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A treatise of death, the last enemy to be destroyed showing wherein its enmity…A treatise of death, the last enemy to be destroyed shewing wherein its enmity…
A treatise of death, the last enemy to be destroyed showing wherein its enmity consisteth and how it is destroyed : part of it was preached at the funerals [sic] of Elizabeth, the late wife of Mr. Joseph Baker ... / by Rich. Baxter ; with some few passages of the life of the said Mrs. Baker observed.A treatise of death, the last enemy to be destroyed shewing wherein its enmity consisteth and how it is destroyed : part of it was preached at the funerals [sic] of Elizabeth, the late wife of Mr. Joseph Baker ... / by Rich. Baxter ; with some few passages of the life of the said Mrs. Baker observed.
London: printed by R.W. for Nev. Simmons, 1660
Sermon › Section 9 › Application 10: Use 10.Sermon › Section 9 › Application 10: Ʋse 10.
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Use 10.
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Lastly, if Death be the last enemy to be destroyed at the Resurrection, we may learn hence, how earnestly believers should long and pray for the second coming of Christ, when this full and final conquest shall be made. Death shall do much for us; but the Resurrection shall do more. Death sends the separated soul to Christ: but at his coming, both soul and body shall be glorified. There is somewhat in death that is penal, even to believers: but in the coming of Christ, and their Resurrection, there is nothing but glorifying grace. Death is the effect of sin, and of the first sentence passed upon sinners: but ⟨p. 208⟩the Resurrection of the just is the final destruction of the effects of sin. And therefore though the fears of Death may perplex us, me thinks we should long for the coming of Christ, there being nothing in that, but what tends to the deliverance and glory of the Saints. Whether he will come before the general Resurrection, and reign on earth a thousand years, which some expect, I shall not presume to pass my determination. But sure I am, it is the work of faith, and Character of his people to love his appearance, 2 Tim. 4.8 and to wait for the Son of God from Heaven, whom be raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivered us from the wrath to come, 1 Thes. 1.10. and to wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,