A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdayes lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine Wiliam Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabeticall tables ...
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Contents
- frontispiece
- title page
- THE EPISTLE TO THE CHRISTIAN READER
- encomium
-
A NARRATIVE OF THE
LIFE andDEATH OF DoctorGOUGE. - The Names of such Books as this Author hath written.
-
These Books are lately printed, and are sold at the
Kings Armes inPauls Church-yard. -
chapter
- §. 1. Of the Authority of this Epistle.
- §. 2. Of the Excellency of this Epistle.
-
§. 3.
Of the Title. THE EPISTLE OFPAUL THE APOSTLE TO THEHEBREWS. - §. 4. Of the Author of this Epistle.
- §. 5. Of the Hebrewes.
- §. 6. Of Apostolicall Epistles.
-
§. 7. Of S
t Pauls affection to the Hebrews. - §. 8. Of the generall intendment of particular Epistles.
- §. 9. Of the Occasion of this Epistle.
- §. 10. Of the Scope and Method of this Epistle.
- §. 11. Of the meaning of the first Verse.
- §. 12. Of Prophets.
- §. 13. Of the last dayes.
- §. 14. Of Gods speaking by his Sonne.
- §. 15. Of Christs Sonship.
- §. 16. Of Christ being appointed.
- §. 17. Of Christ the Heir.
- §. 18. Of Christ the Creator of the worlds.
- §. 19. Of Christ the brightness of Gods glory.
- §. 20. Of Christ the excellency of his Fathers person.
- §. 21. Of the Sonne a distinct Person.
-
§. 22. Of the Benefits arising from the relation of the
Sonne to theFather. -
§. 23. Of the fit resemblance of the Sonne to a
Character. - §. 24. Of Christ upholding all things.
- §. 25. Of Christs word of power.
- §. 26. Of Christs sufficiency for his Priesthood.
- §. 27. Of Christs purging.
- §. 28. Of our sinnes purged by Christ.
- §. 29. Of Christs purging our sinnes by HIMSELF.
- §. 30. Of Christs glory after his suffering.
- §. 31. Of Christs sitting and standing in Heaven.
- §. 32. Of the Divine Majesty.
- §. 33. Of Christs advancement to Gods right hand.
- §. 34. Of Christ advanced as God-man.
- §. 35. Of Heaven the place of Christs exaltation.
- §. 36. Of the resolution of the three first verses.
- §. 37. Of the heads of Doctrines raised out of the first Verse.
- §. 38. Of the Heads of Doctrines raised out of the second Verse.
- §. 39. Of the heads of Doctrines raised out of the third Verse.
- §. 39. Of Christs Excellency.
- §. 40. Of Angels Excellencies.
- §. 41. Of Christs Excellencies above Angels.
- §. 42. Of Christs Name.
- §. 43. Of the right which Christ hath to his Name.
-
§. 44. Of the resolution of the 4
th verse. -
§. 45. Of the Observations of the 4
th Verse. -
§. 46. Of the meaning of these words,
For unto which of the Angels said he at any time? -
§. 47. Of the various acceptions of this Title
Sonne of God. - §. 48. Of the scope of the second Psalm.
- §. 49. Of Gods begetting his Sonne.
- §. 50. Of the special kinde of Gods begetting.
- §. 51. Of the Fathers and Sons one and the same essence.
- §. 52. Of the Father and the Son distinct Persons.
- §. 53. Of the difference betwixt the generation of the same Person as Son of God and Son of Man.
- §. 54. Of the difference betwixt divine Generation and Predestination.
- §. 55. Of the difference betwixt divine Generation and Creation.
- §. 56. Of the difference betwixt divine Generation and Regeneration.
- §. 57. Of the difference betwixt divine and humane Generation.
-
§. 58. Of the Particle
This day, applied to Christs Incarnation. -
§. 59. Of the Particle,
This day, applied to Christs Resurrection. - §. 60. Of the many evidences of Christs Divine generation.
-
§. 61. Of the extent of,
This day. - §. 62. Of manifesting Christs Divine Generation.
- §. 63. Of Solomon a Type of Christ.
- §. 64. Of the resolution of the fifth Verse.
- §. 65. Of the Doctrines arising out of the fift Verse.
- §. 66. Of bringing Christ into the world.
- §. 67. Of Christ the first-begotten.
- §. 68. Of Saints being first-born.
-
§. 69. Of
David Gods first-born. - §. 70. Of Gods Title given to Angels.
- §. 71. Of Angels relation to God.
- §, 72. Of varying from the Letter of the Text.
- §. 73. Of ALL Angels alike subject to Christ.
- §. 74. Of Worship.
- §. 75. Of the difference between Divine and Civil Worship.
- §. 76. Of the Resolution of the sixth Verse.
- §. 77. Of the Doctrines arising out of the sixt Verse.
- §. 76. Of the Coherence of the seventh Verse.
- §. 79. Of the various acception of Angels, Spirits, Ministers, flame of fire.
-
§. 80. Of the meaning of the 4
th verse of the 104. Psalm. - §. 81. Of Angels inferiority to Christ.
- §. 82. Of the Title Angel.
- §. 83. Of the Title Angel given to Christ.
- §. 84. Of the Names given to Angels.
- §. 61. Of the like Excellencies of every Angel.
- §. 86. Of the Nature of Angels.
- §. 87. Of the Knowledge of Angels.
- §. 88. Of the Prudence of Angels.
- §. 89. Of the Purity of Angels.
- §. 90. Of the Glory of Angels.
- §. 91. Of the Power of Angels.
- §. 92. Of the Speed of Angels.
- §. 93. Of the Zeal of Angels.
- §. 94. Of Angels Constancy.
- §. 95. Of divine expressions of the Excellency of Angels.
- §. 96. Of the functions of Angels in relation to God.
- §. 97. Of the Functions of Angels in relation to Iesus Christ.
- §. 98. Of the function of Angels in relation to the bodies of men in this life.
- §. 99. Of Angels Functions over mens souls in this life.
- §. 100. Of Angels Functions to Saints in the life to come.
- §. 101. Of the benefits which Saints receive by the Ministry of Angels.
- §. 102. Of the resolution of the seventh verse.
- §. 103. Of the Observations arising out of the seventh Verse.
-
§. 104.
Of the connexion of the 8th verse with the former. - §. 105. Of the main scope of the 45. Psalm.
- §. 106. Of Christs Throne.
- §. 107. Of the Title GOD applied to Christ.
- §. 108. Of the everlastingnesse of Christs Kingdom.
- §. 109. Of Christs giving up his Kingdom to his Father.
- §. 110. Of the necessity of Christs continuall sitting upon his Throne.
- §. 111. Of Christs Scepter.
- §. 112. Of Christs Kingdom.
- §. 113. Of the righteousnesse of Christs Kingdom.
- §. 114. Of the extent of Righteousnesse.
- §. 115. Of Christs love of Righteousnesse.
- §. 116. Of Christs hatred of iniquity.
-
§. 117. Of the meaning of this relative particle
Therefore. -
§. 118. Of the meaning of this phrase,
God, thy God. - §. 119. Of Gods annointing his Sonne.
- §. 120. Of the fit resemblance of annointing with Oyl.
- §. 121. Of Oyl of Gladnesse.
- §. 122. Of the Fellowship betwixt Christ and Saints.
- §. 123. Of the preheminency of Christs gifts above others.
- §. 124. Of sundry Heresies confuted by that which is noted of Christ.
- §. 125. Of the resolution of v. 8, 9.
- §. 126. Of the Doctrines arising out of the 8. and 9. verses.
-
§. 127. Of the sit application of
Psa. 102. 25. to Christ. - §. 128. Of the Title Lord applied to Christ.
- §. 129 Of Christs Eternity.
- §. 130. Of the extent of Heaven and Earth.
- §. 131. Of the Earth being a Foundation.
- §. 132. Of Heaven the work of Gods hand.
- §. 133. Of Anthropomorphites.
- §. 134. Of the Reasons why the Heavens are said to be the works of Gods hands.
- §. 135. Of the resolution of the tenth Verse.
- §. 136. Of the Observations arising of the tenth verse.
- §. 137. Of the difference betwixt Christs and creatures immutability.
- §. 137. Of the different manner of creatures perishing.
- §. 138. Of the manner of setting out Christs Immutability.
- §. 139. Of Creatures waxing old.
- §. 140. Of Christs power about altering creatures.
- §. 141. Of Christs Immutability.
- §. 142. Of Objections against the Lords immutability answered.
- §. 143. Of Christs everlastingnesse.
- §. 144. Of Christs everlasting continuance as he is Mediator.
- §. 145. Of the uses of Christs Immutability.
-
§. 146. Of the resolution of
Heb. 1. 11, 12. -
§. 147. Of the Doctrines arising out of
Heb. 1. 11, 12. -
§. 148. Of the
110 Psalm applied to Christ. - §. 149. Of Gods setting Christ on his right hand.
- §. 150. Of Christs continuance at Gods right hand.
- §. 151. Of Christs Enemies.
- §. 152. Of the Churches encouragement against her enemies.
- §. 153. Of Gods putting down Christs enemies.
- §. 154. Of making enemies a footstool.
-
§. 155. Of the Apostles manner of proving his Point.
ver. 14. - §. 156. Of the excellency of the Ministers here mentioned, and of their Warrant.
- §. 157. Of particular Angels attending particular Persons.
- §. 158. Of the Persons for whom Angels minister.
- §. 159. Of Salvation.
- §. 160. Of our right to salvation by Inheritance.
- §. 161. Of the time and certainty of inheriting Salvation.
- §. 162. Of Instructions and Directions arising from the Inheritance of Salvation.
- §. 163. Of the Resolution of the 13 and 14 Verses.
- §. 164. Of the Doctrines arising out of the 13 and 14 Verses.
-
CHAP. II.
- §. 1. Of the Resolution of the second Chapter.
- §. 2. Of the inference made upon Christs excellency.
- §. 3. Of the necessity of performing Duty.
- §. 4. Of inciting our selves to that whereunto we stirre up others.
- §. 5. Of giving heed to the Gospel.
- §. 6. Of the damage of neglecting the Gospel.
-
▪§. 7. Of the resolutions and instructions of
Heb. 2. 1. - §. 8. Of the Apostles manner of inforcing his matter.
- §. 9. Of the word spoken by Angels.
- §. 10. Of the respect due to Gods Word by any Minister delivered.
- §. 11. Of the stedfastnesse of Gods word.
- §. 12. Of the stedfastness of the severall kindes of Gods Law.
- §. 13. Of the respects wherein the word of Angels was steadfast.
- §. 14. Of the difference between transgression and disobedience.
- §. 15. Of punishments on transgressours.
- §. 16. Of the reward of transgressors.
- §. 17. Of the just punishment of transgressors.
- §. 18. Of the certainty of Iudgement.
- §. 19. Of neglecting salvation.
- §. Of the Word of Salvation.
- §. 21. Of the great Salvation of the Gospel.
- §. 22. Of Christ the Preacher of the Gospel.
- §. 23. Of preaching the Gospel.
- §. 24. Of Christs first publishing the Gospel.
- §. 25. Of confirming the Word.
- §. 26. Of Apostles.
- §. 27. Of confirming the Gospel to them that then lived.
- §. 28. Of God working miracles.
- §. 29. Of creatures disability about miracles.
- §. 30. Of Gods bearing witness to his Word by his Works.
- §. 31. Of Signes, Wonders and Miracles.
- §. 32. Of the distinction betwixt Signes, Wonders, Miracles.
- §. 33. Of a Miracle.
- §. 34. Of the diversity of Miracles.
- §. 35. Of the gifts of the holy Ghost.
- §. 36. Of the difference betwixt the wonders under the Law and under the Gospel.
- §. 37. Of Gods will in ordering works and gifts.
-
§. 38.
Of the resolution of the 2d , 3d and 4th verses of the second Chapter. -
§. 39.
Of the Doctrines arising out of the 2, 3, & 4.verses of the second Chapter. - §. 40. Of the inference of the fifth verse upon that which goeth before.
- §. 41. Of the world to come.
-
§. 42. Of appropriating the
world to come to the later times. - §. 43. Of being put in Subjection.
- §. 44. Of the subjection denied to Angels.
- §. 45. Of Arguments for Angels authority over the Church Answered.
- §. 46. Of the unlawfulness of worshipping Angels or any other creatures.
-
§. 47. Of adding this clause,
Whereof we speak. - §. 48. Of the Resolution of the fift verse of the second Chapter.
-
§. 49. Of the Instructions arising out of
Heb. 2. 5. - §. 50. Of the Apostles manner of producing a Divine Testimony.
- §. 51. Of the Scriptures Testifying.
- §. 52. Of the Scriptures sufficient Authority in it self.
- §. 53. Of Christs Meanness amplifying his Greatness.
-
§. 54. Of these Titles,
Man, Sonne of Man. - §. 55. Of Gods being mindfull of man.
- §. 56. Of Gods visiting man.
- §. 57. Of Christs being made low.
- §. 58. Of Christs being made lower then Angels.
- §. 59. Of Christ but little lower then Angels.
- §. 60. Of Gods crowning Christ with glory and honour.
- §. 61. Of Dominion given to Christ.
-
§. 62.
Of the subjection of all things to Christ. - §. 63. Of Humiliation the way to Exaltation.
-
§. 64. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 2. v. 6, 7, & first part 8 th . -
§ 65. Of the Instructions raised out of
Heb. 2. v. 6, 7, and former part of the 8th . -
§. 66. Of the extent of this word
All things. - §. 67. Of all things put under Christ.
- §. 68. Of subjection of all things denied to any man.
- §. 69. Of Christs dominion farre exceeding all others.
- §. 70. Of the Popes usurped power over Earth, Purgatory, Hell and Heaven.
- §. 71. Of the Resolution and Observations of part of the eight verse.
- §. 72. Of seeing Iesus.
-
§. 73. Of this Title
JESUS. - §. 74. Of applying the testimony.
- §. 75. Of Christs being man to die.
-
§. 76.
Of Christs Sufferings. -
§. 77. Of this reading
Without God. - §. 78. Of Gods grace the cause of Christs death.
