A17385:405
A17385:405
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 means, by which it is sprinkled, is to be supplied out of the Heb. 9.19. viz. the hyssop of mortification, and the scarlet of charity, and the Christian love […] with […] against sin and fervent desire of piety.
The meanes, by which it is sprinkled, is to be supplyed out of the Heb. 9.19. viz. the hyssop of mortification, and the scarlet of charity, and the Christian love 〈…〉 with 〈…〉 against sin and •ervent desire of piety.
The benefit is the reconciling of the people to God, and the establishing of the covenant.
1. The benefits, that come by it, which are first entrance within the veil, even the right to the kingdom of heaven. 2. The assured procurement and continued establishment of mercy from God, noted by the sprinkling of the mercy seat 7. times.
1. The benefits, that come by it, which are first entrance within the vaile, even the right to the kingdome of heaven. 2. The assured procurement and continued establishment of mercy from God, noted by the sprinkling of the mercy seate 7. times.
2. The intercession of Christ noted by the incense, heated by the burning coals of his own ardent affection, Ver. 12, 13.
2. The intercession of Christ noted by the incense, heated by the burning coales of his owne ardent affection, Ver. 12, 13.
3. The perfection of Christs mediation, in that no man is joined with him, nor must any man be present, Ver. 17.
3. The perfection of Christs mediation, in that no man is joyned with him, nor must any man be present, Ver. 17.
4. The extent of the benefits to all the Elect, noted by the sprinkling of the blood upon the four horns of the Altar.
4. The extent of the benefits to all the Elect, noted by the sprinkling of the blood upon the foure hornes of the Altar.
1The Use of all may be briefly both for instruction and consolation.
For instruction:
1. To the people, who should be above all things careful to seek the comfort of the application of Gods favour in Jesus Christ: oh we must above all things by faith keep this sprinkling of blood, as is said of them, Heb. 11.28
1. To the people, who should be above all things carefull to seeke the comfort of the application of Gods favour in Jesus Christ: oh wee must above all things by faith keep this sprinkling of blood, as is said of thē, Heb. 11.28
2. Ministers should hence take notice of the main end of preaching, which is to sprinkle blood upon the hearts of the people, that they may both be settled in the knowledge, and assurance of their right in Christ, and the covenant of grace, and likewise purged in their consciences from dead works: we do little by preaching, if we beget not reformation, and assurance ⟨p. 27⟩in the hearts of the people; he preacheth not that sprinkles not.
2. Ministers should hence take notice of the maine end of preaching, which is to sprinkle blood upon the hearts of the people, that they may both be setled in the knowledge, and assurance of their right in Christ, and the covenant of grace, and likewise purged in their consciences from dead workes: we doe little by preaching, if we beget not reformation, and assurance ⟨p. 27⟩in the hearts of the people; he preacheth not that sprinkles not.
2. For Consolation.
Be not fearful, Christs blood will protect thee, as safely, as ever did the blood of the paschal lamb the children of Israel.
Be not fearefull, Christs blood will protect thee, as safely, as ever did the blood of the paschall lambe the children of Israel.
Be not doubtful, of the efficacy of it: For if the blood of bulls and goats &c. could purify in respect of legal cleansings? how much more shall the blood of Christ, who by the eternal spirit offered up himself to God, purge thy conscience from dead works, and make atonement for all thy sins, cleansing thee from all unrighteousness, Heb. 9.13, 14, 15. 1 John 1.7.
Be not doubtfull, of the efficacy of it: For if the blood of buls and goates &c. could purifie in respect of legall cleansings? how much more shall the blood of Christ, who by the eternall spirit offered up himselfe to God, purge thy conscience from dead workes, and make attonement for all thy sins, cleansing thee from all unrighteousnesse, Heb. 9.13, 14, 15. 1 John 1.7.
Be not discontent, with thy condition, thou hast what was merited, and purchased with blood, how little soever it seem in thy eyes.
Be not discontent, with thy condition, thou hast what was merited, and purchased with blood, how little soever it seeme in thy eyes.
But especially be not unthankful for such a singular way of mercy, but with all gladness of heart rejoice above all things in Christ, & him crucified for thee. Hitherto of the persons saluted, the form of the salutation follows.
But especially be not unthankfull for such a singular way of mercy, but with all gladnes of heart rejoyce above all things in Christ, & him crucified for thee. Hitherto of the persons saluted, the forme of the salutation follows.