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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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This is gathered from these words: in obeying the truth through the Spirit. Where the word of God, especially of the Gospel, is called the truth, partly for that excellency of truth that it hath above all other sayings or writings, and partly because by virtue of the truth or faithfulness of those promises which are contained in the word, this purification is wrought, together with all those spiritual blessings that pertain to the consolation and salvation of the faithful.
This is gathered from these words: in obeying the truth through the Spirit. Where the word of God, especially of the Gospell, is called the truth, partly for that excellency of truth that it hath above all other sayings or writings, and partly because by vertue of the truth or faithfulnesse of those promises which are contained in the word, this purification is wrought, together with all those spirituall blessings that pertaine to the consolation and salvation of the faithfull.
Reason 1. Because the word together with the Spirit doth reveal unto us that true purity which is pleasing and acceptable to God, whereof we are ignorant.
Reason 1. Because the word together with the Spirit doth reveale unto us that true purity which is pleasing and acceptable to God, whereof we are ignorant.
2. Because the word together with the Spirit is the oracle or power of God unto salvation, and consequently is able to beget every grace in us.