Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The means, duties, ordinances, both secret, private and publike, for continuance and increase of a godly life, once begun, till we come to Heaven. Wherein are discovered many blessed medium's or duties, in their right method, manner and proceedings; that so a Christian (the spirit of Christ assisting) may walk on in the holy path, which leads from his new birth to everlasting life. / Drawn, for the most part, out of the most eminently pious, and learned writings of our native practical divines: with additionals of his own, by Isaac Ambrose, minister of the Gospel at Preston in Amoundernes.

SECT. 6. Of some Questions of Practical Divinity, which at the Conference were propounded and answered.

THe Questions propounded were of several sorts:

• 1. Choyce Heads of Practical Divinity.
• 2. Wholesom Cases of Conscience.
• 3. Some Contraverted Points.

The Questions of the first sort, were these and the like:

§. 1. What was the happiness of Mans condition in the state of Innocency?

1. GOd made man in his own Image, Gen. 1.26, 27. and 9.6. Eccles. 7.29. Eph. 4.24.

2. Man was wonderfully and fearfully made, Psal. 139.14.

3. Man was made Lord of all the creatures, Gen. 1.26, 28. Psal. 8.6.

4. Man had a perfect knowledge of

• God, Rom. 1.19, 20.
• the Creatures, Gen. 2.19.

5. Man had sweet and immediate communion and conference with God, Gen. 1.28, 29, 30. and 3.8.

6. Man was placed in Paradice, Gen. 2.15.

7. Man was made little lower then the Angels, Psal. 8.5.

8. Man labored without pain, Gen. 3.17.

9. Man lived without sin or shame, Gen. 1.31. and 2.25.

10. Man was crowned with glory and dignity, Psal. 8.5. 1 Cor. 11.7.

11. Man was Gods delight, Prov. 8.31.

12. Man had a possibility not to dye, Gen. 2.17. and 3.19.

13. Man had free choyce of good and evil, not necessitated to either, Gen. 2.16.

§. 2. What are the Miseries of Man in state of Nature?

