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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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Doct. 3. God useth much patience and long-suffering towards the disobedient.
This is gathered from verse 20.
Reason 1. Because by this means Gods clemency and mercy is manifested.
Reason 1. Because by this meanes Gods clemency and mercy is manifested.
2. Because by this patience of God all are invited, and many are drawn unto the obedience of faith.
2. Because by this patience of God all are invited, and many are drawne unto the obedience of faith.
3. Because this patience makes those that are stubbornly disobedient altogether inexcusable, and so justifies God in his just judgements.