312 they undauntedly braved The two covenants typified by as ambassadors for Christ, The Galatians are exhorted to they exerted themselves to maintain their gospel liberty ib. reconcile men to God ib. Gospel liberty should not be abused 311 express great affection for Ministers sbould exercise love and Paul apologizes for his first letter, Paul glories in nothing but the yet rejoices at the good effect cross of Christ it had among the Corinthians 298 Kindness and liberality recom. EPHESIANS. mended by the example of Paul praises God for gospel bles. 299 sings : and prays for the es- Paul vindicates his apostolic com- tablishment of the Ephe- sian church S13 his prayer for the church, and maintains that we are saved by grace ib. adverts to his own labours Jews and Gentilts are constituted and sufferings in the cause one body in Christ S02 Paul declares his knowledge of the asserts his power to excom. Doxology 316 variety of gifts ib. exhorts the Ephesians to put GALATIANS. Relative duties of wives and hus- Paul's address to the Galatians 305 bands enforced, from the union Paul reproves the Galatians for betwixt Christ and the church 318 suffering themselves to be Duties of children and parents, imposed on by judaizing servants and masters teachers 306 The necessity of being clothed Paul shows what that gospel was which he preached among Paul recommends Tychicus, and 307 concludes with a benediction. ib. that man is justified by the Paul saluteth the Philippians 320 faith of Christ, and not by is confident that the work ió. of God at Philippi would still increase his sufferings subservient to the progress of the gospel ib. 308 exhorts to unity and forti- Abraham was justified by that faith which led to obedience, and so or Gentiles ib. The design of Christ's exaltation 822 men of sin ; and to lead them Christians should walk circum- 309 spectly as lights in the world ib. Christ delivered the believing Jews Paul's readiness to be offered up ib. ib. Timothy and Epaphroditus com- mended ib. 310 ib. Paal cautions against Judaizing exhorts the Thessalonians to steadfastness, and gives di. vers precepts respecting their conduct 336 shun the enemies of the Why Timothy was left in Ephe- privilege of believers ib. The use of the moral law exhorts the Philippians to Paul mentions his extraordinary ib. | Women not permitted to teach ib. The office and qualifications of a 325 | Qualification for deacons All things created in Christ; who An apostacy from the Christian will finally reconcile all things faith foretold ib. Paul directs Timothy what doc- Paul's concern for the Colossians 326 trines to teach, and how to re- Christ is a complete saviour, be gulate his own conduct ing the head of all government Timothy is instructed how to be- 327 have towards different charac. Paul exhorts to heavenly-minded- ters 340 329 | Timothy is solemnly charged to retain the truth of the gospel Paul rejoices over the Thessalo The rich are to be exhorted to nians for their receiving the be liberal to the poor rejoices at the good report Paul reminds Timothy of his ear. ly initiation into the Chris- exhorts to chastity, justice, exhorts Timothy to fortitude The dead will be raised and the Disputes about words and things living changed at the second of no moment to be avoided 344 333 Paul foretels perilous times ib. Christians should walk as children Faithful ministers are to be high- Paul rejoices at the constancy of requests Timothy to come courages them to endure Conclusion Thessalonians respecting Why Titus had been left at Crete 346 the second coming of Christ 335 Personal and relative duties en- ib. ib. the tongue 370 ib. The universality of salvation 347 God the author of all good to his creatures 367 348 The essential duties of true re- Impartiality in judgment enforced ib. Justification by that faith which Paul's approbation of Philemon 349 worketh by love 369 he intreats him to receive The important duty of subduing Heavenly wisdom opposed to The dignity and pre-eminence of Caution against pride and envy The gospel superior to the law 351 Judgment denounced agaiust the ib. ib. 352 Divers precepts and relative duties Canaan typical of the gospel dis recommended ib. ib. 1 PETER. gence, lest they come short of Peter blesseth God for the hope The priesthood of Aaron typical An exhortation to holy conversa- Progression in knowledge and ho Christians should maintain a be- 354 haviour that will adorn the gos- ib. side the ritual ordinances ib. Relative and social duties The wretched condition of such as Christ's preaching to spirits in ib. . An exhortation to perseverance 355 Sobriety, prayer and love inculoa- Melchisedec typical of Christ ib. ted The privileges of the gospel dis Elders should feed the flock 377 pensation superior to those of Humility recommended The sacrifices in the law fulfilled An exhortation to persevere in Salutation and exhortation 378 360 Peter's care for the brethren to A caution against presumption help them in their spiritual con- 361 cerns before his approaching ib. ib. Peter asserts the confirmation of 379 ib. | A caution against false teachers ib. The two dispensations, law and Destruction of the earth by fire 380 ib. New heavens and earth formed 381 Divers practical duties recom Conclusion ib. 365 Strange doctrines to be avoided ib. Christ the true word of life 382 Prayer for the Hebrew Christians 366 God is light, in which if we walk ib. we have fellowship one with ib. Christ the propitiation for the sins ib. 367 Christians addressed as fathers, Our own lusts, and not God, tempt as to sin ib. The love of God in adopting us Universal praise S97 Rules for the trial of spirits 385 The number of them that are The fruit of love and faith; and All tears wiped from their eyes 400 the doctrine of Christ fully at Seven angels prepared to sound 387 Six angels sound, and the circum- Exhortation to love each other; shall be no more delay 402 ib. The elder to the beloved Gaius The rise and power of the first Jude exhorteth Christians to con- Rise, power, and name of the se- stancy in the faith, and fore- telleth the punishment of false The lamb with his company The punishment of those who wor. The evil doctrine and manner of ship the beast ib. 390 The harvest and vintage of the John's salutation to the seven downfall of Babylon foretold 410 triumph of the heavenly host 412 The coming of Christ asserted ib. vision of the word of God ib. adversary bound 413 first and second resurrection ib. new creation, and an end to all death and pain 414 of Smyrna ib. Jesus directs John not to seal up what he had seen, and intimates of Laodicea ib. ib. |