A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprised in fifty two heads, with…A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprized in fifty two heads, with…

Jesus Christs great Office is, to be a Mediator between God and Man. Here was declared ⟨p. 10⟩1. Who is this Jesus Christ. 2. What it is to be a Mediator. 3. That Jesus Christ, and he only is such; he only had Authority, he only had Ability. 4. In what capacity he is a Mediator; As God-Man. 5. How he performs this Office. 1. Generally, and that by his Merits purchasing; By his Efficacy, applying what he hath purchased. 2. Particularly, 1. By becoming a Divine Prophet, to reveal Gods Will by his Word, and to illuminate Mans heart by his Spirit. 2. A Divine Priest, in his Satisfaction and Intercession. 3. A Divine King, graciously ruling over his Church, and powerfully over-ruling his Enemies. XXI. Then 3. follows the Consideration of Christs two-fold State; 1. Christ's STATE of HUMILIATION. Phil. 2.8.-He humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross. Princ. The Son of God hath greatly humbled himself for the Sons of Men. Here were opened 1. His Conception and Birth. 2. His Obedience; to the Ceremonial Law, to the Moral. 3. His Sufferings; Outwardly, the Infirmities of the Flesh, the Indignities of the World, the Temptations of the Devil: Inwardly, Fear, Sorrow, Desertion. 4. His Death, attended with Pain, Shame, Curse. 5. His Burial and Descent. XXII. 2. State of CHRISTS EXALTATION. Acts 5.31. Him hath God exalted with his right hand, to be a Prince and a Saviour. Princ. The same Jesus who was slain for our Sins, was exalted by God for our Justification. The Steps of this Exaltation are 1. His Resurrection; whereby Jesus Christ having overcome Death, and so paid the Wages of Sin, and satisfy the ⟨p. 11⟩Law, did rise the third day, with the self-same body which dyed. 2. His Ascension; whereby having conversed forty days on Earth after his Resurrection, he ascended into the highest Heavens. 3. His sitting on Gods right hand; whereby Jesus Christ is placed in supreme Authority in Heaven, for the good of his Church, &c. XXIII. Having spoken of our Redeemer, there follows 2. His. SATISFACTION and REDEMPTION. 1 Timoth. 2. 6.—Who gave himself a ransom for all, &c. Princ. The Intent of Jesus Christs Sufferings, was to be a Ransom, and to make Satisfaction, for all that believe. Here was shown 1. That Man did once belong to God, and was at peace with him. 2. Man having forsaken God, incurs his Wrath and Curse. 3.