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This exposition provides a systematic, verse-by-verse commentary on both epistles attributed to Peter, explaining salutations and structure, extracting doctrines such as election, sanctification, and reconciliation, and offering practical applications for personal holiness. The author analyzes key phrases, attributes theological causes to the three persons of the Godhead, and formulates doctrines with supporting reasons and pastoral uses. The commentary moves from general exhortations to specific duties—addressing scattered believers, magistrates, servants, wives, husbands, fellow Christians, the afflicted, elders, and younger members—and concludes with prayers and admonitions intended to uphold steadfast faith and orderly church life.

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Title: An analyticall exposition of both the Epistles of the Apostle Peter

Illustrated by doctrines out of every text

Author: William Ames

Release date: January 6, 2024 [eBook #72645]

Language: English

Original publication: London: E. G, 1641

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An Analyticall Exposition of both the Epistles of the Apostle Peter

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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 the Reverend and faithfull Minister of God,
William Ames, D.D. and late of Christs Colledge in Cambridge.

LONDON,
Printed by E. G. for Iohn Rothwell, at the Sunne
in Pauls Church-yard. 1641.