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An exposition of the principles of religion
An exposition of the principles of religion by Tho. Hooker.
London: printed for R. Dawlman, 1645
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.
The third Principle. Concerning redemption by Christ.
Quest. Was our Redemption necessary?
Quest. WAs our Redemption necessary?
A. Yes, because God determined an end of his Creation, now man because fallen, if he should be destroyed, the end would be frustrate. Secondly, God had ordained the glorification of his mercy in man; now had there been no Redemption, where would the glory of his mercy appear? Thirdly, the Elect fallen without this could have had no comfort.
A. Yes, because God determined an end of his Creation, now man because fallen, if he should be destroyed, the end would be frustrate. Secondly, God had ordained the glorification of his mercy in man; now had there been no Redemption, where would the glory of his mercy appeare? Thirdly, the Elect fallen without this could have had no comfort.
Q. Who is this Redeemer?