A53678:1816
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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7. It must be granted that the virtue, efficacy and Prevalency of the Intercession of the Lord Christ depends upon and flows from his Oblation and Sacrifice. This we are plainly taught from the Types of it of Old. For the Incense and carrying of Blood into the Holy place after the Expiatory Sacrifice, the great Type of his Oblation of himself, did both of them receive their efficacy, and had respect unto the Sacrifice offered without. Besides, it is expressly said, that the Lord Christ by the one Offering of himself obtained for us eternal Redemption, and for ever perfected them that are sanctified. Wherefore nothing remains for his Intercession, but the Application of the fruits of his Oblation unto all them for whom he offered himself in sacrifice, according as their conditions and occasions do require. Wherefore,
7. It must be granted that the vertue, efficacy and Prevalency of the Intercession of the Lord Christ depends upon and flows from his Oblation and Sacrifice. This we are plainly taught from the Types of it of Old. For the Incense and carrying of Blood into the Holy place after the Expiatory Sacrifice, the great Type of his Oblation of himself, did both of them receive their efficacy, and had respect unto the Sacrifice offered without. Besides, it is expresly said, that the Lord Christ by the one Offering of himself obtained for us eternal Redemption, and for ever perfected them that are sanctified. Wherefore nothing remains for his Intercession, but the Application of the fruits of his Oblation unto all them for whom he offered himself in sacrifice, according as their conditions and occasions do require. Wherefore,
8. The safest Conception and Apprehension that we can have of the Intercession of Christ as to the manner of it, is his continual Appearance for us in the Presence of God by virtue of his Office as the High Priest over the house of God, representing the efficacy ⟨p. 248⟩of his Oblation, accompanied with tender Care, Love and Desires, for the welfare, supply, deliverance and Salvation of the Church. Three things therefore concur hereunto. (1.) The Presentation of his Person before the Throne of God on our behalf, chap. 9. 24. This renders it sacerdotal. His Appearance in Person for us is required thereunto. (2.) The Representation of his Death, Oblation and Sacrifice for us, which gives Power, Life and Efficacy unto his Intercession. Thence he appears in the midst of the Throne as a Lamb that had been slain,