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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 ...
A51838:696
Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons / by the late Reverend Tho. Manton ...
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1. It is propounded as the Foundation upon which God will build his Church; Mat. 16. 16, 17, 18. And Simon Peter answered and said, thou art Christ the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou Simon Barjona, for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my father which is in heaven. And I say unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this Rock will I build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
1. It is propounded as the Foundation upon which God will build his Church; Mat. 16. 16, 17, 18. And Simon Peter answered and said, thou art Christ the Son of the living God. And Iesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou Simon Barjona, for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my father which is in heaven. And I say unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this Rock will I build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
2. It is the question put, to those that would enter upon Christianity, Acts 8. 37. If thou believest with all thy heart thou mayest: and he answered and said, I believe that Jesus is the son of God. When they were serious in the Profession, that was enough, 1 Joh. 5. 1. Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God.
2. It is the question put, to those that would enter upon Christianity, Acts 8. 37. If thou believest with all thy heart thou maist: and he answered and said, I believe that Iesus is the son of God. When they were serious in the Profession, that was enough, 1 Ioh. 5. 1. Whosoever believeth that Iesus is the Christ, is born of God.
3. This engaged the hearts of the Disciples to tarry with him, when others murmured at his Doctrine. He that cleaveth to this Profession, carrieth himself accordingly, whatever Temptations he hath to the contrary, we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ the Son of the living God.
4. For this End the Scriptures were written, These things are written that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ the son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name. Joh. 20. 31. By obedience to his Laws, dependence on his Promises.
4. For this End the Scriptures were written, These things are written that ye might believe that Iesus is the Christ the son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name. Ioh. 20. 31. By obedience to his Laws, dependance on his Promises.
5. This is the ground of Submission to Christ in all his Offices, why we should hear him as a Prophet in this place, (which I shall more fully make manifest in the next Sermon) why we should depend on him as a Priest, for the virtue of his Oblation and Intercession; if God spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things, ⟨p. 148⟩Rom. 8. 32. 1 Joh. 4. 10. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but he loved us, and sent his son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 Joh. 2. 1. If any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, Jesus Christ the righteous. The blood of Christ is of high Esteem and infinite Value, both as to Merit and satisfaction, to purchase all manner of blessings for us, and to satisfy Gods provoked Justice for our sins. And if the Father be so well-pleased with him, what can he not obtain at his hands; which is an encouragement in our Prayers and Supplications. So for our Improvement of his Kingly Office, which respects Duties and Privileges; our duty with respect to the Kingly Office, is Subjection; Psal. 2. 12. Kiss the Son left he be angry, and you perish in the mid-way. Because Christ Jesus is the Son of God, he should be submitted unto and embraced with the heartiest Love, and Subjection; for to Kiss, is a sign of Religious Adoration; Hos. 13. 2. as they kissed the Calves, and offer Homage and hearty subjection; as Samuel kissed Saul, because God had anointed him to be King over his People; 1 Sam. 10. 1. So for Privileges; he is God co-equal, co eternal with his Father, able to protect all those that apply themselves to him, till he bring them to Eternal ⟨p. 149⟩Glory and Happiness; and therefore it is said, 1 Joh. 5. 5
1. Believe it, lay up this Truth in your Hearts by a firm and sound▪ Belief. There are in Faith three things, Assent, Acceptance, Dependence. The Matter in hand calleth for all these.
1. Believe it, lay up this Truth in your Hearts by a firm and sound▪ Belief. There are in Faith three things, Assent, Acceptance, Dependance. The Matter in hand calleth for all these.
