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An answer to the discourse of Mr. William Sherlock, touching the knowledge of Christ,…
An answer to the discourse of Mr. William Sherlock, touching the knowledge of Christ, and our union and communion with him by Edward Polhill ..., Esquire.
London: printed for Ben. Foster, 1675
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
but those called ones among them, to whom Christ was the power of God, and wisdom of God, had internal illuminations and operations of Grace: The Gospel then is the power and wisdom of God, but organically ⟨p. 286⟩and in subserviency to Christ, who hath all the power in Heaven and earth, and illuminates and subdues hearts by the Gospel, as he pleases; he hath power to save such as believe and obey; but that is not all; he hath power to make them believing and obedient, and to save them, not contrary to the Gospel-rules, but according to them.
But the chief personal Grace is still behind; 1viz. the Righteousness of Christ: Now no Christian will deny, that Christ was very righteous, a great example of universal holiness and purity; and it must be confessed, that his Righteousness was not an imaginary, imputed Righteousness, but inherent and personal; but what comfort is this to us, if we continue wilful, incorrigible sinners: Yes, saith the Doctor, Hast thou the sense of guilt upon thee? Christ is complete Righteousness, the Lord our Righteousness; this makes Christ suitable to the wants of a sinner indeed, that he hath a Righteousness for him, which God infinitely prefers before any home-spun Righteousness of his own. This is a very comfortable Notion for bad men, and such as I would not part with for all the world, did I resolve to live ⟨p. 287⟩wickedly, and yet intend to go to heaven; but it is good to be sure in a matter of importance.
But the chief personal Grace is still bebind; 1viz. the Righteousness of Christ: Now no Christian will deny, that Christ was very righteous, a great example of universal holiness and purity; and it must be confessed, that his Righteousness was not an imaginary, imputed Righteousness, but inherent and personal; but what comfort is this to us, if we continue wilful, incorrigible sinners: Yes, saith the Doctor, Hast thou the sence of guilt upon thee? Christ is complete Righteousness, the Lord our Righteousness; this makes Christ sutable to the wants of a sinner indeed, that he hath a Righteousness for him, which God infinitely prefers before any home-spun Righteousness of his own. This is a very comfortable Notion for bad men, and such as I would not part with for all the world, did I resolve to live