Thematic Bible: Had
Thematic Bible
Church of israel » Had » Appointed ordinances
only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation.
Verse Concepts
The first alliance then had rites of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.
Verse Concepts
Church of israel » Had » An ordained ministry
Church of israel » Had » A spiritual church within it
However, the divine promise cannot but have its effect. for they are not the whole of Israel, who are descended from Israel: neither are they who are the race of Abraham, all children: but 'tis said, "in Isaac shall thy posterity be called." that is, the children by natural descent are not thereby the children of God: but the children of the promise are alone considered as his posterity.
God hath not discarded his people whom he formerly approv'd. don't you know what the scripture says of Elias? how he complain'd to God against Israel, in these words, "Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I alone am left, and they seek my life also." but what said the oracle to him? "I have reserved to my self seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal." read more.
in like manner at this time there is also a remnant chosen by the divine favour; and if it be by favour, it is not upon the account of merit. for then mercy would not be mercy. "What then, hath not Israel obtained what he sought for?" no, but the chosen remnant have obtained it, and the rest are obdurate to this day,
in like manner at this time there is also a remnant chosen by the divine favour; and if it be by favour, it is not upon the account of merit. for then mercy would not be mercy. "What then, hath not Israel obtained what he sought for?" no, but the chosen remnant have obtained it, and the rest are obdurate to this day,