The whole law
We then by our doctrine establish the law when we thus openly declare it to all men, and that in the fullness in which it is delivered by our blessed Lord and his apostles: when we publish it in its height and depth and length and breadth (Ephesians 3:18). We then establish the law when we declare every part of it, every commandment contained in it, not only in its full literal sense but likewise in its spiritual meaning: not only with regard to the outward actions which it either forbids or enjoins, but also with respect to the inward principle, to the thoughts, desires, and intents of the heart.
1771 text
2. We then by our doctrine establish the law, when we thus openly declare it to all men: and that, in the fulness wherein it is delivered by our blessed Lord and his apostles: when we publish it in the height and depth and length and breadth thereof. We then establish the law, when we declare every part of it, every commandment contained therein, not only in its full literal sense, but likewise in its spiritual meaning: not only with regard to the outward actions, which it either forbids or enjoins: but also with respect to the inward principle, to the thoughts, desires and intents of the heart.
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Sermon 36 in the 1771 Works. Romans 3:31.
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