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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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CHAP. VIII. Whether there be any saving Qualification, before the grace of faith, viz. Any such Qualification whereupon salvation may be certainly promised unto the person so qualified.
The Ensuing Discourse in answer to this Question 1. Explains the terms thereof. 2. Recites various judgments concerning it. 3. Propounds Arguments against ascertaining Salvation to any such qualification. 4. Endeavoureth to satisfy the more considerable Arguments of the contrary minded. 5. Annexeth two Queries.
THe Ensuing Discourse in answer to this Question 1. Explains the terms thereof. 2. Recites various judgments concerning it. 3. Propounds Arguments against ascertaining Salvation to any such qualificatiō. 4. Endeavoureth to satisfie the more considerable Argnments of the contrary minded. 5. Annexeth two Queries.
Qualifications are gracious Dispensations whereby the soul is in some measure rendered a more capable subject of faith, or conversion: and these dispose the soul thereunto,1 either more remotely, as the remainders of the Image of God in man after the fall; which is called the grace of nature: or more nearly, as the common works of the Spirit, ⟨p. 164⟩by the Ministry of the Law and Gospel: these last properly come under the name of common supernatural grace, and are usually called preparatory works.
Qualifications are gracious Dispensations whereby the soul is in some measure rendred a more capable subject of faith, or conversion: and these dispose the soul thereunto,