Commentary upon the Gospel of St Matthew

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 edition. Excerpt: ... porated into Christ, by acceptance of the grace of the gospel, may rest secure in Christ's promises; founding our security upon the providence and omnipotence of God; and it is truly the greatest satisfaction and inward glory of the true Christian, to know for...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 edition. Excerpt: ... porated into Christ, by acceptance of the grace of the gospel, may rest secure in Christ's promises; founding our security upon the providence and omnipotence of God; and it is truly the greatest satisfaction and inward glory of the true Christian, to know for certain, that he is favoured' by, beloved of, and endeared to Him, who holds all creatures in His hand, by whom He is obeyed in all and everything; this consideration therefore imparts life to me. As to the angel coming down from heaven, and showing himself resplendent and bright in his person and in his garments, I remit myself to what they say, who speak, having some experience, for I have none, and thus can only report what others say. That, "And the angel answered and said," &c; this is a mode of speaking peculiar to Holy Scripture, which appears to mean, that it is not an answer to a question made and put, but that it is so, to what one might have desired to ask, or should have asked. Here it has to be taken into consideration, that the guard, who watched the sepulchre, were men, whilst they who came to see the sepulchre were women; now these were firm and constant, whilst the men feared, trembled, and became as dead men. God's works ever produce these same effects, they terrify and alarm men of the world to. such an extent as to make them lose all self-control;; whilst they comfort and cheer the children of God, ev.anj unto their transformation into God. That, "Behold . Hi. goeth before you into Galilee" &c, has to be combined with 1 what Christ promised His disciples when the supper was over, saying, "But after that I shall have risen again, I shall go before you into Galilee." As to the reasons why Christ was pleased to allow Himself to be seen by His disciples in Galilee, ...