free_a from_o infirmity_n and_o passion_n whereto_o other_o believer_n be_v obnoxious_a for_o he_o also_o be_v subject_a to_o like_a passion_n but_o because_o he_o pray_v fervent_o in_o faith_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n reveal_v to_o he_o that_o the_o heaven_n may_v be_v shut_v and_o open_v therefore_o if_o you_o shall_v earnest_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o he_o say_v your_o prayer_n shall_v prevail_v vers._n 19_o brethren_n if_o any_o of_o you_o do_v err_v from_o the_o truth_n and_o one_o convert_v he_o 20._o let_v he_o know_v that_o he_o which_o convert_v the_o sinner_n from_o the_o error_n of_o his_o way_n shall_v save_v a_o soul_n from_o death_n and_o shall_v hide_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n reas._n 4._o because_o if_o they_o admonish_v one_o another_o and_o confess_v their_o sin_n one_o to_o another_o and_o be_v instant_a in_o prayer_n to_o god_n one_o for_o another_o and_o become_v instrument_n of_o god_n for_o the_o convert_n of_o any_o wander_a sinner_n then_o they_o shall_v be_v for_o the_o future_a instrument_n of_o save_v the_o soul_n of_o their_o neighbour_n from_o death_n to_o which_o he_o that_o err_v hasten_v and_o also_o instrument_n for_o the_o future_a of_o cover_v and_o hide_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n of_o a_o err_a brother_n who_o unless_o he_o have_v repent_v his_o sin_n shall_v be_v produce_v at_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n for_o condemnation_n and_o death_n which_o now_o be_v after_o the_o admonition_n of_o the_o wander_a person_n and_o the_o repentance_n of_o he_o that_o be_v admonish_v cover_v the_o first_o epistle_n general_a of_o peter_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n the_o scope_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v to_o confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n the_o hebrew_n disperse_v among_o the_o gentile_n and_o convert_v to_o the_o faith_n and_o to_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o perseverance_n and_o progress_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n according_a to_o the_o vocation_n of_o every_o one_o as_o it_o appear_v from_o the_o end_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o epistle_n chap._n 5._o ver_fw-la 12._o for_o which_o end_n thank_v be_v give_v to_o god_n for_o their_o conversion_n he_o exhort_v they_o in_o general_a to_o a_o holy_a conversation_n and_o to_o exercise_v mutual_a charity_n in_o the_o first_o chapter_n and_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o second_o furthermore_o he_o descend_v in_o particular_a to_o duty_n of_o subject_n towards_o magistrate_n servant_n towards_o master_n to_o mutual_a duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n and_o brethren_n in_o christ_n as_o well_o among_o themselves_o as_o towards_o their_o persecutor_n in_o the_o remain_a part_n of_o the_o second_o chapter_n and_o in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o chapter_n he_o prosecute_v the_o same_o doctrine_n in_o the_o five_o chapter_n by_o instruct_v elder_n in_o the_o church_n and_o young_a man_n and_o man_n of_o what_o rank_n soever_o in_o their_o duty_n chap._n i._n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n beside_o the_o inscription_n of_o the_o epistle_n in_o the_o first_o by_o way_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o their_o conversion_n to_o the_o faith_n he_o commend_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o grace_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o condition_n whereunto_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v arrive_v that_o so_o he_o may_v confirm_v they_o in_o the_o faith_n to_o ver._n 13._o in_o the_o second_o from_o the_o mention_v of_o spiritual_a benefit_n bestow_v upon_o the_o believe_a hebrew_n he_o draw_v a_o exhortation_n to_o the_o study_n of_o piety_n in_o general_n and_o brotherly_a love_n in_o particular_a vers._n 1._o peter_n a_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o the_o stranger_n scatter_v throughout_o pontus_n galatia_n cappadocia_n asia_n and_o bythinia_n 2._o elect_a according_o to_o the_o foreknowledge_n of_o god_n the_o father_n through_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n
heaviness_n for_o a_o short_a time_n if_o need_v be_v 4._o profitableness_n of_o affliction_n which_o be_v for_o the_o trial_n and_o purify_n of_o your_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v be_v more_o pure_a as_o gold_n try_v unto_o your_o praise_n honour_n and_o glory_n wherewith_o christ_n will_v adorn_v all_o you_o holy_a one_o that_o be_v of_o a_o approve_a faith_n at_o his_o come_n therefore_o you_o ought_v etc._n etc._n vers._n 8._o who_o have_v not_o see_v you_o love_v in_o who_o though_o now_o you_o see_v he_o not_o yet_o believe_v you_o rejoice_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n reas._n 10._o the_o grace_n wherein_o you_o stand_v lifteth_z up_o your_o mind_n above_o sense_n to_o a_o spiritual_a contemplation_n and_o most_o sweet_a love_n of_o christ_n therefore_o in_o who_o reas._o 11._o although_o you_o have_v neither_o see_v christ_n at_o any_o time_n nor_o now_o see_v he_o yet_o the_o faith_n wherein_o you_o stand_v cause_v you_o to_o rejoice_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n which_o excel_v all_o that_o our_o word_n can_v utter_v or_o capacity_n can_v comprehend_v and_o whereof_o if_o you_o now_o glory_n you_o afterward_o shall_v never_o be_v ashamed_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 9_o receive_v the_o end_n of_o your_o faith_n even_o the_o salvation_n of_o your_o soul_n reas._n 12._o confirm_v the_o former_a by_o the_o faith_n in_o which_o you_o stand_v even_o in_o this_o life_n you_o receive_v the_o fruit_n reward_n and_o end_n of_o your_o faith_n in_o this_o life_n viz._n the_o inchoate_n and_o begin_v felicity_n of_o your_o soul_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o your_o bodily_a affliction_n therefore_o you_o ought_v etc._n etc._n vers._n 10._o of_o which_o salvation_n the_o prophet_n have_v inquire_v and_o search_v diligent_o who_o prophesy_v of_o the_o grace_n that_o shall_v come_v unto_o you_o reas._n 13._o from_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o prophet_n this_o grace_n in_o which_o you_o stand_v be_v the_o very_a same_o salvation_n whereof_o all_o the_o prophet_n in_o time_n past_a have_v prophesy_v to_o come_v in_o these_o our_o time_n therefore_o you_o ought_v etc._n etc._n vers._n 11._o search_v what_o or_o what_o manner_n of_o time_n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v in_o they_o do_v signify_v when_o it_o testify_v before_o hand_n the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o glory_n that_o shall_v follow_v he_o confirm_v the_o certainty_n of_o this_o testimony_n from_o thâ—se_a four_o 1._o that_o the_o prophet_n have_v not_o only_o foretell_v concern_v this_o salvation_n which_o be_v to_o come_v but_o have_v also_o diligent_o inquire_v into_o this_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o search_v after_o it_o that_o they_o may_v foretell_v it_o unto_o we_o 2._o that_o they_o do_v not_o only_o inquire_v touch_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o be_v reveal_v but_o also_o concern_v the_o point_n of_o time_n wherein_o it_o shall_v be_v reveal_v 3._o that_o they_o do_v not_o depend_v upon_o uncertain_a conjecture_n in_o this_o search_n but_o take_v counsel_n of_o christ_n spirit_n the_o foreknower_n and_o foreteller_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v present_a with_o they_o after_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n 4._o because_o the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n be_v the_o same_o both_o in_o our_o and_o the_o prophet_n time_n and_o be_v brief_o comprehend_v in_o the_o humiliation_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o his_o exaltation_n or_o glory_n follow_v in_o the_o effect_n of_o christ_n suffering_n therefore_o you_o ought_v upon_o this_o account_n to_o bless_v god_n and_o to_o be_v strengthen_v in_o your_o holy_a faith_n vers._n 12._o unto_o who_o it_o be_v reveal_v that_o not_o unto_o themselves_o but_o unto_o we_o they_o do_v minister_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v now_o report_v unto_o you_o by_o they_o that_o have_v preach_v the_o gospel_n unto_o you_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n send_v down_o from_o heaven_n which_o thing_n the_o angel_n desire_v to_o look_v into_o the_o same_o testimony_n be_v propound_v in_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o answer_n bring_v in_o reas._o 14._o from_o the_o prerogative_n of_o believer_n after_o christ_n be_v offer_v above_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o prophet_n unto_o who_o it_o be_v reveal_v that_o although_o they_o shall_v receive_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n with_o we_o yet_o they_o shall_v not_o see_v the_o fulfil_n and_o end_n of_o their_o prophecy_n but_o we_o who_o be_v bear_v after_o christ_n be_v offer_v by_o who_o the_o prophecy_n be_v for_o this_o end_n utter_v that_o we_o compare_v the_o prediction_n with_o the_o accomplishment_n may_v be_v confirm_v in_o faith_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o bless_v god_n and_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n by_o they_o reas._n 15._o those_o thing_n which_o the_o prophet_n do_v prophesy_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n speak_v in_o they_o the_o apostle_n have_v tell_v to_o you_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n send_v from_o heaven_n therefore_o you_o may_v be_v certain_a that_o this_o be_v the_o true_a grace_n wherein_o you_o stand_v and_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o bless_v god_n etc._n etc._n angel_n reas._n 16._o so_o great_a be_v the_o excellency_n of_o faith_n and_o grace_n in_o which_o you_o stand_v that_o the_o heavenly_a angel_n themselves_o desire_v to_o look_v into_o it_o partly_o that_o they_o may_v further_o inquire_v into_o it_o partly_o that_o have_v look_v into_o it_o they_o may_v more_o delight_v themselves_o in_o admire_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o grace_n bestow_v upon_o the_o faithful_a therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v confirm_v in_o faith_n and_o to_o bless_v god_n but_o here_o he_o allude_v to_o the_o type_n of_o the_o two_o cherubim_n who_o stand_v upon_o the_o ark_n of_o the_o covenant_n do_v turn_v their_o face_n towards_o the_o cover_n thereof_o as_o if_o they_o desire_v to_o look_v into_o it_o whereby_o beside_o other_o thing_n be_v signify_v that_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o man_n redemption_n be_v worthy_a the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o very_a angel_n themselves_o and_o their_o great_a admiration_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n vers._n 13._o wherefore_o gird_v up_o the_o loin_n of_o your_o mind_n be_v sober_a and_o hope_v to_o the_o end_n for_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v to_o be_v bring_v unto_o you_o at_o the_o revelation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o from_o the_o mention_n of_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o demonstration_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o grace_n wherein_o they_o stand_v he_o deduce_v a_o exhortation_n to_o the_o study_n of_o piety_n and_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n there_o be_v three_o branch_n of_o the_o exhortation_n 1._o that_o as_o they_o who_o be_v either_o take_v a_o journey_n or_o go_v about_o some_o work_n that_o they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o ready_a therein_o they_o gird_v up_o their_o loin_n so_o let_v they_o gird_v up_o the_o loin_n of_o their_o mind_n i._n e._n refrain_n and_o restrain_v their_o mind_n from_o all_o lust_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v hinder_v from_o a_o ready_a and_o free_a serve_a god_n 2._o that_o they_o be_v sober_a not_o only_o avoid_v intemperance_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o also_o all_o immoderate_a use_n of_o delightful_a thing_n 3._o that_o they_o firm_o and_o constant_o hope_v and_o expect_v that_o grace_n which_o be_v now_o reveal_v and_o shall_v be_v further_o full_o reveal_v at_o the_o come_n of_o christ._n in_o which_o exhortation_n be_v comprehend_v the_o whole_a course_n of_o faith_n and_o holiness_n there_o be_v thirteen_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n all_o which_o prove_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o holiness_n and_o faith_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o gracâ—_n wherefore_o argum._n 1._o from_o the_o connexion_n of_o the_o exhortation_n with_o the_o precede_a doctrine_n express_v in_o the_o word_n wherefore_o the_o first_o argument_n be_v draw_v you_o ought_v to_o be_v excite_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o all_o endeavour_n after_o piety_n upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o grace_n in_o which_o you_o stand_v and_o of_o spiritual_a benefit_n bestow_v upon_o you_o by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o proceed_v with_o a_o constant_a profession_n in_o piety_n and_o the_o grace_n wherein_o you_o stand_v shall_v be_v reveal_v argum._n 2._o the_o grace_n now_o manifest_v and_o which_o at_o length_n shall_v full_o be_v manifest_v at_o the_o approach_a come_v of_o christ_n aught_o to_o excite_v you_o to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n and_o retain_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 14._o as_o obedient_a child_n not_o fashion_v yourselves_o according_a to_o the_o former_a lust_n in_o your_o ignorance_n argum._n 3._o by_o the_o right_n of_o adoption_n as_o obedient_a son_n you_o
