A64002:1872
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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Austin was willing to pray for all, but yet he professeth, ⟨p. 160⟩that if they knew who they were, whom God had ordained unto damnation, they would pray no more for them, then for the Devil himself; so that either the Prophets were not 1of Austin's mind, or else that they thought that their ministry in God's purpose and appointment tended to the salvation only of Gods elect: But because they knew not, who they are, therefore they prayed for all, and used their ministerial enforcements indifferently towards all. But like enough this Author will deny, that the Prophets were of Austin's mind; Therefore I will prove they were in this; The Prophets were undoubtedly of St. Paul's mind; but St. Paul was of St. Austin's mind in this therefore the Prophets also were of St. Austin's mind. Now that St. Paul was of St. Austin's mind, and that his ministry, though performed towards all, yet was intended for the salvation only of God's elect, I 2prove thus, Though I be free from all men, yet have I made my self a servant unto all men that I might win the more. Observe, he doth not say that he might win all; Again, I became all things to all men that I might save some. Who are these some at whose salvation he aims? I answer they are God's elect, and none but they; and this I prove out of those words of his where he saith, Therefore I suffer all things for the elects sake that they might also obtain salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. Now if his sufferings were for their sakes, undoubtedly his whole ministry was for their sakes; for this alone 3brought his sufferings upon him. The holy Ghost witnesseth in every City saying, that bonds and afflictions abide me; But I pass not at all, neither is my life dear unto my self, so that I may fulfil my course with joy and the ministration that I have received to testify the Gospel of the grace of God. 5. But be it, that God intends it for Reprobates also, yet not for their salvation; But first to take away excuse from them, as to this purpose he sent Ezekiel. 4Son of man I send thee to a rebellious nation For they are impudent children; I do send thee unto them, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; but surely they will not hear neither indeed will they cease; for they are a rebellious house, yet shall they know that there hath been a Prophet among them.