A17676:1279
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.
An. God doth justify both by acquitting or absolving, and also by pardoning, whereupon Paul saith,1 God was in Christ & reconciled the world to himself, in not imputing sins to men* Also David describeth righteousness without works thus: they are blessed whose iniquities are forgiven.
An. God doth iustifie both by acquitting or absoluing, and also by pardoning, wherupon Paul saith,1 God was in Christ & reconciled the world to himselfe, in not imputing sinnes to men* Also Dauid describeth righteousnes without workes thus: they are blessed whose iniquities are forgiuen.
Object. It is contrary to God and his nature, to justify those which do in deed continue wicked.
Obiect. It is contrarie to God and his nature, to iustifie those which doe in deede continue wicked.