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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.
Prop. 4. And we are agreed I think that the personal Righteousness of the Saints is so much the end of Christs Redemption and Pardoning Grace, that the perfection of this is that blessed state to which he will bring them; so that when he hath done his work, Sanctification shall be perfect; but Justification by Pardon of further sins, shall be no more: Heaven cannot bear so imperfect a state.
Prop. 5. We are agreed therefore that our Righteousness of Sanctification, or the Doctrine thereof is so far from being any derogation or dishonour to Christ, that it is the high honour which he intended in his work of Redemption, that the Glory of God the Father, and of the Redeemer may everlastingly shine forth in the Saints, and they may be fit to love, and serve, and praise him, Tit. 2.14.
Prop. 6. It is past all doubt that this Inherent Righteousness consisteth in a true fulfilling of the Conditions of the Gospel-Promise, and a sincere Obedience to the Precepts of Christ. And so hath a double respect: one to the Promise; and so it is conditio praestita: the other to the Precept; and so it is Officium praestitum. All Conditions here are Duties: but all Duties are not the Condition.