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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 1. This may serve for instruction, 1 To refute their dream, which imagine a perfection in this present life. 2 To refute the Papists, who say that concupiscence after Baptism is not formally a sin. For that which of its own nature produceth sin, must needs have the nature of sin. For qu•le effectum, talis causa, such as the effect is, such is the cause.
Vse 1. This may serve for instruction, 1 To refute their dreame, which imagine a perfection in this present life. 2 To refute the Papists, who say that concupiscence after Baptisme is not formally a sin. For that which of its own nature produceth sin, must needs have the nature of sin. For qu•le effectum, talis causa, such as the effect is, such is the cause.
2. To admonish us, diligently to beware not only of outward provocations, that might lead us into temptation, but also of our selves and our own hearts; for there lies our greatest danger.
2. To admonish us, diligently to beware not only of outward provocations, that might lead us into temptation, but also of our selves and our own hearts; for there lyes our greatest danger.
Doct. 4. Sin doth not consist only in outward words and deeds, but also in the inward lusts and affections, which are contrary unto the law of God.
Doct. 4. Sinne doth not consist only in outward words and deeds, but also in the inward lusts and affections, which are contrary unto the law of God.