A Golden Mine Opened, Table of contents
A Table of the Contents of all the Sermons contained in this Book.
FIRST Text, Mat. 3. 12.
The Text opened, Pag. 2
The Parts of the Text opened, 3
What meant by Chriſt's Floor, ſhewed in 4 reſpects, 4
Filth of the National Floor, in 7 particulars, 4, 5, 6
Great Evils among God's People ſhewed, 7, 8
2. What meant by Chriſt's Fear, ſhewed in five or ſix Particulars, 9, to 17
3. What meant by the Chaff, ſhewed in 2 things, 18
4. Why are Hypocrites compared to Chaff, ſhewed in ſix Particulars, 18, to 25
5. Why the Saints are compared to Wheat, opened in nine Particulars, 27, 28, 29
6. What meant by Chriſt's Garner, ſhewed in two things, 29, 30
7. What meant by burning up the Chaff, 30
8. Why God's Wrath is compared to Fire, opened in eight Particulars, 31, 33, 33
9. Doctrines raiſed, 33, 34, 35
The Application, 36, 37, 38, 39
Second Sermon.
Doct. God's Wrath is like to Fire, it is intolerable.
1. Demonſtrated in.
2. External and Internal Wrath opened, 41, 42, 43
3. The Nature of Eternal Wrath, ſhewed in Spira and Child, 44, to 51
4. Eternal Wrath, or Hell-Torments, and the Nature thereof, opened largely, 52, &c.
Second Text, John 10. 27, 28.
Firſt Sermon.
1. The Text opened and Terms explained, 75, 76
2. The Doctrine propounded, viz. All true Believers are the Sheep of Chriſt, 76
The Doctrine opened.
1. How they may be called Chriſt's Sheep, ſhewed in ſeven Particulars, 77, to 80
2. What meant by Chriſt's Voice, ſhewed in 4 reſpects. 1. The Voice of his Word. 2. Of his Spirit. 3. Of his Doctrine. 4. Of his Rod, 80
The Nature of the Voice of Chriſt's Spirit, opened in eight Particulars, 81, 82, 83
3. The chief Eſſentials of Chriſtianity, what; ſhewed in ſeven Particulars, 85, 86
Second Sermon.
1. How Chriſt's Sheep hear his Voice, ſhewed in nine Particulars, 87, 88, 89
2. Why Falſe Teachers are called Strangers, ſhewed in five Particulars, Pag. 90
3. The Application, 91
Diſtinct Perſons in the Godhead, proved by five Arguments. Chriſt God and Man, 92, 93
Third Sermon.
1. In what reſpect Chriſt knows his Sheep, ſhewed in five reſpects, 98, 99
2. What a kind of Knowledge the Knowledg of Chriſt is, ſhewed in ten Particulars, 100, 101
All further opened, in 13 Parts, 101, 102
3. The Application, 104, 105
Fourth Sermon.
1. The Characters of Chriſt's Sheep, ſhewed in 15 Particulars, 107, to 11…
2. Chriſt's Sheep do follow him, how; in 8 Parts.
3. Chriſt's Sheep have his Mark, 118
4. They follow the Footſteps of the Flock▪ 119
The Application, 121
Fifth Sermon.
1. What kind of Shepherd Chriſt is, 122, to 130
2. What Paſtures Chriſt feeds his Sheep in, 130
1. The Word, 130
2. The Ordinances, 131
3. The Promiſes, 135
4. His Providences, 136
3. What the Nature of Spiritual Food is, ſhewed in ſeven Particulars, 137
4. The Application, 139, 140
Sixth Sermon. I give them Eternal Life, &c.
1. The Text further opened, 141
2. How Believers are in Chriſt's Hand, in ſeven Particulars, 142
3. What being in Chriſt's Hand denotes, ſhewed … three Particulars, 142, 143
4. What meant by Eternal Life. A threefold Life of Man, 143
5. How Chriſt is our Life, in four reſpects, 144
6. Man naturally dead opened, and Free-will detected, 144, 146, 147
7. Salvation or Eternal Life wholly of Grace, proved, 147, to 152
8. Why Salvation is wholly of Grace, 152, 153, 154
9. Why Chriſt will give Eternal Life to his …, ſhewed in ſeven Parts, 155, 156
10. The Application.
Seventh Sermon.
