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
_Vse._ This may serve to admonish us, by all means to take heed, that
we be not any way partakers of that impiety: which comes to passe not
only then when we do utterly deny his comming, but also when we do
either make any doubt of it, or apprehend it as a thing far off from us,
or do ineffectually think of it, not edifying our selves in faith and
obedience.
Doctrine 6. _The fallacy wherewith wicked and profane men do deceive
themselves, consists therein, that they will believe nothing above
their senses, and do oppose their sense against the testimony of God._
This is gathered verse 4. at the end. _For since the Fathers_, &c.
_Reason._ Because they are sensuall men, _Iude_, verse 19. and are led
by sense and sensible things, like as bruit beasts.
_Vse_ 1. This may serve for information: hence we may understand that
the contradictions of profane men are void of all reason, and therefore
are to be contemned with detestation. Nothing can be more contrary or
mad, then to consult with nature about supernaturall things, and to
fetch the judgement of spirituall things from sense.
2. To admonish us, not to attribute any thing to our senses in matters
of faith. For it is all one, as if we should seek the judgement of
reason amongst bruit beasts.
* * * * *
Verse 5. _For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the
word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth
standing out of the water, and in the water,_
Verse 6. _Whereby the world, that then was, being overflowed
with water, perished._
Verse 7. _But the heavens and the earth which are now, by
the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire
against the day of judgement, and perdition of ungodly
men._
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