An analyticall exposition of both the Epistles of the Apostle Peter : $b Illustrated by doctrines out of every textAmes, William
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An analyticall exposition of both the Epistles of the Apostle Peter : $b Illustrated by doctrines out of every text
Ames, William
Bible. Peter -- Commentaries -- Early works to 1800
This is gathered from these words, _untill the day dawne_. Although
they were very strongly confirmed, verse 12. Yet they must still give
heed unto the Scriptures. _Daniel_ himselfe, though a Prophet, gave
heed unto the Prophesies of _Ieremy_, _Daniel 9.2._ _Peter_ himselfe
gave heed unto the Epistles of _Paul_, chapter 3. verse 15. _Paul_
himselfe had great care of the Parchments, that is, of the volumes and
books of Scripture, _2 Timothy 4.13._
_Vse_ 1. This may serve to refute the Anabaptists, who say that the
Scriptures are only profitable for novices and young beginners, and not
for the stronger.
2. To reprove those, that rest in that knowledge of the Scriptures,
which they have, and seeke no farther.
Doctrine 7. _Very great knowledge, light and cleerenesse shall be
communicated unto us in the life to come._
This is gathered from the comparison that is made betwixt the life
present and the life to come: In the present we have a light as it were
in a darke place, but in that to come we shall have full noone as it
were, _1 Corinthians 13.12._
_Vse._ This may serve to exhort us earnestly to desire to come unto
that perfection, and in the meane time to exercise our selves in those
things that lead thereunto.
Doctrine 8. _The light of the Scripture profiteth none but the
faithfull._
This is gathered from these words: _Knowing this first_, that is,
beleeving, _Hebrews 4.2._ No great or noble effect is produced, unlesse
the matter, or the object wherein it should be produced, be prepared
before: the seed it selfe that is cast into the ground, doth not
grow, unlesse the ground be plowed and harrowed. Besides, whereas the
Scripture is a testimony, and the strength of the testimony depends
upon the authority of him that witnesseth, the Scripture can be of no
force, if the authority of God be not acknowledged in it.
_Vse._ This may serve to direct us, when we come to the reading or
hearing of the Scriptures, alwayes to lift up our mindes unto God, and
stirre up true faith in our hearts.
Doctrine 9. _The first thing to be believed is, that the Scriptures are
not of any inhumane interpretation, but of divine revelation._
This is gathered from these words: _Knowing this first_, &c.
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