A09353:773
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 30: Of the use of the Law.Chapter 30: Of the vse of the Law.
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 end why sin reigneth in man, is to urge ⟨image 109⟩sins to fly unto Christ. Gala. 3.22. The Scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by the faith of Christ should be given to them that believe. Verse. 24. Wherefore the Law was our Schoolmaster to Christ. Heb. 12.18, 19, 20.
The ende why sinne reigneth in man, is to vrge ⟨image 109⟩sinnes to flye vnto Christ. Gala. 3.22. The Scripture hath concluded al vnder sin, that the promise by the faith of Christ should be giuen to them that beleeue. Verse. 24. Wherefore the Law was our Schoolemaster to Christ. Heb. 12.18, 19, 20.
The countenance of this power of the law is perpetual, unless a sinner repent: and the very first act of repentance so freeth him, that he shall no more be under the law, but under grace. 2. Sam 12.13. Then said David to Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord: wherefore Nathan said to David, the Lord also hath forgiven thy sin, and thou shalt not dye. Rom 6.14. Sin shall not have dominion over you, for ye are not under the Law, but under grace.
The countenance of this power of the lawe is perpetuall, vnlesse a sinner repent: and the very first act of repentance so freeth him, that he shall no more be vnder the law, but vnder grace. 2. Sam 12.13. Then said Dauid to Nathan, I haue sinned against the Lord: wherfore Nathan said to Dauid, the Lord also hath forgiuen thy sin, and thou shalt not dye. Rom 6.14. Sinne shall not haue dominion ouer you, for ye are not vnder the Law, but vnder grace.