A37035:1254
A commentary upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the…A commentarie upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the…
A commentary upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the series of the several prophecies contained in that book, deduced according to their order and dependence on each other; the periods and succession of times, at, or about which, these prophecies, that are already fulfilled, began to be, and were more fully accomplished, fixed and applied according to history; and those that are yet to be fulfilled, modestly, and so far as is warrantable, enquired into. Together with some practical observations, and several digressions, necessary for vindicating, clearing, and confirming many weighty and important truths. Delivered in several lectures, by that learned, laborious, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, James Durham, late Minister of the Gospel in Glasgow. To which is affixed a brief summary of the whole book, with a twofold index, one of the several digressions, another of the chief and principal purposes and words contained in this treatise.A commentarie upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the series of the several prophecies contained in that book, deduced according to their order and dependance on each other; the periods and succession of times, at, or about which, these prophecies, that are already fulfilled, began to be, and were more fully accomplished, fixed and applied according to history; and those that are yet to be fulfilled, modestly, and so far as is warrantable, enquired into. Together with some practical observations, and several digressions, necessary for vindicating, clearing, and confirming many weighty and important truths. Delivered in several lectures, by that learned, laborious, and faithfull servant of Jesus Christ, James Durham, late Minister of the Gospel in Glasgow. To which is affixed a brief summary of the whole book, with a twofold index, one of the several digressions, another of the chief and principall purposes and words contained in this treatise.
Edinburgh: printed by Christopher Higgins, 1658
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.
The third reason, or ground of their praise (which is also the effect of the former) will confirm this: and it is contained, vers. 10. And hast made us unto our God Kings and Priests, and we shall reign upon earth: So that if it be asked, what are the advantages which they reap by Christs Redemption, which make them thus to praise? They answer, they are very great; for, not only are they freed from the former bondage they were under, and set at liberty, as in the former verse, But they are honoured and blessed with many excellent privileges, exceedingly commended in four words, 1. Thou hast made us Kings; this respecteth that spiritual freedom that the Believers have from their former enemies, and that spiritual dominion which they have over them, and that eternal glory whereof they shall be partakers when they shall sit upon one Throne with the Lord Christ. This is a great privilege, that all the redeemed who were formerly slaves, shall be made Kings. 2. They are made Priests; this was also a title and office of great dignity under the Law, and by it is signified, that by Christ Jesus all the redeemed are honoured to have access unto God with boldness, and to offer up their own prayers and praises unto God by Him, ⟨p. 292⟩with hope of being accepted: which privilege is founded upon Christs Redemption, and without this there had been access to no sinner to pray or praise acceptably and with any comfort before God. But now (say they) we are Priests and may offer our own sacrifices; yea, now under the Gospel, we are not tied to any typical service, nor to one place or Temple, nor to seek a Priest to offer our sacrifices unto God for us, But we our selves may approach therewith unto Him. 3. It commendeth and sweeteneth this privilege, that they are made Priests to our God; which implieth that now by Christs purchase they may worship and serve God as in Covenant with them, and as their own God: which doth make all the services they can be put to, very light and easy, and strengthens them against all the difficulties they may meet with therein, seeing it is no idol, nor strange God, whom they worship, but their own God, who will pity them in their service, as a Father pitieth his Son. Lastly, They say, and we shall reign upon earth;
The third reason, or ground of their praise (which is also the effect of the former) will confirm this: and it is contained, vers. 10. And hast made us unto our God Kings and Priests, and we shall reign upon earth: So that if it be asked, what are the advantages which they reap by Christs Redemption, which make them thus to praise? They answer, they are very great; for, not only are they freed from the former bondage they were under, and set at liberty, as in the former verse, But they are honoured and blessed with many excellent priviledges, exceedingly commended in four words, 1. Thou hast made us Kings; this respecteth that spiritual freedom that the Believers have from their former enemies, and that spirituall dominion which they have over them, and that eternall glory whereof they shall be partakers when they shall sit upon one Throne with the Lord Christ. This is a great priviledge, that all the redeemed who were formerly slaves, shall be made Kings. 2. They are made Priests; this was also a title and office of great dignity under the Law, and by it is signified, that by Christ Jesus all the redeemed are honoured to have accesse unto God with boldnesse, and to offer up their own prayers and praises unto God by Him,