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Preface

Part 1. The Necessity of a Mediator

1. Introduction (detail)
   1. A letter from my own brother Benjamin inquiring into the reasons of my embracing the Christian Religion.
   2. Importance of the question.
   3. Nature of true religion.
   4. Duty of renouncing error.
   5. The Bible the only rule of our creed.
   6. Origin of my conversion.
   7. Examination of the sacred Scriptures, concerning the Messiah.
   8. Doubts about the truth of the Bible.
   9. Examination of the evidences of the Scriptures too much neglected.

2. Observations on Divine Revelation (detail)
   1. Advantages of the Missionary Seminary at Gosport, England.
   2. The possibility of a Divine Revelation.
   3. The necessity.
   4. The willingness of God to make a revelation.

3. Evidences of a Divine Revelation (detail)
   1. The Bible. Why called a Testament
   2. Division of the Bible.
   3. Internal evidences.
   4. Matter.
   5. Style.
   6. Harmony.
   7. Influence.

4. Continuation of the Same Subject (detail)
   1. External evidences/character of the penmen.
   2. Their qualifications.
   3. Motives.
   4. Many in number and lived in different periods.
   5. Miracles.
   6. Prophecies.
   7. The reception the Bible has met with.
   8. Its efficacy.
   9. Antiquity.
   10. Conclusion.

5. On Reading the Scriptures (detail)
   1. Arguments: The source of the Bible
   2. Its contents
   3. The examples of the saints.
   4. The command of God.
   5. The consequences.
   6. Directions: Read with love and esteem.
   7. Humble and teachable dispositions.
   8. Serious and holy reverence.
   9. Fervent prayer.
   10. Proper motives.
   11. Proper method.

6. The Controversy Between Jews and Christians Stated (detail)
   1. My articles of faith.
   2. Whether Jesus is the Messiah.
   3. How to decide the question.
   4. Why the Jews rejected Jesus.
   5. Importance of pointing out the necessity of a Mediator.

7. The Creation of Man (detail)
   1. The creation of our first parents.
   2. Man the noblest creature on earth.
   3. The image of God wherein man was created:
   4. a. Knowledge.
   5. b. Righteousness.
   6. c. Holiness.
   7. d. Dominion.

8. The Covenant, or Law of Works (detail)
   1. The nature of a covenant.
   2. The mode of making it.
   3. The covenant made with Adam.
   4. Definition.
   5. This covenant a matter of pure revelation.
   6. Distinction between a moral and positive law.
   7. Contracting parties: a. God
   8. b. Adam a federal head.
   9. Condition.
   10. The righteousness of it.
   11. Adam was able to fulfill it.
   12. The properties of his obedience.
   13. Adam in a probationary state.
   14. The sanction of the covenant.
   15. Death: a. Temporal.
   16. b. Spiritual.
   17. c. Eternal.

9. The Fall of Man (detail)
   1. God alone immutable.
   2. Man left to his own free will.
   3. Adam under obligations to obey.
   4. Human nature changed.
   5. The cause unknown by reason. But is revealed.
   6. This change properly called a Fall.
   7. The Tempter.
   8. Moved by envy and hatred.
   9. His subtlety and art in the temptation.
   10. Attacked the woman rather than the man.
   11. The instrument he used.
   12. The gradation of the temptation.
   13. The immediate effects on our first parents: a. The curse of the law.
   14. b. Loss of the image of God.
   15. c. Filled with guilt and shame.
   16. d. Driven out of Paradise. Hard labor. Pain and danger in child-bearing.
   17. Aggravation of their sin.
   18. Complication of sins.

10. Original Sin (detail)
    1. A difficult subject.
    2. Its nature.
    3. The word not used in Scripture.
    4. Why called so.
    5. Depravity.
    6. Privation of all good.
    7. Propensity to evil:
    8. a. Incorporated in our very nature.
    9. b. Universal in the world.
    10. Degrees of it.
    11. Universal in the individual.
    12. Confirmation of the doctrine. From Scripture.
    13. Necessity of regeneration.
    14. From facts.
    15. From the misery in the world.
    16. Extracts from Dr. Bogue's lectures.
    17. How it is communicated.

11. Imputation of Adam's Sin (detail)
    1. What imputation means. Proofs.
    2. From Scripture.
    3. Scope and design of Romans 5:12-19.
    4. Adam a figure of Christ.
    5. The Apostle uses a variety of expressions.
    6. From facts. Sufferings and death of infants.
    7. Observation from Dr. Bates.
    8. From Jewish writers:
    9. a. They say that Adam was a federal head.
    10. b. That the punishment was death of body and soul.
    11. c. That death is the wages of sin.
    12. d. That his sin was imputed both in guilt and depravity.
    13. Depravity they call Yetzer Hara.

