Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons /

1. A Testimony given to Christ. 2. A command to hear him. Or (1.) The dignity of Christ, he is the beloved Son of God, in whom he is well pleased. (2.) A suitable respect bespoken for him.

The words are few, but yet contain the sum of the whole Gospel, and they are spoken not by a Man, nor by an Angel, but by the Lord himself, and therefore they should be entertained with the more reverence. The Apostle Peter who was one of the parties present, could never forget this Testimony of the Father, concerning his Son Jesus Christ, 2 Pet. 1. 17. He received from the Father Honour and Glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent Glory. This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased; and besides what Christ speaketh of another voice from Heaven, is true of this, John 12. 30. This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes; not so much to encourage him in his suffering as to our edification and instruction. All the testimonies given unto Christ from Heaven tended to point him out to sinners, as the true Messiah, approved and accepted of God; therefore these words should ever be in our minds, especially when we draw nigh to God in solemn duties.

The words are few, but yet contain the sum of the whole Gospel, and they are spoken not by a Man, nor by an Angel, but by the Lord himself, and therefore they should be entertained with the more reverence. The Apostle Peter who was one of the parties present, could never forget this Testimony of the Father, concerning his Son Jesus Christ, 2 Pet. 1. 17. He received from the Father Honour and Glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent Glory. This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased; and besides what Christ speaketh of another voice from Heaven, is true of this, Iohn 12. 30. This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes; not so much to encourage him in his suffering as to our edification and instruction. All the testimonies given unto Christ from Heaven tended to point him out to sinners, as the true Messiah, approved and accepted of God; therefore these words should ever be in our minds, especially when we draw nigh to God in solemn duties.