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Exercitations on the Epistle to the Hebrews
Exercitations on the Epistle to the Hebrews also concerning the Messiah wherein the promises concerning him to be a spiritual redeemer of mankind are explained and vindicated, his coming and accomplishment of his work according to the promises is proved and confirmed, the person, or who he is, is declared, the whole economy of the mosaical law, rites, worship, and sacrifice is explained : and in all the doctrine of the person, office, and work of the Messiah is opened, the nature and demerit of the first sin is unfolded, the opinions and traditions of the ancient and modern Jews are examined, their objections against the Lord Christ and the Gospel are answered, the time of the coming of the Messiah is stated, and the great fundamental truths of the Gospel vindicated : with an exposition and discourses on the two first chapters of the said epistle to the Hebrews / by J. Owen ...Exercitations on the Epistle to the Hebrews also concerning the Messiah wherein the promises concerning him to be a spiritual redeemer of mankind are explained and vindicated, his coming and accomplishment of his work according to the promises is proved and confirmed, the person, or who he is, is declared, the whole oeconomy of the mosaical law, rites, worship, and sacrifice is explained : and in all the doctrine of the person, office, and work of the Messiah is opened, the nature and demerit of the first sin is unfolded, the opinions and traditions of the antient and modern Jews are examined, their objections against the Lord Christ and the Gospel are answered, the time of the coming of the Messiah is stated, and the great fundamental truths of the Gospel vindicated : with an exposition and discourses on the two first chapters of the said epistle to the Hebrews / by J. Owen ...
London: printed by Robert White for Nathaniel Ponder, 1668
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.
3. He so gave out the Light and Knowledge of himself, as that the great work which he had to accomplish, that lay in the stores of his infinitely Wise Will, as the end and issue of all Revelations, namely, the bringing forth of Christ into the world, in the way wherein he was to come, and for the Ends which he was to bring about, might not be obviated. He gave light enough to believers to enable them to receive him; and not so much, as to hinder obdurate sinners, from crucifying him.
4. He did this work so, that the Preeminence fully to reveal him, and ultimately, might be reserved for him, in whom all things were to be gathered unto an head. All Privileges were to be kept for, and unto him; which was principally done by this gradual Revelation of the mind of God.
4. He did this work so, that the Preheminence fully to reveal him, and ultimately, might be reserved for him, in whom all things were to be gathered unto an head. All Priviledges were to be kept for, and unto him; which was principally done by this gradual Revelation of the mind of God.
5. And there was tender Care conjoined with this infinite Wisdom. None of his elect in any age, were left without that Light and instruction which were needful for them in their seasons and generations: And this so given out unto them, as that they might have fresh consolation and supportment, as their occasions did require. Whilst the Church of old was under this dispensation, they were still hearkening when they should hear new tidings from Heaven for their teaching and refreshment. And if any difficulty did at any time befall them, they were sure not to want relief in this kind. And this was necessary before the final hand was set to the work. And this discovers the woeful state of the present Jews. They grant that the Revelation of the Will