Doctrine 5. All these things were alwayes declared only by the Spirit of Christ that was in the Prophets.
This is gathered from the eleventh Verse.
Reason. Because as no man knowes the things of man, but the Spirit of man, so no man knowes the things of Christ, but the Spirit of Christ, 1 Corinthians 2.11.
Vse 1. This may serve for information, hereby we may confirme our selves in the truth of Christs divine nature, because the Spirit of God which spake in the Prophets from the beginning, is here expresly called the Spirit of Christ.
2. To exhort us, to depend upon Christ, and from his Spirit to seek for all light in searching the Scriptures, and inquiring after divine things.
Doctrine 6. Although saving grace was the same, that was in the Church from the beginning of the world, yet notwithstanding great is our prerogative in this grace above the Prophets, and those to whom they prophesied before the comming of Christ.
This is gathered from the twelfth Verse, Not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister.
Reason 1. It is by reason of that clearer light which accompanied the comming of the Sunne, and continues from that time.
2. By reason of the greater efficacy of the holy Ghost, as it is in the text.
3. By reason of the larger communication of this grace, which is now extended unto all Nations.