A17385:1163
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.
The Greek word properly signifieth good news; and in the New Testament the word is used to express that most happy news of God reconciled in Christ, and of perfect happiness in him.
The Greek word properly signifieth good newes; and in the New Testament the word is used to expresse that most happy newes of God reconciled in Christ, and of perfect happinesse in him.
Now because this news contains the more excellent part of Gods word, therefore I will consider of it more exactly. This heavenly news is the more admirable, if we consider, 1. What it is that the Gospel doth signify. 2. How we are assured of the news in the Gospel. 3. What are the effects of it. 4. What is required in the persons that have any part in this news.
Now because this newes contains the more excellent part of Gods word, therefore I will consider of it more exactly. This heavenly newes is the more admirable, if we consider, 1. What it is that the Gospell doth signifie. 2. How we are assured of the newes in the Gospell. 3. What are the effects of it. 4. What is required in the persons that have any part in this newes.
Then I would resolve certain questions; and lastly, make some use of all.
Then I would resolve certaine questions; and lastly, make some use of all.