A89732:159
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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Dialogu. Death here threatened concerns Adam and his fallen posterity only, therefore Christ cannot be included within this Death.
Dialogu. Death here threatned concerns Adam and his fallen posterity only, therefore Christ cannot be included within this Death.
Answ. This is nakedly affirmed, your reason annexed being impertinent, and the contrary to your assertion is already proved.
Dialogu. God laid down this rule of Justice to Adam in the time of innocency, Why should the Mediator be comprehended under the term Thou?
Dialogu. God laid down this rule of Justice to Adam in the time of innocency, Why should the Mediatour be comprehended under the term Thou?
Answ. Because God so pleased. Because elect sinners, not dying in their own persons must die in their surety, else the Text should not be a truth.1