Four Books on Matthew 11, Table of contents 2
THE Contents of the Fourth Book, on Matth. 11. 30. VIZ. The only Eaſie Way to Heaven.
CHAP. 133. The words in the 30. verſe Opened and Explained Page 633
Chap. 134. Doct. The way of the Goſpel that brings to Heaven, is an eaſie way. This confirmed and explained in ſix particulars. 637
Chap. 135. Six Evidences of the former Doctrine in the laſt Chapter. 1. Becauſe the word that injoyns theſe waies is Sweet. 2. A Gracious Soul counts his Duties his priviledges. 3▪ He would rather come under any other Burden, than caſt off the Yoke of Chriſt. 4 Becauſe Chriſt whoſe Yoke it is, is Gentle. 5 Never any that truly put their neck under this Yoke, would willingly take it out again. 6 The Experience of all the Saints of God prove the Point 641
Chap. 136. The Second Particular mentioned, Is opened in two differences between a Carnal heart, and a Gracious Soul, in the waies of God. 1 The Hypocrite finds eaſe in the waies of God and Sin both. 2 The Hypocrite hath ſome eaſe, becauſe he miſtakes the Yoke of Chriſt, contenting himſelf with the outward forme of Godlineſs, but the beleevers eaſe comes from the power of it. 649
Chap. 137. Containeth a third and fourth Difference between the eaſe of an Hypocrite, and true Beleever in the waies of God. For, 1. They are eaſie even to the Corruptions of an Hypocrite. 2. He takes up the waies of God partially 658
Chap. 138. Containeth Six differences more of the former Point. 5 A Carnal heart can take up and lay down duties when he will. 6 He hath eaſe in the remiſſneſs of his Spirit. 7 His eaſe is al alike. 8 The more eaſe he hath, the more ſluggiſh he is. 9 He hath but one principle in the heart that acteth him both in the waies of God, and the waies of the world. 10 His eaſe comes from the performance of duties in his own Strength 663
Chap. 139. Divers Objections anſwered. The eaſineſs of the waies of Chriſt; which is the third particular mentioned in Chap. 139. 672
Chap. 140 Sheweth the Reaſons of the Diſcipline and Government of Chriſt, and Objections againſt the ſame are anſwered 687
Chap. 141. Of the eaſineſs of the Yoke of Afflictions for the Name of Chriſt 698
Chap. 142▪ What the things are that makes the waies of Chriſt eaſie (which is the fourth point in Chap. 139.) opened in five particulars. 1 They are ſuch as a gracious Soul wil impoſe upon himſelf. 2 He comes freely off to them. 3 The waies of Chriſt are even, and not contrary one to another. 4 They bring Strength with them. 5 In them all there is good Succeſs. 6 In them a gracious heart is alwaies receiving his wages. 7 He hath all the paſſages of Gods providence to help him. 8 They bring eaſe to the Conſcience. 9 They free the Soul from cares. 10 They make all other things eaſie 703
Chap. 143. The Yoke of Chriſt eaſier than the Yoke of the Law: For, 1. The Ceremoniall Law required abſtinence from the comforts of the Creature. 2 Its Service was chargeable. 3 The Ceremonies were beggarly Rudiments 719
Chap. 144. The Yoke of Chriſt eaſier than the Yoke of Sin, and Antichriſt 726
Chap. 145 Eight Conſequences from the former Doctrin, 1. The world is miſtaken about the ſervice of Chriſt. 2 A great ſin to reject Chriſt. 3 Bleſs God for this eaſie Yoke. 4. Bring not an evil report upon the waies of Chriſt. 5. Chriſt wil expect much Service, it being ſo eaſie. 6. Make not the Yoke of Chriſt hard. 7 We ſhould give up our Selves to Chriſt. 8. It is an accurſed thing to be an Apoſtat 737
Chap. 146. The means to make the waies of Chriſt eaſie to our ſelves. 1 Our obedience muſt be Evangelical. 2 Keep the heart in a readineſs to every duty. 3 Get the heart in love to the duty. 4 Loſe not your encouragements. 5 Continue not in the guilt of any ſin. 6 Order the duties of your Condition. 7 Leave the Succeſs wholly to God. 8 Bind not your ſelf to what Chriſt doth not. 9 Lay hold upon al opportunities. 10 Preſerve all experiences. 11 Beware of diſturbing paſſions. 12 Entertain communion with the Saints. 13 Exerciſe much faith. 14 Get ſtrength of Grace 750
THE THIRD AND FOURTH BOOK On Math. 11. VIZ
I. Chriſt the Humble Teacher of thoſe that come to him.
II. The only Eaſie way to Heaven.