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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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9 Thirdly, seeing the Law of God is the cause which giveth the form unto good works, (that is, the name of true goodness) we avouch that none of those things which have no other ground then the bare will or reason of man can be reckoned among good works.
9 Thridlie, seeing the Law of God is the cause which giueth the forme vnto good workes, (that is, the name of true goodnes) we auouch that none of those things which haue no other ground then the bare will or reason of man can be reckened among good workes.
10 In like manner, that a man may be said to do well it is not sufficient, that what he doth be found to be commanded in the Law of God: but this also is required, that he assuredly know, that what he doth be enjoined unto him by the Lord, and that he do it with an intent to obey God therein: For whatsoever is done with a doubtful conscience, is sin.
10 In like manner, that a man may bee said to do well it is not sufficient, that what he doth be found to be commanded in the Law of God: but this also is required, that he assuredlie know, that what hee doth bee enjoined vnto him by the Lord, and that he doe it with an intent to obey God therein: For whatsoeuer is done with a doubtfull conscience, is sinne.
11 And although the good works of the regenerate be not perfect, because, we cannot in this life, (no not though we be assisted by the holy Ghost) live according unto the ⟨p. 62⟩prescript of Gods law; but rather our good works are stained with many blemishes: yet they do please God; not for any worthiness of theirs, but partly because our defects are covered, by the holiness, merits and intercession of christ, and partly because GOD, doth of favour, approve and crown them, not as they are in them selves, but as the effects of his Spirit in us, and witnesses of our faith.