A89732:1174
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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Part 2 › Section 2 › Chapter 9: Of Atonement or Reconciliation.
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2. The sin-offerings (which were Sacrifices of atonement) were ordained by God to procure Gods merciful atonement, pardon, and forgiveness to poor believing sinners, by which means only sinners are made sinless, that is to say, just and righteous in Gods sight.
2. The sin-offerings (which were Sacrifices of atonement) were ordained by God to procure Gods merciful atonement, pardon, and forgivenesse to poor beleeving sinners, by which means only sinners are made sinlesse, that is to say, just and righteous in Gods sight.
3. The burnt-offerings (which also were Sacrifices of Atonement) were ordained of God to procure his favourable acceptance towards poor believing sinners, by receiving them into special favour as Adopted sinners.
3. The burnt-offerings (which also were Sacrifices of Atonement) were ordained of God to procure his favourable acceptance towards poor beleeving sinners, by receiving them into speciall favour as Adopted sinners.
Answ. The Dialogue throughout all its Discourse concerning Atonement, Par. 2. seemeth to understand pardon of sin by atonement: See pag. 151. and 162. here it seemeth by Atonement to understand reconciliation, and so indeed it is to be understood.
Answ. The Dialogue throughout all its Discourse concerning Atonement, Par. 2. seemeth to understand pardon of sinne by atonement: See pag. 151. and 162. here it seemeth by Atonement to understand reconciliation, and so indeed it is to be understood.