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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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Reason 1. Because sanctification is a certain effect and sign of the singular love of Christ, Ephes. 5. 25, 26. Now this singular love, which hath respect to spiritual blessings, doth nothing differ from election, as touching the thing it self.
Reason 1. Because sanctification is a certaine effect and signe of the singular love of Christ, Ephes. 5. 25, 26. Now this singular love, which hath respect to spirituall blessings, doth nothing differ from election, as touching the thing it selfe.
2. Because sanctification is, as it were, actual election: for as by the election of God, the heirs of salvation are distinguished from others in God himself, or in his intention and counsel; so also by regeneration and sanctification are they distinguished from others in themselves. For to sanctify, according to the general signification of the word, is to set apart to some use.
2. Because sanctification is, as it were, actuall election: for as by the election of God, the heires of salvation are distinguished from others in God himselfe, or in his intention and counsell; so also by regeneration and sanctification are they distinguished from others in themselves. For to sanctifie, according to the generall signification of the word, is to set apart to some use.
3. Because sanctification, although it be imperfect, yet it is that salvation and life begun unto which we are elected.