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If you ask them, who told them so, they cannot tell; but they can tell when it was; namely, when he was led by the spirit into the Wilderness for forty days after his baptism. But yet this instance is subject to another misadventure; in that one of the Evangelists plainly affirm…

1. His love and good-will he testifies in his Compellation, [in non-Latin alphabet], Beloved. It is an expression of most entire affection, and is never used in the Gospel but to express the love of God the Father to his Son Jesus Christ (Matthew 3:17; chap. 12:18; chap. 17:5; M…

Him had God raised to send under the name, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to prepare the way of the Lord (Malachi 4). Hence is his Ministry called the beginning of the Gospel (Mark 1:1, 2). Until his coming, the People were bound absolutely and universally to the Covenant in…

This is the method of preaching, confirmed by the example and command of Christ himself. Repent and believe the Gospel (Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15). And almost all the sermons that we find, not only of John the Baptist in a way of preparation for the declaration of the Gospel, as (…

Acts 11:18, it is therefore called repentance to life. Repentance (if it be true) and faith go together (Mark 1:15): repent you, and believe, &c. There is a repentance preparatory, and antecedaneous to faith: and there is a repentance that is a consequent, and a fruit of it.

The laws of this kingdom are the word of God in the books of the old and new testament. Therefore it is called the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 13), the Gospel of the kingdom (Mark 1:13), the rod of his mouth (Isaiah 11:4), the arm of God (Isaiah 53:1). As a king by his laws bring…

The laws of this kingdom, is the word of God, in the books of the Old and New Testament. Therefore it is called the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 13), the Gospel of the kingdom (Mark 1:13), the rod of his mouth (Isaiah 11:4), the arm of God (Isaiah 53:1). As a king by his laws brin…

Upon this same argument, or prejudice, the whole of Gentilism formerly rested. For when Jesus Christ Himself first went forth to expound heavenly truth from the bosom of the Father, the Pharisees assailed Him with that very question: "What new teaching is this?" (Mark 1:27). VII…

1. From the manner how the gospel proposes faith, it is by way of command in the imperative mood — Believe, Come you that are weary, etc., Come to the Wedding, open, etc. — wherein somewhat of the nature of faith is held out, all these being the same with believing. 2. It is not…

And if any man thirst, let him come to me and drink (John 7:37). And whoever will, let him take of the water of life freely (Revelation 22:17; Mark 1:15). If Cornwell can free willing, thirsting, desiring, from working, he has much divinity: yet the water of life and salvation p…

Nor need we flee to that exposition ever and anon, that Christ died for all, that is, all ranks of men. For "all" is put in Scripture ordinarily for many; as (Deuteronomy 1:21; Psalm 71:18; Jeremiah 15:10; Jeremiah 19:9; Jeremiah 20:7; Jeremiah 23:30; Jeremiah 49:17; Ezekiel 16:…

Thus when he was about to enter on a Journey, and go a Circuit throughout all Galilee to preach in their Synagogues, he rose up a great while before Day, and went out, and departed into a solitary Place, and there prayed. Mark 1:35 — 39. And when he was about to choose his twelv…

We may in our place and calling venture ourselves on the protection of God's Providence upon obvious temptations, God will maintain and support us in them; that is to trust God, but to go out of our calling is to tempt God. 4. Compare the words used in Matthew and Mark (Mark 1:1…

There is by a prolepsis, some little inversion of the order. But because of Mark 1:13, where it is said, He was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan, and was with the wild beasts, take the former answer. 2. The proposal of the temptation: If you be the son of God, comma…

This blessed mystery — that the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the Gospel — yet this transcendent design of love was manifested to a choice apostle while he was in the performance of this duty of secret prayer: th…

Ionas is called to preach to Niniue, and withall God forsakes him, and leaues him to himselfe, so, as he is cast into the sea, and deuoured of a fish: and after this, being delivered, he must goe preach at Niniue. When Christ was in his baptisme (as it were inaugurated the Docto…

The second petition is, Your kingdome come. John the baptist preached thus, Prepare the wayof the Lord, and make his paths straight, Mar. 1. Saint Paul says, Praie that the word of God may have free passage, and be glorified, 2.

Also that he went through Egypt, and led them in the wilderness like a flock (Exodus 11:4; Psalm 78:52). Now this place is alleged by (Matthew 3:3; Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4; John 1:23) and applied to John Baptist, as if these things were foretold of him, and very rightly: for he was t…

Mark 1:21-28 21. And they entered into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbaths, entering into the synagogue, he taught.

6. And were baptized in Jordan by him, confessing their sins. Mark 1:1-6 1. The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2. As it is written in the prophets, Lo, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.

12. Whose winnowing-fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing-floor, and will collect the wheat into his barn: but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. Mark 1:7-8 7. And he preached, saying, One comes after me, that latchet of whose shoes I am…

17. And, lo, a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Mark 1:9-11 9. And it happened in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.

4. But he answering said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word which proceeds from the mouth of God. Mark 1:12-13 12. And immediately the Spirit drove him into the wilderness,

17. From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mark 1:14-15 14. Now after that John had been imprisoned, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the kingdom of God:

MATTHEW 4:18-25; MARK 1:16-20; LUKE 5:1-11 Matthew 4:18-25

11. Then the devil leaves him, and lo, angels approached, and waited on him. Mark 1:13 13. And angels waited on him.

4. And Jesus says to him, See that thou do not tell it to any man: but go, show thyself to the priest, and present the offering which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them. Mark 1:40-45 40. And a leper came to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying to him,…

18. And when Jesus had seen great multitudes around him, he commanded that they should depart to the other side. Mark 1:29-39 29. And immediately going out of the synagogue, they came, with James and John, into the house of Simon and Andrew.

21. For they shall not say, Lo, he is here! or, Lo, he is there! for, lo, the kingdom of God is within you. As, on a former occasion, Matthew and the other two Evangelists (Matthew 8:1; Mark 1:40; Luke 5:12) related that a leper had been cleansed by Christ, so Luke mentions that…

Thus they ought to profess their repentance of sin: As of old, when persons were initiated as professors, they came confessing their sins, manifesting their humiliation for sin, Matthew 3:6. And the baptism they were baptized with, was called the baptism of repentance, Mark 1:3.…

John 3. 34. explained and vindicated. (6.) Miraculous Works wrought in Christ by the Holy Ghost. (7.) Christ guided, conducted and supported by the Spirit in his whole Work. Mark 1. 11. opened. (8.) How the Lord Christ offered himself to God through the Eternal Spirit. (9.) His…

But faith and repentance, as evangelical duties, or justifying faith, and repentance for remission of sins, contain more in them, and imply a respect to a Mediator, and involve each other's nature; though it be true, that they still bear the name of faith and repentance, from th…

(2.) He was to suffer before his entry into Heaven and his glory therein (Luke 24:26). And (3.) as to the time of his ascension which these men assign, namely, the forty days after his baptism, it is said expressly that he was all that time in the wilderness among the wild beast…

Kimchi interprets the Angel to be sent before him, the Angel of God's presence from Heaven, to lead the people out of their captivity, as of old he went before them in the Wilderness when they came out of Egypt. But we are better taught, who this Messenger was (Matthew 11:10; Ma…

And because he had accepted of the righteousness and salvation which in, and by him, God had prepared for sinners, in believing the promise (Genesis 15:6). And herein did God manifest that he took his seed together with him into the Covenant, as those, who no less than himself,…

This was accompanied with the dawning of the gospel, in the ministry of Johnn Baptist. And he expressly declared in his sermons upon it, that it was instituted of God to declare the remission of sins, Mark 1:4. It is true, the Lord Christ submitted unto that ordinance, (and was…

Yes, divines think he submitted that his holy body should be so far acted upon by Satan. So (Mark 1:12), the Spirit drives him [in non-Latin alphabet], casts him violently to the desert. Eve entertains a dialogue with Satan: 1. She speaks by way of complaining of God; 2. And dou…

But the place Acts 2. can no more prove that repentance, and a fixed walk in good works, is such a part of the new Covenant, as this, do and live the life of faith, and be pardoned, then that Baptism, which is in the text joyned with repentance, is necessarily required before pa…

When he would express the contrary of this love, he says he was not well pleased (1 Corinthians 10:5); he fixed not his delight, nor rest on them. And, if any man draw back, the Lord's soul has no pleasure in him (Hebrews 10:38; Jeremiah 22:28; Hosea 8:8; Mark 1:10). He takes pl…

When the Word Gospel is used in its larger Sense, it includes Predictions, Commands, Promises, Threatenings, Histories, Examples, and almost whatever is necessary to enforce those Duties upon the Consciences of Men, which are as Means appointed, in order to partake of the Privil…

But when he heard the vain Inquirer justify himself as a righteous Man, and say, All these Commands have I kept from my Youth, then our Saviour put him to a fresh and more painful Trial of his Sincerity and Obedience to God, and that partly for his Conviction, instead of saying,…

To prove this, read Matthew 4:17. Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand, Mark 1:15. Repent and believe the Gospel, Mark 16:16.

Now these Characters being so very different and various, require different manners of Address to him, which are represented in Scripture, which perhaps may be all included in Faith taken in its largest Sense, together with those necessary Acts of the Soul which must accompany,…

Now we often read that Christ prayed alone, he went aside to pray to God; therefore if we be Christians, so it should be with us. (Mark 1:35) And in the morning rising up a great while before day, he went out and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. He left the comp…

Get it from your sleep and food, rather than be without this necessary duty. Jesus Christ, who had no such necessity as we have, yet it is said, (Mark 1:35) He arose a great while before day, and went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Therefore must God…

Instances I might give you in several calls and conversions spoken of in Scripture. When Christ called Andrew and Peter, they left their father and followed after him (Mark 1:20). So when Christ called Zaccheus, he made haste, and came down from the tree, and received him joyful…

"But you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret shall reward you openly." His own practice, Mark 1:35. Rising early in the morning he went into a desert to pray.

How the life and death of our holy and blessed Savior did witness against sin, I declared before: I shall now treat of the doctrine of the Gospel, which does so fully comport with, and is adequately fitted to his aim and design, namely, the taking away of sin. The sum of Gospel…

1. A man may know much of Christ, and yet not learn Christ. The devils knew Christ (Mark 1:24). 2. A man may preach Christ, and yet not learn Christ; as Judas and the pseudo-apostles (Philippians 1:15).

All Judea (Matthew 3:3). All the land of Judea (Mark 1:5). All the multitude, all the people (Luke 4:7, 21).

1. The change of the Sabbath from the last day of the week to the first was by Christ's own appointment. Christ is Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:28). And who shall appoint a day, but he who is Lord of it?

Aphorism 2. It is God only that forgives sin. To pardon sin is one of the Iura Regalia, the flowers of God's crown (Mark 2:7): "Who can forgive sins, but God only?" It is most proper for God to pardon sin, only the creditor can remit the debt.

It may be further said, God has given this power and commandment to his ministers to forgive sins, saying, Whose sins you remit, they are remitted (John 20:23). Answer: God's ministers do not properly forgive sins, but only in the name of God according to his word pronounce to a…

Indeed, it is said (Isaiah 40), every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. Matthew 3 expounds it of the…

When as the conuersion of a sinner is as great a worke as the creation of heauen and earth: for Paul calls it here a new creation. in fact, here is a greater power required (if I may so speake) then that whereby the world was created. For though an infinite power be required as…

8. And the multitudes who saw it wondered, and glorified God, who had given such authority to men. Mark 2:1-12 1. And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was reported that he was in the house.

17. Nor do they put new wine into old bottles; otherwise the bottles burst, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles are lost: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are at the same time preserved. Mark 2:18-22 18. And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees were in…

13. But rather go, and learn what that means, I wish mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call righteous persons, but sinners, to repentance. Mark 2:13-17 13. And he departed again towards the sea, and the whole multitude came to him, and he taught them.

8. For the Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath. Mark 2:23-28 23. And it happened, that he was passing through the cornfields, and his disciples began to pluck the ears of corn as they went along.

But it will appear more evidently and directly, that this is no certain sign of grace, if we consider what instances the Scripture gives us of it in those that were graceless. We often have an account of this, in the multitude that were present when Christ preached and wrought m…

And this our Saviour alleges (Matthew 9:13). In which sense it holds true, that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath (Mark 2:27). Whatever therefore is a work of necessity, or a work of charity and mercy, and that not only towards man, but even towards brute bea…

Certainly it is a right Sabbath day's work to do good, and to put ourselves to any work and labor that may tend to the saving of life, or easing of pain, or healing the diseases and sickness of our brother. And our Saviour has told us (Mark 2:27): That the Sabbath was made for m…

It's like Christ's spirit made shorter and more expedite work on the hearts of James & John; for when Christ said to them, Follow me (Matthew 4:19, 22), they [⟨in non-Latin alphabet⟩] straightway or immediately leave their nets and their father, and follow him. It's as little ti…

But did not Christ often converse with Sinners? 1. Christ did sometimes go among the Wicked, not that he approved of their sins: but as a Physitian goes among the diseased to heal them; so Christ intended to Work a Cure upon them, Mark 2:17. It was their conversion he aimed at.

And as [illegible] good man Cornelius, when Peter was to come [illegible] preach the Gospel to him, (Acts 10:24) he calls [illegible] his friends and kindred together that the Lord [illegible] work upon them; and says he, We are all here ready to hear what the Lord has commanded…

Now if ever we suffer for God, we must cross our own will; the will must be martyred; a Christian must say, not my will Lord, but your will be done. 6. A man must deny self-reasonings; the fleshy part will be reasoning and disputing against sufferings (Mark 2:8). Why do you reas…

He was so far forth made under the law, as he was made of a Woman. For in his person he abode Lord of the Sabbath, Mark 2:28. And therefore of the whole law.

Now as he stood looking and weeping, behold, three Shining Ones came to him, and saluted him with, “Peace be to you.” So the first said to him, “Your sins be forgiven you” (Mark 2:5); the second stripped him of his rags, and clothed him with change of raiment (Zechariah 3:4); th…

As, 1. Omnipotency, Hebrews 1.3. 2. Omnisciency. Mark 2.8. 3. Ubiquity, Matthew 28.20.

But that believers are forgiven in this life, is evident from the following texts, Matthew 9:2, "Son, your sins be forgiven you." See also, Mark 2:5, and Luke 5:20 — Colossians 2:13. And you being dead in your sins, and the uncircumcision of your flesh, has he quickened together…

Reason 2: Justification either consists in, or contains in it, the forgiveness of sins, and not imputing of iniquity (Romans 4:4, 5). And therefore inasmuch as God only forgives sin (Isaiah 43:25; Psalm 32:1, 2; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Mark 2:7), it must needs be that God only does…

And the Apostle makes use of our baptism to this purpose; a faithful soul works brotherly love out of its baptism, and faith not only believes this, but makes this operative, to cause us to do what is required on our parts; it believes what is to be believed, it does and suffers…

You may as well bid an elephant fly in the air, as a covetous man live by faith. We preach to men to give freely to Christ's poor; but covetousness makes them to be like him in the gospel, who had a withered hand (Mark 3:1). They have a withered hand, and cannot stretch it out t…

Here was a temptation handed over to him by his wife: the woman was made of the rib, the Devil turned this rib into an arrow, and would have shot Job to the heart, but his faith quenched this fiery dart. Beware of carnal relations: we read, that some of Christ's kindred laid hol…

Q. What is another rule? A. Under the negative part the affirmative is comprehended, and under the affirmative the negative (Mark 3:4; Psalms 34:14). Q. What may be a third rule for the same purpose?

But to hold out Christ upon the one side to be a man of sorrows, and upon the other side to show that men esteemed him not: how was he undervalued at his birth when his mother was thrust out to a stable, and he laid in a manger? And no sooner does he appear in the exercise of hi…

It's unbelievers through their unbelief, they think not Christ worth the having, and reject all that is spoken of Him, and cry away with Him, as the Jews did; and as to their particular guilt, they crucify Him, for they cannot refuse Him, without affronting Him, and can there be…

How often was our Lord Jesus, the most excellent and tender preacher that ever preached, put to this complaint? All the affronts and reproaches He met with, grieved Him not so much as the unbelief and hardness of heart that were in the people; It is said (Mark 3:5), that He look…

James commands not such a confession. Daniel's, Ezra's, Peter's confession were some other thing (John 1:20; Acts 19:18; Hebrews 11:13; Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 4:2; Mark 3:6; Joshua 7:19; Daniel 9:4; Romans 10:10; 1 Timothy 6:13; Psalm 32:5; James 5:16; Leviticus 5:5; Leviticus 1…

So abundant was he in Labors, that oftentimes he scarcely allowed himself Time to eat or drink; insomuch that his Friends sometimes went out to lay hold of him, saying, He is beside himself. Mark 3:20, 21. That three Years and an half of his public Ministry was so filled with Ac…

His baptism was the taking of the field as General; we undertake to fight under him in our rank and place. 2. At this baptismal engagement the Father had given him a testimony by a voice from heaven, this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, and the Holy Ghost had descen…

For of such Christ says (Luke 13:26), Depart from me you workers of iniquity. It was a great privilege to be allied to Christ in respect of blood, yet in the kingdom of Christ, it is of no use: and therefore Christ says, He that does the will of my Father, is my brother, sister,…

Outward actions of fasting, alms, prayer. Nay, kindred and alliance, as to be mother or brother of Christ, is nothing: for if the blessed virgin had not borne Christ in her heart, as she did in her womb, she should never have been saved (Luke 11:27-28); and if his kinsmen had no…

Mark 3:13-19 13. And he went up into a mountain, and called to him whom he would: and they came to him.