Third Doctrine raiſed, viz. None of Chriſt's Sheep can ſo fall away, as to periſh eternally.
1. Something firſt premiſed before the Doctrine is proved.
2. Believers may fall foully, how far, ſhewed, pag. 162, 163
3. The Cauſes of the Saints falling opened, 164,—169
4. The Doctrine confirmed, That the Saints cannot fall finally.
Firſt Argument taken from Election, 169
1. The Doctrine of Perſonal Election proved, 170, 171, 172, 173
2. The Objection, I am not elected, a ninefold Anſwer, 175, 176
Eighth Sermon.
1. How Election tends to prove the Saints final Perſeverance, ſhewed in ſeven Particulars, from 177, to 183
Second Argument to prove the Saints final Perſeverance, taken from the Nature of the Love of God the Father, in four Particulars, 184
3. Sin cannot ſeparate a Believer from God's eternal Love demonſtrated, and many Objections anſwered, from 185, to 190
4. From what Principle Believers do oppoſe and reſiſt Sin, ſhewed in 10 Particulars, 191, 192, 193
Ninth Sermon.
Third Argument to prove the Saints final Perſeverance, taken from the Nature of Chriſt's Love, 193
1. What kind of Love Chriſt's Love is, ſhewed in many Particulars, 193, 194, 195
Application.
The excellent Nature of the Knowledg of Chriſt's Love, 200, 201, 202
Fourth Argument to prove the Saints final Perſeverance; 1. Taken from the Nature of the Covenant of Grace. 2. Which is opened in ten Particulars, from 202, to 210. 3. This general Argument ſummed up, 210, 211
Tenth Sermon.
Fifth Argument to prove the Saints final Perſeverance, taken from their bring the Children of God, demonſtrated in ſeven Particulars, 212, 213, 214, 215
How they that are born again cannot ſin, ſhewed in ſix Particulars, 216, 217
The general Argument ſummed up, pag. 218, 219
The Application, 220
Eleventh Sermon.
Sixth Argument to prove the Saints final Perſeverance, taken from their Union with Chriſt, 221
The Nature of that Myſtical Union opened, in five or ſix Particulars, 222—229
Ten Arguments taken from thence, 230, 231
The Application.
Twelfth Sermon.
Seventh Argment to prove the Saints final Perſeverance, taken from the Death of Chriſt, 235
Chriſt died not only for the good of his Elect, but alſo in their ſtead, proved by nine Arguments, 236—248
Four Arguments further from thence, 241, 242, 243
Arminian Errors about univerſal Redemption confuted by 19. or 20 Arguments, 249, to 256
Thirteenth Sermon.
Eighth Argument to prove the Saints final Perſeverance, taken from the Effects of Chriſt's Death, 257
What the Effects of Chriſt's Death are, largely opened, 257, to 266
The Application, 267, 268
Fourteenth Sermon.
Ninth Argument to prove the Saints final Perſeverance, taken from their being in the Father's Hand, 269
What is meant by the Father's Hand, ſhewed in three Particulars, 270, 271
2. From their being in Chriſt's Hand, what it imports, or meant thereby, 274, 275, 276, 278, 279
In what reſpects the Saints are ſaid to be in Chriſt's Hand, opened in thirteen Particulars, 280, 281, 282, 283
The general Argument ſummed up, 284
Fifteenth Sermon.
Tenth Argument to prove the Saints final Perſeverance, taken from the nature of true Grace.
What a Principle of trut Grace is, ſhewed in ſix Particulars, 287, 288, 289
Weak Grace ſhall be victorious, 290 to 295
Sixteenth Sermon.
