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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
Letter 2 › Chapter 1 › Verse 1-2 › The Doctrines that arise from v. 2.
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The Doctrines that arise from v. 2.
Doct. 1. All spiritual good things, are contained in these two words, Grace and peac•.
Doct. 1. All spirituall good things, are contained in these two words, Grace and peac•.
For by Grace is meant both the free favour of God, and also the application and manifestation thereof in the hearts of the faithful, by the operation of the holy Ghost; in the word and Sacraments. And by peace is meant quietness of mind, which is the fruit of grace. So that Grace is the first benefit, and Peace the last. And therefore all benefits that pass between are included therein, as in two extremes. Hereupon in all the Epistles almost the Apostles prayer and salutation ⟨p. 131⟩is contained in these two: To Timothy and Titus, he adds mercy also, Grace, mercy and peace. But that is only an application of the same thing, which is signified by grace, and for a peculiar reason is added in those Epistles, because Timothy and Titus wanted a special kind of grace, in respect of the service, which they did undergo in the Churches, in regard of their age, and those divers temptations, whereunto they were obnoxious in that Service. In the old Testament peace only was usually wished in their salutations, without any mention of Grace; but yet grace also at that time was understood: But in the time of the new Testament, which is the time of grace, and wherein all things are more fully delivered, it was most fitting, that grace should be named in such lke salutations.