A17385:516
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.
Verse 4. To an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for us, or for you.
This argument is taken from our glorification, which is here generally described to be the inheritance of the Saints, which is amplified four ways. First, by the properties of it, and they are three: For it is 1. incorruptible. 2. undefiled. and 3, immarcessible, or that withereth not. Secondly, by their present interest in it; it is not now possessed, it is held only in title, being laid up for them. Thirdly, by the persons, that shall inherit, and they are you, that is you that are begotten again. Fourthly, by the place, and that is heaven, the best place. For it much commends an inheritance, if it lye in convenient and commodious places.
THis argument is taken from our glorification, which is here generally described to be the inheritance of the Saints, which is amplified foure wayes. First, by the properties of it, and they are three: For it is 1. incorruptible. 2. undefiled. and 3, immarcessible, or that withereth not. Secondly, by their present interest in it; it is not now possessed, it is held only in title, being laid up for them. Thirdly, by the persons, that shall inherite, and they are you, that is you that are begotten againe. Fourthly, by the place, and that is heaven, the best place. For it much commends an inheritance, if it lye in convenient and commodious places.
Incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not, &c.