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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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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, John 1.16.
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 joyned to the Lord is one Spirit. 1 Cor. 6.17. And of his fulness have all we received; and grace for grace, John 1.16.
The Habits of Grace and Glory both in Christ and us, are of the same kind.
Inherent saving Grace, is distinguished from all common grace, whether of nature, or supernatural.