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A commentary of M. I. Calvin upon the Epistle to the GalatiansA commentarie of M. I. Caluine vpon the Epistle to the Galathians
A commentary of M. I. Calvin upon the Epistle to the Galatians: and translated into English by R.V.A commentarie of M. I. Caluine vpon the Epistle to the Galathians: and translated into English by R.V.
London: printed by Thomas Purfoote, 1581
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
But Paul speaketh of the Law with the appurtenances thereof. We are redeemed from the subjection of that law, because it is not any more as it was. For liberty appeared openly, after the veil was rent. and that is it that straightway he addeth.
But Paule speaketh of the Law with the appurtenances therof. We are redeemed from the subiection of that law, because it is not any more as it was. For libertie appeared openly, after the vaile was rent. and yt is it that straightway he addeth.
5 That we might receive the adoption. For the fathers were assured of their adoption under the old Testament, but they did not by their title so fully enjoy it. Adoption in this place is taken as it is Ro. 8.23. Redemption, is taken for the possession it self. For as in the last day we shall perceive and take the fruit of our redemption; so now we perceive the fruit of adoption, of which the holy Fathers before Christs coming were not possessed. They than which now do burden the church with moderate ceremonies, do wrongfully defraud it of the due right of adoption.
5 That we might receiue the adoption. For the fathers were assured of their adoption vnder the old Testament, but they did not by their title so fully inioy it. Adoption in this place is taken as it is Ro. 8.23. Redemption, is taken for the possession it selfe. For as in the last day we shall perceiue and take ye fruit of our redemption; so now we perceiue the fruite of adoption, of which the holy Fathers before Christes comming were not possessed. They than which now do burthen the church with moderate ceremonies, do wrongfully defraud it of the due right of adoption.
6 Now because you be sons, God hath sent the Spirit of his son into your harts, crying Abba Father. 7 Therefore thou art no longer a servant, but a son. if thou be a son, thou art also an heir of God by Christ. 8 But than when as yet ye knew not God, you served those things which by nature are no Gods. 9 But now after the have known God, or rather have been known of God: how are you turned again to weak and beggarly elements, which you are willing again to serve afresh? 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.