A37035:868
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.
Observe, 1. There is difference betwixt gifts requisite to the being of a Minister, and success by the exercise of these in the Ministry. There is here a little strength, that respecteth the first; and an open door, which respecteth the second: and these two are distinguished one from another. And thus we will find throughout Pauls Epistles, that difference is made betwixt his liberty to Preach upon the one side, and Gods opening an effectual door to him upon the other. 2. We see that Christ is the giver of both, to wit, of gift• to Ministers, and of success among the People. 3. We see that he distributeth not to all alike; but an open door is set before some, more than before others, and when not at all before others, as by comparing this and other Epistles together is clear.
Observe, 1. There is difference betwixt gifts requisite to the being of a Minister, and successe by the exercise of these in the Ministery. There is here a little strength, that respecteth the first; and an open door, which respecteth the second: and these two are distinguished one from another. And thus we will find throughout Pauls Epistles, that difference is made betwixt his liberty to Preach upon the one side, and Gods opening an effectuall door to him upon the other. 2. We see that Christ is the giver of both, to wit, of gift• to Ministers, and of successe among the People. 3. We see that he distributeth not to all alike; but an open door is set before some, more than before others, and when not at all before others, as by comparing this and other Epistles together is clear.
It may be asked here, 1. What way a Minister may know if an effectual door be opened to him amongst the People, seeing Paul sometimes afferteth the same? 2. How: Minister, having such an opportunity, ought to carry in the improving thereof?
It may be asked here, 1. What way a Minister may know if an effectuall door be opened to him amongst the People, seing Paul sometimes afferteth the same? 2. How: Minister, having such an opportunity, ought to carry in the improving thereof?