be_v bind_v to_o follow_v after_o piety_n and_o the_o profession_n of_o grace_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n do_v not_o fashion_v argum._n 4._o see_v it_o can_v consist_v with_o the_o obedience_n of_o child_n that_o you_o fashion_v yourselves_o to_o the_o former_a lust_n which_o rule_v in_o you_o before_o conversion_n vers._n 15._o but_o as_o he_o which_o have_v call_v you_o 〈◊〉_d holy_a so_o be_v you_o holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o conversation_n 16._o because_o it_o be_v write_v be_v you_o holy_a for_o i_o be_o holy_a argum._n 5._o you_o ought_v to_o answer_v your_o holy_a vocation_n in_o all_o kind_n of_o holy_a conversation_n go_v forward_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n as_o argum._n 6._o confirm_v the_o former_a there_o aught_o to_o be_v some_o similitude_n betwixt_o you_o and_o the_o holy_a god_n who_o have_v call_v you_o therefore_o ought_v you_o to_o labour_n after_o this_o conformity_n he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n from_o the_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n leu._n 11.44_o mat._n 5.17_o vers._n 17._o and_o if_o you_o call_v on_o the_o father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n argum._n 7._o god_n be_v the_o judge_n of_o every_o man_n work_n and_o more_o severe_o require_v holiness_n from_o those_o that_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o and_o call_v he_o their_o father_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o this_o life_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n vers._n 18._o forasmuch_o as_o you_o know_v that_o you_o be_v not_o redeem_v with_o corruptible_a thing_n as_o silver_n and_o gold_n from_o your_o vain_a conversation_n receive_v by_o tradition_n from_o your_o father_n argum._n 8._o you_o be_v redeem_v from_o all_o manner_n of_o vain_a conversation_n in_o legal_a purification_n separate_v from_o the_o thing_n signify_v and_o place_v in_o humane_a tradition_n which_o be_v of_o no_o value_n although_o it_o may_v be_v commend_v to_o you_o by_o the_o example_n of_o your_o father_n and_o by_o tradition_n therefore_o unless_o you_o will_v frustrate_v your_o redemption_n you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o true_a piety_n and_o renounce_v a_o vain_a conversation_n redeem_a argum._n 9_o by_o redemption_n you_o be_v the_o hire_a servant_n of_o god_n that_o you_o may_v no_o long_o live_v according_a to_o your_o own_o will_n or_o the_o world_n or_o the_o devil_n but_o according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o redeem_v you_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o live_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ._n vers._n 19_o but_o with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n as_o of_o a_o lamb_n without_o blemish_n and_o without_o spot_n argum._n 10._o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n die_v represent_v by_o the_o typical_a lamb_n be_v of_o so_o much_o excellency_n that_o it_o far_o exceed_v the_o most_o precious_a thing_n in_o this_o world_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n and_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n unless_o you_o will_v vilify_v this_o price_n vers._n 20._o who_o very_o be_v fore-ordained_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n but_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o last_o time_n for_o you_o argum._n 11._o although_o christ_n from_o eternity_n be_v fore-ordained_n to_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o manifest_v until_o the_o last_o time_n and_o that_o especial_o for_o your_o sake_n who_o be_v even_o as_o the_o lose_a sheep_n of_o israel_n therefore_o you_o be_v chief_o bind_v to_o glorify_v god_n by_o your_o holiness_n vers._n 21._o who_o by_o he_o do_v believe_v in_o god_n that_o raise_v he_o up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o give_v he_o glory_n that_o your_o faith_n and_o hope_n may_v be_v in_o god_n argum._n 12._o christ_n be_v not_o only_o manifest_v for_o your_o good_a that_o be_v believer_n but_o also_o by_o christ_n or_o the_o merit_n and_o operation_n of_o christ_n that_o same_o faith_n whereby_o you_o believe_v in_o god_n be_v obtain_v and_o produce_v in_o you_o therefore_o it_o be_v meet_v that_o you_o shall_v live_v to_o god_n in_o holiness_n have_v raise_v god_n by_o raise_v christ_n the_o redeemer_n from_o the_o dead_a and_o by_o glorify_v he_o with_o that_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v with_o god_n from_o all_o eternity_n have_v demonstrate_v unto_o you_o and_o to_o all_o the_o world_n that_o christ_n be_v true_o the_o son_n of_o god_n or_o true_o god_n that_o your_o faith_n whereby_o you_o believe_v in_o christ_n may_v be_v find_v to_o be_v faith_n in_o god_n and_o so_o the_o solidness_n of_o your_o faith_n may_v appear_v to_o you_o for_o your_o great_a comfort_n and_o glory_n therefore_o you_o faithful_a hebrew_n who_o live_v after_o christ_n be_v rise_v be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o bind_v to_o follow_v after_o faith_n and_o holiness_n that_o you_o may_v please_v god_n vers._n 22._o see_v you_o have_v purify_v your_o soul_n in_o obey_v the_o truth_n through_o the_o spirit_n unto_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o the_o brethren_n see_v that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o with_o a_o pure_a heart_n fervent_o the_o second_o exhortation_n more_o especial_o to_o brotherly_a love_n there_o be_v three_o branch_n of_o this_o exhortation_n branch_n 1._o that_o they_o love_v fervent_o not_o cold_o not_o remissly_a as_o if_o they_o be_v ready_a upon_o small_a cause_n to_o hate_v 2._o that_o they_o love_v with_o a_o pure_a heart_n endeavour_v the_o good_a of_o one_o another_o not_o only_o aim_v at_o private_a advantage_n 3._o that_o without_o hypocrisy_n they_o follow_v after_o brotherly_a love_n love_v not_o only_o in_o word_n and_o tongue_n but_o show_v love_n in_o deed_n without_o dissimulation_n without_o deceit_n soul_n there_o be_v three_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n argum._n 1._o it_o be_v to_o be_v presuppose_v that_o you_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o desire_n in_o purpose_n and_o a_o inchoate_n endeavour_n through_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v purify_v your_o soul_n to_o the_o sincere_a love_n of_o the_o brethren_n therefore_o you_o ought_v exceed_o to_o love_v one_o another_o vers._n 23._o be_v bear_v again_o not_o of_o corruptible_a seed_n but_o of_o incorruptible_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o live_v and_o abide_v for_o ever_o argum._n 2._o this_o brotherhood_n of_o believer_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o that_o which_o be_v after_o the_o flesh_n in_o as_o much_o as_o it_o do_v not_o rise_v from_o natural_a generation_n but_o from_o spiritual_a regeneration_n which_o require_v a_o more_o firm_a mutual_a and_o excellent_a love_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o love_v one_o another_o fervent_o word_n argum._n 3._o confirm_v the_o former_a this_o fraternity_n of_o believer_n as_o it_o have_v its_o rise_n from_o a_o incorruptible_a principle_n so_o it_o will_v never_o perish_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o our_o regeneration_n be_v not_o corruptible_a like_o the_o seed_n of_o natural_a generation_n therefore_o you_o ought_v exceed_o and_o careful_o to_o love_v one_o another_o vers._n 24._o for_o all_o flesh_n be_v as_o grass_n and_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o man_n as_o the_o flower_n of_o grass_n the_o grass_n wither_v and_o the_o flower_n thereof_o fall_v away_o he_o confirm_v both_o part_n of_o the_o comparison_n from_o the_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o first_o he_o prove_v the_o corruptibility_n of_o natural_a seed_n from_o isa._n 40.6_o which_o declare_v the_o glory_n of_o all_o flesh_n and_o consequent_o all_o relation_n of_o fraternity_n found_v in_o flesh_n to_o be_v corruptible_a vers._n 25._o but_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o this_o be_v the_o word_n which_o by_o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v unto_o you_o he_o prove_v that_o the_o seed_n of_o regeneration_n be_v incorruptible_a from_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o same_o prophet_n isaiah_n because_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n abide_v for_o ever_o but_o he_o affirm_v that_o this_o be_v speak_v touch_v the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o the_o matter_n stand_v because_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o truth_n concern_v salvation_n by_o christ_n vouchsafe_v to_o believer_n be_v operative_a for_o the_o bring_n of_o believer_n to_o life_n eternal_a therefore_o it_o be_v incorruptible_a chap._n ii_o he_o proceed_v in_o his_o exhortation_n to_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o holiness_n this_o chapter_n contain_v four_o exhortation_n vers._n 1._o wherefore_o lay_v aside_o all_o malice_n and_o all_o guile_n and_o hypocrisy_n and_o envy_n and_o evil_a speaking_n the_o first_o exhortation_n be_v to_o love_n and_o desire_v of_o the_o divine_a word_n which_o he_o have_v of_o late_o commend_v there_o be_v two_o branch_n of_o the_o exhortation_n the_o first_o touch_v the_o shun_v and_o lay_v aside_o the_o vice_n that_o be_v familiar_a to_o corrupt_v nature_n
the_o example_n of_o holy_a woman_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n who_o praise_n be_v in_o the_o scripture_n not_o for_o the_o external_a adorn_v of_o the_o body_n but_o for_o faith_n in_o god_n and_o subjection_n pay_v to_o their_o husband_n vers._n 6._o even_o as_o sarai_n obey_v abraham_n call_v he_o lord_n who_o daughter_n you_o be_v as_o long_o as_o you_o do_v well_o and_o be_v not_o afraid_a with_o any_o amazement_n reas._n 4._o from_o the_o example_n of_o sarah_n who_o meek_o obey_v abraham_n and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v her_o lord_n who_o reas._o 5._o because_o if_o they_o will_v express_v the_o piety_n and_o modesty_n of_o sarah_n in_o her_o manner_n and_o will_v not_o suffer_v themselves_o by_o any_o worldly_a fear_n to_o be_v draw_v from_o the_o puâ—suâ—e_n of_o piety_n they_o shall_v declare_v themselves_o to_o be_v the_o daughter_n of_o this_o holy_a matron_n vers._n 7._o likewise_o you_o husband_n dwell_v with_o they_o according_a to_o knowledge_n give_v honour_n unto_o the_o wife_n as_o unto_o the_o weak_a vessel_n and_o as_o be_v heir_n together_o of_o the_o grace_n of_o life_n that_o your_o prayer_n be_v not_o hinder_v on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o command_v husband_n to_o dwell_v with_o their_o wife_n that_o be_v that_o they_o indulge_v they_o courteous_o and_o treat_v they_o according_a to_o knowledge_n and_o as_o it_o become_v wise_a man_n wise_o rule_v their_o wife_n likewise_o there_o be_v four_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n reas._o 1_o because_o in_o like_a manner_n by_o the_o obligation_n of_o the_o divine_a law_n husband_n be_v bind_v to_o perform_v mutual_a office_n to_o their_o wife_n as_o wife_n be_v to_o their_o husband_n to_o the_o weak_a reas._o 2._o because_o prudence_n require_v that_o the_o female_a sex_n shall_v be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o respect_v because_o it_o be_v the_o weak_a and_o otherwise_o may_v suspect_v itself_o contemn_v by_o the_o man_n heir_n reas._n 3_o because_o wife_n be_v not_o only_a partaker_n of_o the_o honour_n and_o earthly_a good_n which_o belong_v to_o their_o husband_n but_o be_v also_o coheir_n of_o save_a grace_n with_o their_o believe_a husband_n lest_o reas._n 4._o because_o otherwise_o brawling_n and_o strife_n will_v arise_v whereby_o public_a and_o private_a prayer_n of_o the_o husband_n as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o wife_n may_v be_v hinder_v and_o disturb_v the_o second_o part_n vers._n 8._o final_o be_v you_o all_o of_o one_o mind_n have_v compassion_n one_o of_o another_o love_v as_o brethren_n be_v pitiful_a be_v courteous_a the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o he_o exhort_v to_o the_o study_n of_o holiness_n although_o it_o be_v join_v with_o the_o cross_n or_o to_o the_o