A69075:2067
Christian religion
Christian religion: substantially, methodically[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitably treatisedChristian religion: substantially, methodicalli[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitablie treatised
London: printed by Felix Kingston for Thomas Man, 1611
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What then shall we say to the words of Christ, Thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my Church? whereby is inferred that Peter was ruler of the Apostles, and consequently of the world; and therefore the Popes, as Peters successors, should be rulers over all.
What then shall we say to the words of Christ, Thou art Peter, and vpon this rock wil I build my Church? whereby is inferred that Peter was ruler of the Apostles, and consequently of the world; and therefore the Popes, as Peters successors, should be rulers ouer all.
The rock whereupon Christ will build his Church, is not Peter, but the effectual, and confessing faith of Peter; as appeareth by the divers words the Evangelist useth from that whereby Peter is called. And if it be understood of Peter; yet it must be esteemed,1 that to avoid confusion Peter gave answer in the name of all, upon whom in respect of their ministry, the Church is as well builded as upon Peter.
The rocke whereupon Christ will build his Church, is not Peter, but the effectuall, and confessing faith of Peter; as appeareth by the diuers words the Euangelist vseth from that whereby Peter is called. And if it be vnderstood of Peter; yet it must be esteemed,1 that to auoid confusion Peter gaue answere in the name of all, vpon whom in respect of their ministerie, the Church is as well builded as vpon Peter.