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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.
1Hence we may inform our selves: 1. That there is a choice: God did not drive in whole Nations, Cities, Townes, &c. but a certain number of them. 2. That the doctrine of Election may be taught: It is true, that it is in some respects strong meat, and hath in some things an Abyssus.
1Hence we may informe our selves: 1. That there is a choice: God did not drive in whole Nations, Cities, Townes, &c. but a certaine number of them. 2. That the doctrine of Election may be taught: It is true, that it is in some respects strong meate, and hath in some things an Abyssus.
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It should also inflame in every one of us, both praises, and prayers to God, that he would above all things remember us with the favour of his people, and comfort us with the joy of his chosen, cand above all care, to care to make our calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. What shall it profit a man to be sure of his house, money, lands, &c. and not to be sure of the salvation of his soul? Know ye not that Christ Jesus is in you, except you be reprobates? 2 Cor. 13.5.
It should also inflame in every one of us, both praises, and prayers to God, that he would above all things remember us with the favour of his people, and comfort us with the joy of his chosen, cand above all care, to care to make our calling and election sure,