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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.
Two things are said against this. 1. That Theologia parabolica non est Argumentativ•.
Ans. And I am sure that Christ's Theology is not delusory or false. If he taught by Parables, then his Parables were and are teaching; and if teaching, then we may argue from them. But consider, though it's certain that nothing in Parables is to be stretched beyond the intent, yet this is the plain sense and intent; Christ showing that those that have received mercy for their own sins, must forgive others, or else they shall perish as ungrateful for what they had received, and as unmerciful to others.
Ans. And I am sure that Christ's Theology is not delusory or false. If he taught by Parables, then his Parables were and are teaching; and if teaching, then we may argue from them. But consider, though it's certain that nothing in Parables is to be stretched beyond the intent, yet this is the plain sense and intent; Christ shewing that those that have received mercy for their own sins, must forgive others, or else they shall perish as ungrateful for what they had received, and as unmerciful to others.
1. It is twice over expressly said that, [he forgave him the Debt.]
1. It is twice over expresly said that, [he forgave him the Debt.]