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The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reverend father, M. John Calvin, compendiously…The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reuerend father, M. Iohn Caluin, compendiously…
The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reverend father, M. John Calvin, compendiously abridged by Edmond Bunny Bachelor of divinity; and translated into English by Edward MayThe institutions of Christian religion, written by the reuerend father, M. Iohn Caluin, compendiously abridged by Edmond Bunnie Bachellour of diuinitie; and translated into English by Edward May
London: printed for William Norton, 1580
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Book › Book 4 › Chapter 15: Of Baptism.Book › Book 4 › Chapter 15: Of Baptisme.
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16 There is nothing added or taken away from baptism, either by the worthiness or unworthiness of the minister: therefore they are not to be baptized again, which are baptized under popery. For Baptism is not in the name of man, but in the name of the Father, the Son, and the holy Ghost. Josiah, 1and Hezekiah when they had gathered out of Israel them that had departed from God, did not call them to a second Circumcision.
16 There is nothing added or taken away from baptisme, either by ye worthinesse or vnworthinesse of the minister: therefore they are not to bée baptized againe, which are baptized vnder popery. For Baptisme is not in ye name of man, but in the name of the Father, the Sonne, and the holy Ghost. Iosias, 1and Ezechias when they had gathered out of Israell them that had departed from God, did not call them to a second Circumcision.
17 Neither is that argument strong enough, which they seem to draw as it were from the effects, because after Baptism we remain certain years blind, & unbelieving, yet the promise it self continueth always true and steadfast.
17 Neither is that argument strong enough, which they séeme to draw as it were from the effectes, because after Baptisme we remaine certaine yéeres blinde, & vnbeléeuing, yet the promise it selfe continueth alwayes true and stedfast.