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A Confession of Faith, Containing XXIII. Articles.
THere is one Goda 1.1 Who is a Spiritb 1.2 And This is the Message which the Apostles heard of him, and declared unto the Saints, That he is Light, and in him is no Darkness at allc 1.3 There are Three that bear Re∣cord in Heaven, the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost, and these Three are Oned 1.4 The Father is in the Son, and the Son is in the Fathere 1.5 No man know∣eth the Son, but the Father; nei∣ther knoweth any man the Father, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal himf 1.6 The Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of Godg 1.7 For the Things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God: Now the Saints have received not the Spirit of the World, but the Spirit which is of God, that they might know the things which are freely given them of Godh 1.8 For the Com∣forter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father sends in Christ's Name, he teacheth them all things, and bringth all things to their Re∣membrancei 1.9
CHrist pray'd to the Father, and he gave the Saints another Comforter, that was to abide with them forever, even the Spirit of Truth, whom the World cannot receive, because it seeth him not, nor knoweth him; but the Saints know him; for he dwelleth with them, and is to be in themk 1.10 Now if any man have not the Spi∣rit of Christ, he is none of his: For, as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God l 1.11 For this is the Covenant that God hath made with the House of Israel, he hath put his Laws in their Mind, & writ them in their Hearts; and they are all taught of Godm 1.12 And the Anointing, which they have received of him, abideth in
them; and they need not that any man teach them, but as the same Anointing teacheth them of all things, and is Truth, and is no Lyen 1.13
VVHatsoever things were written afore time, were written for our Learning, that we through Patience and Comfort of the Scriptures, might have Hopeo 1.14 Which are able to make wise unto Salvation through Faith, which is in Christ Jesus: All Scripture being given by Inspirati∣on of God, and is profitable for Doctrine for Reproof, for Instru∣ction in Righteousness, that the Man of God may be Perfect, throughly furnished unto all Good Worksp 1.15 No Prophecy of the Scripture is of any private Inter∣pretation;
for the Prophecy came not in old time by the Will of man, but Holy Men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghostq 1.16
IN the Beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God; the same was in the Beginning with God: All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was mader 1.17 Whose Goings forth have been from of old, from Everlastings 1.18 For God created all things by Jesus Christt 1.19 Who being in the Form of God, thought it no Robbery to be equal with Godu 1.20 And his Name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, the
Mighty God, the Everlasting Fa∣ther, the Prince of Peacex 1.21 Who is the Image of the Invisible God, the First-born of every Crea∣ture y 1.22 The Brightness of the Father's Glory, and the express I∣mage of his Substancez 1.23 Who was cloathed with a Vesture dipt in Blood; and his Name is call'd The Word of Goda 1.24 In him dwells all the Fulness of the God head bo∣dily b 1.25 And in him are hid all the Treasures of Wisdom & Know∣ledgec 1.26
feeling of our Infirmities; and in all things tempted, like as we are, yet without Sinf 1.29 He dyed for our Sins, according to the Scrip∣tures; and he was buried, and he rose again the third day, according to the Scripturesg 1.30
GOD sent his own Son in the Likeness of sinful Flesh, and for Sin condemned Sin in the Flesh h 1.31 For this Purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might de∣stroy the Works of the Devili 1.32 Being manifested to take away our Sinsk 1.33 For he gave himself for us, an Offering and a Sacrifice to God for a Sweet-smelling Savour l 1.34 Having obtained Eternal Re∣demption for usm 1.35 And through the Eternal Spirit offered up him∣self without Spot unto God, to
