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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
Chapter 6: Of Gods works, and his decree.Chapter 6: Of Gods workes, and his decree.
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.
The end of all these, is the manifestation of the glory of God. Rom. 11.36. For him are all things, to him be glory for ever.
The end of all these, is the manifestation of the glorie of God. Rom. 11.36. For him are all things, to him be glorie for euer.
The work, or action of God, is either his decree, or the execution of his decree.
The worke, or action of God, is either his decree, or the execution of his decree.
The decree of God, is that by which God in himself, hath necessarily, and yet freely, from all eternity determined all things. Eph. 1. 11. In whom also we are chosen when we were predestinate, according to the purpose of him, which wor•eth all things after the counsel of his own will. and vers. 4. As he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world. Matth. 10.29. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing, and not one of them falleth on the ground without your Father? Rom 9. 21. Hath not the potter power on the clay, to make of the same lump one vessel •• dishonour, and another to honour.
The decree of God, is that by which God in himselfe, hath necessarily, and yet freely, from all eternitie determined all things.