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The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In…
The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In a sermon preached on a a [sic] day, when such a church was gathered, and a pastor ordained. : Now published by that church, as a continual monitor of their duty, and for the more extensive benefit of others, who would be confirmed in the right ways of the Lord. : [Three lines of quotations]The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In a sermon preached on a a [sic] day, when such a church was gathered, and a pastor ordained. : Now published by that church, as a continual monitor of their duty, and for the more extensive benefit of others, who would be confirmed in the right wayes of the Lord. : [Three lines of quotations]
Boston: printed by B. Green for S. Phillips, 1709
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IV. But a Temple Built thus together, what must it be Built upon? It must be Built upon our Lord JESUS CHRIST. In Him a Church is to be Built together.
Excellent Things are implied in this.
First. In Him! — Every Church-Member should be In Him; Every Church-Member should have an Union with the Lord JESUS ⟨p. 21⟩CHRIST. Who are they, that are fit for for Church-Fellowship? we read, Eph. 1.1. The Saints, and Faithful in Christ Jesus. Before we come to be in a Church, we should be in the Lord Jesus Christ. They that are not in the Lord JESUS CHRIST, and that are not New Creatures, and that are not Holy Ones Partakers of the Heavenly Calling; are not Sound Members of the Church. Our First work must be to make sure of this, That we be in the Lord JESUS CHRIST, by Accepting of Him, as He is Offered unto us. Then we may come to be in the church, and welcome. And the Grand care of every One, that is in the Church, it should run upon this; Am I in the Lord Jesus Christ, or no? It is not being in the Church, that will deliver a man from the Wrath of God. No; 'Tis being in the Lord JESUS CHRIST. Our main care must be that; Phil. 3 9. Oh! That I may be found in Him!
First. In Him! — Every Church-Member should be In Him; Every Church-Member should have an Ʋnion with the Lord JESUS ⟨p. 21⟩CHRIST. Who are they, that are fit for for Church-Fellowship? we read,