Obj. 6. But repentance in the New Testament, 1is nothing else but the change of the mind, and to be of another mind then to seek Righteousness by the works of the law; even to seek it in Christ alone; and mortification is but the apprehension of sin slain by Christ, and so Repentance is a part of Faith, though Repentance in the Old Testament, was to bewail sin and so sake it. Ans. But this is to dally with Christ, all mortification and dominion over our lusts that fighteth against mercy and justice, and the duties of the second Table, must be, by this means, an act of Faith, and the New light of Christ in the mind, believing our Righteousness to be in Christ: And so an act of Internal worship belonging to the first Table; then as the Scripture saith, The sinner is justified by Faith, apprehending Christs Righteousness; so might we well say, that we are justified by Repentance and by mortification. 2. That Repentance layeth hold on Christs Righteousness. 3. That as to believe only without works doth justify and save; so to repent only (that is to change ⟨p. 149⟩the mind and apprehend Righteousness not in works, but in the Christ) without all holiness and forsaking of sin should save us: But this is to acquit men from all duties of the second Table; yea, and of all the first Table, loving of God, Praying, Praising, hearing, &c. except only we are to believe: This is clear the way of the old Gnostics, who placed all holiness in mere knowledge and apprehension of Gods will, without love or obedience. 2. Repentance is sorrow according to God,2 1 Cor. 7.9.10. Jam. 4.9. And eschewing evil and doing good, 1 Pet. 3.11. And the Crucifying of the old man, and the lusts thereof, as Fornication, Uncleanness, Inordinate affection, evil Concupiscence, Covetousness, Col. 3.5. And these are commanded in the New Testament, as the very lesson of the Grace of God, Tit. 2.11. Its true in the Old Testament, the People were under Tutors and bondage; but that was in regard of the carnal commandment of Ceremonies, the cognizance of our bloody demerit held forth in bloody sacrifices. 2. In regard, less of Christ and the sweetness of the Gospel was then known, and the Law chased harder the guilty to Christ. But 1. Servile obedience through apprehension of legal terrors, was never commanded in the spiritual Law of God to the Jews, more then to us. 2.
Obj. 6. But repentance in the New Testament, 1is nothing else but the change of the mind, and to be of another mind then to seek Righteousnesse by the works of the law; even to seek it in Christ alone; and mortification is but the apprehension of sin slain by Christ, and so Repentance is a part of Faith, though Repentance in the Old Testament, was to bewail sin and so sake it. Ans. But this is to dally with Christ, all mortification and dominion over our lusts that fighteth against mercy and justice, and the duties of the second Table, must be, by this means, an act of Faith, and the New light of Christ in the mind, believing our Righteousnesse to be in Christ: And so an act of Internall worship belonging to the first Table; then as the Scripture saith, The sinner is justified by Faith, apprehending Christs Righteousnes; so might we well say, that we are justified by Repentance and by mortification. 2. That Repentance layeth hold on Christs Righteousnesse. 3. That as to beleeve only without works doth justifie and save; so to repent only (that is to change ⟨p. 149⟩the minde and apprehend Righteousnesse not in works, but in the Christ) without all holinesse and forsaking of sin should save us: But this is to acquit men from all duties of the second Table; yea, and of all the first Table, loving of God, Praying, Praising, hearing, &c. except only we are to beleeve: This is clear the way of the old Gnosticks, who placed all holinesse in meer knowledge and apprehension of Gods will, without love or obedience. 2. Repentance is sorrow according to God,2 1 Cor. 7.9.10. Jam. 4.9. And eschewing evill and doing good, 1 Pet. 3.11. And the Crucifying of the old man, and the lusts thereof, as Fornication, Vncleannesse, Inordinate affection, evil Concupiscence, Covetousnesse, Col. 3.5. And these are commanded in the New Testament, as the very lesson of the Grace of God, Tit. 2.11. Its true in the Old Testament, the People were under Tutors and bondage; but that was in regard of the carnall commandement of Ceremonies, the cognizance of our bloody demerit held forth in bloody sacrifices. 2. In regard, lesse of Christ and the sweetnesse of the Gospel was then known, and the Law chased harder the guilty to Christ. But 1. Servile obedience through apprehension of legall terrors, was never commanded in the spirituall Law of God to the Jews, more then to us. 2.
- 1Obj. 6. Hen. Den Doctor of Joh. Baptists pa. 46, 47. Repentance is different from Faith, the contrary whereof Libertines teach.Obj. 6. Hen. Denne Doctor of Ioh. Baptists pa. 46, 47. Repentance is different from Faith, the contrary whereof Libertines teach.
- 2Repentance the same in the Old & New Testament.
