in his views of Christ, 473-475. The Gospel, in what sense preached unto Abraham, XVII. 65-68. Inquiry, whether we are the children of Abraham, XIX. 392, 393. How we may become so, 393, 394.
Abrogation of the ceremonial law, XIV. 438-440.
Absalom, dethronement of David by, III. 281-286. David's lamentation over him, 294-298.
Abstaining from all appearance of evil, the duty of, XVIII. 360, 361. Its import- ance, 362, 363.
Acceptance for all sincere worshippers, VIII. 481-485. A forgiving spirit neces- sary to our acceptance with God, XI. 207, 208. The reasonableness of it, 208-210. A state of acceptance with God, one of the benefits of justification by faith, XV. 117. Desirableness of it, at the day of judgment, XVIII. 383. The Christian's privilege, to be assured of his acceptance with God, XX. 377, 378.
Access to God, in ordinances, V. 332–335. Is one of the privileges of adoption, XVII. 164. It is through the Son, 308; and by the Spirit, 309. The excellency of this way of access, 310, 311. Access to God
through the vail, XIX. 333. The grounds of it, 334, 335. In what manner we are to approach Him, 335, 336.
Accession of the king, improved, V. 522—
Account, final, importance of preparing for, IV. 457-462.
Accountableness of men to God, for all their advantages, XIII. 79; especially for their treatment of Jesus Christ, 80. The grounds and measure of man's accounta- bleness, XII. 485, 486. Accountableness of those who hear the Gospel, XIII. 373 -375. See JUDGMENT.
Accusation of Jesus before Pilate, XIII. 126-128.
'Accuser of the brethren,' Satan why so termed, XXI. 171, 172.
Achan's guilt, II. 575, 576. Its punish- ment, 576-578. Instruction derivable from it, 578-580.
Acquaintance with God, nature of, IV. 418, 419. How far attainable, 419. Be- nefits resulting from it, 419, 420. V. 464. Necessity of caution in selecting our acquaintance among men, III. 384, 385. Actions, doubtful, the moral quality of, how to be determined, III. 496, 497. Activity, the duty of believers, V. 18, 19. In what circumstances called for, VIII. 32, 33. When it must give way to con- fidence in God, 33-35. Activity in God's service recommended, XIX. 337 -341.
Adam, creation of, in the Divine image,
I. 1. The covenant made with, 12. Temp- tation and fall of, 24. Excuses made
by, after his fall, 31. The way of salva- tion illustrated to him, 40-44. Our fall in Adam a mystery, V. 279. Death by Adam, and life by Christ, XV. 132-134. Adam, a type of Christ, XVI. 367–370. Adherence to Christ, the necessity of, XI. 369-373. Reason for it, XVIII. 221, 222.
Admonitions, danger of forgetting, III. 11. Adonibezek, conduct and punishment of, III. 1-6.
The nature of the spirit of adoption, opened and explained, XVII. 162–164. Is the privilege of the sons of God, XX. 415. Adoption to be the children of God, the benefit of receiving Christ, XIII. 193 -196. The spirit of adoption contrasted with the spirit of bondage, XV. 276–282. The privileges which flow from adoption, XVII. 164-166. See further, Children of God, and Sons of God. Adoration of God, enforced, VI. 267, 268. Adulterous woman, ensnaring question put to Christ concerning, XIII. 430. In what manner he escaped the snare, 430-432. Reflections on his dismissal of the woman, 432, 433.
Adultery, prohibited in thought, as well as in deed, XI. 128, 129. How punished by the law of England, II. 193, note.
ADVENT OF CHRIST.
I. The FIRST Advent:-The time of it foretold, I. 305, 306. A ground of joy, VI. 174-177. X. 495-499. XII. 231- 235. The approach of Messiah, as God, described, VIII. 125–127. The time and manner of the first advent, XVII. 155-162. The time and end of it, IX. 562-567. The end or purpose of it, XII. 229, 230. XIII. 503-505. XVII. 1-6. Signs of it, X. 176-179. effects, 604-608. XIII. 496, 497; and consequences, I. 307, 308.
