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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 Next, we are to consider the instruments which the Lord used to effect so great a work; and they were most evil: namely, Satan, the Priests, JUDAS and PILATE; (for who but such as were most wicked, could find in their hearts, to accuse or condemn him that was most innocent) yet the LORD used them in such sort, as by their means, he brought to pass that work, which of all other the works of God, was the most holy and the most admirable; that is, the redemption of his Elect: and as for the instruments, who sinned not by compulsion, but wilfully, and against their own conscience, he allotted them unto most just condemnation.
8 Next, wee are to consider the instruments which the Lord vsed to effect so great a worke; and they were most euill: namelie, Sathan, the Priests, IVDAS and PILATE; (for who but such as were most wicked, could finde in their heartes, to accuse or condemne him that was most innocent) yet the LORDE vsed them in such sort, as by their meanes, he brought to passe that worke, which of all other the workes of God, was the most holy and the most admirable; that is, the redemption of his Elect: and as for the instruments, who sinned not by compulsion, but wilfullie, and against their owne conscience, hee allotted them vnto most just condemnation.
9 Thirdly, we consider the effects of that sacrifice; namely, the force of that most perfect obedience of his, even unto the death of the Cross, whereby, we are clad with such a righteousness, as the law of God requireth; and also, the most full satisfaction for all our sins, wrought by this oblation once offered; whence doth follow remission of sins freely, in respect of us.
9 Thirdly, we consider the effects of that sacrifice; namelie, the force of that most perfect obedience of his, euen vnto the death of the Crosse, whereby, we are clad with such a righteousnes, as the law of God requireth; and also, the most ful satisfaction for all our sinnes, wrought by this oblation once offered; whence doth follow remission of sins freelie, in respect of vs.