2 Chronicles 7

This seems a plain granting of the Synod's saying, and of their proof of it. Whereas the Synod said, That the parents in question are keepers of the covenant, because they are not forsakers, and rejecters of the God, and covenant of their fathers; and alleged for this (Deuterono…

We know that every transgression, or falling short of duty required in the Covenant, is not accounted in Scripture an absolute breach of the Covenant (or a forsaking and rejecting thereof) such as for which God gives to persons or people a bill of divorce. Do but compare these p…

And a father cannot but must needs make promise of favor to those that be his children, and therefore it cannot be that he should call God his father truly, which has not in his heart this assurance, that God will fulfill all his promises made to him. Promises made to prayer, as…

1. There was then a clear word of institution for them. The trumpets of silver and cornets of horn, were instituted by the hand of Moses (Numbers 10, in the ten first verses, and Leviticus 23:23, 24), and in David's time there were added cymbals of brass, and harps and psalterie…

Promises made to prayer; these and such like are to be marked as follow. 2 Chronicles 7:14. If my people among whom my name is called upon, do humble themselves, and pray, and seek my presence, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear in heaven and be merciful to their…

Hence perhaps is that threat against the unfaithful servant: the Lord (Matthew 24:51) will cut him in pieces on account of neglect of the covenant. And from this cutting of the victim, "to cut" among the Hebrews means "to strike a covenant:" 2 Chronicles 7:18, "And I will establ…

So when God lays sin to the charge of the sinner, in punishing it, he is said to lay a burden on the sinner, (2 Kings 9:25). And to remove this burden, is to pardon the sin. (2 Chronicles 7:14). If my people humble themselves, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their…

First, the falling down of the fire from heaven to consume the first offerings, and to leave a fire to be kept alive perpetually upon the altar, a type of the effectual operation of the Holy Ghost, making all our sacrifices acceptable to God. And this the Jews expressly confess…

Otherwise the fury of the Lord will be so much the more provoked, and the fire of his anger will break forth into such a flame, as none shall be able to quench; otherwise the Lord will be so much the more enraged against you, and meet you like a roaring and devouring lion, or li…

Another thing, that the Jews in their ancient writings mention as being now withdrawn, was the fire from heaven on the altar. When Moses built the tabernacle and altar in the wilderness, and the first sacrifices were offered on it, fire came down from heaven, and consumed the bu…

Love is a sweet and gracious affection whereby we wish the good of another and promote his welfare as our own. Love is a sacred fire kindled in the heart by the Spirit, like that fire which came from heaven (2 Chronicles 7:1). I shall endeavor to preserve this fire in Christians…

So (Isaiah 55:6): Seek the Lord while he may be found. The duty is ordained to draw and to allure the soul to God, no more but an opportunity that God and men may trade and have commerce with one another: as Solomon did therefore build the glorious temple to the Lord, that he mi…

Thus much for this doctrine. 2 Chronicles 7:14. If my people that are called by my name do humble themselves: We are now come to the conditions upon which mercy and forgiveness are here promised.

2 Chronicles 7:14. If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways — then will I hear in heaven, and will be merciful to their sin, and will heal their land. These words contain the answer God gave to…

When God shall see his faithful servants bring forth clusters of sweet fruits to him, they shall be a blessing to others; implying, that wherever God's servants are, because of his covenant with them, wherever they crave a blessing, and mourn for the want of it, God will provide…