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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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Treatise › Chapter 11: What is the first saving gift actually applied unto an Elect Soul.
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Sanctification in Scripture is sometimes placed before Justification, 1 Pet. 1.2. through sanctification of the Spirit, and sprinkling of the blood of Christ, i. e. Justification, and sometimes before the act of faith, 2 Thes. 2.13.
Obj. 2. Acts 26.18. We are said to be sanctified by faith, therefore Sanctification follows faith; if so, neither can faith be a part of Sanctification, nor can Sanctification be together (in order of Nature) with faith, nor can it be before Justification.
Obj. 2. Acts 26.18. Wee are said to bee sanctified by faith, therefore Sanctification followes faith; if so, neither can faith be a part of Sanctification, nor can Sanctification be together (in order of Nature) with faith, nor can it be before Justification.
Ans. Though Sanctification taken strictly follows Faith, we cannot therefore conclude the same of Sanctification taken largely.
Ans. Though Sanctification taken strictly followes Faith, we cannot therefore conclude the same of Sanctification taken largely.