[139d] “Exposition of the Thirty-nine Articles,” by E. Harold, Lord Bishop of Ely, Art. II. p. 69.
[140] Owen’s “Introduction to the Study of Dogmatic Theology,” pp. 265, 266. See also, “Pearson on the Creed,” Art. iii. § 3.
[141] Philip, ii. 7, 8.
[142a] St. Luke ii. 52.
[142b] St. Mark xiii. 32; St. Matt. xxiv. 36.
[144a] Rom. ix. 5.
[144b] It may be observed that the above explanation does not in any way impair the argument in our Lord’s reply to His disciples. It furnishes quite a sufficient reason why such mysteries as “when shall these things be, and what shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world?” should be unrevealed to flesh and blood, that they are unknown to be angels of heaven, and even to the Son of Man, if His humanity be contemplated apart from His Divinity.
[147] Ps. xlix. 7, 8.
[148a] Joel ii. 2.
[148b] Mal. iv. 2.