21. And in his name the Gentiles will trust. Mark 3:6-12 6. And the Pharisees went out, and immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him, to destroy him.

24. But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This man does not cast out devils but by Beelzebub prince of the devils. Mark 3:20-22 20. And they come into the house, and immediately a multitude assembled, so that they could not even eat bread.

32. And whoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but he who shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in the present life nor in the future. Mark 3:23-30 23. And having called them to him, he spoke in parables,…

50. For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother. Mark 3:31-35 31. And his mother and brethren came, and standing without, sent to him to call him.

And he stretched it out, and it was restored to soundness like the other. Mark 3:1-5 1. And he entered again into the synagogue, and there was a man there having a withered hand.

We read of his great Zeal, fulfilling that in the sixty-ninth Psalm, The Zeal of thine House hath eaten me up, John 2:17. We read of his Grief for the Sins of Men, Mark 3:5. He looked round about on them with Anger, being grieved for the Hardness of their Hearts.

And on this Account is the Opposition made between him and the Unholy, or unclean Spirit. Mark. 3. 29, 30. He that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit, has never forgivness.

So the Captains of the Host esteemed the Prophet that came to anoint Jehu, 2 Kings 9. 11. And the Kindred of our Saviour, when he began to Preach the Gospel, said, He was besides himself, or extatical, Mark 3. 21. and they went out to lay hold of him. So Festus judged of Paul, A…

He that is under the power of any Law is [⟨in non-Latin alphabet⟩], subject to its authority and penalty. See (Matthew 5:21, 22; Matthew 26:66; Mark 3:29; 1 Corinthians 11:27; James 2:10). Now the [⟨in non-Latin alphabet⟩], servitude or bondage here mentioned is poenal, and ther…

And as these natural disunions are the affliction of natural things; so civil disunions and civil divisions are much more the affliction of people and nations. Christ assures us that the strongest Kingdom divided cannot stand (Mark 3:24). Weak things are strong by union, and tha…

My zeale has even consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten your law. Mark. 3. 5. Christ mourned for the hardnesse of the hearts of the people. and Luke 19. 41, 42.

And so again, (Matthew 12:10): Christ heals a man that had a withered hand, and justifies this work of charity to this man, by their works of mercy to their beasts; and asserts, (verse 12): It is lawful to do well on the Sabbath days. Indeed, he appeals to their very consciences…

And therefore we find that passage (Psalm 59) applied to this action of Christ, "The zeal of your house has eaten me up." So likewise, when by their hypocritical silence they seemed to discountenance and disallow the curing of a man on the Sabbath Day, it is said, he looked roun…

The wicked are still dissuading us from this violence; they will say, it is preciseness and singularity. As Christ's friends laid hold on him when he was going to preach (Mark 3:21), they went out to lay hold on him; for they said, he is beside himself. Such as are unacquainted…

Well, does the Spirit breathe on Christ's holy anger? He was angry and grieved (Mark 3:5), and was saddened at the offending of God. To be angry at the sin of offenders, and yet so as to compassionate the soul of the offender, this is to fix a fit seat for the influences of the…

But truly and properly did he prefer his Spouse before his mother. For when he was instructing his Spouse, and his mother came to interrupt him, he said to his mother, who is my mother? and to his Spouse, behold my mother (Mark 3:33-34). Of the same mind must the Church, and all…

4. It justifies our zeal in reproving. Surely reproof had need to be managed with great tenderness and compassion, that it may not seem to flow from hatred and ill-will to the persons reproved, nor from petulancy of spirit, nor a desire of venting reproaches, but from pure zeal…

Afflictions are compared in Scripture to fire that purges away our dross (1 Peter 1:7): Now for a season if need be, you are in manifold temptations, that the trial of your faith being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found to…

The poets feign that Biblis was turned into a fountain; thus we should wish with Jeremiah that our eyes were a fountain of tears, that we might weep day and night for the iniquity of the times. Our blessed Savior mourned for the sins of the Jews (Mark 3:5), being grieved super c…

If it were Iron it might be mollified in the furnace; but a Stone put in the fire will not melt, it will sooner fly in your face. Impenitency is a sin grieves Christ, (Mark 3:5). Being grieved for the hardness of their hearts.

If they are suffer'd to make an inroad into the mind, if we accustom our selves to give them entertainment, if they are wont to lodge within, in vain shall we hope or desire to be spiritually minded. Herein consists a principal part of that duty which our Savior so frequently, s…

As when our children through their own fault have got some sickness, for all our angry speeches, we go to the physician for them. Christ, when he was angry with the Pharisees (Mark 3:5), at the same time mourned for their sin. Jonathan was angry with his father for vowing David'…

What needs all this ado, less pains will serve? We read that some of Christ's kindred, when they saw Christ so earnest in preaching, would give him a check (Mark 3:21); his friends went to lay hold on him; our friends and kindred would sometimes stand in our way to heaven, and j…

For can you think there is a disagreement between him and the Father about these things? And whereas we find our blessed Lord, in the days of his flesh, one while complaining men would not come to him that they might have life (John 5:40), elsewhere grieved at the hardness of th…

The places are: Mark 10:30; Luke 18:30; John 9:32; Ephesians 2:7; 3:9; Colossians 1:26; Hebrews 6:5. The places are as follows: Matthew 6:13; 21:19; Mark 11:14; Luke 1:33, 55; John 4:14; 6:51, 58; 8:35, twice, 51, 52; 10:28; 11:26; 12:34; 13:8; 14:16; Acts 15:18; Romans 1:25; 9:…

Next follows Doctor C.'s answer to the argument from what is said concerning the sin against the Holy Ghost (Matthew 12:32); Whoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. (Mark 3:29); He that shall bla…

They are Matthew 12:31-32; The blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, shall not be forgiven to men — whoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world neither in the world to come. Mark 3:29: He that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, has…

His faith shall not trouble me, if he be sure it shall not one day deceive himself. Of lamentation for the hardness of men's hearts in these times: as it is said the Lord Jesus mourned when he saw the hardness of the people's hearts (Mark 3:5). Are there not some so far from thi…

We cry, Lord Jesus, lovest thou us? and again, Lord Jesus, lovest thou us? and that with distrustful thoughts, that it is not, it cannot be. Of the Unbelieving Jews, the Holy Ghost tells us, Jesus was grieved for the hardness of their hearts: Mark 3:5. And as it is bitter to him…

And whoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in the world to come. (Mark 3:28-29) Truly I say to you, All sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men,…

Secondly, anger against any offence, must be mixed with sorrow for the same offence. Thus Christ was angry with the Jews, but withal he sorrowed for the hardness of their hearts (Mark 3:5). The reason hereof is this.

In the discharge of this his personal ministry it was necessary that he should have peculiar servants and officers under him to prepare his way and work, and to attend him therein. So he ordained twelve that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach (M…

First, animate creatures obey him; God spoke to the fish, and it set Jonah ashore (Jonah 2:10). Second, inanimate creatures: the wind and the sea obey him (Mark 4:41). The very stones, if God give them a commission, will cry out against the sins of men (Habakkuk 2:11).

How is it that you came by your faith so soon? The seed in the parable which sprung up suddenly withered (Mark 4:5): Solent praecocia subito flaccescere. 4. True faith is joined with sanctity; as a little bezoar is strong in operation, and a little musk sweetens, so a little fai…

Satan labors to steal the word out of our mind. Mark 4:15. When they have heard, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown. Our memories should be like the chest of the ark wherein the law was put.

As the sun-beams united in a burning-glass burn the hotter, so all our affections should be united, that our love to God may be more ardent. 3. Obey him as a God: all creatures obey him, the stars fight his battles, the wind and sea obey him (Mark 4:41). Much more should man who…

May there not be the being and truth of that grace, even there where the exercise of it is much wanting? Plain it is, that our Savior blames his Disciples, and Peter, for the want of the exercise of faith (Matthew 8 & 14; Mark 4; Luke 8:25), and yet it were hard to say, that the…

2. The evil of Temptation works for good. Satan is called [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], the Tempter, Mark 4:3. He is ever lying in ambush, stat in procinctu Diabolus; he is continually at work with one Saint or other.

I answer, Yes. For 1. God dispenses it in a way of means (Mark 4:24): With what measure you meet it shall be measured to you again, and to you that hear more shall be given: according to the measure of our hearing (if the Lord will work) is the measure of our faith. The Lord ope…

No one will deny that to see is the same as to know or understand — that use of the sense of words is most frequent in sacred Scripture. That by the kingdom of God He intends the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven — that is, the doctrine of the gospel — the Lord Jesus shows in s…

XII. In this way the faithful are initiated into the sacred things of Christ. For it is "given" to them "to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven," Mark 4:11 — mysteries not revealed in ancient ages (Romans 16:25). "We speak," says the apostle, "wisdom in a mystery," 1 Cor…

What wonder then that it do them no good? In the end of that parable of the sower (Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8), it is said by the Lord, Take heed how you hear, for whoever has, to him shall be given, etc. If you improve well your hearing, you will get yet more, but so long as yo…

Surely these must be attended upon, because they are acts of love to God, and trust in God; and these holy duties are the ways of God, wherein he has promised to meet with his people, and has appointed us to expect his grace, and therefore they must not be neglected by us. There…

They were forbidden of the holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia: which is expounded, v. 10. to be the preaching of the Gospel: Thus it is used, Act 14:25. when they had preached the word in Perga. Mark 4:14. The sower sows the word.

31. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows. Mark 4:22-23 22. For nothing is hid which shall not be revealed; and nothing is secret that shall not come to light.

Have salt in yourselves, and cultivate peace with one another. Mark 4:21 21. And he said to them, Is a candle lighted, that it may be put under a bushel, or under a bed?

5. Hypocrites, cast out first the beam out of your eye, and then you shall see clearly, that you may pull out the straw from your brother’s eye. Mark 4:24 24 With what measure you measure, the same shall be measured to you.

27. But the men wondered, saying, What sort of man is this: for the winds and the sea obey him? Mark 4:35-41 35. And the same day, when it was evening, he said to them, Let us cross to the opposite side.

17. Verily, I say to you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see the things which you see, and have not seen them, and to hear the things which you hear, and have not heard them. Mark 4:1-12, 24-25 1. And again he began to teach near the sea, and a great multit…

some a hundred-fold, some sixty-fold, and some thirty-fold. Mark 4:13-20 13. And he said to them, Know you not this parable?

35. That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, who says, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been hidden from the foundation of the world. Mark 4:26-34 26. And he said, The kingdom of God is as if a man should cast seed into the grou…

And many, even when they come to entertain great hope that they are converted, if they remember what they experienced in the first exercises of grace, are at a loss whether it was any more than a common illumination; or whether some other, more clear and remarkable experience th…

Surely if he ever read the gospel, having eyes he saw not, having ears he heard not: but I believe the chief reason is, his heart having grown gross, he could not understand; for this is so far from being the case, that the world never yet saw such a specimen of steady and disin…

They that deale stifly and rigorously, shall bee rewarded in their kinde: God in his just judgment will have men measured unto, as they measure unto others, Matth. 7. 2. 6. Mark. 4. 24. Here then we are taught to deale in equitie and moderation with all men, in the priuate affai…

8. Also the Lord uses to keep the songs, and spiritual allowance of his own, somewhat veiled from the rest of the world; for they have meat to eat the world knows not of, that believers may see, and feed sweetly, where they discern nothing, and that they having this commented on…

Labor for that meat which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man shall give to you: mark it, man's endeavors are very consistent with God's free grace, and Christ's dear purchase. God will be found in his own way, he ordinarily conveys the first grace, in and by his o…

So Christ teaches us, that the kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard-seed, Matthew 13:31-32, and like leaven hid in three measures of meal, verse 33. The same representation we have in Mark 4:26-28, and in the vision of the waters of the sanctuary, Ezekiel 47. The scriptu…

When we first sacrifice, and then hear (Ecclesiastes 5:1), godly prudence which dwells with wisdom says both a fool's bolt is soon shot, and a fool's sacrifice is soon offered. Some receive the word [illegible] suddenly (Mark 4:16). 1. Sailing is more safely delayed in the time…

The fruits of the earth are first green before they are ripe, and come to their proper perfection gradually; and so Christ tells us, is the Kingdom of God. Mark 4:26, 27, 28. So is the Kingdom of God; as if a man should cast seed into the ground, and should sleep, and rise night…

God is not a God of half of a man, he made the whole body and soul, and will be served with both, he bought both (1 Corinthians 6:20), "You are bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirits which are God's." Therefore you should not only love him in…

Sometimes their temple was dedicated to the God of Israel, sometimes to the god of the heathens, as their interests did fall or rise. So there are many that do intend or remit the conscience of their duty according to their interests, and therefore when trouble arises, they are…

And Luke instances in the pleasures of this Life, he adds voluptuous living (Luke 8:14). And Mark has it more generally, the cares of this Life (Mark 4:19), and the lusts of other things choke the Word. The meaning of all those places is this.

Dig in the mines of knowledge: Attend upon the word which is able to make us wise to salvation. Mark 4:24. Take heed what or how you hear, with what measure you measure it shall be measured to you, and to you that hear shall more be given. But all are sanctified by prayer (Prove…

For the evangelists' expressions seem undeniable to evidence this meaning (Matthew 13:11-12): when our Savior Christ had told his disciples it was given to them — that is, it is the peculiar special work of the Spirit of grace in your hearts — to know the mysteries of the kingdo…

God and his ministers have one and the same work, they both negotiate about souls: Let the sons of the prophets wear this as their crown and diadem; but while I tell you of your dignity, do not forget your duty: Imitate this blessed pattern in the text, the Lord Jesus, who seein…

Grace is like the file which smooths the rough iron; it files off the roughness of a man's spirit. Grace says to the heart as Christ did to the angry sea (Mark 4:39): Peace, be still. So where there is grace in the heart, it stills the raging of passion, and makes a calm.

What are the birds' thankful hymns (as Ambrose calls them) but tributes of obedience? Inanimate creatures obey God; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera (Judges 5); the wind and the sea obey him (Mark 4:41). The very stones, if God give them a commission, will cry ou…

Grace does to the Passions, as Christ did to the Sea when it was stormy. Mark 4.39, He said, Peace, be still, and there was a great calm. Grace turns the fierceness of the Lion, into the meekness of the Dove.

One word of the Lord Jesus tames them all — only bring faith with you. Mark 4:40-41: in the great storm, 'Why did you fear, O you of little faith,' Christ says to his disciples when they were so exceedingly troubled. As if he had said: 'It is not the greatness of this storm that…

Many such could I name, whose bloody works also, I might describe: Howbeit, I do wittingly pass them over: for now, it is not time to do it, for the measure of their wickedness must be fulfilled, which being done, their iniquity shall be revealed to all men. For, nothing is so h…

If then we consult with the Lord's spirit, we may learn of him, what these deceits are, so far forth, as he has revealed them, in his word; which is a light, whereby we may see in this, even more than Egyptian darkness. Therefore our Savior counsels us to take the benefit of thi…

No, the good man plays the good husband, and is ever and anon cutting up those thorns, thereafter as he feels them. Therefore it is said excellently of the good ground (Luke 8:15), that it brings forth fruit increasing and ascending; which seems to be spoken in opposition to the…

Then he was afraid, and thought also himself to go back after them; for he thought nothing but death was before him. But the Porter at the lodge, whose name is Watchful, perceiving that Christian made a halt, as if he would go back, cried to him, saying, Is your strength so smal…

P. 264 and 267. The places are: Matthew 12:32; 13:22, 39, 40, 49; 24:3; 28:20; Mark 4:19; Luke 1:70; 16:8; 20:34, 35; Acts 3:21; Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 1:20; 2:6, twice, 7, 8; 3:18; 10:11; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Galatians 1:4; Ephesians 1:21; 2:2; 6:12; 1 Timothy 6:17; 2 Timothy…

If it were not so, why does the Holy Ghost so often exhort us and command us to beware of being seduced and beguiled with errors, and with them that teach them? Matthew 7:15 and 16:6, 12 and 24:4, 5; Mark 4:24 and 12:38; Ephesians 4:14; Philippians 3:2; Colossians 2:8; Hebrews 1…

6. There is a language of Providence by which every being, as being, has a power-obediential to hear what God says and do it (Jonah 2:10): The Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited out Jonah on the dry land. (Mark 4:39): And he arose, and rebuked the wind, [in non-Latin alphabe…

Or vexation which is worse than nothing? And therefore our Saviour (Mark 4:9) compares the things of this world to thorns; Some fell among thorns: which thorns he interprets to be the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches (verse 19). Now, he were a mad man that to…

This faith has one degree more than historical faith. Examples of it we have in Simon Magus (Acts 8:13), who is said to believe, because he held the doctrine of the apostle to be true; and withal professed the same: and in the devils also, who in some sort confessed, that Christ…

3. The third character is, that it will have with it a sticking to Christ, and a fear to presume in sticking to Him; there will be two things striving together, an eagerness to be at Him, and a fear that they be found presumptuous in meddling with Him, and a holy trembling to th…

I reason thus, if a Christian foresees the Lord before him in all his ways, and keeps always as in his eye and presence, surely he should set the Lord before him in his worship and in his prayers (Psalm 16:8). A good Christian does always keep as in God's eye and presence, much…

For [Greek text] must here be translated, but: as appears by the words following, We have believed in Christ, that we might be justified by faith in Christ without the works of the law. We cannot do more in the curing of our spiritual diseases, than in the curing of the diseases…

This ought to be a caveat to us, to take heed how we contemn or neglect the ministers of God, seeing whatever wrong is done them, Christ takes it as done to himself (Matthew 25:45; Acts 9:4). This lets us see the heinous sins of many that profess the Gospel, especially in this k…

34. And, lo, the whole city went out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they entreated him, that he would depart from their territories. Mark 5:1-20 1. And having crossed the sea, they came into the country of Gaderanes.

