Aphorismes of Justification with Their Explication Annexed (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1655 Excerpt: ... already by Mr. Gataker against Lucius, Gem rus, 8cc. and Mr. Goodwin (notwithstanding Mr. Rcborougbs Answer).and divers others that I am resolved not to lose somuchtim and labour, as to doe that which is bette; done already, then can be expected fromme. 4. Onely one argument more then usual Ifinde in part 1 Disput. 10. And which Icoosesle deserveth a speciall consideration, And that is this-If Christ onely suffered for us then the righteousnesse of Adam, had heecoctinuedininnocency j would have been more excellent then the righteousnesseof Christ: For the law requireth obedience principally and suffering but per auidens. But the consequence is false, because else Christ hath not i et us in as good a state as we fell from. To this I answer, t. This righteousnesse may be termed excellent inseverall respects. 1 In reference to its Rule: x. Or in reference to its Ends. Thei. denominateth it Goodin itself; The second denominateth it gopdto Ks. Now the Rules to measure it by, aretf: j. Theneerest inseriour Rule j which is the Law: 2. The remotesuperiour Rule; which is the good pleasure and will osthe Law-ra kcr. 2. The ends which may denominate our righteousnesse more excellent 7 are; 1 Tw glory of Gods justice and mercy.-2. The glory, osthe Mediatours love? and the setting up - 5 kingdom: 3 And the good os the creature rather all these in one. Now these things thus standing, I ansivef us. i I acknowledge that the Law made fop inkinde doth primarily require obedience- d but secondarily suffering, and upon supsition os disobedience. 2. But you must distinguish betwixt what e law requirethofus, and what osthe Meatour: the law to the creature, and the law the Mediatour, are in severall things dissent: The will of his Father which he came to )e? consisted...