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Lectures upon the three first chapters of the RevelationLectures vpon the three first chapters of the Reuelation
Lectures upon the three first chapters of the Revelation: preached in Cambridge anno Dom. 1595. by Master William Perkins, and now published for the benefit of this Church, by Robert Hill Bachelor in Divinity. To which is added an excellent sermon, penned at the request of that noble and wise councillor, Ambrose, Earle of Warwick: in which is proved that Rome is Babylon, and that Babylon is fallenLectures vpon the three first chapters of the Reuelation: preached in Cambridge anno Dom. 1595. by Master William Perkins, and now published for the benefite of this Church, by Robert Hill Bachelor in Diuinitie. To which is added an excellent sermon, penned at the request of that noble and wise councellor, Ambrose, Earle of Warwicke: in which is proued that Rome is Babylon, and that Babylon is fallen
London: printed by Richard Field for Cuthbert Burbie, 1604
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.
And from Jesus Christ. 1That is, grace and peace from Jesus Christ. Where Christ Jesus is joined to the Father and the holy Ghost, in bestowing grace and peace on his Church.
And from Iesus Christ. 1That is, grace and peace from Iesus Christ. Where Christ Iesus is ioyned to the Father and the holy Ghost, in bestowing grace and peace on his Church.
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Ob. Why is Christ, the second person of the Trinity, placed after the holy Ghost the third Person? Answ. For two causes. First, Christ is considered two ways: first, as he is the Son of the Father: secondly, as he is the Mediator of the Church. Now as he is the Son of the Father, he is the second Person in Trinity, and so before the holy Ghost in order. Secondly, as he is Mediator; and so he is after them both, the Father and the holy Ghost: Esa. 61. 1. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, hath sent me to preach. Where Christ is sent by the holy Ghost to preach, as he is Mediator, and so as he is sent, in that respect he is after the holy Ghost.
Ob. Why is Christ, the second person of the Trinitie, placed after the holy Ghost the third Person? Answ. For two causes. First, Christ is considered two wayes: first, as he is the Sonne of the Father: secondly, as he is the Mediator of the Church. Now as he is the Sonne of the Father, he is the second Person in Trinitie, and so before the holy Ghost in order. Secondly, as he is Mediator; and so he is after them both, the Father and the holy Ghost: Esa. 61. 1