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Obj. THis relative children, may have reference to God the Father who gave them, as well as to Christ who bought them.
Answ. It may not be denied but that Saints are Gods children as they are rege∣nerate, (Ioh. 1. 13. 1 Pet. 1. 3.) and as they are adopted, Rom. 8. 15, 16. But the Prophet and Apostle do both speak of Christs Propheticall Office; and, to shew
the power thereof, these children are brought in, as begotten by Christs Word and Ministry: and in this respect they are styled children in reference to Christ.
The Prophet Isaiah maketh mention hereof, to shew, that notwithstanding the infidelity, obstinacy and apostacy of the greater part of them which professed themselves the people of God, Christ by his Gospel should so work upon all those that were given unto him by his Father, as they would all hearken unto his voice and follow him, till, all being gathered together, both he and they should be pre∣sented unto God his Father.
To this very purpose is it here also applied by the Apostle, to shew the power and efficacy of Christs Propheticall Office: that notwithstanding he took upon him mans weak nature, and met with many obstacles, yet through the help of God, in whom he trusted, he should bring many children with him to glory.