The Fountain of Life Opened

First then, we will consider what it supposes, and implies. And then, wherein it consists. And there are six things which it either presupposeth or necessary includeth in it.

¹First, At first sight, it supposes mans revolt and fall from God; and a dreadful breach made thereby, betwixt God and him; else no need of an atoning sacrifice. If one dyed for all, then were all death. 2 Cor. 5.14. dead in Law, under sentence to dye, and that eternally. In all the sacrifices from Adam to Christ, this was still preached to the world; that there was a fearful breach betwixt God, and man; and that even so justice required our blood should be shed. And the fire flaming on the Altar which wholly burnt up the sacrifice, was a lively Emblem of that fiery indignation, that should devour the Adversaries. But above all, when Christ that true and great sacrifice was offered-up to God, then was the fairest glass that ever was in the world, set before us; to see our sin, and misery by the fall in.

¹First, At first sight, it supposes mans revolt and fall from God; and a dreadful breach made thereby, betwixt God and him; else no need of an attoning sacrifice. If one dyed for all, then were all death. 2 Cor. 5.14. dead in Law, under sentence to dye, and that eternally. In all the sacrifices from Adam to Christ, this was still preached to the world; that there was a fearful breach betwixt God, and man; and that even so justice required our blood should be shed. And the fire flaming on the Altar which wholy burnt up the sacrifice, was a lively Emblem of that fiery indignation, that should devour the Adversaries. But above all, when Christ that true and great sacrifice was offered-up to God, then was the fairest glass that ever was in the world, set before us; to see our sin, and misery by the fall in.