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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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As it is a truth, that Peter a Believer cannot sin finally, but shall repent, and be saved: So it is a truth, that if Peter and the other Disciples (though Believers) convert not from their present ambitious affectation of greatness, that they shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Mat. 18.3. 'Tis a confessed truth, that the believing Romans cannot finally live after the flesh, nor dye: and it is a truth also, that if ye, i. e. those very believing Romans, live after the flesh, they shall dye, Rom. 8.13.
As it is a truth, that Peter a Beleever cannot sin finally, but shall repent, and be saved: So it is a truth, that if Peter and the other Disciples (though Beleevers) convert not from their present ambitious affectation of greatness, that they shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Mat. 18.3. 'Tis a confessed truth, that the beleeving Romans cannot finally live after the flesh, nor dye: and it is a truth also, that if ye, i. e. those very beleeving Romans, live after the flesh, they shall dye, Rom. 8.13.
Obj. 2. How can it be said in truth unto Judas, or any other who is not elected living under the Gospel, If you believe you shall be saved; when as God hath absolutely decreed to manifest the glory of his Justice in condemning ⟨p. 90⟩them for their sin and unbelief?
Obj. 2. How can it be said in truth unto Judas, or any other who is not elected living under the Gospel, If you beleeve you shall be saved; when as God hath absolutely decreed to manifest the glory of his Justice in condemning ⟨p. 90⟩