II. The SECOND Advent :-Its time and manner, XIV. 237-239. To be expected by us, XI. 537-543. 571. Its certainty, XIV. 470-473. XXI. 11. Its aspect on different classes of mankind, 11 — 13. Improvement to be made of it, XVI. 513-515. It is a motive to moderation, XVIII. 117. In what manner Christ will come, XX. 563. The ends of his coming, 564. How it is to be waited for, XII. 171-173. Its suddenness, XIII. 13— 20. It will be without sin unto salvation, XIX. 312-316.
Advice, in what manner to be given, XII. 329, 330.
Advocacy of Christ, illustrated, XX. 372- 375.-See INTERCESSION. Affections, religious, counsels for the regu- lation of, I. 406. Our affections are to be set on heavenly things, XVIII. 228, 229. And why, 229-231. The exercise
of gracious affections, an evidence of the work of God on the soul, V. 482. Affiance in God, enforced and recommended, V. 282, 503. VI. 169. XX. 371, 372. The strengthening and augmenting of our affiance in Christ, the design of the Scriptures, 545, 546.
I. Design and Uses of Afflictions:-The most eminent saints not exempt from afflictions, IV. 322. The benefit of afflictions, 381, 382. XII. 12. person's consolation under them, IV. 420-422. They are a mercy, 507. What use we are to make of afflictive providences, VI. 55. They open our ears to instruction, 340; make us feel our need of better things than this world can give, 341; drive us to God in prayer, ibid. bring us to a saving knowledge of Christ, ibid. 342. The blessedness of the knowledge gained by affliction, 342, 343. Our duty under overwhelming afflictions, 480. They are designed for our good, VII. 195, 196; and will be of short duration, 196, 197. They are to be received as from God, 537. A saint's view of his afflictions, IX. 322-324. They are a means, by which God sifts his people, X. 235, 236. How God deals with his The people in affliction, 533-535. Christian's experience in affliction delineated, XVI. 498-501. Afflictions are the fruits of God's love, and topics of consolation under them, XIX. 459-465. The ends of affliction, XX. 141-144. II. Examples of Resignation under Afflictions:-AARON, on the death of his sons, I. 614, 615. JOB, under his afflictions, IV. 320–325. XX. 112-118. DAVID, III. 286-289. The WOMAN OF SHUNEM, on the death of her only son, 484-487. The Lord JESUS CHRIST, XIII. 557
III. COUNSELS to the Afflicted :---The be- nefit of afflictions, IV. 221. The afflicted encouraged to pray, III. 20. V. 447; also to trust in, and to wait upon God, I. 188. II. 513. IV. 488, 489. V. 451. VIII. 298, 299. 466. IX. 324. XIV. 184. The afflicted soul comforted, V. 427- 432. VI. 344. VIII. 286-290. IX. 332 -335. The compassion of Christ for the afflicted, VIII. 131, 132. Where they may find rest, when sinking, V. 431, 432. 468. To be thankful for the mitigating circumstances of an affliction, III. 553, 554. Those who have been delivered from afflictions must be grateful, III.20; and improve past afflictions, IV. 422. Aged persons, short addresses to, III. 459. VI. 124. VIII. 466. XIII. 479. Agency of God, universal, II. 514, 515. Agony of Christ in the garden, XIII. 106 -109. Improvement of it, 110.
Agriculture, images of, opened:-Plough- ing, IX. 50, 51. Sowing, VI. 403, 404, 406, 407. XI. 401-404. Harvest, X. 180-182. XI. 409, 410. Agrippa, Paul's defence of himself before, XIV. 574-577. Paul's reply to his ex- clamation, explained, 581-586. Agur's confession, explained, VII. 304- 310; and wish, 311-314.
Ahab, sin of, in sparing Benhadad, III. 425-429. Ahab and Elijah in Naboth's vineyard, 429-435. His feigned repent- His hatred of faithful ance, 435-439. ministers, 439-445. Satan's stratagem to deceive Ahab, 445-450. Destruction of his family by Jehu, 514-517.
Ahaz, conduct of, in his distress, IV. 177- 181.
