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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Saving Grace, is not only above the Power of the grace of nature, but also above the Power of supernatural common grace: and consequently, not attainable by free-will,1 strengthened with both the grace of nature, and supernatural common grace. Of this kind are all the effects of Election, which are proper to the Elect.
- 1Spiritus Sanctus non operatur vel unicum etiam gradū fidei salutaris & justificantis, in non electis Sph. ex de gra. univ. resp. ad Erot. 28. Habitus gratiae & gloriae in ipso, & in nobis, unius sunt speciei. Twiss. de Elect. l. 1. p 2.Spiritus Sanctus non operatur vel unicum etiam gradū fidei salutaris & justificantis, in non electis Sph. ex de gra. univ. resp. ad Erot. 28. Habitus gratiae & gloriae in ipso, & in nobis, unius sunt speciei. Twiss. de Elect. l. 1. p 2.
Saving Grace is of another kind: therefore specially distinguished from all common grace, which may be found in those who are not elected. The Holy Spirit doth not work so much as one degree of saving and justifying Faith in those who are not elected.
Saving Grace, is of the same kind, with the created grace in the Manhood of Jesus Christ: the Manhood of Christ received of the Spirit out of measure. John 3.34. We receive from Christ of that Spirit in measure, but he that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit. 1 Cor. 6.17. And of his fullness have all we received; and grace for grace,