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The application of redemption
The application of redemption by the effectual work of the word, and spirit of Christ, for the bringing home of lost sinners to God ... by that faithful and known servant of Christ, Mr. Thomas Hooker ...
London: printed by Peter Cole, 1656
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.
If […] be the meaning, As my Election is of […] 1[…], so also is my […] and the Evidence thereof, of free Grace; it is true. But if this be the meaning, […] as Election depends upon no Means, nor Works, no more doth the Evidence of my Consolation, its very false: It amounts to this, If the Decree of God be independent, then is the Execution; then which nothing is more contrary to Scripture and common Experience: 1 Pet. 1. 9. Receiving the End of your Faith, the salvation of your souls: Rom. […] 13. Filled with joy and peace in Believing. In a word, We are Justified and Saved freely; and yet both by Faith: and yet we are not Elected by Faith.
If 〈…〉 be the meaning, As my Election is of 〈…〉 1〈…〉, so also is my 〈…〉 and the Evidence thereof, of free Grace; it is true. But if this be the meaning, 〈…〉 as Election depends upon no Means, nor Works, no more doth the Evidence of my Consolation, its very false: It amounts to this, If the Decree of God be independent, then is the Execution; then which nothing is more contrary to Scripture and common Experience: 1 Pet. 1. 9. Receiving the End of your Faith, the salvation of your souls: Rom. 〈…〉 13. Filled with joy and peace in Beleeving. In a word, We are Justified and Saved freely; and yet both by Faith: and yet we are not Elected by Faith.
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