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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
OF Universal Redemption. › Chapter 3: Explicatory Conclusions.
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Prop. XXVIII. Man without Scripture may find that he is a Sinner, and that Sin deserveth Gods wrath, and his destruction; and in the Creatures and Providences, providing for him, preserving, maintaining, delivering him, he may find abundance of Mercy; which being given to one that deserveth misery, must needs evince that it comes from a most gracious disposer, and tends to recovery, and to further mercy.
Prop. XXIX. Hence all Nations of the World have known themselves Sinners, and all Nations have had a Hope of obtaining mercy in the pardon of their sins; and thence it is that all (who acknowledge a God) have had some kind of Religion; and expressed it in Sacrifices or Prayers for pardon and mercy; which could never have been, without the said Hope.
Prop. XXX. Though it be very difficult and not very necessary to know what is the condition prescribed to them that hear not of Christ, or on what terms Christ will judge them; yet to ⟨p. 39⟩me it seems to be the Covenant made with Adam, Gen. 3. 15. which they are under; requiring, their taking God to be their only God and Redeemer, and so expecting mercy from him, and loving him above all, as their end and chief good; and repenting of Sin and Sincere Obedience according to the Laws promulgate to them, to lead them further.