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... 26. What then is the difference between the Archetypal and Ectypal Theology? Ans. The doctrine being the same, the knowledge of it in God is perfect and original, therefore called Arche typal; in man it is imperfect and derived, and therefore called Ectypal. ...
31. Is this knowledge of Theology residing in Christ’s human nature, or as possessed by the human nature, infinite, or Archetypal, as it is in God? Ans. No: it is necessarily finite and derived.
32. But does it not, in his human nature, excel the knowledge of all men, glorified saints, and holy angels? Ans. Yes.
33. How does this appear? Ans. (1.) On account of the peculiar relation of the human nature of Christ to the person of the Son—a personal union. (2.) The peculiar communion which consequently occurs between the two natures in the person of Christ. (3.) On account of the supply of the Spirit to Christ’s human nature, fitting it for its work and office; Psa. xlv. 7, “anointed with the oil of gladness above thy fellows,” John iii. 34, “God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him,” that is most abundantly. ...
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31. Is this knowledge of Theology residing in Christ’s human nature, or as possessed by the human nature, infinite, or Archetypal, as it is in God? Ans. No: it is necessarily finite and derived.
32. But does it not, in his human nature, excel the knowledge of all men, glorified saints, and holy angels? Ans. Yes.
33. How does this appear? Ans. (1.) On account of the peculiar relation of the human nature of Christ to the person of the Son—a personal union. (2.) The peculiar communion which consequently occurs between the two natures in the person of Christ. (3.) On account of the supply of the Spirit to Christ’s human nature, fitting it for its work and office; Psa. xlv. 7, “anointed with the oil of gladness above thy fellows,” John iii. 34, “God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him,” that is most abundantly. ...
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Abraham Anderson on the distinction between Archetypal and Ectypal theology
22. How is the true Theology generally divided? Ans. Into Archetype and Ectype. 23. What is the Archetypal Theology? Ans. It is divine truth as known to God, and which he has denied to make known t…
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