7. Another part of our commodity by Holiness, is, the Promise and Assurance of the Love of God and of our salvation; and the Peace of Conscience that followeth hereupon. All true Believers have objective certainty: that is, the thing is certain in itself, whether they perceive it or not. And they may have subjective or Actual certainty in themselves, if they do their parts. And is not a certain Title to a Lordship or a Kingdom, a greater Treasure then the possession of a straw? Much more is Gods Promise of Everlasting Glory, a greater Treasure then all your wealth. As Heaven is infinitely better then earth, so the Promise of God is the best security. Though we be not with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and do not yet see the face of God, yet have we a Promise that speedily we shall be there, and shall see that which they see, and enjoy all that which they enjoy. The poorest Christian hath all that in Promise under the hand of God himself, which Angels and Glorified Saints have in possession. They can show you a better Title to Heaven, though they are unworthy in themselves, then any of you can show to your lands or houses, in your Deeds or Leases. As poor and simple as that Godly man is whom you despise, he is an Heir of Heaven, and a fellow-Heir with Christ, Rom. 8. 17. Gal. 3. 29. Heb. 1. 14. & 11. 9. When we had the washing of Regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy-Ghost, and were justified by grace, we were made the Heirs of eternal life, according to the hope that is given us by the Gospel, Tit. 3. 5, 7. And God that hath given them those [Better things that accompany salvation] is not unrighteous to forget their work and labour of love, if they do but show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end, and be not slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and patience inherit the Promises.] Heb. 6. 9, 10, 11, 12. For this cause was Christ the Mediator of the New Testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the Transgressions under the first Testament, they which are called may receive the Promise of the eternal inheritance. Heb. 9. 15. And we know that he is faithful that hath promised. And if your Bills, and Bonds, and Deeds, and Leases, be part of your Riches, we shall much more take the Promise of God, for our everlasting happiness in Heaven, to be far greater Riches.
7. Another part of our commodity by Holiness, is, the Promise and Assurance of the Love of God and of our salvation; and the Peace of Conscience that followeth hereupon. All true Believers have objective certainty: that is, the thing is certain in itself, whether they perceive it or not. And they may have subjective or Actual certainty in themselves, if they do their parts. And is not a certain Title to a Lordship or a Kingdom, a greater Treasure then the possession of a straw? Much more is Gods Promise of Everlasting Glory, a greater Treasure then all your wealth. As Heaven is infinitely better then earth, so the Promise of God is the best security. Though we be not with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and do not yet see the face of God, yet have we a Promise that speedily we shall be there, and shall see that which they see, and enjoy all that which they enjoy. The poorest Christian hath all that in Promise under the hand of God himself, which Angels and Glorified Saints have in possession. They can shew you a better Title to Heaven, though they are unworthy in themselves, then any of you can shew to your lands or houses, in your Deeds or Leases. As poor and simple as that Godly man is whom you despise, he is an Heir of Heaven, and a fellow-Heir with Christ, Rom. 8. 17. Gal. 3. 29. Heb. 1. 14. & 11. 9. When we had the washing of Regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy-Ghost, and were justified by grace, we were made the Heirs of eternal life, according to the hope that is given us by the Gospel, Tit. 3. 5, 7. And God that hath given them those [Better things that accompany salvation] is not unrighteous to forget their work and labour of love, if they do but shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end, and be not sloathful, but followers of them, who through faith and patience inherit the Promises.] Heb. 6. 9, 10, 11, 12. For this cause was Christ the Mediator of the New Testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the Transgressions under the first Testament, they which are called may receive the Promise of the eternal inheritance. Heb. 9. 15. And we know that he is faithful that hath promised. And if your Bills, and Bonds, and Deeds, and Leases, be part of your Riches, we shall much more take the Promise of God, for our everlasting happiness in Heaven, to be far greater Riches.
