William Ames
William Ames
William Ameswas an English Protestant divine, philosopher, and controversialist. He spent much time in the Netherlands, and is noted for his involvement in the controversy between the Calvinists and the Arminians...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPhilosopher
starting-over sin corruption
The starting point of sanctification is the filthiness, corruption, or stain of sin.
doe gods-will cease
The will of God is eternal because He does not begin to will what He did not will before, nor cease to will what He willed before.
giving may virtue
Faith is the virtue by which, clinging-to the faithfulness of God, we lean upon him, so that we may obtain what he gives to us.
perfection joy contentment
In contentment and joy are found the height and perfection of all love towards our neighbor.
men ideas firsts
An idea in man is first impressed upon him and afterwards expressed in things, but in God it is only expressed, not impressed, because it does not come from anywhere else.
mean church edification
The ordinary ministry is that which receives all of its direction from the will of God revealed in the Scriptures and from those means which God has appointed in the church for its continual edification.
cannot church english-philosopher gifts god necessary prescribe whom
But the church cannot confer the necessary gifts for this ministry, and cannot prescribe for God those upon whom he should confer them.
exercise perfect firsts
In the exercise of God's efficiency, the decree of God comes first. This manner of working is the most perfect of all and notably agrees with the divine nature.