A89732:632
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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Answ. The necessary use of his sufferings was the Redemption of souls in a way of satisfaction unto justice. Hence the obedience of Christ is called righteousness, ⟨p. 130⟩Rom. 5.18. noting an obedience satisfactory, according to order of justice. And we read that he gave his life a ransom for many, Mat. 20.28. a ransom for all, 1 Tim. 2.6. that is, a sufficient price for our deliverance from the curse. He did not only suffer for our good, but in our place and stead; to this purpose we read that he redeemed his people, and that we have redemption through his blood, Luk. 1.68. and 2.38. Heb. 9.12. Col. 1.14. Heb. 9.15. which words note a just and satisfactory price laid down for our sins, therefore necessary, that remission of sins might be without any prejudice to the truth and justice of God.
Answ. The necessary use of his sufferings was the Redemption of souls in a way of satisfaction unto justice. Hence the obedience of Christ is called righteousnesse, ⟨p. 130⟩Rom. 5.18. noting an obedience satisfactory, according to order of justice. And we reade that he gave his life a ransome for many, Mat. 20.28. a ransome for all, 1 Tim. 2.6. that is, a sufficient price for our deliverance from the curse. He did not only suffer for our good, but in our place and stead; to this purpose we reade that he redeemed his people, and that we have redemption through his bloud,