A85428:617
Christ Set Forth
Christ set forth in his [brace] death, resurrection, ascension, sitting at Gods right hand, intercession, [brace] as the [brace] cause of justification. Object of justifying faith. Upon Rom. 8. ver. 34. Together with a treatise discovering the affectionate tenderness of Christs heart now in heaven, unto sinners on earth. / By Tho: Goodwin, B.D.Christ set forth in his [brace] death, resurrection, ascension, sitting at Gods right hand, intercession, [brace] as the [brace] cause of justification. Object of justifying faith. Upon Rom. 8. ver. 34. Together with a treatise discovering the affectionate tendernesse of Christs heart now in heaven, unto sinners on earth. / By Tho: Goodwin, B.D.
London: printed by W.E. and J.G. for Robert Dawlman, 1642
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.
First, that we are thereby but conformed to his example, for he was tempted in all, and this may be no small comfort to us.
First, that we are thereby but conformed to his example, for he was tempted in all, and this may bee no small comfort to us.
Secondly, we may look to that particular instance of Christs being under the like, as a meriting cause to procure and purchase succour for us under the same now; and so in that respect may yet further comfort our selves. And
Thirdly, his having once borne the like, may relieve us in this, that therefore he experimentally knows the misery and distress of such a condition, and so is yet further moved & quickened thereby to help us.
Thirdly, his having once borne the like, may relieve us in this, that therefore he experimentally knowes the misery and distresse of such a condition, and so is yet further moved & quickned thereby to help us.
As the Doctrine delivered is a comfort, Use 3 so the greatest motive against sin; and persuasive unto obedience, to consider, that Christs heart if it be not afflicted with, (and how far it may suffer with us we know not) yet for certain hath less joy in us, as we are more or less sinful, or obedient. You know not by sinning what blows you give the heart of Christ: If no more but that his joy is the less in you, it should move you, as it useth to do those that are ingenuous. And take this as one incentive to obedience, that if he retain the same heart and mind for mercy towards you which he had here on earth: Then to answer his love, endeavour you to have the same heart towards him