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A Practical Commentary on the Epistle of Jude
A practical commentary, or An exposition with notes on the Epistle of Jude. Delivered (for the most part) in sundry weekly lectures at Stoke-Newington in Middlesex. By Thomas Manton, B.D. and minister of Covent-Garden.
London: printed by J.M. for Luke Fawn, 1658
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2. They have the same Christ; there is no other Name under Heaven, Acts 4. 12. And Jesus Christ the same yesterday, to day, and for ever, Heb. 13. 8. In all ages the Church hath been saved by Christ, none of the holy ones of God had a more worthy Redeemer then we have. Christ gave the same ransom to purchase Heaven for me, and thee, and others: as under the Law the rich and the poor, were to give the same ransom, Exod. 30. 15. The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less then half a shekel. The price of Christs blood for all souls was equal, if they had a more worthy Christ to dye for them, you might be discouraged.
2. They have the same Christ; there is no other Name under Heaven, Acts 4. 12. And Jesus Christ the same yesterday, to day, and for ever, Heb. 13. 8. In all ages the Church hath been saved by Christ, none of the holy ones of God had a more worthy Redeemer then we have. Christ gave the same ransom to purchase Heaven for me, and thee, and others: as under the Law the rich and the poor, were to give the same ransome, Exod. 30. 15. The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less then half a sheckel. The price of Christs blood for all souls was equal, if they had a more worthy Christ to dye for them, you might be discouraged.
3. You are justified by the same righteous one as far as another: The righteousness of Christ is unto all, and upon all that believe, and there is no difference, Rom. 3. 11. In inherent righteousness, there is a great deal of difference, one hath more grace, & another hath less; in sanctification there are degrees, but as to imputed righteousness, they are all equal, none of the Saints hath finer linen, or are decked with a better vesture then you are; there is a difference in the degree of faith, which receiveth this righteousness, but there is no difference in the righteousness its self;