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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
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.
3. Or else it is in regard of the Application of his benefits, and conveyance of the fruits of his Death, that he is said to be [a perfect Saviour to all that he died for.]
And so 1. Distinguish still of the term [Saviour] as it signifieth [a satisfier of Justice, or Redemptor per sacrificium expiatorium] Christ is perfect quoad opus, as to his Work; and not only in himself and ability, and the material sufficiency of his Sacrifice: but, this is not to the present point.
2. A [a Saviour] signifieth, an actual Deliverer, by personal application and collation of his benefits; so again Christ is to be considered in a double Relation.
1. As Dominus Absolutus ex novo Jure Redemptionis.
2. Ut Rector per leges ex eodem novo Jure: As he is become the Absolute Owner or Proprietary of all: Or as he is become the Rector and so the Legislator, (for under one of these two respects he maketh over all his benefits.)