only for those who reformed, forsook evil deeds and did “righteous works from a changed heart.”13 Similarly, “the heaven of eternal joys” was purchased “whenever a person brings forth genuine fruits of repentance.” Still it is not clear that such works were primary causes: for this “heaven” was purchased “through grace” and “obtained for him by Christ.”14 Hubmaier outlined the personal salvation process comprehensively. It arose from the missional impetus of the new creation’s coming, usually
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