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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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That we may more distinctly see wherein this necessity consists, we are to consider in general; that a thing is then said to be necessary, without which another thing cannot be. Now this is used in two respects; first, for a thing that is absolutely necessary, without which a thing cannot possibly be, so as are ⟨p. 188⟩the causes of things said to be necessary. Thus Christs death is absolutely necessary for our salvation.
That we may more distinctly see wherein this necessity consists, we are to consider in generall; that a thing is then said to be necessary, without which another thing cannot bee. Now this is vsed in two respects; first, for a thing that is absolutely necessary, without which a thing cannot possibly be, so as are ⟨p. 188⟩the causes of things said to be necessary. Thus Christs death is absolutely necessary for our saluation.
Secondly, it is taken for that which is necessary by consequence, for the better effecting, and more easy performance of a thing.
Secondly, it is taken for that which is necessary by consequence, for the better effecting, and more easie performance of a thing.
The Sacraments are necessary; not as causes, for then should they give grace and salvation. But they are necessary as a means of salvation, and that also not simply: for so is Faith the means, and this cometh by hearing of the Word, but in these two respects: first, because God hath commanded them, they are his ordinances to try our obedience; and so although we should reap no benefit by them, yet were we to observe them. Secondly, in regard of our need, because we are carnal, and are most moved with things objected to our senses, not so much apprehending spiritual mysteries, and therefore for the help of our understanding, and strengthening of our Faith, God ordained the Sacraments, that so more particularly we might apply Christ to our selves.