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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.
From these Reasons we proceed to some from particular Texts of Scripture.
First, John 17. 2. As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give Eternal ⟨p. 499⟩Life to as many as thou hast given him. Here Christs Authority as Redeemer is said to be over all flesh, and so all are his purchased ones; but the purpose of giving actually Eternal Life, is expressly restrained to those that are specially given him by the Father.
First, John 17. 2. As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give Eternal ⟨p. 499⟩Life to as many as thou hast given him. Here Christs Authority as Redeemer is said to be over all flesh, and so all are his purchased ones; but the purpose of giving actually Eternal Life, is expresly restrained to those that are specially given him by the Father.
Object. By Giving is not meant absolute Electing from Eternity, but giving them by Vocation to Christ as true Disciples.