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A Body of Practical Divinity
A body of practical divinity consisting of above one hundred seventy six sermons on the lesser catechism composed by the reverend assembly of divines at Westminster : with a supplement of some sermons on several texts of Scripture / by Thomas Watson ...
London: printed for Thomas Parkurst, 1692
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Quest. But how are we redeemed from Sin? Do we not see Corruption stirring in the Regenerate? Much Pride and Unmortified Passion?
Resp. We must distinguish of Redemption: Redemption is either Inchoata or Plena; a Redemption but begun and perfect: Sin cannot stand with a Perfect Redemption, but here it is but Begun; Sin may stand with an Imperfect Redemption. There may be some Darkness in the Air at the Sun's first rising, but not when the Sun is at the full Meridian: While our Redemption is but begun, there may be Sin; but not when it is perfected in Glory.
Quest. But in what sense hath Christ redeemed justified Persons from Sin?
Quest. But in what sence hath Christ redeemed justified Persons from Sin?
Resp. A Reatu, from the Guilt of Sin, though not the Stain: Guilt is the binding a Person over to Punishment. Now, Christ hath redeemed a justified Person from the Guilt of Sin; he hath discharged his Debts. Christ saith to God's Justice, as Paul to Philemon, If he hath wronged thee any thing, or owes thee ought, put that on my account, Verse 18.