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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 common Work of Christ, viz. Promulgation of the truth unto illumination, gifting, governing, &c. Of such as live under the Gospel; if not elected, proceedeth from Christ as a Mediator: If elected, it proceedeth from him who is their Mediator. Saving work is proper to the Elect, and proceedeth from Christ, not only as a Mediator, but as their Mediator.
The common Work of Christ, viz. Promulgation of the truth unto illumination, gifting, governing, &c. Of such as live under the Gospel; if not elected, proceedeth from Christ as a Mediatour: If elected, it proceedeth from him who is their Mediatour. Saving work is proper to the Elect, and proceedeth from Christ, not only as a Mediatour, but as their Mediatour.
Christ in regard of his Office, and humane nature, is called the Servant of God, Jer. 42.1.49.3.53.11. Matth. 12.8. receiveth a command, John 10.18. receiveth the written mind of God, Psal. 40.8. Matth. 26.24. Heb. 10.17. Luke 2.24.47. John 6.38.
God by his absolute power could have saved man without a Mediator;