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An end of doctrinal controversies which have lately troubled the churches
An end of doctrinal controversies which have lately troubled the churches by reconciling explication without much disputing. Written by Richard Baxter.
London: printed for John Salusbury, 1691
Chapter 18: Of the necessity of Faith in Christ, where the Gospel is made known.
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.
§. 8. 3: In the saving of Sinners, there is considerable: 1. The great Benefits already given in the Purchase, Merits and Covenant: 2. The greater Benefits offered, and to be received hereafter:
3. The Means to be used on our part for obtaining them. 4. The danger and loss, if we miss of them. 5. The ultimate End of him that giveth them.
§. 9. And, 1. will not any reasonable Infidel confess, That Thankfulness is naturally due for great and inestimable Benefits? And how can a man be thankful for that which he believeth not was ever done for him, or given him? Or can he be thankful to he knoweth not whom?
§. 10. 2. Do not great Benefits freely offered, require Acceptance? And how can a man accept of that which he believeth not was ever purchased, procured, or offered him? Will you accept a shadow?