1. HE is impure in his conception, Psal. 51.5.

2. He is born in iniquity, Psal. 51.5.

3. He is defiled with sin in the whole nature, Isa. 64.6. Ezek. 16.6. Rom. 7.24.

4. His thoughts are corrupted with sin, Gen. 6.5. Eph. 4.17, 18.

5. All the members of his body and powers of his soul are defiled with sin, 2 Pet. 2.14.

6. His members are servants to unrighteousness and to ini∣quity, Rom. 3.13, 14, 15, 16. and 6.19.

7. He is Spiritually blinde, Rev. 3.17. Jer. 10.14. 1 Cor. 2.14. Eph. 5.8.

8. His minde is set in evil works, Eph. 4.18. Col. 1.21.

9. His will lusteth after evil, Rom. 8.7.

10. His heart is deceitful and desperately wicked, Jer. 17.9.

11. His affections are inordinate, Isa. 59.7.

12. He hath a defiled conscience, Tit. 1.15.

13. He hath an unsatiable desire after sin, Job 14.4.—15.16.

14. He is full of sin, Prov. 22.15. Rom. 1.24.—7.5, 14. 2 Pet. 2.19.

15. He is dead in sin, Eph. 2.1, 2.

16. His civil actions are sin, Prov. 21.4.

17. His best services are sin, Prov. 15.8, 9, 28, 29.

18. He is unable to any good, Rom. 3.12.—7.19.—8.8. 2 Cor. 3.5. Rev. 3.17.

19. He is hated of God, Psal. 5.5.

20. He is seperated from all fellowship with God, Isa. 59.2. Eph. 2.12.

21. He is under Gods curse, Gal. 3.10. Deut. 28.16, 17, 18.

22. He is without Christ, Eph. 2.12. and out of the commu∣nion of Saints, Eph. 2.12.

23. He is a bondslave of Satan, John 8.34, 44. 2 Cor. 4.4. Eph. 2.2. Heb. 2.15.

24. He is a childe of wrath, Eph. 2.3.

25. He is subject to all the calamities and curses of this life, Deut. 28.15, 16, 17, &c.

26. His life is short, and vain, and full of toil and care, Gen. 3.19. Eccles. 5.14. Psal. 103.14, 15.

27. He is liable to death, Rom. 5.12.—6.23. Gen. 3.19. Deut. 30.18. Psal. 89.48.

28. He is guilty of damnation, Rom. 5.17, 18.— 8.6. 2 Thess. 2.11, 12.

29. He shall not (as such) inherit the Kingdom of heaven, 1 Cor. 15.50. 2 Thess. 1.9.

30. He is an enemy to his children, Deut. 28.18.

§. 3. What means hath God appointed to come out of this miserable estate?

1. VVE must enquire after the means of salvation, Luke 3.10, 12. Acts 2.37.—16.29, 30.

2. We must lay hold on seasons and opportunities of grace offered, John 12.35.

3. We must hearken to, and entertain the motions of Gods Spirit, Rev. 3.18, 20.

4. We must seriously consider of our own ways, Haggai 1.5. Luke 15.20.

5. We must go to God by Christ, John 14.6. and 10.9.

6. We must search the Scriptures, Deut. 17.19. Isa. 55.1, 2, 3. John 5.39.

7. We must wait on the word preached, John 5.24. Acts 26.18. Rom. 10.14, 17. 1 Cor 1.18, 21. 1 Pet. 1.23. 1 John 4.6.

8. We must see our sin, Rom. 2.20. Gal. 2.10. have a sense and feeling of sin, Mat. 11.28. Acts 2.37.

9. We must confess our sins, Prov. 28.13. 1 John 1.9.

10. We must be grieved for sin, Isa. 57.15. Mat. 5.4. James 4.9, 10. Zech. 12.10. 2 Cor. 7.10.

11. We must be instant in prayer, Acts 8.22. Rom. 10.13. 2 Thess. 1.11.12. Heb. 4.16.

12. We must endeavor after regeneration, John 3.3, 5. and mortification, Mat. 7.13. Rom. 8.13.

13. We must consider the curse due to us for sin, Ezek. 18.28. Gal. 3.10. Col. 3.6.

14. We must remove all lets or impediments that hinder con∣version, Deut. 12.8. Eph. 4.17.

15. We must consider that by sin we had an hand in crucifying Christ, Zech. 12.10. Acts 2.36, 37.

16. We must judge our selves, that we be not judged, 1 Cor. 11.31.

17. We must forsake our ways and thoughts, and turn to the Lord, Isa. 55.7. Joel 2.13. Acts 2.38.

18. We must avoid evil society, 2 Cor. 6.17, 18.

19. We must desire after Christ and his righteousness, Mat. 5.6. Rev. 3.18.—21.6.

20. We must believe on the Lord Jesus, John 3.15.—6.35, 65. Acts 16.31. Gal. 3.22. Eph. 2.8.

21. We must rest on Gods Promises in Christ for conversion, Isa. 43.25.—44.21, 22. Ezek. 36.26, 27.

22. We must deny our selves, Mat. 15.24. Luke 14.26.

23. We must be doers of the word, and not hearers onely, James 1.22.

§. 4. What are the signs of a sound and sincere Humiliation?

1. A Sorrow for sin, because God hates it, Psal. 51.4.

2. A breaking of the heart out of pure love to God, Rom. 2.4.

3. A sorrow for sin, because it crucified Christ, Zech. 12.10.

4. A free acknowledgement of our unworthiness, in greatest fulness of our worldly felicity, Gen. 32.10.

5. A suffering of sorrow to abide on the soul, and not putting it off by worldly comforts, Isa. 58.5, 6. Joel 2.13.

6. A mourning for lesser sins, as well as for greater; for the evil that cleaves to a mans best works, as for his other evil acti∣ons, James 2.10.

