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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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Reason. Because our happiness and all spiritual good things are greatly to be desired, and they depend upon this assurance of our calling and election. For election is the free love of God, whereby he intends saving grace, or supernatural blessings unto u•. Our calling is the manifestation of that love by the application of this saving grace. The assurance of both consists, 1. in Gods unchangeable purpose, 2 Tim. 2. 19. The foundation of God standeth sure. 2. In the effectual operation, which those blessings of God have in us, as in that place of Timothy, that foundation hath this seal, that whosoever calls on the name of Christ, should depart from iniquity. 3. In assurance of faith, confidence, and experimental knowledge, which we come to have both of G•ds purpose towards us, and the effectual and saving operation thereof in our hearts.
Reason. Because our happinesse and all spirituall good things are greatly to be desired, and they depend upon this assurance of our calling and election. For election is the free love of God, whereby he intends saving grace, or supernaturall blessings unto u•. Our calling is the manifestation of that love by the application of this saving grace. The assurance of both consists, 1. in Gods unchangeable purpose, 2 Tim. 2. 19. The foundation of God standeth sure. 2. In the effectuall operation, which those blessings of God have in us, as in that place of Timothy, that foundation hath this seale, that whosoever cals on the name of Christ, should depart from iniquity. 3. In assurance of faith, confidence, and experimentall knowledge, which we come to have both of G•ds purpose towards us, and the effectuall and saving operation thereof in our hearts.
Use 1. This may serve to condemn those that have no affection at all unto these spiritual good things, but rest well pleased in the things of this world. They are like unto the rebellious Israelites, who more desired the Onions and Garlic of Egypt, then the Milk and Honey of the promised Land, or the celestial Manna,