A64002:1882
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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M. Hoard's discourse at the first went no farther then to prove, that In substance it is all one to offer a courtesy under a condition not possible, and not to offer it at all. Here this Author 1adds that it is in circumstance a great deal worse. For he saith it is a denial joined with a scoff and derision, as was that of the Jebusites. In my answer to the former part in M. 2Hoard I have showed that the reason why Salvation is proposed in scripture to be obtained upon a condition to be performed by man, is because God intends to save those, whom he doth save after a manner a greable to their reasonable natures; Namely by instruction, in a law of works, in a law of faith, by admonition and exhortation strengthened with promises to the obedient, with threatenings to the disobedient. And albeit men are not able to perform this obedience of themselves, being disabled by that natural corruption, which they have drawn from the Loins of our father, in whom our natures received a mortal blow, through his disobedience, and became disabled to perform any thing acceptable in the sight of God (for they that are in the flesh cannot please God) therefore the Lord is ready according to the covenant of grace to circumcise the hearts of some, namely of his Elect, To love the Lord with all their hearts, and with all their souls, to put his spirit within them, to cause them to walk in his statutes, to keep his judgments and do them. It is true this offer of salvation is proposed to all within the Church, whether Elect or Reprobate; and no marvel. For the Ministers of God's word are not acquainted with the counsels of God, as touching the election or reprobation of any man in particular: therefore they preach unto all, but knowing full well that this their ministry shall be effectual only to God's elect, as touching their salvation. Therefore as they endure all things 3for the elect sake. So for the elects sake it is that they preach the whole counsel of God, according as the Lord himself instructed Paul saying, Fear not, but speak & hold not thy peace; 4for I am with thee, and none shall lay hold on thee for to hurt thee. For I have much people in this City. Who are this people but the Elect of God. Yet God makes this use of preaching his word to all, that hereby excuse is taken from them. For hereby it is made known unto them That a Prophet hath been among them.