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A Golden Chain
A golden chain: or The description of theology containing the order of the causes of salvation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view whereof is to be seen in the table annexed. Hereunto is adjoined the order which M. Theodore Beza used in comforting afflicted consciences.A golden chaine: or The description of theologie containing the order of the causes of saluation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view whereof is to be seene in the table annexed. Hereunto is adioyned the order which M. Theodore Beza vsed in comforting afflicted consciences.
Cambridge: printed by John Legat, 1600Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legat, 1600
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Two conditions are requisite to make a merit. I. That a reward should by some compact or bargain be due: And this condition is in works, in regard of God. For God in the Scriptures hath promised a reward to such as work well. II. That besides this compact whereby the debtor is bound, there should be also some worthiness in the work, or some proportion of the work to the reward.
Two conditions are requisite to make a merit. I. That a reward should by some compact or bargain be due: And this condition is in works, in regard of God. For God in the Scriptures hath promised a reward to such as work wel. II. That besides this compact whereby the debter is bound, there should bee also some worthines in the worke, or some proportion of the worke to the reward.
The worthiness or dignity of the work, dependeth I. on Christ, because Christ did not only merit that his own proper actions should be meritorious, but the actions also of his members. II. On the holy Ghost. For the holy Ghost doth inspire, excite, and move men to do. III. On an Habitual grace, which is a certain participation of the divine essence.
The worthinesse or dignitie of the worke, dependeth I. on Christ, because Christ did not only merite that his owne proper actions should be meritorious, but the actions also of his members. II. On the holy Ghost. For the holy Ghost doth inspire, excite, and mooue men to doe. III. On an Habituall grace, which is a certaine participation of the diuine essence.
Thus much concerning the degrees of executing Predestination. Now followeth the applying of Predestination particularly to the persons of men.
Thus much concerning the degrees of executing Predestination. Nowe followeth the applying of Predestination particularly to the persons of men.