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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
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 Moral Law, is that part of Gods word, which commandeth perfect obedience unto man, as well •n his nature, as in his actions, and forbiddeth the contrary. Rom. 10.5. Moses thus describeth the righteousness which is of the Law, that the man, which doth these things, shall live thereby. 1. Tim. 1.5. The end of the commandment; is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and faith unfeigned. Luk. 16.27. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy strength. Rom. 7. We know that the law is spiritual.
The Morall Law, is that part of Gods word, which commandeth perfect obedience vnto man, as well •n his nature, as in his actions, and forbiddeth the contrarie. Rom. 10.5. Moses thus describeth the righteousnes which is of the Law, that the man, which doth these things, shall liue thereby. 1. Tim. 1.5. The end of the commandement; is loue out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and faith vnfained. Luk. 16.27. Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, with all thy soule, and with all thy strength. Rom. 7. We know that the law is spirituall.
The Law hath two parts. The Edict, commanding obedience, and the condition binding to obedience. The condition is eternal life to such as fulfil the law: but to transgressors, everlasting death.