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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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Doct. 1. Men are accounted righteous or unrighteous in the sight of God, not so much for some one deed, as for the whole course of their life.
This is gathered therehence, that Lot is here called righteous, who notwithstanding is spoken of in the Scripture to have committed a most heinous sin. For those that are said to be righteous in the Scriptures, are so called, either in respect of the imputation of Christs righteousness, or in respect of some particular cause wherein they show themselves righteous, or in respect of that inherent righteousness, which, though it be imperfect, yet is it sincere and pleasing unto God.
This is gathered therehence, that Lot is here called righteous, who notwithstanding is spoken of in the Scripture to have committed a most hainous sin. For those that are said to be righteous in the Scriptures, are so called, either in respect of the imputation of Christs righteousnesse, or in respect of some particular cause wherein they shew themselves righteteous, or in respect of that inherent righteousnesse, which, though it be imperfect, yet is it sincere and pleasing unto God.
Use 1. This may serve to refute the Papists and others, who as soon as they read that any one is called righteous in the Scriptures, presently conclude that a man may fulfil the whole law, and stand upon his own merits before God.
Vse 1. This may serve to refute the Papists and others, who as soone as they reade that any one is called righteous in the Scriptures, presently conclude that a man may fulfill the whole law, and stand upon his own merits before God.