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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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The Beatifical vision is that clear sight of God,1 wherein consists blessedness; tis called Vision because of its clearness. The Learned attribute Revelation to faith, and Vision to the light of glory. 'Tis called Beatifical, because it makes the seer blessed. 'Tis a created sight of the increated good. To see the Divine Essence is to see God as he is; that is to see him perfectly, so as the understanding of the ⟨p. 330⟩creature cannot proceed further in point of knowledge• concerning that great Query, What God is?
The Beatifical vision is that cleer sight of God,1 wherein consists blessednesse; tis called Vision because of its cleernesse. The Learned attribute Revelation to faith, and Vision to the light of glory. 'Tis called Beatifical, because it makes the seer blessed. 'Tis a created sight of the increated good. To see the Divine Essence is to see God as he is; that is to see him perfectly, so as the understanding of the ⟨p. 330⟩creature cannot proceed further in point of knowledge• concerning that great Query, What God is?
- 1Consider. 2. What the Beatifical Vision is. Videre Deum per Essentiam est videre Deum quidditalivè, h.e. ita perfectè illum cognoscere, ut quod at tinet ad quaestionem Quid est Deus? non possit ullius creaturae intellect us ulterius progredi in cognoscendo. Val. Tom. 1. Disp. 1. q. 1. p. 1.
The Vision of God, is that clear, distinct and perfect sight of God in Christ, according to what he hath revealed of himself conducing to his glory, and our good; whereby we are enlightened by him, made like unto him, satisfied in him, and blessed with him. We shall be enlightened by him; For with thee is the fountain of Life, and in thy light, we shall see light,