PUBLIC-DOMAIN CHRISTIAN BOOK
The Works of John Owen — Volume 23
John Owen · 307,706 words · 316 reading sections
Section 301
[4.] Know that where reproach goes before, persecution will fol- low after, in the course of the world. It thunders in reproaches, and falls in a storm of persecution. These sufferings consisted in afflictions; these afflictions did partly ensue upon and partly accom- pany these reproaches. For those who endeavour to b…
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But I am rather inclined unto a double distribution of things _and persons in the text, both included in the rotro wév and the rodro 0& ‘That of things is actual suffering, and a participation of the sufierings of others. That of persons is this, that all those unto whom he wrote did not actually in their own persons s…
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2. He expresseth the concernment of these Hebrews in those bonds of his: cvveradjoure, they suffered together with him therein. They were not unconcerned in his suffer- ings, as being satisfied with the own freedom, as is the manner of some. Now, compassion consists in these things. (1.) A real con- dolency, grief, and…
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(1.) “ Knowing that we have in ourselves.” The things which they had lost were their “ goods,” or their “ substance,” as they are called, Luke xv. 18. Unto these he opposeth the “substance ;” which of what nature 1t is he declares in comparison with those other goods. Those other “goods” were so theirs as that they wer…
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- [4.] How this “substance” is “better” than outward enjoyments, and “abiding,” needs not to be explained, they are things in them- selves so plain and evident. This twofold interpretation of the words is so far coincident and agreeing in the same sense in general, that we may draw our obser- vations from both or eith…
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In this confidence, as to invincible constancy of mind and boldness in the profession of the gospel, in the face of all difficulties, through a trust in God and a valuation of the eternal reward, which are the foundation of it. This frame of spirit they ought to labour to con- firm in themselves, who are or may be cal…
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That this confidence hath this “recompence of reward,”—that is, it gives a right and title unto the future reward of glory; it hath it in the promise and constitution of God. Whoever abides in its _ exercise shall be no loser in the issue. They are as sure in divine promises as in our own possession. And although they …
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Obs. II. He that would abide faithful in difficult seasons, must fortify his soul with an unconquerable patience—(1.) Then pray for it. (2.) Give it its due exercise in the approaches of troubles, that it be not pressed and overwhelmed by thoughts. contrary unto it. (8.) Take care to keep faith vigorous and active; it …
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Obs. IV. Believers ought to sustain themselves in their sufferings with the promise of future glory. Thy emary- yeriny. VER. 37-39.] EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS. 581 Obs. V. The future blessedness is given unto us by the promise, and is therefore free and undeserved. Obs. VI. The consideration of eternal life as the fre…
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VER. 37-39.] EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS. 583 » 1. He respects in this verse the season of the accomplishment of what he now proposeth unto them. And there are three things therein :— (1.) An acknowledgment that it is not ammediately to be looked | for. For it isa thing yet to be waited for,—‘ Yet there remains some time …
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VER. 37-39. ] EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS. 585. - mentioned did, especially that of the Jews, whose destruction was therefore speedy and at once, but in a long tract of time grew up gradually unto its height; so he will destroy it in like manner. And therefore, although he hath set his hand unto that work, and _ begun the …
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Obs. VIII. Faith in any church satisfies the souls of men with what is the good and deliverance of that state, although a man do know or is persuaded that personally he shall not see it himself, nor enjoy it. The faith of this kind is for the church, and not for men’s individual persons. Obs. IX. Under despondencies a…
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(4.) “ He shall live.” Life in both the principal senses of it is here intended. [1.} He shall not die in and from his profession; he shall not perish as trees plucked up by the roots, twice dead; he shall maintain a spiritual life, the life of — God, as the psalmist speaks, “(I shall not die, but live, and declare the…
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Obs. XV. No persons whatever ought to be, on any considera- tion, secure against those sins which present circumstances give an efficacy unto. Obs. XVI. It is an effect of spiritual wisdom, to discern what is the dangerous and prevailing temptation of any season, and vigor- ously to set ourselves in opposition unto it…
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In the words there is a double supposition, of a twofold opposite state and a twofold opposite event, whose foundation is laid in the verse foregoing, The states are broorod%s on the one hand, and siorswg on the other. The events are perdition on the one hand, and saving the soul on the other. The first of these is den…
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