A27064:472
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.
And I have showed it is as Redeemer that he must be loved: For to Love Christ as an excellent Prophet only, that a Turk may do, for Mahomet so confesseth him to be, Mat. 10. 37. It is Christs condition propounded to all, That if they love not him better than Father, Mother, House, Land or Life they cannot be his Disciples; So that those that are not yet his Disciples, are obliged at once to love him above all, and become his Disciples. 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ let him be Anathema, Maran-atha.
And I have shewed it is as Redeemer that he must be loved: For to Love Christ as an excellent Prophet only, that a Turk may do, for Mahomet so confesseth him to be, Mat. 10. 37. It is Christs condition propounded to all, That if they love not him better than Father, Mother, House, Land or Life they cannot be his Disciples; So that those that are not yet his Disciples, are obliged at once to love him above all, and become his Disciples. 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ let him be Anathema, Maran-atha.
And then more specially for Gratitude (because I have hitherto insisted on the other species, Love) there are many Parables in the Gospel that show that wicked men are condemned for ingratitude to their Redeemer, Mat. 21. 37, 40. &c. Christ convinceth his Auditors, that those unthankful Husband-men, that refused to pay the Fruits, and killed the Son that was sent to them; (he was sent to be entertained as Redeemer) would deservedly be destroyed with a miserable destruction, and the Vineyard let out to others, i. e. that the Kingdom of God should be taken from them and given to a Nation bringing forth the Fruits thereof. And what is that Kingdom (here meant) but the Gospel? The proclaiming and offer of Christ as Redeemer, and of mercy in and with him?