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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.
Christs Priesthood, is an office of his, whereby he performed all those things to God, whereby is obtained eternal life. Heb. 5.9. And being consecrate, was made the author of eternal salvation, unto all them that obey him: and is called of God an high Priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. Chap. 7. 24,25. This man because he endureth for ever, hath an everlasting Priesthood, wherefore he is able also perfectly to save all them that come unto God by him.
Christs Priesthood, is an office of his, wherby he performed all those things to God, whereby is obtained eternall life. Heb. 5.9. And being consecrate, was made the author of eternall saluation, vnto all them that obey him: and is called of God an high Priest for euer after the order of Melchisedec. Chap. 7. 24,25. This man because he endureth for euer, hath an euerlasting Priesthood, wherefore he is able also perfectly to saue all them that come vnto God by him.
His Priesthood, consisteth of two parts. Satisfaction, and Intercession.
Satisfaction, is that, whereby Christ is a full propitiation to his Father for the Elect. Job. 23.23. If there be a messenger with him, or an interpreter, one of a thousand, to declare unto man his righteousness, then will he have mercy upon him, and will say, Deliver him that he go not down into the pit, for I have found a reconciliation. Rom. 3.24. And are justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. v. 25. Whom God hath set forth to be a reconciliation thorough faith in his blood.