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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
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.
Reas. 1. Because the word is the instrument chosen by God and sanctified to that use. 1 Cor. 1. 21. 2. Because the word, especially of the Gospel, is the ministration of the Spirit, who is the author and finisher of every grace. 2 Cor. 3. 6. 8. 3. Because the word shows us the good and perfect will of God. Rom. 12. 2.
Reas. 1. Because the word is the instrument chosen by God and sanctified to that use. 1 Cor. 1. 21. 2. Because the word, especially of the Gospell, is the ministration of the Spirit, who is the authour and sinisher of every grace. 2 Cor. 3. 6. 8. 3. Because the word shewes us the good and perfect will of God. Rom. 12. 2.
4. Because it furnisheth a man unto every good work. 2. Tim. 3. 17.
4. Because it furnisheth a man unto every good worke. 2. Tim. 3. 17.
Use. 1. This may serve to refute some fanatic heretics, that neglect the word of God and look for immediate revelations, and dream of a greater perfection then is contained in the word.