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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.
The prince of this kingdom, and of all the members thereof, is the devil. Eph. 2.2. Ye walked once according to the counsel of the world, and after the prince that ruleth in the air, even the prince that now worketh in the children of disobedience. 2. Cor. 4.4. The God of this world hath blinded the eyes of the infidels. 2. Cor. 6.15. What concord hath Christ with Belial, or what part hath the believer with the infidel.
The prince of this kingdome, and of all the members thereof, is the diuell. Eph. 2.2. Ye walked once according to the counsell of the world, and after the prince that ruleth in the aire, enen the prince that nowe worketh in the children of disobedience. 2. Cor. 4.4. The God of this world hath blinded the eies of the infidels. 2. Cor. 6.15. What concord hath Christ with Belial, or what part hath the beleeuer with the infidel.
The members of this kingdom, and subjects to Satan, are his angels, and unbelievers, among whom, the principal members are Atheists, who say in their heart, there is no God. Psal. 14.1. And Magicians, who bargain with the devil, to accomplish their desires. 1. Sam. 28.7. Psal. 58.5. Idolaters, who either ador• false Gods, or the true God in an idol