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An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on…An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on…
An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reverend divine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his own hand ...An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reuerend diuine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his owne hand ...
London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for John Bartlett, 1630London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for Iohn Bartlett, 1630
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2. This was an extraordinary Sacrament; such as were those that were either done but once, or did continue but a short time; as the Red Sea, Manna, &c. Now it was extraordinary in two respects. First, because it was wrought by a miraculous power of God. Secondly, because it was wrought upon an extraordinary occasion: yet nevertheless, though for the Act it was but once for the use, it is continual to the Church of God.
2. This was an extraordinary Sacrament; such as were those that were either done but once, or did continue but a short time; as the Red Sea, Manna, &c. Now it was extraordinary in two respects. First, because it was wrought by a miraculous power of God. Secondly, because it was wrought vpon an extraordinary occasion: yet neuerthelesse, though for the Act it was but once for the vse, it is continuall to the Church of God.
3. In what respect it is said to be a Sacrament; and these are; First, in general, because it represents unto, and assures the Church of God of their deliverance from the wrath of God, by which all the world besides perished; Secondly, particularly; First, because it did prefigure the killing of the old man, and quickening of the new, and preservation of it unto life eternal. In that the wicked World perished, and righteous Noah was preserved alive: the which thing is ascribed to Baptism Rom. 6. initio. Secondly, because that as safety was brought to Noah, by means of the Ark: so salvation is not to be had, but only by Christ. Act. 4.12.
3. In what respect it is said to be a Sacrament; and these are; First, in generall, because it represents vnto, and assures the Church of God of their deliuerance from the wrath of God, by which all the world besides perished; Secondly, particularly; First, because it did prefigure the killing of the old man, and quickening of the new, and preseruation of it vnto life eternall. In that the wicked World perished, and righteous Noah was preserued aliue: the which thing is ascribed to Baptisme