How, and in what respects Christ may be called a Lamb?
There is no higher name or title to set forth dignity amongst men, than kings or mighty potentates.
Among the many things Christ is compared to in the holy scripture, to set forth his transcendent excellency, beauty, usefulness, and perfections, this of a Fountain is none of the least, it being a most profitable metaphor.
Was the kingdom offered to Israel? Ultimately, one’s answer to this question hinges upon how strictly he defines the word offer.
We are not commanded to totally remove ourselves from society, however, we are warned against loving the world or conforming ourselves to it.
