A89732:155
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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But why cannot the curse here threatened be extended unto the Redeemer?
But why cannot the curse here threatned be extended unto the Redeemer?
Dialogu. This Text doth not comprehend Jesus Christ within the compass of it, for this Text is a part of the Covenant only that God made with Adam and his posterity, respecting the happiness they had by Creation.
Dialogu. This Text doth not comprehend Jesus Christ within the compasse of it, for this Text is a part of the Covenant only that God made with Adam and his posterity, respecting the happinesse they had by Creation.
Answ. Though Christ do not fall within the compass of the Covenant of works, it doth not thence follow that he is excluded the compass of the Text. Damnation is no part of the Gospel, yet it is a part of the verse wherein the Gospel is revealed; He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Answ. Though Christ do not fall within the compasse of the Covenant of works, it doth not thence follow that he is excluded the compasse of the Text. Damnation is no part of the Gospel, yet it is a part of the verse wherein the Gospel is revealed; He that beleeveth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that beleeveth not shall be damned.