common_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o to_o virtue_n which_o belong_v to_o man_n of_o what_o condition_n soever_o and_o he_o reckon_v six_o whereof_o the_o first_o be_v concord_n without_o which_o the_o whole_a life_n be_v disquiet_v with_o perpetual_a trouble_n and_o brawling_n the_o second_o be_v sympathy_n which_o make_v we_o affect_v as_o it_o become_v we_o both_o with_o the_o trouble_n and_o happiness_n of_o our_o neighbour_n grieve_v with_o those_o that_o grieve_v and_o rejoice_v with_o those_o that_o rejoice_v the_o three_o be_v brotherly_a love_n whereby_o we_o close_o embrace_v christian_n as_o brethren_n in_o the_o lord_n the_o four_o be_v mercy_n whereby_o we_o succour_v the_o poor_a and_o stranger_n or_o banish_v man_n the_o five_o be_v gentleness_n whereby_o we_o yield_v ourselves_o affable_a and_o courteous_a towards_o other_o for_o the_o public_a good_a and_o edification_n of_o other_o vers._n 9_o not_o render_v evil_a for_o evil_n or_o rail_v for_o rail_v but_o contrariwise_o blessing_n know_v that_o you_o be_v thereunto_o call_v that_o you_o shall_v inherit_v a_o blessing_n the_o six_o be_v patience_z whereby_o we_o patient_o bear_v injury_n receive_v from_o other_o whether_o by_o word_n or_o deed_n yea_o whereby_o we_o repay_v good_a turn_n for_o bad_a the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n to_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n especial_o patience_n be_v seventeen_o all_o which_o prove_v that_o we_o must_v follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n although_o we_o therefore_o suffer_v affliction_n that_o you_o argum._n 1._o because_o we_o be_v call_v to_o this_o condition_n by_o god_n that_o by_o perseverance_n in_o well_o do_v and_o by_o patient_a bear_n evil_n we_o may_v attain_v eternal_a life_n vouchsafe_v to_o we_o by_o a_o hereditary_a right_n therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n and_o especial_o patience_n vers._n 10._o for_o he_o that_o will_v love_v life_n and_o see_v good_a day_n let_v he_o refrain_v his_o tongue_n from_o evil_n and_o his_o lip_n that_o they_o speak_v no_o guile_n 11._o let_v he_o eschew_v evil_a and_o do_v good_a let_v he_o seek_v peace_n and_o ensue_v it_o 12._o for_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v over_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a unto_o their_o prayer_n but_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a argum._n 2._o from_o the_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n out_o of_o psal._n 34.12_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o verse_n where_o the_o next_o way_n to_o happiness_n be_v teach_v that_o the_o child_n of_o god_n follow_v after_o good_a work_n and_o abstain_v from_o impatience_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o evil_a deed_n and_o that_o on_o this_o side_n be_v compass_v about_o with_o the_o hope_n of_o divine_a blessing_n and_o on_o the_o other_o with_o the_o fear_n of_o divine_a wrath_n they_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o course_n of_o holiness_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o these_o virtue_n and_o chief_o patience_n vers._n 13._o and_o who_o be_v he_o that_o will_v harm_v you_o if_o you_o be_v follower_n of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a argum._n 3._o because_o this_o course_n be_v best_a whereby_o they_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n may_v be_v free_v from_o many_o inconvenience_n which_o the_o wicked_a take_v occasion_n to_o bring_v upon_o they_o for_o he_o be_v like_a to_o a_o monster_n that_o will_v harm_v the_o innocent_a and_o those_o that_o follow_v after_o goodness_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v after_o all_o these_o virtue_n and_o especial_o patience_n vers._n 14._o but_o and_o if_o you_o suffer_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n happy_a be_v you_o and_o be_v not_o afraid_a of_o their_o terror_n neither_o be_v trouble_v argum._n 4._o because_o if_o whilst_o you_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n you_o suffer_v evil_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n yet_o you_o remain_v bless_v in_o god_n account_n howsoever_o your_o condition_n may_v seem_v miserable_a in_o this_o world_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n vers._n 15._o but_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n god_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o be_v ready_a always_o to_o give_v a_o answer_n to_o every_o man_n that_o ask_v you_o a_o reason_n of_o the_o hope_n that_o be_v in_o you_o with_o meekness_n and_o fear_n argum._n 5._o you_o christian_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v deter_v from_o the_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n by_o the_o threaten_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o wicked_a nay_o not_o so_o much_o as_o be_v trouble_v in_o mind_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a you_o ought_v to_o sanctify_v god_n in_o your_o heart_n i._n e._n so_o much_o to_o value_v the_o terror_n and_o the_o good_a will_n of_o god_n the_o command_n threaten_n promise_n power_n help_v comfort_n issue_n and_o deliverance_n of_o god_n which_o he_o both_o can_v and_o will_v perform_v to_o set_v at_o naught_o and_o undervalue_n whatsoever_o man_n can_v do_v against_o you_o be_v ready_a argum._n 6._o it_o be_v so_o far_o unbecoming_a you_o to_o be_v deter_v from_o the_o follow_v after_o virtue_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o man_n that_o on_o the_o contrary_a confide_v in_o the_o goodness_n and_o omnipotency_n of_o god_n you_o ought_v to_o be_v ready_a to_o sanctify_v god_n in_o open_a confession_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n not_o be_v ashamed_a to_o produce_v the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o your_o faith_n as_o often_o as_o a_o reason_n of_o your_o faith_n be_v require_v of_o you_o so_o that_o the_o answer_n which_o be_v require_v may_v tend_v to_o the_o glory_n or_o sanctification_n of_o his_o name_n yet_o he_o command_v that_o this_o confession_n be_v utter_v with_o meekness_n towards_o man_n and_o fear_n or_o reverence_n towards_o god_n lest_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n by_o any_o mean_n shall_v be_v pollute_v by_o our_o passion_n vers._n 16._o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n that_o whereas_o they_o speak_v evil_a of_o you_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n they_o may_v be_v ashamed_a that_o false_o accuse_v your_o good_a conversation_n in_o christ._n argum._n 7._o in_o follow_v after_o these_o virtue_n you_o will_v have_v a_o good_a
with_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n in_o who_o suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n believer_n be_v judge_v to_o have_v suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n therefore_o as_o they_o which_o have_v suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n or_o be_v dead_a have_v cease_v from_o sin_n for_o which_o they_o have_v suffer_v and_o be_v justify_v as_o well_o from_o sin_n as_o from_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n wherein_o they_o be_v already_o dead_a so_o you_o believe_a hebrew_n who_o i_o account_v as_o have_v judicial_o suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n or_o as_o dead_a aught_o to_o cease_v from_o sin_n and_o no_o further_o have_v any_o thing_n to_o do_v with_o it_o vers._n 2._o that_o he_o no_o long_o shall_v live_v the_o rest_n of_o his_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n argum._n 3._o the_o judicial_a freedom_n of_o believer_n from_o sin_n purchase_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v for_o this_o end_n that_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v in_o this_o mortal_a life_n we_o may_v not_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o follow_v fleshly_a lust_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o fulfil_v the_o will_n of_o god_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o labour_v that_o you_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n vers._n 3._o for_o the_o time_n pass_v of_o our_o life_n may_v suffice_v we_o to_o have_v wrought_v the_o will_n of_o the_o gentile_n when_o you_o walk_v in_o lasciviousness_n lust_n excess_n of_o wine_n revel_n banquet_n and_o abominable_a idolatry_n argum._n 4._o you_o have_v sin_v enough_o and_o too_o much_o against_o god_n in_o the_o time_n pass_v of_o your_o life_n when_o you_o do_v follow_v in_o ignorance_n and_o unbeleef_n the_o vice_n which_o do_v reign_v among_o the_o gentile_n against_o the_o first_o and_o second_o table_n now_o the_o time_n of_o gospel_n light_n require_v another_o carriage_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 4._o wherein_o they_o think_v it_o strange_a that_o you_o run_v not_o with_o they_o to_o the_o same_o excess_n of_o riot_n speak_v evil_a of_o you_o 5._o who_o shall_v give_v account_n to_o he_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o judge_v the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a argum._n 5._o by_o prevent_v a_o objection_n although_o unbeliever_n may_v be_v offend_v at_o your_o abstain_v from_o former_a vice_n and_o may_v blaspheme_v your_o religion_n for_o which_o they_o shall_v be_v punish_v in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n yet_o it_o behove_v not_o you_o therefore_o to_o be_v move_v because_o if_o god_n do_v not_o in_o this_o life_n yet_o he_o will_v in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n require_v a_o account_n of_o such_o reproach_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o study_n of_o holiness_n vers._n 6._o for_o for_o this_o cause_n be_v the_o gospel_n preach_v also_o to_o they_o that_o be_v dead_a that_o they_o may_v be_v judge_v according_a to_o man_n in_o the_o flesh_n but_o live_v according_a to_o god_n in_o the_o spirit_n argum._n 6._o serve_v to_o remove_v the_o stumbling-block_n lay_v by_o unbeliever_n who_o do_v blaspheme_v and_o condemn_v christian_n for_o the_o dissimilitude_n of_o their_o course_n to_o their_o own_o to_o the_o faithful_a that_o be_v already_o dead_a or_o not_o long_o since_o or_o in_o former_a age_n the_o gospel_n have_v be_v preach_v for_o this_o same_o end_n as_o to_o the_o promote_a of_o holiness_n and_o with_o the_o same_o success_n as_o to_o the_o judgement_n of_o worldly_a man_n and_o last_o with_o the_o same_o hope_n of_o fruit_n or_o benefit_n to_o wit_n that_o they_o be_v condemn_v of_o man_n and_o chastise_v of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n or_o outward_a man_n shall_v obtain_v spiritual_a life_n in_o their_o soul_n or_o inward_a man_n yea_o and_o life_n eternal_a with_o god_n therefore_o it_o be_v meet_v that_o you_o believe_a hebrew_n do_v not_o refuse_v to_o embrace_v the_o like_a manner_n and_o condition_n of_o life_n but_o in_o the_o same_o condition_n that_o you_o follow_v after_o holiness_n vers._n 7._o but_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n be_v you_o therefore_o sober_a and_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n argum._n 7._o the_o last_o judgement_n be_v at_o hand_n which_o will_v put_v a_o end_n to_o the_o convenience_n and_o inconvenience_n of_o this_o life_n therefore_o nothing_o regard_v either_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o holiness_n be_v you_o therefore_o from_o these_o argument_n and_o chief_o the_o last_o he_o infer_v a_o exhortation_n to_o holiness_n and_o especial_o to_o six_o christian_a virtue_n unto_o prayer_n the_o first_o special_a exhortation_n be_v to_o diligent_a prayer_n and_o for_o this_o end_n let_v they_o be_v sober_a and_o vigilant_a that_o they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o fit_a to_o pray_v observe_v every_o occasion_n of_o pray_v and_o that_o in_o all_o their_o affair_n they_o so_o carry_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v not_o render_v unfit_a for_o prayer_n vers._n 8._o and_o above_o all_o thing_n have_v fervent_a charity_n among_o yourselves_o for_o charity_n shall_v cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n exhort_v 2._o the_o second_o special_a exhortation_n be_v charity_n which_o he_o require_v they_o chief_o to_o follow_v after_o above_o all_o thing_n with_o singular_a care_n and_o that_o their_o charity_n be_v fervent_a and_o earnest_a charity_n he_o render_v a_o special_a reason_n of_o this_o because_o charity_n prevent_v and_o in_o prevent_v cover_v anger_n brawling_n reproach_n contention_n and_o hatred_n lest_o they_o be_v stir_v up_o among_o man_n and_o break_v forth_o and_o spread_v abroad_o it_o do_v repress_v the_o break_n forth_o of_o these_o evil_n and_o remit_v and_o cover_v they_o and_o therefore_o in_o the_o first_o place_n you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o it_o vers._n 9_o use_v hospitality_n one_o to_o another_o without_o grudge_n exhort_v 3._o to_o hospitality_n which_o he_o command_v that_o it_o be_v not_o force_v but_o voluntary_a for_o that_o good_a turn_n which_o