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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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Notwithstanding it be a truth, That Christ is not the ⟨p. 227⟩cause of Election; yet it is also a fundamental Truth, That Christ is the Meritorious cause of the Application of the good of Election, 1 Thes. 5.9. 2 Cor. 1.20. Acts 4.12.1 In which respect we are said to be chosen in him, Ephes. 1.4. Ascribing due glory unto the Father, takes not from, but adds to the glory of the Mediator. That Name above all names, given unto the Mediator; is, Jesus Christ the Lord, Philip. 2.9, 10, 11. Gods Name is, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Cor. 1.3. Ephes. 1.3. 1 Pet. 1.3. Christ is all, and in all, Col. 3.11. God is all in all, 1 Cor. 15.28. Christ is all and in all efficiently, and meritoriously: God is all in all efficiently, and originally.
Notwithstanding it be a truth, That Christ is not the ⟨p. 227⟩cause of Election; yet it is also a fundamental Truth, That Christ is the Meritorious cause of the Application of the good of Election, 1 Thes. 5.9.