A17385:2045
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.
4. He cannot bear afflictions without faith, 1 Pet. 1.7.
4. He cannot beare afflictions without faith, 1 Pet. 1.7.
3. That there is no time, wherein a Christian believeth not, this must be understood thus.
3. That there is no time, wherein a Christian beleeveth not, this must be understood thus.
1. There is a twofold man; the old man and the new man: In respect of the new man, he always believes; for faith is the life of the new man, Gal. 2.20. 2. That a distinction must be made between the act of faith, and the habit of it: the habit can never be lost, the act may cease. 3. We must distinguish between faith, and the Concomitants of faith: Actual joy, & peace in believing may be intermitted, but not belief it self. 4. Distinguish between faith sick, and faith found: Faith sometimes in spiritual diseases may have a Lethargy, a palsy, a swoon, a trance, &c. and so for the present is, but not discerned.
1. There is a twofold man; the old man and the new man: In respect of the new man, hee alwaies beleeves; for faith is the life of the new man, Gal. 2.20. 2. That a distinction must be made betweene the act of faith, and the habit of it: the habit can never be lost, the act may cease. 3. We must distinguish betweene faith, and the Concomitants of faith: Actuall joy, & peace in beleeving may be intermitted, but not beliefe it selfe. 4. Distinguish betweene faith sick, and faith found: Faith sometimes in spirituall diseases may have a Lethargie, a palsie, a swone, a traunce, &c. and so for the present is, but not discerned.