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Questions of religion cast abroad in Helvetia by the adversaries of the sameQuestions of religion cast abroad in Helvetia by the aduersaries of the same
Questions of religion cast abroad in Helvetia by the adversaries of the same: and answered by M. H. Bullinger of Zurick: reduced into .17. common places. Translated into English by John Cox. 1572Questions of religion cast abroad in Helvetia by the aduersaries of the same: and aunswered by M. H. Bullinger of Zurick: reduced into .17. common places. Translated into Englishe by Iohn Coxe. 1572
London: printed by Henry Bynneman for George Byshop, 1572London: printed by Henrie Bynneman for George Byshop, 1572
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Wherefore when we say, that Faith only in Christ justifieth, we attribute ⟨p. 51⟩not Justification to Faith, as in respect that it is any work of ours, (for Faith also is the free gift of GOD) but because that Faith only beholdeth or regardeth the grace of God in Christ, and trusteth only herein, & in none other thing. And the grace of God in Christ justifieth, as we have said before. Therefore, when we strive and contend about this question, Faith only justifieth, we strive for Christs cause and the glory of GOD, that this justification may be attributed to none other than Christ, to the end we may have one only true righteousness. Last1 of all we must show why not only we do not attribute justification to works, but also wherefore we suffer not part thereof to be attributed to Works, and part to Faith, but say plainly, that we are justified only by Faith, and not by Works. First, for that God will in no wise have us to glory and trust in our selves, but in him alone: Like as it is manifestly taught Rom. 3. ⟨image 62⟩1. Corinth. 1. lerem. 9. Those therefore which impute their righteousness to Works, they trust in them: but those which believe in Christ, by whom through grace their sins are forgiven, and obtain salvation, they trust not in them selves, but in the grace of God alone.
Wherefore when wée say, that Fayth only in Chryst iustifieth, we attribute ⟨p. 51⟩not Justification to Faythe, as in respecte that it is any woorke of oures, (for Faythe also is the frée gyfte of GOD) but bycause that Faythe onely beholdeth or regardeth the grace of God in Chryst, and trusteth only herein, & in none other thing. And the grace of God in Chryste iustifieth, as wée haue sayde before. Therefore, when wée stryue and contende aboute thys question, Faythe onely iustifieth, wée striue for Chrystes cause and the glory of GOD, that this iustification may bée attributed to none other than Chryste, to the ende wée may haue one onely true ryghteousnesse. Laste