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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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Num. 3. These words are inserted. I think I may conclude with the words of Prosper, He which saith 1that God would not have all men to be saved but a certain set number of predestinate persons only, he speaketh more harshly, then he should of the height of Gods unsearchable grace. Nay he speaks that which cannot stand with his infinite grace and mercy, especially to the sons of men.
Num. 3. These words are inserted. I thinke I may conclude with the words of Prosper, He which sayth 1that God would not have all men to be saved but a certaine set number of predestinate persons only, he speaketh more harshly, then he should of the height of Gods unsearchable grace. Nay he speakes that which cannot stand with his infinite grace and mercy, especially to the sonnes of men.
- 1M. Mason Addit. p. 64. Senten: super 8. c. Gall:
The 8. objection of the Galls was this That God will not have all men to be saved, but a certain number of persons predestinate. Now Prospers answer hereunto is very large, and 1it begins thus, If about the salvation of all mankind, and calling them unto the knowledge of his truth, the will of God is maintained to be so indifferent throughout all ages, that God may be showed to have neglected no man altogether; the unsearchable depth of Gods judgement is hereby assaulted. For why did God suffer all nations in ages past, to walk in their own ways when the Lord chose Jacob to himself, and dealt not so with every nation? And why are they now become Gods people, which before were no people of God, &c? All this makes nothing for this Author. The next is directly against him, not only at large; but in this very particular, wherein he allegeth Prosper not in his answer to this 8. objection, but in his sentence proposed afterwards upon it. For what is this Authors meaning, (in citing him to affirm, that God not only willeth their salvation whom he hath predestinated, but all men also; or at least that such as say the contrary, do speak more harshly then we ought to speaks of the depth of Gods inscrutable grace) but to cast a colour that Prosper concurs with him; and judgeth that God is indifferent to save all. But the reason why he only saves some, and not others, is, because some prepare themselves for grace, and accordingly he bestows it upon them: Others do not prepare themselves, and accordingly God doth not bestow it upon them. Now prosper directly contests against all such, as maintain this opinion, and that in two particulars. 1. In taking upon them to give the reason of Gods judgements, and that drawn from the wills and actions of men; and which is no less impiety, in thinking that grace is bestowed by way of reward for good works; Or restrained from men by reason of their evil works. His words translated run thus, But whosoever referreth the causes of Gods works and judgements throughout to the wills and actions of men, and will have Gods dispensations varied according to the changeable condition of mans free will; such a one professeth the judgements of God to be scrutable, and his ways such, as may be found out. And that which Paul the Doctor of the Gentiles durst not touch, this man thinks he can unlock and make known.