- §. 79. Of Tasting.
- §. 80. Of Christs tasting Death.
- §. 81. Of Christs dying for every man.
- §. 82. Of Gods impartiality.
- §. 83. Of Christs dying for us.
-
§. 84. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 2. 9. -
§. 85.
Of Doctrines raised out of Heb. 2. 9. -
§. 86.
Of the respect wherein it becameGod that his Sonne should be man and suffer for man. - §. 87. Of Gods glory in giving his Son to dye.
- §. 88. Of the necessity of Christs being man to die.
-
§. 89.
Of these phrases, For whom, By whom are all things. - §. 90. Of Sonnes in relation to Christ.
- §. 91. Of the multitude of them that shall be saved.
-
§. 92.
Of bringingsons to Glory. - §. 93. Of the glory of Heaven.
- §. 94. Of Christs continuing to bring us to Glory.
- §. 95. Of Christ the Captain of our Salvation.
- §. 96. Of Christs sufferings.
- §. 97. Of Christ made perfect by sufferings.
- §. 58. Of the Resolution of the tenth Verse of the second Chapter.
-
§. 59. Of the Observations gathered out of
HEB. 2. 10. - §. 100. Of the conformity of the Sonne of God and Saints in suffering.
- §. 101. Of sanctifying: and the divers kindes thereof.
- §. 102. Of Christ sanctifying.
- §. 103. Of those who are sanctified.
- §. 104. Of the Son of God and sonnes of men being one.
- §. 105. Christs doing things upon just cause.
- §. 106. Of Christ and Saints being Brethren.
-
§. 107. Of
calling Brethren. -
§. 108.
Of Christs not being ashamedof his brethren. -
§. 109. Of the Resolutions and Observations of
Heb. 2. 11. -
§. 110. Of the Apostles testimony from
Psal. 22. 22. -
§. 111. Of Christs
declaring God. - §. 112. Of Christs declaring Gods Name in mans nature.
- §. 113. Of appropriating Christs Propheticall Office to his brethren.
- §. 114. Of Christs Propheticall Office setting forth Gods praise.
- §. 115. Of singing Praise.
- §. 116. Of cheerfulnesse in praising God.
- §. 117. Of Christs praising God in the midst of the Church.
- §. 118. Of the Apostles fit application of a Divine testimony to Christ.
- §. 119. Of Christs putting his trust in God.
-
§. 120. Of the Apostles fit application of
Isa. 8. 18. to Christ. - §. 121. Of Christs being one with Saints.
- §. 122. Of the efficacy of Christs Propheticall Office.
- §. 123. Of the manner of quoting a Text.
-
§. 124. Of this particle
Behold. - §. 125. Of Christs going with those whom he lead to God.
- §. 126. Of Christs bringing others to God.
- §. 127. Of the efficacy of Preaching the Gospel.
- §. 128. Of Christs children.
- §. 129. Of Gods power to exact an account.
- §. 130. Of Gods free giving.
- §. 131. Of Gods power in chusing or refusing whom he will.
- §. 132. Christ the means of bringing all good to man.
- §. 133. Of restraining the benefit of Christs Offices to the Elect.
-
§. 134. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 2. v. 12, 13. -
§. 135. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 2. 12, 13. -
§. 136. Of the transition betwixt
ver. 13, & 14. - §. 137. Of this phrase, Flesh and blood.
- §. 138. Of Saints being flesh and blood.
- §. 139. Of Christs being flesh and blood.
- §. 140. Of Heresies against the Apostles description of Christs Humane nature.
- §. 141. Of Christs destroying the Devil.
- §. 142. Of that death whereof the devil hath power.
- §. 143. Of that kinde of power which the devil hath over death.
- §. 144. Of Christ overcoming the Devil by death.
- §. 145. Of exemplifying of an indefinite Point.
- §. 146. Of the Devil an accuser.
- §. 147. Of all the Devils combined in one.
- §. 148. Of Christs vanquishing the Devil for our deliverance.
- §. 149. Of natural mens fear of death.
- § 150. Of a naturall mans bondage.
- §. 151. Of the continuance of a mans bondage all his life.
- §. 152. Of deliverance from spirituall bondage.
-
§. 153. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 2. v. 14, 15. -
§. 154. Of the Observations collected out of
Heb. 2.v. 14, 15. - §. 155. Of the transition betwixt Christs Princely and Priestly Function.
-
§. 156. Of the meaning of this word,
He took on him. - §. 157. Of Christs not assuming the nature of Angels.
-
§. 158. Of Objections against this truth,
Christ took not on him the nature of Angels, Answered. - §. 159. Of the priviledge of Beleevers above Angels.
- §. 160. Of Christs eternal Deity.
-
§. 161. Of Christ taking on him
Seed. -
§. 162. Of Christs taking on him the Seed of
Abraham. -
§. 163. Of sundry principles of faith confirmed, and errours refuted, by these w
He took on him the Seed of Abraham. -
§. 164. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 2. 16. -
§. 165. Of the Observations arising out of
Heb. . 6. - §. 166. Of the necessity of Christ being man.
- §. 167. Of Christs Brethren.
- §. 168. Of Christ being made like to man.
-
§. 169. Of this generall
all things, wherein Christ was made like to man. - §. 170. Of Sin and Sicknesses wherein Christ was not like man.
- §. 171. Of the ends why Christ was made like to man in all things.
- §. 172. Of Christ a true Priest.
- §. 173. Of Christ an high and great Priest.
- §. 174. Of the excellency and benefits of Christs Priesthood.
- §. 175. Of Duties arising from Christs Priesthood.
- §. 176. Of Christs Mercifulnesse.
- §. 177. Of Christs Faithfulnesse.
- §. 178. Of Christs mercifulnesse and faithfulnesse meeting together.
- §. 179. Of things pertaining unto God.
- §. 180. Of Reconciliation made by Christ.
- §. 181. Of the people for whom reconciliation is made.
- §. 182. Of Christs suffering being tempted.
-
§. 183. Of Christs being abl
by suffering to succour. -
§. 184▪
Of Christs readinesse to succour. - §. 185. Of the temptations whereunto men are subject.
- §. 186. Of experience of suffering causing succour to others that suffer.
-
§. 187. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 2. v. 17, 18. -
§. 188. Of the Doctrines raised out of
Heb. 2. v. 17, 18.
-
CHAP. III.
- §. 1. Of the Resolution of the third Chapter.
- §. 2. Of regarding what Christ hath done for us.
- §. 3. Of Brethren in reference to Saints.
- §. 4. Of this Title of insinuation, Brethren.
-
§. 5. Of this Epithete
Holy to whom and to what it is attributed. - § 6. Of the causes of mens being holy, and of calling them so.
-
§. 7. Of the Excellency, Utility and Necessity of being
holy. - §. 8. Of Gods respect to Saints in making them holy.
- §. 9. Of the worlds perverse esteem of Holiness.
- §. 10. Of mens backwardness in seeking after holiness.
- §. 11. Of following after Holiness.
- §. 12. Of Directions to be Holy.
- §. 13. Of Saints Calling.
- §. 14. Of the Causes and Effects of Saints Calling.
- §. 15. Of the Heavenly Calling.
- § 16. Of the Priviledges of Saints calling,
-
§. 17. Of the sense of this word
Partakers. - §. 18. Of Signes of Saints Calling.
- §. 19. Of sundry uses of Saints Calling.
- §. 20. Of walking worthy our Calling.
- §. 21. Of Considering.
- §. 22. Of Considering weighty matters.
- §. 23. Of Christ above all to be considered.
- §. 24. Of Christ an Apostle.
- §. 25. Of Duties arising from Christs Apostleship.
- §. 26. Of Christs being both an Apostle, and also an Highpriest.
- §. 27. Of Profession.
- §. 28. Of Hebrews being Christians.
- §. 29. Of Iesus Christ joyned together.
-
§. 30. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 3. 1. -
§. 31. Of the Observations arising from
Heb. 3. 1. - §. 32. Of Faithfulness, and that to him that appointed us.
- §. 33. Of Christs deputation to his Prophetical Office.
- §. 34. Of Gods appointing Ministers.
- §. 35. Of such ordinary Ministers as under the Gospel are appointed by God.
-
§. 36. Of comparing
Moses andChrist. -
§. 37. Of the meaning of these words,
Moses in all his house. - §. 38. Of resemblance betwixt Unequals.
- §. 39. Of Moses and Christs Faithfulnesse compared together.
- §. 40. Of being faithfull like Christ and Moses.
- §. 41. Of the dependance of the third verse on the former.
-
§. 42. Of the meaning of these words,
Counted worthy. - §. 43. Of counting Christ worthy of glory.
- §. 44. Of Christs surpassing glory.
-
§. 45. Of the Prerogatives of
Moses, wherein Christ excels him. - §. 46. Of honour due to a Builder.
-
§. 47. Of the meaning of these words,
For every house is builded of some man. - §. 48. Of Ministers receiving from Christ what they are or have.
- §. 49. Of the Church having what it hath by Christ.
- §. 50. Of a faithfull servant.
-
§. 51. Of this particle,
AS, and this epithete,Servant. -
§. 52. Of
Moses being a servant. -
§. 53. Of
Moses and other Ministersfor a testimony. -
§. 54. Of this Title
Christ. - §. 55. Of Christ a Son in reference to God.
- §. 56. Of Christ the Governour of his Church.
- §. 57. Of the propriety which Christ hath to his Church.
- §. 58. Of those who are the house of Christ.
- §. 59. Of the excellency and extent of Christs house.
- §. 60. Of the meaning of this Conjunction, IF.
- §. 61. Of Confidence.
- §. 62. Of Hope an evidence that we are Christs.
- §. 63. Of true rejoycing what it is, and whence it ariseth.
- § 64. Of the rejoycing of Hope in troubles.
- §. 65. Of rejoycing of hope standing with mourning, weeping, and brokennesse of heart.
- §. 66. Of errors contrary to the rejoycing of Hope.
- §. 67. Of Beleevers rejoycing.
- §. 68. Of Perseverance without intermission or revolt.
- §. 69. Of Motives to Perseverance.
- §. 70. Of Means for Perseverance.
-
§. 71. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 3. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. -
§. 72. Of Observations collected out of
Heb. 3. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. - §. 73. Of the inserence of that which follows upon that which went before.
- §. 74. Of expressing ones minde in the words of the holy Ghost.
-
§. 75. Of the Apostles fit applying a
divine testimony. - §. 76. Of taking the first opportunity of grace
- §. 77. Of hearing aright.
- §. 78. Of Christs voice.
- §. 79. Of the Heart.
- §. 80. Of hardning the heart.
- §. 81. Of Hardness of Heart, what it is.
- §. 82. Of Gods hardning mans heart.
- §. 83. Of Satans, and other mens hardning ones heart.
- §. 84. Of the Causes of hardness of heart.
- §. 85. Of mans hardning himself.
- §. 86. Of the danger and dammage of hardnesse of heart.
- §. 87. Of the signs whereby a hard heart may be discerned.
- §. 88. Of Remedies for preventing or redressing hardnesse of heart.
- §. 89. Of forbearing such sins as have been judged in others.
- §. 90. Of registring Predecessors sins.
-
§. 91. Of the Extent of this word
Day. - §. 92. Of the Wildernesse as a place of extraordinary provision.
- §. 93. Of the Wildernesse as a place wherein the Israelites were brought to great straits.
-
§ 94. Of the adverb
when or where. - §. 95. Of avoiding the sinful courses of forefathers.
- §. 96. Of tempting God.
- §. 97. Of Gods providing for ungratefull ones.
- §. 98. Of outward blessings no sure Evidences of Gods fatherly love.
- §. 99. Of mens tempting God though they see his works.
- §. 100. Of Gods continuing to shew his power among such as oppose it.
- §. 101. Of Gods Long-sufferance.
- §. 102. Of the hainousness of sin continued in.
- §. 103. Of Gods grieving at sinners.
-
§. 104. Of the meaning of this word
generation. - §. 105. Of Gods complaining of people.
-
§. 106. Of the meaning of these words,
They do alway erre in their heart. - §. 107. Of wilfulness, aggravating sin.
- §. 108. Of the danger of Wilfulnesse.
- §. 109. Of sinne aggravated by continuing therein.
- §. 110. Of Gods waies.
- §. 111. Of Ignorance aggravating a sin.
- §. 112. Of the danger and damage of ignorance.
- §. 113. Of turning Gods patience into vengeance.
- §. 114. Of Gods swearing, and that in wrath.
- §. 115 Of the form of Gods Oath.
-
§. 116. Of the Rest d
nied to the incredulous Israelites. - §. 117. Of rest stiled Gods rest.
- § 118. Of mans forfeiting the benefit of Gods promise.
-
§. 119. Of the Resolution of
Chap. 3. v. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. -
§. 120. Of Observations collected out of
Heb 3. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. -
§. 121. Of this title,
Brethren, used in Admonitions and Reprehensions,&c. - §. 122. Of circumspection in preventing Apostasie.
- §. 123. Of circumspection over a mans self.
- §. 124. Of circumspection over others.
- §. 125. Of perpetuall circumspection.
- §. 126. Of looking to the heart.
- §. 127. Of an evil heart.
- §. 128. Of unbelief the cause of an evil heart.
- §. 129. Of the damages of Unbelief.
- §. 130. Of preventing and redressing unbelief.
- §. 131. Of Professors falling away.
- §. 132. Of the Persons and Grace that cannot utterly be lost.
- §. 134. Of the Grounds of Saints stability.
- §. 135. Of Objections against the certainty of Saints Perseverance.
- §. 136. Of the degrees of the fals of such as are effectually called.
- §. 137. Of the occasions and consequences of Saints folly.
- §. 138. Of Christ the living God.
- §. 139. Of Duties due to Christ as he is the living God.
-
§. 140. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 3. v. 12. -
§. 141. Of Observations arising out of
Heb. 3. 12. - §. 142. Of adding Directions to Admonitions and Exhortations.
- §. 143. Of the benefit of Exhortation.
- §. 144. Of private inciting one another.
-
§. 145. Of
difying others daily. - §. 146. Of taking the opportunity of edifying others.
- §. 147. Of the damage of neglecting means for softning the heart.
- §. 148. Of the deceitfulness of sin.
- §. 149. Of Remedies against the deceitfulnesse of sinne.
-
§. 150. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 3. 13. - §. 151. Of being made partakers of Christ.
-
§. 152. Of the meaning of the Greek word translated
Confidence. - §. 153. Of Faith making us partakers of Christ.
- §. 154. Of Faiths increase.
- §. 155. Of Perseverance an evidence of our right to Christ.
-
§. 156. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 3. 14. -
§. 157. Of this phrase,
While it is said, To day. - §. 158. Of extending Scripture instructions to future ages.
-
§. 159. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 3. v. 15. - §. 160. Of blaming some and not all, where some only are guilty.
- §. 161. Of Gods putting difference betwixt different persons.
- §. 162. Of Professors provoking God while they hear his Word.
- §. 163. Of Israels coming out of Egypt.
-
§. 164. Of
Moses his bringing Israel out of Egypt. -
§. 165. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 3. v. 16. - §. 166. Of propounding and resolving Points interrogatory.
- §. 167. Of sinne grieving God.
- §. 168. Of the vengeance that followed upon grieving God.
-
§. 169. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 3. 17. -
§. 170. Of the meaning of
Heb. 3. 18. - §. 171. Of the Nature of Unbelief.
-
§. 172. Of the Resolution and Instructions of
Heb. 3. 18. -
§. 173. Of the meaning of
Heb. 3. 19. - §. 174. Of the sure execution of divine vengeance.
-
§. 175. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 3. 18.
-
CHAP. IV.
-
§. 1. Of the Analysis of
Heb. 4. - §. 2. Of godly Iealousie over Professors.
- §. 3. Of Preachers preaching to themselves.
- §. 5. Of Fear lest we Fall.
- §. 6. Of Promises of Rest.
- §. 7. Of forsaking a Promise.
- §. 8. Of leaving the promise of Rest.
- §. 9. Of Heaven styled Gods Rest.
- §. 10. Of jealousie over our selves and others.
- §. 11. Of the damage of coming short of the promise.
- §. 12. Of not coming short of the Goal.
-
§. 13. Of this word,
Seem. -
§. 14. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 4. 1. -
§. 15.
Of the inference of the 2d V.on the first. - §. 16. Of the blessing of the Gospel.
- §. 17. Of the Gospel preached before Christs time, as well as since.
- § 18. Of the Word of hearing.
- §. 19. Of Faith making the word profitable.
-
§. 20. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 4. 2. - §. 21. Of the Difference between believers and unbelievers.
- §. 22. Of Christians judging themselves and others.
- §. 23. Of Faiths giving right to Gods promise.
- §. 24. Of future good things set down in the Present Tense.
- §. 25. Of Gods speaking by Prophets.
- §. 26. Of the certainty of Iudgement sworn by God.
- §. 27. Of choosing the best Rest.
- §. 28. Of Gods works, and his finishing them.
-
§. 29. Of this phrase,
From the Foundation of the world. -
§. 30. Of the Interpretation of the former part of
Heb. 4. 4. - §. 31. Of the Rest of the Sabbath.
-
§. 32. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 4. v. 3, 4. -
§. 33. Of Doctrines raised out of
Heb. 4. 3, 4. -
§. 34. Of the meaning of
Heb. 4. 5. -
§. 35. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 4. 5. -
§. 36.
Of the Apostles Scope in the 6th verse. - §. 37. Of the accomplishments of Gods promise in some.
-
§. 38. Of the meaning of these words,
To whom it was first preached. - § 39. Of the blessing of Faith resting on Believers onely, and vengeance on Unbelievers onely.
- §. 40. Of unbeliefs hindering the power of the Gospel.
- §. 41. Of the priviledge of having the Gospel before others: and abuse thereof.
-
§. 42. Of the Resolution and Observations out of
Heb. 4. 6. -
§. 42. Of the meaning of these words,
Again he limiteth a certain day. - §. 43. Of seasons limited by God.
-
§. 44. Of
Davids penning the Psalms. - §. 45. Of seeking while the time of finding remaineth.
- §. 46. Of Scripture-proofs inculcated.
-
§ 47. Of
Jesus orJoshua who setledIsrael inCanaan. - § 48. Of Ioshua's giving rest, and Gods work attributed to man.
- §. 49. Of not resting on blessings below as the highest to be expected.
-
§. 50. Of Truths co
ched under Types. -
§. 51. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 4. v. 7, 8. -
§. 52. Of Instructions raised out of
Heb. 4. 7, 8. - §. 53. Of setting down the Conclusion of a Discourse.
- §. 54. Of the Rest to be laboured after.
- §. 55. Of Rest in Heaven from Troubles on earth.
- §. 56. Of Rest to come.
- §. 57. Of Gods people to whom Rest is reserved.
-
§. 58.
Of the inference of the 10th verse upon the 9th . -
§. 59. Of the works which are here called
his own works. - §. 60. Of Saints ceasing from their own works, as God from his.
-
§. 61. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 4. 9, 10. - §. 62. Of being like to God.
- §. 63. Of endeavouring after rest in heaven.
- §. 64. Of diligence in mans endeavour for attaining to rest.
- §. 65. Of the excellency of Saints rest in heaven.
- §. 66. Of circumspection against falling away like others through unbelief.
-
§. 67. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 4. 11. -
§ 68.
Of the Inference of the 12th and 13th ver. on that which went before. -
§. 69. Of this phrase,
The Word of God. - §. 70. Of Gods Word being Quick and Powerfull.
- §. 71. Of the Words resemblance to a two edged sword.
- §. 72. Of the Word a spirituall Sword.
- §. 73. Of the Words dividing soul and spirit, joynts and marrow.
- §. 74. Of the Word a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart.
- §. 75. Of Gods knowledge of every creature.
- §. 76. Of all things manifest in Gods sight.
- §. 77. Of all things naked and opened unto God.
- § 78. Of Gods seeing sin in such as are justified.
-
§ 79. Of this phrase,
With whom we have to do. -
§. 80. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 4. 12, 13. -
§. 81. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 4. 12, 13. -
§. 82. Of the Inference of the
14 verse.th -
§. 83. Of
having a great Highpriest. - §. 84. Of Christ being in heaven as our Priest.
-
§. 85. Of Christs
passing into heaven, and our communion with him. - §. 86. Of Christ a Priest, both God and man, and of our duty thereupon.
-
§. 87.
Of the Inf v. 15.rence of - §. 88. Of Christs fellow-feeling.
- §. 89. Of the infirmities whereof Christ hath a fellow-feeling.
- §. 90. Of Christ being tempted as we are.
- §. 91. Of Christs being without sinne.
-
§ 92. Of the inference of the
16 verse.th - §. 93. Of boldnesse in going to God.
- §. 94. Of the Throne of Grace.
- §. 95. Of good to our selves gotten by going to the Throne of Grace.
- §. 96. Of mercy and grace, receiving and finding.
- §. 97. Of mercy and grace the ground of all good.
- §. 98. Of Gods readinesse to afford succour.
- §. 99. Of Gods doing good in season.
-
§. 100. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 4.v. 14, 15, 16. -
§. 101. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 4. 14, 15, 16.
-
§. 1. Of the Analysis of
-
CHAP. V.
-
§. 1. Of the Analysis of
Heb. 5. - §. 2. Of a Priest being taken from among men.
- § 3. Of Priests being ordained.
-
§. 4. Of the High-priests being
for men. - §. 5. Of an High-priests performing things pertaining to God.
- §. 6. Of Priests offering to God.
- §. 7. Of Gifts and Sacrifices.
- §. 8. Of sin the end of Sacrifices.
- §. 9. Of compassion in such as have to do with others in the things of God.
- §. 10. Of Ignorance.
- §. 11. Of having compassion on all sorts of sinners.
- §. 12. Of High-priests subject to infirmities.
- §. 13. Of experience of infirmities making fit to succour others.
-
§. 14. Of the meaning of
Heb. 5. 3. -
§. 15. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 5. 1, 2, 3. -
§. 16. Of Observations out of
Heb. 5. 1, 2, 3. -
§. 17. Of the meaning of those words,
No man taketh to himself. - § 18. Of the honour of the High-priests function.
- §. 19. Of the honour of the Ministerial function.
- § 20. Of Gods calling High-priests.
-
§. 21. Of
Aarons Calling and Name. -
§. 22. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 5. 4. and of Observations thence arising. - §. 23. Of Christ doing what was warrantable.
- §. 24. Of Christs not glorifying himself.
-
§. 25. Of
Psal. 2. 7. applied to Christs Priesthood. - §. 26. Of Christ being glorified by his Priesthood.
- §. 27. Of Gods begotten Son our Highpriest.
- §. 28. Of the Coherence and meaning of the sixth verse.
- §. 29. Of the everlastingnesse of Christs Priesthood.
- §. 30. Of the Order of Melchisedec.
-
§. 31. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 5. v. 5, 6: -
§. 32. Of Observations out of
Heb. 5. 5, 6. -
§. 33. Of this phrase,
In the daies of his flesh. - §. 34. Of Christs frequent praying.
- §. 35. Of Christs Supplications.
- §. 36. Of the Gifts Christ offered up.
-
§. 37. Of the meaning of these words,
With strong crying and tears. - §. 38. Of Christs grievous Agony.
- §. 39. Of praying in distresse.
- §. 40. Of Gods power a prop of faith in prayer.
- §. 41. Of Gods power over death.
- §. 42. Of Gods saving Christ from death.
- § 43. Of Gods hearing Christ.
- §. 44. Of the fear from which Christ was delivered.
- § 45. Of Faith and Fear standing together.
- §. 46. Of the most excellent and dearest Son of God suffering.
- §. 47. Of experimentall Learning.
- §. 48. Of Christs Obedience in suffering.
- §. 49. Of the benefit of Christs being perfected.
- §. 50. Of the Author of Salvation.
-
§. 51. Of
eternall Salvation. - §. 52. Of Obedience a sign of Salvation.
-
§. 53. Of the extent of Salvation,
To all that obey. - §. 54. Of Christ called a Priest after the most excellent Order.
-
§. 55. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 5. v. 7, 8, 9, 10. -
§. 56. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 5. 7, 8, 9, 10. - §. 57. Of the many profound mysteries of Christs Priesthood.
- §. 58. Of mens dulnesse in hearing.
- §. 59. Of reproving upon just ground.
- §. 60. Of Proficiency answerable to the means afforded.
- §. 61. Of Learners proving Teachers.
- §. 62. Of instructing others according to their need.
- §. 63. Of the first principles of the Oracles of God.
- §. 64. Of Catechism.
- §. 65. Of grounding principles of Religion on Gods Word.
- §. 66. Of instructing according to learners ability.
- §. 67. Of blaming every one that deserveth blame.
- §. 68. Of dulnesse from want of exercise in Gods Word.
- §. 69. Of the word of Righteousnesse.
- §. 70. Of children, wherein it is a grace or disgrace to be like them.
- §. 71. Of the disgrace of old Babes.
- §. 72. Of men of full age to whom strong meat belongeth.
- §. 73. Of Ministers ability to preach the deep Mysteries of the Word.
- §. 74. Of delivering deep mysteries to fit Auditors.
- §. 75. Of the advantage of good Proficients.
-
§. 76. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 5. 11, 12, 13. -
§. 77. Of Observations collected out of
Heb. 5. 11, 12, 13, 14.
-
§. 1. Of the Analysis of
-
chapter - 6
-
§. 1. Of the Analysis of
HEB. Chap. VI. - §. 2. Of adding exhortation to reproof.
- §. 3. Of staying still upon the first principles.
- §. 4. Of going on in learning Christ.
- §. 5. Of endeavouring after perfection.
- §. 6. Of building upon a foundation well laid.
- §. 7. Of the six principles of the Apostles Catechisme.
- §. 8. Of repentance from dead workes.
- §. 9. Of principles concerning God.
- §. 10. Of principles concerning Faith.
- §. 11. Of principles about Gods word.
-
§. 12. Of the reasons of
Baptismes in the plurall number. - §. 13. Of principles about Sacraments.
- §. 14. Of principles about Baptisme.
- §. 15. Of principles about the Lords Supper.
- §. 16. Of Imposition of Hands.
- §. 17. Of laying on of hands at Ordination.
- §. 18. Of principles about Prayer, and Thanksgiving.
- §. 19. Of principles about Death.
- §. 20. Of principles about Resurrection.
- §. 21. Of principles concerning the last Iudgement.
-
§. 22. Of the resolution of
Heb. 6. 1, 2. -
§. 23. Of the Doctrines raised out of
Heb. 6. 1, 2. -
§. 24.
Of the sense of these words, And this will we do. - §. 25. Of the Ministry of the Word, a means of going on to Perfection.
- §. 26. Of Ministers helping their people to attain Perfection.
- §. 27. Of subjecting our purposes to Gods Will.
- §. 28. Of the efficacy of mans Ministry, depending on Gods blessing.
-
§. 29. Of the resolution, and Observations of
Heb. 6. 3. - §. 30. Of declaring before hand the utmost danger.
- §. 31. Of Five Steps on which Apostates may ascend towards Salvation.
- §. 32. Of the illumination of Hypocrites.
- §. 33. Of tasting the heavenly Gift.
- §. 34. Of being made partakers of the Holy Ghost.
-
§. 35. Of tasting of the good word of God.
Verse V. - §. 36. Of tasting the powers of the World to come.
-
§. 37. Of an Hypocrites fall.
Verse 6. - §. 38. Of the impossibility of Apostates renovation.
- §. 39. Of Renewing again.
- §. 40. Of Repentance the way to salvation.
- §. 41. Of Apostates crucifying to themselves the Son of God afresh.
- §. 42. Of Apostates putting the Son of God to an open shame.
-
§. 43. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 6. 4, 5, 6. -
§. 44. Of Observations gathered out of
Heb. 6. 4, 5. 6. - §. 45. Of instructing by comparisons.
- §. 46. Of the earths drinking in the rain that oft commeth upon it.
- §. 47. Of Gods blessing on bringing forth Herbs meet for them, by whom the earth is dressed.
- §. 48. Of rejecting that which beareth Thornes and Bryers.
- §. 49. Of being nigh unto Cursing.
- §. 50. Of Apostates end to be burned.
-
§. 51. Of the resolution of
Heb. Chap. 6. v. 7, 8. -
§. 52. Observations raised out of
Heb. 6. v. 7, 8. - §. 53. Of preventing a prejudicate opinion.
- §. 54. Of sweet insinuations.
- §. 55. Of Ministers loving respect to their people.
- §. 56. Of judging the best of others.
- §. 57. Of salvation accompanying good works.
- §. 58. Of ones perswasion of anothers Salvation.
- §. 59. Of threats and hope standing together.
- §. 60. Of Gods perfect righteousness.
- §. 61. Of the kindes of Gods righteousness.
-
§. 62. Of Gods righteousness as it implies
faithfulness. - §. 63. Of Gods remembring good.
- §. 64. Of unrighteousness in forgetting Kindness.
- §. 65. Of that work which God will not forget.
- §. 66. Of the Rhemists collection about merit answered.
- §. 67. Of Christian love.
- §. 68. Of labour of Love.
- §. 69. Of love to man for the Lords sake.
- §. 70. Of Ministring to such as are in need.
- §. 71. Of charity to Saints.
- §. 72. Of continuance in charity.
-
§. 73. Of the resolution of
Heb. 6. v. 9, 10. -
§. 74. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 6. 9, 10. - §. 75. Of inciting those, of whom we hope well.
- §. 76. Of mildness in teaching.
- §. 77. Of Ministers he arty desire of their peoples edification.
- §. 78. Of Ministers impartiall respect to every one of their charge.
- §. 79. Of diligence about our own spirituall good, as well as about our brothers temporall good.
- §. 80. Of diligence in attaining assurance of hope.
-
§. 81. Of slothfulness about sanctifying graces.
Verse 12. - §. 82. Of avoyding vices contrary to duties required.
- §. 83. Of being quickned up to duties by presidents.
- §. 84. Of the use of former patternes.
- §. 85. Of faith the meanes of enjoying Gods promises.
- §. 86. Of Patience added to Faith.
- §. 87. Of inheriting the promises.
- §. 88. Of the reward of Faith and Patience.
-
§. 89. Of the resolution of
Heb. 6. 11, 12. -
§. 90. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 6. 11, 12. - §. 91. Of the coherence.
-
§. 92. Of the dignity of
Abrahams person. - §. 93. Of Abrahams Names.
-
§. 94. Of Gods manifold promises to
Abraham, and the excellency of his faith in resting on them. -
§. 95. Of Christ comprised under the promises made to
Abraham. - §. 96. Of Gods promise the ground of Faith and Patience.
- §. 97. Of Gods confirming his promise by oath.
- §. 98. Of Gods swearing by himself.
- §. 99. Of Gods having no greater to swear by then himself.
- §. 100. Of inferences upon Gods swearing.
- §. 101. Of this word, Surely.
-
§. 102. Of the blessing promised to
Abraham. - §. 103. Of Gods abundant blessing.
-
§. 104. Of the extent of
Abrahams blessing to all of his faith. -
§. 105. Of multiplication of seed, as a part of
Abrahams blessing. - §. 106. Of Gods multiplying Seed.
-
§. 107. Of
Abrahams numerous Seed. -
§. 108. Of
Abrahams patient enduring. -
§. 109. Of the blessings which
Abraham enjoyed. - §. 110. Of waiting for Gods promises.
- §. 111. Of waiting with Patience.
- §. 112. Of the benefit of patient waiting.
-
§. 113. Of the resolution of
Heb. 6. v. 13, 14, 15. -
§. 114. Of observations raised out of
Heb. 6. 13, 14, 15. - §. 115. Of Gods conforming himself to man.
- §. 116. Of mans swearing, and the lawfulnesse thereof.
- §. 117. Of swearing lawfully.
- §. 118. Of an Oath, what it is.
- §. 119. Of the severall kinds of swearing.
- §. 120. Of swearing by God alone.
- §. 121. Of the the inviolablenesse of an Oath, whereby differences are ended.
- §. 122. Of the error of Anabaptists in condemning all swearing.
- §. 123. Of undue swearing by creatures.
- §. 124. Of Swearing things unlawfull.
- §. 125. Of equivocation upon oath.
- §. 126. Of dispensing with Oaths.
- §. 127. Of perjury.
- §. 128. Of common and rash swearing.
- §. 129. Of the resolution and observations of
- §. 130. Of Gods willingnesse to do what he doth.
-
§. 131. Of Gods
uper abounding in meanes to make men believe. -
§. 132. Of Gods
manifesting his goodnesse to men. - §. 133. Of Heires of Promise.
- §. 134. Of the benefit of Gods promise restrained to heires of promise.
- §. 135. Of the immutability of Gods counsell.
- §. 136. Of Objections against the immutability of Gods counsell, Answered.
- §. 137. Of usefull instructions arising from the immutabilitie of Gods counsell.
- §. 138. Of Gods oath a kinde of Suretiship.
- §. 139. Of Gods condescending for mans sake.
- §. 140. Of the immutability of Gods oath and promise.
- §. 141. Of impossibility in reference to God.
- §. 142. Of lying as it is impossible to God.
- §. 143. Of inferences from the impossibility of God to lie.
- §. 144. Of comfort arising from faith in Gods promise.
- §. 145. Of strong Comfort.
- §. 146. Of flying for refuge to Gods promise.
- §. 147. Of diligence in attaining the hope set before us.
- §. 148. Of heaven a believers hope.
- §. 149. Of setting reward before us.
-
§. 150. Of Inferences upon doing and enduring for reward s
ke. -
§. 151. Of the resolution of
Heb. 6. 17. 18. -
§. 152. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 6. 17, 18. - §. 153. Of Hope an anchor of the Soul.
- §. 154. Of the Certainty of Hope.
- §. 155. Of entring into that within the vaile.
- §. 156. Of hope of things not seen.
- §. 157. Of hope of heaven.
- §. 158. Of Christs running in our race.
- §. 159. Of Christs running before us.
- §. 160. Of Christs entring into heaven for us.
-
§. 161. Of Christ a Priest after the order of
Melchisedec. -
§. 162. Of the resolution of
Heb. 6. 19. 20. -
§. 163. Of observations raised out,
Heb. 6. 19, 20.
-
§. 1. Of the Analysis of
-
chapter - 7
-
§. 1. Of the resolution of
HEB. Chap. VII. -
§. 2. Of
Melchisedec who he was. - §. 3. Of Monarchicall government.
-
§. 4. Of
Salem whereMelchisedec raigned. - §. 5. Of Melchisedec a Priest of God.
- §. 6. Of God the most High.
-
§. 7. Of
Melchisedec both King and Priest. -
§. 8. Of
Melchisedecs royall entertainingAbrahams Army. - §. 9. Of Kings slain in War.
- §. 10. Of succouring such as we are nearly related unto.
- §. 11. Of congratulating the successe of neighbours of the same profession.
- §. 12. Of one mans blessing another.
- §. 13. Of Saints pious salutations.
- §. 14. Of Ministers blessing the people.
- §. 15. Of Christs blessing the faithfull.
-
§. 16. Of
Abrahams giving a tenth toMelchisedec. - §. 17. Of tenths how far due to Ministers of the Word.
- §. 18. Of Ministers Maintenance.
-
§. 19. Of
Melchisedec a King of righteousnesse. - §. 20. Of righteous Kings.
- §. 21. Of Christ a Prince of Peace.
- §. 22. Of righteousnesse and peace joyned together.
- §. 23. Of Mysteries couched under Histories.
-
§. 24. Of mysteries spoken of
Melchisedec applyed to Christ. - §. 25. Of resemblances of Christ before his incarnation.
-
§. 26. Of Christs everlasting Priest-hood prefigured in
Melchised c. -
§. 27. Of the bread and wine which
Melchisedec brought forth. -
§. 28. Of the resolution of
Heb. 7. 1, 2, 3. -
§. 29. Of observations raised out of
Heb. 7. 1, 2, 3. - §. 30. Of considering weighty points especially about Christ.
-
§. 31. Of the greatness of
Melchisedec. -
§. 32. Of
Abraham a Patriarch. -
§. 33. Of
Melchisedecs receiving tythes as a Superior. - §. 34. Of giving the best to God.
-
§. 35. Of the resolution of
Heb. 7. 4. and observations raised from thence. -
§. 36.
Of the main scope of v. 5, 6, 7. Heb. 7. 5, 6, 7. - §. 37. Of those Sons of Levi that were Priests.
- §. 38. Of the difference betwixt Commandement and Law.
- §. 39. Of Gods ordering his precepts according to Law.
- §. 40. Of the Law of paying Tithes.
- §. 41. Of comming out of ones Loynes.
-
§. 42. Of
Melchisedecs Priest-hood greater thenLevi. -
§. 43. Of
Melchisedecs blessingAbraham. - §. 44. Of the priviledge of having promises.
- §. 45. Of the need that the best have of means to strengthen their Faith.
- §. 46. Of undeniable Principles.
- §. 47. Of blessing as an act of preheminency.
-
§. 48. Of the resolution of
Heb. Chap. 7. v. 5, 6, 7. -
§. 49. Of the Doctrines raised out of
Heb. 7. 5, 6, 7. - §. 50. Of a likenesse in unequals.
- §. 51. Of Ministers being mean men that die.
- §. 52. Of Ministers prerogatives notwithstanding their meanesse.
-
§. 53. Of
Melchisedecs ever living. -
§. 54. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 7. 8. - §. 55. Of qualifying strange phrases.
-
§. 56. Of
Levi paying tithes inAbraham. - §. 57. Of childrens being in their parents condition.
- §. 58. Of the meaning of the tenth verse.
- §. 59. Of childrens doing what their parents do, and that in their loynes.
-
§. 60. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. Chap. 7. v. 9, 10. - §. 61. Of the imperfection of the Leviticall Priest-hood.
-
§. 62.
Of the meaning of these words, for under it the people received the Law. - §. 63. Of the necessity of a Priesthood to establish a Law.
-
§. 64. Of the meaning of these words,
What further need was there that another Priest should rise. - §. 65. Of superfluous additions to perfection.
-
§. 66. Of Christs Priest-hood differing from
Aarons. - §. 67. Of the meaning of the twelfth Verse.
- §. 68. Of the abrogation of the Ceremoniall Law.
- §. 69. Of the judiciall Law of the Iewes.
- §. 70. Of the Morall Law.
-
§. 71. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. 7. 11, 12. -
§. 72. Of the meaning of the
13 verse. - §. 73. Of not intermedling with things not appertaining to us, 'but attending our own businesse.
- §. 74. Of Christ our Lord.
- §. 75. Of Gods performing promise.
- §. 76. Of Gods warrant for Gods Worship.
- §. 77. Of making points more and more cleer.
-
§. 78. Of the meaning of these words,
For that after the similitude of Melchisedecthere ariseth another Priest. -
§. 79. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. 7. 13, 14, 15. -
§. 80. Of the meaning of these words,
Who is made not after the Law of a carnal Commandement. Heb. 7. 16. - §. 81. Of the Ceremoniall Law as a carnall commandement.
- §. 82. Of mens carnall disposition in worshipping God.
-
§. 83. Of the meaning of these words,
But after the power of an endlesse life. -
§. 84.
Of the meaning of the 17.verse. -
§. 85.
Of the meaning of the 18.Verse. -
§. 86. Of the meaning of these words,
For the Law made nothing perfect. - §. 87. Of Christs bringing in a better hope.
- §. 88. Of the priviledge of Christs Priest-hood whereby we draw neer to God.
-
§. 89. Of the resolution of
Heb. 7. 16, 17, 18, 19. -
§. 90. Of Observations raised out of,
Heb. 7. 16, 17, 18, 19. -
§. 91. Of the meaning of
v. 21. -
§. 92.
Of the meaning of v. 21. - §. 93. Of Christ as surety.
- §. 94. Of the letter covenant or Testament.
- §. 95. Of the resolution and observations of
-
§. 96.
Of the meaning of the 23.verse. - §. 97. Of Priests subject to death.
- §. 98. Of Christs enduring ever.
- §. 99. Of the unchangablenesse of Christs Priest-hood.
-
§. 100. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. 7. 23, 24. -
§. 101.
Of the meaning of these words, wherefore he is able also to save. - §. 102. Of Christs power to save.
- §. 103. Of Christs saving to the uttermost.
- §. 104. Of salvation appropriated to those that come to God.
- §. 105. Of Christ the meanes to bring us to God.
- §. 106. Of Christs intercession.
-
§. 107. Of the resclution and observations of
Heb. 7. 25. -
§. 108. Of Christ, such an High-Priest as became
. - §. 109. Of Christ being holy, harmlesse, undefiled, separate from sinners.
- §. 110. Of Christ made higher then the heavens.
- §. 111. Of Christ not offering for himself.
- §. 112. Of daily sacrifices.
- §. 113. Of cleansing ones self first.
- §. 114. Of cleansing others also.
- §. 115. Of Christs offering up himself once.
-
§. 116. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. 7. 26, 27. -
§. 117. Of the meaning of
Heb. 7. 28. -
§. 118. Of the Resolution, and observations of
Heb. 7. 28.
-
§. 1. Of the resolution of
-
chapter - 8
-
§. 1. Of the resolution of the eight
Chapter to theHEBREVVS. -
§. 2. Of the meaning of
Heb. 8. v. 1. - §. 3. Of Christ a Minister.
- §. 4. Of Christ a Minister of the Sanctuary.
-
§. 5. Of the Tabernacle typifying Christs
body. -
§. 6.
Of Christ the trueTabernacle which the Lord pitched and not man. -
§. 7. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. 8. 1, 2. - §. 8. Of the meaning of the former part of the third verse.
- §. 9. Of the meaning of the latter part of the third verse.
- §. 10. Of Christs not being a Priest on earth.
- §. 11. Of the different places of Christs and the legall Priest-hood.
- §. 12. Of Priests serving to an example and shadow.
- §. 13. Of the heavenly things shadowed out by types.
-
§. 14.
Of the meaning of these words, AsMoses was admonished of God when he was about to make the Tabernacle. - §. 15. Of speciall heed to a speciall charge.
- §, 16. Of doing all things which God giveth in charge.
- §. 17. Of the right manner of doing duty.
- §. 18. Of Gods care in giving directions for his worship.
-
§. 19. Of Gods giving Lawes to
Moses in the Mount. -
§. 20. Of the resolution of
Heb. 8. 3, 4, 5. -
§. 21. Of observations raised out of
Heb. 8.v. 3, 4, 5. - §. 22. Of the meaning of the first part of the sixt verse.
- §. 23. Of Christ a Mediator.
- §. 24. Of Christ the Mediator of a Covenant.
- §. 25. Of better promises.
- §. 26. Of Gods Covenant established upon promises.
- §. 27. Of the meaning of the first part of the seventh verse.
- §. 28. Of the meaning of the latter part of the seventh verse.
-
§. 29. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. 8. 6, 7. -
§. 30. Of the meaning of these words,
for finding faul with them. -
§. 31. Of these phrases,
He saith, Saith the Lord. -
§. 32. Of this remarkable note,
Behold. -
§. 33. Of these words,
The daye come. -
§. 34. Of the meaning of these words,
when I will make▪ -
§. 35.
Of this title newannexed to the covenant. -
§. 36.
Of these words, The house of Israel, and the house of Iudah. - §. 37. Of the union of all nations under the new covenant.
- §. 38. Of Gods like respect to the Church of the Gentiles as to the antient Iewes.
- §. 39. Of a covenant divine and humane.
- §. 40. Of a divine covenant.
- §. 41. Of instructions and directions arising from a divine covenant.
- §. 42. Of the covenant of workes.
- §. 43. Of reward for works standing with grace.
- §. 44. Of uses raised from the covenant of works.
- §. 45. Of the Covenant of Grace.
- §. 46. Of the uses of the covenant of grace.
- §. 47. Of the agreement betwixt the two Covenants of Works and Grace.
- §. 48. Of the difference betwixt the two Covenants of Works and Grace.
- §. 49. Of the agreement betwixt the covenant of grace, as it is stiled old and new.
- §. 50. Of errors contrary to the Identitie of the covenant of grace distinguished into the old and new.
- §. 51. Of Instructions raised from the Identitie of the covenant of grace distinguished into the old and new.
- §. 52. Of the difference between the covenant of grace, as it is stiled old and new.
- §. 53. Of Instructions arising out of the difference betwixt the new cove∣nant and other covenants.
-
§. 54.
Of the meaning of these words, Not according to the covenant which I made with their Fathers. - §. 55. Of Gods tendernesse towards his confederates.
- §. 56. Of Gods full delivering out of danger.
- §. 57. Of abusing Gods kindnesse, in and about his covenant.
- §. 58. Of reconciling the Prophet and the Apostle.
- §. 59. Of Gods casting off transgressors of his Covenant.
- §. 60. Of a distinct understanding of the priviledges of the new Covenant.
- §. 61. Of the time of the old Covenant passing, before the new Covenant could come in.
- §. 62. Of the method of the Apostle.
- §. 63. The different writing Gods Law in mens hearts under the old and new Covenant.
-
§. 64. Of Gods working on ma
. - §. 65. Of the efficacy of Gods work.
- §. 66. Of informing the understanding first.
- §. 67. Of the Lords being a God in peculiar to his consederates.
- §. 68. Of Gods taking his consederates to be a peculiar people to himself.
- §. 69. Of the duty of Gods peculiar people.
- §. 70. Of the meaning of the eleventh verse.
- §. 71. Of the different interpretation of the eleventh verse.
- §, 72. Of knowledge a priviledge of the new Covenant.
- §. 73. Of that knowledge which every one under the new covenant hath.
- §. 74. Of pardon of sin the ground of other priviledges of the new Covenant.
- §. 75. Of Gods being pacified with his consederates.
- §. 76. Of the full pardon of all sin in Gods confederates.
- §. 77. Of the absolute promises of the new covenant.
-
§. 78.
Of the resolution of Heb. Chap. 8.v. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. -
§. 79. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. Chap. 8. v. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. - §. 80. Of the old Covenant abrogated.
-
§. 81.
Of the meaning of the latter part of the 13.verse. -
§. 82. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. 8. 13.
-
§. 1. Of the resolution of the eight
-
chapter - 9
-
. 1. A generall Analysis of the ninth Chapter to theHEBREVVS. - §. 2. Of granting truth in case of controversie.
-
§. 3. Of legall ordinances o
divine service. - §. 4. Of the Iewish Sanctuary.
-
§. 5. Of the resolution of, and observations from
Heb. 9. 1. - §. 6. Of many types setting out many mysteries.
- §. 7. Of the Candlestick in the Tabernacle typifying the Church.
- §. 8. Of gold the matter of the Candlestick typifying the purity and preciousnesse of the Church.
- §. 9. Of the parts and ornaments of the Candlestick typifying the use and graces of the Church.
- §. 10. Of the appurtenances of the Candlestick.
- §. 11. Of the Table in the Sanctuary typifying communion with Christ.
- §. 12. Of the matter of the Table of the Sanctuary.
- §. 13. Of the Shew-bread typifying Christ.
- §. 14. Of the Sanctuarie, or Holy place.
- §. 15. Of the most holy place typifying heaven.
- §. 16. Of the vaile which separated the most holy place, and typified Christs flesh.
- §. 17. Of the Matter, Workmanship, Pillars and use of the Vail.
- §. 18. Of the Golden Censer.
- §. 19. Of the manner of using Censers.
- §. 20. Of the Ark.
-
§. 21. Of cleering this reference,
Wherein. - §. 22. Of Manna.
-
§. 23. Of the name, the Author, the place, and kind of food p
efigured under Manna. - §. 24. Of the Manner of giving Manna.
- §. 25. Of the manner of gathering Manna.
- §. 26. Of the manner of using Manna.
- §. 27. Of the golden pot wherein Manna was kept.
-
§. 28. Of Aar
ns dry Rod. -
§. 29. Of the effect and fruit of
Aarons rod. - §. 30. Of the tables of the Covenant.
- §. 31. Of the Mercy-seat.
-
§. 32. Of the
Cherubims. - §. 33. Of a Teachers wisdome in desposing his matter.
-
§. 34. Of the resolution of
Heb. 9. 2, 3, 4, 5. -
§. 35. Of observations out of
Heb. 9. 2, 3, 4, 5. - §. 36. Of preparation for Gods service.
- §. 37. Of persons fit to perform divine service.
- §. 38. Of serving God alwayes.
-
§. 39. Of the resolution and observations out of
Heb. 9. 6. - §. 40. Of the high Priests entring alone into the most holy place.
- §. 41. Of the High-Priest entring into the most holy place once a year.
- §. 42. Of the high Priest entering in the most holy place not without blood.
- §. 43. Of approaching to God by expiation made with blood.
- §. 44. Of offering sacrifice for errors.
-
§. 29. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from
Heb. 9. 7. - §. 46. Of the Holy Ghost testifying the uses of the legal types.
- §. 47. Of the way to Heaven, not manifest while the Tabernacle stood.
- §. 48. Of legall figures for the time present.
- §. 49. Of the impotency of legal figures, about quieting the conscience.
-
§. 50. Of the meaning of
Heb. 9. 10. -
§. 51. Of the resolution of
Heb. 9. 8, 9, 10. -
§. 52. Of observations raised out of
Heb. 9. 8, 9, 10. - §. 53. Of Christ an high Priest of good things.
- §. 54. Of good things to come.
- §. 55. Of the excellency of the true Tabernacle which is Christs body.
- §. 56. Of the difference betwixt the typicall and reall meanes of attonement
- §. 57. Of Christs own blood the price of mans redemption.
- §. 58. Of Christ entering by his blood.
- §. 59. Of Heaven an holy place.
- §. 60. Of Christs entering once into Heaven.
- §. 61. Of Christs perfecting mans redemption, before he entered into Heaven.
- §. 62. Of mans Redemption by Christ.
- §. 63. Of the difference betwixt the work of Creation and Redemption.
- §. 64. Of that humiliation, gratulation, and subjection which the Doctrine of Redemption teacheth.
- §. 65. Of the perfection of that Redemption which Christ hath wrought.
-
§. 66. Of the resolution of
Heb. 9. v. 11, 12. -
§. 67. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 9. 11, 12. - §. 68. Of drawing an Argument from a thing known.
-
§. 69. Of the
of such meanes as God ordain s. - §. 70. Of purifying Water.
- §. 71. Of severall occasions of sprinkling blood and water under the law.
- §. 72. Of applying Christs blood intended by sprinkling.
- §. 73. Of Christs justifying and sanctifying persons.
- §. 74. Of things unclean.
- §. 75. Of sanctifying to the purifying of the flesh.
- §. 76. Of the difference betwixt the type and truth.
- §. 77. Of Christs eternal Spirit.
- §. 78. Of Christ a Priest in both natures.
- §. 79. Of Christ willingly offering himself a Ransome.
- §. 80. Of Christs purity.
- §. 81. Of Christs offering to God.
- §. 82. Of Christs purging blood.
- §. 83. Of conscience in reference to sin.
- §. 84. Of dead workes.
- §. 85. Of serving the living God.
-
§. 86: Of the resolution of
Heb. 9. 13, 14. -
§. 87. Of observations raised out of
Hebrews, 9. 13, 14. -
§. 88. Of the inserence of
v. 15. upon that which went before. - §. 89. Of Redemption of transgressions.
- §. 90. Of Christs redeeming such as lived before him.
- §. 91. Of such as are called.
- §. 92. Of receiving the promise of eternal Inheritance.
- §. 93. Of ratifying a Testament by the Testators death.
- §. 94. Of the Inviolablenesse of a mans last will.
- §. 95. Of the inviolablenesse of the new Testament ratified by Christs death.
-
§. 96. Of the resolution of, and observations from
Heb. 9. 15, 16, 17. - §. 97. Of the equity of legal rites.
- §. 98. Of legall rites typifying like truths.
- §. 99. Of blood the means of agreement with God.
- §. 100. Of making known Gods Covenant before the Seal be put to it.
- §. 101. Of Ministers delivering Gods whole counsell to all under their charge according to law.
- §. 102. Of the kind of creatures that were sacrificed.
- §. 103. Of blood and water sprinkled with scarlet, wool and hysop.
- §. 104. Of sprinkling the book of the Covenant.
- §. 105. Of sprinkling all the people.
-
§. 106. Of reconciling
Moses and the Apostle. -
§. 107.
Of this phrase. This is the blood of the Testament. - §. 108. Of divine institution the ground of a Sacrament.
- §. 109. Of sprinkling holy things with blood.
- §. 110. Of purging all things with blood.
- §. 111. Of blood shed the only means of remission.
- §. 112. Of the resolution of Heb. 9. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
-
§. 113. Of observations gathered out of
Heb. 9. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22. - §. 114. Of necessity in observing what God enjoyneth.
- §. 115. Of types being in themselves but shadowes.
- §. 116. Of legal types cleansed with answerable meanes.
- §. 117. Of Heavenly things the substance of the Types
- §. 118 Of purifying heavenly things.
- §. 119. Of Sacrifices which purge Heavenly things being better then Legall.
- §. 120. Of the resolution of, and observations from Heb. 9. 23.
- §. 121. Of the difference betwixt things made with hands, and without hands.
- §. 122▪ Of the Legall holy places types of Heavenly places.
- §. 123. Of Christs executing his Priesthood in Heaven.
- §. 124. Of Christs appearing in the presence of God for us.
-
§. 125. The resolution of, and observation
from Heb. 9. 24. - §. 126. Of Christ offering himself not often
- §. 127. Of the Priests entring into the holy place, with the blood of others.
- §. 128. Of the necessity of Christs suffering but once.
- §. 129. Of Christs suffering in the end of the world.
- §. 130. Of the best things reserved to the last daies.
-
§. 131. Of Christs putting
way sin by the Sacrifice of himself. -
§. 132. Of the resolution of
Heb. 9. 25, 26. And observations thence raised. - §. 133. Of all mens subjection to death.
- §. 134. Of Dying but once.
- §. 135. Of the ground of mans dying but once.
- §. 136. Of judgement immediatly following death.
- §. 137. Of the certainty of judgement to come.
- §. 138. Of repeating the same things.
- §. 139. Of Christs bearing mens sins.
- §. 40. Of Christs bearing the sins of many.
- §. 141. Of Christs not dying for all.
- §. 142. Of Christs conspicuous appearing.
- §. 143. Of Christs last and second comming.
-
§. 144. Of Christs last comming
without sin. - §. 145. Of believers looking for Christs last comming.
- §. 146. Of salvation proper to those that look for it.
- §. 147. Of Salvation bestowed on those that look for it.
-
§. 148. Of the resolution of, and observations from
Heb. 9. 27, 28.
-
-
chapter - 10
-
§. 1. A generall Analysis of the tenth
Chapter to theHEBREVVS. - §. 2. Of the law, a shadow, but not the very Image it self.
- §. 3. Of the insufficiency of legal sacrifices to make perfect.
- §. 4. Of oft offering legal Sacrifices.
- §. 5. Of the quiet conscience of such as are truly purged.
- §. 6. Of the meaning of the third verse.
- §. 7. Of remainder of sin in the regenerate.
- §. 8. Of remembring again sins which remain in men.
- §. 9. Of the impotency of external rites about spiritual matters.
-
§. 10. Of the resolution of Heb.
Chap. 10. V. 1, 2, 3, 4. -
§. 11. Os observations raised out of
Heb. 10. v. 1, 2, 3, 4. -
§. 12. Of reconciling,
Heb. 10. 5, 6, 7. withPsalm. 40. 6, 7, 8. - §. 13. Of Christs doing that for man which could not else have been done.
- §. 14. Of Christs comming into the world.
- §. 15. Of Christs willingnesse to offer himself.
- §. 16. Of Gods rejecting legall Sacrifices.
- §. 17. Of Gods desiring that wherein he hath pleasure.
- §. 18. Of a body prepared for Christ.
- §. 19. Of Christs willingnesse to do his Fathers will.
