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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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Why doth he carry himself and his opinions in hugger mugger if he be of that mind, and doth not plainly show himself to be a Pelagian, and prove to the world that Pelagianismus est verus Christianismus, Pelagianism is true Christianity? and in the next place oppose Paul also in saying that God saved us and called us with an holy calling not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace; and that he hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he 1hardeneth?
Why doth he carry himselfe and his opinions in huggar muggar if he be of that mind, and doth not plainly shew himselfe to be a Pelagian, and prove to the world that Pelagianismus est verus Christianismus, Pelagianisme is true Christianity? and in the next place oppose Paul also in saying that God saved us and called us with an holy calling not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace; and that he hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he 1hardneth?
- 12 Tim: 1. 9. Ro. 9. 18.
2ly, Consider further the strange infatuation of this Author, more ways then one. For 1, inquire of him, whether after all this work of the ministry performed by him unto reprobates, he thinks not himself bound to pray unto God for a blessing upon his labours, whereby it may become effectual unto them, and that upon this ground, because Paul may plant, and Apollo may water, but God is he who gives the increase. And let him express what the increase is, which he beggeth at the hand of God, whether it be not the performance of those duties whereunto he hath exhorted them in the most emphatical manner, that the word of God doth afford any example of. And if no more be required for the working of man's will to that which is good (having as this Author supposeth a power to perform obedience if they will) then these enforcements which he so much amplifies; whereto tend his prayers after all these enforcements are used? is it that God will afford his concourse to the act? Why is this a work of grace? Doth not God afford this to the most sinful act that is, without all prayers? And is it decent to maintain that God of himself is forward enough to afford concourse to such acts as are evil, be they never so abominable; but to concur with us to that which is good, he stands off and must be entreated and solicited by our prayers earnest and fervent,