A17385:511
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.
1Answ. I answer: Christ must be considered two ways: first naturally as man: secondly mystically as head. If Christ be considered barely as a man, it doth not follow; but if he be considered in the mystical union with his members, as he sustaineth their person, and was surety for them it will follow, he rose again to this end, that he might receive power to raise our souls by the first resurrection, and our bodies at the last day. Or more plainly thus: Our regeneration depends upon the resurrection of Christ three ways: 1. As his resurrection was a pledge, and assurance, that he would raise us; he showed his power, that he could do it, he laid down his body before our eyes, and quickened it again before our faces, and gave us that sign to assure us, of what he could do focus. 2. As by his resurrection, he merited ours. 3. The spirit of Christ applies the virtue of Christs resurrection for the quickening of us, and the accomplishment of our whole vivification, and new obedience.
1Answ. I answer: Christ must be considered two wayes: first naturally as man: secondly mystically as head. If Christ be considered barely as a man, it doth not follow; but if he bee considered in the mysticall union with his members, as he sustaineth their person, and was surety for them it will follow, he rose againe to this end, that he might receive power to raise our soules by the first resurrection, and our bodies at the last day. Or more plainely thus: Our regeneration depends upon the resurrection of Christ three wayes: 1. As his resurrection was a pledge, and assurance, that he would raise us; he shewed his power, that he could doe it, he laid downe his body before our eyes, and quickned it againe before our faces, and gave us that signe to assure us, of what he could doe fo•us. 2. As by his resurrection, he merited ours. 3. The spirit of Christ applies the vertue of Christs resurrection for the quickening of us, and the accomplishment of our whole vivification, and new obedience.
- 1Answ. How our regeneration depends upon Christs resurrection.