The truly blessed man

1. It takes off the Condemnation of the Law which was fallen on the Sinner; all mankind were for sin, condemned by the Law of God: we read therefore of unbelievers, that they are condemned already, Joh. 3.18. and this condemnation was according to the tenor of the Law, Gen. 2.17. Thou shalt surely die. This Sentence ⟨p. 13⟩is past by God on the whole race of fallen men; & every unpardoned sinner abides under it; & every sort of death is contained in it; and what a fearful thing is it to stand condemned? how miserable is such an one? but as soon as the pardon comes, the Condemnation ceaseth, Rom. 8.1. and if it never comes, it is impossible for the man to scape the Execution of it; he cannot break prison; the Law must take place: but this stops the mouth of the Law, and that nothing else can do.

1. It takes off the Condemnation of the Law which was fallen on the Sinner; all mankind were for sin, condemned by the Law of God: we read therefore of unbelievers, that they are condemned already, Joh. 3.18. and this condemnation was according to the tenour of the Law, Gen. 2.17. Thou shalt surely dy. This Sentence ⟨p. 13⟩is past by God on the whole race of fallen men; & every unpardoned sinner abides under it; & every sort of death is contained in it; and what a fearful thing is it to stand condemned? how miserable is such an one? but as soon as the pardon comes, the Condemnation ceaseth, Rom. 8.1. and if it never comes, it is impossible for the man to scape the Execution of it; he cannot break prison; the Law must take place: but this stops the mouth of the Law, and that nothing else can do.