7. A submission to Gods will, let him do what he pleaseth, Josh. 10.15. 2 Kings 20.19. Jer. 10.19.

8. A throwing of the soul (being affrighted with the threats of the Law, and accusations of his own conscience) wholly up∣on Christ and his Promises, Luke 13.12. Acts 16.31.

9. A hatred against, and shunning of all sin, Job 42.6. Psal. 119.113. 2 Cor. 7.11.

10. A leaving of all sin, and doing the contrary good

things, Isaiah 58.6, 7, 8. Micah 6.8.

11. The seven marks of godly sorrow, laid down in 2 Cor. 7.11.

§. 5. What are the signs of an hard heart?

1. IMpetitence, Rom. 2.5.

2. An evil heart of unbelief, Heb. 3.12, 13.

3. Inflexibleness under the means of grace, Exod. 7.14. Mat. 23.37. Jer. 6.16.—44.16.

4. Spiritual blindeness, and obstinacy in error, Isa. 44.18. John 12.40. Eph. 4.18.

5. A contemning of God and of Christ, 1 Sam. 6.6. Mark 3.5.

6. A slighting of divine miracles, Mark 6.52.

7. A distrusting of the Almighty, Psal. 78.17, 18, 19, 20.

8. A slighting of the mercies of God, Deut. 32.15.

9. A slighting of Gods threats and judgements, Jer. 5.3.-44.16

10. Abuse of Gods lenity, bountifulness, patience, and long-suffering, Rom. 2.4, 5.

11. A desire of Gods departure from us, Job 21.14.

12. A greedy affection to sin, Eph. 4.18, 19.

13. A despising of the blessed means of salvation, Psal. 81.11, 12. Jer. 32.33. Zech. 7.9, 10, 11, 12. Acts 2.51.

14. A not being bettered by the means, but rather the con∣trary, Isa. 6.9, 10.

15. A growing worse and worse after judgements, Exod. 8.15.—9.34. Psal. 106.43.

16. A wilful provocation, Num. 14.11. Psal. 95.8.

17. Pride against God, and cruelty against the people of God, Exod. 5.2.

18. Wilful and desperate speeches, Jer. 18.12.

19. Opposition of Gods people in their service to him, Exod. 13.15. Deut. 2.30.

20. War against the people of God, Josh. 11.20.

§. 6. What means hath God appointed for brokenness of heart?

1. THe word powerfully preached, Jer. 23.29.

2. Attendance unto, and hearing of the word preached, 2 Kings 22.19.

3. A sight and sense of our own sins, Ezra 9.6. Psal. 31.9, 10,— 38.3, 4, 17, 18. Jer. 23.9, 10.

4. A consideration of the sins of our Prophets, Jer. 23.9.

5. A consideration of Christ crucified for and by our sins, Zech. 12.10. Acts 2.37.

6. A consideration of the hardness of others hearts, much more of our own, Mark 3.5.

7. Prayer for contrite spirits, Psal. 51.10. Ezek. 36.26. Luke 18.15.

8. A remembrance of our affliction and misery, Josh. 7.5. Lam. 3.19, 20.

9. A consideration of Gods withdrawing his comfortable presence for us, Lam. 1.16.

10. A consideration of Gods infinite love and grace to our souls, Joel 2.13. Rom. 2.4.

11. A consideration of the death of Gods Saints, who are as the pillars of the places where they live and abide, Isa. 38.2.— 57.1.

12. A consideration of Gods judgements on others, who have been hardened in sin, Heb. 3.8.9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

13. An actuating of our faith in respect of the precious pro∣mises of softning hearts, Ezek. 11.19.—36.26.

§. 7. What are the means both for the obtaining and increasing of Faith?

1. THe preaching of the word John 4.42-5.24. Acts 13.48.— 14.22.—16.14.32, 34. Acts 18.8. Rom. 1.16, 17.—10.8, 14, 17. Eph. 1.13.

2. The influence and assistance of the Spirit concurring with the word, 1 Cor. 2.4, 5.

3. A forsaking of our own legal righteousness, Rom. 3.27.—9.30, 31. Phil. 3.8, 9.

4. Godly conference with others, John 4.7, 29, 39. Acts 17.2.4.

5. Due administration of the Sacraments of

• Baptism, Rom. 4.11. Heb. 10.22, 23.
• The Lords Supper, 1 Cor. 10.4, 16. Gal. 3.1.

