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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.
This office is so appropriate to Christ, that neither in whole, or in part, can it be translated to any other. Hebr. 7.24. This man because he endureth for ever, hath an everlasting priesthood, or a priesthood that cannot pass from one to another.
This office is so appropriate to Christ, that neither in whole, or in part, can it be translated to any other. Hebr. 7.24. This man because he endureth for euer, hath an euerlasting priesthood, or a priesthood that cannot passe from one to another.
Therefore Christ, as he is God, hath under him, Emperors, Kings, Princes to be his Vicegerents; who therefore are called Gods. Psal. 82.1. But as he is ⟨p. 29⟩Mediator, that is, a Priest, a Prophet, & King of the Church, he hath no Vicegerent, Vicar, or Lieutenant, who, in his either Kingly or Priestly office, in both, or but one, can be in his stead.
Therfore Christ, as he is God, hath vnder him, Emperours, Kings, Princes to be his Vicegerents; who therefore are called Gods. Psal. 82.1. But as he is ⟨p. 29⟩Mediator, that is, a Priest, a Prophet, & King of the Church, he hath no Vicegerent, Vicar, or Lieuetenant, who, in his either Kingly or Priestly office, in both, or but one, can be in his stead.