A27064:1531
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.
Obj. He offereth Christ and Grace to believe in him to All: and offering is conditional giving: and he doth no more to any, but on supposition of their Reception, or performance of the Condition.
Answ. I. It's false, that he actually offers Christ to all, tho' as to the tenor of the Gift he doth, which without the Promulgation (which extends not to Millions of Heathens) is no actual offer.
Answ. I. It's false, that he actually offers Christ to all, tho' as to the tenour of the Gift he doth, which without the Promulgation (which extends not to Millions of Heathens) is no actual offer.
II. Much less, or as little, doth he offer them Faith.
III. It's false, that he doth no more but offer Faith conditionally to his chosen: For he effecteth it absolutely. To [offer Conditionally] is a Civil act, and we are speaking of a Physical Causing: This objection therefore flatly denieth that God is the Author of any man's Faith.