A17676:1587
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
Book 3 › Chapter 22: The confirmation of this doctrine by testimonies of Scripture.
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An. This is referred unto his Apostolical office, which though it were an excellent mirror of the favour of God, yet it doth not contain in it hope of eternal salvation.
An. This is referred vnto his Apostolicall office, which though it were an excellent myrrour of the fauour of God, yet it doth not containe in it hope of eternall saluation.
8 Object. Ambrose, Origene, Hierome thought that God doth distribute his grace among men, as he foreseeth that every man will use it well.
8 Obiect. Ambrose, Origene, Hierome thought that God doth distribute his grace among men, as he foreseeth that euerie man will vse it well.