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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. To exhort us to this labour and diligence; and indeed this endeavour is inseparable from a true and lively •aith: for look how it is amongst men; if one did believe that he had an inheritance left him by his Father, or any other, he would never be at quiet, till he had gotten it assured unto him, according to the laws and customs of the country wherein he lives, so is it with the faithful also touching these spiritual good things.
3. To exhort us to this labour and diligence; and indeed this indeavour is inseparable from a true and lively •aith: for look how it is amongst men; if one did beleeve that he had an inheritance left him by his Father, or any other, he would never be at quiet, till he had gotten it assured unto him, according to the lawes and customes of the countrey wherein he lives, so is it with the faithfull also touching these spirituall good things.
Doct. 3. All those, and those alone, make their election sure, that make their calling sure.
These two God hath joined together, as the Apostle doth in this place, so that no man ought or may dis-join them. Hence election and calling are taken sometimes in the Scriptures for one and the same, as 1 Cor. 1. 26, 27. that which is called c•lling, verse 26. is called election, verse 27. There is indeed an outward and ineffectual calling, which is many times separated from election, as when it is said, Many are called, but few are chosen. But effectual and saving calling hath always a sure connection with election, […]