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§. 49. Of no more offering for sin.
THe conclusion of the Apostle in this part thereof, where remission of these things is; taketh it for granted, that there is remission of sins; it is that which may be ob∣tained. Hereof see Chap. 5. v. 1. §. 8.
The latter part of the verse, which is an inference upon the former in these words, there is no more offering for sin, gives us to understand, that remission of sin is procu∣red by a sacrifice. For this phrase, there is no more, it implyeth that there was an of∣fering for sin. The typicall sacrifices under the law which were for sin, import as much. Though they could not of themselves take away sin: yet they shewed that there was a sacrifice that could, and would do it. This is in plain tearmes expres∣sed thus, Christ hath appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself: and the con∣trary is thus denyed, without shedding of blood is no remission, Chap. 9. 22, 26. The mention of blood to obtain redemption, Chap. 9. v. 12. and to cleanse from all sin, 1 〈◊〉〈◊〉. 1. 7. prove as much.
Gods justice and truth require that sin should be thus taken away, Gen. 2. 17. •…•…nd 3. 15.
- 1. This instructeth us,
- 1. In the horrible nature of sin.
- 2. In the admirable respect which God beareth to man.
- 2. This directeth us in seeking pardon to have our eye upon Christs sacrifice for sin. Thus shall we have two strong props to strengthen our faith▪
- 1. The freenesse of Gods grace.
- 2. The satisfaction of his justice.
How Gods mercy, and Christs merit, may stand together, see Chap. 2. v. 9. §. 78.
The two main points of the conclusion set down in this verse on these.
- 1. The one Sacrifice of Christ once offered is sufficient. Hereof see chap. 7. v. 27. §. 115.
- 2. Ost offering sacrifices implyeth imperfection. If this sacrifice of Christ were any more to be offered up, it would imply that sin was not fully discharged thereby. See v. 2. §. 4, 5. See also Chap. 7. v. 27. §. 112.