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A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, writtenA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written
A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, written by the blessed apostle St. Peter. By Thomas AdamsA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written by the blessed apostle St. Peter. By Thomas Adams
London: printed by Richard Badger and Felix Kyngston for Jacob Bloome, 1633London: printed by Richard Badger and Felix Kyngston for Iacob Bloome, 1633
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
This Witnessing was one of the Apostles prime excellencies and privileges above •thers. The first privilege was their Mission, which was immediately from Christ himself, I send you: whereas we are sent from him mediately by others. The second, was their Commission; Preach and Baptize, &c. They were sent to plant the Church, whereas we build upon their foundation. The third, was their Authority, ••h. 20.22. Christ breathed on them, and said, Receive ye the Holy Ghost. There was number of ceremonies to make up a Levitical Priest; anointings, washings, &c. •ut to make up an Evangelical Priest, Christ only breathed on them: thus in a great •easure they received the Holy Ghost, Act. 2.3. There sate upon them cloven tongues, ••ke as of fire. Such a fire was kindled on that day of Pentecost, that the whole world •ath been the warmer for it ever since. Therefore Chrysostom calls the Apostleship, spiritual Consulship, which was the greatest office in the Roman Government. •he last privilege is their Testimony, and Election to this testimony.1 God raised up Christ, and showed him openly; Not to all the people, but to us Witnesses, chosen before […] God. The Lord sent them forth ad testificandum, to bear witness of Christ.
This Witnessing was one of the Apostles prime excellencies and privileges above •thers. The first privilege was their Mission, which was immediately from Christ •imselfe, I send you: whereas we are sent from him mediately by others. The se•ond, was their Commission; Preach and Baptize, &c. They were sent to plant the Church, whereas we build upon their foundation. The third, was their Authority, ••h. 20.22. Christ breathed on them, and said, Receive yee the Holy Ghost. There was number of ceremonies to make up a Leviticall Priest; anointings, washings, &c. ut to make up an Evangelicall Priest, Christ only breathed on them: thus in a great easure they received the Holy Ghost,