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The character of a "Surety,"for example, given to the Saviour in the divine oracles, necessarily involves the covenant, since the least that can be said of that relation, is that he who bears it, is constituted the representative of others, and thereby comes under an engagement to fulfill certain obligations in their name, and for their benefit. And when about to offer up his own life upon the cross, he said, "Lo I come to do thy will, O God." But how could this fearful sacrifice have been known to be the will of God, had he not previously so declared it? The prophets abound in declarations ...more
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Andrew
Howell on both ant and OT texts showing Christ is a surety for his people and that the substance of the covenant of redemption is prophesied throughout the Bible.
The Covenants
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