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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 46: Of Christian Apology, and Martyrdom.Chapter 46: Of Christian Apologie, and Martyrdome.
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.
Profession in word, is Christian Apology, or the confession of Christ. Rom. 10. 10. With the heart, man believeth unto righteousness: and with the mouth, man confesseth to salvation. psal. 22.23. I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
Profession in word, is Christian Apologie, or the confession of Christ. Rom. 10. 10. With the heart, man beleeueth vnto righteousnes: and with the mouth, man confesseth to saluation. psal. 22.23. I will declare thy name vnto my brethren: in the middes of the congregation will I praise thee.
Christian Apology, is the profession of Christ in word, when as we are ready with fear and meekness, to confess the truth of Christian religion, so often ⟨p. 140⟩as need requireth, and the glory of God is endangered, even before unbelievers, especially, if they be not past all hope of repentance. 1. Pet. 3. 15. Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man t••t asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you: 16. And that with meekness and reverence, having a good conscience, that when they speak evil of you as of evil doers, they may be ashamed, which blame your good conversation in Christ. Act. 7. the whole chap. Steven there maketh an Apology for himself. Math. 7.6. Give not that which is holy to dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine, least they tread them under their feet, and turning again, all to rent you.
Christian Apologie, is the profession of Christ in word, when as we are readie with feare and meeknes, to confesse the truth of Christian religion, so often