A17676:336
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.
4 That may be more easily known by the reparation of corrupt nature, which we have by Christ, who is for this cause called the second Adam*, because he hath restored us to true and perfect integrity. For the end of regeneration, is that Christ may fashion us again to the image of God: which is, that we may bear the image of God in true godliness, righteousness, pureness, and knowledge.
4 That may be more easilie knowen by the reparatiō of corrupt nature, which we haue by Christ, who is for this cause called the second Adam*, because he hath restored vs to true and perfect integritie. For the ende of regeneration, is that Christ may fashion vs againe to the image of God: which is, that we may bear the image of God in true godlinesse, righteousnesse, purenesse, and knowledge.
- *1. Cor. 15.45 Why Christ is called the second Adam. The end of regeneration.
Object. The similitude of God consisteth in the government given to man: because he was made heir and possessor of all things.
Obiect. The similitude of God consisteth in the gouernment giuen to man: because he was made heire and possessor of all things.
An. The image of God must be sought properly within him and not without him: yea it is an inward good thing of the soul.