12. The Subject Continued (detail)
    1. Proofs from Christian writers.
    2. From the book of Homilies.
    3. From the Assembly's Catechism.
    4. Vindication of the doctrine:
    5. a. Doctrine matter of fact.
    6. b. Everything in its proper order.
    7. c. All connected.
    8. d. Streams from Adam.
    9. e. Not unreasonable.
    10. f. Mode of procedure common.
    11. Testimony from Dr. Goodwin.
    12. From Justice Hale.

13. Misery of Fallen Man (detail)
    1. Actual transgression: a. Increases guilt.
    2. b. Certainty of punishment.
    3. Nature of this misery:
    4. a. Communion with God lost.
    5. b. The wrath and curse of God incurred.
    6. The miseries of this life.
    7. Extensive and constant.
    8. External and internal.
    9. Death.
    10. And the pains of hell.

14. Man's Inability (detail)
    1. Defined:
    2. a. Cannot procure pardon.
    3. Sacrifices could not atone.
    4. Nor is repentance sufficient.
    5. Oxlee's letter to S. M.

15. The Subject Continued (detail)
    1. To expect pardon by repentance is unreasonable.
    2. Neither by reformation or future obedience.
    3. Nor by the ceremonial law.
    4. Nor by sufferings.
    5. Sanctification as necessary as justification.
    6. Proved from Scripture.
    7. Not in the power of man to effect it.

Part 2. A The Divine Appointment of a Mediator

1. A Mediator Appointed (detail)
   1. A pleasure to bring good news.
   2. A scriptural account of the Mediator's appointment.
   3. The reality proved from passages of Scripture applied by the Jews to the Messiah.
   4. A covenant made with the Messiah.
   5. b. The nature of the covenant.
   6. c. The parties.
   7. Messiah meant by the Branch.
   8. Proverbs 8 considered.
   9. The Mediator engaged voluntarily.
   10. The contract.
   11. a. To make known the will of God.
   12. b. Obey the law.
   13. c. Make satisfaction.
   14. Testimonies from the Rabbins.
   15. d. To make his people willing.

2. The Subject Continued (detail)
   1. Promises of the covenant.
   2. a. To the Mediator himself.
   3. b. The Father undertook to fit him for the work. To strengthen and uphold him.
   4. c. To raise him from the dead.
   5. d. To exalt him.
   6. e. To make him Judge of all.
   7. To his people.
   8. Quotation from Thomas Boston.
   9. Well ordered.
   10. Their conversion and adoption.
   11. Justification.
   12. Perseverance.
   13. Comfort at death.
   14. Future world.
   15. Temporal blessings.
   16. No penalty in this covenant.
   17. Persons interested are the elect.

3. Messiah Revealed in Paradise (detail)
   1. The promise of a Messiah denied by some.
   2. Expectation supposes a promise.
   3. Such expectation at the birth of Christ.
   4. Amongst the Romans.
   5. Still expected amongst the Jews.
   6. Genesis 3:15 considered.
   7. The tempter was Satan.
   8. His destruction foretold.
   9. The seed of the woman means the Messiah. a. Called Hoo.
   10. b. The seed of the woman.
   11. c. The work he is to accomplish.
   12. d. Testimony of the Rabbins.
   13. e. If not revealed in this passage, then not revealed until Abraham.
   14. f. Adam and Eve believed in a Messiah.

4. The Subject Continued (detail)
   1. Extract from Dr. Pye Smith.
   2. Messiah's heel to be bruised.
   3. Hence we see the revelation of a Messiah.

5. Messiah Promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (detail)
   1. The promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
   2. Origin of our nation.
   3. The promise confirmed by an oath.
   4. The promise of a Messiah made plainer.
   5. The seed means the Messiah. Not fulfilled in any individual.
   6. Neither in our nation collectively.
   7. The Messiah always called the Seed, not the Son.
   8. Applied to the Messiah both in the New Testament and by the Rabbins.
   9. From other passages of Scripture. The blessing promised.
   10. Justification, &c.
   11. The extent.
   12. Our people's mistake in restricting it to the natural seed of Abraham.
   13. Reason why the blessings of the Gospel are described by expressions of so extensive a sense.
   14. The channel is faith.
   15. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of Romans proposed for consideration.
   16. Neither descent nor works, but faith.

Part 3. Messiah Must Have Come Long Since

1. Jacob's Prediction Fulfilled (detail)
   1. First advent of the Messiah.
   2. Not two Messiahs.
   3. The period foretold.
   4. Other events determined and revealed.
   5. Hab. 2:2, 3 considered.
   6. Genesis 49 considered.
   7. Messiah meant by Shiloh. Four proofs.
   8. The time. Sceptre or Tribe.
   9. Lawgiver.

