A17385:852
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.
3 Thirdly, we may know our love to Christ by our love to Christians that are his members: we love him that begat, if we love them that are begotten of him, 1 John 5.1.
3 Thirdly, we may know our love to Christ by our love to Christians that are his members: we love him that begat, if we love them that are begotten of him, 1 Iohn 5.1.
4 Fourthly, we may know it by believing in him, John 16.27. For if we love him we put our trust in him, and rely upon him and his merits.
4 Fourthly, we may know it by beleeving in him, Iohn 16.27. For if we love him we put our trust in him, and relye upon him and his merits.
5. Fifthly, we may know it by our care to keep his commandments. For so he saith himself, He loveth me, that keepeth my commandments, John 14.21. The love of Christ and the love of sin cannot stand together.
5. Fiftly, we may know it by our care to keep his commandements. For so he saith himselfe, He loveth me, that keepeth my commandements,