A17385:604
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.
1But, is it not at all revealed in this life?
- 1Quest.
1I answer, it is: But then consider to whom, and how, and in what things. It is revealed to the godly in a morei particular manner: for the wicked have but a general glimpse of it. It is revealed by the wordk, which teacheth it: by the spiritl, which sealeth it, and causeth us by the word to understand our right in it; and by the graces of Christ, which as signs prove i•. And for the last it is revealed three ways: 1. by way of negation: for in this life, we see by the word, what shall not be in heaven, as not sin, sorrow, sickness, death, &c. 2. In respect of the assurance of faith and h•p•. 3. In ••sp••t of the f••st fruits, and pledges, and beginnings of salvation in saving graces.
1I answer, it is: But then consider to whom, and how, and in what things. It is revealed to the godly in a morei particular manner: for the wicked have but a generall glimpse of it. It is revealed by the word