A37035:1754
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.
Thirdly, We may consider the comfort of this intercession in respect of the extent and reach thereof: which we may point at in these four, First, In reference to all cases: it is a great word (Isa. 63.) in all their a•••iction he was a•••icted, &c. and this was even in the days of old before the Word was made flesh; and therefore it must be conceived to be much more fresh and lively in so far as concerneth that sympathy which the humane nature hath with it. Secondly, This extent appeareth in respect of persons; for, all that will make use of Christ and come to God, are admitted; neither was there ever a sinner that offered to make use of Christ in approaching to God, or sought to have peace with God through that mids, but this intercession did bear Him through, as that great word is, Heb. 7.25. He is able to save to the uttermost all that come to God by Him, s•ing he liveth for •ver to make intercession for them. And if men will not make use of Christ, they do in this forsake their own mercy. Thirdly, The reach of this consolation may be considered as to the degree; it is a perfect salvation that cometh by this intercession; it is from every thing, and that to the uttermost, so that more cannot be imagined, as the same word is, Heb. 7.25. He saveth to the uttermost, or, unto perfection. Fourthly, I•s extent may be looked to in respect of the parties against whom Christ intercedeth. There is no party but this doth give a dash unto it, whether devil, challenge, tentation, or what else; upon this the triumph proceedeth, Rom. 8.33, 34, &c. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods Elect? which is a defying word to all; and these are the grounds, it is God that ⟨p. 411⟩justifieth; it is Christ that died, yea, rather that is risen again, sitting at the right hand of God, where this of making intercession closeth the triumphal defiance given by the Apostle. All which, being put together, can it be but comfortable, that there is such a complete delivery whether from sin or misery, and that of whatsoever sort?