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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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2. By reason of that disposition which they have, alien from the truth; thereupon they easily embrace those things that are contrary to this truth.
2. By reason of that disposition which they have, alien from the truth; thereupon they easily imbrace those things that are contrary to this truth.
3. By reason of that disposition which they have, agreeing with the nature of errors. For sinners have in themselves the seeds, of all sins, errors and heresies; so that the nature of corrupt man doth as easily receive errors, as the tinder fi•e.
4. By reason of the just judgement of God, whereby for the punishment of other sins they are given over to the power of errors, 2 Thess. 2. 10.
Use 1. This may serve to instruct us, to show the corruption and wretchedness of our nature, how hardly are we brought to embrace the heavenly and saving truth, when we are carried headlong unto damnable errors.