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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 Verse 14. So Matth. 5. 10.
Reason 1. Because such afflictions make us conformable unto Christ in the fellowship of his sufferings, Phil. 3. 10.
2. Because it is a singular part of that obedience and holiness, which tends unto happiness.
2. Because it is a singular part of that obedience and holinesse, which tends unto happinesse.
3. Because God hath promised bountifully to reward it.