A64002:1854
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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3. If predestination were upon the foresight of faith, then it should be only upon the foresight of such a faith as perseveres to the end; whence two inconveniences follow 1. That no man can be assured of his election until his death, which is quite contrary unto Scripture. For Paul was assured of the election of the Thessalonians by observation of the works of their faith, the labour of their love, and the patience of their hope, 2. In this 1case none can be strengthened against the power of temptation by the assurance of their election; But thus we are strengthened by Christ. Mat: 24. 24. by St. Paul. Rom: 8. 29. 2 Thes: 2. 13.
3. If predestination were upon the foresight of faith, then it should be only upon the foresight of such a faith as perseveres to the end; whence two inconveniences follow 1. That no man can be assured of his election untill his death, which is quite contrary unto Scripture. For Paul was assured of the election of the Thessalonians by observation of the works of their faith, the labour of their love, and the patience of their hope, 2. In this 1case none can be strengthened against the power of temptation by the assurance of their election; But thus we are strengthned by Chist. Mat: 24. 24. by St. Paul. Rom: 8. 29. 2 Thes: 2. 13.
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4. Election is absolute, therefore reprobation is absolute. The antecedent I prove; If it be neither of faith nor of works, then it is absolute, but it is neither of faith, nor works. 1Not of works, expressly; Not of faith as appears by the same reason whereby Paul proves it is not of works. For the reason is this, Before the children were borne or had done good or evil, it was said the Elder shall serve the younger; Therefore election is not of works. Now say I we may as well conclude therehence, therefore it is not of faith; forasmuch as before they were borne, they were as uncapable of faith as of works. The consequence I prove thus; Look by what reason St. Paul proves, that the election of Jacob was not of good works, because before they were borne 'twas said, The Elder shall serve the younger; by the same reason it is evident that the reprobation of Esau was not of evil works; the subjection of Esau unto his younger brother, as lively representing his reprobation, as the dominion of Jacob over his elder brother represents his election.