Rev. xx. 15. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire. Ch. xix. 20. xxi. 8. The wicked shall have their portion in the lake, which burneth with fire and brimstone. CHAP. VIII. WORSHIP OFFERED TO CHRIST. I. ACTS of worship offered to Christ jointly with the Father. Matt. xxviii. 19. Go ye and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. John v. 23. All men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. Rom. i. 7. Grace to you, and peace from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. i. 3. 2 Cor. i. 2. Gal. i. 3. Eph. i. 2. vi. 23. Phil. i. 2. Col. i. 2. 1 Thess. i. 1. 2 Thess. i. 2. Philem. 3. 2 Cor. xii. 19. We speak before God in Christ. 1 Tim. i. 2. Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father, and Jesus Christ our Lord. 2 Tim. i. 2. Tit. i. 4. 2 John 3. Rev. i. 4, 5. Phil. ii, 11. Every tongue shall confess, that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 2 Thess. ii. 16. Our Lord Jesus Christ, and God even our Father, comfort your hearts, and stablish you. Rev. v. 13. Every creature which is in heaven, and in earth, heard I, saying, blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. vii. 9. I beheld and lo, a great number, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands. Ver. 10. And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb. II. Acts of worship offered to Christ alone by the church in heaven, and upon earth. Ps. ii. 12. Kiss the Son lest he be angry, and ye perish. Ixxii. 17. All nations shall call him blessed. cxviii. 26. Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Matt. xxi. 9. Mark xi. 9. Luke xiii. 35. Matt. ii. 2. The wise men said, we are come to worship him. xviii. 20. Where two or three are gathered together in my name. Luke xxiii. 42. The malefactor said, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. xxiv. 52. The disciples worshipped him. Acts vii. 59. They stoned Stephen calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus receive my spirit. iii. 16. In the name of Jesus Christ, rise and walk. ix. 14. Here he hath authority to bind all that call on thy name, S Acts ix. 21. Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name. xxii. 16. Be baptized and wash away thy sins, calling upon the name of the Lord. Rom. x. 12. The same Lord is rich unto all that call upon him. Ver. 13. Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved. Acts ii. 21. Joel ii. 32. Ver. 14. How shall they call on him of whom they have not heard? Rom. xvi. 20. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Ver. 24. 1 Cor. xvi. 23. Phil. iv. 23. 1 Thess. v. 28. 2 Thess. iii. 18. Gal. vi. 18. Philem. 25. 1 Cor. i. 2. With all that in every place, call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 2 Cor. xiii. 14. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Rev. i. 5. xxii. 21.. Gal. 1. 5. To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Col. ii. 18. Let no man beguile you in a voluntary humility, and worshipping of angels, not holding the head, which is Christ. 1 Thess. iii. 11. Our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. 1 Tim. i. 12. I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me. ii. 7. I speak the truth in Christ. v. 21. I charge thee before the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Tim. i. 4. 2 Tim. ii. 9. Let every one that nameth the name of Christ, depart from iniquity. iv. 22. The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. 2 Pet. iii. 18. Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to whom be glory both now and for ever. Amen. Heb. i. 6. When he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, let all the angels of God worship him. Rev. xv. 6. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. v. 11. I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and the beasts, and the elders, and the number of them was, ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands. Ver. 12. Saying with a loud voice, worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. CHAP. IX. PERFECTIONS OF CHRIST, OF KNOWLEDGE, 1. CHRIST'S knowledge. Isa. xi. 2. The Spirit of the Lord shall west upon him, the Spirit of knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Matt. ix. 4. Jesus knowing their thoughts. Ch. xii. 25. Luke ix. 47. Matt. xi. 27. Neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. John i. 18.-x. 15. Mark ii. 8. He perceived in spirit that they so reasoned within themselves. Luke vii. 39. The Pharisee spake within himself. Ver. 40. Jesus answered. John ii. 24. He knew all men, he knew what was in man. vi. 64. He knew who should betray him. Ch. xiii. 11. xvi. 19. He knew they were desirous to ask him. Acts i. 24. Thou Lord which knowest the hearts of all men. 1 Cor. iv. 5. The Lord will make manifest the counsels of the heart. Heb. xii. 13. The word of God is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Rev. xix. 13. His name is the Word of God. Rev. ii. 23. I am he which searcheth the reins and heart. Ch. v. 6. II. Christ's wisdom. Isa. xi. 2. The Spirit of wisdom shall rest upon him. Luke ii. 40. Jesus was filled with wisdom. Ver. 52. 1 Cor. i. 24. Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Col. ii. 3. In him are hid all the treasures of wisdom, and knowedge. Rev. v. 12. Worthy is the Lamb to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, &c. III. Christ's power and dominion. Ps. xlv. 3. Gird thy sword O most Mighty. Isa. ix. 6. His name shall be called the mighty God. Matt. xxiv. 30. They shall see the Son of man coming with pow. er, and great glory. xxvi. 64. Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power. xxviii. 18. All power is given to me in heaven and earth. Luke iv. 32. His word was with power. John x. 18. I have power to lay down my life, and to take it again. xvii. 2. Thou hast given him power over all flesh. Acts x. 38. God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with power. 