1. A firm Assent. For here we have the Testimony of God concerning his Son; the Apostle tells us, that he that believeth not hath made God a liar, because he believeth not the Testimony of God concerning his Son, 1 Joh. 5. 10. The great Testimony is this, that we have in hand that Jesus is his beloved Son with whom he is well pleased, that he will give Pardon and Life to all that hearken to him, embrace his Person, ⟨p. 150⟩receive his Doctrine, believe his Promises, fear his Threats, obey his Precepts, the strictest of them. Oh labour to work it into your Hearts, that indeed it is so. In matters of Fact, we receive the Testimony of men, two or three credible men; why not in matters of Faith, the Testimony of God, evidenced to us by this solemn action, an account of which we have from Earwitnesses, and Eye-witnesses, who were men that hazarded their all for the delivery of this Truth, and yet referred us to the surer word of Prophecy, 1 Pet. 1. 19. He was owned as a Son, Psal. 2. 7. Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. As a beloved Son, in whom God is well-pleased, Isa. 42. 1. Behold my servant whom I uphold, my elect in whom my soul delighteth. If you be not wanting to your selves, you may have this witness in your hearts, 1 Joh. 5. 10. He that believeth on the son of God, hath the witness in himself. Oh let us not give the flat lye to God. Rouse up this languid Faith; is this true, or is it a cunning devised Fable.
1. A firm Assent. For here we have the Testimony of God concerning his Son; the Apostle tells us, that he that believeth not hath made God a liar, because he believeth not the Testimony of God concerning his Son, 1 Ioh. 5. 10. The great Testimony is this, that we have in hand that Jesus is his beloved Son with whom he is well pleased, that he will give Pardon and Life to all that hearken to him, embrace his Person,
2. Faith is an Acceptance of Christ, or an entering into a Covenant with God by him. You must have the Son, 1 Joh. 5. 12. He that hath the Son, hath life. Joh. 1. 12. As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them ⟨p. 151⟩which believe on his name. Receiving, respects Gods offer. God gives Christ, and we receive what God giveth; to what End? why he giveth him as King, Priest and Prophet, to dwell in our hearts by Faith; to rule us and guide us by his Word and Spirit; and maintain Gods Interest in us against the Devil, the World and the Flesh, till we come to everlasting Glory.
2. Faith is an Acceptance of Christ, or an entring into a Covenant with God by him. You must have the Son, 1 Ioh. 5. 12. He that hath the Son, hath life. Ioh. 1. 12. As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them ⟨p. 151⟩which believe on his name. Receiving, respects Gods offer. God gives Christ, and we receive what God giveth; to what End? why he giveth him as King, Priest and Prophet, to dwell in our hearts by Faith; to rule us and guide us by his Word and Spirit; and maintain Gods Interest in us against the Devil, the World and the Flesh, till we come to everlasting Glory.
3. Dependence: He is able to save to the uttermost, all that come to God by him, therefore on him alone should we depend for all things necessary to Salvation. Two things persuade this dependence.
3. Dependance: He is able to save to the uttermost, all that come to God by him, therefore on him alone should we depend for all things necessary to Salvation. Two things perswade this dependance.
(1.) That nothing can be done without Christ, Acts 4. 12. Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. Nothing can be done without Christ, that may be effectual to our recovery, either for the paying of our Ransom, or for the changing of our Hearts. Alas, what could we do to please God, or profit our own Souls? The work would cease for ever if it should lye upon our hands.
(2.) That he can do what he pleaseth for the good of his redeemed ones; Joh. 17. 2. As thou hast given power over all flesh that he should give eternal life, to as many as thou hast ⟨p. 152⟩given him. All that Christ did for our salvation, did highly content and please the Father; he is satisfied with him, he can make us lovely in his sight; Eph. 1. 6. To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. And will now joy in his People, Isa. 65. 19. and rest in his Love, Zeph. 3. 17. Well then, let us believe; Faith is a ratifying Gods Testimony concerning his Son; we believe what God hath said, that Christ is his Son, we receive him as he is freely offered, and subscribe to this declaration. The Father saith from Heaven, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, hear him; so penitent Believers must answer back again, This is our beloved Redeemer, in whom we are well-pleased, let the Father hear him. He hath somewhat to say to the Father as well as to us; his Doctrine concerneth us, but his Intercession is made to God.
