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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
Book 2 › Chapter 14: How the two natures of the Mediator do make one person.
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An. Seeing that he doeth manifestly distinguish the day of his manifestation from his eternal essence, and doth of purpose purchase to himself an authority by antiquity, whereby he may excel Abraham undoubtedly he challengeth to himself that which is proper to the Godhead.
An. Seeing that he doeth manifestly distinguish the day of his manifestation frō his eternal essence, and doth of purpose purchase to himselfe an authoritie by antiquitie, wherby he may excell Abraham vndoubtedlie he challengeth to himself that which is proper to the Godhead.
And whereas he is called his fathers servant,1 whereas it is said that he increased in age and wisdom with God & men*, that he doth not seek his own glory*, &c. It is proper to his manhood alone.2 And that is the communicating of properties,* whereas it is said,4 that God hath by his blood purchased the church*, & that the Lord of glory was crucified.
And whereas he is called his fathers seruaunt,1 whereas it is said that he increased in age and wisedome with God & men*, that he doth not seek his own glorie*, &c. It is proper to his manhood alone.2 And that is the cōmunicating of properties,* wheras it is saide,