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duction, 340 Paul Treateth of our Election and Adoption by Grace, 341 Our Adoption by Grace is the True Foundation of Man's Salvation, 342 The Mystery of Election and Adoption cannot Easily

IANS.—Introduction, 298 The Apostle Encourageth the Brethren by his Deliver-

ances from Affliction 299 The Apostle Comforteth the Brethren. His Manner of Preaching the Gospel, 300 The Apostle Excuseth himself for not Visiting the Corinthians, 301 Paul's Reason for not Visiting Corinth. The Incestuous Person to be Forgiven 302 Why Paul had gone to Macedonia. A Sufficient Commendation of his Ministry, 303 The Letter Killeth, but the Spirit giveth Life, 304 The Ministration of the Gospel. Paul's Zeal in Preaching 305 How Paul's Troubles and Afflictions Redound to the Glory of the Gospel, 306 Paul's Hope of Eternal Glory in the Resurrection Body, 307-309 Paul's Apostolic Ministry Approved by his Faithfulness in Afflictions, . 310 We are Temples of the Living God. The Duty of SelfPurification, 311 The Good EfiFect of Godly Sorrow. The Contributions for the Saints, 312 Spiritual Profit Due to Liberality. Titus Commended to the Brethren, 313 Paul's Reasons for Sending Titus. Liberal Almsgiving Recommended, 314 Paul Vindicates his Authority. He Excu.seth his Selfboaating, 315

be attained to, 343 Christ the Head of the Church. What we are by Nature and by Grace, 344 What we are by Grace. We are Made for Good Works, 345 Union of the Once Alien Gentiles with the Jews in

Christ, 346 That the Gentiles should be Saved, made known to Paul by Revelation, 347 The Grace that was Given to Paul. His Prayer for

the Ephesians, 348 Paul's Exhortation to Unity. God's Divers Gifts to Men 349 God Giveth Divers Gifts unto Men, that His Church may be Edified, 350 The Ephesians Called from Impurity to Put on the New

Man, 351 Exhortation to Cast off Lying, and to Avoid Corrupt Communication, 352 General Exhortations against Fornication, Uncleanness,

and Convense with the Wicked, 353 Exhortation to Walk Warily, and to be Filled with the

Spirit, 354 Duties of Wives and Husbands. Christ's Love to His

Ciiurch 355 Duties of Chrildren to their Parents. Of Servants to

their Masters, 356

A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS.

P«gtThe Revelation of the Man of Sin, who Sitteth in the

Pace. Our Life is a "Warfare. The Whole Chriptinn Armour, 357 The Epistle op Paul to the PHILIPPIANS —In-

Temple of God, 396-397 The Discovery of Antichrist, before the Day of the Lord, 398 Paul Prayeth for the Brethren. They are Exhorted to Shun III Company, 399 The Epistles of Paul to TIMOTHY AND TITUS. — Introduction 4(10-403 Timothy Reminded of Paul's Charge to him at his Going to Macedonia, 404 The Right Use and End of the Law. Paul's Calling

troduction, 35S-359 Paul's Thanksgiving for the Spiritual State of tlie

Pliilippians, 3G0 Paul's Praj'er for the Pliilippians. The Result of his Imprisonment, 3G1 Paul's Keadiness to Glorify Christ. His Exhortation

to Unity and Fortitude, 362 Paul's Exhortation to Unity, and to Humblenet's of Umd, 363

to be an Apostle, 405 His Charge to Timothy, 406 Directions as to Public AVorship. Paul Claims to be an Apostle, 407 How Women should be Attired. They are not Permitted to Teach 408 How Bishops and Deacons should be Qualified to Rule, 409 Qualifications of Bishops and Deacons, and their Rule

E-Yliortation to Zeal in Seeking Perfection, that they may be his Joy in Christ's Day, 3G4 Paul Promiseth to Send Timoch.y. His Warning against Judaizers, 1 365 Paul Giveth up all for Christ, but Counteth it as Nothing 366 Paul Acknowledges his own Imperfection, but yet the

Philippians are to Follow him, 367 Panieular Admonitions. General Exhortations 368 Thanks for Supplies from Philippi. Prayer and

in their Houses 410 The Blessed Truths Taught and Pi ofessed in the Church, 41 Paul's Prediction that there shall be a Departure from

