A17676:780
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 2 › Chapter 11: Of the difference of both Testaments. Quest.
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.
9 The fourth,1 the Scripture calleth the old Testament §4the testament of bondage, because it engendereth fear in mens minds: but the new the Testament of liberty, because it lifteth them up unto affiance and security.
9 The fourth,1 the Scripture calleth the old Testament §4the testament of bondage, because it ingendreth feare in mens mindes: but the new the Testament of libertie, because it lifteth them vp vnto affiance and securitie.
- 1The old Testament is the Testament of bondage.
Object. The fathers had the same spirit of faith which we have, therefore it followeth that they were partakers both of the same liberty, and also joy.
Obiect. The fathers had the same spirit of faith which we haue, therfore it followeth that they were partakers both of the same libertie, and also ioy.
An. That came not from the Law but from the Gospel, whereto as to an wholesome help, they fled being cast down. Notwithstanding they were subject to the same bonds of observations, and burdens whereto the people are bound.