2. Second Temple Destroyed and Daniel's Weeks Expired (detail)
   1. Haggai 2:1-9 considered.
   2. The second, and not a third temple.
   3. Messiah meant by the "Desire of all nations."
   4. Malachi 3:1 considered.
   5. Messiah meant by Jehovah and Messenger.
   6. Shall come to his temple.
   7. Daniel 9:24-27 considered.
   8. Dr. P. Smith's translation.
   9. The occasion of this prophecy.

3. The Subject Continued (detail)
   1. Seventy weeks, or 490 years.
   2. Their commencement.
   3. The events to take place.
   4. Messiah spoken of. a. Proved from the title given. b. From the Rabbins.
   5. c. From the work ascribed to him.
   6. Messiah to be cut off.
   7. Destruction of Jerusalem.
   8. Conclusion of the argument.
   9. Tradition respecting the Millennium.
   10. Quotation from Mr. Faber.

4. Evasions Confuted (detail)
   1. Story about the river Sambation.
   2. Refutation of this story.
   3. b. The sceptre was not to depart for ever.
   4. c. That Shevet meant a rod.
   5. d. That Shiloh meant a city.
   6. Quotation from David Levi.
   7. e. Messiah kept concealed.
   8. The promise not conditional.
   9. b. No condition mentioned.
   10. c. Not repentance.
   11. d. If conditional, Messiah might not come at all.
   12. e. The propmise made to the Gentiles as well as to the Jews.
   13. f. Contrary to the sentiments of the Rabbins.
   14. g. Contrary to the design of the work of the Messiah.

Part 4. Jesus of Nazareth the Promised Messiah

1. Introduction (detail)
   1. Predictions fulfilled in Jesus.
   2. That there has been such a person as Jesus.
   3. Why called Jesus of Nazareth.
   4. Charge against the Evangelist Matthew refuted.

2. Jesus Came at the Time Predicted (detail)
   1. Born at exact period foretold.
   2. a. The true Shiloh.
   3. b. Born before the tribe of Judah ceased.
   4. c. The gathering of the people.
   5. Inference.
   6. Prophecy of Haggai and Malachi.
   7. Daniel's prediction.
   8. Jesus is the Anointed.
   9. The Prince.
   10. Quotation from Dr. Scott.
   11. Inference. Attempt to build the temple.

3. The Nativity of the Messiah (detail)
   1. The subject mysterious.
   2. Union of the two natures necessary.
   3. Dr. Priestly's assertion refuted.
   4. Believed under the Old Testament.
   5. In our Lord's time.
   6. Acknowledged by modern Rabbins.
   7. Proved from Scripture.
   8. His descent. a. The nation.
   9. b. The tribe. c. The family.
   10. Objection answered.
   11. Testimony from the Rabbins that Jesus was the Son of David.
   12. Kidder's observation.
   13. Jewish circular letter to omit in their writings every thing about Jesus.
   14. Remarkable preservation of the genealogy of Judah.
   15. The individual parent. No earthly father.
   16. But of a virgin.
   17. Isaiah 7:14 fulfilled in Jesus.

4. Objections Answered (detail)
   1. The genealogy of Christ important.
   2. The genealogy of Matthew and Luke considered.
   3. Oxlee's letter on the subject.
   4. The genealogy of Mary.
   5. Objection against the miraculous conception. The reality proved.
   6. The mystery no reasonable objection.

5. Predictions of Several Circumstances Connected with the Birth of the Messiah, Fulfilled in Jesus of Nazareth (detail)
   1. The place of his birth.
   2. Divine worship from angels.
   3. Appearance of a star.
   4. Children slain.
   5. Preservation of the Messiah.

6. The Character of the Messiah (detail)
   1. Isaiah 11:2-5.
   2. Zechariah 9:9.
   3. Applied to the Messiah by the Rabbins.
   4. Fulfilled in Jesus.
   5. Bishop Newcome.

7. Messiah's Credentials (detail)
   1. Various.
   2. Unction.
   3. Anointed above all.
   4. To be anointed with the Holy Ghost.
   5. Declarations from heaven.
   6. Testimony of John the Baptist: Messiah was to have an harbinger.
   7. a. This is evident from prophecies.
   8. b. Testimony of the Rabbins.
   9. c. From questions put by the messengers to John.
   10. I. John is that harbinger.
       a. From the testimony of angels.
       b. Zechariah.
       c. John himself.
       d. The Evangelists.
       e. Jesus Christ.
   11. II. Exact fulfillment of the prediction.
   12. Similarity between John and Elijah.
   13. His office.
   14. Calamities which would follow.
   15. His mode and design of baptism.

