The Best Treasure, Table of contents
THE CONTENTS.
CHAP. I. THE Occaſion of this Diſcourſe with an Introduction to the words, and Explication of them, and the main Truth contained in them. Page 1.
CHAP. II. The perſonal Riches of Chriſt opened, in his divine Nature, manifeſted in his Attributes, with the wonderful advantages thereof to Believers. p. 11.
CHAP. III. The humane Nature of Chriſt diſtinctly conſidered, it's Reallity proved, his Perſonallity, or the divine and humane Nature in one perſon, ſhewing what kind of Ʋnion it is, and the glorious Conſequents and Advantages thereof. p. 43.
CHAP. IV. Shewing what is the work of Jeſus Chriſt, as he is Mediator. p. 65.
Which lies, 1 with reſpect to God the Father, p. 66.
2 with reſpect to fallen man. p. 75.
CHAP. V. Wherein is opened the glorious Advocateſhip of Chriſt, with the unſpeakable Comforts and Advantages thereof, p. 79.
CHAP. VI. Shewing the Willingneſs of Chriſt, that Sinners ſhould be ſaved, the Sin and Miſery of ſuch as refuſe Chriſt, with Reproof to ſeveral ſorts of perſons. p. 102.
CHAP. VII. Shewing what Conſolation flows to Believers from the Interceſſion of Chriſt. p. 113.
1 To weak Believers. ibid.
2 To troubled Believers in the depth of Soul-miſery. p. 116.
3 To Believers dejected in the ſenſe of ſtrong Corruptions. p. 120.
4 To tempted Believers. p. 122.
5 To ſuch as are under Afflictions and Suffering, in or by the world. ibid.
6. To ſuch as are Mourners for Sion. p. 123.
CHAP. VIII. Containing a uſe of Exhortation to Sinners and Saints. p. 128.
CHAP. IX. Opening ſomewhat of the ſweet Diſpoſitions of Chriſt, (viz.) His Goodneſs, Love, and the Riches thereof, as to the Kinds, Fruits, and Effects of it. p. 137.
CHAP. X. Several deductions drawn from the love of Chriſt. p. 147.
CHAP. XI. The glorious Excellency of Chriſt's tender Pity opened and diſplayed in the ſeveral acts of it, both to Saints and Sinners. p. 153.
CHAP. XII. The Improvement of the pity of Chriſt by way of Terror, Encouragement, and Advice. p. 165.
CHAP. XIII. Wherein is opened the tranſcendent Humility of Chriſt. p. 170.
CHAP. XIV. Wherein is ſhewn the tranſcendent Meekneſs and Gentleneſs of Chriſt to his Enemies and to his People, p. 178.
CHAP. XV. Wherein is demonſtrated the infinite Bounty of Chriſt to all his Creatures, with the manner of his giving, p. 188.
CHAP. XVI. Wherein the Faithfulneſs of Chriſt is opened, in accompliſhing all his Propheſies, fulfilling his Promiſes, to all the Truſt committed to him, and in all the Relations he ſtands to his People. p. 198.
CHAP. XVII. Shewing that Chriſt is become a Purchaſer in the hehalf of Believers, how he hath made this purchaſe, and what he hath puechaſed, p. 225.
CHAP. XVIII. Sanctification and Holineſs is purchaſed for Believers by the death and Sufferings of Jeſus Chriſt. p. 240.
CHAP. XIX. Adoption-grace prov'd to be the Fruit of Chriſt's Purchaſe, the excellency of this State opened in ſeveral particulars. p. 258.
CHAP. XX. The Confirmation of the new Covenant is the fruit of Chriſt's Purchaſe, prov'd by ſeveral Arguments. p. 280.
CHAP. XXI. The Heavenly Inheritance is the Fruit of Chriſt's purchaſe. p. 303.
CHAP. XXII. The ſecond and third Aſſertions proved, ſhewing that thoſe vaſt Treaſures of Chriſt are opened in and by the Goſpel, that 'tis the Will of God they ſhould be tendred to the chiefeſt of Sinners. p. 293.
CHAP. XXIII. Conraining two branches of Information, what a great bleſſing the Goſpel is, the greatneſs of their Sin that oppoſe the Goſpel. p. 312.
CHAP. XXIV. Shewing the poor and lamentable ſtate of all Chriſtleſs Souls. p. 323.
CHAP. XXV. Wherein Chriſt is ſet forth to Sinners, as a match worthy of their choice in regard of the Excellency of his Eſtate, the amiableneſs of his perſon, his lovely Diſpoſitions, and other Conſiderations, to win the hearts of Sinners to be loking after this lovely Jeſus. p. 334.
CHAP. XXVI. Objections anſwered, Counſels how to come to Chriſt. p. 353.
CHAP. XXVII. Shewing the Folly of ſuch as purſue earthly things, with neglect of Chriſt, conſidering the nature of thoſe things; the Terms on which they are to be enjoyed, the Caſualty that attends them, the Guilt ſuch contract. p. 370.
CHAP. XXVIII. Containing a uſe of Reprehenſion to ſeveral ſorts of perſons, with Conſolation to all ſound Believers. p. 379.
CHAP. XXIX. Containing a uſe of Examination, Characters of ſuch as have an Intereſt in Chriſt, and in all thoſe glorious Treaſures. p. 389
CHAP. XXX. Containing a uſe of Exhortation preſſing Believers to ſeveral Duties. p. 401.
DUTIES.
1 To Thankfulneſs. ibid.
2 To keep up a high Valuation of Chriſt. p. 407.
3 Have all your Expectations from Chriſt, p. 411.
4 Be contented with Chriſt alone. p. 412.
5 Take up your delight in him. p. 413.
6 Be not troubled at Wants, Loſſes, and Sufferings in this World. p. 416.
7 Live upon your Treaſure. p. 419.
8 Improve your Intereſt in this Treaſure, to the enriching your own Souls. p. 421.
9 Live up to your Treaſure. p. 430.
10. Commend Chriſt to others. p. 433.
11 Get Chriſt to be a portion to your Children. p. 434.
12 Long to be with Chriſt. p. 436.