A27064:964
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.
3. When common Faith and Sanctification is antecedent to special Faith and Sanctification, and so found in the Elect, it is then a Fruit of Election: But when it is found in others, it is no Fruit of Election. And why should they wonder at that, who deny it to be a Fruit of Satisfaction or Ransom, which is a more Universal cause then Election is?
6. They further say [there is nothing in the Text to persuade that the Persons here spoken of, must needs be truly justified and regenerated Believers, much less that Christ died for them, &c.]
6. They further say [there is nothing in the Text to perswade that the Persons here spoken of, must needs be truly justified and regenerated Believers, much less that Christ died for them, &c.]
Answ. 1. That they were illuminated, and partakers of the Holy Ghost, and sanctified by Christs Blood the Text speaks without strained consequence: (with Heb. 6. 6. But that they had true special saving Faith, Regeneration or Sanctification, I affirm not. Yet was it true.