A27064:1096
Universal redemption of mankind, by the Lord Jesus Christ stated and cleared by the…
Universal redemption of mankind, by the Lord Jesus Christ stated and cleared by the late learned Mr. Richard Barter [sic] ; whereunto is added a short account of Special redemption, by the same author.
London: printed for John Salusbury, 1694
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2. The Devils and the most despairing men have not saving Faith. But the Devils and Despairing men do believe that God hath given Eternal Life to others: therefore to believe that God doth give that Life to others is not saving Faith.
3. True saving Faith is of greatest concernment to the Believer (as to the object of it,) as being the means of his Salvation. But the believing merely what God giveth to other men, is of no such concernment to any, Ergo, &c.
3. True saving Faith is of greatest concernment to the Believer (as to the object of it,) as being the means of his Salvation. But the believing meerly what God giveth to other men, is of no such concernment to any, Ergo, &c.
Obj. It is not Saving Faith that is here mentioned; nor any act that is proper to a true Believer; nor is it the want of that which is here condemned: But it is the not believing the Truth of the Gospel, which is only a preparatory act, and which the Devils themselves may have, who believe and tremble: For though this mere assent will not save, yet the want of it will condemn.
Obj. It is not Saving Faith that is here mentioned; nor any act that is proper to a true Believer; nor is it the want of that which is here condemned: But it is the not believing the Truth of the Gospel, which is only a preparatory act, and which the Devils themselves may have, who believe and tremble: For though this meer assent will not save, yet the want of it will condemn.