A17385:1153
A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle general of St.…A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle generall of St.…
A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle general of St. Peter Wherein are most judiciously and profitably handled such points of doctrine as naturally flow from the text. Together with a very useful application thereof: and many good rules for a godly life. By Nicholas Byfield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex. To which is now newly added an alphabetical table, not formerly published.A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle generall of St. Peter VVherin are most judiciously and profitably handled such points of doctrine as naturally flow from the text. Together with a very usefull application thereof: and many good rules for a godly life. By Nicholas Byfield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex. To which is now newly added an alphabeticall table, not formerly published.
London: printed by Miles Flesher and Robert Young, 1637
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.
2. The doctrine here reported was delivered by the holy Ghost sent down from heaven, as the coherence shows. Therefore unless they can show the like authority for their traditions, they say nothing.
2. The doctrine here reported was delivered by the holy Ghost sent downe from heaven, as the coherence shews. Therefore unlesse they can shew the like authority for their traditions, they say nothing.
3. Their traditions were of the first sort, and so condemned in Scriptures.
Secondly, we may note, that Christians, when their hearts are turned unto God, do see a wonderful glory in spiritual things. They see that, which the Prophets desired to see, and could not, Mat. 13 16,17. 2 Cor. 3.16, 17, 18. which is one difference between the knowledge of the godly, and the knowledge of the wicked. For wicked men have but a dark glimmering knowledge that tends to baseness and bondage: and this should teach us to pray for the spirit of wisdom, and revelation, to know the riches tha• is in Christ Jesus; being daily careful, that the god of this world do not hide the glorious Gospel of Christ from us.
Secondly, we may note, that Christians, when their hearts are turned unto God, doe see a wonderfull glory in spirituall things. They see that, which the Prophets desired to see, and could not,