But Richard Baxter goes on to put such emphasis upon works that he implies that in the long run you are justified by your conduct and behaviour and sanctification. So (to quote Dr. Lloyd Jones) he virtually taught that men were justified by their own actions.
@Testallthings Those are troublesome claims. From what I've read of him, I haven't gotten that impression. That doesn't mean you're not right -- it just means I've not seen that in his writings, but I haven't read everything either!
@ironclad452 if you go on my website and click on church history or false teachers you will see an articles about Richard Baxter in there. He also taught universal atonement.
Richard Baxter taught that the death of Christ purchased a more leniant covenant. As no one can keep the law of works, Christ has (to use Baxters terms) procured a lower market; the price is not so high. In other words, Christ has relaxed the terms.
All that is asked is that the sinner have faith in Christ and he is justified.
But Richard Baxter goes on to put such emphasis upon works that he implies that in the long run you are justified by your conduct and behaviour and sanctification. So (to quote Dr. Lloyd Jones) he virtually taught that men were justified by their own actions.
Testallthings 1 year ago
@Testallthings Those are troublesome claims. From what I've read of him, I haven't gotten that impression. That doesn't mean you're not right -- it just means I've not seen that in his writings, but I haven't read everything either!
Thanks for the comments.
ironclad452 1 year ago
@ironclad452 if you go on my website and click on church history or false teachers you will see an articles about Richard Baxter in there. He also taught universal atonement.
Testallthings 1 year ago
Richard Baxter taught that the death of Christ purchased a more leniant covenant. As no one can keep the law of works, Christ has (to use Baxters terms) procured a lower market; the price is not so high. In other words, Christ has relaxed the terms.
All that is asked is that the sinner have faith in Christ and he is justified.
Testallthings 1 year ago
Sound elaboration.
daafith 1 year ago
Excellent my brother. Solid teaching.
October31st1517 1 year ago
Indeed. The puritans had a knack for understanding the human condition and eloquently rallying against it.
Thanks for your comment my brother!
Grace and peace
SDG
ironclad452 1 year ago