A89732:1145
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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In like sort Christs Mediatorial obedience had this effect, that it procured Gods fatherly atonement and ⟨p. 255⟩acceptance of all his posterity and seed that should be born of the same promise, Gen. 3.15.
In like sort Christs Mediatoriall obedience had this effect, that it procured Gods fatherly atonement and ⟨p. 255⟩acceptance of all his posterity and seed that should be born of the same promise, Gen. 3.15.
Answ. If the sinful nature of Adams posterity was the effect of Adams disobedience, in like sort as Atonement, i. e. remission of sin is the effect of Christs obedience, then it was the effect thereof according to justice (as indeed it was, for original sin is the penal effect of Adams sin) he is just to forgive us our sin, 1 Joh. 1.9.
Answ. If the sinfull nature of Adams posterity was the effect of Adams disobedience, in like sort as Atonement, i. e. remission of sin is the effect of Christs obedience, then it was the effect thereof according to justice (as indeed it was, for original sin is the penal effect of Adams sin) he is just to forgive us our sin, 1 Joh. 1.9.