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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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Sol. That James agreeth with Paul concerning the Doctrine of Justification, is evident, in that the same Scripture, Gen. 15.6. cited by Paul, Rom. 4.3. is cited (and acknowledged to be fulfilled) by James 2.23. and the Scripture was fulfilled, which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness. That Proposition of Pauls, We are justified by faith without works, and that of James, We are justified by works, and not by faith only, are distinct, but not opposite Propositions; for James referreth not to the manner of our Justification (of which Paul speaks) but to the nature of justifying faith, against such as boasted of such a faith as justifying, which was without works. Paul disputes against the Legalist, James both against the Legalists and Libertines; Paul showeth the manner of Justification by faith, James the nature of justifying faith; Pauls conclusion is, that We are justified by faith without works; James's conclusion is, that Faith without works doth not justify. 1The objection also is further satisfied, by distinguishing of Justification; Justification is either of our persons before God, so Faith only justifies; or of our faith before Men, so works justify; that is, they declare our faith before men to be unfeigned, I will show thee my faith by my works, Jam. 2.18. By works was faith made perfect, ver. 22.