(2.) That he can do what he pleaseth for the good of his redeemed ones; Ioh. 17. 2. As thou hast given power over all flesh that he should give eternal life, to as many as thou hast ⟨p. 152⟩given him. All that Christ did for our salvation, did highly content and please the Father; he is satisfied with him, he can make us lovely in his sight; Eph. 1. 6. To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. And will now joy in his People, Isa. 65. 19. and rest in his Love,
II. Entertain it with Thankfulness, that such a Remedy should be provided for us argueth the unspeakable Love of God; 1 Joh. 4. 9. In this was manifested the love of God to us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live by him. That God should bestow his Son upon us to procure our salvation. God tried ⟨p. 153⟩Abraham's love in sacrificing his son, but manifested his Love to us, in sending his own Son; he spared him not, but delivered him up for us all. Now that such a Remedy and Ransom, is found out for us it should leave an Impression of Gods love on our Hearts, that we may love him again, who first loved us, 1 Joh. 4. 19. Think nothing too dear for God, who thought no rate too dear to purchase our Life and Peace. As our salvation was precious to him, let his Glory be dear to us; only let me tell you, this Love must not be confined to a bare act of our Reason, but you must pray to God to shed abroad this love in your hearts by the Holy Spirit, Rom. 5. 5. that so you may study to love and please God, prize Christ and his precious Benefits above all things in the World, and live to him who died for you, that you may feel the constraining Efficacy and Force of Love.
II. Entertain it with Thankfulness, that such a Remedy should be provided for us argueth the unspeakable Love of God; 1 Ioh. 4. 9. In this was manifested the love of God to us, because that God sent his onely begotten Son into the world, that we might live by him. That God should bestow his Son upon us to procure our salvation. God tried ⟨p. 153⟩Abraham's love in sacrificing his son, but manifested his Love to us, in sending his own Son; he spared him not, but delivered him up for us all. Now that such a Remedy and Ransome, is found out for us it should leave an Impression of Gods love on our Hearts, that we may love him again, who first loved us,
MATTH. 17. 5. This is my beloved Son in whom I am well-pleased, Hear ye him.
1. The Design and Intent of this Scripture is to set forth the Lord Jesus, as the great Mediator, as appeareth.
1. THe Design and Intent of this Scripture is to set forth the Lord Jesus, as the great Mediator, as appeareth.
5. This is the ground of Submission to Christ in all his Offices, why we should hear him as a Prophet in this place, (which I shall more fully make manifest in the next Sermon) why we should depend on him as a Priest, for the vertue of his Oblation and Intercession; if God spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things, ⟨p. 148⟩Rom. 8. 32. 1 Ioh. 4. 10. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but he loved us, and sent his son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 Ioh. 2. 1. If any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, Iesus Christ the righteous. The blood of Christ is of high Esteem and infinite Value, both as to Merit and satisfaction, to purchase all manner of blessings for us, and to satisfie Gods provoked Justice for our sins. And if the Father be so well-pleased with him, what can he not obtain at his hands; which is an encouragement in our Prayers and Supplications. So for our Improvement of his Kingly Office, which respects Duties and Priviledges; our duty with respect to the Kingly Office, is Subjection; Psal. 2. 12. Kiss the Son left he be angry, and you perish in the mid-way. Because Christ Jesus is the Son of God, he should be submitted unto and embraced with the heartiest Love, and Subjection; for to Kiss, is a sign of Religious Adoration; Hos. 13. 2. as they kissed the Calves, and offer Homage and hearty subjection; as Samuel kissed Saul, because God had anointed him to be King over his People; 1 Sam. 10. 1. So for Priviledges; he is God co-equal, co eternal with his Father, able to protect all those that apply themselves to him, till he bring them to Eternal ⟨p. 149⟩Glory and Happiness; and therefore it is said, 1 Ioh. 5. 5. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Iesus is the Son of God. That is the fortifying Truth; this both cautioneth us against all the delights and snares, and supports us against all the terrors and fears of the World. If we have the Son of God for our Prophet, Priest and King, we ought to carry our selves with greater Reverence, Trust and Subjection.