The vvorldes resurrection, or The generall calling of the Iewes A familiar commentary vpon the eleuenth chapter of Saint Paul to the Romaines, according to the sence of Scripture, and the consent of the most iudicious interpreters, wherein aboue fiftie notable questions are soundly answered, and the particular doctrines, reasons and vses of euery verse, are profitable and plainly deliuered. By Thomas Draxe. Minister of the word of God.

Who hath knowne the mind of the Lord?

Ob. In the knowledge of God consisteth mans saluati∣on, therefore God hath reuealed it vnto men, and to Prophets and Apostles especially.

A. First indeed in the knowledge of Gods reuealed will con∣sisteth mans saluation, and this euery man is commanded and bound to know;* 1.1 for here we haue whatsoeuer serueth for our instruction, but for hidden thinges and these which God hath not reuealed, whereof the Apostle speaketh, we cannot know (but by the euent) neither must we desire it, but conteyne our selues within the limites and lists of Gods word.

Secondly, if it were granted (as it must not) that the Apost∣le spake here of misteries & secrecies conteyned in the Scrip∣ture, we answer that no mortall man can by his owne sence & reason vnderstand them,* 1.2 for it iudgeth falsly and preposterous∣ly of them. 1. Cor. 2.14. therefore wee must reuerently and soberly follow the direction & guidance of Gods good spirit.

Thirdly the godly by the illumination & teaching of gods spirit vnderstand al things, y^t are simply, necessary for their sal∣uation. Lastly albeit the regenerate know the minde of the Lord and his reuealed will in holy scriptures; yet but by de∣grees and in part, & some more, some lesse, according to their 〈…〉〈…〉 mortification &c.

Q. How can we, or why are we commanded to giue and as∣cribe glory to God, seeing that we can by our praises adde nothing to his renowne and perfection?

An. Albeit, we cannot adde any thing to Gods nature and perfection and glory, yet we are bound by his commandment and it is our duty to acknowledge him to be, as he is, and as he hath reuealed himself in holy scripture viz. most holy, perfect, and glorious. Secondly, we must shew forth, testifie and de∣clare his name, nature, attributes and workes vnto men, that they hereby may be enformed better of him, and stirred vp to glorifie him, and thus we hallow and sanctifie Gods name.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Deuter. 29. ver. 29.
• * 1.2

  Math. 19. v. 17. Ioh. 3.5. v. 4.9.10.