And the woman was cured from that time. Mark 5:22-34 22. And, lo, one of the rulers of the synagogue, by name Jarius, came: and when he had seen him, he fell at his feet.

26. And this report spread into all that country. Mark 5:35-43 35. While he is still speaking, there come from the ruler of the synagogue persons who say, Your daughter is dead: why do you trouble the Master any farther?

There is probability in the conjecture that, as Christ frequently, when he wished to try the faith of men, delayed for a short time to relieve them, so he subjected this blind man to the same scrutiny. The second difficulty may be speedily removed; for we have seen, on a former…

And if Christ, as man, did not know the last day, that does not any more derogate from his Divine nature than to have been mortal. I have no doubt that he refers to the office appointed to him by the Father as in a former instance, when he said that it did not belong to him to p…

It was only a Pledge and Token of the particular Application of the healing Power of Christ to her Soul, or her Faith in him in particular for that End. For at the same time many thronged upon him in a presse, so as his Disciples marvelled he should ask who touched his Cloaths;…

O but the Ship I am in is a sinking. Why are you fearful (Matthew 8:26)? waken Christ by praying; ah, my little daughter is dead, Fear not, only believe (Mark 5:36); ah they shall deliver us to synagogues and prisons, and bring us before Kings, and all men shall hate us for Chri…

For the man who hates the Spirit and hates Christ, as the unrenewed Objector does, how can he love unfeignedly either the gracious habit of holiness, or the gracious influences of Christ? And therefore we may have a desire of the Lord's real and physical influences, and hate hol…

It is the design of the Devil, that great deceiver and destroyer of souls, that is baffled, it is his attempt that is defeated, his assault that is repulsed by our meekness and quietness. Our Lord Jesus was more admired for his controlling and commanding the unclean spirits, tha…

No man but a frantic, furious, desperate wretch will beat himself. Two sorts of men are in Scripture noted to cut and lance their own flesh, idolaters, as the Baalites (1 Kings 18:28), and demoniacs, as he that was possessed with a legion of devils (Mark 5:5). Such are they who…

Matthew 18:3: [illegible], Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Mark 5:36: [illegible], Only believe. Mark 11:26: [illegible], But if you forgive not, etc. — with multitudes more, which are all conditional partic…

2. As sin is worse than the Devil as a tempter, and a worse tempter; so sin is worse than the Devil as a tormentor, and a worse tormentor. The Devil is cruel enough, a roaring lion, and many times takes possession of men, and handles them most unmercifully, and will much more to…

Look into the Scripture, and see what that is upon which your only stands, and you shall find that God has fixed it upon those great duties, which alone tend to the perfection of your state as Christians. God has fixed your only upon believing (Mark 5:36): only believe. God has…

O bless me also, convert me also, call me effectually, and cause me also to believe (Genesis 37:34). That which was the command of Christ to that man in Mark 5:36 is the exhortation to you: only believe. Let this be the pearl in your eye and pursuit.

If I weep (says Augustine) for that body from which the soul is departed, how should I weep for that soul from which God is departed? Had we seen that man in the gospel cutting himself with stones and fetching blood from himself, it would have moved our pity (Mark 5:5). To see a…

A wicked man's swiftness in sin is like Absalom's riding on his mule (2 Samuel 18:9): the mule went under the thick boughs of an oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between heaven and earth. Sinners make haste to sin as a bird hastens to the snare; they…

Faith does not only justify, but sanctify: as it has one work in heaven, so it has another work in the heart: he that before was under the power of some hereditary corruption, as soon as faith is wrought there is a sacred virtue coming from Christ for the weakening of that sin:…

What lighter then the sand? yet number makes it weighty? what creature lesse then lice? yet what plague greater to the Egyptians? How formidable then must devils be, who are both for nature so mighty, and for number such a multitude? there are devils enough to beleaguer the whol…

But the act of touching was conjoined with the act of hearing: Who has touched me? Yet the act of hearing had no causative influence in the drawing virtue out of Christ, but only the act of touching did extract the virtue, as Christ says (Luke 8:50), (Mark 5:36): Fear not, 〈in n…

And what a trembling hope have they that they be, and are to fear they shall be in the condition of Apostate Angels tomorrow? What says then Christ (Matthew 9:22; Mark 5:34; Mark 10:52; Luke 8:58; Luke 5:20, 24; Mark 5:34; Mark 9:24) indeed and much more says the Holy Ghost of o…

Therefore the Holy Ghost says by Micaiah, The Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets, and the Lord has appointed evil against you (verse 23). Hence also it was, that the devils, being cast out of the man that had an unclean spirit, asked leave of Chr…

Every sin you committest, you givest a stab to your soul . While you are kind to sin, you are cruel to your self; like him in the Gospel, who did cut himself with stones till the blood came, (Mark 5:5). The sinner is like the Jaylor, who drew a sword to kill himself. (Acts 16:27…

What though the storm grow great and violent? One word of his mouth will allay and still both storms and winds, as in Mark 5 one word did it. So take the most grievous disease that you have long lain under, and which you often think you shall never recover from — yet one word wi…

First, then; 'tis to be granted; the Devils are so many, that some thousands, can sometimes at once apply themselves to vex one child of man. It is said, in (Mark 5:15): He that was possessed with the Devil, had the Legion. Dreadful to be spoken!

3. It is but a partial forsaking of sin; though he leave one sin he lives in some other. Herod reformed very much (Mark 6:20). [reconstructed: He did many things], but he lived in incest. Some leave drunkenness and live in covetousness; they forbear swearing and live in slanderi…

And (2.) some temporary appointments relating to gifts in the Church, bestowed only for a season in the first plantation of the Gospel, are ceased. But (3.) no institution or command of Christ, given to the whole Church, relating to the evangelical administration of the New Cove…

(1) As to its time, there is a determined and unalterable day fixed for it; God has appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousness (Acts 17:31). And this time is commonly called the day of judgement (Matthew 10:15, Chapter 11:22, 24, Chapter 12:32, Mark 6:11, 2…

Judgment is taken sometimes for punishment itself (Psalms 9:16; James 2:13; 1 Peter 4:17; 2 Peter 2:3). But most commonly it is used for the sentence of judicial condemnation and trial, determining the offender to punishment; and so 'tis most commonly used to express the general…

Mark what is said of them: they received the Word; they did not wholly reject it, as many others did; and they received it with joy too; and they believed for a season; and yet fell away in a time of temptation; for they had no root; their faith was a dead faith, whatever it see…

We may have a general notion of this, but a lively sense and feeling of it, is both bitter and sweet, and an effect of a lively faith only. Now it is true that an unsound Professor may do many things, as Herod did (Mark 6:20). He may abound with religious performances, as they (…

Did you do it to me, even to me.— So here, you read, you pray, you do many things, which Christ commands; did not Herod as much (Mark 6:20)? But if the Lord say at last, did you do it to me, even to me, that will be said.

2. Secondly, we are taught here to bewail the hardness of our hearts: whereby we are hindered from knowing God aright, and from discerning the glory and majesty of God in his creatures. Mark 6:52. The disciples, through the hardness of their hearts, could not see God's power in…

For the law in itself is the ministry of death and damnation, because it shows a man his wretched estate but shows him no remedy, therefore it cannot properly be an instrumental cause of that repentance which is effectual to salvation. But the doctrine of repentance is a part of…

John Baptist was girt with a leather girdle, yet he was more than a prophet (Matthew 11:9). He was honored to usher in the King of Glory into the world: John was so eminent a person, that doubtless Herod might have kept his oath, though he had not beheaded him, for he swore to t…

'Tis a sin that deprives us of much good, of the comforts of providence. Nothing does ponere obicem, bar and shut out God's operation in order to our relief, so much as this sin (Mark 6:5): He could do no mighty work, &c. So John 11:40: Said I not to you, if you would believe, y…

Hosea 4:11, whoredom, and new wine, steal away their hearts; that is, it makes them not to consider. Mark 6:52, they considered not the loaves, therefore their hearts were hardened: they were fearful in the ship, because they considered not the miracle of the loaves. The seventh…

Secondly, we are taught here to bewail the hardness of our hearts: whereby we are hindered from knowing God aright, and from discerning the glory of God in his creatures. The disciples through the hardness of their hearts could not see God's power, in the miracle of feeding many…

Such is not the dancing of men and women together, which thing neither agrees with the shamefastness of the one, nor with the gravity of the other. No, the very sight of it in a woman, is found to overwhelm men more than strong drink (Mark 6:22). And necessarily draws with it, t…

The great hypocrisy of many, who taking some delight in the thing outwardly, have no true feeling wrought by it, when they hear (Ezekiel 33:31-32). The brawny and fat heart, which being never a whit moved, never or to small purpose repeats, examines, applies, or practises (Ezeki…

2. In his life he was low, for no sooner is he born but his mother is forced to flee away with him to Egypt; he dare not be seen. And when he returns, he cohabits with and serves his supposed father and his mother, was obedient to them, ran their errands, and worked their work;…

And no sooner does he appear in the exercise of his public ministry, but his friends offend at him, and look on him as a distracted man (Mark 3). His countrymen contemn him, and were offended at him (Mark 6). Is not this (say they) the Carpenter, the Son of Mary, the brother of…

It's unbelievers through their unbelief, they think not Christ worth the having, and reject all that is spoken of Him, and cry away with Him, as the Jews did; and as to their particular guilt, they crucify Him, for they cannot refuse Him, without affronting Him, and can there be…

And in such another place, and among such a people, Who has believed our report? as here the prophet does. It is said (Luke 10:17) and (Mark 6:30) the disciples returned, and with joy told Christ all that they had done, and how the devils were subject to them, they made account…

And certainly if his Father has been so gracious to him as to bestow so high and absolute a sovereignty on him, as to accomplish and effect whatever he means to do, surely his purpose was never to deny Christ any request, that he should after this make: he would never have advan…

Notable is that speech of our Savior (John 5:35, speaking of John): He was a burning and a shining light, not only a shining light to give clear instruction in the knowledge of the Messiah, and the true meaning of the Law, but withal a burning light; so as that he had a notable…

He regarded not to walk in all the commandments of the Lord, and then as he cut short with God in reformation, and did not fulfill to walk after the Lord, therefore God cut Jehu short of all the hopes of grace that ever he might have attained, to verse 32. So that if we cut at a…

Love to Men's Souls in Christ was far above any Regard he had to his temporal Interest, his Ease, his Honour, his Meat and Drink; and so it should be with his Ministers. They should have the same Spirit of Compassion to Men under their spiritual Calamities and Miseries, that he…

Generally they looked upon him as an enemy to Moses; John 9:29: We know that God spoke to Moses, as for this fellow we know not from where he is. Others had a more moderate opinion, who were alarmed by his miracles, and convinced by his holiness, Mark 6:14-16: some said it is El…

For the multitude do not make so much of what men say, as what men do. Herod did many things, not because John the Baptist was a good minister, but because he was a good man (Mark 6:20). Thirdly, ministers have not the presence and protection of God, unless their lives be virtuo…

Herod would doe some things, at the motion of John Baptist, but he would not leaue his incestuous marriage, with his brothers wife. Mark 6:20. There be at this day that are very forward in good things: yet some of them will not leaue their swearing, some their lying, some their…

On the contrary, he which has many excellent things in him, if he live in the manifest breach of some one commandment, is sound in none, nay indeed he is guilty of all. Herod did many good things: and yet all was nothing: because he lived in incest (Mark 6:20). The devil is able…

And this was regarded by the inhabitants of Nazareth as a fair excuse for rejecting him in their turn. 24. Verily, I say to you He reproaches them with the blame of preventing him from exerting his power among them as he did in other places, by working miracles: for the unbelief…

“Vous l'avez receu pour neant, donnez-le pour neant;” — “you have received it for nothing, give it for nothing.” Mark 6:7 7. And he calls the twelve, and began to send them out two and two, and gave them power against

15. Verily I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and of Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city. Mark 6:8-11 8. And commanded them to take nothing for the journey, but a staff only; not a scrip, nor bread, nor money in their girdle: 9. But to…

Luke 3:19. Now Herod the tetrarch. Luke alone explains the reason why Herod threw John into prison: though we shall afterwards find it mentioned by Matthew 14:3, and Mark 6:17. Josephus says, (Antiquities 18, 5, 2,) that Herod, dreading a popular insurrection and a change of the…

Mark 6:12-13 12. And they departed, and preached “Eux donc estans partis prescherent;” — “they then having set out, preached.” that men should repent.

58. And he did not perform many miracles there on account of their unbelief. Mark 6:1-6 1. And he departed thence, and came into his own country, and his disciples followed him.

2. And said to his servants, This is John the Baptist: he is raised from the dead, and therefore miracles work in him. Mark 6:14-16 14. And king Herod heard of him, (for his name had become celebrated,) and said, John, who baptized, has risen from the dead, and therefore miracle…

21. And they who had eaten were nearly five thousand men, besides women and children. Mark 6:30-44 30. And the Apostles assembled to Jesus, and related to him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught.

33. Then they that were in the ship approached and worshipped him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God. Mark 6:45-52. 45. And immediately he constrained his disciples to embark, and to go before him, across the lake, to Bethsaida, while he sent away the multitude.

12. And his disciples came and carried away the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. Mark 6:17-29 17. For Herod himself had sent, and seized John, and bound him in prison, on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, because he had married her.

36. And besought him that they might touch only the fringe of his robe; and as many as touched were made whole. Mark 6:53-56 53. And when they had passed over, they came into the country of Gennesareth, and landed.

Jude a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them which are called and sanctified of God the Father, and reserved to Jesus Christ: Mercy to you and peace and love be multiplied. This Epistle is attributed to Saint Jude the Apostle, brother of James the less, and Simo…

And Lo, thou art unto them, as a very lovely Song, of one that hath a pleasant Voice, and can play well on an Instrument: For they hear thy Words, but they do them not. So it was with Herod; he heard John the Baptist gladly: Mark 6. 20. So it was with others of his Hearers, for…

He showed Mercy to Men's Souls, by laboring for them in preaching the Gospel to them; and showed Mercy to their Bodies, by going about doing Good, healing all Manner of Sickness and Diseases among the People. We have a remarkable Instance of Christ's having Compassion at once bo…

The blessed God has settled this connection between our faith and his own exerted power. As the extraordinary works of the Spirit were not done, but upon the exercise of the extraordinary faith, which by the divine constitution was requisite for it: so that the unbelief which st…

This is what is certainly required of you: and this is what many stick at; this giving up other things for salvation, is a stumbling block that few get over. While others pressed into the kingdom of God, at the preaching of John the Baptist, there was Herod, one of his hearers,…

Jonathan, a meer stranger to David, clave closer to him, and was more friendly and useful to him, than his own Brethren, who despised and slighted him. Ministers have found more kindness and respect from strangers, than their own people that are more obliged to them, Mark 6:4 A…

If it be a partial hearing, as first, that you will hear some part, and will not hear other; to hear the promising part, and not the commanding part; to hear with delight the commanding part, and not hear the threatening part of the word: in this case, thus hearing will be no ev…

Hardnesse of heart, whereby we are hindred from the true knowledge of God in his word, and from discerning his wisdom, power, justice, mercie, &c. in his works, though we have them before our eyes: hence it comes, that ei[]er we neglect the word, and passe by the workes of God w…

They have zeale for Gods glorie, as had Iehu, 2. king. 11. 15. and yet he departed not from the sinnes of his forefathers, v. 32. Thirdly, they have reuerence to Gods ministers, as Herod to John Baptist, Mark. 6. 20. Herod knowing John to be a just and holy man, feared and reuer…

2. Christ was subject to great humiliation in his private life at Nazareth. He there led a servile obscure life, in a mean laborious occupation: for he is called not only the carpenter's son, but the carpenter: Mark 6:3. "Is not this the carpenter, the brother of James and Joses…

But the place Acts 2. can no more prove that repentance, and a fixed walk in good works, is such a part of the new Covenant, as this, do and live the life of faith, and be pardoned, then that Baptism, which is in the text joyned with repentance, is necessarily required before pa…

But none but the upright, who are indeed renewed by the sanctifying spirit of Christ, will in all things make Christ's will their rule, and in every thing hold close to it, preferring it before their pleasure, profit, preferment, or any other outward allurement. They who so do,…

Vain thoughts are the mud which the heart (as a troubled sea) casts up. Mark 7:21. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts.