purge our Consciences from dead Works, to serve the living Godn 1.36 He was the Lamb that was slain from the Foundation of the World o 1.37 Of whom the Fathers did all drink; for they drank of that spi∣ritual Rock that followed them; and that Rock was Christp 1.38 Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an Example, that we should follow his Stepsq 1.39 For we are to bear about in the Body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the Life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our Body, being alway delivered unto Death for Jesus's sake, that the Life also of Jesus may be made manifest in our Fleshr 1.40 That we may known him, and the Pow∣er of his Resurrection, and the Fel∣lowship of his Sufferings, being made conformable to his Deaths 1.41
GOd dwelleth with the Contrite and Humble in Spiritt 1.42 For he hath said, he will dwell in them and walk in themu 1.43 And Christ standeth at the Door, and knocketh; if any man hear his Voice, and open the Door, he will come into him, and sup with him, and he with himx 1.44 And there∣fore ought we to examine our selves and prove our own selves, know∣ing how that Christ is in us, except we be Reprobatesy 1.45 For this is the Riches of the Glory of the Mystery, which God would make known among (or rather IN) the Gentiles, Christ Within, the Hope of Gloryz 1.46
EXcept a Man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of Goda 1.47 Therefore ought we to put off the Old Man with his Deeds, and put on the New Man, which is renewed in Knowledge after the Image of him that created him, and which after God is crea∣ted in Righteousness and true Ho∣liness b 1.48 For henceforth know we no man after the Flesh; yea, though we have known Christ af∣ter the Flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no morec 1.49 For if any man be in Christ, he is a new Creature, old things are past away; behold, all things are become new d 1.50 For such have put on the Lord Jesus Christe 1.51 And are re∣newed in the Spirit of their Minds f 1.52 Sith as many as have been baptized into Christ, have put on
Christg 1.53 Being born again, not of corruptible Seed, but of incorrup∣tible, by the Word of God, which liveth & abideth foreverh 1.54 And glory in nothing, save in the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the World is crucified unto them, and they unto the Worldi 1.55 For in Christ Jesus, neither Circumci∣sion availeth any thing, nor Uncir∣cumcision, but a new Creaturek 1.56
HE that sanctifieth, and they who are sanctified, are all of onel 1.57 For by the exce∣ding great and precious Promises that are given them, they are made Partakers of the divine Naturem 1.58 Because for this Endprayed Christ, that they all might be one, as the Father is in him, and he in the Fa∣ther, that they also might be one
in them; & the Glory which he had gotten from the Father, he gave them, that they might be one even as the Father and he is one; Christ in the Saints, and the Father in Christ, that they might be made perfect in onen 1.59
GOd so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have Everlasting Lifeo 1.60 And in this was manifested the Love of God towards us, because that God sent his only begotten Son, that we might live through himp 1.61 So that if any Man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the Righteous; and he is the Propitiation for our Sins; and not for ours only, but also for the Sins
of the whole Worldq 1.62 For by the Grace of God he hath tasted Death for every Manr 1.63 And gave himself a Ransom for all, to be testified in due Times 1.64 Wil∣ling all Men to be saved, and to come to the Knowledge of the Trutht 1.65 Not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to Repentancew 1.66 For God sent not his Son into the World to condemn the World, but that the World through him might be sa∣ved x 1.67 And Christ came a Light into the World, that whosoever be∣lieveth in him should not abide in Darknessy 1.68 Therefore, as by the Offence of one Judgment came upon all Men to Condemna∣tion; even so by the Righteousness of one, the free Gift came upon all Men to Justification of Lifez 1.69
