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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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This is gathered from these words: Knowing this first, that is, believing, Hebr. 4. 2. No great or noble effect is produced, unless the matter, or the object wherein it should be produced, be prepared before: the seed it self that is cast into the ground, doth not grow, unless the ground be ploughed and harrowed. Besides, whereas the Scripture is a testimony, and the strength of the testimony depends upon the authority of him that witnesseth, the Scripture can be of no force, if the authority of God be not acknowledged in it.
This is gathered from these words: Knowing this first, that is, beleeving, Hebr. 4. 2. No great or noble effect is produced, unlesse the matter, or the object wherein it should be produced, be prepared before: the seed it selfe that is cast into the ground, doth not grow, unlesse the ground be plowed and harrowed. Besides, whereas the Scripture is a testimony, and the strength of the testimony depends upon the authority of him that witnesseth, the Scripture can be of no force, if the authority of God be not acknowledged in it.
Use. This may serve to direct us, when we come to the reading or hearing of the Scriptures, always to lift up our minds unto God, and stir up true faith in our hearts.
Vse. This may serve to direct us, when we come to the reading or hearing of the Scriptures, alwayes to lift up our mindes unto God, and stirre up true faith in our hearts.
Doct. 9. The first thing to be believed is, that the Scriptures are not of any inhumane interpretation, but of divine revelation.