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SECT. XXX. Of Predestination.
Quest. WHat is it you call Predestinati∣on?
A. The absolute and free decree of God by which out of the corrupt mass of men, he hath pleased to choose some to be Vessels of Grace and Mercy, and to bring them to Salvation by Faith and Sanctification, lea∣ving the others in their corruption and mi∣sery.
Q. God hath not elected all men then to Salva∣tion?
A. No, for Jesus Christ says, Matth. 20.16. and 22.14. That many are called, but few chosen.
Q. Hath God chosen those that he hath Ele∣cted to Salvation upon the account of their ex∣cellency, or of Faith foreseen in them?
A. No, For so it would be men that should chuse God, and not God that should have chosen men, contrary to that which Jesus Christ says to his Disciples, John 15.16. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, that you should bring forth fruits: Faith is not the cause, but the effect of Predestination as it is said,