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A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and…
A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and the opposition made against it by Edward Borough, a professed Quaker, (but proved an enemy to the truth) examined and confuted by the word of God. And also, the things that were then laid down, and declared to the world by me, are a second-time born witness to, according to truth: with the answer of Edward Borough to the queries then laid down in my book reproved. And also, a plain answer to his queries, given in simplicity of soul; and is now also presented to the world, or who else may read, or hear them; to the end (if God will) that truth may be discovered thereby. / by John Bunyan ...A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and the opposition made against it by Edward Borrough, a professed Quaker, (but proved an enemie to the truth) examined and confuted by the word of God. And also, the things that were then laid down, and declared to the world by me, are a second-time born witness to, according to truth: with the answer of Edward Burrough to the quæries then laid down in my book reproved. And also, a plain answer to his quæries, given in simplicitie of soul; and is now also presented to the world, or who else may read, or hear them; to the end (if God will) that truth may be discovered thereby. / by John Bunyan ...
London: printed by Matthias Cowley, 1657
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2. Answ. There are many poor souls that are given unto Christ, who yet live in their sins. But Christ did at that time, when he hanged on the Cross, give a full and complete satisfaction for them. In due time Christ died for the ungodly: For scarcely for a righteous man will one die, but peradventure for a good man some one would even dare to die. I, but God commendeth his love to us-wards, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. While we were yet sinners, yet ungodly, Rom. 5.6, 7, 8. Nay, he did not only die for those who still live in sin, but he also makes intercession now at the throne of his Fathers grace for them. And he made intercession for the transgressors, Isa. 53.12. He hath ascended on high, he hath led captivity captive, and received gifts for men For what men? Even for the rebellious also, Psal. 68.18. To what end? That the Lord God might dwell amongst them.
2. Answ. There are many poor souls that are given unto Christ, who yet live in their sins. But Christ did at that time, when he hanged on the Crosse, give a full and compleat satisfaction for them. In due time Christ died for the ungodly: For scarcely for a righteous man will one die, but peradventure for a good man some one would even dare to die. I, but God commendeth his love to us-wards, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. While we were yet sinners, yet ungodly, Rom. 5.6, 7, 8. Nay, he did not onely die for those who still live in sin, but he also makes intercession now at the throne of his Fathers grace for them. And he made intercession for the transgressors, Isa. 53.12. He hath ascended on high, he hath led captivity captive, and received gifts for men For what men? Even for the rebellious also, Psal. 68.18. To what end? That the Lord God might dwell amongst them.