The Sum of Saving Knowledge: Head IV
By David Dickson and James Durham - Posted at The Westminster Standard : Head IV. The blessings which are effectually conveyed by these means to the Lord’s elect, or chosen ones. “Many are called, but few are chosen.” Matt 12.14 . I. By those outward ordinances, as our Lord makes the reprobate inexcusable, so, by the power of his Spirit, he applies to the elect, effectually, all saving graces purchased to them in the covenant of redemption, and makes a change in their persons. In particular, II. He does convert or regenerate them, by giving spiritual life to them, in opening their understandings, renewing their wills, affections, and faculties, for giving spiritual obedience to his commands. III. He gives them saving faith, by making them, in the sense of deserved condemnation, to give their consent heartily to the covenant of grace, and to embrace Jesus Christ unfeignedly. IV. He gives them repentance, by making them, with godly sorrow, in the hatred of sin, and love of righteousness...
