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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.
The Prophecy came not by the will of man, but men spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.] This is the first point; their Indictation, Inspiration, Suggestion. Saint Augustine from this place, condemns their damnable heresy, that esteemed the Holy Ghost less and inferior to the Father and Sonne: Aut quod sceleratius est, ministrum potius quàm Deum; But, saith he, shall we call him a creature, qui carnem Domini creavit, who created the humanity of CHRIST? Qui Filium Dei misit; Who sent the Son of God? Luke 4.18. The Spirit of the Lord hath sent me to heale, &c. Qui plane Deus, Who is plainly called God? Act. 5.4. Thou hast lied to the Holy Ghost: What is he? the Apostle directly explains it, Thou hast lied unto God, 1 Cor. 3.16. You are the Temple of God, and the Holy Spirit (who is that God) dwelleth in you. Here that Spirit speaketh in the Prophets: Matth. 10.20. he speaketh in the Apostles. It is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. Who is he that doth all this? 2 Tim. 3.16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God: it is God himself. Will you consider with me some reasons, arguments, and demonstrative proofs; whereby our faith may be confirmed, that all Scripture cometh by the inspiration of God.
The Prophecie came not by the will of man, but men spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.] This is the first point; their Indictation, Inspiration, Suggestion. Saint Augustine from this place, condemnes their damnable heresie, that esteemed the Holy Ghost lesse and inferiour to the Father and Sonne: Aut quod sceleratius est, ministrum potius quàm Deum; But, saith he, shall we call him a creature, qui carnem Domini creavit, who created the humanity of CHRIST? Qui Filium Dei misit; Who sent the Sonne of God? Luke 4.18. The Spirit of the Lord hath sent mee to heale, &c. Qui plane Deus, Who is plainely called God? Act. 5.4. Thou hast lyed to the Holy Ghost: What is he? the Apostle directly explaines it, Thou hast lyed unto God,