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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 1: Of the body of Scripture and Theology.Chapter 1: Of the bodie of Scripture and Theologie.
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.
It comprehendeth many holy sciences, whereof one is principal, others are handmaids or retainers.
It comprehendeth many holy sciences, whereof one is principall, others are handmaids or retainers.
The principal science is Theology.
The principall science is Theologie.
Theology, is the science of living blessedly for ever. Blessed life consisteth in the knowledge of God. Joh. 17:3. This is life eternal, that they know thee to be the only very God and whom thou hast sent Christ Jesus. Isaiah 53.11. By his knowledge shall my righteous servant (viz. Christ) justify many. And therefore it consisteth likewise in the knowledge of our selves, because we know God by looking into our selves.
Theologie, is the science of liuing blessedly for euer. Blessed life consisteth in the knowledge of God. Ioh. 17:3. This is life eternall, that they know thee to be the onely very God and whome thou hast sent Christ Iesus. Esai 53.11. By his knowledge shall my righteous seruant (viz. Christ) iustifie many. And therefore it consisteth likewise in the knowledge of our selues, because we know God by looking into our selues.