6. Fervent prayer and wrestling with God, Luke 17.5.— 22.32. Eph. 3.16, 17. 1 Thess. 3.10.

7. A complaining of our own unbelief, Mark 9.23, 24.

8. Experiences of Gods former dealings, 1 Sam. 17.37. 2 Cor. 1.10.

9. A consideration of the faithfulness of God in his Promises, Heb. 11.11.

10. A drawing nigh to God with an heart sprinkled from an evil conscience, Heb. 10.22, 23.

§. 8. What are the signs of a true justifying Faith?

1. THe blessed fruits of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22, 23. 1 Tim. 2.15.— 6.11.

2. All the graces linked together in that golden chain, 2 Pet. 1.5, 6, 7.

3. A love of Christ, John 16.17. 2 Tim. 1.13. Philem. 5. 1 Pet. 1.8. 1 John 5.1.

4. A love of the Saints, Eph. 1.15. Col. 1.4.

5. Love and peace with the brethren, Eph. 6.23.

6. Love and hope of salvation, 1 Thess. 5.8.

7. A joy unspeakable, and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1.8. Rom. 5.1, 2.

8. Patience in waiting for the Promises, Isa. 28.16. Heb. 6.12, 15.

9. Patience in enduring affliction, 2 Thess. 1.4. James 1.3. Rev. 3.10.

10. Hope in God, 1 Cor. 13.13. 1 Pet. 1.21.

11. Repentance from dead works, Heb. 6.1.

12. Righteousness, peace and charity out of a pure heart, 1 Tim. 2.15. 2 Tim. 2.22.

13. A heart weaned from the world, 1 John 5.4, 5.

14. A resistance of Satan, and his fiery darts of temptation, Eph. 6.16. 1 Pet. 5.9.

15. A confidence in Christ, without being ashamed, Rom. 10.12. 2 Tim. 1.12.

16. A firm resolution to cling to Christ, maugre all discou∣ragements, Mat 15.28. Rom. 8.35, 36.

17. A relying upon Gods power, when all worldly means fail, Rom. 4.18, 19, 20.

18. A relying on mercy, not upon merit, Rom. 4.5. Phil. 3.9.

19. A throwing our selves on God, though he frown on us, Job 13.15.

20. A pure heart, and a good conscience, Rom. 5.1. 1 Tim. 1.5, 19. Heb. 10.22.

21. A sanctified life, or pure conversation, Acts 15.9.—26.18. Heb. 11.7. James 2.17, 18.

22. Obedience to God in things contrary to, or above hu∣mane Reason, Rom. 11.7, 8, 11.

23. Fervent and hearty prayer, Rom. 5.1, 2. Eph. 3.12. Jam. 1.6. Mark 9.24.

24. A contempt of the world in respect of the heavenly in∣heritance, Heb. 11.24, 25, 26.

25. The seal of Gods Spirit, which is the earnest of our inhe∣ritance, Eph. 1.13, 14. 1 Iohn 5.6.

26. A glorifying of God, Rom. 4.20.

27. Thankfulness for the promises, as for the performance, Heb. 11.13.

28. A disregard, and defiance of the tyranny of man, Psal. 56.4, 11.

29. A sence of our own infidelity, and an earnest desire of the increase of our faith, Mark 9.24.

30. A true, real and cordial confession of faith, Iohn 20.28. Acts 19.18. Rom. 10.10.

31. A constancy in our holy profession, 2 Cor. 1.24.

32. An earnest longing after the coming of Christ, 2 Cor. 5.7, 8.

§. 9. What motives to Evangelical Repentance?

1. SIn laid open before us, to the conviction of conscience, Acts 2.37, 38.

2. A consideration of Gods Judgements threatned, Ezek. 18.30. Jonah 3.4, 5. Jer. 4.3, 4.—6.26.—26.4. Amos 4.12. Luke 13.3, 5. Rev. 2.4, 5, 16.

