A53678:2087
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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I see nothing absurd in this Opinion, nor contradictory unto the Analogy of Faith. But the Design of the Apostle in using these words and expressions, will not allow this to be his especial meaning. For somewhat he doth intend that the Old Tabernacle did typify and represent, which it did not the Fabric of the Universe, but that especial pattern which was showed unto Moses in the Mount.
I see nothing absurd in this Opinion, nor contradictory unto the Analogy of Faith. But the Design of the Apostle in using these words and expressions, will not allow this to be his especial meaning. For somewhat he doth intend that the Old Tabernacle did typify and represent, which it did not the Fabrick of the Universe, but that especial pattern which was shewed unto Moses in the Mount.
2. Some with more probability do judge, that by the true Tabernacle, the Universal Spiritual, Catholic Church, is intended. For this is compared expressly unto a Tabernacle, Isa. 33. 20. Chap. 54. 2. And herein doth God dwell, and walk amongst men. Hereof Christ may be said to be the minister. For as he is the Head of it, so he dwelleth in it. And it is undoubtedly in the behalf of this Tabernacle, that he continueth to administer in the Holy Place: and all the Benefits of his Ministration do redound hereunto.
2. Some with more probability do judge, that by the true Tabernacle, the Universal Spiritual, Catholick Church, is intended. For this is compared expressly unto a Tabernacle, Isa. 33. 20. Chap. 54. 2. And herein doth God dwell, and walk amongst men. Hereof Christ may be said to be the minister. For as he is the Head of it, so he dwelleth in it. And it is undoubtedly in the behalf of this Tabernacle, that he continueth to administer in the Holy Place: and all the Benefits of his Ministration do redound hereunto.