A53696:970
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.
§ 66 Furthermore, as Moses had not a power of working miracles constantly resident with him, which he might exert according unto his own will; so he was very far from being able to communicate any such power unto others. God indeed took of the Spirit that was on him, and gave it unto the Elders that were to be joined with him in the Government of the people, Numb. 11.25. but yet neither was there a power of working miracles going along with that Spirit, but only ability for Rule and Government; nor yet was that communication of it any act of Moses at all. But now our Lord Jesus, as he had the Divine Power mentioned always with him, so he could give Authority and Power unto whom he pleased, to effect all such miraculous works, as were any way necessary for the confirmation of their Doctrine. Of this nature was the Commission which he gave the Twelve when he sent them forth, Matth. 10.8. Heal the sick, cleanse the Lepers, raise the dead, cast out Devils. As also that unto the LXX. Luke 10.17, 19. yea, he promised them, which also came to pass, that by his power and presence with them, they should do greater things then those which they had seen him to do. John 14.12. Mark 16.17. And this difference is so eminent that nothing can be objected against it. This more evidently confirmed him to be the Master, then all the mighty works which he wrought in his own Person on the earth.
§ 66 Furthermore, as Moses had not a power of working miracles constantly resident with him, which he might exert according unto his own will; so he was very far from being able to communicate any such power unto others. God indeed took of the Spirit that was on him, and gave it unto the Elders that were to be joyned with him in the Government of the people, Numb. 11.25. but yet neither was there a power of working miracles going along with that Spirit, but only ability for Rule and Government; nor yet was that communication of it any act of Moses at all. But now our Lord Jesus, as he had the Divine Power mentioned alwayes with him, so he could give Authority and Power unto whom he pleased, to effect all such miraculous works, as were any way necessary for the confirmation of their Doctrine. Of this nature was the Commission which he gave the Twelve when he sent them forth,