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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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He exerciseth the Prophetical Part of his Office; by sending forth the Ministry of his Word, by giving gifts, and making the improvement thereof effectual for the calling home, and building up of his Elect, Matth. 28.18, 19, 20. Ephes. 4.11, 12, 13.
He exerciseth the Priestly Part.
1. By appearing in the Presence of God for us, Heb. 9.24. 2. By continual presenting unto the Father the Satisfaction and Merit of his perfect obedience performed by him in his state of humiliation for us, Rom. 8.34. Heb. 7.25. 3. By manifesting his constant will and desire; that this his satisfactory and meritorious obedience, should be accepted of the Father for us, 1 John 2.1. 4. By declaring it to be his constant will and desire, that the benefit thereof should be effectually applied unto us, Heb. 7.25. Heb. 10.10.
1. By appearing in the Presence of God for us, Heb. 9.24. 2. By continual presenting unto the Father the Satisfaction and Merit of his perfect obedience performed by him in his state of humiliation for us,