8. Messiah's Miracles (detail)
   1. Messiah was to perform miracles.
   2. a. Proved from Scripture.
   3. b. From our nation.
   4. Jesus Christ wrought miracles.
   5. a. Not by Beelzebub.
   6. b. Not by the Shem Hamphoresh.
   7. Design of his miracles to prove his Divinity.
   8. To prove his mission.
   9. This justifies our belief in him as the Messiah.
   10. Comparison between the miracles of Moses and Christ. a. Greatness.
   11. b. Number. Variety.
   12. c. Manner.
   13. d. Utility.
   14. e. Publicity.
   15. Giving power to others to work miracles.

9. Jesus the Prophet (detail)
   1. I. Messiah was to be a Prophet. Proved from Scripture.
   2. From the expectation of the people.
   3. From the Rabbins.
   4. II. Messiah a Prophet like unto Moses.
   5. Not applicable to Jeremiah.
   6. Jesus is that prophet. a. Proved from the testimony of the Apostles.
   7. b. From the striking similarity.
   8. c. From the fulfillment of the threatening.
   9. d. Predictions respecting the prophetical office.
   10. e. Predictions delivered by Christ.
   11. III. The manner in which he executed the office.
   12. Different periods.

10. The Priestly Office of the Messiah (detail)
    1. Importance.
    2. Origin.
    3. Typified and predicted.
    4. Psalm 110 considered.
    5. Its matter.
    6. Penman.
    7. Relates to the Messiah.
    8. Opinion of S. M. refuted.
    9. Different parts of the Priestly office. Quotation from Dr. Owen.
    10. Antiquity of sacrifices.
    11. Quotation from Witsius.

11. Origin of Sacrifices (detail)
    1. Authority for sacrifices.
    2. Not a human invention.
    3. Not the effect of the light of nature.
    4. Not as gifts.
    5. Not federal rites.
    6. But a religious act of worship.
    7. Confession of sin. a. Could therefore not be a human invention. Not rational.
    8. b. Would be will-worship.
    9. Extract from Dr. Magee.
    10. The sacrifice of Cain and Abel.
    11. Hebrews 11:4 considered.
    12. The Pharisee and Publican.
    13. Distinction of clean and unclean animals.
    14. Quotation from Dr. Magee.

12. Design of Sacrifices (detail)
    1. a. Taught the nature of death.
    2. b. The death of the Messiah. c. To seal the promise to Adam.
    3. Quotation from Dr. Owen.
    4. Dr. Randolph.
    5. Re-appointment of sacrifices.
    6. To make atonement.
    7. a. Proved from Scripture.
    8. From the laying on of hands.
    9. b. From the opinion of our ancient Rabbins.
    10. Also from the modern.
    11. Prayer before killing the cock.
    12. This ceremony, though a human invention, confirms the truth.
    13. Summary account of the sentiments of the Rabbins.
    14. Sacrifices could not atone.
    15. Declared in Scripture. Acknowledged by the Rabbins.
    16. a. two-fold design. Israel considered as sinners and sacrifices as types.
    17. Quotation from Dr. Brown.
    18. b. When considered in a political relation, then sacrifice did atone.
    19. The Mosaic economy not in compliance with heathenish customs.
    20. a. Sacrifices as ancient as Adam.
    21. b. Jews forbidden to imitate the heathen.
    22. c. Jewish ceremonies in opposition to heathen rites.
    23. d. Quotation from Dr. Belsham.
    24. Dr. Woodward.
    25. Allen.

13. The Vicarious Sufferings and Death of Messiah Predicted as Well as Typified(detail)
    1. His sufferings vicarious.
    2. Psalm 22 considered.
    3. Isaiah 52, 53 relate to the Messiah.
    4. Proved.
    5. Recapitulation.
    6. Not applicable to king Josiah.
    7. Nor Jeremiah.
    8. Nor to Messiah ben Joseph.
    9. Nor to the sufferings of our nation.
    10. Dr. Montalto's tract on this chapter confuted.
    11. His closing observation too true.
    12. This whole prediction applied to the Messiah by the Rabbins.
    13. Hence it is evident that his sufferings are vicarious.

14. Jesus a Priest and Sacrifice (detail)
    1. The atoning sacrifice of the Messiah.
    2. Jesus answers all that was excellent in Aaron.
    3. His person.
    4. a. His descent and qualifications.
    5. Taken from among men.
    6. b. Called to the office.
    7. Superiority of his call.
    8. c. His garments.
    9. d. Consecration.
    10. Office of the High Priest.
    11. a. His sacrifice had respect to God.
    12. b. Its nature.
    13. He offered both body and soul.
    14. The altar was his Divine nature.

