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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 ...
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.
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.
2. None are translated unto Heaven, but such whose hearts are there first, 2 Cor. 5. 2. In this we groan earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven: Phil. 1. 23. I desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, Rom. 8. 23. We that have the first Fruits of the spirit groan within our selves waiting for the Adoption, the Redemption of our bodies. A Christian waiteth and longeth for a purer state of bliss and immortality; the first Fruits show what the Harvest will be, and a taste what the Feast will prove: though they are thankful for this refreshing by the way, yet they are longing to be at home, cannot be contented without it.
2. None are translated unto Heaven, but such whose hearts are there first, 2 Cor. 5. 2. In this we groan earnestly desiring to be cloathed upon with our house which is from Heaven: Phil. 1. 23. I desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, Rom. 8. 23. We that have the first Fruits of the spirit groan within our selves waiting for the Adoption, the Redemption of our bodies. A Christian waiteth and longeth for a purer state of bliss and immortality; the first Fruits shew what the Harvest will be, and a tast what the Feast will prove: though they are thankful for this refreshing by the way, yet they are longing to be at home, cannot be contented without it.
3. The excellency of this estate requireth it, if it be not worth your desires and best Affections it is little worth. Christ procured ⟨p. 110⟩it for us by a life of Labours and Sorrows, and the pangs of a bitter cursed death, and when all this is done shall not we desire it and look after it, that is foul ingratitude. Oh then let your Hearts be upon it, desire must go before delight.
2. To move us to labour for it, and seek it in the first place, and to get it assured that we have a part in this blessed and joyful condition, Mat. 6. 33. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and the Righteousness thereof, Luke 13. 24. Strive to enter in at the strait gate. So 2 Pet. 1. 10. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure. What profit is it to know that there is such a blessed and joyful estate if we have no? interest in it. Heaven is worth our pains, and will bear all the cost we can lay out upon it, so the children of God thought, Acts 26. 7. Unto which promise our twelve Tribes instantly serving God day and night, hope to come, if we do not desire it, we do not believe it; if we do not labour for it we do not desire it.