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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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The internal means is the supernatural saving, and effectual Motion of the Spirit, concurring with the Word of Faith, or (which is all one) with the Word of Grace: and in an accepted time, working in the soul that faith, which the Word calleth for. Hence, called the Spirit of Faith, 2 Cor. 4.13. Whence, the Moral Suasion of the Word becometh effectual by the real persuasion of the Spirit. The Word calleth upon us to believe, the Spirit causeth us to believe.
The internal means is the supernatural saving, and effectual Motion of the Spirit, concurring vvith the Word of Faith, or (which is all one) with the Word of Grace: and in an accepted time, vvorking in the soul that faith, which the Word calleth for. Hence, called the Spirit of Faith, 2 Cor. 4.13. Whence, the Moral Suasion of the Word becometh effectual by the real persvvasion of the Spirit. The Word calleth upon us to believe, the Spirit causeth us to believe.
The Word calls upon us to will, and to do; the Spirit of Christ worketh in us to will, and to do; the Word commands us to be according to our duty, the Spirit worketh in us to be according to the Word. God in the Creation spake the Word, that such a creature should be; and therewithal sent forth a power, causing that creature to be according to his Word: So whilst the Angel reveals unto Mary the Conception of Christ, the Power of the Highest overshadowed her: Whence it was with her according to his Word. Luke 1.35, 38. So also, whilst Jesus cried with a loud voice, Lazarus come forth: there proceeded from him a Power, whereby Lazarus doth come forth, John 11.43, 44.
The Word calls upon us to will, and to do; the Spirit of Christ worketh in us to will, and to do; the Word commands us to be according to our duty, the Spirit vvorketh in us to be according to the Word. God in the Creation spake the Word, that such a creature should be; and therewithal sent forth a power, causing that creature to be according to his Word: So whilest the Angel reveals unto Mary the Conception of Christ, the Power of the Highest overshadowed her: Whence it vvas with her according to his Word.