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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.
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.
Further, whom God rejecteth to condemnation, those he hateth: this hatred of God is, whereby he detesteth and abhorreth the reprobate when he is fallen into sin, for the same sin. And this hatred which God hath to man, comes by the fall of Adam: and it is neither an antecedent nor a cause of Gods decree, but only a consequent and followeth the decree.
Further, whome God reiecteth to condemnation, those he hateth: this hatred of God is, whereby he detesteth and abhorreth the reprobate when he is fallen into sinne, for the same sinne. And this hatred which God hath to man, comes by the fall of Adam: and it is neither an antecedent nor a cause of Gods decree, but onely a consequent and followeth the decree.