A09339:1860
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
AN EXPOSITION OF THE CREED. I believe in God. &c.AN EXPOSITION OF THE CREED. I beleeue in God. &c.
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.
And whereas again the word Almighty is repeated, it is done upon special reason: because Christs sitting at the right hand of God doth presuppose omnipotency. For in vain were all power in heaven and earth given to him, unless he were omnipotent as the father to execute the same. And therefore the song of the Elders was on this manner, Worthy is the Lamb that was killed to receive power and riches, 1and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and praise.
And whereas againe the word Almightie is repeated, it is done vpon special reason: because Christs sitting at the right hand of God doth presuppose omnipotencie. For in vaine were all power in heauen and earth giuen to him, vnlesse he were omnipotent as the father to execute the same. And therefore the song of the Elders was on this manner, Worthie is the Lamb that was killed to receiue power and riches, 1and wisdome, and strength, and honour, and glory, and praise.
- 1R•v. 5.12.
The benefits which redound unto us by Christs sitting at the right hand of God are two, one concerns his priesthood, the other his kingly office. The benefit rising from his priesthood is his Intercession for us: for this is one of the ends why Christ is now exalted in glory, and sits at the right hand of his father; namely to make request in the behalf of all that come unto him, as Paul saith,1 Christ is risen again, and sitteth at the right hand of God, and maketh request for us. Now that we may rightly understand what his intercession is, we are to consider these points. First to whom it is made: secondly, in what manner: thirdly, whether it be made by Christ alone or no: fourthly, what be the fruits