The pattern of perfection exhibited in Gods image on AdamThe paterne of perfection exhibited in Gods image on Adam

Use 1. The first Use is of Instruction:¹ it is impossible for any man to be saved by the works of the law: Why? He that will be saved by the ⟨p. 241⟩covenant of works, must perform the conditions of the covenant: but no man can do this; for the law requires personal obedience; that is, that which comes from his own power, and constant obedience in all things, at all times, without any failings: therefore, no man being able to do this, no man can have life by his works. Rom. 3.20. By the law a man hath knowledge of sin: now if the law discovers a mans sin, and pronounce him guilty of death, it cannot save him. Gal. 3.10. They that will be saved by the works of the law are cursed: for cursed is every man that continueth not in all these things to do them. If a man break the law but once, though he never break it ⟨p. 242⟩more, he could not be saved by it. It is impossible for a man to keep the law since the fall, and therefore it is impossible for the law to save him. Gal. 4.21. Cast out the bond-woman and her son. The law begets children to bondage; it shows a man his bondage in sin, and condemns him for it.

Use 1. The first Use is of Instruction:¹ it is impossible for any man to bee saved by the works of the law: Why? He that will bee saved by the ⟨p. 241⟩covenant of works, must performe the conditions of the covenant: but no man can do this; for the law requires personall obedience; that is, that which comes from his owne power, and constant obedience in all things, at all times, without any failings: therefore, no man being able to do this, no man can have life by his works.