Salutations, 369 Tub Epistle of Paul to the COLOSSIANS.—In-

the Faith in the L.'itter Times, 412 That Timothy might not Fail in Duty, Paul giveih him

troduction, 370 Paul Confirmeth the Doctrine of Epaphrus, and Prayeth

Smidry Directions, 413 Divers Precepts to Timothy. Rules as to Reproving, . 414 Concerning the Widows of the Church. The Younger Widows to Re-marry, 415 The Elders to be Honoured. A Precept as to Timothy's

for their Increase in Grace, 371 Paul Describeth the True Chrit^t, through whose Blood we have Redemption, 372 Paul Prayeth for their Increase in Faith, and Describeth

Health 416 Exhortations on Various Subjects. Timothy's Pursuit

the True Christ, 373 The Colo-siaus' Reconciliation by Christ. Paul Commendeth his own Ministry 374 An K.xhortation to Steadfastness, 375 Exhortation to be Stead ast in Christ. Warning against

is to be Godliness 417 Charge to be Faithful as Before Him who shall soon Appear, 418 Charge to the Rich. Avoid Vain Babblings, 419 The Second Epistle of Paul to TIMOTHY.—In-

Vain Traditions 376 Paul Exhorteih the Colossians to Avoid Philosophy and Vain Traditions, 377 Warning against Angel-worshipping, and against Legal Ordinances, 378 The Ritual Law Abolished. Where we should Seek Christ 379 An Exhortation to Mortification, to Put off the Old Man, and Put on Christ 380 Exhortation to Charity, Humility, and other Christian

trodnction 420 Paul's Thankful Expression of Love and Desire to see

Timothy 421 God's Gift to us is Power and Love, not Fear 422 Timothy is Exhorted to Steadfastness and to Constancy

and Perseverance

'. 423 The Duty of a Faithful Servant in Dividing the Word Aright, 424 The Foundation of the Lord is Sure. Timothy is Taught Whereof to Beware 425 Coming Evil Day.-^. Signs of Evil Already, 426 Paul Appeals to Timothy's Knowledge of his Life, . . . 427 Solemn Charge to Timothy. Nearness of the Apostle's Death, 428 Paul RequestsTiniothy to corae,as he is almost Deserted, 429

Duties. 381 Paul Saluteth the Brethren, and Wisheth them all Prosperity, 382 The FiRsr Epistle op Paul to the THESSALONlANS— Introduction, 383 Paul's Kindly Remembrance of his Thessalonian Brellir.n 384 Persuasion of the Truth and Sincerity of the Faith of

The Eimsti.e of Paul to TITUS — Introduction, . . . 430

the Thessalonians, 385 In wliat Manner the Gos{)el was Preached to the Thessalonians, 386 Why Paul was so long Ab.sent, and why ho was Desinms to See them, 387 Paul Testifieih his Love to the Thessalonians, and Re-

Titus' Function in Crete. Qualifications for Elders, . . 431

Kvil Teachers to be Silenced. Sundry Directions to Titus 432 The Grace of God in Christ our Incentive to live Godly 433 Tims is Further Directed by Paul. The Washing of Regenciation, 434 Spiritual ]<;ifects of Baptism. Titus is to Reject

joices Heartily in their Well-doing, 388 An K.xliortation to Chastity, Brotherly Love, and Quiet Industry, 389 Excessive Grief for the Dead I'orbidden. The Second Corning of Christ, .'iOO Suddenness of Giirist's Second Coming a Motive to our

Heretics, 435 The Epistle of Paul to PHILI<',M0N 436 Intercession for Onesiinus. He will now Serve as a Brother .". . , 437 The Ki'isti.e of Pai l to the HEBREWS.—Introduction 438-439 The Dignity of the Son, by whom God now Spcak.s . . 440 Christ's Exalted Position. His Right to the Title Son of God, 411

Watchfulness 391 Paul Giveth Divers Precepts. Hold Fa.st that which

is Good 392 The Second Epistle of Paul to the THESSALONIANS.— Introduction, 393 Paul's Good Opinion of the Faith and Patience of the

