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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
Chapter 18: Of Christs Office.Chapter 18: Of Christes 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.
Thus much concerning Christs incarnation. His Office followeth, to the perfect accomplishing whereof, he was anointed of his Father, that is, he ⟨image 29⟩was sufficiently furnished both with gifts and authority. Hebr. 1.9. Therefore God, even thy God anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Isaiah. 61.1. The Spirit of the Lord was upon me, therefore he anointed me. Joh. 3.33. God giveth him not the spirit by measure.
THus much concerning Christs incarnation. His Office followeth, to the perfect accomplishing whereof, he was annointed of his Father, that is, he ⟨image 29⟩was sufficiently furnished both with giftes and authoritie. Hebr. 1.9. Therefore God, euen thy God annointed thee with the oyle of gladnesse aboue thy fellowes. Esay. 61.1. The Spirit of the Lord was vpon me, therefore he annointed me. Ioh. 3.33. God giueth him not the spirite by measure.
This office is so appropriate to Christ, that neither in whole, or in part can it be translated to any other. Heb. 7.24. This man because he endureth for ever, hath an everlasting Priesthood, or a Priesthood, that can not pass from one to an other.
This office is so appropriate to Christ, that neither in whole, or in part can it be translated to any other.