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The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few…
The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few whereof are much opposed and eclipsed in this perilous hour of the passion of the Gospel) are briefly discussed, cleared, and confirmed: as a further help, for the begetting, and establishing of the faith which is in Jesus. As also the state of the blessed, where; of the condition of their souls from the instant of their dissolution: and of their persons after their resurrection. By John Norton, teacher of the church at Ipswich in New England.The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few whereof are much opposed and eclipsed in this perillous hour of the passion of the Gospel) are briefly discussed, cleared, and confirmed: as a further help, for the begeting, and establishing of the faith which is in Jesus. As also the state of the blessed, where; of the condition of their souls from the instant of their dissolution: and of their persons after their resurrection. By John Norton, teacher of the church at Ipswich in New England.
London: printed by John Macock for Henry Cripps, 1654
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For the better proceeding, in the Discussion of this Question, Let us see, 1. Consider what Saving Faith is? 2. Free the Term of Grace from ambiguity, by a just distribution thereof. 3. Describe Free-grace. 4. Declare the Nature thereof. 5. Show the use of that exact distinctness in this point, which is intended, and expressed in the term [Special.] 6. Prove the Proposition.
FOr the better proceeding, in the Discussion of this Question, Let us see, 1. Consider what Saving Faith is? 2. Free the Term of Grace from ambiguity, by a just distribution thereof. 3. Discribe Free-grace. 4. Declare the Nature thereof. 5. Shew the use of that exact distinctness in this point, which is intended, and expressed in the term [Special.] 6. Prove the Proposition.
Justifying Faith is a Saving Grace of the Spirit,1 flowing from Election, whereby the soul receiveth Jesus Christ as its Lord, and Saviour; according as he is revealed, and propounded in the Gospel, Tit. 1.2. John 1.12. Col. 2.6.
- 1Saving Faith What?
Grace is, Increated, Created, Natural in Nature. Pure.1 Fallen. Supernatural, Common. Saving. Effectually, i.e. in respect of its efficacy. Formally.