Rule for interpreting those sayings and actions which are ascribed to God and the saints and which yet seem to the unskilful to be wicked chap. Same subject, continued chap. Error of those who think that there is no absolute right and wrong chap. Rule for interpreting figurative expressions chap. Rule for interpreting commands and prohibitions chap.
Some commands are given to all in common, others to particular classes chap.
We must take into consideration the time at which anything was enjoyed or allowed chap. Consistency of good men in all outward circumstances chap. David not lustful, though he fell into adultery chap. Rule regarding passages of Scripture in which approval is expressed of actions which are now condemned by good men chap. Rule regarding the narrative of sins of great men chap.