15. The Sacrifice of Christ Vicarious (detail)
    1. The design of his sacrifice.
    2. Not merely to confirm his doctrine.
    3. But in our stead and room.
    4. If Christ did not die in our stead, then he is not the Messiah.
    5. The Scriptures plainly teach it.
    6. The persons for whom Christ died.
    7. Quotation from Dr. Bogue.

16. The Effects of Christ's Death (detail)
    1. The difficulties removed and all blessings procured.
    2. a. In regard to Jehovah.
    3. b. To Christ.
    4. c. To his people.
    5. Exposition on Hebrews 2:14, 15.
    6. Sentiments of the Rabbins with respect to death.
    7. Appeal to Benjamin on the subject.
    8. David Levi's criticsm refuted in a note.

17. Crucifixion of Christ (detail)
    1. Messiah was to suffer from the multitude.
    2. The soldiers.
    3. His friends.
    4. Betrayed by Judas.
    5. To be forsaken by all his disciples.
    6. From his own Father.
    7. Predictions relating to his death.
    8. The peculiar death he was to die.
    9. Typified. Predicted.
    10. The time of his death.
    11. The place.

18. The Burial of Christ (detail)
    1. Numbered with transgressors.
    2. Cast lots about his vesture.
    3. His behavior under his sufferings.
    4. Intercession for transgressors.
    5. Gall and vinegar.
    6. No bone broken.
    7. His side pierced.
    8. Buried by a rich man, but his grave surrounded by wicked soldiers.
    9. Conclusion of Volume 1.

Part 5. The Exaltation of the Messiah

1. Introduction (detail)
   1. Necessity of Christ's exaltation.
   2. It has respect to his divine nature.
   3. His human nature.
   4. His body.
   5. His soul.
   6. His person.
   7. His mediatorial office.
   8. It includes power over all creatures.

2. Resurrection of the Messiah (detail)
   1. It was typified and predicted in the Old Testament.
   2. Psalm 2:7.
   3. Psalm 16:10.
   4. Psalm 118:22, 23.
   5. Isaiah 26:19.
   6. New Testament: Acts 13:34.
   7. Hosea 6:2.
   8. It was foretold by Christ.
   9. Luke 18:31-34.
   10. Objections answered.

3. The Subject Continued (detail)
   1. The different appearances of Christ after his resurrection. First. Second.
   2. Third. Fourth. Fifth.
   3. Sixth. Seventh. Eighth. Ninth. Tenth.
   4. More probable he appeared more frequently than these 10.
   5. What became of the body of Jesus?
   6. Testimony in favor of the resurrection of Christ. a. Of angels.
   7. b. Of soldiers.
   8. c. Of pious women.

4. Continuation of the Subject (detail)
   1. d. Testimony of the apostles.
   2. They were no impostors, which is evident from: a. their character.
   3. b. Their mode of procedure.
   4. c. The character of the persons to whom they preached.
   5. d. Harmony of their testimony.
   6. e. Their perseverance.
   7. Neither could they be mistaken: a. for it was a matter of fact.
   8. b. They were many in number.
   9. c. They were exceedingly incredulous.
   10. d. They were inspired.
   11. Incredulity of Thomas.
   12. Testimony of God.
   13. Quotation from Mr. Saurine.
   14. The subject worthy of credit.

5. Importance of Christ's Resurrection (detail)
   1. Why Christ did not appear to his enemies.
   2. The resurrection of Christ proves the truth of his divinity.
   3. His Messiahship.
   4. The acceptance of his sacrifice.
   5. It is a pattern and pledge of the resurrection of the righteous.
   6. It is a strong motive to holiness.

6. The Ascension of the Messiah (detail)
   1. It was typified and predicted.
   2. Messiah should ascend into heaven.
   3. It is proved by the testimony of Scripture.
   4. It is proved by the testimony of angels.
   5. The destruction of Jerusalem, and the dispersion of our people.
   6. Circumstances respecting the manner.
   7. Circumstances respecting the time.
   8. His employment on the occasion.
   9. Design of his ascension.
   10. To prove his mission and faithfulness.
   11. As a reward for his humiliation.
   12. A triumph over his enemies.
   13. To carry on his work as a mediator.
   14. To send the Holy Spirit.
   15. To prepare a place for his people.
   16. To encourage the penitent; to comfort his people.
   17. To draw their affections from earth to heaven.

