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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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3 Because we are justified by the righteousness of another, sometimes called the righteousness of God, viz. that whereof God is the Author, and Ordainer; sometimes the righteousness of Christ, viz. that whereof he who is God-man is both the Worker, and the Subject.
3 Because we are justified by the righteousnesse of another, sometimes called the righteousnesse of God, viz. that whereof God is the Author, and Ordainer; sometimes the righteousnesse of Christ, viz. that whereof he who is God-man is both the Worker, and the Subject.
4 Because we are justified by a righteousness that is made ours by imputation, not by infusion; as Abraham was justified.
4 Because we are justified by a righteousnesse that is made ours by imputation, not by infusion; as Abraham was justified.
5 Because we are justified by a righteousness that is actually procured, before we do believe. Our righteousness is compared unto a garment, Reval. 19.8. Rom. 13.14. Gal. 3.27. which we put on by believing, yet faith never took stitch in it.
5 Because we are justified by a righteousnesse that is actually procured, before we doe beleeve. Our righteousnesse is compared unto a garment, Reval. 19.8. Rom. 13.14.