A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, writtenA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written

An entrance shall be given you; I call this the Readiness of the Passage. The way is not hedged up with thorns, nor barricadoed with bulwarks, nor mazed like ⟨p. 226⟩an intricate labyrinth; Patet, there is an Entrance. In the tractation of this doctrine, because it is the heart of the Text, I will consider three things. First, the proposition, that the way to blessedness is open: next, I will clear the way from certain obstacles, that may seem to cross the truth of this assertion: lastly, I will declare wherein this Entrance consists.

An entrance shall be given you; I call this the Readinesse of the Passage. The way is not hedged up with thornes, nor barricado'd with bulwarkes, nor maz'd like ⟨p. 226⟩an intricate labyrinth; Patet, there is an Entrance. In the tractation of this doctrine, because it is the heart of the Text, I will consider three things. First, the proposition, that the way to blessednesse is open: next, I will cleare the way from certaine obstacles, that may seeme to crosse the truth of this assertion: lastly, I will declare wherin this Entrance consists.

The passage to grace and mercy is open, and ready to entertain all entering feet. From the first fall, sin had shut it up, but now CHRIST hath opened it, Revel. 3.7. He that hath the key of David openeth, and no man shutteth. The Pope presumes he hath that key, and lets in whom he pleaseth: Oh miserable man, why doth he not then let in himself? Idolaters, Sorcerers, Adulterers, Heretics, have had that imaginary key; yet could they get no entrance into heaven. Only CHRIST opens that gate, and gives entrance. Thrice was heaven opened to himself: at his Baptism, Matthew. 3.16. at his transfiguration,