7. The Intercession of the Messiah (detail)
   1. Taught in the Old Testament.
   2. Confirmed by the apostles.
   3. Nature of Christ's intercession.
   4. Its foundation.
   5. Its objects.
   6. The blessings he intercedes for are: The acceptance of their persons and services.
   7. That their necessary wants may be supplied.
   8. That their accusers may be silenced; their enemies overcome; and they be kept from evil.
   9. That they may persevere.
   10. Properties of Christ's intercession: He pleads skillfully.
   11. Compassionately and feelingly.
   12. Righteously and faithfully.
   13. Powerfully and authoritatively.
   14. Zealously and fervently.
   15. Successfully.
   16. Constantly.
   17. Solely.
   18. Design of Christ's intercession.
   19. The subject teaches: The majesty, holiness, and justice of God.
   20. The evil of sin.
   21. The dignity and love of Christ.
   22. It encourages the penitent sinner, and comforts the afflicted believer.

8. The Messiah's Kingly Office (detail)
   1. It was typified.
   2. It was predicted.
   3. Ensigns of royalty ascribed to the Messiah.
   4. The people wished him to be a king.
   5. Jesus Christ is a King.
   6. He is well qualified.
   7. The nature of Christ's kingdom.
   8. Mistaken views of our people concerning it.

9. The Nature of Messiah's Kingdom (detail)
   1. It differs from the kingdoms of this world with respect to its foundation.
   2. Subjects.
   3. The laws by which it is governed.
   4. Ministers and officers differ.
   5. Soldiers differ.
   6. Arms and weapons used.
   7. Ensigns and equipage.
   8. Exploits and heroic actions.
   9. Different with respect to extent.
   10. Design.
   11. Kingdom not of this world but eternal.

10. Administration of Messiah's Kingdom (detail)
    1. With respect to his subjects, they are made willing.
    2. Ruled by his laws.
    3. They are supported.
    4. Corrected.
    5. Defended.
    6. They enjoy many privileges.
    7. Are received at death into glory.
    8. With respect to his enemies, he has them absolutely in his power.
    9. Uses them for the good of his people.
    10. Restrains them at present.
    11. Ultimately destroys them.
    12. History of the kingdom of Christ.
    13. How glorious the King!
    14. How honorable the subjects!
    15. How encouraging to missionary efforts!
    16. How important to submit to this King!

Part 6. The Divinity of the Messiah

1. A Plurality in Unity (detail)
   1. This is a great stumbling-stone.
   2. Messiah is God by nature.
   3. Distinct persons in the Godhead.
   4. The doctrine is not absurd.
   5. Incomprehensibility no objection to faith.
   6. Our people believe doctrines though mysterious.
   7. A doctrine revealed should be believed.
   8. The unity of the Godhead proved.
   9. A plurality taught in the Scriptures.
   10. The word Elohim used as a plural.
   11. Our rabbins greatly perplexed on this subject.
   12. Our rabbins acknowledge a mystery in the word Elohim.

2. Plurality Restricted to a Trinity (detail)
   1. Proved from passages of Scripture.
   2. Deuteronomy 6:4.
   3. Psalm 50:1.
   4. Language used by seraphims and cherubims.
   5. Testimonies from ancient Rabbins.
   6. First three sephiroth.
   7. Importance of this doctrine.

3. Distinguishing Marks of Deity (detail)
   1. Certain criteria necessary to distinguish God from the creature.
   2. The Mosaic dispensation designed to prevent idolatry.
   3. Divine criteria is as follows:—
   4. Incommunicable name of Jehovah.
   5. Jeremiah 33:16.
   6. Incommunicable attributes.
   7. The work of creation.
   8. Divine worship.
   9. a. Evident from reason.
   10. b. Evident from sacred Scripture.

4. The Angel Jehovah (detail)
   1. The Angel of the Lord.
   2. Philo, his character.
   3. Seven propositions.
   4. Different appearances of the Angel.
   5. He is called by the rabbins by different names.
   6. With respect to the Memra.
   7. They ascribe all the appearances to the same Angel.
   8. All the divine criteria ascribed to this Angel. His appearance to Hagar considered.
   9. She knew him to be Jehovah.

5. The Subject Continued (detail)
   1. The appearance of the angel to Abraham, Genesis 18.
   2. Genesis 22.
   3. To Jacob.
   4. The angel at Bethel.
   5. To Moses.
   6. To Joshua.
   7. To Gideon.
   8. To Manoah.
   9. Quotation from Eusebius.
   10. Design of these appearances.
   11. This Angel is Jehovah.
   12. Promised as a guide to the children of Israel.
   13. The rabbins expected the Messiah to be divine.
   14. Messiah the second person in the Trinity.

