The application of redemption

And thus plainly John the Baptist who had the same Spirit dealt with Herod. He doth not beat the Bush, and go behind the door to tell him his faults, and mince the matter with some intimations, but he speaks out, Matth. 14. 4. It is not lawful for thee to have thy Brother Philips Wife: either thou must not have that incestuous Harlot, or thou must not have Grace and Glory. Thus again he dealt with the Sadducees and Pharisees when he saw them come to his Baptisms. He says to them, Matth. 3. 7. Oh ye Generation of Vipers, who hath fore-warned you to flee from the wrath to come. As if he should have said, Eggs and Birds, Parents and Posterity, you are a race of venomous, and poysonful wretches: What? A proud Pharisee to listen to the simplicity of the Doctrine of Grace, is it possible? If in sincerity and good earnest, you purpose to embrace the Doctrine of truth, bring forth then fruits worthy of amendment of life, vers. 8.

And thus plainly John the Baptist who had the same Spirit dealt with Herod. He doth not beat the Bush, and go behind the door to tell him his faults, and mince the matter with some intimations, but he speaks out, Matth. 14. 4. It is not lawful for thee to have thy Brother Philips Wife: either thou mnst not have that incestuous Harlot, or thou must not have Grace and Glory. Thus again he dealt with the Sadduces and Pharisees when he saw them come to his Baptisms. He saies to them, Matth. 3. 7. Oh ye Generation of Vipers, who hath fore-warned you to flee from the wrath to come. As if he should have said, Egs and Birds, Parents and Posterity, you are a race of venomous, and poysonful wretches: What? A proud Pharisee to listen to the simplicity of the Doctrine of Grace, is it possible? If in sincerity and good earnest, you purpose to embrace the Doctrine of truth, bring forth then fruits worthy of amendment of life, vers. 8.