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A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprised in fifty two heads, with…A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprized in fifty two heads, with…
A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprised in fifty two heads, with the texts of scripture, on which they are grounded : and some short indications, how they were more largely handled / by a lover of truth and peace.A scheme and abstract of the Christian religion comprized in fifty two heads, with the texts of scripture, on which they are grounded : and some short indications, how they were more largely handled / by a lover of truth and peace.
London: printed by J.P. for Samuel Sprint, 1684
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There is no fit way known to us, to recover man, but by Redemption. 4. No ransom fit and sufficient for us, but Jesus Christ. 5. Jesus Christ became our Ransom, by satisfying the Justice of God. 6. This Ransom and Satisfaction of Christ was purposely intended, only for all that believe in him. XXIV. It follows 3. to speak of the Application of this Redemption to us, which is 1. By VOCATION. 2 Tim. 1. 9.—Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy Calling. Princ. They that are saved, are called with an holy Calling. Where 1. The Nature of this Calling; The effectual persuasion of a sinner, to renounce his sin, and to embrace Christ. 2. The Author of it, God. 3. The Method; by Inlight'ning the Understanding, convincing the Conscience, and inclining the Will. ⟨p. 12⟩4. The Means; The Word without, and the Spirit of God within. 5. The Necessity of it: For none can, or will come to God without it; None can, or will be saved without it. XXV. The next Step is 2. JUSTIFICATION. Rom. 3.24. Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Princ. God doth freely justify a believing sinner through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ. Here was showed 1. What is Justification; The discharging a guilty sinner from the condemnation of the Law, by imputing to him the Righteousness of Jesus Christ. 2. Who justifieth; God. 3. Who are justified; None but the Elect, none but sinners, none but such as repent and believe. 4. How are we justified. Efficiently, by a Judicial Act of God; Formally, by imputing Christs Righteousness and Satisfaction; Instrumentally, by the Gospel on Gods part, and by Faith on ours; Declaratively, by Christian Obedience. XXVI. Here was handled the Doctrine of FAITH. Rom. 10.10. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness. Princ: Sincere or hearty Faith is necessary for a mans Justification. Here was opened 1. Its Nature; such a firm Assent to the Gospel, as prevails with the whole Soul, to receive, and rely on Jesus Christ, as he is there offered. 2. Where it is seated: In the soul of an humbled sinner. 3. On what it is exercised: Generally, on all the revealed Will of God; Particularly, On Gods Promises; Principally, on Christs Person; Formally and properly, on Christ crucified. 4. The Use of Faith. 5. How it is discerned. 6. How procured.