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Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons /
Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons / by the late Reverend Tho. Manton ...
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Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons / by the late Reverend Tho. Manton ...
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For when Peter had but a glimpse of it in the transfiguration of Christ, it seemed so ravishing and transporting, that here would he abide and stay by it; so was he affected with joy in the company and presence of Christ, and Moses, and Elijah, appearing with him, that all his natural comforts and relations were forgotten. This would compensate all, if once we be gotten into this blessed estate, we shall never desire to come out of it and part with it, this which the Disciples had, was but a little glimpse, and taste of the Life to come, this must needs be so; it is called joy, Mat. 25. 21. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, and fullness of joy, Psal. 16. 11. In thy presence there is fullness of joy, at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore, no better estate can be expected. The Soul is at rest ⟨p. 105⟩as having obtained its end. And it is also proved by the privileges and benefits the Saints shall enjoy in the world to come.
For when Peter had but a glimpse of it in the transfiguration of Christ, it seemed so ravishing and transporting, that here would he abide and stay by it; so was he affected with joy in the company and presence of Christ, and Moses, and Elias, appearing with him, that all his natural comforts and relations were forgotten. This would compensate all, if once we be gotten into this blessed estate, we shall never desire to come out of it and part with it, this which the Disciples had, was but a little glimpse, and tast of the Life to come, this must needs be so; it is called joy, Mat. 25. 21. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, and fulness of joy, Psal. 16. 11. In thy presence there is fulness of joy, at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore, no better estate can be expected. The Soul is at rest ⟨p. 105⟩as having obtained its end. And it is also proved by the priviledges and benefits the Saints shall enjoy in the world to come.
1. A Freedom from all Evil, which here are matter of Grief to us. And 2. The Fruition of all Good, which may any way bring Joy, and Delight and Contentment.
1. A Freedom from all Evil, which here are matter of Grief to us. And 2. The Fruition of all Good, which may any way bring Ioy, and Delight and Contentment.
1. There is a Freedom from all Evil. There is a twofold evil, either of Sin or Punishment. In Heaven there is neither Sin nor Misery.
1. To begin with sin, that is the worst evil, because it maketh us hateful to God, and grieveth the Saints most, Rom. 7. 24. Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this Death. If any man had cause to complain of Afflictions, Paul much more being often imprisoned, whipped, stoned, but his lusts troubled him more then scourges; and his captivity to the Law of sin more then Prisons. Gods children are most weary of the World, because they are sinning here, whilst others are glorifying of God, and enjoying God and the company of his blessed Ones. Now in Heaven there is no sin, Eph. 5. 27. there is neither spot ⟨p. 106⟩nor blemish nor wrinkle on the face of the glorified Saints, their faces were once as black as yours. But now they are washed in the Lambs blood and fully cleansed, now with much ado we mortify sin, but then it is nullified; but if we subdue the power of sin we do not get rid of the being of it, but then we are rid of all at once, of all sin, and temptation to sin. There was a Serpent, a tempter in Paradise, but there is none in Heaven; the devil is shut out, and the old man is left in the Grave never to rise more.
1. To begin with sin, that is the worst evil, because it maketh us hateful to God, and grieveth the Saints most, Rom. 7. 24. Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this Death. If any man had cause to complain of Afflictions, Paul much more being often imprisoned, whipped, stoned, but his lusts troubled him more then scourges; and his captivity to the Law of sin more then Prisons. Gods children are most weary of the World, because they are sinning here, whilst others are glorifying of God, and enjoying God and the company of his blessed Ones. Now in Heaven there is no sin, Eph. 5. 27. there is neither spot ⟨p. 106⟩nor blemish nor wrinkle on the face of the glorified Saints, their faces were once as black as yours. But now they are washed in the Lambs blood and fully cleansed, now with much ado we mortifie sin, but then it is nullified; but if we subdue the power of sin we do not get rid of the being of it, but then we are rid of all at once, of all sin, and temptation to sin. There was a Serpent, a tempter in Paradise, but there is none in Heaven; the devil is shut out, and the old man is left in the Grave never to rise more.
2. There is not the least evil of Affliction, Rev. 21. 4. All tears shall be wiped away from their eyes, whatsoever is painful and burdensome to nature, is a fruit of sin, a brand and mark of our Rebellion against God. Therefore when sin is done away, Affliction which is the fruit of it, is done away also. In Hell there is Evil, and only Evil; in Heaven Happiness, and only Happiness; here our wounds are healed, but the scars remain, something to put us in mind that we have sin yet dwelling in us, but there all the effects of it cease, there is neither death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor any more pain.
