The Abuse of Gods Grace, Table of contents – Errata
The Contents of the Chapters.
Jude v. 4. TUrning the Grace of God into laſciviouſneſs, pag. 1
CHAP. 1. Containing the coherence of the words, p. 1
CHAP. 2. Containing the Explanation of the words, Deduction of the Doctrin, with the Method of handling it, p. 3
CHAP. 3. Shewing in how many waies or kinds the grace of God may be turned into wantonneſs, p. 4.
Sect.
1. Predeſtinating grace is turned into wantonneſs, 5
2. Sparing grace is turned into wantonneſſe, 7
3. Long-ſuffering grace is turned into wantonneſs, 8
4. The whole time of grace is turned into wantonneſs, 10
5. The inviting offers of Grace are turned into wantonneſs, 15
6. The means of grace are turned into wantonneſs, 24
7. The examples of grace are turned into wantonneſs, 34
8. Reconciling grace is turned into wantonneſs, 37
9. Adopting grace is turned into wantonneſs, 38
10. Freeing grace is turned into wantonneſs, 47
11. Pardoning grace is turned into wantonneſs, 50
12. The grace of imputed righteouſneſs is turned into wantonneſs, 55
13. Gloryfying grace is turned into wantonneſs, 61
CHAP. 4. Shewing when the grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, 69
Sect.
1. The Grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, in reference to ſin, four waies, 69
2. The grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, when the heart is fearleſs of ſin, 70
3. The grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, when the heart is ſorrowleſs for ſin, 71
4. The grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, when the heart is powerleſs over ſin, 71
5. The grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, when the ſinner carries looſly as to God in 4. particulars, 75
6. The grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, when the heart carries wickedly as to Chriſt in 3. things, 77
7. When the heart carrieth wickedly as to the Law of God, Doctrinally and Practically, 82
8. The grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, when as it carrieth wickedly as to the Goſpel of Chriſt, 84
9. The grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, when as the heart carrieth it wickedly as to the creatures, 87
CHAP. 5. Wherein are ſet down the cauſes why the grace of God is turned into wantonneſs, 89
Sect.
1. Want of knowing the work and abuſe of grace, 90
2. Want of Faith to beleeve the ſignal darger of ſin cauſeth ab…ſe of grace, 91
3. Want of heat, intention, and livelyneſs in Religion, cauſeth abuſe of grace, 91
4. Want of receiving of the truth in love, is an advantage to turn a Libertine, 93
5. Want of laying to heart Goſpel-threatnings, cauſeth abuſe of grace, 95
6. Want of grace, changing, and affecting the heart, cauſeth abuſe of grace, 96
7. Want of the upright and genuine uſe of grace, cauſeth abuſe of grace, 97
8. Want of ſound conviction of the miſchief of original corruption, is a cauſe of turning the grace of God into wantonneſs, 98
9. Want of conſidering the streight way to life, cauſeth the abuſe of grace, 101
10. Error in 5. particulars, cauſeth the abuſe of grace, 103
11. The error of ſufficient attainments in Religion, cauſeth the abuſe of grace, 104
12. A groſs error, to the abuſe of grace, that what pleaſeth the looſe ſinner, pleaſeth God, 107
13. Another error, that abuſeth grace is, that falſe evidences are true, 107
14. The error of abuſive interpretation of Scripture hath produced the abuſe of grace, 113
15. The grace of God is abuſed by Preſumption, 123
16. Preſumption of intereſt in the Promiſes cauſeth abuſe of grace, 126
17. The preſumption of ſetting Death and Judgement at a far diſtance cauſeth the abuſe of grace, 129
18. The preſumption of time enough to repent, cauſeth the abuſe of grace, 131
19. Temptation cauſeth the abuſe of grace in 4. particulars, 134
20. Evill company is a temptation to wrong the grace of God, 137
21. Scandalous ſins of the godly are temptations to abuſe grace, 139
22. Diviſions and contentious about Chriſtian Religion, cauſe abuſe of grace, 144
CHAP. 6. Shewing wherein the greatneſs of this ſin appears, 143
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1. It a ſin of a more than ordinary prophaneſs, 153
2. It is an hypocritical ſin, 154
3. It is an ungrateful ſin, 155
4. Abuſe of grace is a ſin againſt experience, 156
5. Abuſe of grace is a ſin deſtructive to true faith, 158
6. Abuſe of grace is oppoſite to the power of godlineſs, 158
7. Abuſe of grace is a reproaching ſin, 159
8. Abuſe of grace brings daily loſs to the ſoul, 160
9. Abuſe of grace is a deſpiſing ſin, 161
10. Abuſe of grace is a revo…t…ng ſin, 162
11. Abuſe of grace is an unexcuſable ſin, 165
12. Abuſe of grace is an heatheniſh ſin, 165
13. Abuſe of grace is an univerſal ſin, 167
14. Abuſe of grace is an unchurching ſin, 168
CHAP. 7. Wherein are ſet forth the puniſhments of this great ſin, abuſing Gods grace, 171
1. It is a great judgement to be given up to carnal luſts, 171
2. Spiritual blind…eſs is a judgement inflicted on thoſe who pervert the grace of God, 174
3. Hardneſs is a …udgement inflicted upon ſuch as abuſe the grace of God, 175
4. Incurableneſs in ſin is a judgement againſt thoſe who abuſe the grace of God, 177
5. Prophaning of Gods grace will bring a terrible judgement at the laſt day, 178
6. The hotteſt room in hell will be the judgement of them that abuſe grace, 179
CHAP. 8. Containing an uſe of Infomation, 181
Sect.
