§. 53. Of the extent of Salvation, To all that obey.
AS the foresaid point of obedience was a matter of restraint, excluding all that obeyed not from salvation, so this generall particle a 1.1 ALL, is a note of extent 〈◊〉〈◊〉 all of all sorts, of what rank or degree soever they be, so as none at all 〈◊〉〈◊〉 obey shall misse of salvation. He that observes the condition, shall assuredly 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the fruition of that which is promised. God rewardeth every man according to 〈◊〉〈◊〉, Psal. 62. 12.
- 1. He that propoundeth the condition bindeth himself to perform what is pro∣•…•… thereupon.
- 2. Christ is no respecter of persons, Act. 10. 34. What he giveth to any one, he 〈◊〉〈◊〉 give to every one that is guided by the same spirit.
All of all sorts, great and mean, rich and poor, male and female, or of what 〈◊〉〈◊〉 rank or degree soever they be, that are in the number of those that obey, may 〈◊〉〈◊〉 this ground lay hold on salvation, and rest assuredly to be made partakers thereof.
This may give a good direction to all that are in Gods room over others, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 power to reward, that they do it impartially; and look to the work, not to the person.