A27064:764
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. 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 2 Cor. 5. 19. which makes sufficiently against their whole cause as shall be shown anon, when we come to it. Another place cited by them is, 1 Joh. 2. 2. Christ is the propitiation of the sins of the whole World.
4. It is a known truth that the Gospel comes to more than the Elect; for many are called, but few chosen; next they alledge 2 Cor. 5. 19. which makes sufficiently against their whole cause as shall be shewen anon, when we come to it. Another place cited by them is, 1 Joh. 2. 2