That the Papists are a corrupt Sect of Christians, is beyond dispute, to any that will try their Religion by the Scriptures; and that they are far more corrupt than the Protestants […] Reformed Churches, will also soon appear by the comparison, or a view of both Churches. But whether they are so corrupt, as to become the Seat of Antichrist, is the matter under debate. ⟨p. 62⟩Therefore let any one consider, where the eminent Apostasy is to be found. Who are they that invade Christs Authority, by setting up an Universal Head over all Christians? Who are they that establish the Doctrine of Daemons, or revive the worship of a middle sort of Powers, between God and mortal men? 1 Tim. 4.1. who through Hypocrisy invent so many lies to maintain it, and when Christians should keep themselves from Idols, 1 Joh. 5.21. yet in defiance of this, worship Angels, and other Creatures, Col. 2.18. Let n• man beguile you of your reward, in a voluntary humility, and worshipping of Angels, &c. and erect the Images of Saints, commanding and compelling men to adore them, and pray to them; who are they that are not contented with the one only Mediator? 1 Tim. 2.5. For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 Cor. 8.5. For though there be that are called Gods, whether in Heaven, or in Earth (as there be Gods m•ny, and Lords many.) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him, and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him; but set up other Mediators of Intercession? Who are they that plead for Indulgences? and the supererogatory sa••sfactio•• of the Saints, as gathered into the Treasure of the Church, and so profitable for the remission of sins? and condemn them who think ⟨p. 63⟩the contrary? Who are they that keep Belie vers from reading the Scriptures, when they are so expressly enjoined to do it, Joh. 5.39. and Psal. 1.2. But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and in his Law doth he meditate day and night: That deny one part of the Lords Supper to his Disciples, notwithstanding his Institution to the contrary? 1 Cor. 11.25, 26. After the same manner also he took the Cup, whe• he had supped, saying, This Cup is the New Testament in my blood: This do ye, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me:
That the Papists are a corrupt Sect of Christians, is beyond dispute, to any that will try their Religion by the Scriptures; and that they are far more corrupt than the Protestants 〈…〉 Reformed Churches, will also soon appear by the comparison, or a view of both Churches. But whether they are so corrupt, as to become the Seat of Antichrist, is the matter under debate. ⟨p. 62⟩Therefore let any one conside•, where the eminent Apostasy is to be found. Who are they that invade Christs Authority, by setting up an Universal Head over all C•ristians? Who are they that establish the Doctrine of Daemons, or revive the worship of a middle sort of Powers, between God and mortal men? 1 Tim. 4.1. who through Hypocrisy •nvent so many lies to maintain it, and when Christians should keep themselves from Idols, 1 Ioh. 5.21. yet in defiance of this, worship Angels, and other Creatures, Col. 2.18. Let n• man beguile you of your reward, in a voluntary humility, and worshipping of Angels, &c. and erect the Images of Saints, commanding and compelling men to adore them, and pray to them; who are they that are not contented with the one only Mediatour? 1 Tim. 2.5. For there is one God, and one Mediatour between God and men, the man Christ Iesus. 1 Cor. 8.5. For though there be that are called Gods, whether in Heaven, or in Earth (as there be Gods m•ny, and Lords many.) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him, and one Lord Iesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him; but set up other Medi•tours of Intercession? Who are they that plead for Indulgences? and the supererogatory sa••sfactio•• of the Saints, as gathered into the Treasure of the Church, and so profitable for the remission of sins? and condemn them who think ⟨p. 63⟩
