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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.
Sixthly, It is an [Infallible] effecting of this that we mention, thereby differencing it from a mere Velleity, or a conditional willing, so as that the very act of willing, should depend upon some uncertain condition: as distinct from this we may call it Absolute. And in the word [Infallible,] ⟨p. 483⟩which respecteth the act of the Divine Understanding, we imply also [Immutable] which respecteth Gods Will: and Invincible as to his operation: and had we one word that comprehended these, it would contain our full sense. It is the same thing which our Divines mean by the word [Irresistible] or Insuperable.
Seventhly, It is [Certain Persons or Individuals,] that are the objects of this Purpose: which we mention as against the Arminian Conceit, that it is only Believers in General, or All men Conditionally if they will Believe, that Christ Decreed to Justify and Save, without determining infallibly of any certain Individuals till he foresaw that themselves would make the difference by Believing.
Seventhly, It is [Certain Persons or Individuals,] that are the objects of this Purpose: which we mention as against the Arminian Conceit, that it is only Believers in General, or All men Conditionally if they will Believe, that Christ Decreed to Justifie and Save, without determining infallibly of any certain Individuals till he foresaw that themselves would make the difference by Believing.
Eighthly, We call them [Chosen] Persons: not a Posteriore, upon the foresight of their Faith: but a prior before and without any moving cause or condition in themselves: It is the same act which we here call [Choosing] as considered in Eternity, determining of the future difference of Persons; and which we before call [Special Intention,] there considering it as respecting the time of Christ's Death.