THe Gospel was preached to every Creature under Hea∣ven a 1.70 Which Gospel is the Pow∣er of God unto Salvation to them that believeb 1.71 And if it be hid, it is hid to them that are lost, in whom the God of this World hath blinded the Minds of them which believe not, lest the Light of the glorious Gospel of Christ should shine into themc 1.72 And this is the Condemnation, that Light is come into the World, and Men love Darkness rather then Light, because their Deeds are Evild 1.73 And this was the true Light which lightneth every Man that cometh into the Worlde 1.74 By which all things that are reproveable are made manifest; for whatsoever ma∣keth manifest is Lightf 1.75 Every
one that doth Evil hateth the Light, neither cometh to the Light, lest his Deeds should be reproved; but he that doth Truth, cometh to the Light that his Deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in Godg 1.76 And they that walk in the Light, as Christ is in the Light, have Fellowship one with another, and the Blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanseth them from all Sinh 1.77 Therefore ought we to believe in the Light, while we have the Light, that we may be the Children of the Lighti 1.78 Therefore to Day if we will hear his Voice, let us not har∣den our Heartsk 1.79 For Christ wept over Jerusalem, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy Day, the Things which belong unto thy Peace, but now they are hid from thine Eyes l 1.80 And he would often have ga∣thered her Children, as a Hen ga∣thereth her Chickens; but they would notm 1.81 for the stiff-neck∣ed and uncircumcised in Heart and Ears do alwayes resist the Holy
Ghostn 1.82 And are of those that rebel against the Lighto 1.83 There∣fore God's Spirit will not alwayes strive with Manp 1.84 For the Wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all Ungodliness and Unrighteousness of Men, who hold the Truth in Unrighteousness q 1.85 Because what is to be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto themr 1.86 And a Manifestation of the Spirit is given to every Man to profit withalls 1.87 For the Grace of God that brings Salvation hath appea∣red to all Men, teaching us, that denying Ungodliness and Worldly Lusts, we should live soberly, righ∣teously, and godly in this present Worldt 1.88 And this Word of his Grace is able to build up, and give an Inheritance among all those that are sanctifiedw 1.89 For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper then any two-edged Sword piercing even to the dividing asun∣der of the Soul and Spirit, and of the Joints and Marrow, and is a Discerner of the Thoughts and
Intents of the Heartx 1.90 This is that more sure Word of Prophe∣cie, whereunto we do well that we take heed, as unto a Light that shineth in a dark Place, until the Day dawn, and the Day-Star arise in the Hearty 1.91 And this is the Word of Faith which the Apostles preached, which is nigh in the Mouth and in the Heartz 1.92 For God, who commanded Light to shine out of Darkness, hath shined in our Hearts, to give the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christa 1.93 But we have this Treasure in earth∣en Vessels, that the Excellency of the Power may be of Godb 1.94 and not of us; for the Kingdom of God cometh not by Observati∣on, but is within us.
FAith is the Substance of things hoped for, and the Evidence of things not seend 1.95 VVith∣out which is is impossible to please Gode 1.96 Therefore we are justified by Faith, which worketh by Love f 1.97 For Faith without Works, being dead, is by Works made per∣fect g 1.98 By the Deeds of the Law there shall no Flesh be justi∣fied h 1.99 Nor yet by the Works of Righteousness, which we have done; but according to his Mercy, we are saved by the VVashing of Regeneration, and renewing of the holy Ghosti 1.100 For we are both washed, sanctified and justifi∣ed in the Name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our Godk 1.101
