A17385:1207
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.
Sent down.] It is to be noted further, that he saith, that the holy Ghost was sent. For from thence,
Sent downe.] It is to be noted further, that he saith, that the holy Ghost was sent. For from thence,
1. I observe an evident proof, that the holy Ghost is a person distinct from the Father and the Son.
1. I observe an evident proofe, that the holy Ghost is a person distin•t from the Father and the Son.
2. Hence ariseth the consideration of the nature of this mission. Mission is a• attribute given here to the holy Ghost. Now divine attribute▪ are either essential, or personal. Essential are such proprieties as equally belong to all the persons in respect of the essence, as to be wise, just, merciful, holy, &c. Personal attributes are such proprieties as are given only to the persons ⟨p. 95⟩apart, the one from the other, & do note a difference of the persons, as to beget, to be begotten, to send forth, to be sent forth, to proceed, to conceive, &c. Now these personal attributes may be distinguished also thus: Some are proper to each person alone; so in one, as not in any other: as to beget (in the Father,) to be begotten (in the Son), to proceed (in the holy Ghost:) some of these attributes are common to two of the persons, but not to the third, as proceeding in the holy Ghost is both from the Father and the Son, so to send forth is the attribute both of the Father and Son: so likewise to receive is common to the Son and to the holy Ghost: so that we see whither mission must be referred. Yet to make it more clear, we must understand, that there is a double sending forth: the one internal, the other external. Internal, when the Father and the Son cause the holy Ghost to proceed: External, when the Father and Son send forth the holy Ghost for outward operations amongst the Creatures, especially in the Church; and thus the holy Ghost is sent forth by the Father,