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The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained…The firste parte of the Christian instruction, and generall so[m]me of the doctrine, conteyned…

Name: The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained…
Author: Pierre Viret

The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained in the holy Scriptures wherein the principal points of the religion are familiarly handled by dialogues, very necessary to be read of all Christians. Translated into English, by John Shute, according to the late copy set forth, by th'author Master Peter Viret. 1565. Overseen and perused, according to the order appointed, by the Queens majesties injunctions.The firste parte of the Christian instruction, and generall so[m]me of the doctrine, conteyned in the holy Scriptures wherein the principall pointes of the religion are familiarly handled by dialogues, very necessary to be read of all Christians. Translated into Englishe, by Iohn Shute, accordyng to the late copy set forth, by th'author Maister Peter Viret. 1565. Ouersene and perused, accordyng to the order appointed, by the Queenes maiesties iniunctions.

Pierre Viret 1511–1571London: printed by John Day, 1565London: printed by Iohn Day, 1565

[28], 191, [5] p. · 83k words · STC 24777 · ESTC S119198

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Dialogue 2 › ❧ The second Dialogue, entitled the waiting for the Councell, or t… › ¶ Of the nature and virtue of true faith, and what difference there…: ¶ Of the nature and virtue of true faith, and what difference there is between it and…Dialogue 2 › ❧ The second Dialogue, intituled the waiting for the Councell, or t… › ¶ Of the nature and vertue of true fayth, and vvhat difference ther…: ¶ Of the nature and vertue of true fayth, and vvhat difference there is betvvene it and…

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¶ Of the nature and virtue of true faith, and what difference there is between it and opinion.

¶ Of the nature and vertue of true fayth, and vvhat difference there is betvvene it and opinion.

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T. According to this account there are mo disciples of men, then of Jesus Christ. For there are very few which have not greater regard to men, then to any thing else. D. Yet notwithstanding if it be so, their faith to say truth is no faith, but opinion, as it hath ben already declared. For seeing that it is not builded upon the authority of God, and his word, but only upon the opinion which I have of such personages, it may be no faith. For faith may have none other regard, object, subject, nor foundation, but God in Jesus Christ, & his only truth. If it have any other ⟨p. 102⟩foundation, if it be builded upon men, and upon the opinion that men shall have of them, it shall change as men do, and as the opinion doth that men have conceived. It shall fall when they fall, it shall be inconstant, variable and subject to change, even as they are. For she shall not be builded upon ¹the lively stone, which is Jesus Christ, and upon the sure foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, upon the which, the true Church must be builded, if it will endure against the gates of hell, and the whole hellish power, otherwise how may it be a faith? For these vices are as contrary to faith, as is the fire to the water. Wherefore, such as dwell upon men in this sort, and do not discern of things, nor prove the spirits whether they be of God or no, according to the Coū cell given by Saint John: What assurance may they have ²

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The book

Title as printed

Author

Pierre Viret 1511–1571

Place

London

Printer

John DayIohn Day

Year

1565

Size

[28], 191, [5] p.

Words

82,531

Catalogue

STC 24777 · ESTC S119198

Text

EEBO-TCP A14462

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432

Sections

167

Title page

The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained…The firste parte of the Christian instruction, and generall so[m]me of the doctrine, conteyned…

¶ Of the nature and virtue of true faith, and what difference there is between it and opinion.

¶ Of the nature and vertue of true fayth, and vvhat difference there is betvvene it and opinion.

¶ Of the honour that is dew, to good and true teachers in the Church, and of the mean that we ought to keep, to the end that we do give neither to much, ne yet to little credit to men: & how perilous a thing it is, to trust to much to a mans own judgement.

¶ Of the honor that is devve, to good and true teachers in the Churche, and of the meane that vve ought to kepe, to the ende that vve do gyue neither to much, ne yet to little credite to men: & hovv perillous a thing it is, to trust to much to a mans ovvne iudgemente.

¶ Of the difference that men ought to put between the doctrine and writings of the Apostles and Prophets, and of those that came after them, and the cause thereof.

¶ Of the difference that men ought to put betvvene the doctrine and vvritings of the Apostles and Prophets, and of those that came after them, and the cause therof.

¶ What rule S. Augustine giveth concerning Councils and the writings of the ancient Fathers.

¶ VVhat rule S. Augustine geueth concerning Councells and the vvritinges of the auncient Fathers.

❧ The effect of the third Dialogue entitled the authority of Councils: making mention of the ancient doctors and decrees.

❧ The effect of the thyrd Dialogue intitled the authoritie of Councells: making mention of the auncient doctors and decrees.

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Reformers309

Puritans1,782

Westminster Assembly24

Evangelicals36

¶ Of the nature and virtue of true faith, and what difference there is between it and opinion.

¶ Of the nature and vertue of true fayth, and vvhat difference there is betvvene it and opinion.

¶ Of the honour that is dew, to good and true teachers in the Church, and of the mean that we ought to keep, to the end that we do give neither to much, ne yet to little credit to men: & how perilous a thing it is, to trust to much to a mans own judgement.

¶ Of the honor that is devve, to good and true teachers in the Churche, and of the meane that vve ought to kepe, to the ende that vve do gyue neither to much, ne yet to little credite to men: & hovv perillous a thing it is, to trust to much to a mans ovvne iudgemente.

¶ Of the difference that men ought to put between the doctrine and writings of the Apostles and Prophets, and of those that came after them, and the cause thereof.

¶ Of the difference that men ought to put betvvene the doctrine and vvritings of the Apostles and Prophets, and of those that came after them, and the cause therof.

¶ What rule S. Augustine giveth concerning Councils and the writings of the ancient Fathers.

¶ VVhat rule S. Augustine geueth concerning Councells and the vvritinges of the auncient Fathers.

❧ The effect of the third Dialogue entitled the authority of Councils: making mention of the ancient doctors and decrees.

❧ The effect of the thyrd Dialogue intitled the authoritie of Councells: making mention of the auncient doctors and decrees.

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