'Tis called an evil world (Galatians 1:4). 1. In this petition, Deliver us from evil; we pray to be delivered from the evil of our heart, that it may not decoy and trapan us into sin: the heart is the poisoned fountain, from which all actual sins flow (Mark 7:21). Out of the hea…

How much severer punishment are they worthy of, that sin against the Son's authority, seeing he is Lord of the spiritual house, whose house are we (Hebrews 3:6), and the heavenly Father commands us to hear him (Matthew 17:5), and that in all things, or our souls must perish (Act…

⟨in non-Latin alphabet⟩, may respect a Law, as was before intimated, either on the account of the Lawgiver, him that has power over it, or of those to whom it is given as a Law, and who are under the power of it. In the latter sense ⟨in non-Latin alphabet⟩, is to transgress a La…

But commonly it respects a law, and is applied to them who are absolutely under the power of the law, or such in whose power the law is. The first sort are said to make void the law, when they transgress it, neglecting the authority whereby it is given (Mark 7:9; Hebrews 10:28).…

But Christ has said concerning Idolatrous worship, I will not pour out their Oblations, that is, I will not be a Mediator to their Services (Psalm 16:4). 4. It will in time justle out God's true worship, His Institutions will be laid aside, that there may be elbow room for their…

For even as a husband looks that he alone should not only have the heart, but also the reverent and loving behaviour of the body (1 Peter 3:6; Genesis 26:6), so the Lord requires these, both as testimonies of our sincerity, as also helps of our infirmity, when we may convenientl…

Both did frequently foretell and prefigure the death and resurrection of Christ, and all the Scripture which was then written, was usually called by this term, Law and Prophets, (Acts 24:14) believing all things that are written in the Law and the Prophets, and (Matthew 11:13) f…

Touching the name; baptism is taken six ways. First, it signifies the superstitious washings of the Pharisees, who bound themselves to the baptisms or washings of cups and pots (Mark 7:4). Secondly, it signifies the washings appointed by God in the ceremonial law (Hebrews 9:10).

Matth. 15. 9. The Pharisies made much adoe about washing the outside of the cuppe, and of the platter, when as the inside was full of rapine and all vncleannes, Matth. 23. 25. very curious about washing of their hands before meate, Mark 7:3. and yet carelesse to wash their heart…

Now this reproof applies to all hypocrites, even to those who believe that righteousness consists in ceremonies appointed by God. Christ includes more than if he had said, that it is in vain to serve God by the commandments of men, (Mark 7:7); for he condemns generally the error…

9. But in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines, commandments of men. Mark 7:1-13 1. And the Pharisees, and some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, assemble to him.

But to take food with unwashed hands pollutes not the man. Mark 7:14-23 14. And when he had called to him the whole multitude, he said to them, Listen to me, all of you, and understand.

“Et des ce mesme instant sa fille fut guairie;” — “and from that very instant her daughter was cured.” Mark 7:24-30 24. And he arose and departed from there into the borders of Tyre and Sidon; and, entering into a house, he wished that no man should know it, but he could not be…

39. And having sent away the multitudes, he embarked, and came to the borders of Magdala. Mark 7:31-37 31. And again, departing from the territories of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the territories of Decapolis.

Hence it plainly appears that hypocrites, by attending to nothing more than the outward appearance, are guilty of gross trifling with God. Provided that they do not violate their Corban, (Mark 7:11,) they imagine that in other matters they are pure, and give themselves no concer…

Thirdly, the defense of Lay-Elders out of the 17th verse of Chapter 5 of 1 Timothy is against the perpetual doctrine of Saint Paul: for to give honor to the Presbyters, or Elders, is to honor them with maintenance, out of the public stock of the Church; for so the Apostle, befor…

The things that went with his doctrine did also cause authoritie in his ministry; and these were two: I. Miracles; as curing the sicke, and casting out deuils; which did greatly confirme his doctrine unto his hearers: Mark. 7. 37. when hee had cured one that was both deafe and d…

So our Savior's enumeration of four sorts of hearers takes in all (Matthew 13). How many wonder, and despise, and persecute (Luke 4; Mark 7; Mark 9; Matthew 12; John 11; Acts 3; Acts 4, &c.)? 2. Influences of the spirit saving and lively are called by the names of the Father's d…

Objection: Children being entered into religious orders may help them, as becomes religious persons, by their prayers to God. Answer 1: This is exactly the Pharisees' Corban, whereof Christ makes mention (Mark 7:11), and whereby he notably discovers the hypocrisy of the Pharisee…

His promise is the light side, his providence is the dark side of the cloud (Psalm 77:19): Your way is in the sea, and your path in the deep waters, and your footsteps are not known. We cannot trace him, nor find out the reason of every thing which God does; only in the general,…

Now the heart is such a fountain (Romans 10:10): With the heart man believes to righteousness. And from within, even out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, and so on (Mark 7:21). The Gentiles were accounted common and profane before Christ's time, but after their hearts were pu…

It is of dangerous consequence to make a medley in Religion. 1. Those who will add to one part of God's Worship, will be as ready to take away from another, Mark 7. 8. Laying aside the Commandment of God, ye hold the Traditions of men. They who will bring in a Tradition, will in…

Thus that poor penitent in Luke 7:38 stood behind Christ weeping. 'Yet the dogs eat the crumbs,' says another (Mark 7:28). 'I am more brutish than any man,' says a third (Proverbs 30:2).

There's a latent hope in all troubles in sons, as in a king's heir in a far country where he is not known, not honored as one of a prince's blood, but neglected, injured: indeed, in want and necessity, yet when he casts his eye upon his over-sea hope, it comes home to his heart…

(Mark 7:30) And when she had come to her house, she found the Devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. Because I hasten to an end, and shall not now refute the dream of Papists from this collecting the lawfulness of their bastard confirmation, and of confirming childr…

(Mark 7:24) And from there he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and went into a house, and would that no man should know it, but he could not be hid. (Matthew 15:21) Then Jesus went from there, and came into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

So Proverbs 12:11 — vain men, is made all one with men void of understanding. Such are our thoughts among other evils which are said to come out of the heart (Mark 7:22) — [a word in the non-Latin alphabet] is reckoned as one: foolishness — that is, thoughts that are such as mad…

Here we see it is evident, that the written prophecies of Jeremiah, which are a part of the holy Scripture, are called the Word of God. (3.) Because, what Christ calls the commandment of God, he calls the Word of God (Mark 7:9-10), compared with verse 13. (4.) Because, the Apost…

By what reasons are they confuted? (1) Because, the Greek word in the original signifies, as well to pour, and sprinkle water, as it signifies to dip (Mark 7:4), where it is said, and when they come from the market, unless they wash, or be baptized, they eat not. (2) Because, we…

For they do not look upon the Word as their Rule, seeing (as they dream) they have a Light within them, beyond that more sure Word of Prophecy, which the Apostle Peter prefers to a voice from Heaven. Indeed, they have so little veneration for the Scriptures, that they will not s…

The Christian's exercise in temptation is fight and battle between the flesh and the spirit. And this fighting stands in four things: first, the flesh stirs up evil thoughts and desires, as a burning furnace continually sends up smoke and sparks of fire; and it drags a man forwa…

5. God has exalted Christ in constituting him Judge of the whole world (John 5:22): The Father has committed all judgment to the Son. At that day of judgment shall Christ be exalted super-eminently; he shall come in the glory of his Father (Mark 8:38). He shall wear the same emb…

His first coming in the flesh was obscure (Isaiah 53:2). He was like a prince in disguise; but his second coming will be illustrious, he shall come in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels (Mark 8:38). O what a bright day will that be, when such a number of angels, those…

10. Lastly, If God be our Father let us own our Heavenly Father in the worst times, stand up in his cause, defend his truths. Athanasius owned God when most of the world turned Arians: If sufferings come do not deny God: He is a bad son who denies his Father: Such as are ashamed…

And therefore has God appointed that by this means and way, we shall honor and glorify him in the world, which if we neglect, we do evidently cast off all regard to his concernments in this world. Herein it is, that we manifest ourselves not to be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ…

And then like the wise merchant, let us cast up our account, what it will profit us, if by denying to hear the voice of our Prophet Jesus, we gain the world, and in the mean season lose our precious souls. Knowing the Son of man shortly will come to judge the world: and then the…

For the keeping of which Covenant, I had rather choose to die, than to deny the faith of Jesus the Christ: knowing, that he which confesses him before men, him he will confess before his Father. But he which is ashamed of Christ, and his words, in this sinful and adulterous gene…

For hereby with open face we behold the glory of God in a glass, and are changed into the same image (2 Corinthians 3:18). The man whose eyes the Lord Christ opened (Mark 8:23, 24) represents these two states. When he first touched him, his eyes were opened, and he saw, but he s…

And this kind of expression is retained by our Apostle; chapter 3:12: To whom I sware in my wrath, [in non-Latin alphabet]; if they shall enter into my rest. As also it is made use of by our Savior, Mark 8:12: [in non-Latin alphabet]. Verily I say to you, if a sign shall be give…

None sin as apostates do; for they do as it were, after trial, and upon deliberate judgment, acknowledge the devil the better master; they first forsook Satan, and then came to Christ, and then they go back again from Christ to Satan; and so do as it were tell the world, that wi…

Question 8. Can I look Christ in the face at the day of judgment, if I desert him now? 'He that is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him shall the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels' — Mark…

If wicked men's mouths be open against it, let not your mouths be shut, but open, for the defence of it. Take heed of that no less dangerous, than common, sin of being ashamed of religion; remembering that severe, but righteous, sentence of our Savior's, Whoever shall be ashamed…

And their carcasses fell not in the Wilderness through unbelief, as their Fathers did (Numbers 14; Hebrews 3), but entered by faith, and when they were entered, subdued kingdoms by their faith (Hebrews 11:33), and served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and of the Elders that ou…

2. It was a hard law that Christ subjected himself to; that die he must; Heaven, Angels, the World could not save his life; this fair rose had life and greenness in abundance, and yet it must wither; this fountain of heaven had seas of waters, yet dried up it must be; this beaut…

And the persons of a man’s household shall be his enemies. Mark 8:38 38. For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

And so the grace of Christ, which had formerly been poured out suddenly on others, flowed by drops, as it were, on this man. Mark 8:24. I see men. Our Lord had put the question to the blind man for the sake of his disciples, to inform them that the man had received something, bu…

36. Then he enjoined them not to tell it to any person; but the more he enjoined them, so much the more they published it: 37. And were amazed beyond measure, saying, He has done all things well; he makes both the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak. Mark 8:1-10 1. In those days,…

And he left them, and departed. Mark 8:11-13 11. And the Pharisees came, and began to dispute with him, requesting from him a sign from heaven tempting him.

19. And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Mark 8:27-29 27. And Jesus departed, and his disciples, into the villages of Caesarea…

28. Verily I say to you, There are some standing here, who will not taste death till they have seen the Son of man coming in his kingdom. Mark 8:30-37 30. And he threatened, and forbade them to tell any one concerning him.

12. Then they understood that he did not bid them beware of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. Mark 8:14-21 14. And they had neglected to take bread, and had not more than one loaf with them in the ship.

Not your bashfulness and modesty: For will it not be a far greater shame to you, that those whom you govern, and perhaps overawe even by your rash and unreasonable passions, should be able to overawe you from so excellent and necessary a duty. Be ashamed to sin before them; be a…

Grace renews nature; glory perfects grace; and so the whole soul is brought to its rest in God. We have an image of it in the blind man whom our Savior cured (Mark 8:22, 23, 24). He was absolutely blind, born so, no doubt.

Wisdom's children should take all occasions to justify wisdom, and vindicate it from the aspersions that are cast upon it. Read the doom of him that is ashamed of Christ and of his words in this adulterous generation (Mark 8:38): of him shall the Son of Man be ashamed, when he c…

When they fainted under affliction, the cause is intimated, Hebrews 12:5. Have you forgotten the exhortation, that speaks to you as to children? Distrust in straits, is from the same source, Mark 8:13. They remembered not the miracle of the loaves, for their hearts were hardened…

Salvi esse non possumus, (said Austin) nisi ad salutem proximorum etiam ore profiteamur Fidem: We cannot be saved, unless we profess the faith that we have. On the other side, the neglect of profession either out of shame or fear is threatened with the greatest penalties (Mark 8…

(1 Peter 2:7) That your faith may be found to praise, glory, and honor, at Christ's coming. On the other side, if we are ashamed of Christ, Christ will be ashamed of us for evermore, (Mark 8:38), Whoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful…

This excuse is little better. To be ashamed of prayer is to be ashamed of Christ: and it is the plain word of our Lord Jesus in (Mark 8:38), Whoever shall be ashamed of me, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed. O direful doom!

Use 2. Hence see why the saints find such changes and alterations in themselves when they come to hear; sometimes their hearts are quickened, fed and cherished, healed and comforted, relieved and visited; sometime again dead and senseless, heavy and hardened. Mark 8:17, 18, 21.…

Say not, you have royal blood running in your veins, and are begotten of God, except you can prove your pedigree by this heroick spirit, to dare to be holy in spite of men and devils. The Eagle tries her young ones by the Sun, Christ tries his children by their courage, that dar…

2. Sins of Thomas, refusing to believe the resurrection of Christ, and of Peter denying the Lord before men, and the Gospel-sins of believers, after they are justified, and are enlightened, must be sins against the Covenant of Grace, as well as against the Law. And the denying o…

He was most compassionate to sinners, inviting them to come (Matthew 11:28-29), crying and shouting with a loud voice to the thirsty (John 7:37), journeyed from heaven to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10), came to serve them with his heart blood (Matthew 20:28), his bowels…

Nor does Scripture ever commend Christ's love to us in sealing the Gospel with his blood as the only way to life, or making this the most strong argument to move us to believe in God, and obey Christ, because Christ died for sinners, and rose again to make the Gospel credible an…

And he who is ashamed of Christ, Christ will be ashamed of him. Mark 8:38. Whosoever shall be ashamed of me and my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him shall the son of man be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his father with his holy Angels.

Grace renews nature; glory perfects grace; and so the whole soul is brought to its rest in God. We have an image of it in the blind man whom our Savior healed (Mark 8:22–24). He was absolutely blind, born so without doubt.

Consider whether you are not ashamed of religion among sinners. It is an expression put in for some cause in Mark 8:38: 'Whoever shall be ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous generation, etc.' — as if he should have said, 'It may be you would not be ashamed of me among…

If a man have a weak small Faith in this Life, with little Evidence, and no Assurance, so that he doubts of all things, questions all things, and has no Comfort from what he does believe; if afterwards through supplyes of Grace, he has a mighty prevailing Evidence of the things…

Besides, the King of glory has told you, that he that will save his life shall lose it. And he that comes after him, and hates not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, indeed, and his own life also, he cannot be his disciple (Mark 8:38; John…

Ill-gotten goods are matter of restitution, rather than of distribution. Second, our surplus goods — we are to give out of our over-plus and abundance, that your abundance may be a supply for their want (2 Corinthians 8:14), that which remains and is to spare after other necessa…

Fourth, Your sin tends towards the sin against the Holy Ghost, that shall never be forgiven, neither in this world nor in that which is to come: for you have been a person (I hear) much enlightened, and now wilfully cast off God, and Religion, pray read these Scriptures (Hebrews…

For with the heart man believes to righteousness, and with the mouth man confesses to salvation. And, Mark 8:38: Whoever shall be ashamed of me, in this adulterous generation, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed also, when he comes in the glory of his Father, with his holy an…

Sin brings the wrath of God, and what buckets or engines can quench that fire? Where the worm never dies, and the fire is not quenched (Mark 9:44). Use 1. See how deadly an evil sin is; how strange is it that any one should love it (Psalm 4:3).

