A27064:1537
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.
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.
II. Our following acts of Faith seem to be included in the [All things] here mentioned, viz. Through our first believing God giveth us Christ, the Spirit, and all following Grace. And if the following acts of Faith are the gifts of God, then no doubt the first was so, which was required of us when we were less able of our selves to perform it, then when we are Sanctified.