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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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Obj. 4. It is true, works that are done without faith, can be no matter of our Justification, but works done by the grace of Jesus Christ may; which is so far from eclipsing, that it illustrates the glory of grace. It is much more honour to Christ to merit, that we may merit.
Obj. 4. It is true, works that are done without faith, can be no matter of our Justification, but works done by the grace of Jesus Christ may; which is so farre from eclipsing, that it illustrates the glory of grace. It is much more honour to Christ to merit, that we may merit.
Ans. Had the Papists not eyes to see (saith Cartwright) yet might they well have groped the contrary of that is here cavilled. Faith and Works are opposite in the matter of our Justification, Rom. 4.5. Man is justified in such a way as giveth glory unto God, and excludes boasting, Rom. 3.27. But if we were justified by any works wrought in us, we should have ⟨p. 321⟩whereof to glory, Rom. 4.2. Paul is afraid to be found in his own righteousness, Phil. 3.9. viz. in that righteousness whereof he is the subject; which justifieth according to the order of the Law.
Ans. Had the Papists not eyes to see (saith Cartwright) yet might they wel have groped the contrary of that is here cavilled. Faith and Works are opposite in the matter of our Justification, Rom. 4.5. Man is justified in such a way as giveth glory unto God, and excludes boasting, Rom. 3.27