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§. 56. Of Observations raised out of Heb. 5. 7, 8, 9, 10.
I. CHrists time on earth was but short. Here it is set forth by daies. See §. 33.* 1.1
II. Christs humane nature was a frail nature. It was flesh. See §. 33.
III. Christs sufferings were only for the time of this life. They were in the daies of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉. See §. 33.
IV. Christ as our Priest offered for us. This is plainly expressed. See §. 34.
V. The gifts which Christ offered up were prayers. This also is plainly expressed. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 § 36.
VI. Christ added supplications to prayers. Of the difference betwixt prayers and 〈◊〉〈◊〉, See §. 35.
VII. Christ prayers were very ardent. They were strong cryings. See §. 37.
VIII. Christ prayers were mixed with tears. This is here expressed. See §. 37.
IX. Christs agony was very great. The effects thereof here noted do demonstrate is much. See §. 38.
X. In extraordinary distresse, extraordinary prayer is to be made. Christs distresse 〈◊〉〈◊〉 extraordinary, so was his prayer. See §. 39.
XI. Prayer is to be made to God alone. Christs pattern teacheth thus much. See §. 40.
XII. They who call on God must believe that he is able to help. For this end is God 〈◊〉〈◊〉 described, Who is able, &c. See §. 40.
XIII. God hath power over death. For he can save from death. See. §. 41.
XIV. God can keep such as die from being swallowed up of death. Thus was Christ 〈◊〉〈◊〉 from death. See §. 42.
XV. Christ was offered up to death. Thus much is intended by the mention of death i•…•… this place. See §. 42.
XVI. Christ prayers were heard. This is expresly set down. See §. 43.
XVII. Christ feared. This is here taken for grant. See §. 44.
XVIII. Christ was delivered from what he feared. This is the meaning of this 〈◊〉〈◊〉, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 was heard. See §. 44.
XIX. Faith and fear may stand together. Christ prayer was an effect of faith, yet 〈◊〉〈◊〉. See §. 45.
XX. Christs sufferings are no matter of offence. These discretive particles, Though,* 1.2 〈◊〉〈◊〉, import as much. § 46.
XXI. Christ was the Son of God. This is here intended under this word, A Son. See §. 46.
XXII. The best and dearest to God are subject to sufferings. So was the Sonne of God. See § 46.
XXIII. Experience is a teacher. This is the learning here intended. See §. 47.
XXIV. Suffering is a kin•…•…e of obedience. This is the obedience here meant. See §. 48.
XXV. Christ suffered much. This is taken for grant under this phrase, By the thi•…•…gs which he suffered. See §. 48.
XXVI. Christ was 〈◊〉〈◊〉 by his sufferings. This is here implied under this phrase,* 1.3 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉. See §. 49.
XXVII. What Christ •…•…uffered was for mans salvation Salvation is here laid down 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the end of Christs sufferings. See §. 49.
XXVIII. Christ is the author of salvation. These are the very words of the text. See § 50
XXIX Salvation purchased by Christ is •…•…ternall. So is it here styled. See §. 51.
XXX. True obedience is that which is yeelded to Christs Word. This relative HIM (〈◊〉〈◊〉) hath reference to Christ and his Word. See §. 52.
XXXI. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 but such as they Christ can be saved. Salvation is here appropriated 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉. See §. 52.
XXXII. All that obey Christ shall be saved. The generall particle ALL, intends 〈◊〉〈◊〉 much. See §. 53.
XXXIII. Christ was an Highpriest.* 1.4
XXXIV. Christ was called of God to be an Highpriest. These two last Doctrines are in the words of them expressed.