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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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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.
- 1The Distribution of Grace.
Increated Grace is God himself, willing spiritual gifts freely unto men.