IF we live after the Flesh, we shall dye; but if we through the Spirit do mortifie the Deeds of the Body, we shall livel 1.102 For they which believe in God, must be careful to maintain Good Works m 1.103 For God will render to eve∣ry Man according to his Deeds: according to his righteous Judg∣ment to them, who by patient Continuance in well-doing, seek for Glory, Honour and Immorta∣lity, Eternal Lifen 1.104 For such are counted worthy of the King∣dom of Godo 1.105 And cast not away their Confidence, which hath great Recompence of Rewardp 1.106 Blessed then are they that do his Commandments, that they may have Right to the Tree of Life, and may enter in through the Gates into the Cityq 1.107
SIn shall not have Dominion over such as are not under the Law, but under Gracer 1.108 For there is no Condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the Flesh, but after the Spirit; for the Law of the Spi∣rit of Life, maketh free from the Law of Sin and Deaths 1.109 For such are become dead unto Sin, and alive unto Righteousness; and be∣ing made free from Sin, are become Servants of Righteousnesst 1.110 Therefore ought we to be perfect, as our Heavenly Father is perfect w 1.111 For the Yoak of Christ is easie, and his Burthen is lightx 1.112 And his Commandments are not grievousy 1.113 And whosoever will enter into Life, must keep the Commandmentsz 1.114 Hereby do we know that we know God,
if we keep his Commandmentsa 1.115 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his Commandments, is a Lyar, and the Truth is not in himb 1.116 Whosoever abideth in him, sinneth not; whosoever sin∣neth, hath not seen him, neither known himc 1.117 Let no Man de∣ceive us; he that doth Righteous∣ness is Righteous, even as he is Righteous; He that committeth Sin is of the Devil: whosoever is born of God, doth not commit Sin; for his Seed remaineth in him, and he cannot sin, because he is born of Godd 1.118 For not every one that saith Lord, Lord, shall en∣ter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he that doth the Will of the Fa∣ther, which is in Heavene 1.119 Cir∣cumcision is nothing, and Uncir∣cimcision is nothing; but the keep∣ing of the Commandments of Godf 1.120
VVE ought to give Dili∣gence to make our Cal∣ling and Election sure, which things if we do, we shall never fallg 1.121 For even Paul kept under his Bo∣dy, and brought it into Subjecti∣on, lest by any Means, when he preached to others, he himself be∣come a Cast-awayh 1.122 Let us therefore take Heed, lest there be in any of us an evil Heart of Unbe∣lief, in departing from the living Godl 1.123 Likewise, let us labour to enter into that Rest, lest any Man fall after the same Example of Unbeliefk 1.124 For it is impos∣sible for those who were once en∣lightened, and have tasted of the Heavenly Gift, and were made Partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted of the good Word of
God, and the Powers of the World to come, if they shall fall away, to renew them again unto Repen∣tance l 1.125 For he that abideth not in Christ, is cast forth and is wi∣thered m 1.126 Yet such as overco∣meth he will make as Pillars in the Temple of his God, and they shall go no more outn 1.127 And these are perswaded, that nothing shall be able to separate them from the Love of God, which is in Christ Jesuso 1.128
THe Church of God is the Pil∣lar and Ground of Truthp 1.129 Whereof the Dear Son of God is the Headq 1.130 From which all the Body by Joynts and Bands, having Nourishment ministred, and knit together, increaseth with the In∣crease of Godr 1.131 Which Church
of God is, them that are sanctified in Christ Jesuss 1.132 Who when he ascended up on high, gave Gifts unto Men: And he gave some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pastors and Teachers, for the perfecting of the Saints, for the Work of the Mini∣stry t 1.133 Who ought to be blame∣less, vigilant, sober, of good Be∣haviour, given to Hospitality, apt to teach; not given to Wine, no Strikers, not greedy of filthy Lu∣cre, but patient; not Brawlers, not covetousw 1.134 Lovers of good Men, sober, just, holy, tem∣perate, holding fast the faithful, as they have been taught, that they may be able by found Doctrine both to exhort and to convince Gain-sayersx 1.135 Taking heed to themselves and to the Flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made them Overseers, to feed the Church of Gody 1.136 Taking the Over∣sight thereof, not by Constraint, but willingly; not for filthy Lucre, but of a ready Mind; neither as being Lords over God's Heritage,
