A17676:1161
An abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written
An abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written by M. John Calvin. Wherein brief and sound answers to the objections of the adversaries are set down. By William Lawn minister of the word of God. Faithfully translated out of Latin into English by Christopher Fetherstone minister of the word of GodAn abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written by M. Ihon Caluin. VVherein briefe and sound ansvveres to the obiections of the aduersaries are set dovvne. By VVilliam Lawne minister of the word of God. Faithfullie translated out of Latine into English by Christopher Fetherstone minister of the word of God
Edinburgh: printed by Thomas Vautrollier, 1586
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.
1An. Such punishment is a correction, and not a punishment for sin: which two must be diligently distinguished. For there be two kinds of judgements: the one of a judge, such as the punishment of God §1is, when the punishment is joined with his indignation.2 The other of a father, which is properly called a correction or admonition. The son is beaten, & §2the servant is beaten: but the servant is punished as a servant, because he hath offended. But the son is chastised as a son needing discipline.
1An. Such punishment is a correction, and not a punishment for sinne: which two must be diligentlie distinguished. For there be two kinds of iudgemēts: the one of a iudge, such as the punishment of God §1is, when the punishment is ioyned with his indignation.2 The other of a father, which is properlie called a correction or admonition. The sonne is beaten, & §2the seruant is beaten: but the seruant is punished as a seruaunt, because hee hath offended. But the sonne is chastised as a sonne needing discipline.
- 1Punishment of the wicked.
- 2Correction of Children.
32 Therefore the chastisement of the faithful is a blessing of God, and a sure testimony of Gods love*.