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An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on…An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on…
An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reverend divine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his own hand ...An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reuerend diuine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his owne hand ...
London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for John Bartlett, 1630London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for Iohn Bartlett, 1630
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
This Phrase of being sent, is applied to Christ in three respects: 1. In regard of distinction of Persons, of the Father and the Sonne.
2. In regard of Christs Incarnation, who being in Heaven in the bosom of his Father, was sent to take flesh upon him here in earth.
2. In regard of Christs Incarnation, who being in Heauen in the bosome of his Father, was sent to take flesh vpon him here in earth.
3. In regard of his Office, as he is Mediator between God and Man, and thereunto sent, and deputed by God.
3. In regard of his Office, as he is Mediatour betweene God and Man, and therevnto sent, and deputed by God.
This shows, that Christ did not usurp any authority and dignity of himself, but had this by communication from God the Father. A point before noted.