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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 18: Of Christs Nativity and Office.Chapter 18: Of Christs Natiuitie and Office.
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.
Christ being now borne, was circumcised the eight day, that he might fulfil all the righteousness of the law: and b•••g thirty years of age, he was baptized, that he being publicly and solemnly invested into the office of his Mediatorship, might take upon him the guilt of our sins. He was both circumcised and baptized, that we might learn: I. That the whole efficacy of the Sacraments, depend alone and wholly upon him. II. That he was Mediator of mankind, both before and after the Law, as also under grace. III. That he is the knot and bond of both covenants.
Christ beeing now borne, was circumcised the eight day, that he might fulfill all the righteousnes of the law: and b•••g thirtie yeares of age, he was baptized, that he beeing publiquely and solemnly inuested into the office of his Mediatorship, might take vpon him the guilt of our sinnes. He was both circumcised and baptized, that we might learne: I. That the whole efficacie of the Sacraments, depend alone and wholly vpon him. II. That he was Mediatour of mankind, both before and after the Law, as also vnder grace. III. That he is the knot and bond of both couenants.
His Office followeth, to the perfect accomplishing whereof, he was anointed of his Father, that is, he was sufficiently furnished both with gifts and authority. Hebr. 1.9. Therefore God, even thy God anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Esa. 61.1. The Spirit of the Lord was upon me, therefore be anointed me. Joh. 3.34. God giveth him not the Spirit by measure.
His Office followeth, to the perfect accomplishing whereof, he was annointed of his Father, that is, he was sufficiently furnished both with gifts and authoritie.