A89732:1093
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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If the justification of a sinner consisteth not only in the not-imputation of sin, but also in the imputation of righteousness, then both the active and passive obedience of Christ are requisite to the matter of our justification. But the justification of a sinner consisteth not only of the not-imputation of sin, but also of the imputation of righteousness: 'Tis not enough for us not to be unjust, but we must also be just: Therefore,
If the justification of a sinner consisteth not only in the not-imputation of sin, but also in the imputation of righteousnesse, then both the active and passive obedience of Christ are requisite to the matter of our justification. But the justification of a sinner consisteth not only of the not-imputation of sin, but also of the imputation of righteousnesse: 'Tis not enough for us not to be unjust, but we must also be just: Therefore,
Perfect obedience to the Law is the matter of our justification, Gal. 3.10.
But the whole obedience of Christ was requisite to the performance of perfect Obedience to the Law.