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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 way whereby this event is expressed, is, by signs, vers. 19. pointing at the same scope, to wit, the spreading of Reformation, increase of knowledge, and wrath against enemies. The first is expressed in two, one of them being the effect of the other, 1. And the Temple of God was opened in Heaven: there is no Temple properly in Heaven, Chap. 21, 22. but here is meant the visible Church: the allusion is to the manner under the Old Testament in times of universal corruption and defection, such as that of Ahaz was, (to whom in several things Antichrist may well be paralleled) then the Temple was shut and the Ark was not seen. Again, in the time of Reformation, such as the days of Hezekiah were, the first step was the opening of the Temple, 2 Chron. 29.3. and the people had again access to the public service: so here in Antichrists time, the Temple is shut, the service of God is dishaunted, and in Gods secret way the Temple is measured by for a few, and the testimony is sealed up to the Disciples: now, the days after the witnesses reviving shall be as the days of Hezekiah, the Temple shall be opened and there shall be a public, pure profession of the Gospel. The second expression, is, And there was seen in His Temple the Ark of His testament: the Ark was in the most holy, and the seeing of it, importeth a greater increase of knowledge. We may consider it two ways which will agree in one, either, 1. as it was typical of Christ, so it signifieth that Jesus Christ who under Popery was obscured by superstitions, multitude of Mediators, merit of works, &c. and was scarce discernible to people, now not only is the Temple door opened, but, as it is, Isa. 25.6. the veil is drawn by, and Christ Jesus the true Ark becometh discernible and visible in the efficacy of his Offices: Or, we may consider the Ark as it included the Law, therefore it is here called the Ark of his Testament, so it implieth, that the Word of God formerly veiled to the people, so as they durst not read it nor have it in their own tongue, Now by this reformation it is become familiar to them, they hear it in their own language, may read it in their Family, carry it about with them. The vengeance of God against enemies is set forth in these words, and there were lightnings, voices, thunderings, and an earthquake, and great bail; expressions that are used, Chap. 6.
The third way whereby this event is expressed, is, by signs, vers. 19. pointing at the same scope, to wit, the spreading of Reformation, increase of knowledge, and wrath against enemies. The first is expressed in two, one of them being the effect of the other, 1. And the Temple of God was opened in Heaven: there is no Temple properly in Heaven, Chap. 21, 22. but here is meaned the visible Church: the allusion is to the manner under the Old Testament in times of universal corruption and defection, such as that of Ahaz was, (to whom in severall things Antichrist may well be paralleled) then the Temple was shut and the Ark was not seen. Again, in the time of Reformation, such as the dayes of Hezekiah were, the first step was the opening of the Temple,