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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.
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We are not therefore to imagine or surmise, that Christ prostrateth himself upon his knees before his Fathers throne for us, neither is it necessary, ⟨p. 27⟩seeing his very presence before his father, hath in it the force of an humble petition.
We are not therefore to imagine or surmise, that Christ prostrateth himselfe vpon his knees before his Fathers throne for vs, neither is it necessarie, ⟨p. 27⟩seeing his very presence before his father, hath in it the force of an humble petition.
The end of Christs intercession is, that such as are justified by his merits, should by this means continue in the state of grace. Now Christs intercession preserveth the elect in covering their continual slips, infirmities, and imperfect actions, by an especial and continual application of his merits. That by this means mans person may remain just, and mans works acceptable to God. 1. Joh. 2.2. He is a reconciliation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. 1. Pet. 2.5. Ye as lively stones, be made a spiritual house and holy Priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Revel. 8.3,4. And another Angel came and stood before the altar, having a golden censer, and much odours was given unto him that he should offer with the prayers of all Saints upon the golden altar, which is before the throne, and t•• smoke of the odours with the prayers of the Saints, went up before God out of the Angels hand.
The end of Christs intercession is, that such as are iustified by his merits, should by this meanes continue in the state of grace. Now Christs intercession preserueth the elect in couering their continuall slipps, infirmities, and imperfect actions, by an especiall and continuall application of his merits. That by this meanes mans person may remaine iust, and mans works acceptable to God.