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Use 4. To refute some that say we are justified by faith, as it is a work in us, they say we are justified not by the works of the Law, but by faith, Rom. 11.5, 6. but if we be justified by faith, as it is a work in us, how doth the blood of Christ cleanse us from sin? but it is faith as it lays hold on the blood of Christ.

Ʋse 4. To refute some that say we are justified by faith, as it is a work in us, they say we are justified not by the works of the Law, but by faith, Rom. 11.5, 6. but if we be justified by faith, as it is a work in us, how doth the bloud of Christ cleanse us from sin? but it is faith as it lays hold on the bloud of Christ.

Use 5. For comfort to all such as walk in the light, let them not be discomforted; you will say, your hearts are full of impatience, and covetousness, and uncleanness, these are great sins indeed, but the blood of Christ cleanseth from all sin▪ there is no number nor measure limited.

Ʋse 5. For comfort to all such as walk in the light, let them not be discomforted; you will say, your hearts are full of impatience, and coveteousness, and uncleannesse, these are great sins indeed, but the bloud of Christ cleanseth from all sin▪ there is no number nor measure limited.

Object. He cleanseth not all men, how shall I know whether my sins be cleansed?

Object. He cleanseth not all men, how shall I know whether my sinnes be cleansed?

Use 6. For instruction, if Christs blood cleanseth from all sin, then no sin is venial, is that sin venial that cannot be cleansed but by Christs blood?

Ʋse 6. For instruction, if Christs bloud cleanseth from all sin, then no sin is venial, is that sin venial that cannot be cleansed but by Christs bloud?

Use 7. To show us the reason why the blood of Christ is called precious, 1 Pet. 1.19. it is more precious than the blood of Bulls and Goats, &c. so all silver and gold in the world cannot remit one sin, or save one soul from Hell, Psal. 49.6, 7, 8. Heb. 12.24.

Ʋse 7. To shew us the reason why the bloud of Christ is called precious, 1 Pet. 1.19. it is more precious than the bloud of Bulls and Goats, &c. so all silver and gold in the world cannot remit one sin, or save one soul from Hell, Psal. 49.6, 7, 8. Heb. 12.24.

Use 8. To teach Christians notwithstanding all former sins, to walk boldly in a Christian course; we are much troubled in our spirits by reason of our sins, the multitude and greatness of them; why in consideration of this, let us be bold, Heb. 10.19. to 23. we may be bold to approach to Gods Throne, bold to enter into Heaven, let no sin discourage us, for his blood cleanseth from all sin.

Ʋse 8. To teach Christians notwithstanding all former sins, to walk boldly in a Christian course; we are much troubled in our spirits by reason of our sins, the multitude and greatnesse of them; why in consideration of this, let us be bold, Heb. 10.19. to 23. we may be bold to approach to Gods Throne, bold to enter into Heaven, let no sin discourage us, for his bloud cleanseth from all sin.

Use 9. If his blood cleanse from all sin, let us make use of his blood, Zech. 13.1. it is even this Fountain of Christs blood, let us therefore bath our selves often in this Blood, that we may be thoroughly purged from all sin, from the stain and guilt of sin.

Ʋse 9. If his bloud cleanse from all sin, let us make use of his bloud, Zech. 13.1. it is even this Fountain of Christs bloud, let us therefore bath our selves often in this Bloud, that we may be thorowly purged from all sin, from the stain and guilt of sin.

Use 10. All Ordinances, Word, Prayer, Sacrament, Communion of Saints, all holy duties will do no good without his blood, therefore desire God that every Ordinance may be sprinkled by his blood; as Water alone cleanseth not without Soap, so it is not all the waters of Jordan that can cleanse us from dead works without the blood of Christ strike in with it; let us not rest in any Ordinance or performance, in any Prayer, or Fast, or in all of them; if you would spend your blood to cleanse your Souls from sin, all will be in vain, except it be mixed with Christs blood, therefore pray that the Word and Sacrament, and every Ordinance may be sprinkled with Christs blood to justify, and sanctify: the blood of Christ hath procured sentence of absolution from God, and virtue from the Spirit of Grace, to wash away all our sins, therefore lay hold on it: this is to lay hold on the Horns of the Altar, therefore in all Christian consideration and duties, look chiefly and principally to him, or else all will be in vain.

Ʋse 10. All Ordinances, Word, Prayer, Sacrament, Communion of Saints, all holy duties will doe no good without his bloud, therefore desire God that every Ordinance may be sprinkled by his bloud; as Water alone cleanseth not without Sope, so it is not all the waters of Jordan that can cleanse us from dead works without the bloud of Christ strike in with it; let us not rest in any Ordinance or performance, in any Prayer, or Fast, or in all of them; if you would spend your bloud to cleanse your Souls from sin, all will be in vain, except it be mixt with Christs bloud, therefore pray that the Word and Sacrament, and every Ordinance may be sprinkled with Christs bloud to justifie, and sanctifie: the bloud of Christ hath procured sentence of absolution from God, and vertue from the Spirit of Grace, to wash away all our sins, therefore lay hold on it: this is to lay hold on the Horns of the Altar, therefore in all Christian consideration and duties, look chiefly and principally to him, or else all will be in vain.

1 JOHN 1.8, 9. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive our selves, and the truth is not in us, &c.

From the former Verse S. John gathers a two-fold mark of our estate; First in this verse, If the blood of Christ cleanseth us from all sin, then they are liars that say they have no sin, If we say we have no sin we deceive our selves, &c. The second mark is verse 9. If we acknowledge our sins, &c.

FRom the former Verse S. John gathers a two-fold mark of our estate; First in this verse, If the bloud of Christ cleanseth us from all sin, then they are lyars that say they have no sin, If we say we have no sin we deceive our selves, &c. The second mark is verse 9. If we acknowledge our sins, &c.

The first in this Verse, It is a dangerous sign of an evil estate, if we say we have no sin, for we deceive our selves, and the truth is not in us.

The first in this Verse, It is a dangerous signe of an evill estate, if we say we have no sin, for we deceive our selves, and the truth is not in us.

Doct. Opinion, and Profession of perfect Holiness, is an error wilful, pernicious and dangerous.

Doct. Opinion, and Profession of perfect Holinesse, is an error wilfull, pernicious and dangerous.

If we say, 1. In heart, Psal. 14.1. where such a thought is.

2. To speak such a thing, to say, is to profess so, to carry our selves so, as may manifest our opinion, Rom. 1.22.

2. To speak such a thing, to say, is to professe so, to carry our selves so, as may manifest our opinion, Rom. 1.22.

That we have no sin, that is, that we are perfectly holy and righteous,