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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.
Doct. 1. The state of grace depends upon and flows from effectual calling.
Doct. 1. The state of grace depends upon and flowes from effectuall calling.
This is gathered from hence, that the Apostle speaking of the grace wherein the faithful stood, begins with regeneration, by which is understood effectual calling.
This is gathered from hence, that the Apostle speaking of the grace wherein the faithfull stood, begins with regeneration, by which is understood effectuall calling.
Reason 1. Because by our true calling we have union with Christ the fountain of all grace.
Reason 1. Because by our true calling we have union with Christ the fountaine of all grace.
2. Because in this regeneration there is begotten in us a principle of spiritual life, which is nothing else but the grace ⟨p. 8⟩