1. Sin is of a poyſonous nature, 181
2. Ordinances of grace are no ſufficient pleas for happineſs, 181
3. The joyes of carnal Goſpellers are falſe joyes, 182
4. The beſt things have evill entertainment from hard hearts, 183
5. The grace of God is to be applied with fear and trembling, 183
6. Carnal Goſpellers never knew the grace of God in truth, 184
7. It is a ſafe and wiſe courſe to be trying our principles and practiſes in Chriſtianity, 185
8. The Devil hath his ſnares in the moſt holy things, 186
9. Libertiniſme puts the higheſt affront upon God, 186
CHAP. 9. Containing an Uſe of Humiliation, 187
Sect.
1. Ʋpright hearted perſons ought to bewaile the abuſe of Gods grace, 188
2. The abuſe of ſparing grace is ſadly revenged, 189
3. It is our duty to bewail the abuſe of Gods long-suffering grace, 190
4. Bewail the abuſe of Gods reconciling grace, 190
5. Bewail the abuſe of Gods freeing grace, 191
6. Bewail the abuſe of pardoning grace, 192
CHAP. 10 Containing an Uſe of Examination, 194
1. They are groſs abuſers of grace who oppoſe goſpel Merits and Mercies to the Worſhip of God, 195
2. They abuſe grace who formally and careleſly pray for it, 195
3. They abuſe grace who ſhroud unrighteous courſes under the grace of God, 197
4. They abuſe Gods grace who content themſelves with faint deſires, 179
5. They abuſe Gods grace who by reſtraint at one time take liberty to ſin more freely at another time, 200
6. They abuſe Gods grace who turn it into a ſanctuary for unnatural ſins, 201
7. They abuſe the grace of God who think it will afford indulgence to vile affections, 205
8. They abuſe Gods grace who oppoſe it to neceſſary civilities, 207
9. They abuſe Gods grace who are eminent worldlings, 212
10. They abuſe grace who are ſenſleſs and ſtupid Libertines, 216
11. They abuſe Gods grace who are guiltie of wrong to the creature, 218
CHAP. 11. Containing a ſecond branch of Examination, how we may know the ſecret, cloſe, and morerefined abuſes of Gods grace, 223
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1. A ſinful cloſe of ſpritual cnjoyments is an evidence of the abuſe of grace, 224
2. Irreverence of Gods Majesty is an evidence of the abuſe of grace, 228
3. Forgetfulneſs of God is an evidene of the abuſe of grace, 231
4. Secret acting of heart-ſinnes, is an evidene of the abuſe of grace, 231
5. Adventuring on leſſer ſins is an abuſe of grace, 232
6. Abuſe of Gods grace appears in diſcontentment at Gods gracious corrections, 234
7. The daring to do that when the Rod is off, which one would not when the Rod is on, is a ſign of the abuſe of grace, 235
8. Shameleſneſs before the Lord for acknowledged ſins, is an evidence of the abuſe of grace, 236
9. Inſenſibleneſs of others miſeries is an evidence of the abuſe of grace, 238
10. Ʋn-improvement of grace received is an evidence of abuſe of grace, 239
11. Pride, and deſire of prel…eminence is an evidence of the abuſe of grace, 240
12. Declining hardſhip in the practiſe of Religion is an abuſe of grace, 241
13. Neglect of daily repentance is an evidence of abuſe of grace, 242
CHAP. 12. Containing an Uſe of Caution. 244
Sect.
1. Beware thou put not off the tryal of turning the grace of God into wantonneſs, 244
2. Take heed of denying the proof of groſs affronts to Gods grace, 246
3. See to it that you ſlight not the conviction, 247
4. Refuſe not to put ſad and ſer…ous Queries to thy ſoul, 8. eſpecially,
5. The ſecond part is an uſe of caution, concerning the cloſe wronging of Gods grace, 250
6. Beware of judging wantonneſſe againſt grace by a falſe rule, 251
7. Beware of Security, 253
8. Be not content with a ſlight humiliation for cloſe abuſe of Gods grace, 253
CHAP. 13. Shewing the difference between wronging the grace of God in the Regenerate and Unregenerate, 255
Sect.
