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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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15 The square and only rule of these good works, according to the which they are to be directed, & most diligently to be weighed; is the will of God laid open to us in the law.
15 The square and only rule of these good works, according to the which they are to be directed, & most diligently to be waied; is the wil of God laied open to vs in the law.
16 Now although that they, who are after this manner reconciled unto God through Christ apprehended by faith, do daily sin; and though also, that their good works are not every way perfect, but defiled by sin, (whereof we have many remnants still continuing in us after our renewing) yet those that do believe, are to fear no condemnation, but may assuredly wait, and look for eternal life; whereof they shall be undoubtedly partakers.
16 Now althogh that they, who are after this maner reconciled vnto God through Christ aprehended by faith, do daily sin; and though also, that their good works are not every way perfect, but defiled by sinne, (whereof wee haue many remnants stil continuing in vs after our renuing) yet those that do beleeue, are to feare no condemnation, but may assuredly wait, and looke for aeternall life; wherof they shalbe vndoubtedly partakers.
These Doctrines therefore are to be detested. 1 That no man can be assured of his salvation. 2 That the natural remnants of Free-will, being holpen by preventing grace, do work together with (or further) the first grace to believe, & to do good works 3 That Justification before the tribunal seat of God, is to be attributed, if not wholly, yet in part, unto good works, and that as being meritorious. 4 That the essential righteousness of christ, that is, whereby Christ was God, is poured into us, which was the frenzy of OSIANDER. 5 That we cannot be justified by a righteousness that is not inherent in our selves. 6 That our Justification in the sight of God, is an effect of our Regeneration. 7 That it is false, that we are justified by faith. 8 That Christ doth purchase the dignity of merit by our good works, which is a new-coined falsehood of the Jesuits. 9 That the law which God hath left to us in the Scriptures, is not the only rule of good works. 10 That the merits of Christ only, are not sufficient for us unto salvation. 11 Thar Christ, in regard of the guilt and the punishment, hath only satisfied for sins past; that is, for sins going before Baptism.