A brief declaration and vindication of the doctrine of the Trinity as also of…

I have fixed on these particulars; to give every Ordinary Reader an instance how fully and plainly what he is to believe in this matter is revealed in the Scripture. And should I produce all the Testimonies which expressly give witness unto these positions, ⟨p. 164⟩it is known how great a part of the Bible must be transcribed. And these are the things which are indispensably required of us to believe, that we may be able […] and regulate our obedience according to the mind and will of God. In the Explanation of this Doctrine unto further Edification, sundry things are usually insisted on, which necessarily and infallibly ensue upon the propositions of Scripture before laid down; and serve to beget in the minds of Believers a due apprehension, and right understanding of them. As,

I have fixed on these particulars; to give every Ordinary Reader an instance how fully and plainly what he is to believe in this matter is revealed in the Scripture. And should I produce all the Testimonies which expresly give witness unto these positions, ⟨p. 164⟩it is known how great a part of the Bible must be transcribed. And these are the things which are indispensibly required of us to believe, that we may be able 〈…〉 and regulate our obedience according to the mind and will of God. In the Explanation of this Doctrine unto further Edification, sundry things are usually insisted on, which necessarily and infallibly ensue upon the propositions of Scripture before laid down; and serve to beget in the minds of Believers a due apprehension, and right understanding of them. As,

1. That God in this matter is to be considered as the chief, supreme, absolute Rector and Governor of all; as the Lord of the Law, and of sinners; but yet so as an offended Ruler. Not as an offended Person, but as an offended Ruler, who hath right to exact punishment upon Transgressors, and whose Righteousness of Rule requires that he should so do.