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This is it that the Lord spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. — Lev. xi. 44. For I am the Lord your God : ye shall there- fore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Ver. 45. For I am the Lord that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God : ye shall therefore be holy ; for I am holy.
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law', deserveth his wrath and curse % both in this life/, and that which is to come ^ ; and cannot be expiated but by the blood of Christ ''.
Q. 155. What doth God require of us, that we maij escape his wratji and curse due to us hy reason of the transgression of the law f
A. That we may escape the wrath and curse of God due to us by reason of the transgression of the law, he requireth of us repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ *, and the diligent use of the outward means
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^ 1 John iii. 4. Whosoever com- mitteth sin, transgresseth also the k\v : for sin is the transgression of the law. Rom. vii. 12. Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandmeut koJy, and just, and good.
^ Eph. V, 6. Let no man deceive you with vain words : for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedi- ence. GaL iii. 10. For as many as are of the works of the law are un- der the curse : for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
f Lam. iii. 39. Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins ? Deut. xxviii. from Verse 15. to the end. But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hear- ken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all his com- mandments and his statutes, which I command thee this day, that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee. Ver. 16. Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field. Ver. 17. Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store, Iffc.
S Mat. XXV. 41. Depart Lom me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, pre- pared for the devil and his angels.
Ji Heb. ix. 22. And almost all things are by the law purged with blood ; and without shedding of blood is no remission. 1 Pet. i. 1 8. Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation, received by tradi- tion from your fathers ; Ver. 1 9. But with the precious blood ©f Christ, as of a lamb without blemish, and v/ith- out spot.
153. i Acts XX. 21. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Gre'eks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Mat. iii. 7. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O ge- neration of vipers ! who hath warn- ed you to flee from the wrath to come ? Ver. 8. Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance. Luke xiii. 3, 5. I tell you. Nay : but ex- cept ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Acts xvi. 30. And (the Jailor) brought them out, and said. Sirs, what must I do to be saved ? Ver. 31. And they said, Be- lieve on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thhie house. John iii 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his
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(ation ''. ^. 154. What are the outward means whereby Christ com* hiicates to us the benefits of his mediation ? id. Tlie outward and ordinary means whereby Chri-^t mmunicates to liis church the benefits of his mediation, are all his ordinances; especially the word, sacraments, and prayer ; all which are made elfectual to the elect for their salvation'. Q. 155. IIoio is the word made effectual to salvation? A. The Spirit of God maketli the reading, but especially the preaching of the word, an etTectual means of enlightening",
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ever believeth in him should not perish, but have everla Ver. 18. He that believeth on him 19 not condemned : but he that jveth not is condemned al-
Prov. ii. 1. My son, if thou wilt [ive my words, and hide my com-
idments with thee ; Ver. 2. So
»at thou incline thine ear unto wis- dom, and apply thine heart to under- standing : Ver. 3. Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding : Ver. -i. If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures: Ver. 5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. Prov. viii. 33. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Ver. 34. Blessed is the man that heareih me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. Ver. 35. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. Ver. 3fJ. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul : all they that hate me love death,
154. I Mat. xxviii. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Ver. 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatso- ever I have commanded you ; and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Acts ii. 42. And they continued stedfastly in the aposttes' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Ver. 46. And they, con- tinuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness, and singleness of heart; Ver. 47. Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
1 55. °' Neh. viii. 8. So they read in the book in the law of God di- stinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the read- ing. Acts xxvi. 18. To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan uiito God, that they may re- ceive forgiveness of sins, and inherit- ance among them which are sancti- fied by faith that is in me. Psal.
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convincing, and humbling sinners " ; of driving them out of themselves, and drawing them unto Christ"; of conform- ing them to his image p, and subduing them to his will '^ ;
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" 1 Cor. xlv. 24, But if all pro- phesy, and there come, in one tliat believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all : Ver. 25. And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. 2 Chron. xxxiv. 18. Then Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath given me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king. Ver. 1 9. And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the law, that he rent his 'clothes. Ver. 26. And as for the king of Ju- dah, who sent you to enquire of the J.ord, so shall ye say unto him, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel concerning the words which thou hast heard ; Ver. 27. Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself be- fore me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me ; I have even heard thee also, saith the Lord. Ver. 28. Behold, I will gather thee «o thy fathers, and thou shalt be ga- thered to thy grave in peace, —
'^ Acts ii. 37. Now, when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do.' Ver. 41. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized : and the same day there were added uiito them i»bout three thousand souls. Act*
viii. from Ver. 27. to 39. — And, be- hold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority, — Ver. 28. Was returning, and, sitting in his chariot, read Esaias the prophet. Ver. 29. Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. Ver. 30. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the pro- phet Esaias, and said, Understandest theu what thou readest .' — Ver. 35. Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. Ver. 3C. —-And the eunuch said. See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized } Ver. 37. And Philip said," If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Ver. 38. — And they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch ; and he baptized him.
P 2 Cor. iii. 1 8. But we aH with open face, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image, from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
^ 2 Cor. X. 4. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds : Ver. 5. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ : Ver. 6. And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. Rom. vi. 1 7. But
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strengthening them against temptations and corruptions'; of building them up in grace*, and establishing their hearts in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation *.
Omit God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin ; but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was deliver- ed you.
' Mat. iv. 4. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that procecdeth out of the mouth of God.' Ver. 7. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Ver. 10. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan : for it is written. Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt tho« serve. Eph. vi. 16. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Ver. 1 7. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Psal. xix. 11. Moreover, by them is thy servant warned ; and in keeping of them there is great reward. 1 Cor. x. 1 1 . Now all these things happened unto them for ensaniples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
'Acts rx. 32. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an in- heritaiKe among all them which are sanctified. 'J 'iim. iii. 1 5. And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are ahle to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Ver. 16. All scripture is given by in»
spiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correc- tion, for instruction in righteousness: Ver. 17. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished un- to all good works.
t Rom. xvi. 25. Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revela- tion of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began. 1 Thess. iii. 2. And sent Timotheus our bro- ther, and minister of God, and our fellow-labourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to com- fort you concerning your faith : Ver. 10. Night and day praying ex- ceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lackinnr In your faith. Ver. 1 1, Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you : Ver. 1 3. To the end he may establish your hearts un- blameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming rf our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. Rom. xv. 4. For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning ; that we, through patience and comfort of tht- wrriptures, might have hope. Rom.