1. The abuſe of Gods grace in a child of God is onelyonly from the unregenerate part, 255
2. Though a gracious man abuſe grace, yet he is deeply humbled for it, 256
3. A child of God watcheth over his heart, 256
4. A regenerate man abuſeth grace leſs and leſs, 257
5. A regenerate repents and is pardoned, 257
CHAP. 14. Containing an Ʋſe of Exhortation, 258
Sect.
1. Learn of the gracious, and precious heart, and life of Jeſus Chriſt, 258
2. A cleanſed, purged heart is a ſpecial help to avoid abuſing of the grace of God, 259
3. The fear of God is an help againſt the abuſe of grace. 260
4. Chriſtian watchfulneſs is an help againſt abuſe of grace, 261
5. Praier in the Holy Ghoſt is a ſpecial help againſt the abuſe of grace, 262
6. Walking in the Spirit is an help againſt the abuſing of grace, 263
7. Serious thoughts what it is to crucifie luſts, is an help to prevent the abuſe of grace, 264
8. A thankfull ſpirit is a ſpecial help to prevent the abuſe of grace, 265
9. Godly ſorrow is an help againſt abuſe of grace, 266
10. Cloſe union with God is a ſpecial help againſt abuſe of grace, 268
11. A conſtant ſubduing the firſt depraved motions is a ſpeciall help to prevent abuſe of grace, 269
12. Planting the ſoul with heavenly deſires is an help to prevent abuſe of grace, 269
13. Beating down that grand Idol, carnal ſelf-love, is an help againſt abuſing the grace of God, 270
14. The lively faith and ſenſe of the heavenly country is a ſpecial help to prevent the abuſe of grace, 271
15. Keeping up of grace in exerciſe prevents abuſing of grace, 271
16. The hope of glory is a ſpecial means to prevent the abuſe of grace, 272
CHAP. 15. Shewing what great cauſe of thankfulneſſe we owe to God for preſerving from this ſin, 273
CHAP. 16. Containing an Exhortation, that ſouls ſhould alwaies be jealous of this ſin, 274
CHAP. 17. Containing an Exhortation to long for a riddance from this ſinne, 275
CHAP. 18. Containing an Exhortation to joy in the Hope of glory. 277
CHAP. 19. Containing perſwaſive Motives to take heed that the grace of God be not abuſed, 278
Sect.
1. The conſideration of the titles given to holy Profeſſors ſhould excite us not to abuſe Gods grace, 278
2. The conſideration of Chriſtian Liberty ſhould prevent the abuſe of grace, 279
3. The credit of the Goſpel ſhould engage us to beware of abuſing the grace of God, 280
3. The ſtrict and high heavenly calling of Chriſtians ſhould keep us from abuſing the grace of God, 281
5. A lively ſenſe of the excellency of grace is a means to prevent the abuſe of grace, 282
ERRATA.
PAg. 15. l. 24. for members read numbers. p. 32. l. 9. f. written r. writers. p. 32. l. 35. f. eternal r. external. p. 51. l. 32. f. yea what tear, a property of true repentance, r. yea what fear? Such a fear as is a property of true repentance. p. 60. l. 19. f. by r. from. p. 61. l. 37. f. Now r. How. p. 63. l. 5. & p. 233. l. 22. f. layes r. lyes. p. 69. l. 18. & p. 75. l. 14. after carrieth r. himſelf. p. 77. l. 34. & p. 82. l. 24. & p. 84. l. 27. & p. 87. l. 3. f. carrieth wickedly r. carrieth it ſelf wickedly. p. 98. l. 22. f. as followeth r. if followed. p. 195. l. 33. f. fromally r. formally. p. 150. in marg. f. Maia r. Maria. p. 152. in marg. f. carnē noſtrā r. carne noſtrâ. p. 158. in marg. f. n r. non, & f. obcemperat r. obtemperat. p. 247. l. 22. before ſlight r. to. p. 252. l. ult. before wholly r. from a. p. 109. l. ult. f. Tis r. worſt of all when a wicked life reigns. p. 110. l. 1. f. He wel knows r. It's well known. p. 123. f. Sect. 11. r. 15. & p. 126. f. Sect. 12. r. 16. and ſo correct the reſt in order. p. 255. Sect. 1. in marg. f. unregenerate r. regenerate. p. 182. in marg. f. damis r. damnis. p. 237. in marg. f. nuderi r. nudari.
The Abuſe of Grace.
Jude Epiſt. Ver. IV. Turning the grace of God into laſciviouſneſſe.