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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.
II. In that he became execrable, which is, by the law accursed for us. Gal. 3.10. Cursed is every one that remaineth not in all things written in the book of the Law to do them.
II. In that he became execrable, which is, by the law accursed for vs. Gal. 3.10. Cursed is euery one that remaineth not in all things written in the booke of the Law to doe them.
This accursedness, is either inward or outward.
This accursednesse, is either inward or outward.
Inward is the sense of Gods fearful anger upon the cross. Revel. 19. 15. He it is that treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. Isaiah 53.5. He is grieved for our transgressions, the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we were healed. This appeared by those drops of blood, which issued from him, by his cryings to his Father upon the cross, and by sending of Angels to comfort him. Hence was it, that he so much feared death, which many Martyrs entertained most willingly.
Inward is the sense of Gods fearefull anger vpon the crosse. Revel. 19. 15. He it is that treadeth the winepresse of the fiercenes and wrath of Almightie God. Esai 53.5. He is grieued for our transgressions, the chastisment of our peace was vpon him, and with his stripes we were healed. This appeared by those droppes of bloode, which issued from him, by his cryings to his Father vpon the crosse, and by sending of Angels to comfort him. Hence was it, that he so much feared death, which many Martyrs entertained most willingly.