If when God's anger be kindled but a little, and a spark or two of it flies into a man's conscience here in this life, it be so terrible, what then will it be when God stirs up all his anger? In hell there is the worm and the fire (Mark 9:44). Hell is the very accent and emphasi…

1. Bonds and chains (2 Peter 2:4). 2. The worm (Mark 9:44), this is the worm of conscience, and the lake of fire (Revelation 20:15) — other fire is but painted to this. 2. This house of hell is haunted with devils (Matthew 25:41).

Men are fluent and discursive enough in other things, but in matters of religion their lips are sealed up. If we come into some people's company, we do not know what religion they are of, whether Jews or Mahometans, for they never speak of Christ; they are like the man in the Go…

He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycamore trees with frost. 3. God will set men against themselves; 1. He will set conscience against them; and how terrible is this rod, when turned into a serpent: Melancthon calls it Erinnys Conscientiae, a hellish fury: It is call…

Such as have their hands full of blood, must undergo the wrath of God. Here is fire mingled with blood, and this fire is inextinguishable (Mark 9:44). Time will not finish it, tears will not quench it.

(2.) Faith lives in a broken heart. Mark 9:24. He cried out with tears, Lo! I believe. True faith is always in a heart bruised for sin: such therefore whose hearts were never touched for sin, have no faith.

When the sinner sees what he has lost, he has lost the beatific vision, he has lost the Kingdom of Heaven; now he will cry out in horror and despair, The Glory, the everlasting Glory is departed. 2. A second aggravation of the loss of this Kingdom will be, that sinners shall be…

"O," says the soul, "that ever I should offend so gracious a God." Repenting tears drop from the eye of faith (Mark 9:24): the father of the child cried out with tears, "Lord I believe." Faith set his eyes flowing with tears; therefore the Devil has most spite at faith, and by h…

Q. And what evil shall they then have the feeling of? A. They shall feel unspeakable torment both in soul and body (Mark 9:43, 44, 45; Luke 16:23, 24). Q. What will be the effect thereof?

First, how by the fire of their own kindling — their own righteousness without Christ, such as the Pharisees had and Paul had before conversion — this should be meant, we must consider that he, speaking here to the Jews, alludes to the types of the old law with which they were a…

On the contrary, let us behold — as all are here called to do — the best and most secure of unregenerate men encompassed about with all means and supports of confidence and comfort, whether of legal righteousness of their own (which these Jews made boast of), together with the a…

Therefore as when reason overruling, yet she had some sparks of faith: So, when her faith was predominant, there remained some relics of doubting: for, as reason cannot overthrow true faith; so the best faith in this world, cannot fully vanquish reason. This is the doctrine of G…

Further, when Moses had spoken words of comfort unto them, the unbelieving and fearful Israelites, do stir up their hearts to believe. So we accordingly must labour and strive against that inbred unbelief which is in us: for every man has innumerable sins in him that resist fait…

Secondly, John the Baptist preached the baptism of repentance, saying that they should believe on him that was to come after him (Acts 19:3, 4). Whom Christ himself declares to his Apostles, being come in the flesh, that he must go up to Jerusalem, fall into the hands of sinners…

Once more, false grace is not accompanied with humility: when men the more they profess, the prouder they grow and more self-conceited, there is cause of suspicion. With true grace there always goes along a spiritual poverty, or a sense of our spiritual wants; the more knowledge…

Yet I suppose, the fuller's soap has more of that virtue in it, then the herb could have. However, it is certain that Borith cometh from a word which signifieth to make clean, according to that (Mark 9:3), His raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow: So as no fuller on e…

Faith is the gift of God: ask it of Him (Ephesians 2:8). Oh! The Lord can teach you to pray, while you are praying; and teach you to believe, while you are crying after faith, and saying, Lord, help my unbelief (Mark 9:24). And pour out your heart to God with groanings that cann…

We must labor to give assent to God's promises, when we pray, and strive against doubting and unbelief. Mark 9:11: Lord, I believe, Lord help my unbelief. Psalm 42:11: Why are you cast down my soul? and why are you [illegible] within me: wait on God.

3 Whole man] Therefore in the commandments not the body only, but the judgment, will, and affections, in the soul, must be taught what to do, and leave undone. 4 Perfect obedience] A second difference of the Law and Gospel is gathered: for the Gospel asks but a true faith, not p…

A natural man will sometimes, it may be, suspect his duties, but hardly will he be brought to suspect his faith — otherwise he could not have the peace that he has, such as it is. This may also be confirmed from that poor man's prayer to Christ (Mark 9): Lord, I believe, help my…

In the first respect, we do by faith trust to Christ's righteousness: in this last respect, we trust our faith to Him; and look to Him, not only for pardon, but we trust to Him for making faith, to keep its grip of Him. And as it was with that poor man spoken of in Mark 9, who,…

Whereas another that presumes, and has only an opinion, or conjecture in place of faith; as he is in his own opinion easily brought to Christ, so he finds it easy to exercise believing on Him; he will, it may be, grant, that he cannot sanctify the Sabbath day, and yet he can bel…

The Saints in this life are narrow vessels; and such old bottles could not contain the new wine that Christ drinks with his, in his Father's Kingdom (Matthew 17). When the Disciples see the glory of Christ in the Mount, Peter says (Verse 4), Lord, it is good for us to be here: b…

Now this faith of his had need to be increased in the sense and feeling of it, that he may plainly see the faith he has is no fancy, or presumption, or delusion, as he has very much suspected; but that he may see the faith he has is the faith of God's elect, he had need be built…

And in the glorious description of God in the Prophet Habakkuk, it is said (Habakkuk 3:2), And his brightness was as the light. For his garments, Luke says his raiment was white and glistening, Mark (Mark 9:3), white as the snow, so as no fuller on earth could whiten them, but M…

5. It was an error to imagine that tabernacles were necessary for Moses and Elijah, who now appeared in such heavenly glory in the mount, they needed not earthly houses, and tents, to dwell in, to defend them from the injuries of the weather, neither had they such present conven…

The palsied hand is able to receive a gift, though not so strongly as another. The man in the Gospel said, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief" (Mark 9:24) — that is, help my faith which by reason of the smallness thereof may rather be called unbelief, than faith. This is the com…

Again I answer, that if the words be meant of baptism, they carry this sense. The kingdom of heaven does not signify life eternal, but the Church of the new testament, and that in its visible estate (Mark 9:1), and baptism makes men visible members of the Church, and regeneratio…

42. And whoever shall give to one of these little ones to drink a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily, I say to you, he shall not lose his reward. Mark 9:41 41. For whoever shall give to you to drink a cup of water in my name, because you belong to Christ,…

"For Tophet is ordained of old; the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the Lord, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it," (Isaiah 30:33.) We must explain the fire in the same manner as the worm, (Mark 9:44, 46, 48.) and if it is universally agreed that the wor…

16. Let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father who is in heaven. Mark 9:49-50 49. For every (man) shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.

Luke 9:21-27 Mark 9:1 1. And he said to them, Verily, I say to you, There are some among those who stand here “Il y en d’aucuns de ceux qui sont ici presens;” — “there are some of those who are here present.” that will not taste death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come…

8. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man but Jesus only. Mark 9:2-8 2. And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them to a high mountain apart by themselves, and was transfigured before them.

18. And Jesus rebuked the devil, who went out of him; and from that instant the child was cured. Mark 9:14-27 14. And when he came to the disciples, he saw a great multitude around them, and the scribes disputing with them.

21. But this kind "but this kind [of devils] goes not out" goes not out but by prayer and fasting. Mark 9:28-29 28. And when he had entered into the house, his disciples asked him apart, Why could not we cast it out?

5. And whoever shall receive such a little child in my name receives me. Mark 9:30-36 30. And departing thence, they passed through Galilee, and he was desirous that nobody should know it.

“Que c’estoit de Iean Baptiste qu’il leur avoit parle;” — “that it was of John the Baptist that he had spoken to them.” Mark 9:9-13 9. And when they were going down from the mountain, he charged them not to tell any man those things which they had seen, till the Son of man had r…

10. Beware of despising one of these little ones; for I say to you, That their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven. Mark 9:42-48 42. And whosoever shall offend one of the little ones who believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hung aro…

2. And great multitudes followed him, and he cured them there. Mark 9:38-40 38. And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he follows not us; and we forbade him, because he follows him, because he follows not us.

And we see it to be so with all living Things, that while they are in a State of Imperfection, and in their growing State, their Nature tends to Growth; and so much the more, as they are more healthy and prosperous. Therefore the Cry of every true Grace, is like that Cry of true…

(1.) How near the Relation is betwixt you and your Children, and therefore how much you are concerned in their happiness or misery. Consider but the Scripture account of the dearness of such Relations, expressed (1.) By longings for them, as Genesis 15:2 Genesis 30:1 and (2.) By…

Seventhly, that Christians who have attained the strongest and highest degree of faith have yet had many defects and doubts mingled with their faith. Lord, I believe (Mark 9), yet help my unbelief — yet that man attained to a high pitch of faith (1 Thessalonians 3:10). Night and…

[〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] in the New Testament is used in the same latitude and extent with [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] in the Old. Sometimes it denotes any matter or thing, be it good or evil; as Matthew 5:11, 12, 36. 18:16. Mark 9:22. Luke 1:37. 2:15, 18, 34. A word of bless…

Let us not entangle our own Spirits by limiting his grace. The father of the Child possessed with a Devil being in a great Agony when he came to our savior, cryes out, If you canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us, Mark 9:22. He would fain be delivered, but the m…

The danger of this sinne, in beeing vnsauourie salt (that is vnfaithfull in the ministry) is very great, noted in these words; wherewith shall it be salted? Some referre this salting to the earth, as if Christ had said, wherewith shall the earth be salted? but it does more truel…

And, verse 28, "You have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you." Thus the apostles began to see the kingdom of heaven come with power, as he promised they should, Mark 9:1. (2) What is next to be observed is the success of the gospel among the Samaritans.

Besides that general Benevolence or Charity which the Saints have to Mankind, and which they exercise towards both the Evil and the Good in common, there is a peculiar and very distinguishing Kind of Affection, that every true Christian experiences towards those whom he looks up…

When this tree is cleav'd abroad, then itsi rotten, hollow inside appears, which was the cause of its barrenuess; it looked like a Fair and sound bodied tree, but now all may see how rotten it is at the heart: So will God in that day, when he shall di[••]ect the barren Professor…

So our Savior's enumeration of four sorts of hearers takes in all (Matthew 13). How many wonder, and despise, and persecute (Luke 4; Mark 7; Mark 9; Matthew 12; John 11; Acts 3; Acts 4, &c.)? 2. Influences of the spirit saving and lively are called by the names of the Father's d…

A good Christian makes gospel piety and moral equity kiss each other. In this some discover their hypocrisy: they will obey God in some things which are more easy, and may raise their repute; but other things they leave undone (Mark 10:21). One thing is lacking, Unum deest.

(1.) The highway thief, who takes a purse contrary to the letter of this commandment (Leviticus 19:13): You shall not rob your neighbor. (Mark 10:19) [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], Do not steal. This is not the violence which takes the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 11:12).

The little children that Christ took in his arms understood not Christ's meaning, but they had Christ's blessing. (Mark 10:16). He put his hands upon them and blessed them. Quest. But what benefit can the child have of Baptism, if it understands not the nature of Baptism?

Use 1: Here is a bill of indictment against such as study revenge, and cannot endure the least discourtesy. They would have God forgive them, but they will not forgive others; they will pray, come to church, give alms, but as Christ said (Mark 10:21), "Yet you lack one thing" —…

Morality indeed is commendable, and it were well if there were more of it. This our Saviour loves (Mark 10:21): Then Jesus beholding him loved him. It was a love of compassion not election.

He came, [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] (Matthew 20:28), to give his life a ransom for many; that is, in their stead to die. So the words are used again (Mark 10:45). And both these notes of a succedaneous substitution are joined together (1 Timothy 2:6): [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉…

1. That he offered himself a sacrifice to God, to make atonement for our sins, and that in his death and sufferings (Isaiah 53:10): "When you shall make his soul an offering for sin" (John 1:29): "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world" (Ephesians 5:2): "Chr…

By virtue hereof, are they made rulers over the house of God (Matthew 24:45), stewards in his house (1 Corinthians 4:1), overseers of the Church (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2), guides to the Church (Hebrews 13:7, 17). Not that they have a supreme or autocratical power committed to th…

Young Christians should not be so dealt with; but rather encouraged, for the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ. Thus dealt our Savior Christ with those that gave any testimony of the sparks of grace: when the young man said, He had from his youth kept God's commandments, the…

The Papists esteem it an Angelical state of perfection, approaching near to the state of glory, when a man forsaketh all, and betakes himself to voluntary poverty; as begging Friars do: But indeed it is a mere device of man's brain, and has no warrant in God's word, which decree…

So the Redemption that is by Christ, is everywhere said to be a price, a Ransom. See (Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 Timothy 2:6; 1 Peter 1:18, 19). It is the deliverance of persons out of a state of captivity and bondage, by the payment of a valuable price or…

The first was peculiar to his own person in the way of authoritative benediction. Thus when he owned little Children to belong to his Covenant and Kingdom, He laid his hands on them, and blessed them (Mark 10:16). But this was peculiar to himself, who had all blessings in his Po…

Must they have communion in all church-privileges, and all ordinances, as the Lord's Supper, voting in elections, etc., or else be no subjects of Christ's Kingdom? It is plain, that such communion they cannot have; and yet it is as plain, that of such is the Kingdom of God, and…

We are not to do them of any sinister respect, as for praise of men or commodity, but we must propose to ourselves the party to whom we do any good, and in him look on Christ, and so do it, as to Christ and for Christ's sake only: and this is a good work indeed. Christ says, Who…

Where faith is sensible of a command, it does not dispute a duty, but accomplish it. The Spirit speaks to the soul, as the disciples did to the blind man (Mark 10:49), Be of good comfort, rise, because the Master calls you. I instance in these dispositions, because they are most…

Second, goods may be forsaken — yes, wife, children, parents, brothers, and all — in the case of confession: that is, when a man for the religion of Christ is persecuted and constrained to forsake all he has. For then the second table gives place to the duties of the first (Mark…

The temper of some is not so inclined to some vices; and more apt to gain love and esteem, than others are: but this is not faith, no nor sanctification. The young man in the Gospel was of an amiable, lovely disposition and demeanor (Mark 10:21). Jesus beholding him, loved him;…

Sometimes faith, sometimes joy, sometimes patience, sometimes sorrow for sin. There are spiritual lessons in every providence, for it does not only offer something to be understood, but something to be practiced (Mark 10:15). A child is brought to Christ, and Christ from there t…

And when his disciples said to him (resolving to go up again to Judea) (John 11:8), Master, the Jews of late sought to stone you, and will you go there again — he will needs go up notwithstanding. And when they were going up to Jerusalem (Mark 10:32), he went before all the rest…

It is most certain, and might be cleared, both from the word of God, and from experience, that many hundreds of professors dash, and perish on this stumbling block (Isaiah 48:1-2), where the Lord is speaking of a people, that made mention of his name, and swore by him, but not i…

That is enough to content a Christian, the eternal reward is sure. In this world he shall receive with persecution a hundredfold, but in the world to come eternal life (Mark 10:29-30): "There is no man that has left house or brothers or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or…

The young Prince said, that he had kept all the commandementsfrom his youth. Mark 10:20. Our common people say, that they can loue God with all their hearts, and their neighbours as thēselues.

This is the sentence of God. Let us therefore repent of our mocking, and hereafter become lovers of the grace of God, as Christ was (Mark 10:21). 2. Consolation: the persecution of the people of God shall not be perpetual.

To both which the Apostle makes answer in this place, comparing our beneficence in the upholding, maintaining, countenancing of the ministry to seed, to teach us that as the husbandman does sow his corn in the ground, never fearing the loss thereof, but hoping for a greater incr…

But as we shall, before long, meet with this sentence again in the Gospel by Matthew I now glance at it more slightly. 30. And, lo, they are last who shall be first The same words, as we shall elsewhere see, were frequently employed by Christ, but in a different sense, (Matthew…

And they went into another village. Mark 10:1 1. And when he had risen thence, he came into the coasts of Judea, through the district which is beyond Jordan.

15. And when he had laid hands on them, he departed thence. Mark 10:13-16 13. And they brought to him children, that he might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who presented them.

“Car il avoit beaucoup de richesses;” — “for he had much wealth.” Mark 10:17-22 17. And as he was going out into the road, one ran, and, when he had kneeled down, asked him, Good Master, what shall I do, that I may obtain eternal life?

