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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.
1 Pet. 1. 5. Who are kept by the Power of God, through Faith unto Salvation. God's Power is exercised in keeping us in Faith as the means to Salvation the end: And he that by his mighty Power keeps us in Faith, no doubt did cause it.
2 Pet. 1. 3. According as his Divine Power hath given to us all things that pertain to Life and Godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to Glory and Virtue. If he give us all things pertaining to Life, then he gives us Faith.
Obj. Faith is expressly excepted, in the Words [through the knowledge of him that hath called us] that is, through our own believing.
Obj. Faith is expresly excepted, in the Words [through the knowledge of him that hath called us] that is, through our own believing.
Answ. I. It is distinguished from the rest, as a Gift which is a means to the other gifts, but not excepted.