A53696:1626
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
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The especial Foundation of all this Trust is in an eminent manner expressed, Isaiah 53.10, 11, 12. His suffering for the sins of all those to whom he intends to communicate of this his fullness, according to the will of God; and the Purchase he made in his death, according to the tenor of the Covenant of the Mediator, makes it just and righteous that he should enjoy this part of his Inheritance. Heb. 2.17. chap. 9.12. The Father says unto him, Seest thou these poor wretched Creatures, that lie perishing in their blood, and under the curse? They had once my Image gloriously enstamped on them, and were every way meet for my service; but behold the Misery that is come upon them, by their sin and rebellion; sentence is gone forth against them upon their sin; and they want nothing to shut them up under Everlasting Ruin, but the Execution of it: Wilt thou undertake for to be their Saviour and Deliverer, to save them from their sins, and the wrath to come? Wilt thou make thy Soul an Offering for their sins? and lay down thy Life a Ransom for them? Hast thou Love enough to wash them in thy own Blood, in a Nature to be taken of them? Being obedient therein unto death, the death of the Cross? Whereunto he replies, I am content to do thy Will, and will undertake this work, and that with joy and delight. Lo, I come for that purpose, my delight is with these sons men, Psal. 40.8. Prov. 8.31. What they have taken, I will pay. What is due from them, let it be required at my hand. I am ready to undergo Wrath and curse for them, and to pour out my soul unto death. It shall be, saith the Father, as thou hast spoken, and thou shalt see of the travel of thy soul and be satisfied. I will give thee for a Covenant and a Leader unto them, and thou shalt be the Captain of their salvation. To this end take into thy power and disposal all the Treasures of Heaven, all Mercy and Grace to give out unto them for whom thou hast undertaken. Behold, here are unsearchable hidden Treasures, not of many Generations, but laid up from Eternity; take all these Riches into thy power, and at thy disposal shall they be for ever. This is the noble peculiar foundation of this part of the Inheritance of Christ.
The especial Foundation of all this Trust is in an eminent manner expressed, Esay 53.10, 11, 12. His suffering for the sins of all those to whom he intends to communicate of this his fulness, according to the will of God; and the Purchase he made in his death, according to the tenour of the Covenant of the Mediator, makes it just and righteous that he should enjoy this part of his Inheritance.