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Sermons of M. John Calvin upon the Epistle of Saint Paul to the GalatiansSermons of M. Iohn Caluine vpon the Epistle of Saincte Paule to the Galathians
London: printed by Henry Bynneman for Lucas Harison and George Bishop, 1574London: printed by Henrie Bynneman for Lucas Harison and George Bishop, 1574
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The. 10. Sermon which is the fourth upon the second Chapter.
The. 10. Sermon which is the fourth vpon the second Chapter.
11 And when Peter came too Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those that were of the Circumcision. 13 And the other Jews also dissembled with him, insomuch that Barnabas also was brought into their dissimulation.
11 And vvhen Peter came too Antioch, I vvithstoode him to his face, bycause he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certaine came from Iames, hee eate vvith the Gentiles: but vvhen they vvere come, hee vvithdrevve and separated himselfe, fearing those that vvere of the Circumcision. 13 And the other Ievves also dissembled vvith him, in somuche that Barnabas also vvas brought intoo their dissimulation.
We have seen heretofore whereabouts the doctrine of Saint Paul strove: that is to wit, about his abolishing of the Ceremonies of the law. Now, they that strove against him had colour fair enough, saying that the law was given of God, and that it was not lawful to alter any part of it, seeing that God was the Author of it. But they should have considered to what end the Ceremonies were given to the people of old time. True it is that like as God is unchangeable, so his word also endureth steadfast for ever: but yet doth it not follow thereupon, that God should not appoint men the things which he knoweth to be meet for them. Therefore the Ceremonies were ordained for a time, too serve the necessity of the Jews. Also there was this respect which I have touched: that before the coming of Jesus Christ, it was requisite that there should be certain shadows too bring the faithful more further forward, that is, that they might be confirmed in the hope of the redeemer that was promised them. And thereupon we may well gather, that Gods enjoining of the Ceremonies, was not too