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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. 11. The proper and immediate use of all our contemplation upon Christ, and our redemption obtained by him, is, to confirm our faith and hope in God.
Doct. 11. The proper and immediate use of all our contemplation upon Christ, and our redemption obtained by him, is, to confirme our faith and hope in God.
This is gathered from Verse 21, at the end.
Reason 1. Because the end of Christs mediation is, that through him we should believe in God, as it is here affirmed.
2. Because Christ left us an example of putting our faith and hope in God; for he in his way perfectly performed it, and by that means attained the highest glory.
2. Because Christ left us an example of putting our faith and hope in God; for he in his way perfectly performed it, and by that meanes attained the highest glory.