Ahaziah, an example of the danger of following evil counsel, IV. 140-146. Ahithophel, a type of Judas Iscariot, XIV.
Ai, defeat of the Israelites at, II. 569574.
All in all, in what sense God is so, XV. 463-465. And also Jesus Christ, XVI. 17-32.
All-sufficiency of Christ, XIII. 405. Almost Christian compared with the real Christian, XIV. 581-586. Alms-deeds, cautions against ostentation in, XI. 172-173. Directions concerning them, 174, 175.
Altar of incense, typical institution of, I. 478-480. Its import as an emblematic rite, 481-483. Why the fire of the altar was never to go out, 598-602. Design of the altar of witness, 611-615. The pre-eminence of the Christian altar, XIX. 525, 526; and the duties arising from it, 526, 527.
Alternative, the sinner's great one, II. 335-341, 456–458.
Amaziah, conflict of, between duty and interest, IV. 155-160. Reproved for despising the counsel of God, 160-165. Ambassadors for Christ, ministers are, XVI. 525. XIX. 545. Ambition of James and John, reproved, XII. 109-114. What should be the proper object of our ambition, 115. Legitimate ambition illustrated, 116-121. The ambitious guest reproved, 518-521. Holy ambition encouraged, XVIII. 100—
Angels, Christ's superiority to, XIX. 143- 148. 161-165. Their ministry evinced in their services for God's people of old, 149-151; and still exercised towards the heirs of salvation, 151-154. They are interested in the Gospel, XX. 150— 154. The angel's oath, that "there should be time no longer," explained, XXI. 161 -164. The angel of the Apocalypse com- missioned to preach the Gospel unto all nations, 185, 186. His execution of that commission, 187-192. The deliverance of the Israelites from the destroying angel, I. 381-384. Angel obstructing Balaam, II. 136-140. Jacob wrestling with the angel, X. 127–130. The em- ployment of angels, XI. 560. The incar- nation of Christ announced to Mary by an angel, XII. 215-220. The angels' song for the incarnation of Christ, 239- 244. They rejoice over a repenting sinner, 540, 543. And why, 543, 544. How they are made wiser by the Gospel, XVII. 320-322.
'Angel of the Lord' at the burning bush, was Christ, I. 320. Christ, the angel sent before the Israelites, 449. Danger of neglecting him under this character, 450. Anger of God, how provoked, IV. 182; and to be averted, 183, 184. With whom God is angry, VI. 29. Caution against pro- voking it, 30. The anger of God, a reason for turning to him, 116-120. Animosities, rekindling of, to be avoided, I. 255.
Anointing oil, uses and import of, I. 489—
Ant, example of, proposed to the sluggard, VII. 68, 69.
Antediluvian world, wicked state of, I. 66- 68, 71. Regret excited by it in Jehovah, 72. His determination to destroy man, 73, 74.
Antichrist:-The destruction of the papal antichrist foretold, IX. 533–538. Antinomians, different classes of, XII. 115, 116. Caution against Antinomian prin- ciples, XVIII. 369, 370; and doctrines, XIX. 519, 520.
Antioch, Barnabas's address to the Dis- ciples at, XIV. 394-398. Their bene- volence, 399-402.
Antiquity of the Gospel, I. 45, 192. Antitype, import of, XIX, 293. Apollos, qualifications of, for the ministry, XIV. 481, 482. His ministerial exertions, 482, 483.
Apostasy deprecated, II. 51-54. Its sin and danger, 361-366. The evil of it, XIX. 344-346; and danger, 346–348. The apostasy of man from God, de- lineated, VIII. 360-362. The apostasy of Demas, XIX. 82. The occasion of it, 83.
