A Description of the Glory, Magnificence, and Uni- Christ fortels the Treachery of Judas. The Priests and Elders confult to kill him by Craft. But fear- ing the People, they hire Judas to betray him The Celebration of the Passover, and the Institution of the Lord's Supper, with the References thereto. Ju- das is charged with his intended Treason. A Strife arifing amongst the Disciples who should be greatest, CHAP. XIV. Christ instructs his Disciples, that as they believe in GOD, so they should believe and confide in him ibid. He leaveth his Peace with them CHAP. XV. The Consolation, and mutual Love be- tween Christ and his Members, under the Parable of the Vine. A Comfort in the Hatred and Perse- CHAP. XVI. Christ comforterh bis Disciples against Tribulation, by the Promise of the Holy Ghost, and might have Eternal Life, confifting in the Knowledge of God, and might be preserved in Unity and Truth; and that they and all other Believers might be glorified with him: Which seems to be the Pattern or Model of his eternal INTERCESSION in the Heavens 311 Chrift foretels bis Paffion and Death, Resurrection and Afcenfion, upon several Occafions 316 The History of CHRIST'S Paffion and Death; wherein the Prophecies relating thereto were in the most minute Circumstances accomplished, as will appear by the References annexed 319 His Agony in the Garden, and Prayers whilft bis Disciples slept 320 By the Treachery of Judas, He is discovered and taken 322 The Blessedness resulting to Mankind by the Passion and Death of Chrift Jesus our Redeemer: I. With respect to the Almighty; the Divine Justice is propitiated. II. With respect to Mankind : 1. Pardon, Mercy, and Grace, is purchased through the infinite Merits of bis Sacred Blood; which be offered as a Sacrifice for the Sins of the World. 2. A Deliverance from the Power of Sin and Satan, and all the Allurements of this World, thro the fanctifying and enlightning Influences of the Holy Spirit. 3. A free Access to the Throne of Grace, thro the Interceffion of Christ Jefus. 4. Peace of Confcience, and Joy in the Holy Ghost. 5. A Deliverance from the Terrors of Death. 6. The State of endless Reft, Peace and Foy, in the Kingdom of Celestial Glory. Which are fully delineated in several Parts of the Holy i2 Holy Scripture, as will appear by the References 324 Christ is brought bound before Caiaphas the High Prieft. 326 Peter's first Denial The Examination of Chrift concerning bis Doftrine and Disciples. The High Prieft adjuring Chrift to tell him, whether he was the Chrift, the Son of the living God. Our Saviour avows his DEITY; upon which they pronounce him guilty of Blasphemy. Peter's Second Denial. Peter's third Denial, and Tears 328 Chritt is mocked, spit upon, smitten He is brought into the Judgment-Hall. The Defpe ration of Judas 331 333 He is accused before Pontius Pilate of Sedition, and affecting the Kingdom. His excellent Confeffion. Publick Testimony of Innocence given of him by Pi late He is led unto Herod, and mocked 334 336 Pilate telling the Jews, that having examined Jesus, be found no Fault in him, and therefore he would release bim. Whereupon they cry out, Crucify him; and defire Barabbas a Murderer might be released. Christ being Scourged, is condemned to be crucified 337 He is brought out of the City of Jerusalem to the Place of bis Suffering 342 Chrift is crucified. Wine mingled with Myrrh is given bim to drink 343 He prays for his Murderers. The Title written on the Cross. The Division of his Garments ibid. An Enumeration of the Blafphemies against Christ cru cified. The Conversion of one of the Thieves crucifi ed with him 344 He commends the Care of bis Mother to John. The Sun is darkned. He complains that he is forsaken of God 345 They The History of our Saviour's Resurrection. Το which is annexed, the Resurrection from the Death of Sin; He Shews himself to his Disciples at the Sea of Ti- berias ibid. *************************(***** The ACTS of the APOSTLE S. Containing their History for the Space of about Thirty Years; and is concluded seven Years before the Deftruction of Jerusalem, and the total Subversion of the Jewish Commonwealth: St. Peter and St. Paul having Suffered Martyrdom about Three Tears before CHAP. I. 371 ibid. CHAP. II. The Apostles filled with the Holy Ghost, and speaking divers Languages, are admired by some, and derided by others. Whom Peter difproving, and shewing that the Apostles spake by the Power of the Holy Ghost; that Jesus was risen from the Dead, afcended into Heaven, bad poured down the same Holy Ghost, and was the Messiah; a Man known to them to be approved of God by his Miracles, Wonders, and Signs, and not crucified without bis determinate Counsel and Fore-knowledge. He baptizeth a great Number that were converted, who afterwards devoutly and charitably conversed together: the Apostles working many Miracles, and God daily increasing bis Church. To which is annexed, The Prophecies and Promises relating to the Effufion of the Holy Ghost III. CHAP. CHAP. IV. CHAP. V. CHAP. VI. CHAP. VII. CHAP. VIII. CHAP. IX. 374 379 382 384 388 389 393 396 CHAP. X. Cornelius, an Officer in the Roman Army, a devout Man, being directed by an Angel, fendeth for Peter: who by a Vision is taught not to despise |