26. And Jesus, beholding them, said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Mark 10:23-27 23. And when Jesus had looked around, he said to his disciples, With what difficulty shall they who have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

“Et les derniers seront premiers;” — “and the last shall be first.” Mark 10:28-31 28. And Peter began to say to him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.

9. And I say to you, That whosoever shall divorce his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery; and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced commits adultery. Mark 10:2-12 2. And the Pharisees, coming to him, asked him, Is it lawful for a man to…

19. And they will deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him; "to be mocked, and scourged, and crucified;" and on the third day he will rise again. Mark 10:32-34 32. And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they…

‐Mais ceux ausquels il est apparelle de mon l’ere [l’auront];” — “but those for whom it is prepared by my Father [shall have it.]” Mark 10:35-40 35. And James and John, sons of Zebedee, came to him, saying, Master, we desire that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall ask.

28. Even as the Son of man came not that he might be served, but that he might serve, and that he might give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:41-45 41. And when the ten heard it, they began to be displeased with James and John.

34. And Jesus, moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. Mark 10:46-52 46. And they come to Jericho: and while they were departing from the city Jericho, and his disciples, and a great multitude, Bartimeus, son o…

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little Child, the same is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Mark 10:15. Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little Child, he shall not enter therein. The Centurion, that we have an Account o…

How great security God has given to his people in the Promises, that no man shall lose any thing by self-denyal for his sake. He has told us, Mark 10. 29, 30. Verily, I say unto you, there is no man that has left House, or Brethren, or Sisters, or Father, or Mother, or Wife, or…

Rich men think, should I be called to be a professor, I may lose my riches, endanger my estate, and eclipse my honor; and these are great temptations to rich men to hinder their calling. Therefore you read (Mark 10:22) of the young man, that when Christ called him, it is said, h…

And it is explained by [⟨in non-Latin alphabet⟩], perpetually denoting a substitution; where opposition can have no place. See Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; 1 Timothy 2:6. [⟨in non-Latin alphabet⟩], pro, also, as [⟨in non-Latin alphabet⟩] in this case is to be rendered, has no othe…

Secondly, theft is committed against men by an unjust seizing, or detaining what of right belongs to them. And this may be done either by fraud, or force: and therefore our Savior in reciting the commandments mentions them both, (Mark 10:19): Do not steal, defraud not. This is a…

And indeed there is great reason for it; for marriage makes of two, one mystical person; it does but compensate our damage, and restore the rib to our side again. And therefore, by marriage two are said to be made one flesh; (Mark 10:8) They two shall be one flesh: so then they…

Humility is a great ingredient of true faith: he that truly receives redemption receives it as a little child. Mark 10:15. Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of heaven as a little child, he shall not enter therein. It is the delight of a believing soul to abase itself and exa…

3. A third sort of truths to be stored up are practical truths, fundamental truths of practical concern, are in a sort the life of religion. Our religion is not a notion, Christianity lies much in the heart and life: the young candidate's question in the Gospel had mainly refere…

They must not indeed work for wages, nor yet will God suffer their work to go unrewarded; indeed, it sufficiently rewards itself (1 Timothy 6:6). And its reward is twofold, (1) present, and in part; (2) future and in full (Mark 10:29-30). Now in this time a hundredfold, even fro…

Objection. But you will say, that this is but a speculation. Answer. But that it is more I will put you to one place, which I desire you to consider seriously: that is, (Mark 10:28-30). Then Peter began to say to him, Lo we have left all, and have followed you.

When God was making his Covenant with Abraham, Gen. 15:12 at the going down of the Sun a deep sleep fell upon him: and lo, a horror of great darkness was on him, and ver. 17. a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp passed between his sacrifice, and the Lord tells him of the bondag…

It is reported of one Adrianus, who seeing the Martyrs suffer such grievous things in the cause of Christ, he asked what was that which caused them to suffer such things; and one of them named that Text, Eye has not seen, nor ear has not heard, neither has it entred into the hea…

and if I have kept them, is there any new Commandment thou wilt give me, whereby eternal Life will be insured to me? Our Lord replies, Keep the common Commandments of the Law, You know them, as Mark 10:17. It is not by observing any one Command and neglecting the rest, but the w…

Answer 2. Though this young Man had a vain Conceit of his own Righteousness, yet there was something in him naturally pleasing, agreeable and engaging, so that Christ as Man looked upon him and loved him, Mark 10:21. He had some liking to such a towardly and hopeful Youth, and p…

It is not so for earthly things, men are easily to be brought to believe any promise of them, As for example: If a man shall come and tell a man of a commoditie, which if he would buy, and lay by him, it would in a short time yield an hundred for one, oh how ready would men be t…

We must divorce those sins which bring in pleasure and profit. 3. Forgiving of injuries (Mark 11:25). These truths men are prejudiced at; they can rather want forgiveness from God than they can forgive others.

Cicero. But we learn better things out of the oracles of Scripture (Mark 11:25): when you stand praying, forgive (Matthew 5:44; Colossians 3:13). If a man have a quarrel against any, even as Christ forgave you, so also do you.

Therefore it is an especially important point of prayer, to be persuaded, that God to whom prayer is made, not only can, but also will grant his request. Mark 11:24. Whatever you desire when you pray, believe that you shall have it, and it shall be done to you. Here we see two t…

In every petition there must be two things: a desire of the things we ask, and a particular faith whereby we believe, that the thing we ask shall be given to us. So Christ says (Mark 11:24): Whatever you desire when you pray, believe that you shall have it, and it shall be given…

That which we are to ask of God in prayer, we must believe it shall be given us, as we ask it: but in prayer we are to ask the pardon of our own sins, and the merit of Christ's righteousness for ourselves: therefore we must believe the same particularly. The proposition is a rul…

But why speak I of these? Behold one greater than any of them — the Son of God himself, who is the heir of all things and by whom the worlds were made — yet sometimes would have been glad of anything, having nothing to eat (Mark 11:12): 'And on the next day, when they had come f…

There will I accept them (Ezekiel 20:40). And it was a profaning of the Temple to use it for civil employments, being consecrated and appropriated by God to holy uses: and therefore Christ would not suffer them to buy or sell, or to carry vessels through it (Mark 11:15, 16). But…

Therefore, it is an especial point of prayer, to be persuaded, that God to whom prayer is made, not only can, but also will grant his request. Mark 11:24: Whatever you desire when you pray, believe that you shall have it, and it shall be done to you. Here we see two things requi…

This is one, and a principal part of the meaning of it; he speaks of such a kind of wavering faith, as whereby a man is [illegible] a heart, and a heart; he has a mind to draw near to Christ, and to become a servant of Christ, and yet with all a mind to be hankering after some s…

That is something that this unction does, it works in all our hearts to pray according to God's will, and to pray in the name of Christ, and so satisfies us. Secondly, this Spirit of God that we receive from the holy one, it is also a spirit of faith, that inwardly persuades us…

15. But if you shall not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Mark 11:25-26 25. And when you shall stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against any one, that your Father also, who is in heaven, may forgive you your trespasses.

“Es tres-hauts lieux;” — “in the very high places.” Mark 11:1-10 1. And as they approach Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the mountain of Olives, he sends two of his disciples.

you shall receive. Mark 11:11-24 11. And the Lord entered

And he saith to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. Mark 11:27-33 27. And they come again to Jerusalem; and while he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, and scribes, and elders, come to him.

22. Jesus said to him, I say not to you seven times, but until seventy times seven. Mark 11:25. And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have ought against any, that your Father which is also in Heaven may forgive you your trespasses. v. 26. And if you do not forgive, neither…

If we would come with boldnesse into the holy place, it must be by the new and living way, which Christ has prepared for us, through the vaile, that is, his flesh. 5. In prayer we must have faith, wherby we believe, that the thing we aske shall be done unto us: Mark. 11. 24. wha…

If any man lacke wisdom let him aske of God—but let him aske in faith, and wauer not: for the wauering minded man shall receive nothing of God: therefore saith Christ, whatsoever ye desire in prayer, believe that ye shall have it, and it shall be done unto you. Mark. 11. 24. IV.

The argument which our Savior uses against profaners of the Temple, he takes from the use to which it was with solemnity consecrated (Matthew 21:13). And as the prophet Jeremiah forbids the carrying of burdens on the Sabbath, because that was a sanctified day: so because the Tem…

Mark 5:36: [illegible], Only believe. Mark 11:26: [illegible], But if you forgive not, etc. — with multitudes more, which are all conditional particles inserted in the grants of benefits. (2.) Having shown what the nature of a condition is, I shall, I hope, make it plain to you,…

The second branch of meekness is in forgiving of injuries. Mark 11:25: And when you stand praying, forgive — as if Christ said, It is to little purpose to pray unless you forgive. A meek spirit is a forgiving spirit.

Then they asked the shepherds what that should mean. So they told them, that that man was the son of one Mr. Great-grace, of whom you read in the first part of the records of the Pilgrim's Progress; and he is set there to teach pilgrims how to believe down, or to tumble out of t…

The places are: Mark 10:30; Luke 18:30; John 9:32; Ephesians 2:7; 3:9; Colossians 1:26; Hebrews 6:5. The places are as follows: Matthew 6:13; 21:19; Mark 11:14; Luke 1:33, 55; John 4:14; 6:51, 58; 8:35, twice, 51, 52; 10:28; 11:26; 12:34; 13:8; 14:16; Acts 15:18; Romans 1:25; 9:…

A second ground is taken from the necessity that lies upon us, for the performance of sundry Christian duties daily, without which they cannot be done. As first, we are daily to pray for pardon of sin (Matthew 6:11-12; Mark 11:2, 4). And if every day we are to pray for pardon of…

If you bring your gift to the altar and there remember that your brother has ought against you, leave there your offering and go your way, first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift (Matthew 5:23). When you shall stand and pray, forgive, if you have a…

Is not this a plain and clear sentence, as it promises to him that believes, so it denies to him that believes not, that he shall neither obtain that which he desires, nor anything better. And to stir up this same faith, Christ himself said (Mark 11): therefore I say to you, wha…

And this proceeds from the spirit of God, which stirs up groanings in the heart, which a man oftentimes cannot express. Fourthly, when he makes his request, he doubts not, but by faith he believes that God will grant his requests, which he makes according to his word (Mark 11:24…

But we must not love God only for his benefits, for then it is not love of God, but self-love. 2. Love to God must be [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], with all the heart (Mark 12:30). You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart.

This union of the dove and the serpent is hard to find, but it is possible: Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians (Acts 7:22) — there was the prudence of the serpent; and he was meek above all the men upon the face of the earth (Numbers 12:3) — there was the innoc…

Proud men and guilty cannot endure to hear of their faults. Proud Herod put John in prison (Mark 12:12). The guilty Jews being told of their crucifying Christ, stoned Stephen (Acts 7:59).

Noah being moved with fear prepared an ark: fear is a watch bell to awaken sleepy Christians; it guards against security; it is a spur to a sluggish heart: he who fears he shall come short of his journey rides the faster; and indeed this exhortation to fear lest we miss of this…

This he did for the show of Grace, which appeared in his answer: much more then will he like of that, which is true grace indeed. So, likewise Christ reasoning with the Scribe, concerning the first and great commandment, and perceiving that he had answered discreetly, he said un…

[in non-Latin alphabet], the resurrection of the dead. It is usually expressed by [in non-Latin alphabet], the resurrection only (Mark 12:18; Luke 20:27, 33; John 11:24; Matthew 22:23, 28). For by this single expression, the whole was sufficiently known and apprehended.

No men are more deeply obliged to the practice of this duty, than they that least perform it, than the maligners and censurers of Religion: because Religion is the only physick and cure for a lost soul, which none need more than such undone and desperate creatures. This is one o…

For 1. a correction of the human will seems to import a jarring and a discord; 2. Christ desired that, the contrary of which, he knew was from eternity decreed of God. 3. The Law of God is so spiritual, strict and holy, that it requires not only a conformity to it, and our will,…

There be some preparatory colors in dying of cloth, as blue, that dispose the cloth for other colors more easily; so is it here: And a fish that has swallowed the bait, and is in the bosom of the net, is nearer being taken, than a fish free and swimming in the ocean; yet a fish…

8. There is no temple, no ordinances in our country of perfection (Revelation 21:2; 1 Corinthians 13:8). 9. There is no angel's life here without marriage, eating, drinking, begetting of children (Luke 22:29, 30; Mark 12:25). Clay cannot live [illegible] earthly, up above the cl…

As Magistrates in the exequution of justice, Deut 1:17. Ministers in teaching, and in the reproouing of sinne, Mark 12:14. and all believers, who are not to have religion in acceptation of persons, Iam. 12. 1. This acceptation is the ruine of societies.

Mark 12:41-44 41. And while Jesus was sitting opposite to the treasury, he perceived how the multitude threw money into the treasury, and many rich persons put in much.

22. And having heard these things, they wondered, and left him, and went away. Mark 12:13-17 13. And they send to him certain Pharisees and Herodians, to entrap him in his words

33. And when the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his doctrine. Mark 12:18-27 18. And the Sadducees come to him, who say that there is no resurrection; and they interrogated him, saying,

40. On these two commandments the whole law and the prophets depend. Mark 12:28-34 28. And when one of the scribes came, and heard them disputing together, and saw that he had answered them well, he put a question to him, Which is the first commandment of all?

nor did any man from that day venture to put any more questions to him. Mark 12:35-37 35. And Jesus answering said, while he was teaching in the temple, How do the scribes say that Christ is the son of David?

12. But he that exalts himself shall be humbled; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. Mark 12:38-39 38. And he said to them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

you make him twice as much the child of hell as yourselves. Mark 12:40 40. Who devour widows' houses, and that under the disguise of a long prayer.

And the dominion granted him on these grounds is, 1. Sovereign and absolute: his enemies are his footstool (Psalm 110:2; Matthew 22:44; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:24; Acts 2:34; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Hebrews 1:13). They are in his hand, as the Egyptians were in Joseph's, when he had pur…

I. The matter of his sermon was the incomparable excellencie of heauenly doctrine; thus much his enemies the Scribes that came to tempt him did confess, Mar. 12. 14. Master, you are true, and teachest the way of God truly.

We have seen some Ships have had glorious names given them, the Good-speed, the Hope, the Safe-guard, yet cast away at Sea. 2. It is possible to come near to Heaven, yet fall short of it, Mark 12:34. You art not far from the Kingdom of God; yet he was not near enough.

However good and excellent your memory may be, I am sure you have a very bad one, if you forget and do not remember your Creator in the days of your youth. The young man's glory is his strength (whether of memory, etc.) and will you give your strength to sin, which is due to God…

It is better (in this regard) to be a sinner without a profession, than to be a professor without conversion, for the one lies fairer for an inward change, when the other rests in an outward. Our Lord Christ tells the Scribe (Mark 12:34): You are not far from the Kingdom of God,…

It is said of the truly righteous, he shall scarcely be saved; and it is said of the seemingly righteous, he shall be almost saved. You are not far from the Kingdom of God (Mark 12:34). The righteous shall be saved with a scarcely; that is, through much difficulty: he shall go t…

Improve the utmost of our endeavor to keep ourselves, and all ours from scandalous sins. Restraining grace is but common grace, yet is it a great favor of the Lord that he will curb and restrain a man; by this means the work of conversion is more easy, and such persons freed fro…

Moses is alive under the New Testament, as God said in the bush to Moses, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, so God is the God of Moses as well as of Abraham, etc. Now God is not the God of the dead but of the living (Matthew 22:32, compared wit…

No wonder then if upon this undertaking, the Lord promised, to make his mouth sharp like a sword, to hide him in the shadow of his hand, to make him a polished shaft, and to hide him in his quiver, to make him his servant in whom he would be glorified (Isaiah 49:2-3), that thoug…

1. All this is perfectly stated in the Suffrage which the Scribe gave unto the declaration of the sense and design of the law, with the nature of the Obed[•]ence which it does require, that was made at his request by our blessed savior, Mark 12:28 29, 30, 31, 32, 33. And one of…

Ill-gotten goods are matter of restitution, rather than of distribution. Second, our surplus goods — we are to give out of our over-plus and abundance, that your abundance may be a supply for their want (2 Corinthians 8:14), that which remains and is to spare after other necessa…

Besides, this would cause persecution for ever to cease, and charge all the martyrs in every age of the world, not only with disobedience, but also with folly; and then also it would follow, whatever religion in any nation, the chief magistrate thereof does set up, must be subje…

The next sort of works of present necessity are those that belong immediately to the preservation of the temporal life of man and beast, or that serve to the good estate of them both. Such are works of mercy: as the watering of cattle (Mark 12:11), the drawing of a beast out of…

(6) From the testimony of the Apostle (1 Corinthians 8:6): to us, says he, there is but one God. (7) From what Christ said to one of the Scribes, namely, the Lord our God is one Lord (Mark 12:29). (8) Because God is a most absolute and most perfect being, and so beyond all other…

The sin of our nature is like a sleeping lion; the least thing that awakens it makes it rage. The sin of our nature, though it seems quiet, and lies as fire hid under the embers, yet if it be a little stirred and blown up by a temptation, how quickly may it flame forth into scan…

We have many sad symptoms, gray hairs are here and there upon us (Hosea 7:9), therefore let us lay hold upon the present season; they that sleep in seedtime will beg in harvest. 8. If you would go to the kingdom of heaven you must excubias agere keep a daily watch (Mark 13:37).…

A Christian must Excubias agere, keep watch and ward. See where Satan labors to make a breach, see what grace he most strikes at, or what sin he most tempts to (Mark 13:37). I say to you all: watch.