Part 7. Jesus Is Truly God

1. Similarity Between Christ and the Angel (detail)
   1. Striking similarity between Christ and the Angel.
   2. Testimony of Christian writers.
   3. All the divine criteria ascribed to Jesus Christ. He is called God.
   4. He is called Jehovah.
   5. New Testament writers quote Old Testament.
   6. He is called "the First and the Last."
   7. He is called Son of God.

2. Divine Criteria Ascribed to Jesus (detail)
   1. The divine attributes ascribed to Jesus.
   2. Divine works: such as creation.
   3. Redemption.
   4. Raising the dead.
   5. Divine worship.
   6. Christ more than mere good man.
   7. Received worship without check or reproof.
   8. Christ more than mere good man. (continued)
   9. Baptism.
   10. Lord's supper.
   11. Importance of the subject.

Part 8. Importance of the Divinity of Christ

1. Consequences if He is not God (detail)
   1. Then it follows: That he was not the promised Messiah, but a deceiver.
   2. And a blasphemer.
   3. That the Jews were bound to put him to death.
   4. Christ both required and received divine worship.
   5. Law expressly requires blasphemers to be put to death.
   6. That the ceremonial law is not abrogated, and no atonement made.
   7. Quote by Dr. John Mason.
   8. That all who have worshiped Christ have been idolaters.
   9. That into this fatal error they were led by believing the sacred Scriptures.

2. The Subject Continued (detail)
   1. If Christ be not God, then the following Scriptures in particular must lead to idolatry:
      John 17:5.
   2. 2 Corinthians 8:9
   3. Galatians 1:1
   4. Galatians 4:4, 5
   5. Ephesians 3:19
   6. Philippians 2:5-11
   7. Quote from Dr. Price.
   8. More quotes.
   9. Hebrews 1:1-3
   10. Quote from Dr. Macknight.

3. Consequences if Christ be God (detail)
   1. Then it appears that God is love.
   2. Otherwise conclusions vain.
   3. That love and obedience to God, and love and compassion to men, are illustrated and enforced by the strongest motives.
   4. That sin is an abomination, and most hateful to God.
   5. That to honor and worship the Son, and to believe in him, is most reasonable and just.
   6. Jesus Christ requires supreme love.
   7. Love is of a powerful nature.
   8. Believe in Christ.
   9. That the condition of those who do not acknowledge him as the true God must be most awful.
   10. Error of believing Christ should be honoured but not equal to God.
   11. That the true penitent has the greatest encouragement to trust in Christ for salvation.
   12. That the state of true believers is most safe and blessed.
   13. And that all efforts to promote the cause of Christ must ultimately succeed.
   14. Bible shall be universally held in honor.

4. The Deity of the Holy Spirit (detail)
   1. All the divine criteria are ascribed to him.
   2. He is called God and Jehovah.
   3. He possesses all the incommunicable attributes. a. Eternity, unchangeableness.
   4. b. Omnipresence.
   5. c. Omniscience.
   6. d. Omnipotence.
   7. Divine attributes. a. Creation.
   8. b. The formation of the human nature of Christ.

5. Continuation of the Subject (detail)
   1. Regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit.
   2. The resurrection.
   3. Quote from an ancient father.
   4. Divine worship.
   5. Baptism and doxologies.
   6. Particular passages of Scripture considered. Believers the temple of the Holy Ghost. Lying to the Holy Ghost punished with death.
   7. Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost an unpardonable sin.
   8. The Holy Ghost is the Author of inspiration.
   9. Testimonies from Jewish writers.
   10. Conclusion.

Part 9. Second Advent of the Messiah

1. Introduction (detail)
   1. The subject acknowledged to be difficult.
   2. Except for the promise made, would gladly omit it.
   3. Difficult if not impossible to fix time or year.
   4. Quotations from Bishop Newton respecting the millennium. Revelation 21.
   5. On Revelation 19:11-21.
   6. From Rabbins.
   7. From Christian fathers.
   8. Gog, Magog, Ottoman Empire.
   9. Satan bound for a thousand years.

2. Introduction Continued (detail)
   1. Extracts from the Rev. G. S. Faber.
   2. Papal horn.
   3. Mohammedanism, Saracens, Turks.
   4. Antichrist.
   5. The end of the 1260 days.
   6. Restoration of Judah.
   7. Sentiments of the rabbins. Ten signs of the advent of Messiah.
   8. Ten consolations.
   9. Joseph Crool quote.

