in the Epiftles of St. Paul, &c. 5 it I- oufnefs be fold to be a [inner and a child of the Devil. Anf(1) That which the Scripture affirms concerning the imputation of our fins unto Chrift is, that he roar made (in for vs. This the Greek Expofitors, Chsyfoftome, Theophylatt and Oecumenius with many others take for a (inner. But all affirm , that de- nomination to be taken from imputation only ; he had fin imputed unto him, and underwent the punifhment due unto it, as we have Righteoufnefs imputed unto us, and enjoy the benefit of it. (2 ) The imputation of fin unto Chrift, did not carry along with it any thing of the pollution or filth of fin to be communicated unto him by trans fu[on, a thing im- poffible ; fo that no denomination can thence arife which fhould include in it, any refpeét unto them ; A thought here- of is impious and difhonourable unto the Son of God. But his being made (in through the imputation of the guilt of fin, is his honour and glory. (3) The imputation of the fin of Fornicators, Idolaters, Adulterers, &c. fuch as the Corinthians were before their Converfion unto Chrift, doth not on any ground bring him under a denomination from thofe fins. For they were fò in themfelves aîtively,, inherently, fubjeCively, and thence were fo called. But that he who knew no fin, voluntarily taking on him to anfwer for the guilt of thofe (ins, which in him was an gtof Righteoufñefs and the highest Obedience unto God, fhould be laid to be an Idola- ter, &c. is a fond imagination. The denomination of a fin -. ner from fin inherent, a&ually committed, defiling the Soul, is a reproach, and fignificative of the utmoft unworthinefs 5 But even the denomination of a (inner, by the imputation of fin, without the leaft perfonal guilt or defilement, being un- dergone by him unto whom it is imputed, in an a& of the highest Obedience, and tending unto the greateft glory of God, is highly honourable and glorious. But.( 4) The imputation of fin unto Chrift, was antecedent unto any rear union between him and fïnners, whereon he took their fin:, on
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