2. There is not the least evil of Affliction, Rev. 21. 4. All tears shall be wiped away from their eyes, whatsoever is painful and burdensome to nature, is a fruit of sin, a brand and mark of our Rebellion against God. Therefore when sin is done away, Affliction which is the fruit of it, is done away also. In Hell there is Evil, and onely Evil; in Heaven Happiness, and onely Happiness; here our wounds are healed, but the scars remain, something to put us in mind that we have sin yet dwelling in us, but there all the effects of it cease, there is neither death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor any more pain.
2. They shall enjoy all Good things, which ⟨p. 107⟩shall bring Joy and Comfort to them, in blessedness there is a confluence of all Good, our joys are full and eternal.
2. They shall enjoy all Good things, which ⟨p. 107⟩shall bring Joy and Comfort to them, in blessedness there is a confluence of all Good, our joyes are full and eternal.
1. There is the immediate sight and presence of God, and Jesus Christ, who shall be all in all to them, 1 Cor. 13. 12. Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face, now I know in part, then shall I know as also I am known. And John 17. 24. Father I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me; for thou lovest me before the foundation of the World. We are brought into the presence of him who is blessedness it self.
2. The society of all the blessed Angels and Saints glorified, Mat. 8. 11. Many shall come from the East and West, and shall sit down with Abraham and Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven.
2. The society of all the blessed Angels and Saints glorified, Mat. 8. 11. Many shall come from the East and West, and shall sit down with Abraham and Isaac, and Iacob in the Kingdom of Heaven.
3. The perfection of all Heavenly gifts both in soul and body.
(1.) In Soul, that is the Heaven of Heaven, 1 John 3. 2. Now are we the sons of God, but it doth not yet appear what we shall be, but this we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is, Psalm 17. 15. When I awake I shall be satisfied with thy Image and likeness, by knowing we come to Love, and by loving ⟨p. 108⟩God we know him, there is Vision, Assimilation, Satisfaction, the object is efficacious, the intimation vigorous and clear, the subject prepared for the impression.
(1.) In Soul, that is the Heaven of Heaven, 1 Iohn 3. 2. Now are we the sons of God, but it doth not yet appear what we shall be, but this we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is, Psalm 17. 15. When I awake I shall be satisfied with thy Image and likeness, by knowing we come to Love, and by loving ⟨p. 108⟩God we know him, there is Vision, Assimilation, Satisfaction, the object is efficacious, the intimation vigorous and clear, the subject prepared for the impression.
(2.) In Body, Phil. 3. 21. Who shall change our vile Body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, the body shall be endued with all glorious qualities as brightness, strength, agility, it is a body wholly impassible and incorruptible, fit for the operations of a glorified soul, and with it shall for ever remain a glorious Temple of the Holy Ghost, therefore it is good to be here.
1. Let this draw forth our Love to such a blessed estate, which is so full of delight and contentment, and wean us from these things which are most pleasing in the World.
1. The best estate in the World is but vanity, altogether vanity, Psalm 39. 5. mingled with some grievances. Wealth hath its incident cares, and Honour its tortures; and all pleasures here are but bitter sweets: there is a Worm that feedeth on our gourd, and will in time wither it. At last death cometh and then the lust of the World is ⟨p. 109⟩gone, 1 John 2. 17. The World passeth away and the lust thereof. The Godly themselves have but a mixed estate, because of remaining infirmities, they live here in a Vale of tears and snares, and sin doth not gasp its last till death removeth us from this sinful flesh, and puts us into the sight of God himself: Wherefore the Saints are groaning and longing for the parting day, when putting off the flesh we shall put off sin, and come and dwell with God for ever.
1. The best estate in the World is but vanity, altogether vanity, Psalm 39. 5. mingled with some grievances. Wealth hath its incident cares, and Honour its tortures; and all pleasures here are but bitter sweets: there is a Worm that feedeth on our gourd, and will in time wither it. At last death commeth and then the lust of the World is ⟨p. 109⟩gone, 1 Iohn 2. 17. The World passeth away and the lust thereof. The Godly themselves have but a mixed estate, because of remaining infirmities, they live here in a Vale of tears and snares, and sin doth not gasp its last till death removeth us from this sinful flesh, and puts us into the sight of God himself: Wherefore the Saints are groaning and longing for the parting day, when putting off the flesh we shall put off sin, and come and dwell with God for ever.