3. A consideration of the Lords chastisements and corrections on us, Lam. 3.19, 20. Rev. 3.19.

4. A fear of the enemy prevailing against us and over us, Judges 10.9, 10, 15, 16. 2 Chron. 12.5, 6. Jer. 6.26.

5. A fear of Gods removing the Candlestick from us, Rev. 2.5.

6. A consideration of the great Judgement-day, Acts 17.30, 31.

7. A consideration of Gods mercies and grace, Hosea 6.1. Jer. 18.8. Joel 2.13. Zech. 1.3.

8. A consideration of Gods patience and goodness, Rom. 2.4. 2 Pet. 3.9.

9. A consideration of Gods travellings after our souls salva∣tion, Ezek. 33.11.

10. The approaching of Gods Kingdom, or of the beauty of Religion, Mat. 3.2, 4. Mark 1.15. Acts 17.30. Ezek. 43.10, 11.

11. A consideration of the Promises of Remission upon our Repentance, Isa. 55.6, 7. Ezek. 18.21, 22. Acts 3.19.

12. A consideration of the Promise of Life upon Repentance, Ezek. 18.32, 38.

13. A consideration of the Promise of Gods communion and fellowship with us, Isa. 57.15.

14. A consideration of Christ crucified for us, Zech. 12.10, 11.

15. A consideration of Gods former dealings with us in mer∣cy, Hosea 12.3, 4, 5, 6.

16. A hope and belief of Gods acceptance when we come to him, Jer. 3.22.

17. The publication of Christs marriage with our poor souls, Jer. 3.14.

18. A consideration of those comforts that await Repentance, Mat. 5.4. Luke 15.7, 17, 18.

§. 10. What are the signs of true and Evangelical Repentance?

1. AN abhorring of sin, and of our selves for sin, Job 42.6. Amos 5.15.

2. A godly shame for sin, Ezra 9.6. Jer. 3.24, 25.—31.19. Ezek. 16.61, 63.

3. A mourning for sin, because God is offended, 1 Sam. 7.2. Psal. 51.4. Zech. 12.10, 11.

4. Sorrowing mingled with hope, Ezra 10.1, 2.

5. Serious carefulness, 2 Cor. 7.11.

6. Judicious clearing, 2 Cor. 7.11.

7. Holy indignation, 2 Cor. 7.11.

8. Filial fear, 2 Cor. 7.11.

9. Eager desire, 2 Cor. 7.11.

10. Godly zeal, 2 Cor. 7.11.

11. Impartial revenge on our selves for sin, 2 Cor. 7.11.

12. Works meet for Repentance, Mat. 3.8. Acts 26.20. Isa. 1.16, 17. Hosea 12.6.

13. A forsaking of sin, Ezek. 14.6.— 18.28, 33. Rom. 6.6. Heb. 6.1. Isa. 30.22.

14. Self-denyal, Luke 15.19.

15. A justifying of God, or giving him the glory, Hos. 14.1, 2. Luke 7.29.

16. A disesteem of all worldly helps, Jer. 3.23.

17. A submission to all offices of humility upon sence of sin, Luke 7.37, 38.

18. A dear love to Gods Ministers, whom God hath made instruments of our Repentance, Acts 16.14, 15.

19. An endeavor after this work on our selves, to work it on others, Psal. 51.13. Ezek. 18.30.

20. An earnest longing after Christs coming to Judgement, 1 Thess. 1.9, 10.

§. 11. How may a Believer Redeemed by Christ, ac∣knowledge his thankfulness to Christ?