Chri.st is Preferred above the Angels, both in His Person and His Office 442 We ought to be Obedient to Christ. Why ho took upon Him our Nature, 443

Tliessalonians, 391 The Brethren Comforted in Persecution. Exhortation

to Steadfastness in the Truth, 395

« A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS. XV

Face God Tempteth No Man, but is the Author of all Good, 485 We are to be not only Hearers, but Doers of the Word, 486 We are not to Regard the Rich, and Despise the Poor

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All things Subjected to Christ. By Him and to Him

are all Things, 444

Christ took upon Him our Nature, that He might be

Brethren, 487 We are to be Loving and Merciful. Faith without Works is Dead Faith, 488 Dead Faith the Faith of Devils, and not of Abraham

like His Brethren, 445

Christ, being Tempted, can Succour us Christ is more Worthy tlian Moses, 446

Christ more Wortliy than Moses. The Danger of our Unbelief in Him, 447 The Christian's Rest Attained by Faith. The Preached Word does not Profit Unbelievers, 448 The Christian's Rest Attained by Faith. The Power of God's Word, 449 By our High Priest, Jesus, we go Boldly to the Throne

and Rahab, 489 We are not Rashly to Reprove Others, but rather to Bridle the Tongue, 490 The Wise are Mild and Peaceable. We are to Strive against Covetousnes.s, 491 The Apostle's Caution against Detraction. The Wicked Rich should Fear God's Vengeance, 492 We ought to be Patient in Afflictions, after the Example of the Prophets, etc 493 The First Epistle General op PETER.— Introduc-

of Grace, 450 The Authority and Honour of the Prie.sthood of

Christ, 451 Ignorance of Christ's Priesthood Reproved. Tlie Guilt and Danger of Apostasy, 452 The Guilt and Danger of Apostasy, which Crucifies Anew the Son of God, 453 The Guilt and Danger of Apostasy. Exhortations to

tion, 494-497 The Apostle Blesses God for His Manifold Spiritual

Graces, 498 The Apostle Blesses God for His Manifold Spiritual Graces, 499 Salvation in Christ no New Thing, but a Thing Prophesied of Old, 500 We are Exhorted to be Sober, and Hopeful for the Grace of Christ, 501 We are Redeemed with the Blood of Cln-ist, more Precious than Silver and Gold, 502 Dehortation against the Breach of Charity. We are

Diligence and Patience, 4.14

Christ a Priest after the Order of Melchisedec, and so,

far more Excellent than Aaron, 455

Christ a Prie.st after the Order of Melchisedec, and so,

far more Excellent than Aaron, 456

Christ a Priest after the Order of Melchisedec, and so,

far more Excellent than Aaron, 457 Clmst's Priesthood far above Aaron's, whose OfSce has

to Desire the Sincere Milk of the Word, 503

been Abolished, 458 Aaron's Priesthood Abolished, and a New Covenant

Christ the Foundation-stone whereon we are Built,. . . 504. Exhortation to Abstain from Fleshly Lusts. We are

Made, 459

Inferiority of the Old to the New Covenant. The Blood of Bulls and Goats of no Avail, 460 The Sacrifices of the Law far Inferior to that of Christ, 461

to be Obedient to Magistrates, 505 Servants are to Obey their Masters, Patiently Suflering

for Well-doing, 506 The Apostle 'Teaches the Duty of Husbands and Wives to Each Other, 507

Tlie Sacrifices of the Law far Inferior to that of Christ, 462 The Sacrifices of the Law far Inferior to that of Christ, 4G3 The Sacrifices of the Law far Inferior to that of Christ, 464 The Ouce-otl'ered Sacrifice of Christ. The Weakness of the Law Sacrifices, 465 The Weakness of the Law Sacrifices. God has no Pleasure in Burnt Ofierings, 466 The Sacrifice of Christ, once Offered, has For Ever Taken away Sin, 467 Exhortation to hold fast the Faith with Patience and

It is Better to Suffer for Well-doing than to Suffer for

Evil-doing, 508 Christ was Quickened by the Spirit. God's Long-

suffering in the Days of Noah, 509 We sliould be of the Same Mind with Christ. We should not Consort with Evil-doers, 510 Exhortation to Charity, Hospitality, etc. Our Comfort under Persecution, 511 The Christian should not be Ashamed. The Elders should Feed their Flocks, 512 The Young should Submit themselves. All should Resist the Devil, 513 The Second Epistle General op PETER.—Intro-