For this precise time, the knowledge of it is among the principal secrets of his sovereignty, which he has for reasons suited to his infinite wisdom, laid up in his own eternal bosom. Hence is that of our Savior, Of that day and hour knows no man, no not the Angels that are in H…

2. All unbelief is the more heinous, the more means you have to the contrary, as counsels, warnings, promises clearly held forth; See (John 15:22) If I had not spoken to them, &c. and (John 2:19) Light is come into the world, &c. The word is preached [in non-Latin alphabet], for…

But insofar as He stood forth as the Head of the church, Mediator, and the apostle of our confession delegated by the Father, He knew only those things (namely, in that nature in which He Himself performed the entire mediatorial office) which were given and revealed to Him by th…

To this is contrary, a stay, or going backward (Galatians 5). Watchfulness is a continual care with ourselves, that we be readily prepared as we ought, to practice good, and resist evil, which is set forth (Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:6; Mark 13:35)…

(2.) The certainty of it as well as the possibility, for Christ assumed our body not for passion only, but for glorification; that therein he might be an instance and pattern to us. For if the head be glorious, so will the members also, how base soever the people of God seem to…

4. Do you receive it as the word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13) It may be you do not contradict the divine authority in the Scriptures, but do you soundly believe them, and know the certainty of those things wherein you are instructed (Luke 1:4) Have you done anything to prove th…

Would you not be carried from your closet devotion to eternal communion with God? Oh then take our Lord's most wholesome counsel, Take heed, watch and pray; for you know not when the time is (Mark 13:33). I might here challenge Christians also, not only for their neglect of, but…

8. But all these things are the beginnings of sorrows. Mark 13:1-8 1. And while he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples says to him, Master, see what stones and what buildings!

28. For wherever the carcass is, there will the eagles also be gathered together. Mark 13:14-23 14. But when you shall see the abomination of desolation, which is described by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that reads understand,) then let them that ar…

31. And he shall send his angels with a loud sound of a trumpet; and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one extremity of heaven to the other. Mark 13:24-27 24. But in those days, after that tribulation, shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall no…

36. But of that day and hour no man knows, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father alone. Mark 13:28-32 28. Now learn a similitude from the fig-tree.

42. Watch therefore, for you know not at what hour your Lord will come. Mark 13:33 33. Take heed, watch and pray; for you know not when the time is.

51. And shall cut him off; and assign his portion with hypocrites: weeping and gnashing of teeth shall be there. Mark 13:34-37 34. As a man “C’est ainsi comme si un homme, etc.; ou, Le Fils de l’homme est tout un comme si un homme,” etc.—”It is as if a man, etc.; or, The Son of…

14. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world for a testimony to all nations; and then the end will come. Mark 13:9-13 9. But take heed to yourselves; for they will deliver you up to councils and synagogues; you will be scourged and will be broug…

They believe that he sits in heaven, and is Lord: but the taking away of sins, which is his proper and peculiar office, they nip and take quite from him, and attribute it to their own works: and by that means, leave nothing to him but the bare name and title: ascribing his power…

Hence himself declares that the Humane Nature was not the Residential Subject of Omnisciency. For so he speaks, Mark. 13. 32. But of that Day and that hour knowes no Man, no nor the Angels which are in Heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

So that I say a man may be an elect child of God, and yet not express the fruit of his election in his life for many years. Ninthly, that God for the great love he bears to his elect that are in the world, lets reprobates and wicked men enjoy many mercies and outward deliverance…

An actual exercise of that principle of holy wisdom wherewith he was endued, in his infancy, as afterwards, he had not (Luke 2:52). Nor had he in his human nature an absolutely infinite comprehension of all individual things past, present and to come, which he expressly denies,…

5. Supernatural habits and supernatural dispositions are near to each other, as the fire and the flaming of the fire, the clouds and the rain, the sea, and the ebbing and flowing of the sea; not that the disposition is the very operation and second act of the habit, but because…

Or stand against him steadfast and fixed in the faith (verse 9)? Christ is much upon this, by Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Watch, Watch, and pray; and lest it slip them again, I say to you, Watch (Matthew 26:38, 40, 45; Matthew 24:42; Matthew 25:13; Mark 13:23; Mark 14:38; Luke 17:2…

Love being peculiar to a husband, to him he says, Let him love his wife: and reverence being peculiar to a wife, to her he says, let the wife see that she reverence her husband. The direction in every of those several epistles which were sent to the seven churches of Asia, (in t…

Sixthly, consider what occasions, what advantages your distemper has taken to exert and put forth itself, and watch against them all. This is one part of that duty which our blessed Savior recommends to his disciples under the name of watching (Mark 13:37): I say unto you all, W…

The Sun of Righteousness, is not he worth the beholding? USE 3. Let us cease wondering at worldly things, great places, honors, heaps of wealth, fair buildings, as the disciples (Mark 13:1): Master, see what manner of stones and buildings are here! It is said of Christ (Colossia…

3. This advantage we have by this notion, a testimony is a ground of self-examination, or a rule whereby we may judge of our state and actions; for it witnesses not only de jure, what we must do; or de eventu, what we may expect; but de facto, whether we do good or evil, what we…

2. It is a singular favor to them on whom God bestows this heavenly wisdom, and so puts a difference between them and others. It is a greater sign of friendship and respect to them, than if God had given them all the world, (Mark 13:11) To you it is given to know the mysteries o…

There is no man but some talent or other is committed to him, which he ought to make a good use of. He who is the Lord of us all, has given to every man his work (Mark 13:34). One man has this work, and another man has that work, in the doing of which he must improve his talent.

27:40. Mark 13:2. Chap.

Hee would not tell them when the end of the word should bee; it shews then it is great pride of heart to passe peremptory conjectures upon the period of time, Christ did not thinke it meet for to tell his Apostles of the time of his coming, 1 Thess. 5. 1. But of the times and se…

I have been the longer in giving an account of this, that we might understand where the ground and force of this Scoff lay; namely in this, That because the Christians had generally been very confident, that the coming of Christ to Judgment would be presently after the destructi…

So when we are at our callings, which God bids us to be conversant about with all our might (Ecclesiastes 9:10), yet our minds like idle truants, or negligent servants, though sent about never so serious a business, yet go out of the way to see any sport, run after the hares tha…

I say (says he) I that am a faithful and true witness, I who cannot lie, I who am the very truth, I say. So as, of what authority our Lord, the eternal Son of God is, this which he has here delivered is also, namely, true, certain, infallible, unchangeable; heaven and earth shal…

To this purpose tend those many exhortations which by Christ and his Disciples are made to watch. When Christ warned his Disciples of his last coming (Mark 13:37), and when he was in his agony he bid them watch (Matthew 26:41). So Paul (Colossians 4:2), so Peter (1 Peter 4:7).

2. Rule. We must use continual watchfulness against our enemies, but specially against our spiritual enemies. This watchfulness our Saviour commands often in the Gospel, but specially in Mark 13:33: Take heed, watch, and pray. Verse 35: Watch therefore, for you know not, etc.

How bitter was this agony? The evangelist uses three words to express it, [⟨ in non-Latin alphabet ⟩], He began to be amazed, (Mark 14:33). [⟨ in non-Latin alphabet ⟩], He began to faint.

Riches take wings, kings' crowns tumble in the dust: in fact, some of the graces may cease; faith and hope shall be no more, but the new creature abides for ever (1 John 2:27). 5. The misery of the unregenerate creature: dying so, I may say of him, as Christ said of Judas (Mark…

2. The second sacrament wherein Jesus Christ communicates to us the benefits of his redemption is the Lord's Supper. Mark 14:24. And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, etc. Secondly, having spoken of the sacrament of Baptism, I come now to the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.

All other weapons will do little good. Christ prescribes this remedy, Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation (Mark 14:38). A Christian fetches down strength from Heaven by prayer.

The one is mentioned and described, Exodus 24, ver. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; Deuteronomy 5:2, 3, 4, 5; namely, the Covenant that God made with the people of Israel in Sinai; and which is commonly called the Covenant where the people under the Old Testament are said to keep or break God…

Which was apparently false, as is evident in comparing his words with theirs. Therefore others of them observing that the witness was not yet home to their purpose, and the design of the priests, they swore positively that he said, "I will destroy this Temple made with hands, an…

Answer: The Passover lamb was a sacrament but no sacrifice. Indeed Christ says to his disciples: Go and prepare a place to sacrifice the Passover (Mark 14:12), but the words to offer or to sacrifice often signify no more than to kill. As when Jacob and Laban made a covenant, it…

Prayer is the best outlet for fear; where is the Christian that cannot add his testimony to this direction? I will give you the greatest example in the world to encourage you in the use of it — the example of Jesus Christ (Mark 14:32). When the hour of his danger and death drew…

This is an idol too, for it is contrary to the institution, and to the second Commandment: Christ and his Apostles did use a table gesture, and therefore so should we. For it is said, while they did eat, edentibus illis (Matthew 26:28; Mark 14:22). But if while they did eat, the…

But notwithstanding that in these latter times all good order had much degenerated and grown to confusion, yet it seems to me, that even in the days of our Savior Christ, the civil and Ecclesiastical courts remained distinct. Let me say my opinion with all men's leave, and under…

We read (2 Chronicles 19:8) that with the Priests were joined some of the chief of the fathers of Israel, to judge ecclesiastical causes and controversies. And however many things among the Jews in the latter times, after the captivity, did wear to confusion and misorder, yet we…

Since the name is therefore the work of men of uncertain standing, let us set aside the dispute and look at the thing itself. From the time when the name "catholic church" was devised by some, it began wonderfully to please all the worshippers of true religion (since there was n…

But 2. To speak a word to that wherein it does consist? 1. It did consist (as we hinted before) in the Godhead's suspending its comfortable influence for a time from the human nature; Though our Lord had no culpable anxiety, yet He had a sinless fear, considering Him as man; and…

God has many sons, but none like Christ: he was a Son, his alone; he had never a brother by an eternal generation; he was the only heir of the house; but never a son so afflicted as he: this seems against all reason. But Christ brings in his Father's will with a [reconstructed:…

No man whatever mettle he be of, the finest of men can come, or has power to come to me, and to believe on the only begotten Son of God, except the Father who sent me draw him. We know Christ was much to extol his Father, his Father was ever in his esteem an eminent one, as (Mat…

A personal witness to every single man it cannot be, except every single man heard it (Romans 10:14), "How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?" (John 15:22; Romans 2:12). So is the world — all nations — taken (Mark 14:9-10), and the word "world" (Mark 16:15).…

Secondly, our cries are to be directed to God with subjection to his will. Read the example of Christ (Mark 14:36) and of David (2 Samuel 15:26). This condemns the practice of many men.

13. Verily I tell you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also which she has done will be told in remembrance of her. Mark 14:1-9 1. And after two days was the passover, and the feast of unleavened bread; and the chief priests and scribes…

20. And when the evening was come, he sat down at table with the twelve. Mark 14:10-17 10. And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, to betray him to them.

He said to him, You have said it. Mark 14:18-21 18. And while they were sitting at table and eating, Jesus said, Verily I tell you, This clause has been omitted, through oversight, in Calvin’s Latin version; but the defect is supplied—as in other instances—by the French copy, “J…

30. And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mountain of Olives. Mark 14:22-26 22. And while they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had blessed, – “Et apres avoir rendu graces;” — “and after having given thanks.” he broke it, and gave it to them, and said,…

In like manner also all the disciples spoke. Mark 14:27-31 27. And Jesus says to them, You will all be offended at me this night; for it is written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.

44. And he left them, and went away again, and prayed a third time, saying the same words. Mark 14:32-40 32. And they come to a place which is called Gethsemane; and he says to his disciples, Sit here until I have prayed.

Then they approached, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. Mark 14:41-46 41. And he comes the third time, and says to them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; lo, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. Mark 14:47-52 47. But one of those who were present drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

61. Who said, This man said, I can destroy the temple of God, and build it in three days. Mark 14:53-59 53. And they led Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, and elders, and scribes, assembled with him.

and others struck him on the face with the palms of their hands, 68. Saying, Prophesy to us Christ, Who was it that smote thee? Mark 14:60-65 60. And the high priest, rising up in the midst, interrogated Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing?

And he went out, and wept bitterly. Mark 14:66-72 66. And while Peter was below in the court, one of the maids of the high priest came;

But far beyond these, and all other patterns, what an example has our dear Lord Jesus set before us in the deepest point of self-denyal that ever was in the world. When the Father gave the Cup of sufferings into his hands in the garden, Mark 14:36 a cup of wrath, the wrath of th…

But yet when his soul was exercised with thoughts of Gods marking our iniquities upon him, it was sorrowful unto the death. He was amazed and very heavy, Mark 14:33. His Agony, his bloody sweat, his strong cryes and supplications, his reiterated prayers, if it be possible let th…

But Matthew and Mark both give an Account of it before. (Matthew 26:23. Mark 14:20.) And the like might be shown in abundance of Instances of these three Evangelists differing one from another in the Order of their Narratives; one places those Things in his History after others,…

S. 65. 38. Mark 14:22. Let our Lord's Apostle be his interpreter, my body, the communion of my body, my blood, the communion of my blood (1 Corinthians 10:16). Is there anything more expedite, clear and easy than that as Christ is termed our life because through him we obtain li…

But as the conscience is sinfully wakened by itself in blaspheming the God of Heaven (Revelation 16:9, 11), because of pain, it also frets against providence, but is not pained for the want of saving grace and holy influences which might have prevented sin. Yes, their blasphemin…

Or stand against him steadfast and fixed in the faith (verse 9)? Christ is much upon this, by Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Watch, Watch, and pray; and lest it slip them again, I say to you, Watch (Matthew 26:38, 40, 45; Matthew 24:42; Matthew 25:13; Mark 13:23; Mark 14:38; Luke 17:2…

There is the [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] (Isaiah 53:5), Peter's [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] (1 Peter 2:24), the liver, nibex, wound, stripe, that in our stead was so on him, that thereby we are healed. Those expressions of the condition of his soul in his sufferings, whereby he…

Sedentius, a weak and warm Dissenter, is just come from Saint Paul's Cathedral: Being urged by great Curiosity, with much ado he obtained Leave of his Conscience to go thither and see Men receive the Lord's Supper kneeling: As he returns he is almost ready to pronounce Damnation…

This testimony is either to them for their conviction and conversion (Matthew 24:14): And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world, for a witness to all nations; or against them (Mark 10:18): And you shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, f…

But he that despises a command shall die for it. This is your estate and your misery — this is that which broke the heart of Peter exceedingly (Mark 14:72), though the cock had crowed, and Christ looked upon him, yet he stood it out, but when he remembered the words of our Savio…

God and his ministers have one and the same work, they both negotiate about souls: Let the sons of the prophets wear this as their crown and diadem; but while I tell you of your dignity, do not forget your duty: Imitate this blessed pattern in the text, the Lord Jesus, who seein…

Third, it is a sign they have none of this spiritual hunger, who desire rather sleep than food; they are more drowsy than hungry. Some there are who come to the word that they may get a nap, to whom I may say as Christ did to Peter (Mark 14:37): Could you not watch one hour? It…

The thoughts of this would take off the heart from the immoderate love of the creature. Our Savior at a great feast breaks out into mention of his death (Mark 14:3). She has prepared this against my burial: so the forethoughts of a change would be an excellent antidote against a…

He is now making preparations against our coming (John 14:2): I go before to prepare a place for you. We read that our Lord sent two of his disciples before to make ready a large upper room for the Passover (Mark 14:15). So Jesus Christ is gone before to make ready a large upper…

(Romans 5:8) While we were sinners, Christ died for us, [〈in non-Latin alphabet〉] in our place, (2 Corinthians 5:15) if one died in place of all men, all were dead. (Mark 14:24) This is my blood of the New Testament which is shed [〈in non-Latin alphabet〉] for many, loco multorum…

It is a stronger consolation (and the strongest should be the Christian's choice) that is founded upon the Father's giving, and the Son's receiving of sinners; and the faith of salvation to me which relies and leans upon Christ's undertaking for me, that I shall not be lost, nor…

And this the Lord did, for as for Herod, Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, when they were gathered together they did nothing but what his hand and counsel had determined before to be done (Acts 4:27-28). From which the great shaking of our Savior, were…

The sins of the wicked pierce Christs side; the sins of the godly go to his heart. Peters sin being against so much love, was more unkind, which made his cheeks to be furrowed with tears, (Mark 14:72). When he thought thereon he wept.

