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The treasure of trueth touching the ground work of man his salvation, and chiefest…The treasure of trueth touching the grounde worke of man his saluation, and chiefest…
The treasure of trueth touching the ground work of man his salvation, and chiefest points of Christian religion: with a brief sum of the comfortable doctrine of God his providence, comprised in .38. short aphorisms. Written in Latin by Theodore Beza, and newly turned into English by John Stockwood. Whereunto are added, these godly treatises. One of the learned and godly Father. Master I. Fox. In the which the chiefest points of the doctrine of God his election, are so plainly set forth, as the very simplest may easily understand it, and reap great profit thereby. The other of Master Anthony Gylbie, wherein the doctrine of God his election and reprobation, is both godly and learnedly handled. Seen and allowed, according to the order appointed.The treasure of trueth touching the grounde worke of man his saluation, and chiefest pointes of Christian religion: with a briefe summe of the comfortable doctrine of God his prouidence, comprised in .38. short aphorismes. VVritten in Latin by Theodore Beza, and nevvly turned into English by Iohn Stockvvood. VVhereunto are added, these godly treatises. One of the learned and godlie Father. Maister I. Foxe. In the which the chiefest poyntes of the doctrine of God his election, are so plainely set foorth, as the verie simplest may easily vnderstand it, and reape great profite thereby. The other of Maister Anthonie Gylbie, wherein the doctrine of God his election and reprobation, is both godly and learnedlie handeled. Seene and alovved, according to the order appoynted.
London: printed by J. Charlewood for Thomas Woodcocke, 1576
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The eight Chap.
The eyght Chap.
Howe every several person may apply with some profit this general doctrine to himself.
Howe euerie seuerall person maie applie with some profite this generall doctrine to himselfe.
The first Aphorism•.
The fyrst Aphorism•.
They that teach that man his salvation is grounded upon workest either wholly, or in any part, (1) it is manifest that they do utterly overthrow the gospel of God.1 But they that teach free justification or righteous making by faith, they stay upon a sure foundation, (2) but yet in such sort that they ⟨image 71⟩•aie under faith the everlasting purpose of God, wherein finally both Christ him self. (3) and also the Apostle following his steppes, doeth rest and stay. (4) For when as perseverance or continuance of faith is required unto salvation, to what purpose have I faith, (5) if I be not certain of the gift of perseverance or continuance to the end? And yet is there no need to fear least this doctrine should make us negligent and dissolute or careless. (6) For this peace of conscience, whereof we speak, doeth greatly differ from foolish security or carelessness,