A27064:739
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.
The first Reason they give for proving that it is only the Elect that here are called the World, is drawn from the Love which is here said to have the World for its object, which cannot be common to all, but is proper to the Elect. This we deny, and they attempt to prove by these five Reasons.
1. Say they, it is the most transcendent and remarkable Love, and therefore proper to the Elect. I must desire the Reader to see this answered afterward in my answer to their interpretation of John.
2. It is an Eternal act of God's will.
Answ. But what that is to the purpose I know not.
3. It was the cause of sending Christ.