A89732:1077
A discussion of that great point in divinity, the sufferings of Christ; and the…
A discussion of that great point in divinity, the sufferings of Christ; and the question about his righteousness active, passive : and the imputation thereof. Being an answer to a dialogue entitled The meritorious price of redemption, justification, &c. / By John Norton teacher of the church at Ipswich in New-England. Who was appointed to draw up this answer by the general court.A discussion of that great point in divinity, the sufferings of Christ; and the question about his righteousnesse active, passive : and the imputation thereof. Being an answer to a dialogue intituled The meritorious price of redemption, justification, &c. / By John Norton teacher of the church at Ipswich in New-England. Who was appointed to draw up this answer by the generall court.
London: printed by A.M. for Geo. Calvert, 1653
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The Law requireth not only death in case of sin, Gen. 2.17. but also doing of the Legal obedience unto the command, Deut. 27.26. Gal. 3.10. otherwise there is no life. The command then must be obeyed in our selves or in our Surety. It cannot be obeyed in our selves.
The Law requireth not only death in case of sin, Gen. 2.17. but also doing of the Legall obedience unto the command, Deut. 27.26. Gal. 3.10. otherwise there is no life. The command then must be obeyed in our selves or in our Surety. It cannot be obeyed in our selves.
Obedience of the Saints whether in grace or glory is not Legal, viz. such as is 1. Performed in our own persons. 2. From a concreated principle of grace received in the first Covenant. 3. In way of merit. 4. Perfect. Therefore in our Surety.
Obedience of the Saints whether in grace or glory is not Legall, viz. such as is 1. Performed in our own persons. 2. From a concreated principle of grace received in the first Covenant. 3. In way of merit. 4. Perfect. Therefore in our Surety.
Because this double satisfaction answereth to our double misery. viz. the guilt of punishment, or condemnation, and defect of righteousness.