A25280:276
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
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Secondly, by the dignity which they obtain by faith by virtue of this election, to wit, that they are a royal Priesthood, an holy nation, Gods peculiar people. Thirdly, by the end and use of this dignity to which they are called, which is, to show forth the praise of God, verse 9. at the end. Fourthly, by comparing the state that is unlike it, wherein they were before their calling, to this state of excellency and dignity whereinto they are now put by their calling unto faith in Christ, verse 10.
Secondly, by the dignity which they obtaine by faith by vertue of this election, to wit, that they are a royall Priesthood, an holy nation, Gods peculiar people. Thirdly, by the end and use of this dignity to which they are called, which is, to shew forth the praise of God, verse 9. at the end. Fourthly, by comparing the state that is unlike it, wherein they were before their calling, to this state of excellency and dignity whereinto they are now put by their calling unto faith in Christ, verse 10.
The Doctrines arising from hence are these.
Doct. 1. The right use of the word of God is the proper means to increase grace.
Doct. 1. The right use of the word of God is the proper meanes to increase grace.