A27064:763
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.
Ans. 1. It is not said, that it bringeth forth fruit in all the World, but that it is come into all the World, and bringeth forth Fruit, viz. in some where it comes.
2. But suppose it were otherwise, doth not Christ say, that the Gospel doth bring forth fruit in more than the Elect, viz. in many that fall away when Persecution ariseth? Mat. 13. And in whom the cares of the World do choke that Fruit.
2. But suppose it were otherwise, doth not Christ say, that the Gospel doth bring forth fruit in more than the Elect, viz. in many that fall away when Persecution ariseth? Mat. 13. And in whom the cares of the World do choak that Fruit.
3. Were these Colos. all Elect to whom Paul speaks?
4. It is a known truth that the Gospel comes to more than the Elect; for many are called, but few chosen; next they allege