§. 138. Of repeating the same things.
IN the 28. verse is the second part of the aforesaid comparison as is evident by this note of reddition or application, a 1.1 SO, wherein two things in Christ are ma∣nifested to be answerable to the two things noted of man.
- 1. Man dyeth butb 1.2 once, and Christ was but once offered.
- 2. After mans death commeth judgement, and Christ having offered himself, will appear the second time in judgement.
The principal point for this comparison was produced, was to prove that Christ was offered but once. This is here directly concluded. It was thrice before affir∣med, namely, Chap. 7. v. 27. and v. 12. 5. 60. and 26. §. 120. of this Chapter. Here the fourth time, and again Chap. 10. v. 10.
The Apostle knew that it was a true sure, and weighty point; and he foresaw that* 1.3 it would be much questioned and contradicted: as it is by the Papists in their Masse, wherein they say, that the very body of Christ is daily offered up.