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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.
Still he continues to afford thee as much comfort as any Reprobate in the world; and if thou desirest no more, thou mayest rest satisfied with this; but withal I confess, he affords thee as much comfort, as he can afford any of Gods elect, for he maketh elect and Reprobate all alike in receiving comfort from Gods Word. Christ came into the world to save that which was lost, but unless he came to save all that is lost, it will not follow that he came to save thee. We know that pardon of sin and salvation is procured by Christ, for none but such as believe; and therefore be not deceived, without faith look for neither; by faith be assured of both, and that thou art one of Gods elect and no Reprobate. And observe well he tells thee nothing of Christ meriting faith and repentance; this now a days is plainly denied by the Remonstrants; and this Author is content to say nothing of it; when he is put to it we know what must be the issue of it; if he sayeth Christ hath merited faith and repentance 1for thee, the meaning is but this; Christ hath merited that if thou wilt believe thou shalt believe, if thou wilt repent, thou shalt repent. And that Christ hath merited that God should bestow faith and repentance not on whom he will according to the mere pleasure of his will, but according to mens works.
Still he continues to afford thee as much comfort as any Reprobate in the world; and if thou desirest no more, thou maist rest satisfied with this; but withall I confesse, he affords thee as much comfort, as he can afford any of Gods elect, for he maketh elect and Reprobate all alike in receiving comfort from Gods Word. Christ came into the world to save that which was lost, but unlesse he came to save all that is lost, it will not follow that he came to save thee. We know that pardon of sinne and salvation is procured by Christ, for none but such as believe; and therefore be not deceived, without faith looke for neither; by faith be assured of both, and that thou art one of Gods elect and no Reprobate. And observe well he tells thee nothing of Christ meriting faith and repentance; this now a dayes is plainly denyed by the Remonstrants; and this Authour is content to say nothing of it; when he is put to it we know what must be the issue of it; if he sayeth Christ hath merited faith and repentance