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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. 8. A singular effect and sign of the inward baptism and effectual grace, is the answer of a good conscience toward God.
Doct. 8. A singular effect and signe of the inward baptisme and effectuall grace, is the answer of a good conscience toward God.
For when the Apostle meant to oppose inward Baptism unto outward, in steed of the inward he puts the answer of a good conscience, as the proper effect thereof, by which it may be perceived and known. Now by the answer of a good conscience is meant all that confidence which we have before God of his reconciliation, which chiefly appears in our prayers, and in a pious confession of the faith, and a holy care of obedience.
For when the Apostle meant to oppose inward Baptisme unto outward, in steed of the inward he puts the answer of a good conscience, as the proper effect thereof, by which it may be perceived and knowne. Now by the answer of a good conscience is meant all that confidence which we have before God of his reconciliation, which chiefely appeares in our prayers, and in a pious confession of the faith, and a holy care of obedience.
Reas. 1. Because then are we properly said to be saved, at least according to our apprehension, when our consciences are freed from the guilt and bondage of sin.