A17676:1296
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.
17 Furthermore we must diligently note,1 that there is some relation between faith & the Gospel: because faith is said therefore to justify, because it receiveth the salvation, & embraceth righteousness offered in the gospel: and whereas it is said to be offered by the gospel, thereby is excluded all consideration of works: which Paul showeth most plainly in 2. places.2
17 Furthermore we must diligentlie note,1 that there is some relation between faith & the Gospel: because faith is said therfore to iustify, because it receiueth the saluation, & imbraceth righteousnes offered in the gospel: and wheras it is said to be offred by the gospel, therby is excluded all cōsideration of works: which Paul sheweth most plainly in 2. places.2
Object. Then the righteousness which we have by our own industry and will is rejected.
Obiect. Then the righteousnes which we haue by our owne industrie and will is reiected.