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Aphorisms of justification, with their explication annexed wherein also is opened the nature of…Aphorismes of justification, with their explication annexed wherein also is opened the nature of…
Aphorisms of justification, with their explication annexed wherein also is opened the nature of the covenants, satisfaction, righteousness, faith, works, &c. : published especially for the use of the church of Kidderminster in Worcestershire / by their unworthy teacher Ri. Baxter.Aphorismes of justification, with their explication annexed wherein also is opened the nature of the covenants, satisfaction, righteousnesse, faith, works, &c. : published especially for the use of the church of Kederminster in Worcestershire / by their unworthy teacher Ri. Baxter.
Hague: printed by Abraham Brown, 1655
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
To this I answer. 1. This righteousness may be termed excellent in several respects. 1 In reference to its Rule: 2. Or in reference to its Ends. The 1. denominateth it Good in it self: The second denominateth it good to us. Now the Rules to measure it by, are two: 1. The nearest inferior Rule; which is the Law: 2. The remote superior Rule; which is the good pleasure and will of the Law-maker.
To this I answer. 1. This righteousnesse may be termed excellent in severall respects. 1 In reference to its Rule: 2. Or in reference to its Ends. The 1. denominateth it Good in it self: The second denominateth it good to us. Now the Rules to measure it by, are two: 1. The neerest inferiour Rule; which is the Law: 2. The remote superiour Rule; which is the good pleasure and will of the Law-maker.
2. The ends which may denominate our righteousness more excellent, are: 1 The glory of Gods justice and mercy: 2. The glory of the Mediators love, and the setting up of ⟨p. 295⟩his kingdom: 3 And the good of the creature: Or rather all these in one.
2. The ends which may denominate our righteousnesse more excellent, are: 1 The glory of Gods justice and mercy: 2. The glory of the Mediatours love, and the setting up of ⟨p. 295⟩his kingdom: 3 And the good of the creature: Or rather all these in one.
Now these things thus standing, I answer thus. 1 I acknowledge that the Law made for mankind doth primarily require obedience, and but secondarily suffering, and upon supposition of disobedience.