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The harmony of the Gospels in the holy history of the humiliation and sufferings…
The harmony of the Gospels in the holy history of the humiliation and sufferings of Jesus Christ from his incarnation to his death and burial published by John Eliot ...
Boston: printed by John Foster, 1678
The Harmony of the GOSPELS in the holy History of the Humiliation a… › Chapter 13 › Section 5
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2. He giveth a reason of this Rebuke and exhortation, because we are condemned to dye as he is, we are in the same condemnation. They are executing death upon us, and dost thou now vent the vileness of thine heart against him that is dying with us?
3. Here is the aggravation of this Reason, 1. We are justly put to death, our sin deserves it. 2. This man whom you revile hath done nothing amiss, he is unjustly condemned, and will you add Revilings?
3. This penitent thief maketh his believing address and petition to Jesus Christ as they hung together on their crosses, where see, 1. The holy divine title he gives him by Faith, Lord. Great Faith! 2. His Petition, Remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom, hereby asserting three things, 1. Jesus Christ is a King. 2. He is going to take possession of it. 3. He beggeth to be favourably remembered there.
3. This penitent thief maketh his believing address and petition to Jesus Christ as they hung together on their crosses, where see, 1. The holy divine title he gives him by Faith, Lord. Great Faith! 2. His Petition, Remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdome, hereby asserting three things, 1. Jesus Christ is a King. 2. He is going to take possession of it. 3. He beggeth to be favourably remembred there.