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The riches of Gods love unto the vessels of mercy, consistent with his absolute…The riches of Gods love unto the vessells of mercy, consistent with his absolute…
The riches of Gods love unto the vessels of mercy, consistent with his absolute hatred or reprobation of the vessels of wrath, or, An answer unto a book entitled, Gods love unto mankind ... in two books, the first being a refutation of the said book, as it was presented in manuscript by Mr Hord unto Sir Nath. Rich., the second being an examination of certain passages inserted into M. Hord's discourse (formerly answered) by an author that conceals his name, but was supposed to be Mr Mason ... / by ... William Twice ... ; whereunto are annexed two tractates of the same author in answer unto D.H. ... ; together with a vindication of D. Twice from the exceptions of Mr John Goodwin in his Redemption redeemed, by Henry Jeans ...The riches of Gods love unto the vessells of mercy, consistent with his absolute hatred or reprobation of the vessells of wrath, or, An answer unto a book entituled, Gods love unto mankind ... in two bookes, the first being a refutation of the said booke, as it was presented in manuscript by Mr Hord unto Sir Nath. Rich., the second being an examination of certain passages inserted into M. Hords discourse (formerly answered) by an author that conceales his name, but was supposed to be Mr Mason ... / by ... William Twisse ... ; whereunto are annexed two tractates of the same author in answer unto D.H. ... ; together with a vindication of D. Twisse from the exceptions of Mr John Goodwin in his Redemption redeemed, by Henry Jeanes ...
Oxford: printed by L.L. and H.H. for Tho. Robinson, 1653
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CONSIDERATION.
1. As touching the distinction, hold thee to it, least otherwise thou never prove capable of more comfort then a Reprobate is capable of. No Arminian hath the face to deny that God saves but a very few; And the reason is, because very few do believe and repent: in this we all agree. Again, no Arminian denies that very few do believe and repent, and finally persevere therein. Again, no Arminian denies faith and repentance to be the gift of God, and that hereby alone men are singled out from the rest. Now the question is, Whether God singleth out some men from the rest by giving them faith and repentance according to the mere pleasure of his will, or according to their works? We say, according to the mere pleasure of Gods will, for he hath mercy on whom he will. Rom: 9. 18. Arminians say according to mens works; and hereupon in the issue comes all their consolations to be grounded, that is upon a notorious Heresy condemned above 1200 year ago.
1. As touching the distinction, hold thee to it, least otherwise thou never proove capable of more comfort then a Reprobate is capable of. No Arminian hath the face to deny that God saves but a very few; And the reason is, because very few doe believe and repent: in this we all agree. Againe, no Arminian denies that very few doe believe and repent, and finally persevere therein. Againe, no Arminian denies faith and repentance to be the gift of God, and that hereby alone men are singled out from the rest. Now the question is, Whether God singleth out some men from the rest by giving them faith and repentance according to the meere pleasure of his will, or according to their workes? We say, according to the meere pleasure of Gods will, for he hath mercy on whom he will. Rom: 9. 18. Arminians say according to mens workes; and hereupon in the issue comes all their consolations to be grounded, that is upon a notorious Heresy condemned above 1200 yeare agoe.