A Practical Commentary on the Epistle of Jude

Once more this mercy is called [the mercy of our Lord Jesus ¹Christ.] Thence observe, That this mercy which we look for is dispensed by Jesus Christ; he purchased it, and he hath the managing of it in the whole economy of grace: he shall take of mine, saith he, concerning the holy Ghost, and in the last day he distributeth to some judgment without mercy, to others mercy, they are judged upon Gospel terms.

Once more this mercy is called [the mercy of our Lord Jesus ¹Christ.] Thence observe, That this mercy which we look for is dispensed by Jesus Christ; he purchased it, and he hath the managing of it in the whole oeconomy of grace: he shall take of mine, saith he, concerning the holy Ghost, and in the last day he distributeth to some judgment without mercy, to others mercy, they are judged upon Gospel terms.

1. 1Observat. 7.

Well then, 1. Get an interest in Christ, otherwise we cannot look for mercy in that great day, 1 John 2. 28. If we abide in him then shall we have boldness; they that sleight Christ in the offers of the Gospel have no reason to look for benefit by him, you will howl and tremble then, and call upon the mountains to hide you from the wrath of him that sitteth upon the throne; they that prize the mercy of Christ now, they find it to be the very last, mercy that planted grace in their hearts, will then put the crown upon their heads; here 'twas their care to glorify Christ, and to honour him though with the loss of all, there will Christ glorify them in the presence of all the world.

Well then, 1. Get an interest in Christ, otherwise we cannot look for mercy in that great day,