Instruction to be derived from it, 83-85. How far men may go in religion, and yet apostatize from it, 233, 234. Their
awful condition, 234, 235. Apostates in a worse state than ever, XX. 333-340. Caution against apostasy, 353. A direc- tion for preventing it, 354. The insincere, why suffered to become apostates, 405,
Apostles, call of, how far applicable to us, XI. 42, 43. In what manner we should obey it, 44, 45. Christ's choice of them, XII. 331. A lesson to us, 332, 333. Their limited commission, XI. 307, 308. The commission of ministers of the Gospel more extended than that of the Apostles, 309, 310. Their self-diffidence, XII. 181-185. Christ's condescension, in washing their feet, XIV. 1–5. Why the Apostles did not always exercise their gift of miracles, XII. 70, 71. Christ for- saken by all the Apostles and Disciples, XI. 563-567. Christ's commission to them, after his resurrection, 617-620. Their dulness in comprehending his pre- diction of his sufferings, XIII. 38-40. They were to preach the Gospel first at Jerusalem, 178-181. One of them said to be a devil, and why, XIII. 411, 412. Its warning to us, 413, 414. The measure of inspiration given to them, XIV. 214— 216; and the authority given to them, 216, 217. The out-pouring of the Holy Spirit upon them, 239-244. In what light it is to be regarded by us, 245–248. Their magnanimity, 320-322. Their decision that the ceremonial law is abro- gated, 441, 442. Importance of the apo- stolic epistles, XV. 5, 6.
Apostolical Benediction, explained, XVI, 642-644.
Appeal of God, to self-justifying sinners, X. 586-592. An appeal to men of wis- dom and candour, on the nature of the Gospel, and on the duty of every man to exercise his judgment in relation to it, XVI. 229-239. On the corruption of human nature, 239-250. On the new birth, 250-265; and on justification by faith, 266-283.
Apprehension of Jesus Christ, XI. 560— 563.
Ark, obedience and faith of Noah in build- ing, I. 75. XIX. 385-388. The ark was a type of Christ, XX. 238-241; also of the Church of Christ, I. 79-84. The prayer of Moses at the removal and rest- ing of the ark, II. 27-29. Eli's anxiety for it, III. 133-135. Its capture, 135. The ark returned to Beth-shemesh, 137- 141. Punishment of Uzzah for touching it, 242-246. The circumstance of David's dancing before it, explained, 247–252. His thanksgiving at the carrying of it up to Jerusalem, IV. 9-13. The praises of the Jews, on depositing it in the temple, 57-65.
Arminians, evils of adopting the peculiar schemes of, in interpreting the Scriptures,
XVIII. 493, 494, 498, 499. Suggestions for reconciling Arminians and Calvinists, I. Pref. xiv-xx.
Armour, the several parts of the Christian's, described:-The girdle of truth, XVII. 449-458.
Also the certainty of a Athens, repentance preached at, by Paul, XIV. 467-469.
day of judgment, 470-474. ATONEMENT:-The blood of atonement, and its design illustrated to our first pa- No remission of sin
rents, I. 41-43. The breastplate of
righteousness, 458-466. The Christian's greaves, 467-476. The shield of faith, 476-487. The helmet, the hope of sal- The sword of the vation, 487-496. Spirit, 496-507.
Artaxerxes, decree of, for restoring the temple worship and service, IV. 250–256. Articles of the Church of England, excel- lence of, XII. 436. Their testimony to the doctrine of original sin and the cor- ruption of human nature, XVI. 246. Asa, address of the Prophet Oded to, ex- His zeal, an explained, IV. 100-103. example to us, 104, 105. His covenant with God, 105-111.
ASCENSION of Christ, typified, V. 139- 145. An occasion for joy, 361-364. Its manner, 494, 495; and the ends of it, 495, 496. The circumstances of it, XIII. 182-185. The ends and design of it, XIV. 234-239. XIX. 309, 310. The comfort to be derived from it, XIV. 23-25. A ground of gratitude, XVII. 346. Christ's ascension to glory, XIX. 131–133. Ashamed of Christ, who are so, XII. 63, 64. What treatment they must expect at his hands, 65, 66. Who may be said to be ashamed of the Gospel, XV. 6—8. Why we ought not to be ashamed, 8-10. Exhortations not to be so ashamed, 11. Asia Minor, the epistles to the seven Churches in, illustrated:-Ephesus, XXI. 26-38. Smyrna, 39-54. Pergamos, 54-66. Thyatira, 66-82. Sardis, 83- 101. Philadelphia, 101-116. Laodicea, 117-134. The voice of God to the Churches, 138-140. Recapitulation of observations on them, 140-142. Aspersions cast upon religion, no ground for alarm to believers, XIV. 580; who are to be careful that they give no just occasion for them, 581.
