A69129:1152
Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof
Conscience with the power and cases thereof Divided into V. books. Written by the godly and learned, William Ames, Doctor, and Professor of Divinity, in the famous University of Franeker in Friesland. Translated out of Latin into English, for more public benefit.Conscience with the power and cases thereof Devided into V. bookes. Written by the godly and learned, William Ames, Doctor, and Professor of Divinity, in the famous University of Franeker in Friesland. Translated out of Latine into English, for more publique benefit.
Leiden and London : Imprinted W. Christiaens, E. Griffin, J. Dawson, Anno MDCXXIX 1639Leyden and London : Imprinted W. Christiaens, E. Griffin, J. Dawson, Anno MDCXXIX 1639
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2. Ans. 2. And yet such a sin in regard of the extension of it is made great by the external work. For as sanctification ⟨p. 98⟩is great when it hath renewed the spirit, soul and body, then if it should reform any one part alone, 1 Thess. 5. 23. 1 Corinthians 6. 20. 2 Corinthians 7. 1. So also sin in the like manner is greater when it hath as it were invaded the body, then if it should keep possession only of the soul.
2. Ans. 2. And yet such a sinne in regard of the extension of it is made great by the externall worke. For as sanctification ⟨p. 98⟩is great when it hath renewed the spirit, soule and body, then if it should reforme any one part alone, 1 Thess. 5. 23. 1 Corinthians 6. 20. 2 Corinthians 7. 1. So also sinne in the like manner is greater when it hath as it were invaded the body, then if it should keepe possession onely of the soule.
3. Ans. 3. In regard of that hurt and mischief which is done to others, either by reason of scandal, or by reason of some real discommodity, sin is made greater by the external work. 1 Sam. 25. 32. 33.