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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.
The manner of execution of this office was 1. Mediately by Patriarchs and Prophets in the old Testament: and by Apostles and ministers of the Gospel in the new Testament. 2. Immediately, and that either by his divine nature, or by both natures: By his divine nature he instructed the Patriarchs and Prophets in the old testament, by visions, Oracles, and dreams. By both natures, by word of mouth in the new Testament he himself taught amongst men, 1. Pet. 3.19. and 1. Joh. 1.5.
The manner of execution of this office was 1. Mediately by Patriarches and Prophets in the old Testament: and by Apostles and ministers of the Gospell in the new Testament. 2. Immediatly, and that either by his diuine nature, or by both natures: By his diuine nature he instructed the Patriarches and Prophets in the old testament, by visions, Oracles, and dreames. By both natures, by word of mouth in the new Testament hee himself taught amongst men, 1. Pet. 3.19. and 1. Ioh. 1.5.
The principles concerning the Prophetical office of Christ are.
The principles concerning the Propheticall office of Christ are.
1. That in Christ are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, ⟨p. 229⟩