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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.
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The fourth is, a tasting of heavenly gifts: as of Justification, and of Sanctification, and of the virtues of the world to come. This tasting is verily a sense in the hearts of the Reprobates, whereby they do perceive and feel the excellency of Gods benefits, notwithstanding they do not enjoy the same. For it is one thing to taste of dainties at a banquet, and another thing to feed and to be nourished thereby. Heb. 6.4. For it is impossible, that they which were once lightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gifts, and were made partakers of the holy Ghost.
The fourth is, a tasting of heauenly gifts: as of Iustification, and of Sanctification, and of the vertues of the world to come. This tasting is verely a sense in the hearts of the Reprobates, whereby they doe perceiue and feele the excellencie of Gods benefits, notwithstanding they doe not enioy the same. For it is one thing to tast of dainties at a banquet, and another thing to feede and to be nourished thereby. Heb. 6.4. For it is impossible, that they which were once lightened, and haue tasted of the heauenly gifts, and were made partakers of the holy Ghost.
The fifth degree is, the outward holiness of life for a time, under which, is comprehended a zeal in the profession of religion, a reverence and fear towards Gods ministers, and amendment of life in many things. Mark. 6.20. For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man, and an holy, and reverenced him, and when he heard him• he did many things, and heard him gladly. Act. 18.13. Then Simon himself believed also, and was baptized, and continued with Philip, and wondered when he saw the signs and great miracles which were done. Hos. 6.4