A17385:636
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.
Thirdly, we see here, that there may be objections in the minds of the very Elect, even of such as have true grace: we may not imagine that they §3are absolutely freed from all doubts and fears.
Thirdly, wee see here, that there may be objections in the minds of the very Elect, even of such as have true grace: we may not imagine that they §3are absolutely freed from all doubts and feares.
Fourthly, objections, In that the holy Ghost is so careful to prevent these §4it shows, that it is needful mens objections should be answered, and to that end, if the Lord do not answer otherwise, men should not repress and smother them, but propound them by seeking resolution. These sparks not quenched may breed a great flame: these drops of poison may infect the whole soul: a little leaven may sower the whole lump.
Fourthly, objections, In that the holy Ghost is so carefull to prevent these §4it shewes, that it is needfull mens objections should be answered, and to that end, if the Lord doe not answer otherwise, men should not represse and smother them, but propound them by seeking resolution. These sparkes not quenched may breed a great flame: these drops of poyson may infect the whole soule: a little leaven may sower the whole lumpe.
Fifthly, A question may be here demanded, and that is, why the Lord here §5