§. 37. Of the accomplishments of Gods promise in some.
THis a 1.1 Verb, it remaineth, is in Greek a compound. b 1.2 The simple signifieth 〈◊〉〈◊〉 leave. The Preposition signifieth from. The compound Verb implieth a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of one thing, upon the rejection of another, vers. 9. Where nothing 〈◊〉〈◊〉, this word is joyned with a negative. It is said of such as sin wilfully, &c. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 •…•…maineth no more Sacrifice for sin, Heb. 10. 26. This translation of the word, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉, is here very fit.* 1.3
•…•…he persons failing of the rest promised to them, it remaineth that other persons, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 another rest be enquired after. That which remains, is, that some enter. For a promise of God cannot be utterly made void. Though many reap no good •…•…ereby, yet others shall be made partakers of the benefit of it. Most in the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 refused to enter into the Ark, yet Noah and his family had the benefit of it, 〈◊〉〈◊〉. 7. 7. Sodom and Gomorrah, and the Cities about them regarded not Gods 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to save themselves, yet Lot and his two daughters did, Gen. 19. 30. Though 〈◊〉〈◊〉 •…•…ny perished in the wildernesse, yet Caleb and Ioshua entred into Canaan, 〈◊〉〈◊〉. 14▪ 30.
If none should believe, but all be deprived of the promise by unbelief, Gods 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and faith might seem to be without effect: and altogether in vain.
Lea•…•… hereby to take heed of questioning Gods truth by reason of the unbelief of so•…•…, What if some do not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God with∣•…•… 〈◊〉〈◊〉▪ God forbid, Rom. 3. 3. The Lord knows that some will believe, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 •…•… right use of his promise, He knoweth them that are his, 2 Tim. 2. 19. For 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉 especially he makes his promise.
Be 〈◊〉〈◊〉 discouraged that many are deprived of the promise. Believers will say, G•…•… 〈◊〉〈◊〉 •…•…r refuge, &c. Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be removed, &c. Ps•…•…. 40. 1, 2. God can and will discern his, though men see them not, Rom. 11. 4. Let us therefore be of Ioshua his resolution, Iosh. 24. 15.