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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 Principal Effects and Consequents of the Personal Union,1 in respect of the Manhood, are, 1. The Grace of Eminency: whereby the Manhood by reason of this personal union, is exalted far above all creatures; and now sitteth at the right hand of God. 2. Created habitual Grace, which Christ received out of measure, John 3.34. It was in him in its full latitude in four respects.
- 1Of certain Effects and Consequents of the Personal Union in respect of the Manhood.Of certain Effects and Consequents of the Personal Ʋnion in respect of the Manhood.
1. In respect of its Subject;1 here it is to be found in its proper subject, as light in the Sun. Grace is in Christ, not only as in its proper, but as in its super-exceeding subject.
- 1Valentia Tom. 4. disp. 1 qu. 7. punc. 2
2. In respect of its Nature; There is in Christ all kind of grace.