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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.
His regal office hath two parts. The first is, his regiment of the kingdom of heaven, part whereof is in heaven, part upon the earth, namely the congregation of the faithful.
His regall office hath two parts. The first is, his regiment of the kingdome of heauen, part whereof is in heauen, part vpon the earth, namely the congregation of the faithfull.
In the government of his Church, he exerciseth two prerogatives royal. The first is, to make laws. James 4.12. There is one Lawgiver which is able to save and to destroy. The second is, to ordain his ministers. Eph. 4.11. He gave some to be Apostles, others Prophets, others Evangelists, some Pastors and teachers, &c. 1. Cor. 12.28. God hath ordained some in the Church, as first, Apostles, secondly Prophets, thirdly teachers, then them that do miracles, after that the gifts of healing, helpers, governors, diversity of tongues.
In the gouernment of his Church, hee exerciseth two prerogatiues royall. The first is, to make lawes. Iames 4.12. There is one Lawgiuer which is able to saue and to destroy. The second is, to ordaine his ministers. Eph. 4.11. He gaue some to be Apostles, others Prophets, others Evangelists, some Pastours and teachers, &c. 1. Cor. 12.28. God hath ordained some in the Church, as first, Apostles, secondly Prophets, thirdly teachers, then them that doe miracles, after that the gifts of healing, helpers, gouernours, diuersitie of tongues.