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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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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, 2 Cor. 8.9. But it may be this was proper to him, doth he expect it from his Servants and Officers, in the Church? Yes, this is the grace which he hath recommended to all his Followers: Matth. 11.29. Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly. But especially to the Ministers of the Gospel: our Lord foresaw what spirit would work in them, and therefore he forewarned them of Pride and Lordliness, Matth. 20.25, 26. Ye know that the ⟨p. 83⟩Princes of the earth do exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise Authority upon them: but it shall not be so among you, but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your Minister. Among Christs Servants, he that is chief, must be chief in service; even as a servant unto all,