The grand Objection againſt final Perſeverance anſwered, 297, 298
1. Chriſt's Birth matter of Joy to all People, anſwered,
2. If none ſaved but ſuch that are elected, what need any look after Salvation? anſwered,
3. Doctrine of Election tends to make the Saints looſe and remiſs in God's Service, anſwered, page 299
4. Take beed, watch, &c. anſwered,
5. Some Branches in Chriſt wither and are cut off, anſwered, 226, 301
6. If Chriſt died not for all, how can I know he died for me? anſwered, 301, 302
7. Work out your own Salvation with Fear and Trembling; what intended by it, and the Objection from thence anſwered, 302, 303, 304
8. If you abide in me, anſwered,
9. Some have made Shipwrack of Faith, &c. anſwered, 306
10. A righteous Man may turn from his Righteouſneſs, anſwered, 307
11. God would have all Men be ſaved, &c. anſwered.
12. What need preaching, &c. if all are abſolutely elected to Salvation, that ſhall be ſaved? anſwered, 309
13. Thoſe in every Nation that … are accepted of him; anſwered, 383, 384
Abſurdities attending the Doctrine of the final Apoſtacy of true Believers, opened in twelve Particulars, 313.
The Application, 315, to 318
Third Text, Heb. 6. 4, 5, 6.
1. This Scripture miſtaken by the antient Fathers, 319
2. The Text opened, with the Connection of what precedes and ſucceeds,
Doct. 1. The ſevereſt Doctrine uſeful to Profeſſors that are ſlothful, or dull of hearing, 321
2. What thoſe Perſons Attainments were, and what not, 322, 323
They were not true Believers, 323, 324
Doct. 2. It is a high Privilege for Men to be enlightened with the Knowledg of the Goſpel.
3. What common and ſaving Illuminations of the Spirit are, and how they differ, 325, to 331
Second Sermon.
What is meant by the Heavenly Gift, 332
What by taſting the Heavenly Gift, 333, 334
How ſaid to partake of the Holy Ghost, 334
And taſted of the good Word of God, 335
1. What is meant by the Word of God, 335
2. Why called the good Word of God, ſhewed in eight Particulars, 336
What a kind of Taſte an unſound Chriſtian may have of the Word of God, 337, 338
What a kind of Taſte Believers have of God's Word, pag. 340, 341
What is meant by the World to come, 343
The Nature of the World to come, 346
The Riches, Honour, Joy and Pleaſures of the World to come, 349, 350, 351, 352
Third Sermon.
What meant by the Powers of the World to come, 354
What a kind of Taſte the Perſons in the Text were ſaid to have of the Powers of the World to come, ſhewed in ſix Particlars, 355, 356, 357, 358
What is ſpoken concerning thoſe Perſons, viz. They may fall away,
How it is impoſſible to renew ſuch unto Repentance, how not impoſſible, 359, 360
Why it is impoſſible, &c. 360
What the Sin againſt the Holy Ghost is, 361, 362, 363
The Application, 364
The fourth and laſt Text, Heb. 2. 3.
1. The ſcope of the Text opened, 368
2. The Terms and Parts explained, 369
Doct. 1. That the Salvation of the Goſpel is great and glorious.
Doct. 2. That the Means of this Salvation may be neglected.
Doct. 3. That ſuch who neglect this Salvation cannot eſcape, 369
Doct. 1. Two things propoſed to be done. 1. To prove the Propoſition, That Goſpel-Salvation is great, &c. 2. To improve it by way of Application.
Arg. 1. Salvation great comparatively, 369, 370
Arg. 2. Salvation great poſitively,
Great and glorious in reſpect of the time when found out and promiſed, 370, 371
Arg. 3. Great in reſpect of that great Counſel held in Eternity between the Father and Son about it, 371
Arg. 4. Great in reſpect of the Deſign of God therein, which is threefold: 1. His own Glory. 2. The Ruin of Satan and his Kingdom. 3. The Eternal Happineſs of Man, or of all that believe.
Arg. 5. Great conſidering how low Man was fallen, and the ſeaſonableneſs of it.
Second Sermon.
Arg. 6. Salvation is great conſidering the Perſons that brought it about, or do … it, viz. the Father, the Son, and the Holy …
What part of Goſpel-Salvation may … rectly attributed to God the Father, … ſeven Particulars, … 79
What part Chriſt hath in it, pag. 379, 380
Chriſt a great and Almighty Saviour, ſhewed in many Particulars, 381, 382
What part the Holy Ghost hath in working out our Salvation, 382, 383
Third Sermon.
Arg. 7. Goſpel-Salvation great, conſidering what we are delivered from. 1. Sin that hath corrupted our Nature. 2. From that which is deſtructive to our Nature, which is Puniſhment, both here and hereafter.
