we may gather first of all, what accompt is to be made of
the doctrine of the Apostle, who was made an Apostle
of Iesus Christ, by the will of God. Secondly, we may
learne heereby in generall, not onely what the authoritie
of Ministers is, which bring Paules doctrine: but also
what manner confession of their function and calling is
required. Wée must conclude vpon both, that we must
not giue place to assemblies of men sitting in councell,
or to the authoritie of any man or men, if they commaund
or bring in any thing contrarie or against this doctrine
of the Apostle. For it is not méete that the authoritie and
vioce of God should giue place to the traditions, or
to the superioritie of men or diuels. To this agréeth that
saieng of Saint Paule to the Galathians. If an Angel
from Heauen preach otherwise than we haue preached,
let him be accursed.
The second part of the inscription or title, doth not one∣ly
name them, vnto whome the Apostle writeth, to wit,
the Ephesians: but also adorneth and beautifieth them with
most excellent titles, whilst it calleth them by the name
of Saintes and Faithfull. Which two names are so ioint∣ly
linked together by nature, that of whome so euer the
one is spoken, the other also is most truely meant and vt∣tered.
For they cannot be separated either from other:
bicause, who so euer is faithfull is a Saint: and who
so euer is a Saint is faithfull. Whosoeuer beléeueth
truly is holie: and againe, euery one that is holie doth be∣léeue.
Now, we are made Saints, or holie by this meanes.
The faith of the Gospel doth separate vs from the vnholi∣nesse
of the world, & bringeth vs vnto ye familie or house∣holde
of God: by this selfe same faith we are purified and
made cleane. For whosoeuer beléeueth in Christ, is both
purged and also healed by his bloud. Furthermore, by this
selfe same faith we are presented before God, that we
might be a liuelie sacrifice, pleasing God thorough Iesus