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…

For first, none but Christ was fit to do this, who only knew all the secret counsels of God; Joh. 1.18.

For first, none but Christ was fit to doe this, who onely knew all the secret councels of God; Ioh. 1.18.

Secondly, none was able to perform the work, but he that was both God and man.

Secondly, none was able to performe the worke, but he that was both God and man.

For use of this point; first, this manifesteth Gods love unto us, that when we had no means to come to the knowledge of his will, and to life eternal, he sent his only Son to bring us unto both, as in the 16. verse of this Chapter. Secondly, this showeth that great respect that he beareth to mankind, in sending so great and honourable an Ambassador unto him. As among men, what greater honour then for a King to send his son in embassage to a poor man. Thirdly, it setteth forth unto us that great love and respect that Christ Jesus bare towards us, in that he disdained not to take upon him this office to be made a Messenger of God for our good, which we are well to note, that hereby we may learn to prize Gods love according to the worth of it, and so to love him again. Fourthly, this is matter of comfort unto us, that those things which Christ performeth, are acceptable to God, because God himself appointed him to this work. Fifthly and lastly, it is exemplary for our imitation, that if we will have comfort in the things we take in hand, we must look, first, that the calling be warranted of God. Secondly, that our selves be deputed, and set apart to ⟨p. 121⟩