but as being Ensamples to the Flockz 1.137 And such Elders as rule well, are to be counted wor∣thy of double Honour, especially they who labour in the Word and Doctrinea 1.138 And to be esteemed very highly in Love for their Works sakeb 1.139 As every Man hath received the Gift, so ought the same to be ministred: if any Man speak, let him speak as the Oracles of God; if any Man mi∣nister, let him do it, as of the Abi∣lity which God givethc 1.140 Preach∣ing the Gospel, not with the Wis∣dom of Words, lest the Cross of Christ be made of none Effectd 1.141 Nor yet with enticing Words of Man's Wisdom, but in Demonstra∣tion of the Spirit and of Power; that the Faith may not stand in the Wisdom of Men, but in the Pow∣er of Gode 1.142 Howbeit such speak Wisdom among them that are perfect; yet not the Wisdom of this World, nor of the Princes of this World, which cometh to nought; but they speak the Wis∣dom of God in a Mystery, even
the hidden Wisdom, which God ordained before the World to their Gloryf 1.143 VVhich things they also speak not in the Words which man's Wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teachethg 1.144 For it is not they that speak, but the Holy Ghost, of Spirit of the Father, that speaketh in themh 1.145 Who if they sow spiritual things, ought to reap carnal Things; for so the Lord hath ordain'd, that they ••h••ch preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel; for the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzle the Mouth of the Ox that treadeth out the Corn; and the Labourer is worthy of his Rewardi 1.146 Yet a Neces∣sity is laid upon them; yea, VVo is unto them, if they preach not the Gospel; and their Reward is, that when they preach the Gospel, they make the Gospel of Christ without Chargek 1.147 Not cove∣ting any Man's Silver, or Gold, or Apparel; but their Hands mini∣ster to their Necessities, that so la∣bouring, they may support the Weak, remembring the VVords of
the Lord Jesus, how he said, Its more blessed to give, then to receivel 1.148 For they are not of the greedy Dogs that can never have enoughm 1.149 Nor of the Shepherds that look to their own VVay, every one his Gain from his Quartern 1.150 That feed themselves, and not the Flock o 1.151 That make the People err, biting with their Teeth, and crying Peace, and preparing VVar against all such as put not in their Mouths, teaching for Hire, and divining for Moneyp 1.152 Nor yet of those which teach things which they ought not for fi••thy Lucres sakeq 1.153 That run greedily after the Error of Ba∣••a•• for Reward, loving the VVa∣ges of Unrighteousnessr 1.154 And through Covetousness, with feign∣ed VVords, making Merchandize of Soulss 1.155 Men of corrupt Minds, destitute of the Truth, sup∣posing that Gain is Godlinesst 1.156 But they know that Godliness with Contentment is great Gainw 1.157 and having Food and Rayment, they are therewith contentx 1.158
THe Hour cometh, and now is, when the true Worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit & in Truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship himy 1.159 God is a Spirit; and they which worship him, must worship in the Spirit and in the Truthz 1.160 For the Lord is nigh to all them that callupon him, to all that call upon him in Trutha 1.161 He is far from the VVicked; but he heareth the Prayers of the Righ∣teous b 1.162 And this is the Confi∣dence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his VVill, he heareth usc 1.163 VVhat is it then? We must pray with the Spirit, and with the Understanding also; we must sing with the Spirit, and with the Understanding also d 1.164 Likewise the Spirit also help∣eth our Infirmities; for we know
not what we should pray for, as we ought; but the Spirit itself maketh Intercession for us with Greanings, which cannot be ut∣tered. And he that searcheth the Heart, knoweth what is the Mind of the Spirit, because he maketh Intercession for the Saints, according to the Will of Gode 1.165
AS there is One Lord, One Faith, so there is One Bap∣tism f 1.166 Which doth also now save us, not the putting away of the Filth of the Flesh, but the An∣swer of a Good Conscience towards God, by the Resurrection of Je∣sus Christg 1.167 For John indeed baptized with Water, but Christ with the Holy Ghost and with Fire h 1.168 Therefore as many as are baptized into Jesus Christ, are baptized into his Death, and are
