§. 58. Of the Resolution of the tenth Verse of the second Chapter.
THe summe of this Text is, A reason of Christs sufferings. This is 1. Generally propounded. 2. Particularly exemplified.
In the Generall, 1. The Ground. 2. The Equity of the Point is declared.
The Ground is in this phrase, It became him. Here is implied:
- 1. The principall Author, in this relative HIM.
- 2. The procuring cause whereby that author was moved. This was, the decency of the thing: It became.
The Equity of the Reason is hinted in a description of the Author. He is descri∣bed, by his relation to creatures: and that two wayes,
- 1. As the supream End, For whom.
- 2. As the Efficient, By whom.
Both these are amplified by the extent of the Correlative, all things.
In the particular exemplification, is set down the main Point, That Christ suf∣fered. About it is declared:
- 1 A description of him that suffereth.
- 2. A declaration of the End of his sufferings.
He is described by two undertakings:
- 1. By bringing others to glory.
- 2. By being a Captain of their salvation.
In the former three points are expressed:
- 1. Christs Act, Bringing.
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2. The Subcects or Persons, Sonnes.
These are amplified by their multitude, Many.
- 3. The End to which they are brought, Glory.
The latter hath reference to the main reason, It became God, and shews, what it was that became him. In setting down whereof is noted:
- 1. Gods act, to make perfect.
- 2. The Person made perfect, Captain of their salvation. Here consider:
- First, Christs Office, Captain.
- Secondly, The End whereto, Salvation. This is amplified by the Persons to whom Salvation belongeth, Their.
- Thirdly, The Means whereby he was made perfect, through suffering.