A golden chaine: or The description of theologie containing the order of the causes of saluation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view whereof is to be seene in the table annexed. Hereunto is adioyned the order which M. Theodore Beza vsed in comforting afflicted consciences.
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A golden chaine: or The description of theologie containing the order of the causes of saluation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view whereof is to be seene in the table annexed. Hereunto is adioyned the order which M. Theodore Beza vsed in comforting afflicted consciences.
Author
Perkins, William, 1558-1602.
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[Cambridge] :: Printed by Iohn Legat, printer to the Vniuersitie of Cambridge,
1600.
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Theology, Doctrinal -- Early works to 1800.
Salvation -- Early works to 1800.
Predestination -- Early works to 1800.
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"A golden chaine: or The description of theologie containing the order of the causes of saluation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view whereof is to be seene in the table annexed. Hereunto is adioyned the order which M. Theodore Beza vsed in comforting afflicted consciences." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A09339.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 12, 2024.
Pages
III.
By reason of this knowledge, the Reprobate doeth giue consent, and in his heart subscribeth to the equitie of Gods law; as may appeare by the saying of Medea: Video meliora probóque; deteriora sequor. That is, I know what is best to be done, and like it; yet I doe the worst. This approbation in the Reprobate commeth from constraint; and is ioyned with a disliking of the lawe: in the e∣lect being called, the b 1.1 approbation of the law, proceedeth from a willing and ready mind, and is ioyned with loue and liking.