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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.
14 The Ecclesiastical writers, though they drew nearer to the truth, did notwithstanding speak too Philosophically touching this matter,2 attributing to man Freewill, which they do commonly define thus, that it is a power of reason to follow that which is good: being assisted by grace: and evil when it ceaseth.
14 The Ecclesiasticall writers, though they drew neerer to the truth, did notwithstanding speake too Philosophicallie touching this matter,2 attributing to man Freewill, which they doe commonlie define thus, that it is a power of reason to folow that which is good: being assisted by grace: and euill when it ceaseth.
- 1Divines.Deuines.
- 2What free will is.
5 And they are commonly wont to make subject to free determination indifferent things, which, do nothing appertain unto the kingdom of God and to refer true righteousness unto the special grace of God, and spiritual regeneration. Therefore they reckon up a manifold will: the first sensitive, the second natural, the third spiritual: they teach that the two former are free for man, and that the third is the work of the holy ghost in man.
5 And they are commonlie wont to make subiect to free determination indifferent things, which, doe nothing appertain vnto the kingdome of God and to referre true righteousnesse vnto the special grace of God, and spirituall regeneration. Therefore they reckon vp a manifold will: the first sensitiue, the second naturall, the third spirituall: they teache that the two former are free for man, and that the third is the worke of the holy ghost in man.