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A commentary or exposition, upon the five first chapters of the Epistle to the…A commentarie or exposition, vpon the fiue first chapters of the Epistle to the…
A commentary or exposition, upon the five first chapters of the Epistle to the Galatians: penned by the godly, learned, and judicial divine, Mr. W. Perkins. Now published for the benefit of the Church, and continued with a supplement upon the sixth chapter, by Rafe Cudworth Bachelor of DivinityA commentarie or exposition, vpon the fiue first chapters of the Epistle to the Galatians: penned by the godly, learned, and iudiciall diuine, Mr. W. Perkins. Now published for the benefit of the Church, and continued with a supplement vpon the sixt chapter, by Rafe Cudworth Bachelour of Diuinitie
Cambridge: printed by John Legat, 1604Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legat, 1604
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The third and last degree, is the Fruition of adoption, in these words [that we might receive the adoption of sons.] Here §25two questions are to be considered. The first is, How the Church of the new Testament is said to receive the adoption which was before received in the old Testament? Ans. In scripture a thing is often said to be done, when it is done more fully, and plentifully. Christ tells Nathanael that he shall see heaven open, §30Joh. 1. 51. that is, more plainly opened. For it was not shut in the old Testament. And, the holy Ghost was not yet, Joh. 7. 39. that is, in the full measure. And, the way into the Holiest, was not open while the Tabernacle was standing, Hebr. 9. 8. that is, plainly made manifest. And in this place, Believers of the new Testament receive the Adoption: because they receive it in a more §35full and plentiful manner, in that the spirit of children is poured forth upon them in larger measure, whether we regard Illumination, or the gifts of regeneration. This must teach us that live in these latter days, to put on the condition of sons ⟨p. 292⟩and daughters of God, in reverence, obedience, and thankfulness. But alas, among the multitude, it is far otherwise. For the most live even as Atheists in ignorance, according to the lusts of their own hearts. The faith and repentance, which they profess, is but Ceremonial faith, and Repentance.
The third and last degree, is the Fruition of adoption, in these words [that we might receiue the adoption of sonnes.] Here §25two questions are to be considered. The first is, How the Church of the new Testament is saide to receiue the adoption which was before receiued in the old Testament? Ans. In scripture a thing is often said to be done, when it is done more fully, and plentifully. Christ tells Nathanael that he shall see heauen open, §30