The first Aphorism•.The fyrst Aphorism•.
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The first Aphorism•.
The fyrst Aphorism•.
They that teach that man his salvation is grounded upon workest either wholly, or in any part, (1) it is manifest that they do utterly overthrow the gospel of God.1 But they that teach free justification or righteous making by faith, they stay upon a sure foundation, (2) but yet in such sort that they ⟨image 71⟩•aie under faith the everlasting purpose of God, wherein finally both Christ him self. (3) and also the Apostle following his steppes, doeth rest and stay. (4) For when as perseverance or continuance of faith is required unto salvation, to what purpose have I faith, (5) if I be not certain of the gift of perseverance or continuance to the end? And yet is there no need to fear least this doctrine should make us negligent and dissolute or careless. (6) For this peace of conscience, whereof we speak, doeth greatly differ from foolish security or carelessness,2 and he that is the son of God, (7) forasmuch as he is led by the spirit of God, will never take occasion of slothfulness, by the consideration of God his benefits. Therefore if this doctrine bring but this one fruit, that by the aide thereof we may learn to strengthen our faith against all things that happen, it is manifest rhat the chief ground of our salvation is overthrown by them, which because they measure God after the ⟨image 72⟩small measure of their brain, do oppugn or reason against this Article of Religion.
THey that teache that man his saluation is grounded vpon vvorkes• eyther vvhollie, or in any parte, (1) it is manifest that they doo vtterlie ouerthrowe the gospell of God.