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A Brief and Pithy Sum of the Christian Faith
A brief and pithy sum of the Christian faith made in form of a confession, with a confutation of all such superstitious errors, as are contrary thereunto. Made by Theodore de Beza. Translated out of French by R.F.A briefe and piththie summe of the Christian faith made in forme of a confession, vvith a confutation of all such superstitious errours, as are contrary therevnto. Made by Theodore de Beza. Translated out of Frenche by R.F.
London: printed by Richard Serll, 1565
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.
And also be is very man, from whence1 it followeth that he is of nature meet to suffer that which the Justice of God requireth to be revenged for the sin of man. For if be only were God he could suffer nothing, and if he were only man, he should sink under the burden of Gods wrath. Because he is God and man, therefore he was able to dye, and vanquish death in dying.
And also be is very man, from whence1 it followeth that hée is of nature méete to suffer that whiche the Iustice of God requyreth to be reuenged for the sinne of man. For if be onely were God he coulde suffer nothing, and if he were only man, he should sinke vnder the burden of Gods wrath. Because he is God and man, therfore he was able to dye, and vanquyshe death in dying.
- 1VIII
Moreover, forasmuch as be is man1 most pure and most holy conceived by the holy ghost, this purity being perfect, pleaseth ⟨p. 186⟩God. Wherefore we have in Jesus Christ, a man agreeable & pleasing unto God. Now out of this purity springeth two Rivers, as out of the fountain or spring, that is to say, a perfect righteousness, and a whole and perfect abstaining from sin▪ For Jesus Christ very man bath fulfilled all the will of God, for as much as he never sinned in any manner wise. Therefore be is most just & righteous before God, aswell because of this natural purity, as of the fruits springing out of the same purity and cleanness.
Moreouer, for asmuch as be is man