A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdayes lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine Wiliam Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabeticall tables ...

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Title: A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdayes lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine Wiliam Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabeticall tables ...
Author: Gouge, William, 1578-1653.
Publication: London :: Printed by A.M., T.W. and S.G. for Joshua Kirton,; 1655.
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§. 13. Of the respects wherein the word of Angels was steadfast.

THe word of Angels may be said to be steadfast in three especial respects.

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1 In the Event: in that whatsoever they declared by prediction, promise or threatning, was answerably accomplished.

Of predictions, take these instances, Gen. 16. 11, 12. & 31. 11, 12. Zech. 1. 9, &c. Matth. 28. 5, 7. Acts 10. 3, &c. Rev. 1. 1.

Of promises, take these, Gen. 18. 10. Iudges 13. 3. Matth. 1. 20. Acts 27. 23.

Of threatnings, take these, Gen. 19. 13. 2 Kings 1. 3, 4.

These particulars are sufficient to prove the point in hand. As for the generall, I dare boldly say, that never was any matter of history, or or promise of good, or threatning of judgement declared by an Angel, but answerably it was accomplish∣ed: and in that respect an Angels word was steadfast.
2 The word of Angels was steadfast in regard of the bond, which bound them to whom any duty was enjoyned, or direction given, to observe the same. For they were extraordinarily sent from God: yea they were the chiefest of Gods Messengers. Saints thereupon believed their word, and obeyed their charge: As Manoah, Judg. 13. 8, 12. Elijah, 1 Kings 19. 8. 2 Kings 1. 15. The Virgin Mary, Luke 1. 38. Ioseph, Matth. 1. 24. and sundry others.
3. Their word was steadfast in regard of the penalty which was inflicted on such as believed not, or obeyed not their word. Hereof see §. 16, 17.