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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 evidently gathered from all this arguing of the Apostle, and it is plainly taught us, verse 6. So 1 Cor. 10. 6. they are called types, that is, ensamples; which appears also by vers. 11. which sense of the words Beza and others have missed.
Reason. The reason of this truth is Gods unchangeable nature and constant justice, whereby he is always like himself, not only inwardly and in himself, but also outwardly towards us in the dispensation of his punishments and rewards, if we look to the substance of God. Hence is it, that by this argument the godly are both confirmed in their hope, Isay 59. 1. & 9. 9. 10. and assured of the destruction of all their enemies, and of all those that give themselves over unto impiety.
Reason. The reason of this truth is Gods unchangeable nature and constant justice, whereby he is alwayes like himself, not only inwardly and in himselfe, but also outwardly towards us in the dispensation of his punishments and rewards, if we look to the substance of God. Hence is it, that by this argument the godly are both confirmed in their hope, Isay 59. 1. & 9. 9. 10. and assured of the destruction of all their enemies, and of all those that give themselves over unto impiety.
Use 1. This may serve to instruct us, so to read the sacred History, not as we read profane histories and fables, either for delight, or to be informed only in the knowledge of the times, or in things that have bin done; but always to observe Gods warnings and apply them unto our own use.
Vse 1. This may serve to instruct us, so to read the sacred History, not as we read profane histories and fables, either for delight, or to be informed only in the knowledge of the times, or in things that have bin done; but alwayes to observe Gods warnings and apply them unto our own use.