1. That which the Apostle hath noted concerning Christ being ever the same, discovereth sundry errors: as
1. That believers before Christ was exhibited, had another ground of faith and hope then such as have lived since.
2 That the place of rest whither the souls of believers, before Christ exhibited, went after their decease, was another, (which they call Limbus Patrum) then that whereunto the souls of deceased Saints now go.
3. That traditions of men, and that concerning articles of faith, may be added to the Gospel of Christ.
4. That there are other Mediators and Intercessors besides Jesus Christ.
5. That the Messiah is yet to come: whom the unbelieving Jews still expect.
2. The foresaid doctrine concerning Christ to be ever the same, requires that we be well instructed in the Types and Prophesies concerning Christ before he was exhibited, and in those mysteries which are since more clearly revealed of him: as in his Titles, and the meaning of them: in all his Offices and undertakings; in whatsoever he hath done and endured for mans Redemption and Salvation: all set out the same Christ.
3. As we know him, so we ought according to that which is set forth in the Old and New Testament, to respect him; and to have him in as high account as ever any had, because he is still the same. We ought to rest only on him, and place our whole confidence on him, and subject our selves wholly to him, as to our only Lord, Saviour, and Redeemer, even the only Head and Foundation of the Church: Ever the same.
1. That which the Apostle hath noted concerning Christ being ever the same, discovereth sundry errours: as
1. That believers before Christ was exhibited, had another ground of faith and hope then such as have lived since.
2 That the place of rest whither the souls of believers, before Christ exhibited, went after their decease, was another, (which they call Limbus Patrum) then that whereunto the souls of deceased Saints now go.
3. That traditions of men, and that concerning articles of faith, may be added to the Gospel of Christ.
4. That there are other Mediators and Intercessors besides Jesus Christ.
5. That the Messiah is yet to come: whom the unbelieving Jews still expect.
2. The foresaid doctrine concerning Christ to be ever the same, requires that we be well instructed in the Types and Prophesies concerning Christ before he was exhibited, and in those mysteries which are since more clearly revealed of him: as in his Titles, and the meaning of them: in all his Offices and undertakings; in whatsoever he hath done and endured for mans Redemption and Salvation: all set out the same Christ.
3. As we know him, so we ought according to that which is set forth in the Old and New Testament, to respect him; and to have him in as high account as ever any had, because he is still the same. We ought to rest only on him, and place our whole confidence on him, and subject our selves wholly to him, as to our only Lord, Saviour, and Redeemer, even the only Head and Foundation of the Church: Ever the same.
