Paragraphs 13.1, 13.2, 13.3

Well then, do not the Antinomians err, who maintain, That those who are justified, are sanctified onely, by the imputed holiness of Christ; not by infusing inherent holyness, or any Spiritual qualities into them, by the help of which, they are enabled to live holily?

Yes.

By what reasons are they confuted?

(1) Because, the Apostle says, follow peace and holiness with all Men, without which no man shall see God;^b (2) Because, the fruit of the Spirit, is Love, Joy, Peace, long-suffering, Gentleness, and Faith;^c (3) Because, they who are in Christ, bring forth good fruit;^d (4) Because, they who belong to Christ, have crucified the Flesh with the affections, and lusts;^e (5) Because, the Apostle commands us, to work out our salvation, with fear and with trembling;^f (6) Because, we ought to purify our selves, from all filthiness of the Flesh, and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God;^g (7) Because, we ought to grow in Grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ;^h (8) Because, the Lord circumcises the hearts of the Elect, that they may love the Lord their God, and taketh away the heart of stone;ⁱ

Well then, do not the Antinomians, and many of the Quakers err, who maintain, That those who are justified, are perfectly sanctified?

Yes.

Do not likewise the Papists, Socinians, and Anabaptists err, who maintain, the same, but differ in the manner?

Yes.

By what reasons are they confuted?

But first consider, that the Antinomians defend, that the most perfect holiness of Christ is imputed to us, and is made ours, there being no inherent holiness in us, nor required of us. But the Papists, Socinians, Quakers, and Anabaptists affirm, and maintain a perfect inherent holiness, in this life.

They are confuted?

(1) Because, there is no man that sinneth not;^k (2) Because, if we say, we have no sin, we deceive our selves, and the truth is not in us,^l ▪ (3) Because, in many things, we offend all;^m (4) Because, there is not a just man upon the earth, that doth good, and sinneth not;ⁿ (5) Because, we are all, as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy raggs;^o (6) Because, the Psalmist prayeth, that GOD would not enter into judgement with him, for in thy sight (says he) shall no man be justified;^p (7) Because, no man can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin;^q (8) Because, the Apostle complains heavily, concerning indwelling sin;^r (9) Because, the Saints are obliged, to seek pardon of sin every day;^s (10) Because, the Lord sayes, he that is holy, let him be holy still▪^t