Here
is a list of quotes from the writings of Zacharias Ursinus (1534 – 1583) that
either do not fit with, or out-rightly contradict central tenets of the theory
of “common grace” and the “well-meant gospel offer.”
[N.B.
These quotes are not intended to imply, however, that this theologian never
made erroneous statements on this subject or that all his writings were always
entirely consistent on these points.
1. Against
the theory of Common Grace
[T]emporal blessings
are bestowed upon the godly for their salvation, and are therefore evidences of
God’s favor towards them; whilst they are conferred upon the ungodly partly
that they may be rendered inexcusable, inasmuch as they have been in this way
called to repentance, and partly that the godly and the elect, who are mixed
with them, may enjoy these things.
(Source: Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism,
trans. G. W. Williard [1616; Ohio, 1852], p. 577.)
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