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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.
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.
In respect of the first cause:1 saving grace is from Election; common grace is not from God electing, but from him as the Author of common gifts.
In respect of the first cause:1 saving grace is from Election; common grace is not from God electing, but from him as the Authour of common gifts.
- 1Est inter Christum, & omnia Christi membra, continuitas quaedam ratione Spiritus Sancti, qui plenissimè in Christo capite residens, unus & idem numero ad omnia ejus membra diffunditur. Dav. Col. 1.18. Cain Servatoris non fuit particeps ut Servatoris; nec particeps ejus est impius quisquā. Jun. de nat. & gratia collat. confir. rat. 10.24. & 27.Est inter Christum, & omnia Christi membra, continuitas quaedam ratione Spiritus Sancti, qui plenissimè in Christo capite residens, vnus & idem numero ad omnia ejus membra diffunditur. Dav. Col. 1.18. Cain Servatoris non fuit particeps ut Servatoris; nec particeps ejus est impius quisquā. Jun. de nat. & gratia collat. confir. rat. 10.24. & 27.