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XVIII sermons on the second chapter of the 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians containing…
XVIII sermons on the second chapter of the 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians containing the description, rise, growth, and fall of Antichrist : with divers cautions and arguments to establish Christians against the apostasy of the Church of Rome : very necessary for these times / by that late reverend and learned divine, Thomas Manton ...XVIII sermons on the second chapter of the 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians containing the description, rise, growth, and fall of Antichrist : with divers cautions and arguments to establish Christians against the apostacy of the Church of Rome : very necessary for these times / by that late reverend and learned divine, Thomas Manton ...
London: printed by J.D. for J. Robinson, 1679
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2. The instances of his Pride. 1. In exalting himself above all human power, who exalteth himself above all that is called God, or is worshipped: 2. An usurpation of divine ⟨p. 82⟩honour; he as God, sitteth in the Temple of God, showing himself that he is God.
2. The instances of his Pride. 1. In exalting himself above all human power, who exalteth himself above all that is called God, or is worshipped: 2. An usurpation of divine ⟨p. 82⟩honour; he as God, sitteth in the Temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
Let us open these things more particularly.
1. He is represented in the term [Greek or Hebrew], as one diametrically opposite to Christ, and contrary to him, who is the true Head, and Lord of the Church, Acts 10.36. He is Lord over all; but Antichrist opposeth himself, that is, showeth himself in a quite contrary appearance. That which is most remarkable in Christ, and should be in all his followers, is humility. He expressed a wonderful contempt of the riches and greatness of the World, and all the honour which is of man; taking the form of a Servant, and making himself of no reputation, and living a mean inferior life. He came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many, Matth. 20.28. He kept no state, nor affected pomp of Attendants, though he were Lord of all, yet he became poor to make us rich,