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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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For answer to this Objection,1 consider these three particulars. 1. Wherein the nature of Liberty doth consist. 2.2 That the same act in a diverse sense, is both Evitable and inevitable. 3. That necessity and liberty consi strogether.
For answer to this Objection,1 consider these three particulars. 1. Wherein the nature of Liberty doth consist. 2.2 That the same act in a diverse sence, is both Evitable and inevitable. 3. That necessity and liberty consi strogether.
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The liberty of the second cause, doth not consist in a power of indifferency, to act or not to act: independent of, and not subordinate unto the Decree.
The second cause, however it acts, is subordinate to the first cause, for notwithstanding the will is a free agent, yet it is a second cause; therefore must needs be an effect, in respect of the first cause: and consequently subordinate thereunto. The will of man is a free agent, but so, as it is a second free agent; not a first free agent. The will is a free principle, but yet, it is a second, not a first principle. The will is its own free mover, yet not its first mover. 'Tis true, the will is the cause of its own acting, yet so, as it is also true that it is not the first, but the second cause of its acting.