Luke xxii. 29. I appoint unto you a kingdom as my Father hath appointed unto me. ye Ver. 30. That ye may eat and drink at my table, &c. Col. iii. 4. When Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall also appear with him in glory. 1 Thess. iv. 17. We shall be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, so shall we ever be with the Lord. John ver. 26. 2 Thess. i. 10. Christ shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe. Rev. ii. 10. I will give thee a crown of life. 2 Tim. iv. 8. A crown of righteousness. 1 Cor. ix. 25. An incorruptible crown. I Pet. i. 4. An inheritance incorruptible. vii. 17. The Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. See, Being glad, rejoicing in the Lord. xi. 18. Thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead that they should be judged, and that thou shouldst give a reward unto thy servants the prophets, and unto the saints, and unto them that fear thy name, small and great. VII. Punishments inflicted on the wicked by Christ. Matt. vii. 22. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works. Luke xiii. 26. We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. Ver. 23. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you, depart from me, ye that work iniquity. xiii. 40. As the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so shall it be in the end of the world. Ver. 41. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity. Ver. 42. And shall cast them into a furnace of fire, there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Ver. 49, 50. xxv. 32. Before the Son of man shall be gathered all nations, and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth the sheep from the goats. Ver. 33. And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Ver. 41. Then shall he say to them on the left hand, depart from me, ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. Matt. xxv. 42. For I was an hungered and ye gave me no meat, I was thirsty and ye gave me no drink. Ver. 43. I was a stranger, and ye took me not in, naked and ye clothed me not, sick and in prison, and ye visited me not. Ver. 45. I say unto you, in as much as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. Ver. 46. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment. Mark ix. 44. The worm dieth not, &c. Isa. Ixvi. 44. John iiì. 36. The wrath of God abideth on them. Matt. x. 11. Jesus sent forth his disciples, and said unto them, into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, Ver. 14. If they shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart, shake off the dust of your feet. Ver. 15. Verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city. Mark viii. 38. Whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed when he cometh in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels. See threats against Chorazin, and Bethsaida. Matt. xi. 20, 22. Against Capernaum. Matt. xi. 23, 24. Against the impenitent hearers of Christ. Matt. xii. 41, 42. Luke iii. 43. He will gather the wheat into his garner, but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. John xii. 48. He that rejecteth me, hath one that judgeth him, the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him at the last day. 1 Thess. v. 2. The day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Ver. 3. For when they shall say peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, and they shall not escape. 2 Thess. i. 7. The Lord Jesus Christ shall be revealed from heaven, with his mighty angels. Ver. 8. In flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, and obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ver. 9. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction, from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. ii. 8. The wicked one, (or man of sin) the Lord will consume with the Spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming. Rev. xvii. 8. 2 Pet. ii. 4. God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment. Ver. 6, 14, 15. 2 Pet. ii. 9. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment, to be punished. Ver. 10. But chiefly them that walk after the lusts of uncleanness, and despise government. Rev. vi. 14. The heavens departed as a scroll. Ver. 15. And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every freeman hid themselves in the dens, and in the rocks of the mountains. Rev. vi. 16. And said to the mountains and rocks, fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb, Ver. 17. For the great day of his wrath is come, and who shall be able to stand? xi. 18. Thy wrath is come, and the time that thou shouldst destroy them, that destroy the earth. xx. 14. Death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 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. Phil. ii. 9. At the name of Jesus, every knee should bow. 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 est 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. |