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Of justification four disputations clearing and amicably defending the truth against the unnecessary oppositions…
Of justification four disputations clearing and amicably defending the truth against the unnecessary oppositions of divers learned and reverend brethren / by Richard Baxter ...
London: printed by R.W. for Nevil Simmons, 1658
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.
Argument 8. It is the same faith in Habit and Act by which we are Justified, and by which we have right to the spirit of sanctification (for further degrees) and Adoption, Glorification, &c. But it is believing in Christ as Prophet, Priest and King, by which we have Right to the spirit of sanctification, to Adoption and Glorification: Therefore it is the believing in Christ as Prophet, Priest and King, by which we are justified.
The Minor I suppose will not be denied; I am sure it is commonly granted. The Major I prove thus.
The Minor I suppose will not be denyed; I am sure it is commonly granted. The Major I prove thus.
If the true Christian faith be but one in essence, and one undivided Condition of all these benefits of the Covenant then it is the same by which we are justified, and have Right to the other benefits (that is, they are given us on that one undivided Condition▪ But the Antecedent is true: as I prove by parts thus.