I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…

Object. 6 But if Christ did not die for all, and every particular man, how can I conclude, that he did die for me? Can I raise a Conclusion of Faith, unless the Proposition be universal?

Answ. Although I need not answer this Objection, because those that make it, do themselves answer it, from their own Principles, and Experience, saying, That Faith is an assent to the Truth of the Gospel; and that they were converted unto God, and did believe before they held this Doctrine of Universal Redemption: Yet for further Answer, you must know,

Answ. Although I need not answer this Objection, because those that make it, do themselves answer it, from their own Principles, and Experience, saying, That Faith is an assent to the Truth of the Gospel; and that they were converted unto God, and did beleeve before they held this Doctrine of Universal Redemption: Yet for further Answer, you must know,

There is a Faith of Reliance, and there is a Faith of Assurance. As the Faith of Assurance hath a Shall be of Mercy for its bottom; so a May be of Mercy, is a sufficient ground, and bottom, for the Faith of Reliance. Jonathan and his Armour-bearer, had but a may be of Mercy, when they went against their Enemies; It may be the Lord will work for us, 1 Sam. 14.6. yet they relied on God. Now, though Christ did not die for all particular men, yet if he died for sinners indefinitely, there is a may be of Mercy for me. But so it is, that Christ did die for sinners indefinitely, though not for sinners universally; and therefore there is a sufficient ground for me to believe, and rely on him.