The divine life in three treatises

But then moreover he is a Common Benefactor also. 4. By so loving the world as to give his only begotten Son, to be their Redeemer; a sufficient sacrifice for sin. 5. By giving out his Promise or Covenant of Grace, and making a Common Deed of Gift of pardon, Reconciliation and Eternal Life, to all that will accept it in and with Christ, to Gospel ends. 6. By sending ⟨p. 126⟩forth the Messengers of this Grace, commanding them to Preach to every creature the Gospel, or word of Reconciliation committed to them, and to beseech men in Christs stead, as his Ambassadors, as if God himself did entreat by them, to be reconciled to God, Matth. 28. 18, 19. Mar. 16. 16. 2 Cor. 5. 19, 20. 7. By affording some common mercies without, and motions of his spirit within, to second these invitations. But though by this much God hath a Title to their dearest Love, yet they have no Title to his highest Benefits, nor are in the nearest Relation of Children or Beneficiaries to him.

But then moreover he is a Common Benefactor also. 4. By so loving the world as to give his only begotten Son, to be their Redeemer; a sufficient sacrifice for sin. 5. By giving out his Promise or Covenant of Grace, and making a Common Deed of Gift of pardon, Reconciliation and Eternal Life, to all that will accept it in and with Christ, to Gospel ends. 6. By sending ⟨p. 126⟩forth the Messengers of this Grace, commanding them to Preach to every creature the Gospel, or word of Reconciliation committed to them, and to beseech men in Christs stead, as his Embassadours, as if God himself did intreat by them, to be reconciled to God, Matth. 28. 18, 19. Mar. 16. 16. 2 Cor. 5. 19, 20. 7. By affording some common mercies without, and motions of his spirit within, to second these invitations. But though by this much God hath a Title to their dearest Love, yet they have no Title to his highest Benefits, nor are in the nearest Relation of Children or Beneficiaries to him.