1. BY a continual remembrance of Gods goodness to us, Psal. 103.1, 2, 3, 4.

2. By telling others what Christ hath done for our souls, Psal. 34.3, 4. Eph. 1.3.

3. By walking holily, and without blame before Christ in love, Psal. 116.8, 9. Eph. 1.4. Phil. 1.11. Col. 2.6, 7.

4. By rejoycing in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Psal. 34.2.—63.7. Eph. 5.11.

5. By calling on God, and paying our vows, Psal. 116.12, 13, 14.

6. By endeavoring the conversion of others, Psal. 51.12, 13.

7. By administring to the necessity of the Saints, Heb. 13.16.

8. By singing of Psalms, making melody in our hearts unto the Lord, Eph. 5.19, 20.

9. By worthily receiving the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, 1 Cor. 11.24, 25.

10. By loving the Lord Jesus Christ, Cant. 1.3. Luke 7.47. 1 John 4.19.

11. By denying our selves and highest excellencies in respect of Christ, Rev. 4.10.

12. By a publike profession of Christs soveraignty, Phil. 2.11.

13. By suffering willingly for the Name of the Lord Jesus, 1 Pet. 4.14, 16.

§. 12. What are the signs of a sincere love to Christ?

1. UPright walking with God, Cant. 1.3. John 14.15, 21, 23. Eph. 1.4. 1 Iohn 2.5,—15.

2. A fainting and languishing desire after Christ, Cant. 3.1, 2, 3, 4.—5.8.

3. A love to the members of Christ, 1 Iohn 4.12, 20.

4. A hating of evil, Psal. 97.10.

5. A relieving of the poor members of Christ, Mat. 25.45. 1 Iohn 3.17.

6. A full assurance of faith, Cant. 6.3. Rom. 8.38, 39.

7. A disesteem of all things in comparison of Christ, Mat. 10.27. Phil. 3.8.

8. A conquering of all difficulties and discouragements for Christ, Cant. 8.6, 7. Rom. 8.35. 2 Cor. 5.14.

9. A heart and tongue inlarged in the praises of Christ, Cant. 5.10. to the end.

10. All the fruits of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22.

11. A contemplation of Christs love, and desires after further sence of it, Eph. 3.17, 18, 19.

12. A restlesness of the soul in the non-enjoyment of Christ, Cant. 3.1, 2, 3, 4.

13. A contentedness to suffer censures, disgraces, and death for Christ, Cant. 5.6, 7, 8. Acts 21.13.

14. A rejoycing in Christ, whom we love, Psal. 5.11. Iohn 14.28.

15. A patient waiting for Christs appearing, 2 Thess. 3.5.

§. 13. What are the causes in us of Christ with∣drawing from us?

1. COvenant-breaking, Deut. 31.16, 17.

2. Idolatry, or Spiritual whoredom, Deut. 31.16, 17, 18. Psal. 78.58, 60. Hosea 5.3, 4, 6.

3. The pride of our hearts, Hosea 5.5, 6.

4. Hypocrisie in Gods service, Hosea 5.6.

5. Infidelity, and frowardness of hearts, Deut. 32.20.

6. Leaving our first love, Rev. 2.4, 5.

7. Carnal security, Psal. 30.6, 7. Cant. 5.3.

8. Carelesness of accepting the seasons of grace, whether Christ draw near in Ordinances, or in inward dispositions, Cant. 5.3, 6.

9. A preferring of the creature before Christ, Isa. 57.17.

10. A weariness of Gods Ordinances, Ier. 33.38, 39. Mal. 3.7.

11. A withdrawing from God in the duties of our obedience, Deut. 32.20. 2 Chron. 15.2. Hosea 5.4, 6.

§. 14. What are the causes for which Christ on his part withdraws himself from us?

1. TO try us what is in our hearts, Deut. 32.20. 2 Chron. 32.31.

2. To bring us to an humble acknowledgement of our sins, Iob 13.23. to the end. Hosea 5.15. Deut. 31.17. Psal. 30.7.

3. To prevent Spiritual pride in us, 2 Cor. 12.7, 8.

4. To make us pray earnestly to him, Psal. 3.7, 8.—13.1.— 77.1, 2, 3.—88.1, 2, 3, &c.

5. To exercise our faith in his Name, Isa. 50.10.

6. To make us seek him in the use of all means, Cant. 3.1, 2, 3, 4.—5.6, 8.

7. To make us prize him, and highly to esteem of him, Cant. 5.8.—8.1.

8. To make us hold him more surely when once we have found him, Cant. 3.4.

9. To stir up and exercise in us all our Spiritual graces, Cant. 5.6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

§. 15. What means for the recovery of Christs comfortable presence?