be_v do_v with_o murmur_a be_v destitute_a of_o charity_n vers._n 10._o as_o every_o man_n have_v receive_v the_o gift_n even_o so_o minister_v the_o same_o one_o to_o another_o as_o good_a steward_n of_o the_o manifold_a grace_n of_o god_n exhort_v 4._o to_o a_o mutual_a communication_n of_o all_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n there_o be_v two_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n include_v 1._o because_o gift_n be_v of_o grace_n and_o be_v give_v by_o god_n for_o the_o common_a use_n as_o good_a 2._o because_o he_o which_o have_v the_o gift_n be_v not_o master_n of_o it_o but_o a_o steward_n vers._n 11._o if_o any_o man_n speak_v let_v he_o speak_v as_o the_o oracle_n of_o god_n if_o any_o man_n minister_n let_v he_o do_v it_o as_o of_o the_o ability_n which_o god_n give_v that_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n may_v be_v glorify_v through_o jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o be_v praise_n and_o dominion_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n exhort_v 5._o the_o five_o more_o special_a exhortation_n that_o he_o which_o speak_v the_o word_n of_o god_n either_o out_o of_o special_a duty_n as_o a_o pastor_n or_o teacher_n or_o out_o of_o common_a duty_n as_o other_o christian_n in_o their_o mutual_a edification_n speak_v it_o with_o that_o reverence_n and_o faith_n which_o become_v the_o word_n of_o god_n i._n e._n that_o speak_v he_o show_v forth_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o divine_a word_n right_o conceive_v by_o faith_n with_o that_o reverence_n which_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n require_v lest_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v take_v in_o vain_a minister_v exhort_v 6._o that_o he_o which_o minister_v unto_o the_o necessity_n of_o other_o either_o by_o his_o assistance_n or_o good_n let_v he_o perform_v that_o ready_o and_o cheerful_o according_a to_o the_o ability_n god_n have_v give_v he_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v two_o that_o in_o all_o reas._n 1_o that_o glory_n may_v be_v give_v to_o god_n both_o from_o our_o work_n and_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o through_o jesus_n reas._n 2._o that_o glory_n may_v be_v give_v to_o god_n through_o christ_n by_o who_o grace_n and_o virtue_n alone_o the_o duty_n be_v perform_v to_o who_o he_o shut_v up_o these_o exhortation_n with_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n whereunto_o he_o be_v move_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o god_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 12._o belove_a think_v it_o not_o strange_a concern_v the_o fiery_a trial_n which_o be_v to_o try_v you_o as_o though_o some_o strange_a thing_n happen_v unto_o you_o the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o he_o encourage_v believer_n against_o persecution_n and_o exhort_v they_o not_o to_o be_v offend_v or_o trouble_v with_o persecution_n as_o a_o new_a thing_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v thirteen_o all_o which_o prove_v that_o
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 confess_v his_o sin_n that_o upon_o the_o faithfulness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v be_v absolve_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n or_o sanctify_v from_o the_o stain_n of_o it_o for_o god_n be_v faithful_a who_o have_v promise_v these_o thing_n and_o god_n be_v just_a who_o have_v take_v satisfaction_n from_o christ_n the_o surety_n he_o do_v not_o exact_v the_o debt_n from_o he_o for_o who_o christ_n have_v satisfy_v but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o bestow_v all_o the_o good_a thing_n upon_o he_o that_o believe_v which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o his_o salvation_n vers._n 10._o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v not_o sin_v we_o make_v he_o a_o liar_n and_o his_o word_n be_v not_o in_o we_o note_v 5._o be_v negative_a he_o that_o be_v a_o true_a believer_n do_v neither_o deny_v nor_o extenuate_v his_o sin_n past_a as_o if_o either_o with_o that_o pharisee_fw-mi he_o have_v perform_v all_o the_o command_n of_o god_n from_o his_o youth_n or_o as_o if_o there_o be_v no_o original_a sin_n or_o as_o if_o it_o be_v not_o at_o all_o worthy_a of_o death_n neither_o be_v he_o impenitent_a as_o if_o the_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v commit_v be_v light_a and_o venial_a which_o need_v not_o the_o expiation_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n or_o as_o if_o there_o be_v not_o so_o much_o corruption_n in_o his_o nature_n but_o that_o by_o his_o free_a will_v he_o may_v confide_v in_o his_o own_o strength_n to_o dispose_v himself_o for_o grace_n and_o merit_v it_o or_o at_o leastwise_o be_v able_a to_o obtain_v it_o for_o he_o that_o either_o so_o or_o by_o any_o other_o mean_n direct_o or_o indirect_o deny_v that_o he_o have_v not_o sin_v and_o consequent_o deny_v that_o he_o be_v not_o nor_o have_v not_o be_v so_o guilty_a of_o death_n that_o he_o need_v such_o a_o expiation_n as_o the_o death_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v he_o be_v a_o blasphemer_n against_o god_n accuse_v he_o of_o a_o lie_n who_o have_v in_o his_o word_n condemn_v all_o as_o sinner_n and_o guilty_a of_o death_n and_o have_v affirm_v that_o there_o be_v no_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n neither_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n receive_v by_o faith_n at_o any_o time_n in_o his_o heart_n i._n e._n neither_o have_v he_o believe_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n not_o yet_o of_o the_o gospel_n chap._n ii_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o whole_a epistle_n enforce_v the_o use_n of_o the_o former_a doctrine_n to_o which_o end_n five_o exhortation_n be_v propound_v the_o first_o to_o vers_fw-la 9_o the_o second_o to_o vers_fw-la 15._o the_o three_o to_o vers_n 18._o the_o four_o to_o vers_n 29._o the_o five_o to_o verse_n the_o last_o vers._n 1._o my_o little_a child_n these_o thing_n write_v i_o unto_o you_o that_o you_o sin_v not_o and_o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a the_o first_o exhortation_n be_v to_o the_o follow_v after_o holiness_n 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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
child_n both_o god_n and_o i_o your_o sin_n be_v free_o forgive_v you_o for_o christ_n name_n sake_n i._n e._n for_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v preach_v to_o you_o and_o be_v through_o faith_n apprehend_v by_o you_o therefore_o this_o exhortation_n which_o i_o have_v write_v be_v to_o holiness_n and_o brotherly_a love_n you_o be_v bind_v to_o obey_v it_o vers._n 13._o i_o write_v unto_o you_o father_n because_o you_o have_v know_v he_o that_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n i_o write_v unto_o you_o young_a man_n because_o you_o have_v overcome_v the_o wicked_a one_o i_o write_v unto_o you_o little_a child_n because_o you_o have_v know_v the_o father_n argum._n 6._o from_o the_o faithful_a of_o every_o age_n and_o order_n without_o exception_n be_v require_v the_o follow_v after_o holiness_n and_o brotherly_a love_n by_o name_n from_o the_o father_n who_o be_v therefore_o bind_v to_o obey_v because_o you_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o ancient_a of_o day_n or_o the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n knowledge_n of_o who_o have_v make_v you_o more_o bless_a than_o all_o that_o knowledge_n of_o thing_n you_o have_v gain_v from_o the_o use_n and_o experience_n of_o many_o year_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o follow_v after_o etc._n etc._n young_a man_n argum._n 7._o because_o as_o all_o so_o young_a man_n be_v bind_v to_o obey_v because_o victory_n be_v grant_v to_o they_o against_o the_o devil_n in_o christ_n in_o who_o also_o strength_n be_v administer_v for_o their_o daily_a conquer_a which_o victory_n exceed_v all_o warlike_a praise_n little_a child_n argum._n 8._o because_o as_o all_o so_o be_v the_o faithful_a little_a child_n bind_v to_o obey_v these_o exhortation_n because_o although_o they_o be_v not_o so_o skilful_a in_o worldly_a matter_n god_n have_v manifest_v himself_o to_o they_o a_o father_n in_o christ_n and_o have_v give_v they_o to_o acknowledge_v god_n their_o father_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 14._o i_o have_v write_v unto_o you_o father_n because_o you_o have_v know_v he_o that_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n i_o have_v write_v unto_o you_o young_a man_n because_o you_o be_v strong_a and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n abide_v in_o you_o and_o you_o have_v overcome_v the_o wicked_a one_o father_n argum._n 9_o enforce_v the_o six_o argument_n because_o as_o all_o so_o in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o faithful_a father_n be_v bind_v to_o obey_v the_o exhortation_n because_o it_o be_v give_v to_o they_o rather_o than_o to_o other_o to_o know_v the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n which_o benefit_n ought_v again_o and_o again_o to_o come_v into_o their_o consideration_n young_a man_n argum._n 10._o reinforcing_a the_o seven_o argument_n because_o as_o all_o so_o also_o the_o faithful_a young_a man_n 〈…〉_z to_o obey_v the_o exhortation_n see_v that_o god_n in_o christ_n have_v first_o of_o all_o endue_v they_o from_o above_o with_o spiritual_a strength_n which_o be_v far_o more_o excellent_a than_o natural_a second_o and_o have_v put_v his_o word_n into_o their_o mind_n by_o the_o spirit_n that_o by_o faith_n it_o may_v always_o abide_v in_o they_o three_o and_o have_v also_o give_v they_o that_o through_o christ_n they_o may_v overcome_v the_o devil_n also_o these_o argument_n make_v much_o to_o the_o follow_a exhortation_n vers._n 15._o love_v not_o the_o world_n neither_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n if_o any_o man_n love_v the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n be_v not_o in_o he_o exhort_v 3._o to_o beware_v of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o of_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o it_o by_o world_n he_o understand_v the_o condition_n of_o unregenerate_a man_n wherein_o they_o please_v themselves_o and_o think_v themselves_o happy_a by_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n he_o understand_v the_o enticement_n or_o the_o good_a thing_n thereof_o wherewith_o unregenerate_a man_n be_v take_v such_o be_v pleasure_n riches_n honour_n to_o love_v be_v to_o prize_n to_o affect_v the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v four_o if_o any_o man_n argum._n 1._o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n bind_v the_o heart_n to_o worldly_a thing_n and_o exclude_v the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o of_o the_o father_n for_o the_o heart_n can_v be_v carry_v out_o to_o contrary_a desire_n or_o serve_v contrary_a master_n therefore_o have_v a_o care_v you_o love_v not_o the_o world_n vers._n 16._o for_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n be_v not_o of_o the_o father_n but_o be_v of_o the_o world_n argum._n 2._o confirm_v the_o former_a the_o study_n of_o worldly_a man_n whereunto_o man_n be_v carry_v with_o a_o full_a career_n be_v such_o as_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o sensual_a pleasure_n of_o gluttony_n or_o uncleanness_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n or_o covetousness_n inordinate_o affect_v matter_n of_o profit_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n or_o a_o excessive_a desire_n of_o honour_n those_o desire_n say_v he_o be_v not_o of_o god_n but_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o unregenerate_a man_n therefore_o have_v a_o care_n etc._n etc._n vers._n 17._o and_o the_o world_n pass_v away_o and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n abide_v for_o ever_o argum._n 3._o the_o condition_n of_o worldly_a man_n and_o those_o thing_n which_o seem_v to_o be_v pleasant_a in_o this_o condition_n be_v various_a and_o will_v by_o and_o by_o pass_v away_o therefore_o they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v love_v but_o he_o argum._n 4._o he_o that_o renounce_v his_o perverse_a will_n and_o the_o will_n of_o wicked_a man_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n shall_v live_v for_o ever_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o these_o argument_n conduce_v much_o to_o those_o thing_n that_o follow_v vers._n 18._o little_a child_n it_o be_v the_o last_o time_n and_o as_o you_o have_v hear_v that_o antichrist_n shall_v come_v even_o now_o be_v there_o many_o antichrist_n whereby_o we_o know_v that_o it_o be_v the_o last_o time_n exhort_v 4._o that_o they_o beware_v of_o seducer_n and_o do_v not_o depart_v from_o the_o true_a faith_n but_o that_o they_o continue_v constant_a in_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o truth_n little_a child_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v