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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
Exegesis of chapter 7 › Exegesis of verses 1, 2, 3: Ver. 1, 2, 3.
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Acts of Munificence & Bounty are memorable & Praise-worthy, though they no way belong unto things Sacred by Virtue of Divine Institution. So was this Bringing forth of Bread & Wine by Melchizedek to Refresh Abraham and his People, though there was nothing of Sacrifice therein. In former Ages either Men were more inclined to such Acts than now they are, or there were more efficacious means of engaging them thereunto, than are judged meet now to be made Use of, because perhaps discovered to have something of deceit in them. But this went along with all their Bounty, that they would make the Acts of it Sacred and Religious, all should be peculiarly devoted and dedicated unto ⟨p. 99⟩God; wherein, although their Pious Intentions are to be commended, yet it may justly be feared that they missed of their aim, in making Things and Services Sacred which God had not made so. But such Acts as those we speak of towards Men, need no more of Religion in them; but that they be done in Obedience to the Will of God, who requires of us to do good to all, and to exercise loving kindness in the Earth. They are so good and Praise-worthy, provided, (1.) They are of real Use, and not in things that serve only for Ostentation and show. (2.) That they interfere with no other especial Duty, nor cause an Omission of what is Necessary, &c. Again,
Acts of Munificence & Bounty are memorable & Praise-worthy, though they no way belong unto things Sacred by Virtue of Divine Institution. So was this Bringing forth of Bread & Wine by Melchisedec to Refresh Abraham and his People, though there was nothing of Sacrifice therein. In former Ages either Men were more inclined to such Acts than now they are, or there were more efficacious means of engaging them thereunto, than are judged meet now to be made Use of, because perhaps discovered to have something of deceit in them. But this went along with all their Bounty, that they would make the Acts of it Sacred and Religious, all should be peculiarly devoted and dedicated unto ⟨p. 99⟩God; wherein, although their Pious Intentions are to be commended, yet it may justly be feared that they missed of their aim, in making Things and Services Sacred which God had not made so. But such Acts as those we speak of towards Men, need no more of Religion in them; but that they be done in Obedience to the Will of God, who requires of us to do good to all, and to exercise loving kindness in the Earth. They are so good and Praise-worthy, provided, (1.) They are of real Use, and not in things that serve only for Ostentation and show. (2.) That they enterfere with no other especial Duty, nor cause an Omission of what is Necessary, &c. Again,