Thanksgiving, 468 Exhortation to hold fast the Faith with Patience and

Thanksgiving, 469 Definition of the Faith just Spoken of by Paul 470 The Nature of Faith, and its Acceptableness with God, 471 The Worthy Fruits of Faith in the Fathers of Old Time, 472 The Worthy Fruits of Faith in the Fathers of Old Time 473 The Worthy Fruits of Faith in the Fathers of Old Time, 474 God's Provision for Believers. Exhortation to Faith,

duction, 514-515 The Apostle Confirms the Brethren in the Hope of an

Increase of Grace, 516 He Exhorteth the Brethren, by Faith and Good Works,

to make their Calling Sure, 517 The Apostle Speaketh of his Death, and Warneth them to be Constant in Faith, 518 No Prophecy is of Private Interpretation. False Teachers to Arise among them, , 519 The Godly are Delivered out of Temptations. Tl e Wicked Principles of Seducers Described, 520 The Wicked Principles of Seducers Described. The Certainty of Christ's Second Coming, 521 The Godly Warned to Hasten their Repentance, and Exhorted by the Apostle to a Holy Life, 522 The First General Epistle op JOHN.—Introduc-

Patience, etc., 475 An Earnest Exiiortation to Constant Faith, Patience,

and Godliness, 476 An Earnest Exiiortation to Constant Faith, Patience, and Godliness, 477 The New Testament Commended. Christ's Blood

better than that of Abel 478 The Danger of Refusing the Word. An Exhortation

to Charity, etc., 479 The Regard of God's Preachers. We are to Confes.s

tion, 523-524 The Apostle's Authority, as an Eye-witness of tlie Gospel Facts 525 The Apostle's Message to the Brethren. The Blood of Christ Cleanses from all Sins, 526 The Brethren Comforted against Sins of Infirmity. To Know God wo must Keep His Commandments, .... 527

Christ, 480 Divers Admonitions to the Brethren. The Apostle Asks their Prayers, • 481 The General Epistle op JAMES.—Introduction, . 482 We are to Rejoice under the Cross, and to Ask Patience of God, 484

A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Pace. We are to Love our Brethren, and not to Love the World, 028 We are not to Love the World, hut to Beware of Wicked Seducers, 529 The Godly are Preserved by Perseverance in Faith and Holiness 530 The Singular Love of God to us. We ought therefore

The Number of them that were Sealed. Their Robes Washed in the Lamb's Blood, 570 The Opening of the Seventh Seal. Four Angels Sound

their Trumpets, 571 A Star Falleth from Heaven. The Sounding of the Fifth Trumpet, 572 The Sounding of the Fifth Trumpet. An Angel Appcareth with a Little Book, 573 The Angel Sweareth Time shall be no more. John is Commanded to Eat the Book, 574 The Measurement of the Temple. The Testimony of the Two Witnesses 575 The Testimony of the Two Witnesses. The Beast from the Pit shall Kill them, 576 The Two Witnesses shall Rise again after Three Days

to Obey Him, 531 We ought to Obey God. The Duty of Loving One Another, 532 We should Love Each Other in Deed and in Truth, and

Believe on the Name of Jesus Christ, 533 The Manner of Testing False Prophets. He that Loveth not, Knoweth not God, 534 The Apostle Exhorteth to Brotherly Love. He who Loveth God, Keepeth His Commandments, 535 The Keeping of God's Commandments is Light, and not Grievous, 536 Jesus, the Son of God, able to Serve us, and to Hear our Prayers for Ourselves, 537 The Second Epistle of JOHN.—Introduction, 538 The Elect Lady Exhorted to Persevere in Christian Love and Belief 539 The Third Epistle of JOHN.—Gains Commended

and a Half, 577 The Sounding of the Seventh Trumpet. The Woman Clothed with the Sun 578 The Woman Clothed with the Sun. The Great Dragon Ready to Devour her Child, 579 Michael and his Angels Fight with the Dragon, and Prevail, 580 The Dragon, cast out of Heaven, Perseeuteth and Pursuoth the Woman, 581 A Beast Riseth out of the Sea, with Seven Heads and

for his Pietv, and His Hospitality to True Preacher.s, 540 The General Epistle of JUDE.—Introduction, 541-542 Exhortation to be Constant in the Faith. False Teachers Creep in to Seduce them, 543 Horrible Punishments are Prepared for the Teachers of Damnable Doctrines, 544 Horrible Punishments are Prepared for the Teachers of Damnable Doctrines 545 THE REVELATION of St. John Thb Divine.—In-

