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A continuation of the exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the…
A continuation of the exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews viz, on the sixth, seventh, eight, ninth, and tenth chapters : wherein together with the explication of the text and context, the priesthood of Christ ... are declared, explained and confirmed : as also, the pleas of the Jews for the continuance and perpetuity of their legal worship, with the doctrine of the principal writers of the Socinians about these things, are examined and disproved / by J. Owen ...
London: printed for Nathaniel Ponder, 1680
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It may therefore be granted that there is this Intention in the words. For as by the Law of Old the Priests in the solemn worship of the Church did draw nigh to God in those visible pledges of his Presence which he had appointed; and this they did by virtue of the Aaronical Priesthood and the Law of its Institution, which was the utmost that could be attained in their imperfect state; so now upon the Introduction of the better Hope, and by virtue thereof, Believers in all their solemn worship do draw nigh unto God himself, and find Acceptance with him.
It may therefore be granted that there is this Intention in the words. For as by the Law of Old the Priests in the solemn worship of the Church did draw nigh to God in those visible pledges of his Presence which he had appointed; and this they did by vertue of the Aaronical Priesthood and the Law of its Institution, which was the utmost that could be attained in their imperfect state; so now upon the Introduction of the better Hope, and by vertue thereof, Believers in all their solemn worship do draw nigh unto God himself, and find Acceptance with him.
And there are two Reasons for the Admission of this Interpretation. For, (1.) one part of the Apostles Design is to manifest the Glory and Preeminence of Gospel-worship above that of the Law. And the excellency hereof consists, not in outward forms and pompous Ceremonies, but in this, that all Believers do therein draw nigh unto God himself with boldness. (2.) Whereas it is peculiarly the Priesthood of Christ and his Discharge of that office in his Oblation and Intercession, which he intends by the better Hope, as he fully declares himself towards the end of the Chapter; they are those which we have a peculiar respect unto, in all our approaches unto God in our holy worship. Our Entrance unto the Throne of Grace is through the veil of his flesh as offered. Our Admission is only by virtue of his Oblation, and our Acceptance depends on his Intercession. Herein therefore in a peculiar manner, by this better Hope, we draw nigh unto God.
And there are two Reasons for the Admission of this Interpretation. For, (1.) one part of the Apostles Design is to manifest the Glory and Preheminence of Gospel-worship above that of the Law. And the excellency hereof consists, not in outward forms and pompous Ceremonies, but in this, that all Believers do therein draw nigh unto God himself with boldness. (2.) Whereas it is peculiarly the Priesthood of Christ and his Discharge of that office in his Oblation and Intercession, which he intends by the better Hope, as he fully declares himself towards the end of the Chapter; they are those which we have a peculiar respect unto, in all our approaches unto God in our holy worship. Our Entrance unto the Throne of Grace is through the veil of his flesh as offered. Our Admission is only by vertue of his Oblation, and our Acceptance depends on his Intercession. Herein therefore in a peculiar manner, by this better Hope, we draw nigh unto God.