Assassination of Eglon, considered, III. 12-16. Of Sisera, 17-20. Assurance of hope, one of the privileges of It is attain- adoption, XVII. 165, 166. The best able in this world, IV. 406. ground-work of it, 407. Its consolation, ibid. 408. The Christian's assured pro- spect of glory, XVI. 502-507. Sublime nature of the Christian's assurance, Assurance of acceptance XVIII. 273. with God, the Christian's privilege, XX. 377, 378. In what way it is to be at- tained, 379. The suitability of that way, ibid. Its certainty, 379, 380.
Atheism of the heart, exposed, V. 51, 52, 55, 56. The folly of it, 53, 54, 56–58. The secure and atheistical condemned, X. 385-390.
Duties without blood, XIX. 297-300. required on the great day of atonement, 634-637. Universal need of, IV. 312, 313. The atonement of Christ, as our surety and substitute, XI. 590, 591; is the only remedy for sins, I. 594, 595; our only hope, 603. The misery of those who are not interested in it, V. 129. Efficacy of His atonement, VI. 296, 297; was one end of his humiliation and sufferings, VIII, 329. Its necessity, 397– 401; its virtue, XI. 518; and sanctifying efficacy, XIV. 132–134. Our constant need of it, XV. 179, 180. Atonement-money, design of, I. 484, 485. Its use and application, 486, 487. Attainments, present, a humble sense of, to be cherished, XVIII. 101. A diligent pursuit of higher attainments recommended, 102, 103. In what way we are to judge of our spiritual attainments, 265, 266. Caution against resting in attainments while destitute of knowledge, XX. 82, 83; or in knowledge whilst destitute of religious attainments, 83. Attention due to the Gospel, I. 329; to God's word, encouraged, VI. 80-83. Attributes of God: See GOD, § II. Authority, obligation of persons in, to promote religion, III. 559, 560.
Baal's prophets, challenge of Elijah to, III. 406-411.
Babel, confusion of tongues at, illustrated and improved, I. 90–96. Babes, the Gospel in what sense revealed to them, XII. 412-417. Backsliders, character of, described, VII. 145. X. 26. Their state, XXI. 93. IV. 150. The evil and danger of backsliding, VII. 145, 146. The duty of backsliders, XXI. 93, 94; its extreme urgency, 94, 95. X. 27. How God heals their back- Addresses to back- slidings, 141-144. sliding professors, VI. 83, 149, 150. VII. 453. X. 28. XXI. 96. Invitations of God In what respects to them, IX. 46-48. our own backslidings correct us, 16, 17. The evil and bitterness of such a state, 18. Balaam, inconsistency of character of, II. 131-134. Consequences resulting from Was obstructed by an it, 134-136. His first angel, and why, 136-140. His attempt to curse Israel, 141-145. second attempt, 145-149. His third at- tempt, 154-156. Foretold Christ under the emblem of a star, 157-160. Success of his evil counsel, VI. 225. Balak, disappointment of, l. 134.
Banner:-God's banner over his people, V. 441-445.
1. The Baptism of CHRIST:-Christ fulfilled all righteousness by being baptized, XI. 31-35. The descent of the Holy Spirit at his baptism, XII. 294-298. The bloody baptism of Christ, XII. 489, 490. Why he longed for its accomplishment, 490, 491.
II. ANALOGY between Baptism and Circumcision, I. 136, 137. The ark compared with Baptism, I. 79, 80. Baptism the antitype of Noah's flood, XX. 239. How it saves us, 240, 241. Difference between the baptism of John and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, XI. 25, 26. Baptism not the same with regeneration, XIII. 246, 247. XVI. 246, 250, 254— 260; nor does the mere act of baptism save us, XIV. 439, 440.