buried with him by Baptism into Death, that like as Christ was rai∣sed up from the Dead by the Glory of the Father, even so they also should walk in Newness of Lifei 1.169 Having put on Christk 1.170
THe Lord Jesus, the same Night in which he was betrayed, took Bread, and when he had given Thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat; this is my Body, which is broken for you; this do in Re∣membrance of me; After the same manner also he took the Cup, when he had supped, saying, This Cup is the New Testament in my Blood;
this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in Remembrance of me; for, as oft as ye do eat this Bread, and drink this Cup, ye do shew forth the Lord's Death till he comel 1.171 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his Hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God, he ariseth from Sup∣per, and laid aside his Garments, and took a Towel, and girded him∣self; after that, he poureth VVa∣ter into a Bason, and began to wash the Disciples Feet, and to wipe them with the Towel where with he was girded; So after he had washed their Feet, and had taken his Garments, and was sate down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done unto you? Ye call me Master & Lord, and ye say well; for so I am; If then I, your Lord and Master have washed your Feet, ye also ought to wash one another's Feet; for I have given you Exam∣ple, that ye should do as I have done unto youm 1.172 For it seem∣ed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, to lay upon you no greater Bur∣den
then these Necessary Things, That ye abstain from Meats offer∣ed to Idols, from Blood; and from things strangled, and from Forni∣cation; from which if ye keep your selves, ye do welln 1.173 Is any man sick am••ng you, let him call for the Elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, anoin∣ting him with Oylo 1.174
THe Kingdom of God is not Meat and Drink, but Righ∣teousness, and Peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghostp 1.175 Let no man therefore judge us in Meat or Drink, or in Respect of an
Holy Day, or of the New Moon, or of the Sabbath Daysq 1.176 For if we be dead with Christ from the Rudiments of the World, why, as though living in the World, are we subject to Ordinances? Let us not touch, or taste, or han∣dle, which all are to perish with the Using, after the Commandments and Doctrines of Menr 1.177 For now, after we have known God, or rather are known of him, why, should we turn again unto the Weak and Beggarly Elements, or desire again to be in Bondage to observe Dayes and Months, and Times and Years, lest Labour have been be∣stowed on us in vains 1.178 If one man esteem a Day above another, another esteems every Day alike; let every man be fully perswaded in his own Mind: He that regardeth a Day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the Day to the Lord, he doth not regard it t 1.179
IT hath bin said by them of old, Thou shalt not Forswear thy self; but shalt perform unto the Lord thine Oathes: But Christ says unto us, Swear not at all, neither by Heaven, for it is God's Throne; nor by the Earth, for it is his Foot∣stool; neither by Jerusalem, for it is the City of the great King▪ nei∣ther shalt thou swear by thy Head, because thou canst not make one Hair white or black; but let your Communication be, Yea, Yea; Nay Nay; for whatsoever is more then these cometh of Evilw 1.180 And James chargeth us, Above all things not to Swear, neither by Heaven, neither by the Earth, neither by a∣ny other Oath; but let your Yea be Yea, and your Nay, Nay, les•• ye fall into Condemnationx 1.181
