A17385:1193
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. For terror to wicked men, that contemn or neglect so great salvation; this is preached for a witness against worlds of them, Mat. 24.14. The anger of •od will be revealed from heaven against them, Rom. 1.18. God will search mens hearts both for desires, and care, and for contempt too, 1 Thes. 2.4. Act. 15.7, 8. and at the day of judgement the terrible vengeance of God shall fall upon them, 2 Thes. 1.8. 1 Tim. 1.9, 10, 11. This makes their judgement greater.
2. For terror to wicked men, that contemne or neglect so great salvation; this is preached for a witnesse against worlds of them, Mat. 24.14. The anger of •od will be revealed from heaven against them, Rom. 1.18. God will search mens hearts both for desires, and care, and for contempt too, 1 Thes. 2.4. Act. 15.7, 8. and at the day of judgement the terrible vengeance of God shall fall upon them, 2 Thes. 1.8. 1 Tim. 1.9, 10, 11. This makes their judgement greater.