fifteen_o reas._o 1_o that_o as_o little_a child_n you_o have_v need_n to_o take_v heed_n therefore_o you_o be_v bind_v to_o beware_v time_n reas._n 2._o now_o it_o be_v the_o time_n wherein_o there_o be_v danger_n by_o reason_n of_o seducer_n viz._n it_o be_v the_o last_o hour_n and_o the_o last_o time_n of_o the_o world_n wherein_o the_o devil_n chief_o rage_v know_v that_o his_o time_n be_v short_a and_o wherein_o all_o aught_o both_o to_o watch_v and_o prepare_v themselves_o for_o the_o judgement_n which_o will_v come_v at_o the_o second_o come_v of_o christ_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n and_o as_o reas._n 3_o confirm_v the_o former_a according_a to_o the_o premonition_n by_o the_o apostle_n and_o christ_n concern_v that_o famous_a antichrist_n which_o shall_v come_v many_o fore-running_a antichrist_n have_v come_v already_o who_o under_o the_o pretence_n of_o teacher_n seduce_v man_n from_o christ_n and_o be_v the_o adversary_n of_o christ_n therefore_o it_o be_v the_o last_o time_n wherein_o you_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o seducer_n of_o who_o you_o ought_v diligent_o to_o have_v a_o care_n vers._n 19_o they_o go_v out_o from_o we_o but_o they_o be_v not_o of_o we_o for_o if_o they_o have_v be_v of_o we_o they_o will_v no_o doubt_n have_v continue_v with_o we_o but_o they_o go_v out_o that_o they_o may_v be_v make_v manifest_a that_o they_o be_v not_o all_o of_o we_o reas._n 4._o apostate_n depart_v from_o the_o external_a communion_n of_o those_o that_o be_v true_o faithful_a be_v not_o of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o that_o true_o believe_v therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o apostasy_n and_o seducer_n for_o if_o they_o have_v be_v of_o we_o reas._n 5._o confirm_v the_o former_a they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o that_o be_v true_o faithful_a and_o elect_a continue_v in_o the_o society_n of_o the_o true_a church_n and_o in_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o apostolical_a doctrine_n and_o so_o they_o declare_v themselves_o to_o be_v true_a believer_n but_o those_o that_o fall_v away_o they_o so_o far_o as_o we_o look_v upon_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n depart_v from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o this_o end_n that_o their_o hypocrisy_n may_v be_v manifest_v and_o that_o they_o may_v be_v declare_v not_o to_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o that_o be_v true_o faithful_a therefore_o if_o you_o
will_v be_v esteem_v either_o by_o god_n or_o man_n true_a believer_n or_o not_o of_o the_o number_n of_o hypocrite_n you_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o apostasy_n or_o seducer_n vers._n 20._o but_o you_o have_v a_o unction_n from_o the_o holy_a one_o and_o you_o know_v all_o thing_n reas._n 6._o you_o be_v furnish_v with_o necessary_a gift_n and_o the_o aid_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o you_o may_v know_v all_o save_a opinion_n and_o so_o may_v shun_v the_o seduction_n of_o apostate_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v vers._n 21._o i_o have_v not_o write_v unto_o you_o because_o you_o know_v not_o the_o truth_n but_o because_o you_o know_v it_o and_o that_o no_o lie_n be_v of_o the_o truth_n reas._n 7._o answer_v a_o objection_n i_o do_v not_o accuse_v you_o of_o ignorance_n by_o admonish_v or_o write_v to_o you_o but_o therefore_o i_o exhort_v you_o to_o constancy_n that_o i_o may_v know_v that_o you_o have_v know_v the_o truth_n and_o be_v delight_v in_o it_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o hearken_v to_o my_o exhortation_n and_o that_o no_o lie_n reas._n 8._o you_o be_v admonish_v of_o the_o truth_n may_v easy_o discern_v a_o lie_n which_o viz._n be_v examine_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o truth_n do_v in_o no_o wise_n agree_v with_o it_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o hearken_v to_o my_o exhortation_n for_o this_o end_n that_o you_o may_v examine_v and_o reject_v that_o which_o be_v false_a vers._n 22._o who_o be_v a_o liar_n but_o he_o that_o deny_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n he_o be_v antichrist_n that_o deny_v the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n reas._n 9_o those_o that_o seduce_v man_n from_o the_o true_a doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o great_a liar_n among_o man_n as_o the_o interrogation_n intimate_v because_o they_o in_o some_o way_n or_o other_o deny_v jesus_n to_o be_v the_o christ_n for_o they_o do_v not_o acknowledge_v such_o a_o christ_n as_o the_o father_n offer_v to_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n for_o they_o open_o or_o secret_o invade_v either_o his_o person_n or_o his_o nature_n or_o the_o propriety_n of_o his_o nature_n or_o his_o office_n or_o his_o virtue_n or_o his_o efficacy_n or_o grace_n or_o truth_n or_o his_o glory_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o seducer_n he_o be_v reas._n 10._o all_o seducer_n who_o draw_v hearer_n from_o christ_n in_o any_o one_o article_n be_v antichrist_n both_o deny_v the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n and_o so_o overthrow_v the_o true_a religion_n and_o the_o foundation_n of_o religion_n with_o their_o lie_n because_o there_o be_v no_o true_a god_n out_o of_o christ_n for_o in_o he_o dwell_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o seducer_n vers._n 23._o whosoever_o deny_v the_o son_n the_o same_o have_v not_o the_o father_n he_o confirm_v this_o reason_n from_o the_o inseparableness_n of_o the_o father_n from_o the_o son_n that_o no_o man_n can_v have_v the_o father_n for_o his_o god_n who_o any_o way_n deny_v the_o son_n because_o god_n have_v give_v himself_o to_o be_v enjoy_v whole_o by_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o he_o be_v seek_v for_o in_o vain_a elsewhere_o or_o by_o any_o other_o way_n than_o wherein_o he_o have_v manifest_v himself_o to_o we_o in_o christ_n who_o as_o the_o image_n of_o the_o father_n represent_v and_o offer_v to_o we_o whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a or_o profitable_a to_o be_v know_v of_o the_o father_n to_o salvation_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n whosoever_o give_v due_a honour_n to_o christ_n as_o to_o the_o son_n of_o god_n acknowledge_v he_o such_o as_o he_o have_v manifest_v himself_o in_o the_o scripture_n do_v also_o acknowledge_v the_o father_n and_o esteem_v he_o for_o their_o god_n vers._n 14._o let_v that_o therefore_o abide_v in_o you_o which_o you_o have_v hear_v from_o the_o beginning_n if_o that_o which_o you_o have_v hear_v from_o the_o beginning_n shall_v remain_v in_o you_o you_o also_o shall_v continue_v in_o the_o son_n and_o in_o the_o father_n reas._n 11._o the_o true_o ancient_a and_o only_a truth_n of_o god_n always_o constant_a to_o itself_o be_v this_o which_o i_o exhort_v you_o to_o hold_v which_o viz._n you_o have_v hear_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o only_o preach_v christ_n but_o also_o promise_v and_o declare_v by_o the_o prophet_n in_o the_o scripture_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o retain_v that_o truth_n and_o here_o he_o open_o bring_v forth_o what_o he_o aim_v at_o or_o the_o exhortation_n if_o it_o shall_v remain_v in_o you_o reas._n 12._o if_o you_o have_v retain_v the_o doctrine_n deliver_v to_o you_o by_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n you_o shall_v remain_v in_o the_o society_n and_o friendship_n of_o god_n the_o son_n and_o the_o father_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o seducer_n vers._n 25._o and_o this_o be_v the_o promise_n that_o he_o have_v promise_v we_o eternal_a life_n 26._o these_o thing_n have_v i_o write_v unto_o you_o concern_v they_o that_o seduce_v you_o reas._n 13._o god_n upon_o this_o condition_n have_v promise_v we_o life_n eternal_a if_o we_o retain_v steadfast_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n therefore_o you_o ought_v steadfast_o to_o continue_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n doctrine_n and_o beware_v of_o seducer_n who_o do_v their_o endeavour_n to_o withdraw_v you_o from_o the_o truth_n and_o here_o again_o the_o apostle_n profess_v open_o his_o aim_n in_o these_o argument_n vers._n 27._o but_o the_o anoint_v which_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o he_o abide_v in_o you_o and_o you_o need_v not_o that_o any_o man_n teach_v you_o but_o as_o the_o same_o anoint_v teach_v you_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o be_v truth_n and_o be_v no_o lie_n and_o even_o as_o it_o have_v teach_v you_o you_o shall_v abide_v in_o he_o reas._n 14._o that_o you_o may_v be_v keep_v from_o seducer_n you_o be_v fortify_v with_o manifold_a defence_n for_o first_o as_o for_o external_a doctrine_n you_o have_v receive_v from_o christ_n a_o unction_n or_o the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o inward_o teach_v you_o and_o confirm_v you_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n every_o one_o in_o his_o measure_n second_o that_o spirit_n remain_v in_o you_o who_o be_v faithful_a and_o be_v not_o take_v away_o from_o believer_n three_o you_o have_v no_o need_n of_o any_o man_n that_o may_v teach_v you_o any_o thing_n beside_o that_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n have_v teach_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o have_v confirm_v in_o your_o heart_n you_o have_v only_o need_v of_o exhortation_n that_o you_o abide_v in_o christ_n as_o the_o spirit_n or_o unction_n speak_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n confirm_v in_o your_o heart_n and_o further_o instruct_v you_o out_o of_o the_o scripture_n do_v teach_v you_o in_o all_o thing_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n which_o spirit_n be_v truth_n i._n e._n the_o very_a truth_n of_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v truth_n a_o confirmation_n and_o not_o a_o lie_n but_o a_o refuter_fw-la and_o hater_n of_o lie_n therefore_o you_o ought_v steadfast_o to_o abide_v in_o christ_n as_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o scripture_n have_v teach_v you_o and_o to_o beware_v of_o seducer_n vers._n 28._o and_o now_o little_a child_n abide_v in_o he_o that_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v we_o may_v have_v confidence_n and_o not_o be_v ashamed_a before_o he_o at_o his_o come_n reas._n 15._o whosoever_o they_o be_v that_o do_v not_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n neither_o abide_v in_o communion_n with_o he_o furthermore_o whatsoever_o they_o be_v in_o the_o esteem_n of_o man_n they_o shall_v with_o shame_n depart_v from_o the_o judgement_n fear_v of_o christ._n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a those_o that_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n shall_v confident_o stand_v before_o he_o therefore_o you_o ought_v steadfast_o to_o abide_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o beware_v of_o seducer_n vers._n 29._o if_o you_o know_v that_o he_o be_v righteous_a you_o know_v that_o every_o one_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v bear_v of_o he_o exhort_v 5._o which_o he_o will_v prosecute_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o follow_a chapter_n viz._n that_o they_o endeavour_v after_o righteousness_n or_o that_o they_o follow_v after_o holiness_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v fifteen_o argum._n 1._o confirm_a from_o the_o testimony_n of_o their_o conscience_n he_o that_o endeavour_v after_o righteousness_n be_v bear_v of_o god_n who_o be_v righteous_a and_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o his_o adoption_n and_o regeneration_n therefore_o endeavour_v after_o righteousness_n chap._n iii_o the_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n be_v two_o in_o the_o first_o he_o prosecute_v the_o remain_a argument_n