Though we walk in the Flesh, we are not to war after the Flesh; for the Weapons of our Warfare are not to be carnal, but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong Holds, casting down Imaginations, and every High Thing that exalts it self against the Knowledge of God, and bringing into Captivity every Thought to the Obedience of Christy 1.182 For Wars and Fight∣ings come of the Lusts, that war in the Membersz 1.183 Therefore Christ commands, Not to resist E∣vil; but whosoever will smite on the Right Cheek, to turn the other alsoa 1.184 Because Christians are Lambs among Wolvesb 1.185 There∣fore are they hated of all men for Christ's sakec 1.186 And all that will live Godly in Christ Jesus must suffer Persecutiond 1.187 Such are Blessed; for theirs is the Kingdom of Heavene 1.188 For though they have lost their Lives, yet shall they save themf 1.189 And because they have confessed Christ before men, he will also confess them before the Angels of God,g 1.190 We ought
not then to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 them which kill the Body, but are not able ••o the kill the Soul; but rather him which is able to destroy both Soul and Body into Hellh 1.191
LET every Soul be subject to the Higher Powers; for there is no Power but of God: the Powers that be are ordained of God. VVhosoever therefore re∣sists the Power, resists the Ordi∣nance of God; and they that resist shall receive to themselves Dam∣nation: For Rulers are not a Ter∣ror to Good Works; but to the E∣vil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the Power, do that which is Good, and thou shalt have Praise of the same; for he is the Minister of God to thee for Good: But, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 thou do that which is Evil, be a∣fraid; for he beareth not the Sword
in vain; for he is the Minister of God; a Revenger, to execute Wrath upon him that doth Evil: Wherefore we must needs be sub∣ject, not only for VVrath, but also for Conscience sake; for, for this Cause pay we also Tribute; for they are God's Ministers, attending continually upon this very thing: Render therefore to all their Dues, Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custom to whom Custom, Fear to whom Fear, Honour to whom Ho∣nour i 1.192 Therefore are we to sub∣mit our selves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord's sake, whe∣ther it be to the King, as Supream; or unto Governours, as unto them that are sent by him, for the Punish∣ment of Evil-Doers, and for the Praise of them that do well; for so is the Will of God, that with Well-doing we may put to Si∣lence the Ignorance of Foolish Menk 1.193 Yet it is right in the Sight of God, to hearken unto him more then unto theml 1.194 And though they straighly command us, not to teach in Christ's Name,
we ought to obey God rather then Menm 1.195
THere shall be a Resurrection of the Dead, both of the Just and Unjustn 1.196 They that have done Good, unto the Resur∣rection of Life; and they that have done Evil unto the Resur∣rection of Damnationo 1.197 Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the King∣dom of God, neither doth Corrup∣tion inherit Incorruptionp 1.198 Nor is that Body sown that shall be; but God gives it a Body as it has pleas∣ed him, and to every Seed his own Body: It is sown in Corruption, it is raised in Incorruption; it is sown in Dishonour, it is raised in Glory; it is sown in Weakness, it is raised in Power; it is sown a Natural Body, it is raised a Spiritual Bodyq 1.199
Ephes. 4 6. 1 Cor. 8. 4, 6.
Joh. 4. 24.
1 Joh. 1. 5.
1 Joh. 5. 7.
John 10 38. & 14. 10, 11. & 5. 26.
Mat. 11, 27. Luke 10. 24.
1 Cor. 2. 10.
1 Cor. 2, 11, 12.
Joh. 14. 16.
Joh. 14. 16, 17.
Rom. 8. 9, 14.
Heb. 8. 10, 11.
1 John 2. 27.
Rom. 15. 4.
2 Tim. 3. 15, 16, 17.
2 Pet 1. 20, 21.
John 1. 1, 2, 3.
Mic. 5. 2.
Eph. 3. 9.
Phil. 2. 6.
Isa. 9. 6.
Col. 1. 15.
Hebr. 1. 3.
Rev. 19. 13.
Col. 2. 9
Col. 2. 3.
Jo. 1. 14.
Hebr. 2. 16, 17.
Hebr. 4. 15.
1 Cor. 15. 3, 4.
Rom. 8. 3.
1 John 3. 8.
1 John 3. 5.
Eph. 5. 2.
Heb. 9. 12.
Hebr. 9. 14.
Rev. 5. 8, 12, 13.
1 Cor. 10. 1, 2, 3, 4.
1 Pet. 2. 21.
2 Cor. 4. 10, 11.
Phil. 3. 10.
Isai. 57. 15.
2 Cor. 6. 16.
Rev. 3. 20.
2 Corin 13. 5.
Col. 1. 27.
Joh. 3 3.
Ephes. 4. 21, 22. Col. 3. 10.
2 Cor. 5. 16.
2. Cor. 5. 17.
Rom. 13. 14.
Ephes. 4. 23.
Gal. 3. 27.
1 Pet. 1. 23.
Gal. 6. 14.
Gal. 6. 5.
Hebr. 2. 11.
2 Pet. 1. 4.
Joh. 17. 21, 22, 23.
John 3. 16.
John 4. 9.
1 Joh. 2. 1, 2.
Heb. 2. 9.
1 Tim. 2. 6.
1 Tim. 2. 4.
2 Pet. 3. 9.
John 3. 17.
John 12. 46.
Rom. 5. 18.
Coll. 1. 23.
Rom. 1. 16.
2 Cor. 4. 3, 4.
Joh. 3. 19.
