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A34689:598
A practical commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and uses upon the first Epistle general of John by ... John Cotton ...A practicall commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and vses upon the first Epistle generall of John by ... John Cotton ...
London: printed by M.S. for Thomas Parkhurst, 1658
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
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.
If we say, 1. In heart, Psal. 14.1. where such a thought is.
That we have no sin, that is, that we are perfectly holy and righteous,
1 It is an error; And
1 It is an errour; And
2 Wilful error, for he saith so himself.
2 Wilfull errour, for he saith so himselfe.
3 It is a pernicious and dangerous error, it roots out all grace.
3 It is a pernicious and dangerous errour, it roots out all grace.
First, It is an error, and delusion, for it is contrary to Gods express Word, Prov. 20.9. Who can say he is clean? Eccl. 7.22. 1 Kings 8.46. James 3.2. In many things we sin all, both in matter and manner.
First, It is an errour, and delusion, for it is contrary to Gods expresse Word, Prov. 20.9. Who can say he is clean? Eccl. 7.22. 1 Kings 8.46. James 3.2. In many things we sin all, both in matter and manner.
Secondly, It is a wilful error, a man doth not learn it from others, but he persuades himself so.
Secondly, It is a wilfull errour, a man doth not learn it from others, but he perswades himselfe so.