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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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Believers obey the Gospel perfectly with the perfection of parts.
Believers obey the Gospel perfectly vvith the perfection of parts.
The Gospel is the Law in Christ; the Rule of Righteousness is the same both in the Law, and in the Gospel, though the manner, and end of obeying are changed: the manner of obedience under the Law was by the Grace of Creation, the manner of obedience under the Gospel is by the Grace of Redemption; i. e. by the Grace of Jesus Christ.
The Gospel is the Law in Christ; the Rule of Righteousness is the same both in the Lavv, and in the Gospel, though the manner, and end of obeying are changed: the manner of obedience under the Lavv was by the Grace of Creation, the manner of obedience under the Gospel is by the Grace of Redemption; i. e. by the Grace of Jesus Christ.
A great end of obeying under the Law, was, That we might obtain life, as due unto us for perfect obedience thereunto, in a way of justice.
A great end of obeying under the Law, vvas, That vve might obtain life, as due unto us for perfect obedience thereunto, in a way of justice.