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§. 29. Of observations raised out of Heb. 7. 1, 2, 3.
Vers. 1. I. DEep mysteries must be explained. This causall particle FOR shew∣eth the reason why the Apostle doth unfold this mystery of Melchi∣sedec: because he had implyed that it was a deep mystery, Chap. 5. 11. See §. 2.
II. Melchisedec was an especiall type of Christ. This is the generall sum of all.
III. A King is a warrantable function. It is warranted in the example of Melchise∣dec. See §. 3.
IV. Kings have their speciall jurisdiction. So was Salem to Melchisedec. See §. 4.
V. True Priests are Priests of God. Such an one was Melchisedec. See §. 5.
VI. God is the most high. This is his title. See §. 6.
VII. Melchisedec was both King and Priest. Both these functions are here ex∣presly attributed to him. See §. 7.
VIII. Kindred in distresse are to be succoured. Abraham succoured Lot his Kins∣man. See §. 10.
IX. Neighbours ought to congratulate one anothers victory. So did Melchisedec A∣brahams neighbour. See §. 8, 11.
X. Refreshing is to be affoorded to Souldiers. So did Melchisedec to Abrahams Soul∣diers. See §. 8.
XI. Enemies in war may be slain. The slaughter here mentioned is of such. See §. 9.
XII. Kings in war are not free from slaughter. Kings are here said to be slain. See §. 9.
XIII. Pious salutations are commendable. Melchisedecs blessing was in the gene∣rall a salutation. See §. 13.
XIV. Ministers have an especiall power to blesse people. Melchisedec as a Minister of God, blessed Abraham. See §. 14.
XV. Christ blesseth the faithfull. This is inferred from the type. See §. 15.
Vers. 2. XVI. Tenths were of old paid to Gods Ministers. Abram paid them to Melchisedec. See §. 16, 17.
XVII. Ministers of the word must be maintained by people. This is gathered from the generall equity of tythes. See §. 18.
XVIII. Strange tongues are to be interpreted. This phrase, by interpretation in∣tendeth as much. See §. 19.
XIX. Kings must be righteous. This is the meaning of Melchisedecs name. See §. 19, 20.
XX. Kings must be peaceable. This is implied under this word Salem. See §. 22.
XXI. Christ was a King of righteousnesse and peace. He was the truth of both these. See §. 21.
Vers. 3. XXII. Matters concealed may be mysteries. Here is an instance given of many particulars. See §. 23.
XXIII. Christ as man was without Father.
XXIV. Christ as God was without Mother and descent.
XXV. Christ was God eternall. These were the truths of the things concealed. See §. 24.
XXVI. There were resemblances of Christ before his incarnation. Melchisedec i•…•… here said to be like him. See §. 25.
XXVII. Christ was the Son of God. Christ is here meant under that title. See §. 2•…•….
XXVIII. Christ is a perpetuall Priest. He so abideth continually. See §. 26.