A41329:374
The plea of the children of believing-parents for their interest in Abraham's covenant, their…
The plea of the children of believing-parents for their interest in Abraham's covenant, their right to church-member-ship with their parents, and consequently their title to baptism. The cause of publishing this discourse after so many learned men have laboured in this province, is declared in the preface to the reader. By Giles Firmin.
London: printed for Tho. Simons, 1683
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.
4ly, It is certain, that in the Types of the Old Testament, by Water the blood of ⟨p. 116⟩Christ was signified. Numb. 19.9. The Water is said to be a Purification for Sin. In the Hebrew it's a Sin, the word often used for a Sin Offering, the Dutch render it, It is an Expiation. Have not that Fountain, Zech. 13.1. set open a respect to the blood of Jesus? all the Interpreters I see, respect both his Blood and Spirit: Why not then so in Baptism.
4ly, It is certain, that in the Types of the Old Testament, by Water the blood of ⟨p. 116⟩Christ was signifyed. Numb. 19.9. The Water is said to be a Purification for Sin. In the Hebrew it's a Sin, the word often used for a Sin Offering, the Dutch render it, It is an Expiation. Have not that Fountain, Zech. 13.1. set open a respect to the blood of Jesus? all the Interpreters I see, respect both his Blood and Spirit: Why not then so in Baptism.
5ly, As we are filthy, are we not as guilty? Is there nothing in the Ordinance to respect our guilt? then it were sad, yea, guilt being upon us, can God give out the blessing of Regeneration to us, till in order his justice be first satisfied? though Regeneration and Pardon are simul tempore?