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world; and that we may so walk even as he walked. 1 Peter 2:21, 22, 23. John 4:34. Hebrews 7:26. 1 Peter 4:1. 1 John 4:17. 1 John 2:6.
We bless you that the works which he did, the same bore witness of him that the Father had sent him, that by his power the blind received their sight, the lame walked, the lepers were cleansed, the deaf heard, the dead were raised up, and the poor had the gospel preached to them; and even the winds and the sea obeyed him; for which we glorify the God of Israel. Doubtless this was the Son of God. John 5:36. Matthew 11:5. Matthew 8:27. Matthew 15:31.
2.3.1.9. For the great encouragements Christ gave topoor sinners to come to Him.
We bless you that Jesus Christ came to call, not the righteous, but sinners (such as we are) to repentance, and had power on earth to forgive sin; that he came to save his people from their sins; and is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world, and that he is (to his honor, not to his reproach) a friend to publicans and sinners. Matthew 9:13, 6. Matthew 1:21. John 1:29. Matthew 11:19.
We thank you for the gracious invitation he gave to those who are weary and heavy laden to come to him for rest: And for the assurance he hath given that whosoever comes unto him he will in no wise cast out. Matthew 11:28. John 6:37.
That he made a gracious offer, that whosoever thirsts might come unto him and drink. John 7:37.
2.3.1.10. For thefull satisfaction which He made to thejustice of Godfor the sin of man by the blood of His cross,for the purchases, victories, and triumphs of the cross, andfor all the precious benefits whichflow to usfrom the dying of the Lord
Herein indeed God commended his love to us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, that we might be reconciled to him by the death of his Son. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world; that he tasted death for every man, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Romans 5:8, 10.
1 John 4:10. 1 John 2:2. Hebrews 2:9, 14.
We bless you, that by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified, that he hath finished transgression, made an end of sin, made reconciliation for iniquity, and hath brought in an everlasting righteousness. Hebrews 10:14. Daniel 9:24.
That he hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, by being made a curse for us. Galatians 3:13.
That what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God hath done by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, who bya sacrifice for sin condemned sin in the flesh.
That he was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities, and that the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed; and that the Lord having laid upon him the iniquity of us all, it pleased the Lord to bruise him, and put him to grief. Isaiah 53:5, 6, 10.
That appearing to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself, he did by the eternal Spirit offer himselfwithout spot unto God, and by his own blood entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Hebrews 9:26, 14, 12.
That he hath spoiled principalities and powers, and made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in his cross, and hath blotted out the handwriting ofordinances which was against us, which was contrary to us, taking it out of the way by nailing it to his cross.
That he is our peace, who having broken down the middle wall of partition between Jew and Gentile, hath made himselfoftwain one new man, hath reconciled both unto God, in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby. Ephesians 2:14, 15, 16.
That he hath loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us unto our God kings and priests.
O the height, and depth, and length, and breadth of that love of Christ which passes knowledge; that great love wherewith he loved us. Ephesians 3:18, 19. Ephesians 2:4.
Worthyis the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing; for he was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by his blood. Revelation
2.3.1.11. For His resurrection from the dead on the thirdday.
We thank you that as he was delivered for our offences, so he rose again for our justification, and was declared to be the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead. Romans 4 (v. 25).
That though he was dead, yet he is alive, and lives for evermore, and hath the keys of hell and death, and being raised from the dead, he dies no more, death has no more dominion over him.
Revelation 1:18. Romans 6:9.
That now is Christ risen from the dead and is become the first fruits of them that slept, that as in Adam all died, so in Christ all might be made alive, and everyone in his own order. 1 Corinthians
That God suffered not his Holy One to see corruption, but loosed the pains of death, because it was impossible he should be holden of them, and so declared to all the house of Israel, that that same
Jesus whom they crucified, is both Lord and Christ. Acts 2:27, 31, 24, 36, And that for this end Christ both died and rose and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living, and that whether we wake or sleep, we might live together with him. Romans 14:9. 1
2.3.1.12. For His ascension into heaven, and His sitting at Goa's right hand there.
We bless you that our Lord Jesus is ascended to his Father and our Father, to his God and our God; is ascended up on high, having led captivity captive, and hath received gifts for men, yea, even for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.
John 20:17. Psalm 68:18.
Thatas the forerunner he is forus entered; entered into heaven itself now to appear in the presence of God for us, a Lamb as it had been slain standing in the midst of the throne. Hebrews 6:20. Hebrews
9:24. Revelation 5:6.
That he is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, angels, and authorities, and powers being made subject to him. Hebrews 8:1. 1 Peter 3:22.
That he is gone before to prepare a place for us in his Father's house, where there are many mansions; and though whether he is gone we cannot follow him now, yet we hope to follow him hereafter, when he shall come again to receive us to himself, that where he is there we may be also. John 14:2. John 13:36. John 14:3.
2.3.1.13. For the intercession which He ever lives to make in the virtue of His satisfaction.
We thank you that having borne the sins of many, he makes intercession for transgressors; and prays not for those only that were given him when he was upon earth, but for all that shall believe on him through their word; That they all may be one. Isaiah 53:12.
That we have an advocate with the Father, even Jesus Christ the Righteous, who is therefore able to save to the uttermost all those that come to God as a Father by him as mediator, seeing he ever lives making intercession. 1 John 2:1. Hebrews 7:25.
That we have a high priest taken from among men, and ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifice for sin, who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way, and that he is become the author of eternal salvation to all them that obey him. Hebrews 5:1, 2, 9.
2.3.1.14. For the dominion and sovereignty to which the Redeemer is exalted.
We thank you that because our Lord Jesus humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross, therefore
God hath highly exalted him, and given him a name above every name, that in the name of Jesus every knee might bow, and every tongue confess (as we do at this time) that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:8-11.
That all power is given unto him both in heaven and on earth, that you have set him over the works of your hands and have put all things in subjection under his feet, and so have crowned him with glory and honor. Matthew 28:18. Hebrews 2:7, 8, 9.
That he is King of kings and Lord of lords; that the Ancient of days hath given him dominion and glory and a kingdom, an everlasting dominion, and a kingdom which shall not be destroyed.
Revelation 19:16. Daniel 7:13, 14.
That the government is upon his shoulders, and that his name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting
Father, and The Prince of Peace; and of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end. Isaiah 9:6, 7.
That you have set him as king upon your holy hill of Zion, and that he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, shall reign till he has put down all opposing rule, principality, and power, till all his enemies are made his footstool, and then he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father, that God may be all in all. Psalm
2:6. Luke 1:33. 1 Corinthians 15:24, 25. Ephesians 6:12. Hebrews 10:13. 1 Corinthians 15:24, 28.
2.3.1.15. For the assurance we have of His second coming to judge the world.
We bless you that you have appointed a day in which you will judge the world in righteousness, by that man whom you have ordained, whereof you have given assurance unto all men, in that you have raised him from the dead. Acts 17:31.
That in that day the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ: And shall come to be glorified in his saints, and admired in all them that believe; for them that sleep in Jesus he will bring with him. 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 8, 10. 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
That he shall then send forth his angels to gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity, and to gather