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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 53: Concerning the execution of the decree of Reprobation.
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.
CHAP. 53. Concerning the execution of the decree of Reprobation.
IN the executing of this decree, there is to be considered, the foundation or beginning, and the degrees or proceeding thereof.
The foundation of executing the decree of Reprobation, is the fall of Adam, by which fall he was subject both to sin and damnation. Rom. 11.32. For God hath shut up all in unbelief, that he might have mercy on all. 1. Pet. 2.8. Here we must note, that God hath so decreed to condemn some, as that notwithstanding; all the fault and guilt of condemnation remaineth in the men only.
The foundation of executing the decree of Reprobation, is the fall of Adam, by which fall he was subiect both to sinne and damnation. Rom. 11.32. For God hath shutte vp all in vnbeleefe, that he might haue mercy on all. 1. Pet. 2.8. Here wee must note, that God hath so decreed to condemne some, as that notwithstanding; all the fault and guilt of condemnation remaineth in the men onely.