not_o work_v the_o love_n of_o god_n without_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n for_o he_o he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n by_o this_o reason_n because_o we_o be_v more_o move_v to_o love_v by_o sight_n than_o by_o hear_v he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n who_o he_o have_v see_v and_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o he_o he_o can_v love_v god_n who_o he_o have_v not_o see_v therefore_o the_o boast_n of_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v vain_a where_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n be_v want_v vers._n 21._o and_o this_o commandment_n have_v we_o from_o he_o that_o he_o who_o love_v god_n love_v his_o brother_n also_o argum._n 20._o the_o same_o authority_n of_o god_n have_v conjoin_v the_o command_n of_o both_o require_v of_o all_o that_o love_n god_n that_o they_o love_v their_o brethren_n also_o therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o love_v the_o brethren_n chap._n v._n the_o principal_a scope_n of_o the_o whole_a epistle_n and_o especial_o of_o this_o chapter_n be_v propound_v vers_fw-la 13._o viz._n that_o those_o who_o believe_v in_o christ_n may_v know_v that_o they_o have_v eternal_a life_n and_o that_o know_v they_o have_v life_n they_o may_v more_o and_o more_o believe_v in_o christ._n of_o the_o chapter_n there_o be_v two_o part_n in_o the_o first_o he_o describe_v the_o mark_n of_o those_o that_o be_v true_a believer_n or_o bear_v again_o who_o have_v right_a to_o eternal_a life_n with_o a_o inchoate_n possession_n thereof_o to_o vers_n 6._o in_o the_o second_o he_o propound_v the_o argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o believe_v in_o christ._n vers._n 1._o whosoever_o believe_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o every_o one_o that_o love_v he_o that_o beget_v love_v he_o also_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o he_o the_o mark_n of_o those_o that_o be_v true_a believer_n or_o bear_v again_o and_o live_v sincere_o be_v six_o note_v 1_o he_o that_o be_v true_o faithful_a or_o beget_v of_o god_n believe_v serious_o that_o jesus_n be_v the_o promise_a christ_n viz._n the_o redeemer_n of_o the_o world_n for_o whosoever_o solid_o receive_v this_o truth_n and_o apply_v it_o to_o himself_o acknowledge_v it_o in_o his_o heart_n as_o the_o scripture_n require_v be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o every_o one_o note_v 2._o he_o so_o love_v god_n that_o he_o love_v the_o brethren_n or_o those_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o he_o vers._n 2._o by_o this_o we_o know_v that_o we_o love_v the_o child_n of_o god_n when_o we_o love_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n note_v 3_o those_o that_o be_v true_o faithful_a do_v so_o love_v the_o brethren_n that_o they_o also_o love_v god_n and_o out_o of_o love_n to_o god_n they_o endeavour_v to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n vers._n 3._o for_o this_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n that_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o his_o commandment_n be_v not_o grievous_a note_v 4._o explicate_v the_o former_a they_o that_o be_v true_o faithful_a demonstrate_v the_o sincerity_n of_o their_o love_n in_o endeavour_v to_o observe_v god_n commandment_n out_o of_o love_n to_o he_o so_o that_o his_o commandment_n how_o much_o soever_o they_o be_v hard_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o the_o flesh_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o grievous_a but_o such_o as_o they_o desire_v most_o willing_o to_o perform_v vers._n 4._o for_o whatsoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n overcome_v the_o world_n and_o this_o be_v the_o victory_n that_o overcome_v the_o world_n even_o our_o faith_n note_v 5._o give_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o former_a they_o that_o be_v true_o faithful_a or_o bear_v again_o do_v overcome_v the_o world_n that_o be_v they_o overcome_v whatsoever_o oppose_v itself_o to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n viz._n deceit_n enticement_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o world_n and_o all_o hindrance_n which_o may_v draw_v they_o from_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n so_o that_o their_o conflict_n be_v daily_o yet_o they_o do_v not_o yield_v but_o be_v sure_a to_o triumph_v as_o conqueror_n as_o often_o as_o their_o enemy_n oppose_v they_o and_o this_o note_v 6._o explicate_v the_o former_a they_o that_o be_v true_o faithful_a do_v not_o lean_v to_o their_o own_o strength_n in_o war_a against_o the_o world_n but_o on_o christ_n by_o faith_n who_o have_v overcome_v the_o world_n in_o their_o behalf_n and_o do_v administer_v strength_n to_o they_o for_o the_o overcome_a the_o world_n which_o be_v the_o most_o certain_a excellent_a and_o complete_a way_n to_o conquer_v vers._n 5._o who_o be_v he_o that_o overcome_v the_o world_n but_o he_o that_o believe_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o victory_n get_v over_o the_o world_n by_o faith_n be_v because_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o any_o one_o shall_v overcome_v the_o world_n unless_o it_o be_v he_o that_o despair_v of_o himself_o by_o faith_n lean_v on_o the_o sole_a truth_n and_o strength_n of_o jesus_n christ_n as_o of_o the_o omnipotent_a son_n of_o god_n who_o have_v not_o only_o overcome_v the_o world_n for_o he_o but_o do_v also_o make_v all_o his_o conqueror_n the_o second_o part._n vers._n 6._o this_o be_v â—ee_n that_o come_v by_o water_n and_o blood_n even_o jesus_n christ_n not_o by_o water_n only_o but_o by_o water_n and_o blood_n and_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o bear_v witness_v because_o the_o spirit_n be_v truth_n the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n follow_v wherein_o he_o prove_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o believe_v in_o christ_n as_o in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o argument_n be_v fourteen_o argum._n 1._o because_o jesus_n christ_n be_v he_o who_o when_o he_o come_v bring_v with_o he_o the_o solid_a substance_n of_o legal_a ceremony_n as_o to_o that_o which_o chief_o belong_v to_o the_o abolish_n of_o sin_n for_o he_o come_v with_o water_n or_o with_o that_o holiness_n in_o himself_o and_o virtue_n for_o the_o sanctify_a he_o which_o be_v signify_v by_o water_n and_o wash_n in_o the_o old_a law_n to_o be_v in_o the_o messiah_n that_o be_v to_o come_v when_o he_o come_v and_o he_o come_v with_o blood_n or_o with_o a_o full_a expiation_n of_o their_o sin_n by_o the_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n of_o his_o blood_n offer_v on_o the_o cross_n for_o the_o take_v away_o of_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o people_n not_o by_o water_n he_o confirm_v that_o because_o christ_n come_v not_o with_o one_o propriety_n of_o a_o mediator_n which_o be_v the_o sanctity_n of_o his_o person_n and_o virtue_n of_o sanctify_v he_o signify_v by_o water_n or_o legal_a wash_n but_o he_o come_v also_o with_o another_o propriety_n which_o be_v expiation_n and_o full_a reconciliation_n signify_v by_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o blood_n or_o by_o the_o slay_v of_o beast_n the_o admirable_a symbol_n of_o which_o conjunction_n be_v the_o flow_a of_o water_n and_o blood_n out_o of_o his_o side_n on_o the_o cross_n as_o our_o apostle_n have_v diligent_o observe_v in_o his_o gospel_n chap._n 19.34_o that_o we_o may_v all_o know_v that_o who_o christ_n justify_v he_o also_o sanctify_v and_o on_o the_o contrary_a those_o who_o he_o sanctify_v the_o same_o he_o also_o justify_v therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o believe_v in_o christ._n the_o spirit_n argum._n 2._o the_o spirit_n witness_v the_o same_o i._n e._n the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o divers_a gift_n pour_v forth_o upon_o christ_n disciple_n witness_v that_o christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o by_o its_o dictate_v make_v this_o firm_a in_o the_o heart_n of_o those_o that_o be_v faithful_a therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o believe_v in_o christ._n truth_n he_o confirm_v this_o argument_n that_o the_o spirit_n in_o these_o operation_n be_v true_a and_o far_o from_o all_o deceit_n because_o it_o commend_v nothing_o to_o we_o beside_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o truth_n itself_o vers._n 7._o for_o there_o be_v three_o that_o bear_v record_n in_o heaven_n the_o father_n the_o word_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o these_o three_o be_v one_o arg._n 3._o because_o as_o the_o three_o person_n of_o the_o godhead_n the_o father_n the_o word_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v one_o in_o essence_n so_o they_o also_o consent_v together_o in_o witness_v to_o confirm_v this_o one_o thing_n that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o the_o father_n witness_v of_o he_o 1_o pronounce_v with_o a_o audible_a voice_n both_o in_o christ_n baptism_n and_o transfiguration_n that_o he_o be_v his_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o he_o be_v well_o please_v 2_o in_o the_o work_n which_o he_o give_v to_o christ_n to_o finish_v job_n 5.16.36_o furthermore_o the_o word_n bear_v record_v of_o christ_n that_o be_v christ_n wherein_o he_o be_v god_n bear_v record_n of_o himself_o be_v incarnate_a that_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n partly_o affirm_v that_o very_a
of_o his_o prayer_n therefore_o for_o this_o cause_n you_o ought_v to_o believe_v in_o christ._n vers._n 16._o if_o any_o man_n see_v his_o brother_n sin_n a_o sin_n which_o be_v not_o unto_o death_n he_o shall_v ask_v and_o he_o shall_v give_v he_o life_n for_o they_o that_o sin_n not_o unto_o death_n there_o be_v a_o siâ—_n unto_o death_n i_o do_v not_o say_v that_o he_o shall_v pray_v for_o it_o argum._n 13._o he_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n not_o only_o pray_v for_o himself_o but_o also_o out_o of_o love_n for_o his_o sin_v brethren_n shall_v be_v hear_v to_o who_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o sin_n decline_v to_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n god_n will_v if_o he_o be_v but_o ask_v by_o a_o faithful_a man_n restore_v he_o to_o life_n therefore_o etc._n etc._n not_o unto_o death_n he_o except_v in_o case_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n when_o a_o professor_n of_o the_o faith_n or_o a_o brother_n as_o to_o the_o external_a communion_n of_o the_o church_n fall_v into_o open_a apostasy_n from_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o maintain_v cruel_a haâ—red_v against_o the_o gospel_n and_o those_o that_o be_v faithful_a against_o the_o light_n of_o conscience_n illuminate_v once_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o command_v not_o to_o pray_v for_o he_o that_o commit_v this_o sin_n when_o it_o may_v be_v discern_v it_o be_v call_v a_o sin_n unto_o death_n because_o eternal_a death_n follow_v that_o sin_n and_o he_o that_o fall_v into_o it_o remain_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n until_o he_o be_v thrust_v down_o into_o hell_n vers._n 17._o all_o unrighteousness_n be_v sin_n and_o there_o be_v a_o sin_n not_o unto_o death_n he_o explain_v what_o he_o have_v say_v that_o although_o all_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n be_v sin_n wherefore_o it_o deserve_v the_o wage_n of_o death_n yet_o death_n follow_v not_o all_o sin_n because_o all_o kind_n of_o sin_n be_v remit_v except_o this_o sin_n which_o be_v call_v blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v never_o remit_v to_o any_o nor_o never_o shall_v vers._n 18._o we_o know_v that_o whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o but_o he_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o god_n keep_v himself_o and_o that_o wicked_a one_o touch_v he_o not_o argum._n 14._o he_o that_o be_v regenerate_v or_o true_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v that_o he_o sin_v not_o this_o sin_n yea_o nor_o do_v he_o lie_v always_o entangle_v in_o any_o sin_n but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o virtue_n of_o god_n seed_n remain_v in_o he_o keep_v himself_o lest_o the_o devil_n touch_v he_o to_o death_n with_o his_o sin_n therefore_o you_o must_v believe_v in_o christ._n vers._n 19_o and_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o god_n and_o the_o whole_a world_n lie_v in_o wickedness_n he_o apply_v this_o argument_n by_o way_n of_o assumption_n from_o the_o proposition_n to_o their_o comfort_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o which_o he_o write_v and_o confirm_v it_o by_o five_o reason_n viz._n that_o the_o faithful_a whereunto_o he_o write_v be_v keep_v together_o with_o himself_o and_o shall_v be_v preserve_v in_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n we_o know_v reas._n 1_o we_o be_v certain_o persuade_v of_o our_o regeneration_n therefore_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o sin_v that_o unpardonable_a sin_n neither_o shall_v be_v in_o bondage_n to_o it_o but_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o the_o devil_n full_o through_o christ._n the_o world_n reas._n 2._o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o world_n be_v only_o in_o the_o power_n of_o that_o malicious_a devil_n that_o he_o may_v throw_v they_o headlong_o out_o of_o one_o wickedness_n into_o another_o therefore_o we_o who_o be_v translate_v out_o of_o the_o world_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o in_o the_o power_n of_o that_o malicious_a one_o but_o shall_v be_v preserve_v as_o the_o freeman_n of_o god_n vers._n 20._o and_o we_o know_v that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v come_v and_o have_v give_v we_o a_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v know_v he_o that_o be_v true_a and_o we_o be_v in_o he_o that_o be_v true_a even_o in_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ._n this_o be_v the_o true_a god_n and_o eternal_a life_n reas._o 3_o we_o be_v