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Abraham Booth
1734–1806
Abraham Booth. General Baptist minister who became a Particular Baptist after reading the Reformed tradition. The Reign of Grace was a thorough Calvinist soteriology.
From The Reign of Grace
Concerning' the signification of the term Grace. X HAT we may proceed with greater clearness and certainty in our following inquiries, it is necessary to consider what is implied by the term, Grace. The primary and principal sense of the word, is free favour, unmerited kindness. In this acceptation it is most frequently used in the inspired volume ; and thus it is. to be understood in the words of the Holy Ghost under consideration. Grace^ in the writings of Paul, stands in direct opposition to works and worthiness — all works and worthiness of every kind, and every degree. This appears from the following passages. Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned of grace but of debt : — Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace. For by grace are ye saved — not of works , lest any man should Of…
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2 Corinthians 5:213×
Ephesians 2:83×
2 Timothy 1:92×
Galatians 2:162×
Galatians 3:132×
Hebrews 13:52×
Jeremiah 17:92×
Luke 7:292×
Romans 1:172×
Romans 3:202×
Romans 4:52×
Romans 5:182×
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