3. The Restoration of the Jews (detail)
   1. Events expected to take place.
   2. Restoration of our people.
   3. Prophecies not to be spiritualized.
   4. Covenant with Abraham yet to be fulfilled.
   5. A literal restoration proved from prophecies.
   6. Quote on restoration.
   7. Quote from Dr. Scott.
   8. Deuteronomy 30:1-6.
   9. Quote from Bishop Newton.
   10. Quote from Dr. Scott.
   11. Return in unconverted state.
   12. Ezekiel 36.
   13. More complete fulfillment of prophecy in the future.
   14. Quote from Dr. Scott.
   15. Conclusions.

4. Continuation of the Subject (detail)
   1. Ezekiel 37.
   2. Prophecy never had its accomplishment.
   3. Matthew Henry, Dr. Scott quotes.
   4. Mr. Faber quote.
   5. Hosea 3:4, 5.
   6. David their king, the promised Messiah.
   7. Return not yet accomplished.
   8. What our Rabbins say.
   9. Dr. Pocock, Mr. Fuller quotes.
   10. Dr. Scott quote.

5. The Subject Continued (detail)
   1. Jeremiah 31:31-40.
   2. Quote from A. McLean, Dr. Scott.
   3. Zechariah 12:10-14.
   4. Quote from Dr. Fuller.
   5. Quotes from Bishop Newcomb, Bishop Lowth, Dr. Scott.
   6. The extent of the land promised not yet possessed.
   7. The distinct preservation of Israel.
   8. Their general expectation of a literal return to the land of their fathers.
   9. At shortest notice they are ready to return.
   10. Removal of obstacles.
   11. The rebuilding of Jerusalem.
   12. The rebuilding of the Temple.
   13. Objection to restoration.
   14. Objection to literal fulfillment.

Part 10. Messiah the Judge of the World

1. The Resurrection of the Dead (detail)
   1. This doctrine fundamental to both Jews and Christians.
   2. Few will deny possibility of resurrection.
   3. God almighty in power.
   4. Animate and inanimate world preaches resurrection.
   5. Resurrection for reward or punishment.
   6. Absolutely certain.
   7. Job 19:25-27.
   8. Isaiah 26:19.
   9. New Testament examples.
   10. Proved by persons raised from the dead.
   11. Resurrection of Christ.
   12. Resurrection in the same identical body.
   13. Body invested with glory.
   14. Resurrection to be general and universal.
   15. Resurrection the work of God.
   16. Design worthy of God.
   17. Some still don't believe.
   18. Belief in this doctrine supports us in affliction and delivers from fear of death.
   19. No comfort to the wicked.
   20. How tremendously awful the state of the wicked and their future prospects.

2. The General Judgment (detail)
   1. There will be a general judgment.
   2. It being required by the justice of God.
   3. It being required by man's conscience.
   4. Proof in partial judgment which God has already executed.
   5. Proofs from Scripture.
   6. Heathen believed in day of judgment.
   7. God will be the judge.
   8. He will judge in the person of Jesus Christ.
   9. Christ invested with this high office as a reward for humiliation and suffering.
   10. That Christ might be glorified.
   11. Christ will appear gloriously, majestically, and awfully.
   12. Judgment includes all men, as well as fallen angels.
   13. Men judged by their actions, words, thoughts.
   14. The rule of judgment will be the Divine constitution.
   15. Evidence to be produced.
   16. Witnesses to be called upon.
   17. Even wicked will bear witness against their wicked companions.
   18. Devils too will appear as witnesses against the wicked.
   19. The trial will be perfectly impartial.
   20. The trial will be perfectly just.
   21. Every individual will be perfectly convinced of the fairness of the proceedings and justice of sentence.
   22. Conclusions.

3. The Misery of the Wicked (detail)
   1. Sentences to be pronounced in the general judgment.
   2. Its nature.
   3. Forever debarred from the presence of God.
   4. Forever excluded from the heavenly court.
   5. "Eternal fire."
   6. Torment of accusing, despairing conscience.
   7. Displeasure and wrath of incensed God.
   8. Continued rage of their unsatisfied lusts.
   9. Everlasting punishment.
   10. Misery without end.

4. The Future Happiness of the Righteous (detail)
   1. The heavenly state.
   2. Definition of "the righteous."
   3. Freedom from all evils.
   4. Freedom from all sin and its consequences.
   5. Freedom from being troubled by the wicked.
   6. Freedom from all bodily and outward sufferings, as well as from sufferings of soul, spirit and conscience.
   7. Eternal life being without interruption and without end.
   8. Oneness of our will with the will of God.
   9. Perfection of our nature.
   10. Perfection of body and soul.
   11. Positive aspect of the society of heavenly inhabitants.
   12. The noble employment of singing God's praise.
   13. The beauty of heaven.
   14. Eternal life.

5. Conclusion (detail)
   1. To Benjamin.
   2. To my beloved brethren and kinsmen after the flesh.
   3. To Christians.

 

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