1 Cor. i. 24. Christ the power of God. xv. 24. He shall have put down all authority and power. Eph. i. 21. He is above all principality and power. Col. ii. 10. The head of all power. 1 Tim. vi. 16. To him be power everlasting. Heb. i. 3. Upholding all things by the word of his power. 1 Pet. iii. 22. Who is on the right hand of God, angels, authori ties, and powers being made subject to him. 2 Pet. i. 16. We made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rev. xii. 10. Now is the power of Christ come. His works were mighty. Matt. xi. 20, 21, 23.-xiii. 54, 58. Mark vi. 2. Luke ix. 43. -xix. 37. xxiv. 19. See Christ's miracles, and his works. Creating the world, raising the dead, &c. : IV. Various acts of Christ's power toward his people. Ps. cx. 4. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power. Isa. Ixiii. 1. Mighty to save. Ch. xlii. 4. Matt. ix. 6. The Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins. Mark ii. 10. Luke v. 24. x. 1. He called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out and to heal all manner of sickness, and all manner of disease. xvi. 18. I will build my church, &c. Luke v. 17. The power of the Lord was present to heal. John x. 28. Neither shall any pluck them out of my hand. 1 Cor. i. 8. Christ shall confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. I Thess. iii. 13. 2 Cor. xii. 9. He said my grace is sufficient for thee, my strength is made perfect in weakness; most gladly therefore (saith Paul) will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Phil. iii. 21. The Lord Jesus Christ shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself. iy. 13. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Col, i. 29. I labour, striving according to his working which work. eth in me mightily. Heb. ii. 18. He is able to succour them that are tempted. vii. 25. Able to save to the uttermost. 2 Tim. i. 12. Able to keep that committed to him. V. Acts of his power against his enemies. Ps. ii. 9. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron. Acts xiii. 13. Heb. i. 5. cx. 2. Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Heb. i. 13. Isa. xi. 4. He shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth. xxv. 8. He will swallow up death in victory. 1 Cor. xv. 57. lxiii. 3. I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury. : Luke iv. 36. With power he commanded the unclean spirit. xix. 27. Those mine enemies bring hither and slay them. John xvi. 33. I have overcome the world. Col. ii. 15. He spoiled principalities and powers. 2 Thess. i. 9. His enemies shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. ii. 8. The Lord shall consume the wicked one, with the Spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy him with the brightness of his coming. Heb. ii. 14. He took part of flesh and blood, that he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is the devil. 1 John iii. 8. The Son of God was manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil. Rev. xvii. 14. The Lamb shall overcome them. Ch. iii. 21. xix. 11. In righteousness he doth judge, and make war. VI. Chrits's righteousness. xlv. 7. Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest iniquity. Ixxii. 2. He shall judge with righteousness. Isa. xi. 4. Isa. xi. 5. Righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins. xxxii. 1. A king shall reign in righteousness. xlii. 6. I the Lord have called thee in righteousness. li. 5. My righteousness is near. liii. 9. He had done no violence, neither was deceit in his mouth. lix. 16. His righteousness, it sustained him. Ver. 17. He put on righteousness as a breast-plate. lxi. 2. The Gentiles shall see thy righteousness. Ixiii. 1. I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Jer. xxiii. 5. I will raise unto David a righteous branch. Ver. 6. This is his name, the Lord our Righteousness. Matt. iv. 2. Unto you that fear my name, shall the Sun of righteousness arise. Matt. iii. 15. It becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. 2 Tim. iv. 8. A crown of life the Lord the righteous judge shall give. Heb. i. 8. A sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Ch. vii. 2. King of righteousness. 1 John ii. 1. We have an advocate, Jesus Christ the righteous. VII. He promoted righteousness. Ps. xl. 9. I have preached righ teousness. xlv. 4. Ride prosperously because of truth, and meekness, and righteousness. lxxii. 7. In his days shall the righteous flourish. Isa. xxxii. 16. Judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. Ver. 17. The work of righteousness shall be peace. liv. 17. Their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. lx. 17. I will make their exactors righteousness. Ixi. 3. That they may be called trees of righteousness. Ver. 10. He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness. Ver. 11. The Lord will cause righteousness to spring forth. Dan. ix. 24. Seventy weeks are determined, to bring in everlasting righteousness. John xvi. 8. He will reprove the world of righteousness. 1 John ii. 29. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doth righteousness is born of him. VIII. Christ's holiness. Dan. ix. 24. To anoint the most holy. Mark i. 24. I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God. Luke i. 35. That holy thing that shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Acts iii. 14. Ye denied the holy one, and the just. iv. 27. Againt the holy child Jesus whom thou hast anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate with the Gentiles and people of Israel were gathered together. Ver. 30. Heb. vii. 26. Who is holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from sinners. Ch. iv. 15. Without sin. I Pet. ii. 22. Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. Rev. iii. 7. These things saith he that is holy. IX. Christ's justice. Zech. ix. 9. He is just, and having salvation. Matt. xxvii. 19. Have nothing to do with that just man. |