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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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1 By what right is vengeance due to the obstinate and impenitent? Is it due by any other ⟨p. 32⟩right then by the ordinance of God? Cannot God pardon it if it please him, yea and cure it too? And if he be pleased to punish it, cannot he punish it as well by annihilation of the obstinate (so to set an end unto his sin as to himself) as by condemnation of him? That of Austin is spoken in reference to God's law, whereby he hath ordained that without evil deservings he shall not be condemned (yet Christ suffered hell pains without any evil deservings) In respect of the like law, he shall be unjust, if he he should not reward them, who dye in faith and repentance, with everlasting life. This is only in respect of potentia ordinata, such a power as is ordained by his will. But as for potentia ahsoluta, power absolute, all confess that God can annihilate the holy Angels.
1 By what right is vengeance due to the obstinate and impenitent? Is it due by any other ⟨p. 32⟩right then by the ordinance of God? Cannot God pardon it if it please him, yea and cure it too? And if he be pleased to punish it, cannot he punish it as well by annihilation of the obstinate (so to set an end unto his sin as to himselfe) as by condemnation of him? That of Austine is spoken in reference to God's law, whereby he hath ordained that without evill deservings he shall not be condēned (yet Christ suffered hell paines without any evill deservings) In respect of the like law, he shall be unjust, if he he should not reward them, who dye in faith and repentance, with everlasting life. This is only in respect of potentia ordinata, such a power as is ordained by his will. But as for potentia ahsoluta, power absolute, all confesse that God can annihilate the holy Angels.
2 How doth God communicate grace unto his creatures? is it not by necessity of nature, or freedom of will? Philosophers were wont to argue the eternity of the world by this, that Bonum est sui communicativum, That which is good is apt to communicate it self, yea naturally and necessarily: And therefore God being optimus the best, as well as maximus the greatest, was most communicative, and that naturally and necessarily. If the same be this Authors opinion, he is as Atheistical as they: But if by freedom of will he communicates his goodness, then he communicates his goodness, as when he will, so likewise how he will, and to whom he will. As Saint Paul expressly professeth saying, God hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he hardeneth, of such places as these this Author