A27064:1407
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.
6. We must distinguish between [the extent of the new Law or Grant of it, as to its own Tenor or Sense] and [the extent of it as to the Promulgation.]
6. We must distinguish between [the extent of the new Law or Grant of it, as to its own Tenour or Sense] and [the extent of it as to the Promulgation.]
7. Also between [promulgation initial, imperfect, and full and perfect.]
8. And between [means sufficient to the first Duties that Christ by Gospel Truths calls men to] and [all means absolutely necessary or sufficient to Faith and Salvation.] And so I answer to the second Prosyllogism; that Christ did not procure that all he died for should eventually receive Remission and Salvation, or sufficient means thereto; nor yet that the Covenant of Grace which conferreth Right to these should be, as to the Infallible event, fully promulgate or revealed to all. But he hath procured, not only that all mens sins be made pardonable (in a nearer sense than they were before his satisfaction) but also that, as to the tenor of his Law, or Covenant, Remission, and Salvation be conferred on all so be it they will not reject it: and also that some part of his Gospel Truth (and the effects of Christs Death) be revealed in some measure to all, and so some part ⟨p. 455⟩of his New Law promulgate to all; and all have sufficient means to help to perform the Duties which he thus calls them first to perform.
8. And between [means sufficient to the first Duties that Christ by Gospel Truths calls men to] and [all means absolutely necessary or sufficient to Faith and Salvation.] And so I answer to the second Prosyllogisme; that Christ did not procure that all he died for should eventually receive Remission and Salvation, or sufficient means thereto; nor yet that the Covenant of Grace which conferreth Right to these should be, as to the Infallible event, fully promulgate or revealed to all. But he hath procured, not only that all mens sins be made pardonable (in a nearer sense than they were before his satisfaction) but also that, as to the tenour of his Law, or Covenant, Remission, and Salvation be conferred on all so be it they will not reject it: and also that some part of his Gospel Truth (and the effects of Christs Death) be revealed in some measure to all, and so some part