Bridge's remains, being VIII sermons

Our weapons are not carnal, but mighty. And sometimes it is opposed unto what is spiritual. So Rom 15.27. and 7.14. Look therefore when a mans fleshly weaknesses do so far prevail, that he is not spiritual in his life and conversation as he should be, Then he is said to be carnal, according to this Scripture. Now thus it is possible, •hat a Member of a Church, a gifted person, yea, good men may be very carnal. Possibly great Professors may be very carnal In prosecuting whereof, We must first enquire how it may appear, that great Professors of the Gospel may be carnal. Secondly, How far that carnality may reach or extend. Thirdly, What is the difference between the carnality of the world, and such as are good. Fourthly, What an evil thing it is for a Professor of the Gospel •o be carnal. Fifthly, How we may be freed from •his carnality, and be more spiritual. And if you •sk,

Quest. 1. How may it then appear that great Pro•essors may be very carnal? I answer.

Answ. The more any mans judgment is defiled •nd dabbled with corrupt Opinions, contrary to the Grace of the Gospel; the more carnal he is, especially if he father them on the Spirit, or on the Gospel; ⟨p. 114⟩for the Gospel is the Ministration of the Spirit. The words that I speak, saith Christ, are spirit and life Now two sorts of Doctrines there are that are contrary to the Gospel; The Doctrine of Natural Free-will, and the Doctrine of Legal and Jewish Ordinances. The Doctrine of Natural Free-will is contrary to the substance of the Gospel, which is the Word of Grace. The Doctrine of Legal and Jewish Ordinances is contrary to the dispensation of the Gospel; and both carnal. The Doctrine of Natural Free-will is a carnal Doctrine; for saith