Joh. 1. 9.
Ephes. 5. 11.
John 3. 20, 21.
1 Joh 1.
John 12. 36.
Heb. 4 7.
Luke 19. 42.
Mat. 23. 37.
Acts 7. 51.
Job 24▪ 13.
Gen. 6. 3.
Rom. 1. 18.
Rom. 1. 19.
1 Cor. 12. 7.
Tit. 2. 11, 12.
Act. 20. 32.
Hebr. 4. 12.
2 Pet. 1. 19.
Rom. 10. 8.
2 Cor. 4. 6.
2 Cor. 4. 7.
Heb. 11. 1
Heb. 11. 6.
Gal. 5. 6.
Jam. 2. 22, 26.
Rom. 3. 20.
Tit. 3. 5.
1 Cor. 6. 11.
Rom. 8. 13.
Tit. 3 8
Rom. 2. 6, 7.
2 Thes. 1. 5.
Heb. 10. 35.
Rev. 22. 14.
Rom. 6. 14.
Rom. 8. 1, 2.
Rom. 6. 2, 18.
Mat. 5. 48.
Mat. 11. 30.
1 Joh. 5. 3.
Mat 19. 17.
1 Joh. 2. 3.
1 Joh. 2. 4.
1 John 3. 6.
1 John 3. 7, 8, 9.
Mat. 7. 21.
1 Cor. 7. 19.
2 Pet. 1. 10.
1 Cor. 9. 27.
Heb. 3. 12.
Heb. 4. 11.
Heb. 6. 4. 5, 6.
Joh. 15. 16.
Rev. 3. 12.
Rom. 8. 38.
1 Tim. 3. 15.
Col. 1. 18.
Col. 2. 19.
1 Cor. 1. 2.
Ephes. 4. 8. 11.
1 Tim. 3. 2, 3.
Tit. 1. 8, 9.
Acts 20. 28.
1 Pet. 5. 2, 3.
1 Tim. 51 17.
1 Thes. 5. 12.
1 Pet. 4. 10, 11.
1 Cor. 1. 17.
1 Cor. 2. 4, 5.
1 Cor. 2. 6, 7.
1 Cor. 2. 13.
Mat. 10. 20.
1 Cor. 9. 11. 14. 9.
1 Cor. 9. 16, 17, 18.
Acts 20. 33, 34.
Isa. 36. 11.
Ibidem.
Ezek. 34. 8.
Mic. 35. 11.
Tit. 1. 11.
2 Pet. 2. 15.
2 Pet. 2. 3.
1 Tim. 6. 5.
1 Tim. 6. 6.
1 Tim. 6. 8.
John 4. 23.
John 4. 24.
Psa. 145. 18.
Pro. 15. 29.
1 Joh. 5. 14.
1 Cor. 14, 15.
Rom. 8. 26, 27.
Ephes. 4. 5.
1 Pet. 3. 21, 22,
Mat. 3. 11.
Rom. 6. 3, 4.
Gal. 3. 27.
1 Corin. 11. 23, 24, 25.
Joh. 13••. 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15.
Act. 15. 28, 29.
Jam. 5. 14.
Rom. 14. 17.
Col. 2. 16.
Col. 2. 20, 21, 22.
Gal. 4. 9, 10, 11.
Rom. 14. 5, 6.
Mat. 5. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37.
Jam. 5. 12.
2 Cor. 10 3, 4, 5.
Jam. 4. 1, 2.
Mat. 5. 39.
Luk. 10. 3.
Mat. 10. 22.
2 Tim. 3. 12.
Mat. 5. 10.
Mat. 16. 25.
Luk 12. 8, 9.
Mat. 1••: 28.
Rom. 13. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
1 Pet. 2. 13, 14, 15.
Acts 4. 19.
Acts 5. 28, 29.
Acts 24. 15.
Johu 5. 29.
1 Corin. 14. 56.
1 Corin. 15. 37, 38, 42, 43, 44.