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The pattern of wholesome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of…The paterne of wholsome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of…
The pattern of wholesome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of necessity to be believed unto salvation separated out of the body of all theology made evident by infallible plain proofs of Scripture. And withal, the several uses such principles should be put to, are abundantly showed. A project much desired, and of singular use for all sorts of Christians. By N. Bifeild [sic], preacher of Gods word at Isleworth in Middlesex.The paterne of wholsome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of necessity to be belieued vnto saluation separated out of the body of all theologie made euident by infallible plaine proofes of Scripture. And withall, the seuerall vses such principles should be put to, are abundantly shevved. A proiect much desired, and of singular vse for all sorts of Christians. By N. Bifeild [sic], preacher of Gods word at Isleworth in Middlesex.
London: printed by F. Kingston for Samuel Man, 1618
Chapter 18: Of the Prophetical office of Christ.Chapter 18: Of the Propheticall office of Christ.
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.
1. His Prophetical office. 2. His Priestly office. 3. His regal office.
1. His Propheticall office. 2. His Priestly office. 3. His regall office.
This division may be proved two ways:
This diuision may be proued two waies:
By the degrees of mans misery:§1 there are three degrees of mans misery.
1. Ignorance of the evil into ⟨p. 226⟩which he is plunged, and of the good he wants. 2. Ataxy or disorder in all parts of his heart and life. 3. Guiltiness arising hereby: Now in the offices of Christ is a threefold remedy. 1. His prophecy heals ignorance. 2. His kingdom takes away disorder. 3. His priesthood abolisheth guiltiness.