A17676:1616
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. I confess indeed that all the children of Adam are fallen into this misery of condition,1 by the will of God. But O man who art thou that disputest with God? Hath not the potter power to make of the same lump one vessel to honour, and an other to dishonour?2
An. I confesse indeed that all the children of Adam are fallen into this miserie of condition,1 by the will of God. But O man who art thou that disputest with God? Hath not the potter power to make of the same lump one vessell to honor, and an other to dishonor?2
- 1A similitude
- 2Rom. 9 20
Object. The justice of God is not so defended. For it seemeth that there is nothing else said in this place, but that God hath such power as can not be hindered, but that he may do whatsoever he will.
Obiect. The iustice of God is not so defended. For it seemeth that there is nothing else sayde in this place, but that God hath such power as can not be hindered, but that he may do whatsoeuer he will.
An. God is righteous and hateth iniquity. But and if we cannot comprehend his judgements,