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Reprobation asserted, or, The doctrine of eternal election & reprobation promiscuously handled in eleven…
Reprobation asserted, or, The doctrine of eternal election & reprobation promiscuously handled in eleven chapters wherein the most material objections made by the opposers of this doctrine are fully answered, several doubts removed, and sundry cases of conscience resolved / by John Bunyan.
London: printed for G.L., 1674
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.
First, Because they suit not with his nature, especially in these Foundation-acts: The Foundation of God standeth sure, even touching Reprobation, that the purpose of God according to Election might stand. I know (saith Solomon) that whatsoever the Lord doth, it abideth for ever; nothing can be put unto it, nor anything taken from it, &c. Hath he said it, and shall he not do it? Hath he spoken, and shall he not bring it to pass? His Decrees are composed according to his eternal Wisdom, established upon his unchangeable Will, governed by his Knowledge, Prudence, Power, ⟨p. 12⟩Justice, and Mercy, and are brought to conclusion (on his part) in perfect holiness, through the abiding of his most blessed Truth and Faithfulness: He is a Rock, his way is perfect, for all his works are Judgement: A God of Truth, and without iniquity, just and right is he. 2 Tim. 2.18, 19. Rom. 9.11. Eccles. 3.14. Numb. 23.19. Deut. 32.4.
First, Because they suit not with his nature, especially in these Foundation-acts: The Foundation of God standeth sure, even touching Reprobation, that the purpose of God according to Election might stand. I know (saith Solomon) that whatsoever the Lord doth, it abideth for ever; nothing can be put unto it, nor anything taken from it, &c. Hath he said it, and shall he not do it? Hath he spoken, and shall he not bring it to pass? His Decrees are composed according to his eternal Wisdom, established upon his unchangable Will, governed by his Knowledge, Prudence, Power, ⟨p. 12⟩Justice, and Mercy, and are brought to conclusion (on his part) in perfect holiness, through the abiding of his most blessed Truth and Faithfulness: He is a Rock, his way is perfect, for all his works are Judgement: A God of Truth, and without iniquity, just and right is he.