Seventhly, It is observable, It is said that a third time there came a man to Peter about an hour after, and says, Of a truth you art Peter, and to the man says he, I do not know him. Eighthly, This is not all, that Peter did not onely speak a falshood, not onely swear a lye, bu…

First, It is from the deceit of sin that the mind is spiritually slothful, whereby it becomes negligent to this duty. The principal discharge of its trust in this matter is expressed by watching, which is the great caution that the Lord Jesus gave to his disciples in reference t…

The Doctor answers to the argument from Mark 14:21, 'Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. Good were it for that man, if he had never been born;' That perhaps it may be a proverbial expression, not literally true; — That if the literal sense were the most reasonabl…

The woe denounced by Christ on Judas also seems to remain a demonstrative proof of endless punishment. Matthew 26:24, and Mark 14:21; Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed: good were it for that man if he had never been born. Let Judas suffer a temporary misery of e…

And as for that other Text of the holy Scripture that does universally oppose it the heavenly Father gave me thus to interpret it: (1 John 2:22) Who is a liar, namely born of the evil one, who is a liar, and the father of lies, and abode not in the truth (John 8:14). But he that…

And therefore to give all men a token of his power, and to show that he died voluntarily, it pleased him to cry with a loud voice. And this made the Centurion to say that he was the Son of God (Mark 15:39). Again, Christ died not as other men do; because they first give up the g…

Shortly then the matter debated in this nocturnal Council, was merely Ecclesiastical, and the accusation of sedition and making himself a King, were not spoken of till he was brought before Pilate. But there was another Sanhedrin convocated in the morning (Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:…

And therefore does my Father love me (says he) because I lay down my life for my sheep; not because it's taken from me against my will, but because I willingly and of myself lay it down. And when he is brought before Pilate and Herod, and they lay many things to his charge (Matt…

Third, it implies the low condescension and depth of the love of our Lord Jesus Christ which has no bottom; he will not only die, but die a shameful and cursed death, and take on reproach and ignominy with the debt of sinners, when they are despising him; the surety must not onl…

For the Scribes and Pharisees on the one side rushed upon him with a desperate fury: and on the other side, the factious people cried nothing but crucify him, crucify him (Matthew 26:66). Pilate contrary to all equity and law, gave an unjust sentence of death upon him, though he…

Its object is to commence the reign of God, and by means of our deliverance from the corruption of the flesh, and of our renewal by the Spirit, to conduct us to the heavenly glory. For this reason it is often called the kingdom of heaven, and the restoration to a blessed life, w…

10. And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me. Mark 15:1 1. And immediately on the break of day, the chief priests, with the elders and scribes, and the whole council, after having deliberated, led Jesus away bound and delivered him to Pilate.

14. And he did not answer him a single word, so that the governor was greatly astonished. Mark 15:2-5 2. And Pilate asked him, Are you the King of the Jews?

But they cried so much the more, saying, Let him be crucified. Mark 15:6-14 6. Now at the festival, he was wont to release to them one prisoner, whomsoever they demanded.

32. And as they were going out, they found a Cyrenian named Simon: him they constrained to bear his cross. Mark 15:15-21 15. Pilate then wishing to satisfy the multitude, released Barabbas to them, and after having scourged Jesus, he delivered him up to be crucified.

38. Then were crucified with him two robbers, one at his right hand, and the other at his left. Mark 15:22-28 22. And they bring him to the place of Golgotha, which is, if you interpret it, The place of Calvary.

44. The robbers also, who were crucified with him, upbraided him in the same manner. Mark 15:29-32 29. And they that passed by reviled him, shaking their heads, and saying, O, you who destroy the temple, and build it in three days,

56. Among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary, the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. Mark 15:33-41 33. But when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over all the land "Sur tout le pays;" — "over the whole country" till the ninth hour.

61. And Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite to the sepulcher. Mark 15:42-47 42. And when it was now evening, (because it was the preparation, “Le jour de la preparation:” — “the day of the preparation.” which goes before the Sabbath,) 43. Joseph of Ari…

Because it stood Paul upon not only to prove himself to be a servant of Christ and Pastor of the Christian Church, but also to win to himself the person and office of an Apostle, that he might the rather be heard of the Romans: he puts here a proper and peculiar note of Apostles…

6. It has a bottom and that of gold: a bottom is to show its stability and firmness, to sustain and keep up these who ride in it, and gold shows its solidity and preciousness, it's a rich bottom, therefore the new Jerusalem is said to have her streets of pure gold (Revelation 21…

And this was Saul's folly, who against God's express prohibition suffered his people to take some of the spoil of the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:21). The like may be said of Joash, who listened to his Princes to set up idols (2 Chronicles 24:7): and of Pilate, who to please the peo…

And so Paul said of himself that he could do more then they all, because Paul had a stronger faith: for the truth of a mans strength is known by his strength of faith that he has, it discovers whether he be naturally strong or spiritually strong; for this is the first work of th…

What evil has he done? I am innocent of the blood of this just man (Matthew 27:24; Mark 15:12, 14). But you will say, is not this an argument of grace, when there is a striving in the soul against sin?

And how soon the will is broken and dead, then is the man broken, dead and crucified with Christ. Much will, much life of sin: See (John 5:40), (Luke 19:14), (Mark 6:25), (Matthew 1:19), (Mark 15:15), (Acts 24:27), (Acts 25:9), (Luke 10:29), (Revelation 22:17). All will, argues…

Nothing here can be proportionable to the immense soul of man, Job 20. 22. In the fullness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: Here is want in plenty; the creature will no more fill the soul, than a drop will fill the bucket; and that little sweet we suck from the creatur…

Can the Children of the Bedchamber mourn as long as the Bridegroom is with them? (that is, they cannot choose but rejoice). 4. Grace in a sincere Professor, and Christ cannot be hid, there came a good fair breath with a blast of a sweet west-wind of Heaven on Joseph of Arimathea…

Christ having ascended up in the clouds as his triumphant chariot, gives the gift of his Spirit to us: as a king at his coronation bestows gifts liberally to his favorites. 4. God has exalted Christ in his session at God's right hand (Mark 16:19). After the Lord had spoken to th…

Unbelief is a root-sin, and the Devil labors to water this root, that the branches may be fruitful. (1.) Unbelief breeds hardness of heart: therefore they are put together (Mark 16:14): Christ upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart. Unbelief breeds the stone of…

It is God's will that we should repent, and this is for our good; repentance ushers in remission; (Acts 3:9) Repent that your sins may be blotted out. It is God's will that we should believe; and why is it but that we should be crowned with salvation; (Mark 16:16) He that believ…

Now the condition is believing: that which the Gospel says, is, that if we ever hope to get pardon of all our sins, and have our person to find acceptance with a holy God, [illegible] and through Jesus Christ, we must believe [illegible] him; and this is so positive and unaltera…

Q What was the place to which he did ascend? A. The third heaven, far above this earth, and all these inferior and visible heavens (Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; Acts 1:11; John 14:1-2; Ephesians 4:10). Q. Was this ascension of Christ a true and real mutation and change of place, or o…

Q: Besides the Resurrection and ascension of Christ, what further degree is there of his exaltation? A. His sitting at the right hand of God (Psalm 110:1; Mark 16:19; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3, 13; and 8:1; and 10:12, 13). Q. What are we to understand by Christ…

You have shewed many excellent benefits that come by faith; but whether is faith of such necessity that these things cannot be without it? Such is the necessity of this grace of faith, that in respect of the usual way of God's dispensation, there is no hope nor possibility that…

Matthew 11:28. Come to me all you that are weary and laden, and I will ease you. Mark 16:16. He that shall believe and be baptized, shall be saved: but he that will not believe shall be damned. Acts 10:43. That through his name all that believe in him, shall receive remission of…

At the earnest suit and intercession the Church made to God, Peter the Apostle was released out of his imprisonment, and brought to the house where they were praying (Acts 12). Seventhly, lastly, there is no society that has such privileges, as this spiritual house, which is con…

The partition wall is broken down, and the gates of the new Jerusalem are set open to all comers upon the Gospel invitation. This is frequently taken notice of in the Scripture; see Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; John 11:51, 52; John 12:32; Acts 11:18; Acts 17:30; Galatians 5:6; Eph…

Secondly, this Rite was used in the healing of diseases. They laid their hands on sick, weak and impotent people, healing them in a miraculous manner (Luke 4:40; Mark 16:18; Acts 28:8). This was the sign of the communication of healing virtue from the Lord Christ by their Minist…

For though such sinners under the Law might and did many of them perish eternally, yet they did not so by virtue of the constitution of the Law of Moses, which reached only to temporal punishments: but this punishment is eternal, that's constantly proposed in the first place to…

He was to come to destroy those murderers, and to burn their city, which fell out not long after the writing of this Epistle, and is properly intended in this place. See (Matthew 24:3, 27, 30; 2 Peter 3:4; Jude 14; Revelation 1:7; Mark 16:28; James 5:7, 8). For hereon ensued the…

The appearances of Christ the same day he rose again are five. And first of all early in the morning he appeared to Mary Magdalene [reconstructed: (Mark 16:9)]. In this appearance diverse things are to be considered.

When Adam was troubled, though God reproved him yet he made him a coat of skins to cover his nakedness. When Peter was weeping, Christ sent a comfortable message to him, Go tell my disciples and Peter, &c. (Mark 16:7). 4. If they err in smaller matters, we must not deal with mot…

It is a most certain truth that there are many believers that shall never be saved, for all faith in the name of Christ is not sound and saving. It is true, it is granted, that faith or believing is the gospel condition of salvation (John 3:16, 36; Acts 16:31; Mark 16:16). He th…

The misery and danger of a state of unbelief. The gospel terms run thus: He that believes shall be saved; and he that believes not shall be damned (Mark 16:16). Oh! Can you be at quiet, in a state of unbelief?

3. When the offer is made, and the precious wares are exposed to sale in this cried fair of grace, a command comes out, choose life, come buy the wares, believe, receive the offer, as is clear in all the places we named before; it leaves not people indifferent to receive or not,…

And that is all one as to say, he that believes shall be justified. (Mark 16:16): He that believes, and is baptized, shall be saved, but he that believes not shall be damned. These are the terms on which the Apostles are by Christ warranted to preach the Gospel, and to make the…

1. That, by which they assert, that these who are justified, were justified from eternity; and were never under God's curse. And 2. That faith is not necessary to the attaining of justification, but only to a person's knowing that he is justified; and so they say, that faith ent…

2. Neither does Faith justify as it looks to every object which the Word holds forth; but as it respects Christ, offered in the Gospel, whom it receives; because there is no other thing that can bear the soul's weight and burden; therefore he, as offered in the Gospel, must be t…

Now the Law had a promise of life, if you do this, you live eternally, but God neither did work, nor was tied by the tenor of that Covenant, to work in us to do, to will, to continue, to abide in all written in the Law of God to the end, and therefore it was a broken Covenant. N…

Answer: All these prove this place will prove only, we are to pray for magistrates under whom we have peace, and the Gospel, not for believers, and so not for all Adam's sons; as the next words, page 59, prove. Object 13. Here is a ground to preach the Gospel to all men, to ever…

You find him at other times transported with a passion of excessive reverence or humility (John 13:8): Lord, you shall never wash my feet. With a passion of love, or pity to his Master: Lord, let it be far from you, this shall not be to you — when his Master had foretold his dea…

It is not a bodily punishment but eternal torment (John 3:36) The wrath of God abides on him. (Mark 16:16) He that believes not shall be damned. Thus you see how dangerous it is to refuse this Prophet.

And Paul's commission was, that he should first preach to the Gentiles, and in the second place to the people of Israel (Acts 9:16). It may be objected, that the commission of all the Apostles, was to go into all the world, and to preach to all men without exception (Mark 16:15)…

The word New is often taken in Scripture in this sense, as (Exodus 1:8) There arose up a new king which knew not Joseph: that is, (as the 70 interpreters, and Saint Luke (Acts 7:18) translate it) another king. (Mark 16:17) They shall speak with new tongues, that is, other, diver…

Thus then the Gentiles might in the beginning doubt whether this benefit of adoption belonged to them or not, seeing it was properly appropriated to the Jews. And therefore we see how the Apostles avoided this thing; though the Lord had commanded them to preach the Gospel throug…

Christ reminds the Apostles, and, through them, all the teachers of the Gospel, to reserve the treasure of heavenly wisdom for the children of God alone, and not to expose it to unworthy and profane despisers of his word. But here a question arises: for he afterwards commanded t…

Mark 16:12 12. And after these things he appeared in another form to two of them who were walking, and were going into the country.

Mark 16:13-14 13. And they went away and told it to the rest, but neither did they believe them.

Mark 16:19-20 19. And after the Lord had thus spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.

Come, see the place where the Lord lay: 7. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, lo, he goes before you into Galilee; there shall you see him: lo, I have told you. Mark 16:1-7 1. And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary, the w…

20. Teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Mark 16:15-18 15. And he said to them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

10. Then Jesus says to them, Fear not; go, tell my brethren to go into Galilee; and there shall they see me. Mark 16:8-11 8. And they went away quickly, and fled from the tomb; for they were seized with trembling and amazement, and said nothing to any person; for they were afrai…

Unless saint Peter's meaning be this: that the Gospel was so generally and universally in the world proclaimed, and so openly in every place rung out, that it was hidden neither to the quick nor to the dead, neither to Angels, neither yet to Devils: that is to wit, it was not pr…

This is a notable place of the use of miracles: namely that they should get to God among men, reverence and obedience. So you read in Mark, that the Lord confirmed his doctrine by miracles that followed (Mark 16:20; Acts 14:3). So Luke says, that the Lord gave testimony to the w…

The Institution of God: He has appointed the Preaching of the Word to be the Means, the only outward ordinary Means for the Conversion of the Souls of Men, 1 Cor. 1. 17, 18, 19, 20. Mar. 16. 15, 16. Rom. 1. 16.

Know you not, that you are men and women condemned to wrath by the plain sentence of the Law? Mark 16:16 John 3:36 2 Thess. 1. 6, 7. And if so, ure there are other matters to exercise your thoughts, desires, fears and cares about than these. Alas! if you cannot bear a frown of P…

(Mark 16:15-16) And he said to them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believes and is baptized shall be saved, but he that does not believe shall be damned.

[in non-Latin alphabet] the day of the Lord in the Old Testament, which the LXX render [in non-Latin alphabet], no where [in non-Latin alphabet], signifies indeed, some illustrious appearance of God in a way of judgement or mercy. And so also in the person of Christ, this was th…

Now these motives from comminations and threatenings I call evangelical: 1. Because they are recorded in the Gospel: there we are taught them, and by it commanded to make use of them (Matthew 10:28; chap. 24:50; chap. 25:41; Mark 16:16; John 3:36; 2 Corinthians 2:15, 16; 2 Thess…

As also that to the seventy (Luke 10:17, 19). Yes, he promised them, which also came to pass, that by his power and presence with them, they should do greater things than those which they had seen him to do (John 14:12; Mark 16:17). And this difference is so eminent that nothing…

And this was the season wherein our blessed Savior rose from the grave, and from under the curse of the Law, bringing with him the tidings of peace with God, and deliverance. He rose between the first dawning of light, and the rising of the Sun (Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:2), to that…

But I must acknowledge that notwithstanding the weight laid upon it by Theodoret and some others, this reason seems not to me cogent to the end for which it is produced. For (1.) the commission given by the Lord Christ to his Apostles, was catholic, and had no bounds but that of…

And, 5. That believers are sometimes ready to suspect, more than they have ground, that there is some storm yet before them; but Christ has made all fair weather, ere he call: O great argument! He calls not to fight, but to gather the spoil; He puts not believers to the sea, til…

Where a public Profession of Religion with the Mouth is evidently spoken of as a great Duty of all Christ's People, as well as believing in him; and ordinarily requisite to Salvation; not that it is necessary in the same Manner that Faith is, but in like Manner as Baptism is. Fa…

He rebukes their unbelief (v. 25), and as to his own disciples, he sent them word with eye-witnesses who saw him, that he was risen again, but their words seem idle tales to them (Luke 24:11). And he upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart (Mark 16:14). 3. He app…

By Grace you are saved through Faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the Gift of God, not of Works, — for we are his Workmanship, et cetera. In other places of Scripture the Gospel is represented in a Conditional way, as Mark 16:15, 16. Preach the Gospel to every Creature, he…

and the Sentence of our Lord is dreadful and peremptory. He that believes not shall be damned, Mark 16:16. With the Heart Man believes unto Righteousness, and with the Mouth Confession is made unto Salvation, Romans 10:10.