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Sermon of Master John Calvin, on the history of Melchizedek Wherein is also handled,…Sermon of Maister Iohn Caluin, on the historie of Melchisedech Wherein is also handled,…
Sermon of Master John Calvin, on the history of Melchizedek Wherein is also handled, Abraham's courage in rescuing his nephew Lot: and his Godliness in paying tithes to Melchizedek. Also, Abraham's faith, in believing God: comprehending four sermons. And, Abraham's obedience, in offering his son Isaac; in three sermons. Translated out of French, by Thomas Stocker, Gent.Sermon of Maister Iohn Caluin, on the historie of Melchisedech Wherein is also handled, Abrahams courage in rescuing his nephew Lot: and his Godliness in paying tithes to Melchisedech. Also, Abrahams faith, in belieuing God: comprehending foure sermons. And, Abrahams obedience, in offering his sonne Isaack; in three sermons. Translated out of French, by Thomas Stocker, Gent.
London: printed by John Windet, 1592London: printed by Iohn Windet, 1592
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Here then we see what we are to learn out of these words of the Apostle. Now if Abraham had reasoned like natural man, he might have said, that God was not contrary unto him self: For he told me that I should have seed by Isaac, and that from thence, the Saviour of the world should come: and I must not forget this. And yet at this present he hath commanded me to kill Isaac; Here is no order in this, for I will take him at his first word, and that must stand.
Here then we see what we are to learne out of these words of the Apostle. Now if Abraham had reasoned like naturall man, he might haue said, that God was not contrary vnto him selfe: For he told me that I should haue seede by Isaak, and that from thence, the Sauiour of the world should come: and I must not forget this. And yet at this present he hath commanded me to kill Isaak; Here is no order in this, for I will take him at his first worde, and that must stand.
Thus we see that Abraham might after this manner have excused himself, and yet have been a Rebel unto God under the colour of obedience. But what doth he? he considered with himself that God was almighty, and therefore able to accomplish whatsoever promise he had made concerning Isaac.
Thus wee see that Abraham might after this manner haue excused himselfe, and yet haue beene a Rebell vnto God vnder the colour of obedience. But what doth hee? hee considered with himselfe that God was almighty, and therefore able to accomplish whatsoeuer promise hee had made concerning Isaak.
You say well sir, but what if he had died, how then? And what of that? As though God were not Lord over death: Here we see the right conflict of Abraham's faith, which is, death is set before his eyes which was enough to confound him; but he extolled the power of God far beyond all this and said, yet will GOD overcome and be a mighty Conqueror herein.