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Commentary upon the Epistle to the Romans
A commentary upon the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Romans, written in Latin by M. John Calvin, and newly translated into English by Christopher Rosdell preacher. Whereunto is added a necessary table for the better and more ready finding out of certain principal matters contained in this workA commentarie vpon the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Romanes, written in Latine by M. Iohn Caluin, and newely translated into Englishe by Christopher Rosdell preacher. Whereunto is added a necessarie table for the better and more readie finding out of certayne principall matters conteyned in this worke
London: printed by Thomas Dawson for John Harison and George Bishop, 1583London: printed by Thomas Dawson for Iohn Harison and George Bishop, 1583
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26 To show &c. The repetition of this member is not without an Emphasis or force, which repetition Paul did purposely seek after, because it was very necessary: seeing man is persuaded unto nothing more hardly, then that he disabling him self in all things, should acknowledge them to be received of God:1 although this new demonstration be mentioned of purpose, that the Jews might open their eyes to behold. At this time, he referreth that unto the day or time when Christ was exhibited, which hath been at all times. And not unworthily, for the which in old time was known obscurely under shadows. God hath manifested openly in his Son. So the coming of Christ was the time of his good pleasure, and the day of salvation. God verily in all ages gave some testimony of his righteousness: But when the Sun of righteousness shined, it appeared far more bright. The comparing therefore of the old and new Testament is to be noted: because then at the last was the righteousness of God manifestly revealed, when Christ was exhibited. That he might be just. It is a definition of that righteousness, which he said was then revealed when Christ was given: as in the first Chapter he taught to be declared in the Gospel. And he affirmeth it to consist of two members.2 The first is, that God is just, not as one amongest many, but as one who only containeth in himself all the fullness of righteousness. For otherwise perfect and true praise, such as is due unto him can not be given unto him, then whiles he only obtaineth the name and honour of just, all mankind being condemned of unrighteousness. He setteth the second member in the communication of righteousness, namely, whiles God doth not keep his riches hid up in himself, but poureth them out upon men. Therefore the righteousness of God appeareth in us, so far forth, as he justifieth us ⟨p. 44⟩by the faith of Christ. For in vain were Christ given unto righteousness, except there followed a fruition of him by faith. Whereby it followeth that all men were unjust & damned in themselves, till a remedy was offered from heaven.
26 To shewe &c. The repetition of this member is not without an Emphasis or force, which repetition Paule did purposely seeke after, because it was very necessary: seeyng man is perswaded vnto nothing more hardly, then that hee disabling him selfe in all thinges, should acknowledge them to be receiued of God: