§. 29. Of Observations raised from Heb. 12. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Vers. 1. I. EXamples of Saints before us are to be followed. The inference of this verse upon the former chapter, implied in this word, where∣•…•…, intendeth as much. See §. 2.
II. Former examples of Iewes are registred for us Christians. Thus much is im∣plied in this phrase, we also. See §. 2.
III. Suffering Saints are Gods witnesses. They are here so expresly called. See §. 2.
IV. God hath a multitude of witnesses. This metaphor, a cloud, and these two epi∣thites, compassing, and so great, do fully demonstrate this poynt. See §. 3.
V. Impediments must be removed. This is the first kind of helps here prescribed. See §. 4.
VI. Impediments must be clean abandoned. This word, lay aside, intendeth as much. See §. 4.
VII. Things burthensome hinder Christians in their race. This is implied under this word, weight. See §. 5.
VIII. Every burthen is to be laid aside. The universal note, every, is here expres∣ly set down. See §. 5.
IX. Original corruption is properly a sin. That is the sin which is here intended. See §. 6.
X. Original corruption is ready to stir us up to actual sins. This is the meaning of this phrase, doth so easily beset us. See §. 6.
XI. Inward and inbred corruption is to be s•…•…bdued. The sin here spoken of must be laid aside. See §. 7.
XII. General directions are to be applied to our selves. The manner of expressing the duty in the first person, us, declares as much. See §. 8.
XIII. Christians must draw on others to the duties which they perform themselves. The manner of expressing the duty in the plural number, which hath reference to others, proves this point. See §. 8.
XIV. A Christians course is a race. The metaphor of running a race here used, proveth as much. See §. 8.