A17676:1335
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.
7 Under this sort are comprehended the second & third order of men. For the uncleanness of their conscience argueth that they are both of them unregenerate by the Spirit of God. Again there is in them no regeneration, because no faith, without which there is no justification. What can sinners then bring forth, which are estranged from God,1 but that which is execrable in his judgement*?
7 Vnder this sort are comprehended the second & third order of men. For the vncleannesse of their conscience argueth that they are both of them vnregenerate by the Spirit of God. Againe there is in them no regeneration, because no faith, without which there is no iustification. What can sinners then bring forth, which are estranged from God,1 but that which is execrable in his iudgement*?
8 Therefore hypocrites and such as keep wickedness inwrapped in their hart, do in vain study to bring God indebted to them by their works.1 For they shall more and more provoke him*, seeing the sacrifices of wicked men are abominable before God*.2
8 Therfore hypocrites and such as keep wickednesse inwrapped in their hart, do in vaine studie to bring God indebted to thē by their works.1 For they shall more and more prouoke him*, seing the sacrifices of wicked men are abhominable before God*.