III. The SUBJECTS of Baptism:-The baptism of infants vindicated, I. 138. Mistakes concerning the time of, exposed, ibid.
IV NATURE and EFFICACY of Baptism:It is a sign and seal, IX. 152. Necessary, when it may be had, XII. 200. Faith, a qualification for baptism, XIV. 348. Connexion between baptism and the prayer of faith, 543, 544. A change of heart not necessarily wrought in baptism, XV. 231, 232. What, in the judgment of charity, we possess, the very instant we profess ourselves to be Christ's, XVII. 149–152. What in reality we do possess when we are really Christ's, 152, 153. Addresses, founded thereon, 153–155.
V. The OBLIGATIONS of the Baptismal Covenant :-How baptized persons ought to live, I. 138, 139. What vows were made for us, at our baptism, V. 433; and the obligations thereby entailed upon us, 435, 436.
We are all brought into one body, and must cheerfully perform its duties, XVI. 307, 308. The danger and mistake of resting in the outward form of baptism, XI. 26. Caution against laying an undue stress upon it, XVI. 310. Barabbas spared, and Christ condemned, XI. 588-593. XIII. 132-135. Barnabas, character of, XIV. 398. His address to the disciples at Antioch, 394— 398.
Bartimeus, situation of, XII. 121, 122. Healed of his blindness by Christ, 122, 123. Effect of his cure upon him, 123,
Barzillai's address to David, considered, III. 299-302.
Beauty of Jehovah, wherein it consists, VI. 126-128. Imparted to his people, VI. 128-131. Of Christ, in his divine, human, and mediatorial character, X. 504, 505.
I. The CHARACTER and DUTY of Believers: -They are poor in spirit, V. 59; are of the day,' XVIII. 346, 347. They have the witness of the Spirit, XX. 537, 539. They make the Lord their refuge, V. 59. VI. 132, 133. They have a principle of integrity in their hearts, V. 66; and a corresponding conduct in their lives, 67, 68. Their dispositions towards God, V. 451, 456. They wait upon God, V. 465. Their obedience illustrated by that of Abraham, I. 99. Their resemblance to God in love, XX. 501—504; and consequent blessedness, 505, 506. Their DUTY, to bear an open testimony to the doctrine of the Trinity, XX. 536. Encouraged to persevere, III. 39-42. Adoring God for his mercies, V. 188191. Their ground for gratitude, VIII. 91. II. The PRIVILEGES of Believers :-Their happy state, XIII. 333-337. Their character vindicated, V. 59, 60. They have God for their God, III. 462, 463. They are the sons of God, and consequent privileges, XX. 417. 421. The wonderful love of God in bringing them into this relation, 417-420.422. Their salvation is assured, V. 69, 70. Their security in God, V. 211, 212. VI. 137–141. IX. 245-247. The goodness of God towards them, illustrated, V. 213-217. The blessedness of their waiting upon God, 466, 467. Their employment on earth, a preparation for heaven, 467. Their blessedness in seasons of trouble, VI. 134, 135. 186. No evil shall befall them, 139, 140. The weak believer encouraged, VIII. 138-143. Their happy state, XVI. 365, 366. They are the happiest persons upon earth, VII. 516. Are for signs and wonders, 517-520. Their song, 555-559, 563-567. They are clad with the garments of salvation, 567-572. Folly of calling ourselves believers, while we exercise an unforgiving spirit, XIII. 5. The believer's interest in Christ's fulness, 206-210. The certainty of his salvation, XIV. 423. The believer's righteousness, XV. 75-79. The believer's security in Christ, XV. 121-126. Happy state of believers in general, 128; particularly of the more advanced believer, 129, 130. He is risen with Christ in newness of life, 146-149. Victory over sin promised to him, 150153. Their spiritual conflicts, 174–180. The Holy Spirit's work in them, 252264. God dwells in them, 265, 266; this a motive to holiness, 266. Their privileges, 287-289. How they are filled with the Holy Ghost, XVII. 396, 397; and their delightful employment, 397, 398. They are called to the privilege of suffering for Christ's sake, XVIII. 36— 40. How Christ is their gain, 92-96. Moderation and watchfulness enforced on
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