XVIII. They stumble at the profoundness of the Word, as being
above reason
XIX. At the strictness of it, as being against their peculiar lust
XX. At the searching power and simplicity of the Gospel.
XXI. At impossibility of fulfilling the law, which is but accidental.
To regenerate men the law is evangelically possible. Wicked
men hardened willingly, as well as judicially
XXII. At the grace of the Word, by presumption; at the threat-
enings and judgements of it, by stubbornness
XXIII. Wicked men stumble at the Word, not only unto scandal,
but unto ruin.