1. The Evil of Sin opened, in ſix Partic. 391, 392
2. The nature of that Puniſhment we are delivered from, 393, 394, 395
Arg. 8. Goſpel-Salvation great, conſidering what Chriſt hath done and ſuffered to effect it, opened in five Particulars, 397, 398, 399
Fourth Sermon.
Arg. 9. Salvation great, conſidering the Subjects redeemed. 1. The Soul of Man. 2. The Body, 400
The Soul of Man exceeding precious, proved by eleven Arguments, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405
The Soul Immortal, proved by ſeven Arguments, 406, 407. The Application, 408, 409
Miniſters and Parents have a great Charge committed to them, the Charge of Souls, 410, 411
Falſe Teachers much to anſwer for, that deceive Souls.
Fifth Sermon.
Arg. 10. Goſpel-Salvation great, conſidering what Believers are thereby raiſed up unto, or the Privileges inveſted with, ſhewed in many Particulars, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419
The Application.
Object. I cannot riſe to a full Perſwaſion that Chriſt is mine, anſwered.
Such a full Perſwaſion appertaining not to the Being of true juſtifying. Faith, but is a high degree of it, 420
Sixth Sermon.
Arg. 11. Goſpel-Salvation great and glorious, becauſe a full, compleat, comprehenſive Salvation, 421.
It hath all things in it that either Sinners or Saints do need, proved at large, 422, to 428
Seventh Sermon.
Arg. 12. Salvation great in reſpect of Chriſt himſelf, the firſt and great Miniſter thereof, 429
When Chriſt firſt began to preach this Salvation, 431
Arg. 13. Goſpel-Salvation great conſidering its wonderful Confirmation, pag. 432, 433
Arg. 14. Goſpel-Salvation great, becauſe the holy Angels pry into it, and are amaz'd at it, 433, 434
Arg. 15. Salvation great, becauſe ſo free a Salvation, 434, 435
Arg. 16. Salvation great, becauſe 'tis eternal, 435
Eighth Sermon.
Doct. 2. opened, Goſpel-Salvation may be neglected. Four things propoſed, 436
1. What meant by neglecting it, 436
2. Who may be ſaid to neglect this Salvation opened in eighteen Particulars, 436, to 443
Ninth Sermon.
3. From whence it is Men neglect this Salvation, largely opened, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447
The Application, 451, 452
Tenth Sermon.
4. The great Evil and Sin of … of the Goſpel opened, 453
1. In reſpect of God the Father, 453
2. In reſpect had to Chriſt, 457, 458, 459
3. In reſpect had … holy Spirit, 461, 462
Eleventh Sermon.
What a great Sin it is to neglect Goſpel-Salvation opened in reſpect of the Sinner himſelf, 464, &c.
Twelfth Sermon.
1. What thoſe cannot eſcape that neglect Goſpel-Salvation, 471
1. Not eſcape the Curſe of the Law, 471, 472
2. The Guilt and Puniſhment of Sin.
3. The Wrath of God.
4. The Damnation of Hell.
2. The Cauſe and Reaſons why they cannot eſcape, ſhewed in nine Particulars, 475
Thirteenth Sermon.
1. When, or at what time they ſhall not eſcape, ſhewed in four reſpects, 477
2. The nature of that Wrath ſhewed in nine Particulars, which they cannot eſcape, 480, 481, 482
Fourteenth Sermon.
1. Why the Goſpel is attended with ſuch Threats, 483, 484, 485, 486
2. What Sinners ſhall not eſcape, 487, 488
Fifteenth Sermon.
1. What is not a Legal Doctrine, 489, 490
2. What is a Legal Doctrine, 490, 491.
A TRUMPET Blown in ZION, OR AN ALLARM IN God's Holy Mountain: CONTAINING An Expoſition of that Metaphorical Scripture MATTH. III. 12.
Lately delivered in Two Sermons, and now Publiſhed to awaken the Drowſie and Formal Profeſſors of this Age.
Wherein the Nature of God's Wrath both Internal and Eternal is diſcovered, as ſeizing upon the Chaff, and Burning of it up with Vnquenchable Fire.
Together with an Account how Profeſſors may know whether they are Wheat or Chaff.
By BENJAMIN KEACH, Paſtor of a Congregation at Horſly-down, Southwark.
LONDON, Printed in the Year 1694.