2. The same doctrine in the same largenesse did hee put in the hearts of the Apostles; and committed the ministration thereof to them, to declare. 2 Cor. 3.16.12. Acts. 13.47, 48. Tit. 3.4, 5.
3. The Confession of this Gospel, in such generall words, hath been an approved Confession of Beleevers. Joh. 4.42. It is therefore unquestionable very profitable; and if we should reject this Word of the Lord, as unprofitable, what wisedome would be in us? Jere. 8.8, 9. yea, would not that heavie sentence be verified in us. Isai. 29.10, 11. & 28.12, 13.
4. This Doctrine so held forth, is very profitable for all men; And that, both first to convince them of the vilenesse of their sinne, in which they have been the Crucifiers of Christ, the emptinesse of their Righteousnesse, the greatnesse of Gods love to them; the horrible∣nesse of their Rebellion against so loving a God; as is shewne in nine Particulars. Chap. 17. in Answer of Objection 4.
Secondly, to allure and move them to Repentance, of their sinnes; and from dead Workes; to belief of the Gospel, and Faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord; and so to attend his Sayings, and receive his re∣proofs and Councell, as that which indeed appertaines to them; So as his Death applyed to these ends, may be said, to be for All; for us, for you, for me, for thee, and so left to every mans Conscience, with∣out peradventure. Act. 2.3. Heb. 6.1, 2. 2 Cor. 3. and 4.1.6. & 5.10, 14, 15, 19. And one doubt put in about the truth of Christ's death and Ransome for all men; layes a barre to keep them from being convin∣ced indeed of the vilenesse of their sinnes, and shuts the doore against them, for comming in to Repentance and faith; leaving them in the darke to muse upon Election; or driving them, with the Pharisee, to seek some fleshly righteousnesse, in which they may be better then others; to claime Christ by.
5. This Doctrine, so beleeved, is Profitable for Beleevers, to keep them humble and Patient. Rom. 3.9. Tit. 3.3, 4. to move them with Love and Pitty towards others. 2 Cor. 5.14, 15. To preserve their Confidence in God, for speciall favours. Rom. 5.1, 5, 6, 11. yea, it teacheth to denie all ungodlinesse and worldly lusts; and to live Soberly, Righteously, and Godly in this present Life. Titus. 2.11, 12.
6. It is Profitable to the servants of Christ, in respect of them∣selves,