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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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Use. This may serve to admonish us, not to addict our minds to any worldly thing, but here to use this world, and not abuse it. 1 Cor. 7. 31.
Vse. This may serve to admonish us, not to addict our minds to any worldly thing, but here to use this world, and not abuse it. 1 Cor. 7. 31.
Doct. V. The state of adoption, whereby we are made the sons of God, should stir us up to the practise of holiness.
Doct. V. The state of adoption, whereby we are made the sonnes of God, should stir us up to the practise of holinesse.
This is gathered from these words: As obedient Children.
Reas. 1. Because Children should bear the image of their Father: Now the image of God consists in holiness and righteousness. 3. Because it is the duty of Children, readily and of their own accord to apply themselves to the will of their Father. Now the will of God is our sanctification.