1. A Search after, and an acknowledgement of those sins which caused his withdrawings, Psal. 32.4, 5. Lam. 3.40, 50.

2. An hearty bemoaning, shame and repenting for sin, Ier. 31.18, 19, 20. Psal. 34.18. Isa. 57.15.

3. A waiting upon God in the use of his Ordinances, Psa. 27.13, 14. Cant. 1.8. Isa. 8.17. Luke 24.32. 1 Iohn 1.3, 4.

4. A diligent enquiry after Christ, Cant. 3.3, 4.

5. A moaning and weeping for his loss till he be found, Iohn 20.11, 13, 14, 15, 16.

6. A drawing nigh to God in the duty of prayer, Lam. 3.57. Psal. 51.12.—145.18. Iames 4.8.

7. A pressing of God in prayer with his word and promises, Psal. 119.49, 50.

8. A due receiving of Christ in the Lords Supper, 1 Cor. 10.16.

9. A feeding upon Christ Spiritually, by a true and lively faith, Iohn 6.56. Isa. 50.10.

10. A recourse to our former experiences, Psal. 77.7, 8, 9, 10.

11. An hope that for all this we shall enjoy Christ, Psa. 43.5.

12. A listening and submitting to the voyce of his Spirit, Rev. 3.20.

13. A walking in his statutes, and keeping his commandments, Lev. 26.3, 11, 12.

§. 16. Of what use is Christ to a Believer already justified?

1. CHrist is wisdom and sanctification unto us, 1 Cor. 1.30.

2. Christ is the satisfaction of all our desires, John 6.35.

3. Christ is our example in forgiving of others, Eph. 4.32. Col. 3.12, 13.

4. Christ is our example in suffering injuries with patience, Heb. 12.3. 1 Pet. 2.21.

5. Christ is our example in holiness, 1 Pet. 1.15, 16.

6. Christ is our example in love, Eph. 5.1, 2.

7. Christ is our example in meekness, lowliness, humility, Mat. 11.29. John 13.14, 15. Phil. 2.5.

8. Christ is the way and means for our access to God the Fa∣ther, Rom. 5.2. Heb. 10.19, 20.

9. Christ is both the representer and the granter of our re∣quests, doing for us whatsoever we desire in his Name, John 14.13, 14. Rev. 8.3.

10. Christ is our consolation in sufferings, 2 Cor. 1.5.

11. Christ is our continual joy, Rom. 5.11.

12. Christ is the death of sin in us, Rom. 8.10. 1 Cor. 15.57. Heb. 9.14.

13. Christ crucifies the world in us, Gal. 6.14.

14. Christ is our freedom, the end of the law for righteous∣ness, Rom. 8.2.—10.4. Gal. 5.1.

15. Christ is our life, the very life of grace in us, John 14.6. Rom. 8.11. Gal. 2.20. Eph. 3.17.

16. Christ makes intercession for us, Rom. 8.34. Heb. 7.25. 1 John 2.1.

17. Christ is our upholder in temptations, Heb. 2.18.

18. Christ is our harbinger for heaven, John 14.2, 3.

19. Christ is our Master, Mat 23.8, 10. our Lord, Rom. 14.9. our Head, Eph. 4.15. our Master and Lord, John 13.13.

20. Christ is our inabler to do all things, Phil. 4.13.

21. Christ is both the Author and finisher of our faith, Heb. 12.2.

22. Christ is our Savior, yea salvation it self to us, Rom. 5.9, 10. 1 Thess. 5.9. 2 Tim. 2.11, 12.

23. Christ is our very being, the food, and soul of our souls, John 6.55. Acts 17.28.

24. Christ is our all in all, Col. 3.11.