Universal redemption of mankind, by the Lord Jesus Christ stated and cleared by the…

Now let us see what they bring to prove that by the World here is meant only the Elect. They tell us here of a notable [Greek or Hebrew] as if by the Word [World] were meant several things, when here repeated: But for proof of what they say, you must take their words. Is it not good Sense and true to say [God sent not his Son into the World,] viz. into the World of mankind, or among Men, [to condemn the World] viz of Mankind [but that the World] of Mankind [through him might be saved.] But what if their various acception were granted? Still the World that Christ was sent to save, is divided into Believers eventually saved, and Unbelievers eventually condemned. If this be denied, the next words annexed are so clear, that I desire the Reader, but without prejudice, to consider them, and use no violence with his judgment in expounding them. Their Reasons for their Sense are these.

Now let us see what they bring to prove that by the World here is meant only the Elect. They tell us here of a notable 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 as if by the Word [World] were meant several things, when here repeated: But for proof of what they say, you must take their words. Is it not good Sense and true to say [God sent not his Son into the World,] viz. into the World of mankind, or among Men, [to condemn the World] viz of Mankind [but that the World] of Mankind [through him might be saved.] But what if their various acception were granted? Still the World that Christ was sent to save, is divided into Believers eventually saved, and Unbelievers eventually condemned. If this be denied, the next words annexed are so clear, that I desire the Reader, but without prejudice, to consider them, and use no violence with his judgment in expounding them. Their Reasons for their Senseare these.

1. Because all are not saved: And the Lord hath said he will do all his pleasure, and his purpose shall stand.