In necessariis unitas, in non-necessaariis libertas, in utrisque caritas.
In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.
Richard Baxter, 1615-1691 - 17th Century Puritan Divine2. Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier
The almighty triune God created a universe that was in every way good until creaturely rebellion disrupted it. Sin having intruded, God in love purposed to restore cosmic order through the calling of the covenant people Israel, the coming of Jesus Christ to redeem, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to sanctify, the building up of the church for worship and witness, and the coming again of Christ in glory to make all things new. Works of miraculous power mark the unfolding of God's plan throughout history. (Genesis 1-3; Isaiah 40:28; 65:17;Matthew 6:10; John 17:6; Acts 17:24-26, 28; 1 Corinthians 15:28; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Ephesians 1:11; 2 Timothy3:16; Hebrews 11:3; Revelation 21:5. Cf. Article I.)
