Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. And if by grace, then it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. A Contrast Between Calvinism and Hopkinsianism - Page 137by Ezra Stiles Ely - 1811 - 280 pagesFull view - About this book
| Thomas Boston - Man (Theology) - 1811 - 476 pages
...faith, that it might be by grace, to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed." Chap. xi. 6. " And if by grace, then it is no more of works ; otherwise...no more grace ; otherwise •work is no more work." God's covenant is everlasting ; once in, never out of it again ; and the mercies of it are sure mercies,... | |
| Thomas Scott - Calvinism - 1811 - 824 pages
...the foundation of the world, 'thai we ihotila *r be holy, and without blame before him in love." " There is a remnant, according to the election of *'...; and if by grace, then it is no more of " works* " Who hath saved us, and called us with ** an holy calling, not according to our works; but *• according... | |
| Religion - 1811 - 706 pages
...ascribed to grace. The words of the Apostle, in Rom. xi. are worthy of notice ; " If by grace, then is it no more of works : otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace : otherwise work is no more work. '' In the 7th chapter of the Confession of Bohemia,... | |
| Girolamo Zanchi, Augustus Toplady - Calvinism - 1811 - 312 pages
...succeed ; the apostle himself being judge; "If," says he, " it [namely election] be by grace, then is it no more of works ; otherwise grace is no more grace : but if it be of works, then is it no more grace : otherwise work is no more work, Rom. xi. 6. Exactly agreeable to which is that... | |
| Thomas Scott - Calvinism - 1811 - 408 pages
...men, who have not bowed the knee to " the image of Baal. Even so then, at this present " time also, there is a remnant according to the " election of grace: and if by grace, then is it no " more of works, otherwise grace is no more grace."2 Nothing can be more decisive than this... | |
| Thomas Boston - Man (Theology) - 1811 - 472 pages
...are inconsistent, Rom. ix. 6. " And if bygrace, then it is no more of woi-ks ; otherwise, grace fo no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no move grace; otherwise work is no more work." Gal. iii. 13. " And the law is not of FAITH ; but the... | |
| Seth Williston - Presbyterian Church - 1812 - 252 pages
...epis. G tie, there is a passage very directly to the purpose. " Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant, according to the election of grace....more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more of grace : otherwise work is no more work. What then ? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh... | |
| Thomas Boston - Man (Theology) - 1812 - 508 pages
...way of salvation by works, and that of free grace in Jesus Christ, are inconsistent, Rom. xi. 6. " And if by grace, then it is no more of works ; otherwise...is no more grace ; otherwise work is no more work," Gal. iii. 12. " And the law is not of FAITH ; but the man that DOTH them shall 'live in them." Wherefore... | |
| John Owen - Bible - 1812 - 486 pages
...our apostle manifest* in the instance of justification and salvation by works and grace. " If it be by grace, then it is no more of works ; otherwise...be of works, then it is no more grace ; otherwise works is no more works," Rom. xi. 6. It is impossible that the same man should be justified by works... | |
| Robert ROBINSON (Baptist Minister.) - 1812 - 366 pages
...regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. Therefore St. Paul calls it election of grace, and argues, if by grace then it is no more of works : otherwise grace is no more grace. — If it be asked, whether this decree does not weaken the interests of morality ? The scripture answers... | |
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