certain_a of_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n our_o redeemer_n into_o the_o world_n who_o have_v enlighten_v our_o mind_n with_o his_o grace_n and_o have_v give_v we_o true_a faith_n in_o god_n therefore_o we_o shall_v not_o sin_n unto_o death_n but_o shall_v be_v preserve_v and_o we_o reas._o 4._o we_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n and_o christ_n wherein_o we_o be_v and_o dwell_v by_o faith_n therefore_o we_o shall_v be_v untouched_a by_o that_o sin_n this_o be_v reas._n 5._o christ_n be_v the_o very_a true_a god_n and_o life_n eternal_a who_o in_o himself_o be_v life_n and_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n to_o be_v communicate_v to_o the_o faithful_a and_o also_o the_o procurer_n giver_n and_o preserver_n of_o it_o therefore_o we_o be_v certain_o persuade_v of_o our_o perseverance_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n vers._n 21._o little_a child_n keep_v yourselves_o from_o idol_n amen_n for_o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o epistle_n he_o propose_v a_o short_a admonition_n that_o they_o have_v a_o care_n and_o keep_v themselves_o from_o idol_n in_o the_o plural_a number_n and_o that_o from_o all_o sort_n of_o idol_n which_o after_o any_o manner_n may_v thrust_v themselves_o into_o the_o place_n of_o truth_n or_o of_o the_o true_a god_n to_o draw_v they_o from_o believe_v of_o the_o true_a doctrine_n or_o from_o the_o true_a worship_n or_o obedience_n of_o god_n under_o any_o pretence_n whatsoever_o and_o that_o so_o much_o the_o more_o because_o these_o idol_n may_v be_v obtrude_v upon_o the_o faithful_a by_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o minister_n and_o by_o all_o possible_a cunning_n therefore_o he_o the_o more_o diligent_o command_v they_o to_o watch_v and_o to_o keep_v themselves_o from_o they_o lest_o they_o shall_v be_v in_o any_o wise_a pollute_a by_o they_o but_o by_o name_n that_o they_o beware_v of_o image_n wherein_o antichrist_n will_v glory_v and_o by_o these_o deceive_v the_o world_n the_o second_o epistle_n of_o john_n analytical_o expound_v the_o content_n as_o luke_n write_v the_o book_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o a_o certain_a noble_a theophilus_n for_o the_o use_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a so_o john_n write_v this_o familiar_a epistle_n to_o one_o noble_a and_o holy_a matron_n and_o her_o child_n not_o only_o that_o he_o may_v appropriate_v the_o doctrine_n which_o he_o have_v commend_v in_o his_o former_a epistle_n to_o the_o universal_a church_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o this_o private_a family_n but_o also_o that_o he_o may_v teach_v the_o pastor_n how_o they_o ought_v to_o teach_v public_o and_o from_o house_n to_o house_n from_o the_o apostle_n example_n act._n 20_o 20._o the_o part_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v three_o the_o preface_n contain_v the_o direction_n of_o the_o epistle_n and_o salutation_n to_o vers_n 4._o a_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o a_o constant_a exercise_n of_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n to_z vers_n 12._o the_o three_o be_v the_o conclusion_n vers._n 1._o the_o elder_n unto_o the_o elect_a lady_n and_o her_o child_n who_o i_o love_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o not_o i_o only_o but_o also_o all_o they_o that_o have_v know_v the_o truth_n the_o direction_n of_o the_o epistle_n show_v who_o to_o who_o and_o with_o what_o mind_n he_o write_v this_o epistle_n the_o writer_n be_v john_n the_o apostle_n who_o make_v no_o doubt_n of_o his_o authority_n in_o this_o family_n content_a with_o the_o title_n of_o the_o ordinary_a and_o common_a ministry_n he_o call_v himself_o a_o elder_n by_o which_o name_n he_o be_v now_o very_o ancient_a he_o also_o note_v his_o age_n to_o the_o end_n that_o his_o admonition_n who_o can_v not_o live_v long_o by_o reason_n of_o his_o age_n may_v be_v the_o more_o deep_o fix_v in_o they_o the_o person_n whereunto_o it_o be_v chief_o write_v be_v the_o elect_a lady_n to_o signify_v civil_a and_o due_a honour_n he_o call_v her_o lady_n acknowledge_v her_o more_o happy_a spiritual_a condition_n in_o the_o lord_n he_o call_v her_o elect_n because_o in_o that_o this_o matron_n have_v from_o the_o sincerity_n of_o her_o faith_n declare_v herself_o to_o be_v elect_a a_o far_o more_o excellent_a commendation_n than_o that_o she_o be_v account_v a_o lady_n in_o a_o civil_a condition_n by_o man_n her_o child_n be_v adjoin_v because_o they_o be_v partaker_n with_o their_o mother_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ._n as_o for_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o
writer_n towards_o those_o to_o who_o he_o write_v he_o profess_v both_o his_o love_n and_o sincerity_n of_o it_o and_o also_o testify_v concern_v the_o love_n of_o all_o other_o believer_n that_o embrace_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o have_v hear_v of_o this_o family_n vers._n 2._o for_o the_o truth_n sake_n which_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o shall_v be_v with_o we_o for_o ever_o that_o he_o may_v manifest_v his_o sincere_a love_n he_o affirm_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o be_v the_o common_a faith_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n wherein_o he_o be_v confident_a that_o this_o lady_n will_v persevere_v and_o her_o child_n with_o she_o and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o faithful_a will_v enjoy_v the_o virtue_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o ever_o therefore_o the_o whole_a preface_n be_v intend_v for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o this_o pious_a family_n 1_o because_o she_o be_v a_o elect_a matron_n 2_o because_o her_o child_n be_v faithful_a 3_o because_o they_o be_v belove_v of_o the_o apostle_n 4_o because_o they_o be_v belove_v of_o all_o the_o faithful_a 5_o because_o they_o be_v belove_v rather_o for_o the_o truth_n than_o the_o nobility_n of_o their_o stock_n 6_o because_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o they_o both_z as_o to_o the_o faith_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o will_v remain_v and_o endure_v in_o they_o for_o ever_o vers._n 3._o grace_n be_v with_o you_o mercy_n and_o peace_n from_o god_n the_o father_n and_o from_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o father_n in_o truth_n and_o love_n in_o the_o salutation_n or_o apostolical_a blessing_n wherein_o be_v not_o contain_v a_o bare_a wish_n but_o also_o a_o certain_a apply_v of_o that_o wish_a good_a he_o confirm_v they_o 1_o concern_v the_o grace_n or_o good_a will_n of_o god_n towards_o they_o whereby_o he_o free_o make_v we_o acceptable_a to_o he_o and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o thing_n that_o may_v repair_v god_n image_n in_o we_o 2_o further_n concern_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n which_o if_o it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o grace_n signify_v the_o take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n 3_o concern_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n which_o comprehend_v reconciliation_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o all_o the_o degree_n both_o of_o inchoate_n and_o perfect_a felicity_n and_o because_o a_o blessing_n be_v expect_v in_o vain_a unless_o from_o the_o true_a fountain_n he_o bring_v they_o to_o god_n the_o father_n from_o who_o the_o whole_a divine_a essence_n be_v communicate_v to_o the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o to_o christ_n the_o mediator_n the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o godhead_n incarnate_a invest_v with_o the_o office_n of_o salvation_n for_o we_o who_o he_o call_v the_o son_n of_o the_o father_n in_o truth_n and_o love_n 1_o because_o he_o be_v full_a of_o truth_n and_o grace_n together_o with_o his_o father_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n or_o essence_n because_o he_o be_v his_o most_o true_a and_o belove_a son_n joh._n 1.14_o 2_o because_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o father_n be_v no_o other_o nor_o his_o will_n no_o other_o towards_o we_o than_o he_o be_v the_o same_o purpose_n of_o both_o be_v firm_a concern_v we_o and_o the_o same_o love_n towards_o we_o 3_o because_o he_o reveal_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o father_n counsel_n and_o purpose_n to_o we_o and_o the_o love_n wherewith_o he_o love_v we_o he_o bring_v it_o forth_o and_o derive_v it_o or_o communicate_v it_o to_o we_o and_o show_v himself_o every_o way_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o the_o father_n both_o in_o truth_n of_o doctrine_n and_o effectual_a love_n towards_o we_o resemble_v his_o express_a image_n vers._n 4._o i_o rejoice_v great_o that_o i_o find_v of_o thy_o child_n walk_v in_o the_o truth_n as_o we_o have_v receive_v a_o commandment_n from_o the_o father_n here_o follow_v the_o body_n of_o the_o epistle_n wherein_o he_o exhort_v this_o matron_n with_o her_o child_n to_o persevere_v in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n i._n e._n in_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o the_o brethren_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v nine_o the_o first_o be_v premise_v in_o this_o verse_n wherein_o he_o confess_v his_o joy_n that_o this_o family_n hitherto_o have_v continue_v in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n he_o confirm_v they_o as_o to_o what_o be_v past_a and_o also_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o persevere_v for_o the_o future_a your_o constancy_n in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n will_v administer_v to_o i_o and_o all_o the_o faithful_a who_o hear_v of_o you_o abundant_a matter_n of_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o consequent_o of_o thanksgiving_n to_o god_n therefore_o persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n vers._n 5._o and_o now_o i_o beseech_v thou_o lady_n not_o as_o though_o i_o write_v a_o new_a commandment_n unto_o thou_o but_o that_o which_o we_o have_v from_o the_o beginning_n that_o we_o love_v one_o another_o from_o hence_o he_o infer_v a_o exhortation_n chief_o to_o the_o matron_n or_o mother_n of_o the_o family_n under_o who_o tuition_n the_o child_n be_v together_o with_o the_o second_o argument_n the_o commandment_n for_o the_o demonstration_n of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o your_o faith_n in_o the_o love_n of_o the_o brethren_n have_v nothing_o new_a in_o it_o beside_o that_o which_o you_o have_v learn_v by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o your_o vocation_n and_o have_v accustom_v yourselves_o to_o viz._n that_o from_o the_o faith_n and_o love_n of_o jesus_n christ_n you_o also_o love_v the_o christian_a brotherhood_n therefore_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n vers._n 6._o and_o this_o be_v love_n that_o we_o walk_v after_o his_o commandment_n this_o be_v the_o commandment_n that_o as_o you_o have_v hear_v from_o the_o beginning_n you_o shall_v walk_v in_o it_o argum._n 3._o there_o be_v no_o other_o true_a love_n either_o of_o our_o neighbour_n or_o of_o god_n beside_o that_o which_o consist_v in_o a_o constant_a endeavour_n of_o keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n and_o walk_v or_o go_v forward_o in_o that_o obedience_n therefore_o or_o thus_o the_o command_n or_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o doctrine_n deliver_v to_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n be_v that_o we_o shall_v keep_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n that_o we_o shall_v believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o love_v our_o neighbour_n therefore_o persevere_v you_o in_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n or_o this_o commandment_n vers._n 7._o for_o many_o deceiver_n be_v enter_v into_o the_o world_n who_o confess_v not_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v come_v in_o the_o flesh_n this_o be_v a_o deceiver_n and_o a_o antichrist_n aâ—gum_fw-la 4._o there_o be_v danger_n lest_o you_o be_v deceive_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o multitude_n of_o seducer_n that_o be_v go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n and_o impudent_o boast_v of_o themselves_o therefore_o you_o ought_v the_o more_o diligent_o to_o endeavour_v after_o perseverance_n but_o he_o call_v seducer_n not_o only_o those_o who_o open_o oppose_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n his_o office_n and_o power_n but_o also_o those_o who_o do_v not_o confess_v christ_n nor_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n unto_o he_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o holy_a scripture_n teach_v we_o to_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o for_o whosoever_o he_o be_v he_o be_v so_o far_o forth_o antichrist_n as_o he_o do_v neither_o confess_v nor_o acknowledge_v christ_n such_o as_o he_o have_v show_v forth_o himself_o to_o we_o in_o his_o holy_a doctrine_n vers._n 8._o look_v to_o yourselves_o that_o we_o lose_v not_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v wrought_v but_o that_o we_o receive_v a_o full_a reward_n argum._n 5._o unless_o you_o constant_o persevere_v in_o the_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o obedience_n to_o it_o you_o will_v lose_v all_o the_o fruit_n of_o that_o faith_n which_o you_o have_v hitherto_o profess_v and_o affliction_n also_o which_o you_o have_v suffer_v and_o the_o work_n which_o you_o former_o perform_v because_o by_o your_o draw_v back_o you_o will_v manifest_v that_o your_o faith_n be_v never_o sincere_a but_o a_o vain_a profession_n without_o truth_n therefore_o you_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v through_o perseverance_n to_o receive_v a_o full_a and_o plentiful_a reward_n promise_v to_o all_o those_o that_o faithful_o cleave_v unto_o god_n vers._n 9_o whosoever_o transgress_v and_o abide_v not_o in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n have_v not_o god_n he_o that_o abide_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n he_o have_v both_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n argum._n 6._o whosoever_o transgress_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o do_v not_o constant_o abide_v in_o it_o i._n e._n he_o that_o either_o teach_v or_o receive_v a_o contrary_a doctrine_n or_o do_v not_o
