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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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The Grace of Nature, in Nature fallen, is the Remainder of the Image of God in the Soul after the fall, Rom. 2.14, 15. The Gentiles do by nature the things contained in the Law.
Supernatural common Grace are spiritual gifts, flowing from God in Christ: whereof, those who are not elected, are made partakers. They are called Supernatural, because they are not attainable by the power of free-will, strengthened with the Grace of Nature: and common, in that they are communicated to the Elect, and not elected. Such are gifts of Edification in the Ministration of the Oracles of God in Christ, 1 Pet. 4.10, 11. Gifts and Grace of Office in the Church. Rom. 12.3.6. Ephes. 3.7. Gifts of Miracles, of which, 1 Cor. 12. Gifts that qualify for some eminent Service, as in Jehu, 2 King. 9.6.
Supernatural common Grace are spiritual gifts, flowing from God in Christ: whereof, those who are not elected, are made partakers. They are called Supernatural, because they are not attainable by the power of free-will, strengthened with the Grace of Nature: and common, in that they are communicated to the Elect, and not elected. Such are gifts of Edification in the Ministration of the Oracles of God in Christ, 1 Pet. 4.10, 11. Gifts and Grace of Office in the Church. Rom. 12.3.6. Ephes. 3.7