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Propositions and principles of divinity propounded and disputed in the university of GenevaPropositions and principles of diuinitie propounded and disputed in the vniuersitie of Geneua
Propositions and principles of divinity propounded and disputed in the university of Geneva, by certain students of divinity there, under M. Theod. Beza, and M. Anthony Faius ... Wherein is contained a methodical summary, or epitome of the common places of divinity. Translated out of Latin into English, to the end that the causes, both of the present dangers of that Church, and also of the troubles of those that are hardly dealt with else-where, may appear in the English tongue.Propositions and principles of diuinitie propounded and disputed in the vniuersitie of Geneua, by certaine students of diuinitie there, vnder M. Theod. Beza, and M. Anthonie Faius ... Wherein is contained a methodicall summarie, or epitome of the common places of diuinitie. Translated out of Latine into English, to the end that the causes, both of the present dangers of that Church, and also of the troubles of those that are hardlie dealt vvith els-vvhere, may appeare in the English tongue.
Edinburgh: printed by Robert Waldegrave, 1591Edinburgh: printed by Robert Waldegraue, 1591
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8 These being renewed by faith, poured into us, though all the time of our being here; we do but in a sort understand, and will the things that are of God: yet nevertheless, our works which belong unto Gods service, are favourably accepted by his Majesty, as proceeding from Christ, living and working in us by the holy Ghost.
8 These being renued by faith, powred into vs, though all the time of our being heere; we doe but in a sort vnderstand, and will the thinges that are of God: yet neuerthelesse, our workes which belong vnto Gods seruice, are fauourablie accepted by his Majestie, as proceeding from Christ, liuing and working in vs by the holy Ghost.
9 In this respect then, we make this difference, between Philosophical and Christian virtues, that the former proceeding from a mind, not yet regenerated; are no other, then filthy and impure, in the presence of God; whereas, the latter on the other side, do of favour please God, and are in mercy crowned by him, because, he looketh upon them as fruits of faith, flowing from Christ, who is the Author of all our purity and holiness.
9 In this respect then, we make this difference, between Philosophicall and Christian vertues, that the former proceeding from a minde, not yet regenerated; are no other, then filthie and impure, in the presence of God; whereas, the latter on the other side, doe of fauour please God, and are in mercie crowned by him, because, hee looketh vppon them as fruits of faith, flowing from Christ, who is the Authour of all our purity and holines.
10 Out of these things which have been spoken, may ⟨p. 56⟩