John 6:54

Christ having thus terrified them, doth now allure them to feed on him, by shewing the advantage of doing it, to wit, that they shall have eternal life in the bud, and shall be raised up at the last day, fully to enjoy it. Whence learn, 1. When Christ sheweth himself terrible, and threatens us with danger, it is, but to fit us for the promise, and stir us up to make his offers welcome; Therefore doth he subjoyne this sweet encouragement to the former sad certification. 2. The sincere application of Christ brings life; And though such as apply him, do yet finde a body of death in themselves, yet they are passed from death to life, and do enjoy a begun sight of God, and heaven in part: for, whose eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life, even here. 3. Such as do partake of this begun life, will not be satisfied with any thing they finde within time, till they come to full fruition; And Christ will raise them up, to enjoy the perfection of it, at the last day: Therefore it is added, and I will raise him up at the last day. 4. Such as close with Christ, he will not onely performe the promises which they are actually beleeving and expecting; but will do great things for them, when they are not sensible, nor able to cooperate: So much is imported in that he will raise him up, when his dust is little sensible; nor can be active in that matter.