- §. 20. Of Christs subjecting himself to Gods will.
- §. 21. Of Scriptures foretelling what Christ did.
- §. 22. Of Christs doing what was written of him.
-
§. 22. Of the meaning of
Heb. 10. 8. -
§. 23. Of the meaning of
Heb. 10. 9. - §. 24. Of taking away legall sacrifices, and establishing Christs.
- §. 25. Of Christs sacrifice comming in the roome of legall sacrifices.
- §. 26. Of Gods will, the ground of the efficacy of Christs sacrifice.
- §. 27. Of perfection consisting in holinesse.
- §. 28. Of Christs Sacrifice making perfect.
- §. 29. Of Christs body a sacrifice.
-
§. 30. Of the resolution of
Heb. 10. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. -
§. 31. Of observations raised out of
Heb. 10. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10▪ - §. 32. Of many Priests under the Law.
- §. 33. Of Priests daily standing to minister.
- §. 34. Of the insufficiency of legall sacrifices.
- §. 35. Of Christs offering one Sacrifice for sin.
- §. 36. Of Christs sitting at Gods right hand.
- §. 37. Of Christs waiting upon his Fathers will.
- §. 38. Of Christs enemies to be made his foot-stool.
- §. 39. Of Christs making perfect by one Sacrifice.
- §. 40. Of Sanctified ones.
-
§. 41. Of the resolution of
Heb. 10. v. 11, 12, 13, 14. -
§. 42. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 10. v. 11, 12, 13, 14. - §. 43. Of the holy Ghosts witnessing to us.
- §. 44. Of the congruity of the Apostles words in quoting the testimony.
- §. 45. Of Gods fore-telling future good things.
- §. 46. Of Gods Covenant the ground of that good he doth to his Church
-
§. 47. Of the meaning of
Heb. 10. 18. - §. 48. Of Gods not remembring sin.
- §. 49. Of no more offering for sin.
-
§. 50. Of the resolution of
Heb. 10. v. 15, 16, 17, 18. -
§. 51. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 10. v. 15, 16, 17, 18. - §. 52. Of joyning exhortations with doctrines.
- §. 53. Of Entring into Heaven by the blood of Iesus.
- §. 54. Of the way to Heaven.
- §. 55. Of Christ consecrating the way to Heaven.
- §. 56. Of the new way.
- §. 57. Of the living way.
-
§. 58. Of the vaile what it se
s forth. - §. 59. Of the guide to bring us to God.
-
§. 60. Of the resolution of
Heb. Chap. 10. v. 19, 20, 21. -
§. 61. Of observations raised out of,
Heb. 10. v. 19, 20, 21. - §. 62 Of drawing neere to God.
- §. 63 Of drawing neere with the heart.
-
§. 64. Of a
true Heart. - §. 65. Of drawing neere in full assurance of faith.
- §. 66. Of Conscience and the evill thereof.
- §. 67. Of externall Sanctitie.
- §. 68 Of washing our bodies with pure water.
- §. 69. Of holinesse in them, who draw neer to God.
-
§. 70. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. 10. 22. - §. 71. Of holding fast the profession of our Hope without waverring.
- §. 72. Of Christians professing their hope.
-
§. 73. Of Gods faithfulnesse in his promises the ground of h
pe. -
§. 74. Of the resolution, and observations of
Heb. 10. 23. - §. 75. Of considering one another to provoke unto duty.
- §. 76. Of considering one another for a mutuall good.
- §. 77. Of love and good workes.
- §. 78 Of not forsaking the Assembling of our selves together.
- §. 79. Of Apostacy, and the means to avoid it.
- §. 80. Of avoiding ill customes.
- §. 81. Of Exhorting one another.
- §. 82. Of the Last Day.
- §. 83. Of the last day approaching neare.
- §. 84. Of the clear evidences of Christs comming.
- §. 85. Of that care which the approaching of the last day requireth.
-
§. 86. Of the resolution and observations of
Heb. 10. 24, 25. - §. 87 Of setting before professors the utmost danger of Apostacy.
- §. 88. Of wilfulnesse aggravating Sin.
- §. 89. Of the danger of trading in sin.
- §. 90. Of the Gospel as the word of truth.
- §. 91. Of receiving the Truth.
- §. 92. Of rejecting meanes of grace how dangerous it is.
- §. 93. Of sinning against the evidence of the Spirit.
- §. 94. Of sin growing unpardonable.
- §. 95. Of damnation necessarily following upon non-expiation.
- §. 96. Of Apostates looking for fearfull Iudgments.
- §. 97. Of divine indignation incensed by apostacy.
- §. 98. Of the fiercenesse of Gods wrath.
- §. 99. Of the certainty of judgement against apostates.
- §. 100. Of Apostates being adversaries.
- §. 101. Of the Law of Moses.
- §. 102. Of despising the law.
- §. 103. Of putting despisers of Gods Law to death.
- §. 104. Of Cases wherein Iustice is to be executed without pitty.
- §. 105. Of punishing malefactors on good ground.
-
§. 106.
Of the meaning of these words, Of how much sorer punishment. - §. 107. Of the vengeance that followeth contempt of the Gospel.
- §. 108. Of the evidence of Gods just proceedings against Sinners.
- §. 109. Of sinners deserving what they suffer.
- §. 110. Of the aggravation of Apostasie.
- §. 111. Of Christians knowledge of God and of his word.
- §. 112. Of Uengeance belonging to God.
- §. 113. Of Gods not failing to execute that vengeance which he undertaketh.
- §. 114. Of Gods undertaking to judge his people.
- §. 115. Of the extremity of Gods revenge.
-
§. 116. Of the Resolution of,
Heb. 10. v. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. -
§. 117. Of Doctrines raised out of
Heb. 10. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. - §. 118. Of calling to remembrance former daies.
- §. 119. Of Christians sufferings upon their first profession.
- §. 120. Of the sore tryalls whereunto Christians are subject.
- §. 121. Of Christians courage when they are first converted.
- §. 122. Of the cause and manner of suffering.
- §. 123. Of the many afflictions whereunto Christians are subject.
- §. 124. Of the disgrace whereunto Christians are subject.
- §. 125. Of enduring evill deeds.
- §. 126. Of being Companions with such as suffer for the Gospel.
- §. 127. Of acknowledging Kindnesse.
- §. 128. Of compassion towards Ministers especially.
- §. 129. Of persecution by spoyling of goods.
- §. 130. Of the kind of reward given to such as suffer in Christs cause.
- §. 131. Of Saints assurance of heaven.
- §. 132. Of holding fast confidence.
-
§. 133. Of the resolution of,
Heb. 10. 32, 33, 34, 35. - §. 134. Of Observations raised out of Heb. 10. v. 32, 33, 34, 35.
- §. 135. Of the increase of patience for perseverance.
- §. 136. Of reward upon doing Gods will.
-
§. 137. Of the meaning of
Heb. 10. 37. - §. 138. Of the shortnesse of Saints suffering.
- §. 139. Of the Lords being yet to▪ come.
- §. 140. Of the certainty of the Lords comming, and that without delay.
-
§. 141. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 10. 36, 37. -
§. 142. Of observations out of,
Heb. 10. 36, 37. -
§. 143. Of comparing
Heb. 10. 38. withHab. 2. 4. - §. 144. Of righteous, or just men.
- §. 145. Of a Iust Mans living.
- §. 146. Of faith, whereby a just man liveth.
- §. 147. Of a just mans living by his own Faith.
- §. 148. Of Professors revolting.
- §. 149. Of Gods taking no pleasure in them that draw back.
- §. 150. Of judging the best of others.
- §. 151. Of the issue of Apostates.
- §. 152 Of the opposition betwixt beleeving and back∣sliding.
- §. 153. Of Salvation, the end of faith.
-
§. 154. Of the resolution of
Heb. 10. 38, 39. -
§. 155. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 10. 38, 39.
-
§. 1. A generall Analysis of the tenth
-
chapter - 11
-
§. 1. Of the Analysis of
HEB. Chap. XI. -
§. 2. Of the inference of
Heb. 11. v. 1. - §. 3. Of Faith being the substance of things present.
- §. 4. Of Faith an evidence of things not seen.
-
§. 5. Of the resolution of, and Observations from,
Heb. 11. 1. -
§. 6. Of the meaning of
Heb. 11. 2. -
§. 7. Of the resolution of, and Observations from,
Hebr. 11. 2. -
§. 8. Of the meaning of
Hebr. 11. 3. -
§. 9. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from,
Hebr. 11. 3. -
§. 10. Of
Cain 's andAbel 's names. -
§. 11. Of the difference betwixt
Abel andCain. -
§. 12. Of God's Church in
Adam 's Family, and different Offerings. - §. 13. Of the testimony which Faith brings.
-
§. 14. Of
Abel 's speaking, being dead. -
§. 15. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from,
Hebr. 11. 4. -
§. 16. Of
Enoch, and his name. -
§. 17. Of
Enoch 's translation. -
§. 18. Of
Enoch 's not seeing death. -
§. 19. Of
Enoch 's pleasing God. -
§. 20. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from,
Hebr. 11. 5. - §. 21. Of pleasing God by Faith.
- §. 22. Of believing that God is.
- §. 23. Of God a Rewarder.
- §. 24. Of seeking God.
-
§. 25. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from,
Heb. 11. 6. -
§. 26. Of
Noah, and his Faith. -
§. 27. Of
Noah's Faith about things not seen upon Gods warning. - §. 28. Of being moved with fear to duty.
- §. 29. Of preparing means of safety.
-
§. 30. Of
Noah 's Ark. -
§. 31. Of saving
Noah 's House in the Ark. - §. 32. Of the World condemned by the Ark.
-
§. 33. Of
Noah 's being Heir of the Righteousness by Faith. -
§. 34. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 11, 7. -
§. 35. Of Observations gathered out of
Heb. 11. 7. -
§. 36. Of
Abraham, his Faith, and Calling. - §. 37. Of obeying Gods call.
-
§. 38. Of the place out of which
Abraham was called. - §. 39. Of gaining by following Gods call.
- §. 40. Of promises accomplished in mens Posterity.
-
§. 41. Of the kind of
Abraham 's obedience. -
§. 42. Of
Abraham 's continuing where God called him. - §. 43. Of the Land of Promise.
-
§. 44. Of
Abraham 's abiding in a strange Land. -
§. 45. Of
Abraham 's abiding in Tents. -
§. 46. Of
Abraham 's sojourning withIsaac andJacob. -
§. 47. Of the City which
Abraham looked for. - §. 48. Of having Foundations.
- §. 49. Of the place made by God.
-
§. 50. Of the Resolution of
Hebr. 11. 8, 9, 10. -
§. 51. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 11. 8, 9, 10. -
§. 52. Of
Sara, and her name. - §. 53. Of Women proving Gods Worthyes.
-
§. 54. Of
Sarahs receiving strength to conceive Seed. -
§. 55. Of
Sarahs bringing forth a Child being barren, and past age. - §. 56. Of the ground of a strong Faith.
- §. 57. Of the increase and continuance of Gods blessing.
-
§. 58. Of the mutual good that a believing Husband and Wife may d
each other. - §. 59. Of Gods using unlikely means.
- §. 60. Of hyperbolical expressions.
- §. 61. Of the great increase of Gods blessing.
-
§. 62. Of the resolution of
Hebr. 11. 11, 12. -
§. 63. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 11. 11, 12. - §. 64. Of persevering in Faith.
- §. 65. Of Believers resting on that which they enjoy not.
- §. 66. Of Believers embracing promises afar off.
- §. 67. Of Believers confessing their mean estate.
- §. 68. Of Strangers and Pilgrims.
- §. 69. Saints meaness onely on Earth.
- §. 70. Of professing ones condition.
- §. 71. Of seeking what we desire.
- §. 72. Of the Country of Believers.
- §. 73. Of believers disrespect of things below.
- §. 74. Of the Patriarchs neglecting opportunities of returning to their Countrey.
- §. 75. Of believers desiring the better.
- §. 76. Of Heaven the hope of believers.
- §. 77. Of Gods not being ashamed of believers.
- §. 78. Of Gods being the special God of Believers.
- §. 79. Of Gods preparing a City.
- §. 80. Of the Persons for whom the heavenly City is prepared.
-
§. 81. Of the resolution of
Heb. 11. v. 13, 14, 15, 16. -
§. 82. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 11. v. 13, 14, 15, 16. -
§. 83. Of Gods trying
Abraham. - §. 84. Of the benefit of a true intent.
-
§. 85. Of
Abrahams receiving the promises aboutIsaac. -
§. 86. Of this title
Isaac. -
§. 87. Of the Relations betwixt
Abraham andIsaac. -
§. 88. Of Promises appointed to
Isaac. - §. 89. Of Gods revealing his will unto his Saints.
- §. 90. Of Gods speciall determining whom to blesse.
- §. 91. Of the extent of Gods blessing to the Seed of believers.
-
§ 92. Of the Seed promised in
Isaac. - §. 93. Of yielding the dearest to God.
-
§. 94. Of God compared with
Abraham, in offering up his Son. -
§. 95. Of
Isaac's yielding to be offered up. - §. 96. Of reasoning with ones self about the grounds of Faith.
- §. 97. Of resting on Gods power for strengthning of faith.
- §. 98. Of Faiths prescribing nothing to God.
- §. 99. Of the resurrection from the dead, as an evi∣dence of Gods power.
- §. 100. Of believers receiving what they give to God.
-
§. 101. Of the meaning of this phrase,
in a figure. -
§. 102. Of the resolution of
Hebr. Chap. 11. v. 17, 18, 19. -
§. 103. Of observations raised out of
Hebr. 11. v. 17, 18, 19. -
§. 104. Of the Commendation of
Isaac. -
§. 105. Of
Isaac's faith in blessing his Children. -
§. 106. Of
Jacob andEsau's name, relation, and different blessing. -
§. 107. Of
Isaac's faith about things to come. -
§. 108. Of the Resolution of, and of the Observations from,
Heb. 11. 20. -
§. 109. Of
Jacob, and his prerogatives. -
§. 110. Of
Jacob's trialls. -
§. 111. Of
Jacob's blessingEphraim andManasseh. - §. 112. Of taking care of posterity at the time of our death.
