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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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Answ. He was sometime endued with the gift of Prophecy that God had communicated unto him, as it appears, Num. 22. so• 23, 24. But in a special manner in 23. 26. the Lord is said to have put words into his mouth, so also verse 20. & cap. 24. 2. the Spirit of the Lord is said to have come upon him, and verse 4. he is said to have heard the words of God. Yet he was not a holy Prophet of God, but as he was given to other vices, and especially to covetousness, so also he was skilful in the Magic arts, by whose help, as it is said Numb 24. 1. he used to seek for enchantments. Such an one therefore he was amongst the Prophets, as Judas was amongst the Apostles: of which sort also the old Prophet that dwelt at Bethel, seems to have been in some respect.
Answ. He was sometime endued with the gift of Prophesie that God had communicated unto him, as it appears, Num. 22. so• 23, 24. But in a speciall manner in 23. 26. the Lord is said to have put words into his mouth, so also verse 20. & cap. 24. 2. the Spirit of the Lord is said to have come upon him, and verse 4. he is said to have heard the words of God. Yet he was not a holy Prophet of God, but as he was given to other vices, and especially to covetousnesse, so also he was skilfull in the Magick arts, by whose helpe, as it is said Numb 24. 1. he used to seek for inchantments. Such an one therefore he was amongst the Prophets, as Iudas was amongst the Apostles: of which sort also the old Prophet that dwelt at Bethel, seemes to have beene in some respect.
The Doctrines arising herehence.