The vniversallity of God's free-grace in Christ to mankind.: Proclaimed and displayed from 1 Tim. 2.6. and Hebr. 2.9. according to their genuine sense. That all might be comforted, encouraged; every one confirmed and assured of the propitiation and death of Christ for the whole race of mankind, and so for himself in particular. / Through urgent importunity, written by Thomas Moore.

ANSWER.

This sober Objection doth not denie the Death of Christ for All men; But onely seems to deny his Ransome and Mediation, for All Men. Though indeed, as he is set forth in Scripture, Hee should not be the Lord of All men: nor challenge their submission, and living to him; Nor shew mercy, nor offer hope of life to them, nor convince them of sinne for not beleeving on him, nor raise them out of their graves, nor cause them to confesse him Lord; nor judge them according to the Gospel; if hee had not Ransomed them, and paid the Price; and mediated for them. Rom. 1 4.8, 9, 10, 12. 2 Cor. 5.10, 14, 15, 19. Phil. 2.7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

But the Answer to this Objection, is easie and plain in Scripture: for as the Mediation of CHRIST, is both more generall, and more speciall; more generall, as Hee is the One MEDIA∣TOUR between God and man. 1 Tim. 2.5. more speciall; as hee is the Mediatour of the New Testament, &c. That they which are Called

might receive the Promise of Eternall Inheritance. Heb. 9.14. according to that is said, Hee is the Saviour of All men: specially of those that be∣leeve. 1 Tim. 4.10.

So as in all the Offices of Christ, as the Priest, the Prophet, the King; there is both that which is more generall, and also that which is more speciall and Peculiar.

1. As a Priest hee offered Sacrifice, in respect of one end; That is, Propitiation for All men: Heb. 9.26. and 2.9. Io. r. 29. 1 Joh. 2.2. In re∣spect of all the ends, Propitiation, and Sealing the New Testament, and Testification to the Truth, and of the uttermost end in all; for his Cal∣led and and Chosen Ones. Heb. 9.14, 15. Matt. 26.26. As the High-Priest, at his Fathers Right-hand, hee in some sort interceeds, and puts in for Transgressors, and the World. Isai. 53.12. Joh. 17.21, 23. but his speciall businesse, and Advocation, is for his Called and Chosen ones. Hebr. 3.1.6, 8. 1 Joh. 2.1.

2. As the great Prophet, hee calls all men, and enlightens every one that comes into the World. Prov. 8.4.32. Isai. 45.22. Joh. 1.4, 5, 6. But makes knowne his Fathers Name, Words and Gouncells, in the secret of the Covenant, onely to his Called and Chosen ones. Ioh. 15, 16, 19, 20. & 16.13.15.17. and 6.7, 8. Psal. 24.14.

3. As the King, Hee ruleth over all. Psal. 103.19. and will con∣vince All men of sinne, for not beleeving in him. Joh. 16.8.11. and Judge all, even such as would not that Hee should Reigne over them. Acts. 17.31. Luke 19.27. But he enters in by the Spirit, and Rules in the hearts of his Chosen Ones. Gal. 2.20. and freeth them of their dark∣nesse and bonds. Rom. 7.25. and 8.2. Coll. 1.12. and leads them. Rom. 8.14. and overthrowes their Enemies. Mich. 7.18, 20. Rom. 16, 20. Enriches them with Spirituall blessings. Ephes. 1.3. and will plead their Cause, and give them the Kingdome.

So at this is a motive to all men, to seek Him, and learne of Him, and come in, and submit to him; This Argument confirming that which it seems to oppose.