§. I.
The first Sentence of this Proposition hath already been treated of in the fifth and sixth Propositions, where it hath been shewn that that Light which is given for Life and Salvation becomes the Condemnation of those that refuse it, and therefore is already proved in those Places, where I did demonstrate the Possibility of Man’s resisting the Grace and Spirit of God; and indeed it is so apparent in the Scriptures, that it cannot be denied by such as will but seriously consider these Testimonies, Prov. i. 24, 25, 26. John iii. 18, 19. 2 Thess. ii. 11, 12. Acts vii. 51. & xiii. 46. Rom. i. 18. As for the other Part of it, that they in whom this Grace may have wrought in a good Measure in order to purify and sanctify them, tending to their further Perfection, may afterwards, through Disobedience, fall away, &c. The Testimonies of the Scripture included in the Proposition itself are sufficient to prove it to Men of unbiassed Judgment; but because as to this Part our Cause is common with many other Protestants, I shall be the more brief in it: For it is not my Design to do that which is done already, neither do I covet to appear knowing by writing much; but simply purpose to present to the World a faithful Account of our Principles, and briefly to let them understand what we have to say for ourselves.