Ten Horns, 582 A Beast Riseth out of the Sea. Another Cometh up out of the Earth, 583 An Image is Mwde of the Former Beast, and Men Wor.ship and Receive its Mark, 584 The Lamb Seen on Mount Zion, with His Company. Their Song, 585 The Fall of the City Babylon. The Harvest of the World 586 The Last Seven Vials of Plagues. The Song of Moses and the Lamb, 587 The Angels Pour out their Vials of Wrath. The Plagues that Follow thereupon, 588 The Vials of Wrath Poured Out. The Gathering to Battle at Armageddon, 589 The Vision of the Great HaTlot, Babylon, the Mother of all Abominations, 590 Babylon, the Mother of all Abominations. The Interpretation of the Seven Heads, 591 Interpictation of the Seven Heads, and that of the Ten Horns, . 592 The Victory of the Lamb. The Fall of Babylon the Great, 593 God's People Depart from Babylon. The Lamentation over her 594 The Church's Thanksgiving in Heaven for the Judgment on the Harlot, 596 The Marriage of the Lamb. The Angel not to be Worshipped, 596 He who Rode upon the White Horse. The Fowls Called to the Great Slaughter, 597 Satan Bound for a Thousand Tears, and Cast into the

troduction, 54R-549 John Writeth his Revelation to the Seven Churches pf

Asia 550 John Writeth his Revelation to the Seven Cliurches of

Asia, 551 The Coming of Christ with Clouds. John in the Spirit on the Lord's Day, 552 Christ the Alpha and Omega. His Glorious Power and Majesty, 553

Christ's Glorious Power and Majesty. The Epistle to the Church at Ephesus, 554 The Epistle to the Ciiurch at Ephesus. The Promise

to him tliat Overcometh, 555 The Epistle to tlie Cliurch at Smyrna. The Epistle to the Cliurch at Pergamos, 556 Against Eating things Sacrificed to Idols. The Epistle

to the Church at Tliyatira, 557 What is Commended and what is Wanting in the Church at Tliyatira, 558 The Epistle to the Church at Sardis. Threatenings against Unrepentanco, 559 The Promise to the Church fit Sardis. The Epistle to the Church at Philadelphia 5G0 The E|)istle to the Church at Philadelphia. The Epistle

to the Church at Laodicea, 501 The Laodicoans Rebuked for being neither Hot nor

Bottomless Pit, 598 Those in the First Resurrection Blessed. Satan Loosed out of his Prison, 599 The Devil Cast into the Lake of Fire. The Last and General Resurrection, 600 A New Heaven and a New Earth. God's Promise to the Faithful, 601 The Heavenly New Jerusalem, with a Full Description

Cold, 562 Christ Standeth at the Door and Knocketh. The Vision of God's Throne in Heaven, 563 The Four and Twenty Elders. The Four Beasts Full of Eyes, 564 The Four Beasts give Glory to God Almighty. The Elders Worship II im that Sat on the Throne, 665 The Book Sealed with Seven Seals, which only the Lamb is Worthy to Open, 566 The Wdora Praise tlie Lamb that was Slain. The Opening of tlie First Si.x Seals, 567 What Followed the Opening of the Seals. A Prophecy of the End of tlie World, 5fiS A Prophecy of the End of the World. An Angel Sealeth the Servants of God, 569

thereof, 602 The River of the Water of Life. God Himself shall bo the Light of the City, 603 The Wicked to Remain Wicked. The Spirit and the

liridc say. Come 604 Nothing to bo Added to the Word of God, nor Taken

therefrom, 605

THE

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY COMMENTARY.

THE FIRST BOOK OF MOSES, CALLED

GENESIS.

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