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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.
2. The Father therefore doth give him an Acquittance, and acknowledgeth the satisfaction, proclaiming himself well-pleased in his Son.
3. And hereby is Christ become Conqueror over Death, and Him who had the Power of Death, even the Devil; (Supposing his Resurrection.)
3. And hereby is Christ become Conquerour over Death, and Him who had the Power of Death, even the Devil; (Supposing his Resurrection.)
2. Satisfaction is so pleasing to God, that upon the giving thereof, the work becomes Meritorious of Reward to the satisfier.
1. Because it was not Due from Him, nor Compelled, but voluntary.
2. Because (though God be not capable of receiving good, yet) it was from his own earnest desire which he was moved to by Compassion to Man, and so it was reputative, in bonum Dei, as being pleasing to him.