diotrephes_n who_o endeavour_v to_o have_v the_o pre-eminence_n over_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o fellow_n may_v undervalue_v both_o i_o and_o my_o letter_n of_o commendation_n vers._n 10._o wherefore_o if_o i_o come_v i_o will_v remember_v his_o deed_n which_o he_o do_v prate_v against_o we_o with_o malicious_a word_n and_o not_o content_a therewith_o neither_o do_v he_o himself_o receive_v the_o brethren_n and_o forbid_v they_o that_o will_v and_o cast_v they_o out_o of_o the_o church_n the_o apostle_n advise_v he_o that_o he_o will_v deal_v with_o this_o ambitious_a lover_n of_o pre-eminence_n before_o the_o church_n when_o he_o come_v and_o give_v five_o reason_n of_o his_o purpose_n reas._o 1_o because_o diotrephes_n do_v many_o evil_a deed_n 2._o because_o he_o do_v prate_v against_o the_o apostle_n with_o malicious_a word_n and_o namely_o against_o john_n who_o he_o know_v to_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o ambition_n and_o humane_a episcopacy_n creep_v into_o the_o church_n through_o the_o ambition_n and_o device_n of_o these_o kind_n of_o man_n 3._o because_o he_o do_v neither_o entertain_n nor_o do_v bestow_v any_o kind_n of_o respect_n upon_o the_o true_a christian_n that_o hold_v fast_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o all_o thing_n 4._o because_o by_o his_o tyrannical_a injunction_n and_o constitution_n threaten_v excommunication_n and_o cast_v out_o of_o the_o church_n he_o prohibit_v who_o entertain_v and_o receive_v those_o preacher_n with_o all_o christian_a office_n that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o apostle_n if_o they_o do_v contrary_a to_o his_o command_n 5._o because_o he_o do_v imperious_o excommunicate_v those_o that_o transgress_v his_o command_n and_o do_v entertain_v this_o kind_n of_o brethren_n vers._n 11._o belove_a follow_v not_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a he_o that_o do_v good_a be_v of_o god_n but_o he_o that_o do_v evil_a have_v not_o see_v god_n argum._n 9_o thou_o ought_v not_o to_o follow_v the_o evil_a carriage_n of_o thy_o pastor_n diotrephes_n or_o obey_v his_o wicked_a command_n because_o this_o will_v be_v evil_a and_o contrary_a to_o true_a faith_n and_o love_n towards_o god_n but_o thou_o ought_v to_o follow_v that_o only_a which_o be_v good_a and_o agreeable_a to_o sound_v doctrine_n therefore_o go_v on_o in_o exercise_v the_o duty_n of_o love_n he_o that_o do_v good_a argum._n 10._o confirm_v the_o formee_n he_o that_o endeavour_v to_o do_v good_a be_v bear_v of_o god_n but_o he_o that_o do_v evil_a be_v void_a of_o the_o true_a and_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n or_o faith_n in_o he_o therefore_o go_v thou_o on_o to_o do_v good_a that_o thou_o may_v approve_v thyself_o to_o be_v of_o god_n vers._n 12._o demetrius_n have_v good_a report_n of_o all_o man_n and_o of_o the_o truth_n itself_o yea_o and_o we_o also_o bear_v record_n and_o you_o know_v that_o our_o record_n be_v true_a argum._n 11._o thou_o ought_v rather_o to_o imitate_v demetrius_n his_o kindness_n towards_o the_o saint_n and_o poor_a stranger_n of_o who_o all_o and_o the_o very_a truth_n of_o the_o thing_n show_v itself_o in_o deed_n give_v testimony_n and_o i_o myself_o who_o be_o not_o wont_a to_o affirm_v unless_o it_o be_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v true_a and_o i_o know_v by_o experience_n do_v give_v testimony_n of_o his_o praise_n therefore_o imitate_v he_o and_o go_v on_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n vers._n 13._o i_o have_v many_o thing_n to_o write_v but_o i_o will_v not_o with_o ink_n and_o pen_n write_v unto_o thou_o 14._o but_o i_o trust_v i_o shall_v short_o see_v thou_o and_o we_o shall_v speak_v face_n to_o face_n the_o conclusion_n remain_v wherein_o be_v two_o article_n in_o the_o first_o he_o excuse_v the_o shortness_n of_o his_o epistle_n hope_v to_o see_v and_o talk_v face_n to_o face_n with_o he_o vers._n 15._o peace_n be_v to_o thou_o our_o friend_n salute_v thou_o greet_v the_o friend_n by_o name_n in_o the_o second_o article_n 1._o he_o salute_v 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brother_n of_o james_n the_o less_o call_v alpheus_n he_o be_v the_o kinsman_n of_o our_o lord_n mat._n 13.55_o who_o be_v name_v lebbeus_n and_o thaddeus_n mat._n 10.3_o this_o our_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o faithful_a to_o who_o he_o write_v that_o they_o will_v constant_o stand_v up_o for_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n against_o false_a teacher_n of_o who_o peter_n have_v warn_v they_o 2_o pet._n 2._o handle_v the_o very_a same_o argument_n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o this_o epistle_n a_o preface_n vers_fw-la 1_o 2._o a_o exhortation_n to_o contend_v for_o the_o true_a faith_n against_o impostor_n to_o vers_n 24._o the_o conclusion_n in_o the_o two_o last_o verse_n vers._n 1._o jude_n the_o servant_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o brother_n of_o james_n to_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n the_o father_n and_o preserve_v in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o call_v the_o preface_n contain_v a_o inscription_n and_o salutation_n the_o inscription_n show_v the_o direction_n of_o this_o epistle_n from_o who_o and_o to_o who_o it_o be_v write_v the_o writer_n of_o this_o epistle_n be_v 1_o describe_v from_o his_o name_n 2_o from_o his_o apostolical_a office_n under_o the_o name_n of_o a_o servant_n in_o which_o title_n he_o more_o glory_n than_o in_o the_o natural_a relation_n which_o be_v betwixt_o he_o and_o christ_n the_o lord_n 3_o from_o the_o distinction_n of_o himself_o from_o judas_n the_o traitor_n from_o who_o not_o only_o in_o his_o disposition_n but_o also_o in_o his_o name_n he_o desire_v to_o be_v difference_v those_o to_o who_o he_o write_v be_v describe_v from_o four_o property_n of_o the_o elect._n 1_o they_o be_v in_o god_n the_o father_n i._n e._n reconcile_v by_o christ_n they_o have_v communion_n or_o a_o holy_a fellowship_n with_o god_n 2_o they_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o special_a operation_n and_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 3_o preserve_v by_o the_o gift_n of_o perseverance_n from_o christ_n the_o 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be_v to_o be_v perfect_v which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n 2_o the_o second_o reason_n the_o necessity_n of_o the_o church_n be_v in_o danger_n by_o seducer_n which_o urge_v he_o to_o write_v this_o epistle_n these_o thing_n be_v premise_v he_o propound_v the_o scope_n of_o the_o epistle_n which_o be_v that_o they_o will_v by_o all_o mean_n endeavour_v to_o preserve_v the_o apostolical_a doctrine_n to_o themselves_o and_o posterity_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o seducer_n sound_v doctrine_n he_o call_v the_o faith_n viz._n to_o be_v believe_v because_o it_o contain_v all_o thing_n necessary_a to_o be_v believe_v unto_o salvation_n once_o deliver_v to_o the_o saint_n he_o say_v because_n with_o one_o consent_n all_o the_o apostle_n full_o and_o perfect_o deliver_v the_o same_o truth_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n write_v before_o concern_v salvation_n to_o be_v obtain_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v have_v a_o immutable_a rule_n for_o obtain_v 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remembrance_n though_o you_o once_o know_v this_o how_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v save_v the_o people_n out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n afterward_o destroy_v they_o that_o believe_v not_o argum._n 2._o god_n destroy_v the_o unbelieved_a apostate_n israelites_n in_o the_o wilderness_n after_o they_o be_v bring_v out_o of_o egypt_n therefore_o warn_v by_o their_o example_n you_o ought_v to_o beware_v lest_o seduce_v you_o perish_v with_o other_o vers._n 6._o and_o the_o angel_n which_o keep_v not_o their_o first_o estate_n but_o leave_v their_o own_o habitation_n he_o have_v reserve_v in_o everlasting_a chain_n under_o darkness_n unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o great_a day_n arg._n 3._o god_n have_v condemn_v the_o apostate_n angel_n cast_v out_o of_o heaven_n to_o eternal_a destruction_n by_o a_o irreversible_a decree_n therefore_o the_o faithful_a shall_v beware_v of_o apostasy_n lest_o they_o also_o perish_v vers._n 7._o even_o as_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n and_o the_o city_n about_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n give_v themselves_o over_o to_o fornication_n and_o go_v after_o strange_a flesh_n be_v set_v forth_o for_o a_o example_n suffer_v the_o vengeance_n of_o eternal_a fire_n arg._n 4._o god_n destroy_v sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n and_o the_o city_n about_o they_o after_o they_o have_v give_v themselves_o over_o to_o fornication_n and_o filthy_a lust_n with_o which_o these_o impostor_n pollute_v themselves_o and_o for_o a_o example_n to_o those_o that_o shall_v come_v after_o cast_v they_o into_o eternal_a fire_n you_o must_v beware_v therefore_o of_o these_o impostor_n which_o may_v draw_v you_o into_o the_o like_a sin_n and_o punishment_n vers._n 8._o likewise_o also_o these_o filthy_a dreamer_n defile_v the_o flesh_n despise_v dominion_n and_o speak_v evil_a of_o dignity_n arg._n 5._o because_o these_o impostor_n be_v as_o vessel_n fit_v to_o destruction_n who_o god_n in_o like_a manner_n will_v destroy_v the_o reason_n whereof_o he_o give_v from_o nine_o or_o more_o sin_n which_o reign_v in_o they_o from_o which_o their_o fruit_n as_o so_o many_o mark_n they_o show_v forth_o themselves_o to_o be_v open_o know_v and_o discern_v 1_o the_o first_o vice_n of_o these_o libertine_n be_v that_o delude_v with_o dream_n they_o defile_v the_o flesh_n that_o be_v to_o say_v they_o secure_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lust_n and_o other_o heinous_a sin_n by_o their_o diabolical_a enchantment_n they_o be_v bewitch_v in_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v take_v with_o a_o dream_n 2_o the_o second_o vice_n be_v they_o be_v adversary_n to_o civil_a government_n not_o endure_v any_o kind_n of_o magistracy_n or_o dominion_n but_o heap_v up_o reproach_n and_o evil_a speaking_n upon_o those_o honourable_a ordinance_n of_o god_n even_o as_o at_o this_o day_n we_o see_v in_o the_o carriage_n of_o the_o fanatic_a anabaptist_n vers._n 9_o yet_o michael_n the_o archangel_n when_o contend_v with_o the_o devil_n he_o dispute_v about_o the_o body_n of_o moses_n dare_v not_o bring_v against_o he_o a_o rail_a accusation_n but_o say_v the_o lord_n rebuke_v thou_o he_o amplify_v this_o vice_n from_o michael_n the_o archangel_n his_o dispute_v with_o satan_n about_o the_o body_n of_o moses_n that_o his_o sepulchre_n may_v not_o be_v know_v to_o the_o israelite_n who_o will_v superstitious_o have_v worship_v his_o relic_n be_v dead_a who_o word_n they_o despise_v while_o he_o be_v alive_a he_o dare_v not_o or_o can_v not_o by_o reason_n of_o his_o sanctity_n cast_v such_o reproach_n upon_o satan_n as_o those_o heretic_n do_v upon_o magistracy_n it_o be_v enough_o for_o the_o archangel_n to_o say_v the_o lord_n rebuke_v thou_o or_o restrain_v thy_o purpose_n from_o whence_o the_o apostle_n fetch_v this_o history_n they_o vain_o inquire_v who_o acknowledge_v the_o scripture_n to_o be_v of_o divine_a inspiration_n vers._n 10._o but_o these_o speak_v evil_a of_o those_o thing_n which_o they_o know_v 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