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A golden chain, or the description of theologyA golden chaine, or the description of theologie
A golden chain, or the description of theology containing the order of the causes of salvation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view of the order whereof, is to be seen in the table annexed. Written in Latin by William Perkins, and translated by an other. Hereunto is adjoined the order which M. Theodore Beza used in comforting troubled consciences.A golden chaine, or the description of theologie containing the order of the causes of saluation and damnation, according to Gods woord. A view of the order wherof, is to be seene in the table annexed. Written in Latine by William Perkins, and translated by an other. Hereunto is adioyned the order which M. Theodore Beza vsed in comforting troubled consciences.
London: printed by Edward Alde, 1591
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.
Chap. 13. Of actual sin.
Chap. 13. Of actuall sinne.
After original sin in Adams posterity, actual transgression taketh place. It is either inward or outward. Inward, is of the mind, will, and affection.
AFter originall sinne in Adams posteritie, actual transgression taketh place. It is either inwarde or outward. Inward, is of the minde, will, and affection.
The actual sin of the mind, is the evil thought or intent thereof, contrary to Gods law. Examples of evil thoughts, God (the only knower of the hart) hath in divers places set down in his word. I. That there is no God. Psalm. 10.4. The wicked is so proud that he seeketh not for God, he thinketh always there is no God. Psal. 14.1. The fool saith in his hart there is no God. II. That there is neither providence nor presence of God in the world. Plal. 10.11. He hath said in his hart God hath forgotten; he hideth his face & will never see. ver. 13. Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he saith in his hart thou wilt not regard.
The actuall sinne of the minde, is the euil thought or intent therof, contrary to Gods law. Examples of euil thoughts, God (the onlye knower of the hart) hath in diuers places set down in his word. I. That there is no God. Psalme. 10.4. The wicked is so proud that he seeketh not for God, he thinketh alwaies there is no God.