-
§. 113. Of
Jacobs worshipping upon his staff. - §. 114. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from,
-
§. 115. Of
Joseph and his name. -
§. 116. Of
Josephs Trialls. -
§. 117. Of the Graces that were in
Joseph. -
§. 118. Of
Joseph's prerogatives. - §. 119. Of savoury speeches of dying men.
- §. 120. Of Believers perswading others, that which themselves believe.
- §. 121. Of Gods delivering his out of trouble.
-
§. 122. Of Reserving
Joseph's bones. -
§. 123. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from,
Hebr. Chap. 11. vers. 22. - §. 124. Of the honour that redounds to Parents by worthy Children; and of their care over them.
- §. 125. Of hiding such as are in danger.
- §. 126. Of preventing danger betimes.
- §. 127. Of continuing in what is well begun.
- §. 128. Of respecting Children that carry Gods Stamp.
- §. 129. Of Believers not fearing man.
- §. 130. Of not fearing evill Edicts of Kings.
-
§. 131. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from,
Hebr. 11. 23. -
§. 132. Of
Moses acting when he was of years. -
§. 133. Of
Moses his Trialls. -
§. 134. Of
Moses his Gifts. -
§. 135. Of
M his privileges.ses - §. 136. Of refusing of honour.
- §. 137. Of Moses Choosing the better.
- §. 138. Of suffering affliction with Gods people.
- §. 139. Of pleasures occasioning sin.
- §. 140. Of pleasures being Temporary.
- §. 141. Of Believers esteem of what they choose.
- §. 142. Of enduring the reproach of Christ.
- §. 143. Of Reproaches preferred before Riches.
- §. 144. Of Believers discerning betwixt things that differ.
- §. 145. Of the recompence of reward.
- §. 146. Of a Believers respect to reward.
-
§. 147. Of
Moses forsakingEgypt. - §. 148. Of not fearing the wrath of a King.
- §. 149. Of a Believers remaining invincible.
- §. 150. Of believers seeing God.
- §. 151. Of seeing him who is invisible.
- §. 152. Of Faith raising a man above Sense.
- §. 153. Of Faiths working Obedience.
- §. 154. Of the Passeover.
- §. 155. Of a Sacramental Union.
- §. 156. Of Sacraments being means to strengthen our Faith.
- §. 157. Of sprinkling blood.
- §. 158. Of him that destroyed the first-born in Egypt.
- §. 159. Of the extent of Gods vengeance on all, of all sorts.
- §. 160. Of Gods ordering Iudgments answerable to sins.
- §. 161. Of Children punished for their Fathers sins.
- §. 162. Of Gods preserving his from common judgments.
-
§. 163. Of the resolution of
Heb. 11. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. -
§. 164. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 11. v. 24, 25, 26, &c. -
§. 165. Of
Israels passing through the red Sea. - §. 166. Of Faith, making bold and strong.
- §. 167. Of believers venturing upon terrible things.
- §. 168. Of Gods carrying his through danger into safety.
- §. 169. Of wicked mens boldness, in pursuing evill to their own destruction.
- §. 170. Of Enemies perishing by that which preserveth Saints.
- §. 171. Of passing through the red Sea Sacramentally considered.
- §. 172. Of the agreement betwixt Israels passing through the Red Sea and Baptism.
- §. 173. Of the Resolution of, and Observation from
-
§. 174. Of the meaning of
Hebr. 11. 30. - §. 175. Of Gods removing stumbling blocks out of his Peoples way.
- §. 176. Of oppositions giving place of themselves.
- §. 177. Of great works done by weak means.
-
§. 178. Of the Walls of
Jericho falling down in the seventh day. -
§. 179. Of the Resolution of, and Observation from
Heb. 11. 30. -
§. 180. Of the Apostles method in setting down the example of
Rahab. - §. 181. Of Gods accepting the seed of Faith.
-
§. 182. Of the fruits of
Rahab's Faith. -
§. 183. Of
Rahab being an harlot: and of her prerogative. -
§. 184. Of
Rahab not perishing with others. - §. 185. Of the danger of obstinate infidelity.
- §. 186▪ Of the lawfulnes of Spies.
-
§. 187. Of
Rahabs receiving the Spies. - §. 188. Of dismissing in peace such as confide in us.
- §. 189. Of Equivocation.
- §. 190. Of preferring the Church before ones Country.
-
§. 191. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from
Hebr. 11. 31. -
§. 192. Of Registring some specialls in publick records.
Heb. 11.. 32. - §. 192. Of the Apostles setting the more excellent before others.
- §. 194. Of mens fitnes to their function.
-
§. 195. Of
Gideons names. -
§. 196. Of
Gideons Infirmities. -
§. 197. Of
Gideons excellencies. -
§. 198. Of
Baraks Name, Infirmities, and Vertues. -
§. 199. Of
Samsons Name, and Sin. -
§. 200. Of
Samsons Excellencies. -
§. 201. Of
Samsons strength lying in his Hair. -
§. 202. Of
Samsons recovery. -
§. 203. Of
Samsons kind of death. - §. 204. Of self-murther.
- §. 205. Of the future estate of self-murtherers.
-
§. 206. Of
Samson being a Type of Christ. -
§. 207. Of
Jephtha 's Name and Birth. -
§. 208. Of
Jephthah 's infirmities and of his rash vow. -
§. 209. Of
Jephthah 's fierce revenge. -
§. 210. Of
Jephthah 's excellencies. -
§. 211. Of
Davids name and frailties. -
§. 212. Of
David 's Crosses. -
§. 213. Of Punishments inflicted on
David for his Sinns. -
§. 214. Of
David 's graces in reference to God. -
§. 215. Of
David 's graces in reference to man. -
§. 216. Of
David 's priviledges. -
§. 217. Of
David's being a type of Christ. -
§. 218. Of the fruits of
David's Faith. -
§. 219. Of
Samuel's names -
§. 220. Of
Samuel's birth, and education. -
§. 221. Of
Samuel 's life and conversation. -
§. 222. Of
Samuel 's crosses. -
§. 223. Of blessings conferred on
Samuel. -
§. 224. Of
Samuel 's being a type of Christ. - §. 225. Of the speciall evidences of the Prophets Faith.
- §. 226. Of the Analysis of, and Observations from
- §. 227. Of subduing Kingdoms through Faith.
- §. 228. Of working righteousnes.
- §. 229. Of receiving Promises.
- §. 230. Of stopping the mouths of Lions.
- §. 231. Of quenching the violence of fire.
- §. 232. Of escaping the edge of the sword.
- §. 233. Of Saints being weak.
- §. 234. Of making strong, such as are weak.
- §. 235. Of waxing valiant in fight.
- §. 236. Of Valour.
-
§. 237. Of Faiths making
. - §. 238. Of turning to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
- §. 239. Of warring against Aliens.
- §. 240. Of the meaning of these words, Women received their dead, raised to life again.
- §. 241. Of Faith in raising the dead.
- §. 242. Of Believers receiving the benefit of others Faith.
- §. 243. Of Faith inabling Saints to beare sore trials.
- §. 244. Of the Apostles quoting things out of humane Authors.
- §. 245. Of Professors torments.
- §. 246. Of suffering willingly.
- §. 247. Of Persecutors offering release from tortures.
-
§. 248. Of the meaning of these words,
That they might obtain a better Resurrection. - §. 249. Of Believers suffering advisedly.
- §. 250. Of Believers suffering with an eye to the better Resurrection.
-
§. 251. Of Mockings, a kinde of persecuti
n. - §. 252. Of scourging professors.
- §. 253. Of using Professors as malefactors.
- §. 254. Of stoning Professors of the Truth.
- §. 255. Of sawing Professors asunder.
- §. 256. Of the danger of Temptation on the right hand.
- §. 257. Of persecutors seeking the bloud of professors.
- §. 258. Of the multitudes which persecutors destroyed.
- §. 259. Of flying in time of persecution.
- §. 260. Of Confessors wandrings.
- §. 261. Of wandring in Sheep-skins, and Goate-skins.
- §. 262. Of the extreme want whereunto Confessors may be brought.
- §. 263. Of the great perplexities whereunto Confessors may be brought.
- §. 264. Of evill entreating Confessors.
- §. 265. Of the worlds unworthiness of Saints.
- §. 266. Of the word of Saints.
- §. 267. Of the worlds vile esteem of Saints.
- §. 268. Of the Worlds unworthinesse, a cause of Saints wandring.
-
§. 269. Of the meaning of these words,
They vvandred in desarts and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the Earth. - §. 270. Of Confessors keeping out of the sight of Persecutors.
- §. 271. Of Persecutors cruelty exceeding brute beasts.
-
§. 272. Of the resolution of
Hebr. 11. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38. -
§. 273. Of observations raised out of
Hebr. 11. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38. - §. 274. Of all praise-worthy having their due.
- §. 275. Of Christ the prime promise.
- §. 276. Of Christ the prime promise not received by true Believers.
- §. 277. Of Gods providence in ordering mens different priviledg.
- §. 278. Of Gods providing the better things for the Christian Church.
- §. 279. Of the meaning of these words, That they without us should not be made perfect.
- §. 279. Of the insufficiency of externall means in case of perfection.
- §. 280. Of perfecting all Believers in all ages by the same means.
-
§. 282. Of the resolution of, and observations from,
Heb. 11. 39, 40.
-
§. 1. Of the Analysis of
-
chapter - 12
-
§. 1. Of the resolution of
HEB. Chap. XII. - §. 2. Of Gods Witnesses.
- §. 3. Of the multitude of Gods Witnesses.
- §. 4. Of removing impediments.
- §. 5. Of burdens to be cast off.
- §. 6. Of originall corruption besetting us.
- §. 7. Of suppressing inward corruption.
- §. 8. Of a Christians course resembled to a race.
- §. 9. Of running our Christian race with patience.
- §. 10. Of a race set before use
- §. 11. Of the concatenation of all needfull graces.
- §. 12. Of Iesus, an help in our Christian race.
- §. 13. Of Christ, the Author of Faith.
- §. 14. Of Christ, the Finisher of Faith.
- §. 15. Of Christs setting joy before him.
- §. 16. Of that joy which Christ set before him.
- §. 17. Of Christs Crosses.
- §. 18. Of Christs enduring the Crosse.
- §. 19. Of the shame whereunto Christ was put.
- §. 20. Of the aggravation of Christs shame.
- §. 21. Of Christs despising shame.
- §. 22. Of Christs sitting at the right hand of the throne of God
- §. 23. Of considering weighty Matters.
- §. 24. Of the Contradiction of sinners which Christ endured against himself.
- §. 25. Of being weary and fainting in our Christian course.
- §. 26. Of resisting unto blood.
- §. 27. Of striving against sin.
-
§. 28. Of the Resolution of the foure first verses of
Heb. 12. -
§. 29. Of Observations raised from
Heb. 12. 1, 2, 3, 4. - §. 30. Of remembring encouragements to hold out.
- §. 31. Of Exhortations spoken to all of all sorts.
- §. 32. Of Gods speaking to Saints, as to Children.
- §. 33. Of the paternal and child-like relation betwixt pastor and people.
- §. 34. Of generall doctrines intended to particular Persons.
-
§. 35. Of reconciling
Prov. Chap. 3. v. 11, 12. WithHeb. 12. v. 5, 6. - §. 36. Of God the Author of Saints afflictions.
- §. 37. Of Saints afflictions being chastisements.
- §. 38. Of avoiding extremes in reference to crosses.
- §. 39. Of afflictions convincing men of sin.
-
§. 40. Of the meaning of
Heb. 12. 6. -
§. 41. Of Gods love in receiving those whom he doth
. - §. 42. Of Gods scourging his Children.
- §. 43. Of conditions accompanying Gods grants.
- §. 44. Of the benefit of Afflictions arising from enduring.
- §. 45. Of the need and benefits of Afflictions.
- §. 46. Of all of all sorts subject to trials.
-
§. 47. Of bastards being without correction.
Heb. 12. 8. - §. 48. Of the Apostles much pressing the benefits of afflictions.
- §. 49. Of Fathers of the flesh correcting their Children.
- §. 50. Of Childrens reverencing the Parents that correct them.
- §. 51. Of God the Father of spirits.
- §. 52 Of subjection to Gods Correction:
- §. 53. Of Life, the effect of Gods Correction.
- §. 54. Of mans doing good but a few dayes.
- §. 55. Of Mens doing things after their own pleasure.
- §. 56. Of Gods holinesse conferred on Saints
- §. 57. Of Saints partaking of Gods holinesse.
- §. 58. Of afflictions working Gods holinesse.
-
§. 59. Of the meaning of these words, No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyou
, but grievous. - §. 60. Afflictions are grievous.
- §. 61. The grievousnesse of afflictions are especially to sense.
- §. 62. Of the future profits of afflictions.
- §. 63. Of the peaceable fruit of righteousnesse arising out of affliction.
- §. 64. Afflictions are as means of exercising Saints.
-
§. 65. Of the resolution of
Heb. Chap. 12. v. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. -
§. 66. Of Observations raised from
Heb. 12: v. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. -
§. 67. Of the meaning of
Heb. 12. 13. -
§. 68. Of the meaning of these words,
Make straight paths for your feet. -
§. 69. Of the meaning of the latter part of
Heb. 12. 13. -
§. 70. Of the Analysis of, and observations from,
Heb. 12. 12, 13. - §. 71. Of Peace.
- §. 72. Of following peace.
- §. 73. Of peace with all men.
- §. 74. Of peace-breakers.
- §. 75. Of means to procure and preserve peace.
- §. 76. Of joyning holinesse with peace.
- §. 77. Of Seeing God.
- §. 78. Of the honor and benefits of seeing God.
- §. 79. Of holinesse, as a qualification of them that see God.
-
§. 80. Of the resolution of, and observations from,
Heb. 12. 14. -
§. 81. Of the meaning of the former part of the 15.
verse. - §. 82. Of Grace, as applied to God.
- §. 83. Of breeding corruptions.
- §. 84. Of the bitternesse of corruption.
- §. 85. Of keeping down corruption.
