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An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustratedAn analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated
An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applied by their uses for a further progress in holiness / by ... William Ames ...An analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applyed by their uses for a further progresse in holinesse / by ... William Ames ...
London: printed by E.G. for John Rothwell, 1641London: printed by E.G. for Iohn Rothwell, 1641
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3. Because faith, seeing it is the foundation of all grace, if it be stirred up and strengthened, it confirms and strengthens also all the other virtues.
3. Because faith, seeing it is the foundation of all grace, if it be stirred up and strengthened, it confirmes and strengthens also all the other vertues.
Use. This may serve to direct us, to have a special care to raise and build up our faith.
Vse. This may serve to direct us, to have a speciall care to raise and build up our faith.
Doct. 6. The examples of other believers do make much for the confirmation of our faith in afflictions & other temptations.
Doct. 6. The examples of other beleevers doe make much for the confirmation of our faith in afflictions & other temptations.
Reason 1. Because thereby it appears that such conflicts are not contrary to faith and piety.