...righteousness and sanctification. God's goodness to us comes by grace ; severity comes by the law; " Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God : on them which fell, severity ; but towards thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness : otherwise thou also shalt be cut off," with...

...are the savour of death unto death ; and to the other the savour of life unto life (g) ;" " Behold the goodness, and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but towards thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness : otherwise, tliou also shalt be cut off (h)"...

...high-minded, but fear: if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he spare not thee. Behold the goodness and severity of God ! on them which fell...if thou continue in his goodness ; otherwise thou shalt be cut off," Rom. xi. 20 — 22. We may observe here, 1. The persons spoken to, wera actually...

...beneficial ef• fects. These remarks shall be concluded with the words of the Apostle, Rom. xi, 22. Behold, therefore, the goodness and severity of God:...them which fell severity; but toward thee goodness, ifthou continue in his goodness; otherwise thou shall be cut off, XENOS. SELECTIONS. BAXTER S RETROSPECTIVE...

...entered the promised land ! They fell through unbelief, and then standcst by faith ; be not high minded, but fear, for if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest "he also spare not then. Behold, here the goodness and severity of God : on them that fell, severity ; but on thee goodness,...

...but fear. 21 For, if God spared not i!ie natural branches, take heed lest Le also spare not thcc. 22 Behold, therefore, the goodness and severity of God : on them which fell, severity ; but towards tliee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shall be cut off. S3...

...in. Well; because of unbelief they were broken ojf, and thou standest by faith. Be not high minded, but fear. For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest //« also spare not thee. Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God ; on them 'which fell severity...

...most beneficial effects. These remarks shall be concluded with the words of the Apostle, Rom. xi, 22. Behold, therefore, the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell tei'erity; out toward thee good' ness, if thou continue in his goodness; otherwise thou shall be cut...

...From the severity of God in dealing with other professors, and the virtual threats contained therein: "For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he spare not thee." ver. 21. This fear is the great preventive of carnal security; its stands upon its...

...and overthrow of that wicked one ; of which danger we are warned, Rom. xi. 21. " For if God spa" red not the natural branches, take heed lest " he also spare not thee." In this, as in all communities, men may have a standing, and possess an interest in common with all...