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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.
The arguments are three. The first taken from their regeneration, verse 3. The second from their glorification, verse 4. The third from their preservation unto glory, verse 5.
The consolation raised from their regeneration is amplified, 1. By the impulsive cause, the abundant mercy of God. 2. By the effect, viz: a lively hope. 3. By the cause of merit, or efficacy, viz: the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The consolation raised from their regeneration is amplified, 1. By the impulsive cause, the aboundant mercy of God. 2. By the effect, viz: a lively hope. 3. By the cause of merit, or efficacie, viz: the resurrection of Iesus Christ.
The second argument is taken from our glorification, which is said to be the inheritance of the Saints which is amplified, 1. By the properties of it, which are three. For it is first incorruptible, 2. undefiled. 3. imma•cessible, it withereth not. Secondly, by the manner of their present interest; It is not now possessed, but laid up for them. Thirdly, by the place, where it lieth, and that is heaven.
The second argument is taken from our glorification, which is said to be the •nheritance of the Saints which is amplified, 1. By the properties of it, which are three. For it is first incorruptible, 2. undef•led. 3. imma•cessible, it withereth not. Secondly, by the manner of their present interest; It is not now possessed, but laid up for them. Thirdly, by the place, where it lyeth, and that is heaven.