- §. 86. Of the trouble which corruption causeth.
- §. 87. Of Corruptions defiling many.
-
§. 88. Of the resolution of, and observations from,
Heb. 12. 15. - §. 89. Of Fornication.
- §. 90. Of profanesse, and the hainousnesse thereof.
-
§. 91. Of
Esau, and his impious disposition. - §. 92. Of the priviledges of the birth-right.
- §. 93. Of the use to be made of Gods judgements on others.
- §. 94. Of the knowledge of the Scriptures.
-
§. 95. Of
Esaus seeking the blessing too late. -
§. 96. Of
Esaus seeking the blessing with tears. - §. 97. Of the resolution of, and observations from, Heb. 12. 16, 17.
- §. 98. Of the abrogating of the legall Discipline and Sacrifices.
- §. 99. Of the terror of the Law.
-
§. 100. Of Mount
Sion a type of the Church of Christ. - §. 101. Of the Church, the City of God.
-
§. 102. Of the heavenly
Jerusalem. -
§. 103. Of the innumerable
of Angels. - §. 104. Of the generall Assembly.
- §. 105. Of regeneration, and the causes thereof.
- §. 106. Of Saints being Gods first-born.
-
§. 107. Of Christians enjoying the same priviledges as the
Jewes formerly did. -
§. 108.
Of the meaning of this phrase, which are written in heaven. - §. 109. Of God the Iudge of all.
- §. 110. Of the excellency of mens souls, as they are spirituall substances.
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§. 111.
Of the meaning of the word Iust. - §. 112. Of the perfection of the souls of Saints in heaven.
- §. 113. Of the communion of Saints on earth with Saints in heaven.
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§. 114. Of
Jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant. - §. 115. Of the excellency of the Gospel above the Law: and of the Mediator of the Gospel, above the Mediator of the Law.
- §. 116. Of the sprinkling of Christs blood.
- §. 117. Of the continuall efficacy of Christs Sacrifice.
- §. 118. Of dead Saints speaking.
- §. 119. Of the excellency of Christs blood above others.
- §. 128. Of the participation of Christs blood, as it is a Christians priviledge.
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§. 121. Of the resolution of
Heb. 12. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24. -
§. 122. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 12. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24. - §. 123. Of Circumspection about Gods Word.
- §. 124. Of Christ speaking to us in the Gospel.
- §. 125. Of receiving the word of Christ.
- §. 126. Of Christs speaking from heaven.
- §. 127. Of the punishment of transgressors of the Law.
- §. 128. Of the meaning of the six and twentieth verse.
- §. 129. Of Christs delivering the Law, together with the uses of the Law.
- §. 130. Of the shaking of heaven and earth upon the comming in of the Gospel.
- §. 131. Of the meaning of verse 27.
- §. 132. Of the unchangeablenesse of the Gospel.
- §. 133. Of receiving the Kingdome from God.
- §. 134. Of serving God.
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§. 135. Of serving God
reverendly. - §. 136. Of serving God with an holy fear.
- §. 137. Of the terriblenesse of Gode wrath being incensed.
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§. 138. Of the resolution of
Heb. 12. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29. -
§. 139. Observations raised out of
Heb. 12. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29.
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§. 1. Of the resolution of
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CHAP. XIII.
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§. 1. Of the Resolution of the whole 13
th Chapter. - §. 2. Of Love: what it is.
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§ 3. Of the divers acceptations of
Brother, and of brotherly-love. - § 4. Of the difference betwixt Love and Brotherly-love.
- §. 5. Of the Grounds of Love, and of Brotherly love.
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§. 6. Of the respects wherein love is styled a
new Commandment. - §. 7. Of Rules for attaining to and abounding in Brotherly-love concerning Opinion.
- § 8. Of Rules for Brotherly-love concerning Meditation.
- §. 9. Of Rules for Brotherly love concerning Practice.
- §. 10. Of Motives to Brotherly love.
- §. 11. Of the Continuance of Brotherly love.
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§. 12. Of the meaning of this phrase,
Forget not. - §. 13. Of the Kinde of entertainment to be given to a Stranger.
- §. 14. Of Strangers who they are.
- §. 15. Of Entertaining Strangers.
- §. 16. Of Hospitality to be shewed by the meaner sort.
- §. 17. Of receiving Angels unawares.
- §. 18. Of the blessings which Angels have brought to Saints.
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§. 19. Of the
of Hospitality. - §. 20. Of Gods giving more then expected.
- §. 21. Of applying to our selves rewards given to others.
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§. 22. Of the Resolution of the
2 verse ofd Heb. 13. -
§. 23. Of the Instructions raised out of
Heb. 13. 2. - §. 24. Of remembring others affliction.
- §. 25. Of Professors being bound as Malefactors.
- §. 26. Of succouring such as cannot seek it.
- §. 27. Of making others distresses our own.
- §. 28. Of the Extent of Charity.
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§. 29. Of the meaning of this phrase,
As being your selves also in the body. - §. 30. Of Compassion wrought by consideration of the common condition of all.
- §. 31. Of the sympathy of the Members of Christs mystical Body.
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§. 32. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 13. 3. -
§. 33. Of the Instructions arising one of
Ver. 3. -
§. 34. Of this phrase,
Marriage is honourable. -
§. 55. Of the Extent of Marriage
in all. - §. 36. Of the bed undefiled.
- §. 37. Of Fornication and Adultery.
- §. 38. Of the hainousnesse of Whoredom or Fornication.
- §. 39. Of the Aggravations of Adultery above Fornication.
- §. 40. Of Gods judging Fornicators and Adulterers.
- §. 41. Of the Reasons why God is said to judge Whoremongers and Adulterers.
- §. 42. Of the unlawfulnesse of Brothel houses or Stews.
- §. 43. Of Magistrates remisnesse in punishing Adultery.
- §. 44. Of mens impudency in continuing in Adultery.
- §. 45. Of the Matter of humiliation by reason of Adulteries.
- §. 46. Of avoiding the sinnes which God will judge.
- §. 47. Of Remedies against wheredom, adultery, and other sins of uncleannesse.
- §. 48. Of the words whereby Covetousnesse is expressed.
- §. 49. Of the nature of Covetousnesse.
- §. 50. Of the practise of Covetousnesse in getting wealth.
- §. 51. Of the practice of Covetousnesse in keeping wealth.
- §. 52. Of the practice of Covetousnesse in Spending.
- §. 53. Of the hainousnesse of Covetousnesse.
- §. 54. Of Remedies against Covetousnesse.
- §. 55. Of well using abundance.
- §. 56. Of examination of a mans self about Covetousness.
- §. 57. Of Rules to finde out Covetousness.
-
§. 58. Of humiliation for and det
station of Covetousness. - §. 59. Of Graces contrary to Covetousness.
- §. 60. Of over▪rashcensuring others of Covetousness.
- §. 61. Of Contentment with things present.
- §. 62. Of Contentedness. What it is.
- §. 63. Of the Grounds of Contentedness.
- §. 64. Of the Necessity, Equity, Excellency, and Commodity of Contentednesse.
- §. 65. Of the variety of Cases wherein Contentednesse is to be exercised.
- §. 66. Of examining ones self about Contentment.
- §. 67. Of the Inference of Gods Promise against Covetousnesse, and for Contentednesse.
- §. 68. Of applying to others Promises made to some.
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§. 69. Of this phrase,
He hath said. -
§. 70. Of these words,
Leave, forsake. - §. 71. Of Gods earnest manner of pressing his promise.
- §. 72. Of applying Promises every one to himself.
- §. 73. Of Gods not failing nor forsaking his.
- §. 74. Of the persons whom God will not forsake.
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§. 75. Of the Inference of
vers. 6. onvers. 5. - §. 76. Of Confidence and Boldnesse arising from Gods Promise.
- §. 77. Of Boldnesse in a mans holy Profession.
- §. 78. Of Gods Presence presupposing help.
- §. 79. Of using the same sayings that Saints of old did.
- §. 80. Of the Lord Iehovah.
- §. 81. Of Gods readinesse to help.
- §. 82. Of Gods hearing those whom he leaves not.
- §. 83. Of applying general Priviledges to our selves in particular.
- §. 84. Of Fear of man.
- § 85. Of the Evil wherein the Fear of man consisteth.
- §. 86. Of Motives against fear of man.
- §. 87. Of Rules for redressing fear of man.
- §. 88. Of Timorousnesse.
- §. 89. Of Watchfulnesse against fear of man.
- §. 90. Of not fearing Multitudes, Plots and Practices against ones self.
- § 91. Of the concurrence of Faith in God, and courage against man.
-
§. 92. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 13. 5, 6. -
§. 93. Of the Observations raised out of
Heb. 13. 5, 6. -
§. 94. Of the Coherence of
vers. 7. with the former. - §. 95. Of remembring our Teachers.
- §. 96. Of Ministers being Guides.
- §. 97. Of Guides preaching.
- §. 98. Of Gods Word to be Preached.
- §. 99. Of that Faith which is to be followed.
- §. 100. Of imitating our Guides.
- §. 101. Of imitating both living and dead Saints.
- §. 102. Of excess in honouring Saints departed.
- §. 103. Of failing in the right use of Saints patterns.
- §. 104. Of the benefits of imitating Guides.
- §. 105. Of setting out the Lives of Saints departed.
- §. 106. Of the things wherein Saints are not to be imitated.
- §. 107. Of the things wherein Saints are to be imitated.
-
§. 108. Of these words,
The end of their conversation. - §. 109. Of a serious considering of weighty matters.
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§. 110. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 13. v. 7. -
§. 111. Of the Observations arising out of
Heb. 13. 7. - §. 112. Of Christ ever the same.
-
§. 113. Of the Resolution and Observations on
Heb. 13. 8. - §. 114. Of circumspection against false doctrine.
- §. 115. Of divers and strange Doctrines, and undue Toleration thereof.
-
§ 116. Of
Good; and the divers acceptions thereof. - §. 117. Of Grace put for the Gospel.
- §. 118. Of Establishing.
- §. 119. Of Distinction of Meats.
- §. 120. Of the vain diligence of superstitious persons.
-
§. 121. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 13. 9. - §. 122. Of the Christians Altar.
- §. 123. Of having no right to eat of the Christians Altar.
- §. 124. Of serving the Tabernacle.
- §. 125. Of the Popish Masse-Altar.
-
§. 126. Of the meaning of
Heb. 13. 11. - §. 127. Of burning beasts without the Camp.
- §. 128. Of Christs fulfilling Types.
-
§. 129. Of the meaning of
Heb. 13. 12. -
§. 130. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 13. 10, 11, 12. -
§. 131. Of the Observations raised out of
Heb. 13. 10, 11, 12. - §. 132. Of imitating Christ.
- §. 133. Of going out of the Camp.
- §. 134. Of going to Christ.
- §. 135. Of Reproach.
- §. 136. Of bearing Reproach.
- §. 137. Of Christs reproach.
- §. 138. Of Believers having no continuing City here.
- §. 139. Of seeking a City to come.
-
§. 140. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 13. v. 13, 14. -
§. 141. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 13. 13, 14. - §. 142. Of offering the Sacrifice of praise to God by Christ continually.
- §. 143. Of Praising God with the Voice.
- §. 144. Of giving thanks to Gods Name.
- §. 145. Of care in doing Good and Communicating.
- §. 146. Of Gods being well-pleased with spirituall sacrifices.
-
§. 147. Of the Resolution and Observations out of
Heb. 13. v. 15, 16. - §. 148. Of Obedience and Subjection to spiritual Guides.
- §. 149. Of a Ministers watching.
- §. 150. Of mens Souls for which Ministers watch.
- § 151. Of Ministers giving an account.
-
§. 152.
Of these words, That they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. - §. 153. Of praying for conscionable Ministers.
- §. 154. Of ones Perswasion of his own good Conscience.
- §. 155. Of a good Conscience in all things.
- §. 156. Of Willingnesse to do good.
- §. 157. Of living honestly.
- .158. Of praying more and more fervently.
- §. 159. Of restraining and restoring Ministers.
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§. 160. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 13. 17, 18, 19. -
§. 161. Of the Observations raised out of
Heb. 13. 17, 18, 19. - §. 162. Of Ministers praying for their people.
- §. 163. Of the God of peace.
- §. 164. Of Gods raising his Sonne from dead.
- §. 165. Of our Lord Iesus.
- §. 166. Of Christ a Shepherd.
- §. 167. Of Duties due to Christ, as he is a Shepherd.
- §. 168. Of Christ the great Shepherd.
- §. 169. Of the Sheep of Christ.
- §. 170. Of the blood of the everlasting Covenant.
- §. 171. Of adding Prayer to other means of Instruction.
- §. 172. Of being perfect in every good work.
- §. 173. Of doing Gods Will.
- §. 174. Of Gods working that which is well-pleasing in his sight.
- §. 175. Of Gods continuing to work upon the regenerate.
- §. 176. Of calling on God through Iesus Christ.
- §. 177. Of adding Praise to Prayer.
-
§. 178. Of the Resolution of
Heb. 13. 20, 21. -
§. 179. Of Observations raised out of
Heb. 13. 20, 21. - §. 180. Of the Apostles earnest desire of his peoples using their best endeavour.
- § 181. Of suffering the word of Exhortation.
-
§. 182.
Of the meaning of these words, I have written to you in few words. -
§. 183. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 13. 22. - §. 184. Of sending true news.
-
§. 185. Of this Name
Timotheus. -
§. 186. Of
Timothies being set at liberty. - §. 187. Of Ministers desire to be present with their people.
- §. 188. Of Ministers associating themselves one with another.
- §. 189. Of preferring the substance before circumstance.
-
§. 190. Of the Resolution and Observations of
Heb. 13. 23. - §. 191. Of Salutation
- §. 192. Of saluting them that have the Rule in the Church of God.
- §. 193. Of a Ministers equall respect to all Saints.
- §. 194. Of Faithfulness in declaring the salutations of others.
-
§. 195. Of the Analysis of, and Observations from
Heb. 13. 24. - §. 196. Of the Apostles Conclusion of his Epistle.
-
§. 197. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from
Heb. 13. 25. - §. 198. Of the Postscript.
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