A17385:1204
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.
1Which may first comforts us against all the impediments of the gospel. Oh might some men have thought a 100. years ago; how is it possible to bring down the power of Antichrist? why by the Spirit of Christs mouth he will consume him, 2 Thes. 2. In the mouth of Christ, in the preaching of the Gospel there is a Spirit, even the Spirit of God, which will do more then 10000. armed men to pull him down. Oh might some one think, I shall never understand, or never remember so many holy comforts and instructions: why the Spirit of God will teach us to profit, and lead us into all truth, and help our infirmities, when we deal with God and his ordinances, and pull down those strong holds which Satan hath to hinder the obedience of Christ. Oh might some Minister think, I shall never rule such a people, or persuade with them: yet you see God will put his Spirit in their mouth, and men shall not be able to withstand the Spirit by which they speak; he will give a door of utterance, and secretly bow mens hearts unto the obedience of the truth.
1Which may first comforts us against all the impediments of the gospell. Oh might some men have thought a 100. yeares agoe; how is it possible to bring downe the power of Antichrist? why by the Spirit of Christs mouth he will consume him, 2 Thes. 2. In the mouth of Christ, in the preaching of the Gospell there is a Spirit, even the Spirit of God, which will doe more then 10000. armed men to pull him downe. Oh might some one think, I shall never understand, or never remember so many holy comforts and instructions: why the Spirit of God will teach us to profit, and leade us into all truth, and help our infirmities, when wee deale with God and his ordinances, and pull downe those strong holds which Sathan hath to hinder the obedience of Christ. Oh might some Minister think, I shall never rule such a people, or perswade with them: yet you see God will put his Spirit in their mouth, and men shall not be able to withstand the Spirit by which they speak; he will give a doore of utterance, and secretly bow mens hearts unto the obedience of the truth.
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